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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won an online poll of readers for Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' in 2016, beating out other world leaders, artists and politicians as the most influential figure of the year.
According to the Time magazine, Modi won with 18 per cent of the vote when the poll closed Sunday at midnight. He placed well ahead of his closest contenders, including US President Barack Obama, US President-elect Donald Trumpand Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who all received 7 per cent of the "yes" vote. Modi also placed far ahead of other prominent figures of this year, like Mark Zuckerberg (2 per cent) and Hillary Clinton (4 per cent).
Time also analyzed the moments from 2016 when this year's poll contenders were most talked about. For Modi it was on October 16, when the Indian leader suggested during a summit of BRICS nations in Goa that Pakistan is the "mothership" of terrorism+ .
Modi won the Time's readers' poll in 2014 as well, securing more than 16 per cent of the almost five million votes cast. He was again among contenders for the annual honor in 2015, but was not among the final eight candidates shortlisted by Time magazine editors for the title. Last year German Chancellor Angela Merkel was Time's 'Person of the Year'+ .
Every year, Time's editors decide who from among world leaders, presidents, protesters, astronauts, pop icons and disrupters should be person of the year. But they also ask readers to cast their votes and decide who they think most shaped a particular year.
The poll results, analyzed by poll host Apester, found that preferences differ across the world and in the US. Modi performed particularly well among Indian voters as well as those in California and New Jersey, where there's a large concentration of people of Indian origin. Every year, TIME selects the most influential person of the year, noting, for better or for worse, the person or group of people who have had the largest global impact over the past 12 months. In partnership with Opentopic and IBM's Watson this year, Time editors were also able to see how candidates were influential on the Internet.
Modi performed particularly well among voters in California and New Jersey, earning 17% and 12% of all "yes" votes in those states, respectively. In Washington, D.C., the President, First Lady Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton were the most popular choices, with 8% of "yes" votes each. In Rhode Island, Assange earned a noteworthy 20% of votes.
As for the President-elect, Donald Trump's margin as the top recipient of "yes" votes is highest in North Dakota, Mississippi, Alabama, Wisconsin and Louisiana—all states won by Trump in the presidential election. By comparison, his percentage of those votes was lowest in Minnesota, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont and Washington D.C.—all of which went to Clinton.
Since 1927, TIME has selected the most influential person of the year, identifying the person or group of people who have had the largest impact—positive or negative—on the world during that year. Though the editors make the ultimate decision as to who has earned the title each year, the reader poll provides insight into how the world perceives influence.


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Jumping in, after cleaning the basement, guestroom and planting some flowers! I need a break! I smell terrible. The basement cleaning was like the Running of the Spiders.
I went to the gardening store to grab some "wedding flowers" aka "excuse for buying too many flowers that will come back next year so whateva." Flower hoarding, you betcha.
just to let you know, i fixed this. all by myself. no more dowel rod/flag thing for me!
I spent entirely way too much money, but hey, they should all come back next year, so let's check out that haul!
calla lilies, hydrangea, and clematis!
My plan, and I use that term ridiculously loosely, is to use these as decoration, plus my houseplant hoard in the tent and outside. So everybody has to be in a pot, so I can move them around. After the wedding, I plan to plant the hydrangeas in dirt. Like a real plant. Special plans for the clematis too!
After chasing Mr. Humphrey, the chipmunk, out of the garage (REALLY? IS THIS THE WILD KINGDOM HERE?) I got to work.
I'm going to keep them in the shade today, and tomorrow sneak in some full sun. In my opinion, it is generally a good practice after stressing everyone out with replanting to give them a break in the shade. Hopefully, they'll grow tremendously in seven days, 2 hours and 21 or so odd minutes. Now, about the clematis…
When I was a little girl, my grandmother had a HUGE clematis. Somewhere in the recently acquired pile of pictures in the basement, I have a photo of both my grandparents, Virgil Herbert and June Dorothy standing under a trellis, with the clematis blooming. It's one of the good pictures, before their health started to decline. I did make a feeble attempt to find it, but alas, it's still somewhere in that monster pile. Saving that for a winter job.
As I mentioned my fellow plant hoarderess, in this post, I neglected to mention that she had a clematis. Only because I couldn't freaking remember the name of the plant. So that's what spurred me. I saw it, beautiful and just like my grandmother's only much smaller, on her deck. It rang a bunch of nostalgia bells in my head and I knew I had to find one. Her mother bought it for her and the tag was off, so no help there, unfortunately. Google wasn't much better. I knew they weren't rare or anything, so I made sure to keep my eyes open today. As you can see, success! Found one! Not the same gorgeous purple as my grandmother's, but perfectly beautiful and a lovely reminder of her.
Also, there is another reason for such sneakiness. I am stupid independent. My dear wonderful dude I plan to marry in a short period of time is away for the weekend. Now, I had mentioned the clematis, briefly, and was kicking ideas around of where to put it with him. Alas, we have no trellis. So I knew I was going to have to redneck rig something up. Hell, naw, I ain't paying for a damn trellis to grow weeds on! So, uh, now that it's planted, he'll be thrilled with my ambitious red neck rig job. Right?
Redneck Process:
- Wander yard/house/basement for free stuff.
- Do not care what it looks like, only if it works.
- Be prepared to fail, maybe, or succeed ridiculously.
- Cost, zero dollars.
- WARNING: Others, who are not rednecks, often do not understand. Only work by yourself or other rednecks.
- WARNING: Have beer in hand. Important to the thought process.
Firstly, I attempted to line up some tree branches we had cut down. Nope. Then I attempted to use yarn along the fence. Nope. Then I remembered the garden gate, which we had abandoned in favor of putting chicken wire around the whole thing. Ha! That'll work! Ain't the prettiest girl at the party, but she'll work!
I can see it from our living room window and I am very, very happy about it. If it's deemed too close to the fence or what not, I can take the "trellis" and the plant and move it fairly easily. I'll probably come up with something better in the future, but this works. Now I have to hose it down, super water it. A must whenever planting.
So I hop over to the hose and suddenly I realize I am being watched. By this abominable creature:
Ugh. Baby bunnies. Good Lord, they are trouble. Nature mercifully made bunnies so that fear kills them before pain. Which means NO TOUCHING. Guys? NO TOUCHING.
Unfortunately he was directly where I intended to stand and water, the plant is over on the other side of the fence and the hose reached from this vantage. Oh, baby bunnies.
My greyhound found a whole fleet of them in a window well once. After sticking her in the house, I put on some kitchen gloves and very, very gently but quickly, chucked them out. Then the proceeded to hop directly back in. UGHHHHHHHHHHH. So then I got wise, chucked them a wee bit farther and waved my arms about my head like a whacky waving inflatable tube man…
…and they all scattered into the bushes. Phew.
And this little guy, wasn't budging. I assumed if I got close enough, he'd hop off. Nope. Ugh. I poked him with a stick. I didn't want to be there standing with a hose, freaking him out for like 10 minutes. Nope. No dice. He wasn't having it. I poked him a bit harder and looked at his eyes to make sure he wasn't sick. Not sick, just a turd. Eyes clear, butt fat. Okay, then little dude. Don't freak out. Carefully I threw the hose over the fence, went around the entire house, and watered the clematis. Ugh. I'm sure his momma and his nest are close by, so no worries, guys. He was pretty fat and bright looking.
So, we'll see how the flowers do! Hopefully they'll be huge for the wedding! I think I've been on break long enough! Back to work with me!

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Bishi Bashi
Bishi Bashi (ビシバシ) is a series of Konami arcade games and PlayStation games. All games in the series comprise playing through a wide variety of competitive minigames against other players. The arcade games support 1 to 6 players[1] and the PlayStation game allows 1 to 8 players; the game will provide computer opponents if there are not enough players.
Arcade games[edit | edit source]
The arcade games released so far include:[2]
- Bishi Bashi Championship Mini Game Senshuken, or Bishi Bashi Champ in 1996
- Super Bishi Bashi Champ[1] and Handle Champ in 1998
- Hyper Bishi Bashi, Gachaga Champ and Step Champ in 1999
- Hyper Bishi Bashi Champ[3] and Anime Champ in 2000
- Salaryman Champ in 2001
- Great Bishi Bashi Champ in 2002
- Bishi Bashi Champ Online in 2005
- "Bleach Champ" in 2006
- The★BishiBashi in 2009
The arcade game controls are very simple; each player has a red, blue and green button, positioned left, right and centre respectively. Each minigame explains its controls before play commences. (Some titles of the series, however, make use of a lever, steering wheel or dance pad for the controls instead of the 3 buttons.)
The★BishiBashi uses the yellow button (start button) in most mini-games to finish the mini-game before time runs out.
PlayStation games[edit | edit source]
Some of the minigames from the arcade games have been ported to the Sony PlayStation and released under the name Bishi Bashi Special (ビシバシスペシャル).[4] Salaryman Champ have also been ported to the same console.
- Bishi Bashi Special was released in 1998 in Japan[5][6]
- Includes the minigames from Bishi Bashi Champ, Super Bishi Bashi Champ and Handle Champ.
- Bishi Bashi Special 2 was released in 1999 in Japan[7]
- Includes the minigames from Hyper Bishi Bashi Champ and Gachaga Champ.
- A European edition titled Bishi Bashi Special was released in 2000 and compiles Bishi Bashi Special 1 and 2 on one disc, retitled Super Bishi Bashi and Hyper Bishi Bashi.
- Bishi Bashi Special 3 was released in 2000 in Japan only[8]
- Includes the minigames from Step Champ.
Unlike the arcade game, the ported minigames do not always use the red, green and blue buttons of the PlayStation joypad; "button bashing" minigames allow the player to use the analog sticks or the shoulder buttons as well as the regular buttons.
- Salaryman Champ: Tatakau Salaryman was released in 2001 in Japan only (Developed and Released by Success)
Bishi Bashi Special[edit | edit source]
The European release of Bishi Bashi Special is a compilation containing two games; Super Bishi Bashi and Hyper Bishi Bashi, published for the PlayStation by Konami. In Japan these games were released separately as Bishi Bashi Special and Bishi Bashi Special 2. It is possible for up to eight players to play simultaneously via two PlayStation Multi Taps. Each game in the compilation contains mini games, some are loosely based around arcade classics such as Breakout ("Car Destroyer) and Pac-Man ("Super Gulper"). Other games, such as "Perm-Mania," in which the player plays as a dancer and has to keep in time with the rhythm to make his dancer's afro hairstyle grow, and "Jump for the Meat", in which the player plays a bodybuilder on a pogo-stick who has to jump high in order to grab a piece of meat, appear to be more original creations.
Each game begins with a brief set of instructions in order to give the player an idea as to what to do in the game ahead. The game has a rather Japanese feel to it with the accents of the narrator and general theme of many of the games being of Japanese origin.
Bishi Bashi Special was released in the European PlayStation Store for PS3 and PSP on April 24, 2008.
Examples of minigames[edit | edit source]
- Hyper pie throwing
- A bride, with the groom holding her train, must run from the altar of a church down the aisle to where the wedding guests are seated. The faster the player mashes two of the game buttons, the faster the bride runs. Once she reaches the front row, the player presses and holds the third game button (much like the javelin event in International Track & Field, or indeed in Bishi Bashi 3), which allows them to pick an angle for the pie's trajectory. Letting go of the button unleashes the pie, which flies several rows back and hits one of the wedding guests. All wedding guests, except the pied victim, stand and applaud. The game is judged on how many rows the pie flew, and the winner is whoever threw their pie the furthest.
- Shake the can into outer space!
- Players mash all the game buttons to shake a soft drink can. After a fixed period of time, all cans are placed on Space Shuttle launchpads, and launched into space with their pent-up fizz. The winner is whoever's can flies the furthest from Earth. If the player is particularly good, their can will be powerful enough to slam into the moon.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 業務用パーティーゲーム「ハイパービシバシチャンプ」発売
- ↑ bishi bashi championship mini game senshuken at arcade-history: video games, pinballs, slot machines, etc
- ↑ 〜コナミ、人気業務用ゲーム機シリーズ「チャンプシリーズ」〜 「ハイパービシバシチャンプ」(汎用筺体版)発売
- ↑ Bishi Bashi Special Info - Bishi Bashi Special Information - Bishi Bashi Special Release Date
- ↑ Bishi Bashi Special for PS - Bishi Bashi Special PlayStation - Bishi Bashi Special PS Game
- ↑ Bishi Bashi Special 2 Info - Bishi Bashi Special 2 Information - Bishi Bashi Special 2 Release Date
- ↑ Bishi Bashi Special 3 Info - Bishi Bashi Special 3 Information - Bishi Bashi Special 3 Release Date


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The rightwing fringe of the GOP continues to eat their own, this time in Illinois where the three Republican state representatives who voted in favor of same-sex marriage last fall are the targets of a series of attack ads that mock and condemn the reps for their vote.
The ads are predictably homophobic in nature: one billboard ad from the group Illinois Family Action says "You can kiss the GOP goodbye with officials who vote like Democrats" next to an image of two men kissing, while Liberty Principles PAC sent out a mailer with a photograph of Rahm Emanuel in a leotard and the line "Now we know where [Representative] Ron Sandack learned how to dance." The PAC is spending $13,500 to attack Sandack.
When interviewed by ABC Chicago, Sandack said,
I'm trying to expand our party. I'm trying to win hearts and minds by being inclusive. And I think some folks don't like that.
In the meantime, LGBT advocacy group Equality Illinois' Illinois Unity PAC are backing Sandack and Ed Sullivan, Jr. with at least $150,000 in spending.


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Shock Wave Science and Technology Reference Library, Vol. 5
Non-Shock Initiation of Explosives
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The sensitivity of an explosive is not a well defined property of the material but rather a complex pattern of behavior. Unlike the response to strong, planar shocks which is for the most part predictable and reproducible, explosives' response to multidimensional and weaker stimuli is much more complicated.
The present volume is the first compendium to assemble in a single text our present knowledge about the vast range of non-shock ignition mechanisms and responses, where initiation is not prompt, and involves a series of steps that may or may not lead to a steady detonation.
The 11 extensive chapters in this volume are:
- Context and Complexity of Non-Shock Initiation (B. W. Asay)
- Transport Phenomena for Non-Shock Initiation Processes (L. Perry)
- The Chemical Kinetics of Solid Thermal Explosions (B. F. Henson)
- Classical Theory of Thermal Criticality (L. G. Hill)
- Deflagration Phenomena in Energetic Materials (S. I. Jackson)
- Mechanical and Thermal Damage (G. R. Parker and P. J. Rae)
- Cook-off (B. W. Asay)
- The Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition (J. M. McAfee)
- Friction (P. M. Dickson)
- Impact and Shear Ignition by Non-Shock Mechanisms (J. E. Kennedy)
- Spark and Laser Ignition (J. E. Kennedy)
Each chapter is self-contained and can be read independently of the others, though, they are thematically interrelated. They offer a timely reference, for postgraduate students as well as professional scientists and engineers, by laying out the foundations and discussing the latest developments including yet unresolved challenging problems.


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Friendsgiving is becoming more and more of a trend these days with young adults. I will admit I bought into this idea 7 years ago, and this year will be hosting my 7th Annual Friendsgiving. My friends love this gathering every year because it gives them an excuse to test their hand in the kitchen (or go to the grocery store), and to eat all the Thanksgiving goodness a second time.
With my Friendsgiving celebration coming up, I thought I would share a few tips I have learned in the last 7 years to host the BEST Friendsgiving in town!
Go potluck style. I like to host a large Friendsgiving celebration, which means cooking for a group of 20+ can be not only challenging, but expensive {The biggest group was 55, and this year will be around 30}. When I started this tradition, I was only a few months into my first adult job out of college, and funds were limited. Potluck style allowed me to only cook a few of the dishes, and everyone else to bring something to contribute. My friends have always really enjoyed the potluck style too, because then they can test out a new {pinterest} recipe or make something their family normally does for the holidays. The stress of hosting a large meal goes drastically down when you only have to make a small portion of the meal to prepare, and it allows for time to finish cleaning your house. If you are like me, I always leave the "tidying" up until the last minute.
Have a back up plan. One year, a winter storm decided to crash the party. Many of my friends lived in the city at the time and had no issue getting to my house, but it did prevent a few of my friends who lived farther away from not making it to the party. Last minute I scrambled to make a side dish and a dessert for the group. I was able to make a quick green bean casserole and pumpkin pie from ingredients I had in my cabinet. They were both the ingredients for my upcoming family Thanksgiving, so I had plenty of time to replace them. Another year, we had friends that were so late they missed the meal. They were also in charge of bringing milk for the group to drink. I wasn't going to keep 2 gallons of milk and the couple who brought them didn't think they would drink them, so they were given out to our milk loving friends at the party. Moral of the story, something always comes up or goes slightly not according to plan. Think ahead of ways you can plan for guest that cancel due to the flu or crazy weather, to ensure your guests still have a fabulous Friendsgiving meal.
Make the Turkey. If you are going to host a Friendsgiving, you have to be willing to make the big stuff. Making a turkey that takes several hours to cook is not the item most people will sign up for when coming to a potluck. I normally make a 25lb turkey and a ham for our Friendsgiving meal, which takes several hours of prep and bake. Being the host means you are fully capable of making these items. If you are not, then plan ahead and see if you can have a friend who knows how to cook a turkey come early to help, or familiarize yourself with this turkey making basics post. Also- a few years ago I introduced Ham into the meal and it was a huge hit. People seem to "like" turkey but not enough to eat a ton of it. Ham was the perfect protein addition for all the potluck items. It also reduced the size of turkey I needed when the number of guests increased.
Stock up on tupperware containers. Either you can be like my grandma hoard your cool whip and sour cream containers, wash them and store them throughout the year. Or run to the store and get a few cheap tupperware container sets. Or be an ultimate host and buy a set or two of these containers to send leftovers home with your friends. As much as people will eat at your Friendsgiving, you will always have a ton of leftovers. It is just a rule of a holiday celebration, there is more food than anyone can eat. The holidays would not be the same without that standard. The first few years I ended up with all the leftovers, because people left and didn't take what they brought home. I finally wised up to the fact that my stomach could not take eating leftover Thanksgiving food for the week leading up to Thanksgiving and then eating it again with my family. One of my friends would always arrive with her own tupperware to take home leftovers, which got me to think, why don't I buy containers/save containers to send food home with my friends. The year I instituted this change, everyone loved me even more than they did for inviting them and I felt much better about Thanksgiving food {and my waistline}.
Don't go crazy on the Desserts. You might not have guessed that this was going to be on the list. It sounds really silly to say, don't make too many desserts, but it is the most critical thing I have learned. For many years, I evenly requested side dishes, appetizers, salads and dessert on our potluck sign up. Every year, by the time people were done eating their meal, they didn't want a slice of pie, cookie or bar. People were stuffed like a Thanksgiving Turkey, and couldn't handle another bite {see what I did there}! We all know with the invention of Pinterest, and all of us bloggers, everyone loves to make the fun and creative Thanksgiving themed dessert. Cue pumpkin flavored everything! Take it from experience, don't go crazy on dessert. Ask only one person, maybe 2 people to bring dessert. Just make sure one of them brings a pumpkin pie, and someone else brings the whipped cream.
Prepare your house the night before. Contrary to my earlier comment about tidying up at the last minute, I am going to suggest that you get everything ready the night/day before. I have started prepping my decor, tables, servings dishes, and re-orgnizing my house for a large amount of people the night before. I pull all my servings dishes out of the cabinet and label them for the items that they will be used for and I pull out extras for the friend who bring things in store bought containers. I like food to look homemade in a serving bowl, even if it came from the store. I like to do all the heavy lifting of furniture and setup of tables prior, so that I can take one last pass with the vacuum and wash rag before I get to decorating. If all of this is done ahead of time, I feel I have a much calmer pace to making the turkey, cleaning up dishes, and decorating in the morning. Not to mention, taking a shower before that "early bird" friend arrives. Yup, there have been years that I was running to blow dry my hair and get dressed when that one early friend was arriving to "help". I also have a tradition of baileys and coffee on Friendsgiving morning, it is the perfect start to the day in my opinion. This tradition is not one to be rushed either.
Spend time with your friends. This one might also sound simple, but it will go a long way to getting them to come back the next year. I would like to think my friends look forward to my Friendsgiving gathering as much as I do. Thanksgiving is all about spending time with your family, and being thankful for them in your life. Friendsgiving should be the same, being thankful for all of these amazing people in your life and being thankful two fold that you have found such great people to surround yourself with everyday. I have found years where I have chained myself to the kitchen or ran around like a chicken with my head cut off getting things setup the last minute. I have found by following the aforementioned hosting tips, that I can spend more time with our guests. I can be enjoying a glass of wine with them while we graze on appetizers because everything is setup before they started arriving. Or hop between tables during the meal because I had all the serving dishes laid out and prepared the night before. The calming feeling of being a host and enjoying an event with your guests is the best feeling.
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Isn't the internet a wonderful thing? One day I'm reading all the faux-outrage from Dicky Durbin and the rest of his Fellow Travelers; the next, how The City by The Bay really is America's dung heap.
A nifty little interactive out of San Francisco, Human Wasteland has broken down block-by-block just how literally filthy Sodom by the Bay really is.
As reporter Benny Johnson of The Daily Caller notes;
The map charts all of the locations for human excrement "incidents" reported to the San Francisco police during a given month. The interactive map shows precise locations of the incidents by marking them with poop emojis.
The project shows that the heatmap for poo is most heavily concentrated directly in downtown San Francisco.
According to the SF Weekly, San Francisco has a major sh*thole problem:
St. George Alley can harbor up to 30 piles of poop per week, Department of Public Works employee Steve Mahoney told SFist. That's exceptional. But it also illustrates a seemingly intractable problem in a city with limited public restrooms, constricted homeless services, and a line of filthy JCDecaux bunker toilets that often sit unused.
So if you live in San Francisco and are offended by Trump's comments, just watch where you're stepping.


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Atomhawk was founded in 2009 with a team of four people. Three years on, the company is leading the way in visual design for digital media and has attracted staff from across the UK and Europe to work from its office in Northern Design Centre at the prestigious Gateshead Quayside.
Having evolved from game developer Midway's Gateshead, Atomhawk originally focused on concept art and user interface design for the console game market. Much has changed since then and they are now a world leading specialist in visual design across the full breadth of digital media, communicating unique ideas for the traditional and casual gaming markets as well as film and online.
Leading design industry and business representatives are among those singing the praises of Atomhawk's achievements. They have been nominated twice for a Develop award in the Best Visual Outsourcer category as well as being shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year in the 2011 North East Business Awards. Director, Cumron Ashtiani is also a regular speaker at games industry events and frequently contributes to and comments on the major issues facing the industry today.
Cumron says: "As a start-up, we had a great time sharing our workspace and interacting with a whole host of exciting and hopeful digital companies. Essentially we were all growing up together. We had that sense of collaboration and support from like-minded and talented businesses which is still very much prevalent today. That's what makes the creative and digital sector in NewcastleGateshead a special place to be part of. We're a community that works together to push the boundaries of digital art and design through creativity, technology and leadership. This last year, we have become a world leader in our field and with the opportunities, talented people and inspiring business environment in NewcastleGateshead, I'm sure many more will follow suit."
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text: Having a super fancy bathroom does not necessarily mean slathering all of the walls with gold as you might imagine someone with poor taste and awful design sense might do (we're looking at you Trump). Super fancy is sometimes picking and choosing a couple of stand out elements that really add some depth to the space. In this case the bathroom is in no way overly ostentatious or even in your face. The bland walls and shades of grey allow the eye to focus on the gorgeous tiled floor. The curves in the vanities add a little movement to an otherwise boxy décor.


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- Basics: Mac -- see how to navigate, stay organized and keep your software up-to-date. Whether you're totally new to Mac or need a refresher, you cal learn a few new tricks like how to get more done with Siri.
Art and Design
- Sketch Walks: Capturing Movement -- learn techniques and how to express action through drawing with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. Wear comfortable shoes and bring only what you need -- including a fully charged device.
- Sketch Walks: Observational Drawings -- practice basic techniques with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, share tips on how to observe and draw what you see. Wear comfortable shoes and bring only what you need -- including fully charged devices.
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- Kids Hour: Creating Music with GarageBand -- create exciting tunes and beats using GarageBand on iPad. Kids will get hands-on with creating their own drum beats, then make their very own track. Kids can bring their pwn iPad or one may be provided.
- Kids Hour: Making Movies Together -- practice basic camera techniques and shoot footage using iPad Pro, then create a professional movie trailer with iMovie. Kids can bring their own iPad or one may be provided.
- Kids Hour: Sphero Maze Challenge -- explore coding with Sphero robots by programming simple movements, loops and more, then design a maze and navigate their robot through the obstacles. Kids can bring their own iPad and Sphero Sprk+ robot or one may be provided.
- How To: Discover Apple Music -- explore new music, artists and genres with personal recommendations, curated playlists, Beats 1 and more. Search for what you love, connect directly with artists and share what you find.
- How To: Make Music on iPad and iPhone -- learn how to get the music out of your head and into a track. Experiment with Live Loops and Drummer, then see how to arrange, mix and share it all.
- Studio Hours: Music Projects -- capture your best ideas with the Music Memos app on iPhone, add beats to your track using Live Loops in GarageBand or get started with Apple Music Connect.
Photo and Video
- How To: Edit Photos on iPhone -- explore key elements of photo editing using the Photos app for quick fixes or fine adjustments. Bring your iPhone and learn how to enhance your images with built-in filters and features.
- How To: Shoot Photos with iPhone -- bring your iPhone and learn how to compose and capture a truly great shot. Share ideas and techniques for taking photos in any environment — indoors or out.
- Photo Walks: Capturing Action and Video -- explore inspiring ways to capture exciting moments with iPhone or iPad. Learn techniques for setting up a shot and more. Wear comfortable shoes and bring only what you need -- including a fully charged device.
Signature Programs
- Kids Hour -- designed to spark imagination and creativity, kids will explore fun, hands-on projects each week.
- Photo Walks -- explore the world around you and level up your iPhone photography skills on an inspiring photo walk.
- Studio Hours -- enjoy dedicated time and space to work on your project. Drop in any time for 90 minutes or stay for the whole session.
- Teacher Tuesdays: Collaborating with Keynote -- discover how Keynote can help you and your students brainstorm ideas together, foster critical thinking and personalize learning. Recommended for educators of students ages 5-18.
- Teacher Tuesdays: Encouraging Creativity with GarageBand -- learn how to record, edit and mix so you can get students engaged with what they're learning. Recommended for educators of students ages 5-18.
- Teacher Tuesdays: Storytelling with iMovie -- collaborate with other teachers with a hands-on project to learn the basics of adding media, editing and more. Recommended for educators of students ages 5-18.
Today at Apple sessions are available every day at all Apple Stores nationwide and make a great way to spend time this summer with your kids or friends -- click here to find the Apple Store nearest you.


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Friday Favs: January 18, 2019
~ Lynda's Friday Favs ~
The NEW BOE BLOG SHOWCASE
BOE = Behind Our Eyes
Where to Find them?
Perhaps you have not yet heard of Behind Our Eyes, Inc. ?
It is an organization that hosts a writers group, specifically for writers with disabilities.
I'd like to take this opportunity to share the website for the group.
The page containing blog listings from our members is now posted on the group's website.
The direct link is: https://www.behindoureyes.org/wp/blog-showcase/
Do you know about Magnets & Ladders?
It is a literary magazine of Active Voices by writers with disabilities.
If you are a writer who has a disability, you may be interested in finding out more about the opportunities provided. I've been a member for a number of years. I am a published author and writer who has significant sight loss. But, the great thing is that our disabilities do not define us and cannot keep us from being active in the craft that we love.
In addition to the website, there is a writing opportunity 2 times a year to send work to the Magnets & Ladders Literary Publication for consideration. The website for the organization gives information and guidelines you can read about how you can enter your writing for this magazine. Click here for guidelines.
BONUS: CASH AWARDS in Each Category. Enter NOW.
For the Spring/Summer issue this year – 2019 – there is an additional opportunity for writers who have a focus on Nature and the Outdoors. The contest will award a $50 cash award for the best poem in this category. This contest is a memorial award in honor of the group's late member, Ernest Jones, who died last year. Ernie served on the board and was an active member of BOE for a number of years.
Visit the guidelines and learn more about how you can enter your work! But hurry, the deadline is coming up in mid-February.
It is free – no charge to enter your work for either competition.
WAIT – There is MORE…
Behind Our Eyes has published 2 anthologies.
The first Behind Our Eyes Anthology came out in 2007.
The second anthology is
Behind Our Eyes: A Second Look – Click here for more information.
The THIRD ANTHOLOGY is now in process:
Behind Our Eyes: A Literary Sunburst
produced by DLD Books – scheduled for publication in early 2019.
The latest addition to the BOE Website is the BLOG SHOWCASE. All BOE members who write blogs are featured on this SHOWCASE, if they choose to be listed.
Be sure to visit the website and visit the blogs on the page.
I think you will enjoy it very much. When you visit a blog, make sure you leave a comment so the blogger knows you were there. That means a lot!
This article is written by Pennsylvania Author Lynda McKinney Lambert.
This article was featured on the Friday Favs Special Feature as part of Lynda's recognition of a variety of her favorite things – stories, organizations, and more.
Lynda McKinney Lambert. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.
You are invited to share this post with your friends on Social Media.
My only request is that you print it in its entirety, including copyright information and authors name.
You can find both of Lynda McKinney Lambert's blogs listed on the New Blog Showcase at BOE.
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I thought I'd take a peek at where I rent to see how the rumoured 're-sales' have been going. You know I couldn't find the place for love nor money. I searched in every way possible. Gone. Vanished. Never existed. Ka-Boom!
Turns out the Valuer General (VG) has our Apartment Complex listed as being in an adjacent street! No wonder I couldn't find it! The very nice lady at VG contacted the local Council and Australia Post, who both confirmed the address I have, and she promised to immediately (if not sooner) amend their records to reflect the change! Imagine the confusion this has caused lawyers, conveyancers and real estate agents?
Anyway, I managed my good deed for the month and now the records are slowly being updated. And now I could see exactly what's been going on and whether buying one of these (rather nice) apartments would have been a good idea…
Good News first. Apt 7 was bought for $580,000 in Dec 2010 and re-sold for $610,000 in Oct 2012. A profit? NOPE. By the time you add stamp duty and legals to the purchase (lets see, maybe $20,000 (not including Bank Fees if there was a mortgage) and take out Agents fees, legals and perhaps some advertising at the sale end, ( lets say around $16,000) the net result was probably a $6,000.00 to $10,000.00 loss (if lucky).
The other 6 purchases and re-sales within a 3.5 year period yielded losses ranging from a minimum $80,000.00 to a staggering $155,000.00.
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Employees want learning and development opportunities. In fact, 8 out of 10 employees will leave an organization "if they don't receive the right training to perform their job[s] effectively," according to a new infographic compiled by enterprise peer-to-peer learning platform showd.me
And while employees want learning and development opportunities, formal training programs may not be the answer. First of all, the costs can be prohibitively expensive: one hour of formal learning runs about $1,798. Moreover, people who participate in formal training programs forget up to 70 percent of what they learned within one week.
Showd.me's infographic suggests that social learning could be the way to go when it comes to offering learning and development opportunities to employees. Peer collaboration, for example, costs much less that formal training, and 86 percent of employees say it teaches them "what they need to know."
For more on the failures of formal training and the successes of social learning, check out the full infographic:


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Susquehanna Valley Growers' Market
August 28th, 2009
In this week's email:
- News From The Market
- Products This Week
- Seasonal Recipe
- On The Website
News From The Market
Is the summer going already? If so, that means it won't be too long before we start seeing fall's cold-weather crops appear; until then, it's time to enjoy the sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and melons of summer.
This week, we have a recipe for Tagliatelle with Smoked Salmon, a simple pasta dish that's excellent with or without a handful of fresh, bite-size tomatoes. For a simple dish to go along with the pasta, why not try some Leek and Potato Soup?
Pass the newsletter along! If you've received a copy from a friend, and would like to get one each week during the market season, send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Susquehanna Valley Growers' Market
August 28th, 2009
12pm - 6pm
Hufnagle Park, Lewisburg
(between 5th and 6th Streets, just off of Market Street)
Visit our website at http://growersmarket.blogspot.com/
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Products This Week
Following is just a partial list of what you can expect to find at the market this week:
- Wild-caught Alaskan salmon
- Watermelon
- Apples
- Whole wheat flour
- Wheat berries
- Sweet corn
- Bell peppers
- Banana peppers
- Jalapeno peppers
- Tomatoes
- Cabbage
- Garlic and elephant garlic
- Carrots
- Green beans
- Potatoes
- Red, golden, and striped beets
- Farm-fresh eggs
- Swiss chard
- Onions
- Leeks
- Shallots
- Freshly baked sprouted-grain breads
- Locally-made prepared foods
- Fresh goat's milk ricotta
- Pasture-raised poultry
- Grass-fed beef
- Pasture-raised veal
- Farm-fresh pork
- Freshly cut flowers
- Fresh herbs
- Dried herbs, blends, and teas
- Handmade soaps and bath accessories
- Raw milk cheeses
Seasonal Recipe
Tagliatelle with Smoked Salmon
Adapted from The Scottish Farmers' Market Cookbook by Nick Paul (Angels' Share, 2004)
Serves 2-3
It's time again to enjoy the flavor of wild-caught Alaskan salmon, and sometimes the best way to do that is to keep it simple. The Scots have been enjoying wild salmon from their native waters for centuries, and have more than a few ideas on how to put it on the table. This recipe comes from collection gathered at Scottish farmers' markets, and emphasizes the variety of dishes that can be made while eating locally.
- ½ lb. tagliatelle, or other dried pasta
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 ounces hot-smoked salmon, flaked into pieces
- ¾ cup cream
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup currant tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes cut in half
- Fresh parsley, chopped, to garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cook the tagliatelle in plenty of salted, boiling water until al dente. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce; this will take less time than boiling water and cooking the pasta. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onion in the olive oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and cook for another minute before adding the cream. Heat gently, keeping the sauce below the boil, and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the flaked salmon and tomatoes to the cream sauce while the pasta drains. In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the sauce, and garnish with the fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
On The Website
Haggis jokes aside - and of those of us who've had it, who can really say they didn't enjoy it? - there's plenty worth exploring in Scottish cuisine. Surrounded by a wealth of wild foods, and historically too poor to import luxuries from warmer climes, there's a strong tradition in supporting local foods that's proven ahead of its time. Leek and Potato Soup is just one fine example.


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By AHRA Staff
February 2014—The AHRA Education Foundation is proud to announce the return of Partners in Learning! The Partners in Learning program invites AHRA members at any stage of professional development to spend a few days at another healthcare facility to learn how others manage day-to-day operations and important issues, such as patient safety, equipment, and staffing.
AHRA members interested in sharing their experience and knowledge with other members should apply as a host site. Past hosts tell us they enjoy learning from their visitors as much as their visitors enjoy learning from them. Host applications are available online until February 14.
Each year brings a new mix of guests, each hoping to learn about and understand a different combination of skills and technologies in action. While not every host is matched every year, the richness of the program depends on having a large group of potential hosts like you so that guests can find just the right match for their learning needs. General mentoring is a significant benefit to Partners in Learning guest applicants. You do not need to be part of a big facility to make a big impact.
AHRA members interested in visiting a host site will use the guest application. Guest applications will be made available at the beginning of March. Applicants will have the opportunity to review the host sites and select the site that best fits their learning needs. Partners in Learning is generously sponsored by a grant from GE Healthcare. Each guest participant receives up to $1,200 to cover travel expenses.
The Partners in Learning program is open to all AHRA members regardless of experience, rank, or former participation in the program (although please note that past guests are not eligible for repeat funding). The program is especially suitable for new managers or administrators interested in learning about specific processes or simple general mentoring.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Murray at email@example.com.


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- Informing media and consumers about the community's construction progress through monthly press releases and/or pitches sent to targeted media, which resulted in 45 total placements, plus phone calls and interest list signups.
- Showcasing the two homebuilders' innovation focus by announcing the rollout of virtual reality home tours. Media were the first to experience the tours during a "deskside" pitching session, which resulted in a 50% pitch success rate.
10 More Things We Love About PR
In 2014, we shared 10 things we love about PR. Here are 10 more reasons why we love what we do!
- Opportunity to write daily.
- Chance to see our words in print. It never gets old!
- Change – our days are very rarely repetitive – there's always something new…whether it's a new client, new challenge, or a new approach.
- Uncovering what's exciting or interesting about a particular project, initiative, concept…and bringing that to light.
- The joy of working with some of our favorite people (clients and media) with whom we've been collaborating for years.
- The excitement of getting to know new personalities – even if it's just over the phone or email at first.
- The perk of snazzy events…whether we're celebrating a client's award or milestone.
- The ability to work from nearly anywhere – even the side of the road when duty calls. (Thank goodness for living in the time of smart phones and wifi!)
- A good excuse to volunteer for with some awesome organizations over the past years – PRSA, San Diego Press Club, National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
- Learning loads about industries we might know little about otherwise – from real estate to insurance to startups.
Get Noticed! 5 Stories for Startups
You have bold visions for your young organization and can't wait to see your company's name in print. You can make this vision a reality by coming up with story ideas and "pitching" those ideas to journalists. The concept is similar to a funding pitch, but instead of proving ROI, you're proving that your story idea will be of interest to a particular journalist's readers.
By carving out some time to brainstorm, you can pitch story ideas to the many journalists covering startup culture. Here are some questions and thought-joggers to get you started. If it's pitching tips you seek, read this.
- Have you reached a fundraising milestone?
- Launching a new initiative/product line?
- Are you doing something shocking or surprising?
- Have you hired someone notable? Acquired a big new contract?
- Is your company the first to do something? Are you the only company doing it in your city?
Some additional things to think about…
Why is what you're doing important…right now?
Timeliness is something reporters look for when they identify newsworthiness. Is there any timeline associated with your work? A season that's more active than another? New data that shows a concerning trend you're trying to remedy?
Try going in on a story with similar-but-different organizations.
Are you making a product for the education sector? Gather some others in your space and pitch a roundup featuring the five of you.
Want to be quoted?
You can find journalists who cover your space and send them a quick rundown (think bullets, use your business pitch skills) of why you'd be a credible source and include some topics you can comment on. Just make sure when you do respond to questions, that you provide short, quotable quotes. Another tack is to ask those same journalists what they're working on and how you can help.
We suggest you get familiar with the journalists who cover the startup space by reading their work. This will most likely inspire additional ways to approach getting your name, or your organization's in print and online.
Got questions? Email our Lead Publicist, April Enriquez who has spent the past several years reading articles about startups and pitching stories surrounding startup culture.
9 Things PR Pros Can Learn from Yoga
Julia here, WordPop's PR consultant. For the past 10+ years, I've been a PR pro and yoga practitioner. A few years ago, I added "certified yoga teacher" to my credentials. Balancing between the two sometimes opposing roles of PR practitioner and yogi got me to thinking…what do they have in common? As it turns out, it's a lot! Yoga isn't just good for strengthening your body – here are 9 PR skills you can strengthen through yoga.
- Persistence – When I wanted to pop into a headstand in the middle of the room, without toppling, a teacher suggested I practice every. single. day. By applying this advice, I now stand topsy-turvy with confidence in the middle of a room full of yogis. PR can take similar persistence – never underestimate the power of follow up when you have a good idea and the right set of ears.
- Flexibility– I'm a planner and I like things to go as planned. This mental inflexibility mirrors my tight and inflexible muscles. As a yogi, I've found stretching consistently works to lengthen and maintain flexible hamstrings. As a PR pro, I'm constantly stretching my brain muscle to problem-solve when things don't go according to plan. I also create a plan b (and maybe even a plan C), which makes things easier, when…inevitably…things go off course. For example, if we don't get content approval in time, can we re-pitch what we've gathered at a later date or to a different reporter?
- Detachment from ego – When you're trying to twist into a pretzel but you're more of a dough ball, it's helpful to detach from your sense of pride. Contrary to the myths perpetuated by Instagram, yoga is not about competing with the people around you or even comparing your body today to the way it was yesterday. It's about accepting yourself as you are in the moment. As a PR pro, it can sometimes feel like your pitches are getting sucked into a black hole, but detach from your sense of ego. There are plenty of reasons why stories get passed by (something more urgent, a jam-packed inbox, time of day). As long as you're sending relevant pitches to the right people, be persistent and don't let a lack of response get you down.
- Discipline and enthusiasm – In yoga, these two are interconnected and driven by core strength. Translate that burning-abs feeling into fiery enthusiasm or passion for each endeavor you undertake. By strengthening your core, you can tap into your innate sense of discipline that helps you get things done in your busy professional life. As a PR pro, you have to stoke your fiery-passion for every single pitch in an effort to convince a journalist that their readers or viewers will view the topic with similar enthusiasm.
- Support from your kula – Your "kula" is your community. Through professional organizations and graduate school, I've cultivated a group of brilliant PR minds that I've tapped as resources on a number of occasions to help brainstorm solutions that worked. It's also helpful to have good relationships with other local PR pros, especially those in similar industries, because we often collaborate.
- Intention setting– I usually kick off a yoga class by asking students to close their eyes, become aware of their breath, and set an intention for their time on the mat. This is a critical first step to any PR campaign but it can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Sometimes we learn about an initiative later than we'd like and we're scrambling to catch up but it's critical to take a step back. What's the point of this initiative in the first place? By setting clear goals, you can make sure you are spending your time wisely and can identify success when it happens.
- Seeking insight from the primary texts– Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are a series of 198 aphorisms that form the foundation of our modern yoga practice. They're a distillation of a bunch of other foundational texts…basically the ancient version of tweeting at conferences. Just as it's important for yogis to crack a book from time to time, it's important for PR pros to make the time to eat up the foundational texts of our profession. The AP Stylebook, Strunk & White's The Elements of Style and Crystallizing Public Opinion by Edward L. Bernays are all worthwhile.
- Quiet your monkey mind! Speaking of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, one of the first sutras (in sanscrit) is "yogaś-citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ." Translation: the purpose of yoga is to quiet your churning mind. We all have those days where we have flagged three hot items for the day, but somehow, even more urgent items keep piling up in the mailbox faster than we can read them. Here's a tip for handling the chaos. It's counterintuitive but separate yourself from the inbox. Take five minutes to close your eyes and notice your breath. You can even intentionally breathe in for four counts, out for four counts. Repeat, reset.
Get Noticed! 8 Story Ideas for Interior Designers
We know you can turn a room from empty to inviting, but can you tell a story that will catch the eye of a journalist? If you're interested in working with members of the media to tell your organization's story, we're here to help! Use these topics below as a springboard to share your industry expertise and unique point of view with journalists.
- The smart approach to a small space story. People can't get enough of clever ways to approach small-space living.
- The "superlative" project story. Did you transform the ugliest, tallest, longest, oldest building into a swan? Did you turn four blank walls into the most fascinating, smartest or shiniest? Publications are interested in things that are the first, the best or the only one.
- The noteworthy client story. Whether it's an A-lister or local celebrity, riding the coattails of a noteworthy individual is a great way to gain some extra press…and gain credibility.
- The "how to" story. Give readers simple rules they can follow to lay out furniture, "feng shui" their bedroom, or achieve that midcentury modern look.
- The trend story. Lucky for the design industry, trends are always changing and this gives you, the designer, an opportunity to keep the public updated on what's hot in the design world. The inverse of this story also works – listing 5 materials, 6 décor items or 4 colors to incorporate in your home that have staying power.
- The "more bang for your buck" story. When it comes to renovation and interior design, which design decisions yield return on investment and which ones will set you back?
- The philanthropic story. Did you take on a compelling pro bono client this year? If you helped someone in need through design, readers will want to know…and see the results of your work!
- The timely story. Did you design a room inspired by Marilyn Monroe? Why not pitch a photo slideshow timed to the starlet's birthday (June 1). *Note: Publications can plan their editorial content months in advance so take notice of their lead time and float the idea early.
Hopefully this list has popped some kernels of inspiration. Before you shoot off an email to the first journalist you have in mind, the next step is to look at the editorial calendars of the publications you'd love to be in and see if they have a feature planned that syncs up with what you were planning to pitch. If you have any questions, feel free to book some time with our Lead Publicist, April or read some tips for pitching journalists, here.
Take WordPop's "Are You Ready For PR?" Survey
Are you interested in working with WordPop Public Relations? Our team has nearly 20 years of combined PR and marketing experience and has been helping champions of happy, healthy and smart living to build and execute social media and PR plans since the firm opened in 2011.
WordPop PR has worked with several organizations in the home building, design, startup and professional services sectors, helping them gain exposure through digital, TV and print placements, as well as blogs, social media channels and email newsletters.
Before diving into a campaign, WordPop spends time digging into an organization's brand personality and ultimate goals to make sure the tactics and strategy line up with a desired end result. Take the survey and get started on your PR journey!
What's it like working with a PR firm? It's a marathon, not a 5K.
So you're considering bringing on a PR firm to help you raise awareness, change a behavior, or promote a product or service. Great! Here's what you can expect as you set out on a mutually beneficial partnership.
Let's start with the basics – what is public relations? According to the Public Relations Society of America, "Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics." A key part of this definition is "building relationships" and what's implied is that building a relationship is something that happens over time. In other words, PR doesn't happen overnight.
We can't speak for all PR firms, but here's how we bring new clients on board. We start with a survey that will help us to understand your communication needs. We don't just want to jump in and execute on what your company is asking for without first making sure we're on the right track to solve your pain point or achieve satisfying end results. After all, another key element to the definition of PR is "strategic communication," not "check-the-box communication."
The survey is also a good time for us to become more intimately familiar with your brand and its tone.
From there, we come up with a proposal, including the various communication channels we will use, whether that's media relations (which is what many think of when they hear the term PR), social media, existing communication channels like a newsletter, events, or others. Once you've signed off on the proposal, then we can get to work!
It bears repeating that PR – especially media relations – doesn't happen overnight. For example, if you really want your company mentioned in a consumer magazine, the lead time is often six months out…maybe even more. In other words, you might not see the fruits of our labors right away. Even if an editor bites right away, the story might not be printed for several weeks or months. We could pitch a great story idea, but if the editor doesn't know us yet, they might not open up that email. It takes time to build relationships, and that's why PR isn't a 50-yard dash.
As proof of this, we've worked with some of our clients for 10 years, achieving desirable results for them again and again – whether that's media placement or an event that exceeds ROI expectations. If you're ready to take the first step in your PR journey, book an appointment with our Lead Publicist, April.


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About the Book
- AERA Social Justice Action Committee Social Justice in Education Award, 2011
- AESA Critics' Choice Award, 2011
- ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist in Education, 2010
This graphic novel brings to life William Ayers's bestselling memoir To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher, Third Edition. From Ayers's early days teaching kindergarten, readers follow this renowned educational theorist on his "voyage of discovery and surprise." We meet fellow travelers from schools across the country and watch students grow across a year and a lifetime.
To Teach is a vivid, honest portrayal of the everyday magic of teaching, and what it means to be a "good" teacher—debunking myths perpetuated on film and other starry-eyed hero/teacher fictions. Illuminated by the evocative and wry drawings of Ryan Alexander-Tanner, this graphic version of To Teach will engage while it instructs. It is a much-needed reminder of how curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a healthy dose of reflection can guide us all to learn the most from this world as we educate the next generation. Teacher educators and professional developers will want to use this dynamic graphic novel alongside the traditional text for a unique teaching and learning experience.
Quotes and Reviews
"This fascinating and, yes, educational book will certainly be of interest to teachers, but it will also teach, inspire, and entertain anyone else who picks it up." —Publishers Weekly
"It's profoundly charming . . . a must for educators and highly encouraged for all." —The Huffington Post
"An utterly original and deliciously irreverent book that is likely to be passed from hand to hand by tens of thousands of our nation's teachers out of the sheer joy that they will take in reading it." —From the Foreword by Jonathan Kozol
"To Teach is hilarious serious and fabulous! A broad manifesto that will change many people's lives." —Laurie Anderson, artist and musician
"To Teach represents a fresh breeze in the educational and social science research community. It takes daring to reconceptualize entrenched practices and traditional modes of research. But it is better to find new seas upon which to sail, than old ports at which to dock. Bill Ayers and Ryan Alexander-Tanner have provided a glimpse of that new sea and for this we should be grateful." —Elliot Eisner, Lee Jacks Professor Emeritus, Stanford University
"Bill Ayers's theories about teaching reform rest on at least two foundations. One is that the hierarchical relationship between the student and teacher should be moved out of the way, followed by simultaneous learning by teacher and student. The second is to demonstrate how some subjects blend with others (math with science) and all should be taught with their relationship in mind. Sounds good to me. A serious book, but laced with humor. It will strike most readers as a novel approach. Required reading for all educators." —Harvey Pekar, author, American Splendor series
"This book is a treasure chest of insight. It represents what dedicated, imaginative teaching is all about and is a blueprint for everyone who wants to explore the intimate connection between teaching and learning. Bill Ayers' thoughtful text is illuminated by Ryan Alexander-Tanner's picture-perfect cartoons, creating an added dimension of wit and wisdom that brings comics another step forward in their evolution." —Peter Kuper, cartoonist and educator, books include Sticks and Stones, and Diario De Oaxaca
"To Teach is great reading not only to student teachers but to anyone who has a vested interest in our education system. I especially appreciated the smack down of the dehumanizing trend to pigeonhole every other kid with some kind of "at risk" syndrome! It also is a great example of how comic art is a very efficient way to communicate complex ideas." —Peter Bagge, comics journalist and author of the Buddy Bradley series
"The perennial dance of learning that can also be teaching at its best is both brilliantly and graphically shown herein by Messrs. Ayers and Alexander-Tanner. Do keep in mind that although they can show you the right steps, you still have to listen closely to your interior music and follow its changing melodies and rhythms." —Gary Dumm, artist, Ego & Hubris: The Michael Malice Story, and American Splendor
"Weaving in inspirational anecdotes and playful visual metaphors, To Teach: The Journey, in Comics takes us through one school year with a delightful group of young learners. In the process, Ayers and Alexander-Tanner's collaboration cleverly illustrates the vital importance—and moral necessity—of teaching." —Josh Neufeld, writer/artist of A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge
"Ayers organizes a classroom like Alexander-Tanner lays out each page: with inventiveness, clarity of purpose, and a close attention honoring their individual subjects. I wish I'd read this book before I started teaching and making comics a decade ago; it's chock full of practical and philosophical advice. Ayers says you're not there to entertain or save the students. Teaching is primarily a challenging and humbling act of love. Each student must be valued as an individual rather than a statistic. Knowledge is a two-way street between teacher and student, and when everything works all the individual voices come together to enrich our communities. I know this book will inspire a generation of teachers to come." —Lauren Weinstein, cartoonist and teacher, writer/artist, Girl Stories


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BBC Review
Magpies of the fourth world sign-off with their finest work.
Spencer Grady 2010
So, this is it then. The final recordings from one of the most unpredictable and frustrating troupes in the history of music. A kind of quasi-mystical mini-movement that, for much of their lenghty career, no one gave two hoots about. A trio of esoteric terrorists – two brothers (Richard and Alan Bishop) and their comrade-in-psalms (Charles Gocher) – who scuppered any chance of reaching beyond their restrictive cultish paradigm by nurturing their inherent trickster nature, wilfully releasing near-unobtainable missives of questionable quality, sabotaging any potentially status-enhancing support slot with mindless comic skits and performance pieces, before occasionally disappearing from the face of the earth on Gnostic sojourns and voyages of questing self-enlightenment.
In fact, it was only when Richard Bishop went solo (knighting himself in the process) and Alan began to curate the endearingly loveable, but highly divisive, Sublime Frequencies imprint, did people really begin to sit up and take any notice. The group's subsequent contributions to the soundtrack for Harmony Korine's film Mister Lonely, released in 2007, would see them rein in their more indulgent excesses, fashioning a focused series of bucolic vignettes, implanting themselves in the consciousness of a wider audience. But, cruelly, that year would also see Gocher lose his battle with cancer. Teetering on the precipice of an impossible, largely unsolicited, success, the group found the Persian rug pulled out from underneath them.
Thus, Funeral Mariachi forms the group's legacy (with the Bishops apparently unwilling to continue using the Sun City Girls name in their friend's absence) and tribute to the late percussionist. It sees the triumvirate build on the melodic pastures of tranquil minimalism that inhabited Mister Lonely, while feverishly culture-hopping (you can near enough smell the wild aromas kicked up by the souks of Marrakech and the incense emanating from a Burmese Nat Pwe spiritual), borrowing from the remotest outposts of global tradition, without becoming hostages to the overly outlandish. Harnessing those tropes to dexterous finger-picking and chiming Gamelan, along with the often jaw-dropping vocal delivery of Alan Bishop (his bravura performance on The Imam is right up there with his blood-curdling incantatory work on Master Musicians of Bukkake's People of the Drifting Houses) has resulted in Sun City Girls' most accessible and consistent album (a far cry from their puzzling and profligate series of Carnival Folklore Resurrection volumes).
In fact, it could just be that all Funeral Mariachi really lacks is a pinch of that seemingly once ubiquitous prankster magic, a final barbed sting in the tail to serve the listener as eternal reminder of this unique unit's incorrigible, frustrating magnificence.


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How to Recover Lost Screenshot on Mac
You can never become used to the gut-wrenching moment when one realizes important screenshots has just deleted. Whether you have lost through lack of attention or clumsy fingers, the final outcome is screenshot inaccessibility. The only concern point is what do you do now? How to recover lost screenshot?
Indeed, getting back trashed screenshots on mac is not such an easy feat, but if you are ready to jump some hoops, it is definitely. There are some methods (both custom-defined and software-directed) to get those precious screenshots back. Following post delves attention to those solutions only. Have a look and bid goodbye to your worries.
A Peek At Mac Deleted Screenshots Recovery
Understanding the Basic
Have you ever heard people saying deleted files are not deleted? Yes, this is true as deletion only removes the pointer or indexing. And, as a result, files get hidden, and space becomes available for usage.
Is it possible to recover the deleted screenshot on Mac?
Definitely, yes, provided you have not overwritten.
- Tailor-made solution
Recover from Recent Deleted Folder
Mac provides a 30-day grace period. Thus, in case, if you delete an image or a screenshot from Mac Photos App and your mind changes before 30 days elapse, you can use Recently Deleted album and restore the file.
Steps included:
- Choose Albums
- Double-click on Recently Deleted
- From the deleted screenshots or photos list, select the desired screenshot
- Click Recover
Note: You can only restore those files which are deleted 30 days beforehand
Recover from TimeMachine Backup
Another built-in approach to recover deleted screenshots from Mac. In this, you just have to access your backup and restore the desired file.
- Click Time Machine in the Dock
- Enter Time Machine
- Find the desired screenshots which you have deleted
- Launch its Preview by pressing SpaceBar
- Click Restore
Note: Works only in scenario when you have enabled backup
- Software-directed
Looking at the limitations, it won't be erroneous to state that there are 50-50 chances of deleted screenshots recovery through custom-defined methods. Therefore, trusting a software-oriented approach is a viable solution. Not only it assures complete recovery but, also guarantees 100% data integrity.
A classic example of leading screenshots recovery software is Stellar Photo Recovery.
- Easy-to-use interface
- Enhanced Scanning Engines
- Selective file type recovery support
- Compatibility with latest macOS
Bonus Point:
You can also recover Video and Audio using this software.
How Stellar Photo Recovery restores lost screenshot on Mac?
The functionality of this software is effortless and straightforward. You just have to follow the recovery wizard.
Steps included:
- Launch the software
- Click on 'Recover Photo, Audio & Video' button
- Choose the desired drive and click Scan Now
- Select the desired screenshots from list and click Recover
This completes screenshots recovery on mac.
Value-added Information
- Tips to avoid screenshots deletion
- Backup your screenshot on Mac system as well as external drive
- Make sure to backup on regular interval
- Factors that lead to screenshot deletion in Mac
- Format
- Power Failure
- Emptying Trash
- Hard disk Corruption
- Software Malfunction
- File transfer Interruption
Wrapping up!
When trying to restore the deleted screenshots, it's significant not to panic. Reason being, several hacks like afore-stated are available in today's market to restore the deleted screenshots. And, to choose right photo recovery approach from them as per your needs, patience is a key, else further aggravation can occur.
If you have any other query or suggestion how to recover deleted screenshots from mac? Please feel free to share in the comments section below!


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Week 6
Last week's episode left us with the cliffhanger of Ben pre-empting the Rose Ceremonyto talk to Olivia one more time. Ben tells Olivia how all the women think she's a different person behind his back, so she does some damage control to cover her butt for being competitive over her Ben love. Olivia wants to have smart conversations and the other women just like to do hair and paint nails. Don't forget enjoy the open bar! Olivia and Ben return, her rose wasn't re-possessed, and the Rose Ceremony begins. A brunette named Jennifer that's had barely any screentime gets eliminated, which is in no way surprising. She's so low key she doesn't even get a goodbye confessional or limo cry. But this is quickly old news because Ben announces they're heading to the Bahamas - wooooo!
Chris Harrison harshes everyone's Bahama buzz to let the ladies know a 2-on-1 Thunderdome date is coming. But Caila doesn't have to worry, as she gets the only 1-on-1 date this week. The girls are pissed that Caila gets a second 1-on-1 date before others get one (AKA Leah who spends the afternoon sobbing in the bathroom, confused, humiliated, and dreading that he'll dump her on a 2-on-1 without knowing her). Meanwhile, Ben and Caila head on a ol' boat to go deep sea fishing and get to know each other without the company of Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. On the night portion of the date, Ben hopes he can see more to Caila than her overly happy exterior. Caila admit she's feels put on the spot to be super emotional with her and she's like ehh give it time, which then leads to her revealing she feels like she is falling in love and fears she'll hurt Ben and break his heart. Caila knows what she's feeling is love since Ben understands her and the conversation is what Ben needed, or he was as confused as viewers were - not really sure. Caila gets the date rose and they make out over their uneaten dinner.
The group date card arrives and Leah isn't getting dumped on the 2-on-1. Nope that honor is saved for either Olivia or Emily, but more on that later. Ben claims the group date is just chilling on a boat but c'mon, a group date is never just taking shots and shooting the shizz. The girls are worried about swimming with sharks but alas, it is the best, most random group date ever: swimming PIGS!!! Guys, my heart grew three sizes and now I have vacation goals which is to swim with the pigs. But not feed them and that is because the pigs go, for lack of a better term, HAM and are nucking futs for food. Also, please tell me those were all beef hot dogs because... cannibalism. Once the pig stuff settles down, Ben gets alone time with the girls and realizes he can't please anyone there. This is mostly because he clearly favors Lauren B and the other girls are threatened by this (Becca eventually confesses this to Ben). Leah is still pissed that Ben chose to not give her a solo date to get to know him - eventually spreading a lie during the night portion that Lauren B is a different person behind his back. Ben tells Lauren B this and she's shocked, spending the remainder of the night sobbing to the other girls while Leah denies any involvement. The uncomfortable night ends with Amanda getting the date rose while Lauren B still has cry eyes.
Lauren B's cry eyes mostly dry up back at the hotel and the girls all agree they know Leah is the one who spread the lie. Leah is still not content with her status after the group date so she gets gussied up and pulls the ol' Bachelor franchise classic: go to the Bachelor's hotel room. Leah wants Ben to get to know her, then tells Ben that she doesn't think Lauren B is genuine. Leah insists she isn't trying to sabotage anybody, but the only person she is sabotaging herself. This conversation only confirms to Ben that something doesn't feel right between them and he's now realizing there's nothing there to hold onto. He dumps Leah right there in his fancy hotel room. Leah realizes all her actions were a big mistake but it's too late. Leah and her rolling suitcase leave for good.
And then finally it's the 2-on-1 Thunderdome date. Two girls enter, only one comes home with a rose! Last episode, Emily is the one who unleashed the anti-Olivia movement to Ben. Now the rivalry comes to a heated climax (and not the Fantasy Suite kind). Well done to producers on this inspired pairing. The choppy water and miserable weather only cements the perfect terribleness of the situation. A boat drops them off on a private little island where a lonely rose sits upon a piece of driftwood. After a few seconds of awkward silence with champagne, Ben starts his alone time with each girl. Olivia tells Ben she's in love with him, while Emily tells Ben she hopes this date is a strong beginning for them. Ben grabs the lonely rose off the driftwood and asks Olivia to come aside, so Emily is immediately dejected. Olivia's confident smile begins to drop though when Ben says he's not reciprocating the level of feelings that she has for him and ends things with Olivia. The fans rejoice. The women in the house rejoice. Ben rejoins Emily and gives her the rose as Olivia watches from the rocky sidelines being drenched by sea spray. Ugh, girl should've brought a raincoat.
Ben decides to put on his fancy suit and walk on the cliffs to get wet, ponder things, and give off a great Rafiki from The Lion King pose sans lion cub. Ben already has his mind made up and cancels the cocktail party, much to the chagrin of the girls who wanted that extra time to schmooze with Ben. JoJo is particular gets really worked up about not being able to talk to Ben and open up more after their mediocre group date time - then gets a rose. It's a battle of the Laurens for the last rose, but it's no surprise that Lauren B gets the last rose and not Lauren H.
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HURRICANE EFFECTS can create major problems.
The maximum effects of a hurricane are usually felt within the right-front
quadrant. Here the winds are usually the strongest, storm surge is highest, and the possibility
of tornadoes is greatest. It is important to know whether or not your area will be affected by
the right-front quadrant. It could mean the difference between maximum hurricane conditions or a
glancing blow.
STORM SURGE is the fast uprising of sea level that happens
when a hurricane approaches the coast. Two factors that cause
storm surge are:
Galveston Island on the Texas coast has suffered much damage due to hurricane-caused
storm surges. A large sea wall has been built to help reduce the damage caused by the surges.
The frequent occurrence of storm surges has also played a part in the destruction of Highway 87
along the Texas coast, which was used by many local beach-goers.
HEAVY RAINFALL is produced by hurricanes. The amount of
rainfall usually varies
between 6 and 12 inches. The most deadly rainfall occurs inland because a hurricane
produces destructive floods. The flooding is the major cause of hurricane-related deaths.
The danger from flooding depends on the storm's speed, other weather systems in the same area,
the ground saturation, and the terrain.
Rains are heaviest in the six hours before and the six hours after the hurricane reaches
landfall. Sometimes a hurricane can last for days and produce floods. These floods can
occur more than 100 miles inland. One way to estimate the total inches of rainfall is to divide 100 by the
forward speed of the hurricane in miles per hour.
Sometimes the remnants of the hurricane may join with other storm systems causing
severe rainfall in states far away from where the hurricane came inland.
Hurricane Camille in 1969 came into the Gulf Coast area, but the remnants combined with a cold
front in the mountains of Virginia and produced 30 inches of rain. This storm also killed 109 people.
HIGH WINDS is another effect of hurricanes. The wind speed and
potential damage of a hurricane is expressed as categories according to he Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.
TORNADOES are often produced by hurricanes. Even though the
most likely form in the right-front quadrant of the hurricane, they can appear elsewhere.
Some hurricanes develop several tornadoes, while others create none at all. During
Beulah in 1967, 141 tornadoes developed on the Texas coast. It is true, though, that more than one-half
of hurricanes that make landfall will develop at least one tornado. There is no way to predict
which hurricanes will produce tornadoes. Generally, tornadoes do not occur with hail or a lot
of lightning. If a low pressure system remains for days after landfall, tornadoes
can still develop. However, after twelve hours, they tend to appear mainly during the day.
RIP TIDES are another effect of hurricanes.
Rip tides are strong sea currents. They push away from the shore as a strong storm is near.
Rip tide warnings are often the first indication of a nearby hurricane.
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The wind of a tropical cyclone can push waves up against the shoreline even if it is hundreds
of miles away.
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Though physical fitness is something that many people dread, it could actually be rather enjoyable. Once you know some good as well as satisfying means to stay in shape, physical fitness will certainly come to be something that you could waiting to. This article will provide you some good pointers on the best ways to stay in shape and ways to make health and fitness enjoyable.
When you are weight training to increase fitness, it is constantly better to use free weights, not equipments. This is since the dumbbells will allow you to develop the supporting muscle mass around the major muscular tissue groups. Machines, rather, concentrate on extremely specific areas. You will see a boost in the quantity of weight you can raise on the equipment, however not as much toughness as if you made use of dumbbells.
Despite the fact that it is crucial, rest is usually ignored when one plans a fitness regimen. The contemporary globe tends to urge one to sleep much less and less. This is a blunder if one intends to obtain fit. Rest is essential in restoring the body and maintaining energy levels. Get at the very least seven hrs of rest every evening to remain fit and healthy.
To enhance the appearance of your shoulders, you must make use of weights. Pinheads are wonderful for shoulder workouts like press presses and also side elevates. Presses with barbells can likewise yield great results. Utilizing weights will certainly develop the muscles in your shoulders as well as give them an extra toned look. For the best outcomes, make sure to raise weights a minimum of twice a week.
To maximize the effects of your exercises, see to it to consume right away after exercising. Shakes filled with protein are an excellent thing to consume after your exercises since they could aid you build muscular tissue very quickly. Attempt making one with fat-free ice cream, fruit, egg alternative, and some chocolate powder for a wonderful post-workout boost.
If you have a finger or 2 that constantly appears to get obstructed throughout sports or training, attempt taping them. All you do is tape them to a surrounding finger as a little bit of added assistance. This included strength will be less most likely to trigger those fingers to flex at odd angles.
To find out the best ways to properly catch a football, try going for its idea. If you attempt to focus on the sphere, it will certainly appear blurred, but if you view the suggestion, you could plainly see where the ball is going and try to capture it. You are also shutting out inbound protectors by concentrating on this solitary spot.
An excellent fitness pointer is to start performing preacher curls. Preacher curls are just one of the most effective workouts you can do to accumulate your biceps. They assist build up the reduced part of your biceps as well as your forearms. Good form while doing preacher swirls is important.
To earn sure you obtain the most effective suitable footwear for your workouts, make certain to shop in the mid-day rather than the early morning. As the day advances, your feet in fact become bigger. If you shop in the morning, you may find yourself wearing some really uneasy workout shoes by the time you put them on for your night session.
Inspect your stats. Every two weeks, you ought to determine your weight and also body measurements. Whether you are working on dropping weight or acquiring muscle, knowing your numbers can be the best inspiration. This additionally will certainly allow you understand if you must step up your routines, or take them down a notch.
Workout when your state of mind is bright. When you are in a great mood, put in the time to go exercise. The better you are feeling, the more you will likely press on your own. Exercising can also help you really feel better than you already do, so going when you feel great is only going to make you feel even better.
Usage tv to assist inspire you to participate in your physical fitness regimen. If you have a favorite program, just enable on your own to enjoy it if you are carrying out some kind of physical activity while it gets on. Think about jogging in place or doing standing lunges. You are more likely to work out if you institute a plan that entails something you truly take pleasure in.
As was said previously, health and fitness can be a fantastic and fun point. It can be something that you waiting to. Usage advice that you've learned from these pointers in order to help make physical fitness something that will certainly be satisfying. Soon, you will be expecting your everyday health and fitness time.


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Chinese Sticky Cake
1 tablespoon flour
2 eggs, with whites and yolks separated
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups glutinous rice flour
1/3 cup milk
1 cup dried fruits (your choice), pitted if necessary and diced
1 piece crystallized ginger, diced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Grease a 4 x 8-inch loaf pan and set aside.
Beat the egg whites until stiff.
Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg yolks and mix thoroughly. Add 1/3 (a little less than 1/2 cup) of the glutinous rice flour and mix. Add about half of the milk. Continue adding the rice flour and the milk alternately until the entire amount is mixed in.
Stir in the dried fruits and then add the beaten egg whites, folding them into the cake batter.
Pour the cake batter into the loaf pan and steam, for about one hour. If you do not have a wok steamer, this can be done as follows: Place the pan in a larger pan, and fill the larger pan with water to about halfway up the sides of the loaf pan. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover the larger pan. It helps to have a domed lid so the condensation does not fall on the cake.
Allow to cool and cut into thin slices.
Makes 8 servings.
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