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From Caribbean360 October 31, 2016
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Monday October 31, 2016 – Caribbean young people, many of whom are formally educated, even at the university level, are increasingly seeing prospects in the agricultural sector amidst a tightening job market.
One such person is 31-year-old Dominican, Kamarsha Sylvester, who graduated from the University of the West Indies in 2013 with a Bachelor's in Psychology (major) and International Affairs (minor).
Sylvester is owner and production director of "Taste of Eden", a business located in Paix Bouche, a village in Dominica.
Taste of Eden produces green seasoning and herbal tea bags.
"In our green seasoning, we have all types of herbs and spices," she says, listing among them basil, thyme, celery, parsley, onion, and garlic.
"If you want to marinate your stuff properly like a real Caribbean national, then you go for taste of Eden Green seasonings," she says enthusiastically in her sales pitch.
The idea of an agribusiness was first floated light-heartedly when Sylvester was still a university student in St. Augustine, Trinidad.
Before exams, she and some friends were discussing what they would do while waiting for responses to job applications.
"And just for fun, I said, 'Man I will go and plant some herbs.' I wasn't serious. I will tell you that for sure," Sylvester recounts.
But what she said in jest soon became serious business.
"I planted a lot," Sylvester says, adding that the idea of turning her produce into tea bags and seasoning came about because she needed market for the produce. "The majority of the contents within the green seasoning and the tea are grown by me because I am a farmer."
Sylvester sees a lot of potential for her business, saying that the trend towards health-conscious consumption makes her marketing easier.
"And everything in there is home-grown; no fertilizer. So we are talking about organic fertilizer going to the people so people gravitate towards that," she says of her products.
The young entrepreneur was especially grateful for the training she received in an IICA-organized workshop in January, at which time, her packaging amounted to putting the tea products into tea bags imported from Canada then into a transparent plastic bag, which she says "sucked".
"The truth of the matter is that it wasn't so appealing. So, I was proud of my product, but I wasn't proud of my packaging."
In March, she went to another workshop organized by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Intra-ACP Agricultural Policy Programme (Intra-ACP APP) – which focuses on the Caribbean and the Pacific and aims to address the common problems faced in the two regions by targeting specific issues related to agriculture development.
After the workshop, Sylvester secured professional packaging from Carolyn Chu Fook, who helped with design of a logo and label.
"So, it like I went from zero to something…So, here I am now."
Sylvester was one of the young entrepreneurs at the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) 2016 Agriculture Marketplace which ran from October 26 to 28 and which provided stakeholders in the agricultural sector the opportunity to meet and network with potential customers, prospects and partners, while showcasing their products and services.
In addition to her agribusiness, Sylvester is a trained community tourism officer and is also an electrician, which also helps to supplement her income.
She says that her business is not yet at the point where she can live solely off its earnings. But she is optimistic.
"The plan is to take over the Caribbean, the region, the world, one box at a time, one bottle at a time. So far, it is going good because, now, I am not in Dominica. I am in Cayman Islands," she says.
In his corner of the exhibition, 31-year-old Haitian businessman Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire has similar ambitions.
He is owner and founder of Tahomey Chocolate Company, a cocoa processing company that employs four other persons and provides on-going income for about 50 farmers.
Tahomey's main product is 100 per cent natural cocoa powder from Abricots, in southwest Haiti which felt the brunt of a powerful Hurricane Matthew earlier this month. He was in the United States when the hurricane hit the country, wiping out his entire cocoa crop.
Thankfully, Hurricane Matthew did not affect the north of Haiti and Duvilaire plans to source beans from Cap-Haïtien for his processing this season.
Next year, he plans to prepare a product for the Caribbean, adding that Tahomey will begin marketing chocolate crèmas – a sweet and creamy alcoholic beverage native to Haiti – to distribute to the Caribbean.
"That is the goal. So, I am really hoping that everybody around will be looking out for that brand: Tahomey from Haiti," says Duvilaire, whose business sells its products primary in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, but is preparing to expand into Boston, United States in January.
Secretary General of CARICOM, Irwin LaRocque, is pleased and says the region must encourage young people to become involved in "a modernized agricultural sector".
"You are having an aging population in agriculture so that's one of the reasons we have programmes in the CARICOM Secretariat with our partners to identify young people and give them some coaching on entrepreneurship in all its spheres but also in agriculture."
He says this is also a way of addressing the issue of high unemployment among the region's youth.
"And you know our young people are very creative and very innovative as well, so they bring ideas," he says, noting the range of products on display at CWA marketplace.
"All they need is encouragement, the right boost, the right push in the right direction and they will take off. This is the future of our region, and, like I say, the future is now and we have to keep them involved in all that we do," LaRocque says.
kamarsha-sylvester Dominican entrepreneur Kamarsha Sylvester (right), owner of Taste of Eden, shares a light moment with attendees at Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2016 Agriculture MarketPlace in Grand Cayman.
Haitian Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire (left) Tahomey Chocolate Company, shows off one of his products to CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque (centre) and Premier of the Cayman Islands Alden McLaughlin at Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2016.
Products of the Tahomey Chocolate Company.
Taste of Eden products.
For more on this story and video go to: http://www.caribbean360.com/business/caribbean-youth-making-agriculture-business#ixzz4OfteZDM4


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The likelihood of North Forest Independent School District being annexed into Houston Independent School District seems imminently probable, even though North Forest promises at least one more appeal of the decision.
North Forest, which has been in disarray for almost two decades now, threw a Hail Mary pass at the 11th hour, using a record review of its closure order before the Texas Education Agency as a chance to pitch a proposed hybrid public-charter district concept to rescue the district from its academic dirge.
North Forest's proposed partnership was with the new PHILO Management Group. PHILO, not to be confused with the inestimable character Philo Beddoe in Every Which Way But Loose, actually stands for Public, High Impact, Low-income community focused, Open-enrollment schools.
North Forest, in its statement today, expressed disappointment over the decision:
Because we truly believe partnering with the charter schools that make up PHILO is the best option for the children of North Forest, we will appeal this decision to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Regardless of the outcome, the faculty and staff will continue to move forward with the transformative work we are doing in North Forest ISD to complete a successful school year.
North Forest can appeal its record review to the State Office of Administrative Hearings, but the review would be confined to the closure order, which seemed fairly airtight at the agency record review last month.
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At a hearing before Senate Nominations, Education Commissioner Michael Williams expressed his hope the annexation process would move quickly, with HISD moving into North Forest to begin the takeover in June or July.
Williams told senators he had reviewed the PHILO plan but called it sketchy. Asked for a copy of the plan, the Texas Education Agency produced a boilerplate two-page document signed by the charter schools and North Forest. An accompanying nine-page PowerPoint document was more diagrams than words, showing the slow year-to-year takeover of district campuses by charters.
The last step will be approval by the Department of Justice of the annexation. TEA moved to get that approval in advance of its March hearing.
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'America's Best Dance Crew': The East regionals bring a blueprint for winning
Last season, the East regionals produced one of the most talented crews to ever grace the stage of "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" with Rhythm City. Can it happen again with the five crews competing for the national show? Well, the two crews from Massachusetts, one from North Carolina, one from Rhode Island and one from Montreal definitely put forth the effort. What, no New York? We'll go with what we got.
Straight out of Boston, Legendary Seven contained two members from Season 1 runner-up Status Quo, but this was not the crazy, colorful crew that SQ was. The group was better, much cleaner, and though it was there (a backflip, landing on the knees? Nice!), the group was not as reliant on acrobatics. Legendary Seven's lines weren't as clean as they should have been, but they were definitely together. Choice judge cuts:
Omarion: "Wow. That's how you're supposed to perform... Explosiveness."
Lil Mama: "It's nothing better than seeing a crew come back and transform themselves."
JC Chasez: "You guys didn't waste any time ... It's nice to see your enthusiasm. You showed us Status Quo, but a whole new side... I think that you guys are humble and showed a great attitude."
The Providence, R.I., group draZtik -- they yelled it so that we wouldn't forget -- gave us another clean, triangle formation body wave crew. Definitely good, definitely practiced, but there needed to be a little bit more. Whether it was energy, better lines, more creative choreography ... something was lacking. And the judges seemed to sense that.
Lil Mama: "You can tell that this is a group that's been together for a while... I don't know if you need to get a little bit more wild and crazy."
JC: "It was a tight, clean choreographed routine. But there was nothing memorable... You need to find something else in the music."
Omarion: "In the beginning you stayed in the center too long... The pirouette was a little too cutesy."
Montreal reps in "ABDC" with Blueprint Cru. Like draZtik, the group came out with the triangle formation as well but then switched it up. After watching draZtik perform, and then Blueprint Cru, it's clear that that extra something may separate crews with similar styles. Blueprint Cru's music was a bit different, their formations had layers and their transitions had more movement and life.
JC: "I was really, really feeling it. Honestly, that summed up what we were trying to say [Drastic] needed. It's about finding that one little thing that made it different... I liked how you experimented with the musical styles."
Omarion: "I felt like in the beginning, the girls were giving me everything. I forgot that the guys were there... Guys have to step it up."
Lil Mama: "The word that I was looking for earlier was dimension, and you guys definitely brought that out. I can't wait to see you guys grow and give us more."
From Cambridge, Mass., comes Static Noyze -- a crew that prides itself on individuality, bringing new styles and backgrounds to a group format. The group has a weird kind of creative energy -- you can tell that its members have disparate personalities trying to work together as one. Not in the robotic sense that so many other crews try to emulate. Not as tight as one would like, but you can almost forgive it. Static Noyze's uneven nature gave the judges pause, creating one of the first vocal disagreements between JC and Omarion. It was the old "trained versus heart" categorizing, and being able to tell the difference. This will probably be a running clash of styles throughout the season for the judges as Omarion finds his way.
Lil Mama: "One of the most well-rounded crews that we've seen in a long time... You reminded me of Fanny Pak... And what I like is your transitions."
Omarion: "I can tell that you have all kinds of different styles, but I can see how that can be a detriment... I didn't enjoy it like I thought I would."
JC: "With all due respect, I completely disagree with you. I thought that was a cerebral performance... You dance with an intelligence behind it."
And for this year's BreakSk8. This year's Ringmasters or Dynamic Edition. We present North Carolina's Saltare, jump rope champions incorporating hip-hop. Double-dutching daredevils who will try to overcome the mountain of b-boys, poppers and general hip-hop dancers that rule the "ABDC" universe. Good luck. The crowd loved them, and there's always the "wow" factor when you first see people who are great and passionate about what they do, but the group's dance choreography was not memorable. There were lots of stunts and incredible moves with jump ropes, but there'll have to be something more.
Omarion: "First of all, I really respect y'all... That timing -- I recognize that if y'all mess that up, the whole thing is done."
JC: "I was pleasantly surprised. I was entertained."
Lil Mama: "It's very difficult to make it on 'ABDC' when you do something different... You guys are impressive."
And with that, Saltare was the first team chosen as Mario Lopez did less of his dramatic pause than he usually does. Not the strongest dance crew, but definitely the one that could bring a shock factor to the competition and maybe force others to raise their athletic level. The second crew chosen: Blueprint Crew (who seems to be the best crew to come out of this region this season, but we'll see how they adapt in the national rounds).
Now, on to the battle.
Three crews enter, one walks away. Drastic brings the energy, coming out with hard, fist-pumping moves, but as was their first performance, not truly inspiring. They end with a member doing a few back flips towards the judges. Legendary Seven steps in and pulls out all of the flip tricks for their 30-second routine. Not a whole lot of choreography, and ends it with a memorable but not spectacular flip into a sheet carried by the other crew members. Static Noyze steps in dancing with transitions, levels and some grooving that was just as good, if not better, than their routine. And apparently, the judges thought so, too. Static Noyze moves on to nationals.
These crews were OK, and when I say OK, I mean average. Blueprint Cru is impressive, but we'll need to see more from them and the others. Especially because next week is the West regionals, and I've seen many of these crews perform, and they're strong. Each has their strong suits and teams, but the East and the South will have to step it up if they want the trophy to leave the West coast.
-- Jevon Phillips
P.S.: In case you didn't hear, there's another lawsuit in the "ABDC" camp, but I think this one, against Randy Jackson and MTV, will go away quickly. Or at least I hope so.
Photo credit: MTV
A new season and a Southern tussle
O man, the new judge is Omarion!


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VSU BS Forestry Cum Laude graduate tops August 2015 Forester Licensure Exam
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Published: 24 September 2015
Forester Marjorie D. Elbiña, a Cum Laude graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Forestry of the Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte, got the first place among the 961 hopefuls in the August 2015 Forester Licensure Examination throughout the country. For. Elbiña got a rating of 90.95% ahead of the second placer from Caraga State University in Butuan City who got a rating of 90.10% and of the third placer from the University of the Philippines Los Baños who got 89.70%.
For. Elbiña finished her BS in Forestry at VSU on April 22, 2015 as consistent honor student. Presently, she is working as a Science Research Assistant of the VSU College of Forestry and Environmental Science (CFES).
Asked as to her reaction upon knowing that she topped the Board Exam, For. Elbiña humbly said that she did not expect that she will top the examination considering that the exam was very difficult. "In fact, when my dean of CFES and my mentors texted and called me, the news did not sink in to me immediately. I was in the state of shock that I do not know how I felt that very moment. Later on, I was so happy that I got the highest place in the Board Exam and I was so thankful to the Lord for how He blessed me," For. Elbiña happily narrated.
For. Elbiña preferred to have her review class for the whole month of May at the VSU Review Center where she also topped in the Pre-Board Exam conducted by the Review Center.
Being the topnotcher in the August 2015 Forestry Licensure Exam, For. Elbiña shall be receiving a cash award of PhP50,000 from VSU during the 2016 Commencement Exercises. The award is VSU's way of recognizing the excellent performance of its graduates in professional licensure examination by virtue of Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution No. 24, series of 2011, dated 20 December 2011 granting monetary incentives to board examination topnotchers, such as: 1st Placer – PhP50,000; 2nd Placer – PhP40,000; 3rd Placer – PhP30,000; and 4th-10th Placers – PhP20,000.
As released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Foresters, out of 961 examinees nationwide, only 461 passed the Board registering a national passing percentage of 47.97%. The Board Exam covered the following subjects: Forest Ecosystem (20%), Forest Governance and Social Forestry (25%), Forest Utilization Engineering (20%), and Forest Production and Management (35%). The examinations were held in the cities of Manila, Cagayan De Oro, and Davao on August 2-3, 2015. The results were released in two (2) working days after the last day of examination.
There were a total of 20 first timers from VSU, of whom 16 of them passed the exam, giving VSU an institutional passing percentage of 80%. However, there were 15 repeaters of the said exam and only five (5) of them successfully passed the Board Exam.
The New Foresters of VSU are as follows: Marjorie D. Elbiña – 1st placer, Ma. Theresa Q. Cabido, Catherine C. Cepada, Julios B. Comaling, Jazzy L. Emutan, Joshua B. Enas, Eduardo G. Espejon, Jr., Marichu E. Jabines, Ildefonso T. Jayme, Susette P. Lazarte, Rojie G. Lingo, Ivy Migzylo E. Macalalag, Mary Grace N. Merano, Robert Julius I. Miano, Raymund V. Moca, Zhamier S. Naval, Jessa C. Nuñez, Jerson Pacanan, Jiely Rose T. Pecasales, Gonzalo O. Recosana, Jr., and Charie May C. Taripe. JFMBaldos


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Very happy with my new set of hydrophones – thank you, Jez R. French! Although the Danube was really quiet, I've made some nice recordings!
While sipping a "domestic" coffee in my favorite cafe on the Danube in Belgrade I read this beautiful essay by Brandon LaBelle, "Sonic Site-Specifities," from the huge book Sound Art, edited by Peter Weibel. Brandon's text deals with the political, social, and ethical benefits of sound art; IMO, it is a must-read for anyone interested in this art form. Simultaneously, I was listening to this beautiful underwater recording by Sharon Stewart, which connects so very well to Brandon's message.
This text is a slightly reworked version of a keynote speech I gave in Aveiro (Portugal) during the PERFORMA 2015 Conference on Musical Performance, organized by the University of Aveiro, the Institute of Ethnomusicology (INET-MD), and the Brazilian Association of Musical Performance (ABRAPEM).
On November 29 and 30 the International Conference The Role and Position of Sound and Sounding Art in Public Urban Environments will take place at Leiden University, The Netherlands. Guest speakers (among many others): Salome Voegelin, Michael Bull, Gascia Ouzounian, Jean-Paul Thibaud, Edwin van der Heide, and Raviv Ganchrow.
Here's the full program:
09:30 – 10:00: Registration
10:00 – 10:20: Falk Hübner/Maarten Zaagman: "I Will Carry You Over Hard Times"
10:20 – 10:30: Welcome (Marcel Cobussen)
Theme 1: Sound and Urban (Atmo)Spheres (Chair: Vincent Meelberg)
10:30 – 10:50: Miguelangel Clerc: "NS Den Haag-Groningen"
10:50 – 11:10: Jean-Paul Thibaud: "Atmospheric Impregnation"
11:10 – 11:30: Coffee Break + Cathy van Eck: "Für Kopfhörende"
11:30 – 11:50: Rene van Egmond: "Soundscapes in Human Product Interactions"
11:50 – 12:15: Gabriel Paiuk: "Technological conditions and engagement"
12:15 – 12:45: Discussion
Theme 2: Sound Art in Public Spaces (Chair: Jan Nieuwenhuis)
14:30 – 14:50: Salomé Voegelin: "Sound Art as Public Art"
14:50 – 15:10: Raviv Ganchrow: "Latent Aurality of Anechoic Chambers"
15:10 – 15:30: Irene van Kamp: "Understanding perceived soundscapes"
15:30 – 16:00: Discussion
Theme 3: Contemporary Urban Acoustic Experiences (Chair: Sharon Stewart)
16:30 – 16:50: Falk Hübner/Juan Parra: "Jukebox"
16:50 – 17:10: Gascia Ouzounian: "Acoustic Urbanism"
17:10 – 17:30: Tjeerd Andringa: "Experiencing Sound Annoyance"
17:30 – 18:00: Discussion
09:30 – 10:00: Registration
10:00 – 10:20: Justin Bennett: "Hyper-Forum: listening to the social"
10:20 – 10:25: Marcel Cobussen
Theme 4: Towards an Auditory Epistemology (Chair: Marcel Cobussen)
10:25 – 10:45: Edwin van der Heide: "Son-O-House, Spectral Diffractions, and Schwingungen – Schwebungen"
10:45 – 11:05: Michael Bull: "Sirens: From Sonic Myth to Sonic Materiality?"
11:05 – 11:35: Coffee Break + Cathy van Eck: "Für Kopfhörende"
11:35 – 11:55: Paul Craenen: "On sound art and listening time"
11:55 – 12:15: Christopher Williams: "Opening Ears and Selling MorrowSound"
12:15 – 12:25: Michiel Huijsman: "Is place confinement a form of deafness?"
12:25 – 13:00: Discussion
13:00 – 13:25: Cilia Erens: "Moving the Masses" (Soundwalk)
I just received an email from Routledge that that The Routledge Companion to Sounding Art has now officially published! The book presents an overview of the issues, methods, and approaches crucial for the study of sound in artistic practice. Thirty-six essays cover a variety of interdisciplinary approaches to studying sounding art from the fields of musicology, cultural studies, sound design, auditory culture, art history, and philosophy. The companion website hosts sound examples and links to further resources.
The collection is organized around six main themes:
- Sounding Art: The notion of sounding art, its relation to sound studies, and its evolution and possibilities.
- Acoustic Knowledge and Communication: How we approach, study, and analyze sound and the challenges of writing about sound.
- Listening and Memory: Listening from different perspectives, from the psychology of listening to embodied and technologically mediated listening.
- Acoustic Spaces, Identities and Communities: How humans arrange their sonic environments, how this relates to sonic identity, how music contributes to our environment, and the ethical and political implications of sound.
- Sonic Histories: How studying sounding art can contribute methodologically and epistemologically to historiography.
- Sound Technologies and Media: The impact of sonic technologies on contemporary culture, electroacoustic innovation, and how the way we make and access music has changed.
With contributions from leading scholars and cutting-edge researchers, The Routledge Companion to Sounding Art is an essential resource for anyone studying the intersection of sound and art.
The Dark Precursor
Orpheus Institute, Ghent, Belgium, 9 – 11 November 2015
Submissions are now open to DARE 2015, the first international conference explicitly addressing possibilities, uses and appropriations of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari's philosophies in the field of Artistic Research.
The conference is hosted by the Orpheus Institute, the European leading center for artistic research in music, and the MusicExperiment21 research program, funded by the European Research Council.
Confirmed presentations are by Éric Alliez, Ian Buchanan, Marcel Cobussen, Erin Manning, Taina Riikonen, Anne Sauvagnargues, Peter Stamer and Mick Wilson.
Submissions are welcome from all scholars of Deleuze and/or Guattari with a specific interest in artistic research, as well as from all artist and artist researchers specifically interested in Deleuze and Guattari's philosophy. This year's theme is Deleuze's concept of dark precursor and suggested areas of presentations include, but are not limited to:
- Film, music, painting, writing, etc. (Practices of creating and researching)
- Abstract machine, assemblage, diagram, dark precursor, etc. (Ontology)
- Dramatization, experimentation, rhizomatics, schizoanalysis, etc. (Epistemology and Methodology)
- Imaginary, figure, rhythm, sensation, etc. (Aesthetics)
- Code, form, sign, utterance, etc. (Logic)
- Becoming-x, habit, life, nomadism, etc. (Ethics and Politics)
Artists, artist researchers, and scholars are encouraged to experiment with all modes presentation (performative, participatory, collaborative, interactive, etc.) and within or across all art forms (performing, visual, aural, tactile, new media, design, literary, etc.). Please submit your outline of presentation in English or French using the DARE 2015 abstract submission system: http://dare2015.exordo.com/
The closing date for submission is Monday, 1 June 2015.
Conference website: darkprecursor.org
Conference coordinator: Paolo Giudici firstname.lastname@example.com
In October 2014 I gave a lecture at the University of Sao Paolo (Brazil) about research in and through the arts, with an emphasis on its methodological aspects. Here you can find an integral registration of this talk.
End of September, beginning of October I will be doing several "things" in Brazil, first at the Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG) and then at the Universidade de São Paulo (USP). At the UFG I will give a keynote lecture on Artistic Research, conduct a 3-day course on improvisation, and participate in a round table discussion on the role, position, and function of music in contemporary society. At the USP I will chair a seminar on improvisation, complexity and singularity and a seminar on methodologies of Artistic Research. Besides I will join the Orquestra Errante both as a pianist and as a conductor.
"Sound Studies: Mapping the Field" will be the title of the second international ESSA conference. It will take place at the University of Copenhagen, June 27-29, 2014. Among the themes are: Case studies that testify to the recent changes within sound studies, theoretical reflections on sound studies' futures, methodological papers testing the inter- or trans-disciplinary approaches of sound studies, historical papers that may help understand and contextualize the current developments, papers addressing how the sound industries take part in the recent developments, sound design futures, and presentations of contemporary artworks that incorporate sounds.
Proposals for panels: February 1
Individual papers: March 15
Keynote speakers are Georgina Born (Oxford University, UK), Norie Neumark (La Trobe University, Australia), Carolyn Birdsall (Amsterdam University, Holland)
Download the call for papers.
NEWNEWNEW: Call for panel papers
Panel no. 1: Methodologies of Sound Studies
M.Cobussen & H.Schulze
Sounding and hearing are not simple entities to be researched on. The specific corporeal as well as situative character and the historically and culturally relative nature of the sonic demand further developments of existing methods: how can we manage to integrate this rich corpus of everyday and in situ sounds into research? How can we avoid simply objectifying and reifying such processual and situative entities? What heuristics and methods are already in use and prove to result in insightful and inspiring research publications? Are there forgotten or overseen references in the history of epistemologies which we could take up and elaborate for sound studies? Are there research institutes or environments which are maybe overseen by current research and need to be reviewed? How can sound practices – be it in traditional sonification techniques or in daring and advanced forms of sounding art – themselves be used as experiential sites through which (sonic) events are investigated? This panel explores the diversity of approaches, methods and heuristics applicable to research into as well as through sound.


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ASICS GEL-Lyte III "Japanese Denim"
ASICS have unveiled their latest take on the GEL-Lyte III, officially titled the "Japanese Denim" edition. The trainer pays tribute to the brands historical Japanese culture and roots.
The Japanese Denim Gel Lyte III comes with a unique construction for the simple fact that Japanese selvage denim covers a huge portion of the shoe's upper. The selvage denim motif is covered in white dots to create a contrast within the material.
Also visible on the shoe are the leather hits found on the Asics stripe branding on the side panels. To finish, the shoe gets even more of a premium feel as an off-white suede is placed on the toe and heel region of the shoe. Black laces, a white midsole and off-white outsole complete the look of the shoe.
The ASICS GEL-Lyte III "Japanese Denim" will be available on the 15th of April –stay tuned for more details!


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ISTE 2015: T-Shirt Nation
Some marketing strategies, evidently, never go out of style.
Even at ISTE, a national gathering of ed-tech teachers, vendors, and other digital-age enthusiasts, one of the most popular campaigns by companies to spread the word about their products remains the T-shirt giveaway.
Well, it's not always a giveaway. In many cases teachers and administrators were able to obtain the wearable goodies—which ranged from subtle sepia tones to neon—after agreeing to try out a product, sit through a demo, or promote it through social media.
I've described the fashion on display in a Videolicious production, above.
Fans of ed-tech, or T-shirts, enjoy.
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text: The Rum Runner's Revenge Returning this year is The Rum Runner's Revenge Cruise – Most of your favourite drinks in your favourite bars are actually Rum based… the Mojito, the Daiquiri, the Pina Colada, the Dark and Stormy…ALL Rum! Rum's history is a turbulent, Global tale of Empire, slavery, and fortunes made and lost – what better place to tell this story than on the high seas…of Salford Quays!! Island Vibes 7 drinks using a variety of Rum's from all over the Caribbean and beyond will form the refreshment of the day – some you will have heard of, some you will not, all will become your new favourite! Food by Jerk Shack!! The food aboard will be Caribbean in nature – Mutton Curry, Jerk Chicken, Rice, and peas…Delicious, flavorsome and fiery…just like the Rum, we will be sipping!! Rum in our Veins! Rum has long been a firm favourite of the people of Manchester - Tiki as Fk!! Group Bookings (10+) As usual we will be offering group booking discounts. Whole boat charters are available depending on the date - drop us a line to find out more. We also offer a deposit option for bookings 90+ days away. Please email email@example.com for group bookings! One last thing... ***FYI - The Liquorists' cruises are adult only events...strictly no one under 18 is allowed on the boat...Alcohol is served and the language gets a little spicy at times...those of a sensitive disposition YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! However...we are not suitable for stag do's! Whilst we booze on a cruise, a 'booze cruise' we are not. A far more gentle and serene affair.... ;) Any questions on the suitability or style of our events email firstname.lastname@example.com*


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Wyeth shareholders approve mega-merger with Pfizer
Wyeth (WYE) shareholders "have voted overwhelmingly" in favor of selling the company to Pfizer (PFE), according to an AP news item. The $68 billion deal made headlines in January when it was announced amidst terrible conditions in global stock and credit markets. The combined company will be the largest pharmaceutical firm in the world, with sales likely to exceed $70 billion.
Acquiring Wyeth and their stable of drugs is one way Pfizer hopes to deal with losing patent protection on several of its blockbuster drugs. When the deal was announced, Deutsche Bank (DB) analyst Barbara Ryan said that Pfizer faces 14 key patent expirations over five years, with revenues of $35 billion at risk. These include blockbuster cholesterol treatment Lipitor, the world's best selling drug, as well as Viagra.
The joining of Wyeth and Pfizer was part of a wave of mega-deals in the pharmaceutical industry, which also included a pair of deals worth more than $40 billion -- Roche fully acquiring Genentech and Merck (MRK) buying Schering-Plough (SGP).
In the case of Wyeth, Pfizer was likely attracted by the company's reach into biotech research and vaccinations. In a fact sheet issued to explain the deal, $4 billion in annual cost savings from synergies are being targeted, along with a diversification of revenue sources so that no drug represents more than 10 percent of sales. Currently, Lipitor is responsible for approximately 25 percent of Pfizer's revenues.
Commenting on the approval, Wyeth CEO Bernard Poussot said, "The merger is in the best interests of our Company and our stockholders. Combined with Pfizer, we see opportunities for increased scale where needed and resources to become the world's premier biopharmaceutical company and an industry leader in human, consumer and animal healthcare, in both disease prevention and treatment." Poussot will leave the company once the transaction is officially complete.
Wyeth shareholders will receive $33 in cash and 0.985 shares of Pfizer stock for each share of Wyeth they own. At Pfizer's current market price of $15.00 in mid-day trading, that works out to a total per-share value of $47.775; Wyeth shares currently trade just above the $46 mark, meaning that market handicappers estimate there is only a slim chance the deal could still fall apart.
James Cullen edits and writes at CollegeAnalysts.com. He is the Vice-President of the Boston College Investment Club, which owns WYE, but has no personal position in the stocks mentioned above.


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The successor to the Z170 Pro Gaming motherboard series
Aura Sync RGB LED lighting and 3D printable modules for ultimate customizability
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Intel® Z270
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Intel® Z270 Chipset :
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Intel® I219V
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ROG GameFirst Technology
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Prince George to be guarded by 50 armed officers
Around 50 armed policemen are being recruited to ensure Britain's Prince George receives 24-hour security at Queen Elizabeth's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, east England.
Britain's Prince George is to be guarded by 50 armed policemen.
The extra officers are being recruited to provide Prince William and Duchess Catherine's baby - who was born last week - with 24-hour security at Queen Elizabeth's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, east England, which is expected to be the couple's country home.
Experts from other police forces are being drafted in as there are not currently enough firearms officers to provide sufficient round-the-clock cover for the little one at the 20,000-acre estate, where William, Catherine and George are expected to be based at 19th-century home Anmer Hall.
A spokesman for Norfolk Constabulary told The Sun newspaper recruitment of firearms officers "remains open to both internal and external candidates".
The 10-bed house would be ideal if William, whose spell as an RAF helicopter pilot in Wales comes to an end in September, decides to seek another military posting as his brother Prince Harry is stationed at Wattisham air station in nearby Suffolk.
The new armed recruits will also carry out other duties around the property as well as guard the prince, who has been affectionately nicknamed Georgie by the Royal Family.
Prince Charles said earlier this week: "He'll be known as Georgie in no time."
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Do the Leaked TTIP Docs Signal It's Time to Change Course?
The release of leaked documents from negotiations of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) captured news headlines last week, but the materials tell us little that we didn't already know. The documents mainly confirmed that scant progress has been made. I've already gone on record as skeptical that negotiators will secure a TTIP deal, even in principle, this year. So instead I want to offer two suggestions as talks move forward.


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Will the Fantasy Genre Ever Grow Up and Ditch the Chainmail Bikini?
Industry bulletin's cover sets off firestorm
It's taken the fantasy genre decades to grow out of its image as a juvenile boys' club obsessed with cleavage and crossbows. And just as Game of Thrones seemed to be lifting fantasy into the modern mainstream, it's now taken a step backward—with many of the genre's professional writers shocked to see that a recent issue of their most-respected industry journal had dedicated its cover to the image of a warrior woman in a scalemail bikini straddling the corpse of a frost giant.
Sure, scantily clad women with swords were a staple of fantasy fiction in the 1960s through the 1980s, thanks largely to the popular artwork of husband-and-wife team Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. But as the pool of writers and readers for the genre has become more diverse, the exploitative cover art style has fallen out of fashion. (Here's a good gallery of what modern fantasy covers look like.) So when the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America ran the scalemail bikini cover on its winter 2013 SFWA Bulletin, many members were offended. Making thing worse, the next issue featured an essay from a male writer praising Mattel's Barbie doll for "maintain[ing] her quiet dignity the way a woman should."
Then the minotaur shit really hit the fan with the next issue, in which two veteran genre writers, Mike Resnick and Barry N. Malzberg, argued at length that there's nothing wrong with busty barbarians and that the SFWA was being bullied and censored by irrational feminists bent on "thought control." The effect of this attempted rebuttal was a bit like dousing a campfire with a bucket of bullets and gasoline.
In recent days, female fantasy authors have blogged at length about what they perceive as a clear pattern of sexism by their own industry publication. "That isn't armor she's wearing, and she's not a warrior woman," author Foz Meadows fired back on Sunday. "She's a masturbatory fantasy from your misspent youth, and now you're trying to act as though the past fifty years of equality never actually happened." Similar reactions were posted by authors such as E. Catherine Tobler, Kameron Hurley and Mary Robinette Kowal, all of whom are worth reading for more context on how the debacle played out.
The SFWA president has issued a lengthy apology and created a task force to look into how the bulletin could or should be reimagined to better reflect the people writing fantasy today.
UPDATE: Here's a handy list of more than 50 authors who've written blog posts criticizing the SFWA for allowing a pattern of sexism in its quarterly Bulletin.
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One of two humpback whales stranded on a Northland beach has died.
It is understood the dead whale is a calf.
"Sadly the smaller of the two whales had died and iwi have blessed," Project Jonah posted this morning.
"The rescue effort for the remaining whale has ramped up with channels being dug."
Read more: Rescue bid to save two stranded humpback whales at Northland's Baylys Beach suspended
Rescuers trying to free the stranded humpbacks resumed work this morning, with the aim of turning the mammals and digging a trench in their bid to set them free.
The two whales, who Department of Conservation believe to be a mother and calf, were first spotted stuck on Ripiro Beach, 2km south of Baylys Beach, Northland.
DoC Kauri Coast operations manager Stephen Soole said they have organised heavy machinery to help dig the trench and turn the whales who were first spotted on the beach about 7am yesterday.
A huge response from the community and Project Jonah volunteers then saw up to 200 people help the whales.
A group of volunteers remained with the mammals on the beach overnight, he said.
Soole said they had already resumed their efforts this morning with the tide currently going out.
"The next high tide is about 5pm so between now and then the plan is to dig a channel in deep water, while the tide allows, with heavy machinery and to get some deeper water under the whales and position them, because they're side on at the moment, so turn them around facing out to sea so when the tide does come in we will attempt to refloat."
He said while whale strandings weren't unusual it was unusual to see mother and calf whales stranded on Piriro Beach.
He was grateful for the community's efforts yesterday and despite expecting a lower number of helpers today, they were still hopeful of a successful refloat.
"We had a tremendous number of volunteers yesterday, between 100 and 200 people on the beach helping out.
"Today being a weekday there will be less, but we've got a number of volunteers out there and have Project Jonah helping out as well so its pretty much under control out there."
DoC Kauri Coast ranger Manu Kareko earlier told the Northern Advocate that being involved in the rescue was a humbling experience.
"It makes you feel pretty insignificant, standing next to something this big. I've only ever been involved in one other situation like this and it was to try and remove two pygmy sperm whales, which were already deceased.
"These whales though, they're alive and they're just really massive."


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Written by: Spencer Greenhalgh
Primary Source: Spencer Greenhalgh
I recently joined Rohit Mehta and Sarah Keenan to welcome Ashlie O'Connor, Dr. Melissa McDaniels, and Amber White onto the MAET Bridge Webinar series. We had a fantastic conversation about technology and professional development that was only marred by one thing:
The webinar entirely failed to go live.
While Rohit hosted the webinar, Sarah and I worked to get the Google Hangout on Air to actually get, well, on the air, but by the end of the webinar, we were forced to admit that we had essentially been our own audience during what was supposed to be an open webinar. Fortunately, though, Sarah and our guests had done a valiant job of livetweeting our discussion to the #MAETBridge hashtag. The hashtag is meant to provide a way for the webinar's facilitators, participants, and audience to all join in a single conversation, and with the absence of a live audience, I have to (sheepishly) admit that I was wondering if livetweeting would be worth it.
How wrong I was!
Near the end of the webinar, I saw this tweet from the MAET program's very own Candace Marcotte:
Love that despite technical issues, the #MAETBridge keeps on! Thanks for tweeting so that we can be a part of the convo!
— Candace Marcotte (@canmarcotte) February 16, 2016
In other words, even though our technical difficulties meant that no one else was watching the webinar, Candace was still able to participate through the live tweeting. Later that night, we got another tweet:
Just watched #MAETBridge – @AWhite100 You. Are. So. Smart. @wargojon always feel so lucky we get to learn w/ you! (s/o to host @rohitmeta!)
— Cassie J. Brownell (@brownellcassie) February 16, 2016
Cassie couldn't have watched the webinar live because of our technical issues, but the YouTube recording of the event had worked, and Cassie had obviously followed our tweets to the recording to catch the event after it had officially finished.
I'm a big fan of live-tweeting at conferences and other big events, but I was still impressed and amazed by how tweeting had played such an important role in this event! The #MAETBridge had helped compensate for problematic setbacks and had allowed people to catch the discussion after the fact.
I've embedded the recording of the webinar below, and it's worth a watch. You might even send out a tweet or two!
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Futures Tennis shop sells exclusively HEAD products. HEAD are one of the largest manufacturers of racquets world-wide sponsoring players such as Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova.
Our Pro Shop is situated on site at East Malvern Tennis Club – 10 Moira St East Malvern. Our friendly and knowledgeable qualified tennis coaching staff can assist you with all your tennis requirements. Just drop in or call on 9813 8484.


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Imagination Technologies Group plc (LSE:IMG; "";Imagination"";) a leader in System-on-Chip Intellectual Property ("";SoC IP"";) reports that Centrality Communications (""Centrality""), a world leader in GPS SoC, has licensed a new video core from Imagination. Centrality will use this technology in its future generation of processors for navigation applications.
Centrality has previously licensed PowerVR MBX family graphics IP for use in advanced GPS SoC product, and has also extended this existing license.
Rob Baxter, president and chief executive officer, Centrality, says: "";By integrating GPS, media and graphics, Centrality defines the new standard in features and value for navigation devices. Our navigation processor families have been architected from the ground up for navigation infotainment and we know that Imagination's best-of-breed multimedia technologies will be a valuable tool as we implement the next generation."";
Says Hossein Yassaie, CEO, Imagination Technologies: "";Centrality Communications has a deserved reputation for innovation and products proven in high-volume production with the world's leading navigation manufacturers. We are delighted for our market leading technologies to be a part of its future roadmap."";
Under the terms of its licensing arrangements Imagination receives license fees and royalty revenues on SoCs incorporating Imagination's IP shipped by partners.
About Centrality Communications
Centrality Communications is a fabless semiconductor company based in Redwood City, Calif., and with major facilities in Shanghai, Taipei, Seoul, and Brussels. Centrality's families of navigation processors deliver the new standard in features and value for the navigation infotainment system (NIS) market.
Editor's note: In June 2007, SiRF Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRF) announced its aquisition of Centrality Communications Inc. For more details, see https://www.sirf.com/.
About Imagination Technologies
Imagination Technologies Group plc a leader in SoC IP develops, licenses and supplies market-leading graphics, video and display cores, real-time multi-threaded DSP/RISC processors and communication and broadcast technologies for the mobile, consumer, automotive and PC markets. It supplies licensable IP (Intellectual Property) supported by advanced development tools to leading semiconductor and consumer electronics companies worldwide. Imagination Technologies Group plc has its corporate headquarters in the United Kingdom and is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE:IMG).


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We are proud to announce that our CEO and founder, Vlad Shmunis, has been named a semifinalist in EY's Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Northern California region.
The award program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success. Vlad was selected as one of a handful of semifinalists by a panel of independent judges.
In Vlad's words, the award "acknowledges the entire RingCentral team's hard work in transforming business communication in the modern workplace. To be considered for this distinguished honor is a testament to RingCentral's innovation, success and leadership in the space."
Northern California regional award winners will be announced in June and will become eligible for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year national program. Check out the full list of semi-finalists from Northern California.
Read the full release here, and congratulations to Vlad for the recognition!


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Mission Statement
Hi and welcome to Leisure Pools in Mackay. My name is Brad Moohin and I own and operate Leisure Pools in Mackay.
I have have been building pools in Mackay for many years and take a tremendous amount of pride in what we do. I believe that Leisure Pools has the best swimming pool shell on the market with its use of superior raw materials in the manufacture of the shell, the best warranties offered by any manufacturer in Australia and quality control systems beyond anything that we have seen in the swimming pool industry. I've decided to use this swimming pool shell not only for our peace of mind but for our customers' too.
We are delighted with the fact that our customers love our work and recommend us to many of their family and friends. Make sure you have a look at some of the recommendations that our customers have sent in on the testimonial tab on this page.
Our goal is to make your backyard dreams come true and one of our greatest pleasures is to hand over a brand new sparkling pool to your family and see the excitement in everyone's eyes… that makes it all worthwhile for us!
Our commitment to you is to make the whole process of building a pool with us a pleasure. We are committed to:
- Being up front about what we are offering in our quote to you by being transparent and honest about what is included and not included with your pool. It is important to us that you are fully informed about all of the costs involved in building a pool.
- We keep you informed about how your pool is progressing through council and how the scheduling is progressing towards your start date. Communication with you about your project keeps everyone happy and informed.
- When we are building your pool, we are tidy, professional and build your pool in accordance with our agreement with you. We build your pool in accordance with Australian Standards and in accordance with Australian Standards. We take our responsibility as a licensed building practitioner very seriously and our spotless building record is something that we protect with quality workmanship. We do not take shortcuts.
- Once your pool is complete and you are happy with everything, we teach you how to operate your pool. We offer the latest technology in swimming pool equipment making your pool very easy to run and extremely economical at the same time. We make sure that you understand every aspect of keeping your pool sparkling clean with the minimum amount of effort.
Once we have finished your pool our relationship with you does not end there. There is a Statutory Warranty for building works in Queensland of 6 years and 3 months and Leisure Pools Manufacturing backs their swimming pool shell with a Lifetime Structural Warranty.
We offer the best technology available in the world when it comes to the Swimming Pool Shell. Leisure Pools Manufacturing is the only Fibreglass shell on the market that carries a Lifetime Structural Warranty and a Lifetime Structural Osmosis Warranty. The Leisure Pools Factory operates a state of the art facility with a quality control system that is second to none.
Each pool shell is thoroughly tested at the Leisure Pools laboratory by the factory's own PHD qualified Polymer Chemist. The Vinyl Ester Resin and the materials that are used to build the entire pool surpass the performance of the standard industry built pool by 111% in flexural and tensile strength. The resin that we build our entire pool with has approximately 90% greater water resistance than the standard industry resin. The standard industry built pool only has a thin layer of Vinyl Ester resin in between layers of cheaper resin to reduce costs. Leisure Pools Manufacturing also uses a reinforcement in its swimming pool shell manufacturing called Composite Armour™ that is made with Kevlar, Carbon fibre as well as Basalt fibre woven in with dense fibreglass matting in strategic areas of the pool. Leisure Pools Manufacturing will not compromise on its quality building formula and as a result offers the best warranties on the market today and that warranty is backed by a manufacturing process that is unequalled by any of our competitors in the swimming pool industry.
We look forward to the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your plans and we hope to help you make your backyard dreams come true. We offer an obligation free quote and we would love to send to you our free information pack including a magazine style brochure that features our pools and explains why Leisure Pools is the best value pool available on the market today.
Sincerely, Brad Moohin Registered Builders Licence Number 1238435 Lachembrock Pty Ltd
What our customers say
An absolute pleasure to deal with, I have used other pool companies in the past, this has been the best experience by far, great experience.
Alec Bruce
Leisure Pools Mackayview client project
Great service before and after installation. We highly recommend Brad and his team.
Tina & Ross Daly
Leisure Pools Mackayview client project
Very fast and professional service. Brad and his team at Leisure Pools Mackay did a wonderful job and we are very happy with the end result. Would highly recommend.
Dale & Col Hopewell
Leisure Pools Mackayview client project
We received a DIY kit from Leisure Pools Mackay. Brad went beyond expectations to assist us and we highly recommend him to anyone in the market for a new pool.
Tia Garrie
Leisure Pools Mackayview client project
Highly recommend Brad and his team from start to finish. The handover with Matt on completion of the pool left us feeling confident in maintaining our pool. Thanks guys, you brought a life long dream to life.
Amanda P – South Mackay
Leisure Pools Mackayview client project
An absolute pleasure to deal with. I have used other pool companies in the past and this has been the best experience by far. Great service!
Alec B – Fresh Water Point QLD
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2014 was an incredible year for me, full of "firsts," full of adventure and full of transition.
A few personal high's for me include:
March: Published my first book at 21 years old (and subsequently made money off of my writing)
May: Started this blog and have since accomplished most of my goals for it this year (details further down)
May: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Louisiana College with a double major in Management/Marketing and Economics/Finance
June-August: Backpacked for over two months across 11 countries
August: Revised, expanded and redesigned the Story Arc eBook
October: Began a marketing internship with a great company
November: Had my busiest month ever for freelance photography/design projects
December: Went on a cruise to the Bahamas with my family and some close friends
December: Read 33 books this year not including school assignments (an improvement over last year though not nearly as many as I would like)
An action-packed year to say the least, though I will admit, I don't remember setting up any formal New Years Resolutions for myself. I scoured my room and computer anyway and couldn't find any written down anywhere. Shame on me.
However, sometime during July while I was traveling across Europe, I created some goals for this blog which was in its infancy at the time. For those of you who don't know, it launched May 5th after my book launch in March. All in all, I didn't do too shabby, though I dropped the ball on a few items. I thought I'd share my goals with y'all and let everyone celebrate some successes and rub dirt in my face on a few of the failures.
Here we go! (These are as originally written so if you don't understand something... I'm sorry)
I set this up before I left for Europe and was rather surprised that I was able to keep it up! December 1st, however, I reduced the email newsletter to once per month because I needed to free up some time to work on a few other projects for TAG and I wanted to be able to spend more time filling each email with valuable content. It was a conscious decision, not a failure so I think I accomplished that one. Sign up for the monthly newsletter here - I promise, it'll be packed with some good stuff!
I knocked this one out of the park. During the early part of my travels, I was generating so much content just from sheer inspiration from our adventures that I began posting three times a week! Since being home, I have kept up this pace and, though it's been difficult, I have enjoyed the process.
Also accomplished. I polled a bunch of people who have gone through the worksheet, and over the course of three days, cranked out an entirely new Story Arc Worksheet. I cut out all the superfluous, airy philosophy, added three levels of challenges to each module and simplified the process. Since I launched the new version, the worksheet has been completed by over 200 people! You can download it for free right here.
This is one has not been achieved at the time of writing this post. As of December 11th, I have gotten 305 subscribers. If you'd like to share the wealth, share this page with your friends and get them to subscribe =) Thanks in advance!
I wasn't sure I was going to accomplish this one. The actual goal was written as "page views" but in my mind, what I really wanted to achieve was 100 individual viewers. I've had plenty of days where the blog received over 100 views/viewers in a day but never consistently. In December, I broke the mark and have been consistently getting 100 individual viewers each day. So major shout out to all of you who read - y'all are the best =)
I did this in July and the site got a complete overhaul from a hostel in Switzerland.
Done! I was privileged to guest blog for the presentation software company, Prezi, on October 28th and be featured on Miss Minimalist's blog on December 1st.
Basically these got zero traffic and weren't all that useful so I took them down. Took like 30 seconds. Mission accomplished.
I only got two so huge fail on my part. BUT major thanks to my friends Micah Webber and Alex Robertson who wrote some incredible posts and who, by the way, you should be hearing a lot more from in the near future (*wink*).
Yep, fail. But it is a goal for the future - not forgotten, just shelved.
Done! I've created four actually. This one and these three.
So 3 fails out of 11, not terrible! I want to extend a huge 'Thank You!' to all of you who read the blog - y'all are why I continue to write. I have some big plans for our community in 2015 - stay tuned, maybe I'll share a few with you in a future post ;)
In the mean time, I'd love to hear about your goals, successes and failures for 2014 in the comment section below! Before you start writing your goals for 2015, check out my post #HowToNewYear for a neat way to set up your New Years Resolutions that don't leave you feeling like a failure come February.


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The Chairman of the FCC Is Annoyed With Time Warner Cable
Blames Rob Marcus for L.A. Dodgers blackout
Maybe it was the widespread feeling that Tom Wheeler is too close to the industry he regulates. Maybe it was pressure from Congress. Maybe it was John Oliver calling him a dingo. Whatever the reason, Wheeler is now telling Time Warner Cable CEO Rob Marcus personally that "your actions appear to have created the inability of consumers in the Los Angeles area to watch televised games of the Los Angeles Dodgers."
In a business where finger-pointing is considered the sport of kings, that's a pretty harsh blow from an industry regulator—it's not often that an external agency directly apportions blame, but wrangling over costs or no, Wheeler is making an example of TWC in its dispute with the SportsNet LA, the network owned by the Dodgers (disclosure: Guggenheim Partners, Adweek's parent company, acquired the Dodgers in 2012). Wheeler has demanded that Marcus supply the FCC all material pertaining to the SportsNetLA contract.
Wheeler made it clear that he has a handle on the situation, too: "I understand that TWC's contract with SportsNet LA provides TWC with exclusive rights to the affiliate sales for SportsNet LA," Wheeler wrote in a letter to Marcus. "I further understand from press reports that, in its carriage negotiations with other [multichannel video programming distributors], TWC has demanded that SportsNet LA be carried on the basic service tier at rates of $4-$5 per subscriber. Other MVPDs in the network's footprint reportedly have refused to agree to these terms, claiming that the price is too high and objecting to terms that could require all subscribers to pay for access to the network."
That stalemate has indeed shut 70 percent of the L.A. market out of games for their local baseball franchise, but Wheeler seems pretty intent on making an example of TWC: "As you know, soaring bills for cable and other MVPD services have become a cause of consumer dismay," he wrote. Wheeler acknowledges pressure from "eight members of Congress from the Los Angeles area" who asked him to intervene.
The letter is fortuitously timed. The blackout is expected to end very soon, possibly as early as this evening according to L.A. ABC affiliate KABC; if it does, Wheeler gets the appearance of strength without actually having to do anything except draft a letter expressing his disappointment on behalf of Dodgers fans.
For TWC, though, the letter could not have come at a worse time. Time Warner's acquisition by Comcast has stalled amid the busy schedule of the FCC, and many in the industry have speculated that additional attention to the deal will hurt its chances of proceeding at all. The deal would be a huge one, too, granting Comcast control of nearly 1/3 of the domestic cable market.


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Traveler's Tracks: Back to School
Rini Sampath is back with Traveler's Tracks, starting off the new school semester with a playlist of upbeat songs including tracks from The Black Keys, M.I.A., Nicki Minaj and many more.
Rini Sampath is a sophomore majoring in international relations. Her podcast "Traveler's Tracks" runs every Tuesday.


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As the basic definition goes, friction opposed relative sliding between two surfaces in contact. A common misconception is that friction opposes motion. Following are some fun facts about friction. I'll also include the findings of my discovery in the field of friction.
Almost all the work you do in daily life relies on friction. Friction is an electromagnetic force. It's basically the nuclei of one surface pulling the electrons on the other surface and vice versa effecting in the two surfaces holding each other. So, whenever you pull or hold something, you are able to do it because of friction.
Many people wonder how our universe would have been if friction was not there. Well, our universe wouldn't have existed if friction had not been present. Yes, that is correct. As I said, friction is an electromagnetic force acting between atoms of two surfaces. That means, wherever there are atoms, there is electromagnetic force and thus, there is friction. So, it can be said that friction is an unavoidable outcome of the existence of atoms. Atoms form molecules which are held together by electromagnetic force or friction which help in forming matter. Microbes, animals, us, the earth, the other planets, the stars, none of them would exist without matter and therefore friction. All that the universe would have had is floating electrons and nuclei of elements.
Friction is the reason why we can move. When we walk, what is happening between our feet and the ground? Effectively, we are trying to slide the feet backwards and the friction pushes us forward. It is almost the same for cars and motorcycles or anything that moves on wheels. Yes, it is undisputed that sliding forward on a frictionless surface or while being levitated is most energy efficient but we are not able to do that yet on a daily basis.
Life exists because of friction. It is needless to say that without friction there won't be any matter and life can't even find a basis to start on. Let's say there was accidentally a surface formed in this universe, containing only nuclei and electrons just moving in contact with each other due to a common momentum (momentum is the product of mass and velocity of a body). Still, there is no chance of formation of the type of life known to us on this surface without friction. The reason is life needs binding of atoms and then matter flowing over other matter which can only happen if friction is present. Otherwise, binding of atoms based only on perfect combination of arbitrary momenta is highly improbable.
- Now, I'll give some information about my discovery related to friction between sliding surfaces or in one word tribology. Me under the guidance of my professor Dr. S K Roychowdhury, a man I place in high regard discovered that X-rays are emitted when a surface slides on another surface. This work was further carried on by G. N. Krishna. The details can be found in: X-Ray Emission during Rubbing of Metals, Vol. 36, No. 3 (2014) 229-235, Tribology in Industry, Tribology in Industry
That is all I have to say on this subject till now.


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Psycho (1960) History of Horror
Mike Matei / October 14th, 2007
April 8, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Definitely Hitchcock's best film in my opinion! I gotta get the DVD!
For your next Monster Madness, you should talk about the infamous 1998 color remake by Gus Van Sant because of being known as a "shot-for-shot" carbon copy of the original.lynxy
May 23, 2010 at 9:58 am
fun fact: the actress jannete lee who is stabbed to death in the shower is the real life mother of famous actress jamie lee curtis
February 4, 2013 at 4:17 am
Here's another fun fact: her name was actually Janet Leigh. Who the fuck is jannnnete lee?danny664220
May 31, 2010 at 7:32 pm
fun fact: the blood in the shower scene was actually chocolate syrup.hotpotat0wned
June 30, 2010 at 1:59 pm
fun fact : alfred hitchcock makes a very brief apearence in the backround in every one of his films.Sinima
July 11, 2010 at 3:55 am
favorite hitchcock movieWatchmenFTW
August 17, 2010 at 5:16 am
I'm suprised you didn't mention the Gus Van Sant remake, James or that this was based on the murderer and graverobber, Ed Gein.GialloHorror
October 4, 2010 at 8:14 am
When you think of horror films, this has to be one of the 1st ones anyone would think of. Hitchcock was a fucking GENIUS! His films are amazing, and this film is right at the top of his list.
One of the GREATEST films ever made! Those shrieking violins are amazing. 50 years old, and still, holds up todayyetifarmer09
October 14, 2010 at 12:55 pm
I'm 15 yrs old and I can't wait to watch this film on DVD.Gin
November 17, 2010 at 1:42 am
Watch Les Diaboliques (1955)Ckru91
November 21, 2010 at 3:22 pm
hitchcock himself BEGGED everyone to not reveal the ending because how much of a twist it wasI Made This 2 Comment
March 20, 2011 at 2:20 pm
My favorite is the fosters home for imaginary friends parodyCamTheWoot
May 31, 2011 at 8:50 pm
hears a fact Hitchcock surprised Janet lee with icy water when she was in the shower to make the scream realisticBHOverdos
July 6, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Did u know that the cop that guards over norman bates at the end is actually Ted Knightpenpan
August 24, 2011 at 12:55 pm
I finally saw this masterpiece a couple of years ago and was transfixed. There was alot more "nudity" shown than at the time, and I could appreciate the editing of the shower scene after having seen its parodies over the years. And the end was truly frightening!SpeedyEric
September 23, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Good thing I got this film on 2-disc DVD.Kaandorpius
October 12, 2011 at 9:38 pm
If anyone is seeking to buy Hitchcock's Psycho, make sure it has the original trailer. Its a 6 and half minute guided tour of the Bates Motel, with Mr. Hitchcock as your personal guide. Its wonderful to see "the Master of Suspense" not only as an amazing storyteller, but as a man with great sense of humor.
December 13, 2011 at 10:20 pm
One of Hitchcock's best.Sarrells
March 2, 2012 at 1:53 am
Okay, Hitchcock is also fucking great. All fucked up in the head too.jacko wacko
July 14, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Who would win in a fight:Norman Bates vs Patrick BatemanAlex Krajci
September 10, 2012 at 4:54 pm
1960's Psycho Is One Of My Favorite Films, The Shower Scene Is One Of My Favorite Scenes In Motion Pictures.Allegra
October 5, 2012 at 2:21 am
Well…Patrick Bateman killed more people then Norman Bates. If I remember right.
And by that, I would have to say Patrick would win.
September 26, 2014 at 4:45 pm
Norman killed 6 people in total. Patrick killed around 8, maybe less. Not including the dog.Dan Davis
January 30, 2013 at 9:10 am
Amazing film, Next Monster Madness you should review the rest of the series. Psycho 2, 3, and 4 are very under-rated and overlooked.
June 23, 2013 at 7:55 pm
James Rolfe, if you really love the original 1960 Hitchcock classic then you gonn love 1983′ Psycho II today it is considered a cult classic by hard core fans of the Psycho films.Nick Beaman
August 26, 2013 at 5:07 am
I understand Psycho's place in film history, but the film doesn't hold up well in my opinion. The whole opening sequence leading up to her murder renders that entire portion of the story meaningless. You could literally watch from after her death and miss NOTHING. And Hitchcock's best film? To call it that is a fucking insult to his legacy.
September 26, 2014 at 4:43 pm
That's what made her death crazy was knowing about her and her personality and even caring. If nobody cared than it would be jus sum dead chick. That's why her death shocked audiences everywhere.sbru96
October 2, 2013 at 8:58 pm
my favorite movie of all time. there's nothing like your first time seeing psycho.Iron65
October 13, 2013 at 12:36 am
I've just watch it yesterday twice, One alone and another one with my yonger sister… It's kind of disturbing once you know the plot and how the principal characters manage to act.. People who did watch know what i meanvetle hafstad
November 13, 2013 at 3:40 am
James ore Mike. Make a review of that horrible remake of Psycho. It was ASS. And i actually would like to see your opinion of that movie.
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September 26, 2014 at 4:42 pm
Yeah that shit would b hilarious.SUP3RFLYSAMURA1
September 26, 2014 at 4:41 pm
Man what can you say about Psycho? It's jus that. Crazy fuckin good. It was the beginning of a whole new type of horror film. "The Slasher" it started off with a bang too. I love this movie. Alfred Hitchcock is an insane genius. He knows suspense and horror. The camera work and all the different shot are brilliant. All the characters are interesting and are easy to care about. Norman Bates, well he's just out of his goddamn mind, he probably freaks me out more than any killer in a mask. Of course you can't forget mother. A great movie and one of the best of all time.rodster6
October 6, 2016 at 6:57 am
I'd love to hear you talk about the sequels. I really enjoy 2 and 3.
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New AFCI Rules Expand Protection for Branch Circuits
Mark Cloutier
The purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from the hazards arising from the use of
electricity. Arc-Fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection has been one of the effective ways to accomplish this goal.
The AFCI device is intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning
to de-energize the circuit when an arc fault is detected. De-energizing the circuit before an arc fault that can cause a fire is a key preventative measure for the protection of life
and property.
AFCI protection for branch circuits supplying laundry rooms is required. Even though the number of fires caused by arc-faults in
laundry rooms is only about 4% of the number of reported electrical fires, expanding the use of AFCI protection is a very effective means to further reduce the potential
for fires as a result of an arc-fault. Such protection is afforded either by means of a listed combination type AFCI to provide protection for the entire
branch circuit or by a listed outlet branch circuit type AFCI installed at the first outlet to protect the circuit downstream,
In dwelling units, additional protection of 120 volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying kitchens could have
protection form arc-faults.
Although incremental steps in expanding AFCI protection have been taken eventually we may see whole house AFCI protection.
Still another requirement requires AFCI protection for branch circuits supplying devices as well as outlets. There are several instances where a branch
circuit supplies a lighting outlet that is in an area that does not require AFCI protection. However, the switch that controls the lighting outlet is in an
area such as a bedroom that does require AFCI protection. The inclusion of devices in addition to outlets supplied by branch circuits will clarify that the branch circuit in such
areas also requires AFCI protection. AFCI's must be installed in a readily accessible location.
Additional areas are afforded AFCI protection to provide safeguards that can save lives at a relatively low cost.


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Death Penalty Ruled Out as Marines Head Back to India
Latorre and Girone departed from Brindisi on Thursday night. Foreign ministry says Indian government has guaranteed death sentence will not be invoked
Death Penalty Ruled Out as Marines Head Back to India
Latorre and Girone departed from Brindisi on Thursday night. Foreign ministry says Indian government has guaranteed death sentence will not be invoked
After coming under investigation by the military prosecution service for failure to obey orders and dispersion of items of military ordnance, marines Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone complied with an Italian government decision and left Italy at around midnight on Thursday. They are due to arrive in India today [Friday 21 March], the date when their leave of absence to vote in the Italian elections expires. Junior foreign minister Staffan De Mistura explained: "The decision to send the two marines back was suspended. Then we received a document from the Indian authorities that convinced us to return them". Italy's president, Giorgio Napolitano, spoke to Latorre on the phone, expressing his appreciation to both men for the sense of responsibility with which they had accepted the government's decision. He assured them of his utmost solidarity during the proceedings that await them and expressed hope for a swift and favourable outcome. Latorre's relatives are maintaining silence. One of his nephews, speaking from his home in Taranto, cut short a phone call: "This evening, we prefer not to talk to the press". It was a similar story in Bari, Girone's home town. A blond woman told us "Salvatore isn't in".
PALAZZO CHIGI − A note from the Prime Minister's Office said that "the Italian government has requested and obtained from the Indian authorities written assurances concerning the treatment of the navy fusiliers and the safeguarding of their fundamental rights. In the light of the extensive guarantees received, the government held it expedient, and in the interest of the navy fusiliers, to honour the undertaking, given when permission to take part in the election was granted, to return to India by 22 March. The navy fusiliers consented to this arrangement".
GUARANTEES OBTAINED – "An Italian's word is sacred. We suspended" their return "awaiting New Delhi's guarantees on certain conditions", said junior foreign minister Staffan De Mistura, commenting on the Italian decision to send the two marines back to India. Mr De Mistura also pointed out that the Indian government had given assurances that the death penalty would not be invoked for them.
COMMENTS − Reactions from many on the Centre-right were unequivocal. People of Freedom (PDL) secretary Angelino Alfano called it a "tragic return to the Little Italy caricature" while Brothers of Italy (FI) founder Giorgia Meloni tweeted: "I say send Monti and Terzi to India instead of the marines". "Fatherland sullied" thundered PDL parliamentarian Daniela Santanchè. "I'm as astonished as anyone", said Margherita Boniver. When the decision over the return of the two marines to Italy for Christmas was repeatedly postponed in December, Ms Boniver offered to step in as a hostage for Latorre and Girone.
UNDER INVESTIGATION – On Wednesday evening, it also emerged that the military prosecution service had opened a case file. The names of the two marines were entered in the register of persons under investigation immediately after the death of the two Indian fishermen, whom the marines are accused of mistaking for pirates and murdering, but news of this filtered through only after Girone's lengthy questioning session with military prosecutor Marco De Paolis.
CIVILIAN MAGISTRATES – Mr De Paolis is thought to be about to relinquish the case and leave the entire inquiry in the hands of the civilian prosecution service, which is investigating a possible case of manslaughter. Mr De Paolis told the ANSA news agency: "I am considering the possibility of transferring the related proceedings to the civil magistrate, since the civil offence is the more serious".
CORRECT PROCEDURE – On Thursday, the day before they were due to return to India after four weeks' voting leave, the two men arrived back in Puglia. Sources report that Girone said he followed the correct procedure, as had Latorre ten days earlier. By investigating the suspicion of failure to obey orders, the military prosecutor intends to find out whether the rules of engagement and orders governing protection services on merchant vessels were adhered to. The offence of dispersion of items of military ordnance refers to the "dispersion" of the projectiles fired by the two marines.
EXPERT OPINION – With inquiries complete, and in view of the fact that the offences investigated by the two prosecution services are interrelated, the military prosecutor could, as the law prescribes, pass the proceedings to his civilian colleague investigating the more serious charge. There have been developments today at the civilian prosecution service with the prosecutors' decision to order an expert opinion for 28 March on the computer and onboard camera of the tanker Enrica Lexie, on which the marines were serving.
INDIA HOLDS BACK EXPERT REPORTS – Nevertheless, the reconstruction can only be partial since the case file does not yet include the results of the post-mortem examinations on the two fishermen, the outcome of ballistic tests on Latorre and Girone's weapons or the statements taken from Indian witnesses. The documents have been requested from the Indian authorities in two letters rogatory but so far they have not materialised.
"RULES VIOLATED" – Meanwhile, broadsides continue to arrive from India. The Indian premier Manmohan Singh again stressed that Italy's stance on the marines affair "has cast a shadow over relations between the two countries". In a letter to the governor of Kerala, the PM said that in refusing to release the two marines, Italy had "violated every rule of diplomatic discourse". Mr Singh said he shared his nation's feeling of indignation and gave assurances that all diplomatic and legal options would be explored in the effort to bring the marines to trial (Latorre and Girone's leave of absence expires today, Friday). New Delhi has forbidden the Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini to leave India until 2 April. However, an Italian government official present at Girone's questioning restated Italy's case for legitimately refusing to return the marines to India. Following the ruling of the Indian Supreme Court, if the marines were to go back it would be a clear violation of the Italian constitution regarding the preconstituted natural judge and the prohibition on extraditing Italian citizens (source ANSA).
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English translation by Giles Watson
Partial Victory for Italy in Marine Ruling (25/08/2015)
Terrorism Charge Looms for Marines as Indian Court Adjourns Decision (10/02/2014)
Marines in India Hurt by Terrorism Charges (06/02/2014)
Indian PM Threatens ?Consequences? over Marines (13/03/2013)
Judge Sends Marines to Jail (06/03/2012)
Mystery over Warning Shots, Times and Enrica Lexie?s Route (20/02/2012)


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"It's fun and hands-on," said Zain. "We also spend a lot of time talking about the pros and cons of advancements in technology, like [Artificial Intelligence]. It's not just a programming class."
The original A.P. Computer Science class, taught by Sean Morris for the last eight years, was developed by U.C. Berkeley professors. "It's an awesome program," said Morris, "all project based." Students learn Java to manipulate images and sounds, and how to run probability simulations
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Come lunchtime, thanks in part to SchoolCARE's support, Morris's lab is a hub of digital creation. Morris advises several clubs: one that competes in U.C. Berkeley's "Pioneers in Engineering" (PIE) Robotics Competition; another assembling a 3D printer; a Cyber Security club; and an Air Quality club that uploads data from an on-campus sensor to Weather Underground. Several of Morris's students are working with Marin first and second graders to program a robot, and they plan to expand the robotics program to Ocean View and Cornell. "Mr. Morris knows how to relate to us," said Zain. "We can apply what we learn to the real world."
- Other 2017-18 SchoolCARE supported programs at Albany High School: Two additional elective sections; a portion of the Career and College Coordinator; and the Library Technician
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In this game made best practices, experience, freekick, passing ball, hitting penalty, super kick, goalkeeper and kick to get real football strike hero's styles. Select your favourite dream team and lead them to win the final cup and become the champions of the world star 2019.you select the amazing new ground of different country in new season of best mobile football games. challenge the other player team to kick-off the stage and play with world of champions. Improve abilities of team player and learn from the distinctive much more realistic and challenge experience. All soccer football crazy seen, goal seen, penalty seen, kick free seen, kick ball available in Football league games 2019
FEATURE OF World Star Football Hero Soccer Cup Strike 2019
• Enjoy free kick style
• Ultimate league
• Multiple penalty kick
Real soccer team
• User friendly gameplay
• Initiative camera mode
• Select your favourite team
Football hero player