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Friday, July 21, 2017
What if…
By Pascale Chemaly.
Are you familiar with the Amish community? I wasn't until 2 days ago.
If you are familiar with this community means you know by now that they are the most traditional community, known for simple living, refusal to adopt modern technology. So I was wondering while exploring this community: "What If I was born Amish?" when I heard a 20 years old female saying I was born and raised Amish till the age of 16. I turned and asked her: "why you chose to leave?" she replied because I wanted to become a nurse. Did you regret that? She said not really because I still have a good and close relationship with my parents. Family was important to her and at the same time she wanted to practice her religion and pursue her education. What about you?
Though we were Introduced as SUSSI Scholars to Mennonites, which are also Anabaptists and come from the same Protestant tradition like Amish but what differ them is that Mennonites can pursue their education, drive cars, use technology and are less traditional but share the same religious beliefs. So what if? I guess I would be a Mennonite.
Monday, May 8, 2017
Election Day in Jakarta with CNN Indonesia
Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (left, in plaid) takes questions from journalists on February 15, 2017.
Samuel Howard | For Scripps IIJ
Often when I met someone new in Jakarta, the conversation would steer toward the inevitable: Donald Trump and the state of American politics.
Indonesians seemed genuinely curious. It's an undeniably tense time in the United States and I tried to answer questions in the most forthcoming and detailed way possible.
It's only fair, because I had a first-hand glimpse into political tension in Jakarta — centering on the re-election bid of the city's governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known by his nickname, Ahok.
When Jakartans went to vote on February 15, I went out with a team from CNN Indonesia to follow Ahok.
The election has more or less thrust the governor's position into international consciousness. In the days leading up to the election, USA Today, CNN and the Guardian all published "what's at stake" articles previewing Ahok's bid for re-election.
A brief primer: Ahok — a Christian Chinese-Indonesian — has been at the center of a criminal controversy since the end of last year surrounding blasphemy allegations, claiming he insulted Islam and the Quran during a stop in the islands near Jakarta last fall.
We kicked off election day at Ahok's polling place in a posh neighborhood of North Jakarta, near the harbor. I joked with some colleagues that at least half of election coverage is waiting around for something to happen.
That's as true in Indonesia as it is in the United States. We arrived around 6 a.m. Voting didn't start for another hour and Ahok didn't show for another three, or so.
The throng of reporters was predictably large and aggressive. Over the course of the day I saw reporters from international outlets including the BBC, Reuters, AFP and TV3 in Malaysia. I'm sure there were more.
Everyone wanted to get their shot and soundbyte. The former was probably no problem; Ahok obliged to about a minute of talk after he cast his ballot alongside his wife and son.
However, I doubt many reporters nabbed a worthwhile exclusive soundbyte. As soon as Ahok turned to head out for election day duties elsewhere, we all chased after him.
The situation illustrated Ahok's status as a pseudo-celebrity in Jakarta: Guards threw up their arms to keep our distance, but that did very little. Voters at the polling station lingered around to take photos. Everyone was hounding the guy and his family. I waved a CNN mic toward Ahok's face, but it probably didn't do a whole lot of good.
I squeezed out of the crowd and saw a CNN Indonesia anchor had also left. We shook hands and introduced ourselves, laughing. The absurdity of the situation transcended any language barrier.
Then, the usual: Everyone scrambled to get their live-shot in, file their stories, shoot some B-roll and head out to wherever the next assignment called. Our next job, and I suspect most of everyone else's, was to get over to Ahok's campaign headquarters for his appearance once initial polling results were tallied in mid-afternoon.
I noticed pretty quickly that the morning's crazed, impromptu press gaggle was a warm-up to whatever would happen at the headquarters in the central Jakarta neighborhood of Menteng. I shuffled into a small backyard with the governor's supporters, and hundreds more joined within an hour and a half.
Many sat in the yard and read booklets titled "A Man Called #Ahok." Others took selfies with cardboard cutouts of Ahok and his running mate, Djarot Syaiful Hidayat. More stood with their eyes fixated on huge screens showing Metro TV's election broadcast.
The crowd erupted every time the station played footage of Ahok. They danced. They pumped their fists. They broke into chants of "dua, dua, dua!" to note Ahok-Djarot's status as the number 2 ticket.
This went on for a couple hours as early results trickled in. It had the feel of a rock concert. Andre Pullwanpo was right in the middle of it, crying out his support for Ahok.
I pulled aside the 64-year-old Jakarta resident and campaign volunteer. Pullwanpo rattled off a few reasons for his support of a governor that so many others find objectionable.
Ahok is an anti-corruption politician, Pullwanpo told me. He's brave. He's honest.
Nearby, 53-year-old Hari Melanthon was a bit more pragmatic. Melanthon said he finds it hard to walk the streets of Jakarta. Ahok has remedied that, Melanthon said.
By the time Ahok spoke around 3 p.m., there were few unobstructed views of the stage. Photographers and fans climbed scaffolding and a tree. Supporters grabbed pieces of scrap metal and scaled a barbed-wire wall to catch a glimpse of the governor's short speech.
It was an intimate venue, but there must've been hundreds of people there. Ahok took the day — but with less than 50% of the vote, the election went to an April runoff after I left Jakarta.
Former education minister Anies Baswedan defeated Ahok in that final vote. Political and cultural observers have already begun to speculate about what that will mean for the future of Indonesia.
I don't pretend to know enough to make that call myself.
Given the relentless stock of journalists I encountered that day in February, though, I feel confident saying that the coverage of the governor's office is in good hands. And I hope the international media will continue to be part of that coverage.
Monday, April 10, 2017
YALI Camp 12 in Botswana
By Alena Klimas
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Connect Camp 12 brought together young leaders from central and eastern Africa for a week of workshops on communication, mentorship, and leadership.The YALI Connect Camps are administered four times a year in four regions of sub-Saharan Africa, funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute for International Journalism at Ohio University. There were participants from Ethiopia, Botswana, Uganda, Rwanda, Madagascar, Seychelles, and Equatorial Guinea.
Dr. Judith Millesen and Dr. Mame Yauto Faye were the facilitators of the camps. Dr. Millesen led sessions on Positive Inquiry, Mentoring Relationships, and Ideation. Dr. Yauto discussed local leadership strategies and values. She also spent time on communication channels. The sessions were engaging and relevant for many initiatives in the participants local communities.
During the week, the participants visited the Botswana Innovation Hub located in Gaborone. The Botswana Innovation Hub is the first of its kind in Botswana. The Botswana Innovation Hub helps individuals get their business and social entrepreneurship projects off the ground. While there, the participants heard a range of the projects being sponsored and incubated by the hub.
The closing event was held on Friday in Mokolodi Nature Reserve, south of Gaborone. The closing event was visited by the US Ambassador in Gaborone. Ambassador Miller awarded the certifications and talked with participants about his experience with YALI. His speech demonstrated his deep connection to the program and his desire to see programs like YALI continue to empower young African leaders. After the certification, the participants sat together for a final dinner.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
YALI Connect Camp 11 in Botswana
In late March, the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Connect Camp 11 brought together innovative leaders from around central and eastern Africa to work on mentoring, networking, and community specific issues. The YALI Connect Camps are administered four times a year in four regions of sub-Saharan Africa, funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute for International Journalism at Ohio University. This Connect Camp was made up of participants from Mauritius, Uganda, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. The projects presented at the camps tackle social and capacity building issues such as youth development, public health, legal advising, and financial literacy.
Dr. Millesen of the Voinovich School of Ohio University was the one of the main facilitator for the first days of the week. Dr. Millesen specializes in leadership NGO and nonprofits. She worked with the students on strategy, on creating a business canvas, and on implementation of their projects. She says "each time a camp starts I'm curious how Camps can get better and every time I am amazed. Each camp has unique personality and feel from participants. And it is always a valuable learning experience for me as well". The energy from participants made sessions flow well during iteration and ideation.
Dr. Millesen of the Voinovich School of Ohio University was the one of the main facilitator for the first days of the week. Dr. Millesen specializes in leadership NGO and nonprofits. She worked with the students on strategy, on creating a business canvas, and on implementation of their projects. She says "each time a camp starts I'm curious how Camps can get better and every time I am amazed. Each camp has unique personality and feel from participants. And it is always a valuable learning experience for me as well". The energy from participants made sessions flow well during iteration and ideation.
On the first day, Dr. Millesen mapped the interests and questions of the participants using the sticky note exercise. Participants proposed topics such for ideation pertaining to mentorship and networking. In the course of the week, participants goals and objectives were fulfilled. This activity shaped the Connect Camp so that they could get the most useful seminars for their goals and objectives.
Throughout the week, pairs representing each country presented their projects and their respective country background. This time allowed other participants to learn about each others projects in a more formal way. These sessions demonstrated the diversity of each of the participants and their projects. As hosts, the Batswana participants showcased their traditional food and clothing around to all of the participants.
On day four of the camp, Dr. Mame Yauto Faye presented a session on strategic communication and leadership. Her presentation drawing from her professional experience and area of expertise. This was her third YALI Connect Camp experience. Her session challenged participants to reflect on their communication strategies.
During the final day, two mentors led discussion sessions on mentoring and mentorship programs that they run in their respective countries. Marietta Agathe, a mentor from Mauritius, began her mentorship by partnering with young adults in the country to learn more about the dreams and aspirations of the mentees. Martin Muganzi, a mentor from Uganda, developed his mentorship program from the non-profit Youth Rising. The session demonstrated the aspirations of many of the mentors and mentees in YALI Connect Camp 11 to go back and start mentorship programs of their own.
The closing event was held in Mokolodi Nature Reserve. The participants were given their certificates by Tim Smith, Deputy Ambassador from the US Embassy Gaborone. The Deputy Ambassador underscored the importance of inspiring and empowering young African leaders and reiterated the US government's goals and objectives of working with young African leaders. Following the camp, some the participants are discussing ways to stay connected or start a multinational project.
Monday, January 2, 2017
Produced and edited by: Austin Greene
|Tea as far as the eyes can see. Literally
Saying goodbye is difficult. Saying murabeho was harder because I don't know if I'll ever get to say it
again. I'm back in the United States now, and what a journey I had.
I don't have a long list of places that I can recommend people to travel to. My entry and exit visas from Rwanda are the only stamps in my passport, but I can't recommend a trip to Rwanda enough. For anyone wanting to visit Africa, this is the perfect entry point.
I've mentioned before that one of the more pleasant surprises for me was how safe and clean the entire country was. This isn't limited to the capital city, Kigali, either. Even the towns further out were much cleaner than I would have ever imagined. When I went to Rusizi, you could see across the river into the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the difference was telling.
When I told people that I was going to be in Africa for three months, many of them told me that I was going to die. I'm pretty sure I'm still alive, I made it back to America just fine. People had plenty of opportunities to kill me and take all my money, but that's just not the reality of Rwanda. They are great and wonderful people with some of the biggest hearts I've seen.
Malaria wasn't an issue either, at least for me. I didn't take the medications, and wasn't even bitten by mosquitoes all that much. I get more bites in Ohio as a matter of fact. However, two of my friends, both Rwandans, contracted malaria while I was there. They were both back on their feet within two days though, as the medication to treat it is readily available.
The only issue for safety would probably be the buses and the moto taxis. It was normal for me to see up to 25 people crammed into a small bus no larger than a van. I couldn't imagine getting into an accident in one of those. The moto taxis were another story. I saw at least two accidents in Kigali involving the motorcycles, but they didn't look too severe. That never deterred me from taking them whenever I needed to go somewhere. Cheap is cheap and I'm going to die some day anyhow.
|Locals gather for a ceremony after umuganda.
The food will always hold a special place in my heart, or should I say on my tongue? Going to the restaurant and getting a plate of food for about 50 cents was a blessing. It was pretty much just rice, beans, fried bananas, cassava and beef every day, but I grew accustomed to it. I'll miss going to the bar and ordering brochettes with my beer. Did I mention that beer was only about 50 cents as well?
That's right, everything there is cheap if you know what you're doing. If not, well... let's just say I hope you have a nice job. The tourist traps are expensive. The cheapest trail to walk in Nyungwe National Forest costs about $40. All national parks in the United States are free to walk in as far as I know, and while I understand that Rwanda has to generate money to help fund biodiversity conservation, it's a major deterrent for younger travelers like myself.
For instance, the trek to see the mountain gorillas will run you $750 per person. At that price, you should go see them in the zoo. I get it, you get to see wild gorillas! However, you should know ahead of time that those gorillas are selected by the government to be habituated to people. They do this so the paying tourists are guaranteed to see a troop of gorillas. That's not exactly gorilla trekking in my opinion. Walking through the national parks without a guide is forbidden. Even with a guide, you're not allowed to stray from the marked trails that you've specifically paid for.
If that's your thing, more power to you. If you're a more intrepid soul then Rwanda might not be ideal, however it does have much more to offer than just the tourist traps. Earlier I wrote about renting motorcycles to travel on my own. I wrote about the genocide memorials. Walking around Kigali and just seeing the way that the Rwandan world operated was an adventure in itself.
I'd like to thank everyone involved with sending me, if they're reading this. I only wish I could have stayed longer, if just to avoid Ohio weather. Murabeho, Rwanda!
A Seed to Feed Your Need
|Food is prepared for Growing Helath's beneficiaries
Subsistence farming dominates the Rwandan economy. In fact, more than 85 percent of the population works in the fields. Rows of crops dominate the landscape. Farms are everywhere.
Even inside a hospital.
In early 2015, two American doctors, Medie Jesena and Emily Esmaili, were working in the pediatrics ward of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire du Butare (CHUB) when they noticed that their patients were not responding to treatment.
According to Laurette Mushimiyamana, the program's coordinator and president, the children's treatments were ineffective because the kids were malnourished.
"Simply because children had no food, that medicine had no effect," she said. "After discovering that, both of them and their colleagues started gathering money to buy food."
When the patients' conditions began to improve, Jesena and Esmaili began putting together a program that would grow food on the hospital grounds. They named it Farming for Child Health (F4CH), and it initially provided food for 30 children. However, the doctors soon realized that the problem was not isolated to the pediatrics ward.
"The patients from surgery were facing the same problem," Mushimiyamana said. "They were having anemia because they had no food. Surgery became our second priority and we added 30 more patients."
Meanwhile, new mothers suffering the effects of hunger were unable to produce breast milk. Tragically, many babies passed away from undernourishment. F4CH stepped in, adding 30 more patients from maternity and internal medicine to bring the total number of patients served to 90.
At this point, the program wasn't solely farming for children's health, but for the health of any person who could not afford food. F4CH was renamed Kuzamura Ubuzima, or Growing Health in English.
Ange Imanishimwe, the training and M&E manager, said that another important goal for the program is to teach the beneficiaries to select better food when they leave the program.
"What we are doing is to integrate food security, nutrition and human health," he said. "Those patients also come in our plots and learn the basic cultivation practices and we can train them. When they are good, they can go home and do the same practices."
|Samuel Byiringiro speaking to patients at CHUB
"Growing Health is really helping me grow my career," he said. "Because the skills when I'm teaching them, I will keep mastering it and I will keep doing it everywhere that I practice as a nurse."
With almost two full years under its belt, the program has so far succeeded in its goals of helping Rwandans in need. Both Mushimiyamana and Imanishimwe hope that Growing Health can be a model for similar programs in other parts of the country.
"We have the plans to scale up," Imanishimwe said. "We are also partnering with the government of Rwanda through Huye District so that this program could be implemented in other district hospitals. We are all responsible for this world, so we have to help each other."
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
9th YALI Connect Camp a Success in Dakar
|YALI Connect Camp 9 participants pose for a photo after
receiving their certificates at Friday's closing ceremony.
By Kate Hiller
In early December 2016, sixteen participants from six countries met in Dakar, Senegal to participate in the 9th Connect Camp of the Young African Leaders' Initiative (YALI). Participants were from Chad, The Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal and Uganda. The YALI Connect Camps are administered four times a year in four regions of sub-Saharan Africa, funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute for International Journalism at Ohio University. These participants learned about leadership, mentorship, the Art of Hosting, Human Centered Design, and more. They interacted with resource experts such as Kofi Essien of OLE Ghana, Mamadou Sarr of CorpsAfrica, and Dr. Mame Yauto Faye of the Institute of Management in Dakar.
Participants began the week with ice breakers, and some goal-development exercises. They wrote down their goals of the week, ranging from improving English language skills to creating mentoring tools and engaging with different subgroups within their communities. The sticky notes were utilized to put into broader categories and posted on the wall for shared learning. As different goals were accomplished, participants moved the sticky notes from the "We Want To" wall to "We Did It" wall.
Over the course of the week, participants divided into groups to develop projects with a goal to improve different aspects of their communities, such as equality for disabled people, empowerment for women, sustainable farming practices, and a higher quality of education for youth. While every participant has his or her own ideas that fit under the aforementioned broad categories, the use of human centered design and other new concepts in the project development allowed them to develop their own ideas while also contributing to others' projects and providing immediate feedback. At the beginning of this process, participants were allowed to move around to other groups to share their expertise and experience with others. However, later in the week they had to select a group and stick to it. Participants presented their projects and ideas for implementation at the end of the week.
This was not the only presentation that participants gave. Each mentor-mentee pair was asked to give a 10-minute presentation about their country and what they thought made it special. These presentations were fun, with videos, laughter and even some dancing thrown in!
|YALI CC 9 Participants Babacar Birane, Fatoumata Bangaly
Barry, and Menggeh Lowe dance with Dr. Judy Millesen of
Ohio University on Thursday, December 8.
On the final day of YALI CC 9, participants completed the final touches on their final projects, gave brief presentations, and were then given a tour of Blackboard, one of several Ohio University resources that they will have as alumni of this YALI program. All of the work they did this week, from inspiration to ideation to implementation, was drawn out in an easy-to-follow graphic by Dr. Judy Millesen of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University. This tool corresponds to a multitude of resources now available to the participants, and serves as a road map from taking an idea through from its birth to implementation and success.
|Dr. Judy Millesen of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs
at Ohio University presents the "road map" of YALI CC9.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Mr. Coffee
|Luzius Whipf at his roaster.
The aroma of fresh coffee lures in tourists, students and business people in just about any corner of the world. That much is certain. But what makes Café Connexion in Butare, Rwanda so special?
Luzius Wipf has it down to a science.
"If you go to a cafe in Europe or even Kigali, coffee can be quite expensive," he said. "Here we offer it at 50 cents per cup."
The coffee's taste likely has a lot to do with it too. The beans come from local farms in the Southern Province, seven of which won the prestigious "Cup of Excellence" award from the Alliance for Coffee Excellence in 2015. Perhaps that's why the cafe is attracts so many Europeans and Americans visiting Rwanda.
Wipf is a globetrotting coffee connoisseur who has been in the business for over 20 years. A native of Switzerland, his last venture before coming to Rwanda was the Asia Coffee Company in southern Vietnam. The cheap, local coffee found similar success there.
"We had several people carrying around trays delivering coffee around the offices in the buildings," he said. "At our peak we were selling thousands of cups per day at 50 cents."
After traveling to Africa, Wipf saw the potential on the coffee business in Rwanda. It was here that he met his current business partner, Jean-Marie Irakabaho, who co-owns the cafe.
"My partner knew the local farms and the Rwandan coffee business better than anyone," Wipf said. "I had the experience of running businesses and it was a great combination."
|Wipf explains the different tastes that can be achieved with
various roasting methods using the "Flavor Wheel"
"Coffee is not very popular in Rwanda," Wipf said. "But as time has gone by, we've been seeing more and more Rwandans come in for coffee. That's a good thing too, because one of our goals was to create an environment where people can come in and meet and connect."
Hence the name, Café Connexion. Another "connection" that he created was a network for local farmers. Wipf and Irakabaho use their expertise to help the farmers sustain their crops by teaching better agricultural management processes. And in order to sustain his own businesses, Wipf has one final secret.
"You have to work with good people, people that you can trust," he said. "I have that here. And without the people I work with, this would all be impossible."
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
The Town Crier of Nyamagabe
|The loudspeakers high above Nyamagabe.
Radio is, at least in most parts of the world, broadcast to its audiences over its namesake, radio waves. The preferred mode of delivery for Radio Voice of Parking Station Nyamagabe?
Acoustic waves.
Music plays throughout the town of Nyamagabe, Rwanda from morning until night. Sometimes there are breaks for sports shows, and other times locals call in to the "radio station's" DJ, Emmy Valentine.
"People mostly call in to give shout outs to their friends and family," Valentine said. "Other people just want to request a song."
Three loudspeakers are affixed to a 30 ft. tower to broadcast Valentine to the people of Nyamagabe, whether they want to tune in or not.
|The entrance to Radio Voice of Parking Station Nyamagabe.
Behind the counter is the inconspicuous entrance to RVPSN.
"I work here from 6 in the morning until about 8 at night," Valentine said. "I began to work here in order to expand my talents as a journalist and as an artist."
Aside from being an on-air personality, he's also an aspiring musician. Some of his songs are even played from the makeshift radio station.
|Emmy Valentine at his workstation.
"We run a program about hygiene in the city," he said. "Most of it is for the drivers, but it's also about keeping the city clean."
The "Parking Station" in the radio's name refers to the bus station in Nyamagabe. It's also a trade hub for the southern part of the country, sitting on the main road to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The drivers that pass through make up the show's target audience.
Radio Voice's composition raises a question: is it really even a radio station? Valentine seems to think so.
"We do everything that the other stations do," he said. "And this way, we know that people are always listening."
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
A Walk Through The Horror Halls
|The exterior of the main building.
"I can't go back there," Ashley Weselak told her friends. "I've been to Auschwitz and Birkenau before but Murambi is so much worse."
It had been two years since her last visit to the Murambi Genocide Memorial just outside of Nyamagabe, Rwanda, and she vowed not to return, never again.
"I had nightmares after I went," she said. "It's just an awful place."
Weselak and her friends from Huye had planned a hiking trip around the rolling hills of the Southern Province. At the last minute, Murambi was added to the itinerary. With that, the group that was seven was now six.
Of the six memorials commemorating the 1994 genocide, Murambi carries the reputation of being perhaps the most shocking. It was planned to be a technical school, but the civil war and subsequent massacre of over 800 thousand Rwandans halted its construction. Here, over 65 thousand of those people sought respite from the bloodshed under the guise of protection by French soldiers.
20 years later, a small group of European students and volunteers walks the same dirt road that the Tutsi refugees once walked. The atmosphere is certainly different; the sounds of a church choir and children laughing and playing can be heard from the hilltop where Murambi sits. The site is well-maintained, with rows of shrubs lining the dirt path that leads to the entrance.
|The path leading to Murambi.
"More than 50 thousand people are buried here," she tells the group. "The bodies were uncovered from the original mass grave to receive a proper burial. Some of the bodies that were not claimed are kept preserved and are on display as a reminder of the terrible events that took place here."
The first part of the tour takes its visitors through a winding hallway that tells the history of Rwanda and the events that led to the genocide. The walls are adorned with pictures and text in English, French and Kinyarwanda to recount the grisly story of what happened to the tens of thousands of people who sought refuge here.
Soon after the refugees arrived to the still unfinished school building, the French soldiers abandoned their posts. Water and supplies were cut off. Those attempting to flee the grounds were immediately killed by the Interahamwe militia. On April 18, the surrounding Hutu forces began to attack the tired, starving Tutsis inside the building. The initial attack was repelled, but on April 21, a full assault was carried out. Some fell to gunfire, some died from grenade blasts. Most of the victims, however, succumbed to wounds from axes, clubs and machetes. Of the 65 thousand people trying to escape the violence, only 34 survived.
|The guide leads a tour group through the memorial.
Behind the main building are smaller structures that were meant to be classrooms. In a way, they still are classrooms, teaching a much more profound lesson.
"In these buildings are the remains of several of the victims," the guide says sadly as she leads the visitors outside. "They were kept preserved in lime in the same positions they were in when they died."
|848 bodies are on display at Murambi.
Even in their state, the half skeletons, half bodies still show expressions of terror. One holds his hands over his eyes while another grabs at wounds that are no longer visible. Others wounds are still there, such as many cracked skulls and bullet holes.
The next room is more of the same. The one after is too, as is the next, and the next, and the next. Room after room is the final resting place for unidentified victims of an unspeakable crime. A few exhibits feature cases that showcase more skulls in one, stacks of femurs in another and shelves of clothes from the victims in the last.
The final part of the tour is the mass grave that was dug when the French soldiers returned.
|Femurs inside display cases.
"When the French learned what happened, they told the Hutus to clean the blood off the walls so nobody would find out," the guide says. "Then they came in with bulldozers and buried the bodies."
After the bodies were covered, the French built a volleyball court on top of the grave as an extra measure. Today, the bodies have been moved near the front of the grounds. The volleyball court has been removed.
The group that had arrived talking and laughing left the museum in silence. After a short walk back to Nyamagabe, they met back up with Ashley Weselak. She didn't need words to see the effect on her friends.
"Told you so," she said.
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Bronze Scuppernong Jelly
READY IN: 40mins
Recipe by Jellyqueen
This makes a really pretty peachy color jelly. It is very sweet and tangy. I make this every year.
Top Review by dvarnes
My mom and I just made this jelly and I have to say that it is an easy and great tasting recipe. About to go make another batch. I must say that we did use a couple cups of the purple scuppernong grapes with the bronze to give it a rose color, which turned out so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
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- Place scuppernongs in large dutch oven and pour in water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- Take potato masher and mash fruit.
- Drain through cheese cloth.
- This should yield around 5 cups of juice, you may have a little over or under.
- If you have under, add water to bring up to 5 cups.
- Measure sugar into a separate bowl and set aside until needed.
- Place the juice in large boiler with the box of pectin.
- Bring to a full rolling boil.
- Be sure that it is a full boil that cannot be stirred down.
- Add sugar all at once.
- Bring back to a full rolling boil.
- Again be sure that it is a full boil that cannot be stirred down.
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MSC Sinfonia Activities
- Intimate, mid-sized ship
- Primarily geared to Europeans
- Night owls can howl at the hip Pasha Club
MSC Sinfonia Entertainment
Forward on Brahms Deck (7), next to the library, is the Sinfonia Lounge, a lovely light room with pale beech walls, gold and maroon decor. This is a popular venue for early evening dancing and late-night cabaret singing and magic acts.
The ship's main show lounge -- the Teatro San Carlo -- mounts spectacular Cirque du Soleil-style shows in a lovely setting with a pretty starlit ceiling, comfortable red and gold seating, and good sightlines.
Shore excursions -- largely coach-based -- were not particularly active or exciting, and could do with updating if Sinfonia is competing for bookings from more go-getting British and American passengers.
MSC Sinfonia Public Rooms
Discreet good taste is the order of the day on this ship; even the San Remo Casino on Mozart Deck (6) is understated, with red and cream leaf patterned carpet and curtains, walnut veneered walls and a pillared entrance.
The most ornate bar on board is Le Baroque Cafe -- also on Deck 6 -- which has a pleasantly 18th-century feel with its red velvet chairs, and olive green and cream walls embellished with silhouettes and scenic paintings. But prettier, in my opinion, is the Buddha Bar, which lies between the casino and the photo gallery; decorated in soft shades of green with a stunning chandelier as centerpiece, this would be a very relaxing venue if it didn't overlook the hordes of passengers milling about the photo displays. A couple of well-placed screens would work wonders here.
Another cozy watering hole is the Manhattan Bar on Deck 6, a popular pre-dinner drinks and dancing venue with a bandstand and substantial dance floor, large porthole windows and sophisticated blue and gold decor.
Shelagh's House -- the ship's Irish pub -- is less successful: cozy enough but nondescript and not really attuned to the clientele (though British passengers will like it as any pub's better than none).
Late at night, the Italians prefer to see and be seen at the elegant Pasha Club -- a large-windowed, roomy lounge-cum-nightclub on Deck 12.
The Italians are also great shoppers, and Sinfonia offers them plenty of scope with the well-stocked Galleria Mazzini jewelry shop on Deck 6. (Cartier watches from 2,400 euros [$3,240] anyone?)
One deck down, other shops include a general store selling an affordable selection of cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries, a logo goods shop and a boutique selling linen goods, designer swimwear and polo shirts.
MSC Sinfonia also has a smart Business Centre on Deck 6. Resplendent with leather and wood veneered walls and comfy red and gold seating, this hosts shore tour talks but could be put to better use as a cinema when not in use by incentive groups.
The ship's Internet cafe (on Deck 5 near reception) keeps passengers connected for 3.33 euros ($4.50) for the first 10 minutes online, then 0.33 euros ($0.45) for each minute thereafter. While cheaper than on many cruise ships, this is still dearer than cafes ashore.
There is a very restful, plant-filled and surprisingly well-stocked library just off the keyhole-shaped Sinfonia Lounge on Brahms Deck (7). MSC's UK office keeps this stocked with English books and offers an excellent choice. Unfortunately, opening hours are very limited and vary from day to day; so bookworms need to be vigilant.
MSC Sinfonia Spa & Fitness
Right at the stern end of the ship on the top deck is a large ball court, while one deck down is a mini-golf course. At the forward end of the top deck are an indoor golf simulator and roomy sun deck, while one deck down, Deck 12 has a rock-climbing wall and a jogging track. But the rock-climbing wall is cordoned off and out of use and there is, absurdly, a "no running" sign on the jogging track! Fitness-oriented passengers quite reasonably ignore this, though most use the track -- which offers splendid sea views -- simply for a pleasant evening stroll.
The track overlooks a blue and white tiled, twin-pooled area on Deck 11 -- a popular sun spot and venue for a weekly open air Buffet Magnifique. Unfortunately, use of the pools is restricted by the fact that the water is cold (so much so that even kids won't go in for long) -- and the pools are netted and sun beds are cleared away, stacked and tied down by 6 p.m., far too early. This also means passengers miss out on a Jacuzzi during the lovely early evening "golden hour" just before the sun sinks.
They can, however, head indoors to La Ferme Spa, which has a well-equipped gym with six treadmills, four steppers, three sit-up bikes, three reclining bikes, weights and resistance machines and a large aerobics studio offering free stretch and aerobics classes, salsa or merengue lessons at 12 euros ($16.20) per class and step aerobics for 8 euros ($10.80).
There is a large-windowed relaxation room adjacent to the gym equipped with very comfortable deep-cushioned steamer chairs and, next to this, a very pretty Thermal Suite. This has a beautiful mosaic Turkish-style sauna and a hot steam room fragranced with chamomile, as well as tropical rain showers and heated white-tiled recliners facing floor-to-ceiling windows.
The thermal suite costs 12 euros ($16.20) per hour to use, but as the cruise progresses sessions are often thrown in free as an incentive to book spa treatments. It's well worth waiting to book these as prices are steep to begin with but fall quite a bit as pressure builds for staff to meet their targets.
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My property is available for rent if you are driving from the north or south bound. The bridge does not effect my rental. Drive up to your own privately paved and gated driveway to a home with a full 365 degree view of redwood and oak ridges. Full sun all day long. Perfect for one or two people. Arrive, relax and take a dip in the hot tub viewing the beautiful mountain ridge as birds sing and red tailed hawks circle above.
Listen to the river flow as you sun bathe all day long without a soul to bother you. The deep ultimate luxury about my property is solitude and the stars at night.
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Queen size antique bed in adjoining yurt or queen bed in loft of home.
* Wood Stove
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* Satellite, WIFI, DVD, CD Player, Telephone.
* Queen Size bed In Home Loft, and In My Spacious Yurt.
* Outdoor Hot Tub.
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* Barbeque Grill.
* Outdoor Adobe Fireplace.
* Activities: 10 min. drive to Garapata Beach.
* Hiking books, maps, and activity guides provided.
Make the most of your stay by booking in advance; Guided Hikes, Spa Services, and Catered Meals.
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This is one of the most beautiful places you will ever go. To top it off it is also owned by one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
My wife and I saw this place and couldn't believe it existed let alone that we could stay here. From the moment we arrive we loved everything about Big Sur Dream Home. We stayed here for 3 wonderful nights and we're dreaming of coming back soon. We would love to stay for at least a week (maybe two!). We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival and were pleasantly surprised with a bottle of wine and a rosemary Christmas tree on the gorgeous kitchen counter. We are so thankful how easygoing and thoughtful Mary is from when we booked up until when we left... and even the next day! She made us feel more than welcomed; she added a level of comfort that made us feel at home. Our stay was during the early winter days and we were extremely cozy and warm in the cabin; taking advantage of the fireplace and the jacuzzi was the best! Taking advantage of the outside shower was remarkable. We even loved the drive up and down the mountain road. It was a good feeling just knowing that it was just us on this intimate, secluded property. We slept in the loft the first night and then in the yurt the next two nights. Listening to the rain drops fall on the yurt was extremely soothing. We cooked up a meals, hiked along the coast, and pampered ourselves in the jacuzzi (often!). This was the perfect retreat that led up to our wedding day in Big Sur. We'll never forget the wonderful memories and the feeling of comfort we had at the Dream Home. We look forward to our next trip and creating new memories! Thank you Mary for sharing your wonderful dream home and big heart!
My husband and I just came back from spending 3 days and 2 nights at Mary's amazing house. I can't say enough about how special this place is. It is truly heaven on Earth!! Every detail about this property is pure love. We were spending our 25th anniversary there and I couldn't have asked for a more magical place to relax and connect. If I could give more stars I would, it was that great. We arrived to a sweet card and a bottle of wine from Mary. (side note for Mary: I would love to know the history about how the house was made because you can tell it was built with love and attention to every single part of the house, from doors to window frames, and all the eclectic pieces of art. WONDERFUL. We never tired of noticing another cool and unusual personal touch. Maybe a book with pics?) We brought food to cook and never got in our car the whole time. Not another soul or house around so you feel very private. We slept in the yurt one night, and the reading loft (that feels like you are in a tree house) the next. We loved the hot tub surrounded by the beautiful oak and pine trees. The bathroom that has floor to ceiling windows was beautiful. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook wonderful meals. Our favorite spot was sitting outside under the full moon by the fireplace. There is even an outdoor shower overlooking the trees. There are birds and even deer that come and visit. Mary has a TV and videos but we didn't turn on electronics once while there. Just brought great music and danced under the moonlight. Feeling very blessed to have had the opportunity to experience this wonderful property. "Thank you Mary" is not enough. I will recommend to friends and family in the hopes that they too can experience this place. We will defiantly be returning in the near future. Jen and Craig
My wife and I spent a week at Mary's beautiful mountaintop property and would recommend it to anyone visiting the Big Sur/Carmel area. Located on Palo Colorado road, the property is nestled in a remote and private area. The property consists of three structures (main house, bathroom, & yurt), all connected by a wooden deck. Not only are the structures beautifully designed, but the property itself is amazing. Set on the side of a mountain, there are panoramic views in every direction. Plus, flowers adorn the property adding to the beauty. And there's a private hot tub! Mary supplied everything we needed to make a perfect romantic getaway.
Just a heads up, the yurt has no heating, so it can get cold at night, but the down comforters ensured we could sleep in warm comfort. Likewise, the main house has a gas heater if needed. There is no cell reception and the internet can be used for only email and web browsing (no Netflix or video downloads), however, Mary has all the movie channels and a DVR to record any shows. We had such a wonderful visit and highly recommend this property.
Where do I even begin....Thank you Mary for literally making our dreams come true!
A California coast trip has been on the top of my husband and I bucket list since the day we met. The culmination of the trip stemming from spending long days hiking in Big Sur and evenings enjoying the beautiful stars.
From our first conversations with Mary to our last, Mary treated us like family. During the coordination of arrival/departure times, payments, special accommodations, and recommendations, my husband and I couldn't of asked for a better host. Mary is understanding, kind, caring, and welcoming.
Mary's home is absolutely stunning. Situated at the beginning of Big Sur, the home is in a remote location in an almost secluded community. The living room, kitchen, loft, bathroom, deck, and all of the other amenities were above and beyond our expectations. As for the yurt, it was so comfortable and beautiful I only wish I could sleep there every night!
The trip was a once in a lifetime experience for us and it was made possible because of Mary and her beautiful home. I wish there was a higher rating system for hosts such as Mary. I would 100% recommend to any family or friend I know to schedule a vacation at the dream home. We'll be back!!
Katherine & Conor
My girlfriend and I stayed for two nights in this wonderful home over Thanksgiving weekend. However, this stay became more than just a getaway for a peaceful weekend among the trees of Big Sur...it became a beautiful setting to our engagement. From the moment I started planning my surprise to the moment of our arrival, Mary, the owner, was so accommodating and truly interested in making our stay as comfortable, pleasant and worry-free as possible. Mary went above and beyond to help coordinate all the small details and her home was absolutely perfect. We can't thank Mary enough!
You will truly love the location of this home; perched high above a hill surrounded by trees that present a tranquil and relaxing environment. Indoor and outdoor fireplaces to keep you warm, a charming kitchen to keep you fed, an outdoor jacuzzi to enjoy the stars above and an enchanting yurt to put you sound to sleep...this home (and property to explore) is perfect for any stay. As others have quite eloquently said in prior reviews...you will fall in love with this place. We certainly did!
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March 28, 2017
More than 30,000 Takeda employees working in more than 70 countries are committed to improving quality of life for patients, who remain at the center of everything we do. As a global, research and development-driven pharmaceutical company, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited conducts R&D both internally and with external partners to translate science into life-changing medicines. Takeda focuses on the core therapeutic areas of oncology, gastroenterology and central nervous system, plus vaccines. Novel products, especially in oncology and gastroenterology, as well as our presence in Emerging Markets, fuel our growth.
While Takeda is enjoying tremendous growth as an emerging global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, we remain ever mindful of our commitment to serve people worldwide by striving toward better health through leading innovation in medicine. In short, we are a passionate team doing important work that impacts patients' lives. If you are driven to create better health and a brighter future, join us!
Leverage skills in data analytics to build insightful, creative and continuously improving deliverables to the sales and managed markets teams and other key stakeholders across the Takeda Specialty Division.
Brings a consultative approach to working with stakeholders. Work closely with a cross-functional team to analyze data and synthesize insights.
Becomes a trusted resource within the Specialty Division for sales analytics and insights and gain greater exposure as the Specialty Division grows. And is an advisor across the commercial organization for implementing effective reporting solutions to deliver clear, accurate actionable insights with a relentless focus on accuracy
Leads business reviews with the sales, managed markets and marketing leadership for Specialty portfolio to provide recommendations on effective tactics using KPIs and other lead sales performance indicators. The Insights Manager is also responsible for developing new capabilities to develop analysis and models that use best practices and industry knowledge.
Leads and manages the development of a holistic cross-functional specialty DSR point of view to address specified ad hoc cross-brand and/or cross-functional business questions that require the integration of output from marketing analytics, sales analytics, decision science, and primarily market research. Creates value by adding own and synthesizing groups' insights into actionable reports with insights from the results, the "why" of the visual information.
Represents any level of Sr. DSR Management Staff as appropriate on internal committees or external team (e.g. business partners) meetings and communications. Suggests content for agendas, prepares and delivers presentations to address information needs and provides DSR perspective to decisions at hand.
Leads the performance of detailed, comprehensive secondary market data analyses in the area of regional market landscapes for product portfolios with annual sales force effort expenditures worth hundreds millions of dollars or more. Represents DSR in discussions with senior executives in sales force effort allocation submission to TPC. Recommends courses of action to support executive decision making in strategic business planning activities, such as introduction of CSOs, sizing changes, new marketing campaigns.
Leads reporting projects that enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of the Marketing, Managed Markets and Sales Analytics department in business analytics and data driven insights. This involves identification and implementation of data sources, cluster analysis techniques and setting recommendations.
Works with analysts to ensure that appropriate analytical techniques are fully leveraged.
Takes lead role in working with other TPUSA departments (e.g., IT, Data Governance, Managed Markets, Incentive Compensation, Sales Reporting) to ensure data quality, compliance and improve the quality of analytics.
Ensures that all reporting has gone through the QC process to ensure accuracy and communication clarity prior to being presented to our customers.
Evaluates, recommends and communicates appropriate models/techniques and industry knowledge to other team members.
Responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical training to new team members (e.g. Proclarity and Spotfire.)
Identify and proactively seek out opportunities to automate processes to reduce errors and to free up time for more creative work on existing deliverables
Create and deploy tools and resources to continuously improve our understanding of the market and to drive business goals
Participates in the recruiting efforts for new analysts by evaluating potential for success within DSR and sharing feedback with hiring team.
Education and Experience:
BA or BS in an analytical field such as statistics, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, economics, math, etc. and 6+ years quantitative analytical or forecasting experience; or advanced degree in an analytical field such as statistics, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, economics, math, etc. and 4+ years statistical analysis and/or quantitative experience.
MBA with a focus on healthcare and data analysis preferred, if MBA, 2+ years work experience required
2+years pharmaceutical analytics/sales/managed markets experience.
Complete understanding and application of quantitative principles, concepts, practices, and standards surrounding the use and manipulation of secondary market data sources.
Knowledge of coding techniques in SAS and VBA, (Or Python, R, or similar), comfort with automation of reporting
Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Qlikview or similar preferred, willingness to learn required
Communication - ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written, in a persuasive, organized and appropriate manner, and preparing presentations for customer groups.
Analytical - ability to analyze relevant data sources and understand how to use this information to drive projects that will impact the business.
Management - ability to set priorities and meet specific deadlines in a changing environment, ability to be flexile, accommodating, and to deal with change effectively and align with business goals.
Customer Service Orientation - ability to gain trust of high-level management and leverage relationships to drive impactful analytical projects.
Teamwork - ability to work effectively in and foster a team environment. Ability to measure and deliver performance feedback as needed.
Entrepreneurial - ability and desire to take ownership over activities and projects, desire to shape the organization, consistent demonstration of "out of the box" thinking.
Consultative and creative with a willingness to learn, teach and grow
Extensive knowledge of regional landscapes across therapeutic markets.
Extensive knowledge of industry best practices.
Periodic overnight travel may be required, travel not to exceed 10%.
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Singapore will receive a pair of male and female Giant Pandas from China as part of a joint collaboration to promote giant panda conservation, raise public awareness of conservation and implement a giant panda breeding research programme. The pandas are symbolic of the close relationship between Singapore and China as the Republic celebrates the 20th Anniversary of friendly Sino-Singapore relations.
On the 15th anniversary of our entry into China, CapitaLand is honoured to pledge a conservation donation to support the 10-year collaborative programme to promote giant panda conservation. CapitaLand is privileged to be a part of this fostering of stronger cultural links and bilateral understanding between Singapore and China.
CapitaLand strives to be a good corporate citizen both in Singapore and in the overseas communities which we operate. The conservation donation of the giant pandas is yet another testament of CapitaLand's long-term commitment to China.
Giant Panda Cub (Male) Date of birth: 14th September 2007 Birth weight: 152.8g Current weight: 6.2kg
Giant Panda Cub (Female) Date of birth: 3rd September 2008 Birth weight: 139.8g Current weight: 3.2kg
A panda eats mainly bamboo, vegetables and special foliovore biscuits. Its estimated daily intake is about 20kg of bamboo browse per day.
Habitat will be constructed according to the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums standards. It will be fully air-conditioned with temperatures set between 18◦C to 22◦C and humidity controlled at 50% to 60% all year round.
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Nov 20 (Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc reported a decline in same-store sales on Tuesday - its ninth in the last 10 quarters - highlighting one of the challenges for its new chief executive as he tries to turn around the world's largest consumer electronics chain.
Sales at stores open at least 14 months fell 4.3 percent in the third quarter ended Nov.3, including a 4 percent decline at its U.S. unit.
The news came just days before the unofficial start of the holiday season, and amid a wide organizational restructuring under new Chief Executive Officer Hubert Joly, and a looming buyout proposal by founder Richard Schulze.
Last month, the retailer had warned that earnings and same-store sales would fall for its third quarter.


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Click to Watch in HD > Disneys Frozen Let It Go Sequence Performed by Idina Menzel
Watch Frozen is now available to own on Blu-ray and Digital HD. In this clip from Disneys Frozen, Elsa, whose secret powers have just been revealed, flees Arendelle and unleashes her magic, creating a breathtaking ice palace. Performed by the voice of Elsa, Idina Menzel, Let It Go is an original song by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Tony Award®-winner Robert Lopez. Get the soundtrack now on iTunes: http://di.sn/sH2 Like Frozen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyFrozen Follow Frozen on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DisneyAnimation Official Site: http://disney.com/Frozen Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind Tangled and Wreck-It Ralph, presents Frozen, a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. The film is directed by Chris Buck (Tarzan, Surfs Up) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, Wreck-It Ralph), and produced by Peter Del Vecho (Winnie the Pooh, The Princess and the Frog). Featuring music from Tony® winner Robert Lopez (The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (In Transit).
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Industry Research : Consumers Want a More Seamless and Personalized Banking Experience
Cisco announces the results of the Cisco Customer Experience Report focused on retail banking. The global report examined consumers' desire for a banking experience that is more personalized to help simplify the management of their finances over multiple channels, including online, mobile phones, telephones, video conferencing and bank branches. It also examined views about the privacy of their personal information and the value of financial management tools used in their daily lives.
Consumers globally identified the most important attributes when interacting with their financial institution or financial advisor as: availability (63%), competence (65%), and efficiency (68%). Consumers indicated a willingness to exchange more details about their financial habits and having banks be more active advisors in exchange for greater protection from identity theft (83%), increased savings (80%), personalized service (78%), and greater simplicity (56%) in managing their finances. Only 54% of consumers expressed a desire for automated systems to provide financial advice or recommendations, while 59% indicated that they would be comfortable with location-sensitive recommendations delivered to a mobile device.
The majority (71%) indicated being comfortable with the increasing use of virtual communications in addition to in-person financial conversations, with emerging economies slightly preferring on-demand access to expertise (48%) over speaking with a particular individual which was favored in developed economies (52%).
Overall, the report demonstrates consumer interest in more personalized, timely and valuable connections with banks; the type of connections made possible by what Cisco describes as the Internet of Everything (IoE). The Internet of Everything brings together people, process, data and things to make networked connections more relevant and valuable than ever before. Cisco recently released an Internet of Everything economic analysis that identified banking and insurance as industries positioned to capture as much as 9% of the $14.4 trillion in bottom-line value that will be created over the next decade by the Internet of Everything innovations.
Highlights and Key Facts:
The global report, conducted in early 2013, includes responses from 1,514 consumers and 405 bank professionals across 10 countries. The report studied the views of how and when consumers want to engage with their banks across multiple channels for activities ranging from account monitoring to acquiring financial advice.
Majority (69%) of U.S. consumers' desire for more simplified personal financial services
-- Personalized services Consumers want from their bank: 77% indicated a
desire for more identity theft security, 73% wanted advice to increase
their savings, 67% requested more financial education, and 47% wanted
an assessment of their financial status as compared to other clients.
Interestingly, bank managers thought consumers' desire for these
services would be roughly 20% higher when surveyed.
-- Banks' ability to deliver personal financial services: Only 46% of
U.S. consumers feel their bank has enough information to offer them
personal services, while 58% of U.S. bankers feel they have enough
personal information on their customers.
Consumers' willingness to share private information with bankers
-- Fingerprints for more security: 53% of U.S. consumers would provide
their bank with a fingerprint or other biometrics to verify financial
transactions to protect the consumer against dangers such as identity
theft. Globally 61% of consumers would share biometric data, with
Japanese consumers least likely with only 33% and Chinese consumers
are most likely at 94%.
-- Simplified money management: 60% of U.S. consumers would provide
additional personal information in order to receive greater simplicity
in managing their finances.
-- However, keep personal information in the vault: 57% of U.S. consumers
would not want their bank to share their personal information outside
the bank, even if it improves quality of service in other areas. 72%
of consumers in Russia and Germany were unwilling to have their bank
share personal information.
Majority of Global Consumers virtually connected to their bank
-- Willingness for virtual meetings: 63% of U.S. consumers are
comfortable communicating with their financial provider using
technology (such as texting, email or video) instead of seeing them in
person. Globally 7 in 10 consumers and 92% of bankers are comfortable
communicating using virtual technology.
-- Even mortgages and loans could be managed virtually: Almost half of
consumers in U.S. (48%) would be comfortable entirely securing a loan
or mortgage using technology like video to communicate with their
-- Computers preferred to smartphones for video: Only 21% of U.S.
consumers would favor a smartphone for video conversations with
bankers, with most (79%) preferring laptop or desktop computer.
-- Physical presence is still important especially to capture new
customers: 46% of U.S. consumers would open an account with a bank
that is completely virtual if it offered the best and more secure
services -- with French consumers least likely to meet virtually with
only 44% and Chinese consumers are most likely at 91%.
Jorgen Ericsson, vice president, Global Financial Services Practice, Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) "The battle for the financial consumer has begun. Retail banks that succeed in providing a seamless customer experience across all channels to market -- branch, mobile, online, contact center -- will be the winners of the future. Superior customer experience will be the only long term sustainable differentiator."
Al Slamecka, marketing manager, Financial Services, for Cisco "This report reveals that consumers want more personalized services that ease how they manage their finances and are willing to provide banks with more private information in exchange for these enhanced services. Banks that take advantage of this opportunity to improve customer centricity to deliver more personalized services that will not only capture wallet share but also strengthen trust and loyalty to their brand with their customers."
Posted by Veronica Silva Cusi, news correspondent
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com
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Sometimes I forget that Winnie the Pooh is part of Disney's pantheon. The character all stuffed with fluff is cute, and these glassware designs by Nendo for Walt Disney Japan emphasizes that. The basic cup and bottle come with different silicone lids that feature Winnie the Pooh sticking his head in a jar of honey and floating away on a balloon. I'd love to buy the entire glassware collection!
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June L. Chaffin
Services for June L. Chaffin, 87, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Union Memorial Church in Terril.
Interment will take place in Milford Cemetery in Milford.
June L. Chaffin was born to Harry Glen England and Eva Elva (Adams) England, June 13, 1922, in Spencer. She attended school in Spencer, graduating from high school there in 1941.
On Feb. 13, 1942, June married Bill Chaffin in Tacoma, Wash., where Bill was stationed in the Army. Returning to Milford, they made their home on a farm southwest of Milford where they raised their three children: Joe, Kathy and Don. In 2000 they moved into Milford.
June died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at her home in Milford.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Adams Carr; son, Joe; daughter, Kathy; and two sisters: Irma Laurenson and Anetha Bailey.
Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Bill; son, Don and his wife, Verona, Milford and their children, Christy (Dave) Hoffman, Sioux Falls, S.D., Jason (Brandi) Chaffin, Spencer, Jon Chaffin, Plymouth, Minn., and Kim Chaffin, Denver, Colo.; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Chaffin, Milford and her children, Jill (Bob) Krebs, Okoboji, Beth (Bryan) McCabe, Milford, Dave (Liz) Chaffin, St. Louis, Mo., and Sarah (Ryan) Lau, Indianapolis, Ind.; and eight great-grandchildren: Alex, Tyler and Jackson Krebs, Bryson and Brenna McCabe, Cameron and Aiden Chaffin and Rylan Hoffman; as well as other relatives and friends.


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Today marks the 10th anniversary of one of the 21st century's most uplifting and important albums, The Flaming Lips' Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots. Brimming with life, colour, and utter weirdness, Yoshimi… stands as one of the liveliest, most memorable and engaging listens of the past decade, and arguably the Oklahoma outfit's most career-defining release, in retrospect though, it was the work that the Lips were already working towards a couple years prior.
Coming off the back of their critical breakthrough, 1999's The Soft Bulletin, after almost twenty years of commercial abstinence and lukewarm press coverage, Wayne Coyne and co. had released what many deemed album of the year.
Inspired by the death of Coyne's father, The Soft Bulletin was bursting with emotional candour and lush orchestration, abounding with themes of mortality, fear and hope . Tracks like 'Race For The Prize' combined a larger-than-life euphoria with a wholly uplifting story about two scientists racing for a cure to save humanity, at the expense of their own lives. 'Waitin' For A Superman' too combined lush arrangements with a greif-striken, but sincerely optimistic story.
Despite its universal acclaim, winning the hearts and minds of the critical community – the album didn't manage to secure the commercial success their major label would have hoped for. You can't fault the ambition of a track like 'A Spoonful Weighs a Ton'; but commercial viability? Probably not.
Cut to three years later, and instead of touring the world on the back of their 'masterpiece', The Flaming Lips were doing what they always did, muddling about in their own weirdness.
Namely, Coyne had every member of the Lips' entourage involved in filming Christmas on Mars, a lo-fi, low-budget, full-length science fiction movie about a suicidal Santa Claus living on Mars. At the same time, the band were casually in the process of recording sessions for what would eventually become arguably their most important record, Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots.
Question marks hung over both projects however, as multi-instrumentalist (and Christmas on Mars' lead actor) Steven Drozd slipped deeper into an already crippling heroin addiction. Having been a daily user throughout the recording of The Soft Bulletin, the band were soft on Drozd, as he was seemingly able to keep his addiction under control; at least enough to contribute to the band.
However, things were looking dangerous during the Yoshimi… sessions. As captured in the documentary, The Fearless Freaks (filmed by long-time friend Bradley Beesley), Drozd was looking scarily gaunt, had sold all of his belongings, was without a car; everyone feared for his life.
Frustrated, Coyne confronted him during one recording session, which erupted into Coyne hitting his bandmate repeatedly in the head. It marked a turning point, and eventually Drozd moved out of Oklahoma City, and got clean after clearing rehab.
The newly sober Drozd rejoined the recording of the new album, galvanising the band into finishing their ambitious new psych-pop record, upon its release, it quickly found favour with critics keen to further validate the act they fell in love with on The Soft Bulletin. Released ten years ago today, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots was released to unanimous applause.
Combining their previously lush orchestration with all manner of electronic textures, Yoshimi was a neo-psychedelic pop album which was quickly labelled a modern classic. The album ranked #4 on Spin's 'Best of 2002' list, Rolling Stone, Fortune and Billboard all sang its praises. While Pitchfork named it amongst the 'Top 200 Albums of the 2000s' and Uncut magazine would name it #11 on their own 'Best Albums of 00's' list.
It's no surprise given the way the album married its kaleidoscopic musical invention and experimentation with a heartfelt lyrical core.
Thematically, Coyne grappled with all manner of life's great questions, "what is love and what is hate?/and why does it matter?" he questions on 'In The Morning of the Magicians'. While the album's call-to-arms opener, 'Fight Test' asks "If it's not now then tell me/ when will be the time that you'll stand up and be a man?". And who can possibly name a song about death which is as gleefully life-affirming as 'Do You Realize??'
While their playfulness had long been one of the band's most endearing qualities, never had they embraced it so fervently. Steve Drozd's drums had never lifted so heavily from hip hop; such as the precision boom-bap beat on 'Are You A Hypnotist?'.
The production on the album's titular track sounds like a child having a bubble bath with all their favourite toys. While 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 2' does indeed sound like a young Japanese woman fighting an army of pink robots, (with the black belt in karate and determination that 'Pt. 1' describes) complete with screaming from the titular Yoshimi P-We – drummer for J-rock act, Boredoms.
Despite the obvious strangeness of The Flaming Lips and their newest set of musical eccentricities, Yoshimi, much like The Soft Bulletin before it, revealed the underlying sincerity within their psychelicious sounds. More than ever before, the group were keen to explore the connections between us all, with a affable disregard for pretence or earnestness.
All this under the guise of a concept album involving a Japanese woman with enviable martial arts skills battling a race of robots, who happen to be pink, in a landscape of time-travelling magicians and reaching rainbow-hewed cities called 'Pavonis Mons'.Write a Letter to the Editor


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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HDFS-2354?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel&focusedCommentId=13124360#comment-13124360 ] Justin Joseph commented on HDFS-2354: ------------------------------------- bq. Even in this case, you could build a FailoverController that runs on the same JVM, but interacts with Namenode using HAServiceProtocol. The approach from HDFS-1974 does not preclude you from that. Yes, in fact I am trying to get the right set of interfaces which will allow HA enabled Namenodes to work with any type of Cluster Resource Managers / HA Agents (Linux HA, Zk based Leader Election Service which may be either embedded or external etc..). I figured out the fundamental difference in our approaches. In your approach, HA Service Protocol is the set of commands for triggering state changes on Namenode, from Active to Standby or from Standby to Active. In my design, I have modeled it as a Local Resource Manager which sits between an HA Agent (or Cluster Resource Manager) and a Resource Agent (Namenode). I had to, since I considered the case where both the HA Agent and Namenode runs together in the same JVM. In this case, the Local Resource Manager will be responsible for starting Namenode as either Active or Standby and then at a later point of time, switching to a different role. Taking a consolidated view of the patches HADOOP-7455, HDFS-1974 and HDFS-2301 & comparing with the design I have attached in this JIRA, I feel our approaches are similar in many aspects. The implementation in HDFS-1974 has the drawback that Namenode / NamenodeRpcServer implements HAServiceProtocol, which is against the goal of HDFS-1623 to build a framework for HA. The various considerations for HA Service Protocol from my perspective are the following 1) It should be easy to plug in the various approaches for building High Availability for Namenode (For example, one may chose from Backup Node based approach or Shared Storage approach or any other) 2) It should be possible to work with any type of Cluster Resource Managers 3) It should be possible to add different states, in addition to Active and Standby states. I had tried to build a comprehensive framework which takes the above points into consideration. I request to take a detailed look at the design and patch I have submitted & share your feedback with specific details. > Generalize the HAServiceProtocol interface > ------------------------------------------ > > Key: HDFS-2354 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HDFS-2354 > Project: Hadoop HDFS > Issue Type: Sub-task > Components: name-node > Reporter: Justin Joseph > Assignee: Justin Joseph > Attachments: HAService_fw_Class_Diagram.JPG, HDFS-2354.1.patch, HDFS-2354.patch > > > This JIRA intends to revisit the patches committed for HADOOP-7455 and HDFS-1974 & to provide more generic interfaces which allows alternative HA implementations to co-exist complying with HAServiceProtocol. > Some of the considerations are > 1) Support life cycle methods (start*() and stop() APIs) in HAServiceProtocol > 2) Support custom states in HAServiceProtocol > 3) As per the patch submitted for HDFS-1974, Namenode implements HAService interface. This needs to be reconsidered. > I will elaborate on these points, in the form of comments below. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators: https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ContactAdministrators!default.jspa For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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