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Clearing is here now, and Jessica Guiver's blog about targets – and what happens if you miss them – has got me thinking about this issue. A recruitment target is a number: it seems clear, precise and very measurable; but in fact a recruitment target is also a cultural artifact that can only be understood correctly in a particular context. Let me explain what I mean.
Broadly there are two approaches to targets. Some Vice Chancellors I have worked with in the past have seen targets as an essentially rhetorical device. Their role is to encourage the troops to try even harder and therefore it isn't important that they can necessarily be achieved. It may even be detrimental to the intended incentive effect. Dull number crunchers like me tend to see targets as part of a rational planning apparatus in which we work out a budget and resource model robustly based on a realistic target number. Now whilst these approaches to targets can be contrasted in principle, in practice they are continually held in tension. Even the coldest technocrat does not actively wish to discourage recruitment. Perhaps there are some VCs out there so ardent for growth that they genuinely don't care if the students all wind up in one department whilst the budget to teach them is in another, but they assuredly employ many people – both academic staff and accountants – who do.
This brings out the second point. Although targets might in principle be set by a single person (and when I was a Head of Planning I worked hard to assert that the person in question was me), they are used and understood by a community. This is a bureaucratic institution, so not all the members of the community have equal consideration given to their views, but many are in a position of some influence. If the targets set by the VC are too high to carry conviction to the chief management accountant, he or she may start using different means to estimate income, or place very large contingencies in place to cover under-recruitment. Perhaps academic departments find that no-one ever meets their targets, yet this never seems to have financial consequences. Suppose that there is a downturn in certain overseas markets: a target is going to be missed, but who owns it? The international office and the academic departments are likely to contest this issue and the matter may come down to which heads of department have the most prestige in the institution, rather than any facts of the case.
The targets are used in different ways at different times, and the same person may seek to present the same target in a different light later on. A Dean of Faculty with stretching targets will use them to press for resources when budgets are set ('I need to be able to teach all these students'). Later, when targets have been missed, the same individual may take a different view to try to fend off adverse budget consequences ('these targets were never realistic').
A war story of mine which I will include here because I am fond of it and this is my blog relates to Level Zero programmes. For readers in grander institutions which don't have these, they are four-year versions of standard UG degree programmes where the first year is below degree level, and essentially remedial. Entrants to these programmes typically have very few UCAS tariff points and my former institution decided at a high level to move away from them for league table reasons. My view was that this decision was wrong both on its own merits (the extra UCAS tariff points wouldn't actually have been enough to move us up the table), on revenue grounds (with a limit on recruitment, why substitute 3-year programmes for 4-year programmes?) and because it undermined our WP mission. When I came to discuss targets with the Deans they were each easily persuaded that moving numbers from Year 0 to Year 1 was too much of a risk to their budget at a time when demand might be weak. So you see even the planners themselves undermine the inter-relationship between plan, strategy and targets when it suits them to do so.
So conclusion one: If Jessica misses her target, the consequences will depend on the culture and internal politics of her institution, and particularly on how well regarded the director of internationalisation is.
Conclusion two takes us back to the Student Number Control. The SNC is a number: it seems clear, precise and very measurable. But unlike the targets in institutions, there is no tension here between different ways of interpreting it. The SNC means what HEFCE's Analytical Services Group say it means, and they are the acme of the rational technocrats.
I have been critical in the past of managers who have failed to navigate these waters successfully, and fallen into over-recruitment as a consequence. This post maybe helps to explain how such errors are possible, but I hope it won't be taken to condone. Someone once said that to understand all is to forgive all, but it wasn't me.


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Zulily is having a huge Under Armour sale today with items for Men, Women and even kids! The prices are fantastic (UA products rarely go on sale) and items are already starting to sell out, so make sure to hop on over to check it out.
If you aren't already a Zulily member you'll want to sign-up here first, then go here to check out the sale.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency recently proclaimed that datacentres consumed 61 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2006. That's roughly 1.6 percent of total US electricity consumption and is worth about $4.5 billion.
Assuming current trends continue, by 2011 the national energy consumption by datacentres is expected to nearly double, making energy efficiency a top priority for CIOs.
One technology that can help companies increase efficiency is virtualisation, which can play multiple roles in the datacentre.
Virtualisation makes it possible, for example, to divide a single server into smaller virtual servers, or pool smaller, individual machines so they can perform as one larger system. Gartner estimates that more than 90 percent of companies using virtualisation are doing so to reduce x86 server space and costs. In fact, the company estimates that virtualisation cut the x86 server market by four percent in 2006.
Power savings can be even greater when addressing storage assets. Storage resources - which IDC says are growing 50 percent per year - are among the largest consumers of energy in the datacentre, in most cases consuming 13 times more power than processors. What's more, use of storage assets is often 25 percent or less, making this environment almost as inefficient as x86 servers.
Storage virtualisation can drive up use rates from 25 percent to 60 percent or more.
Applying virtualisation technologies across all system assets, including servers, storage and network devices, can allow companies to tap into unused capacity without adding resources that draw more power. The most energy-efficient equipment is equipment that's no longer in use, whether it's a server, a router or a storage device.
Achieving that, however, requires centralised management of virtual and physical devices, because, while virtualisation helps address costs through consolidation of physical resources, it adds complexity by increasing the number of virtual resources that need to be managed.
Gaining a more accurate understanding of the relationships among physical and virtual resources enables administrators to manage the infrastructure in a more integrated, holistic way.
Systems-management virtualisation tools that manage all resources - physical and virtual - can help manage the resources in an integrated fashion from a single dashboard, significantly reducing the number of tools required and the cost of administration to support multiple types of servers.
These tools can also help relocate virtual servers automatically in order to take advantage of lower utilisation rates and help administrators inventory server and storage devices, monitor the health of these devices, manage maintenance and prevent downtime.
However, a common problem organisations face is the difficulty in determining how and for what purposes employees are using virtual resources. To drive a successful energy-efficient program, you should be able to identify which resources are used and whether they are physical or virtual.
IT chargeback methodologies can also help improve IT accountability and resource alignment. Existing tools, for example, can monitor use of applications, servers and other IT resources, so organisations that wish to consolidate and virtualise servers can accurately charge for related use.
Factoring virtualisation into chargeback processes not only enhances the process by more tightly mapping companies' resources to business units, but also allows them to stretch their budgets to focus on energy-efficient programmes.
The energy issue hasn't escaped the attention of power companies or government organisations. More than 80 local utility and state energy-efficiency programmes are offering rebates for increasing energy efficiency.
Pacific Gas and Electric of California, for example, has approved a plan to reimburse part of the costs for server- and storage-consolidation projects, including software, hardware and consulting, up to a maximum of $4 million per customer.
An energy-efficient datacentre is not optional today - it is a necessity. And virtualisation technologies can lead to power savings that result from consolidating hardware and improving utilisation rates, providing you also adopt proper management tools and methodologies.
Rich Lechner is vice president, IT Optimisation at IBM. He can be reached at [email protected].


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This was first published in January 17, 2009 Armenian Reporter.
Washington Briefing
by Emil Sanamyan
Bush thanks Armenia for Iraq war role
U.S. President George W. Bush thanks Iraq coalition countries in a speech at U.S. Central Command headquarters, May 1, 2007. The Armenian flag is next to the U.S.flag. White House photo
President George W. Bush expressed the "deep gratitude of the United States" for Armenia's contribution to the U.S.-led Iraq coalition in a letter released by the office of Armenia's President Serge Sargsian on January 13.
The letter noted "particular appreciation for the transportation and convoy security, de-mining, and medical support" that the 46-person Armenian peacekeeping unit provided.
Armenia did not support the U.S. military invasion of Iraq in 2003, but soon after, the Armenian government agreed to join the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq with a peacekeeping unit. The deployment went ahead despite concerns that the Iraqi-Armenian community, numbering tens of thousands, could be targeted as a result.
In the period of deployment from early 2005 until late 2008, several hundred Armenian military men served in Iraq, with one officer seriously wounded in action.
Mr. Bush's letter said also that "the United States looks forward to pursuing further cooperation with Armenia on other common interests within the South Caucasus region and around the world."
The letter was the second known communication from President Bush to President Sargsian since the Armenian president's election in February. Last September, while presenting her credentials to Mr. Sargsian, U.S. ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch transmitted President Bush's message of congratulations on Armenia's Independence Day.
President Bush spent the last weeks of his presidency defending his record amid the worsening global economic crisis and continuing U.S. occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq. He also thanked foreign leaders who were his closest allies and otherwise assisted U.S. efforts worldwide.
On January 14, President Bush awarded the highest U.S. civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to former British prime minister Tony Blair, the former Australian prime minister, and the president of Colombia.
Ratings: Armenia remains economically liberal, "partly free" politically
Two Washington think tanks this week issued annual reports comparing the countries of the world. Armenia's ranking in both reports counts toward its continued eligibility for U.S. Millennium Challenge grants.
The "Economic Freedom Index" jointly prepared by the Wall Street Journal and the Heritage Foundation noted improvements in Armenia in the categories of freedom from corruption, government size, business, trade and fiscal freedom; it reported a deterioration in the monetary and labor categories. Overall, Armenia received the same score it had last year and was ranked 31st in the world, once again placing ahead of its neighborhood and many European Union countries.
Among others in the Index, Georgia was 32nd, Israel 42nd, Latvia 45th, France 64th, Turkey 75th, Azerbaijan 91st, Russia 146th, and Iran 168th. Once again, the list was topped by Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United States.
The "Freedom in the World" ranking put together by Freedom House, released on January 12, reported a global "retreat" for freedom for a third consecutive year.
In Armenia the report noted a decline in political freedoms "because of obstacles placed in the way of the political opposition during the presidential election, as well as the use of violence to disperse opposition protesters and the incarceration of over 100 people after the voting."
Setbacks were also recorded in Georgia, Moldova, and Kyrgyzstan, which, like Armenia, were ranked "partly free." Ukraine was the only former Soviet republic described as free, while all others, including Russia and Azerbaijan, were rated "not free."
In addition, the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic retained its "partly free" rating, while Abkhazia and South Ossetia - now bound by security treaties to Russia - were both ranked as "not free."
U.S. pledges support for Georgia "to defeat threats"
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze of Georgia signing a Strategic Partnership Charter on January 9. Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and recently appointed Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze of Georgia signed a Strategic Partnership Charter on January 9 outlining a mutual interest in bilateral cooperation on military, political, economic, and humanitarian issues.
The document points to a "vital" U.S. interest "in a strong, independent, sovereign, unified, and democratic Georgia, capable of responsible self-defense" and promises "to expand the scope of [U.S.-Georgia] defense and security and cooperation programs to defeat threats" that Georgia faces. The charter also refers to Georgia's function as conduit for Caspian oil and gas to Europe.
Last month, the United States signed a similar charter with Ukraine. Earlier in 2008, the United States lobbied for both Ukraine and Georgia to formally begin the process of joining the U.S.-led NATO alliance.
The Bush administration moved to sign charters with both countries on a bilateral basis after European allies declined to support NATO arrangements they see as unnecessarily irritating to Russia.
Discussing the charter in Tbilisi on January 12, Mr. Vashadze described it as "yet another nail in the coffin, which will bury Russia's goals," Civil.ge reported. According to the Georgian foreign minister these goals include turning Georgia into a source of "instability" and "lawlessness."
There has been little Russian reaction to the signing. The official ITAR-TASS news agency cited an anonymous Russian Foreign Ministry source that dismissed the charter as a "legally non-binding . . . collection of propagandistic clichés."
Monday, February 2, 2009
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Well, One Ryan Was Fired Today, And His Name Was Rob
When Tuesday, January 8, 2013 began, it seemed like the only Ryan in danger of losing his job in the NFL was Rex (and maybe Fitzpatrick, but for our purposes I don't think that counts). Lo and behold, it was Rex's twin brother Rob who did not maintain employment through the end of the day, as he has reportedly been fired as defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys.
A few sources have been dancing around Twitter Tuesday evening, and we can assume with fair certainty that Ryan is getting the axe after only two seasons of running the defense in Big D.
Sources: Cowboys have fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 9, 2013
Cowboys are parting ways with defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. A big change they alluded to!
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 9, 2013
As @briancoz and ESPN Dallas report, Cowboys have fired DC Rob Ryan.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 9, 2013
The Ryan family tree has a much vaunted defensive background, but Rob has been a defensive coordinator in the NFL since 2004 and has not once guided a team to the playoffs. The cards were stacked in his favor when Dallas hired him in 2011 — DeMarcus Ware headlined the best defense he was about to ever coach — but the most his defense could muster was 14th in yards allowed and 16th in points allowed.
His secondary was in need of dire help, and got it through the signing of Brandon Carr and drafting of Morris Claiborne. However, his defense once again finished 14th in the league in yards allowed and dropped to 23rd in points allowed. The Cowboys missed the playoffs both years, and if that isn't cause for Lord Jerry to drop the axe, you just tell me what is.
Funny thing is, Rob Ryan wasn't even the Ryan sitting on the hottest seat when the day began. Sure, the Cowboys intimated that changes were coming, but in the short term, all eyes were glued to a (not all that) telling press conference held by Jets owner Woody Johnson and Rex Ryan, one that had New York media speculating about Ryan's potential demise. Instead, Rex was retained by the Jets, despite the much frowned upon scenario of a team bringing on a new GM without giving said GM ability to hire his own coaching staff.
But back in Big D, Rex's twinsie met his own demise, proving that this is in fact the worst sibling rivalry ever.
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text: Though Scott Brown's Wired Magazine article on Facebook "Friendonomics" is almost 4 years old now (published in 2012), it still rings true. I was recently "found" by an ex whom with I parted amicably almost 30 years ago. She wasn't looking to re-kindle, just to catch up. (It turns out, BOTH of us are happily married.) We had a flurry of well-thought out exchanges full of details, well wishes, and requests for family photos for about 3 weeks. Despite the predictable lull, it was really heartwarming to catch up with an old friend. Here's the important part: She found me via Google, not Facebook. She still has no Facebook account with no intention of ever having one. I told her she was wise to do so. (This I wrote as I thought about the many long, unanswered catch-up emails I wrote to my newly reacquainted Facebook Friends.) Or as Mr. Brown so aptly put it: "The more Friends you have, the less they're worth—and, more to the point, the less human they are." It seems like common sense that we have a finite capacity to be (true) friends with so many people. As a matter of fact, my stated reason for once closing (and subsequently, briefly reactivating) my Facebook account: Bandwidth Exceeded.


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Suspect in double homicide apprehended in Atascadero
The arrest of a 20-year-old Atascadero man early Sunday ended a manhunt that began Christmas night after a double homicide at Santa Margarita Ranch. The search came to a conclusion three stolen cars and 10 hours later when the suspect was arrested after allegedly attempting to bludgeon a man in Atascadero.
Authorities allege that Andrew Wesley Downs of Atascadero shot to death two people at Santa Margarita Ranch on West Pozo Road on Saturday.
Atascadero police arrested Downs on Sunday morning after they responded to a call on Del Rio Road, where Downs allegedly beat a man with a crescent wrench.
He remained in County Jail as of late Sunday, where he is being held without bail on suspicion of murder, attempted murder, burglary and assault, according to authorities.
The murders
The string of events began Christmas night at historic Santa Margarita Ranch, Sheriff's Department spokesman Rob Bryn said. Investigators have not yet determined a clear motive.
The Sheriff's Department received a call around 6:30 p.m. When investigators arrived on the scene at Santa Margarita Ranch, a vineyard and cattle ranch, they found two people who had been shot to death in a mobile home off of West Pozo Road. Bryn said investigators think Downs acted alone.
Bryn wouldn't say whether Downs knew the victims. He also wouldn't give their ages or gender.
However, Karl Wittstrom, one of the owners of Santa Margarita Ranch, said the home belongs to the ranch's cattle foreman, Jeff McKee.
Wittstrom said both McKee and his wife were unharmed, and that the victims were McKee's mother-in-law and her sister.
"It appears to be kind of a random act," Wittstrom said. "It's a horrible tragedy on Christmas Day. It just makes everyone feel vulnerable when something like this happens."
Soon after arriving on the scene, sheriff's deputies began searching for the suspect. The man had allegedly stolen a car but did not get far.
The automobile got stuck in the mud near the crime scene. A second flatbed truck he allegedly stole was also found disabled a couple miles down West Pozo Road near Santa Margarita Lake Road.
The pursuit
A 20-man search team of sheriff's deputies, detectives and officers from several local law enforcement agencies worked all night to catch the suspect. Residents in the area said they got calls from the Sheriff's Department telling them to stay in their homes.
Lee Tull, who owns a 10-acre ranch about six miles down the road from the murder scene, said he got the call around
1:30 a.m. Ten minutes later, deputies were searching his yard with flashlights.
A third vehicle allegedly stolen by Downs was taken from the yard of Scott Thompson, who lives a couple hundred yards away from where Downs left the flatbed truck.
"Guy came and stole my truck, pretty simple," Thompson said Sunday.
About 7:30 p.m., Thompson was working in his yard when his motion-sensor light went on. His wife and daughter were in the house.
Thompson saw a man in a red sweatshirt walking up his driveway and asked the man what he was doing.
"I was asking him 'Can I help you?' " Thompson recalled.
The man mumbled something that sounded like "he's outside," Thompson said.
Then the suspect turned around and mumbled "wrong house," Thompson said. The man reportedly jumped into Thompson's GMC pickup truck, which had the keys inside, and drove away.
The truck reportedly sideswiped a water tank on the way out of the yard.
Thompson said he jumped in his Lexus, which he had to jump-start, and headed toward Pozo in pursuit of the stolen GMC truck.
Neither Downs nor Thompson's missing GMC were seen until after Atascadero police were called to a report of a fight just after 3 a.m. Sunday.
According to Atascadero police Cmdr. Steve Gesell, Downs entered a home along Del Rio Road west of Alturas Road and began to beat a man in the head with a crescent wrench.
The victim — whose name was not disclosed — told police he heard someone walking up the steps and then saw a man, Downs, enter the house. Downs then started beating the victim, according to police.
The man yelled to his son, who ran to help his father subdue Downs. When police arrived, Downs — whom the victim said he knew — fit the description of the person wanted for the Santa Margarita Ranch homicides. The stolen GMC pickup was found nearby.


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Lisbon will host an entire week dedicated to the Chinese tourists, specifically in the luxury shops of Avenida da Liberdade.
From the 1st to the10th of October, it will be a week targeted to the Chinese tourists, aiming to increase the volume of sales by promoting the luxury shops and adorning that area.
Matching a set of Chinese holidays, the event entitled "Golden Week Lisbon," will transform the Avenida da Liberdade into a Chinese main shopping area.
In order to overcome the cultural barrier, this event's communication will be made in Chinese and decorative mottos will be set throughout the Avenida da Liberdade, with the goal to promote more business and more sales for the nearly 40 luxury shops.
A flyer with the map of the stores, will be distributed by hotels and tourist centers.


text: Do you often read the word phrases, "once upon a time", or "long long ago", or "a long time ago…" in the fairy tales stories? In this collection of the fairy tales stories which will tell you about a romantic love between a beautiful girl with a handsome beast or an adventurous and strong man, Robinson, on a distant island and so on. Let's enjoy them now!


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VETERANS of the Arctic Convoys should be awarded a medal in recognition of their bravery while a few are still alive, according to a Hampshire MP.
Caroline Dinenage, the Conservative MP for Gosport, said those who served on merchant ships delivering supplies to Stalin's Red Army on the Eastern Front faced horrific conditions during the Second World War but had yet to be awarded a medal for their courage.
There are now only 200 surviving veterans, she said, as she called on the Ministry of Defence to stop dithering with a review which had already been delayed by 18 months.
She added: "These men are not politicians. At their age they should not have to fight for justice and it appals me that people who gave up so much to ensure the freedoms that we take on a daily basis for granted should have to beg for the recognition that they deserve.
"Successive Conservative leaders have committed in opposition to this medal without review and it is dreadful that it has to be reviewed again and again.
"Time is not on the side of these brave gentlemen."
She said it would be "utterly, utterly disgusting" if a medal were awarded after all the veterans had died.
Veterans minister Andrew Robathan insisted it was not for politicians to decide who was awarded a medal.
He said: "The decision will be taken by the Medals Review, quite rightly, and should be a decision which relates to those who know all the facts and take a view dependent on the respect they have for our veterans and make that decision forthwith."


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Innovative technologies need entrepreneurs!
The Sauder School of Business is pleased to invite UBC students to the first Orphaned Technology Startup Weekend (OTSW). "Orphan technologies" are innovative products or services that are poised and ready for commercialization but have not yet been pursued commercially.
Students will be assigned to teams and learn about technologies previously developed on campus by UBC scientists. Over the weekend, they will develop business plans around these technologies and pitch them to a panel of judges who will award cash prizes to the top 3 teams!
Technology examples:
Check out www.otsw.ca for the full list of technologies.
October 17th – 19th, 2014
- Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Opening comments and assignment of teams
- Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Meetings at Sauder with business mentors
- Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Team pitches, judging and awards, and networking
The $30 early bird special ends Friday October 10th, 2014 so register today! This event is open to all UBC students.


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HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwired - Jan. 13, 2013) - Ucore Rare Metals Inc (TSX VENTURE:UCU)(OTCQX:UURAF) ("Ucore" or "the Company") is pleased to comment on multiple recent initiatives in Washington to address the increasing lack of availability of rare earth products and magnet-making materials for domestic military and defense applications.
Concerns regarding the withdrawal of ongoing supplies of Critical Rare Earth Oxides (CREO's) produced almost exclusively in China and consumed by US military contractors, has attracted a number of current legislative initiatives.
The National Defense Authorization Act is currently on the Senate Legislative Calendar for FY 2014. The Act proposes to authorize the National Defense Stockpile Manager to acquire several materials determined to be "strategic and critical materials required to meet the defense, industrial and essential civilian needs of the United States." Dysprosium and yttrium, metals included in the production plan at Ucore's Bokan facility in South East Alaska, are among the materials to be acquired under the new Act, using up to US$41 million of the National Stockpile Transaction Fund.
In January 2014, it was disclosed that the Pentagon had temporarily waived laws banning the use of Chinese-built components in U.S. weaponry in 2012 and 2013. The waiver, which has attracted significant media attention, was for the purpose of keeping the US$392 Billion F-35 Fighter Program on schedule. Specifically, Chinese built magnets were used during the last 24 months in violation of the import restrictions, in order to avoid further delays with the delivery of the jets. An investigation has now been ordered into three instances involving the use of prohibited Chinese components in the F-35 program. The investigation, authorized by US lawmakers, is being undertaken by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and is expected to be completed by March 1, 2014.
The Critical Minerals Policy Act, submitted by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R - AK), Ron Wyden (D - Ore), Mark Udall (D - Col.), Dean Heller (R - Nev.) and 13 others, was introduced in late 2013. The Act intends to prevent further supply shocks of critical materials and reduce US dependence on foreign sources through the revitalization of a domestic supply chain, including domestic production from near term facilities such as the Bokan facility in Alaska. The bipartisan bill outlines mineral-specific actions for several elements, including yttrium and scandium, materials scheduled to commence production at the Bokan project by as early as 2017.
The FY 2014 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill is in Continuing Resolution status until January 15, 2014. Senator Murkowski has now added language to the Bill re-iterating the US Forest Service's obligation to provide reasonable access for mining within the Tongass National Forest, of direct benefit to the Bokan project, which houses material quantities CREO's important to defense systems, such as dysprosium and yttrium.
"We're pleased with the ongoing support that the Bokan project continues to receive by federal lawmakers," stated Jim McKenzie, President & CEO of Ucore. "All indicators are that the Bokan facility will be the first and only domestic producer of dysprosium on US soil when on-site production commences, thereby alleviating an issue under increasing attention in Washington."
In October 2012, Ucore announced that the United States Department of Defense (DOD) had contracted with the Company to conduct a mineralogical and metallurgical study at Bokan. The program, managed under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has focused on the prospective development of Bokan, America's highest grade heavy rare earth resource disclosed under NI 43-101 regulations, to meet the requirements of the Department of Defense for an ongoing supply of critical heavy REE's. Under the agreement, Ucore has provided DOD with the most up-to-date data on the Bokan project's mineralogy and proprietary Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) nanotechnology research.
Bokan Mountain is the richest domestic source of three heavy rare earth elements -dysprosium, terbium, and yttrium - which are critical to several advanced weapon systems, such as stealth helicopters and precision-guided weapons. Both dysprosium and yttrium are critical to multiple US defense systems. Dysprosium is a crucial ingredient in neodymium-iron-boron magnets as a means of increasing coercivity, applications of which include aircraft actuator motors in flight control systems, landing gear, and munitions. Yttrium is critical to the defence industry applications such as the manufacture of various ceramic and glass materials required in jet engines. The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) development program relies on both Dy and Y as critical input components.
Currently, all of the world's commercially-available heavy rare earth elements are produced in China. Ongoing production and export quotas have limited the availability of these materials to global markets. According to a March 2012 report from DOD, yttrium, terbium, and dysprosium are all considered to be "critical to the production, sustainment, or operation of significant United States military equipment," as well as "subject to interruption of supply, based on actions or events outside the control of the government of the United States." Yttrium, in particular, was shown to be in deficit when considering projected future domestic supply.
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
About Ucore Rare Metals Inc.
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is a development-phase mining company focused on establishing rare metal resources with near term production potential. With multiple projects across North America, Ucore's primary focus is the 100% owned Bokan - Dotson Ridge REE property in Alaska. The Bokan - Dotson Ridge REE project is located 60 km southwest of Ketchikan, Alaska and 140 km northwest of Prince Rupert, British Columbia and has direct ocean access to the western seaboard and the Pacific Rim, a significant advantage in developing near term production facilities and limiting the capital costs associated with mine construction.
The Bokan property is particularly enriched with heavy rare earth elements, including the critical elements dysprosium, terbium and yttrium. Approximately 40% (by weight) of the rare earth elements contained on the Dotson Ridge property are heavy rare earth elements, as disclosed in the Company's NI43-101 resource estimate technical report, filed on April 21st, 2011. The resource was completed by R. J. Robinson, a consultant from Aurora Geosciences.
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...my laptop was returned to me in perfect working order. Thank you computer repair guys ♥ There was only one problem that I could see. The hard drive was cleared and I hadn't exactly saved everything properly, my beloved laptop was a stranger!....
Friday, August 21, 2009
these days...
...my laptop was returned to me in perfect working order. Thank you computer repair guys ♥ There was only one problem that I could see. The hard drive was cleared and I hadn't exactly saved everything properly, my beloved laptop was a stranger!....
37 comments:
- AnonymousAugust 21, 2009 at 10:57 PM
welcome back - we've missed you!!!ReplyDelete
Been thinking what I'm should read next. . . . .I'm going to get some of these books you've been reading and find time to escape from my daily grind at the saltmines.
Glad you're back, Lori, but so sorry to hear you are still not feeling well. But every day should be better. :-)ReplyDelete
Good to see you back here Lori, you have been missed.ReplyDelete
I love that book about the secret book store in Barcelona, there is a follow up just out over here. it's on my Amazon wish list.
Lovely photosas ever and the beach one that starts the sequence.... well!
Hi Bonnie Lori! I've missed you.. glad to hear you've been doing lots of reading. I've just finished "Secret Life of Bees" and I have "The Shadow of the Wind" lined up as a soon to be read, choice, too! I've been thinking of you, and hoping that all the treatments are doing their thing.. xxReplyDelete
Welcome back!ReplyDelete
I have spent the past couple of months reading books about Spain, makes me homesick as hell but I can't live without a little Spanish in my life.
Awesome to have you back online Lori :)ReplyDelete
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Welcome back, Lori Ann! I've missed your wonderful posts and pictures. I haven't been posting at all because I have "blogger's block". Is that real?ReplyDelete
welcome back!!! enjoyed your book reviews and lists - always looking for the next good read ;-) xxReplyDelete
Welcome back - you were greatly missed.ReplyDelete
Loved reading about books you have read - I have only read secret life of bees out of your list, so the rest of them will go on my 'to read' list.
Lori is back! Hurray! So happy to see you. Thank you for the update and lovely book reviews! My oldest has finally disdovered the love of Reading and read 13 books this summer (for a 20 year old that is marvelous!) I will pass on your reviews :)ReplyDelete
Love how you paired the photos with the books, I've only read Stones for Ibarra, when I was in Mexico, loved it too.ReplyDelete
So very nice to see your blog once again .... I also have a computer genius son who lives across the country from me. I can't tell you how many times he must have rolled his eyes while tutoring me in the art of removing a virus, installing new software, etc., etc!!ReplyDelete
Take care, keep doing what you are doing. Wishing you perfect health soon.
- AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Welcome back and I'm glad you had the chance to catch up on some reading.ReplyDelete
hooray!! baby got back!! :) welcome back sister friend. it's nice to see you blogging again. i love that you got to read to your heart's content(and more). i'm a tad bit worried about your ailment. i'm hoping, wishing and praying for your healing. what are you going to blog about next? :0ReplyDelete
Welcome back, Lori. You are missed and loved...I hope that you recover soon. Your projects seem beautiful though...I love the watercolor flower you painted. You can come over and copy any of my awards from the sidebar...I think you deserve them all.ReplyDelete
I've gone through the computer crises you've described. The bee book is great, isn't it? I remember you said you wanted to read it. Too bad it came with the 'couch confinement time'.
I have to read about the secret book store. Wonderful accidental travel reading theme. Love to you <3
Welcome back to blogland! Hooray for the computer repair guys.ReplyDelete
I always leave your blog relaxed, eyes filled with beauty and soothed by your angelic tone. I have heard your voice and it matches your writing perfectly! So glad to read your news. I missed you.
I love the photos of your sofas and J's empty room. And the seashells on the sand...
Continue visiting the Acupuncture clinic and keep at it with the stinky herbs. We're all cheering you on and booing the pathogen.
Oh, and as far as awards, I'll give you all of mine, they're yours too, every one of them. No ceremony, no special event, no red carpet. Take them and put them in a new Feel Good folder, this time safely stowed in a removable drive. Or your iPod (which essentially is a hard drive too). See, you don't need your computer whiz kid nearby, you have us!
Big huge hugs (and sorry for this endless comment)
~Lola xx
Hey there, been wondering how you are. What great reading and hopefully healing too. Take care. xxReplyDelete
Welcome back. I guess we have to learn all the ins and outs of our computers. Great reading!ReplyDelete
So glad you are back! Yay!ReplyDelete
I really liked the books you've read. I have The Secret Life of Bees in movie form, just waiting to be watched. I loved the book, and it's been long enough I should also enjoy the movie.
I really hope you get this pathogen thing vanquished!
Sorry to hear you're still feeling unwell. I am happy to see you posting again though!ReplyDelete
Lots of love from Canada.
A propos your home and the way it looks, look at whet I stumbled upon on the Apartment Therapy website...ReplyDelete
talk about coincidences...
Its wonderful to have you back my friend,ReplyDelete
There is a soft radiance in your every word,
I want to read ALL of these books ;)...
Much love, M
Welcome back! I have been in and out of this "cyberReplyDelete
realm" as well.
I do love how you can travel the world from your beautiful living room!
I think I will go out and buy one of those memory chip thingys now!
Ha, I've also just finished Shadow of the Wind!ReplyDelete
I do so hope those Chinese herbs and the acupuncture kicks in soon to really do their job and fire that pathogen right out of your system. Till then, carry on taking really good care of yourself, said she in her alpaca mittens! :-) xxx
oh the empty room ...it is a fact of life right? feel better ...love the book listReplyDelete
Just popping back to say there's something for you over at my place xxReplyDelete
Lori who is so full of love.ReplyDelete
I am sorry to hear that you are still feeling sick, that is totally crappy (no pun).
Lori you have given me a gift and helped me by acknowledging what I am going through.
Thank you.
Love to you dear friend and I am so glad to see that you are back.
Love Renee xoxo
So you're back and will be rocking!ReplyDelete
Welcome back, Lori!ReplyDelete
Why am I always the last one, coming panting behind?! But here, take all my awards, Lori! I actually think that we did all get them at the same time, so they are genuinely yours anyway!ReplyDelete
Thank you for the reading list and for the photos, I can only repeat what everyone else said, but also thank you for your comment on my blog, and for being YOU!
welcome back...thought his is my first visit from authorblog...congrats on the POD mention. and thanks for the list of books...i love to read. wonderful pics. hope you have an amazing day!ReplyDelete
Sorry you've not been well. and sorry about yr computer - lessons learned, yeah, I know. Have you tested for all the lurking African lurgies, like bilharzia? Wishing you speedy recovery.ReplyDelete
Dear Lori,ReplyDelete
Welcome back. Clever son for retrieving your files, repairers should have done back-ups though.
Your week sounds lovely, apart from not feeling well, poor dear. I especially appreciate the books; you travel even when you're not travelling. Thank you for your lovely comment as well and ... sent you an email - lock it up :)
Welcome back! I'm glad to "hear" your voice again, I have missed you.ReplyDelete
You've given me a lot to add to my book list.
Good blessings for healing to you. I am glad that the Wu Lu arrived safely and thank you for the sweet card. Be well!
award for you at mine xReplyDelete
Hey Lori,ReplyDelete
thanks for the encouragement, I'll admit I haven't been taking the best of care of myself these days.
It is good to have you back sharing your journey Lori. Even if it is not going as well as expected. I too, am not a computer genius and rely on some of the younger people in my office to help me figure out certain issues. I did however, discover the portable memory sticks for storing excess documents etc. My fear now is losing the little buggers.ReplyDelete
Glad to have you back. It does appear as though you managed to rest and relax at least a little bit. Take care.


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Inspirational Christmas Decor
I am slowly starting to get into the Christmas spirit. I have been super busy work-wise and it has been a jam-packed time for kids activities, too.
I have also been suffering from a desensitization to Christmas this year. Holiday music has been playing in stores since early November, Christmas items have been our since before Halloween and, while I enjoy the Canadian Tire TV ads, I don't really need to see the dude cut the turkey with an electric carver again! Anyone else feeling over stimulated by Christmas bling?
I am going for super simple, au naturel decor around my home this year. I've adopted a "use what I have" philosophy (with the exception of fresh boughs of goodness:).
There has been a ton of inspiration around the blogger world recently for holiday decor and it is just too good not to share!
Sarah Gunn featured DIY Christmas ornaments in a recent CityLine segment and wrote about it on her Yummy Mummy blog, Wall Candy. If you can't find ornaments in a colour you like it is super simple to paint your own then add ribbon and stickers for fun details.
Lindsey featured this super easy Amaze"balls"DIY holiday wreath. Everything in this wreath was purchased at the dollar store!
Heather used mason jars and epsom salts to create pretty candles for her recent holiday party.
Jen always has amazing ways of making ordinary things pretty and her Mini Christmas Tree Trucks are no exception. Such fun!
Jen also created a vintage looking holiday display using an old toy car that her husband had as a child and a display case that she already had. I just LOVE it.
Lindsay shared an idea for gift wrap inspiration using holiday bells, kraft paper and a touch of greenery. I'd be thrilled to open a gift packaged like this!
Those are just a few of the holiday decor ideas that I have loved recently – are these ladies fabulous or what? What are you doing around your home this Christmas?
And, as a sidenote, I was featured recently in the latest issue of Dabble Magazine talking about tips for the perfect bathroom. What do you consider to be the perfect feature in a bathroom?
Going Home … What it Means to Me
One of my blogger friends Lisa writes a fantastic blog called Wicked & Weird. She has been away this month visiting her parents in New Brunswick and asked me to write a guest post on what Going Home means to me. Take a minute to check it out!
What does Going Home mean to you?
Reflections on Blog Podium
This past Saturday, I attended the 2nd Blog Podium event, "The Business of Blogging" on Saturday. Needless to say it was a fantastic event – well organized and a stunning location at the Arcadian Loft (although I had flashbacks of high school formals as I stepped off the elevator!).
I walked away from the January Blog Podium event hyper and excited and this time I would describe my mood as reflective. Not in a bad way but more that it's given me pause to think about the why and how behind my blog. I like it when events make me think like this … the end results when I am sifting through ideas and giving pause are generally very positive.
Nicole Balch from Making It Lovely was the keynote speaker and walked us through how she got to a place where her blog is now her business. I learned about different types of ads, when to start advertising, how to determine your rates and all about ad networks and sponsored posts. I took copious notes and really enjoyed her humour throughout. It was very interesting to hear from a US based blogger. Check out this great recap from The A & B Stories for the details of everything Nicole covered.
The panel discussion included Lindsay from Little House Blog, Christine from Bijou and Boheme, Cheryl from Gluckstein Home and Laura from Tribal DDB provided a uniquely Canadian perspective from bloggers, a brand and a media agency. Lindsay and Christine were so honest and candid about what they have done I truly appreciated the insight into their experiences and what they have learned. One of the biggest takeaways I had from this group is that design blogs are a relatively new community in Canada and there is so much we can all learn from each other. Everyone is figuring things out as they go – bloggers and brands alike! Here is a fantastic recap from My Daily Randomness.
Afterwards there was a opportunity to mix with the brands attending the event and socialize with other bloggers. I had an amazing time catching up with friends old and new and meeting some fantastic brands in the design industry.
I'm a goal oriented type of person and always like to set objectives before I attend an event and then work through what my next steps will be afterwards. Given that my blog is a way for me to explore different design ideas I will definitely continue to do that with aspirational and dreamy imagery. I will also be incorporating more posts that might help you with projects around your own home.
I would like to see my readership increase as I believe more people would like to hear and see what I am sharing. If you haven't already done so, take a moment to subscribe to my blog (just under the archives section on the right) and share it with others too.
How this ties in with working with brands I need to think it through more but one thing is for sure that anything I bring to you is something I deem to be a value add.
Many thanks to Jen and Lindsay for putting together such a fantastic event. Even though I'm still working through how I want to action everything I learned on Saturday I am definitely motivated to continue doing what I'm doing and do it better, too!
BlogPodium: Why I'm Going
BlogPodium is this Saturday. I attended the inaugural event in January and it by far exceeded my expectations. For those of you who aren't "in the know", BlogPodium is a conference series dedicated to bringing design bloggers together. The only forum of it's kind in Canada, BlogPodium is the brainchild of Jen from Rambling Renovators and Lindsay from Little House Blog. I am very lucky to living in the Toronto area and be able to attend an event like this.
Saturday's topic is "The Business of Blogging" – specifically what opportunities are there to monetize your blog while staying authentic and true to why you write. Nicole Balch from "Making it Lovely" is the keynote speaker followed by a panel discussion and cocktail reception.
Why, you might ask, am I interested in attending an event where the focus is on "The Business of Blogging"?
#1 Blogging is Tied to the Future Growth of my Business
Yep, I said it out loud … my business. I have already generated referrals from my blog for my interior decorating business, Spruce Street Projects, even though I have not actively promoted or rarely mentioned that I have a job outside of blogging – right now. With this in mind, I want to know what other bloggers are doing, how they are doing it and what opportunities are there to collaborate and learn from like-minded people in the design community. Networking in this fashion only serves to generate better content to you, the reader, and by extension my clients.
#2 Meet the Brands that are Sponsors of BlogPodium
Jen and Lindsay have put together a fantastic line-up of brands that are keen to work with bloggers. I'm talking top tier brands in the design industry. These are companies that I'd like to work with both as an interior decorator and blogger. The panel discussion promises to provide insights on how to work with brands as a blogger followed by face to face conversations.
#3 Motivation & Inspiration
Every blogger event I have been to I have walked away inspired, connected and motivated to keep blogging and striving to the next level. Given some of the contests and conversations leading up to BlogPodium this weekend I have a feeling this might be the best event yet.
So there you have it. Three reasons why I'm going to BlogPodium. I will report back next week with a post-event wrap up.
Do you attend any conferences in your area of specialty that leave you energized and motivated?
BlogPodium, PARA Paints et moi
I am super excited to be attending BlogPodium this coming weekend. One of the sponsors of the event, PARA Paints is running a contest to be part of their "Blog Crew". Open to attendees of BlogPodium, the winners get free paint and a stipend towards supplies for their projects. And, do I have some projects!
I was first introduced to PARA Paints last year by one of my instructors at Seneca who required that we spec PARA colours for our final project. It was a great initial opportunity to dive into the colours of a paint company I hadn't used before. I particularly like that it has Canadian roots!
I've got a few spaces and things around my home that need some paint love and I thought I'd share these with you today. Don't judge … they are in their very RAW form and ain't pretty. Projects can periodically have long completion rates around here but I've been on a roll lately and am motivated to keep painting … so without further delay here they are:
The first two projects are inspired by grey siding, white trim and a yellow door … kinda like this:
Project #1: Our Back Shed
It's currently a lovely shade of green and plywood (yes, plywood is a colour in my books). Instead of replacing the shed last year we had it reshingled and refaced portions of it.
See that bit of grey paint slapped on the green … well … I got a little slap happy with some random grey sample and then the weather got too cold to paint the exterior. We have been "admiring" it from our family room all winter. A-hem … not really.
I want to paint the shed a slightly darker grey than the siding on the addition at the back of our house."Straight Goods" would work very well. It is a fairly "pure" grey meaning derived from a mix of black and white with no undertones of another colour in it. It is not too dominating or darker either.
Project #2: Exterior Doors
I love yellow and I'd love nothing more to have our doors splashed with a coat of yellow paint. It would look amazing next to the red brick on our front door and the grey siding on the doors to our mudroom and shed.
For this I'm thinking about "Sunflowers". It is the right mix of a pop of colour for the door without being too bright.
Moving indoors …
Project #3: My office walls
A while back, I posted about the new bench seat and blinds I had made for my office … well … I still haven't painted the walls yet!
I want the space to feel light, like I'm working covered by a pale blue sky. Kind of like the walls in this living room:
For this space I'd love to use "Skydiving" or "Clouded In". "Clouded In" is the likely winner as it is more of a white with blue undertones but I would paint some larger samples first to test the colours before starting to paint the entire space.
I've got other ideas too but that's just a taste of what is at the top of my list. So … PARA Paints … pick me pretty please! I wield a mean paint brush!!
What are you inspired to paint right now?
I'm "So Canadian Eh"!
Just a quick note to tell you to take a minute today to check out the amazing blog "Hodge: Podge" where Barbara has featured me today as part of her "So Canadian Eh?" series. I am very excited to meet Barbara in person at the upcoming Blog Podium.
I am beyond flattered! Thank you Barbara!!
Enjoy your Friday!!
Psst … ReDesigning Sarah got ReDesigned
I mentioned last week that I had a new logo … well … it's now live on the site!
So … now I'm doing my little happy dance and jumping around like a crazy girl.
That's not really me in the picture. Just in case you were confused.
IDS12 & Canadian Design Bloggers – Design & Blogging Inspiration
Seriously, how much can a girl handle in one weekend. As I mentioned earlier this week, I attended Blog Podium and soaked it all up like a sponge. The balance of the weekend was spent attending the Interior Design Show and my second Canadian Design Bloggers Meet Up.
A few of the highlights from IDS12 that stood out to me:
I loved this beauty from Weavers Art. The colour and the movement of all the shapes really stood out to me. I might have even squealed when I first saw it. This particular piece was designed by Michael Pourvakil, the founder of Weavers Art.
Living Lighting on King Street had two standout light fixtures. The sparkle from these "bubble" lights danced before my eyes. Wouldn't this look amazing in a dining room with high ceilings or in an entry hall?
This light fixture, also from Living Lighting, was also a standout.I'm not sure I would have been able to count that high but any guesses on how many individual strands there are?
I spent some time in the Snob booth. I'd never heard of this store before but love what they are doing. Each piece is from a different artisan in Southern Africa and they all tell a story. The wires in this light fixture were measured by the waist of the craftsman who made it. He wrapped the wire around his waist to size it.
I loved this grouping of people and the play of colour between the blue and gold created a real sense of movement with the eye. In the background you can see the bottom of a mirror that is bordered with rows of mussel shells. I look forward to checking more out in their store.
Then on Saturday night I attended my second Canadian Design Bloggers Meet Up. I remember being sooooo nervous back in June when I attended and this time was totally different. I KNEW people! Was so great to walk in and feel a true sense of belonging.
Cameron MacNeil and Lisa Murphy of House and Home shared insights about colour trends and the House & Home app for ipad & iphone. Cassandra LaValle of the popular blog Coco + Kelley shared her blogging journey from working in PR and event planning to now blogging full-time. She had fantastic tips on how to keep things fresh and networking with other bloggers. The final surprise guest for the evening was Brian Gluckstein – one of Canada's foremost interior designers. He loves blogs and in particular the sharing of ideas with like minded people – said it reminds him of being back in school where ideas are flowing all the time.
Christine of Bijou and Boheme, Gillian of Gillian Gillies Interiors, moi, Susan of Saf Affect and Meredith Heron (photo courtesy of Allessia Lamonaca)
I'm still out of breath just thinking about the weekend. What does one do next weekend for an encore? Not sure if the hockey arena will cut it!
Blog Podium: My head is spinning with inspiration & ideas!
It's been a whirlwind weekend of design inspiration, seeing old and new faces and learning so much my head is about to explode! Today I want to share with you what I learned at the inaugural Blog Podium which was held in conjunction with the Interior Design Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
The blogger brains behind this fantastic event are Lindsay of Little House Blog and Jen of Rambling Renovators. The mission of Blog Podium promised Conversation, collaboration and connection in a conference series that brings design & lifestyle bloggers, marketers, and the design community together.
Friday's session didn't disappoint. The topic was "Blogs & Media" and the panelists explored everything from the evolving relationship between traditional and new media to how to make your blog stand out to how to pitch magazines, television and other media with content ideas.
Blogs have leveled the media playing field and magazines are paying attention. As Margot Austin of House and Home said – she loves the dialogue it creates with readers and the feedback she gets on articles that are run.
To be a successful blogger it is critical to have a key message and stay on point. Kimberly Seldon wants to learn something from the blogger and is looking for an original voice with original thought. Kate Moore wants to see more about who we are and moments from our work. Who is the individual behind the blog? And, Margot Austin loves a beautiful, well edited blog. As she said: "There is space for appreciators not just creators". She really appreciates someone who "creates a package of lasting beauty" with their own unique voice in how they present their words and images.
Jen Flores provided a unique blogger voice to compliment the media panel and her key pieces of advice for bloggers are to network, do guest posts on other blogs, make sure you have a blog roll so your readers can link up to other like-minded blogs and make sure that your content is easy and concise for editors to find.
So, how do you pitch your content to get published? All three media panelists had specific suggestions but the key elements to consider are the story behind who lives in the space, what does the space look like and a bio on yourself. But most importantly know who you are pitching to. For example, Chatelaine has a very different look than a House and Home story.
And finally, credit, credit, credit. Too many bloggers take liberties and don't credit their images appropriately. It's a hot topic in the blogging world and a message that was shouted loud and clear by the Blog Podium panelists.
Many thanks to IDS12, Delta and Olioboard for sponsoring this fantastic event.
So what am I going to do differently after Blog Podium?
Well, for starters … ReDesigning Sarah is about to introduce a new logo (thank you GS&B!) … Here's a peek:
I've also got some ideas on how to structure content and better interact with other bloggers – stay tuned for more!
I'll provide a recap of the IDS12 and Canadian Design Bloggers Meet Up I attended in the next few days but was so inspired by Blog Podium it deserved a post of its own.
Have you ever attended a conference or seminar that got your creative juices flowing?
A Week of Design & Blogging Inspiration
This week the Interior Design Show (IDS12) rolls into town and I am super excited to be going!
The show kicks off with a gala evening on Thursday followed by a Trade Day on Friday. In addition to the show itself I am attending the inaugural Blog Podium on Friday morning.
Blog Podium is the brainchild of fantastic bloggers Lindsay of Little House Blog and Jennifer of Rambling Renovators. This week is a panel discussion on Blogs & Media and I'm looking forward to not only hearing the speakers but also connecting with other bloggers. After the session I will tour the IDS12 – look forward to tons of design inspiration.
Saturday is another Canadian Design Bloggers Meet-Up at the fabulous Brasaii. I attended for the first time last June and was blown away by the people I met (and oh yeah, I won an iPad!). Look forward to catching up with familiar faces and meeting new people!
So! That's what's coming up for me at the end of this week. I will be sure to debrief afterwards! Now I just need to get down to the serious business of figuring out what to wear …
What do you have on tap for this week?


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QUOTE: Citi's CIO Shamus Weiland on seeking value
You have to seek value. When our teams seek out ideas, they can get excited about, "I got this to do that on that technology."
And I say, "That sounds fantastic. And what does it mean in terms of a banking strategy that says 'We are going to be customer-focused, deliver through mobile and increase our speed, agility and efficiency?
"What does that experiment mean to those pillars of our strategy?"
So we have to seek out the value, because sometimes we get so enamoured just because we have done something – but what does it mean? What does it mean mostly to our customers?
-Shamus Weiland, CIO, Global Consumer Banking, Asia Pacific, Citi
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Hockey Canada to fully cover playersby NHL.com Staff
NHL teams are not required to insure their players for Olympic events, and the NHL Players' Association had voiced its concern over athletes taking part in on-ice competition at Olympic camps.
"We're proud of what we've done with the insurance program," Nicholson said. "We've found a way to deliver what I think is the best insurance program in sport in the world. We have the best players in the world coming to Calgary and felt we wanted to put them in the position where they felt comfortable. With the move today, players won't have any questions in regards to insurance."
The Canadian National Men's Olympic Team begins its four-day orientation camp Monday in preparation for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver this February. During past Olympic Games in which NHL players participated for the Canadian squad, they received anywhere from limited to no additional insurance coverage from Hockey Canada. That won't be the case for the 46 players vying for roster spots this time around.
Nicholson said players who had already upgraded their own insurance packages for camp "will get reimbursed for their dollars through the package we are finalizing now." He said the decision was made, in part, as a measure of goodwill toward now-established NHL players who once served their nation well as youngsters in other capacities.
"I know what a majority of these players have done for us so far -- we've created a lot of revenue out of World Juniors, World Cups, with these players," Nicholson said. "We are giving back to them, saying thank you."
NHLPA Executive Director Paul Kelly later released a statement expressing satisfaction with the decision.
"The NHLPA is pleased to learn today that Hockey Canada has decided to provide full insurance coverage for NHLPA members who have been invited to participate in the Canadian Olympic Orientation Camp next week in Calgary," Kelly said.
"The health and well-being of our members is of paramount importance to this Association, and our members would have been exposed to significant risk without the full coverage that is now being provided.
"NHLPA members are extremely proud when given the chance to represent their country on the international stage, and we are confident that this development will enhance the overall Olympic experience for these Canadian members."Nicholson said the money to cover this plan would come from various sources, including $400,000 expected to be raised as the result of Thursday's Red vs. White scrimmage that will conclude the orientation camp. He expects other benefactors to come forward as well.
"It's great when people step up, and I think they will step up," he said.


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Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas and USD 445 Coffeyville School District have partnered to provide healthcare services to all district students. Services are provided at clinics in Community Elementary School and Field Kindley High School.
Community Elementary School Clinic
102 S. Cline Road
Coffeyville, KS 67337
Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4 pm
Field Kindley High School Clinic
1110 W. 8th St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4 pm (even if school is closed)
Services available include routine physical exams, including sports physicals, early detection and treatment of illness and injury, immunizations, vision and blood pressure screenings, routine lab tests, adolescent health services, health and nutrition education and counseling, prescription medications, behavioral and mental health services and more.
If you would like your child to receive care in one of our school health clinics, please download and complete the enrollment form below and return it to the school office.
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We are committed to good stewardship of the resources given to us and strive to responsibly reuse everything we can to reduce what goes into our landfills. By donating to Community Threads you are preserving the resources of our community for future generations.
Clothing - World Mission
What happens to those clothes that don't quite meet the high standard that Community Threads has for the sales floor? It doesn't go to waste. Instead, we bag up clothes that have stains, tears, or other defects, along with shoes, belts and other accessories and sell those bags to World Mission that uses them to fund their audio Bible ministry.
We love to receive book donations. We have a well stocked book department and are proud of the selection we have to offer. However there are books that don't sell, or are too damaged for our sales floor. Those books are donated to local libraries, or if refused, sold to a third party, so they don't end up in a landfill. Whether the books are donated, sold in a different venue or turned into insulation, they are reused.
Linens - The Buddy Foundation
Blankets and sheets that we receive that are unfit for our sales floor are sent to the Buddy Foundation. Buddy uses the blankets as bedding for the shelter animals that we love!
Community Threads offers a variety of programs that are aimed at giving people a place to serve others and enhance their own skills.
Community Service
Community Threads provides many individuals with a place to serve. Some are required to do so through community service hours. We are happy to give these people a place to do that.
People with Disabilities
Community Threads aims to be a safe place for people who have disabilities, both mental and physical, to stay active and have the opportunity to contribute to others in need.
Community Threads is a place for teenagers to come and gain real working experience. It is a place to complete service hours needed for school programs such as National Honor Society. Volunteer hours also enhance college applications!


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An Interview for Get Underground
According to NOAA's Hurricane Research Division, an average hurricane releases about 6x10^14 watts through latent heat release during water condensation. This is approximately 200 times the world-wide energy generating capacity.
On Monday, the beginning of the same week in which both Chevron and Exxon took ads out in the paper informing consumers of ways they could avoid using oil, in which George Bush expertly recommended 'not driving when you don't have to' as a fuel conservation strategy, and in which the sun produced 386 billion billion megawatts of energy…AGAIN, I spoke with Kelly Hart, an industry consultant on sustainable living, energy efficient building, and zero-emission vehicles. Championing the use of local materials, passive climate control, and the lessons to be learned from vernacular architecture and animal dens, Mr. Hart hosts an array of websites from which he offers advice in several green-living fields and answers technical queries on how to minimize one's ecological footprint. He spoke to me from his passive solar papercrete/earthbag home in Colorado.
Chad Wasser: What does it mean to live sustainably?
Kelly Hart: Sustainability refers to the ability to project into the future the livelihood of generations beyond the present day. In terms of architecture, we're looking at ways to conserve resources and energy. This might simply relate to choosing materials that do not offgas toxic chemicals, or it might relate to significant building designs that naturally capture and reuse all of the water and energy that is required for comfortable living within.
CW: How do you feel sustainability can be applied to preexisting communities or developments, like the suburbs, where so much unsustainable infrastructure already exists?
KH: Well, there are a lot of aspects to sustainability, some of which absolutely relate to the existing infrastructure. We're not talking about just building a home out of earth materials or a design that utilizes solar energy, we're talking about the complete use of things which might not be maximized. Recycling is very important; recycling things--and that would include existing houses. If you have a house that is not necessarily built right for energy usage, there are numerous ways to retrofit that house and change it to bring it into compliance with concepts that are more sustainable. Electricity use is something many homes could improve with things like fluorescent bulbs, front loading washers, or through the addition of solar panels--which now offer some financial incentive.
CW: Your own home employs passive solar heating, how does this work?
KH: I'm a tremendous proponent of passive solar. It makes so much sense and it is so very simple. It based on allowing sunlight to enter the home through windows, which in the northern hemisphere are south facing, and some sort of thermal mass to store the heat from the sun. Stone, brick, or pots of sand work very well. Heat is then stored and held much more efficiently than in gas heated homes, and its free!
CW: I know you built your own home, and it seems to me many eco-friendly homes were built by their owners. Is this hands-on approach just more implicit to sustainably-minded folks?
KH: No, it really just boils down to the building trade not appreciating the importance of sustainable building practices, but that is simply a matter of education.
CW: What kind of home did you grow up in?
KH: I grew up in a variety of homes, primarily wood frames homes in Idaho. Although my father was a builder himself and I learned a lot from him. So my interest and knowledge of building materials and new methods of construction does in many ways stem from my upbringing.
CW: You have built your own zero-emission solar/human powered vehicle, and have plans for a larger scope production of what you call the SunVee. One could make the argument that transportation accounts for more of the energy we use and most of the energy used in bringing other goods to market. What are your thoughts on sustainable practices in transportation, and zero emission vehicles like your own versus hybrids and hydrogen-fueled vehicles?
KH: Well, that's right. Transportation is, I think, the number one consumer of fossil fuel. Surprising, I read recently, that our food is number two. Clearly what is going on now in transportation is not sustainable. There is no way the fossil fuel reserves are going to take us much farther than a few more decades. Its pretty clear, scientific even. Therefore its just going to get more expensive for consumers, more expensive to bring it up from the ground, refine it…and then there's the environmental costs. The effect of burning fossil fuels on the atmosphere…the effects on air quality make is clearly an unsustainable approach. Obviously we need to find ways to create or refine more reliable, sustainable energy sources. The SunMobile that I created is an adaptation of one approach. By simply converting sunlight directly to electricity through photovoltaic panels, it is able to charge batteries which can then power a motor. This can only be used directly for a relatively short period of time and, therefore, only used for fairly short distances. But fact is most of our driving is done just in the neighborhood within a few miles of the home, so it is very practical to have a neighborhood type vehicle. For the time being, hybrids are a good idea. They definitely achieve far better miles per gallon, so they are helping the problem. They are not solving it obviously , they still use gasoline and are still sending out emissions, so they're only one step in the right direction. But they also do have a tendency to educate the public to the fact that the electric side of the hybrid is a viable way to power a car. Education and familiarization will be crucial steps in our fuel conversion.
CW: In your eBook "Which Hobbit Lives Here?" you compare yourself to a hobbit living in a man's world. Is there an aspect of role-playing or escapism in the motivation to build this alternative lifestyle?
KH: Uh, well, I think there's probably some of that in me and the people like me that chose to move back to the land. People who chose to have a more primitive lifestyle. Although I have certainly embraced much of modern technology. I'm kind of a hybrid person myself. I like simple things…but I'm also connected to our digital world. I spend a great deal of time on the computer and I have been involved in media, video, film, and have been a producer for much of my life. So I'm coming from that angle.
CW: You sell plans for sustainable home designs on your website dreamgreenhomes.com. You also sell twelve plans for doghouses using alternative building materials like rammed earth, straw, cob…I was wondering if you could talk a little about these small building projects and also your personal relationship with animals.
KH: One of the architects who I represent on Dream Green Homes (Katje Erickson) had a collection of alternative doghouses that were pretty cute and interesting and fairly educational for people who want to build a small project with natural materials. They are a great way to showcase the mechanisms of sustainable architecture. As for my relationship with animals, it is very close. I consider myself an animal. I think we can learn a lot from animals. Our physiology and our psyche stems from our animal evolutionary beginnings. I have a great deal of connection with animals. One of the video projects I produced awhile ago was called: "Telepathic communications with animals" and I am completely convinced there is a great deal of telepathy between us and among animals. In terms of architecture design we could learn a lot from the way animals utilize materials and resources for creating their habitat. Their efficiency and resourcefulness in using what they have available is simply superior to ours. Simple things like learning the value of digging into the earth. For example, if you dig down 6 feet into the ground, whether you are in a hot climate or a cold climate, the temperature only varies a few degrees. There is a great deal of energy that can be conserved simply by burrowing to that depth. There are inevitable lessons in many forms of animal habitation.
Visit Mr. Hart's websites and ask him questions of your own
www.greenhomebuilding.com A sustainable architecture information jackpot.
www.dreamgreenhomes.com A database of sustainable home designs.
www.sunvee.com The proposal and business plan for his zero-emission neighborhood EV.


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Lightning strikes the house next door, and echoes off the houses and hills of the neighbourhood. Sennheiser MD421 pointed at open window during thunderstorm, Ampex MX10 tube mixer, Ampex 960 tube reel-to-reel. Dual mono recording, good fidelity. Tape hiss is masked by white noise from rain. If you listen closely, the leading edge of the clap is preceded by a faint click (visible in audio editing software), which is likely the instant the bolt makes contact and sends electricity through everything in the vicinity (tubes are forgiving). The shockwave from the superheated air (which only travels at the speed of sound) arrives as the main clap a split second afterwards. Startled recordist can also be heard in the fadeout.
Thanks for the audio, I've used it for my project here at http://gamejolt.com/games/goinghome/237280
Exactly what I need for a project in Movie Making
This is amazing! The suddeness of the sound is perfect for the my sound design class! Thank you!
This is perfect for horror/suspense projects
I plan on using this in a project. Thank you.
Hello, I used this sound on a short animation I made. Hope its ok.
Here it is:
(it is in spanish tho, sorry =/ )
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Bo loves his life. He lives his life with lots of passions. He likes to explore things, and always busy doing things he like, including busy doing nothing.
Ori Bo with hole comes with 5 colours, serve as holder, decoration, companion, flower pot*.
*preferably with soil and less water, not suitable to use as water vase.
Will be available at Outdated, Publika soon!
Ori Bo with hole comes with 5 colours.
To use Bo as a flower pot, gently fill him with soil, spray a little water to moisten the soil and let the water seep through the bottom. A tray is needed for indoor use.


text: Chris Custer 2 Posted May 3, 2017 We are calling on you to join the Scientists' Letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation urging the United States government to maintain existing marine protections for U.S. waters. The Committee on Commerce will hold a hearing on marine protected areas in the first half of May. We have a brief window of opportunity to generate support for marine protected areas and we need your signature advocating for the utility of strongly protected marine reserves. Please consider adding your name to this letter, https://marine-conservation.org/scientists-mpa-letter-2017/ You may be aware that the Trump Administration issued two executive orders last week to review and recommend changes to recent monuments and sanctuaries. These E.O.s are clearly aimed at opening up previously protected areas to commercial extraction: oil and gas, mining, and/or fishing. Our goal is to reach 1,000 signatures by the end of the first week of May, but we need your help. Please share this letter with your marine your scientists colleagues and ask them to join our call to U.S. decision-makers. DETAILS of the EXECUTIVE ORDERSThe first executive order asks the Department of Interior to review all land and marine monuments established since 1996 to make sure they: are the minimum area sufficient to protect the intended resources; have properly balanced multiple uses, including resource extraction; and have very strong public support.The second executive order starts the process of opening up vast areas of the Arctic ocean and Atlantic seaboard that had been placed off limits to offshore drilling by President Obama and orders that any marine sanctuaries created or expanded in the last ten years be reviewed. Text of Letter: Honorable Chairman Dan Sullivan, Honorable Ranking Member Gary Peters, Members of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard and all Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Marine life and the essential ecological services that oceans provide are increasingly threatened by a variety of human activities. Marine scientists recognize the important role that strongly-protected marine reserves play in conserving marine life and benefiting fish populations. In 2001, the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis outlined the striking ecological benefits for marine life within and outside of strongly-protected reserves and the effects of ecological networks in its "Scientific Consensus Statement on Marine Reserves and Marine Protected Areas" (Appendix 1). Since then, extensive scientific literature has provided additional compelling evidence that strongly-protected marine reserves are powerful ways of conserving biodiversity. In addition, strongly-protected reserves can create jobs and bring in new economic revenue through ecotourism and enhancement of local fisheries through spillover beyond reserve boundaries. Finally, strongly-protected reserves provide resilience against the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification. Whereas the unprotected ocean is like a debit account where everybody withdraws and nobody deposits, marine reserves are like savings accounts that produce interest we can live off. In light of the growing impacts that humans are having on our marine ecosystems and the fisheries they support, we, the undersigned scientists, call on the United States government to maintain existing ocean protections and to increase protections for diverse habitats across all biogeographic regions of U.S. ocean waters. Strongly-protected reserves will help provide the resilience needed to ensure the continued health and productivity of America's oceans.Sincerely, Enric Sala, PhD National Geographic SocietySylvia Earle, PhD Mission Blue and National Geographic SocietyPaul Dayton, PhD University of California San DiegoOran Young, PhD Bren School University of California Santa BarbaraDaniel Pauly, PhD University of British ColumbiaSteve Murray, PhD California State University FullertonEllen K. Pikitch, PhD Stony Brook UniversityCallum Roberts, PhD University of YorkElliott Norse, PhD Marine Conservation InstituteRashid Sumaila, PhD University of British ColumbiaCarl Safina, PhD The Safina Center (formerly Blue Ocean Institute)Stuart Pimm, PhD Duke University...…and many others! Click here to add your voice to the letterThis announcement was originally posted on the Waterbird Society's website. View the full announcement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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CAFT (Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade UK) is organising a fur week of action in the run up to Christmas next week at Harrods, in Knightsbridge, London, Europe's largest department store, and the last one in the UK to still sell real fur.
Harrods has over a million square feet of floor space, and has large amounts of real fur throughout the store, made from a wide variety of animals including fox, beaver, mink, chinchilla, wolf, coyote, rabbit and squirrel.
In recent years, CAFT has successfully campaigned to persuade the few remaining department stores in the UK selling fur, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and then Liberty, to adopt fur-free policies.
That left Harrods as the only department store selling fur. In October last year CAFT launched the Harrods campaign, and within two months, Harrods went to the High Court to obtain an injunction against CAFT and three named individuals, applying to have the protests moved away from the store.
Anti-Fur activists have been carrying out regular protests outside Harrods.
Now, to persuade Harrods to stop selling fur, the campaign intensifies and there will be protests every day in the week leading up to Christmas, a vital time of the year when the store makes a large proportion of its annual profits.
Whether or not you can make the protests, please politely email, phone, fax, write to Harrods during anti-fur week (see below for details) to request that it takes the compassionate decision to stop the sale of all real animal fur and adopt a fur-free policy. Remember to point out that fur farming is illegal in the UK, so the store should come into line with the wishes of the British public and the democratic will of Parliament.
Harrods Ltd 87-135 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge London SW1X 7XL
Telephone 020 7730 1234
Fax 020 7581 0470
Harrods Corporate Service
+44 (0)20 7225 5843
Other email addresses
If you get any replies please forward them to:
PO Box 38
Manchester M60 1NX
0845 330 7955
Monday, December 11, 2006
Christmas Anti-Fur Week at Harrods
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- Niko said...
I bet you didn't know that Google profits massively from the fur trade, did you?
We have launched a campaign called FurSense - just go to: http://www.lifeofamodel.com to read all about it.
I think this is a very important issue and we will fight to rid the internet of fur adverts and stop large corporations like Google from profiting from this.
We would love to have your support!
All the best,
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Thank you for visiting my web site. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are unsure of any element of my work. I am always happy to receive questions and explain more about what I do.
Spiritual – Psychic Readings etc.
I have the ability to communicate with people who have passed over. I have had no training, I am self taught. I do not tell the future, I simply make contact with those around you who wish to make contact with you.
Public Speaking
I thrive on Public Speaking. Everything I do centres on communication and what better way to communicate with people than to talk. It can be a two way thing, questions are always welcomed.
Communication is a huge subject but what it boils down to is how we communicate with each other and there are many ways I can help with this.


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ONeail in 2014 Campaign platform
Once again I am seeking public office. I have grown tired of hearing of the scandals, inappropriate behaviour, and mismanaged micromanaged semi-informed decisions that have been emanating from City Hall. As you are taking the time to read this, you must be a voter and concerned citizen of our community, I expect you too are… Read More ONeail in 2014 Campaign platform


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November brings wonderful pumpkin, harvest activities along with Remembrance Day in Canada.
New in the learning commons this month:
From the physical commons Eirena shared the books, DVD's and kits on Remembrance Day and War related resources.
From our weblinking library Pippa and Natalie share some new resources on Remembrance Day, and Fall activities.
Other websites to explore:
Junie B Jones thematic related activities.
Geronimo Stilton. Based on chapter books.
Story Jumper- Children's Publishing. This online tool helps parents and students create their own story and publish it to the web. Please note you do have to purchase the final product.
ImpressKids. Bible memory games.
Kidipede. History for Kids studying in the middle grades with ancient civilisations.
Canada Grade 10:
Plains of Abraham site.
Batoche Youtube video. Virtual Sasketchewan website on the history of Batoche.
Research Visual Map
Digital Citizenship. and Social Networking lessons from BrainPop.
Don't forget the Adapted Curriculum webinar happening this week!
Adaptive Curriculum Webinar
November 3, 11:30 am – 12:00 noon
To join the meeting from your computer or mobile device, click or copy and paste this URL into your browser:
To join the audio portion of this meeting, choose your dial in method:
Dial-in Number: +17759963560
U.S. toll free: +18007414032
Skype: fuzemeeting
When prompted enter the room number:
Room #: 507465 and press the # key.
Blessings from the learning commons team, Natalie, Pippa, Shandra and Eriena.
Sharing the life of a virtual librarian, one day at a time.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Remembrance Day and Fall activities
Posted by PippaDavies at 3:03 PM
Labels: Adaptive Curriculum, BrainPop, Canada, DVD, Geronimo Stilton, Language arts, Remembrance Day, Royal Canadian Legion
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I really like that Remembrance Day video you shared. It's a tradition to watch it with our kids each year. What a thought-provoking message he puts forth through his song.ReplyDelete
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Thanks Camille! Yes it is a lovely song with a beautiful message about our soldiers:) May we always remember!! Thanks for sharing. Blessings PippaReplyDelete
Thank you for visiting my blog. I really appreciate your comments and look forward to connecting with you. God Bless you!
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Sunday, October 14, 2007
On secularism: A round table
Noga Arikha and myself organize a debate On Secularism in partnership with the Italian cultural review MicroMega. What is the role of secularism in contemporary politics, and what does it mean to be tolerant towards others' religious or non-religious views? We are presenting a two-week long round-table to discuss these issues, with Roberta de Monticelli, Daniel Dennett, Paolo Flores d'Arcais, Marcel Gauchet, Sam Harris, Avishai Margalit, Thomas Nagel, Ferdinando Savater, Dan Sperber Participation is open only to invited discussants
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