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The World Economic Forum's recent Global Gender Gap Report notes that 85% of the 135 countries surveyed in 2011, Saudi Arabia included, have "made progress in the past year toward gender equality."
A little closer to home, most especially in issues related to the financial advisor-client relationship, things don't appear quite as progressive.
To put it plainly, when receiving investment advice, many women are fighting an uphill battle to be related to as being firmly entrenched in the financial driver's seat.
That's not to say financial advisors are actively diverting their attention away from female clients. It speaks more to an inherent lack of understanding on the part of advisors, mostly males, that women have a different set of expectations and requirements from the financial advice process than do men. Since females generally have longer life spans than males and likely will require financial advice for longer than men, it behooves advisors to pay careful attention to what their female clients expect from them.
According to the National Center for Women and Retirement Research (NCWRR), as many as nine out of 10 women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives, whether due to the death of a spouse or divorce. The NCWRR also says that women are widowed at an average age of 56, and one in four of these women are bankrupt within eight weeks of being widowed. Less than 15% of women who are married or living with a significant other feel responsible for planning retirement and only 41% of women participate in their employer's 401(k) plan.
For many financial advisors, this should spell "practice-building opportunity." Investment management firm Brinker Capital took a closer look at the way advice-directed investors, women in particular, perceive the way they're being related to by their financial advisor to identify some of the major disconnects between what women expect and what they receive from their advisor relationship.
The research reflects input from 323 advice-directed participants—57% female and 43% male—working with financial advisors at 78 major financial institutions.
The result: Both client and advisor gender play critical roles in determining the relationship's quality and outcome. Even more important, however, is the way in which female clients construe the manner in which their advisors relate to them because of their gender. This so-called gender bias strongly influences myriad facets of the client-advisor relationship, from initial selection to tolerance for underperforming investment decisions.
Let's review some of the key findings.
For starters, about one in every four female clients appears to prefer working with a female advisor, while only one in every 10 men selects an advisor of the opposite sex. Other than making some fairly obvious inferences, it's not entirely clear why women skew advisor selection to their own gender, but perhaps it's rooted in the way women believe they're going to feel about the relationship based on the experiences their same-gender counterparts are having with their own advisors. Moreover, 44% of females working with a female advisor said they were "extremely satisfied" versus 24% of women working with a male advisor who answered the same.
Part of the dichotomy, it appears, boils down to the way women say advisors understand (or don't) their investing needs and help them build financial knowledge. To this end, 84% of women say their female advisors listen to them and understand their investing needs, compared with 15% of women who said their male advisors "sometimes" listen to them and understand their investing needs.
That women feel less knowledgeable about their investing expertise than men has been well-documented. What's not as well-known, however, is that advice-directed women want a role in the advisor relationship that's every bit as active and engaged as males, whether they're single or meet with the advisor along with their husband. They want to learn about investing and expect their advisors to teach them, not preach to them. Sixty-three percent of women say advisors of the same gender actively help them build knowledge, while 23% of females with male advisors say they "sometimes" get help in building investing knowledge. This may be why almost twice the number of women (19%) working with female advisors express higher levels of financial acumen than women working with male advisors (10%) who say the same.
Of note, women appear to be far more tolerant of investment decisions that don't meet their expectations if they're working with a female advisor than if they're working with a male advisor. Forty percent of females with same-gender advisors said they are "very" or "extremely" tolerant of poor investment decisions; only 22% of women with male advisors answered similarly.
Advice-directed women are more loyal to their advisors than men, with 47% indicating they're "very" or "extremely" likely to retain their advisor in the event of death or divorce. Just 32% of men said the same.
While there are many differences between female and male clients, they do share similarities, particularly related to issues of concern, including being able to retire, becoming a financial burden to their family, leaving an inheritance to their children and fear of another market meltdown.
At the end of the day, research is valuable only if it helps us understand where we are today and provides some clues as to how we can shape our actions for the better in the future.
For advisors, particularly those who either have or want to build their female client base, consider the following four lessons learned from the research:
Women and men are from the same planet, right? Well, yes, but it may be helpful to you to think as though they're not. Women and men have enormously different investing needs, aspirations, knowledge, confidence and requirements from their advisors. Study these differences. Pay attention to them. Relate to your female clients based on what they tell you they need, not what you think they want.
"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." Ernest Hemingway was right. Apply his wisdom to your own practice and watch it grow.
A client is a client is a client. That doesn't hold true from male client to male client and it certainly doesn't bridge the chasm between female and male clients. Snowflakes and stars all look the same, but they're all unique. Think about your clients the same way. While some basic requirements may be shared among both genders, the manner in which they want to reach their investment goals will differ greatly.
How do you define "advisor?" The dictionary defines an advisor as a "teacher responsible for advising students." Advice-directed women want to learn about investing, so relate to them as people hungry for knowledge. Bring them into the advisory process by helping them understand what you're recommending, why, and the basics of the asset classes in which you're investing.
Read Top Tips for Women at Tax Time at AdvisorOne.

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Modified Stage-Gate: A Product Development Process
AbstractIn today's dynamic marketplace, manufacturing companies are under
strong pressure to introduce new products for long-term survival with
their competitors. Increased competition and reduced product life cycles
put force upon companies to develop new products faster. In response to
these pressing needs, there should be some new approach compatible in
flexible circumstances. This presentation presents a solution based on
the popular Stage-Gate system, which is closely linked with virtual team
approach. Virtual teams can provide a platform to advance the
knowledge-base in a company and thus to reduce time-to-market. The
presentation describes all the major aspects of new product development
(NPD), NPD process and its relationship with virtual teams, Stage-Gate
system finally presents a modified Stage-Gate system to cope up with the
changing needs.
Suggested CitationNader Ale Ebrahim. "Modified Stage-Gate: A Product Development Process"
IPS & Urban Studies Office, Center for Technology Studies, Sharif
University of Technology. Auditorium, Institute of Graduate Studies,
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Oct. 2014.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/aleebrahim/94
"Modified Stage-Gate: A Product Development Process" by Nader Ale Ebrahim


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http://mmajunkie.com An undisclosed injury has forced former World Extreme Cagefighting bantamweight champion Brian Bowles (8-1 MMA, 5-1 WEC) out of his WEC 52 bout with Wagnney Fabiano (14-2 MMA, 4-1 WEC), and a search is underway for a replacement.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the card change with sources close to the event.
WEC 52 takes place Nov. 11 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, and Bowles vs. Fabiano tentatively was slotted for the night's Versus-televised main card.
Bowles had been scheduled to return to the cage for the first time since losing his title to
Dominick Cruz in March, when a broken hand left him unable to answer
the bell for the third round of their WEC 47 headliner.
The loss was the first of Bowles' career, which included eight stoppages in his eight career fights, and the Georgia-based fighter has been relatively quiet since relinquishing the belt.
A former featherweight contender, Fabiano dropped to 135 pounds
following an October 2009 loss to Mackens Semerzier. Since the drop, the former IFL featherweight champion has posted a 2-0 record with decision wins over Frank Gomez and Clint
Godfrey. He's now 10-1 over his past 11 fights.
For the latest on WEC 52, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
(Pictured: Brian Bowles)


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A collection of photographs of children reading to shelter cats is melting hearts throughout the world. In one image a boy is fully absorbed in his book with a big orange cat curled up under his arm, while in another a girl is attempting to read yet instead she's giggling hysterically as a playful feline attacks her hair.
The person behind these touching images that are popping up all over Facebook and Twitter is Christi Rodriguez, who's the volunteer coordinator at the Animal Rescue League of Burkes County, an animal shelter in Birds Borro, Penn., an hour outside Philadelphia.
Rodriguez is also the mother of six children and she has one son who has always struggled with reading. To help him build confidence and improve his comprehension, she lets him read to the cats in the shelter.
"He loves it because the cats aren't judging how well he does," Rodriguez says.
Last summer, Rodriguez introduced the Books Buddies program, where kids can drop by to read to the cats. They bring their own books or use ones donated by the community.
"You have to make it as accessible and convenient as possible so kids can stop by at any time," says Rodriguez, who understands that families have busy lives.
About 30 to 40 kids read at the shelter each month and she often gets Girl Scout troops and homeschooling groups as well. Rodriguez says the program is a win-win for both the cats and kids. The children practice reading and the cats are socialized.
To promote the program, Rodriguez posted some images on the website. Those were posted on Reddit and over the past several days the media have picked up on the utter cuteness of the photos. Rodriguez says her shelter is medium-size, taking in 10,000 animals a year compared with the Philadelphia shelter that takes in 35,000, so she's overwhelmed by the attention.
"The phone is ringing off the hook," Rodriguez says. "The response is mind-boggling. I've heard from people in Canada and a newspaper in Taiwan. People are calling with questions like, 'Do you know if there's a similar program in Omaha, Nebraska?' I've been contacted by 'Good Morning America.'"
Rodriguez is thrilled by the attention. She expects similar programs will be popping up across the country and throughout the world.


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62 comments:
- Bruce Barone said...
Great post. Yes, aren't we taught that prayer is listening---not talking?
- July 24, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- jerry said...
Very well put Dominique/
- July 24, 2011 at 1:05 PM
- Cathy whitlock said...
Excellent post and could not agree more. And not to mention the massive cuts to Planned Parenthood in Texas that leaves more than 6000 women out in the cold.
- July 24, 2011 at 1:31 PM
- Cathy whitlock said...
Excellent post and could not agree more. And not to mention the massive cuts to Planned Parenthood in Texas that leaves more than 6000 women out in the cold.
- July 24, 2011 at 1:31 PM
- Ann said...
Cudos for trying to find ways to communicate in a language that can be heard by Perry, Bush, and their ilk.
Unfortunately, when they hear "God is talking to all of us. God is sending floods to drown our people and wipe our homes off the face of the earth. God is sending drought to burn our crops, and heat to fry us. God is melting off the sources of fresh water that give us life. And God is visiting upon us plagues of jellyfish," they are not disturbed because these are just signs of the coming Armageddon or Rapture or whatever they think it is.
And they know unequivocally that when the END comes they will be magically transported (with their treasure) to Heaven, where gays hippies, abortionists and Al Gore are not allowed.
I miss Ann Richards and Molly Ivans every day.
- July 24, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- mary said...
Perfectly stated. Mary
- July 24, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- Scribbler said...
Well said, Ms. Browning. Ditto to the rest of you. I, too, miss Ann Richards and Molly Ivins.
- July 24, 2011 at 3:47 PM
- Deborah A said...
I love this post....because you hit the nail on the head, about 20 times! I was going to write more but decided this is not the forum, better to stick to the subject on hand...cleaning up or planet!
- July 24, 2011 at 3:57 PM
- Vajra said...
What Perry and his ilk don't understand is that prayer doesn't change what is outside us. Prayer only changes ourselves.
- July 24, 2011 at 4:18 PM
- gemini77 said...
So I take it you would like our homosexual brothers and sisters in Christ to be stoned? Since your using the bible and all to support your opinions, right?
- July 24, 2011 at 4:26 PM
- Anonymous said...
Great post for our planet. God IS watching and listening. Listening and watch us and our actions. We each have a responsibility in our own sphere to protect the earth. As a gardener I try to educate others about the use and misuse of products used in the garden. In the interior design world, who is watching what the textle companies are doing to pollute our Earth, and who is keeping tabs on the furniture manufacturers...the list is long, and I applaud all efforts working to make this a safer and cleaner planet!
- July 24, 2011 at 4:35 PM
- Warren said...
While we are praying with Gov. Perry, can we also pray that the Chinese stop building a new coal-fired plant each day? If my recollection of statistics is correct, China in a few short years has surpassed the US in coal-fired emissions. (They claim to need special treatment at enivronmental global events because they are an 'emerging' country while they lead the way in pollution.)
It's not fair to pick just on Gov. Perry -- go after all of the govs and all the Senators and Cngressmen. Or is this just a ploy by the left to wack-a-mole any Republican thinking about running in 2012? Just like Bachman's migraines and Gingrich's Tiffany charge account?
- July 24, 2011 at 5:33 PM
- Dominique said...
China's coal plant building is a disaster. Not fair? How on earth is that? It is fair to call out anyone and everyone who is contributing to pollution here. And right now, Texas is doing more harm to Texans than the Chinese are. For sure, as the planet warms, the Chinese will take our place in doing the most harm to fellow humans.
Afraid the wack-a-mole argument won't work. Migraines and jewels aren't the same preoccupations as actual responses to actual problems. Romney, while in office, had a good record on climate and the environment. I would guess right now he's going to be the Republican choice.
And no, I don't think anyone should be stoned. I am not a Biblical literalist. Most Christians and Jews aren't.
- July 24, 2011 at 6:07 PM
- Judith Ross said...
Amen sister!
- July 24, 2011 at 8:35 PM
- Pamela Terry and Edward said...
Brillant. I could not agree more.
I am tweeting this to my followers.
Everyone should read it.
- July 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM
- Deborah A said...
I don't think we have to worry about
Dominique "whacking" any of the republican candidates so they won't run in 2012, they all have enough explaining to do...ie Rick Perry was a Democrat and jumped ship. Lets not even get into the Tea Party candidates...Rick Santorum...really REALLY? Dominique is right on, Mitt Romney is definitely the top of the heap...of course the Repubs aren't crazy about him because, in a lucid and compassionate moment when he was the Governor of Massachusetts, he pushed hard to get health care for all Mass residents. Why he now wants to deny this highly successful achievement is beyond me!
Why is it that anytime the left brings anything negative to light about the right they cry foul...crying, someone is picking on us, when behind the scenes they are doing the same thing? It just gets old.
- July 24, 2011 at 9:13 PM
- Manolo blahnik said...
Good article! Thank you for sharing.
- July 24, 2011 at 9:41 PM
- Warren said...
I am not saying one is better than the other; all the candidates are lacking. So is their desire for real change. (Why did it take so long to approve alternative energy wind power closer to RI? Why not go after Harry Reid for killing the only plan to 'safely' store the nuclear disaster in waiting that's stored in all the cooling tanks all over the country?)
We all share the same concerns. We all want to save the earth. We have to come up with concensus solutions that 'include' rather than 'pillory' our leaders. That means we also have to take charge of using less energy -- even if it means turning off lights and air conditioners.
40 years ago the moderate middle of the Dems and Repubs could forge alliances that got stuff done -- like voting rights laws and the EPA. Now we label them outlaws -- 'the gang of six.'
We need more solutions that come from the middle. But as the rhetoric here shows (and I take some responsibility for it) it is very easy to spiral to extremes where no solutions exist.
- July 24, 2011 at 9:52 PM
- Sixpence and A Blue Moon said...
- July 24, 2011 at 9:56 PM
- Deborah A said...
Warren, I could go into a long dissertation on why what happened forty years is impossible at this time but I won't, just bear in mind we did not have the extremist philosophy's that we have now....just listen to Fox Network for 30 minutes, and you will have your answer. As for saving the planet, right or wrong, of the list. Politicians are pushing the issues that are near and dear to their constituents hearts.
As for "Wind Power", our town just went through 9 months of hearings, all very heated, emotional and very educational. Lots of pros and cons on bringing huge (425 ft high) turbines to provide electricity to the town . I can tell you its not all "green". As for saving money it turns out it would take at least 10 years for the residents to see savings if at all. The turbines need a lot of maintenance and are "down" alot. Their are a number of bad side effects...health (flicker) noise, broken sleep patterns if you live too close and of course loss of property value if your property is too close to these huge wind turbines.
Nothing is simple, nothing is clear cut, what appear to be the perfect answer is not always so.
I am happy to say that today is the first day I was able to turn of the A/C. I personally would give up food and live in the dark as long as I am cool and dry.
I always enjoy your comments, you are a gentlemen and a scholar for sure.
- July 24, 2011 at 10:44 PM
- Manolo blahnik said...
I really liked your article and I shared with my friends in my facebook account.
- July 24, 2011 at 10:56 PM
- Manolo blahnik said...
I really liked your article and I shared with my friends in my facebook account.
- July 24, 2011 at 10:56 PM
- Manolo blahnik said...
I really liked your article and I shared with my friends in my facebook account.
- July 24, 2011 at 10:56 PM
- Maureen Sullivan Stemberg, Interiors said...
@ Anne,
I, too miss Anne Richards and Molly Ivins..Oh what I would give to see what *Our Miz Molly, would be writing today!On her second to last article you might recall she said..."I am going to run an old fashion campain and get them out here..." On her last article...SHe lwft us with such wise words. "We Are The Deciders." So wanted us to use our minds, hearts and most importantly...Make a change. Or as I gleamed from my parents..."You must shine your light beyond your own backyard."
I am at peace knowing Miz Molly and Miz Richardson, have their boots on and having a grand old time, laughing and hoping ...We, Indeed know *WE ARE THE DECIDERS! To speak up and use our voices. Thanks, for mentiong Molly and Anne. It brought a smile to my face. ~maureen
- July 25, 2011 at 12:53 AM
- david terry said...
Dear Ms. Browning, et al....I spent most of my early life being around and dealing with folks/politicians such as Rick Perry. If I had five minutes of that time-server's ear-time and a pair of earphones to slam&clamp onto his slope-headed self, I'd simply play this song for him (not that doing so would change a THING about the man or his ways). The song is by the very fine singer-songwriter, Carrie Newcomer (who could give Guvnah' Perry a good run for his money when it came to being a devout & actual Christian without being a pious and self-serving "Christian")...Here are the lyrics (followed by an amazon link) to this very fine song by Carrie:
"Playing With Matches"
Read the paper, it said that we've
Got one child in eight that goes hungry
That our people just aren't learning to read
Listen to the sound...
There's a call for help that's getting louder
A plea for justice when none is offered
If a rock gets thrown, the glass will shatter
Listen to the sound...
Playing with matches, playing with fire
Playing with the earth for our own desires
Listen to the sound.
Wrote a letter to the President
When he said "God's on Our Side,
Pray for peace but build this war
and victory will be mine"
I said "you're playing with matches, playing with fire
Playing with the earth for your own desires
God's not a gun that's up for hire
Listen to the sound...
...One more time we flirt with disaster
Threaten to scorch the earth forever after
We can't hear the sound of the devil's laughter
Listen for the sound....
'Cause the earth can get angry and it won't throw punches
If we throw her away like fast food lunches
And we'll stand like sheep in frightened bunches
Listen for the Sound...
Playing with matches, playing with fire
Playing with the earth for our own desires
God's not a gun that's up for hire
Listen to the sound.....
the song can be found at:
David Terry (who is quite aware that this is one really longass posting.....but I hope it serves of some use)
- July 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM
- Ronnie said...
Wonderful post, Dominique...and here's Elisa's equally wonderful post: http://www.momscleanairforce.org/2011/07/25/returning-to-the-earth-my-catholic-roots/
- July 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM
- Anonymous said...
There is no "God," and the rain will come as atmospheric conditions dictate. It is foolish, at best, to think otherwise.
- July 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM
- david terry said...
Dear "anonymous"...
Its' just awful silly to say that "there is no 'God'".
If it wasnt' no God, then we wouldn't of got Jesus sent to us, right? And if it wasnt' for Jesus, then I wouldnt' of got to be what and where I am now, right?
Its' all Very SIMPLE.
Now, if youll' forgive me, I'm gone to go back to my online homework. I am taking a online degree to be a Preacher in the Pentecostal Church. From everything Ive' read on the subject, it seems like the only job you dont' got to know nothing to be one and still keep it, which is RIGHT up my line.
Wish me Luck,
David Terry
- July 25, 2011 at 11:14 AM
- profA said...
Dominique, you give us lots to think about. Wish I did believe in a God who makes bargains with us. That would put us on a more equal footing! We would have a lot more control over her. "hey, I kept my part of the bargain, now you do what you promised. I cleaned up my act. What's this cancer then?" Oh, dear.
THese are things I think about ALOT. Why, for instance do the floods and pestilence happen most to the sweet people who can least afford to live on high ground? Are they not as good as I am? Well, there were the voles who ate my beets this summer. Hmmm. I had better do some soul searching.
I do agree, as you suggest, that She has given us the means to deal with many of our kettles of fish. However, sitting down face en face and agreeing on how an approach, is another matter. Why should people who have lived in poverty for generations wait any longer to have indoor plumbing just because we want them to go slow. It's a tough one, I think. Really.
However, I think with this post you have convinced me to sign on to M'sCAF! So there.
Linda B.
- July 25, 2011 at 11:54 AM
- Deborah A said...
Dear Anonymous,
Its so simple to say that there is no God, or supreme being to pray to. When human beings are brought to their knees with catastrophe, when pain is just too hard to bear, its easy to lash out.
Even when the catastrophe is not yours personally, its easy to question.
I know I pray a lot at nite before I go to sleep. I pray to "Mary", I always have...I'm not sure why. I beg her to keep my son safe, and to protect my beautiful baby granddaughter. I beg her to help family members who are suffering. I pray for better economic times, so people can get employment, food and housing. I pray for good medical care for all people. I make bargains with her, I will bear this upset if you keep my love ones safe. I offer up all my "good" deeds in exchange for her divine intervention.
I know you are being analytical in your statement. Of course it is the atmospheric conditions that will bring the rain.
We humans want to have some control when things are out of our hands. So, maybe praying to a higher power gives us that.
Perhaps you have not witnessed a miracle yet,
Perhaps you have not been brought to your knees yet....it will come.
- July 25, 2011 at 3:29 PM
- Anonymous said...
I've seen a huge change in your blog lately. You seem very angry at the world, so politically opinionated, and downright off the charts. I used to come for the prose, the photos, and the superb commentary about Slow Love Life. Now all I read is that mercury is going to kill us because the Chinese are building coal plants and we better use the right light bulbs and Rick Perry is going to hell because he prays for rain. Consider yourself permanently deleted from my favorites bar. I'm sure you are thinking good riddance, but I bet I'm not alone in wondering what's gotten to you to be bitter. Having a political point of view is totally your right but I don't see how those views fit in THIS blog. Start a third blog called I Hate All Republicans, and then spout off your rhetoric. But not here.
- July 25, 2011 at 6:18 PM
- Deborah A said...
After reading the above post I vow to never ever speak of anything political on this sight again.
- July 26, 2011 at 2:43 PM
- c said...
guess Anonymous will not read the following, but just in case ...
I bit arrogant of you to tell the BloggerInChief what she is or is not allowed to write about, don't you think?
I mean, this blog is not required reading, is it? and the fact that Ms Browning has different interests is what makes (for me) this blog so appealing. Not a one track mind, you know?
As for not writing anything political in this site, that's too bad. What affects our lives most is indeed political.
Back to the subject of this post - as a lapsed catholic, what turns me off more than anything is what I perceive as hypocrisy from most "religious" people, whether christian or non-christian. But most galling are the so-called religious right fans = the most unchristian of them all.
Most world religions preach love towards our fellow human beings while most followers are anything but.
By all means, pray. Just remember that "love your neighbor" is kind of important. It did make it into the top 10, and it does not specify that said neighbor must look, or speak, or think, just as you do.
- July 26, 2011 at 9:51 PM
- Dominique said...
Right on, c!
- July 26, 2011 at 10:15 PM
- c said...
back at ya D!
- July 26, 2011 at 10:17 PM
- Dominique said...
Oh, I just caught up with Anonymous, who won't see this comment I suppose. I'm afraid I have to disagree...the balance of my posts isn't bitter--in fact, even the posts about coal and polluters aren't bitter, though they are sad, and angry. I can't help but agree with anonymous, though, that the things happening in the world are indeed so terrifying that if we really do let ourselves feel them, truly and deeply, it might make the joy and beauty shrink into the background. That's why I work so hard to bear our gorgeous world in my mind as I move through my days--and that's why I want to protect it. Interesting comment about Rick Perry. I wouldn't stand in judgement about where he is or isn't going. But he is standing in judgement about where he is sending his fellow Texans, and that crippling drought must feel hellish by now.
Thank you all.
- July 26, 2011 at 10:20 PM
- Deborah A said...
The reason I vowed never to speak of political matters on this site is I really wasn't sure that Dominique wanted us to go down that path. I truly had seen very little of what anonymous was speaking from Dominique's posts. Really they were quite tame.
The political climate right now, this minute, is as hot as a frying pan...and only going to get worse by next week. We as a nation are in crisis. Out of respect for Dominique, and perhaps on some level Anonymous, I felt it might be better to soft petal very emotional political opinions at this time. Thats me, certainly not Dominique, she has every right to post anything she wants.
And yes, c, I know what a religious hypocrite is, I've met plenty. Thinking about it perhaps Anonymous was just frustrated because this site might have been her/his escape from all the reality that we deal everyday.
- July 26, 2011 at 11:42 PM
- david terry said...
Dear "anonymous",
Given what you require of Ms.Browning's blog, you might do well to simply go on ebay and buy up all the back-issues of H&G. You'll find all of her columns in those.....columns which she was PAID to write and which presumably were (in terms of content and "tone") subject to the tastes of Conde Nast's overlords (I hope you don't need me to tell you that almost every boss in this world has, him/herself, a bigger boss).
I was always surprised, during Ms, Browning's days at H&G, by the degree to which her "editor's letter" managed to be so personal and uniquely voiced. It wasn't as though, like Martha Stewart, she owned "her" magazine. By comparison, Stewart was the one who sounded as though she were nothing beyond a corporate creature.
In any case, Ms. Browning hasn't monetized (I gather that's the current phrase, insofar as I have dealings with my own, former bosses) this site. Not in the least.
I remain surprised by and grateful for that generosity. You should, also.
In any case (and here's a piece of advice for YOU).....
If you write something like that, sign it with your actual name. Or send a nice, big check to Ms. Browning....?
As things stand, you sound as though you have about as much get to you as an old floor mop.
I've never published anything on the internet without using my actual name and giving an address at which I can be contacted. You should do the same, I think.
So?...just do it. Why not?
David Terry
- July 27, 2011 at 12:32 AM
- Gin said...
I personally will take all the political posts over a post on $96.00 dollar ties, which although pretty, are offensive because of the cost.
Its like reading Simple magazine, every page is full of beautiful clothes, shoes,and merchandise. The average dress is $700.00 and up shoes...300.00 and up. Most people that can afford these are the very same people that are complaining that they have to pay taxes on their million dollar business, or homes. They are living ,like most people can only dream of, yet they want to cut "entitlement programs" that help the very poor, the elderly, the sick and our children. No, I'll take Dominique's post on clean air any-day.
- July 27, 2011 at 9:22 AM
- Dominique said...
Hi Gin, and thanks for the support...Let me reply to you on the cost. I'm sorry it offended you. My position on these things is first, is it out of line with what similar things might cost in retail shops? Second, is paying the price for a quality item helping a craftsperson (like my friend the potter, Frances Palmer, whose work is handmade, and takes days to produce?
I put beautiful things out there because some readers will think nothing of spending that money on a tie--and others will be inspired by the design to find such things at thrift shops--and yet others will make their own!
I don't have a judgment about how people choose to spend what money they have, for the most part. But I fully appreciate that you do--and I suppose, thinking further, that yes, I do judge, there are times when costs are so egregious that it sickens me, and I wonder who could buy that? So we all have our ceilings.
Anyway, that's my thinking...I love design, love well made things, love feathering my nest, and friends' nests.
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But I find that yelling only relieves me a bit. Sort of like flipping the bird at those road-hogging SUVs driven by texting teens.
I'm trying to find a way to write about these subjects that is more explanatory, quieter, thoughtful, more humble (I certainly don't have all the answers, I do understand about developing countries scrambling for running water, electricity...)
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What I like best is your on going search for Truth and Beauty, from Marrimekko to AArno to peonies in first flush, and the marigolds in India were a revelation. Your taste and talk of books is delightful and stimulating. Then there is this summer and a very morass-ish climate both physically and politically. Thank you for offering us the opportunity to navigate a push through the muck in search of a brighter horizon.
I went to see my cousin yesterday on her smallholding in Greenwich, NY. Talk about a beautiful life. She and her husband are artisans. They built their house by hand. The chickens run free. Such hilarity and much music making and laughter. A true and humble existence. Our planet is also in their capable hands.
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11)TOP F1 pit crews can refuel and change tyres in around 3 seconds. It took me 8 sec to read above point
12)During the race the tyres lose weight! Each tyre loses about 0.5 kg in weight due to wear.
13)Normal tyres last 60 000 - 100 000 km. Racing tyres are designed to last 90 - 120 km.
14)A dry-weather F1 tyre reaches peak operating performance (best grip) when tread temperature is between 900C and 1200C.(Water boils boils at 100C remember) At top speed, F1 tyres rotate 50 times a second.


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California, Illinois, Minnesota and New York are at the forefront of proposed laws that would short-circuit stolen mobile devices.
Your brand new smartphone is gone – stolen from right under your nose. If you've got insurance, you can probably get another one fairly quickly. If not, prepare to fork over hundreds of dollars for a replacement. Mobile device theft has become a major issue in the U.S., as thieves capitalize on society's obsession with the latest technology.
But a partial solution to the cellphone robbery problem may be around the corner. Legislators in California, Illinois, Minnesota and New York have proposed laws in the last few months that require manufacturers to install a "kill switch" in smartphones to render the devices useless if lost or stolen.
Minnesota has taken the lead, with lawmakers introducing legislation on both the state and federal levels. The state proposal, House File 1952, requires any smartphone sold or purchased in Minnesota to have a kill switch that wipes all saved data and makes the devices inoperable on any wireless network in the world. The capability must also, however, be reversible if the phone is recovered by the proper owner.
Authored by Rep. Joe Atkins, DFL-Inver Grove Heights, HF 1952 was re-referred to the Minnesota House of Representatives Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy on March 3, where it awaits a hearing. California's Senate Bill 962, sponsored by Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco; and Illinois' SB 3539, authored by Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Chicago Heights; are also moving through their respective states' legislatures.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced federal legislation about kill switches in January -- S.2032, the Smartphone Theft Prevention Act. It has been matched by a similar bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 4065, which was authored by New York Rep. José Serrano, D-N.Y. Both proposals are pending in Senate and House committees, respectively.
"We need to crack down on these criminals who are stealing and reselling these devices, costing consumers more than $30 billion every year and threatening public safety," said Klobuchar in a statement. "With nearly one-in-three robberies involving phone theft, this legislation will take important steps to protect the identity of victims and cut the incentive for criminals to target smart phones."
In an interview with Government Technology, Atkins explained that he'd like to see wireless carriers adopt the kill switch as a standard on their own, as there is "clear customer demand" for it. The state legislation is intended to push the industry in that direction.
According to a report in the Star Tribune, Atkins' bill is popular with local law enforcement, including the University of Minnesota police, who have seen a 27 percent jump in cellphone robberies in five years.
One of the major fears about including a kill switch in smartphones is the potential for abuse. If hackers are able to gain access to the switches, there's no telling what the financial impact would be on consumers whose phones were cut off, not to mention the general havoc such a situation could cause.
Jeff Kagan, a technology industry analyst, told Government Technology that he was concerned that states were considering their own legislative answers to mobile device theft. He felt a broader, national response from the private sector was more appropriate. He added that governments typically use a "heavy hand" on technology issues and believes the industry needs to step up to the plate and come up with a solution that meets the needs of all parties quickly.
Atkins said he's aware of the concerns, particularly over the potential misuse of kill switch technology, and drafted HF 1952 in such a way so that experts could find the best solution.
"This is why we're trying to avoid legislating any technological details in our bill," he said. "Instead, we're trying to establish our expectations of what the technology should do for the consumer, at a minimum, and leave it up to carriers and manufacturers to find the best way to accomplish the task for their products and networks."
CTIA – The Wireless Association, which represents the carriers, declined to speak with Government Technology on the issue, referring questions about HF 1952 to the organization's filed testimony in opposition to Atkins' bill.
In his written testimony, CTIA's John Marinho, vice president, Technology and Cybersecurity, said the industry and its members share the concerns over mobile device theft, but felt there were two fundamental technical problems that make HF 1952 "unworkable."
Marinho said that while a number of solutions exist to remotely lock and wipe a device, the technology is constantly changing to respond to new threats. He believes HF 1952 would "stifle innovation" and hurt consumers. Marinho added that the legislation will hinder federal efforts to strengthen cybersecurity and may undermine the work being done.
Atkins felt there could be some misunderstanding with the carriers about what his bill intends.
"I know that the carriers read the first draft of my bill and thought that we wanted something that would physically ruin the phone, frying a circuit or some other kind of Mission: Impossible-type self-destruction," he said. "That's not what we're looking for, and we've had some productive discussions since we figured out that misunderstanding."
Atkins added that he plans to tweak HF 1952 to "get better language" about what he wants the kill switch technology to do and clear up expectations regarding the bill.
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COLOSSAL-TCA - Tuesday 04/12/2012, 18:09
Novice - Time Conquers All
In the hectic run up to Christmas and the unexpected voyage of two infamous Clint City members, Copper has had his work cut out for him, down at the Clint City Police Department.
In his haste to be as proactive as possible through this busy season, Dayton has accidentally shred a very important document. This document is an Ancient Crime Statement, describing in detail, one of Clint City's first and most horrific murders. Copper, furious, throws Dayton out of his office and tells him to "Go bust a Montana or something'. For should this document not be remade, or redrawn, the Killer will be released of all charges against them. "And they were guilty as sin." Copper mused.
Horrified, he retrieves the poor strips of ancient parchment from the waste paper basket and glues them back together as best he can. But alas, its no good, the document is far from complete, whole words are either
illegible or entirely missing.
Copper, who was the officer who handled the report at the time, thought back to the interrogation he'd had with the Killer, how the killer had confessed to everything. He believed, even though it was a long long time ago, that he'd be able to fill in the blanks from his memory and remake this very important crime report. He stared at the few salvaged words:
Reap-DvF - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 14:00
Titan - Harbingers of Ares
^Wow are you seriously doubting him! I would tell you who this guy is but if you haven't figured out by now its not worth my effort
COLOSSAL-TCA - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 14:09
Novice - Time Conquers All
Judging by the PMs I've already got, I can already tell that there will be a strong competition here. In this case, I happily offer my two Chiara Crs (once she actually does become Cr) to the runners up. Or if you're working in a guild or in a group of friends, as some seem to be, I happily give the whole lot (A Award Cr + the 2 Chiara Crs) to the winning guild or group of friends.
A question was raised as to whether I actually have said cards, and while a little harsh, its fair enough, based on my level and rank. Should any further worries occur, I will happily leave all Crs with a Moderator.
COLOSSAL-TCA - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 15:41
Novice - Time Conquers All
On question 6, I'm afraid I've confused 'deaf' with 'mute'. Please keep this in mind, when it comes to answer the question.
COLOSSAL-TCA - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 15:54
Novice - Time Conquers All
A clue for question 4 as asked by a player, though please remember to ask for help here, in future
Question 4 Clue #1:
For question 4, you will need to think outside the box, as the thief is never mentioned.
COLOSSAL-TCA - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 15:57
Novice - Time Conquers All
I'm going to try posting question 9 again, in a different way, it is probably the hardest question after all. Please note that by doing so, this MAY be more of a hindrance than a help.
Find the All Star by walking UP the stairs and following the Leader's example and going backwards. There are
no anagrams, only left to right, right to left, forwards, backwards, up and down, whether by escalator or taking stairs.
Who is the All Star?
Saveroftime - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 17:56
Answer of the ques no .9 :
* U know you are doing soo much for your event , but most of the people is not interested
Reap-DvF - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 18:03
Titan - Harbingers of Ares
A Clue for Q9?
Fremmeno - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 20:04
Colossus - Open Casket
Could we receive any hints for the third question?
COLOSSAL-TCA - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 21:14
Novice - Time Conquers All
@ Selina-oc
Actually, they are, just not posting here. They haven't needed to.
Question 9 Clue #1:
This answer requires some identification.
Question 3 Clue #1:
This unmistakable error, is rather comic.
Reap-DvF - Wednesday 05/12/2012, 21:19
Titan - Harbingers of Ares
Oh yeah Q4's answer is not kalder or Dalhia. helpful tip for anyone that cares


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Published by paul at 7:24 AM under Kit Building | LED Projects
Well, summer's over and that means I can justify being indoors playing with (and blogging about) electronics again. Expect this blog to get busy again!
Back in March I blogged about building an interactive light panel from Evil Mad Science Laboratories. Over the summer I built the other three light panel kits I'd ordered and finally got around to hooking them together and testing them out.
They fit together using 8-pin connectors in any configuration imaginable. Below are two photos of the connectors (borrowed from their website):
Below are three photos showing my four panels in a variety of configurations (click for larger versions):
Finally, I shot some short videos showing the 1 x 4 configuration in action:
Next up will be some more Arduino stuff...
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Governments routinely bribe suspects into accusing others in exchange for reduced sentences. Thus, suspects are willing to say pretty much anything prosecutors want them to. Governments are fine with this.
Money and BanksMoney and Banking
Our inflationary financial system benefits the wealthy at the expense of the poor.
U.S. EconomyU.S. History
Reagan's rhetoric on freedom and free markets was excellent. The policies he supported as president weren't nearly as great.
World History
When opposing modern schemes for "reparations," libertarians are taking a moral position defending property rights — they're not just deferring to the status quo.
Legal SystemU.S. History
It's important to recognize racially-motivated laws often have negative consequences for all members of society.
Global EconomyWorld History
China's new "Silk Road" for international trade is an important component in the regime's larger geopolitical strategy.
Protectionism and Free Trade
They're the same thing.
World HistoryPolitical Theory
When the Cuban government stole Havana Club rum from the true owners, it set into a motion an intellectual property debate that lasts to this day.


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