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Successful leaders are thoughtful risk takers. They understand that placing studied bets on an uncertain future — identifying innovative ways to do things and breaking new ground — is the only way their companies will grow.
"What sets great leaders apart is not always the risks they take but how they take them," says Daniel Ames, the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Professor of Business. "They move ahead with their eyes open, monitoring the world to see if it unfolds in the way they had anticipated. When it doesn't, they adjust accordingly, rather than let ego and momentum drive them to double down on a losing course of action."
Columbia Business spoke with four alumni CEOs of high-performing companies about their approach to risk taking — the unconventional decisions that paid off, the risks they avoid, and why a willingness to take chances is critical for success. Here's what they had to say.
Julie Chapman '83
CEO, 501cTech
Julie Chapman helped build 501cTech into one of the only nonprofit technology service providers in the country by convincing her board to take a risk. Although Chapman was confident from her background in technology that 501cTech could fulfill nonprofits' critical need for tech support, board members questioned whether charitable organizations would pay for its services — and if 501cTech, a nonprofit itself, could even deliver them. "I told my board, 'We have to jump off this bridge, but I'm not doing it alone,'" says Chapman. "I made them all stand up and say that they would jump, too. I would go first, but they had to come with me."
Since that leap of faith in 1999, 501cTech has helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations fulfill their missions through technology assessment and planning, outsourced IT services, and other tech initiatives. "Now we're moving from building technology infrastructures to optimization, like making the most of cloud computing," says Chapman, who received the prestigious Exponent Award from the Meyer Foundation in 2008 for vastly increasing the impact of her organization's work. "We've been successful, but in the technology world, nothing ever stays the same."
On Not Always Being Likable:
Being a leader is inherently risky. You have to put yourself out there, and if you're not comfortable with that, then you're not going to be a very good boss. You'll be too focused on making sure everyone likes you. At some point, you have to go outside your comfort zone. I don't think you can perform at a high level in any part of your life if you're not willing to take risks.
On Risk and Ethics:
Your personal integrity and your organization's integrity are really critical. If those are compromised, they're extremely hard to repair. Ask yourself, does this conflict with my values? Am I compromising my agreement with my users or customers? You should avoid any risk that's ethically questionable.
On Being Bold:
When I moved from the Bay area to Washington, DC, I didn't have a job. I had about a month's worth of savings and a friend I could stay with. I got a job in three weeks. I went to business school without a full understanding of exactly what was involved, but I knew I wanted to do good, and I had an interest in technology. I never would have predicted that my life would come together the way it has. But following your passion pays off.
Michael Diamant '93
Cofounder and CEO, Skip Hop
Michael Diamant has never been afraid to try something new. He had already started two dot-com businesses (with no background in technology) when he and his wife — new parents frustrated by the glut of overly cute, poorly designed baby gear — decided to create a functional and attractive diaper bag. "We looked at companies like Dyson and Simple Human that were making everyday items like kitchenware and vacuums more functional and contemporary," says Diamant. "We wanted to bring that same ethos to baby products."
That first bag — which looks more like it totes iPads than Pampers — generated more than a million dollars in sales the first year. Nine years later, Skip Hop is a global business encompassing crib bedding, activity gyms and luggage for toddlers, a bottle-drying rack that won an International Design Excellence Award, and more — with each product embodying the brand's signature modern aesthetic. "We were among the first companies [in baby gear] to recognize this contemporary and more functional component," Diamant says. "We're never afraid to take risks."
On Breaking New Ground:
In the consumer products business, a lot of companies make one thing really well but don't extend their brand. Early on, we decided to apply our design approach and philosophy to as many products as we could. That said, we only make something if we are confident it will sell. Going into new categories is scary because there's so much to learn—it's the harder way to grow your business. But those are the risks that we take a lot.
On Going Global:
For a relatively small company, we have quite a global operation. We have eight full-time people in China and a distribution center in Shenzhen as well as two in the United States. Our suppliers in China are critically important members of our global team. While other small companies that make things in China are comfortable staying far away from the actual production, we feel it's critical to have our own team on the ground and available at all times. We embrace globalization.
On Being the Dumbest Person in the Room:
There are entrepreneurs who are intimidated by smart people and need to be the smartest person in the room; I like being the dumbest one, where people are talking circles around me — that's how I know we're getting somewhere. If you want to do something complex that requires expertise in many different areas, team up with as many people as you can who are smarter than you are.
Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi '00
Cofounder and CEO, Physique57
Within a week of finding out that her favorite exercise studio — an Upper East Side venue featuring a barre-based workout developed by a professional ballet dancer — was closing, Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi '00 modeled out the finances of opening a new studio, secured a loan, and teamed up with a top instructor. "I knew that so many more people could benefit — and that I had the skills and the passion to build the business," says Maanavi, who left a successful career on Wall Street to focus on the new venture. "It was risky, but in my mind it was a no-fail opportunity."
A year later, in 2006, Physique57 opened at 24 W. 57th Street to rave reviews, overbooked classes, and celebrity clients. Today the company also has studios in Scarsdale, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, and Dubai; a popular book, The Physique 57 Solution: The Groundbreaking 2-Week Plan for a Lean, Beautiful Body (Grand Central Life & Style, 2013), award-winning DVDs, and, most recently, accessible-from-anywhere online Physique57 classes. "The good thing about a client services business is that people vote with their feet," Maanavi says. "We know very quickly if something is working, so we can be nimble."
On Hiring Risks:
I love taking risks — that's how companies grow — but I've never taken a risk with hiring. If you hire someone who you aren't sure upholds your core values, they can wreak havoc on the whole culture, especially when you have a collaborative, teamoriented company like ours.
On her Unconventional Team:
We have a nice blend of traditional business people and creative people—dancers, singers, musicians, even a comedian. I believe that performers, or anyone who likes to perform, have natural empathy and are intuitive about client service. We wouldn't be the same company without them.
On Inviting the Risk of Change:
I love this Charles Darwin quote: "It's not the strongest of the species that survives nor the most intelligent that survives; it's the one that's most adaptable to change." Every boss wants to hear, "How can I help?" and "I'd love to be involved." Period. End of story. We all know that change is inevitable, but for some reason it's often hard for everyone to accept.
Michael Gould '68
Former Chairman and CEO, Bloomingdale's
Michael Gould attributes his remarkable success at Bloomingdale's to a willingness to take one risk in particular. "I took chances on people who were maybe not quite ready for a job, but I hired them and gave them the support they needed to grow," says Gould, whose 22 years as chairman and CEO marks one of the longest CEO stints in retail history. (He stepped down in February.) "There's not much you can't get within 10 city blocks of Macy's or Bloomingdale's or Saks," says Gould. "Ninety-five percent of it you can get somewhere else. The only real difference is the people."
Gould led Bloomingdale's through its greatest period of transformation and growth, taking the helm just after the company went bankrupt in 1991. He expanded Bloomgindale's from 16 stores mainly in the East to 37 stores across the country — and approximately $3 billion a year in revenue. But looking back, it's the educational training programs offered to all Bloomingdale's employees that makes Gould most proud. "I really believe I gave people here the opportunity to be more than they thought they could be," Gould says. "That's what being a CEO is all about."
On Going With His Gut:
When you're looking at merchandise that's coming out, there's no research; you just need to have a gut feeling about it. I think Steve Jobs put it best: "The customer doesn't know what they want." The same is true for new business — you do as much research as you can about a new location, but the rest of it is your gut feeling. I think taking prudent risks is one of the most important things a CEO can do.
On Always Moving Forward:
There's a Chinese proverb that says that even if you're on the right track, you're going to get run over if you just sit there. In business, you're always evolving, and some businesses evolve faster than others. But it's about newness, it's about nurturing things, it's about taking risks on both people and products.
On Which Companies New MBAs Should Risk Joining:
Pick an organization that you're passionate about that really believes they have a responsibility to help you grow in scope. I think that's what Bloomingdale's stands for and what I've always believed in, and I think that's why we continue to get the best talent.


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No one posting
Okay so the boards have changed, but is no one posting today? No one commenting on the display yesterday?Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
I used to access them in a different way direct from google but that path seems to be blocked now, took me a day to work out that you had to scroll down the LFC section to find it at all! I like this way as you can like or not like comments, just to get it started Dave, I am going to give you a big thumbs down for no apparent reason!
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dsteer_lfc_68 dsteer_lfc_68 Feb 19, 2013 23:09 Flag
I might have to report you for abuse for that Hobs, or maybe it is out of frustration as my bookmark did not work today and was locked out till I found your way in by accident. Think Yahoo is doing its very best for some reason to limit users on these boards. I'm sure those who pay Yahoo for advertising are thrilled atm.
This wonderful system that I don't yet understand does seem to be broken in a variety of ways. It claims the last post on the Early Doors thread down there was on the 15th and yet both the thread and my reply were posted this morning.
I get the impression the server where all this is hosted has the wrong date set. Or something daft like that.
Looks like a balls up by our friends at Yahoo! There were plenty of posts following the match yesterday and all was right with the world until about 11.15 GMT when they switched over to the new layout. For some reason they are not displaying any posts between the 15th and the time of the switch over. It does not look like they have lost the content because if you go to the Yahoo Liverpool home page and look at the Yahoo message board box low down in the right hand column you can see the latest posts. However if you click them it does not present the thread but just takes you to the message page.
Does this mean my words of wisdom from earlier will be lost to posterity?
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Yea this sucks! Dave, there were plenty of posts yesterday and unfortunately it doesn't seem that you'll be able to read any of them, and there were plenty of conversations and discussions on various things..
Ironically, I think you'll find it humorous, that even though Swans fielded a weakened side in prep for their trip to Wembley, and we won 5-0, bringing us to 49 goals for the season vs 47 all of last season, it was primarily negative because of the WBA/Zenit results. And I do concede that we will probably not overturn Zenit, but I also enjoy living in the moment and a 5-0 thumping, which we've done 3 times now in the league, along with a 17-0 scoreline in our last 4 home wins..
Some themes to appoint Carragher/Stevie as co-managers right now. Even one comment (take your guess) of sacking Rodgers, hiring Wenger and then re-appointing Rodgers as his assistant..
I thought it was April Fool's day.. And you picked a bad day to return, this is really beat!
Dave...not sure whats happened here withthe board or what Yahoo have done ? I posted up plenty after the game yesterday as did others but it all seems to have ,disappeared ? There are only posts fromthe 15th nothing later other than this one of yours ?
Dave...not sure whats happened here withthe board or what Yahoo have done ? I posted up plenty after the game yesterday as did others but it all seems to have ,disappeared ? There are only posts fromthe 15th nothing later other than this one of yours ?
Looks like Yahoo have filtered the boards and deleted anything that is non pc or offensive to some readers (like @hole Harris of Man united board) Complete waste of time.


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MANATEE COUNTY - A man died when he crashed a home-assembled ultralight aircraft on Monday in a field near the Manatee County airport.
Sheriff's officials are investigating the 4:30 p.m. crash, but said they do not suspect foul play.
At least two witnesses saw smoke coming from the ultralight's engine, said Manatee sheriff's Lt. Joe Perry, leading deputies to suspect a mechanical problem.
"It looked like he tried to land in a field, but must have hit a rut and just flipped over," Perry said.
Rey Penaloza of Ruskin was hunting nearby and said he saw the crash. He thought the plane was a dive bomber from the nearby airport before it crashed, he said. He ran to the wreckage but the pilot was dead.
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The deceased man was the lone occupant of the craft, officials said.
Because the ultralight was not an FAA-licensed or registered aircraft, the Sheriff's Office is the only agency investigating, Perry said.
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I need some shoes for offroad running. I'm not an "Ultra" guy, but I do all my running on fields and through forests. I need some new shoes but don't really have much to choose from at stores here, so I'm thinking of going mail order and would really like it to work out on the first attempt, which is why I'm asking here.
Till now my only offroad shoe has been my Nike Jagged Ice, and they've served me well, but they're a winter shoe and too warm for the hot summers here. What I want is something for normal feet, stone protection, good tread, breathable, neutral, minimalist features but robust.. Doesnt have to be super lightweight. Salomon seem like they'd be good, but there are so many other brands out there... I'd appreciate any reports, opinions,
Thank you all,
I love the Brooks Cascadia line: http://www.brooksrunning.com/prod.php?p=41232&k=82296
They feel great, are light and breathable, provide good traction and stability. It's what I wear when I use a trail shoe.
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Hi Jay,
thank you for the reply. Yeah, the Cascadia seems to come up a lot when people discuss trail shoes, I'm going to just go order apair tonight. What I didn't mention is that I llive in Germany, my mother is coming for a visit soon (from the USA) and I'm going to take advantage of the low dollar and order in the States and have them sent to my mother. She'll then bring them with her. So, you see, my concern about getting it right the first time is important.
I've had Brooks shoes before and they seem to run a little small, have to order a half size bigger than normal. Is that true for the Cascadia, too?
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I've had Brooks shoes before and they seem to run a little small, have to order a half size bigger than normal. Is that true for the Cascadia, too?
While I haven't noticed that the sizing is small, I will say that I wear the same size in my Cascadias as I do in my other Brooks (I also wear Adrenalines and Racers). If you have worn Brooks in the past then I would go with the same size if they fit well.
Good luck and happy (trail) running!
WG - I use the Salomon XC Comp 2. Great shoe that should work for you. NIKE makes terrible shoes in my experience and I have tried a great many.
On the mail order - find what works for your foot and your running mechanics. Then buy them on line. I use Zappos.com and have been very happy. I never go into a running shoe store as the sale people know nothing of running or of shoes and are there to just sale you something. they have no passion and do not understand a med arch support from no arch support, and have no idea what the toe box is. I have about four types that work for me, and run in those. I save lots of money and time by buying on line. Lastly, I am a naval officer and run all over the planet. Zappos will ship internationally. Have received shoes in Hong Kong, India, Bahrain, Philippines, Guam, and Korea.
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I never go into a running shoe store as the sale people know nothing of running or of shoes and are there to just sale you something. they have no passion and do not understand a med arch support from no arch support, and have no idea what the toe box is.
I have found the opposite to be true if you go to an actual running shoe store. These small specialty businesses are almost always owned by runners and the majority of the employees are also runners. They will usually put you on a treadmill and video tape your gait to find a shoe that not only matches your foot shape, but also your running style. If, however, you go to a generic sports shoe store (Foot Locker, Athletes Foot, Sports Authority, etc.) you're probably going to get poor service.
I agree and the last thing I would do is go to a store, use up their time/resources/knowledge and then go buy somewhere else in order to save a couple bucks. If there were an outfitter nearby, I buy from them, but there isn't.
Btw, I did some more looking around and wound up order three pair of Inov8 shoes from Revel. Can't wait to get them! First week of August, my Mom will arrive and the first thing I'll ask her is, "where're my shoes?!?!"
Also, I like Nikes. I used the Vaporfly for the past few road races I entered and they were great. I've also got a pair of new Zoom Elites and can't find a single negative thing to say about them. Nike shoes have always fit my feet better than other brands, but that's just me. They ignored the running market for a while but they've made leaps and bounds in the past couple of years. ALL of their Bowerman series shoes are worth taking a look at and giving a test drive
I've had different trail runners over the years, in most cases they aren't too different from a regular running shoe with the exception that they usually have a slightly more durable outer material, and some of them offer more "ankle protection". While I still use trail runners from time to time, (currently: Nike Air Max Assail 5's because they are on sale at nike.com) I'm just as happy running trails in regular running shoes, or my new vibramfivefingers, (really cool but take some getting used to. Awesome for fields and dirt, grass, sand, etc. - a little ouchy if there are lots of jagged rocks or pointy root systems on the trail).
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I've had different trail runners over the years, in most cases they aren't too different from a regular running shoe with the exception that they usually have a slightly more durable outer material, and some of them offer more "ankle protection".
Yes, it seems that many experienced trail runners use road shoes for all but the most technical terrain.
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I'm not an "experienced" ultra runner, but I have been running trails for about a year and ran a couple of races this year. I started out with standard running shoes and found the roots and rocks to be a little painful when you kick them with an unprotected toe, so I bought a pair of Asics trail shoes last winter. The extra protection on my toe was great and I noticed a little benefit with better traction in some conditions. In one of my training runs for the Promise Land 50k, I ran an especially technical and rocky section of the AT and had really bad pain in my feet from running on the rocks. I went to a local running store and bought a pair of Montrail Hardrocks at the recommendation of the person working at the store. The Montrails have been great because of the added protection from stones and they're lightweight. I have not had anymore problems with stone bruises. I don't know if the Montrails will work for you, but I would definitely recommend seeking help from a store that caters to runners.
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Hey guys, Bob10110 here. I'm guessing you got washed up on a beach somewhere, wondering where you are…
You're not alone! I was an adventurer like you once, armed with only a sword. But then I took that sword to the bushes, and things popped out (how the heck do you hide a coffee table in a bush?). I eventually came to learn the ways of this crazy land, and now I wish to arm everybody else with more than just a sword in their own journeys…this knowledge should do just fine.
Setting a Goal
There are many, many areas to explore. Just take a look at the World Map in the bottom right whenever you get a chance. One such goal might be to eventually clear every single area and reach The Flux. Or perhaps you want to find all the secret areas — yes, there are secret areas in this game!
(It's not like anything's hidden off to the east of The Mysterious Forest or anything…)
You'll also be able to get your own House, after clearing the second section of The Mysterious Forest. Many items can be collected from the bushes (I'm still wondering how I found a coffee table in a bush…) and used to customize your house to your liking. Another goal might be outfitting your house with the shiniest items.
Occasionally events also appear in the game, generally for holidays and such. Unique prizes can be had from these, so yet another goal could be to take part in all of these events and grow your collection of unique treasures.
Whatever your goal, make sure it's something you can have fun getting!
Efficient Whacking
The tutorial area covers the basics of the game fairly well. Here's a quick recap.
There are five different whacking options you can use:
- Normal (just click on the bush)
- Quick (spend Energy on everything in sight)
- Power (multiply the rewards of your next bush by your currently stored-up Power)
- Mana (spend 4 Mana Points to whack everything in sight at 0 Energy cost)
- Call a Friend (use the almighty power of friendship to clear everything in sight at 0 energy cost)
Things start off costing exactly 1 Energy to whack. Once you head into map section (1-2), bushes and monsters might require 1 or 2 energy. Later areas will have even higher Energy costs.
To be efficient, skip over whacking anything with high costs, and use Mana to burn them all when there are no more low-cost bushes or monsters in the area.
As for Power, it seems to be a straight multiplier (having 2 Power multiplies rewards by x2, having 10 Power multiplies by x10, etc) so save up as much as you can and then unleash a Power hit on the most energy-intensive thing around (higher energy costs generally mean better loot). If you would whack two different items in the same whack, the multiplier is split between those two items, e.g., a 20-Power whack of Coins and Mana would yield (Coins x10) and (Mana x10).
Calling upon your friends to help out is similar to using a Mana Whack, except you do not get experience for doing this. There is a 5-day cooldown after you use a friend before that friend can help again. Using these Friend Whacks as you get them is a valid tactic, and is probably most efficient in the long run. I prefer to use them once my energy has been depleted.
If your energy runs out, there are ways to get it back:
- Begging and pleading for your friends to satisfy your addiction with small energy packs. These packs restore 10% of your base Energy. You can use up to 25 of the small energy packs in a day.
- Buying energy packages with gold and gems. You can buy one of each every 20 hours, and you unlock access to higher level energy packages at higher levels.
- Buying energy with the premium currency (Bush Bucks).
- Visiting friends with Farming Plots (look for level 15's and up) and helping to grow their crops. Each day you can do this up to 5 times per friend, and up to 25 times total.
- Fishing in the ponds and rivers for fish. You can do this as much as you like; the bait costs a minor amount of gold.
The small energy package costs only 10 gold and 2 Agate gems. Very affordable 25 energy for beginners.
The medium energy package (unlocked at level 10) costs 100 gold and 2 Aquamarines, and yields 75 energy.
Higher level packages of course will require more gems and gold, so the general rule of thumb is to figure out if your profits from that extra energy will cover the costs.
In your travels, you will come across various items. Some are functional, while others are just plain silly.
You can customize your character's appearance with a hat, cape, sword, among other things. These appearance items don't seem to have any functional use whatsoever, so wear whatever you please!
You can also find or purchase Trinkets that improve your bush-whacking abilities. They will do various things to affect what you find in bushes, and as you level up, you will be able to purchase more slots to use more Trinkets.
I advise waiting on purchasing those extra slots until you have more Trinkets to use. However, I greatly recommend buying the "+Energy per tick" Trinket you'll be able to purchase after completing the second section of The Mysterious Forest. Energy-based Trinkets have their own two special slots, shown by the green circles; you can recover more energy per 5-minute tick and reduce that 5-minute timer.
Run out of energy? Never fear, you can still fish*!
*This assumes you have finished the first map area up to a certain point.
Fishing can yield fish and treasures without using energy. Fish will restore small amounts of energy, while treasures consist of gold or, if you're lucky enough, some of the unique fishing treasures of the area. These unique treasures are not necessary to 100% a map.
You can use Energy Bait or Gold Bait. The type you use will affect which reward you find more often. At level 20 you unlock access to "Average" Baits and at level 50 you unlock access to "Good" Baits. These higher tier baits appear to multiply cost and rewards by 2 and 3 (relative to the "Cheap" Bait), respectively.
My estimates thus far for the expected value of a catch (Cheap Fish Bait) are as follows.
For each bait, you could expect to receive all of these in the long run:
- About 0.4-0.5 energy on average
- About 1 coin on average
- Catching junk some 30% of the time
Yet another way to get gold and energy! If you've been diligent in helping the villagers in the Commons construct buildings, you'll be able to purchase Farm Plots (500 gold) from the Market at around level 15 (it can vary depending on when these building quests get done). Once you've finished the quest you'll receive 4 Farm Plots, and you may purchase an additional Farm Plot at 500 coins each for every ranch expansion you've purchased.
If you have plots yourself, you can grow crops in them to either sell for gold or eat for energy. It will take anywhere from 1 hour to several hours to grow a crop. Once the crop is ripe, you will have 24 hours to harvest it before it spoils.
If you have friends with farming plots, you can visit their house and assist with up to 5 of their plots that day. Helping a friend will give you a small amount of gold and energy, and it will shave an hour off of the time it takes to harvest a crop (some crops only take 1 hour, so it may be well worth it to coordinate with friends in chat).
Note that a player's crops need to have the assistance "claimed". A farming plot will only hold assistance from one player at a time, though others can still pitch in to get that small amount of gold and energy.
Special Events
Occasionally there are special events in the game. All of these special events will take place at the southwest corner of the Commons. Usually these events run for 15 days and have unique prizes and achievements available only during that time.
Current Event: Christmas Event!
The elves are hard at work at the North Pole, and they need your help or else Christmas could be ruined!
During your usual bush-whacking escapades, you may find Candy Canes (they're relatively common). These will be used to help elves perform tasks like making presents, among other possible things that I have not yet discovered.
First things first, you need to help the elf that's stuck in the Commons. Once you've found 25 Candy Canes, he will unlock the portal to the special North Pole region. Step through this portal, and enjoy the holiday festivities going on around you!
Once you feel like starting to earn "Holiday Cheer" points for the event rewards, find the elves in the northern end of the North Pole. Any of them will be able to turn 10 of your Candy Canes into a toy.
Another quest you can undertake once per day, is to help Santa deliver one of these presents to a random stranger's house. You'll need to enter, lay the present underneath the tree, and escape. Being seen by the NPC in one house variant doesn't have any negative consequence; you will run safely back to where you came from and you may try again.
There are other daily quests as well as one-time quests to help the residents of the North Pole. All quests award 5 Santa Tokens, 50 Holiday Cheers, and 50 exp.


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Poorly controlled asthma more than doubles healthcare costsassociated with the disease and threatens educational achievement through adramatic increase in school absence, according to researchers at NationalJewish Health. The research team reported in the August 2011 issue of The Archives of Allergy, Asthma &Immunology that children with "very poorly controlled" asthma missed anaverage of 18 days of school each year, compared to 2 or less for other asthmapatients.
"This study looks for the first time at how effective andineffective management of severe asthma impacts cost ," said Stanley Szefler,MD, lead author and Professor of Pediatrics at National Jewish Health. "Ithighlights the toll that poorly controlled asthma takes on children. It alsopoints to an opportunity – with proper attention and education, many, if notmost, of those children could gain control over their asthma, thus reducinghealthcare costs, improving their lives and their chances for success."
The researchers studied 628 children ages 6 to 12 withsevere or difficult-to-treat asthma. They evaluated direct medical costs –medications, unscheduled office and emergency visits, and hospital admissions –and indirect costs as measured by school/work days lost. Costs were evaluatedat baseline, 12 months and 24 months. Patients were divided into three groups -very poorly controlled, not well controlled and well controlled asthma,according to NIH guidelines.
Very poorly controlled asthma patients incurred at baselinean average of $7,846 in costs associated with asthma, compared to $3,526 fornot well controlled asthma patients and $3,766 for well controlled asthma. Twoyears out, costs for very poorly controlled asthma patients increased to $8,880while costs for those with well controlled asthma dropped to $1,861. (All costs are in 2002 dollars. Costs in 2011dollars would be approximately 25 percent greater.)
Direct costs of care were roughly 50 percent higher forpoorly controlled asthma at $4,983, compared to $3,236 for not well controlledasthma, and $3,588 for well controlled asthma.
Indirect costs were much greater for poorly controlledasthma as measured by the impact on work and school. Children with poorlycontrolled asthma missed an average of 18 school days per year, compared to 2missed days for poorly controlled asthma, and 0 for the well controlled asthma.
The researchers estimated that one parent would have to stayhome for each missed school day, at an average cost of $172 dollars per day.Indirect costs for very poorly controlled asthma, $3,078, were more than eighttimes as great as the costs for not well controlled asthma, $369. With nomissed school days among well controlled asthma patients, their indirect costswere $0.
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It's a little too late for yet another New Year's resolution list. So here is a list of ten ways to take over the world, GNU/Linux style. Taking small bites and a gradual takeover is a decent goal for Linux in 2007. With the lukewarm reception of Microsoft Vista, GNU/Linux is in a better position than ever to be the migration target. No need to purchase a new system just to run eye candy.
In no particular order here is what you can do.
- Use GNU/Linux First and foremost you must set the example by using GNU/Linux. Just like anything else, the more you use GNU/Linux the more you will become familiar with the operating system. Practice what you preach, eat your own dog food, whatever you want to call it, just use GNU/Linux and be productive.
- Become an Expert Become an expert in one aspect of GNU/Linux or open source computing. Expertise in OpenOffice, even if on Windows, could lead down the path to full GNU/Linux adoption. Become an expert in a widely used application, especially an application that works better than Windows based alternatives. Is your hobby photography? Become an expert in photo applications.
- It's the Applications People use applications, not operating systems. No matter how good your operating system is, if it doesn't run your application it's useless. If there is a particular proprietary application that isn't available and there isn't an alternative the user is locked in. Find another target until an alternative can be found.
- Make Toast A GNU/Linux desktop doesn't have to be the first implementation of GNU/Linux. Create or use a GNU/Linux appliance, like an IPCop firewall, SME Server or a commercial Linux appliance. Once the benefits of using GNU/Linux are proven, additional adoption will make transition easier.
- Don't Bash the Competition Some people have been using their operating system for years and have become emotionally attached. You will get the same reaction as calling their kids ugly. Showcase the benefits of GNU/Linux not the limitations of others.
- Smart Human Tricks Three words, stealth GNU/Linux implementations. Need a file and print server installed at work? Install GNU/Linux, Samba and CUPS. Does your friend need storage and shared Internet? Setup a small server for her.
- Research the Hardware No operating system supports every piece of hardware. Make sure you know the hardware will work before formatting the hard drive and finding out that the Windows only printer or RAID controller doesn't work. Nothing is more embarrassing than promising the sky only to come crashing back down to earth because of some weird piece of hardware. You may have to make a purchasing decision, but I'd rather buy a new low cost printer than have to buy a whole new system to upgrade.
- Don't Assume Anything Just because you can supply a better solution or prove that you can save money or person hours doesn't mean it will be adopted. There are some bosses that will make irrational decisions, even if it's silly accounting practices. I once had a customer tell me, "We can't afford to save money.", because they had a service contract budget but not a capital equipment budget. Buying new equipment would have been cheaper than paying for their current service contract. Time to find another target, or another job.
- Show the Benefits Once you have a basic GNU/Linux desktop installed you are pretty much set to go. You have general office software, accounting software, e-mail and web surfing applications. No need to spend even more money on anti-virus, anti-spyware or disk defragmentation utilities. Secure out of the box, stability and speed are some of the many benefits to boast about.
- It's OK to Buy GNU/Linux GNU/Linux is literally free of cost and free as in freedom. However, don't be afraid of purchasing a commercial license if you feel it's necessary. You may need timely telephone or e-mail support. A customer may need a certain proprietary application provided by a distribution. There may be a need for a commercial appliance. Support Debian and Slackware when it's possible, buy a commercial license when it's necessary.
very nice & practical
Very nice & practical. I've done the same at my former job, and GNU/Linux has accepted smoothly.
Med Berdai.
Check on most of the list. Not much further Linux adaption is in sight here, except for a few toasters (which will also serve files). We're testing openoffice in day to day use though :)
real "just works" in order to get on Joe Average's desktop
See http://freedomdrive for plenty of ideas on how to succeed in doing that
Microsoft has something on
Microsoft has something on the order of a $500 million marketing budget to launch Vista and Office. Free software has a $500 marketing budget. Maybe "take over the world" is setting your goals a little too high. Everyone already knows about Microsoft products. Most know nothing about open source. Is there any good reason to talk about this?
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Liunx is also a great way to "recycle" old PC's. Linux will run on anything from an old 386 on up.
Print servers and routers are the most likely candidates for using old PC's but there are many applications where performance isn't really a requirement and an old PC will do just fine.
I've been using Liunx since around 1995 (kernel version 1.3 if memory serves). It's come a long way since then.
As I write this, I'm on a 64 bit (AMD) Linux box at work. We only use Linux with the exception of a few people who must use a few apps that aren't available for Linux. They use dual boot or VmWare to get around the problems.
At home I have Windows and Linux (dual boot) on my Desktop and Laptop. I much prefer Linux. It's faster than Windows. All the apps I need from day to day are avialable for free under Linux. About the only thing I use Windows for is my tax returns. I'm looking forward to the day when even that app will be available for Linux.
Linux has made operating systems a commodity. Although it seems the boys at MickeySoft haven't quite realiazed this yet.
Hardware support resources
Thanks for the list. I have been looking for a listing of hardware supported by either Kernel version, or Distribution. I haven't really seen anything like this up until now. Is there a website or something I have overlooked?
Finally, at last!
It is so refreshing to see this line of thinking. Now all we have to do is make it be heard above the screeching chorus of FUD and "dumb it down" and "it has to be just like Windows" and all the other bogus theorizing.
Look well, folks. This is how to play Linux and win. It's not Quake or Doom, not Poker and not even Chess. It's Go. One stone, one eye, one group, one joseki at a time. In other words, it's how *HONEST* people play. If Linux couldn't win the honest way, it would not be deserving to win at all.
- Penguin Pete
Linux is Linux
Linux is Linux. Not GNU/Linux.
Linus seems to think GNU/Linux is ridiculous...and he created it. Would you like it if one of your creations took on a name you didn't give it?
It's not much of an operating system without the GNU.
Take all of the GNU stuff off of your Linux system and see how well it works for you. I'll take GNU/Linux over Linux any day.
Linux is a good kernel, but not very useful by itself.
How long have you been running your Linux system without the GNU utilities on it? I'd be interested in hearing how you did it.
11. Teach people about software freedom.
The reason people will choose free software and stick with free software is when they learn to value the freedom it gives them for its own sake. If the ethical reasons for free software are left out, people will have no reason to reject the non-free software they're offered to do the same jobs.
Read http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-software-for-freedom.html for more on this.
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fix a problem with linux
I used to work in a small firm that was windows-centric, and in fact opposed to open source (they refered to it as "open-sore" though entirely out of ignorance and assumptions, none had any experience with it) When faced with the need for another FTP server, they started plans for getting new hardware, software, and licenses. I told them to give me a few hours with the secretary's old PC and I'd make them an FTP server and if it didn't fill their needs they could go ahead and buy the proprietary solution. I installed Slackware and pureftpd in an hour and it ran beautifully, probably still running to this day.
This event started a chain of converting most of our production machines to linux and open source. We saw a large reduction in overhead, sometimes combining the processes from several older machines onto new cheap Intel hardware running linux. The only negative effect was the inexperienced IT guy, who didn't want to give up all his influence, insisted on running Fedora Core on our production machines because "it supported dual-processor", he didn't really understand the difference between kernels, distributions, userspace, what compile meant, etc. Nothing like having the boot process freeze because he corrupted the X config file on a headless machine.
Anyway, the point I'm trying to make: People, especially businesses, will not adopt linux "just because". It needs to provide a solution. So apply it to a current problem and follow through. Attributes like being free and efficient will help you sell the idea. Success speaks for itself.
That was an absolutely perfect article.
Thank you.
about the "competition"
First off, I don't think we can rely on a Vista flop. Remember when XP was due out, and the late beta, release candidate made GNU/Linux look attractive?
Second, as to "bashing Windows": IMHO if we're stating facts and backing them up with statistics from respected sources, that's not bashing. We don't need to employ FUD, just get the facts... erhhh :)
Third, Linux is the kernel, GNU/Linux the OS.
Fourth, re #1: by that criterion, I'm technically not contributing to the plan for world domination because I'm on DesktopBSD (FreeBSD 5.4 + KDE + desktop utilities). Although I'm aware of the spirit of the article, the author unintentionally excluded at least three excellent OSes.
Daniel O. Escasa
independent IT consultant and writer
contributor, Free Software Magazine (http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com)
personal blog at http://descasa.i.ph
Don't want to take over the world
It's best for all Linux users to keep Linux's market footprint small. If it gets over 5% share, M$ and the RIAA will crush it.


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Statement by Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Marion C. Blakey on the release of the President's fiscal year 2015 Budget Request for the Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration.
Arlington, Va. — A number of important FAA programs face challenges under the President's fiscal year 2015 budget request. In particular, the Next Generation Air Transportation System modernization program is entering several critical years of development and deployment of new technologies and today's budget release highlights several notable areas of concern. A $65 million cut to the NextGen program's funding from the current fiscal year poses new obstacles to meeting program milestones in the next several years, leading up to the 2018 mid-term objectives outlined by FAA leadership.
While AIA and our member companies recognize the austere budget environment requires continued efforts across government to trim spending, our industry remains concerned at the trend toward year over year reductions to the FAA's modernization budget. The economic benefits of the NextGen program far outweigh the nominal budget gains that would be realized if the proposed cuts are enacted. Safety, the environment, America's future competitiveness and numerous other benefits afforded by NextGen remain at risk if the program continues to be funded at shrinking levels.
Our industry urges a renewed commitment to NextGen as Congress takes up the President's budget request. The fiscal year2015 NextGen request represents a cut of almost 20 percent from the amount proposed just two years ago. FAA's budget also includes $370 million for the "NAS Sustainment Strategy," a new effort to increase funding for the maintenance of FAA's buildings, facilities and other equipment. We believe this underscores the need for quick and comprehensive decisions on the realignment and consolidation of FAA facilities and equipment, as mandated by Congress in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.
The extremely tight budget also poses significant challenges for manufacturers responding to a growing aviation marketplace. For example, while the requirements for FAA certification increase to accommodate global aviation growth and the integration of unmanned systems into our national airspace, the agency's budget represents no growth compared to the current year. This underscores the criticality of FAA implementing certification streamlining reforms endorsed by Congress in 2012, as well as the expansion of Organization Delegation Authority wherever feasible and safe.
AIA looks forward to working with Congress, the FAA, and other aviation stakeholders during this year's appropriations process to ensure that the agency has the right amount and balance of resources to meet today's needs and invest for the future growth that we know is coming.


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Can We Still Believe Window-Sticker MPG Numbers?
December 7th, 2012
There's a war among automakers, and the casualties are beginning to pile up.
It's a war to claim the best miles-per-gallon figures in a market where consumers are heavily influenced by the numbers on the window sticker or touted in TV commercials.
To get the attention of more buyers, and to get them to hand over their hard-earned money, would automakers be willing to inflate those numbers? We certainly won't accuse anyone of misleading the public on purpose, but two automakers in the last month have been hit with claims that their stated MPG numbers are higher than actual results.
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GraphPad Prism is a powerful combination of basic biostatistics, curve fitting and scientific graphing in one comprehensive program. More than 100,000 scientists in over 100 countries rely on Prism to analyze, graph and present their scientific data. What makes Prism the program of choice for many of the world's leading universities, medical centers, research institutes and pharmaceutical companies? Prism certainly has all the capabilities you would expect from a top notch scientific graphics program, but what makes Prism truly unique is not what it does, but how it does it. Designed for the practical scientist, Prism does not expect you to be a statistician. It guides you through each analysis - giving you as much help as you need - and tracks and organizes your work like no other program available. You can concentrate on your data, not fight with your software.
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And I say to you, dear Reader, my experience that this videoconverter cannot make high-quality any videoformats indeed. But it is true that I maybe have few knowledge about it. For example MPEG Streamclip can make high-quality videoformats. But why cannot Prism do? Therefore I ask You because I have bought Prism, I thought it will be good. But not. Can You help me how to do, etc. Thanks.
Why isn't there update for Prism videoconverter? Please, help me. Thanks very much.
This is Mozilla's Prism which can be used to run web-based applets as individual apps.


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Located in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Mountains of upstate New York State, the Empire State Railway Museum is dedicated to preserving the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad and its classic 1899 Phoenicia Junction railroad station as tourist attractions for our area. Our mission includes keeping the history of the area railroads alive along while telling the story of the people and towns they served throughout the Catskills and the Hudson Valley region. Enjoy our display of railroad artifacts, continuously changing exhibits, and frequent talks of local history inside our beautifully restored station. ESRM is open to the public weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through October from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Fun rides on our miniature railroad are available at mid-day whenever we are open. And like the museum itself, the MiniTrain is available for parties and charters.
Despite the fact that Ulster County has frozen $2.3 million in FEMA funds to restore the damage to the CMRR inflicted by Hurrcane Irene in 2011, the railroad is taking steps towards making the repairs to the track out of pocket. They are making great progress and we look forward to announcing their return later this season! In the meantime, their trains are departing from nearby Mt. Tremper station.


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Clock Tower Penthouses
Destination: Steamboat Springs
Area: Ski Time Square
Type: Condo/Villa
Number of Floors: 2
Bedrooms: 3
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The Clock Tower Penthouses are conveniently located by Steamboat's Ski Time Square, just one block from the Steamboat Ski Resort Gondola. From your private balcony, enjoy panoramic views of the village and resort. From your doorstep, stroll around the area's shops and restaurants. Downtown is 10 minutes away and our winter shuttles are on-call to chauffeur guests around Steamboat Springs. These rentals feature an expansive open-plan kitchen, living and dining room, gas fireplace, washer/dryer, whirlpool bathtub, and steam shower. The open area living and dining areas have cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, cable tv, vcr, dvd, stereo, fully equipped kitchen, cooking/dining utensils and wet bar. There is also a ski locker, whirlpool bath and private balcony with ski area views.
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Fashion Watch: Beverly Johnson 'The Model Who Changed Everything'
Before Beverly Johnson became the first Black model to grace the cover of Vogue in 1974, she was already a Glamour covergirl several times over. According to an article in the Huufington Post, the former supermodel-turned-business woman has appeared on 15 Glamour magazine covers — a feat that helped make her a fashion icon. In celebration of Glamour's 75th anniversary and Beverly's storied career, the glossy tapped model Arlenis Sosa to interview Ms. Johnson, aka "The Model Who Changed Everything," for its November issue.


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Pittsburg State University will be visiting our partner school, Universidade de Sorocaba (UNISO), on March 13, 2014.
Evento: Encontro com representante da Pittsburg State University
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Pura Belpré Honor Book
ALA Notable Children's Book
About the Book
In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo king's life. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards—and all the beats in between—this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the "King of Mambo."
Award-winning author-illustrator duo Monica Brown and Rafael López bring the remarkable story of this talented legend to life in this Pura Belpré Honor Book. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Meet Tito Puente—the King of Mambo.
Tum Tica!
From musical prodigy on the streets of Harlem to five-time Grammy Award winner, Tito's life was full of rhythm. Drums and claves, saxophones and tambourines were all part of the fun.
Tac Tic!
Monica Brown and Rafael López, the award-winning creators of the Pura Belpré Honor Book my name is celia/me llamo celia, team up once again for another spectacular collaboration in this upbeat tribute to a musical legend.
Tum Tic!
Tom Tom!
Conoce a Tito Puente, el Rey del Mambo.
¡Tum Tica!
De prodigio musical en las calles de Harlem a ganador de cinco premios Grammy, la vida de Tito fue muy rítmica. Tambores y claves, saxófonos y panderetas siempre formaron parte de la diversión.
¡Tac Tic!
Monica Brown y Rafael López, los creadores del libro my name is celia/me llamo celia, el cual fue galardonado con el Honor Pura Belpré, se reúnen una vez más para crear otra colaboración espectacular en este alegre homenaje a una leyenda musical.
¡Tum Tic!
¡Tom Tom!
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Critical Praise
"My father was an inspiration to many generations of Latin music fans worldwide. This book is a testament to that. Now his name and likeness will reach a brand new group of young fans who will discover his genius and talent." — Tito Puente Jr.
"Brown and Lopez collaborate in this energetic bilingual tribute to salsa drummer and band leader extraordinaire. Lopez's pictures convey salsa's rhythmic exuberance via a riotous palette. A vibrant, reverent celebration of the godfather of salsa." — Kirkus Reviews
"...Irresistable...The vibrant imagery hums right off the page, full of high-contrast color and energetic composition, and decorated with swirling, starry embellishments. — Horn Book Magazine
Brown's bilingual text echoes the rhythms of salsa, mambo, and jazz . Lopez's sizzling acrylics are anything but flat. — Publishers Weekly
Like so many of Brown's biographies, Tito's story introduces readers to a vibrant Latino figure. Award-winning illustrator López brings Tito's story to life in vibrant acrylic salsa reds and oranges, which are splashed behind every shake of Tito's hips and wink of his eyes. — ALA Booklist
Product Details
- Imprint: Rayo
- On Sale: 03/05/2013
- Trimsize: 10 (w) x 10 (h) x 0 (d)
- Pages: 32
- List Price: 17.99 USD
- Ages: 4 to 8
- BISAC1: JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino
- BISAC2: JUVENILE FICTION / Biographical / United States
- BISAC3: JUVENILE FICTION / Biographical / General
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Giant Panda Public Program:
Science, Conservation, Education and Outreach
To celebrate the first anniversary of Tian Tian's and Mei Xiang's public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on January 10, the public was invited to mark the event as the Zoo renamed the giant panda exhibit the Fujifilm Giant Panda Conservation Exhibit.
On January 15 and 16, the Zoo held a two-day public symposium, "Giant Pandas at the National Zoo: From the First Year into the Future." Scientists from the National Zoo and other organizations on the cutting edge of wildlife conservation explored national and international policies that may affect the species, the Zoo's contribution to understanding panda reproduction, nutrition, and behavior, and how the Zoo, through financial support and professional training programs, is helping wild panda populations.
In April, Zoo staff published The Smithsonian Book of Giant Pandas to inform readers about giant pandas and the Zoo's important role in their conservation in the wild.
On August 1, thousands of visitors celebrated the pandas' birthdays, an event that received massive national and local media attention.
Two education programs, both funded by Fujifilm, are set to launch early in FY03. A distance-learning video program, a cooperative effort of the Zoo, Friends of the National Zoo, and the Fairfax County Public Schools, features Zoo-based giant panda research that will teach students about the components of the scientific method, a standard of learning in schools across the country. The video has the potential to reach 32,000 schools, and 13 million students, nationwide.
A web-based curriculum for school and family is being developed to focus on temperate forest habitats in the pandas' native central China and in the eastern United States, highlighting Zoo research in both of these areas.
Animal Planet Series
Discovery Channel's Animal Planet division filmed seven one-hour-long episodes of "Total Zoo" featuring staff, animals, and the research, conservation, and veterinary efforts of the Smithsonian National Zoo. The seven episodes, "Anything but Routine," "Going the Extra Mile," "Learning Curves," "Above and Beyond," "Home Sweet Home," "Adapting to the Wild," and "Handle with Care," were broadcast in October and November 2001. The broadcasts were repeatedly aired several times in the spring and summer of 2002.
Discovery in the Wild
William McShea, a National Zoo researcher, conducted a field survey in Laos in spring 2002. He discovered that the Eld's deer (Cervus eldi), believed to have been exterminated from Laos before 1990, was still living in dry forests in the central province of the country. The region where the deer reportedly survive covers about 250 square kilometers and includes 13 villages. McShea's recommendations include further field studies of the deer population as well as additional field surveys of the area to the east of the known habitat.
Community Outreach Initiative
In May 2002, the National Zoo, in partnership with the Latin American Youth Center, National Science Foundation, and San Francisco State University, established the Columbia Heights Community Science Workshop (CHCSW). The workshop brings Smithsonian science out of the museums and Zoo and into a popular neighborhood gathering spot for young people. CHCSW's science programs complement school science curricula as well as offer informal, after-school activities that encourage students' interest in the sciences. As part of a long-term commitment, scientists from the Zoo's Amazonia Science Gallery work with students and provide a practical, hands-on opportunity to learn more about the natural world and environment.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo joined forces and shared expertise with San Francisco State University, and Washington's Latin American Youth Center in a National Science Foundation funded program to develop science interest and skills among Latinos who have been identified as a group tremendously underrepresented in science professions in the United States.


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Vol. 44, No. 1 - Feb 2011
These are just a few highlights of all the Department of English has going on. To read the full version click here!
-Your Department of English Family
Yankee Book Swipe
By: Carina Sherman
Laughter, delicious food, lively conversation and of course a varied selection of wonderful books made the Department of English's annual Yankee Book Swap a treat for all. The event took place on January 29 at the Love Creek Nature Center in Niles, MI. As people began trickling into the building they were greeted by several English profs. After some time for visiting, the guests were dismissed by table to go and partake of delectable haystacks and desserts that were provided by the faculty. On the way back to the tables, each participant of the book swap was given a crayon (from a box of 96) as per the system for the "drawing."
The festivities contrasted greatly from last year's, however, with many people opting to open a new book instead of stealing. This turn of events was met with many resounding chants of "STEAL! STEAL! STEAL!" (mostly supplied by Dr. Closser and Dr. Jones). As the evening progressed, however, things did start heating up. The hot-ticket items of the night were undeniably Earth by Jon Stewart and the dvd/book duo of Jane Austen's Persuasion, both being stolen in almost every round of the swap. Other highly desired titles included Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind and Diane Purkiss's The English Civil War.
Despite the fact that perhaps a few guests left without their desired piece of literature, no one can deny that this year's book swap was, in fact, a smashing success. Sophomore English major Christian Bacchiocchi stated that although "emotions ran high, battles were fought, and loyalties were challenged, in the end a good time was had by everyone."
Alumna Delivers Waller Lectureship
By: Claudia Allen
Fictions of Feminine Citizenship: Sexuality and the Nation in Contemporary Caribbean Literature is a book written by Donnette Francis, a Professor of Literature at Binghamton University SUNY (in New York) with a specific area of interest and focus on African American and African Diaspora Literatures and many aspects of Caribbean Literature. Francis—a 1990 Department of English graduate from Andrews University—was invited to be the speaker at the John O. Waller Lectureship for the Arts. At this lecture she presented some of the corresponding research attached to her new book. She discussed the issue of domestic violence and sexual abuse within the Caribbean home and how women are affected by this mistreatment emotionally and psychologically. She also insinuated the possibility of these wrongs affecting different Caribbean nations as a whole in areas such as politics, leaving many women vulnerable and without a supporting government.
As I listened to her speak I was first impressed with her vast vocabulary, most likely derived from her extensive doctoral work. As she continued to speak I realized that rather than speaking on the African-American and African Diaspora, she was speaking of the Caribbean struggle, a struggle that is not commonly discussed with a group of people primarily with no Caribbean background or knowledge. I was immediately interested because I am not familiar with Caribbean literature, and was quickly educated because I did not know that there even existed a concentration on the struggles and achievements of the Caribbean people. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to an educated woman discuss concepts and ideas that had never before been introduced. The idea that a nation or a government could be centered on the disrespect and degradation of women fascinated me. That many of these crimes committed were not even seen as crimes but merely as a part of a culture was a concept that was not so easy to swallow.
The Caribbean peoples have a style and a language that belongs to them as a people, a beauty in the syntax, diction and tone. Francis successfully portrayed these characteristics to a crowd that included many who were not acquainted with such ideas, and she did it with colossal vocabulary, a clear understanding of her topic, and excellent speaking and presentation skills. I was pleased to have had the opportunity to learn from her and her work, and I know that the Department of English will continue to encourage this type of learning in the future for others like myself to continue to grow in "…wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man."
New Prof on the Block
By: Cassie Wilson
If you frequent the English Department (or have taken one of her courses) then you know who she is, but for the rest of you, please meet Lilian Correa, a graduate of Atlantic Union college and La Sierra University and the newest Instructor of English at Andrews University.
How many years have you been teaching?
This is my sixth year.
Did you always know that you wanted to be an English teacher?
Yes! Very much so. I was one of those little girls that lined up her stuffed animals and made lesson plans that I then taught to them.
Did you have any mentors that played a part in helping you decide your career path?
I had an amazing high school teacher that inspired me a lot. She taught English and was the drama teacher as well, so she knew how to make it fun and meaningful. She really embodied everything that I wanted to be as an English teacher.
What made you choose Andrews University?
To be honest, I had not planned on coming to teach at Andrews University. I actually had deposits put down on a trip to Peru as well as Costa Rica because I had planned to do research and study there. It was two days after I prayed and asked God for Him to lead me where He wanted me that I received a letter from Andrews University inviting me to come be an instructor. The timing of that invitation really showed me that this was where God wanted me to be because I really had not been expecting it; it was almost as if it had come out of nowhere. I gain a lot of comfort knowing that this is the right place—where God wants me.
What is the best part of working in the English department?
Definitely the nurturing and caring environment. Everyone here is
very passionate about student success and put a lot of hard work into that. I also like the warm, friendly environment. If you ever want to just talk lesson plans or throw around ideas about classes, someone is always ready and willing to do that.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I really like being active. I played volleyball while I was in college and still love playing it even now. I'm also in kickboxing this semester and am really enjoying that. I'm trying to learn guitar, too, so we'll see how that goes.
Okay, well here comes the cliche English-major question: What are you currently reading for leisure?
Well, I'm enrolled in Nutrition230 as well as FDET460, so I am currently reading the books for those classes, one of which is Councils on Diet and Food by Ellen G. White. While these are books are for class, I actually count it as leisure reading just because I am very interested in the health message of our church and have a huge desire to learn more about it so that I can be a better, more informed witness in that way.
What is something that you've learned in your first year of teaching at Andrews University?
That the rumors are true: they really don't plow the roads in Berrien Springs.


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Biographies of Frazier, Gagnon and Horne
Published: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 7:04 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 7:04 p.m.
Rod Frazier
Age: 35
Position: Manatee High School parent liaison and running backs coach
Salary: $27,033
Background: Frazier, a Manatee High graduate and brother of Nebraska-great Tommie Frazier, played fullback for the University of Florida before graduating in 2001, the same year he became assistant football coach for Manatee High. He also became a parent liaison in charge of discipline in 2006. In 2007, he was arrested on a charge of violating a restraining order enacted by his estranged wife.
Bob Gagnon
Age: 46
Position: Assistant superintendent of teaching and learning
Salary: $124,426
Background: The former principal of Manatee High School was named assistant superintendent in 2012 after the high school jumped its grade from a D to an A. Before that he briefly was assistant principal at Palmetto High School as well as assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School, from 2002-06. He was an assistant director from 2000-02 at the Police Athletic League Charter Schools of Manatee County, where Manatee High School football coach Joe Kinnan was once vice president.
Debra Horne
Age: 49
Position: Former Office of Professional Standards specialist
Salary: $80,399
Background: In 2005, Horne was named the lead investigator of the Office of Professional Standards, a newly created position at the time. She was first hired by the district in 1999 and had previously served as assistant principal at Jessie P. Miller and Samoset elementary schools. On Jan. 28, she was transferred to R.H. Prine Elementary as an assistant principal.
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