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Proverbs 18:15
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.
Wisdom is insight into the way life works: a proper understanding of the consequences of our thoughts, words and actions and an awareness of the true value of things. It is rooted in proper reverence for God who is the source of all life and all values.
Although related to education and knowledge, wisdom differs from cleverness. Wisdom may be best described as discernment gained through life experience and distilled into guiding principles. Sometimes, the word is used in the Bible to refer to the practical and technical skills possessed by an experienced craftsperson or administrator. In the book of Proverbs,Wisdom is sometimes personified and, at one point, is spoken of as she who worked alongside God as a master craftsperson when God created the world.
The opposite of wisdom is foolishness, which is a wrong understanding of life. Jesus tells the parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21). Although this parable may seem to be mainly about greed and obsession with money, at a deeper level it is about putting our trust or faith in the wrong things. It's about missing the point; it's about being a fool. The fool does not realize that his soul is 'on loan' from God, who can require it back whenever he likes. The fool thinks that the aim of life is to 'be happy' and he thinks that you can gain happiness by doing what you want and be gaining more and more possessions. The wise person recognizes their own limitations, trusts in God and understands that there is more to like than may be seen on the surface.
The Bible often points out that God's wisdom is the reversal of 'the wisdom of the world'. Christ's sacrificial life and his teaching about love and humility may appear foolish by the world's standards but, in reality, it expresses the Wisdom of God.
Proverbs 3:5-12
Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own.
Trust is the very essence of faith; trust in the God who is trustworthy.
'Trust in the Lord' is a central theme in the Psalms. Time and time again, God is the acknowledged as the source of all true security and strength. This is contrasted with trust in chariots, horses, weapons, wealth or princes (Psalm 20:7; 118:8-9). We can easily think of the modern day equivalents. Trust placed in the wrong things is close to idolatry.
Trust is essential to human life and lies at the heart of all relationships. Trust entails vulnerability, putting yourself in others' hands. We have to trust experts - pilots, dentists, surgeons. Yet, within our society, there often seems to be mutual distrust between people and those responsible for governing them.
Marriage is founded on trust and is a God-given framework in which human trust can be developed. The wording of the Christian marriage vows sends out a strong message in a society where the breakdown of trust is widespread.
Trust is central to civilised society, to living together in harmony, so it is to be valued
and honoured. With wisdom and discernment, we can relearn to trust. We can begin to rebuild trust in our mistrustful society by being reliable ourselves, by not letting people down. Similarly, when we work with others, if we are willing to let go of control ourselves and trust in the abilities and integrity of others, everyone can be enriched. Jesus, after all, entrusted his ongoing work to his disciples and ultimately to us.
Galatians 5:13
Rather, use your freedom to serve one another in love; that's how freedom grows.
Words relating to 'servant' and 'service' are central in Christian theology. Some of the most important prophecies in Isaiah speak of the coming of the 'Servant of the Lord' and his role as a 'suffering servant.' That is why Jesus said that he 'came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
Jesus washed the feet of his disciples at the Last Supper. This turned upside down the normal relationship between master and disciple, leader and follower. In many ways, this astonishing action symbolizes the essence of the Incarnation: God stooping to share the human condition. Jesus is very clear about the meaning of his action:'Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done.'
The parable of the Good Samaritan shows we should serve those in need whoever they are. Such service is not offered to gain some advantage for ourselves. 'Going the extra mile' involves sacrifice, putting ourselves out for someone else's benefit.
Serving God means serving others. It also means that we cannot serve other masters as well - such as money. However, the Christian message is equally clear that service is not all about restrictions. It is precisely in a life of service that we become most truly free.
Proverbs 18:24
Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.
Friendship is an undisputed value in our society, with children often spending more time with their friends than with family. It is a key concept in the Christian framework, with Jesus being criticised for being 'the friend of sinners' and eating with those whom society rejected.
Sharing a meal with someone is an explicit sign of friendship and the word 'companion' literally means 'one with whom you share bread.'
Jesus tells stories of the heavenly banquet to which all are invited. The barriers between people are broken down in a loving community around God and Jesus had stern words to say to those who refused to recognise that all are included in this community of friendship.
The Bible has many sayings about friendship: 'A friend loves at all times.' (Proverbs 17:17)
Friends are not afraid to tell each other the truth and a friend's loving criticism is worth more than the empty compliments of someone who does not really care for you. 'Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.' (Proverbs 27:6)
The writer of Ecclesiastes puts it very simply: 'if one falls down, a friend can lift him up'. (Ecclesiastes 4:10)
The friendship of David and Jonathan is very strongly emphasised in the Bible, Abraham is described as the friend of God (James 2:23) and Jesus explicitly calls his disciples not servants but friends (John 15:14 - 15).
Trust, feeling comfortable in each other's company, being able to share joys and
sorrows are all features of friendship and these are things of immense value. True friendship enables each person to grow and ensures that the unique individuality of each person is recognised. All this echoes the value placed by God on the preciousness of each person.
Hymns like 'What a friend we have in Jesus' point to a relationship that is at the heart of Christian believing. Knowing that God is our friend is to recover something of the acceptance and close companionship that people of all ages need and crave.
Koinonia: fellowship
The use of the original Greek word emphasises the strength and importance of this
concept within the Christian faith.
Koinonia means 'that which is in common' and is often translated as 'fellowship' or 'community'. Other translations might include 'union','partnership', or 'being yoked together'. A yoke is a shaped piece of wood that goes across the shoulders, often linking two animals. By combining their strength, it helps work to be done and burdens to be carried.
Koinonia expresses the quality of relationship within the Christian community. It is based on fellowship with Jesus. Through him, Christians share the relationship that Jesus has with God. In John 17, Jesus prays that all his followers may be 'perfectly one' as he and the Father are one. Through him, Christians become sons and daughters of God and therefore brothers and sisters of each other. They are all members of the same family.
A central element of being a family is interdependence: all are needed and valued and
each person is important to the whole. The same message is found in Paul's image of the Christian community as the body of Christ. Each member of the body shares the joys and sufferings of the others and each depends upon every else.
The foundation of Christian koinonia is Christ's self giving on the cross, the supreme demonstration of his love for all. We love because he loved us first.
For the first Christians, this was expressed in a genuine common life with shared meals, shared possessions and practical support for the poor. The Christian church today continues to serve not only those within the Christian community but any who are in need.


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Worried residents of Edward Street are meeting David Simpson MP today (Friday) in a bid to learn "all the facts as our area is being used as a major centre to accommodate criminals out on licence".
Work has started on the expansion of an existing hostel from nine beds to 15, and residents fear it could be increased to around 28 in the long term, with Portadown the main rehabilitation centre for offenders out on licence, within the southern sector of Northern Ireland.
The nine occupants of the hostel have been decanted to two other facilities in Edward Street, and residents believe those buildings could be used in the future for similar projects. But a spokesman for Choice Housing (acting for the Simon Community) said the nine-to-15 expansion was the only project planned in Edward Street.
A spokesperson for the residents said, "We believe the offenders include high category prisoners who are being placed in the community as part of their rehabilitation. We want to know the type of offenders who are being accommodated, but have drawn a blank. We also want to know the cost, which has been estimated between £500,000 and £1.5m.
"The fears of residents are not being considered the way they should. We are being bullied into this. It's tantamount to creating an open prison near the centre of Portadown.
Mr Simpson said he understood their concerns, "The fears of the residents must be allayed. I know nothing can be done to stop the hostel expansion. But the decision of the PSNI to totally vacate the police station in Edward Street is very unfortunate. It acted as a deterrent and yet the same PSNI is involved in the hostel project."
The Choice Housing spokesman said one of the two 'decanting' houses belonged to a private individual. "It is being rented and will be returned to the private owner when the hostel expansion is complete."
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Can traditional HCM vendors compete with SaaS HR?
Experts say mergers among vendors of human capital management software have created mix-and-match choices in both on-premises and cloud HCM.
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of traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and smaller specialty providers. That's nothing new -- IT managers have long weighed the pros and cons of integrated application suites against "best of breed" software. What's different today is where these battles are taking place -- namely, in the cloud. And Software as a Service (SaaS) is the main arena.
The good news is that IT and human resource managers may be the beneficiaries of this new wave of acquisition activity and competition. Industry analysts say that enterprises have more choices than ever, thanks to cloud services such as SaaS HR, whether the goal is to fill out the HCM services available to HR departments or to take a fresh look at the entire platform.
SaaS HR soars
One reason large ERP vendors are squaring off over HCM is that the SaaS model is proving to be especially attractive to human resource managers. A recent report by Saugatuck Technology Inc., a research and consulting firm based in Westport, Conn., noted that HCM is one of the top software categories that organizations are considering for SaaS deployment. According to a Saugatuck survey, 22% of organizations currently use a SaaS-based HR and talent management product, while another 30% plan to do so this year or next. The consulting company also sees changes in the attitudes of companies that subscribe to SaaS HCM services. They're looking beyond just filling gaps with point solutions and taking greater interest in integrated SaaS HR suites.
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Workday, which offers a full, exclusively SaaS HR information system for midsize and large enterprises, is among the vendors benefitting from this interest. In investment research issued last spring, PiperJaffray called Workday "a force to be reckoned with," and estimated that the company's market share was on track to grow more than five-fold in the next three to five years.
But ERP players traditionally in the on-premise space aren't conceding the cloud to competitors. Last year, SAP purchased SuccessFactors, a company with a cloud HCM offering, to strengthen SAP's talent management capabilities. A few weeks later, Oracle Corp. snapped up Taleo, a competing SaaS talent management platform. Both of the acquired companies were listed as leaders in technology researcher IDC's most recent MarketScape Integrated Talent Management Vendor Assessment. And just this month, Oracle further expanded its cloud HCM roster with its purchase of SelectMinds, a recruiting package.
Another large vendor that couldn't resist the urge to merge was IBM, which announced this summer that it would acquire Kenexa Corp. and its cloud talent management software. Even firms outside the HCM market are making moves: Salesforce.com acquired Rypple, a maker of cloud-based performance management software.
Analysts don't expect this cloud HCM acquisition activity to subside anytime soon. "There are so many small companies out there that do one thing well, but it's hard for them to survive," said Fabia Bourda, transformation director at Tata Consultancy Services, which is based in Mumbai, India. "An Oracle, SAP or Workday will look for ways to get ahead of the game with these types of acquisitions."
Top questions to ask HCM vendors
The acquisitions plugged some feature gaps for the large enterprise software vendors. But the additions don't eliminate two fundamental questions facing IT and HR managers. First, should they move some or all of their HCM solutions to the cloud? And if the answer is yes, should IBM, Oracle, or SAP shops remain that way or take a clean-slate approach and consider all other options?
Not surprisingly, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, so enterprises need to take a calculated approach to finding the best option for their requirements.
The potential benefits of SaaS in general apply to a specific area like HCM. The service delivery model of cloud computing enables enterprises to quickly roll out new services, such as talent management, industry analysts say. In addition, if divisions within larger organizations use a different HCM platform than headquarters, SaaS HR software can help them consolidate and standardize solutions, Bourda said.
In both cases, the implementations can be funded from operating budgets instead of requiring significant capital expenditures. "So one question to consider is where is your funding coming from and how will you manage it over the long term?" she said.
Bourda also advises organizations to take a fresh look at the market if they're considering new SaaS HCM services. "We tell clients that when you look to do something new, it's healthy to see what else is going on in the marketplace. Staying with the status quo is not the best answer all the time."
Larger vendors have at least one advantage over cloud-only upstarts: multiple delivery models consisting of both on-premises and cloud HCM services. This may be an especially important consideration for large organizations with a number of departments or divisions. "[Multiple models] allow you to be flexible about how services are delivered throughout the organization," Bourda explained. "One division may go with one deployment model, others may go with a different model."
But the flexibility of clouds also means that IT managers don't have to face tough either/or decisions with vendors, either. Some organizations may take a mix-and-match approach to choosing their providers of HCM software, Bourda said.
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In the 2010-2011 edition of America's Best Hospitals, published by U.S. News & World Report, heart care and heart surgery at Shands at UF ranked the highest among Florida hospitals and 32nd nationwide. UF surgeons offer the full spectrum of care from routine cardiac surgical procedures to surgical care for complex patient cases.
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Whether you're buying gifts for your dad, father in law, husband or partner, men are notoriously challenging to buy for. This post is intended to help ease the struggle we'll all face in the run up to Fathers Day this time next week. However this guide will help you pick grooming gifts for him no matter what the occasion. Men deserve a bit of pampering from time to time too but you'll rarely find them admitting to enjoying it. You'll also rarely find them being as fussy with it as we are. You won't find them stacking their shelves with 'pretty' products or 5 solutions to every skin concern. To get them on board, we need to make it as masculine and simple as possible.
A good starting point when trying to pick grooming gifts for him is the packaging. Men tend to like simple, clean packaging with masculine colours that is fuss free. Pumps and tubes are the way to go, jars will be too much hard work and don't even bother with sheet masks. Multi functional products are also good in order to keep their collection of products to a minimum(crazy, I know!). The brands and ranges below are all fail safe options which meet all of the above pre requisites but also deliver phenomenal results. Whether its his skin, hands or body you're trying to help him out with, there is something for everyone below.
I am a huge fan of Crabtree & Evelyn's Hand Recovery and Hand Therapy and the Gardeners version is perfect for men. A clean scent with notes of sage and oak moss, makes for a far more man-friendly scent. Tidy, smooth, soft hands are a must and these 2 products will give just that. The scrub smoothes the skin and tidies those pesky cuticles (essential if he refuses to go for manicures)leaving the hands groomed and supple. Crabtree & Evelyn's Hand Therapy has always been my go to hand cream but the Overnight Hand Therapy is a relatively new addition. Still non greasy but super moisturising, these two make the perfect gift for the man whose hands could do with a little help.
Skincare is the trickiest part of picking grooming gifts for him. The first step is to determine his skin type and then pick products that tick all the boxes. Aveda have relaunched and sent me some of the Botanicals Kinetic range with new innovative formulas and a design refresh. The minimal, chic, green packaging is not only aesthetically ideal for men but the range also harnesses the vitality of botanicals to help balance and replenish skin. The Botanicals Kinetic range has a wide variety of cleansers, toners, moisturisers and treatments for every skin type to choose from.
I would suggest a maximum of 2/3 products for daily use and one treatment for troubleshooting/pampering. The absolute basics would be a cleanser, moisturiser and some form of treatment. There are 4 different cleansers for you to choose from. The Exfoliating Creme Cleanser is best for uneven, dull skin while the All Sensitive Cleanser is best for sensitive skin and the Purifying Gel Cleanser is great for oilier skins. There are 3 different moisturisers to choose from; all of which balance the skin, replenish moisture into the skin and help retain it all day. You can choose from the Hydrating Lotion, Intense Hydrating Rich Creme or Intense Hydrating Soft Creme depending on which texture you think he'll prefer. I would pick a treatment product according to what his main skin concern is. If dark circles, puffiness or lines around the eyes are it, I would add the Energizing Eye Creme. I would add the Exfoliant or Radiant Skin Refiner if dull skin and/or clogged pores are it; both will provide a more thorough cleanse and reveal a smoother, clearer complexion. If he has very dry/oily skin I would add a mask. The Intense Hydrating Mask hydrates and cools skin providing relief from dryness. While the Deep Cleansing Herbal Clay Mask absorbs excess oils and draws impurities from the skin, leaving it refined. If you think he will agree to more than one add on to the cleanser & moisturiser- more power to you!
Another brand that I love for mens skincare is Clarins. They have developed a special range of products designed with men in mind, to help them take care of their skin. The range includes everything from mens shaving care, moisturising creams, anti-ageing creams, eye creams, toning treatments and body care. If the man that you're buying for is conscious of ageing, products from the Age Control Range would make the perfect grooming gifts for him. In order to preserve a youthful appearance, it's essential to apply an age-control formula, designed specifically for men, morning and night. Find the ideal ClarinsMen formula for his skin with Line Control Balm, Line Control Eye Balm/ Anti Fatigue Eye Serum, Revitalising Gel or Line Control Cream to choose from. The Line Control Cream is designed for dry skin while the rest work on dry, combination or normal skin.
Whilst on the subject of Clarins, I have to mention the Clarins Men Shampoo & Shower. An invigorating, 2-in-1 wash that gently cleanses both hair and body. Tones skin with energising ingredients like Bison Grass and Chinese Galanga and conditions hair with provitamin B5. It is suitable for all hair and skin types, even sensitive skin. The best part however is the scent- clean and manly without being overbearingly strong. I can't imagine any man who wouldn't appreciate this as a gift.
Another way to gift a man in your life some body care is to combine a shower product with a scent. For the active, sporty man in your life, Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme Sport would be perfect. Top notes of grapefruit and bergamot, a heart of nutmeg and base notes of vetiver and sandalwood, combine for a fresh scent with tonnes of energy. The gym-going type of men in your life will especially appreciate the multi use All Over Shampoo with the Eau de Toilette to layer over the top. It's easy and minimal plus the fragrance layering gives the scent longevity that either product alone just can't.
Speaking of scents, some of the newest launches are real contenders for top of the list of best grooming gifts for him. Narciso Bleu Noir by Narciso Rodriguez is the most exciting launch for me. A huge fan of the fragrances they do for her, I was super excited when I heard of this launch last month. Built around a heart of musk and woods, Bleu Noir is timeless. With spicy and fresh notes of cadamom and nutmeg, blue cedar and black ebony, it provides a new signature scent for the modern man. Another launch from last month worth noting is Jimmy Choo Man Ice. With refreshing top notes, a sensual woody heart and musky base, it is a refreshing, invigorating and powerful fragrance.
I hope this guide helps you guys pick grooming gifts for him this week and in the future! Have a fabulous Fathers Day whatever you're doing!


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This years Seattle Jewish Film Festival is splitting off the opening party (Thurs. at the Palace Ballroom) from tonights opening-night feature Ajaminot a bad idea, since the Oscar-nominated film is a bit of a downer. Written and directed by an Israeli Arab and an Israeli Jew, its one of those non-linear, back-and-forth crime flicks that shows you a murder, then circles back to when the victim was happy and alive. Its a little bit Tarantino, a little bit Paul Haggis (Crash). With many characters and subplots, the unifying force is money (or the lack thereof), as an Arabic family in Jaffa falls into a blood-money debt that can only be paid, of course, in blood or money. (Nominated for an Oscar, Ajami opens in theaters on April 16.) The festivals lighter fare includes forbidden romance, jazz patrons, puppy love, sumo wrestling, teen angst, and twentysomethings who cant commit. (And, yes, depressing documentaries if you insist.) BRIAN MILLER
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Kiran Karnik was the President of NASSCOM from 2001 until last month, when he handed over the reins to Som Mittal (blog on Som coming soon as I also spoke to him). He has steered the Indian technology and services industry through some good and bad times over the past half a dozen years and it's always a pleasure being able to get some time with him as he has to be one of the busiest people at the NASSCOM conference. The fact that he just handed over the presidency did not seem to lighten his diary commitments! Hilary Robertson and me eventually managed to pin him down and in a quiet corner of the Hyatt hotel we had a chat about the past few years heading NASSCOM and some of his thoughts on future issues for India.
Kiran opened our conversation by highlighting that when he came on board, there was considerable turmoil across the entire global IT industry: "It's been six really exciting years for the industry in India. In some ways if I wanted to summarise the main challenges for India then I could say that one of them happened just four days before I started in my post; I started as NASSCOM president on September 15th 2001. 9/11 created a lot of uncertainty in the world at large and at the same time there was a post-2000 slowdown in IT spending as well as the threat of a recession in the USA, which is the largest market for Indian technology firms." As if this wasn't enough, Kiran found a major public relations issue about to take place in the USA: "Almost immediately after this period was the US presidential election where outsourcing and offshoring became a major policy issue, and all this when I was new in the job!"
Kiran feels that the industry did an incredible job. Indian companies managed to adapt and flourish when all of these general economic factors were against them. He said: "It's great to do well in the good times, but the fact that the industry has continued to grow despite some of these challenges has demonstrated the maturity of the Indian industry and its ability to be nimble and to adapt to changing circumstances."
I asked Kiran about Indian government support for NASSCOM and he offered glowing praise, except for the most recent budget: "The sense of the industry, until quite recently, was that the government has been very supportive, but the last budget contained a number of negatives for us. There were two or three things that are specific to the industry, but also some more general things. The first thing is really like the dog that didn't bark. There was no extension of the STPI scheme [Software Technology Parks of India, a scheme to boost IT exports]. Then, almost like rubbing salt into the wound, was the announcement of a minimum alternative tax – so we might have expected an extension of the tax holiday, but we actually got a new tax instead! Then, there was a new tax on leased accommodation. Many companies in our industry prefer to lease offices, so this new service tax hits us as we are the industry that is the biggest leaser of commercial space."
Though these tax measures came along like London buses (several all at once, rather than evenly spaced) Kiran was keen to stress that – in general – the government has worked well with NASSCOM: "I don't want to sound too negative. By and large the government policy has been positive, except for these particular comments that are all related to the last budget. On the amendments to the IT Act that are forthcoming, this has been really very positive. In fact, it has worked in an excellent way as the government has worked with industry to frame the amendments to the act. It's a huge step forward and will help us a great deal." Kiran is referring to a major update to the main piece of Indian technology legislation, the IT Act of 2000. The new additions bring the legislation up to date and introduce more protection for data and criminal offences for cybercrime such as phishing.
Talent is one of the key issues driving NASSCOM at present. Kiran explained his views on sourcing new graduates for the industry: "There is a serious concern about graduates not being suitable for work. Some of us feel that we don't just need more investment in the education system, what we need is actually structural reform. Without that reform you have a system based on the old state-supported system, which tends to be non-market-responsive. You could change pedagogy or courses over a period of 5 or 10 years, but this is a problem right now, as we really need our education system to respond to what the market needs. We need technical skills, we need soft skills, and we need communication skills. I wouldn't say that they are not responding, but they are not responding quickly enough."
The call for education reform is a strong one. I can see many supporters of the NASSCOM voice, but then as always in this kind of debate, there are many who would prefer the status quo to remain – because that's how it has always been. Especially those who think the private sector should have little or no link to education. Kiran gave me his thoughts on private sector companies setting up their own academies. He said: "The good thing is that most people also see the need for rapid reform. It's a good thing that some of the larger firms are setting up their own academies and training people, but the small companies must rely on the product of the universities, so you can see a problem developing where smaller companies will have no access to suitable people. In this industry the small of today grows into the big of tomorrow and we need to nurture them, otherwise we are sacrificing our own future."
Moving forward, Kiran see a number of key issues for NASSCOM to focus on, the first being talent and education as he just discussed. He adds: "The second is the very positive issue of the domestic market. It is growing very quickly and that is good for us, but there are initiatives we can get involved in to help that further, such as encouraging the spread of broadband. Third is innovation. We are convinced that we need to move towards that as the next stage. I don't think it is just about additional sophistication, R&D, or high-end products, but at a very base level you can change something at the bottom of the pyramid. It can be a change in pricing, or a change in the business model."
Of course data security has figured high on the NASSCOM agenda for the past couple of years and Kiran mentions this as a final point: "Finally, the systems of the future will depend a great deal more on data security and intellectual property rights. As you begin to innovate more you need more protection for your IP. You need data security, especially if we are processing even more domestic data. I'd actually like to broaden the agenda of data security into calling it a trust initiative – this is something really high in the NASSCOM agenda now."
I like that final touch, getting away from hard industry terms such as data security and intellectual property and just calling it trust. India has built a great deal of trust thanks to the efforts of NASSCOM over (almost) two decades now. Kiran can depart for new challenges with a real sense of achievement, having steered the Indian technology and service industry along a steady course in some very choppy waters.
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Leave it to the Japanese to come up with a game that looks like a lot of fun to play at camp. I am a huge fan of dodgeball (the movie and the game) and a huge fan of adding twists to traditional activities. Pillow Fight is like a themed version of dodgeball. It's so big in Japan that they have official tournaments and even have the All Japan Pillow Fighting Association.
Here are the Basic Rules of a Pillow Fight Tournament
- Teams consist of 5 players (though, each team can have a few pillow retrievers as well)
- Everyone starts in a sleeping position
- Teams must stay on their own court – the size of 20 sleeping mats (about 356 square feet)
- A player is out if a pillow hits him/her (even if they catch the pillow they're out) – they then must go back to "sleep" for the remainder of the game
- If a pillow hits two players, only the first one hit is out
- One person may play defense using their futon (a Japanese quilted mattress) as a shield (though a sleeping bag would work as well, I'm sure)
- Head shots are fine
- There is no way to bring back players into the game like in dodgeball
- The main goals is to hit the "boss" or captain of the team
"The Teacher is Coming!"
There is one more rule (and I love this addition); a team can use "The Teacher is Coming" play. When used, the referee blows the whistle and yells, "The teacher is coming!" All players must get to their bed and pretend to go to sleep – as though they are on a school trip and the teacher is coming to check on them – all players, that is, except for the captain of the team that called for the play. The captain (teacher?) gets 10 seconds to gather up any pillows from the other team's side. At the end of the 10 seconds the game resumes.
If played at the right time, this could change the game. I'm unsure if both teams can call out this play and how many times they can use it. The only place I found the official rules was in a video that was all in Japanese. Gakkari! (bummer!)
The Pillows
There are official pillows, but unless you're planning a trip to Japan, you'll need to find an alternative. I checked Amazon and Alibaba to see if they sold them – nope (but Amazon sells everything, right? – aw, skunked again).
Whatever pillows you use, make sure they are soft, free of zippers and plastic edges and don't have hard corners.
If you happen to try this out, please send me a video. I would love to see it.


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Emil Sigurdsson, MD; Gudmundur Thorgeirsson, MD, PhD; Helgi Sigvaldason, PhD; Nikulas Sigfusson, MD, PhD
To evaluate the incidence, prevalence, characteristics, and prognosis associated with clinically unrecognized myocardial infarction as diagnosed by electrocardiographic changes.
Prospective, population-based cohort study with 4-to 20-year follow-up.
Icelandic Heart Association Preventive Clinic.
9141 men residing in the Reykjavik area who were born between 1907 and 1934.
Patients were assigned to categories of coronary heart disease at first visit on the basis of hospital records, Rose chest pain questionnaire, standardized 12-lead electrocardiogram, and history and physical examination. Incidence and prevalence of unrecognized myocardial infarction were determined, survival was measured, and causes of death were deter-mined from death certificates and autopsy records.
Prevalence was strongly influenced by age. Nearly undetectable in the youngest age group, it increased to more than 5% in the group aged 75 to 79 years. Incidence was almost zero up to age 40, then increased steeply to more than 300 cases per year per 100 000 persons at age 60, and decreased with age after age 65. Ten- and 15-year survival probabilities were 51% and 45%, respectively, and were similar to those for patients with recognized myocardial infarction. One third of men with unrecognized and 58% of men with recognized myocardial infarction had a history of angina pectoris (P < 0.001). Angina pectoris had a greater effect on coronary heart disease mortality in the former group than in the latter. The risk ratio for unrecognized myocardial infarction was 4.6 without angina (95% CI, 2.4 to 8.6) and 16.9 with angina (CI, 9.4 to 30.3); the risk ratio for recognized myocardial infarction was 6.3 without angina (CI, 3.7 to 10.6) and 8.5 with angina (CI, 5.8 to 12.6).
At least one third of all myocardial infarctions were unrecognized. Prognosis and risk factor profiles for patients with recognized and unrecognized myocardial infarction were similar. Although those with unrecognized myocardial infarction were less likely than those with recognized myocardial infarction to have a history of angina pectoris, angina in these cases was usually associated with ischemic electrocardiographic changes and a poor prognosis, suggesting severe coronary heart disease.
Sigurdsson E, Thorgeirsson G, Sigvaldason H, et al. Unrecognized Myocardial Infarction: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and the Prognostic Role of Angina Pectoris: The Reykjavik Study. Ann Intern Med. 1995;122:96–102. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-122-2-199501150-00003
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It just isn't Christmastime until you've enjoyed A Christmas Carol. The timeless Charles Dickens classic has been a staple of the holidays since its release way back in 1843. The tale of bitter old Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts who lead him on a journey of redemption is a beloved and popular one, having never been out of print. And of course, it has been adapted for the screen (both large and small) time and time again, from the modern day all the way back to the dawn of cinema.
Not all of those adaptations have been memorable, of course, but some of them have stood the test of time and become holiday traditions for fans around the world. If you love the story of the "squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner" who recovers his humanity over the course of one fateful (and ghostly) night, you owe it to yourself to experience one or more of these flicks this holiday season. Here are the 15 Best Adaptations Of A Christmas Carol.
15 Christmas Carol: The Movie - 2001
We start our list with a relatively unique (and recent) entry. This film from 2001 is a hybrid of animation and live-action. The story is framed as Charles Dickens (played by Simon Callow, who also voices Scrooge) giving a reading of his classic tale, which is then presented in animated form.
Perhaps the most notable aspect of this adaptation is its remarkably strong cast. Kate Winslet provides the voice of Scrooge's former love Belle, and the Oscar winner showcases her impressive singing ability with the track "What If", a lament for her character's relationship with Scrooge. Elsewhere, Nicolas Cage is a truly inspired choice for the voice of Jacob Marley. It's classic Cage, and makes you wish someone would cast him as the character in a live-action adaptation. Michael Gambon (who will feature elsewhere on this list) is the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the always dependable Rhys Ifans plays Bob Cratchit.
One notable change from the source material is the reunion of Scrooge and Belle after he has been redeemed. In the original tale, she has long since moved on.
14 A Christmas Carol: The Musical - 2004
The classic Dickens tale lends itself well to musical adaptations, with this being the first of three such versions to feature on our list. Kelsey Grammer delivers his usually spirited performance in bringing the old miser to life, with lots of help from an impressive cast. Jason Alexander (George Costanza himself!) is Jacob Marley, while fans of The Flash on The CW will recognize Jesse L. Martin as the Ghost of Christmas Past. Scrooge's former love (in this version, she's named Emily) is played by Jennifer Love Hewitt.
All of the actors contribute to the impressive score, with Grammer and Martin particularly standing out with their singing abilities. "What A Day, What A Sky", "Christmas Together" and "The Lights of Long Ago" are a few of the standout numbers. Your mileage with this one may vary depending on your appreciation for musicals. With a terrific cast and a few interesting tweaks to the Scrooge 'formula' it's definitely worth a viewing.
13 Scrooge - 1970
Kelsey Grammer wasn't the first Scrooge to sing!
In 1970, this musical version of the classic tale hit the big screen. 11 songs were stuffed into the familiar story, and ranged from children singing about their dislike for Scrooge to Marley's ghost delivering a stirring lament to his fellow spirits. Albert Finney was just 34 years old, but he was quite convincing as the miserable (yet musically gifted) old miser in a Golden Globe-winning performance. The film also attracted some Academy attention, earning four Oscar nominations for Art Direction, Costume Design, Original Score and Song.
If you like your Scrooge a little more traditional, you'll probably want to look elsewhere. But if you're tired of the same old story and think you'd enjoy a spin on the formula, look this one up. It throws plenty of curve balls, from sending Scrooge on a trip to hell to receive his own Marley-like chain to dressing him up as Santa Claus for the joyful resolution. Plus, you get the OG Obi-Wan Kenobi, Alec Guinness, as a singing Jacob Marley.
12 Cash On Demand - 1961
This one's a bit of an odd choice, perhaps, as this film isn't an adaptation of the Dickens story. It is, however, certainly inspired by it. Hammer Films' 1961 thriller, Cash On Demand stars Peter Cushing as Harry Fordyce, a stuffy bank manager whose exacting specifications and sour temperament alienate him from his hard working staff.
Two days before Christmas, Fordyce's beloved bank is infiltrated by a robber masquerading as an insurance investigator. Worse, the robber threatens the bank manager's family, forcing him to help carry out the crime, lest they be killed.
No ghostly visitors appear for the bank manager in his time of need, and as the robber turns the screws and the pressure ratchets up, his meticulously ordered existence begins to unravel around him. With his family in danger and his own life spiraling out of control, his co-workers become his saving grace, and like Scrooge, he finally learns to appreciate the people around him.
11 An American Christmas Carol - 1979
Halfway through the run of Happy Days, Henry Winkler (aka, The Fonz) made the curious choice to bury his face under a lot of makeup to play the role of Benedict Slade, an elderly Scrooge-like money lender. Set during the Great Depression, the film follows Slade as he happily relieves the poor of their valuables when they cannot repay their loans (one such item, fittingly, is a first edition copy of A Christmas Carol).
There are a few interesting twists on the Scrooge formula in this one, chief among them being the choice of the young Winkler for the part. This casting call allows him to shed the makeup for flashback scenes playing Slade's younger self.
Aside from the American setting (and the different time period), the ghosts that visit Slade appear to him as some of his poor clients. David Wayne is particularly good as a local bookshop owner and the Ghost of Christmas Past. Another treat is seeing a pre-Fraggle Rock Gerard Parkes (Doc!) as the manager of an orphanage as well as the Ghost of Christmas Present.
10 Blackadder's Christmas Carol - 1988
What if the typical Scrooge journey was inverted? What if a caring and generous man sees the error of his ways and becomes a ruthless miser overnight? That's the premise for this special installment of Blackadder.
Rowan Atkinson is Ebenezer Blackadder (of course). Despite running a successful mustache shop, the titular character is constantly scraping by because he keeps giving his money away to charity (and the occasional orphan). Blackadder is so generous that the Spirit of Christmas (Robbie Coltrane, long before his days as Hagrid) visits him, not to help him change his ways, but to compliment him on all his good work.
Of course, the Spirit can't resist showing Blackadder some of his less savory ancestors, and the perennial nice guy is intrigued by their bad behavior, and decides he's tired of being pleasant. He adopts his new attitude just in time to show it off to the visiting Queen, who was ready to grant him the title of Baron for all his good deeds.
Maybe Scrooge had the right idea!
9 Scrooge - 1935
This isn't the first film adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Actually, it's not even close. That honor goes to the silent film, Scrooge, or, Marley's Ghost, released in 1901. In the 30-plus years between that film's release and this one, there were a handful of other versions, some short, some full-length. This version, however, was the first to boast sound.
Playing the role of Scrooge is Seymour Hicks, who had been performing the role on stage for over 30 years, and even starred in a silent version of the story in 1913.
The limitations of the era are on full display in this version. To say special effects were in their infancy would be an understatement. The production doesn't even attempt to put Marley's ghost on the screen, instead rendering him invisible. Of the three ghosts, only Christmas Present is realized by an actor. Past is a blurry shape on the screen and Future is reduced to a finger. Still, despite the lack of visual excitement, all the key pieces of the story are here. The Cratchit family also gets more attention than in many other versions; perhaps because a family at home is a lot easier to film than a ghost!
8 A Christmas Carol - 1984
This one is a favorite of many, and it's certainly a faithful retelling of the story. George C. Scott was nominated for an Emmy for his performance as Ebenezer Scrooge. His take on the character is subtly different than many that had come before. Whereas Scrooge is often portrayed as being a completely miserable man, Scott's version of the character takes a fair amount of joy in his anti-Christmas attitude.
Directed by Clive Donner (who was the editor of the 1951 Alastair Sim version), this one boasts a strong cast. Edward Woodward (TV's Equalizer) serves as the Ghost of Christmas Present, while Michael Gough (Alfred in 1989's Batman) also appears.
Notably, fans who wish to visit Scrooge's grave can do so thanks to this film. For the scene when the Ghost of Christmas Future shows Scrooge his own grave, the filmmakers etched the character's name on an existing stone at St. Chad's Church in Shrewsbury, England (the name of the stone's original owner had deteriorated beyond recognition). The stone, marked 'Ebenezer Scrooge', remains there to this day.
7 Mickey's Christmas Carol – 1983
You'd need a heart as cold as Scrooge himself not to appreciate this Disney retelling of the story. If you haven't seen this version (shame on you), it's exactly what you'd expect from the title; the story of Scrooge, filled to the brim with all of Disney's classic animated characters.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are the Cratchits. Goofy serves as Jacob Marley, with Jiminy Cricket, Willie the Giant, and Pete the hefty cat slotting in as the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future respectively. Eagle-eyed viewers will spot other Disney notables like Chip and Dale, Big Bad Wolf and Huey, Dewey and Louie along for the ride.
Of course, who else could be Scrooge but Scrooge McDuck? Sadly, the stingy old duck doesn't jump into any pools of money here, but he's perfect as the miserable rich guy who rebuffs his nephew's invitations to Christmas dinner. That nephew being Donald, of course.
A bit of trivia: future Disney/Pixar giant John Lasseter worked on this one as an animator.
6 A Christmas Carol - 1999
You've probably noticed a trend that most if not all of the entries on this list boast very strong casts. Then again, A Christmas Carol is a beloved and classic tale, so it's not all that surprising that so many actors want to be a part of it, and this version from 1999 is no different.
What can be said about Patrick Stewart that hasn't been already? He's a celebrated actor for a reason, and he brings just as much malice to Scrooge as he does warmth to Professor Xavier and Captain Picard. He is well suited to the role, having honed it in a series of public readings before making the film.
Other standouts in the cast include Joel Grey, who once again finds himself under copious amounts of makeup (much like his roles in Cabaret and Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins) to play the Ghost of Christmas Past. Dominic West, fresh off of his bit part in The Phantom Menace, serves as Scrooge's nephew.
5 Doctor Who's A Christmas Carol - 2010
The hugely popular revival of Doctor Who took its own stab at the story of Scrooge with this 2010 installment featuring Matt Smith's eleventh doctor. When the Doctor's companions Amy and Rory are stuck on a space liner that is caught in the electrical clouds of a strange planet, he seeks out the man with the power to change the weather: Kazran Sardick. Played wonderfully by Michael Gambon, Sardick, like Scrooge, is a bitter old man with a broken heart that has never mended. Though he possesses technology that controls the clouds over his planet, he declines to use it to save the failing ship and its occupants, forcing the Doctor to travel in time throughout Kazran's life to find the source of his pain and try to change it.
The Doctor discovers the story of Kazran's abusive father, and of the woman he loved who remains frozen in cryostasis with a terminal disease. Essentially acting as all three Christmas ghosts, the Doctor even brings Kazran's younger self to the future to see the man he has become, which is the key to finally warming the old man's heart.
A moving story, it's a true showcase for Smith's iteration of the Doctor, and one of the series' finest Christmas specials to date.
4 Scrooged - 1988
A modern (well, for when it was released anyway) spin on the story of Scrooge, this one features comedy legend Bill Murray as Frank Cross, a ruthless network executive who cares about ratings first and everything else...never. Cross is feeling the pressure with a live adaptation of A Christmas Carol set for Christmas Eve when he is visited by the ghost of his old boss, who serves as his own personal Jacob Marley and sets him on the traditional Scrooge journey. It's not quite traditional, though, with a crazed taxi driver as the Ghost of Christmas Past and a joyfully violent fairy as the Ghost of Christmas Present.
Via rehearsals for the network's live show, we see bits and pieces of the traditional Scrooge tale playing out alongside Frank's ordeal, with Buddy Hackett (as himself) playing Scrooge and gymnast Mary Lou Retton as Tiny Tim.
The strong cast also includes Karen Allen as Frank's former love Claire, Alfre Woodward as his long-suffering assistant, and Bobcat Goldthwait as the increasingly drunk and violent Eliot Loudermilk. Three of Bill Murray's brothers also appear; Brian Doyle-Murray as Frank's father, John Murray as his brother, and Joel Murray as a party guest.
3 The Muppet Christmas Carol - 1992
If you want to make anything better, just add Muppets.
Combining the Muppets with the story of Scrooge is a brilliant idea, and it resulted in a holiday classic and one of the most fun Carol adaptations ever made. Tons of credit is due to Michael Caine, who would make a fantastic Scrooge in a more traditional adaptation (and reportedly approached the project as though it was just that), but is especially good here playing off a bunch of puppets. Kermit the Frog is the perfect Bob Cratchit, Statler and Waldorf are ideal as Marley(s), and Gonzo and Rizzo add hilarity as the narrators.
Like the 1970 version, this one incorporates songs into the proceedings, but these are arguably better; "One More Sleep 'Til Christmas", "Marley and Marley", and "Thankful Heart" are among the notables. Though it underperformed at the box office, it received rave reviews and remains a holiday favorite for many.
2 A Christmas Carol - 2009
Robert Zemeckis has spent the better part of the last few years experimenting with performance capture in films like The Polar Express, Beowulf, and this adaptation. You might not expect such a modern technique to be fitting for an old story, but thanks to the strong performances throughout, it works perfectly.
Jim Carrey may be known for his comedic roles, but he has proven time and again he has dramatic chops too, and he puts them to good use here. Carrey does remarkable work in this one, performing not just as Scrooge but as each of the Christmas ghosts as well. Gary Oldman is also great as both Bob Cratchit and Jacob Marley, and oddly enough, he provides the motion capture (though not the voice) for Tiny Tim as well. The cast also includes Colin Firth as Scrooge's nephew, Robin Wright as both his sister Fan and fiance Belle, Bob Hoskins as Fezziwig, and Cary Elwes in a number of roles.
It's a little darker than your average adaptation, and takes creative license in certain sequences in order to inject some action into the proceedings (launching Scrooge up into the night sky after his encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Past and shrinking him for a chase scene with the Ghost of Christmas Future are among the source material departures). Those additions aside, this is a very faithful and incredibly enjoyable retelling of the story.
1 Scrooge - 1951
The New York Times has called this the best adaptation of A Christmas Carol ever made, and it's hard to disagree. Alastair Sim is absolutely perfect as Ebenezer Scrooge, nailing each aspect of the character as he evolves from bitter and angry to frightened and regretful and finally renewed and joyful. The casting is ideal across the board; Marley, Bob Cratchit and Fezziwig, in particular, seem to leap right off the page.
Made well before any real development in the realm of special effects, the film nevertheless makes great use of the techniques at its disposal, convincingly rendering Marley's ghost and each of the Ghosts of Christmas.
The film deviates from the source material in a few key ways. The most notable addition is the revelation that Scrooge's mother died giving birth to him, and his father hated him for it. On top of that, we learn that Scrooge's sister died giving birth to her son, precipitating Ebenezer's estrangement from his nephew. Elsewhere, the character of Mr. Jorkin, the conniving embezzler who lures a young Scrooge away from Fezziwig, was not in the book, but his presence provides added insight into Scrooge's development from kind young man to hardened old sinner. Finally, his fiance Alice is shown as an old woman who never married, providing some hope that the redeemed Scrooge may seek her out. In the book, of course, her name is Belle and she marries and has a family of her own.
Do you love the story of Ebenezer Scrooge? What is your favorite adaptation of the classic story? Let us know in the comments.


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this amusing term originated from Stefan Siikavaara, IFFF-MCCI from Sweden in reference to a casting demo i did for the group of instructors at fly casting gathering a few years back.
the idea is if we relax some of our muscle groups instead of tightening up as is so common, we're more fluid and in better control when we move. we'll be able to better use other muscle groups, we'll bend, twist and straighten better, all the while being smoother and more precise in the way we move our whole body.
this leads to not only performing better but this also reduces the possibility of cramping up and injuries from over-exhertion and repetitive motions.
anyway, the SRB thing is quite simply relaxing the butt muscles combined with a slight flexion of the knees. doing these two things loosens up the whole back and legs and it really helps most people to stay consistent in their casting. as a side bonus, this tends to relax the shoulders, neck and mind as well. combine this with stretching and conscious controlled breathing and we're good to go in peak condition.
a non-negligable effect to explaining this to a group is of course the giggles and goofy comments that arise, all working towards even more relaxation of the attendants.
the butt muscles are our biggest muscle group and it's a place where a lot of us gather a lot of tension resulting in back/leg stiffness. take that tension away and we become like swaying, dancing springs. springs ready to jump into action !
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Experts advise the cell phone users can reduce exposure by keepoing their devices away from their bodies — usually 1 inch away from the ear — whenever the device is transmitting. Also, users can text instead of talk and should be mindful that there is more radiation being transmitted the harder the device is working to obtain a signal. So, cell users should avoid using their phones in areas where their signals are weak, such as elevators and rural areas.


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The first page of chapter 11, that is. Hope you like it--and you're ready for more!
I'm continuing the art style, layout plan and page size (768x1024 pixels) from the first chapter. I still think the graphic novel would be so much better if I could repaint everything in between, but...time, time, time.
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(Updated with memorial service information)- A 19-year-old Sheridan College student died from the results of her injuries sustained in an accidental rock climbing fall Sunday afternoon near the Red Grade Road, Bear Gulch trail area, according to information from the Sheridan County Sheriff's Office.
Kevin Sessions with the Sheridan County Coroner's office said Monday morning that the individual was Aspen Rawlings of Parkman.
Lt. Mark Conrad with the Sheridan County Sheriff's Office said that Rawlings, along with two male college friends, had hiked down the two-track trail below the parking area on Red Grade Road.
The three were climbing the rocks that faced to the south, when Rawlings apparently slipped and fell a "substantial distance", Conrad said.
"There's no information that would direct our minds anywhere else that it was anything more than a tragic accident," Conrad said.
Sheridan Search and Rescue, Rocky Mountain Ambulance, and Sheridan County Sheriff's deputies responded to the call at around 3:30 pm Sunday.
Conrad said that they face new challenges these days when it comes to making sure correct information is released, concerning these types of incidents that are sensitive to family and friends.
"The position we find ourselves in daily is that with things like Facebook and text messages the information is out there before we release it," Conrad said. "Sometimes it's totally accurate and sometimes it's so far from what actually occurred."
Rawlings was a 2010 graduate of Tongue River High School, and she played basketball at TRHS (pictured, above).
Memorial Services
There will be a viewing, visitation and rosary at 6 pm Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church for Rawlings. A celebration of her life will be held at 5 pm Friday at Tongue River High School. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Holy Name with father Rob Spaulding officiating.
A memorial fund has been set up at Cowboy State Bank in Ranchester.


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Ebooks – Positives, Issues and Pitfalls
This blog post explores the progress of technology in education in relation to the learning resources provided for students. From published paper textbooks that were converted to ebooks, education now looks towards self publication by the subject matter expert. We have been introducing ebooks into the classroom for some times over traditional paper books. With the proliferation of personal computers and mobile devices, the ebook became popular due its reduced cost, easy of deployment, updatability and green credentials. We are helping students by reducing cost, being green and allowing on-demand personal access and, as a result, the day of the textbook is over.
From textbooks to ebooks, history repeats itself
On the first day of school, back in my day in the 1970s, we were given our textbooks and required to take them home and cover them with brown paper, to protect and personalize them. We were not allowed to write in them as they would be passed to the next batch of students as they had been passed to us; they were a valuable commodity; we could only personalize the cover. As a result, the more creative among us had works of art on our textbooks but there were no notes inside, we would be punished for this and our parents charged for new books. All our notes were taken in a similarly covered notebook, which our parents kept to embarrass us with in later life. The textbook was a thing of reverence and I used them regularly because they were my only source of information outside the classroom and library.
On the first day of college in the late 1980s, I remember receiving a list of textbooks with instructions to go to the college bookstore and buy them all. They would be mine to keep forever, unless I entered the black market of old but still valid books, complete with lecture annotations. I did not need to cover them and I could write all over them. This was something of an epiphany as when the professors referred to something I could annotate right there on the page. The textbook was a personal item and I used them regularly because they were my only source of information outside the classroom and library.
During my MBA in the 1990s, the list of textbooks remained, however they came by mail order. The textbook remained a personal item however as the internet was emerging, research was no longer limited to the textbook, so I used it less often that I would have before because they were not my only source of information outside the classroom and library.
During my MSc in the 2000s, the list of textbooks remained, however they came via an online order. The textbook remained a personal item however as the internet had emerged, research was entirely possible via the internet, I rarely used the textbooks because they were not my main source of information outside the classroom and library.
Today, for PhD studies, I only use ebooks and I'm satisfied with that. I find searching ebooks, the same as the internet, means that I can be a much more efficient researcher, and I use them regularly as a result because they were not my only source of information outside the classroom and library but I could use them in a personalized manner.
So as a student I'm engaged with ebooks more than I ever was with textbooks. Am I representative of all students? A recent news article claimed "92 Percent of College Students Prefer Reading Print Books to E-Readers" (Robb, 2015) and argued that the decision by educational institutions to use ebooks was based on cost to the student, convenience and the environment, which is inappropriate.
From expensive to cheap
Browse any online book store that offers both paper and electronic copies of books and the majority will display a saving on the electronic version (e.g. amazon.com). This makes perfect economic sense as there are no physical production costs. This good news for the student and the institution as "ebooks can help bring costs down for school districts that deal with increasing budget deficits" (Brown, 2012), however some educators argue that the associated costs of technology and teacher training could make ebooks a more expensive solution for the institution (Tucker, 2009).
From a student's perspective, a personal device would be needed that supports the ebook format in question which could potentially make studying via ebook more expensive for the student.
From environmentally unfriendly to unfriendly to the environment
Logically, an ebook should be better for the environment that a textbook as there is no paper involved, however "the environmental issue was an area where respondents held divergent views, as about one third felt that they would use ebooks because they would be better for the environment, while others were either unsure or unconvinced" (Gibson & Gibb, 2011), illustrating that the ongoing energy consumption of the device on which the ebooks are installed may in fact be worse for the environment than a managed plan of tree replantation.
From inconvenient to on-demand
The simple act of browsing an ebook on any device implies that a number of technical and personal challenges have been overcome:
- The device being used is free from any hardware or software fault.
- The device is compatible with the connectivity required to use the ebook. The publisher may require an online license verification check on each use.
- The device has software installed that is compatible with the format of the ebook. Some publisher's require a specific application to use an ebook.
- The publisher of the ebook has allowed you to unlock the ebook's content. The publisher may employ Documents Rights Management (DRM) software to control their copyright of the material within the ebook.
- The user knows how to use the ebook software.
- The user can access the content of ebook in their preferred way (e.g. reading or listening).
- The user enjoys reading on a screen.
- The user is able to annotate the ebook effectively.
Final Thoughts
There is clearly some work to be done regarding the pitfalls of ebooks as identified above, some of which is due to the nature of electronic devices, rather than the ebooks themselves. By common standardization of ebook formats, device software for reading ebooks and the electricity supplying the ebook power being a better environmental alternative, the majority of these pitfalls would be negated. The personal preference for paper books over ebooks will always remain, however having witnessed primary school children learning using tablets rather than textbooks in 2015, I am positive that ebooks, or interactive ibooks, are the future and that the textbook will not last much longer into the future.
You can read more about ebook issues and discussions at http://www.ecolibris.net/ebooks.asp
Brown, G. (2012). Replacing Paper Textbooks with eBooks and Digital Devices. Berglund Center for Internet Studies, 12(2012), 15–18. Retrieved from http://bcis.pacificu.edu/interface/?p=1048
Gibson, C., & Gibb, F. (2011). An evaluation of second-generation ebook readers. The Electronic Library, 29(3), 303–319. http://doi.org/10.1108/02640471111141061
Robb, A. (2015). 92 Percent of College Students Prefer Reading Print Books to E-Readers. Retrieved from http://www.newrepublic.com/article/120765/naomi-barons-words-onscreen-fate-reading-digital-world
Tucker, J. (2009). Free digital book plan costly, educators say. Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Free-digital-book-plan-costly-educators-say-3296265.php


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