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People often ask me about cultural differences between East Asia and West and if it's true that people in different cultures really are all that different. I usually answer something along the lines of that the differences between individuals are bigger than those between cultures. After reading the book recommended in this article, though, I can say a lot more. Reading Richard Nisbett's "The Geography of Thought" has helped me connect the dots and make sense of some of the differences between East Asia and the West. It's an enjoyable as well as thought-provoking read.
Learning to read aloud in Chinese
Reading aloud in Chinese is hard, but it's not impossible. It requires a lot of different skills, but it also seems like reading aloud is a skill in itself that needs to be practised specifically if we want to improve our reading ability. In this article, I discuss an experiment I did to see if I could increase my own ability to read aloud in Chinese.
How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner
Writing Chinese characters for the first time can be very hard, mostly because it's so different from writing letters. It feels more like drawing a picture than writing! This article is aimed at beginners and provides some essential tips, tricks and hacks for writing your first Chinese characters, making sure you avoid the worst mistakes.
Improving your spoken and written Chinese by focusing on the process
Focusing on the process rather than the result has obvious benefits when trying to learn a foreign language. Does it really matter what number your teacher puts on the final version of your essay? No, what matters is what you learnt and what you will be able to improve until next time. Process writing is common enough, but this article extends the concept to speaking as well, which is a much neglected technique in language learning.
Asking the experts: How to bridge the gap to real Chinese
Many students of Chinese think that it's hard to bridge the gap from textbook Chinese to the Chinese used by native speakers in the real world. This article contains useful insights and hands-on advice from more than 20 language learners and teachers. The overall message is encouraging: the gap can certainly be bridged, you just need the right attitude and the right method!
How to improve your Chinese writing ability through focused reading
Everybody know that if we want to improve our writing ability, we need to read more. But what should we read and how? With enough exposure, we can probably learn anything, but it's much more efficient if we read with focus. If that focus coincides with the current weaknesses in our writing ability, supplemented with some targeted practice, we can improve our writing more quickly!
Drills and exercises aren't only for beginners
It's commonplace to see workbooks used a lot in beginner courses, but the more advanced the students become, the less they are used. This is mostly for the better, but in this article, I argue that advanced students actually need more drilling than they (we) think. Being able to say or write what we want in one way isn't enough, we need diversity and a bigger active vocabulary. Drilling is the only time-efficient way of achieving that.
We all experience slumps in our learning, but there are many thing we can do to reduce the negative effects of these slumps. The solution is three-fold: Preparing for the slump before it hits you, finding learning activities that don't feel like work and paying attention to what you feel capable of at the moment. You will still experience slumps, but hopefully they will be less severe!
There are people who go on binges and study like maniacs for short periods of time, but then run out of steam and have slump lasting considerably longer. The problem with this kind of studying is that it really affects your average output. The best is to have a steady, regular performance that gives you the mileage you need without burning yourself out completely. This article examines this problem in greater detail and gives some suggestions for how to improve your slumps.
About fossilisation and improving your Chinese pronunciation
It's a fact that most foreign adults don't acquire native like pronunciation in Chinese, but what's the reason? In most debates at this point, someone will throw in the word "fossilisation", as if that actually explained anything. This article is about why the concept of fossilisation is bunk and how we should think about adult pronunciation instead.
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Michigan basketball team receives 2012 Big Ten championship rings
For the first time in 26 years, the Michigan basketball team had some important jewelry to show off.
Several members of the team took to Twitter on Friday to share photos of the newest addition to their wardrobes: Their 2012 Big Ten championship rings.
The piece of jewelry features a diamond-encrusted block 'M' in the center of a blue gem with the phrase "2012 Big Ten Champions" surrounding the frame.
The Wolverines won a share of their first Big Ten basketball title since 1986 last season, sharing the crown with rivals Michigan State and Ohio State.
Michigan will have to replace Novak and Douglass, but the team does get the services of both Hardaway and Burke back. The Wolverines also add a top-rated freshman class, including Glenn Robinson III, Mitch McGary, Nik Stauskas, Spike Albrecht and Caris LeVert.
The Wolverines have been given a preseason ranking of No. 5 by both ESPN.com and CBSsports.com.
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The tragic fall of Lance Armstrong
An American hero, a worldwide role model for so many cancer victims and by all accounts an upstanding man, Lance Armstrong deceived all of us, plain and simple. But his deception stretched beyond sport and its accolades. It stretched beyond legal battles. It reached into the hearts of people everywhere who wanted to believe that hard work and dedication can overcome even the worst of circumstances.
Here's some breaking news: it can't. Some circumstances are too great, some situations too dire and some obstacles too absurd to conquer. That's life. That's reality, and it is far from the image Lance Armstrong portrayed.
Lance was the all-American ream. As a cancer survivor and a seven-time Tour de France champion, he captured the hearts and minds of millions upon millions of Americans. His thrilling races brought attention once a year to a sport that otherwise lay dormant and the story went from "can he win another one?" to "how is he going to win this one?" Most importantly for me, he brought awareness to his cause.
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I tend to always like rock songs with female singers. I got In This Moment & Lacuna Coil on the 1st day. I found a few others i got the demo's of, that names escape me right now.
But as there isnt the option to search for female singers. I was hoping someone could recommend me some please .


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Hmm, where to begin? Well, for those of you late to game: we're pumped to be releasing PARC AVENUE—the full length debut from Montreal trio Plants and Animals—in Canada on the 26th. It's available for pre-order from us, here, right now. And speaking of us, here, Secret City Records.com will be relaunching completely very shortly to coincide with Parc Avenue's release. It's gonna be purdy. The band is doing a whackload of shows in support of the album across Canada, starting next Thursday in Toronto. We'll be doing a special album launch at La Sala Rossa in Montreal on the day it comes out, too. They'll also be doing a bunch of stuff at SXSW in Texas (the album drops March 25th in the U.S.). Check the shows section below for more.
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This last week wrapped up my two-week rotation at the Salvation Army clinic. It was an interesting experience with many patient care challenges not seen at other clinics. The patients at Salvation Army are part of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Along with musculoskeletal issues, many of the patients also have associated chronic health issues like diabetes, heart disease or liver disease.
Due to it being a holiday week, the clinic hours/days were less than normal with a very light patient load. With it being such a busy time of year, many patients were not able to keep their appointments or had to reschedule.
Wednesday evening, Rob and I had to prepare a pumpkin cheesecake to take home with us for Thanksgiving. We make the same cheesecake every year, but when the time comes to make it we forget how long the process actually takes. We started the preparation and baking around 7 p.m. and didn't finish until close to midnight. There's the prep, baking the crust, making the filling, baking the cake, letting it cool, making the sour cream topping, and letting the entire cheesecake set. But when all is said and done, the cake turned out wonderful and tasted great!
Early Thursday morning we drove down to Indianapolis to spend the holiday with family. We had a lovely day of cooking, catching up, great food, wine, and lots of laughter. The quote of the day came from Rob's nephew when he let us know what one website listed as the most common topic brought up at Thanksgiving dinners. Apparently the topic most brought up is sad stories about relatives or family friends that most people either don't remember or have never met. We all had a good laugh about that one.
This blog marks the last blog for this trimester. I hope I have given some good insight into what life as a chiropractic intern is like. I have enjoyed sharing my experiences with you and will have lots more to share come spring 2014, my 10th and last trimester of graduate school!
Have a safe and happy holiday season! Wishing you all the best!
In clinic this week, I am on my Salvation Army rotation. All ninth trimester interns do a two-week rotation through either the morning or afternoon Salvation Army clinics, and there is an opportunity for five permanent clinic spots for your ninth and tenth trimester clinical internship. With my new job and crazy work schedule, I had to switch around some of my shifts, and I am doing both morning and afternoon.
The clinics are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. National University offers physical exams, chiropractic care, and supplementation to the residents there. As an intern rotating through the clinic, I am in charge of "new man exams." These are full physical exams that include a hernia exam before the residents start work at Salvation Army. If there is extra time after the exam, I am able to give them treatment for any conditions diagnosed or wellness care.
Acupuncture Elective
This week in my acupuncture elective we covered the urinary bladder and kidney meridians. The urinary bladder channel consists of 67 points and begins at the corner of the eye, goes around the top of the head, down the back and leg, and ends at the outer tip of the little toe. The urinary bladder is a water-energy yang organ. An imbalance in the urinary bladder meridian can cause such psychological symptoms as habitual fear, lack of decision-making capability and a diminished moral character. This meridian is also great for chronic tension and pain, which may be relieved by stimulating the flow of energy along the spinal branches of the bladder meridian.
The paired organ to the urinary bladder is the kidney and is considered a water-energy yin organ. The kidney meridian consists of 27 points and starts at the bottom of the foot, goes up the front of the leg, abdomen, and ends on the front of the chest around the first rib. In Chinese medicine, the kidneys control sexual and reproductive functions and provide the body's prime source of sexual vitality, which they regard as a major indicator of health and immunity. Weak kidney energy is therefore a prime cause of anemia and immune deficiency. The negative psycho-emotional attributes of this channel are fear, loneliness, insecurity, and shock (which attacks the heart first then descends into the kidneys to become fear). A really interesting point, KD 1, which is on the bottom of the foot, is really good for intractable pain often experienced by cancer patients.
In all the stress and excitement surrounding boards, I forgot to write about the tour of the Palmer Mansion last weekend. After I finished with the radiology exam on Friday morning, I had some time to kill so I decided to go on the Palmer Mansion tour. Daniel David (D.D.) Palmer is the founder of chiropractic medicine and his son B.J. Palmer is the developer of the chiropractic profession. The Palmer family has a very long legacy of promoting and furthering the profession as a whole. The mansion, which is a part of the Palmer College campus, was home to B.J. Palmer, his wife Mabel Heath Palmer, and their children. They donated the mansion to the college, and in 1984 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The mansion is very unique, with a large porch that wraps around the front of the house, and three floors that exhibit the Palmer family art/travel collections. The family loved to travel and had a particular love for China. Displayed throughout the house are pictures from their travels, Chinese sculptures, other religious art pieces, and gifts from several U.S. presidents. It was a fascinating tour that gave a glimpse into the Palmer family world. They had a love for not only chiropractic medicine and art, but also music, literature, writing, and radio.
Later on in the week, I had an outreach event at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. The event was called Clinicians Working Together -- Managing Back Pain in Our Community. At the event there were presentations from the head of neurosurgery, pain management physicians, and chiropractors. The event was also a great opportunity for MDs and DCs to network, discuss treatment, and set up possible referral networks. Since I will be working a few blocks from the Advocate hospital, it was a great chance for me to meet fellow doctors and have them get to know me.
The rest of the week was filled with orientation for my new job at The Container Store on North Ave. The Container Store has been on the Fortune Top 100 Best Companies to Work For the past 14 years. They are very proud of their employee-first culture. By having happy employees, they feel the customers will be better taken care of and given outstanding customer service. During my first week at the store, it is very evident that this is the case!
Thursday afternoon, several ninth and tenth trimester interns left for Part IV Board Exams. National University of Health Sciences does not hold Part IV on campus, so most students go to Iowa or St. Louis for the exams. I went to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, for my final board exams. After taking four other board exams, I walked into Part IV with a very different attitude than the other ones. I'm not sure if it was confidence having taken the other parts or just anticipation of board exams being behind me.
Friday morning I had the first part of the exam, which was diagnostic imaging. This exam consists of 10 stations with X-rays, CT scans or MRI scans. After reading the films, I had to answer questions about diagnosis, treatment plan, any needed referrals, additional imaging, or additional diagnostic tests.
Saturday was the difficult day. Case management and chiropractic technique exams were given that day. The case management exam was very similar to many of the practical exams we had throughout school. In the first few rooms, I took detailed case histories on a simulated patient. Following these rooms, I went into a follow-up room, which had more patient information, X-rays, and diagnostic tests that added to the patient presentation. With all that information, I needed to come up with a differential diagnosis, treatment plan, any needed referrals, or additional diagnostic tests.
Following these rooms, I went through several orthopedic and neurologic testing rooms. In these rooms, I was given a list of procedures to perform on the patient, I had to verbalize my findings to the doctor in the room, and answer questions pertaining to the case after.
The final portion of the exam was chiropractic technique. In this section, I was given two chiropractic manipulations or mobilizations to perform on a simulated patient. The chiropractic listing for the patient and the name of the adjustments were posted outside the room, which gave me time to think about set-up and procedure. Once in the room, I performed all the steps up to the actual thrust, and instead of thrusting I stated what my line of drive would be to the doctor that was grading.
The entire exam on Saturday was about two and a half hours long. So by the time I was finished, I was so burnt out mentally. The worst part of the second day of the exams was the wait time after I finished. In order to keep people from cheating or sending answers to students taking the exam on the West Coast, we were sequestered following the exam until all the West Coast students had checked in. But, overall, I think the exam went well and fingers crossed I passed. My scores are posted in late December. For additional information about board exams you can go to NBCE.org.
It simply is the best time of the year! Between the costumes, decorations, pumpkins, crisp fall air, trick-or-treaters, candy, and the occasional scare--what is there not to love about Halloween? Nothing, that's what I say. On Thursday, I went to the 17th Annual North Halsted Street Halloween Parade. I saw a lot of repeat costumes of Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke from the VMAs, Duck Dynasty, and Walter White from Breaking Bad. But my favorite costumes were Pepper from American Horror Story, the twins from The Shining, and Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas. All very well done.
At this point in the trimester, pretty much all the tenth trimester interns are finished up with their patient care numbers for graduation. Therefore, all the patient care has been turned over to us ninth trimester interns, including any new patients that come in. I was lucky enough to get a new patient this week that was a National University of Health Sciences alumnus. As an alumnus of the university, you are given free patient care at any of our clinics, which I think is a pretty nice perk.
This week in my acupuncture elective we covered the spleen meridian. This meridian runs from the armpit to the foot on both sides of the body with 21 points a practitioner can use. Some common aliments that can be treated using this meridian include: enteritis, musculoskeletal pain, and disorders that increase dampness. Another function of the spleen meridian is to cleanse and 'modify' the blood, and it also houses the body's Yi (wisdom mind).
Any additional free time has been dedicated to studying for Part IV Board Exams, which are the following weekend. I will be taking Part IV in Davenport, Iowa, at Palmer College of Chiropractic. The exam covers X-ray interpretation and diagnosis, chiropractic technique, and case management. The diagnostic imaging section covers cases that are commonly seen in practice and cases that should raise red flags. The chiropractic technique section covers cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pelvic, and extremity manipulations. The case management portion covers orthopedic tests, neurologic exam, case history taking, and physical examination. Currently, every state requires Part IV boards to practice except Illinois.
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I'll give you this: if you're coming down to the 'Dome to make a decision on your next new car, figuring out the financing isn't as easy as watching Mr. Trebek on Jeopardy. What you will find is the Canadian auto industry still evolving when it comes to dealing with our Loonie that is stubbornly staying on par with the U.S. dollar.
Last year, we saw unheard of low financing and cash incentives. But every manufacturer was waiting to see which one of the big players would blink and actually drop MSRPs. Well it's finally happened.
Toyota Canada recently announced price reductions from $750 on the Toyota Yaris to $8,100 on the Lexus GX series.
So when you're trolling the show floor comparison pricing, go ahead and ask any sales folks, "So, when will you be dropping your prices—just like Toyota?"


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Puripan Tea Garden features more than 50 varieties of premium organic teas from all tea regions of the world. A bevy of choices include green, white, black and oolong teas, as well as deeply flavorful teas that aid in added tranquility and energy, subdued jubilation, resonance, and a variety of other sensations, depending on what you and your mind require. Sample the healing Ginseng Matcha ($19.99 for 35 grams), the aromatic Ti Guan Yin ($9.99 for two ounces), or the heady Jasmine Silver Needle ($15.99 for two ounces). You can even stock your tea cabinet with attractive handmade tea wares for entertaining stuffed animals that come alive after midnight.
As a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a proponent of preventive care, Babak Mostaan, DDS, and his skilled staff enhance both the aesthetics and health of smiles. Dr. Mostaan equips his office with the latest cosmetic techniques, including Invisalign and Zoom teeth whitening, to help him perform a slew of cosmetic and restorative services, ranging from routine cleanings to root canals. Within the comfortable, friendly confines of the office, patients can relax under the care of a dental crew that continually buoys their education through ongoing lectures, conferences, and conventions, as well as daily dramatic readings of toothpaste ingredients.
Stylists in this posh salon revamp manes using premium products, such as Label.m, Unite, and Kevin Murphy. Colorists infuse locks with sun-soaked highlights that are free of brassiness or grease stolen from local restaurants. On the company's blog, a collage of inspirational photos, such as vintage-inspired curls and on-trend dip-dyed hair, celebrate classic feminine style with a modern spin.
Kettlepop's commitment to quality ingredients and old-fashioned preparation make its product highly distinctive. Each Kettlepop kernel gets equal treatment in a patented, fire-burning kettle of their own design, and small batches ensure that every bag is fresh and evenly cooked. Sample a classic with a large bag of kettle corn ($8.95), their most popular concoction. Medium-sized appetites meet their matches with medium bags of cheese ($6.95) and caramel ($8.95) flavors. A small bag of chocolate drizzles ($6.95), kettle corn covered in dark and white chocolate, combines sweet and salty in a union as unexpected yet satisfying as popping bubble wrap in the bathtub. Tins of this versatile treat also make great gifts: a 3.5 gallon gift tin with a three-flavor combo shows popcorn-loving friends and enemies with braces exactly how you feel.
Dream Dinners founders Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna want to help families gather around the table for delicious meals. Like many parents throughout the country, the two women tried to coordinate a family dinner, but their efforts were often thwarted by hectic schedules. As a dinnertime strategy, Stephanie began to prepare meals with fresh, raw ingredients and then freeze them so they could be quickly thawed and cooked during the week. This tactic became popular with her family. Before long, friends, friends of friends, and chimpanzee families that mimicked their friends wanted to learn her secrets. With help from Tina Kuna, she established the first Dream Dinners location, and the successful food-prep business has led to the creation of more than 90 stores in less than three years.
At each Dream Dinners location, customers find all the culinary tools to prepare a nutritious meal—everything from fresh ingredients to meal-packing materials. Each week Dream Dinners features a new menu of fix-and-freeze dinners that can be made for up to six people, providing customers with numerous options for planning quiet meals at home or dinner parties with friends. All ingredients are precut and measured to ensure an error-free fixing.
The Grapevine, a tasting bar with a rotating menu of boutique wines and cheeses, has a charming tasting room as well as a petite, elegant outdoor garden. Much like the sun in most medieval Italian conceptions of the cosmos, the wine bar's wine and cheese menu changes two to three times a month. The sort of fare you'll find is consistently savory and runs the gamut from gourmet grilled cheese sliders ($5 for three) to savory olé flatbread with basil, prosciutto, a balsamic reduction, and manchego cheese ($7), as well as the sweet marriage of imported brie and homemade fig sauce ($6).
Produce Spot specializes in fresh fruits and vegetables grown on local farms. The hearty sustenance shack boasts a huge variety of organic vegetables and fruits including juicy gala apples, adorable baby bok choy, and pleasantly plump avocados ($1.45–$5.99/lb.). Conventional fruits and veggies such as grapefruits and artichokes provide all the ingredients for a perfect grapefruit-and-artichoke salad ($0.55–$1.99/lb.). Water your lactose tree with a fine selection of conventional and organic dairy products ($0.99–$6.75). Melt-in-your-mouth sweet breads and croissants are consistently worthy morning treats, fueling an entire day's worth of procrastination ($3.25–$3.85). Ready-made salad and sautéed veggie dishes are also available for busy chefs and imposter restaurateurs.


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Do you want to kick-start a career in the automotive industry? The 2013 Next Gen Award is now open.
Once again, the Next Gen Award is backed by Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren Automotive, Peugeot, Skoda and Toyota. You are invited to come up with an idea that you believe will provide a worthwhile benefit to the UK automotive business. A team of industry judges will assess your idea based on innovation, communication and strategy, with the winner receiving £7500 plus a five-month work experience placement shared between the award sponsors.
No one can say for sure what the winner's future will hold once the work placement package comes to an end, but if the experience of previous Next Gen winners is any guide, it won't be short on excitement.
The Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award was launched in 2009 by Autocar in partnership with Courland International and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, and was created to highlight the ingenuity, potential and sheer brainpower of UK-based students. Four years on, it's now widely regarded as the leading competition of its type.
2011 winner Oliver Brunt talks about what the prize means to him.
Introducing the winner of 2012 Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award, Robert Antonio Pace
A 'Cylindrical Brake System' saw Roberto Antonio Pace win of the 2012 Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award. The concept represented a 'third-generation' braking system after drums and discs. Roberto's entry has secured him a £7500 prize and a five-month work experience package shared between contest sponsors Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren Automotive, Peugeot, Skoda and Toyota.
Read the Autocar magazine features on Roberto's interships at Toyota, McLaren and Jaguar Land Rover.
The two runners-up are Jonathan Maynard from Brunel University for 'Cooled EGR Discharge' and James Benson from Huddersfield University for his 'Car Theft Prevention System'. The announcements were made at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' annual dinner, with presentations made by Autocar's editor-in-chief, Steve Cropley, and Kevin Gaskell, Chairman of Courland International.
Making the announcement, Cropley said: "Roberto, Jonathan and James should be justifiably proud of their achievement in the 2012 contest. The level of entries was extraordinarily high, and they have completed three tough judging processes, which was by no means an easy task.
"We look forward to getting to know Roberto as he starts his automotive industry work experience and we wish Jona than and James all the very best as they complete their university studies. I have a feeling we will see them both join the industry in the future."
McLaren's Chief Engineer, Neil Patterson, was particularly impressed by Roberto's entry. He said: "Roberto showed great initiative in making sure his design could be packaged in a high-performance sports car application by using his influencing skills to gain access to actual parts from the McLaren 12C, and then modelling them in CAD himself.
"He had also built components and begun testing to answer some of the unknowns about his design. Perhaps wisely, he stopped short of putting it on his own motorcycle.
"In-wheel braking hasn't seen significant evolution for decades," he added, "so for me the most impressive thing is his courage to challenge the status quo by taking it on in the first place. That's the kind of thinking that makes a McLaren."
Kingston University student, Roberto said" "I am truly delighted to win this award, I have enjoyed being involved with the contest and have met some great people. I look forward very much to starting my work experience in the New Year."


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Talknowledgy Podcast #106: Donald Trump, Microsoft, Instagram, and Shoppers Drug Mart All Earn a #Fail
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A lot of #fail being handed out this week! Before we get to that, we start with the social media reaction to President Obama's win in Seg 1, and also touch on Hurricane Sandy and Halo 4.
In our second segment, NBC allows you to buy stuff you see in television shows using a smart phone app – Creepy or awesome? We also take a look at the decidedly not awesome comments made by the CEO of Instagram this week.
In our third segment, Obama is so happy about his win he's singing about it. It's our "YouTube Hero of the Week!"
And finally, in seg four we dish out the pain with fails going to Donald Trump, Microsoft, and Shopper's Drug Mart. Tune in and find out why!
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You Can't Trust Everything You Read on Twitter (or Online in General)
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What do Nelson Mandela, Charlie Sheen, Steve Jobs, Barack Obama, Jackie Chan, Jim Carey, Gordon Lightfoot, Kanye West, Paris Hilton, Eminem, Aretha Franklin, Avril Lavigne, Aaron Carter, Russell Crowe, Taylor Lautner, Bill Cosby, Christian Slater, Hugh Hefner, Morgan Freeman, Lindsay Lohan, Jeff Goldblum, James Avery, BB King, Satoshi Tajiri, and yes, even the Biebs, have in common?
They're just some of the celebrities who 'died on Twitter'.
Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Abraham Lincoln
The exact origins of some of these death hoaxes can be hard to find. This article traced a few of the bigger ones back to a few specific tweeters, and usually once the people behind the handles realize they've posted something that's wrong they will try to correct themselves. But think about how Twitter works for a second. Whether people are saying "RIP Charlie Sheen" or "omg Charlie Sheen isn't dead u guyz", it contributes to the trending topic "Charlie". When someone tries to see why "Charlie Sheen" is trending, they may only see people offering their condolences and so the hoax carries on.
It's been a bit easier to fix now that Twitter shows a "Top Tweet" in each topic so if the originator can get a correction up there and delete the original tweet, the truth can be spread a bit easier. That's part of why there haven't been many big hoaxes lately. But if you look carefully, you'll notice the big ones always have a few things in common. For example….
The most recent hoax centered around Steve Jobs. He's been ill for several months and has a long and complicated medical history which makes it a 'believable' hoax, especially since he stepped down as CEO over health reasons. A correction was posted fairly quickly, and that's a good thing too since the account that posted it may not have a lot of followers but it definitely seems like a credible source and that can be enough for some people. It has a fancy background, a link to CBS.com, and everything is spelled correctly. Seems trustworthy, right? So it's believable, the source looks legitimate, and the 'target' is certainly someone who can generate a buzz. All key ingredients. (By the way, the show associated with that Twitter account was affiliated with CBS News prior to the hoax, and it seems like that's come to an end now…)
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. -Winston Churchill
I think another reason some of these succeed is people see them and say to themselves, "What does someone have to gain from lying about whether or not Charlie Sheen is dead?". Sometimes, it's your information. Unscrupulous people or companies will use trending topics to spread malware and other viruses and take control of your computer. That's why you need to carefully check your source, question it, and remain skeptical until you've heard it verified by a trustworthy news agency. Better yet: if it's a big enough celebrity, check their personal website. You could also look at their Twitter or Facebook page, but make sure it's theirs and not one that is fan-run.
For some people, one time is not enough. Jackie Chan has been the victim of two death hoaxes this year alone. And some real deaths, like Ronnie James Dio's, are reported, then deemed a hoax, then turn out to be true a short time later. This makes it harder for news agencies and Twitter users to really know if someone is actually dead. But approaching it with a healthy dose of skepticism isn't a bad thing, especially when the end of the world doesn't depend on you knowing the answer this second.
This may not be a 'celebrity death hoax', but just days before the tenth anniversary of 9/11 NBC News' Twitter account was hacked, with those behind it posting about a supposed attack on Ground Zero. And similarly, @FoxNewsPolitics was hacked in early July and the hackers (same group as with the NBC hack) used it to spread a death hoax about US President Barack Obama. So if you see something on a website or coming from a Twitter account that you trust, but believe the news itself is suspect, it's always better to wait than risk being taken for a ride or sharing something that could be harmful with your friends and followers. Also, consider following some of these hacker groups like LulzSec on Twitter so you can see what they're up to. LulzSec is technically defunct and has stopped posting, but I'm using them as an example.
While the old adage about not trusting everything you read online covers the point of my article nicely, I think it bears repetition when you're browsing social networks because we do tend to establish a sort of personal connection with what we read and who is telling us this information. That can be dangerous sometimes. The media contact for the local fire department tweets out a lot of information when he's live on the scene of a fire, but I always call to verify before that info goes to air because I never know who might've picked up his phone or got his password from somewhere. My intent is not to scare you off of Twitter or online learning, but to remind you to always question the things you are reading on the internet.
Which reminds me…if you have any questions, comments, or feedback be sure to leave them at the bottom. Looking forward to speaking with you on this topic! Happy tweeting, and safe travels on the web!
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Simply include the full title and author's name, and tell us in a few lines what the book is about, and why you guys love it so much. (I usually include the illustrator's name, too, because I think the writer and the artist share credits for picture books ... )
There is a community of children's books lovers here, and though not all of you are comfortable with leaving comments, I do very much hope you could share a favourite picture book with us!
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· Pumpkin Soup Helen Cooper
Cat, Squirrel and Duck are three good friends. They make pumpkin soup together every day until one morning, Duck decides to help make the soup in a different way … I love the friendship of the three animals. I love the illustrations Ms. Cooper did. The Times Educational Supplement called this book 'a musical comedy and a visual feast,' and I agree – duck wings-down! (I also love the sequel to this book: A Pipkin of Pepper.)
· I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off A Little Self-Esteem
Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell
(Yep, it's the actress …) I've always loved books that encourage us to appreciate our authentic selves. I like how the pair has presented this issue of self-love in an amazingly delightful manner. Makes you smile as you read along. (Plus, children need to know it's okay to be their quirky selves.)
· Miss Rumphius Barbara Cooney
Another book that made me smile as I read along, but for another reason. Miss Rumphius follows her grandfather's dream of travelling around the world and doing one thing to make the world even more beautiful. The glowing strength of this character and the pictures by Ms. Cooney combine to form a story to remember for life, and a tale to be passed down to the next generation. (I love this book so much I'm going to buy and keep it to remind myself to do as Miss Rumphius did ~ to make the world even more beautiful.)
· If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Laura Numeroff & Felicia Bond
The story begins with a boy giving a mouse a cookie, and the mouse continues to request for other things. Here's a Youtube clip on this story done by The School World:
(Wasn't it fun to hear her say 'cookeh?') Okay, your turn now … I'll post your recommendations on our blog next week. So feel free to share, all right?
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-- -- -- To help middle class families.
And families that are working hard to try to -- in the middle class -- middle class -- fight for middle class families middle class families.
Sorry mister president.
It looks like the middle class is getting blasted today we learned consumer confidence plummeted unexpectedly.
-- -- one year low.
And retail sales would fall fell now for the fourth straight week Washington -- can -- -- Blame the payroll tax hike that just kicked in -- I gotta tell you -- I saw that consumer confidence number -- warning I was absolutely shocked the lowest since November of 2011.
Is saying that the payroll tax.
Well it's really no surprise that consumer confidence that he -- that retail sales would be down when Americans have less money in their pockets and yes.
The payroll tax hike is a part of that and they just -- go back for a minute and just really highlight the history of the payroll tax hike.
It is the entire time this has been an instance of shameless politicking when the president first proposed the payroll tax cut way back when in 2010.
That I was gonna create jobs.
And stimulate the economy it didn't do that but it did -- to Social Security deficits so -- -- -- policy in the very first place.
But it did -- one very good thing and it allowed Americans to keep more of their own money in their pockets which philosophically.
I -- always in favor of American should be able to retain fruits of their labors now congress and the president have allowed.
-- -- to go up on Americans at a time that they can least afford it and so yeah we just heard the president say again and again and again.
But he doesn't care -- that he that he cares about middle class families that.
I think it's evident yet he doesn't when he cares about is going to.
And I got a tape taken in a step further do you remember all the videos.
That were on the White House web site all these people that really showed you this.
How much is extra money meant to them I mean -- life and death.
To urge workers -- the thing -- -- your heart like while we need to make sure that everyone gets these payroll tax cuts and and they were up their by the way.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- You know I'm along with you I agree that people should -- more the money they earned not necessarily including Social Security but it's for a -- -- that that the president.
Was not being honest when he says he would not high high taxes on the middle class.
Yet you just -- not necessarily in favor of living social security and nothing -- really wanted to Eiffel dot com expect.
Americans cannot afford the payroll tax hike and what that really means is that we cannot afford Social Security yeah.
-- this tax hike is -- we've got another think coming to us because the real rate of taxation.
Is always the spending level if we're gonna maintain the current government programs that we have are either gonna have to continue borrowing money.
Are we gonna have to raise taxes and make no mistake we can not afford to pay our trillion dollars in.
Unfunded liabilities just by taxing the rich taxes will go up on all of us.
Well we've already seen in the example that -- you know listen you might not have been surprised with that consumer confidence number but I gotta tell you.
I was in and that and because of the did dramatic decline it was sharp it was parts.
And also by the way people than they were asked about future what do you expect in the future.
That came down dramatically I think people just are are really concerned and worried and I think more more Americans appealing that may be -- right.
Maybe I got a long maybe the president wasn't being honest with me.
Yet not just the payroll tax hike I think that's affecting those consumer confidence numbers.
I think it's also just the general climate of uncertainty in Washington right now and again -- Americans don't want higher taxes than they're going to have to demand spending cuts are gonna have to the -- entitlement reform.
And quite frankly they're gonna have to voted to from president and a different congress.
-- imagine that you may have to go with throwing granny off the -- that that the pitino gore -- thanks a lot appreciate it.
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@eman it didnt work it crashed my forum, i placed it just before the mlist array
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@tony that fixing temp and setting it on 777 got my forum intergration crashed, i have to do a restoration...i dont think its possible to install all mods, since its an integration. Thanks anyway.
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777? some hosts do not like 777 - instead try as I suggested 755.
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I am using XBMCBuntu Eden.
I have just seen that I am now able to play the Blu-ray discs (using libbluray and libaacs, so without the makeMKV trick) by selecting the BDMV/index.bdmv file of the disc (or only the BDMV directory when I enable stacking).
I found out that I could add a favorite to this file by forcing the blu-ray drive to use a fixed mount point. To this purpose, I added the following line to my /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-cd.rules file:
SUBSYSTEM=="block", ENV{ID_CDROM}=="?*", ENV{ID_PATH}=="pci-0000:00:1f.2-scsi-1:0:0:0", ENV{ID_FS_TYPE}=="udf", SYMLINK+="bd1", ENV{GENERATED}="1", ENV{ID_FS_LABEL_ENC}="bd-dvd"
(be sure to update your drive id from the first lines of the file).
My Blu-ray discs now always mount as /media/bd-dvd.
So I added a XBMC favorite to: /media/bd-dvd/BDMV/index.bdmv, which works fine (I have tested it with a few discs).
I would now like to know if there is a way to associate the "Play disc" button with this file. It should be possible, as I could see on this OpenElec video.
Perhaps do I have to edit my $HOME/.xbmc/userdata/playercorefactory.xml file? But it is not an external player!
Another option would be to use VLC 2 to play the Blu-rays as I could see that it also works.
Has anyone managed to associate "Play disc" with the index.bdmv files?


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What the Luddites Really Fought Against
The label now has many meanings, but when the group protested 200 years ago, technology wasn't really the enemy
- By Richard Conniff
- Smithsonian magazine, March 2011, Subscribe
In an essay in 1984—at the dawn of the personal computer era—the novelist Thomas Pynchon wondered if it was "O.K. to be a Luddite," meaning someone who opposes technological progress. A better question today is whether it's even possible. Technology is everywhere, and a recent headline at an Internet hu-mor site perfectly captured how difficult it is to resist: "Luddite invents machine to destroy technology quicker."
Like all good satire, the mock headline comes perilously close to the truth. Modern Luddites do indeed invent "machines"—in the form of computer viruses, cyberworms and other malware—to disrupt the technologies that trouble them. (Recent targets of suspected sabotage include the London Stock Exchange and a nuclear power plant in Iran.) Even off-the-grid extremists find technology irresistible. The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, attacked what he called the "industrial-technological system" with increasingly sophisticated mail bombs. Likewise, the cave-dwelling terrorist sometimes derided as "Osama bin Luddite" hijacked aviation technology to bring down skyscrapers.
For the rest of us, our uneasy protests against technology almost inevitably take technological form. We worry about whether violent computer games are warping our children, then decry them by tweet, text or Facebook post. We try to simplify our lives by shopping at the local farmers market—then haul our organic arugula home in a Prius. College students take out their earbuds to discuss how technology dominates their lives. But when a class ends, Loyola University of Chicago professor Steven E. Jones notes, their cellphones all come to life, screens glowing in front of their faces, "and they migrate across the lawns like giant schools of cyborg jellyfish."
That's when he turns on his phone, too.
The word "Luddite," handed down from a British industrial protest that began 200 years ago this month, turns up in our daily language in ways that suggest we're confused not just about technology, but also about who the original Luddites were and what being a modern one actually means.
Blogger Amanda Cobra, for instance, worries about being "a drinking Luddite" because she hasn't yet mastered "infused" drinks. (Sorry, Amanda, real Luddites were clueless when it came to steeping vanilla beans in vodka. They drank—and sang about—"good ale that's brown.") And on Twitter, Wolfwhistle Amy thinks she's a Luddite because she "cannot deal with heel heights" given in centimeters instead of inches. (Hmm. Some of the original Luddites were cross-dressers—more about that later—so maybe they would empathize.) People use the word now even to describe someone who is merely clumsy or forgetful about technology. (A British woman locked outside her house tweets her husband: "You stupid Luddite, turn on your bloody phone, i can't get in!")
The word "Luddite" is simultaneously a declaration of ineptitude and a badge of honor. So you can hurl Luddite curses at your cellphone or your spouse, but you can also sip a wine named Luddite (which has its own Web site: www.luddite.co.za). You can buy a guitar named the Super Luddite, which is electric and costs $7,400. Meanwhile, back at Twitter, SupermanHotMale Tim is understandably puzzled; he grunts to ninatypewriter, "What is Luddite?"
Almost certainly not what you think, Tim.
Despite their modern reputation, the original Luddites were neither opposed to technology nor inept at using it. Many were highly skilled machine operators in the textile industry. Nor was the technology they attacked particularly new. Moreover, the idea of smashing machines as a form of industrial protest did not begin or end with them. In truth, the secret of their enduring reputation depends less on what they did than on the name under which they did it. You could say they were good at branding.
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Nothanks to this people
Posted by on November 11,2013 | 10:05 PM
great article about the luddites. i will use this
Posted by katie on September 20,2013 | 11:54 AM
Are you kidding?? The anti-GMO anti-Monsanto crowd is the biggest group of Luddites we've seen in quite awhile; even going so far as to burn corn fields. The Luddites are alive and well today.
Posted by mark on July 27,2013 | 11:33 PM
Reminds me of Kurt Vonnegut's first novel Player Piano where engineers rule because they design the machinery that does everything for mankind, so nobody has to work. The general populace finally becomes tired of drinking booze and watching TV all the time so went on a rampage destroying anything mechanical. Once done, they were very happy for now they plenty to do repairing everything.
Posted by Bill Wilson on February 20,2013 | 02:00 AM
The author is clearly a turd with no writing ability's that would be recognized by those looking for a usefull comprehensible story related to the headline.
Posted by oldfurr on January 29,2013 | 10:14 PM
cool :)
Posted by potatoehead118 on January 28,2013 | 03:43 PM
Wow, just when I thought the article was going to say something interesting and unique...it ended with the usual admonition: " it's possible to live well with technology—but only if we continually question the ways it shapes our lives."
Did I need to read this 3 page article to learn that? No.
Besides, isn't that the sort of prevalent pollyannish and cheery acceptance of technology that has led us to the state we are in today, a state where we are reliant on it before we have understood what it has done to us? What good is "questioning the ways it shapes our lives" now, when almost all corporations we are forced to do business with deals with us through automated call routers, disallowing us to even speak with a person when we have a problem, for example?
The writer would have done some good to actually examine some ways technology is making us less "human" (such as friends only talking to each other via phone in transit, leading to lower quality conversations that get cut off when the caller gets distracted, or the breach in privacy leading to ID theft). Instead, the writer summarizes the Luddite movement too much, the historical account I can read in my Encyclopedia Britannica. Useless.
Posted by bilbao on June 17,2011 | 12:27 PM
I'd just like to add that @prufrock's comment - a needless political jab at modern Liberal Democrats - is a hilarious example of utter failure. Someone should remind him that most Liberals are anti-capital punishment as well as savvy technologists as opposed to the regressive right that attempts to undo child labor laws as well as collective bargaining for unions. Indeed, were Prufrock alive during the Luddite demonstrations it is likely he'd be a supporter of capital punishment against the "uppity" workers railing against their betters!
Posted by GnomeChomsky on April 25,2011 | 06:02 AM
Very interesting and entertaining article.
Posted by Bill on March 28,2011 | 06:49 AM
I consider myself a Luddite because I am a 40 year-old married woman living in Manhattan and I refuse to own a cellphone or ATM card, among other things. Ironically, you can follow my video unplugged adventures on www.diaryofaluddite.com.
Helen Ellis
Posted by Helen Ellis on March 21,2011 | 11:30 AM
Common sense from the article:
"Parliament passed a measure to make machine-breaking a capital offense."
Whereas the modern era liberal Democratic Congress of the United States would pass a law making it a capital offense for anyone owning a machine.
Posted by prufrock on March 20,2011 | 09:45 PM
interesting piece, until the last preachy paragraph.....
Posted by eno on March 19,2011 | 09:03 PM
"Breaking the law" can be a noble pursuit and bring forth greater good. History is full of "law breakers" that had more moral authority than the law-makers.
It makes good sense to learn how to work without technology in case some disaster disables the grid, or satellites fail, or some other event occurs that makes our modern gadgets inoperable.
I am a fan of technology but I also can see its addictive powers and its ability to sometimes disconnect people from what is really happening around them.
My senile father's favorite advice these days is "everything in moderation". There is a lot of wisdom in his words.
Posted by Kathy on March 17,2011 | 12:16 AM
My problem with much of modern technology is that it leaves little time to live your own life. In the end it may lead you to wonder what the heck you thought you were doing. And then the switch flips off. Happy virtual life to you all!
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NAHB CEO Jerry Howard explains why homebuilder confidence is slipping.
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Builder confidence.
Celeb thing for the month of February expectation was -- -- supposed to go higher the national association of homebuilders released their and -- this morning.
Now it's moving -- that 2006 level but still not over fifty that's the critical mid point of this -- joining me now.
-- exclusive interview NAHB CEO president Jerry Howard Jerry it at the last couple months have been asking you for gonna go over that fifty mark went down a point.
For the month of February what are -- telling you -- Well surely the debasing trepidation is over government policies.
The president touched on in his -- opt in is -- state of the union speech I guess he's been watching us the last couple months because he said that.
Credit is unduly tight and the lack of a finality and some of the financial services regulations are having people take a pause in and that's reflected in in this month's numbers.
But yet if you look at the regions -- or shut him up of the country if you look at the northeast a look at the -- it was actually.
A jump in those regions midwest a -- that's that's the opposite of kind of the trend that we have been saying -- -- -- that's an overly.
Overall -- positive move do you think to see those beaten down regions build a little bent.
Absolutely it shows that the economies and in in the northeast and particularly in the west in California are really showing signs -- taken hold and look into -- strong spring season in the south where things are are down this month.
-- again it's we think so it's a recovery from last month if you look back at last month's numbers to -- were really.
Higher than average are higher than we expected so that somewhat of a recovery mode overall down by one point.
I'm still saying we're gonna break big break fifty sometime soon in the in the future here.
All right I got -- -- next month or two but you never do -- my lesson with it but I'll let it.
You have the report and the builders that that you survey they were talking about immaterial costs as one of the things.
That there are concerned about they're seeing higher material costs of particular that can be lumber -- -- -- copper that can be arranged.
Issues how worried are you would how we're -- builders.
About but these commodity prices going higher and that affecting the bottom line when they're just work -- We're very concerned.
-- you're you're exactly right.
And and right now it's predominantly lumber were were seen.
-- concern beings expressed by the builders.
Other limitations on domestic harvest -- timber some of the negotiations with foreign countries about duties on imported lumber have the builders a little bit skittish and that front.
But then again so to some of the other regulations that are out there.
While the government has been slow so put in place the financial services regulations that would help us.
Some of the regulations that -- to the costs of building are coming out -- rapid fire and that's also a -- -- -- builders is sort of take a pause here.
You know I have this sector it was just I mean it just went gangbusters in 2000 while having a look at -- a look at how Canadian.
Idyllic outlook are -- -- that they -- thanks guys I mean these stocks were just beat the stars are shining stars of 2000 top.
I -- -- to the CEOs.
You know private conversations today expressed concern to you about about share price about performance in the market.
And it just like you you've learned about me saying if we're gonna over fifteen a couple of months.
I've learned to do expect this question from you sure are and I got -- -- at the same way I can't divulge any private conversations that I have -- that.
Can I call you necessarily question letter -- -- I'm sure all right John Maynard Jerry Howard thank you very -- excited he is not the liberal we'll talk to an excellent thanks -- yes ma'am banks.
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