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Galaxy Note 9 launch date: when the re-imagined S Pen arrives
12 July, 2018, 23:50 | Author: Sammy Rose
A source with a respectable track record has leaked what appears to be promotional material for the Galaxy Note 9. Earlier leaks have suggested that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could come in five colour options- Blue, Grey, Lavender, Black, and Brown.
Obviously we won't find out for sure until the Galaxy Unpacked event on 9th August, but for the time being we can gawp at things like this and seemingly not notice that we've seen all of this information a dozen times before. The smartphone will be arriving with a Bluetooth enabled S Pen stylus.
That's because the invite and Twitter posting thereof showed a bright yellow S Pen. That's actually about three weeks earlier compared to the September release of the Galaxy Note 8.
Trump says allies agreed to increase defence spending - but did they?
The US President accused Germany of being a "a captive of the Russians" because of its dependence on energy supplies. No more nuclear weapons anywhere in the world, no more wars, no more problems, no more conflicts ...
Emmy nominations: 'Game of Thrones' leads with 22 nods
If Legend wins, he'll join the rarified club of "EGOT" performers who've won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. She earned a nomination herself for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series previous year .
Croatian footballers mobbed the photographers' pit after beating England last night
As the extra period started Croatia struggled to maintain their intense pressure but continued to threaten the England defense. The Three Lions managed their 1-0 lead for more than an hour of playing time.
Moving up, we can see the Samsung logo resting right below the fingerprint sensor, which is located in a central position under a horizontal dual-lens rear camera. It will keep doing that with the new flagship which may offer additional productivity features courtesy of the new S Pen. It's expected that the S-Pen will receive several upgrades that will allow it to control the Galaxy Note 9's functions and aid business users.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is due to launch on August 9 in New York City, but rumors and leaks are flooding in thick and fast, with the latest potentially giving us our most convincing look at the handset to date.
How the British media reacted to England's World Cup exit
You see what's happening. "No trophy this time but it feels like the start of something every Englishman could get used to". I said this in the group stages and I'm thinking, quarter-finals England will get knocked out.
Fossils suggest giant dinosaurs lived millions of years earlier than previously thought
According to one of the researchers, "As soon as we found it, we realized it was something different". Although it has a much shorter neck and more theropod-like feet, the family resemblance is clear.
‘I think they like me a lot in the UK’
Trump will travel by helicopter once there, making it unlikely he'll see protests firsthand. Later, Trump will go to Windsor Castle for tea with 92-year-old Queen Elizabeth.
My Work Has Never Been Tainted by Political Bias — FBI Agent
The sharp tone of Strzok's statement set the stage for a contentious hearing following hours of closed-door questioning last week. But the report said it found no evidence of political bias in the FBI's decision not to pursue criminal charges against Clinton.
London pub renames itself The Trump Arms ahead of presidential visit
Police said the blimp would not be allowed at the course as an air exclusion zone was in place during the president's visit. The US Embassy warned American citizens in the United Kingdom to "keep a low profile".
Papa John's founder resigns as chairman
Papa John's stock dropped almost 5 percent by the close of the stock market Wednesday, the lowest it's been in almost two years. Papa John's pizza founder John Schnatter has had a long history of running his mouth off and it has finally caught up to him.
London mayor says anti-Trump protests must be peaceful
Both of those accords were the result of years of painstaking diplomacy by European leaders - and Trump unilaterally trashed them. US President Donald Trump arrives in Britain on Thursday for talks with the leader of the United States' closest ally in Europe.
Alleged XXXTentacion Gunman Michael Boatwright Arrested
Late last month, police charged Dedrick Williams, 22, of Pompano Beach with first-degree murder in the rapper's death. On Wednesday, the Broward County Sheriff's Office announced that they arrested 22-year-old Michael Boatwright .
Trump dodges London protests for tea with Queen Elizabeth
Some British citizens are even more distressed about Trump than they are about the U.K.'s own feverish political turmoil. They are scheduled to spend Thursday night at the US Ambassador's home Winfield House, which is in Regent's Park.
Prince Louis' Godparents Revealed After Queen Elizabeth Announces She Would Not Attend
However, Meghan proved that she is not a conventional royal by sharing her thoughts about the abortion rule in Ireland . The 92-year-old monarch has a busy week ahead, marked by a visit from US President Donald Trump in Windsor on Friday.
Florida man with no arms accused of stabbing man with scissors
Police said there were no indications that Crenshaw was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident. Coronado told investigators he stopped to ask Crenshaw for directions before he jumped up and stabbed him.
Partisan Divide Deepens Over Trump’s Supreme Court Pick
They see that as concerning amid the ongoing special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election. But even past champions of lawsuits against ObamaCare say the law appears safe, regardless of Kavanaugh .
Apple releases new, faster MacBook Pro laptops
As mentioned in our previous report, the 13-inch MacBook Pro can now be obtained with up to quad-core 8th Gen Intel Core i7. Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C, support for up to two 5K displays or up to four external GPUs, and a sleek aluminum unibody design.
Jurgen Klopp praises Dejan Lovren's World Cup exploits
Dejan Lovren claims he is one of the best defenders in the world after Croatia beat England to reach the World Cup final. He said: "It feels incredible, especially after everything that was said about us before the game ".
Gas EXPLOSION completely destroys buildings in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
Sun Prairie Fire Chief Christopher Garrison said the firefighter who was killed had served more than 10 years with the department. Konopacki said the firefighters were taken to a hospital, while the officer was treated at the scene.
Man discovers wife, her mechanic lover dead following sex, reports say
Law enforcement leaders told the station they think the woman was paying for work on a vehicle by having sex with the mechanic. Sources say the wife and the mechanic were having sex in a auto in the garage when they were both killed by the poison gas.
Trump releases letter from Kim Jong Un, touts "great progress"
According to estimates from the Pentagon, 7,700 USA troops are still unaccounted for from the Korean War. The last return of U.S. remains between 1990 and 1995 involved just over 200 caskets.
Arsenal boss Unai Emery Transfer business complete
Guendouzi is Unai Emery's fifth signing as Arsenal manager since his arrival in June. I want to know with my direct opinion, with my direct conversations with the player.
Trump says he'll bring up election meddling with Putin
Trump said there had been "tremendous progress" and that allies were "going to up it at levels they've never seen before". Trump wants the spending to go up to 4% of GDP, which is more than even the USA now spends on defense.
Trump Administration Will Not Meet Deadline for Reuniting Young Children
On June 26, Sabraw set deadlines of Tuesday to reunite children under 5 with their families and July 26 for older children. Trump said Tuesday that he has a solution to the missed deadline: "Tell people not to come to our country illegally".
See a glacier spawn an iceberg in this dramatic video
Such events could help researchers understand how glaciers will respond to natural variability and human-induced changes. Scientists have managed to capture on film the moment a huge iceberg breaks away from a glacier in eastern Greenland.
Apple censorship code for China crashed iPhone apps
This is not the first time United States company has made diplomatic changes to its devices on behalf of the Chinese government. And given the relationship China has with Taiwan, the company might be appeasing the Chinese government with its flag blockade.
Anti-Trump FBI lawyer snubs congressional subpoena
First images emerge of boys rescued from Thailand cave
American Idiot, Protest Anthem in the UK Ahead of Trump's Visit
Heartbroken Samira Mighty has left the Love Island villa
England boss Gareth Southgate
Kerber books place in a second Wimbledon final
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Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea: Bookies pull the plug after major development
Harry Kane: we could have done better
Stormy Daniels has been arrested at a strip club
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"I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me."
[195] "Love is the way I walk in gratitude."
The Holy Spirit is my only Guide.
He walks with me in love. And I give thanks
to Him for showing me the way to go.
201: [181] "I trust my brothers, who are one with me." 211: [191] "I am the holy Son of God Himself."
202: [182] "I will be still a moment and go home." 212: [192] "I have a function God would have me fill.
203: [183] "I call upon God's Name and on my own." 213: [193] "All things are lessons God would have me learn.
204: [184] "The Name of God is my inheritance." 214: [194] "I place the future in the hands of God."
205: [185] "I want the peace of God." 215: [195] "Love is the way I walk in gratitude."
206: [186] "Salvation of the world depends on me." 216: [196] "It can be but myself I crucify."
207: [187] "I bless the world because I bless myself." 217: [197] "It can be but my gratitude I earn."
208: [188] "The peace of God is shining in me now." 218: [198] "Only my condemnation injures me."
209: [189] "I feel the Love of God within me now." 219: [199] "I am not a body. I am free."
210: [190] "I choose the joy of God instead of pain."
220: [200] "There is no peace except the peace of God."
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After helping to build the Eastland Insurance company for 17 years, Lanthus Trilby is retrenched without warning, to make way for te new generation. Angry and betrayed, the passive actuary wants to let his boss feel his rage. His initial plans of keying his boss’s car escalate beyond merely blowing it up. Lanthus is going to take the entire company down.
His plan needs a team with special skills. The hacker, the daredevil, the explosives expert and the acrobatic pair join Lanthus to pull off the most daring caper the world has ever seen which will bring Eastland Insurance to its knees.
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Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins,...
Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World
by Anthony Doerr
Anthony Doerr rides his bicycle home from the delivery room
where his wife has just given birth to twin boys. He opens the
mailbox to find a letter from the American Academy of Arts, stating
that he has won the Rome Prize, a coveted honor for which he had
been anonymously nominated four months prior.
Six months later he arrives in Rome with his wife and six-month-old
children, determined to work on his novel about the German
occupation of Normandy in the 1940s. Day after day the pages stare
blankly before him, and instead his interest is captured by his
immediate surroundings, a first-century Roman book titled NATURAL
HISTORY by Pliny the Elder, and the daily wonderment of his twin
boys.
Doerr attempts to grab hold of this foreign language and lifestyle
that is Rome. He approaches Rome with no pretension or flip of the
hand, but instead with a feeling that he is an outsider looking in,
a child struggling to survive in a complex environment. Learning
the correct words to order from the neighborhood grocer gives Doerr
as much satisfaction as seeing his boys take their first step. In
this way man and child together must navigate their way through the
unknown, armed only with blundering curiosity.
Doerr sees not only Rome’s four seasons, but witnesses the
death of one Pope and the election of another. Subsequently, a
once-in-a-lifetime Roman event happens in the small fragment of
time that Doerr graces its soil. He sees the childlikeness of an
entire country as it mourns the death of its father and rejoices in
coming of its new one, while holding his own sons in his
arms.
FOUR SEASONS IN ROME is a love letter to a nation, written by a
true poet of prose. Doerr captures everyday scenes and turns them
into beautiful paintings in the mind’s eye. He is aware not
only of the sky and the architecture, but of things as intangible
as the wind coming over from the east. He describes characters on
the street so vividly that we can believe we’ve met them
ourselves, and he does it all with such humility that it is as if
we were having a conversation with the guy next door.
In fact, Doerr’s “guy next door” quality is
probably a large part of his charm. With an award he has not
strived for and two children who have been bestowed upon him by the
forces of nature, Doerr is merely a thoughtful observer of his own
life, knowing full well that he has little or no control over how
it plays out. His sentence stating “You find your way through
a place by getting lost in it” sums up both his experience in
Rome and that of caring for his children.
It’s this humor-filled and reverent acceptance of his
day-to-day existence that makes him an “everyman,” and
it’s his constant analysis of the wonders of the world that
make him a poet of a higher plane. Doerr brings that plane down to
us, and we are grateful to see the world through his eyes.
Reviewed by Shannon Luders-Manuel (www.shannonluders.com) on January 22, 2011
Genres: Nonfiction
Publisher: Scribner
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An Introduction to International Arbitration
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Author: Ilias Bantekas, Brunel University
Date Published: August 2015
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This concise yet comprehensive textbook introduces the reader to the law and practice of international arbitration. Arbitration is a complex field due to the variety of disciplines involved and necessitates an approach that takes nothing for granted. Written by a renowned scholar and practitioner, this book explains the divergent issues of civil procedure, contracts, conflict of laws, international law amongst others in an accessible manner. Focusing mainly on international commercial arbitration, the book also features a distinct chapter on consumer and online arbitration and an equally comprehensive chapter on international investment arbitration.
Short, concise and accessible - ideal for students and practitioners without prior expertise in arbitration
First two chapters explain the foundational concepts and provide a holistic view of arbitration
Footnotes contain sources, not references to further reading
1. Introduction to international arbitration
2. The laws and rules applicable to arbitration
3. The agreement to arbitrate
4. The arbitral tribunal
5. Arbitration and the courts
6. The conduct of arbitral proceedings
7. Arbitral awards and challenges against awards
8. Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards
9. Consumer and online arbitration
10. Investment arbitration.
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Ilias Bantekas, Brunel University
Ilias Bantekas is Professor of International Law and Human Rights at Brunel University and a senior fellow at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London. He has advised law firms, governments and international organisations in most areas of international law, including international arbitration. Alongside his academic career he served as head of international law and arbitration at a Legal500 law firm.
An Asia-Pacific Perspective
The Principles and Practice of International Commercial Arbitration
UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration
A Commentary
Foreign-Related Arbitration in China
Commentary and Cases
The UNCITRAL Model Law and Asian Arbitration Laws
Implementation and Comparisons
International Human Rights Law and Practice
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The Secret Rules That Govern our Digital Lives
Author: Nicolas P. Suzor, Queensland University of Technology School of Law and Digital Media Research Centre
Date Published: July 2019
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Rampant abuse, hate speech, censorship, bias, and disinformation - our Internet has problems. It is governed by technology companies - search engines, social media platforms, and infrastructure providers - whose hidden rules influence what we are allowed to see and say. In Lawless, Nicolas P. Suzor presents gripping examples of exactly how tech companies govern our digital environment and how they bend to pressure from governments and other powerful actors to censor and control the flow of information online. We are at a constitutional moment - an opportunity to rethink the basic rules of how the Internet is governed. Suzor offers a vision of a vibrant, diverse, and flourishing internet that can protect our fundamental rights from the lawless rule of tech. The culmination of more than ten years of original research, this groundbreaking work should be read by anyone who cares about the internet and the future of our shared social spaces.
Includes clear, practical advice for technology companies, civil society organizations, and government regulators
Explains the complexities of regulating the Internet
Critiques how social media companies, search engines, and telecommunications providers shape our social lives
'Lawless is realistic but optimistic about how things on the Internet got so bad and what it will take to fix them. Suzor compellingly describes how constitutionalism and the rule of law can adapt to digital spaces.' James Grimmelmann, Cornell University, New York
'In Lawless, Nicolas P. Suzor doesn't just raise questions about the power tech companies wield, he sets out to answer them, with urgency and care. He offers a lucid, ambitious, wide-ranging, and cautiously hopeful analysis of how platforms govern – and how they should – that comes at just the right moment.' Tarleton Gillespie, Microsoft Research New England and author of Custodians of the Internet
'Suzor's book is a critically important account on the cutting edge of a global sea change in how we imagine our rights will be protected – or not – in a world connected by networked technology.' Kate Klonick, St John's University, New York
'Suzor takes readers on a journey through the challenges and pitfalls of Internet governance. His book is a thoughtful examination of why the constitutional values of legitimacy, transparency and due process are the touchstones we need for a better internet.' Primavera De Filippi, author of Blockchain and the Law
'Suzor's book is a truly thorough look at one of today's most pressing issues and provides real guidance on how we can move forward, together.' Jillian York, Director for International Freedom of Expression, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Part I. A Lawless Internet:
1. The hidden rules of the Internet
2. Who makes the rules? 3. The Internet's abuse problem
4. Legal immunity
5. How copyright shaped the Internet
6. Censorship
Part II. A New Social Contract – Constitutionalizing Internet Governance:
8. Constitutionalizing Internet governance
9. Constitutionalizing intermediaries
10. What should we expect of intermediaries? 11. The role of states and binding law
12. Conclusion.
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Nicolas P. Suzor, Queensland University of Technology School of Law and Digital Media Research Centre
Nicolas P. Suzor is Principal Research Fellow in the Queensland University of Technology's School of Law and Digital Media Research Centre, where he leads a program of work on the governance of digital platforms and internet intermediaries. He has published over forty articles and book chapters in international law reviews and in media and communications journals. He is Deputy Chair and a founding Board Member of Digital Rights Watch in Australia.
Jurisdiction and the Internet
Regulatory Competence over Online Activity
Ethics in an Age of Surveillance
Personal Information and Virtual Identities
Monitoring Laws
Profiling and Identity in the World State
Proof, Policing, Privacy, and Audiovisual Big Data
The Fight over Digital Rights
The Politics of Copyright and Technology
Internet Co-Regulation
European Law, Regulatory Governance and Legitimacy in Cyberspace
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Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2019, Page: 31-35
The Insecticidal Activity of Neem (Azadirachataindica) Against Weevils in Stored Bambara Nuts (Vignasubterranea) and Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Mbah-Omeje Kelechi Nkechinyere, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Nigeria
Received: Nov. 23, 2018; Accepted: Mar. 18, 2019; Published: May 6, 2019
DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbls.20190702.11 View 92 Downloads 28
This study was undertaken to examine the insecticidal properties of Neem plant. Powder and aqueous extracts of Neem, Azadirachata indica leaves were evaluated as grain protectants against the bambara nut weevil (Callosobruchusmaculatus) and bean seed weevil (Acanthoscelidesobtectus), in the laboratory at 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 (%v/w) concentrations per 20g of bambara nut and bean seeds respectively. Aqueous and powder extracts of Azadirachataindica leaves were applied to the bambara nut and beans seed using the contact method of application in the laboratory. Results revealed that 2.0%v/w (p=0.014) and 2.5% v/w (p=0.008) had significant increase in adult mortality of C. maculatus and A. obtectus in aqueous treatment of A. indica on beans and bambara nut after 72h at p<0.05. Similar results were obtained for beans and bambara nuts using powdered A. indica treatment. Percentage grain weight damage in bambara nut powder treatment of A. indica decreased significantly (p=0.002) at (P<0.05) in a proportionate, dose dependent manner and there was no adult emergence for either of bambara nut weevil or bean weevil. The 1.5 (%v/w) concentration was the least effective when compared with other concentrations. There was significant difference between A. indica treated grains and the control. There was no observed discoloration of the treated seeds. A. indica (aqueous and powder) extracts effectively reduced the weight loss of the treated bambara nut and seeds with 2.5% concentration being the most effective after 168hours. Phytochemical analyses of the extracts revealed presence of alkaloids, tannins, phenols, terpenes, saponins, cardiac glycosides, steroids while reducing sugars, carbohydrates and anthraquinones were absent. This study shows the insecticidal effects of A. indica against crop pests and at such there is need to further exploit Neem in order to maximize the potential. Farmers in developing countries can use A. indica as an alternative to chemical pesticide in rural grain storage.
Azadirachataindica, Cowpea, Callosobruchusmaculatus, Acanthoscelidesobtectus and Bambara Nuts
To cite this article
Mbah-Omeje Kelechi Nkechinyere, The Insecticidal Activity of Neem (Azadirachataindica) Against Weevils in Stored Bambara Nuts (Vignasubterranea) and Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences. Vol. 7, No. 2, 2019, pp. 31-35. doi: 10.11648/j.ajbls.20190702.11
Copyright © 2019 Authors retain the copyright of this article.
This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Cervical squamous cell carcinoma and endocervical adenocarcinoma_CESC_TCGA-VS-A8QF-01A-21R-A37O-07 Gene Set
Dataset TCGA Signatures of Differentially Expressed Genes for Tumors
Category transcriptomics
Type tissue sample
Description tissue sample derived from Cervical squamous cell carcinoma and endocervical adenocarcinoma_CESC (The Cancer Genome Atlas)
363 genes with high or low expression in Cervical squamous cell carcinoma and endocervical adenocarcinoma_CESC_TCGA-VS-A8QF-01A-21R-A37O-07 relative to other tissue samples from the TCGA Signatures of Differentially Expressed Genes for Tumors dataset.
high expression
ABCC2 ATP-binding cassette, sub-family C (CFTR/MRP), member 2
ABCF2 ATP-binding cassette, sub-family F (GCN20), member 2
ACAA1 acetyl-CoA acyltransferase 1
ACBD6 acyl-CoA binding domain containing 6
ACRC acidic repeat containing
ACTL8 actin-like 8
ACTN4 actinin, alpha 4
ADAM15 ADAM metallopeptidase domain 15
ADIG adipogenin
ADRB1 adrenoceptor beta 1
ADRBK1 adrenergic, beta, receptor kinase 1
AGAP2 ArfGAP with GTPase domain, ankyrin repeat and PH domain 2
AGK acylglycerol kinase
AGPS alkylglycerone phosphate synthase
AKR1B1 aldo-keto reductase family 1, member B1 (aldose reductase)
AKR1B15 aldo-keto reductase family 1, member B15
ALDH3B2 aldehyde dehydrogenase 3 family, member B2
AMIGO1 adhesion molecule with Ig-like domain 1
AMMECR1 Alport syndrome, mental retardation, midface hypoplasia and elliptocytosis chromosomal region gene 1
ANKRD13D ankyrin repeat domain 13 family, member D
ANKRD2 ankyrin repeat domain 2 (stretch responsive muscle)
ANXA9 annexin A9
AP3S2 adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit
AQP9 aquaporin 9
AQR aquarius intron-binding spliceosomal factor
ARHGEF4 Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) 4
ASB13 ankyrin repeat and SOCS box containing 13
ATXN7L2 ataxin 7-like 2
AVEN apoptosis, caspase activation inhibitor
B4GALT2 UDP-Gal:betaGlcNAc beta 1,4- galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 2
BCAP31 B-cell receptor-associated protein 31
BCL2L10 BCL2-like 10 (apoptosis facilitator)
BCR breakpoint cluster region
C15ORF26 chromosome 15 open reading frame 26
C1ORF123 chromosome 1 open reading frame 123
C1ORF21 chromosome 1 open reading frame 21
C2CD2 C2 calcium-dependent domain containing 2
CALML5 calmodulin-like 5
CAMK2G calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II gamma
CAPN2 calpain 2, (m/II) large subunit
CASC10 cancer susceptibility candidate 10
CASP8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related cysteine peptidase
CCDC150 coiled-coil domain containing 150
CCDC23 coiled-coil domain containing 23
CCL7 chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 7
CCR3 chemokine (C-C motif) receptor 3
CD79A CD79a molecule, immunoglobulin-associated alpha
CDYL chromodomain protein, Y-like
CENPL centromere protein L
CIART circadian associated repressor of transcription
CIB2 calcium and integrin binding family member 2
CLCC1 chloride channel CLIC-like 1
CLCN1 chloride channel, voltage-sensitive 1
CLEC5A C-type lectin domain family 5, member A
CNOT4 CCR4-NOT transcription complex, subunit 4
COA7 cytochrome c oxidase assembly factor 7 (putative)
CPNE7 copine VII
CPTP ceramide-1-phosphate transfer protein
CREG1 cellular repressor of E1A-stimulated genes 1
CSK c-src tyrosine kinase
CSTF2 cleavage stimulation factor, 3' pre-RNA, subunit 2, 64kDa
CUL1 cullin 1
CWC22 CWC22 spliceosome-associated protein
CWH43 cell wall biogenesis 43 C-terminal homolog (S. cerevisiae)
CXORF40B chromosome X open reading frame 40B
CXORF56 chromosome X open reading frame 56
CYB561D1 cytochrome b561 family, member D1
CYCSP52 cytochrome c, somatic pseudogene 52
CYP20A1 cytochrome P450, family 20, subfamily A, polypeptide 1
CYP2C8 cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily C, polypeptide 8
CYP2E1 cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily E, polypeptide 1
CYP2J2 cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily J, polypeptide 2
CYP4F29P cytochrome P450, family 4, subfamily F, polypeptide 29, pseudogene
CYP4F8 cytochrome P450, family 4, subfamily F, polypeptide 8
DAP3 death associated protein 3
DARS2 aspartyl-tRNA synthetase 2, mitochondrial
DEDD death effector domain containing
DENND4B DENN/MADD domain containing 4B
DGCR11 DiGeorge syndrome critical region gene 11 (non-protein coding)
DHCR24 24-dehydrocholesterol reductase
DHX57 DEAH (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp/His) box polypeptide 57
DLL3 delta-like 3 (Drosophila)
DMKN dermokine
DNAJB6 DnaJ (Hsp40) homolog, subfamily B, member 6
DPH2 DPH2 homolog (S. cerevisiae)
EBNA1BP2 EBNA1 binding protein 2
ECH1 enoyl CoA hydratase 1, peroxisomal
ECHDC2 enoyl CoA hydratase domain containing 2
EFTUD1 elongation factor Tu GTP binding domain containing 1
EID2 EP300 interacting inhibitor of differentiation 2
EIF3K eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3, subunit K
ELOVL1 ELOVL fatty acid elongase 1
EMC4 ER membrane protein complex subunit 4
ENOX2 ecto-NOX disulfide-thiol exchanger 2
ERCC6L excision repair cross-complementation group 6-like
ERI3 ERI1 exoribonuclease family member 3
ETFA electron-transfer-flavoprotein, alpha polypeptide
EXOSC7 exosome component 7
FAH fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase (fumarylacetoacetase)
FAM103A1 family with sequence similarity 103, member A1
FAM189B family with sequence similarity 189, member B
FAM199X family with sequence similarity 199, X-linked
FAM58A family with sequence similarity 58, member A
FAM86C1 family with sequence similarity 86, member C1
FAM98C family with sequence similarity 98, member C
FBXO22 F-box protein 22
FGGY FGGY carbohydrate kinase domain containing
FLJ41941 uncharacterized LOC100192420
FOXC1 forkhead box C1
GABRE gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptor, epsilon
GBA glucosidase, beta, acid
GDPGP1 GDP-D-glucose phosphorylase 1
GLA galactosidase, alpha
GPR143 G protein-coupled receptor 143
GPSM2 G-protein signaling modulator 2
GRK6 G protein-coupled receptor kinase 6
GSTK1 glutathione S-transferase kappa 1
GTF3C3 general transcription factor IIIC, polypeptide 3, 102kDa
HACL1 2-hydroxyacyl-CoA lyase 1
HAL histidine ammonia-lyase
HBBP1 hemoglobin, beta pseudogene 1
HBZ hemoglobin, zeta
HDAC8 histone deacetylase 8
HEXA-AS1 HEXA antisense RNA 1
HSF5 heat shock transcription factor family member 5
HYKK hydroxylysine kinase
IDH3A isocitrate dehydrogenase 3 (NAD+) alpha
IER5 immediate early response 5
IKBKG inhibitor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells, kinase gamma
IL13RA1 interleukin 13 receptor, alpha 1
IMP3 IMP3, U3 small nucleolar ribonucleoprotein
INGX inhibitor of growth family, X-linked, pseudogene
IPO13 importin 13
IRAK1 interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1
KCNIP2 Kv channel interacting protein 2
KCNK18 potassium channel, two pore domain subfamily K, member 18
KCNK6 potassium channel, two pore domain subfamily K, member 6
KCTD18 potassium channel tetramerization domain containing 18
KIAA1024 KIAA1024
KIF4A kinesin family member 4A
KLK5 kallikrein-related peptidase 5
KRT23 keratin 23, type I
KRT4 keratin 4, type II
KRTAP4-1 keratin associated protein 4-1
KTI12 KTI12 homolog, chromatin associated (S. cerevisiae)
LAS1L LAS1-like (S. cerevisiae)
LELP1 late cornified envelope-like proline-rich 1
LEP leptin
LGALS7 lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble, 7
LGALS7B lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble, 7B
LIMK1 LIM domain kinase 1
LINC00244 long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 244
LOC100132111 uncharacterized LOC100132111
LOC148696 uncharacterized LOC148696
LRP8 low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 8, apolipoprotein e receptor
LRRC42 leucine rich repeat containing 42
MAGEA4 melanoma antigen family A4
MAGOH mago-nashi homolog, proliferation-associated (Drosophila)
MAPK11 mitogen-activated protein kinase 11
MAPK8IP2 mitogen-activated protein kinase 8 interacting protein 2
MAPKAPK2 mitogen-activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase 2
MARCH2 membrane-associated ring finger (C3HC4) 2, E3 ubiquitin protein ligase
MBOAT2 membrane bound O-acyltransferase domain containing 2
MED29 mediator complex subunit 29
MED8 mediator complex subunit 8
MFSD6 major facilitator superfamily domain containing 6
MMP23B matrix metallopeptidase 23B
MOB4 MOB family member 4, phocein
MORC4 MORC family CW-type zinc finger 4
MOSPD1 motile sperm domain containing 1
MRPL37 mitochondrial ribosomal protein L37
MRPS12 mitochondrial ribosomal protein S12
MTCP1 mature T-cell proliferation 1
MUS81 MUS81 structure-specific endonuclease subunit
MYBPHL myosin binding protein H-like
MYD88 myeloid differentiation primary response 88
MYL12A myosin, light chain 12A, regulatory, non-sarcomeric
MYL12B myosin, light chain 12B, regulatory
MYOM1 myomesin 1
NABP1 nucleic acid binding protein 1
NANOS1 nanos homolog 1 (Drosophila)
NAT8B N-acetyltransferase 8B (GCN5-related, putative, gene/pseudogene)
NCCRP1 non-specific cytotoxic cell receptor protein 1 homolog (zebrafish)
NCKAP1 NCK-associated protein 1
NDC1 NDC1 transmembrane nucleoporin
NDUFB3 NADH dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1 beta subcomplex, 3, 12kDa
NEBL nebulette
NFKBIB nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibitor, beta
NIF3L1 NIF3 NGG1 interacting factor 3-like 1 (S. cerevisiae)
NIT2 nitrilase family, member 2
NKRF NFKB repressing factor
NOS1AP nitric oxide synthase 1 (neuronal) adaptor protein
NOTCH2NL notch 2 N-terminal like
NOX5 NADPH oxidase, EF-hand calcium binding domain 5
NSDHL NAD(P) dependent steroid dehydrogenase-like
NUP35 nucleoporin 35kDa
OMA1 OMA1 zinc metallopeptidase
OR10V1 olfactory receptor, family 10, subfamily V, member 1
OR2A12 olfactory receptor, family 2, subfamily A, member 12
OR2A2 olfactory receptor, family 2, subfamily A, member 2
ORC2 origin recognition complex, subunit 2
ORMDL1 ORMDL sphingolipid biosynthesis regulator 1
OSER1 oxidative stress responsive serine-rich 1
OTP orthopedia homeobox
OXSM 3-oxoacyl-ACP synthase, mitochondrial
PAF1 Paf1, RNA polymerase II associated factor, homolog (S. cerevisiae)
PAK4 p21 protein (Cdc42/Rac)-activated kinase 4
PARP6 poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase family, member 6
PARS2 prolyl-tRNA synthetase 2, mitochondrial (putative)
PCED1B PC-esterase domain containing 1B
PEA15 phosphoprotein enriched in astrocytes 15
PEX19 peroxisomal biogenesis factor 19
PITRM1 pitrilysin metallopeptidase 1
PLA2G2F phospholipase A2, group IIF
PLB1 phospholipase B1
PMS1 PMS1 postmeiotic segregation increased 1 (S. cerevisiae)
PNPLA1 patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 1
POGK pogo transposable element with KRAB domain
POLR3C polymerase (RNA) III (DNA directed) polypeptide C (62kD)
PPIH peptidylprolyl isomerase H (cyclophilin H)
PPM1F protein phosphatase, Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1F
PRKRA protein kinase, interferon-inducible double stranded RNA dependent activator
PRPF38A pre-mRNA processing factor 38A
PRR32 proline rich 32
PRSS38 protease, serine, 38
PSMD10 proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26S subunit, non-ATPase, 10
PSMD8 proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26S subunit, non-ATPase, 8
PSRC1 proline/serine-rich coiled-coil 1
PVRL4 poliovirus receptor-related 4
RALGPS2 Ral GEF with PH domain and SH3 binding motif 2
RBM15B RNA binding motif protein 15B
REC114 REC114 meiotic recombination protein
RFWD2 ring finger and WD repeat domain 2, E3 ubiquitin protein ligase
RGS21 regulator of G-protein signaling 21
RHEB Ras homolog enriched in brain
RINL Ras and Rab interactor-like
RITA1 RBPJ interacting and tubulin associated 1
RNF220 ring finger protein 220
RPP25 ribonuclease P/MRP 25kDa subunit
RUSC1 RUN and SH3 domain containing 1
S100A7 S100 calcium binding protein A7
S100A7A S100 calcium binding protein A7A
SAMD4B sterile alpha motif domain containing 4B
SATL1 spermidine/spermine N1-acetyl transferase-like 1
SBSN suprabasin
SCAMP2 secretory carrier membrane protein 2
SCAP SREBF chaperone
SCP2 sterol carrier protein 2
SDHC succinate dehydrogenase complex, subunit C, integral membrane protein, 15kDa
SH3TC2 SH3 domain and tetratricopeptide repeats 2
SIPA1L3 signal-induced proliferation-associated 1 like 3
SLC10A3 solute carrier family 10, member 3
SLC13A4 solute carrier family 13 (sodium/sulfate symporter), member 4
SLC5A11 solute carrier family 5 (sodium/inositol cotransporter), member 11
SLC6A11 solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 11
SNORA36A small nucleolar RNA, H/ACA box 36A
SNORA59B small nucleolar RNA, H/ACA box 59B
SNORA66 small nucleolar RNA, H/ACA box 66
SNORD89 small nucleolar RNA, C/D box 89
SNUPN snurportin 1
SNX12 sorting nexin 12
SORT1 sortilin 1
SPDYE3 speedy/RINGO cell cycle regulator family member E3
SPESP1 sperm equatorial segment protein 1
SPINT2 serine peptidase inhibitor, Kunitz type, 2
SPRR2A small proline-rich protein 2A
SPRR2B small proline-rich protein 2B
SPRR2G small proline-rich protein 2G
STK17B serine/threonine kinase 17b
STRADB STE20-related kinase adaptor beta
STRIP1 striatin interacting protein 1
SUMO1 small ubiquitin-like modifier 1
SUMO1P3 SUMO1 pseudogene 3 (functional)
SUPT5H suppressor of Ty 5 homolog (S. cerevisiae)
SVIL supervillin
SZT2 seizure threshold 2 homolog (mouse)
TACSTD2 tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2
TAF7L TAF7-like RNA polymerase II, TATA box binding protein (TBP)-associated factor, 50kDa
TARS2 threonyl-tRNA synthetase 2, mitochondrial (putative)
TBC1D3H TBC1 domain family, member 3H
TCEANC2 transcription elongation factor A (SII) N-terminal and central domain containing 2
TCHP trichoplein, keratin filament binding
TDRKH tudor and KH domain containing
TGIF1 TGFB-induced factor homeobox 1
TIMM50 translocase of inner mitochondrial membrane 50 homolog (S. cerevisiae)
TLE3 transducin-like enhancer of split 3
TMC3 transmembrane channel-like 3
TOMM20L translocase of outer mitochondrial membrane 20 homolog (yeast)-like
TSEN2 TSEN2 tRNA splicing endonuclease subunit
TSKS testis-specific serine kinase substrate
TTC4 tetratricopeptide repeat domain 4
TUBB7P tubulin, beta 7, pseudogene
UBC ubiquitin C
UBE2A ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2A
UBE2E3 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2E 3
UBE2Q1 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2Q family member 1
UBL7 ubiquitin-like 7
UBQLN4 ubiquilin 4
ULK3 unc-51 like kinase 3
USP21 ubiquitin specific peptidase 21
UTP14A UTP14, U3 small nucleolar ribonucleoprotein, homolog A (yeast)
VANGL1 VANGL planar cell polarity protein 1
VSIG10L V-set and immunoglobulin domain containing 10 like
WDR12 WD repeat domain 12
YBX1 Y box binding protein 1
YIF1B Yip1 interacting factor homolog B (S. cerevisiae)
YIPF1 Yip1 domain family, member 1
ZAR1L zygote arrest 1-like
ZDHHC3 zinc finger, DHHC-type containing 3
ZFP69 ZFP69 zinc finger protein
ZMYND12 zinc finger, MYND-type containing 12
ZNF212 zinc finger protein 212
ZPBP2 zona pellucida binding protein 2
low expression
BTN2A1 butyrophilin, subfamily 2, member A1
CSTF2T cleavage stimulation factor, 3' pre-RNA, subunit 2, 64kDa, tau variant
PRKD3 protein kinase D3
VAPA VAMP (vesicle-associated membrane protein)-associated protein A, 33kDa
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The Vilh. Pedersen edition
1862: The Vilh. Pedersen edition
6th - 21st October
In Granada. Sees Alhambra and witnesses the festivities in honour of the arrival of Queen Isabella II in the town. Is invited out to look at ladies and feels his blood churning, as also happened earlier during the stay in Spain.
Reads Søren Kierkegaard's work Begrebet Angest (The Concept of Fear) and is offended by the fact that Kierkegaard labels the genius as unchristian.
Gets into a heated discussion with Jonas Collin on the topic of faith in God and Christianity:
"I then was told in a direct manner about God's expelling of Christianity in favour of the new God Christ"
(the diary, 13th).
The first booklet of a series of 3 which together make up: H.C. Andersens Eventyr og Historier. Med Illustrationer efter Originaltegninger af V. Pedersen. Første Bind. Med 91 Illustrationer. (Hans Christian Andersen's Tales and Stories. With Illustrations Based on Original Drawings by V. Pedersen. First Volume. Including 91 Illustrations). The following two booklets were released on 3rd November and 15th December. This, as well as the second volume (1863), includes all the fairy-tales and stories illustrated by Vilh. Pedersen, in chronological order.
Return via Loja to Málaga, where they stay from 22nd - 29th October.
Arrival by ship to Gibralter. Receives a letter from Sir John Drummond Hay, English Consulate General and Danish Consul to the empire of Morocco, who is married to the sister of Georg Carstensen. The letter invites them to stay with the Drummond Hay family when they arrive in Tangier.
They sail to Morocco, to Tangier and ride out to Ravensrock, the country house of Sir Drummond Hay. They are the guests of the consul both here and in Tangier. The consul is their guide to the Pascha. An invitation is received to visit the home of a rich Jewish family.
Aboard the French steam-powered battleship 'Titan' to Cádix.
Via Jeres to Sevilla, where on the first evening in the town he is inspired to write a poem about the cigar! Here he meets the Swedish painter E.S. Lundgren and the Scottish painter John Phillip, who bring him along to the Art Academy. One of the halls is home to 24 works by the painter Murillo from Sevilla. HCA is very impressed with Murillo and thinks more highly of him than of Rubens:
"Like Southern sunlight from the world of spirits [...] No-one outdoes him. Every one of these paintings is a great pleasure to behold"
(In Spain).
Does not get to see the tobacco factory but notes in his travel journal that:
" Snuff from the Seville factory rains and snows over the entire peninsula; five hundred people, mostly women, work in that great tobacco tin".
Is worried about talk of cholera.
By train to Cordoba. On to Madrid on 25th.
26th November - 2nd December
In Madrid. Visits the poet and literary historian Juan Hartzenbusch.
To Toledo. Return to Madrid on 7th December.
7th - 19th December
In Madrid. Goes to the bull-fighting once again, as Jonas wishes to see it. Would have preferred to spend the money going to the opera.
Is introduced to the Duke of Rivas, who is a politician and writer, by the Swedish Ambassador Bergman. Sees the Real museum.
Goes to see a translator by the name of Jacobo Zobel de Zangroniz, who works for a magazine in Madrid. Zobel wishes to write a piece about HCA's stay there, and HCA takes the opportunity to suggest he translate "The Story of a Mother" for the magazine. In Madrid, as elsewhere in Spain, HCA meets only a few people who have heard of him, and then only through English or German translations. The young Zobel, who HCA spends some time with during the last few days in Madrid, wishes to write about his life.
Visits, whilst in Madrid, La exposicion nacional de bellas artes de 1862. There he sees, amongst other things, a statue of the recently deceased politician and poet, Martinez de las Rosas, who had lived in exile in Paris for some time. HCA had met him there in 1843 and had been looking forward to seeing hem again during the visit to Spain.
Via St. Chidrian to Búrgas, where they lodge in a hotel where the girls are very brash towards them, as though it were a brothel:
"The girls in this house are quite like prostitutes, they almost threw themselves at Jonas and I, laid their hands on us, had many excuses and would stop at nothing to please us".
The travelling companions find the winter weather gruelling.
On from Búrgos through San Sebastián and Irún into France to Bayonne.
23rd - 27th December
In Bayonne, where they spend Christmas at the hotel with cake, champagne and cognac. A wax candle from Rome is placed in the champagne bottle and serves as their Christmas tree. In the window of a book-store, HCA sees a copy of his work Billedbog uden Billeder (Picture Book without Pictures), as well as a book by Oehlenschläger. Departure from Bayonne on 27th-29th for an outing to Biarritz. The trip continues on 29th via Bayonne to Dax and on to Bordeaux.
Arrival in Bordeaux, where they celebrate the New Year, once more with champagne and cake. Here, as had also been the case earlier on during the trip, HCA is very displeased with his young companion:
"From him I never receive any thanks, although surely from his parents"
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Living room bout V 12.04.2014
Last weekend the Berlin Bombshells welcomed an opponent to a living room bout for the first time this season.
This time our guests were the girls from Kallio Rolling Rainbow from Helsinki.
KRR was facing off against the ladies from the Berlin A-Team, who are training hard for the Beach Brawl International Tournament in beautiful Florida.
Last year both teams were able to win their respective national championships.
The Berlin Bombshells showed up with 4 jammers, while Helsinki brought 3.
The bout had a hectic start for Berlin, with 3 of the Bombshells jammers landing in the penalty box during the first 10 minutes of the game. Kallio, on the other hand, played very calmly and effectively held back our jammer during a power jam in our favor. This power jam proved to be enough though to motivate the Berliners to gain the lost points and even out the score. 25:26 for Kallio. But Kallios jammers remained focused and ran laps around the Bombshells, while our own jammers faced a struggle exiting the pack. The score is 25:45 for Kallio. Berlin slowly started catching up to the point lead.
Time out for Berlin.
Berlin took care of delivering a very exciting first period. Typical Bombshells! The jammers from both teams took turns with lead jammer status. It was a thrilling first half where Kallio dominated a bit more, although in the end they did lose some points.
During the break the score is at 95:80 for the Berlin Bombshells. Kallio´s support system consisted of only a handful of fans, but they managed to rock the sports hall anyways!
After a well-deserved break the game continued as exciting as it had started. Already in the first jam Kallio gained lead jammer status but had to call it off because the Berlin jammer was hot on her heels. Kallio seemed to be getting tired and Berlin brought a strong defense that continued draining the Kallio Rolling Rainbow jammer´s strength.
Time out for Kallio.
The finnish players managed to catch up a bit in points because the Berlin jammers ended up in the penalty box two times in a row. The score is 136:120 for Berlin. And yet again another Berlin jammer had to make her way to the box because of a back block. Kallio caught up and took a small lead over Berlin. 136:140 for Kallio. It turned into a tough battle for both sides with constant catching up, passing and overtaking. The leader in points switched between both teams.
Then came a short interruption. Paulina Pocket of the Berlin Bombshells had injured herself. The jam had to be called off. It was the 10th jam from the second period. Everybody took a short breath, nothing bad happened!
Slowly it was becoming critical. A Berlin jammer landed in the box again, alongside 2 other Berlin blockers. Kallio had all players on track while Berlin sparkled with penalties. The score is 166 to 186 for Kallio.
At this point also the Berlin fans were awake and cheering their team on full force! There was an official time out. Directly afterwards, a Kallio jammer ended up in the box, which allowed the Berliners to catch up in points. Now the score is just 180:186 for Kallio.
After this the Kallio jammers started to end up in the box regularly, having to sit out penalties 3 times in a row.
Time out Kallio. The score is 202 for Berlin and 186 for Helsinki. And another Berlin jammer landed swiftly in the box. 205:195 for Berlin.
But close to the end the Bombshells managed to regain their focus and score point after point. The Kallio Rolling Rainbow jammers were struggling and couldn´t get through the Berlin walls, preventing them from scoring any points. Berlin effortlessly ran lap after lap taking in all the points! Even though Kallio didn´t give up the end result is 256:199 for the Berlin Bombshells!
It was a hard battle and close call for both teams! A special thank you to the Kallio Rolling Rainbows – it was our pleasure as always!
We gave it our all in Berlin and now we want to do the same in Florida. Please support us on our journey!
It´s a long way to Miami and going by float is sadly not an option.
Every donation counts, regardless of the amount!
The Heat Is On: Florida Tour 2014
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‘Every 28 Hours’ Is Powerful ‘Black Lives Matter’ Theater
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By Richard Green
In Culture, Feature
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A lot of good is still coming out of the Black Lives Matter movement, and one clear example is Every 28 Hours. Like the movement itself, the collective performance is part of a nationwide event created here in St. Louis, a year after the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014. Your next chance to see it will be Oct 24, at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
This two-hour series of 64 very short one-minute plays looks at the fate of different black men killed by police, security guards and vigilantes in this country “every 28 hours” as the common statistic goes, but it also examines modern black life in general in light of this deadly phenomenon. The astonishing finale “Unknown Thousands,” staged by Black Rep founder Ron Himes, is the most powerful thing I think I’ve ever seen on stage.
But far from being a harangue, this show is frequently poetic.
It’s true that the characters — written by playwrights across the nation, including many St. Louis-area authors — sometimes begin their short scenes in a state of anguish or with a stunned sense of betrayal. And some of the mini-stories end that way instead, to devastating effect. But as often as not, the black characters are also challenged by their own flaws or by a kind of immobility at a tragic crossroads. Good, true theater is always center-stage here.
Many of the playlets also reveal the invisible wall of white privilege, sometimes as thick as a fortress battlement, other times almost imperceptible—at least to the white character on stage. And, in spite of the occasionally unbearable tension, there are also things to laugh about. Aaron Jafferis’ “Giving Thanks” puts a family around their Thanksgiving dinner, prompting one young man to ask (humorously) what the turkey did to get shot, while Kristoffer Diaz’ “All Ears” poses all the questions a black woman might have about urban decay to a seemingly helpful white man, who walks away when a solution is sought.
History repeats itself in unexpected ways in “Live Here,” a story of pre-1964 racial covenants in real estate, and modern “sorting,” in a script by Chelsea Gregory. “The Tree Story” by Keith Josef Adkins pits one man against a tree removal service as he remembers his great-great-grandfather’s lynching.
So many facets of black life and history go flashing past, it’s hard to keep track of them all. And while your local policeman is never vilified, the whole question of racial identity and racial profiling by all Americans, of all races, is constantly in play.
Ferguson, St. Louis, Theater
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Some history in relation to O’Connors Island ( 1903)
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In Bleak House, Mrs Jellyby is a caricature of the English philanthropist Caroline Chisholm, celebrated for her work for female emigrants from Britain and Ireland to Australia. She is portrayed as obsessed by good causes in far-away places – characterised by Dickens as “telescopic philanthropy” – and, as a result, she neglects her person, her family and her household.
Her work for Irish emigrants is noted in the “Queenstown story” exhibition at the Cobh Heritage Centre in Co Cork. She made a well-publicised visit to Cork and Dublin in 1852 to encourage Irish emigration to Australia.
She is better known today in Australia than in Britain or Ireland, not least because she was depicted on the Australian $5 banknote in issue between 1968 and 1991.
Her daughter, also named Caroline, married Edmund Dwyer Gray, owner of Dublin’s Freeman’s Journal newspaper and Irish Party MP at Westminster from 1877 until his death at an early age in 1888. Their family home was in Upper Mount Street, Dublin.
Mrs Gray effectively controlled the Freeman after her husband’s death, but she sold out her interest in the paper in 1892 after its profitability had been undermined by the Parnell split. She remarried, her second husband being Maurice O’Conor, a captain in the Connaught Rangers and a cousin of the O’Conor Don. They lived on Inisfale Island in Lough Allen, near Drumshambo, Co Leitrim. – Yours, etc,
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2019-05-13 /in Uncategorized @hu /by Kardos Eszter
Securing access for its global team used to involve the complex purchase, shipping and management of thousands of physical tokens for this large Central and Eastern European pharma leader. But a smart move to multi-factor cloud authentication with Azure has removed all that admin and cost.
Egis Pharmaceuticals is a leading generic pharmaceutical company that does everything from basic research through to production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products to sales and marketing in more than 70 countries.
To ensure secure access to important applications for employees, it had used an older on-premises security solution, but was looking for a better alternative. “We wanted to move to cloud-based delivery of this functionality instead, as we did not want to work with tokens anymore and preferred the idea of a centrally-managed way of doing this,” says the company’s IT Operations Manager, Tamás Hierholcz. “We also wanted to offer a solution that would help users working in the field with their own device, so they don’t have to use a separate device to operate as a token. Microsoft Azure Multi-Factor Authentication offered us the flexibility we wanted, as there was no financial investment needed in the beginning, and we could create the test environment in a few days.”
120 staff days saved per year
Working with trusted local implementation partner ALPHANET, Hierholcz now has 1,000 users worldwide working in a whole new way. “ALPHANET understood our needs very quickly, and offered us great advice about technology we were unfamiliar with,” he says. “They worked fast and in a very flexible way; I’d recommend them to others.”
“At Egis, home-office is a very popular way of working and there are a lot of employees who need to travel extensively for their jobs. But as they are now always secured by Azure Multi-Factor Authentication, users can very easily connect to internal Egis systems.”
It also helps the IT budget, as its pricing offers clarity and predictability, and it doesn’t require any physical infrastructure investment or management, or the purchase of any more tokens, saving a lot of money. “Deploying a traditional physical token-based multi-factor authentication solution would have cost us days of setup, shipping and handling of tokens and their day-to-day management. Using the Azure approach, on the other hand, all that time is saved; we estimate as much as 120 staff days.”
Finally, the move to cloud security also aligns well with other strategic moves at the company. “We are in the middle of a digital transformation, based on moving to Microsoft cloud based on Office 365, so using multi-factor authentication is a separate, but integrated step towards what we want to achieve.”
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KAZAKHSTAN - Rio Tinto to invest US$13 million
Published: Tuesday, 26 November 2013 10:09
Written by ASIA Miner News
Rio Tinto is planning an estimated spend of US$13 million for the initial phase of geological exploration at its operations in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and New Technology Assets Issekeshev says, “Before the end of the year we will have a total of four agreements with major international companies. One of them is Rio Tinto. Investments of the company will reach $13 million at the initial stage. There are also another three agreements with Japanese and South Korean companies.”
According to the minister, the biggest challenge for the industry and the company as well would be train the workforce to apply new technology approaches and facilitate transfer of technology. The minister also revealed that the country is contemplating cooperation with other mining giants such as KORES, JOGMEC and Iluka Resources.
He said: “We have thoroughly studied mining industry practices of other countries such as Australia and Canada. We have developed a model based primarily on Australia’s practices to attract investment into the geological exploration sector. Australia has issued 23,000 licences for geological exploration.
“There is a huge number of smaller exploration companies, whereas in Kazakhstan there are only 400 contracts. Our task is to change the situation in order to attract investors.”
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Locarno Open Doors: Sourav Sarangi’s CHAR, THE ISLAND WITHIN
March 6, 2013 | Filed under: Arts & Leisure | Posted by: yazdan
Locarno Open Doors will be held alongside the 64th Locarno International Film Festival from August 6-9, 2011. Open Doors 2011 that focuses on India has selected 12 projects for its co-production lab. Sourav Sarangi’s Char, The Island Within is one of them. His documentary Bilal won the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 2010. In the sixth in the series, DearCinema brings to you details about the filmmaker and the project, in the words of the filmmaker:
Many moons ago a deluge with fishes and tortoises descended from heaven called river Ganga!
Today the river acts as the international border between India and Bangladesh.
Rubel lives on this border. His family shifted to a tiny and fragile island called CHAR within the river after their home got eroded years back. The fourteen years kid smuggles rice to survive by crossing the border.
In summer, wind blows strong in this changing landscape, the clouds roll and monsoon arrives. And at some distance stands the colossal barrage built by India. The grand plan did not help Rubel; he lost his home to the hungry tides of the river goddess.
Rubel dreams to join a school across the river. And live in the mainland where cars move on gas and electric lamps burn much brighter.
I travel with Rubel to the cracking edge of the island. Will Char erode too? This is what my project CHAR, THE ISLAND WITHIN which is under production now, is about.
At Locarno co-production lab, I wish to meeting industry professionals and explore co-production opportunities for this project.
After graduating from the Presidency College, Kolkata, I joined the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune specializing in editing.
My debut film ‘TUSUKATHA’ (1997) received accolades from many leading international film festivals. It is an observational film representing traditional Indian rural life of women engaged with harvesting and related ritual called Tusu.
Since then I have been editing, writing, directing and producing in both fiction and nonfiction genres, and have also been teaching in various film schools.
Currently I am involved in international co-productions as an independent producer and director. My recent award winning work is an international co-production documentary titled ‘BILAL’. The film is based on observations about a three year old kid growing up with blind parents in Kolkata. BILAL travelled over fifty international festivals winning fifteen top awards. It also won the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film in 2010.
I have worked as the chief editor in an Indo-Italian co-production in Rome and Naples. I have also extensively worked in private television channels in India as chief programming director. I’ve supported and executed a number of productions on popular entertainment as well as social issue films which are still considered important works in regional television industry.
I have also served as jury in international film festivals.
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AMS Council Speaks Out on Federal Government Shutdown
At its meeting this morning in Phoenix, the AMS Council has released the following statement on the Federal government’s ongoing shutdown:
Those of us who study and predict the atmosphere are familiar with the impacts of uncertainty. Americans rely on weather forecasts, and they trust them to be reliable. Lives and livelihoods are saved or lost based on the timeliness and accuracy of a single weather warning.
Unfortunately, the current U.S. government shutdown—and the associated uncertainty—is now beginning to seriously set back efforts to better understand and forecast our environment and protect the nation’s health and prosperity. National Weather Service forecasters who work without pay during a shutdown, like their peers in other essential government services, experience mounting financial and emotional stress. Years of research are jeopardized when federal scientists cannot collect uninterrupted data. When government researchers no longer maintain collaborations with their peers in academia and industry, our nation, and each and every citizen, loses out.
The uncertain length of a shutdown adds to its costly and corrosive effects. Like a chain reaction, the impacts of a government shutdown ripple far beyond those who are furloughed and can impede development of new scientific technologies that are vital to our nation. Many non-government contract employees are already on forced time off without pay, and experiencing severe financial and personal hardship; we may lose the benefit of their knowledge and capabilities as a result.
Within days, the current shutdown may become the nation’s longest on record. Virtually all other nations have mechanisms to keep partisan disagreements from closing major segments of their governments for days or weeks. Without such a backstop, every shutdown means that the U.S. loses more ground to overseas competitors, as other nations take the lead in scientific leadership.
Our nation cannot afford to undermine its scientific enterprise for the sake of policy disagreement. The AMS urges our elected officials to come together and restore normal federal government operations as soon as possible, and we strongly suggest that partisan differences of opinion be given the time and attention they deserve without the unintended consequences of holding scientific research and related activities hostage.
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John Conway's Life
There is a new book out about a mathematician, and as usual he is portrayed as a mentally ill misfit. Here is the WSJ review:
Even Mr. Conway’s darkest points somehow take a sharp veer into whimsy. In 1993, suffering from heart disease and somehow flat broke on a Princeton salary, he attempted suicide by pills. Upon recovering, he wore a T-shirt around campus that read “SUICIDE” in large block letters, apparently with the intent of diffusing rather than generating awkwardness. (“I wore it for 2 or 3 days until it got too sweaty,” he recalls.) ...
Mr. Conway typifies a popular stereotype of the mathematician: prone to wild enthusiasms, sweaty and wild-bearded, inattentive to the mundanities. Ms. Roberts, to her credit, reminds us that he is as much a social outlier among his colleagues as he would be in the general public; that when he forgets to show up to deliver a lecture, it’s annoying, not charming; that the sincere and profound admiration Mr. Conway enjoys is often tinted with exasperation. This is most notable in the only slightly touched-on subject of his romantic life. “I think John is the most selfish, childlike person I have ever met,” one of his three ex-wives tells Ms. Roberts. “One of the reasons I find that so intolerable is that I know damn well he can be human if he cares enough to bother.”
Hollywood usually treats mathematicians as mentally ill also.
A new physics biographical essay writes:
In the early 1970s, Yuri Golfand was among the discoverers of theoretical supersymmetry, a concept which completely changed mathematical physics in the 21st century. After his discovery, his research institution in Moscow fired him. He knew the humiliations of the Brezhnev regime firsthand, blacklisted and unemployed for the rest of the decade due to his desire to emigrate to Israel.
It calls supersymmetry a "revolutionary concept in theoretical physics". Supersymmetry certainly caused a lot of excitement, but it has been a gigantic dead end. Nothing has come out of that work that has any bearing on the real world. No Nobel Prizes have been given for any work related to supersymmetry. The world is not supersymmetric.
I don't want to minimize his hardships under Communism, but no one else got exit visas either.
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Monks Do What Monks Do.
'We monks should do what monks do. Here.'
- Abbot Placid Spearritt, Sixth Abbot of New Norcia
New Norcia needed 12 million dollars to maintain its heritage buildings.
One of my jobs was to help the monks to fund it.
The businessman was offering us lots of money in return for the use of the New Norcia brand to market his product.
'I'll need to take it to the brethren of course,' the Abbot said after I'd briefed him. 'I should warn you that I'll be voting against it. The proposal doesn't fit with our European, Aboriginal or Monastic heritage. I also need to be mindful not to distract the brethren away from their prayers. There are plenty of worthy tourist icons that could do with the money. As for us, we monks should do what monks do. Here.'
Widget Thinking.
The Abbot of a Benedictine Monastery, the Air Officer Commanding Western Australia, the Chief of the Defence Force; each had clarity of Purpose - their Widget - to guide them when faced with a right-versus-right decision.
Monks seek God - therefore they pray. Yet they interrupt their prayer to find Him in each visitor to their monastery.
The Air Officer Commanding WA seeks to develop positive relationships with the local civilian community to ensure its support of his jets screaming over its homes - therefore he allows families onto his Air Force Base to cool off in the taxpayer funded swimming pool built to to train military jet pilots to survive a ditching into the ocean.
The Chief of the Defence Force seeks to defend Australia and her interests - therefore he deploys forces beyond our shores.
Teachers should teach.
Doctors should heal.
Bakers should bake.
Leaders of the above - principals, medical directors, bakery owners - should create the space and hire managers to keep it free of distractions from teaching or healing or baking.
Decision makers and their advisers faced with right versus right decisions should ask themselves: What's my Widget? Which decision will build it?
Good decision making begins with Widget clarity. Knowing where we want to be helps us to focus our time and attention, and that of those who support us, on making decisions that get us there.
The Abbot did approve another proposal - the New Norcia Abbey Ale. 'Monks have always brewed beer,' he said.
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Our Process Serves our Widget.
February 24, 2015 Bernard Hill
'That's how I make decisions. I draw how I approach a lot of issues from aviation when it comes to the management of ideas. One of my favourite sayings is that if you muck up the approach you muck up the landing.'
- The Hon. Sussan Ley, Minister for Health & Sport
‘Check wheels,’ the Air Traffic Controller would radio to the student military pilot as he commenced his approach to land.
'Wheels down,’ the student would reply by rote and habit as he continued his descent with undercarriage fully retracted and the ‘Wheels Up’ alarm in the cockpit blaring.
Process is important.
We get good at it.
We turn up to our desk.
Read and type emails.
Attend meetings.
Write reports.
Repeat.
The routine of our working day becomes the Thing We Do. The process gradually replaces our Widget as the Thing We Make.
We attend staff meetings and professional development days and listen and nod to sincerely but falsely acknowledge we’ve heard and responded to the 'Check Wheels' and cockpit alarms as our boss and peers and consultants and guest speakers and strategic papers and Ted Talks and even our own little voice warn us that we’ve forgotten to engage our Widget.
Our knowledge worker rituals and the clatter of weasel words that herald them deafen us to the feedback on our process and progress and obscure the Widget it is meant to serve.
If you tapped the student pilot on the shoulder at 500 feet from violently colliding with the runway and asked whether he was doing his job he would say 'Of course. I'm flying. Now let me get on with it.'
Tap any office worker on their shoulder and ask what their Widget is and in my experience, few can answer or even see it as relevant. 'I'm too busy being busy.'
The curt voice of the vigilant Air Traffic Controller radioing 'Go Around!' would interrupt the student's doomed approach and save him from belly landing in a shower of sparks and grinding metal.
Like monks being called away from their manual labour seven times a day to pray, bosses must regularly call 'Check Widget' and force us back into conscious, engaged, mindful recitals of our decision making process and the Widget it's ultimately serving.
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How to Succeed Every Time.
'If you do something every day, its a system. If you're waiting to achieve it someday in the future, it's a goal...Goal-oriented people exist in a state of continuous presuccess failure at best, and permanent failure at worst if things never work out. Systems people succeed every time they apply their systems, in the sense that they did what they intended to do. The goals people are fighting the feeling of discouragement at each turn. The systems people are feeling good everytime they apply their system. That's a big difference in terms of maintaining your personal energy in the right direction.'
- Scott Adams.
Integrity - doing what you said you were going to do.
Leaders with integrity apply a system of decision making that advances them towards their Widget, for the world to see, emulate, and learn from.
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Good Decision Making Lite.
January 16, 2015 Bernard Hill
Following Five Steps to a Good Decision too steppy?
Choose one then.
Step Back before making your decisions,
Name the Issue before making your decisions,
Assess the information before making your decisions,
Check for Bias before making your decisions,
Give a Hearing before making your decisions,
Apply just one.
You'll be a step closer to where you want to be.
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Step Back and Sit a Little Closer.
January 6, 2015 Bernard Hill
The fox fell silent and looked steadily at the little prince for a long time.
'Please,' he said, 'tame me!'
'I should like to,' replied the little prince, 'but I don't have much time. I have friends to discover and many things to understand.'
'One only ever understands what one tames. People no longer have the time to understand anything. They buy everything ready-made from the shops. but there is no shop where friends can be bought, so people no longer have friends. If you want a friend, tame me!'
'What do I have to do?' said the little prince.
'You have to be very patient,' replied the fox. 'First, you will sit down a short distance away from me, like that, in the grass. I shall watch you out of the corner of my eye and you will say nothing; words are the source of misunderstandings. But each day you may sit a little closer to me.'
- The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Step 1 in the Five Steps to a Good Decision is to Step Back.
We yield to the emotions triggered by information.
We sit with them. Wallow in them. Surrender to them.
Seconds. Minutes. Days. Months. However long we have.
The longer we sit, the less frightening the feelings become.
We tame them.
We understand them.
They become our friends. Teachers.
Our emotional responses to events aren't to be feared or ignored or avoided or overcome or denied.
They aren't to be crushed or suppressed as the Leadership Lore would have us believe.
Sit. Tame. Learn.
Become who you are.
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The Mind Watching Itself.
'An intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself.'
- Albert Camus.
Step 4 of the Five Steps to a Good Decision is to Check for Bias.
This is the mind watching itself.
'Hey! Preconceived assumption not supported by the evidence from Step 3! Get outa here!'
'Oi! Prejudice! Get off my neural pathways!'
'You! Yes you! Fight-or-Flight Reflex! Grow up!'
Indeed - so are Steps 1, 2, 3 and 5.
In two:
Watch yourself.
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Leave the Idiot Work to the Idiots.
December 18, 2014 Bernard Hill
'Leave the idiot work to the idiots.'
A bishop's answer when asked to define Subsidiarity - so the story goes.
The blunt interpretation is proof that even the noblest values can be demeaned and misappropriated.
Subsidiarity is the principle that says a decision should be made at the lowest appropriate level.
Subsidiarity allows each person their dignity.
It is a principle of social justice that, while used by the Roman Catholic Church, is wrongly attributed to it (and therefore possibly ignored!) It predates the Church and has universal application to good decision making. Its universality is demonstrated in the fact that it is part of the Treaty on European Union.
'Subsidiarity' stems from the Latin subsidies, which means 'help, assistance'. And here, as with all good ideas, is where it goes wrong.
The person who is interested in power, practices subsidiarity by choosing what power to delegate to those below him in the hierarchy. To him, subsidiarity is throwing crumbs from the decision making table. This apparent act of generosity and power sharing upon which most organisations operate has its sinister side. The person receiving the crumbs becomes dependent on the person throwing them.
The other version of where subsidiarity comes from is subsidiaries, which means 'of or belonging to the reserves'. In the Roman army, the reserves waited in the rear in case the front line army needed them to overcome a superior enemy. The reserve army did not initiate action, it waited to be called up. It strengthened, reinforced and perfected an act already begun.
In good decision making, subsidiarity presumes that a person should be left to make their own decisions - even 'wrong' ones - without interference from a superior authority. That 'superior' authority can be in a family, a community, an organisation, a state, or the world.
A person will concede part of their individuality as part of their membership of one of those groups. They may also concede some of their decision making authority. But only to the extent necessary to benefit the whole, from which they benefit.
If the authority that the person has conceded as part of their membership of the group is exercised 'beyond the necessary', then the group begins to destruct. The reason is that the person is unable to exercise the talents that they have brought to the group. As the group can only define itself by its works - the sum of each person's talents - then the loss of part of those talents means that the group is not able to function.
In short - subsidiarity requires that each person has as much autonomy and responsibility as possible, and as much control or intervention by a higher authority as necessary.
Individual initiative should only be limited where it is absolutely unavoidable.
The benefit of subsidiary to the higher authority is that it can focus with greater freedom and energy and effectiveness to tasks belonging to it, and to which it alone can accomplish.
Ironically, subsidiarity is one of the reasons to have a higher authority. Such authority exists to create the space to enable people to discover their potential. If the higher authority moves into that space then it contradicts its reason for being. If the boss starts interfering - for well meaning or other reasons - in the decisions and actions of the workers, the boss isn't doing his job.
The higher authority assists by removing obstacles to the person that the person can't remove themselves, or that are otherwise more effectively removed by the higher authority so that the person can focus on their core business.
A Leader practises subsidiarity when they create the space; when they define the purpose and invite the right person to stretch their potential towards it; when they equip the person with the tools that they need to leverage their talents, when they affirm without intervention, when they retreat...
Sadly, it is a perversion of subsidiarity that is most commonly practised. It is that a worker starts as an empty vessel - a human resource. The worker is loaded with information and authority and power by the boss to the extent that the boss feels necessary. The boss adds or removes that cargo as he thinks fit. The boss sets that vessel adrift, attached to a rope.
In short - the worker's power only exists in as much as it has been given to him by the boss. This is what most people mean by 'delegation'.
A healthy organisation recruits people who have existing talents that the organisation needs. It then lets them get on with the job. The boss's job is to remove the obstacles.
And stay out of the way.
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Challenge Them Into the Future.
Dr Fiona Wood, AM is one of the world's leading plastic surgeons who specialises in burns patients. Earlier this year she was interviewed about what she had learned from her surgical research and practice about Good Decision Making and Leadership.
She started where all Leadership and Good Decision Making begins - the Widget - or 'purpose' as Dr Wood described it:
'I think decision making is something that you have to really take on - I was almost going to say a level of aggression - but a level of purpose might be a better term. Because you have to make a decision. There is someone in front of you that needs your help - you have to make a decision.
Dr Wood acknowledged that decision making is cumulative - that each decision informs the next:
'That decision may not be right – you have to take that. You have to understand that the decision you've made, the action you've taken, has led to then making the next decision. Sometimes it will be right, sometimes wrong. You've just got do deal with it with a level of purpose. And so you bring to the table all your experience - the knowledge that brought you to that point. And it's a question really of visualising the outcome.'
Her Widget focus is paramount in her thinking, and relies on the systems that have been developed to support it:
'I see this individual....If you meet me as a professional you're having a bad day. So they are damaged, and now I want to use everything in my power, in our systems that we work in, in our systems and the knowledge that is out there to make their path to the outcome the very best it can be.'
Even though in each operation she is focussed on the person before her on that day, she maintains her disciplined focus on a more strategic Widget. Each patient illuminates the path to her Widget, yet in such a way that nether the immediate needs of her patient, or the longer term Widget journey is compromised:
'And the outcome that I've visualised for many, many years is scarless healing. We've changed the goalpost. We've inched doggedly there...are we there all the time? Absolutely not. But we're making progress. So it's visualising that outcome and making every play such that you can move it closer to that outcome day by day. And it's learning. It's always taking the blinkers off and learning so that whatever the decisions you've made today, you make sure that you make better ones tomorrow. And that has been actually an entrenched coping strategy to make sure that you critically analyse the work of today to make sure that tomorrow is better.'
Dr Wood's focus does not mean that she is blind to other new information that can serve her Widget:
'I see people out there that do nanotechnology, or genetics or all sorts of different things - psychology, neuroscience and they've got parts of my jigsaw. I need to get parts of that jigsaw and bring it in to play here. And therefore you have to make decisions on lots of different levels. But when you pare that all away you look at the person in front of you, you've got to get the removal of the dead tissue without them bleeding out such that you can repair them the best you can with today's technology such that you set them up for the best outcome.'
Her Widget focus allows her to quickly engage a surgical team with the needs of each patient:
'I teach my guys: As you walk in you make sure you connect with everybody in the room and if there's people you've never seen before you write everything on the board that you're going to do. You should not be making the decisions while you're doing it. You should have visualised it - you go in knowing what you're going to do and knowing your escape routes. So all of that has to be in your mind. And you have to see the landscape. What is it that you've got to work with in terms of your human resources - and engage them. Make sure they understand what you're trying to do and feel the passion - feel that for that period of time the only focus is for that individual. And that's a really important part of the whole. Engaging everyone.'
Dr Wood explained how the path towards the Widget is a meandering one, and that we should not measure our progress on the result of one decision alone:
'The outcomes have got to get better every day. And it's not linear. I don't live in an environment where every day that passes your chance of survival increases. It's not linear - it's a roller coaster. The waves of infection come relentlessly over, unless we've completely sealed - the person weakens and weakens and weakens. A third of the patients who don't survive will survive somewhere around three months. And they're hard days.'
Dr Wood affirmed Step 1: Step Back as being important in good decision making:
'We have this concept that 'Oh, it's macho to keep going'. But it isn't macho to keep going if your performance falls away. And so for a long, long time I've been very aware of people around me and trying to work out who needs to be rotated out...and so it's having that awareness and as I've got older, I don't stay in and so part of it is rotating yourself out, so that it becomes acceptable....
Dr Wood's ideas on leadership are consistent with Creating the Space and Defining the Purpose and inviting people into that space and using the focus on the Purpose as vehicles to reach their potential:
'I think leadership…Vision...is really interesting. Because I believe that everybody can dream. I think leadership is giving people permission to dream. Because I think if you take the time to listen to people you'd be amazed at what they dream. And then you encompass that dream into a vision.'
Yet always the laser Widget focus:
'I saw a child in 1985 and it changed my life. I thought 'That child is so badly injured from a cup of coffee?' We've got to be able to do better. I've carried that photograph around with me for a long time.'
Dr Wood addressed the potential for conflict between Widget focus and learning where we are in relation to our Widget, and the need to get the day-to-day work done. She described the importance of being disciplined in routine and preparation in order to be creative:
'What we want to be is innovative problem solvers but we want to generate outcomes on a regular basis. In every field of endeavour that is a conflict - on the surface of it. But when you start to dig a little bit deeper… I indicated that it is not appropriate to be making decisions about where you cut when it's right there in front of you. You've made those decisions previously. You've visualised. you've gone to the table - whatever table it is - with your outcome in mind and understanding the opportunities you've got to get there. So there’s an element of planning almost on the run all the time. It's getting into the habit.'
She affirmed the idea that good decision making is being confident enough about what you know, to be attentively curious about what you don't:
'What is it that I bring to the table? What's my experience? What's my knowledge? The lawyers do it all the time with precedent, looking back at old cases. Get into the habit that it's always ticking over. Questioning the landscape. And I think underpinning that is a fundamental belief that today is not as good as it gets. Not in that you criticise today. It's not bad. It's the best it can be - today.'
Dr Wood's approach to learning is to seek out feedback. She goes beyond a healthy belief in relying on the power of complaints to provide it. In fact, why wait for a complaint to inform you, and assume that if there is none that you are doing okay? She advocates declaring your understanding of your Widget to the world and inviting it to comment:
'As you've finished, as you've closed up and you walk away, you don't strut. You actually think 'Okay - given that same situation happens tomorrow, how could I have analysed it better, and then you go through the whole exercise again…the debrief. That's not specifically surgery, It's not specifically sport. It's part of exercising your mind. And the next step is doing that in public. Because that's when it starts getting exciting because there's absolutely no doubt we're in an environment where you need multiple minds to solve problems. And so you have to have that level of inquiry and sort of ticking over and then you connect. And you start to develop a language of innovation and visualisation. So you can push forward.'
Dr Wood shared her belief in the value of 'trauma' as a stimulus to growth, extending the literal trauma to her patients' longer term recovery and resilience, to a metaphor about character:
'I can track periods of my life where I went through post traumatic growth. And it wasn't painless. The hardest thing for me post Bali was that people wanted to know my name. Yet I recognised that as part of that I became stronger. And I became able to engage in this positive energy, in this positive good news stories. And I had my blinkers taken off such that i engaged with the community in a broader sense....How we can use energy that is so profoundly negative and turn that around - I think that's fascinating. It's tiring sometimes. And it's hard. But part of that post traumatic growth is having the infrastructure around you, having the people and connectivity around you that give you the ability to lead.'
She had some powerful advice to give on how to deal with criticism and how innovation challenges conventional thought about 'the way things are done':
'There's an element of inertia in practice. Whether that be clinical practice or business practice...This level of inertia is really quite an interesting animal. Because it's useful, but it's also a hindrance. We need to have a level of capacity to maintain things moving forward at a pace that can be managed. And equally, we have to have people testing out the front. And so I have engaged with surgical inertia up front and centre and I've had to make the decision not to engage in that negative energy but to continue to be driven by the positive outcome, collect the data, present the data. And as the things roll forward, the data will speak for itself. And so that inertia starts to be overcome. And I think that the challenge when you're in a situation with that level of inertia is to understand you've got a choice. You turn around and you fight it…and it's bigger than you. Or you stay out the front and you wait for them to catch up. And they get there.'
Yet always returning to the supremacy of the Widget - and the need for a leader to be clear about defining it to the team, regardless of how clear it is to her or how passionate she is about it:
'I had a really interesting lesson in leadership inadvertently in the early 90s. 1991 I hit the ground running. I was very focussed on time to healing. Every day in a burns unit is a day too long. I aggressively engaged in a skin culture programme....the social worker at the time who was a bit older than the rest of us came and said 'Stop!' I thought 'What do you mean, Stop? ‘Sit down. I need to talk to you. I've been asked to come and speak with you. Well you're too intimidating.’ (Give me a break! )‘We understand that what you're doing has got to be right. It's got to have some real benefit. But we don't know what it is. We can feel your passion. We have no idea how we can explain it to the parents, to the patients, to their relatives, to the new nurses when they come on. We're all at sea…’
Dr Wood learned the definition that a leader is someone who makes good decisions that others choose to follow:
'Leadership 101. No team - no leader. Done. The elastic was at breaking point and almost snapping behind me. And had I not had that energy that they all got caught up in, it would have snapped well and truly. So that's the point when I said 'Right. Everybody who's at this table is here for a reason. You've got to be able to be leaders in your own right....Passion on its own doesn't cut it. The communication bit has to be strong.'
A Leader retreats:
There is absolutely no point in me being so entrenched that as I get through my final kick, everything fades away. Succession is so important. It's not because I want to be remembered. It's because the people need treating! And they need to be treated better and better and better. So for me, it's delegation. But delegation with meaning. Empowerment in a real sense. I need to let them deliver. Such that I can get out of my head, get it on paper and challenge them into the future. But in a way that is not intrusive. Not imposing my surgical inertia on them. But allowing them to grow.
Dr Wood leads a team in Good Decision Making in life and death situations. It's not just theory to her. She is still able to use the language of 'dreams', 'visualisation', 'mistakes', 'passion', 'innovation' and 'personal growth' while literally operating at the leading edge of science.
If Dr Wood can save lives while still creating the space for these ideals that allow others to become who they are, then most workplaces have no excuse.
In Change, Complaint, Confidence, Conflict, Decision Making, Five Steps, Leadership, Learning, Listening, Mistake, SPEAR, Step 1, Step 5, Teaching, Team, Trust, Widget, Words Matter
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When We Ask.
'Life is not a straight line. Life is a zig-zag.'
- Maira Kalman
I was 13 and Widgetless.
I glanced at the Daily Bulletin pinned askew to our classroom noticeboard as I was leaving for lunch. I stopped to read the anonymous poem:
When we ask:
'Why am I?'
'What am I to become and be?'
'What is the meaning of my life?'
Then we are exploring
The region of our experience
Where God may be found.
I re-read those lines once, and have never forgotten them.
It was okay to not know my Widget. Indeed, it was a good thing.
Not knowing - and knowing it - were the beginning of Knowing.
Next - were questions.
A deliberate process of inquiry that would lead me to knowing.
And Knowing.
The Widget.
In Decision Making, Learning, Widget
Crime and Punishment.
'The sole objective of the investigation of an accident or incident shall be the prevention of accidents and incidents. It is not the purpose of this activity to apportion blame or liability.'
- Clause 3.1 to Annex 13 to the International Convention on Civil Aviation
Vengeance. Retribution. Revenge.
Deterrence. Punishment. Justice.
We have a powerful longing for these outcomes from decisions that follow errors.
Maybe its a carryover from our childhood. Parents. School. Discipline.
If there's an error and no-one gets publicly named and shamed, it's like an enthusiastic waiter has cleared our coffee cup from our table before we've drunk the last mouthful.
Perhaps we're trained in our thinking and expectations by stories from books, movies, and the news about the adversarial winner-loser criminal justice system that relish arrest, prosecution, trial,confession, admission, guilt, judgment, verdict, conviction, sentencing, penalty.
There are no blockbuster movies where the hero rises to her feet in the middle of an Administrative Appeals Tribunal hearing and shouts 'You can't handle procedural fairness and natural justice and correct or preferable decision making in the inquisitorial process!' It's Crime and Punishment that is the classic bestselling literary novel. Not Ultra Vires and Certiorari.
Listen for assumptions about blame and punishment lurking ominously just beneath the surface of the benign, dull, haze-grey drone of our organisational language. 'Accountability' doesn't mean 'We'll celebrate and reward you and eagerly learn from you when it all goes well.' We know it really means 'Don't you screw it up - or you'll pay for it.'
Laws that were designed as shields to protect people are brandished like swords and waved menacingly towards us. Or instead of serving as cobblestones meant to pave society's streets of mutual progress, laws are seized by an aggrieved person grasping for reasons for some calamity and prised loose from their intended legal context to be used as missiles to hurl and draw blood from anyone deemed at fault.
The inquisitorial system is so alien to our thinking compared to the adversarial one, and our Whodunnit expectation so strong that it must be managed. Watch and listen to Datuk Kok Soo Chon, the Investigator in Charge of the Malaysian Airlines MH370 disappearance, solemnly repeat word for word Clause 3.1 to Annex 13 of the ICAO Convention as part of his Interim Report on the investigation as he looks down the barrel of the camera at you and me. 'You'll not find blame here,' he's saying. 'We're not going to give you a head on a platter,' he's warning us in more austere bureaucratic language. 'There's nothing more to see here except lessons for a better future.'
To paraphrase Clause 3, the sole purpose of a good decision should be to make a better decision next time.
There's also a lot of learning between 'It fell' and 'I dropped it'.
We don't become who we are on the back of the shamed and fallen.
In Conflict, Decision Making, Learning, Mistake, Words Matter
That's a Good Question.
'The people who do ask a question have demonstrated to themselves that they have good enough judgement to be able to put something into the world that hasn't been said before. That's what makes it a good question. And that practice is something that we should learn and we should teach our kids and we should teach our colleagues how to do it.'
- Seth Godin
In Decision Making, Learning, Trust, Teaching
The Decision is Superior to the Decision Maker.
'The poem has an intelligence that the poet does not have.'
- Jane Hirshfield
Decision making is an act of creation with its own Muse.
Decision makers who serve a process and engage with others along the way, summon forth ideas, creativity, options, perspectives, insights, wisdom and outcomes that were invisible when they were presented with the need to make a decision.
Good decision making has an intelligence that the decision maker does not have.
In Decision Making, Learning, Teaching, Words Matter
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Diverse Perspectives on a Global Conflict: Migrant Voices and Living Legacies of WWI
October 23, 2018 ahrcww1 Leave a comment
In this latest Blog Post, Philip McDermott talks through an Arts and Humanities Research Council funded project on ‘Diverse Perspectives on a Global Conflict: Migrant Voices and Living Legacies of WW1’.
Via the Living Legacies WW1 Engagement Centre, Philip has worked closely with migrant communities in Northern Ireland on questions of identity. Their partner on this project was the North West Migrants Forum in Derry,
Bacadine from Guyana with her panel
In 2016, I was fortunate enough to engage in a conversation with Lilian Seenoi, Director of the North West Migrants Forum in Derry~Londonderry. Lilian noted, “Understanding a place and its history is vital for any migrant but we also need to look closely at the difference and, most importantly, the similarities in our experiences”. This interaction led to a joint project between Ulster University and the North West Migrants Forum funded under the Living Legacies 1914-1918 Engagement Centre to explore this very perspective through the story of World War One.
Participants at the Intercultural Dialogue Day in the Millennium Forum Derry, March 2018
The resulting project, “Diverse Perspectives on a Global Conflict: Migrant Voices and Living Legacies of World War One”, sought to provide a platform for the wider storytelling of WW1 from the perspective of migrants living in Northern Ireland. At the same time the project aimed to provide a means through which to broaden the debate on WW1 in this region, a story which has often been framed amidst competing narratives of Britishness and Irishness – thus hiding global elements of the story.
Boy reading panel (photo Gerry Temple)
Through the North West Migrant Forum’s membership participants from Poland, Romania, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Italy, Guyana, Cameroon, Congo, China and South Africa approached the project in order to prepare a panel exhibition telling their countries’ experiences of the conflict. Individuals attended a number of workshops and, with the help of a history/heritage facilitator, drafted a short text about the story of WW1 in their country, whilst reflecting on its contemporary legacy.
Whilst some participants were acutely aware of the impact of WWI on their own country, others were surprised when they uncovered how deeply their region had been involved. Whilst some places actively ‘remembered’ others consciously ‘forgot’ – as later stories of independence had become the most prominent acts of commemoration.
Hope from South Africa reads her panel with her son. Intercultural Dialogue Day March 2018
In Summer and Autumn 2017 the participants continued to work with the project team to acquire images for the exhibition which will tour Northern Ireland in 2018. The first launch event was held at the Millennium Forum in Derry~Londonderry as part of the intercultural festival and attracted more than 400 participants. Following this, the exhibition will be on display at Ulster University before touring locations in Northern Ireland.
Participants discuss the impact of World War One and Prepare their Panels May 2017
In reflecting on the memory of WWI one participant noted the resonance of the project for a post-conflict region like Northern Ireland. She said: “We must remember the events that helped shape today’s world. How can we understand the present if we do not know the past? Especially in a place like Northern Ireland. If we remember our shared past our children can learn about the price for division.”
Participant Feza from Democratic Republic of Congo with her Panel (photo Gerry Temple)
Commenting on the project Lilian Seenoi noted “through this project our members have in some instances revisited histories they were aware of, whilst others have engaged with these sad stories for the first time. Projects like this are important in so many ways in that they show community organisations like ours how subjects like history and social science can help us in our own aims of promoting positive dialogue between migrants and the wider population”.
“Diverse Perspectives of a Global Conflict” will next be on display at the Belfast Campus of Ulster University from 5th-9th November. Ulster’s heritage research cluster will also host a special event on 7th November (17:30) in the foyer of the Belfast Campus to mark the exhibition and the launch of “Heritage After Conflict: Northern Ireland” (Routledge), edited by Professor Elizabeth Crooke from Living Legacies and Dr Tom Maguire. Speakers will include Paul Mullan the head of Heritage Lottery Fund, Northern Ireland.
The exhibition will then begin a tour with the Northern Ireland Library Service starting in Omagh, County Tyrone, on 19th November.
Dr Philip McDermott is a lecturer in Sociology at Ulster University. He continues to work closely with migrant communities in Northern Ireland and welcomes comments, via the Blog.
Participants at Workshop at North West Migrants Forum in Derry – May 2017
Photos of Millennium Forum Showcase Event are attributed to Gerry Temple.
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Minutes - October 2015
MINUTES OF BORTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COMMUNITY HALL ON MONDAY 5 OCTOBER 2015 AT 19.00 HRS
Present: Chairperson: J Hulse
G Ashley
R Dalton
N Salmon
In Attendance: County Cllr: R P Quant
2 Members of the Public.
176. Cllrs C Bainbridge, M Griffiths, J James and Cllr L Moore. The Clerk has received a letter of resignation from Cllr Griffiths due to work commitments.
PRESENTATION ON A WATER PIPE PROJECT BY KATE DOUBLEDAY
177. Ms Kate Doubleday attended the meeting to give a presentation to members on her proposed water pipe project as part of “Cymerau”. She has been invited by Hydrocitizenship to take part in an artist based water project. Her aim is to work alongside young people to work with rope on the outfall pipe by the RNLI station. Kate hopes to organise workshops and will carry out a feasibility study to determine the best source of material to use and ultimately whether her initial idea of using rope would be considered the right material. Concerns were raised over the use of rope as it may encourage youngsters to climb onto the outfall pipe and could lead to accidents and therefore whilst Borth Community Council fully supports the project there are safety considerations. The Chairman invited Kate to keep the Council up to date with the progress of the project and to return to address the Council when things are more advanced.
178. To remind Cllrs concerning of any matters of interest that may arise during the meeting.
179. It was resolved to confirm the minutes of the Council meeting held on 7 September 2015 as being a true record.
180. World War 1 Centenary. Minute 126. Ongoing.
181. Defibrillators. Minute 127. Ongoing.
182. Disposal of Waste on Common Land. Minute 129. The works are now completed and the bill has been received from CB Environmental Ltd.
183. Knotweed. Minute 130. Ongoing,
184. Land Registry West End House. Minute 131. Ongoing.
185. Welsh Government. Details of Appointment of Chair for Sports Wales.
186. One Voice Wales. Details of the Arts Council of Wales Night Out Scheme.
187. Road Closure. Information by CCC on a temporary road closure in Tre’rddol between 28 September and 2 October.
188. Ceredigion County Council. Details of a Strategic Equality Plan 2016-2020 Consultation. The plans are concerned with eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and promoting good relations between people. The closing date is the 9th October.
189. Ceredigion County Council. Details of a Consultation on Active Travel Mapping. The Welsh Government are asking local authorities in Wales to map, plan and make continuous improvement to its active travel networks for both pedestrians and cyclists.
190. One Voice Wales. Agenda for the next meeting of the Ceredigion Area Committee which will be held on the 14th October at Penmorfa.
191. Welsh Government. Details of the Draft Statutory Guidance for the Well Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 which helps public bodies to respond positively to the duties and powers they now have under the Act.
192. Gambling Policy. Each Licensing Authority has to prepare and publish a Statement of Gambling Policy which sets out the basis upon which the Authority will make its licence application decisions and CCC draft statement can be viewed online. Observations must be made in writing by the 18th October.
193. Public Toilets. A copy of the Service Level Agreement from Ceredigion County Council for the beachside toilets covering the period 1 November 2015 to 31 March 2016 to be signed by the Chair of Council.
194. Ceredigion County Council. A copy of the advert placed in the local newspaper calling for expressions of interest in being included in a list of Supplementary Snow Clearing Services and Other Emergency Related Services for 2015-16.
195. Came & Co. The Council insurance is due for renewal and the premium for this year is £1813.77. The Long term Agreement (LTA) is due to expire on the 30th September 2016 and if the Council wishes to enter into a new LTA the premium can be reduced by 5% to £1723.08 to expire on the 30th September 2018. Members resolved to pay this year’s premium of £1723.08 and to enter into a new three year LTA.
196. Donation Request. Urdd Gobaith Cymru.
197. Other Correspondence. Play for Wales, Glasdon leaflet and a leaflet on compliant outdoor gyms from Wicksteed playgrounds.
198. David Beale. An e-mail requesting information on the situation regarding the sea wall at Ynyslas.
199. Golf Course Car Park. A complaint in respect of the “pot holed road” to the car park and the £2 charge. The clerk forwarded the correspondence on to the Golf Club and requested that they write to Mr Howes and copy the Council in on the response. To date Borth Council has received no communication from the Golf Club. Members discussed the issue and agreed that Cllr Hulse and Salmon would get together to write a letter to CCC with their concerns.
200. Elin Jones AM. Latest news including an update on the local NHS.
201. The Pensions Regulator. An update on the automatic enrolment of employees.
202. Mental Health Project. An update on a mental health project and proposals for improved access to services.
203. Wales Audit Office. Details of the external audit arrangements for 2015-16. The Auditor General for Wales will become the Council’s statutory auditor following the amendment of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 by section 11 of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013 and the completion of the 2015-15 audit by BDO.
204. Ceredigion County Council. A letter of complaint has been sent to Ceredigion County Council regarding the painting of a seat adjacent to the bus stop by It’s A Gift. CCC is asking whether Borth Community Council has authorised the works as they have not commissioned the work themselves. Painting of the seat was on the bus stop appraisal for works to be carried out and therefore was painted as part of the works. The Clerk said she had spoken with the builders who assured her that a sign had been placed by the seat and Cllr Billy Williams confirmed he had seen the sign. She was then asked to contact CCC with this information.
205. One Voice Wales. Details of the BBC Charter review process.
206. Ayla Hulse. A letter of thanks for the donation to assist in enabling the group to enter the World Street Dance Championships and an update on their achievement in finishing joint 5th in the finals.
207. Balance of Accounts at 13 September 2015
Community Acct 500.88
Business No Notice – gross int to 3 September 6.29
Morris & Bates – Landfill & CAS rent 4616.50
Came & Company – council insurance 1,723.08
Post Office Ltd – clerk PAYE July, Aug, Sept 108.00
M Walker – clerks salary 537.30
C B Environmental Ltd 908.16
210. Members resolved to request that Cllrs Jill Hulse, Gwenllian Ashley and Rona Dalton be added to the list of signatories on the HSBC accounts following the resignation of Cllr Griffiths who was an existing signatory.
211. No planning.
BORTH ENGAGMENT EVENING
212. The Chairman informed Council that the evening had been very successful. It was suggested that the Council holds a similar event during September 2016 but possibly limit the time to two hours instead of three.
213. Cllr Hulse confirmed that she had attended the formal opening of the 2nd phase of Borth sea defences on 10th September and the Community Engagement evening on 23 September.
The table of Councillors contact details and responsibilities as part of the Access to Information on Community and Town Councils Statutory Guidance (2015) has been completed. These details can now be made available on the Borth Community website, noticeboards and Facebook and is now compliant.
Cllr Hulse has prepared an overview of Councillors Responsibilities and how they relate to the Borth & Ynyslas Community Survey 2015, and in particular the top 5 priorities to ensure a lead for all areas. Additional leads suggested for Sustainability, Litter & Recycling and Volunteering.
Community Emergency Plan. Distributed existing plan to NRW, Coastguard, CCC Civil Contingencies, RNLI, Councillors and Flood Wardens for any suggested changes that needed to be made. The document has been updated (including Coastguard approval, NRW updates to Floodline number 0345, some Warden changes) it will be circulated as an October 2015 updated version.
NRW are still working on the flood warning service for the River Leri at Borth, despite significant difficulties with BT’s Openreach service at the river level station in Talybont. Talybont flood group have brought this to the attention of Elin Jones AM who has agreed to chase up.
It would be helpful to understand the river and leat responsibilities, maintenance and ownership further and suggest this is an area to focus on to complement the flood plan.
Next notable natural high tide will be 27th-30th October (local half term week). Cllr Willcox will put the storm boards back in before this.
Geoffrey Main (MA at Aber Uni) shared the summary report from his thesis: 'The changing nature of Ceredigion emergency management post-2012 and 2014 storms’. Usefully flagged up value of training, testing and practicing and role of youth.
Recirculated Borth Community priorities paper with Councillors for additional content, now ready for Councillors with responsibilities to look at their areas and see what could be done.
Updating Facebook as information arises. Usually between 100-300 access a post and a recent post of the beach looking bright and beautiful attracted 1162 people, demonstrating that posting positive info about the local areas is welcomed as well as notices.
Cllr Hulse said she would like to discuss with Council the possibility of setting up a youth advisory group to BCC. The group could include local people between (16-21, possibly wider age bracket) but representing a wider group of people to enable views to come through from the youth and children of Borth & Ynyslas, also to encourage others to help look after our area and help us make connections to other groups (e.g. explaining apps and tablets etc) with a possible meeting every 3 months.
214. Cllr Salmon had received two complaints in respect of the campervan leaflets and those were from local residents who owned campervans. She also suggested putting a notice on Facebook stating that Borth Community Council had covered the cost of clearing the common land site and members agreed to follow up with a comment about the extent of the rubbish tipped by the bottle bank.
Cllr Williams had contact with people who used the coastal path. This was an excellent facility and suggested a cycle or footpath across the Dyfi.
Cllr Ashley asked whether the Council could consider inviting Dafydd Morgan from the Workers Education Association to give a presentation on Adult Learning classes. Members asked Cllr Ashley to invite him to the December meeting. She had also spoken to PSCO Dave Goffin at the Engagement Evening and he confirmed that Borth was the only village to take up the offer to participate in the Speed Watch Scheme. Cllr Ashley said that knotweed was blocking the leat to the rear of the houses. Cllr Hulse said that NRW would provide maps and she would map out the known area of knotweed. Cllr Ashley asked whether there had been any progress made to carry out repair works to the bench at the foot of Francis Road. Cllr Quant advised that neither BCC nor CCC were responsible for the bench.
Cllr Willcox mentioned the grass cutting to the playground. Several complaints had been received that the grass isn’t cut short enough or regular enough. It was suggested that it was only being topped. The Clerk was asked to contact Mr Norrington-Davies to ask whether he would give the grass another cut and to cut it shorter. Cllr Jones and Cllr Ashley were given the task to create a detailed spec for the grass cutting next year before it goes out to tender.
Cllr Jones had applied for renewal of his dispensation application when dealing with matters relating to Borth United Football Club. Cllr Jones gave an update on a recent Planning Aid workshop with several changes to the planning system in Wales.
215. Cllr Quant asked members to resolve to proceed with remedial works to the playground as some areas were deemed High Risk. Members resolved to give Cllr Quant authority to proceed. It was also agreed to lock the small gate permanently. Cllr Quant gave an update on the arrangements for winter collection of rubbish from the street bins. Cllr Willcox asked whether it would be possible to have at least two of the bins currently on the sea wall to be placed on the pavement below. The next PACT meeting is scheduled for the 26th November. The car park gate opposite Brynowen is consistently left open by the Water Board. The area of land behind the Medical Centre is being advertised as For Sale by Raw-Rees Estate Agents. Borth Community Council is not interested in buying the land behind the surgery in Borth at the price of £25000 as advertised by the selling agent, however, it is claimed that an offer has been received from someone within the community and is near to the asking price. Cllr Salmon suggested paying an independent valuer to value the land, review the site and ask for more detail.
216. There being no further business the Chairman closed the public meeting at 9.45pm. Agenda items for the next meeting to be held on Monday 2 November 2015 to include a visit by PCSO Dave Goffin. Any other items are to be notified to the Clerk.
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Response, tweaking of concepts, and core game play modes- XP and optional micro-management
First to Jason:
Copy, Open word (or whatever), Paste, Read. ;) Much easier on one's eyes. This one is long too.
Thanks for your comments, both of you- very useful feedback.
*fix* I figured out how to change the wormhole thing.
For one, it's just as viable to have the second worm hole collapse than to have both of them do so, which would prevent grieving- grievers would just lose their own wormholes.
Worm holes, as instantaneous transit, imply a time difference, and I've figured out a very simple way to achieve that and account for relativity in simultaneous space.
Basically, one part of space is the future, and one part of space is the past. You travel back in time through a worm hole to the part of space that is in the past.
Lets say a worm hole spans 500 light years. You travel through it instantly, reaching the other side in the past- 500 years in the past (due to the length of the worm hole). Then, to return, you have to travel using a warp drive, at a paltry light speed, and take 500 years to do it, arriving back in the present.
By explaining it in that way, it becomes more obvious why a worm hole cannot go back the way it just came (time paradox- you could travel back in time and affect your own past).
Anyway, as far as the game play is concerned, it provides an instant link between two places- there are advantages and disadvantages to each kind of transit- with a worm hole, it's fast, but you're limited to worm hole paths- where people put them, or where they were naturally- which cannot travel in any direction (only from the future into the past). With a warp drive, you have to stop and make detours around star systems and the like, but you can travel from wherever you like- no need to have a worm hole present.
"With the currency, why not go with the good ol' USAs approach of just saying money is worth what it is without any real backing"
That's governmental backing, which is quite unstable in a free market.
We could make wormholes natural and immovable things, but there should be some things that have particular value based on pragmatism. *control* of existing worm holes could even work- if it were the case that they just existed there, those who controlled the areas could charge a fare for people to pass through them.
"But it doesn't actually say that the four human-player factions fight “each other”, not quite sure where that came from. "
From the online PVP mode of game play. If the factions are not fighting, and all players are official members of the factions, then that kind of PVP mode in online play would not make sense.
"I think the ‘more intelligent’ players will agree that diamonds will not be worth much for the reasons you imply; but as for the rest, what will they say about diamonds not being worth much? Will they believe you?"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond#Extraterrestrial_diamonds
They will when they mine and ruin their drill bits on chunks of rough diamond. For their sake, we won't even need to call it diamond- we can just call it "dense carbon grit" to discourage them from picking it up and trying to sell it in ignorance. They may later discover that it is diamond, but only after long knowing it is comparatively worthless (and one of the worst hardships a miner can suffer).
We can create some other very cool and beautiful looking things of great value.
"I used the concept of records and guitars from being valuable in another of my futuristic game ideas,"
I like that. I think a bustling antique aspect to artifacts would be pretty cool.
"I wanted to pick a time for when people on earth, are likely start to inhabit space, do we think that it will take more than 70 years from now?"
It's not so much about inhabiting space as the massive social and political changes that would need to take place, and the migration of that kind of population.
Just as the railroad had to be built before "settlers" could conquer the Western interior of North America, there's a certain level of infrastructure one needs to have a level of true space civilization- The U.S.A. with her current boundaries wasn't settled as soon as we developed the steam engine.
"Is a simple attack and defense attribute really over-simplified to cause “Most scifi fans” to “drool”? "
I think maybe you misunderstood me; in my context, drooling was good. I mean that the details would make scifi fans drool (like people do when presented with good food).
"Either you aim for the hard core sci-fi fans or the casual; or try to cater to both with different modes, incentives and levels of detail."
I would tend towards the latter- catering to each by providing optional micromanagement, wherein the player can choose to micro-manage an area, or spend XP on good crew who will offer advice that can be taken by default.
That is, say you, as a player, really enjoy twinking out a ship with specific combinations of weapons and armor- and many people really enjoy power gaming these gritty details. You'd appreciate the details about different kinds of lasers, plasma weapons, armor, ballistics, and missiles. Because you enjoy doing that, you can spend your XP to recruit or level up an NPC crew member who specializes in navigation- that way you don't have to do it.
On the other hand, a player who loved navigating could spend XP on getting or leveling an NPC crew member as an arms and armor specialist, who would provide purchasing recommendations and outfit your ship(s) for you so you don't have to worry about it.
Say a player only likes flying around and shooting things- doesn't care about interstellar navigation, and doesn't want to bother about what kind of weapon or armor the ship has- well, that player spends XP on both kinds of NPCs, and focuses exclusively on flying around, shooting things, and gaining XP.
All of these players end up being equal.
The weapons fan divided his time between weapons and missions, gaining 500 XP, and spending it all on the navigator.
The navigation fan divided time between navigating and missions, gaining 500 XP, and spending it all on the weapons master.
The grinder who just likes to shoot things spent all of his time on missions, gaining 1,000XP, spending half on a navigator and half on a weapons master to have a ship equal in potency to the others'.
You could even be an all around person, spending 350 XP on two NPCs, and doing a bit of tweaking on each to get your ship up to snuff. More missions than either of the first two, but a bit less than the third person.
Optional micromanagement like that, where a player can focus on his or her favourite aspect of game play, I believe is the key to balance between detail and shallowness.
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Service of a Crack in the Surface of E-Commerce
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A Wall Street Journal article about traditional retailing and E-commerce made clear that those who see the latter annihilating traditional retail shouldn’t order the funeral flowers just yet. Some retailers of both luxury and discount goods are spending big bucks on their brick and mortar stores. In a second article the same day the Journal reported that WalMart has started to refuse to ship heavy items–because of the cost– by claiming they are out of stock. This approach may be temporary and therefore, potentially less significant in the long run.
What’s In Store?
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Target was also a focus of John D. Stoll’s Wall Street Journal article, “Tiffany’s $250 Million Bet on a 78-Year-Old Store.” He wrote “It turns out that all over the ravaged retailing sector, companies are rethinking the mantra that the future is digital, and pouring money into actual brick-and-mortar stores.” Target plans to spend $7 billion. It doesn’t break down the superstore’s expenditures though “a spokeswoman said stores are an ‘incredibly important linchpin.’”
Why this confidence in physical stores? Stoll wrote: “Because the bulk of America’s retail is still done the old-fashioned way. Target has consistently increased online sales, but ecommerce represents less than 6% of its revenues. Online sales are closer to 7% at Home Depot but under 4% at Walmart.” Tiffany’s stores produce 90 percent of its revenue.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers’ annual Consumer Insights survey showed weekly purchases from stores has risen from 36 percent four years ago to 40 percent in 2015 and 44 percent this year. Stoll wrote: “Retailers are smart to better integrate the physical shopping experience with people’s online habits, but now is not the time to give up on making stores better.” On a recent Wednesday, he reported, Tiffany’s new café in its NYC flagship had 1,000 on a waiting list for 40 seats.
Cupboard is Bare
So what about Walmart’s shipping policy? People need the products involved such as household cleaners, nonperishable groceries, pet food and cosmetics so they will buy them somewhere.
I marvel at how CVS often covers the cost of shipping heavy items with no minimum purchase required, in conjunction with a sale many times, and wonder how long the windfall will last.
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Sarah Nassauer in her Wall Street Journal article wrote that the Walmart “has begun telling online shoppers that some products in its warehouses are ‘out of stock’ after the retailer changed its e-commerce systems to avoid orders deemed too expensive to ship.” Some suppliers were surprised. To address the policy they’ll “stock their products at more Walmart warehouses around the country to keep sales steady, according to an executive at a large food company.
“The shift is part of a test, Walmart said, to see if it can deliver more products via ground shipping, a cheaper option than air shipping, in two days or less.” Spokesman Ravi Jariwala “said shoppers shouldn’t notice a big increase in out-of-stock items because walmart.com will suggest similar products from nearby warehouses.”
Do you think retailers like Tiffany’s and Target are throwing away their money in this retail climate by upgrading their traditional stores? Is there an aura about some stores—like Tiffany’s—that compels shoppers to visit? Will retailers figure out cheaper ways of shipping heavy goods or will customers increasingly pick up in stores their online orders deemed too heavy/expensive to ship? Walmart says it’s a test but if profitable, don’t you think the “shortages will be permanent, potentially impacting online sales? When you buy online, do you stick to your shopping list more than you do when you’re in a store?
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7 errors in a resume
categories: information literacy
A former HR exec who reviewed over 40,000 résumés says these 7 résumé mistakes annoy her.
https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider/videos/10154445061804071/
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Changes in resume structure
http://www.businessinsider.com/nina-mufleh-airbnb-resume-2015-4
besides being proactive and employing social media to land an interview, here are some practical suggestions on how to restructure your “regular” (old-fashioned?) resume
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microcredentials concerns
categories: badges
As students flock to credentials other than degrees, quality-control concerns grow
Policymakers try to bring consistency to what “microcredentials” actually mean
by MATT KRUPNICK November 16, 2018
Degro took the course and earned the badge that turned out to be a way to list his new skill in an online resume with a digital graphic that looks like an emoji.
Such non-degree credentials have been growing in popularity.
“We do have a little bit of a Wild West situation right now with alternative credentials,” said Alana Dunagan, a senior research fellow at the nonprofit Clayton Christensen Institute, which researches education innovation. The U.S. higher education system “doesn’t do a good job of separating the wheat from the chaff.”
Thousands of credentials classes aimed at improving specific skills have cropped up outside of traditional colleges. Some classes are boot camps, including those popular with computer coders. Others are even more narrowly focused, such as courses on factory automation and breastfeeding. Colleges and universities have responded by adding non-degree programs of their own.
some 4,000 colleges and other providers issue industry certifications, according to the Lumina Foundation, but fewer than one in 10 are reviewed by a regulatory body or accreditor.
That companies need trained employees is uncontested: More than three-quarters of U.S. manufacturers told the National Association of Manufacturers this year that they had trouble finding and keeping skilled workers.
Despite those hiring and retention concerns, industry appears reluctant to discuss the topic of policing new credentials. The National Association of Manufacturers declined to answer questions.
“If an organization wants to grant a badge, there’s nothing stopping them from doing that,” Richardson said. “It’s important for consumers to do their due diligence.”
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Teacher Brand and Digital Reputation
categories: digital citizenship, Digital literacy, educational technology, technology literacy
Rise and Shine! How to Boost Your Teacher Brand and Digital Reputation
By Kasey Bell Apr 5, 2016
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-04-05-rise-and-shine-how-to-boost-your-teacher-brand-and-digital-reputation
Five tips to help you create a personal brand and a positive digital reputation
1. What will they find when they Google you?
2. What is branding?
Your brand is what you represent, the content that you share, your audience, your Personal Learning Network (PLN), and your teaching philosophy. You want your brand to demonstrate that you are trustworthy, and offer quality content, insightful comments, and experience. Your brand tells your audience that what you offer is of value. Together, the elements that create your brand should communicate a distinct, cohesive story. For instance, when you visit any of my social media profiles, you will see a consistent message. The avatar and logo for my website Shake Up Learning are more recognizable than my face, and that’s intentional. That isn’t to say that every brand needs an avatar. But do find a creative way to tell your personal story.
3. Choose the right platforms
There is no right or wrong platform. Choosing where you want to build your online presence depends on the audience that you want to engage. If you want to reach parents and school community stakeholders, Facebook is a strong bet. If you want to reach other educators, Twitter and Pinterest are big winners. The bottom line is that you don’t have to use them all. Find and connect with your audience where your audience resides.
4. Claim your social media real estate
Before you settle on a username, check that it’s available on all of the social media platforms that you want to use—and then keep it consistent. You will lose your audience if you make it hard to find you. Also keep your handle simple and short, and try to avoid special characters. When a new platform arrives, claim your username early even if you aren’t sure that you will maintain a presence there.
5. Optimize your social media profiles
Guy Kawasaki, co-author of The Art of Social Media, khas nearly 1.5 million followers on Twitter alone, and he offers effective social media tips in his book. Here are the basics:
Add a picture of your face or logo. Your picture validates who you are. No more eggheads! Using the default egg avatar on Twitter says you don’t have a brand, and doesn’t tell your audience that you are trustworthy.
Use your real name. Sure, you can lie, but that isn’t going to help you build a brand and online presence. Many platforms allow you to show your name as well as your handle.
Link to your website, blog or About.me page. Don’t have one? Get one! You may not be ready to start a blog, but anyone can easily set up an About.me page—which is like an online resume.
Compose a meaningful bio, which will help others find and follow you. It should describe your experience in the field of education and highlight topics that you follow like Maker Ed, Google Apps, or edtech.
Add a cover image. Choose an image that tells your story. Who are you? What do you do that sets you apart? Canva is a graphic design tool that makes creating a cover image easy. It offers ready-made templates in the right size for all of the major social media platforms.
Be consistent across all mediums. You want your followers to see the same brand on all of your social media profiles. This also means you shouldn’t change your profile picture every five minutes. Be recognizable.
Tools to build your brand and online presence
About.me: A quick and easy personal homepage that shows your audience who you are and how to connect with you.
Canva: An easy-to-use design tool for creating images, with templates for social media.
Fiverr: A marketplace for services that you can use to commission a logo, avatar, or web design.
Wix: A free website builder.
Weebly: A free website builder.
Buffer: A free web tool for sharing and scheduling content across multiple social media platforms.
Nuzzel: A free web tool that lets you see the content trending among the people you follow.
The Art of Social Media: A guide to creating a compelling social media presence, by Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick.
What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube: Tips for preserving your digital reputation, by Erik Qualman.
What Happens on Campus Stays on YouTube: Advice for students on protective their digital reputations, by Erik Qualman.
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digital badges in academic libraries
categories: Digital literacy, e-learning, educational technology, gamification, gaming, information technology, instructional technology
David Demaine, S., Lemmer, C. A., Keele, B. J., & Alcasid, H. (2015). Using Digital Badges to Enhance Research Instruction in Academic Libraries. In B. L. Eden (Ed.), Enhancing Teaching and Learning in the 21st-Century Academic Library: Successful Innovations That Make a Difference (2015th ed.). Retrieved from https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2882671
At their best, badges can create a sort of interactive e-resume.
the librarian may be invited into the classroom, or the students may be sent to the Iibrary for a single research lesson on databases and search tem1s- not enough for truly high-quality research. A better alternative may be that the professor require the students to complete a series of badges- designed, implemented, and managed by the librarian- that build thorough research skills and ultimately produce a better paper.
Meta- badges are s impl y badges that indicate comp letion o f multiple related badges.
Authentication (determining that the badge has not been altered) and validation/verification (checking that the badge has actually been earned and issued by the stated issuer) are major concerns. lt is also important, particularly in the academic context, to make sure that the badge does not come to replace the learning it represents. A badge is a symbol that other skills and knowledge exist in this individual’s portfolio of skills and talents. Therefore, badges awarded in the educational context must reflect time and effort and be based on vetted standards, or they will become empty symbols
Digital credentialing recognizes “learning of many kinds which are acquired beyond formal education institutions .. . ; it proliferates and disperses author- ity over what learning to recognize; and it provides a means of translation and commensuration across multiple spheres” (Oineck, 2012, p. I)
University digital badge projects are rarely a top-down undertaking. Typi- cally, digital badge programs arise from collaborative efforts “of people agi- tating from the middle” (Raths, 2013).
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blockchain credentialing in higher ed
categories: gamification, gaming, Project Based Learning
2 reasons why blockchain tech has big, tangible implications for higher ed
By Jami Morshed September 27th, 2017
https://www.ecampusnews.com/ed-tech-leadership/blockchain-tech-higher-ed/
blockchain is a database or digital ledger. The data in the ledger is arranged in batches known as blocks, with each block storing data about a specific transaction. The blocks are linked together using cryptographic validation to form an unbroken and unbreakable chain–hence the name blockchain. As it relates to bitcoin, the blocks are monetary units, and the chain includes information about all past transactions of that monetary unit.
Importantly, the database (i.e., the series of blocks) is duplicated thousands of times across a network of computers, meaning that it has no one central repository. This not only means that the records are truly public, but also that there is no centralized version of the data for a hacker to corrupt. In order to make changes to the ledger, consensus between all members of the group must be obtained, further adding to the system’s security.
1. Blockchain for the Future of Credentialing
With today’s technologies, graduates and prospective employers must go through a tedious process to obtain student transcripts or diplomas, and this complexity is compounded when these credentials are spread across multiple institutions. Not only that, but these transcripts can take days or weeks to produce and send, and usually require a small fee be paid to the institution.LinkedLinek
This could be a key enabler to facilitate student ownership of this data and would allow them to instantly produce secure and comprehensive credentials to any institute or employer requesting them, including information about a student’s performance on standardized tests, degree requirements, extracurricular activities, and other learning activities.
Blockchain could play a major role in Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs and micro-credentialing, which are becoming ever more popular across universities and internal business training programs.
various companies are currently working on such a system of record. One of the most well-known is called “BlockCert,” which is an open standard created by MIT Media Lab and which the institute hopes will help drive the adoption of blockchain credentialing.
imagine the role that LinkedIn or a similar platform could play in the distribution of such content. Beyond verification of university records, LinkedIn could become a platform for sharing verified work history and resumes as well, making the job application process far simpler
2. Blockchain’s Financial Implications and Student debt
how could blockchain influence student finances? For starters, financial aid and grants could be tied to student success. Instead of students and universities having to send over regular progress reports on a recipient’s performance, automatic updates to a student’s digital record would ensure that benchmarks were being met–and open up new opportunities for institutions looking to offer merit-based grants.
Electronic tuition payments and money transfers could also simplify the tuition process. This is an especially appealing option for international students, as bitcoin’s interchangeable nature and lack of special fees for international transfers makes it a simpler and more cost-effective payment method.
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http://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims/2016/10/03/blockchain-credentialing/
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#appsmashing must be the evolution of the ~ 2010 #mashup
from: http://www.zigzagstech.com/app-smashing
http://k12technology.weebly.com/app-smashing.html
App Smashing is the process of using multiple apps to create projects or complete tasks. App Smashing can provide your students with creative and inspired ways to showcase their learning and allow you to assess their understanding and skills.
6 Amazing App Smash Examples to Inspire Creativity
http://edtechteacher.org/unleashing-creativity-greg-kulowiec-app-smashing-from-beth-holland/
https://padlet.com/lmoore4/72nzkwdipo5y
Why App Smash?
What is an App Smash?
Content created in one app transferred to and enhanced by a second app and sometimes third. Preferably the final product is then published to the web – remember, digital presence is the new résumé (CV).
Reasons to App Smash:
It demands creative thinking
It demands more from the technology (value for money)
It turns the issue of not having a ‘wonder app’ into a positive
It removes any restrictions to take a topic as far as it can be taken.
It often results in more engaging learning products
It’s a fun challenge for ‘digital natives’
Key rules for successful App Smashing:
Use the Camera Roll as your main conduit between apps
Leave the app choice to the students
Have a list of apps capable of smashing content together (See below)
19 Apps to Bring App Smashing to Your Classroom
TELLAGAMI,
GREEN SCREEN DOINK
YAKIT KIDS AND CHATTERPIX
EDUCREATIONS AND DOCERI
GOOGLE DOCS, SLIDES
STRIP CREATOR
SCOODLEJAM
HELLO CRAYON
GOOGLE DRAWING
TOONTASTIC
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globalization economy democracy
categories: digital citizenship, information technology
Caldwell, C. (April, 2017). Sending Jobs Overseas. CRB, 27(2).
http://www.claremont.org/crb/article/sending-jobs-overseas/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claremont_Institute
Caldwell’s book review of
Baldwin, Richard E. The Great Convergence: Information Technology and the New Globalization. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2016. not at SCSU library, available through ILL (https://mplus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/008770850/Hold?item_id=MSU50008770850000010&id=008770850&hashKey=cff0a018a46178d4d3208ac449d86c4e#tabnav)
Globalization’s cheerleaders, from Columbia University economist Jagdish Bhagwati to New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, made arguments from classical economics: by buying manufactured products from people overseas who made them cheaper than we did, the United States could get rich concentrating on product design, marketing, and other lucrative services. That turned out to be a mostly inaccurate description of how globalism would work in the developed world, as mainstream politicians everywhere are now discovering.
Certain skeptics, including polymath author Edward Luttwak and Harvard economist Dani Rodrik, put forward a better account. In his 1998 book Turbo-Capitalism, Luttwak gave what is still the most succinct and accurate reading of the new system’s economic consequences. “It enriches industrializing poor countries, impoverishes the semi-affluent majority in rich countries, and greatly adds to the incomes of the top 1 percent on both sides who are managing the arbitrage.”
In The Great Convergence, Richard Baldwin, an economist at the Graduate Institute in Geneva, gives us an idea why, over the past generation, globalization’s benefits have been so hard to explain and its damage so hard to diagnose.
We have had “globalization,” in the sense of far-flung trade, for centuries now.
ut around 1990, the cost of sharing information at a distance fell dramatically. Workers on complex projects no longer had to cluster in the same factory, mill town, or even country. Other factors entered in. Tariffs fell. The rise of “Global English” as a common language of business reduced the cost of moving information (albeit at an exorbitant cost in culture). “Containerization” (the use of standard-sized shipping containers across road, rail, and sea transport) made packing and shipping predictable and helped break the world’s powerful longshoremen’s unions. Active “pro-business” political reforms did the rest.
Far-flung “global value chains” replaced assembly lines. Corporations came to do some of the work of governments, because in the free-trade climate imposed by the U.S., they could play governments off against one another. Globalization is not about nations anymore. It is not about products. And the most recent elections showed that it has not been about people for a long time. No, it is about tasks.
his means a windfall for what used to be called the Third World. More than 600 million people have been pulled out of dire poverty. They can get richer by building parts of things.
The competition that globalization has created for manufacturing has driven the value-added in manufacturing down close to what we would think of as zilch. The lucrative work is in the design and the P.R.—the brainy, high-paying stuff that we still get to do.
But only a tiny fraction of people in any society is equipped to do lucrative brainwork. In all Western societies, the new formula for prosperity is inconsistent with the old formula for democracy.
One of these platitudes is that all nations gain from trade. Baldwin singles out Harvard professor and former George W. Bush Administration economic adviser Gregory Mankiw, who urged passage of the Obama Administration mega-trade deals TPP and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the grounds that America should “work in those industries in which we have an advantage compared with other nations, and we should import from abroad those goods that can be produced more cheaply there.”
That was a solid argument 200 years ago, when the British economist David Ricardo developed modern doctrines of trade. In practical terms, it is not always solid today. What has changed is the new mobility of knowledge. But knowledge is a special commodity. It can be reused. Several people can use it at the same time. It causes people to cluster in groups, and tends to grow where those groups have already clustered.
When surgeries involved opening the patient up like a lobster or a peapod, the doctor had to be in physical contact with a patient. New arthroscopic processes require the surgeon to guide cutting and cauterizing tools by computer. That computer did not have to be in the same room. And if it did not, why did it have to be in the same country? In 2001, a doctor in New York performed surgery on a patient in Strasbourg. In a similar way, the foreman on the American factory floor could now coordinate production processes in Mexico. Each step of the production process could now be isolated, and then offshored. This process, Baldwin writes, “broke up Team America by eroding American labor’s quasi-monopoly on using American firms’ know-how.”
To explain why the idea that all nations win from trade isn’t true any longer, Baldwin returns to his teamwork metaphor. In the old Ricardian world that most policymakers still inhabit, the international economy could be thought of as a professional sports league. Trading goods and services resembled trading players from one team to another. Neither team would carry out the deal unless it believed it to be in its own interests. Nowadays, trade is more like an arrangement by which the manager of the better team is allowed to coach the lousier one in his spare time.
Vietnam, which does low-level assembly of wire harnesses for Honda. This does not mean Vietnam has industrialized, but nations like it no longer have to.
In the work of Thomas Friedman and other boosters you find value chains described as kaleidoscopic, complex, operating in a dozen different countries. Those are rare. There is less to “global value chains” than meets the eye. Most of them, Baldwin shows, are actually regional value chains. As noted, they exist on the periphery of the United States, Europe, or Japan. In this, offshoring resembles the elaborate international transactions that Florentine bankers under the Medicis engaged in for the sole purpose of avoiding church strictures on moneylending.
One way of describing outsourcing is as a verdict on the pay structure that had arisen in the West by the 1970s: on trade unions, prevailing-wage laws, defined-benefit pension plans, long vacations, and, more generally, the power workers had accumulated against their bosses.
In 1993, during the first month of his presidency, Bill Clinton outlined some of the promise of a world in which “the average 18-year-old today will change jobs seven times in a lifetime.” How could anyone ever have believed in, tolerated, or even wished for such a thing? A person cannot productively invest the resources of his only life if he’s going to be told every five years that everything he once thought solid has melted into ait.
The more so since globalization undermines democracy, in the ways we have noted. Global value chains are extraordinarily delicate. They are vulnerable to shocks. Terrorists have discovered this. In order to work, free-trade systems must be frictionless and immune to interruption, forever. This means a program of intellectual property protection, zero tariffs, and cross-border traffic in everything, including migrants. This can be assured only in a system that is veto-proof and non-consultative—in short, undemocratic.
Sheltered from democracy, the economy of the free trade system becomes more and more a private space.
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Caldwell, C. (2014, November). Twilight of Democracy. CRB, 14(4).
Fukuyama, Francis. The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011. SCSU Library: https://mplus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007359076 Call Number: JC11 .F85 2011
http://www.claremont.org/crb/article/twilight-of-democracy/
Fukuyama’s first volume opened with China’s mandarin bureaucracy rather than the democracy of ancient Athens, shifting the methods of political science away from specifically Western intellectual genealogies and towards anthropology. Nepotism and favor-swapping are man’s basic political motivations, as Fukuyama sees it. Disciplining those impulses leads to effective government, but “repatrimonialization”—the capture of government by private interests—threatens whenever vigilance is relaxed. Fukuyama’s new volume, which describes political order since the French Revolution, extends his thinking on repatrimonialization, from the undermining of meritocratic bureaucracy in Han China through the sale of offices under France’s Henri IV to the looting of foreign aid in post-colonial Zaire. Fukuyama is convinced that the United States is on a similar path of institutional decay.
Political philosophy asks which government is best for man. Political science asks which government is best for government. Political decline, Fukuyama insists, is not the same thing as civilizational collapse.
Fukuyama is not the first to remark that wars can spur government efficiency—even if front-line soldiers are the last to benefit from it.
Relative to the smooth-running systems of northwestern Europe, American bureaucracy has been a dud, riddled with corruption from the start and resistant to reform. Patronage—favors for individual cronies and supporters—has thrived.
Clientelism is an ambiguous phenomenon: it is bread and circuses, it is race politics, it is doing favors for special classes of people. Clientelism is both more democratic and more systemically corrupting than the occasional nepotistic appointment.
why modern mass liberal democracy has developed on clientelistic lines in the U.S. and meritocratic ones in Europe. In Europe, democracy, when it came, had to adapt itself to longstanding pre-democratic institutions, and to governing elites that insisted on established codes and habits. Where strong states precede democracy (as in Germany), bureaucracies are efficient and uncorrupt. Where democracy precedes strong states (as in the United States but also Greece and Italy), government can be viewed by the public as a piñata.
Fukuyama contrasts the painstaking Japanese development of Taiwan a century ago with the mess that the U.S. Congress, “eager to impose American models of government on a society they only dimly understood,” was then making of the Philippines. It is not surprising that Fukuyama was one of the most eloquent conservative critics of the U.S. invasion of Iraq from the very beginning.
What distinguishes once-colonized Vietnam and China and uncolonized Japan and Korea from these Third World basket cases is that the East Asian lands “all possess competent, high-capacity states,” in contrast to sub-Saharan Africa, which “did not possess strong state-level institutions.”
Fukuyama does not think ethnic homogeneity is a prerequisite for successful politics
the United States “suffers from the problem of political decay in a more acute form than other democratic political systems.” It has kept the peace in a stagnant economy only by dragooning women into the workplace and showering the working and middle classes with credit.
public-sector unions have colluded with the Democratic Party to make government employment more rewarding for those who do it and less responsive to the public at large. In this sense, government is too big. But he also believes that cutting taxes on the rich in hopes of spurring economic growth has been a fool’s errand, and that the beneficiaries of deregulation, financial and otherwise, have grown to the point where they have escaped bureaucratic control altogether. In this sense, government is not big enough.
Washington, as Fukuyama sees it, is a patchwork of impotence and omnipotence—effective where it insists on its prerogatives, ineffective where it has been bought out. The unpredictable results of democratic oversight have led Americans to seek guidance in exactly the wrong place: the courts, which have both exceeded and misinterpreted their constitutional responsibilities. the almost daily insistence of courts that they are liberating people by removing discretion from them gives American society a Soviet cast.
“Effective modern states,” he writes, “are built around technical expertise, competence, and autonomy.”
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the sociologists Richard Sennett and Jonathan Cobb call the “hidden injuries of class.” These are dramatized by a recent employment study, in which the sociologists Lauren A. Rivera and Andras Tilcsik sent 316 law firms résumés with identical and impressive work and academic credentials, but different cues about social class. The study found that men who listed hobbies like sailing and listening to classical music had a callback rate 12 times higher than those of men who signaled working-class origins, by mentioning country music, for example.
Politically, the biggest “hidden injury” is the hollowing out of the middle class in advanced industrialized countries. For two generations after World War II, working-class whites in the United States enjoyed a middle-class standard of living, only to lose it in recent decades.
The college-for-all experiment did not work. Two-thirds of Americans are not college graduates. We need to continue to make college more accessible, but we also need to improve the economic prospects of Americans without college degrees.
the United States has a well-documented dearth of workers qualified for middle-skill jobs that pay $40,000 or more a year and require some postsecondary education but not a college degree. A 2014 report by Accenture, Burning Glass Technologies and Harvard Business School found that a lack of adequate middle-skills talent affects the productivity of “47 percent of manufacturing companies, 35 percent of health care and social assistance companies, and 21 percent of retail companies.”
Skillful, a partnership among the Markle Foundation, LinkedIn and Colorado, is one initiative pointing the way. Skillful helps provide marketable skills for job seekers without college degrees and connects them with employers in need of middle-skilled workers in information technology, advanced manufacturing and health care. For more information, see my other IMS blog entries, such as: http://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims/2017/01/11/credly-badges-on-canvas/
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Badging: Not Quite the Next Big Thing
While badging and digital credentialing are gaining acceptance in the business world and, to some extent, higher education, K-12 educators — and even students — are slower to see the value.
By Michael Hart 07/20/16
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/07/20/badging-not-quite-the-next-big-thing.aspx
That’s when the MacArthur Foundation highlighted the winning projects of its Badges for Lifelong Learning competition at the Digital Media and Learning Conference in Chicago. The competition, co-sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Mozilla Foundation, had attracted nearly 100 competitors a year earlier. The winners shared $2 million worth of development grants.
Evidence of Lifelong Learning
A digital badge or credential is a validation, via technology, that a person has earned an accomplishment, learned a skill or gained command of specific content. Typically, it is an interactive image posted on a web page and connected to a certain body of information that communicates the badge earner’s competency.
Credly is a company that offers off-the-shelf credentialing and badging for organizations, companies and educational institutions. One of its projects, BadgeStack, which has since been renamed BadgeOS, was a winner in the 2013 MacArthur competition. Virtually any individual or organization can use its platform to determine criteria for digital credentials and then award them, often taking advantage of an open-source tool like WordPress. The credential recipient can then use the BadgeOS platform to manage the use of the credential, choosing to display badges on social media profiles or uploading achievements to a digital resume, for instance.
Finkelstein and others see, with the persistently growing interest in competency-based education (CBE), that badging is a way to assess and document competency.
Colorado Education Initiative, (see webinar report in this IMS blog http://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims/2016/06/20/colorados-digital-badging-initiative/)
There are obstacles, though, to universal acceptance of digital credentialing.
For one, not every community, company or organization sees a badge as something of value.
When a player earns points for his or her success in a game, those points have no value outside of the environment in which the game is played. For points, badges, credentials — however you want to define them — to be perceived as evidence of competency, they have to have portability and be viewed with value outside of their own environment.
More on badges in this IMS blog:
http://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=badges
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http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/case-study-6-mozilla-open-badges
Badges can play a crucial role in the connected learning ecology by acting as a bridge between contexts, making these alternative learning channels and types of learning more viable, portable, and impactful. Badges can be awarded for a potentially limitless set of individual skills—regardless of where each skill is developed—and a collection of badges can begin to serve as a virtual résumé of competencies and qualities for key stakeholders, including peers, schools, or potential employers. Specifically, badges support capturing and communicating learning paths, signaling achievement, motivating learning, and driving innovation and flexibility, as well as building identity, reputation, and kinship. Thus, badges can provide a way to translate all types of learning into a powerful tool for getting jobs, finding communities of practice, demonstrating skills, and seeking out further learning.
Peer badges were also built around the peer-to-peer interactions and were awarded directly from one peer to another. Finally, participation badges were based on stealth assessment and data-tracking logic built into the learning environment. While the sample size was small due to constraints of the course cycles, the pilot resulted in a solid proof-of-concept of the potential for badges and these approaches to assessment.
How Badges Really Work in Higher Education
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2013/06/20/how-badges-really-work-in-higher-education.aspx
The badges have several layers, Wisser says. While the top level signifies that you completed elements of the coursework, the badges have stripes for other accomplishments such as leading a discussion or teaching peers. “These badges are visible to other students, and if you are struggling in one area, you could turn to someone more accomplished–as shown by their badge–for help. Or if you were strong in a certain area and saw someone else was struggling, you could reach out to that person.”
More in this IMS blog on badges:
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New GPS 20A Provides Cost-Effective Path For Meeting ADS-B Requirements In EAB/LSA
OLATHE, Kan. /July 16, 2015/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GPS 20A, an ADS-B Out compliant WAAS GPS position source for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light sport aircraft (LSA). For experimental aircraft owners that already have a Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder such as the GTX 23ES, the non-certified GSP 20A provides aircraft owners with a simple, rule-compliant WAAS position source, which meets the TSO performance requirements set forth by the FAA. Additionally, the new, more capable GMC 307 autopilot control panel provides complete autopilot mode control, now including heading and altitude select knobs, while the GSU 25B ADAHRS provides high-performance aircraft with highly accurate air data, attitude and heading information for display on G3X™ and G3X Touch. In addition to these three new products, new software for the GTN™ 650/750 touchscreen series products also enables pilots to tune the GTN COMM/NAV radio(s) from the G3X Touch display.
“We continue to be aggressive in this market by developing innovative products that our customers are asking for and are excited about,” said Carl Wolf, vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “We’re also thrilled to take advantage of our heritage in developing rule-compliant WAAS GPS systems to bring the GPS 20A to this market. This simple, cost-effective solution is ideal for thousands of VFR pilots who own experimental and LSA aircraft that need to meet ADS-B Out requirements.”
GPS 20A ADS-B WAAS Position Source
The GPS 20A provides thousands of experimental amateur-built and LSA customers with a simple, low-cost ADS-B Out position source. Highly accurate WAAS/SBAS position information is provided by the GPS 20A and is compatible with a wide range of 1090 ES transponders, so customers have an economical path to meet the ADS-B Out position requirements of 14 CFR 91.227. Aircraft owners looking for a simple path to 2020 compliance are provided a timely solution that meets the necessary performance requirements.
Garmin and G3X Touch customers who have incorporated the GTX 23ES Mode S transponder or a GTX 330ES transponder in their EAB/LSA aircraft, can easily install the GPS 20A by connecting a single RS-232 interface to provide Garmin ADS-B data to the transponder to make their system ADS-B Out compliant. The GPS 20A communicates with all installed G3X and G3X Touch displays to provide a source of high quality WAAS GPS data to the system.
The GPS 20A may also be paired with compatible third-party Mode S transponders. Additionally, a secondary interface can optionally provide industry standard GPS data to third-party systems, which can be utilized as a highly accurate WAAS GPS data source.
The GPS 20A is not an FAA-approved product and thus is not eligible for installation in certified aircraft.
GMC 307 Autopilot Control Panel
Expanding upon the popular GMC 305, the new GMC 307 autopilot control panel gives pilots additional features most-requested by customers. The addition of heading and altitude select knobs combines all of the autopilot controls into one efficient control panel to reduce pilot workload. Similar to the GMC 305, a built-in control wheel also supports pitch, vertical speed, altitude and airspeed adjustments. Standard functions with the autopilot control panel include airspeed hold, yaw damper, independent flight director and an advanced Level (LVL) mode button, which helps restore the aircraft to straight and level flight. Contributing to an easy upgrade path, the GMC 307 connector and wiring is identical to a GMC 305, so customers who have provisioned for the GMC 305 can easily upgrade to the new GMC 307 autopilot control panel. Because the autopilot servos interface directly with the ADAHRS, the GMC 307 allows for standalone operation of the autopilot as part of the G3X and G3X Touch system.
GSU 25B High-Performance ADAHRS
For high-performance aircraft that exceed 300 knots indicated airspeed, the new GSU 25B provides highly accurate air data, attitude, heading and angle of attack information for display on G3X and G3X Touch systems. Airspeed up to 465 knots indicated is supported by the GSU 25B. For added redundancy, G3X customers may optionally install up to three ADAHRS systems.
Additional G3X Touch Functionality
In addition to these new products, pilots receive added functionality between G3X Touch and the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators. The latest GTN software provides G3X Touch owners the option to tune the COMM/NAV frequency, control radio volume and swap active/standby COM frequencies of the GTN, from the G3X Touch display.
Team X is committed to offering industry leading avionics and ADS-B solutions to the experimental market, which are backed by Garmin’s award-winning aviation product support team. The GPS 20A WAAS GPS is expected to be available for $845*. The GPS 20A, GA 35 WAAS antenna and install kit is available for $1,225*. Additionally the GMC 307 is expected to be available for $1,099* and the GSU 25B is expected to be available for $1,499*. All three new products are anticipated to become available Q3 2015. For additional information, visit: www.garmin.com/experimental.
Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers. Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and value. For more information about Garmin’s full line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.
For more than 25 years, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.
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Current 34 °c
Dubai Current weather report
Local Time: Fri 19th Jul 6:15 am
Dubai International Airport Dubai Sharjah Al Maktoum International Airport
Wind: 13 km/h from ENE
Rain: 0 %
Pressure: 996 mb
Cloud: 0%
Phase: Waning Gibbous with 83 % illumination.
Moon phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 83 %
Today's weather is turning out to be partly cloudy. The visibility is going to be around 10 km i.e. 6 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 997 mb . The daytime temperature is going to reach 38 °c and the temperature is going to dip to 30 °c at night. It will be dry with no precipitation and cloud covering 4% of the sky, the humidity will be around 64%.
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Tomorrow weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy. The visibility is going to be around 10 km i.e. 6 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 998 mb. The daytime temperature is going to reach 38 °c and the temperature is going to dip to 32 °c at night. It will be dry with no precipitation and cloud covering 9% of the sky, the humidity will be around 62%.
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Moon phase: Last Quarter
On Sunday weather will be partly cloudy with daytime temperature reaching 39 °c. Night time temperature are expected to be 32 °c.It will be dry with no precipitation. The visibility is going to be around 10 km i.e. 6 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 998 mb. It will be dry with no precipitation and cloud covering 1% of the sky, the humidity will be around 59%.
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Monday seems to be partly cloudy. Dubai, United Arab Emirates visibility is going to be around 10 km i.e. 6 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 997 mb. The daytime temperature is going to reach 39 °c and the temperature is going to dip to 30 °c at night. It will be dry with no precipitation and cloud covering 5% of the sky, the humidity will be around 59%.
Partly cloudy will be the weather pattern for the Tuesday. The visibility is going to be around 10 km i.e. 6 miles and an atmospheric pressure of 996 mb. The daytime temperature is going to reach 38 °c and the temperature is going to dip to 31 °c at night. It will be dry with no precipitation and cloud covering 3% of the sky, the humidity will be around 55%.
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Weekly Weather Report for Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Looking at the weather in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over the next 7 days, the maximum temperature will be 39℃ (or 102℉) on Monday 22nd July at around 1 pm. In the same week the minimum temperature will be 30℃ (or 85℉) on Thursday 25th July at around 10 pm.
Looking at the world weather radar, national weather service and satellite images, Dubai, United Arab Emirates weather forecaster is reporting little or no rainfall over the next 7 days. So make most of it while you are on vacation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The windiest of all days will be Saturday 20th July as wind will reach 17mph (or 28kmph) at around 1 pm.
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HOLIDAY WEATHER Dubai
Dubai is one the hottest holiday destinations in the world, with its sub-tropical climate spread across two lengthy seasons of summer and winter.
Summer starts in April and lasts until October in Dubai, with the season bringing extreme warm and humidity to the city.
April sees the average high temperature rise to 32.9°C, while throughout June to October the temperature regularly crosses 40°C, with some tourists often looking for excursions that can limit the strain of the heat.
Between May and early July sandstorms can hit the city, although rainfall, despite being quite irregular in Dubai, is mainly prevalent during the cooler months.
Rainy seasons
Throughout November and December, Dubai experiences an autumn of sorts when the rainfall vastly increases. This is massively enhanced come January and February, which are the wettest months of the year.
The temperature still remains in the mid-20s throughout these months, with the rain often proving a nice respite from the blistering heat for some tourists.
Winter in Dubai occurs between January and March, where the highest temperature can still reach 30°C, although the minimum temperature drops down to around 15°C.
Rainfall is a feature of winter, but Dubai still witnesses the sun for more than eight hours a day, with winter a popular choice for visitors to enter Dubai.
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About Dubai
Dubai is one of the most important cities in the world and it has become the most attractive holiday destination amongst all Middle-Eastern cities.
The most populous city in the United Arab Emirates is famous for its growth and luxurious surroundings, with sunny beaches, luminous skyscrapers and superb sights all features of Dubai.
Dubai weather remains hot and humid with a high daily average of sun hours per day.
Dubai has become one of the most attractive holiday destinations amongst all Middle-Eastern cities. The city is also known as the “Venice of the Gulf” due to its recent rapid development.
Dubai hosts some of the world’s finest shopping malls, including the renowned Wafi Shopping Mall and the Dubai Mall.
Other attractions include the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, which has the honour of being the tallest building in the world at a staggering 2,722 feet.
Otherwise there is no shortage of water-based attractions including Wild Wadi Waterpark, Palm Islands and Dubai Fountains.
Dubai is home to a magnificent range of Gulf and Middle Eastern Cuisine, with “stuffed camel” a multi-layered stuffing of chicken, eggs, fish and sheep in a whole camel. The meal is claimed to be a Bedouin wedding dish.
More affordable delicacies in Dubai include falafel and hummus, while among the more spectacular restaurants include Armani and Indego By Vineet, hailed as Dubai’s best Indian restaurant.
Dubai can be quite an expensive place to dine, but there are plenty of budget restaurants available for visitors as well.
Aryaas serves delicious food in an intimate setting, while Calicut Paragon is renowned for their steaming parathas.
Dubai is home to over 150 nationalities, with a seemingly endless variety of languages spoken across the city, although Arabic is the national language.
Arabic and English are the main business languages spoken, while English, Urdu, Hindi and Farsi are also widely spoken across Dubai.
When to visit Dubai?
The cooler winter is when tourists mostly flock to Dubai as the summer weather can be far too hot for many.
Be careful when visiting Ramadan, which normally occurs at the end of June and lasts for about a month. During this time, which is the fasting month for Muslims, you cannot eat, drink or smoke in public places.
What to pack for Dubai?
Summer clothing should be worn largely throughout the year, but is it important to dress in a fashion that will not hurt local Muslims.
In hotel swimming pools and at the beaches, women can wear swimwear with their top on. For men, there is no problem with any dress, but they should not walk on streets without a shirt on.
Sun cream and sun glasses will also be essential companions for navigating the Dubai heat.
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