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August 4th, 2011: Last night I went to the launch for Ray Fawkes' One Soul, a really exciting comic where he explores 18 interweaving lives from birth to death, each one told in a single panel in the same position of every 18-panel 2-page spread. You read the book once to get the narrative, and then you can read "through" the book again by reading only a chosen panel on each page to follow a single life. When characters die, their panel goes black, and a separate story is told in those black panels.
It's a really exciting book and in his talk Ray explored working with limits and doing something that had never been done in comics before, and wanting to prove people wrong who said the medium has already done all it can (who would say that? CRAZY PEOPLE.) I've only read 16 or so pages so far and already it's a surprising and deeply rewarding book - I really recommend it! To make sure the best gifts ever in time get to you when you want them, here are the HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES. Orders placed before these dates will get to you in time for Christmas! One year ago today: it also means that my dad met me and decided i WASN'T a dud and that he totally had to make me happen – Ryan
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Lamenting the New Chicago Big Box Ordinance
Well, the Chicago city council exercised its will yesterday, passing the controversial big-box $10 wage bill by a veto-proof 35 to 14 margin. Previous discussion here on Chicago Carless examined both sides of the issue. Now, as the dust settles and the city holds its collective breath and waits to see whether and when Walmart or Target flee the city for more profitable, suburban pastures, I can't help but feel an entire side of the debate was, simply, missing.
Chicago Big-Box Wage Debate: Follow-up
Several good points were made in the comments thread of Thursday's post regarding Chicago's proposed $10 big-box living-wage ordinance that deserve a fuller airing. Voices have been passionate on both sides of this issue, with the Chicago controversy being but a part of a truly national debate. However, the main opposing points are singular enough to summarize: Wal-Mart would bring jobs; but Wal-Mart could also kill local businesses–and so could the proposed ordinance.
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Everyone has a right to a living wage. But just what that wage should be–or who should have to pay it–is a debate that has been raging through Chicago's city council this summer, possibly with disastrous consequences. On July 26, the council will vote on a bill to require big-box retailers doing business within the City of Chicago to pay their employees $10 an hour. Can a law like that be put into practice without workers losing their jobs?


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- What is your dream vacation? Hiking the Rocky Mountains in Colorado
- What have you tried but will never do again?Eat cow's tongue
- What's your favorite Sufficient Grounds drink?Cookies n' Cream Milkshake
- If you were an animal what would you be?Bald eagle
- What's the coolest country/state you have visited?Israel
- Favorite Bible VerseJeremiah 29:13 - "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
Wes' Story
Growing up I knew about Bethel, but only from the summer sports camps. I came here to play basketball and in the process my life was forever changed. When I first came to Bethel I couldn't believe how friendly the people were, almost to the point where I was skeptical. But I soon came to realize this place is full of special people who truly care. My relationship with Christ took on a whole new meaning and I created friendships that will last the rest of my life. I was able to do so many awesome things and go so many places that I wouldn't have had the opportunity to do otherwise. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to spend four years at Bethel and now that I am working here, it's truly amazing. To be a part of giving students the same experiences I had is true satisfaction.
Wes' Advice
Take your college search seriously and make sure you visit the places you are interested in. It's so important you get a feel for the campus yourself because you will be the one living there. Take time to pray about where you should go and seek out advice from people who have gone through the same experience. Doing that, you will be able to soak up knowledge from different viewpoints. Ask other people for advice and listen to them, but ultimately you have to make the decision on where the next step of life will take you. Most of all, go with your heart and where you see yourself being the best fit. Plan ahead and allow yourself time to make an educated and well thought out decision!


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Art and Science Exhibition at the Smithsonian Speaks to the Urgency of Protecting the World's Vanishing Coral Reef Ecosystems
Washington, D.C. – Coral reef conservation will be a key message at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History this fall with an exhibition of the "Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef" a project created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring in Los Angeles. Interweaving the fields of science, mathematics, conservation, and art, this unique project creatively engages local communities to help raise awareness about the plight of the world's coral reefs.
Supported by the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), the Embassy of Australia, and the Quiksilver Foundation, the exhibition at the Smithsonian aims to educate the public about the urgent need to protect coral reefs. As the world's oldest ecosystem, coral reefs are known for harboring the most concentrated biodiversity on the planet, supporting over 25 percent of all marine species and providing food, coastal protection, and income to one billion people around the world.
"CORAL is pleased to help support this exhibition of the Crochet Reef as it shares the same principles as our own organizational mission of uniting communities to save coral reefs," said Rick MacPherson, Conservation Programs Director for CORAL. "Sadly these ancient, beautiful, yet fragile ecosystems are dying from rising sea surface temperatures, coastal development, water contamination, overfishing, and other threats. It is absolutely critical that we take action now to increase the number of effectively managed marine protected areas worldwide so that both coral reefs and the communities that depend on them are able to thrive."
CORAL's project site managers, on the ground in coral reef destinations around the world, are working hard to reduce the local and global impacts that threaten the survival of these endangered ecosystems. Their work is a direct response to studies that show that the long-term survival of coral reefs depends on local communities taking action to alleviate local pressures and support healthy reef ecosystems. As local stresses are eliminated, reefs become more resilient to global threats such as climate change.
"The reefs that I studied 35 years ago have largely vanished, and most reefs may well be gone by the end of the century, or sooner, if nothing is done to protect them," said Dr. Nancy Knowlton, renowned coral reef biologist and the Sant Chair for Marine Science at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Dr. Knowlton is also a CORAL board member and the Smithsonian's science advisor for the exhibition. "This project is a stark reminder that if trends continue, an exhibition like this may someday be the only way for people to experience the beauty of coral reefs," she said.
Growing up in Queensland, Australia, the Wertheim sisters were inspired to create the Crochet Reef as a way to call attention to the plight of the Great Barrier Reef. In 2005 as part of their work for the Institute For Figuring they began crafting this artwork to help raise awareness about the urgency of protecting reefs worldwide. On exhibition at the Smithsonian are clusters of colorful crocheted corals and other marine life made of yarn and recycled materials. The creation of these crafted organisms combines the mathematics of hyperbolic geometry—which appears in nature in the complicated forms of corals, sponges and sea slugs—with the teachings of crochet techniques.
"Wooliness and wetness aren't exactly two concepts that you would initially pair together, but now this project reaches across five continents and has roots that extend into the fields of mathematics, marine biology, feminine handicraft, and environmental activism," said Margaret Wertheim, renowned science writer and Director of the Institute For Figuring. "It's taken on a viral dimension of its own, and in a beautiful way the development of the project parallels the evolution of life on Earth."
Over the past five years, the Institute For Figuring has worked with communities all over the world to produce local "satellite" reefs in places as far-flung as Chicago, New York, London, Melbourne and Cape Town.
In association with the exhibition opening this fall, the National Museum of Natural History has launched the Smithsonian Community Reef—the newest satellite of the Institute's global Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef project. Leading up to the exhibition, local residents of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area will have the opportunity to participate in crocheting portions of the reef that will be on display.
The Smithsonian exhibition will be open to the general public from October 16, 2010 – April 24, 2011 at the Sant Ocean Hall focus gallery in the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
Media Contacts:
Susan Wolf, Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL)
(415) 834-0900 ext. 319
Anna Mayer, Institute For Figuring
(773) 497-2662
Sabine Finnern, Embassy of Australia
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Taylor Cotton, Quiksilver Foundation
(714) 829-4200
Kelly Carnes, Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural
(202) 633-2950
About the Coral Reef Alliance
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) unites communities to save coral reefs. We provide tools, education, and inspiration to residents of coral reef destinations to support local projects that benefit both reefs and people. Originally founded in 1994 to galvanize the dive community for conservation, CORAL has grown from a small, grassroots alliance into the only international nonprofit organization that works exclusively to unite communities to protect our planet's coral reefs. Visit www.coral.org or call 1-888-CORAL-REEF.
For more information about the Institute For Figuring's Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef project and the communities around the world who are working on this citizens' response to the ecological crisis facing reefs today visit: www.crochetcoralreef.org
For more information about the Smithsonian's exhibition visit: www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/hreef/index.html


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Case IH expands plant at Goodfield, IL
In 2013, agricultural equipment manufacturers unveiled exciting innovations for farmers in the form of new machines. Meanwhile, timeless issues such as equipment safety and longstanding favorites such as classic tractors continued to catch AgWeb viewers' eyes.
So what are you waiting for? Sit back, relax and enjoy the top 10 most-viewed machinery videos of the year.
More than 220 women from across the U.S. are gathered at the Executive Women in Agriculture conference in Chicago this week.
In the face of 2014's "extraordinary risk" for grain farmers, better marketing is critical to maintaining profit margins, a senior risk manager told attendees Thursday at Top Producer's Executive Women in Agriculture conference in Chicago.
Kim Burton with Top Third Ag Marketing laid out basics and advice for farmers to become better marketers in her three standing-room-only "Guide to Risk Management" sessions.
"Too many farmers focus only on production and don't pay enough attention to price," Burton said.
"The time of year does not and should not dictate when you market your grain," she added. "Some of your best marketing opportunities occur well before harvest."
Kim Burton with Top Third Ag Marketing urges grain farmers to be proactive, not reactive when it comes to marketing their crop. |
Among Burton's key points:
• Develop a marketing plan. "It doesn't need to be elaborate," Burton said. "Know what your operation's needs are." Previous tax returns are a good starting point to learn critical information about your farm's finances.
• Combine effective crop insurance with your marketing plan. "Crop insurance is important and better than it used to be, but it basically protects 'dead' bushels," she said. "It's not marketing."
• Use options and forward contracting to manage risk. Buy put options to protect unsold bushels. Buy call options on the grain that has been sold. "Never have puts and calls on the same bushel," Burton noted.
• Don't become a speculator. "That means you're guessing or hoping, not protecting your crop," said Burton.
Options can be used to manage risk and give advantages that other marketing techniques don't. For example, the only money you have at risk is the option premium, commission and fees. Put options also protect your downside price risk but allow for upside potential. Call options allow you to sell cash grain but also keep your foot in the door to take advantage of price increases, she said.
Farmers Daphne Holterman from Watertown, Wis.; April Hemmes from Hampton, Iowa; and Michelle Stewart from Sheridan, Ill., share advice and their experiences during a panel at the 2013 Top Producer Executive Women in Agriculture conference.
With grain prices sinking and margins tightening now is the time to hone in on business tips and solid advice from successful producers.
Three such farmers shared personal stories and advice from their farming careers today during a panel discussion at Top Producer's Executive Women in Agriculture conference. Here are three tips any farmer should hear.
Daphne Holterman farms near Watertown, Wis., with her husband and two young unrelated partners. They have 900 dairy cows and farm 1,500 acres of alfalfa and corn silage.
She says while she loves people in the ag industry and attends many farm meetings she makes a point to meet successful people in industries beyond agriculture. "Sometimes I learn more from talking to my plumber and learning about his small business," she says.
April Hemmes, of Rafter H. Farms, farms in Hampton, Iowa and was Monsanto America's Farmers 2011 Farm Mom of the Year. She is the farmer in her family, not her husband.
As she got more involved in her operation, she knew her time was best spent focusing on marketing. "I had to teach my dad and grandpa that an hour spent going to a marketing meeting was more important than an hour in the tractor," she says.
Hemmes is a member of an all-women marketing club that meets once a month, from November through March. "We talk options, grain contracts and learn the different ways you can sell a crop," she says. "Learning what other people are doing is key."
With her husband, Michelle Stewart runs a manure spreading business and farms near Sheridan, Ill. They are both first generation farmers. "My husband had a small manure spreading operation and was farming 100 acres when I met him and I had a business degree," she says. "We combined our skills and have grown our operation. We are now farming 15,000 acres in Illinois and some in Mississippi."
In addition to their businesses, the couple has three young daughters. So, achieving that coveted work-life balance is difficult. Stewart's advice is to recognize that some tensions will always be there.
Dana Peterson kicks off the Executive Women in Agriculture Conference talking about drivers of agriculture.
Dana Peterson, the former CEO for the National Association of Wheat Growers, kicked off the Executive Women in Agriculture Conference today in Chicago. She highlighted three drivers of agriculture that attendees needed to keep in mind as they plan for the future.
Globalization and consumers, technology, and politics and government are the key drivers of agriculture, Peterson said.
With the population increasing and expected to reach 9 billion by 2050 and the rise in incomes, diets around the world are changing. This will continue to build demand for agricultural products, Peterson pointed out. Farmers must use technology to manage information and people, she says.
There's information technology and production technology. As farmers and businessmen, we must take advantage of the technology we have access to, added the Smith Center, Kan., native.
In terms of politics, Peterson said the representatives being sent to Washington have an "objective to win...regardless." She asked attendees to examine how this attitude might affect business on the farm.
"The effects on agriculture are global as many developing countries see agriculture as a way up," she explained. "In the long-term, this means stiffer competition. Farmers need to think about what they do best and hone in on it."
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See full coverage of Top Producer's 2013 Executive Women in Agriculture event. Follow the event on Twitter: #EWA13.
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Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Dennis Lockhart, a backer of record stimulus, said any decision to taper bond purchases should be accompanied by a limit on the size of the program or a timetable for ending it.
"If and when the FOMC arrives at a decision to wind down asset purchases, it's my view that it will be helpful to the transition process to provide as much certainty as possible about how this will be done," said Lockhart, referring to the Federal Open Market Committee, in a speech in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He doesn't vote on policy this year.
The FOMC will consider scaling back $85 billion in monthly bond buying in coming months based on expected gains in the labor market, according to minutes from the committee's October meeting. The panel is scheduled to meet Dec. 17-18.
The U.S. economy probably added 185,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate fell to 7.2 percent from 7.3 percent, according to median estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists before a government report tomorrow.
Lockhart said he is among FOMC participants who favor announcing a "total size of remaining purchases or a timetable for winding down the program." He spoke to Broward Workshop, a local business group.
"I am among those who see merit in this approach as long as the economy follows roughly the path we expect," he said. "Once the decision is made, I favor providing the public as much clarity and certainty as possible about how the change will be executed."
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Lockhart predicted the labor market will improve, with inflation rising toward the Fed's target. "My outlook for 2014 calls for some firming in economic activity," he said.
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I worked at Insight full-time for more than 8 years
Pros – Great place to learn the IT industry. Great lauch pad for career in the industry. Lots of opportunity for those who work hard and have passion for success. With 15 plus years of call center sales experience I would rank this one on the top. Lots of great memories. Good culture.
Cons – Through my time, there have seen many changes with senior leadership but par for the course in this industry. Depending on your position you could feel the heat of the latest stock market expectation but that can be part of the fun as well.
Advice to Senior Management – Know your true leaders. Tap into the folks below them to determine their true effectiveness. What does X do well? What are 3 things you'd like to see X do differently?
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
I have been working at Insight full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – Enterprise organization with room for professional growth. Company invests in its employees and provides for a positive work/life balance.
Cons – Salaries are quite often competitive.
Advice to Senior Management – Focus on services delivery, employee retention.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
I have been working at Insight full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – Excellent training and growth opportunities. Management is supportive with regard to many aspects.
Cons – With the current technology, the ability to work from home would be a nice option, for more positions.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
I have been working at Insight
Pros – flexability, benefits, close to home, the people I work with,
Cons – some management, benefits, raises, communication
Advice to Senior Management – I don't appreciate the management getting rid of good people and bringing in their own from the previous company they worked for...
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
I have been working at Insight
Pros – Insight is committed to growth and well defined goals. The senior leadership team is aligned and many positive changes have occurred over the last two years. Insight is an outstanding company for investing your career and for those that have a great work ethic and are committed to company values, career advancement is readily available.
Cons – Insight is re-building its reputation and sometimes run into old thinking and perceptions about the new company.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
I have been working at Insight
Pros – Insight has gone through many changes in the past 13 months. To stay relevant to clients and how partners go to market, it is important to stay nimble and relevant. There has been clear guidance and support as we have built new sales methodologies and processes to change conversations with our clients. We have many avenues to turn for support or instruction. Aside from the size, Insight continues to post quarter over quarter gains while increasing the sales force by 30 new employees a QTR. I feel that my contributions are valued and my voice is heard.
Cons – People unwilling to change as we grow and shift with our clients. Many of the legacy employees that have built a career on fulfillment are not as keen or open to changing direction. They need to do a better job of not letting rumors or bad attitude spread among the other employees. Insight also needs to re-evaluate the insurance carrier they use to today. Ameriben is by far one of the worst providers I have ever dealt with. Prices are ridiculous and coverage is spotty.
Advice to Senior Management – Insight is building a culture of high performance. In this they need to make swift decisions on letting average or poor performance not affect those willing to contribute. When I read the posts on this board, it is evident that you have either people who were not willing to change and grow with new direction, or simply were average or below average performers. It is a shame that more people that are making great strides or money within the company are not posting reviews on Glassdoor. My guess is we are busy making money and enjoy the perks of the job. Not as much free time to bash on those around me. ( I have been with the company 10 years)
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
I have been working at Insight
Pros – Everyone will help you here. Training is great, 3 months and paid. Other companies don't pay while in training. They also train you well. I find this company invests in you where others don't these days.
Cons – Office Politics can sometimes be a not nice thing, you just have to live with it. But everyone tries to limit the politics to the least amount.
Advice to Senior Management – keep doing what you are doing, it is working well.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
I have been working at Insight
Pros – Great enviornment in which to work. good support from management.
Cons – internal setbacks and lack of set systems. sytems need a lot of help.
Advice to Senior Management – fix/establish internal systems
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
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The Tomb Raider Collection is under ten bucks after coupon in a GMG flash sale. Lowest price thus far. Previous low was $11.25 earlier this week, but it normally goes for $60.
Tomb Raider Collection is 80% off after coupon at GMG. Includes 9 Tomb Raider games, but not the latest 2013 Tomb Raider. Today's price ties the all time low last seen in April 2013. Normally $60.
9 Tomb Raider games in this Tom Raider Collection, download this PC Game from Steam for only $15. This low price is until 1/4 only.
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Tomb Raider on the Xbox 360 is only $12 at NewEgg with free shipping today. That marks a new low for the 360 console version. For perspective, a pre-owned copy of Tomb Raider at GameStop will run you $25 + shipping.
Tomb Raider for the Xbox 360 and PS3 is down to $20 this week at Best Buy. Previous lowest price was $29 and it's 19 bucks cheaper than the next best price. Next best price is $39. Great gameplay and reviews.
The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Tomb Raider dropped to $33 today on NewEgg's eBay page. It's the lowest price we've seen by $5. Next best price online is $38.
Groupon has a new price drop on Tomb Raider on Xbox 360 and PS3 for $40 with free shipping. Lowest price we've ever seen by $2 and $5 off next best price. Current next best price online is $45 at Amazon.
The well reviewed Tomb Raider reboot on Xbox 360 and PS3 drops to $42 at Amazon for today only. Pretty sweet deal on a 3 weeks ago release that gets a solid 4.4 stars out of 5 Amazon customer reviews. Current next best price online is $54 at Kmart.
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New low on the 2013-released Tomb Raider on PC. GMG's got it down to $10 and there's a stacking 20% off coupon. On Black Friday we saw for $10, but this new discount makes it lowest ever. Available for 24 hours only and expires tomorrow at 8AM!
I click on "Get Deal" and I'm taken to a site that sells the game for $49.99. I follow the instructions to the point where I have to list my credit card and I find no box in which to enter the code. I also tried clicking on the boxes to the right - "$9.37 5 hours ago ..." and the box above it "$11.25 ...." This is a great deal; I just wish I could access it. Can you tell me how to navigate this offer Mike? Thanks.
Hey Ted, sorry about the confusion. It looks like this deal expired sometime earlier today - hence you didn't see the instant savings (before the coupon code). Given Tomb Raider has been on sale frequently in the past week or two, we're almost certain it will be discounted again in the near future, given holiday season is coming up. If you want, you can setup an email alert for price changes on Tomb Raider.
Thanks for clearing that up for me. I have a few unplayed games that I can try while I wait for another deal to come along. I just put a PC together from parts I bought on Newegg and Amazon. Between them they sent me coupons for 4 new games! Can't beat that deal.
GMG's 75% off instant savings drops Tomb Raider on PC down to $12.49. Add the new 25% off coupon and drop it further to $9.37 - a new low.
The 2013 Tomb Raider on PC is down to ten bucks for 24 hours at GameFly. Next best price online is $20, though if you try to buy on Steam you'll have to pay $49.99.
Ten dollar Tomb Raider at Amazon. Ties the all time low last seen in August. Still $50 on Steam. I'll always think of her as "LORE-ah" Croft vs the correctly pronounced "LAH-rah" Croft.
Dirt cheap Tomb Raider on PC just arrived in a 24 hour special at GameFly. The 75% instant savings stacks w/ a 20% off coupon dropping the price to $10 - a new all time low. Elsewhere you're looking $40+. While you're buying from GameFly and have to download their client, you don't actually use their client for the game. In this case after purchase you'll go there to copy a Steam key, then paste into Steam and it'll be added to your Steam library.
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The Tomb Raider Survival Edition fell back to its all time low of just under $20 at Origin. In addition to the base game the Survival Edition includes a boat load of digital goodies including a mini art book, soundtrack, digital comic, guerrilla skin, and three powerful weapons from Hitman: Absolution.
Gamersgate has the Tomb Raider: Survival Edition for $20. Lowest price we've ever seen by $9. Includes digital 32-page mini art book, 10 downloadable tracks, digital double sided map, digital comic, "Guerilla Skin" in-game outfit and 3 in-game weapons.


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New Orleans GuitarBY DOUG WAMBLESince moving to New York City, Doug Wamblehas performed and recorded with WyntonMarsalis, Cassandra Wilson, Branford Marsalis,Bill Frisell, and Charlie Hunter. He has composedand performed original works for the LincolnCenter Jazz Orchestra and Chamber MusicAmerica, and created film soundtracks foracclaimed documentarian Ken Burns. His newalbum is due later this year. For more informa-tion, visit dougwamble.com
CHOPS: Intermediate THEORY: Intermediate LESSON OVERVIEW:
• Understand the basics of the New Orleans piano tradition.
• Develop bass lines using the rumba rhythm.
• Create phrases inspired by boththe left- and right-hand tech-niques of Professor Longhair.
to the great players from New Orleans, particularly Professor Longhair.
In performing situations where there isn't a piano player, especially in duos with singers or horn players, it's fun to pull out a technique like this to spice things up and escape the tried-and-true methods of being an accompanist or solo guitarist. But even if you're playing with a bassist, drummer, and piano player, try out some of this stuff on the next gig—you might like the results.
Now, back to the Professor. "Fess", as he was known, was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, in 1918 and became a major influence on everyone from James Booker to Fats Domino to Dr. John. He played with a raucous blues feel that often used a rumba groove for the bass line, shown in Fig. 1. Often, the bass would double it for extra kick.
I've taken some ideas from Longhair'sstyle of playing and put it into a 12-barblues in C. This isn't an exact transcriptionof his work, but it does give the flavor of itby using a reverse-rolling fingerpicking pat-tern to get the Big Easy vibe. (Note: Whileit's possible to use sweep picking to executethese examples, I highly recommend thatyou at least try it fingerstyle.) Fig. 2 startswith the bass line from Fig. 1 and addssome C7 chord tones, just to get the feel.To get the proper sound, it's important tolay in heavily on the bass line while keepingthe chords lighter. Once you feel comfort-able with that, we can add the fancy breaks.
Click here to hearsound clips ofhese examples.
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As a guitar player, I'm always interested in finding ways to apply techniques to my instrument that come from places other than the guitar. Anyone who gets into playing jazz listens to—and hopefully transcribes—the solos of great horn players like Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, and Louis Armstrong. And sometimes guitarists will learn the right-hand lines of great pianists like Bud Powell or Wynton Kelly.
This is all great stuff. Learning to play single lines is a useful skill, and lots of fun too. But equally as fun is trying to assimilate piano techniques that emulate the left hand as well as the right. In my previous Premier Guitar lesson ["Exploring Stride Guitar," May 2011], I talked about the stride piano tradition and how to apply that sound to the guitar. This time I want to stay with the piano, but turn our focus
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Uncovering Packaging's Potential
The packaging and package prototyping market is poised to see growth in 2011. But before you get too wrapped up in dollar signs, packaging veterans discuss the possibilities and challenges in this market.
Both Mormile and Coy stress any print provider entering the field should carefully manage its expectations. They should start as package prototypers before moving into longer runs, where the money is, Mormile said. "Packaging has been around for years," he added. "It's not a field you can just fall into."
As for Coy, he believes the best bet might be to start by printing packages for products that are packaged by hand, not by means of an automated fulfillment device. "It would be hard for you to jump right into packaging," he said.
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NJOY President and CEO Craig Weiss on the booming e-cigarette industry.
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Million dollars sold more this year but as their popularity grows so does the cold for more regulation joining me now.
-- -- -- president and CEO of enjoy the leading maker of -- fascinated by the way these cigarettes work but this just gets -- -- headline over a billion possibly in sales this year.
I mean what is the appeal.
-- were able to provide smokers with what they crave the things that they like about smoking without the things that they don't and you've got.
According to the CDC 7% of the 46 million smokers are looking for you know an alternative they're looking to either -- or reduced or smoking consumption.
And we're able to provide them with something that's truly satisfied so these are battery powered device is -- basically -- illiquid.
Nicotine solution in smoker is taking in the nicotine vapor.
Is it addictive then how does it compare to cigarette smoke.
-- so we're providing them with the nicotine and so that's the part that that smokers certain that that's the part that they crave that they're addicted to.
But we're not providing the nicotine enact any combustion and that's how they typically get their nicotine in cigarettes.
Obviously they can also get their nicotine -- you know FDA approved drugs like naked German -- correct but those haven't been very effective at.
Giving smokers are what they want which is the smoking experience the hand to mouth and the other things that are that the part of the ritual of smoking that were able to provide.
Very quickly -- -- -- get into regulation -- how much they cost and how long -- they lost.
We sell our product for seven dollars and 99 cents.
And it that the usage of the product depends on.
The smoker so what some people get one -- some people get up to two packs it just depends on how frequently they use it how deeply -- -- but.
They're very happy with the experience.
So it gets into regulation the FDA doesn't regulate them right now but that could change this year and you say the regulation is not a bad thing.
You know we enjoy supports.
Reasonable regulation of the categories so that.
People -- to go to buy the product have confidence that what they're buying is.
What they think that if they're getting what they think they're getting in there some regulatory certainty in the environment that's something we support.
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Perham website ignites feud over citizens monitoring teens
Though this story doesn't have direct ties to downtown Fargo-Moorhead, it's being published on "Doing it Downtown" because of significant public interest in the Perham parents' methods -- both in Perh...
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Recipe: Sweet Italian CARROTS!
I have never been a fan of cooked carrots: they're mushy, tasteless, innocuous, congealing and unappealing. That being said, today's recipe for cooked carrots -- Sweet Italian CARROTS! -- is worth ...
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Dave's Venison Steak Simmered in Relish
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Wild break deadlock in 3rd, beat Flyers 2-0
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Someone has to score first and for the first time in eight games the Minnesota Wild beat their opponent to the punch.By JOHN SHIPLEY, Associated Press , December 03, 2013
Wild host Flyers Monday night
St. Paul, MN (WDAY TV) - The Minnesota Wild could not be happier that the calendar has flipped to December, after a rough stretch to end November; going 0-3-1 in the last four games and scoring just four goals.By WDAY Staff Reports , December 02, 2013
Steen scores 2 in Blues' 3-0 win over Wild
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jaroslav Halak needed a wakeup call. He got one in the form of a disallowed goal.By STEVE OVERBEY, Associated Press , November 26, 2013
Minnesota Wild begin a road trip to Canada to face Montreal
St. Paul (MN WDAY TV) - The red hot Minnesota Wild begin a road trip tonight in Canada, facing off with Montreal.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 19, 2013
Wild beat Maple Leafs 2-1 in shootout
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Zach Parise and the Minnesota Wild kept their chins up and turned what could have been a negative outcome into a positive.By MIKE COOK, Associated Press , November 14, 2013
Minnesota Wild are on a tear at home
St. Paul, MN (WDAY TV) - Speaking of streaks, the Minnesota Wild are on a tear at home, they picked off Calgary last night 5-1 to improve to 7-1-2 at the X and stand just three points out of first in the Central Division, a hot start for a team that needed to start quickly.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 06, 2013
Wild's Pominville wins NHL weekly award
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild right wing Jason Pominville has been honored by the NHL for his productive recent performance.November 04, 2013
Minnesota Wild facing Nashville Hurricanes
St. Paul, MN (WDAY TV) - The Minnesota Wild just can't score right now, through 10 games, the Wild have the 2nd lowest goal total in the Western Conference.By WDAY Staff Reports , October 24, 2013
Stamkos scores in 3rd, Lightning beat Wild 3-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos and Ben Bishop helped the Tampa Bay Lightning keep their solid start rolling along.By MARK DIDTLER, Associated Press , October 18, 2013
Back in action; Wild at Lightning Thursday night
St. Paul, MN (WDAY TV) - The Minnesota Wild play game three of their four-game East Coast road swing Thursday night in Tampa.By WDAY Staff Reports , October 17, 2013
Minnesota Wild starting to find their stride
St. Paul, MN (WDAY TV) - The Minnesota Wild have found their stride after a winless start to the season in the first 3 games, now they have won three in a row, including an impressive 2-1 road win last night in Buffalo.By WDAY Staff Reports , October 15, 2013
Kings beat Wild in shootout
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Minnesota Wild opens its 13th season
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild will try to build on last season's playoff berth when the team opens its 13th season.October 03, 2013
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It might not be the best idea for Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) to try to remake its brand into the consumer packaged good space, says foodservice industry analyst Elizabeth Friend. Rather, she believes that taking a slow, measured path in which the national distribution of its newly acquired La Boulange brand might be integrated with its current stores, would prove more advantageous than a quick expansion and reworking of the chain.
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Language of the mad
February 24, 2013
After a short delay with the PA system not working, the Syney crowd gave a huge welcome to the band as they took the stage with Hit The Lights! Then it was Puppetz, Holier, and now Harvie is just finishing up. Sanitarium is next!
Almost show time!
February 24, 2013
Linkin Park is finishing up their set, and our boys are about to hit the tuning room!
Hello Sydney!
February 24, 2013
Anthrax just finished their set on Stage 1A, and Tomahawk is just starting on Stage 1B. TONS of fans are here today.... and the rain has stopped for now.... hopefully it will stay that way for the rest of the day!
Battery GO!
February 23, 2013
What a great way to kick off the Australia tour! Soundwave Brisbane is in the books, with the set ending with Creep, Battery, and Seek. Full setlist is up, pics to come....
You know it's Sad But True!!!!
February 23, 2013
Great crowd tonight here in Brisbane! They about blew off the op when the band started out with Hit The Lights! Then it was onto Master Of Puppets, The Shortest Straw, Harvester Of Sorrow, Welcome Hone (Sanitarium), Fuel (with hot pyro) Cyanide, and now Sad But True has started. Up next, Fade To Black!
It's Hot
February 23, 2013
Current temp 82 F with 70% humidity here in Brisbane. Kyuss Lives just started their set on Stage 1. Former touring mates The Sword hit Stage 5 at 3:20!
Full Swing
February 23, 2013
All stages are in full swing here at RNA Showgrounds. On the Stage 1 right now is Anthrax, Stage 2 has Mindless Self Indulgence, Stage 3 has Kingdom of Sorrow, Stage 4 Lucero, Stage 5 Sylosis, and Stage 6 has This is Hell.
Soundwave 2013
February 23, 2013
Metallica On Tour 2013 style begins at the Soundwave festivel here in Brisbane! Band was here last night doing a quick soundcheck. (pics are up) There are over 70+ bands playing today on 6 different stages, with three of those stage being doubles!


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On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared--Lt. Louis Zamperini. Captured by the Japanese and driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor.


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HARRISBURG – The majority of electric and natural gas customers were satisfied with the way customer service representatives handled their calls in 2012, according to an annual report released today by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC).
The 2012 Customer Service Performance Report measures the customer service performance of the state's major electric and natural gas companies. This year's report summarizes data from 2010, 2011 and 2012. It allows customers to see how well companies are responding to their questions and enables utilities to see how their level of service compares to other companies. The full report is available at the PUC website.
The data falls into two categories: company-reported performance information and customer survey results. The company-reported data measures telephone access to the companies, such as the percentage of calls that were answered within 30 seconds, abandoned by customers or received a busy signal. Calls in the "busy-out rate" represent those attempted calls that received a busy signal or message. The report also measures how often companies failed to read meters, issue bills and promptly respond to customer disputes.
The customer surveys measure customer perception of access to the company; employee courtesy and knowledge; promptness and timeliness of a response or visit; and satisfaction with the handling of the interaction. All of the utilities contracted with a common market research firm to conduct the surveys of their customers.
Company-reported highlights include:
- Access statistics improved for five of the electric distribution companies (EDCs) and declined for one.
- Five of the seven natural gas distribution companies (NGDCs) reported improved telephone access performance for 2012.
- Five of the EDCs and one of the NGDCs reported an increase in the number of residential disputes that did not receive a response within 30 days.
Customer survey result highlights include:
- On average, 87 percent of EDC customers reported they were either somewhat or very satisfied with the overall quality of service they received from their EDCs in 2012, down slightly from 89 percent in 2010 and 2011.
- On average, 89 percent of NGDC customers reported they were either somewhat or very satisfied with the overall quality of service they received from their NGDCs last year, which is an increase from 86 percent in 2011.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.
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Turkish Treasures
North Africa / Middle East > Turkey | 9 days
Trip Code: ETTTD
Uncovering your inner archaeologist as you explore ancient ruins with a local expert, Sharing a meal with the locals in rural villages, Walking through the surreal fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, Being overwhelmed by the beauty of Topkapi Palace
Standing in the heart of Istanbul, you realize just how much history and beauty Turkey has to offer. Marvel at the Byzantine masterpiece of the Aya Sofya and take in the symmetry of the Blue Mosque. Travel across this ancient land and encounter Cappadocia's incredible fairy chimneys and its otherworldly landscape. Bask in history as you walk through the incredibly preserved Roman ruins of Ephesus. Your handpicked guide will take the hassle out of planning and leave you free to savour the ancient treasures of Turkey.
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Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive at any time. Included transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Istanbul (1B)
Orientation walk of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace.
Days 3-4 Cappadocia (2B,1D)
Morning flight to the Turkish capital of Ankara where we tour the Museum of Anatolian civilisation, Ataturk's Mausoleum and the Roman Quarter. On Day 4, visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum, a complex of medieval painted cave churches. This evening, walk in the Rose Valley and enjoy dinner with a local family.
Days 5-6 Selçuk (2B,1L)
Flight to Selçuk. Orientation walk including the remains of the Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque and St John's Basilica. On Day 6, take an excursion to the ancient Roman town of Ephesus. Also experience a local lunch and wine tasting in Sirince village.
Day 7 Canakkale (1B)
Travel to famed Troy and explore the ancient ruins. Overnight in the harbour town of Canakkale.
Day 8 Istanbul (1B)
Continue to Istanbul. Option to visit museums and sites or enjoy some shopping.
Day 9 Istanbul (1B)
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- Good Health Practices: Adjusting to new climates and cultural conditions can cause some minor complications. This guide will help you stay healthy while you travel.
- Travel Insurance: Be sure to acquire the necessary travel insurance before your trip. You will not be allowed to participate without showing proof of adequate coverage.
- Packing Tips: Create your own packing list based on your destination, accommodations, weather and tour activities. Leave jewelery at home and keep makeup to a minimum. Travel size toiletries stored in a waterproof kit are recommended. Pack once…divide it in half and pack again. (Please verify weight and carry on restrictions with your airline carrier.)
Trip Overview
- Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops
- Discovery Adventures guide throughout.
- ex Istanbul
- Max 15, avg 10
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Comfort hotels (8 nts)
- Minibus, plane, walking
- Allow USD270-300 for meals not included
- Arrival transfer - Welcome gift - Walking tour of Istanbul including admission to Topkapı Palace - Tour of Ankara including Ataturk's mausoleum, Roman quarter, and admission to the Museum of Anatolian civilization - Admission and guided walk in Goreme Open Air Museum - Walk in Rose Valley - Dinner with local family in Cappadocia - Orientation walk in Selcuk including temple of Artemis, mosque of Isa Bey and remains of St John Basilica - Entrance and guided tour of Ephesus - Local lunch and wine tasting in Sirince - Entrance and guided visit to Troy.


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'Keeping Yourself Busy Will Keep You Out of Trouble'
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2013) — Growing up in a military family in Allentown, Pa., Rebecca Stinsky knew at a young age that she wanted to join the military, and there was never any question which branch.
Her immediate family represented three branches of the military: her dad and older brother, the Marines; her mom, the Army; an older sister, the Navy. But Stinsky was drawn to what she describes as the "unmatched camaraderie" of the Marines.
As a high school senior, Stinsky had a clear plan that would lead to her dream of becoming a Marine Corps pilot. She knew she would need a college education, aviation experience and Marine Officer School. She was accepted to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and enlisted in the Marine reserves.
Stinsky's life has had some stops, starts, and unexpected turns, but she remains as focused today as she was in high school. She is currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and is preparing to return to Lexington where she will begin her sixth semester at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, where she holds a 3.8 GPA. To listen to Stinsky talk about her life, one quickly recognizes that she is smart, ambitious, has a very strong work ethic and holds herself to high professional standards.
After six months in the Marine reserves, Stinsky realized that college wasn't financially feasible at the time, so she transferred to active duty where she served as an airframe mechanic and aircrew on CH-53E helicopters. As an airframe mechanic, she supervises and inspects all maintenance tasks pertaining to the hydraulics, corrosion control and structural integrity of the aircraft. As aircrew, she assists in preparing the aircraft for flight, loading and unloading aircraft, and she mans weapon systems as the mission dictates.
"I have had the opportunity to travel around the country for everything from training exercises to public relation events including static displays and flyovers. During this time I also deployed to Afghanistan," she said.
In 2010, Stinsky's time on active duty was up and she had the chance to re-enlist or be discharged.
"I loved my job, I loved being a Marine, and was extremely proud of what I had accomplished," she said. "Yet, I was ready to leave the active duty lifestyle."
By that time, she had earned 100 percent GI benefits and wanted to get her college degree. Her fiancé, also a Marine, had moved to Lexington to work after active duty in Iraq, which led Stinsky to UK.
She describes transitioning out of the Marine Corps to be "an experience all its own." She began to miss the structure, the people she worked with, and the sense of purpose she had in the Marines. She decided to re-enlist in the Marine Corps reserves.
"Now, once a month and for two weeks in the summer, I put on my uniform and do what I need to do as a Marine," Stinsky said. "Throughout the month when I am not at drill, I am still very connected through phone calls and emails with my Marines and unit's activities."
There were still challenges at home in Lexington navigating the VA system and finding work with an 18-credit-hour semester drawing near. However, true to Stinsky's personality, she took those challenges and turned them into her strengths.
"It is a well-known fact that transitioning from the military lifestyle to being a civilian is not easy," Stinsky said. "Now with the draw-down in Iraq and Afghanistan even more veterans are coming home, discharging and attempting the transition with the added stress of combat related injuries. This is where social work comes into my life. I share with Marines in my unit my experiences, some of the tricks I have learned along the way and refer them to those that have the answers. But I want to help all veterans, whether it is with navigating the systems that are currently in place, alcohol/drug counseling, suicide prevention or stepping up to the big leagues and changing the whole process."
In addition to serving in the Marine reserves and her academic life at UK, Stinsky works part-time, volunteers with a youth program and a therapy dog program, and is planning for married life. Stinsky's schedule is ambitious by most people's standards. She says that keeps her motivated.
"I find that I work best when under stress, and I was always taught that keeping yourself busy will keep you out of trouble," she says. "All it takes to be successful is some time management, being organized, and support from friends and family."
Kate Wilder, academic advisor in the College of Social Work, says Stinsky has done an outstanding job balancing her military and academic responsibilities.
"We worked together before she left for Japan to construct her graduation plan and practicum around her deployment," Wilder said. "Because she has stayed in close communication with us while she has been in Okinawa, she is set to resume classes in January. Her initiative and organization have helped her immensely and she has been an inspiration and joy to work with."
Stinsky's life took another turn last December when her reserve unit learned that they were going to deploy to Okinawa to support re-establishing the Unit Deployment Program. Without hesitation, Stinsky was ready and willing to go.
"As a reserve Marine you are limited to one weekend a month and two weeks of training in the summer," she said. "This was an opportunity for me to gain additional experience, train/mentor my junior Marines, and in general just do something I love doing. With a lot of support from my fiancé, the College of Social Work and my employer, I was able in a way to put my civilian life on hold to, on a much larger scale, shift our nation's focus from Iraq/Afghanistan back to the Pacific."
Stinsky will no doubt use her personal experience to encourage and assist her fellow service members through social work, including some core values that are intuitively Sgt. Rebecca Stinsky.
"I would like them to remember we have a responsibility to conduct ourselves as professionals on and off duty," she said. "You represent your entire branch of service. Even after you leave active duty to pursue school, work or retirement, others are going to recognize your service and hold you to a higher standard."
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Applications Now Accepted for the iwin Innovative Workplace Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 14, 2013) — The University of Kentucky Institute for Workplace Innovation (iwin) is now accepting applications for the 2014 Dr. Lee T. Todd, Jr. Workplace Research to Practice Award. The award will showcase a Kentucky company committed to improving the bottom line, employee health, and work-life fit.
Organizations applying for the award are evaluated on the nine dimensions of iwin's Innovative Workplace Model. The recipient will receive a year-long free membership to the Innovative Employer Roundtable effective May 2014, which will include attendance at the May 2014 and October 2014 Roundtable meetings as well as other Roundtable Partner-exclusive events throughout the year.
Fazoli's Restaurants, a Lexington-based organization, was the 2013 award recipient.
After receiving the award, CEO of Fazoli's, Carl Howard said, "Fazoli's is honored to be recognized as the recipient of the 2013 Dr. Todd Award. Being founded and headquartered in Lexington for the past 25 years makes this award especially meaningful. We'd like to thank The University of Kentucky's Institute for Workplace Innovation for partnering with Kentucky employers and setting the bar high for future workforce development in the Bluegrass."
The organizations currently on the iwin Innovative Employer Roundtable represent diverse industries, sizes, and geographic regions of Kentucky. As part of the Innovative Employer Roundtable, partners access cutting-edge research from national experts and leading thinkers and learn about emerging global trends and promising workplace practices while networking with fellow partners about critical workforce issues. In addition to learning best practices from leading Kentucky organizations, Roundtable Partners have the chance to influence and participate in iwin-led research projects that directly affect their organizations.
The award application and additional information can be found at www.iwin.uky.edu; click on the Todd Award details on the homepage. Award applicants may self-nominate or be nominated by a current Innovative Employer Roundtable Partner. The deadline for applications is Feb. 1, 2014.
To be eligible, applicants must have employees based in Kentucky and cannot have been a previous Roundtable Partner. Applicants may be for profit or nonprofit, of any size, and may represent any industry. Recipients of other workforce related awards/recognitions will be considered.
For more information, please contact Stephanie Shaw at firstname.lastname@example.com, call 859-257-6767, or visit http://iwin.uky.edu.
Current Innovative Employer Roundtable Partners are: 3M; Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield; American Water Company (Kentucky American Water and Tennessee American Water); Baptist Health Lexington; Bingham McCutchen; Brown-Forman; Central Bank; Commonwealth of Kentucky; Community Action Council; Community Trust Bank, Inc.; CVS Caremark; Darley America; Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP; EKCEP: Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program; EQT Corporation; Fazoli's Restaurants; Gallatin Steel; General Cable; Gray Construction; Harper Industries; Hilliard Lyons; Innovative Mattress Solutions; KentuckyOne Health; LG&E and KU Energy; Logan Aluminum; Neace Lukens; Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc.; Papa John's International, Inc.; Pefetti Van Melle; R.J. Corman; Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC; Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, NA; University of Kentucky; and University of Kentucky Healthcare.
The mission of the University of Kentucky Institute for Workplace Innovation, a trans disciplinary center in the College of Social Work, is to provide a forum for senior leaders responsible for the development and implementation of integrated workplace strategies to learn about emerging global trends, research on organizational effectiveness, and best workplace practices. The Roundtable focuses on three primary business drivers: attracting, retaining and engaging top talent; institutionalization of workplace innovation; and employee work-life effectiveness.
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Innovative 'Inside-Out' Program Provides Learning Opportunity for UK and Blackburn Prison Students
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 14, 2013) — University of Kentucky students are participating in a unique learning opportunity for the first time this semester with incarcerated individuals from Kentucky's Blackburn Correctional Complex (Blackburn), a minimum-security Lexington prison.
The UK College of Social Work and the Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Science sare partnering with the Kentucky Department of Corrections to pilot a new innovative course called "Drugs and Crime, An Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program Course." The course, which meets once a week at Blackburn, brings 16 college students (from the outside) together with 16 persons who are incarcerated (from the inside) to study as peers in a seminar behind prison walls.
The course examines the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs through the lens of sociological analysis and a social work framework for policy and treatment. Throughout the semester, students read more than 400 pages, write 10 reflection papers, create group presentations, and write a 15-20 page final paper. By the end of the semester, students will have an understanding of issues surrounding: 1) addiction and health, 2) criminalization of drug use, and 3) system responses to drugs and crime.
The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program was developed in 1997 at Temple University and founded on the premise that incarcerated individuals and college students had a significant amount to learn from each other when studying together as peers in the same environment. The program is currently successfully operating in more than 300 prison institutions and college/university programs worldwide, and this is the first semester at UK.
Carrie Oser, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Michele Staton-Tindall, associate professor in the College of Social Work serve as instructors for the course. Both strongly agree that the Kentucky Department of Corrections has been very supportive of the Inside-Out Program and forward-thinking as they look for learning opportunities for students.
"I wanted to teach an Inside-Out course because as a sociologist, I believe it's important to examine social problems like drugs and crime from multiple perspectives, as it could
ultimately promote social change," Oser said. "I think the Inside-Out model of pedagogy offers a unique and innovative style of interactive learning with the potential to have a tremendous impact by (1) increasing the number of college graduates in the workforce with applied, experiential learning experiences that extend beyond the traditional classroom, (2) increasing opportunities for offenders at community re-entry, and (3) building university connections with community institutions in order to address priority needs such as advancing education."
Staton-Tindall agrees. "The class focuses on reasons underlying addiction and the consequences of addiction for individuals, families, communities, and systems. This class provides a tremendous opportunity for students to sit together and understand different viewpoints on these experiences — an opportunity that reaches beyond traditional classrooms to begin to understand how different life experiences actually shape learning."
At the end of the semester, a closing ceremony is planned to celebrate the students' accomplishments. Officials from the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Blackburn, and UK will attend and listen as students present their course projects and papers and discuss their perspectives about the course.
So far, student feedback has been highly supportive.
Rachel, a UK 'outside' student said, "This class has meant more than I could have ever hoped. It's shattered my biases. This has been the most influential and meaningful class of my undergraduate career."
Likewise, John, an 'inside' Blackburn student, had lots of praise for the class. "I look forward to this class every week because I am learning about the correlation between drugs and crime," he said. It is interesting to receive feedback from others and get their point of view. I love to read and the readings for the class each week are awesome!"
The instructors share the students' enthusiasm. "This is hands-down the most fun I've ever had in the classroom," Staton-Tindall said. "The students' quest for learning and their dedication to not only the material but to the experience is so encouraging to see. It's truly a rewarding experience for everyone involved in the class."
"Teaching an Inside Out course has been the most rewarding teaching experience in my career," Oser said. "I truly believe it will be the course that has the single greatest influence on students' future educational and career pursuits."
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Honoring our Veterans
Midterms are behind us, our clocks have been set back and that familiar morning chill is in the air. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and finals are not far behind. Soon we will bring in the new year and another semester will be upon us.
Time seems to accelerate this time of year. We are busy fulfilling our commitment to those we serve as campus buzzes with an exciting variety of student activities, sporting events and the continuing improvements to our campus community. But this time of year calls us to pause and honor the significance of an important day in our country's history: Veterans Day.
Veterans Day began as Armistice Day at the conclusion of WWI, or the "War to end all wars." Sadly, the world continued to see conflict. Following WWII, President Eisenhower signed legislation changing the word Armistice to Veteran. Since then, we have recognized those who risked President Lincoln's "last full measure of devotion" in keeping with the historic significance of the date.
As a land grant institution, the University of Kentucky has a long and proud tradition of honoring those who have served. Both Memorial Hall and Memorial Coliseum stand for our fallen heroes. While remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, we must also acknowledge and thank those men and women walking among us today.
The University of Kentucky has well over a thousand student, faculty and staff veterans representing every branch of service and countless years of sacrifice. We also have a large number of military students serving in the National Guard, Reserves and the Reserve Officer Training Corps. In addition, we have a growing number of military family members attending UK.
Our tradition of honoring our veterans continues today in tangible and meaningful ways. UK has been consistently ranked by both GI Jobs Magazine and the Military Times, Edge Magazine as one of the top campuses in the nation for military and veteran students. More important, though, are the actions behind those rankings.
The College of Fine Arts and the Louis B. Nunn Center for Oral History produced Civilian, a powerful play that tells the story of student veterans who have returned from Iraq and/or Afghanistan. Understanding the challenges facing our veterans, the Women and Philanthropy recently provided the necessary support to take the play to every public university in Kentucky.
Another collaborative effort involves the College of Social Work and the Department of Family Science who have joined talents and resources to develop a new graduate certificate aimed at working with our military and veteran communities.
These efforts mean more to me than national rankings. They underscore our commitment to those who serve and sacrifice for us, and our capacity to support their success on our campus. To embolden our work, UK has been selected by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be a part of its Vet Success on Campus (VSOC) program, making us one of only two universities in Kentucky to have a VA employee on campus to assist student veterans.
On November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day, we will honor members of our UK Family that honorably served their country with programs across campus:
• The campus-wide program will begin on the Main Building Lawn at 11:30am. Following the observance, all of our veterans, military students and family members will be invited to Buell Armory for free chili and soft drinks.
• The College of Nursing will be honoring their veterans from 3:00 - 4:00pm in their student lounge.
• And the College of Education will be hosting their veterans from 5:00 - 6:00pm in room 109 of Dickey Hall.
Please join Mary Lynne and me in thanking our veterans for their service and sacrifice, and let us continue to seek peace so that such sacrifice need not be necessary.
UK's Institute for Workplace Innovation Hosts 12th Roundtable Meeting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2013) — Nearly 40 of Kentucky's top employers gathered at the 12th Innovative Employer Roundtable Meeting of the University of Kentucky Institute for Workplace Innovation (iwin) Oct. 9 and 10. The meeting, held at the Brown Hotel in Louisville and co-sponsored by iwin Roundtable Partner Brown-Forman, brought nationally recognized researchers and practitioners who spoke on a variety of topics on the theme, "Innovation byDesign: Workplace Strategies with Intention and Purpose."
The two-day meeting brought some of Kentucky's best employers together to learn cutting-edge practices, network with each other, and highlight iwin partners' achievements. The newest iwin Roundtable Partner, Kentucky American Water Company & Tennessee American Water Company, was also honored.
Valoria Armstrong, American Water Company's Manager -Human Resources Business Partner for the Kentucky and Tennessee region, was impressed with the Roundtable meeting.
"We are very excited to be a new Roundtable Partner with the Institute for Workplace Innovation," Armstrong said. "Attending the iwin Innovative Employer Roundtable meeting "Innovation byDesign" was an excellent opportunity for me to network with other partners and gain additional knowledge and training on talent review and succession planning. As businesses enter into the new dynamic of multiple generations in the workplace, these conversations are extremely valuable in workforce planning and employee engagement. The meeting exceeded my expectations! Each session gave me new knowledge and take-aways, and all of the Partners were engaging and approachable."
Among the presenters that iwin partners enjoyed was keynote speaker Michael Campbell from the Center for Creative Leadership who spoke about succession management and high-potential employees in the leadership pipeline. Cathy Hearld and Trish Candler, iwin partners from Brown-Forman and LG&E and KU respectively, shared their best practices on succession planning. Holly Christian and Chandra Lapsley from the global design firm Gensler discussed designing space for the four modes of work and shared newly-released data from their 2013 Workplace Survey. Partners gained knowledge about mindful leadership from Mariann Johnson of the Institute for Mindful Leadership, and Michelle Hollingshead of Axialent spoke about the principles of living, leading, and working with intention and purpose. Patrick Lee Lucas, director of UK's School of Interiors, opened the meeting emphasizing that design is everywhere.
The next Innovative Employer Roundtable meeting will be held May 14-15, 2014, at UK's Hilary J. Boone Center.
To become a partner of the UK iwin Innovative Employer Roundtable, contact Lisa Williams at email@example.com. For the meeting agenda, speaker bios, and more information on partner benefits, visit www.iwin.uky.edu or call 859-323-0588.
The list of iwin's innovative partners continues to grow, spanning the Commonwealth, and currently includes 3M; Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield; American Water Company (Kentucky American Water and Tennessee American Water); Baptist Health Lexington; Bingham McCutchen; Brown-Forman; Central Bank; Commonwealth of Kentucky; Community Action Council; Community Trust Bank, Inc.; CVS Caremark; Darley America; Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC; Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP; EKCEP: Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program; EQT Corporation; Fazoli's Restaurants; Gallatin Steel; General Cable; Gray Construction; Harper Industries; Hilliard Lyons; Innovative Mattress Solutions; KentuckyOne Health; LG&E and KU Energy; Logan Aluminum; Neace Lukens; Owensboro Medical Health System; Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc.; Papa John's International, Inc.; Pefetti Van Melle; R.J. Corman; Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC; Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, NA; University of Kentucky; and University of Kentucky HealthCare.
The mission of the University of Kentucky Institute for Workplace Innovation, housed in the UK College of Social Work, is to provide a forum for senior leaders responsible for the development and implementation of integrated workplace strategies to learn about emerging global trends, research on organizational effectiveness, and best workplace practices. The Roundtable focuses on three primary business drivers: attracting, retaining and engaging top talent; institutionalization of workplace innovation; and employee work-life effectiveness.
UK's Healthcare Residential College Provides Community and Opportunity for Students
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2013) — University of Kentucky students interested in a career in health care have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in their chosen field both inside the classroom and out when they become part of the UK's Living Learning Program's (LLP) Healthcare Residential College.
The Healthcare Residential College is not just a place to live with other health care students, but an experience designed specifically to encourage and foster community and interprofessionalism in health care along with blended opportunities to gain insight into all health related professions.
The LLP partners with the Office of Residence Life and the James W. Stuckert Career Center to help students define what they are looking for in a career and guide them as they make that decision.
"The Living Learning Program is about building relationships and networks where students are embedded in the health care community," said Tony Grace, LLP Healthcare Residential College advisor and academic advisor at the UK College of Nursing. "Admission is offered to students who apply in their senior year of high school for their freshman year at the university. There are currently about 50 students and that number is expected to grow to 100-150 students in the next two to three years."
The Healthcare Residential College, made up of nursing and health sciences students, currently is located in Holmes Hall, but the program will move to the new Haggin Hall in Fall 2014. Plans are underway to include students from the colleges of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Agriculture, Communication and Information, and Social Work in Fall 2015.
Bryan Adams, a freshman human health sciences major, says his passion has always been physical therapy. He learned about the LLP when he was searching UK's website for housing options in preparation for college life at UK.
"It's amazing to meet other people on the same track and have the same interests as me," Adams said. "The Healthcare Living Learning Program helps you learn about other health care tracks as well as the one you are interested in, which I would say is beneficial to everyone."
Wayne Centers, student affairs advisor in the College of Health Sciences, says the LLP Healthcare Residential College focuses on interprofessionalism in health care and blended opportunities to get an insight into all health professions. Examples of program offerings have included:
- Tea with Royalty: Drs. Eli and Mary Lynne Capilouto were invited to speak about their respective careers in health care.
- Dinner with the Deans: students had dinner with some of the deans of health care colleges who spoke about their career paths and experiences.
- After Hours Program: academic advisors on hand to answer questions about academic requirements.
"The key is insider understanding of the health care professions," Randa Remer. assistant dean of Student Affairs at the College of Health Sciences, said. "The Living Learning Program allows students insider information into professions that they wouldn't otherwise have."
Celebrating its 25th year on campus in fall 2014, the Living Learning Program at the University of Kentucky provides students with an environment to learn where they live and to live where they learn. The Division of Student Affairs Office of Residence Life, creators of the program, collaborated with academic and other student success partners to complement the classroom experience. Through Living Learning Communities and Residential Colleges, UK offers students an opportunity to live and learn together in an integrated academic residential environment.
This dynamic residential experience offers specialized programming, interactions with UK faculty and staff, and a supportive community that focuses on student success. The program has grown exponentially in recent years with 965 students participating in 13 programs this fall. Six more programs will be added in fall 2014, nine times more than in 2008. For more information, visit http://uknow.uky.edu/content/students-live-and-learn-uk.
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