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100 Must-Read Books: The Essential Man's Library
Originally posted on May 14, 2008
Written by: Jason Lankow, Ross Crooks, Joshua Ritchie, and Brett McKay
There are the books you read, and then there are the books that change your life. We can all look back on the books that have shaped our perspective on politics, religion, money, and love. Some will even become a source of inspiration for the rest of your life. From a seemingly infinite list of books of anecdotal or literal merit, we have narrowed down the top 100 books that have shaped the lives of individual men while also helping define broader cultural ideas of what it means to be a man.
Whether it be a book on adventure, war, or manners, there is so much to learn about life's great questions from these gems. Let us know in the comments which of these you loved, hated, and the books that meant a lot to you and should have made the list (you can even get really indignant about your favorite book). And without further ado, this is our list.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Set on the East Coast in the roaring 20's, this American novel is a classic. From it we learn that often the wanting of something is better than actually having it. It is relevant to every man's life. Furthermore, one true friend is worth infinitely more than a multitude of acquaintances.
"He smiled understandingly-much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles… It faced–or seemed to face–the whole external world for an instant, and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor."
The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
Considered by most to be the authoritative text on statesmanship and power (how to obtain it as well as an illustration of its trappings), although certainly a shrewd one.
"From this arises an argument: whether it is better to be loved than feared. I reply that one should like to be both one and the other; but since it is difficult to join them together, it is much safer to be feared than to be loved when one of the two must be lacking."
Essentially, Machiavelli advocates letting your people have their property and women, but making sure that they know what you are capable of doing if they step out of line.
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Friday, May 16, 2008
The Art of Manliness.com
100 Must-Read Books: The Essential Man's Library
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When Life Imitates Art...
Chester Himes' A Rage In Harlem begins with the lead character, Jackson, getting duped by a couple of scam artists. The grifters promise Jackson that they can
double dectuple the value of his cash by wrapping it in 'specially treated chemical paper,' and then heating it up in the stove. When the novel was originally published in 1957, this scam -- and variations of it -- were already the stuff of urban legend. Maybe if more folks read Himes' crime fiction, scams like the following wouldn't still be happening today.
Via Chinaview.cn:
Man Loses Money Trying to Double It by Marinading
BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhuanet) -- A Vietnamese man in Norway who believed that mixing cash with a special liquid could double its value suffered in fact a loss of 35,000 U.S. dollars, according to media reports Monday. This unidentified man was told by a 32-year-old Frenchman that if he mixed the real cash with blank bills and then marinate them in a special liquid for one night, he would have double the amount of the cash. The gullible Vietnamese believed the Frenchman's story and gave him 180,000 kroner (35, 000 U.S. dollars). But when he prepared to collect his money the next morning, both the cash and the Frenchman disappeared. "He has given a statement that leads us to believe that he really believed this was possible. But we are of course having a hard time understanding how someone could actually believe such a tall tale," police officer Ragnar Ingberg said. Early on March, the Frenchman was arrested while trying to leave Norway. He is set to stand trial in a lower court near Oslo next week. But his lawyer claimed that his client is extremely surprised to be charged with something that was so incredible.
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Book News, In Brief
Happy 100th birthday, Wind in the Willows. The Orlando Sentinel has a hyperbolic tribute to you.
Great news for geeks (like me), acid fiends (er...guilty) and hippie dippie starchildren (no, not at all). Not only will HarperCollins be releasing Arthur C Clarke's final book, The Last Theorum, later this year, they also plan to re-launch their entire line of Clarke books.
Correction, Via Michael:
Harper Collins UK is doing the final Clarke book over there, but Random House/Del Rey is doing the book in the US.
Everybody loves a list -- even the members of America's corporate cabal! Here's a link to The Top 25 Books Corporate America Is Reading, and a second link to a press release offering shout-outs to Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs, the only women's business book to make the list.
Comics creator Elizabeth Genco (Blue) asked a number of the leading indie comic book shop owners for tips on how to get a self-published work put into their stores. The answers that she was given (Avoid: Bad design both from a visual standpoint and a financial one: an unreadable spine, an unattractive cover or a cover that doesn't reflect the interiors in some way, a title or price that's impossible to find. You need to have: An ISBN on there.) can applied to all self-published endeavors. (A tip of the hat to The Beat for the initial heads-up.)
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Free Online Manga: Nana
Review stolen from Comics Worth Reading:
Nana is a little slow-starting, but the result is more than worth the time invested. A few volumes in, it becomes incredibly addictive. Like many manga series these days, the first volume is prologue, leading into a simple premise. Two girls named Nana come to Tokyo to follow their dreams and in search of love; they wind up rooming together and learning from each other.
Book one is made up of two stories, each one introducing a different Nana. The first, Naive Nana, is largely average, with no distinguishing characteristics except for her boycraziness. She falls in love instantly with highly inappropriate choices. As the book opens, she's being dumped by the married man she's been sleeping with.
More disturbingly, she has no drive and no purpose in life besides being in love. Nana constantly refers to her bad-luck name and the poor omen of the number 7 and the "demon lord" who's cursed her for no known reason. Her friends think she's joking around, but she says it in one of those "ha ha only serious" ways. She's looking for anything to seize upon to make herself not responsible for her own life.
Best friend Jun wants to go to Tokyo to art school, and since Nana thinks she can meet boys there, she tags along. Soon she meets Shoji, and after confusion over whether she's capable of having a male friend (no) and some drunken evenings, she's involved with Shoji and trying to find her way to Tokyo to follow her friends.
Nana's casual acceptance of relationships based on nothing but physicality is disturbing, especially her affair with the married man. That pairing was based around nothing but sex, and Nana's inability to comprehend how she was being used makes it hard for me to identify with or even understand her. In short, she's an idiot (or, as a friend of mine calls her, the "wishy washy wimpy one"). But that's just where she starts.
Thankfully, the author gives her enough luck to survive, and as I read more about her, her touching faith in the future is beginning to grow to me. When she gets to Tokyo in book two, she stumbles into a great job and coincidentally encounters the second Nana.
That Nana, a singer and punk rocker, is the kind of strong personality the first Nana needs to learn from. When musician Nana's boyfriend gets picked up by a Tokyo band on the rise, she refuses to follow him until she can do it on her own terms. She's determined to take care of herself, even if it requires sacrifices. The two Nanas first encounter each other on the train to the big city, where Naive Nana spills her guts to the more reticent Punk Nana. Although the same age, the two seem like they're from completely different generations in their temperament and attitudes.
Like Ai Yazawa's previous manga series Paradise Kiss, an underlying theme here is that the family you build and choose is better than the one you happen to be born into. Naive Nana is a mostly ignored middle child, and Punk Nana was an orphan raised by a harsh grandmother. The two of them have made small groups of close friends with shared interests to support them instead.To begin reading, click here.
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Book News, In Brief
Parents' groups always seem to hand awards to the crappiest books. Oh, look. Here's another. Via Marketwire: iParenting Media Awards announced My Bag and Me as a winner in the book category. My Bag and Me is a thoughtful book educating children on the topic of going green and ways to reduce waste on the earth. Grocery shopping bags are not only wasteful but unnecessary, especially when a special reusable bag is available. My Bag and Me comes with its very own reusable shopping bag for children to use when shopping with mom and dad.
Seriously, if any of my abusive foster parents had ever handed me a book called My Bag And Me, I would've called Social Services on them.
At long last, a real crackhead's memoir. From The Huffington Post: We just got our hands on an early, early copy of New York Times columnist David Carr's memoir, The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of His Life. His Own. It documents Carr's adult life of addiction and recovery as well as his career and family trajectory. Because of the recent strain on the genre by hoaxers like JT LeRoy, Margaret Seltzer, and James Frey, Carr actually went to the trouble of video-interviewing other participants in the events that he remembered, just to be as accurate as possible.
Nerds: Looking for a great way to stir up stagnant pheromones? Try Campus Quidditch! Via Ashland Daily Tidings: "Run, snitch, run!" With a shout, Jessica Snee sets an afternoon game of "quidditch" into motion. The once-fictional sport, featured in author J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, made its debut on the Southern Oregon University campus Sunday. In the Harry Potter universe, the "snitch" is a winged golden ball, the capture of which ends the quidditch match. Here on SOU's Cox Lawn, the snitch is freshman William Barondeau. The "seekers" on both teams aim to snatch a tennis ball in a sock from the back of Barondeau's cargo pants. "It's weird being a ball," Barondeau said after the game.
(Question: How long do you think it will take before Rowling's lawyers come sniffing around?)
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Book News, In Brief
Girls and gays love Wicked. That's why I'm dedicating this Gregory Maguire-related link to my lesbian sister.
There's only one thing worse than a public poetry reading. An amateur public poetry reading. Poet Laureate Charles Simic offers advice on reading one's sonnets aloud.
Johnny Ryan makes comics like the ones you used to read as kid. Well, the ones you used to have to hide from your parents for fear of a switchin' with the Jesus stick. Vice Magazine interviews the dirty bastard, and includes plenty of examples of his work.
The Independent asks, why are so many political memoirs published, and does anyone read them? (How meta would it be of me to ask: Why do newspapers ask questions about the publishing of political memoirs, and why do bookstore blogs link to them?)
Eerily similar -- and similarly English -- The Guardian UK asks: They are petty, shabby and shallow, and tell us nothing about the real workings of government. No wonder the latest crop of backbiting political memoirs - from Cherie Blair, Lord Levy and John Prescott - make such compelling reading. But why write them, and why now?
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Book News, In Brief
Gruffalo author bums out stoner fans with her harsh vibes. Via Entertianment Times Online: Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, the bestselling children's book about a mouse's adventures with a monster, has backed the reclassification of cannabis, blaming the drug for exacerbating the mental illness that drove her son to suicide. Whatever, dude. Dr. Seuss never talked sh*t about the green, and he was, like, a doctor.
Christian film company Walden Media announce larger tithes in '09. Via FT.com: Walden Media, the film studio behind The Chronicles of Narnia franchise, is teaming with HarperCollins to create a children's book imprint.Known as Walden Pond Press, the imprint will acquire and publish titles for children. Walden Media will then have the option to develop and produce some projects as feature films.
The trailer for the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight has already been viewed more than two million times -- in just three days. Not only does this mean that Meyer will be taking her 'trilogy' well past book three, but you can expect a sequel or two from Hollywood, to boot. So far, the first three Twilight books have sold over 6 million copies in the U.S. alone.
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Education is not the simple direct process people think it is.
This is why children need to be exposed to as many specific stimuli as possible. Let them develop their own likes and ideas. Then back these up with a lot of easy reference material. Both of these are essential for building knowledge. Just one is not enough. A person is more apt to learn about Ancient Greek mythology when they have watched a film or cartoon about it and then a book or Wikipedia. Wikipedia itself would be next to useless. Because there's no motivating factor in studying a lot of information. The film provides context, and reference points that the book builds on.

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CHRISTMAS FAIR: Thank you to everyone who came along to the Christmas Fair at the Memorial hall on Saturday, it's always great to see the hall full of people having a good time! The hall was looking festive and Santa's Grotto seemed popular - thank you to all the people whose hard work and planning made it possible.
FLEA MARKET AND COLLECTABLES : This Sunday December 14th there will be a Flea Market and Collectables Fair at the hall - last month there were 20 tables of stuff to browse, come along and support this monthly fund raiser for the hall!
PEASMARSH CHRISTMAS SANTA: We're nearly there! If you would like your child or children to receive a door knock and gift from Santa and his elves this year please wrap a small present with your child's name on and deliver it to Kelly Cosens at 14 The Old Hop Gardens with a £5.00 donation per family. All money raised will be going to three very deserving charities.
CAROL SINGING : The Peasmarsh 'Singing for Fun' group will be singing Christmas Carols outside Jempson's in aid of The Blue Cross at Northiam on December 17 from 2pm until 3pm - please go along and give them your support.
LUNCH CLUB: The next Lunch Club will be on January 5 2015, please book your place by Saturday January 3 with Jenny Als on 230324.
RECREATION GROUND: Look out for a letter coming through your door in the New Year regarding the children's playspace which is in need of some repairs and replacements. Hopefully we can get a group together to work on fund raising and helping to refurbish this important village facility.
THE MARSH WARBLERS: The Marsh Warblers will be at Peasmarsh church this Saturday December 13 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7 which includes refreshments and are available from Audrey Dent on 230050 or Jenny Als on 230324 or at the door.
CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES: This Sunday December 14 there will be a service of Holy Communion at 10am and a Christingle Service at 4pm, both at Beckley church. On Sunday December 21 10am Holy Communion and 6.30pm Parish Carol Service, both at Peasmarsh church. On Wednesday 24 December, Christmas Eve, there will be a service of "Midnight" Holy Communion at both churches,11.30pm. On Christmas Day there will be a Family Service with Holy Communion at Peasmarsh Church at10am.
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The Haunted Man, p. 52-53. [Click on image to enlarge it.]by John Tenniel. 1848. 12 x 17 cm. Dickens's
Passage Realised
"The gentleman's room," said Tetterby, "is upstairs, sir. There's a more convenient private entrance; but as you have come in here, it will save your going out into the cold, if you'll take this little staircase," showing one communicating directly with the parlour, "and go up to him that way, if you wish to see him."
"Yes, I wish to see him," said the Chemist. "Can you spare a light?"
The watchfulness of his haggard look, and the inexplicable distrust that darkened it, seemed to trouble Mr. Tetterby. He paused; and looking fixedly at him in return, stood for a minute or so, like a man stupefied, or fascinated.
At length he said, "I'll light you, sir, if you'll follow me."
"No," replied the Chemist, "I don't wish to be attended, or announced to him. He does not expect me. I would rather go alone. Please to give me the light, if you can spare it, and I'll find the way."
In the quickness of his expression of this desire, and in taking the candle from the newsman, he touched him on the breast. Withdrawing his hand hastily, almost as though he had wounded him by accident (for he did not know in what part of himself his new power resided, or how it was communicated, or how the manner of its reception varied in different persons), he turned and ascended the stair.
But when he reached the top, he stopped and looked down. The wife was standing in the same place, twisting her ring round and round upon her finger. The husband, with his head bent forward on his breast, was musing heavily and sullenly. The children, still clustering about the mother, gazed timidly after the visitor, and nestled together when they saw him looking down. [Chapter Two: "The Gift Bestowed," p. 81-83]
John Tenniel's innovative fusing of two wood-engravings and text serves as an introduction to the introduction of the Tetterby clan and the impending arrival of Professor Redlaw, bearing his dubious "gift" as he mounts the stairs to visit his sick student. Tenniel in this double-plate distinguishes the figure of Redlaw by his broad-brimmed, black hat and long, black cloak. The mood of neither scene is upbeat, as the Phantom spreads the contagion of forgetfulness through his human double.
Although the illustration to the left depicts Mrs. Tetterby and her brood and that to the right Redlaw on the landing outside the student's rented room, the title is technically Illustrated Double-page to Chap. II in the various editions of The Christmas Books, beginning with the single volume of 1848 and continuing right through the various anthologized versions, beginning in 1852.
In this, our first encounter with the domestic characters of the subplot, whom Dickens introduces simultaneously in the text, Chapter II. The Gift Diffused, Tenniel anticipates the domestic theme struck by Leech in the ninth plate, depicting Mrs. Tetterby surrounded by seven of her eight children and her husband (back turned to her, right). In Leech's conception, Mrs. Tetterby will be heavy and middle-aged; here, Tenniel characterizes her as younger and thinner — indeed, one could easily confuse her for Milly Swidger, the young mother whose chold died in infancy. Thus, Dickens's distributing the responsibility for the plates in this manner has created a visual dissonance; furthermore, the text will not fully explicate the two-part scene until almost thirty pages later. This difficulty does not plague any of the subsequent editions, illustrated individual rather than corporately by Sol Eytinge, Jr. in 1867 for the Diamond Edition's Christmas Books, E. A. Abbey for the Harper and Brothers Christmas Stories of 1876, Fred Barnard for the Chapman and Hall Household Edition of Christmas Books (1878), and the Harry Furniss Charles Dickens Library Edition of Christmas Books in 1910.
Chapter II. The Gift Diffused to the right involves a three-quarter-page vignette right, again accompanied by printed text, on page 53. Heavily muffled and eigmatic, Redlaw, on the landing of the staircase, protects the flame of the candle he has just borrowed. Mysterious shadows in both plates are significant in that they suggest the doubt and despair connected to Redlaw's double, of whose presence The shadow reminds us. Redlaw's shadow points us back to the shadows cast by the story-telling mother and her children in Illustrated Page to Chap. I, while Redlaw himself seems to point forward, towards the student's room and the textual version of the companion plates. The overall effect of the cloak and the shadows, augmented by Redlaw's gesture, propels the reader into the second chapter of the novella.
Cohen, Jane Rabb. "John Leech." Charles Dickens and His Original Illustrators. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio U. P., 1980. Pp. 141-151.
Dickens, Charles. The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain. Il. John Leech, John Tenniel, Frank Stone, and Clarkson Stanfield. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1848.
Dickens, Charles. Christmas Books. Il. Fred Barnard. The Household Edition. London: Chapman and Hall, 1878.
Dickens, Charles. The Christmas Books. Il. Harry Furniss. Charles Dickens Library Edition. 18 vols. London: Educational Book Company, 1910. Vol. 8.
Dickens, Charles. The Christmas Books. Il. Sol Eytinge, Jr. The Diamond Edition. 16 vols. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1867.
Dickens, Charles. Christmas Stories. Il. E. A. Abbey. The Household Edition. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1876.
Thomas, Deborah A. Dickens and The Short Story. Philadelphia: U. Pennsylvania Press, 1982.
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On Thu, Sep 12, 2002 at 12:36:03AM +0200, Karim BELABAS wrote: > > > CATCH(numerr) { > > > > I do not think the situation with one trap to catch is frequent enough > > to make this interface useful. > > Please elaborate. I'm note sure I understand your point. You'd rather have a > general CATCH(CATCH_ALL), and no specific error number ? > Well, if I only want to catch "precision error in truncation", I'd rather have > > CATCH(precer) { ...; } > > than > > CATCH(CATCH_ALL) { > CATCH_RELEASE(); > switch (pari_errno) { > case precer: ...; break; > default: THROW(pari_errno); > } > } Yes, I think the second interface is much better (with minor changes...). Too many things hidden under the hood with the first interface. EXECUTE_CATCHING { some code } END_EXECUTE_CATCHING if (pari_errno != precer) THROW(pari_errno); > and have to propagate everything I get and don't like. I don't see any point > in complicating the interface, granted that both forms are available at > essentially no extra cost. IMO, your interface is more complicated. Complication is not in the number of keystrokes, but in the distance between the "visual representation" and the flow direction and the intent of the programmer. > It already occurs naturally 6 times in the library (+ 1 to define trap()). trap() does not count - the semantic is too ugly. > In most cases we want to catch a specific error ( Exception: gegal and the > pipe testing code ). Today. What if tomorrow you find another stuff to catch? Ilya


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Skyrocketing Afrobeats newcomer, MaNUEL readies the visual for his latest record titled "1000 Years".
To have the concept well executed, MaNUEL recruited Director Abass to handle the visual works.
Gradually, Ghana's new versatile artiste is breaking into the musical scene with a love message "1000 Years" after his "Flow His Mind" record.
Produced by Shottoh Blinqx, the mid-tempo song seeks to be the glue for binding broken marriages and relationships.
"As the song title portrays, for '1000 Years' these lovebirds loved each other till eternity and promised never to let go. The song helps keep love real and true"; MaNUEL, who is signed unto Tayema Music explained.


text: Another great song from Macklemore! Although this song has been on the radio for a little bit, Macklemore just released this song online via XXL today. The Seattle MC treats us once again with nice lyrics, and the upbeat feel of the song is really catchy. This is a little bit of a different feel than I'm used to from Macklemore- at one point I could have sworn Machine Gun Kelly was the one spitting. If you are feeling generous, make sure to buy this song on iTunes to help support Macklemore.


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George Bush's Deference to International Law
Excerpt:Â A case now before the U.S. Supreme Court proves why the Senate must defeat the United Nations' Law of the Sea Treaty. The oral arguments heard this month by the justices didn't mention the treaty, but the parallels are powerful.The case concerns Jose Medellin, a Mexican national on death row in Texas. Medellin was convicted and sentenced to death after he confessed in 1993 to the rape and murder of two teenage girls in Houston. Long after Medellin had received full due process of the U.S. legal system, in 2003 the Mexican government sued the United States in the International Court of Justice. That is an agency of the United Nations that sits at The Hague in the Netherlands.
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17-Year-Old H.S. Student Jahmir Smith Offered 33 Full-Ride Scholarships
Who says jocks have to be dumb? Today's "Good News of the Day" comes courtesy of a young man by the name of Jahmir Smith who is doing big things both on and off of his high school football field! Check out the details below…
The 17-year-old North Carolina native has already been accepted into all eight Ivy League schools and has received 33 full-ride scholarship offers, according to ABC 11 Eyewitness News.
While Smith has a 4.43 GPA at Lee County High School and an impressive ACT score, The News & Observer reported that he's also constantly being contacted by college football recruiters for his athleticism, receiving hundreds of texts from Division I coaches.
Smith, who started playing football in middle school, has a composite three-star rating out of five on the sports website 247sports.com. Additionally, he was chosen as 2016's News & Observer's Metro Football pick after scoring 41 touchdowns and running 2,130 yards in one season.
Smith told HuffPost that while he doesn't plan on making a career out of football, he's certainly willing to give the NFL a shot.
"It's fast money," he said. "But I don't want it as a career because it would take a toll on my body."
He added that if he doesn't make the NFL, he wants to explore the medical field, specifically anesthesiology. In whatever he pursues, Smith is aware he'll face challenges because of his race. But that's not stopping him in the least bit.
"I know the odds are against me because of my skin tone and all, but I don't really let it get to me," he said. "I just stay to myself and try to help those around me. I've always understood since I was little that people would see me different."
You can thank Smith's mom for his unyielding attitude.
"She raised me through all the hardships she faced and helped me stay on track to [get] where I am today," he said. "Without her I don't know where I'd be now."
For Smith, "now" happens to be a pretty good place. He's still considering all of the 33 schools and is hoping to receive a scholarship offer from Clemson University. – via huffingtonpost
This is great news! We love the fact that he isn't putting all his eggs in the football basket and exploring a career in medicine. Congratulations to Jahmir for this tremendous achievement and we wish him nothing but the best!
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RRR 13th Anniversary Show!
Welcome to "Rapidly Rotating Records", Glenn Robison's weekly, one-hour radio program of "toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and 30s", broadcast Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM over KISL FM 88.7 Avalon.
THIRTEEN! That's the number of years that Rapidly Rotating Records has been broadcast on KISL. We started back in late July of 2000 and have been here ever since. For the past 12 years, I've been able to find enough "numerical" songs associated with that years' anniversary for at least one segment. But darned if I could find and "thirteen" songs. So this week we've got songs about puppies, we'll take a musical trip to Detroit, fulfill some requests, fix breakfast and hear from some "Lynn"s. Just click on the link below to instantly listen streaming online and/or download the show. And as always, your comments, topic suggestions and requests are always welcome.
RRR Thirteenth Anniversary Show – July 28, 2013 (128 bit mp3)
Here's the complete playlist:
TOPIC: Puppies
Pretty Puppy – Al Bernard
On The Puppy's Tail – The Get Happy Band
Nervous Puppies – McKenzie's Candy Kids
Pretty Puppy – Original Indiana Five
TOPIC: Detroit
University Of Detroit March Of The Titans – Tom Gerun AHO / Band, v.
It's A Funny Feeling – The Detroiters / Jack Kaufman, v.
Ooh, That Kiss – Milt Shaw & His Detroiters / Elmer Feldkamp (?), v.
Detroit Rocks – Montana Taylor (Piano Solo)
TOPIC: Breakfast
Breakfast Ball – Benny Goodman AHO
What Wouldja Like For Breakfast? – Bernie Blake Band (Nat Star) / Sam Browne, v.
Breakfast In Bed – Harry Lauder
Breakfast Dance – Cotton Club Orchestra
TOPIC: Lynns
Me And My Shadow – Al Lynn's Music Makers / John Ryan, v.
Animal Crackers In My Soup – Don Bestor AHO / Joy Lynne, v.
A Star Fell Out Of Heaven – Charlie Kunz and His Casani Club Orchestra / Vera Lynn, v.
Lonely Little Bluebird – Al Lynn's Music Makers / "Harry Jack", v.
Cooking Breakfast For The One I Love – Bernie Cummins and His Hotel New Yorker Orchestra / Belle Mann, v.
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LEGO® Star Wars: Save the Galaxy!
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7 Pages | 9.5" x 11.47" | Ages 5 & Up
Our heroes must evade Stormtroopers, outwit Darth Vader, and steal plans to the Death Star. With a little luckand a lot of Legosthey might even manage to save the galaxy! With more than 40 deluxe flaps to lift, readers can explore the Death Star, a Jawa Sandcrawler, the Tantive IV, the Cantina, and the Millennium Falcon!


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A simple soup that is most often seen as part of a Vietnamese daily meal.
Video by: Helen
Chanel Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HelenRecipes
- 200 g beef (7 oz) thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 tsp each pepper, chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 bunch leafy vegetables choy sum, bok choy, mustard greens etc.
- Season
the beef with pepper, chicken stock and minced garlic ( ½ tsp each).
Also add 2 tsp fish sauce and 1 tsp vegetable oil. Mix well and set
aside for about 15 minutes.
- Next, peel and smash a small piece of ginger.
For Rau cai, you just cut into 2-inch length, then rinse a few times to get rid of all the dust
- In
a small pot, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and quickly stir-fry the beef
for 1 minute. When the beef turns pale, immediately transfer to the
- Add
1 liter water (4 cups) to the pot and bring to a boil. (You can also
use 1 part water and 1 part chicken broth to make the soup more hearty).
When it boils, skim off the foam and season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp
chicken stock. Have a taste and add a little bit fish sauce if needed.
Then add the greens and bring the soup to a boil again.
- Just
when it's about to boil again, add the stir-fried beef and mix well.
And don;t forget to throw in the ginger. When it boils again,
immediately turn off the heat to avoid overcooking the veggies.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve as part of a Vietnamese family meal.


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This was part of one room.
There was a second room where some of the ladies were quilting tops that had been made at a previous bee.
Shirley quilts all her quilts on a regular machine so she was showing us how it was done.
This was the design she was making.
There were a lot of different quilt tops made today.
These Jelly Roll quilts were all made from strips cut from yardage.
One of the gals did all the cutting and put the colours together for these quilts.
She did a fantastic job.
Wonky Stars were made in Cindys group.
Rail fence was made in Karen's group.
Pat uses fleece as backing with no batting in the sandwich.
Maria also put fleece on the back of her quilt.
These quilts are very soft and pliable.
I was making windmills at night.
There were also lots of other quilts finished today.
It was a fabulous day with lots of quilts made to be donated to the Local Hospital and Homes for the Aged.


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The causes and effects of juvenile delinquency or bullying at school
When it comes to causes, the major cause is that these days many parents fail to be good role models for children. Children imitate their parents' behavior. If parents say bad things about others, children come to badmouth other students. If parents use violence to children, children come to use violence to other children. These things lead to bullying and juvenile delinquency.
When it comes to effects, the major effect is that as the number of bullying and juvenile delinquency is increasing, bullied students commit suicide and juvenile delinquents cause peace disturbance.
When it comes to solutions, one solution is setting good role models for children. In this way children imitate their parents' good behavior and consequently, they behave well. Another solution is discipline children properly. A research has shown that many children commit crimes or bully other children just for fun. In these cases, they must be punished so that they can be inculcated with a sense of discipline and as a result the number of bullying and juvenile delinquency will decrease.


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Media Hiding What Happened Right Before Trump Took The Stage… American's Overjoyed
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump held a massive campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona.
However, the dishonest media hid a rather shocking photo of the crowd that was unable to make it into the arena to hear the speech.
There were thousands that were turned away after the Maricopa county fire marshal closed the doors.
Take a look:
USANF reports:
Tens of thousands of Trump supporters lined the streets and chanted a message to him that will make the President's day even better.
Right before Trump started his rally, despite the media's attempt to frame them as violent racists, watch at Trump supporters chant "peace and love" to the small crowd of protesters:
SHARE on Facebook and Twitter if you stand with President Donald Trump!


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Dr. Cathy Schmall, D.V.M/Owner
Dr. Schmall first fell in love with Humboldt County in 1989 when she attended Humboldt State University, leaving after she graduated. She returned to the area and began working at Mckinleyville Animal Care Center in 1998 as a receptionist. Over the next 3 years she worked in all aspects of the hospital including learning how to be a technician. Along the way with Dr.Trobitz as a mentor she was accepted in 2001 into the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Once she graduated she completed a one year internship at the Specialty and Emergency center in Rochester, New York. After 5 years in a small animal practice in Modesto California she returned to Humboldt and is looking forward to reacquainting herself with the staff, the practice and especially the clients.
Dr. Rachel Bird, D.V.M
Rachel was born and raised in Humboldt County. After graduating from Eureka High School she received her Bachelor degree in Animal Science from UC Davis. She was then accepted to UC Davis Veterinary School and graduated in 2009, and has since worked at McKinleyville Animal Care Center. She, her husband and their two children can be found hiking around our beautiful county with their dog "Magic",playing at Mad River Beach, and enjoying all of Humboldt.
Dr. Ott, D.V.M
Robyn originally from Rochester, NY, she grew up surrounded by animals – dogs, cats, horses, fish, and even the odd iguana. She received her bachelor's degree in theatre and literature from Reed College in 2001. After living the artist's life in New York City and completing her pre-veterinary studies at Columbia University, she followed her heart back to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. There, she pursued her love for animals and desire to make a difference, working at Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic in Portland, OR and at Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Everson, Washington. She then moved to Corvallis, OR to earn her DVM at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine. While at OSU, she participated in two incredible veterinary service trips to the island of Ometepe, Nicaragua, and was very involved in the veterinary college community.
She is ecstatic to be in the paradise that is California's North Coast to start her life of helping animals and the humans who love them. Her special veterinary interests include animal behavior, wildlife rehab, preventative and shelter medicine, and surgery. Outside of the clinic, she can usually be found outdoors hiking, biking, or fishing, but also loves to knit, make artwork, and shoot the occasional rack of pool. She shares a home with her Munchkin cat "Swayze," her sweet black Labrador "Grace," her wonderful husband and their two beautiful daughters.
Dr. Jeff Stegmaier D.V.M
Jeff grew up in Upland California where his thoughts of being a Veterinarian began at an early age. He moved to Humboldt in 2002 to study Zoology. As he studied, he began working at MACC as a kennel attendant in 2009, and then as a Vet Tech until he graduated with honors from HSU. He then went to Minnesota State University College of Veterinary Medicine and studied 4 yrs of Veterinary Medicine. Jeff graduated from Minnesota State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 at the top 5% of his class. So Jeff and his girlfriend Sarah relocated back to Humboldt with their dog Jiggles, cat Burma, turtle Roy, and two snakes.
Heidi Chavez, Owner/Manager
Originally from Hesperia California Heidi moved to Humboldt County after high school and started her career with animals as a pet groomer. In 2005 Heidi got her first position in veterinary medicine as a receptionist at Sunny Brae animal clinic. After five years Heidi was presented with the opportunity to manage Mckinleyville Animal Care Center. There she contributed to rebuilding and growing the practice for nearly 5 years. In 2015 Heidi partnered with Dr. Cathy Schmall and purchased Mckinleyville animal care center. Today she is a proud owner and manager with over 20 employees including 4 doctors. Personally Heidi is happily married with a 5 year old son named Cruz and a new baby boy named Andres residing in Mckinleyville Ca.
Our front staff consists of several full time receptionists.
Diane has been with us for 7 years and is our customer service specialist knowing everyone who comes through the front door. She also has the responsibility of inventory manager and is our social media person keeping our clients up to date through our website and Facebook!
Bette is originally from San Diego, CA. In 1973 she moved to Humboldt County to attend college. She joined the staff at MACC in 2011. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and quilting. She has too many cats, and is currently dog less for the first time in 23 years
Lexi has been with our office for 3 years, starting off in the kennels and was cross trained in receptionist. This makes Lexi a valuable member of our team. Outside of work Lexi spends time with her cat Leo and enjoys all Humboldt has to offer from the redwoods to the beautiful beaches.
Jenni grew up in Humboldt county with a love for animals, so she went to UC Davis and graduated with her B.S in Animal Science. Jenni started here at MACC in 2016 in our kennels and quickly was moved up to reception. Jenni is sure to greet you with a smile and make you and your pets feel at ease. In her free time she enjoys hiking with her dog and spending time with her family.
We have cross trained our staff to better serve you but we do have main room technicians who are extremely thorough, helpful, and friendly.
Lori has worked for us for close to 20 years and is very partial to the small and fluffy! She helps in every part of the hospital.
Cathy who joined our staff in 2014 has many years of experience with all animals large and small.
Julie has recently joined our staff is happy to see every pet that walks thru the door and we are pretty sure the pets feel the same about her.
Taylor has recently joined our staff and is helpful in every way from answering phone to making pets feel comfortable and safe.
Mary loves all animals but has a soft spot for the kitties and has been with us for 35 years.
Sarah our resident Boxer lover has been with us for 5 years and enjoys the hands on time she gets with the animals and takes your pet's care very seriously!
We all look forward to serving you and your pet!


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Have you seen Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon? It's a weirdly frenetic biographical documentary profiling legendary talent manager Shep Gordon. It's directed by Mike Myers. It employs some pretty out-there techniques I've never really seen in documentaries, like dubbing in audio recorded in the present over old footage to recreate conversations. And even though it's a hollywood-insider story and a pretty unabashed celebration of its subject, it somehow stays relatable and human. I really liked it, but this isn't a film review. And it's full of spoilers (if one can spoil a biopic) I wanted to talk about how Shep is a PR genius. An outsider, who stumbled into the business and broke PR down to its essentials: getting attention, however you can. Here's how he did it.
Step 1: Be Insanely Lucky (Right Place, Right Time)
Shep got into the business totally by happenstance. Pure luck really. The story told in the film is that he found himself in Los Angeles in the 1960s (after getting beat up on his first day on the job as a probation officer), checked into The Landmark Hotel on Franklin avenue, dropped some LSD and got himself punched in the face by Janis Joplin in a misguided attempt to rescue her from what he thought was a rape (she was actually willingly doing-it with Jimi Hendrix).
The following morning, he formerly introduced himself to the pair, and Jimi Hendrix famously told him "Are you Jewish? You should be a manager."
And so, with nothing better to do, he obliged.
While few of us will have ever have the tremendous fortune of interrupting two of the most famous people in the world mid-coitus, it's what Shep did with that luck that's important. He was open to possibility, he saw opportunity and went for it, with what is later revealed to be serious commitment and passion. His lack of experience didn't phase him. He's a classic case of Faking It Until You Make It. And oh boy, does he ever Make It.
Step 2: Work your luck
Like many budding (pardon-the-pun) entrepreneurs of the period, Shep began his career in talent management by selling drugs. As the police began to close in on all the illicit goings-on at the Landmark, he decided to try his hand at actually managing talent, at least to bolster his cover-story should the cops-come-a-knocking.
So he starts managing. He starts handling bookings for the then unknown Alice Cooper. His first big PR insight, which drove the whole Alice Cooper brand strategy for the rest of their career was if you get the parents to hate you, the kids will love you. His first big stunt was having the band dress in transparent clothes so they were, for all intents and purposes, naked on stage. He then called the police claiming he was a concerned parent. The plan was that if Cooper was arrested for indecent exposure, they'd get some press. Of course, by the time the police arrived, the transparent clothes had fogged up. He realized, they couldn't get arrested in Los Angeles, so it was time to go.
Shep then accompanies the band as the tour their way back to Detroit from LA. Legend has it that they skipped out on many a hotel bill, but when the money came in, Shep sent out cheques, always repaying his debts.
Detroit's rock n' roll scene at the time was vibrant and cutting edge. Groups like the Stooges and MC5 were tearing up stages. This was good, but presented Shep with a problem. How could he differentiate Alice Cooper? How could he get him the press he so badly needed to jump start his career?
Shep cites a professor he had back when he was studying sociology who said you could have cultural impact doing one of three things: sex, violence or rebellion. So Shep figured, "let's do all three". Cooper credits Shep with developing the band's stage theatrics, which helped differentiate the band from the more essentialist garage-punk groups in the scene. Shep's thinking was let's develop something new, and stick with it.
Step 3: Fake It Until You Make It
"Alice is vaudeville," says Shep. "The idea is to have the audience standing, and cheering. So we started doing things like putting dollar bills on the end of a sword. Alice would hold it over the crowd. The first row would jump to get it. Everybody else would stand up. Which had nothing to do particularly with the song he was singing but had the desired effect, which was get everybody having fun and standing and cheering. So we were looking for an ending of the show, and we were staying somewhere and there was a feather pillow so I said 'let's just steal the feather pillow'."
They would open up the pillow, fill the venue with feathers which Shep noted would "make this fantastic thing for lights on stage and it wouldn't cost us anything."
Over time, the band became better and better at their live show, but didn't know how to sell it. Shep, being a natural PR wizard understood that in order to be important, you have to seem important (again, fake it until you make it). So he started hiring photographers (oftentimes with no film in their cameras) to just flash "pictures" of Alice Cooper on the street. Pretend Paparazzi, to build buzz.
Cooper recalls "even when we were starving, Shep would implant in your head, you're already a star. Act like a star."
Again, displaying a preternatural knack for strategy, Shep says "the idea was to talk to an audience that's much broader than your fan base, and the most effective thing for that is television. So we tried to do as many outrageous things we could to irritate people."
And it worked. Over time, they started to develop a loyal audience in Detroit. But how were they going to get Alice Cooper the exposure they needed to go national and international?
Step 4: Skip the Quick Buck, Play the Long Game
Shep was invited to help organize the 1969's Toronto Rock n' Roll Revival Festival. It was the first time John Lennon was going to be performing without the Beatles. Shep was offered a whopping 30% of the proceeds for his help. Shep instead offered to waive any fees (opting for a $1 contract) in exchange for Alice Cooper getting the supremely coveted second-headliner spot, right after The Doors and just before John Lennon.
Think about that. 60,000 people attended. Shep could have made away with tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars, but he understood the long-term returns of the right placement far exceeded that one-time payout. Now, all they needed to do was make a huge splash.
Step 5: Sacrifice a Chicken
This concert was of course the site of the infamous chicken incident. Midway into the set, a chicken appeared on stage. Shep had snuck it onto the stage. Cooper, not understanding that chickens can't fly, infamously launched it into the audience, where the crowd proceeded to obliterate it.
Now, I'm not condoning animal sacrifice here. Not my thing. But if we can be completely dispassionate about it and look at it from a purely PR perspective, this absolutely nutso stunt worked magic. The chicken carcass made its way back on stage and then Cooper (reportedly, he's coy about it) drank some chicken blood. Of course, the press drank it up as well.
"What should've been incredible horrible press for anyone became the thing that put us on the map. Now we could do anything we wanted to" says Cooper.
Step 6: Work Every Angle
While Shep has a reputation for being an honest broker, he's also a pretty sharp businessman who knows how to drive a hard bargain. Cooper was signed to Frank Zappa's record label, Straight Records, which was a subsidiary of Warner Brothers. When Zappa refused to work with the executive producer Shep secured because he was too mainstream, Shep went over his head to Warner Brothers and secured a huge budget for the production of the album.
Step 7: Know Your Influencers
After the album was made Zappa's company refused to promote it, so the task of getting what Shep knew would be a hit album was on him.
This is where you get to appreciate just how strategic and savvy Shep was, and how close the ground he kept his ear. He knew CKLW, a radio station out of Windor ON, had a reputation as a major trendsetter and influencer. If you got heavy airplay on CKLW, American stations would follow suit and bring you into rotation. But how to break into CKLW?
Shep knew that recently imposed CRTC regulations required 25% of all Canadian radio time had to be devoted to Canadian talent. Because the album was recorded in Canada, it qualified. "CKLW promoted the album because they had to" says Shep. "Eighteen [the lead single] goes up the charts at CKLW, every other station in the country wants the track."
He worked the rules to create demand. Brilliant.
Step 8: Break All The Rules
When it came time to break into the UK market, Shep booked Alice Cooper into Wembly Arena. Capacity was 10,000. They had only sold 50 tickets, because the band had no brand awareness in the UK. Shep being Shep, he eschewed traditional (expensive) advertising tactics and went for the king of all PR stunts. He and publicist Derek Taylor (the man sometimes credited with inventing Beatlemania) cooked up a plan to hire a truck, featuring a giant billboard of Cooper naked, with a boa constrictor covering his bits, and having it break down in the middle of Piccadilly Circus during rush hour. Shep told the driver "whatever you do, don't move the truck". Meanwhile, their press agent Caroyln Pfeiffer notified the press. Sure enough, they made the papers, the evening news and earned the ire of every parent in London. The result: the show sold out the next day.
Another example of Shep's unconventional thinking was when he convinced Teddy Pendergrass to do a series of shows for women only, to play up his brand as a sex symbol (black Elvis, as Shep liked to say). Think about that. You're effectively cutting your potential audience in half. It sounds insane, but again, Shep put the focus on building a brand, and again, it paid off in the long-term.
Step 9: Don't Skimp on the Packaging
Shep understood that if something appealed to him, it would likely appeal to other people too. That's what allowed him to experiment and pull of some truly out-there stunts. Shep is a self-confessed lover of women's panties. So after Alice Cooper recorded the School's Out ablum, Shep convinced the label to splurge on the packaging. The LP folded out into a school desk, and inside was the record, dressed in a pair of women's panties.
Completely nuts. Completely outrageous. Way too expensive… And completely unique. Guaranteed to get attention. Predictably, the album sold millions of copies.
Step 10: Diversify and Innovate
After the success of Alice Cooper, Shep became the talent manager to the absolute A-List of celebrities. He could've rested on his laurels, sticking with hard rock bands, but he worked with and developed musicians as diverse as Anne Murray, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendegrass, Willie Nelson and Blondie. He started representing actors too, like Michael Douglas and Sylvester Stallone. He started producing weird independent films with Carolyn Pfeiffer. He worked with people because he saw potential in them, it didn't seem to matter much to Shep how famous they already were. Anne Murray was relatively unknown before Shep found her, but he liked what he heard and he liked her personally, so he helped her out.
Oh, and he invented the celebrity chef (check this NY Times Article from way back in 1993). He recalls the time he met 3-star Michelin chef Roger Verge at this restaurant Le Moulin de Mougins in Cannes. He describes being irresistibly drawn to him, and asking to learn how to cook from him. The two became friends and traveled the world for weeks at a time together. "What I saw in Mr. Verge", Shep says, "was that you could be successful and happy. I had only really seen success and misery. And he was the first person I saw who had true success, mastered his craft, respect from his peers, and he was happy. He was always happy. His joy came from always putting the comfort of other people before him."
As he toured with Verge, Shep noted the many parallels between the life of a world-class chef and a rock star, save for the fact that he was poorly paid and often asked to remain invisible, as he was 'the help'. Shep being Shep, he couldn't abide this, and in 1993 he founded Alive Culinary Resources to represent top chefs like Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Paul Prudhomme, and Charlie Trotter. In a review of Supermensch on Eater.Com, the reviewer writes "It is safe to say there would be no Food Network, no Bravo, probably no Eater without Shep Gordon."
In another stroke of visionary genuis, Shep realized that celebrity chefs could be productized and put into grocery stores. Think about that. Without Shep, would we see Mario Batali or Jamie Oliver brand products in the grocery store today? He started that whole industry by putting Emril Lagasse's spice line into supermarkets.
Step 11: Be a Mensch
The refrain throughout the film is that Shep is just a nice guy. He's generous with his time and wealth, and does his best to make good with his friends and community. Look, I'm not here to judge the film on its cinematic merits. It's a love letter from Myers to Shep, it's rich with hyperbole and subjectivity. But still, the essential piece that comes through in all the interviews is that Shep isn't cutthroat, doesn't play a winner-take-all game and gets satisfaction from helping people. That's an important lesson for anyone to learn, in business or in life.
One such example of his menschiness occurred in the early 1990s, when Mia Williams (the daughter of Shep's former live-in girlfriend Winona Williams from a previous relationship) died in a tragic car accident, leaving behind 4 children to be raised by their financially struggling grandmother. "I have no idea if I can give anything emotionally," Shep said to Williams, "but economically, I know at least for the next while, I can support all of you. So if you'll give up your life for the next 18 years and raise them, I'll pay for it."
And of course, he did much more than support them financially; he became their grandfather. And took tremendous joy in that role.
Step 12: Be Self Aware
One of the things you immediately recognize while watching Shep is how self-aware and vulnerable he is. Rather, he's acutely aware of his vulnerability and finds strength in it. Where many of his Hollywood A-list admirers have been known to drift into narcissistic territory, Shep seems to naturally pivot away from the shallow trappings of fame. At one point he describes Los Angeles as being "too focused on external things". Shep seems to walk on the right side of that thin line between self-awareness and self-obsession.
Throughout the film, he acknowledges his tremendous good fortune, but he also openly admits his regrets. There's a poignant bit at the end, where he talks about how we wished he made more time to raise a family, that family is the most important thing. It got to me. The film ends with him saying "yeah, I've always wanted to have a baby… But I haven't given up. There still might be a, squirt left in me… Ha!"
It got to me because I have made the time to have a family. And even though I look at Shep and all the good luck he's had and all that his illustrious career with a hint of yearning, he'd probably look right back at my wife, my son and I and feel the same way.
Moral of the story?
Count your blessings. Be fair. Be bold. Be grateful.
I don't want this post to come off as pure adulation of Gordon. I don't personally know him. All I'm basing the above on is the documentary, which makes no effort to conceal the fact that it is Myers' love letter to Gordon. Does he come off like a decent guy in the film? He does, at least by his friends. But one's supermenschiness cannot be measured exclusively on how they treat their friends. A broader measure of menschiness might need to consider how you treat the people you don't know, or people in need.
And I don't know if Shep was particularly charitable. It's not addressed in the film. All I can see is that he was fair, bold, grateful and self-aware.


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This much anticipated issue is another all important piece in the current DC puzzle. Previously an unknown stealthy ninja-like intruder got into the batcave, took down red robin and Alfred before stealing kryptonite from a superman embossed case, leaving us all wondering why Bruce would be keeping this in the bat-cave along with a box for each of the Justice League member's too?! -To read a full review on the last issue, which was one of the best so far might I add! Then follow this link:-
Issue 20 doesn't have the same impact regarding art-work in my opinion, although this could have something to do with there being 3 different pencillers, 3 different inkers and 2 working on colours too… possibly too many cooks in this case?… I grew accustomed to the slick styling's of Ivan and Rod Reis who sadly did not contribute to this issue -other than the cover-work which is phenomenal!-, but that being said the artists involved have worked hard to give us something vibrant and maybe just a little bit different. You can find links to this comic's creator's at the bottom of the page. Regardless of my personal differences and obvious-comparisons between comics… questions have been answered, and Batman's secrets have been revealed! And nothing has taken away the energy currently surrounding the league and the plot-lines behind them. Without giving anything away we are left with more interesting shifts in this on-going story to think about, and I applaud writer Geoff John's, who of course, is already so well known for his deeply intriguing story-lines at DC.
Firestorm, the Atom and Element woman are new to the Justice League and instead of being greeted by the likes of Superman and Batman at their "induction ceremony", they find themselves in battle with the big and ugly intergalactic-monster named Despero! They do surprisingly well at holding him off considering Despero's Hulk-like strength and sheer forcefulness, we are certainly shown why these 3 were chosen to be members of the League in the first place. J'onn J'onzz -the last of the manhunters from mars!- makes a dramatic appearance and intervenes, to break Despero once and for all, these 2 enemies have got a lot of history and a lot of reasons to hurt each-other and there battle is the highlight of the comic for me, when Despero uses his mind-blowing mental abilities to drag the manhunter back to mars to finish him off, I am shown just why this old-school approach to the artistry actually does work! When on the red-planet, everything is inked in red to further intensify the mood of the violent scene, but just when you think Despero has bone-crushingly annihilated the manhunter, he is overpowered and left in a coma for the Justice league to deal with. There is an unexpected twist at the end which I won't spoil for you of course, but I will say that it further ties this plot together with other current DC comics.
The timing is expertly executed thanks to the whole placement of the characters and panels throughout the pages of #20! And of course the ingenious workings of Geoff Johns help the comic to flow, making for a very enjoyable and intriguing read. The scripting is as good as any other great plot by Johns. The sfx are big and bold which is great as they are expressing such powerful moments, but sadly they look too generic for my liking. Included in this issue of course, is "SHAZAM!" Chapter 12. This really is a gem, and we are privileged to have such a cool comic-short within the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE. Geoff John's is the writer behind this tale of wizardry and wonder and as for the art all I can say is WOW! The attention to detail is amazing, artist Gary Frank is a friggin' legend! Combined with scripts by John's and input from the rest of the creative team "SHAZAM!" is a story to look forward to and to enjoy all in itself, I know I do! And I have to give a special mention to letterer Dezi Sienty for his brilliant sfx, which are 100 times better than those he created for the justice league issue itself. I really don't have any criticisms to make about SHAZAM! All of it's creators really have excelled at what they do to bring us a great comic!
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Here are some related links, well worth checkin' out!:-
A place in space Geoff Johns Gary Frank
Ha Andres Guinaldo Joe Prado
Rob Hunter Dezi Sienty Ivan Reis
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Cat Chick {Full Outfit, includes Boots & Appliers for Lolas Tango!} by: Souled Out *Right now you can get this way nifty outfit for only 40L at the Souled Out Satellite store at Wonderland!*
Big Smile Tattoo {New Release!!} by: Czarny Kanarek
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Tattoo by: Nokturnal Ink ~ Wonderland
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Fall through the rabbit hole with us, and come participate in the very first Alice in Boobieland Hunt & Sale Event. During this fantastical boobie hunt, designers have left 5L hunt items all over KatnipZ Wonderland. And there not just any gifts! No, there gifts from some of the VERY BEST SL Boobie Designers around. And dats the truth! On top of that, the gifts are AMAZING! No cheapy hunt gifts here! And in celebration for this long anticipated hunt, the designers have set up special carts in addition to their hidden hunt gifts, all around the sim. These carts have special priced items, freebies, and many, many nifty gifties! And all of it's for You! Remember, this is a SIM WIDE hunt, so all the prizes and items are @ KaTnipZ Wonderland
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Alice Body Suit w/Appliers by: Luckie @ Alice in Boobieland Hunt
Eat Me Dress w/Appliers by: GAALL @ Alice in Boobieland Hunt
Sexy Hatter Outfit w/hat & appliers by: Pure Perfection @ Alice in Boobieland Hunt
Eat Me Shrooms Pasties by: Fappy @ Alice in Boobieland Hunt
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Alice in Boobieland 5L Hunt has Started!
The Alice in Boobieland hunt @ Wonderland has started! So come on down and grab the goodies, and accessories for all your Boobies! Lots of sweet and sexy outfits and items in a wonderland theme! Hurry on down to KaTnipZ Wonderland!
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Yup, it's the Mad Hatters Mid Week Madness Sale @ KaTnipZ Wonderland! And that means that every participating designer for this special 2 day sale has put something out for you on their porch at Wonderland! All those special items marked with the Mad Hatters Hat are priced at only 40L! Yup, it's a damn steal when you see what you have the chance to get! Maybe it's something in the water at wonderland, I don't know! But you better take advantage of these deals before there gone! Remember the Mid Week Madness Sale @ KaTnipZ Wonderland only lasts 2 days!!!!
Rabbit Hole Goodies
Here Comes Trouble {Includes winged T & Pants} by: Sugar & Cyanide @ Rabbit Hole
Mustache Rings {a Wide Assortment of Colors!} by: Candy Crunchers @ Rabbit Hole
Crows Nest Dress {Showing Ruby, with other colors available. Dress includes boots, earrings, necklace, & ring w/Appliers} by: Souled Out @ Rabbit Hole
My Little CuppyCakes Outfit {Outfit Includes Skirt, & Top w/Appliers} by: Newtique Designs @ Rabbit Hole
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Mesh Breasts by: Lolas ~ Tango
Mesh Hands by: Slink ~ Elegante
Eyes by: Honey Pang
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AI'12 Accepted Papers
- Tim Baarslag, Mark Hendrikx, Koen Hindriks and Catholijn Jonker. Measuring the Performance of Online Opponent Models in Automated Bilateral Negotiation
- Peter Sunehag and Marcus Hutter. Optimistic Agents are Asymptotically Optimal
- Yuheng Wu, Zili Zhang, Yong Deng, Huan Zhou and Tao Qian. An Enhanced Multi-Agent System with Evolution Mechanism to Approximate Physarum Transport Networks
- Claire D'Este, Ashfaqur Rahman and Alison Turnbull. Predicting Shellfish Farm Closures with Class Balancing Methods
- Suisin Khoo, Zhihong Man and Zhenwei Cao. Automatic Han Chinese Folk Song Classification Using Extreme Learning Machines
- Yang Sok Kim, Ashesh Mahidadia, Paul Compton, Alfred Krzywicki, Wayne Wobcke, Xiongcai Cai and Michael Bain. People-to-People Recommendation Using Subgroup Preferences
- Juan Lu, Ed Kazmiercazk, Jonathan Manton and Rodney Sinclair. Automatic Scoring of Erythema and Scaling Severity in Psoriasis Diagnosis
- Peter Mc Leod and Brijesh Verma. A Multi-Neuronal Ensemble Technique for the Classification of Masses in Digital Mammograms
- Josef Robert Moser, Christian Guetl and Wei Liu. Rened Distractor Generation with LSA and Stylometry for Automated Multiple Choice Question Generation
- Mahmood A Rashid, Md Tamjidul Hoque, M.A.Hakim Newton, Duc-Nghia Pham and Abdul Sattar. A New Genetic Algorithm for Simplified Protein Structure Prediction
- Sidney Tsang, Gillian Dobbie and Yun Sing Koh. Generating Realistic Online Auction Data
Computer Vision
- Behnam Babagholami-Mohamadabadi, Amin Jourabloo and Mohammad T. Manzuri-Shalmani. A Robust Global Motion Estimation For Digital Video Stabilization
- Wenlong Fu, Mark Johnston and Mengjie Zhang. Automatic Construction of Invariant Features Using Genetic Programming for Edge Detection
- Anthony Knittel and Alan Blair. An Abstract Deep Network for Image Classification
- Hamed Monkaresi, Md. Sazzad Hussain and Rafael A. Calvo. A dynamic approach for detecting naturalistic affective states from facial videos during HCI
Constraints and Search
- Md Asafuddoula, Tapabrata Ray and Ruhul Sarker. A Self-adaptive Differential Evolution Algorithm With Constraint Sequencing
- Lucas Bordeaux and Nina Narodytska. On the Violation of Circuits in Decomposable Negation Normal Form
- Ronald De Haan, Nina Narodytska and Toby Walsh. The RegularGcc Matrix Constraint
- Thach-Thao Duong, Duc-Nghia Pham and Abdul Sattar. A Method to Avoid Duplicative Flipping in Local Search for SAT
- Priyankar Ghosh, Partha Chakrabarti and Pallab Dasgupta. Anytime Algorithms for Biobjective Heuristic Search
- Anurag Sharma and Dharmendra Sharma. ICHEA for Discrete Constraint Satisfaction Problems
- Satya Gautam Vadlamudi, Piyush Gaurav, Sandip Aine and Partha Pratim Chakrabarti. Anytime Column Search
Evolutionary Computation
- Soha Ahmed, Mengjie Zhang and Lifeng Peng. Genetic Programming for Biomarker Detection in Mass Spectrometry Data
- Khairul Alam, Tapabrata Ray and Sreenatha G. Anavatti. An Evolutionary Approach for the Design of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
- Rayner Alfred and Irwansah Amran. Unsupervised Learning of Mutagenesis Molecules Structure Based on An Evolutionary-Based Features Selection in DARA
- Glenn Blanchette, Richard O'Keefe and Lubica Benuskova. Inference of a Phylogenetic Tree: Hierarchical Clustering versus Genetic Algorithm
- Liam Cervante, Bing Xue, Lin Shang and Mengjie Zhang. A Dimension Reduction Approach to Classification Based on Particle Swarm Optimisation and Rough Set Theory
- Oliver Coleman and Alan Blair. Evolving Plastic Neural Networks for Online Learning: Review and Future Directions
- Philip Hingston, Ranjeet Tirtha, Martin Masek and Chiou-Peng Lam. A Multimodal Problem for Competitive Coevolution
- Muhammad Iqbal, Will Browne and Mengjie Zhang. XCSR with Computed Continuous Action
- Mohammad Khan and Tapabrata Ray. A Memetic Algorithm for Efficient Solution of 2D and 3D Shape Matching Problems
- Aaron Scoble, Mark Johnston and Mengjie Zhang. Local Search in Parallel Linear Genetic Programming for Multiclass Classification
Game Playing
- Ruobing Li, Wenkai Li, Lin Shang, Yang Gao and Mengjie Zhang. Opponent's Style Modeling Based on Situations for Bayesian Poker
- Michelle McPartland and Marcus Gallagher. Game Designers Training First Person Shooter Bots
- Wei Xiong, Xudong Luo and Wenjun Ma. Games with Ambiguous Payoffs Played by Ambiguity and Regret Minimising Players
Information Retrieval
- Carson Bruce, Xiaoying Gao, Peter Andreae and Shahida Jabeen. Query Expansion Powered by Wikipedia Hyperlinks
- Yi Guo, Junbin Gao and Xia Hong. Constrained Grouped Sparsity
- Dung Nguyen and Jon Patrick. Reverse Active Learning for Optimising Information Extraction Training Production
- Yan Shen, Yuefeng Li and Yue Xu. Adopting Relevance Feature to Learn Personalized Ontologies
- Katsuyuki Tanaka, Tetsuya Takiguchi and Yasuo Ariki. Towards Domain Independent Why Text Segment Classification Based on Bag of Function Words
Knowledge Representation
- Kiyoshi Akama and Ekawit Nantajeewarawat. A Delayed Splitting Bottom-Up Procedure for Model Generation
- Franz Baader, Stefan Borgwardt and Barbara Morawska. A Goal-Oriented Algorithm for Unification in ELHR+ w.r.t. Cycle-Restricted Ontologies
- Arina Britz, Thomas Meyer and Ivan Varzinczak. Normal Modal Preferential Consequence
- Abhaya Nayak. Trust in Context
- Robert Robere and Tarek Richard Besold. Complex Analogies: Remarks on the Complexity of HDTP
- Hanne Vlaeminck, Joost Vennekens and Marc Denecker. A general representation and approximate inference algorithm for sensing actions
- Bill Wilson and Steven Phillips. Systematicity, accessibility, and universal properties
- Yi Zhou. RDL: Enhancing Description Logic with Rules
Machine Learning
- Mazin Aouf and Laurence Park. Approximate document outlier detection using Random Spectral Projection
- Djallel Bouneffouf. Exploration / Exploitation Trade-off in Mobile Context-Aware Recommender Systems
- Mohammad Ghasemi Hamed, Mathieu Serrurier and Nicolas Durand. Simultaneous Interval Regression for K-nearest neighbor
- David Tse Jung Huang, Yun Sing Koh, Gillian Dobbie and Russel Pears. Kernel-Tree: Mining frequent patterns in a data stream based on forecasted support
- Rustam Issabekov and Peter Vamplew. An Empirical Comparison of Two Common Multiobjective Reinforcement Learning Algorithms
- Guohua Liang and Chengqi Zhang. A Comparative Study of Sampling Methods and Algorithms for Imbalanced Time Series Classification
- Wei Liu, Sanjay Chawla, James Bailey, Christopher Leckie and Ramanohanorao Kotagiri. An Efficient Adversarial Learning Strategy for Constructing Robust Classification Boundaries
- Yashar Maali and Adel Al-Jumaily. Signal Selection for Sleep Apnea Classification
- Daniel Schmidt and Enes Makalic. Minimum Message Length Inference and Mixture Modelling of Inverse Gaussian Distributions
- P.K. Srijith, Shirish Shevade and S. Sundararajan. A Probabilistic Least Squares Approach to Ordinal Regression
- Quan Sun and Bernhard Pfahringer. Bagging Ensemble Selection for Regression
- John Thornton, Linda Main and Andrew Srbic. Fixed Frame Temporal Pooling
- David X. Wang, Xiaoying Gao and Peter Andreae. DIKEA: Domain-Independent Keyphrase Extraction Algorithm
- Feng Xie, Andy Song and Vic Ciesielski. Evolving Event Detector in Multi-channel Sensor Data
- Lei Xu and Edward Hung. Improving Classification Accuracy on Uncertain Data by Considering Multiple Subclasses
Planning and Scheduling
- Tony Allard and Slava Shekh. Hierarchical Multi-Agent Distribution Planning
- Amrit Lal Ahuja and Girish Palshikar. Generating Project Plans for Data Center transformations
- Kamalesh Ghosh, Pallab Dasgupta and S. Ramesh. Planning with Action Prioritization and New Benchmarks for Classical Planning
- Min Liu and Tapabrata Ray. Efficient Solution of Capacitated Arc Routing Problems with a Limited Computational Budget
- Fazlul Siddiqui and Patrik Haslum. Block-Structured Plan Deordering
- Jamal Yousaf. Ride Sharing: A Multi Source-Destination Path Planning Approach
- David Budden, Shannon Fenn, Josiah Walker and Alexandre Mendes. A Novel Approach to Ball Detection for Humanoid Robot Soccer
- Bradford Heap and Maurice Pagnucco. Analysis of Cluster Formation Techniques for Multi-Robot Task Allocation using Sequential Single-Cluster Auctions
- Bernhard Hengst. On-Line Model-based Continuous State Reinforcement Learning Using Background Knowledge
Uncertainty in AI
- Wenjun Ma, Xudong Luo and Wei Xiong. A Novel D-S Theory Based AHP Decision Apparatus under Subjective Factor Disturbances
- Enes Makalic and Daniel Schmidt. MML Logistic Regression with Translation and Rotation Invariant Priors
- Steffen Michels, Marina Velikova and Peter Lucas. Probabilistic Model-Based Assessment of Information Quality in Uncertain Domains
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Undoubtedly one of the world's best beach cities, Sydney conjures up images of idyllic ocean views, a laid-back attitude, and yes, that famous opera house. After you've booked your holiday to Sydney, the next step is figuring out exactly how to spend your time. And you really don't need to look much further than one of Australia's most famous beaches: Bondi Beach.
This gorgeous stretch of sand could keep you busy for weeks, but here are five of the best ways to make the most of your time in Bondi Beach.
Bondi Beach Surf Lesson
There's no doubt about it: Australia is one of the best surf spots on the entire planet. And if you're looking for things to do in Sydney, perhaps it's finally time to learn how to hang ten, especially when your classroom is a setting as beautiful as Bondi Beach. Check out surf lessons from Let's Go Surfing, where you can even book private lessons if you so desire. All skill levels are welcome, even kids as young as seven!
Bondi Beach Volleyball
If you're not as keen to get in the water but still want to soak up that beach lifestyle, try out some beach volleyball. There's a court located on the shore near the end of Hall Street; a game is the perfect way to meet some other travellers or locals who want to join in on the game.
Private Bondi Beach Motorcyle Sidecar
True, this activity technically doesn't take place on the beach, but you sure do get a great view of it along the way! Shelby's Sidecar Tours allow you to customise your adventure so you get to see the best of Sydney all the while feeling the wind in your hair and the sun on your face.
One of the world's most beautiful seaside walks, this four-kilometre trail travels along the rocky cliffs and stunning blue waters of Bondi Beach, Tamarama, and Bronte. Stunningly beautiful at both sunrise and sunset, another recommendation is to take a long a picnic for the ultimate meal-time view.
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One of the coolest things about Bondi Beach is the fact that it's located in one of the world's most exciting cities. For an overall tour of the main sights, this bus tour lets you hop on and hop off whenever you catch a glimpse of something you'd like to explore, whether that's the Australian Museum, the Sydney Opera House, or right back at Bondi Beach.
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It might be a basic introductory "course" on living in Marquette, MI, or a list of things you should do before you graduate -- this is your Marquette 101.
Whether you're new to NMU or have been here a while, there are places to go, things to do and people to meet that you should not miss while you're here.
We think we've come up with a pretty exhaustive list, but we need your help. This is a work in progress and we'll keep adding local attractions.
E-mail your suggestions to firstname.lastname@example.com or visit the Google Map and add *your* favorite spots.
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Outdoor Recreation
Trail Networks
• Marquette Greenway Trails - This 50-mile trail will eventually link communities, major parks and a wide variety of cultural, natural and economic assets.
Map of Marquette Greenway Trails
Biking, Hiking, & Cross-Country Skiing
• South Trails - This trail network is well known for having some of the best riding in the Midwest. There are 3 full loops that range in length from 5 to 7 miles over the rugged terrain. Map of South Trails
• Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Map of Iron Ore Heritage Trail
• Noquemenon Trails - Map of Noquemenon Trail And don't forget the Annual Noquemenon Ski Marathon
• North Country Trail - Map of North Country Trail
• Marquette Hiking
• Sugarloaf Mountain - Photos of Sugarloaf
Motor Sports Trails
• Map of Republic-Champion Route Map
• Map of Bass Lake Motorcycle Trail
• Map of Portfield Lake Motorcycle Trail
• Fit-Strip Cross Country Ski Trail
• Presque Isle Park - The popular regional facility is located on Presque Isle, a 323 acre forested oval shaped headland/peninsula which juts into Lake Superior in the northern tip of the city. Presque Isle is known throughout the United States for its natural beauty.
Map of Presque Isle Park
Photos of Presque Isle Park
• Tourist Park - Tourist Park is the site of the annual Hiawatha Music Festival.
Map of Tourist Park Campground
• Ellwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park - A lovely bit of waterfront, the park includes a very large Kid's Cove playground, concession stand and boat launch. The park is host to many annual events.
• Shiras Park
Neighborhood Parks
• Giant's Foot Park
Beach Parks
• McCarty's Cove
• South Beach Park
Green Parks
Underground Mining Tours
Boat Tours
• Glass Bottom Boat Shipwreck Tours
• Michigan Iron Industry Museum
• U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame & Museum
• Marquette County History Museum
• The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum
Arts and Crafts
• Marquette Arts and Culture Center
• The DeVos Art Museum
• The STUDIO Gallery
• The Oasis Gallery for Contemporary Art
• Country Lanes
• Superior Lanes Entertainment Center
Ice Skating
• Marquette Commons
• Negaunee Ice Arena
• Lakeview Arena - Lakeview Arena on Facebook
• Peter White Public Library
• Ishpeming Public Library
• Negaunee Public Library
Movie Theaters
• Cinema V
• Carmike Royal Cinema
• Carmike Deflt 5
• Shiras Planetarium
Recreational Facilities
• NMU PEIF Facility
• YMCA of Marquette County
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10 Winter Wonderlands for Retirement. (Jan. 2011) U.S. News and World Report
2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Service presented to Marquette's Peter White Public Library from The Institute of Museum and Library Service.
Ten Best Small Cities to Raise a Family. (Oct. 2010) Forbes
Five-Star Top Performing Entrepreneurial Community. (Oct. 2010) University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Bicycle Friendly Communities. (2010) League of American Bicyclists
7 Top Midwest City Beaches. (Aug. 2010) Midwest Living.
10 great places to feel like an Olympic Champion – USOEC. (Feb. 2010) USA Today
2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations and No. 1 Fan Favorite (Feb. 2010) National Trust for Historic Preservation
100 Best Communities for Young People (2008, 2007, 2005; Only 3-time winning community in Michigan) America's Promise Alliance
Best places to live in rural America. (2008) Progressive Farmer
Top 50 Vacation Getaways. Mackinac Island #27, U.P. #41. (March 2008) Disney Family Travel
Top 200 Towns for Outdoorsmen. Marquette is #7. Only town in Michigan. (2008) Outdoor Life
Top Ten Winter Outdoor Family Getaways. (2008) Weather.com, GORP.away.com (Division of Orbitz)
Top 25 Shortest Commutes. No. 1. (2008) CNNMoney.com
Top 8 Running Towns in the Country. (2008) Trail Runners Magazine
Top 25 Places for Singles to Meet Their Match. (2008) CNNMoney.com
Best places to buy vacation property. The Upper Peninsula. (2006) Men's Journal
Top 10 global summer vacation destinations. (U.P.), Sherman's Travel, 2006.
Best Art Towns in America. (2005) Book by John Villani
America's Most Livable Communities. (2004) Partners for Livable Communities,
Michigan Cool City. (2004) State of Michigan
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As the fifth article in a series investigating how firms can create a stronger CMO-CIO partnership, I interviewed Leontyne Green Sykes, the CMO of IKEA US and Quincy Allen, the CMO and Chief Strategy Officer for Unisys. The four prior articles focused on the CMO-CIO perspective, the President's perspective, the executive recruiter's perspective, and a Regal Entertainment Group success story. For this article, I interviewed leaders from both a client (IKEA) and a supplier (Unisys) to understand a different perspective on the CMO-CIO relationship.
The CMO-CIO Relationship is Changing – Fast
As Green Sykes suggests, the "relationship between the CMO and CIO is arguably changing faster than any other in the C-suite." For the first time, these two leaders are collaborating at the strategic level. What's the technology roadmap 5 years out? How does the business achieve true integration of IT across all different types of platforms? Responsibilities and expectations are changing and shifting and Green Sykes indicates that "it's better to be in the driver's seat and force the shift rather than having it happen to you."
The CIO needs to have a seat at the table
As Allen indicates, "The CIO has to have a seat at the table if the business leaders expect significant results from IT. If it is expected to enable growth, then the CIO's voice has to be included in key strategic discussions." Green Sykes seconds this and indicates that it is time for the CIO to stop reporting to the CFO. This reporting relationship often impairs the CIO from having the impact that they could otherwise have.
Big, disruptive trends according to recent Unisys Research
Allen suggests that in addition to Big Data, mobility is the key disruptive trend that is impacting clients. A lot has been written about the Big Data challenge so I won't go into it. The mobility trend is impacting how work is being done, where it is being done, as well as how consumers shop. The Cloud is a tremendous game – changer. Allen indicates that instead of needing enterprise applications, companies can now buy it on an as-needed basis. "Now small companies can get what large companies used to get. It's like being able to buy a beer by the glass versus having to buy a brewery."
While it isn't sexy, cyber security is a hot topic. Allen indicated that they have created a new product called "Stealth" that enables a user to make an endpoint go invisible. As an example, Allen explains, "let's say you are hacked and somebody is going inside your infrastructure. If you have critical assets tht you don't want anybody to have access to, you can create a community of interest and "cloak" it. The cloaked information would then be hidden to the hackers."
All of these disruptive trends are impacting how marketers and technologists work together.
An example of just one challenge CIOs deal with
Unisys has done several studies regarding the "consumerization of IT" (bringing devices to work and working across an iPad, a laptop from home, a smart phone, and yes, even a work-based computer). This trend is a nightmare for the CIO as they are working hard to keep the environment pristine. However, many employees have superior software / hardware at home (e.g., newer versions of Microsoft Office, faster computer, etc.) and they don't want to use inferior equipment if they don't have to. As Allen indicates, this is a big problem that the CIO is grappling with, along with changing technology, security challenges, and other emerging disruptions.
Advice to CMOs
When asked what advice she would give to a CMO, Green Sykes suggests four key ideas: be open to doing things differently; be open to giving up some control (focus on the result versus the territory); start off with aligned objectives, and work as closely as possible on creating the right strategies.
Whether it is disruptive technology, changing roles, or greater responsibility, the CMO-CIO relationship is an interesting one. Arguably, those firms who figure it out first will have a critical competitive advantage. As Allen suggested, "it's not easy, but it's necessary."
Interested in more insight regarding the CMO-CIO relationship? Check out these articles: Executive recruiter insight, insight from the President of 1-800-Flowers, insight from the CMO-CIO of Regal Entertainment Group, insight from the CMO-CIO of Shop.Ca, and insight from Citibank on how marketers can improve their relationship with IT.
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