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Indonesian govt pushing company to offer compensation to hostages families
August 2, 2016 Trading
The Indonesian government has ordered the company owning Tugboat Charles to pay compensation to the seven hostages families as their breadwinners are being held hostage by armed groups in southern Philippines since last June.
“The company has agreed to give them compensation, such as during the Eid Holiday, for their monthly payments, education, and so on, so basically they (the company) will pay it,” Foreign Affairs Ministrys Director of Indonesian Citizens and Legal Entities Protection, Lalu Muhammad Iqbal, stated here on Monday.
Iqbal affirmed that the government will continue to assist the families, while the efforts to release their members were still underway, apart from ensuring that the compensation from the company could be received regularly.
“Based on our past experiences, we will intensify communication with the families,” he noted.
With regard to the efforts to release the seven hostages, Iqbal said the government is still working with several parties, both in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Iqbal also confirmed that the Indonesian citizens held captive by the Abu Sayyaf militant group in the southern Philippines are in good condition.
“They are divided into two groups and are being moved around Jolo Island,” he revealed.
As part of the efforts, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi had met with her Philippines counterpart Perfecto Yasay Jr. on the sidelines of an ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Vientiane, Laos, in July to discuss ways to free several Indonesian sailors held hostage by an armed group in southern Philippines.
Minister Marsudi also affirmed that joint maritime patrols by Indonesia and the Philippines should be realized soon to secure Indonesian ships and their crew sailing through the Philippine waters.
On June 20, 2016, seven sailors of the Charles 001 tugboat and the Robby 152 barge were kidnapped by separatists in the Sulu Sea.
While attempts were being made to negotiate the release of the seven sailors, three more Indonesian crewmen of a Malaysian fishing boat were captured on July 9, 2016.
Source: Antara News
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Fitch affirms BBB rating for Bunge's IDR; outlook negative amid company's earnings volatility, lack of earnings visibility
May 30, 2012 – Business Wire By Andrew Rogers
Original Headline: Fitch Affirms Bunge's IDRs at 'BBB'; Outlook Negative
Agricultural Products & Raw Foods
CHICAGO , May 30, 2012 (press release) –
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings for Bunge Limited (Bunge) and its financing subsidiaries, which carry full guarantees from Bunge, as follows:
Bunge Limited
--Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB';
--Preference shares at 'BB+'.
Bunge Limited Finance Corp. (BLFC)
--Long-term IDR at 'BBB';
--Senior unsecured notes at 'BBB';
--Senior unsecured term loans at 'BBB';
--Senior unsecured credit facilities at 'BBB'.
Bunge Finance Europe B.V. (BFE)
Bunge N.A. Finance L.P. (BNAF)
--Senior unsecured notes at 'BBB'.
The Rating Outlook is Negative.
Rating Drivers: Bunge Limited's (Bunge) ratings are supported by the company's position as the world's leading oilseed processor and by modest diversification from its food and ingredients business. Bunge's largest segment, Agribusiness, is also its most stable on an annual basis, generating $1 billion or more of EBITDA in each of the past five years. A long-term favorable agribusiness outlook, driven by growing protein consumption in developing countries and higher demand for biofuels, is also a key rating factor. Fitch expects ample liquidity to support Bunge's ratings through periodic earnings volatility and heightened working capital usage that are characteristic of agricultural commodity cycles. Bunge's borrowings increase during periods of rising commodity prices to finance working capital.
Negative Outlook: While Bunge's operating performance improved significantly in 2011, Fitch is retaining the Negative Outlook in order to ascertain the sustainability of the performance improvement trend. Fitch remains cautious, given Bunge's earnings volatility and lack of earnings visibility. The company's high capital expenditures in relation to its cash generation also remain a concern as Bunge has not been able to consistently generate positive free cash flow (FCF, cash flow from operations less capital expenditures and dividends), even excluding working capital swings.
The $1.4 billion Moema sugar mills acquisition in Brazil in 2010 was expected to provide diversification after the divestiture of the company's Brazilian fertilizer nutrients business, but so far has trailed expectations with disappointing performance. Sugar & Bioenergy and the remaining retail fertilizer business have yet to materially contribute to Bunge's earnings, although improvement is anticipated in 2012.
Guidelines for Further Rating Actions:
Fitch could revise the Outlook to Stable if Bunge's earnings show stability and/or growth on an annual basis in 2012 versus 2011 and unadjusted leverage (total debt to EBITDA) in the mid-2x to 3x range appears achievable during most years. The first quarter, which is seasonally slow, had weaker operating performance than Fitch had anticipated. However, the large North American crops expected in the fall of 2012 and increased sugarcane milling volumes in Brazil should lead to strong second half earnings in 2012. If Bunge can demonstrate that its sugar business is on track to generate EBIT of more than $100 million in 2012, this would also support a Stable Outlook. That level of earnings would be a significant improvement from the negative $20 million Sugar & Bioenergy segment EBIT in 2011, and demonstrates progress toward the generation of annual segment EBIT greater than $150 million in future years.
Fitch could implement a negative rating action if Bunge's EBITDA generation of $1.7 billion in 2011 proves to be unsustainable, or if the company engages in a large, debt-financed acquisition, leading to a material increase in unadjusted leverage. The ratings could also be pressured if FFO is insufficient to cover Bunge's capital expenditures and dividends and results in material incremental borrowing. Any negative rating action is likely to be limited to a one notch downgrade.
Cash Flow and Liquidity: In 2011, Bunge's FCF was $1.3 billion, a significant improvement from a $3.7 billion deficit in 2010 which was driven by working capital needs due to escalating agricultural commodity prices and inventories. For the first quarter ending March 31, 2012, FCF swung negative again, to a deficit of $581 million, due to working capital usage. Although Fitch believes high agricultural commodity prices are likely to remain, driven by solid long-term global demand, working capital could become a source of funds if commodity prices experience even a moderate pullback. Correspondingly, if commodity prices stabilize at heightened levels, working capital usage should flatten out.
Bunge has $3.4 billion of committed liquidity including a $600 million fully backstopped liquidity facility for its commercial paper (CP) program, a $1.75 billion revolving credit facility due in April 2014 and a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility expiring in Nov. 2016. As of March 31, 2012, the company did not have any CP outstanding and it had a total of $2.1 billion available under its committed facilities. The credit facilities contain certain financial covenants. Bunge is in compliance with its financial covenants.
Adjustments for Liquid Inventories: Bunge's liquidity includes its agricultural commodity inventories such as soybeans, soybean oil, soybean meal, corn, wheat, sugar, etc., classified as readily marketable inventories (RMI). Commodities that fall into the RMI classification, which are very liquid due to widely available markets and international pricing mechanisms and generally hedged, provide an important source of liquidity for agribusiness companies. RMI was $4.2 billion at March 31, 2012, factoring Fitch's 10% discretionary 'haircut' to Bunge's reported RMI. In addition to evaluating traditional credit measures, Fitch's analysis of agribusiness companies considers leverage ratios that exclude debt used to finance RMI. Interest expense on debt used to finance RMI is reclassified as 'cost of goods sold' and thus is excluded from interest expense. Fitch utilizes significant discretion in these calculations. With the adjustments described above, Bunge's total debt/operating EBITDA was 1.0x for the latest 12 months ended March 31, 2012.
Unadjusted total debt (with 50% equity credit for the $690 million convertible preference shares) to operating EBITDA was 3.5x, operating EBITDA to gross interest expense was 5.1x and FFO fixed charge coverage was 3.5x for the same period. Unadjusted leverage is high for the rating level but should improve with stronger second half 2012 earnings. Total debt with equity credit increased $1.2 billion to $5.6 billion at March 31, 2012 from Dec. 31, 2011, primarily due to higher working capital.
Upcoming Maturities: Bunge's debt maturities include $300 million of senior unsecured notes due in May 2013 and a $300 million term loan due in Dec. 2013. Beyond these maturities, Bunge also has $570 million of debt coming due in 2014.
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Gladstone Land announces preferred stock offering; company to use the net proceeds from its offering to fund optional redemption of all of its outstanding Series A Cumulative Term Preferred Stock and to fund property acquisitions and pay related expenses
Gladstone Land offers conditional optional redemption of all outstanding shares of its 6.375% Series A Cumulative Term Preferred Stock; redemption is contingent upon closing of offering of the company's Series D Cumulative Term Preferred Stock on Feb. 11
Gladstone Land to increase monthly cash distributions for January, February and March; company has paid 95 consecutive monthly cash distributions on common stock since its IPO in 2013 and has increased common stock distributions 21 times over 24 quarters
Gladstone Land prices public offering of 2,100,000 shares of its newly designated 5.00% Series D Cumulative Term Preferred Stock at US$25.00 per share; offering is expected to close on or about Jan. 19 and to reach net proceeds of US$50.7M
Chicago Board of Trade agricultural futures stay bullish during the week of Dec. 14 amid a sinking US dollar
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Being Brewed By Noon
Sean Noonan
Live From New York and Beyond
Brewed by Noon
Aram Bajakian
Thierno Camara
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What comes after "fusion?" The brewing process maybe. Sean Noonan's New York includes West African, Irish, and Armenian friends, musicians and storytellers. It is no wonder that his music is equally steeped in global flavor. Brewed by Noon is a fermentation of wandering folk music from the New York progressive jazz scene.
Sean Noonan's goal is to adapt folklore into a modern jazz context, merging storytelling and folk music from the Bardic and Griot traditions. Like old wine in new bottles, his mission is to ultimately understand and preserve these ancient traditions by re-interpreting folklore from a modern perspective. Brewed by Noon is a global village band comprised of Thierno Camara (bass/vocals,) Aram Bajakian (guitar,) Abdoulaye Diabate (guitar/vocals/percussion,) Susan McKeown (vocals,) Mat Maneri (viola,) Marc Ribot (guitar,) and Jamaaladeen Tacuma (bass.)
Sean has developed as an astute band-leader, something in the eccentric tradition of Sun-Ra, rallying his band-mates in his boxer's robe, or showing up to rehearsal in the Russian gangster look he's been cultivating of late (mono-color tracksuit, big chains, sunglasses), coalescing his style and ideas into the music, directing an eclectic group of musicians from a variety of different cultures. Through his unique persona, the sincerity of his ideas and--more than anything--his stunningly original music, Sean has managed to put together a band in Brewed by Noon that bridges both generations and cultures.
innova's Being Brewed by Noon is a live CD with DVD. The audio disc includes live performances from Brewed by Noon's spring 2007 tour in New York and throughout Europe. The bonus DVD features a full documentary and extra live music video footage of Brewed by Noon's performances on the New York underground scene. Beginning in 2003, filmmaker Tom Asma compiled footage of Sean Noonan's various projects, demonstrating how he organizes, produces, composes, and rehearses his one-of-a-kind ensemble. Brewed By Noon
“The drummer and composer Sean Noonan approaches postmodern jazz and world music from the same angle of self-discovery: he manages to make his pieces speak coherently, and in a unified voice.” —The New York Times
it hits you all together like a wave, in wide screen. Its not exactly relaxing but extraordinary captivating, intense, and indeed also dreamy. editors rating ***** out of ***** visitors rating ***** out of ***** – Door Frank van Herk
I won’t come up with complete list of highlights here, as it will force anoth- er 1500 words on you when, honestly, you should be listening. It’s safe to say that tracks like “The Return Of The Peanut Butter Queen” (jazz through a Captain Beefheart filter), “Over-n-Out” (full-on freakout), “Story of Jones” (country, devolving into skronk), “Big Mouth” (funk-a-licious) will have you wondering why Sean Noonan isn’t a household name. – Mark Saleski
Noonan takes the notion of Afro-Celtic fusion quite seriously, with Susan McKeown singing in Gaelic and Abdoulaye Diabaté and Thierno Camara in (I think) Wolof and Bambara. The substrate upon which this fusion occurs is a layer of earnest, ponderous 70s-FM rock and roll. The 70s connection is especially apparent in the marvelous "No Strings Attached." "Pat the Cat," meanwhile, is the best of the new numbers, if only half brewed—a punky, rock segment, followed by several minutes of dreamy, brooding Gaelic verse, punctuated by Ribot's riotous guitar. This music has a certain drunken grandiosity—and amiability. It sounds spontaneous, but cannot help but let you glimpse the considerable musical intelligence that holds it together. Letting Noonan talk about his musical philosophy on the DVD—and providing visual evidence of his kinetic drumming style (in the agitated lineage of Jack DeJohnette), adds to the experience.
by Jeff Dayton-Johnson
If you liked the blend of afro-irish on Stories to Tell by Sean Noonan's Brewed by Noon, you definitely should love the live versions of the The Hub drummers "Noonbrews" on Being Brewed by Noon (Innova Recordings, innova 686, CD + DVD).The CD which was recorded the first half of the year 2007 in NYC, Holland and Slovenia, contains wonderful, often a bit more extended concert versions of "Esspi", "No Strings Attached", "Noonbrews" and "Dr. Sleepytime". In Addition to that there are two, to me yet unfamiliar Noonan-compositions plus "Zaman" by Senegalese bass player Thierno Camara and the Armenian "Karaslama" by guitarist Aram Bajakian, mutated to a celtic song. Mat Maneri plays his viola to that in a very folklorish way. Jamaaladeen Tacuma is the second bassist and Marc Ribot also the second guitarist. The interactive singing of Susan McKeown and Abdoulaye Diabaté, who also plays guitar and percussion, is what makes this project with all its musical allures so special. This is not only stunning, it also simply moves one, how profound the Green Island, the Black Continent and the New York turmoil meet on a multidimensional, multicultural but also astoundingly common denominator of groove, feeling and storytelling. The polyglot guitarists alone, with one mind-blowing statement after another, always embedded in complex, smooth and electro-acoustic rhythmic, leave you in an awe every single time. The DVD visualizes "Pumpkinhead" as a boxing-like Noonan solo and offers, live from Maribor, a never ending version of "Masana Cissé", the story of a 13th century Malian king, whose desire only brought him death, and "Urban (Mbalax)", which infiltrates the seething noise of a metropolis with griot singing. But it is especially the in-depth documentary by Tom Asma that shows why Noonan is a champion, who beats up the cheesy aspects of cross-over and culture mixing so heavily. One yearns to hear the bell. Interviews, rehearsals, bits and pieces of concerts, Brooklyn again and again. Noonan explains what it is that makes griots and bardes so fascinating to him and why he is not made for the ordinary. Bajakian tells about how they met and how he himself is astonished by how big Noonan thinks. However bringing Ribot, Maneri and Tacuma together on a stage would be ingenius by itself. But also letting them play celtic heartbreakers and West African hymns, to do that requires a vision, that Noonan developed after his near fatal car accident in 2003. Diabaté, one of 16 Diabaté-siblings, is of course the one, who comes the longest way to do this. His hymns and Camara's bass that beads all discrepancies, make the midday sun that brings Noonan's brew to boil.
by Rigobert Dittman
GATHERING DREAMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
In 2003, he almost lost his life in a car accident and maybe its because of that, the Irish American drummer seems to be in a hurry because on his new Brewed by noon album there is enough material to cover two or three albums. The concept of the group is special, a sometimes clashing and tense combination of jazz, hard rock, Celtic and west African music. Gathering musical element from all over the world we hear this often but seldom as good as in this project. The aggressive punk jazz guitar of Marc Ribot transcends the flames of sound produced by his colleague Aram Bajakian, the micro-tonal singing of Mat Maneri’s viola, ecstatic griot vocals of Abdoulaye Diabaté and the more darker folk vocals in Gaelic of Susan McKeown, and the funky bass playing of Jamaaladeen Tacuma: it hits you all together like a wave, in wide screen. Its not exactly relaxing but extraordinary captivating, intense, and indeed also dreamy. editors rating ***** out of ***** visitors rating ***** out of *****
by Door Frank van Herk
A few years ago, I started writing down short descriptions of the bits of my dreams that managed to survive the evening. The moods ranged from pretty darned funny (Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia playing basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers) to somber in the extreme (two scuba divers having an underwater conversation about a third, who was a about to drown). After getting several of these down on paper, it occurred to me that the short vignettes had a lot in common with how I experience lyrics in popular music. That is: I hear them only in fragments. Now, you might think that this ruins the artist's intent, that my model of perception would cause me to miss the point of a song. You might have me there but, in my defense, I do seem to 'get' most songs... over time and by a sort of musical osmosis. Drummer/composer Sean Noonan put together Boxing Dreams as a series of musical dreamscapes, with each tune to be considered its own story. Despite the fact that these tales are delivered via Ireland, Senegal, Mali, and America (with languages Gaelic, Wolof, Bambara, and English), the music helps bring the stories to life — they make sense, even when the language does not. Very much like a dream. With an incredible cast of players that includes Marc Ribot (guitar), Amram Bajakian (guitar, Max MSP), the great Jamaaladeen Tecuma on bass, and leader Noonan on drums, it's safe to say that you've never heard music like this before. The key players here are vocalists Susan McKeown and Abdoulaye Diabate, and Mat Maneri on viola. The vocals curl their way around each other, Maneri's viola acting like an extra voice. Musical dreamscapes? Yes, beginning with the opening title track. Elongated guitar, viola, and bass lines swirl around creating a kind of ambient fog. Things slowly move toward the ominous as the guitar swells, finally erupting into a few huge power chords with even more powerful vocals from Abdoulaye Diabate. That exhilarating climax gives way to the transition into "Courage," where the story is told via Maneri's viola, intertwined with both Diabate's and McKeown's vocals. The searching nature of the tune doesn't prepare the listener for the song's jarring, almost punkish midsection. The surprising new direction really does represent Boxing Dreams in microcosm. I won't come up with complete list of highlights here, as it will force another 1500 words on you when, honestly, you should be listening. It's safe to say that tracks like "The Return Of The Peanut Butter Queen" (jazz through a Captain Beefheart filter), "Over-n-Out" (full-on freakout), "Story of Jones" (country, devolving into skronk), "Big Mouth" (funk-a-licious) will have you wondering why Sean Noonan isn't a household name. That is, if you're not afraid to dream a little. 4 stars out of 5.
by Mark Saleski
Bruises, a torn eyebrow and blood dripping from your nose: that’s what you are left with once drummer Sean Noonan is finished with you. It feels wonderful. The New Yorker, posing in a ring with robe and gloves on his new cd Boxing Dreams, is a charming exciting type. Like a cross between stand up comedian Jochem Myer and an angry rat from a cartoon, he relentlessly knocked out both the audience and his bandmembers last Wednesday in Paradox, Tilburg. Bare feet and in boxershorts. It went on and on and on, presenting a unique and utterly focused musical brew of (among others) African rhythms, urgent improvisations and a fair doses of Jimi Hendrix rock. Polyrhythm and irregular grooves are popular among improvising ensembles these days, but rarely it sounds so un-academic as it does with Noonan. It’s because of his natural/self-evident playing techniques, filled with subtle accents but easy to follow. On top of that, Brewed By Noon is a carefully selected group of musicians, just as unconventional as they are appealing. The imperturbable basslines of Jamaaladeen Tacuma are like a warm wall to lean against, guitarist Aram Bajakian defines the mood in a virtuosic way. But the ultimate stimulate comes from Malian percussionist and vocalist Abdoulaye Diabate. His lines move between those of the dominating western harmonies, they are powerful and unshakeable. It made you long for more. And the frighteningly genius noise guitarist Marc Ribot wasn’t even there. He will join the band for the concerts in Utrecht and Amsterdam.
by Koen Schouten
GLOBAL RHYTHM
In today’s music industry, overt commercialism and pop paparazzism often run rampant. The world music genre, unfortunately, has also been adversely affected by such P.R. ploys and sonic shenanigans. This is not the case on Sean Noonan's Boxing Dreams. The album reflects the drummer/percussionist/composer’s fervent eclectic interests. Noonan and his mates incorporate elements of heavy rock, West African griot, Celtic melodies, avant-garde, punk, funk and other edgy influences. Prearranged cacophony is often the backbone of many songs, thundered by Noonan’s able drumming and from Aram Bajakian’s and Marc Ribot’s roaring electric guitars. The title track, “Boxing Dreams,” is reminiscent of some of the emboldened, pensive improvisations by the ’72-’75 King Crimson line-up, although Noonan’s tune features African chants. This segues into “Couráge,” a still brooding, yet more upbeat number with Gaelic and African chanting. This is an ambitious project: It may be too “out there” for a few listeners, whereas others will delight in Noonan’s sinewy songwriting.
by Robert Kaye
Of all the fusion/hybrid discs in this review none are wilder than Sean Noonan's Being Brewed By Noon. Brooklyn-based drummer Noonan has literally gathered a world-spanning crew of musicians from Africa, Ireland, New York, and Philadelphia to create an amazing stew of African highlife, Celtic folk, screaming rock guitars, and funk. The contrast between McKeown's soothing Irish voice, Diabate's high, keening vocals and the band's choppy violence is really powerful. The CD also comes with a bonus DVD that contains a documentary on the band and three music videos. Altogether one tremendous package.
by Jerome Wilson
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What to expect: Northwestern
Alex Bozich
12/23/2020 8:36 am in
Indiana opens Big Ten play tonight in Bloomington against Northwestern. The 4-1 Wildcats are coming off of a 79-65 win over Michigan State on Sunday at Welsh Ryan Arena.
Tonight’s game will tip at 8:30 p.m. ET on BTN with Brandon Gaudin and Jess Settles on the call:
After a truncated non-conference season, Big Ten play begins for Indiana tonight at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers have, on paper, prepared well for league play by playing five of their seven non-conference games away from home. Rather than choosing to schedule cupcakes, Indiana played five high major opponents in seven games and owns the 48th toughest non-conference slate in the country.
Northwestern, meanwhile, comes in with confidence after dismantling Michigan State on Sunday in Evanston. The Wildcats started 2-0 with wins over two of the seven worst teams in the country before falling 71-70 at home to Pittsburgh in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge. Northwestern then played non-D1 opponent Quincy before upsetting the Spartans to begin Big Ten play.
With three of its first four contests in conference play at Assembly Hall, it’s imperative that Indiana gets off to a strong start with a brutal stretch of games beginning Jan. 7 at Wisconsin.
MEET THE WILDCATS
Chris Collins, now in his eighth season at Northwestern, has been unable to build sustained success after guiding the Wildcats to their first and only NCAA tournament appearance back in 2017. Northwestern has posted three straight losing seasons and is 13-45 in Big Ten play over the last three seasons.
The Wildcats were picked to finish last in the conference in this year’s Big Ten media poll, but look more formidable than expected following Sunday’s win over the Spartans.
Sophomore point guard Boo Buie was named Big Ten player of the week after dropping 30 points on 5-of-6 3-point shooting against Michigan State. Buie, the half brother of former Penn State standout Talor Battle, battled injuries last season, but is off to a strong start in his second season. His 15.2 points per game lead the Wildcats and he’s shooting 48 percent on 3s. Buie is also dishing out 5.6 assists per game. The hot 3-point shooting is a team-wide theme for Northwestern as the Wildcats are 57-of-131 (43.5 percent) over their first five games.
Northwestern’s guard depth has improved with the addition of William & Mary transfer Chase Audige and freshman Ty Berry. The 6-foot-4 Audige has started all five games and is averaging 13.2 points, but has struggled with his shooting. Audige is shooting just 23.3 percent on 3s on 30 attempts and only 36.9 percent overall from the field. Berry, a 6-foot-3 freshman, is playing 18 minutes off the bench and is averaging a solid 10.6 points per game on 57 percent 3-point shooting.
The arrival of Audige and Berry pushed senior guard Anthony Gaines to the bench. Gaines only played in 10 games last season due to a season-ending shoulder injury and has 30 career starts. He’s a below-average 3-point shooter – 26.7 percent for his career – but is a capable defender and has plenty of Big Ten experience. Junior guard Ryan Greer is playing 17.8 minutes off the bench and averages 2.8 points and three assists per game.
Northwestern’s frontcourt is occupied by the trio of juniors Miller Kopp and Pete Nance along with sophomore Robbie Beran. Kopp is a career 38.3 percent 3-point shooter and his size on the wing at 6-foot-7 makes him a difficult matchup for smaller guards. Kopp is second on the team in scoring at 14 points per game and has taken a team-high 26 free throw attempts, which shows he’s more than just a spot-up shooter.
Nance, a former top 100 recruit, was a disappointment in his first two seasons but seems to be realizing his potential in his third season. He had 15 points and 12 rebounds in the Michigan State win and is the team’s leading rebounder at 8.2 per game. Nance figures to get the first crack at guarding Trayce Jackson-Davis. The 6-foot-9 Beran can space the floor and is 7-of-15 on 3s through five games.
After starting all 31 games as a freshman, Ryan Young is coming off the bench but has still been productive in 14 minutes per game. The 6-foot-10 Young is averaging 8.2 points and 5.8 rebounds thus far and is using close to 30 percent of Northwestern’s possessions while on the floor.
KEYS TO THE GAME
• Guard the 3-point line: Northwestern is generating 36.6 percent of its points from 3-pointers, which ranks 50th in the country. The Wildcats are attempting 26.2 3-pointers and making 11.4 per game. Three different players have made at least 10 so far and Indiana needs to set the tone early to avoid letting the Wildcats, who haven’t played a game away from Evanston, get comfortable from the perimeter.
• Limit turnovers: Defensively, Northwestern isn’t forcing many turnovers and Archie Miller has adjusted his goal for turnovers per game from 12 or fewer in previous seasons to 10 or fewer this season. Rob Phinisee has been invisible at times in terms of scoring but has done a solid job running the offense and taking care of the ball. Phinisee has just seven turnovers in seven games.
• Slow down Buie: Buie has been red hot from beyond the 3-point line, but is shooting just 40 percent on 2s and Indiana should make it a goal to force him into the midrange as much as possible. Phinisee will probably start out on Buie, but it won’t be surprising to see Al Durham Jr. or Armaan Franklin on him at different times throughout the evening.
WHAT IT COMES DOWN TO
Is Northwestern really as good as it played against Michigan State? Or is Northwestern the team that melted down against Pitt in a one-point loss? The answer is probably somewhere in the middle.
The Wildcats have definitely improved their guard play, but how will they handle guarding the Big Ten’s best frontcourt players? Michigan State’s bigs were a no-show on Sunday, but that won’t always be the case against players like Luka Garza, Jackson-Davis, Kofi Cockburn and several others.
The KenPom projection is Indiana by seven with a 74 percent chance of a Hoosier victory. The Sagarin numbers also like IU by seven and as of Wednesday morning, the Vegas line favors the Hoosiers by 8.5.
Filed to: Northwestern Wildcats
At the buzzer: Northwestern 74, Indiana 67
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Dario Sansone is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Economics at the University of Exeter in the UK. He received his undergraduate and master degree in Economics from the University of Turin in Italy, and his Ph.D. in Economics from Georgetown University in the US. He then worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Vanderbilt University in the US. Previously, He worked as a consultant and a researcher for several institutions, including the Development Research Group (DEC) and the Africa Gender Innovation Lab (GIL) at the World Bank, CeRP - Collegio Carlo Alberto, and LISER. He is an applied microeconomist with interests in LGBTQ issues, Machine Learning, Gender, and Education.
His research has appeared in leading economic journals, including the Journal of Public Economics, the Journal of Development Economics, the Journal of Banking & Finance, the Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, the Economics of Education Review, Small Business Economics, and the Journal of Development Studies. In addition, He presented his research at international conferences such as the Annual Meetings of the American Economic Association, the Society of Labor Economists, the Royal Economic Society, the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, and the Centre for the Study of African Economies, as well as in academic seminars at universities around the world.
Dario Sansone joined IZA as a Research Affiliate in September 2020.
IZA-Publikationen
Effects of the Affordable Care Act Dependent Coverage Mandate on Health Insurance Coverage for Individuals in Same-Sex Couples
Christopher S. Carpenter, Gilbert Gonzales, Tara McKay, Dario Sansone
Cigarette Taxes and Smoking among Sexual Minority Adults
Christopher S. Carpenter, Dario Sansone
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Apple’s Clips app does not work on 32-bit devices
by Christian Zibreg on April 6, 2017 — 11 comments
Has Clips, Apple’s new video editing app, piqued your interest? If so, good luck downloading it on your iPhone 5/5c or iPad 4. That’s because the free of charge video creation app lacks support for 32-bit iOS devices despite requiring the recently-released iOS 10.3, which in itself runs on 32-bit iOS devices.
As first noted by AppleInsider, this could be interpreted as another sign that Apple will stop supporting 32-bit devices when iOS 11 releases later this year.
Apple discontinues iPad 2, replaces with 4th-gen Retina model
by Cody Lee on March 18, 2014 — 28 comments
In line with yesterday’s reports, Apple has launched a new 8GB version of its iPhone 5c this morning, and has discontinued the iPad 2. Originally introduced way back in 2011, the tablet has been a mainstay for the Cupertino company in its second-tier tablet slot.
To replace the retired slate, Apple has resurrected its fourth-generation iPad, which it refers to as the ‘iPad with Retina display.’ The tablet features much better hardware than the iPad 2—with an A6X processor, 1GB of RAM—but will keep the same $399 price tag…
Apple to reintroduce iPad 4 alongside 8GB iPhone 5c tomorrow
Apple may be planning to reintroduce the discontinued fourth-generation iPad alongside the 8GB iPhone 5c tomorrow, according to a new report from 9to5Mac. The site says that the iPad 4 could replace the current iPad 2 as Apple’s low-cost tablet option.
The 4th-gen iPad was originally launched in the fall of 2012, 6 months after the release of the iPad 3. It’s significantly more powerful than the iPad 2, with an A6X chip and 1 GB of memory, and it also includes a Retina display and the new Lightning connector…
Apple to update iPad Air this year, no 12.9-inch iPad or new mini until 2015
by Cody Lee on February 16, 2014 — 15 comments
KGI Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo is out with a new research note this weekend, offering predictions on Apple’s tablet plans for the next two years. The analyst, who has a strong track record in tech predictions, believes that 2014 will be the year of the iPad Air.
Kuo sees Apple updating the full-sized iPad this year with an A8 processor, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and possibly a few other improvements. But as for a new iPad mini and the oft-rumored 12.9-inch iPad “pro,” he believes we wont see them until 2015…
iPad Air adoption dwarfs previous iPads
by Christian Zibreg on November 4, 2013 — 9 comments
This past Friday, Apple’s new iPad Air went on sale in 40+ countries at 8am local time. Third-party data suggests that early adopters are in fact liking the thinner, lighter and faster full-size iPad a lot, as corroborated by early reviews. If you compare usage data across its first three days of availability, the iPad Air usage is around five times that of its predecessor, the iPad 4. And compared to the popular iPad mini, the new iPad Air is four times more used during its first few days of availability than the first-generation iPad mini was…
iPad Air graphics rated up to 70% faster than iPad 4
by Christian Zibreg on October 30, 2013 — 13 comments
Apple claims the A7 chip inside the iPad Air provides two times faster performance over its predecessor, the fourth-generation iPad driven by the A6X chip, in both CPU and GPU department. The claim exasperated disbelief among some watchers who questioned and dismissed Apple’s ‘two times faster’ mantra as pure marketing talk with strings attached.
Per early GeekBench scores, the iPad Air is over 80 percent faster than the iPad 4, close enough to Apple’s advertised 2x CPU gain. But what about graphics?
Apple drops refurbished iPad mini entry price to $249, iPad 4 to $379
by Cody Lee on October 23, 2013 — 11 comments
After introducing of the new iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display yesterday, Apple lowered the prices of its refurbished iPads across the board. The entry-level (first-gen) iPad mini, for example is now just $249.
That’s down $30 from where it was before the new iPad announcements, and $50 less than a new one, which Apple dropped down to $299 yesterday. And don’t worry, Apple has discounted its full-sized tablets as well…
iPhone 5c is narrowing on iPhone 5s lead, according to analytics firm
by Ed Sutherland on October 21, 2013 — 9 comments
The popularity of Apple’s iPhone 5c is increasing. After a string of reports suggesting more iPhone 5s handsets were being sold, new numbers shop the sales gap shrinking. In a curious move for a smartphone first thought to attract mainly emerging markets, the iPhone 5c popularity in the U.S. is higher than overall global demand.
According to researchers at Localytics, the ration of iPhone to iPhone 5s sales is 1.9, much smaller than the 3.4 ratio reported during the first week of sales for Apple’s two new iPhones…
iPad and iPad mini found to have most responsive tablet touchscreens
by Cody Lee on October 8, 2013 — 15 comments
Apple’s iPad mini has the most responsive tablet touchscreen, according to some new tests by Agawi. The app-streaming company recently ran it and several other slates through its rigorous TouchMark benchmark to measure the field.
The mini registered a 75ms delay on the latency test, coming in just 6ms ahead of the iPad 4, which posted an 81ms lag. And the rest of the competition was pretty far behind, with the Surface RT at 95ms and the Kindle Fire HD at 114…
Refurbished 128GB iPads now available in Apple’s web store
by Cody Lee on September 30, 2013 — 15 comments
Folks in the market for a high capacity-model iPad will be happy to hear that Apple has begun offering refurbished versions of its 128GB tablet in its web store at a nice discount.
Over the weekend, the top-end storage model for the fourth-generation iPad popped up on the company’s website, in a variety of configurations, at up to $140 off their original prices…
Alleged iPad 5 casing compared to current model in new video
by Cody Lee on September 4, 2013 — 5 comments
With Apple’s September 10 event now less than a week away, all of the tech world’s attention has turned to the next generation iPhones. It’s believed that we’ll see two of them next week: an updated iPhone 5S, and an all-new budget iPhone 5C.
But let’s not forget that these aren’t the only new products in Apple’s pipeline. The company also has updated iPads in the wings, which are expected to be unveiled in October. And one of them, said to be the iPad 5, was just caught on tape…
Best Buy to bring back its iPad trade-in program today
by Cody Lee on July 23, 2013 — 5 comments
Best Buy is set to bring back its iPad trade-in program today, according to a new report. The retailer debuted the program earlier this month as part of a two-day promotion, which allowed iPad owners to trade-in their devices for late generation models.
The deal is very much the same this time around, with Best Buy offering iPad 2 and 3 owners gift cards for their tablets, starting at $200, to be used towards the purchase of a fourth gen. We’ve posted the leaked internal employee memo after the fold…
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The state of Nevada has quite a few laws in place regarding the unlawful use of obtaining personal identification information. Known as identity theft or identity fraud, any person who possesses, sells, or transfers this information is guilty of a felony crime, especially when it is used to receive a monetary gain. Public officers who commit this crime are held to higher standards of the law and receive a longer minimum sentence.
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1.1 Obtaining Personal Information for Unlawful Purposes - 205.463
1.2 Unlawful Use of Information By a Public Officer - 205.464
1.3 Obtaining a Credit Card Without Consent of Cardholder - 205.690
1.4 Criminal Impersonation - 28-608
1.5 False Identification Under 21 - 205.460
1.6 Identity Theft Program - 205.4651
1.7 Obtaining Signature By False Pretense - 205.390
1.8 Improper Use of Insignia - 205.410
1.9 Security Freeze - 598C.300
Nevada Laws
Obtaining Personal Information for Unlawful Purposes - 205.463
Obtaining the personal information of another with the intent to cause harm, impersonate, obtain access to information, or gain records is a punishable offense in the state of Nevada. This is a Class B felony that could earn the offender a 20 year maximum sentence in prison, along with fines totalling up to $100,000.
Gaining more than $3,000 with the use of this personal information equates to a minimum sentence of three years in prison, with 20 years set for the maximum. The $100,000 fine may also apply. It is also necessary for offenders to pay restitution to their victims.
Unlawful Use of Information By a Public Officer - 205.464
A public officer or public employee that unlawfully uses the personal identification of another person earns themselves a longer sentence. They are still charged with a Class B felony offense, but are faced with a five year minimum prison sentence. Obtaining more than $3,000 while under a different name or using alternative identifying information equates to an even longer minimum sentence of seven years. The same 20 year maximum penalty still applies.
Obtaining a Credit Card Without Consent of Cardholder - 205.690
Stealing a credit card with the intent to either use it or sell it to someone else who will use it is a Class D felony in Nevada. This could equate to a one year minimum prison term, and four year maximum term. Fines totalling up to $5,000 may also have to be paid, along with restitution to the victim.
Criminal Impersonation - 28-608
Assuming a false identity, pretending to be a company representative, masquerading as a business owner with no license or certificate, and acting as an employee are all punishable under the criminal impersonation law in Nevada. This crime is considered a felony if more than $500 is obtained while under this false identity. Any monetary amount gained that is less than $500 instead results in a misdemeanor charge.
False Identification Under 21 - 205.460
Any person under 21 who uses false identification in an attempt to get into a gambling institution, purchase alcohol, or try to be served alcohol is guilty of a misdemeanor crime. This could result in up to one year in a correctional facility, with associated fines. Any person who sells or gives away a counterfeited away to a person under 21 shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. This also equates to up to one year in jail, along with a $2,000 fine.
Identity Theft Program - 205.4651
Through the Identity Theft Program set forth by the state of Nevada, victims of identity theft who have filed a police report may apply for a card that details their victim status. The Attorney General must review the application and determine if the person is eligible to receive a card. The card can be presented to law enforcement and creditors in an effort to clear a person’s name for any debts accrued and crimes committed while their identity was stolen.
Obtaining Signature By False Pretense - 205.390
Using false pretenses in an effort to obtain someone’s signature is Class D felony. This is especially true if the offender uses the signature as a means to steal their identity and obtain goods, services, or money under their name. The perpetrator will not only have to serve prison time, but also pay restitution in the amount stolen while using the signature obtained falsely.
Improper Use of Insignia - 205.410
Wearing the badge, insigne, or rosette of military personnel or a secret order society is a punishable offense in the state of Nevada. It is a type of impersonation that is unlawful. Each offense will result in up to $500 in fines.
Security Freeze - 598C.300
If a consumer requests a security freeze on their credit report, a credit reporting agency must comply. Sufficient identification is needed in order for this freeze to be placed. The reporting agency has ten days to disclose to the consumer that the freeze has been put in place and is fully in effect. This notice will also include a personal identification number that allows the consumer to make future decisions about their account in a more timely manner.
Consumers must place the freeze with all three reporting agencies in order for it to be fully efficient. There is typically a fee associated with each agency, unless a victim of identity theft can prove they had their identity stolen with the use of a signed police report. This will eliminate any charges.
Nevada residents and consumers are able to access a number of different websites containing helpful resources and information concerning identity theft in the state.
Ag.nv.gov: The Office of the Nevada Attorney General offers a number of helpful resources for identity theft in the state. They discuss the laws, as well as prevention and awareness of the crime.
Leg.state.nv.us: The Nevada Legislature is responsible for providing details of any and all laws set forth in the state. Identity theft, security freezes, and criminal impersonation are all included.
Nsbank.com: The Nevada State Bank offers a section on identity theft and Internet fraud. Prevention tips and help for victims is available through their website.
Postalinspectors.uspis.gov: The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is available to consumers who wish to report mail fraud or similar crimes throughout any of the states, including Nevada. Victim help is available, including resources for counseling services and protection from offenders.
Lvmpd.com: The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department offers tips for preventing becoming a victim of identity theft. These tips include contacting the Financial Crimes Department.
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The work we do would not be possible without the support of our incredible community. Thank you to our IGNITE Worldwide Sheroes, whose ongoing dedication to our mission has changed the lives of thousands of girls!
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Thank you to the members of the IGNITE Impact100 for supporting 4,000 girls at 20 schools in need!
To become a member of the IGNITE Impact100 and help change girls’ lives, donate or raise $1,000 to benefit IGNITE Worldwide.
IGNITE Worldwide Impact100 Members:
Laura Lederer
Dan Rogers
Amy and John Peltonen
Chris Gurdjian
Larisa Goldin
Ceah Justice
Jennifer Litowitz
Liz Lefkofsky
Rebecca Straka
Erin Flagg
John Flagg
Matt Hollingsworth and Carrie Lederer
Dan Udoutch
Meagan Albright
Alexandra Fleur
Susan Freeman
Amy Bluhm
David and Susan Kalt
Kristi Yankacy
Lindsay Hua
Marianne Marck
Katelyn Lichte
Elizabeth Hunter SVP of Technology Strategy Implementation at T-Mobile
Susan Freeman CEO, Executive Institute on Inclusion
Larisa Goldin Board President, IGNITE Worldwide and CEO of Dreamclinic, Inc.
Dan Rogers CEO, Point to Point Transportation
Laura Lederer Global Digital Transformation Executive
Marianne Marck CIO, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Charlotte Yarkoni Corporate Vice President of Cloud + AI at Microsoft
Cynthia Tee VP of Technology, Commerce at Nordstrom
Ed Price Senior Program Manager at Microsoft
Julie Madhusoodanan Vice President, Software Development (Quality) at Hulu
Liz Bander Senior Program Manager at Microsoft
Melissa Acton-Buzard Founder and CEO of Chameleon Technologies
Lori Longthorne ITS Strategic Communications Manager at Alaska Airlines
Julie Averill Execuitive VP & CTO at lululemon
Holly Muenchow Senior Program Manager at Microsoft
Cierra McDonald Principal Program Manager at Microsoft
Hilary Laney CEO and Owner, Evia Events
Jill Wiggins Prev. Director of Community Affairs & Strategic Communications at KIRO 7
Katelyn Lichte Production Engineer, Corteva Agriscience
Sandra Newman Consultant in Quality and Compliance, NOVAVAX INC
Megan Olsen Senior Engineering Program Manager at Microsoft
Jenny Phillips Sr. Software Development Manager at T-Mobile
Dianne O’Neill Senior Technology Solutions Manager, T-Mobile
Kristi Yankacy Senior Engineering Program Manager at Microsoft
Diana Haas Senior Leader, Corporate Strategy at Dolby Laboratories
Harpreet Kaur Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft
Sarah Bird CEO, MOZ
Rick Koch President/Owner, All City Fence
Laura Butler CEO and Co-Founder of UpLift Group, Inc.
Virginia Bing Owner of Bingnet
Amanda Crosley Senior Program Manager at Microsoft
Kathryn Kelley Office Manager, Best Buy Technology Development Center
Chandler Ewen Software Developer at Microsoft
Dana Day Passenger Seat Engineer, Boeing Company
Sadaf Waheed Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Azure
Monica Martin Senior Risk Manager at Microsoft Corporation
Sunitha Muthukrishna Senior Program Manager at Microsoft
Shilpa Makineni Engineering Team Lead at Redfin
Cathy Moya Senior Program Manager, Microsoft
Chelsea Behrens Senior Solutions Consultant, SAP Concur
Cheryl Ingram, PhD CEO of Diverse City LLC & CEO of Inclusology
Kylie Rassatt Founder & CEO at Love Hard, Travel Often
Lisa Gifford CEO at Alliance Enterprises, Inc.
Logan McKenzie Management Associate at KeyBank
Belinda McConnell Principal at Deloitte Digital
Venki Krishnababu SVP of Global Technology Services, lululemon
Andreina Vivas Software Engineer at Lenovo
Myanna Harris Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services
Ali Wulf Kollman Marketing Campaign Specialist at SkyKick
Krys Stensland Sr. Architect of Business Process at T-Mobile
Cameron Stewart COO at TUNE
Jenn Hunter Program Manager at Microsoft
Hillary Prather Software Development Engineer at Amazon
Shawna Straub IT Manager at REI
Ruth Nesbitt IT Vendor Manager, T-Mobile Team Fusion
Rosie Guillero VP of Ways and Means PTSA Bellevue WA
Lucas Brown Founder & Chief Product Officer at TUNE, Inc.
Karin Mepani Sr. Relationship Marketing Manager at Microsoft
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SVP of Technology Strategy Implementation at T-Mobile
Elizabeth Hunter is an incredible champion of IGNITE Worldwide’s mission to inspire girls to pursue futures in STEM careers. Elizabeth is a nationally recognized telecom executive in IT, pre and post merger integration and cross-functional programs. A creative problem solver, she’s led numerous strategic planning efforts, task forces and rapid results operational initiatives in structured, unstructured and regulatory environments. Elizabeth is currently leading the integration management office for the T-Mobile/Sprint merger. Her previous roles at T-Mobile include, serving as the primary IT liaison to the corporate strategy and marketing organizations, leading the IT portfolio, PMO, release management, architecture, technical design and compliance and controls organizations. Her prior experience includes leading the merger integration organization and managing customer experience while at AT&T Mobility, and a variety of roles in corporate development, product management at IT Dobson Communications.
Elizabeth is the executive sponsor of both the Women’s Leadership Network and the Women in Technology Employee Resource Groups at T-Mobile US. She has been recognized as a top 10 national finalist in the Advocate of the Year category from the National Women in IT Awards in 2018, and was included in the 100 Corporate Women Leaders in STEM from STEMConnector in 2017. Her speaking engagements include Grace Hopper, Hopper x 1 Seattle as a Keynote Panelist on Gender Equity, Cultural Bias and Gender Diverse Teams; Lesbians who Tech on Flexible Consumption in the Digital Era; the keynote speaker at the Ericsson Women’s Leadership Summit on The Accidental Technologist; and as a panelist at the Women in Tech Regatta on Leadership Building Credibility: How to Take a Seat at the Table. Elizabeth lives in Bellevue and has two kids, both of whom keep her active, while her husband keeps her sane.
CEO, Executive Institute on Inclusion
Why are you involved with IGNITE Worldwide?
I believe that supporting girls in STEM improves lives, especially when our support gives voice to underrepresented populations. IGNITE recognizes the impact girls’ involvement in STEM has on families, communities and corporations. Through IGNITE’s great work, we can increase equity and inclusion of underrepresented girls in STEM and later, in the workforce. This is one way we can change the world for the better – for all.
How has IGNITE Worldwide inspired you?
From childhood, boys and girls learn different approaches to language and communication and females engage in a communication style meant to promote social affiliation and emotional connection, while males engage in a style focused on exchanging information with little emotional import. The differences in metamessages result in misunderstandings. As girls grow into women, the language of conversation is primarily a language of rapport, a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships … For most men, talk is primarily a means to preserve independence and negotiate and maintain status in a hierarchical social order. This society is built on language of men, white men. And for those of us who are women or other minorities, we struggle to navigate in the white man’s world – we do not speak white male. It is time we change the operating systems and level the playing field. IGNITE does this — and I find that VERY inspiring.
What would you like our wider community to know about IGNITE Worldwide?
Impacted by the quiet whispers of self-doubt coupled with the resounding voices of a white-male-dominated society gender inequity is normalized and feeds the way girls think, feel, act and believe about their role in the world. By the age of six girls and boys start absorbing sexist stereotypes around jobs for men and jobs for women. The whispers of self-doubt and fear become shouts and unless they are silenced, they are with girls as they become women and stay with them for life. Many girls do not have support to shut down those whispers much less the shouts. They pick up on signals that they are different and start taking small decisions about what is or what is not for girls; small decisions with big consequences. By the age of 13, that the confidence gap starts to show. IGNITE envisions a world where every girl has equal access to STEM education during their school day, so as they grow older, they are aware of STEM opportunities and they have the social and cultural capital to secure and thrive in a STEM career. IGNITE promotes economic equality and workforce development by cultivating a diverse pipeline of talent and supporting a sustainable future for girls and their families.
Susan’s mission and passion is helping women achieve workplace equity in professional environments created without them. Susan knows that to reach parity in the workplace and for individuals to have masterful communication styles and gravitas– both sexes need to understand and employ each’s communication style. She leverages her vast communication, executive sales, and business development expertise to teach women the communication skills necessary to successfully navigate business organizations built by men– and to help men appreciate how communications skills normally associated with women can propel them forward, as well as help them communicate effectively with women. Susan is a masterful orator and trainer who enhances the communication skills of both sexes and improves the performance and culture of organizations.
Susan has worked with some of the most prestigious law firms and financial services institutions in the world. Susan is the co-author of the book, “THE ULTIMATE WOMEN ASSOCIATES’ LAW FIRM MARKETING CHECKLIST.” She has been published in California Lawyers Association and “The Art & Science of Persuasion” for “Legal Business World.” Susan also published an article in Mike O’Horo’s Rainmaker blog, “Good Questions Are More Powerful Than Any Answers.”
Susan’s work is focused on the academic research and major social scientists in the field. Susan was graduated with honors from Hawaii Pacific University with a Master of Arts degree in Communication and she was graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Political Science and Journalism, with a minor in Marketing. She also studied Marketing at Northeastern University in Boston. Susan has lived in Louisiana, Switzerland, Italy, Massachusetts, Hawaii, and now, California. Throughout her sojourns, she has developed a large, interconnected circle. Susan lives in the Bay Area.
Susan is currently the CEO of the Executive Institute on Inclusion and can be reached at susan@ExecutiveInstituteonInclusion.com.
Board President, IGNITE Worldwide and CEO of Dreamclinic, Inc.
WHY YOU ARE INVOLVED WITH IGNITE WORLDWIDE?
As a former High Tech executive, I personally experienced the gender imbalance of those working in technology positions. I was one of just a few dozen women at a Netscape conference in 1995 attended by a thousand people. I was motivated to find a way to address this imbalance and help women discover how diverse and truly satisfying technology careers can be. When I learned about IGNITE, I immediately recognized that IGNITE was the perfect way for me to make a difference and connect with young women while they are still at school and in the process of considering different career options.
It is inspiring to attend presentations and to see girls’ eyes light up when they meet successful women in technology, as the girls realize “I CAN do this too. I CAN work in tech, I CAN be successful” It’s watching empowerment in action.
WHAT VALUE DOES IGNITE WORLDWIDE PROVIDE FOR GIRLS?
Girls above all need role models, often currently lacking in popular culture. They need role model of female professionals succeeding in STEM jobs and as executives. IGNITE provides exactly this.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT IGNITE WORLDWIDE WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY?
Simply that IGNITE is the most successful program of its kind because it is tried and proven and has already touched and inspired thousands of girls. IGNITE is so well established as a best practice to achieve gender equity in tech that is being implemented not only at schools across the US but also in schools in Europe and Africa.
Larisa Goldin is Founder and CEO of Dreamclinic, Inc., Seattle’s premier facilities for therapeutic massage and acupuncture, with locations in Seattle and Redmond and corporate clients that include leading area employers like Boeing, Twitter and the Polyclinic. Dreamclinic is a recipient of multiple industry awards including King5 Best of Western Washington, Best of Citysearch, Allure Magazine and Seattle Magazine. Larisa is also co-founder of Find Touch, a nationwide Job Search website and community hub for the massage industry. Prior to founding Dreamclinic in 2003, Larisa held a succession of senior level positions in the high-tech sector, her last as Director of Program Management for 4thpass (acquired by Motorola in 2002). Before that, Larisa was Group Program Manager at Concur (CNQR) in 2000 and Manager of Internet Systems for InstallShield Software Corporation in Chicago (1995-1999). In her mid-twenties, Larisa founded and later sold Zelcor – a St. Louis based company specializing in wholesale distribution of computer supplies.
Larisa is a frequent guest speaker at the University of Washington Business School as well as an annual judge for the University of Washington EMBA Business Plan Competition. She is a former member of the Women Presidents Organization and a current member of the prestigious Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) where she also serves as a Forum Moderator. Larisa is IGNITE’s current Board Director.
CEO, Point to Point Transportation
Dan Rogers is the CEO of Point to Point Transportation, a Seattle-based company delivering peace of mind with custom shipping solutions for corporate events. Dan is one of IGNITE Worldwide’s most dedicated supporters, helping the organization grow to reach new heights and serve more girls every year.
Global Digital Transformation Executive
In the Telecommunications Industry, I am recognized as a Global Leader in Digital Transformation in the areas of Cloud, Analytics, Mobility, Social, 5G, and IoT. I am passionate about collaborating with clients to build thought-provoking business models through digital transformation. As a Global Leader in IBM’s Services Business, I focused on collaborating with Telco’s on their corporate vision as a trusted advisor. I have traveled worldwide to meet with colleagues and clients to create, innovate, and jointly develop solutions that matter. I’m adept at working across cultures with clients from Fortune 500 enterprises to start-ups within these organizations. My career has allowed me to travel and engage with clients from the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, India, and China. I have over 25 years of Cross-Industry knowledge coupled with the ability to lead and manage critical Go-to-Market (GTM) initiatives across multiple industries simultaneously. I have significant Telco GTM experience in Government, Smart Cities/Venues, Retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, and Worker Safety/Insurance. I am highly adept at working and executing programs with C-suite clients and within complex organizations. I am tenacious, high-energy, and results-driven. I am a strong advocate for Women in STEM and in 2020 I was invited to join IGNITE’s Worldwide Executive Advisory Board. I am passionate about mentoring young girls and women to explore careers in STEM. I am based in Colorado and I travel globally.
WHY YOU ARE INVOLVED IN IGNITE WORLDWIDE?
When I was in 7th grade I was asked by my gymnastic coach, Ms. Borgo, if I would be interested in teaching our new young gymnasts. The opportunity to work with these young girls and watch them achieve a backbend or a back handspring was so inspiring. My gymnastic coach then realized that I loved math and in 8th grade she asked me if I would manage the check-in desk in which many of the families paid for classes with cash or a check. The opportunity to combine my love for teaching and business in 8th grade gave me incredible confidence. I loved math and I continued to take advance classes in high school and college. In college my Advisor, Cathy, encouraged me to explore an Engineering Degree; she also introduced me to an IBM recruiter that was looking for diverse engineering candidates for internships. I started working at IBM when I was 19 years old which led to a 34 year career with the company. As I reflect on my journey I recognize how important these relationships with women were that saw my potential and in addition were role models in STEM. I am honored to work with IGNITE worldwide to encourage young girls to believe in their natural talents and pursue careers in STEM.
STEM is a potential career path for everyone! I am so thankful for the incredible role models that encouraged me as a young girl to explore STEM courses that taught me to be creative and innovative. My goal is to interact with our young talent and to inspire them to understand their unique gifts and to pursue careers in STEM. Please join me in donating to our future talent.
I love how IGNITE has recognized the importance of educating and encouraging girls to believe in themselves and to understand the possibilities of their dreams. Educating teachers globally and introducing girls to women that have careers in STEM provides them role models at an early age and opens their minds to a vast number of opportunities that they may not have thought about previously. IGNITE’s programs provide a safe place for girls to gain confidence and to believe in their futures in STEM.
IGNITE Worldwide has created a STEM curriculum that targets girls very early in their education. I’m inspired by IGNITE’s global impact especially in marginalized communities. Implementing these programs at an early age gives these girls the opportunity to learn and truly visualize all of their individual potential in high wage STEM fields.
Support IGNITE today. You have the opportunity to invest in our future talent. Girls in elementary school, middle-school and high-school need to have access to the programs and a network of STEM support that will encourage them to continue to be passionate about their ideas and to invest in themselves. IGNITE’s programs for the Teaching community gives girls insight into a global ecosystem of talent in which they can find role models that are similar to them which they may not have realized even exist.
IGNITE has a 22 year history of positively impacting girls’ futures. By working to make sure girls develop a sense of curiosity along with a feeling of self-confidence, IGNITE’s talented leadership encourages them to explore the STEM world around them. This curriculum helps girls gain an understanding of the vast number and types of careers in STEM. This allows them to explore STEM roles that complement their interests and talents all while improving their potential for financial independence. IGNITE understands that our collective future depends on investing in diverse talent today.
CIO, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
I have worked in technology for almost 30 years. I didn’t plan this path in life deliberately, I loved studying Computer Science and Math in school and it led to an amazing career. That career has given me choices in life. It has enabled me to take care of my family and to give to others. It has always been challenging and inspiring. The same opportunity has to be open to all women, from all backgrounds, and that is IGNITE’s mission. IGNITE enables girls to see the possibility of what a career in tech can mean to them.
I was asked to speak on an IGNITE panel at work (and I quickly became an IGNITE sponsor). This was my first introduction to IGNITE. We were asked to talk about our careers and for the first time in my life, I was able to tell others about how much my career has truly meant to me. That above all else, my technology career enabled me to live a full and independent life. If I can do that, I know that every girl can also attain this goal.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE THE WIDER COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT IGNITE WORLDWIDE?
In Trevor Noah’s book, “Born a Crime”, he tells the story of how his mother showed him what was possible in life by the way she lived. He writes, “We tell people to follow their dreams, but you can only dream of what you can imagine, and, depending on where you come from, your imagination can be quite limited…the highest rung of what is possible is far beyond the world you can see.” IGNITE makes careers in STEM visible and viable to girls. It is fair. It reaches across socioeconomic boundaries. It is inspiring and it successfully shows girls what is possible.
Marianne Marck has enjoyed a long technology career. She got her start as a software engineer and moved into engineering management with ever expanding leadership roles. She has worked for software companies, internet companies, and retail businesses. Today, Marianne is the CIO at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers where she oversees all aspects of technology. She has been with Ritchie
Bros. since April 2016. Marianne also served as the SVP, Consumer Facing Technology at the Starbucks Coffee company for over 4 years. There she led IT for China Asia Pacific and led engineering for global consumer facing technology. This included technology for retail, mobile, online, integration, and loyalty programs. Marianne served as the SVP of technology at Blue Nile. While there, she led multiple initiatives including launching the company’s first mobile app and international expansion. For five years Marianne served as Vice President of Engineering for the Disney Interactive Media Group, a division of The Walt Disney Company. While at Disney, Marianne led the software engineering teams that built technology for the company’s online advertising,content management, mobile applications and online video players. Her team was awarded multiple patents for their innovative contributions. Marianne served for 5 years in various capacities at CNET Networks, most recently as Senior Vice President of Technology Infrastructure. Marianne served as engineer and engineering manager at Sybase, an enterprise software company. She was at Sybase for over 6 years. She was also a software developer at the IBM Almaden Research Laboratory. Marianne holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Mills College and has done graduate work in computer science and executive management.
Charlotte Yarkoni
Corporate Vice President of Cloud + AI at Microsoft
One of the biggest reasons my working life has been dedicated to technology is because of the impact it has on society. Quite simply, technology solves problems. Over the years, the problems technology can solve have become bigger, and the solutions more sophisticated. As time has passed, I’ve gone from loving technology because of the problems it solves to loving tech because of the personal impact it has, and the lives it can save.
When I go to an industry event or gathering of my peers, it’s not uncommon for someone to proclaim, “there’s never been a better time to be in tech.” And they’re right. Every year is the best time to be in tech. Now, more than ever before, we have resources that let us connect with people in ways we’d never imagined and with people we would’ve never met. The cloud has provided resources to innovate, share, and connect on a massive scale.
But the fact is, with increasing power comes increasingly difficult challenges to solve. Today, technology is helping researchers understand the reasons for SIDS, fight childhood diabetes, manage complex supply chains, and even stay connected with loved ones. We all touch some aspect of technology every day, likely without giving it a second thought. As we think about tackling modern day challenges, diversity in our workforce becomes more and more important. I’ve written about this topic before, but it bears repeating that the best path to innovation is through diversity. Different backgrounds, ways of thinking, and cultural perspectives lead to new ideas. And, new ideas are what solve new problems.
Recently, I spoke at the annual gala for a non-profit called Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution (IGNITE). As I looked out at the girls and women in the audience, I was reminded of my own career journey as a woman in technology. News cycles have been increasingly attentive of late, and I think it’s important to note that we are making progress to help get more women in STEM careers.
When I was in an undergrad engineering program of 200, I was the only female in the program. I understand now why I didn’t care for the program and changed majors—I was an anomaly in a homogenous group of students of roughly the same background, socioeconomic status, and well, gender. Similarly, I spent a lot of my early career as the only woman amongst a sea of men.
We’ve come a long way since then.
Already this year, IGNITE has served nearly 3,000 students, in 70 different schools, hosting 42 field trips and 33 panels. And since inception, IGNITE has impacted nearly 40,000 girls and supports 70 chapters worldwide. Data shows us that for the 2016-17 school year, 50% of IGNITE girls were more likely to participate in STEM classes immediately, 99% were inspired to want to learn more about STEM careers, and 90% were more likely to consider a STEM degree. Those are impressive numbers, and yet, we still have ground to cover. It’s critical that we support diversity in our STEM education. For those girls and women who are continuing to blaze a trail in technology, I thank you. Your example is inspirational, and I hope you bring more with you.
If you know a young woman interested in technology, I encourage you to check out the resources available through IGNITE. If you’re a woman in technology and want to give back, consider volunteering your time to support girls in STEM. Our future depends on it! Read the original article here.
Cynthia Tee
VP of Technology, Commerce at Nordstrom
IGNITE focuses on giving girls learning opportunities, moments to be inspired by what they can accomplish and what they’re capable of. The focus of the organization ensures that many girls who otherwise would not see themselves as STEM professionals, will have a chance to consider and grow their interest in this space. It opens up opportunities for them – and repeatedly counters years of reinforcing that this career path is not a place for them.
Once, a group of IGNITE girls showed up at my office door. I wasn’t expecting them and at the time, I wasn’t familiar with IGNITE. My staff and I had the time to spare, and we were all passionate about showing these girls the possibilities – it was so great to see their eyes light up, to introduce others to them who they could see as role models, to give them a workshop that showed them that technology can be fun, creative, and accessible. Ever since then, I have been inspired by what IGNITE does to take girls out of their usual environment and expose them to things that they otherwise would not think is possible for them.
For technology to truly be used worldwide, to truly be useful for the entire population – our engineers of the future need to be more diverse and reflect the population. It is really important to support efforts such as IGNITE to inspire a more diverse future generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Every exposure, learning opportunity, and moment of being inspired counts for these girls – whether they act on it now, or later on in life. Please support IGNITE – whether it be with your time, your resources, or to spread the word about the great work the organization is doing.
Cynthia has over 15 years of product management leadership spanning operating systems, services, and apps, she combines her passion for building product with championing diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Before Playfab, Cynthia was Executive Director of Ada Developers Academy, expanding its tuition-free software development training program for women and gender diverse people and partnering with software companies throughout Seattle on their pipeline for diversity. As Partner Group Program Manager at Microsoft for several years, she drove the product roadmap for the Windows marketplace, developer-facing eCommerce services, as well as the Windows shell.
Cynthia is also an allyship trainer with Diverse City, LLC and Ada Developers Academy, an advisor for Seattle Women in Tech and Un-loop, as well as a Board Member for the Northwest School. Cynthia has a Masters Degree in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She enjoys spending time with family, and is also an avid aerialista on aerial hoop, silks, and pole. You can find Cynthia on on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Senior Program Manager at Microsoft
WHY DO YOU SUPPORT IGNITE WORLDWIDE?
I think the greatest gift we can give the world is to set up the next generation to succeed. As a father of four daughters, I taught them tile-based coding by at 4. At age 6, they began block-based programming. And by age 7 or 8, they learn text-based programming with Small Basic. By 10 or 11, they’ve learned Python and Java.
We live in a country where 85% of STEM jobs are in technology. In Washington state, we have 23K open computing jobs and only 1K computer science graduates. Of all the jobs opening in computing (in 2020), US graduates will only fill 29% of those jobs, and women will fill only 3% of them. There is a need that will open the future of the next generation and, if the need is met, will help their generation’s national economy possibly more than any other factor. And that will be done simply by filling those jobs with graduates.
My passion for our next generation led me to helping lead the Small Basic team at Microsoft. After we ran our first “Every Girl Can Code” Microsoft Hackathon in 2016, I met Cathi Rodgveller. I learned about the great work that Ashley Myers and Aparna Vishwanathan were doing to run “Teaching Kids Programming” workshops at Microsoft, with Microsoft Small Basic. As the tides were turning (and the guard was changing), we had the opportunity to build up a team to continue their work and run our current Microsoft Coding Workshops series, leveraging Small Basic. We average about 70 students a workshop and one workshop a month now, with our largest workshop currently at 111 IGNITE students. And we continue to push the envelope (rip open the thinking box) as we look at running Mobile Coding Workshops (at the schools), Virtual Sessions, Coding Clubs, and a Coding Conference, as well as open up more workshops and sessions to elementary schools.
Why I support IGNITE and continue to partner with them (and with our large team of astonishing volunteers), is best encapsulated by simply reading some of these quotes from the girls, about some of our IGNITE workshops… “The lessons at the beginning were Awesome. I love what we learned in Small Basic. I loved it so much that when I got home I downloaded this and did more coding.” – Grade 8 (blog); “What I enjoyed was the coding we did in the beginning and it made me think, what else can I do?” – Grade 9 (blog); “They showed us our potential as high schoolers, coders, and young women.” – HS Student (blog); “I learned that coding is easier than I thought. I was also inspired to study harder to attend college and continue my education.” – Grade 3 (yeah, she’s 8) (blog); “I told my mom how much I learned and how it inspired me. This is the first time I got to learn how to code, and I love coding so much now.” – Grade 4 (blog)
In other words, IGNITE helps us change the next generation. I expect that Washington universities will get flooded with young women pursuing technology degrees and classes. And those girls will spread out around the country, to dozens of other universities. Eventually, those colleges will wonder why Washington state is (and other IGNITE areas) spawning so many young women in technology education. And eventually, they’ll find the answer. The answer will be dozens of reasons (lots of technology companies doing great things, lots of passionate teachers and schools, and so on). But the core nucleus will be what we’re all doing with IGNITE… what you’re helping IGNITE do. You are helping IGNITE change our nation for the next generation.
WHAT ABOUT IGNITE WORLDWIDE INSPIRES YOU?
I am astonished at how tirelessly and passionately the IGNITE team grows their program with schools and builds an impact in areas like San Francisco. Their team inspires me to keep going, to get our IGNITE programs running smoothly, and then to ask, “What’s next? What else can we do to help IGNITE?”
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY ABOUT IGNITE WORLDWIDE?
I’ve learned so much from IGNITE Worldwide. We’ll always want to teach these girls how to code and give them an early win in success in an area of STEM that seems too overwhelming. It inspires them to learn more.
But I’ve also learned how powerful these panels are. I’ve poured over hundreds of quotes from the students, and these young ladies remember the names and can accurately quote the women who are speaking into their lives. Your words have a major impact on these girls!
Ed is a Senior Program Manager in Azure Engineering at Microsoft. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, an MBA in Technology Management, and he has been a teacher at Bellevue College. He ran Microsoft customer feedback programs for Azure Development and Platform, as well as Visual Studio and Small Basic. (Check out his Small Basic book.) He now publishes a pipeline of content (whitepapers, articles, samples, e-books) for AzureCAT (Customer Advisory team). He holds 5 patent awards for multi-touch designs on Microsoft Surface, as well as 13 Microsoft Hackathon awards for innovations in Help, Search, and Computer Programming (for kids and girls).
By teaming up with legends like Liz, Holly, Megan, Chandler, Kristi, Karin, and Jenn, he loves to help IGNITE Worldwide run Small Basic coding workshops, which teach thousands of girls how to code. He’s passionate about helping tackle the 10 challenges he sees girls face in computer science education.
Before Microsoft, he worked at Disneyland (ask about the “vomiting on Tea Cups” story), worked on videogames for Nintendo (such as Tetris and Pikmin), as well as for IBM, Jaleco, and Square/Enix, and he ran two animation studios, creating CG cartoons (fruits and bugs, for example). He is a father of 5 children (four girls); his children begin learning programming starting at age 4. Find Ed on LinkedIn. For a list of his publications, see Ed Price – Bibliography
Julie Madhusoodanan
Vice President, Software Development (Quality) at Hulu
IGNITE heralds a very important cause that will propel us into a future of true inclusion in the tech world. I’m excited to be a part of the community that supports this mission.
As the saying goes, it only takes one lit candle to dispel the darkness. IGNITE has lit that candle and has inspired me by the sheer passion that Cathi and others have showcased to have such tremendous impact globally.
IGNITE walks their talk and the results have been realized globally. Support this cause to truly make a difference.
Liz Bander
I remember being the only girl in some of my STEM classes, and while I was supported by some great teachers, women who were role models in STEM careers were intermittent, and not always accessible to me as a younger student. I also grew up in a very privileged school system, which meant that I had access to a lot of technology classes. I got involved with IGNITE to make sure that women in tech are available to help girls in middle and high school navigate their career planning. I also got involved to make sure that girls from all backgrounds had a chance to learn to code and think about all the possibilities in a tech career.
FROM YOUR POINT OF VIEW, HOW HAS IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAD AN IMPACT ON GIRLS?
At every event, there is this magical moment when I get to see a girl light up with excitement when something clicks, whether it’s writing code to make something cool or listening to a woman in tech with whom they have a shared experience. That’s the moment when I can tell that they’re hooked and that they’ve suddenly been able to see themselves in a tech career, and it’s my favorite part of the day!
IGNITE is about more than just bringing girls into STEM careers. It also helps them develop confidence, gives them a chance to change paths and think about all their opportunities, rather than just the ones that may seem obvious by virtue of proximity.
Liz Bander is a Program Manager in the Skype group at Microsoft, helping people from around the world communicate and connect with each other, and on Microsoft Small Basic, to encourage people of all ages to learn how to code. She has a BA in English Language and Literature from NC State and an MBA from the University of Scranton. Liz believes that you can change the world with the magic of technology and volunteers with IGNITE to help every girl find that spark of curiosity and the confidence to try on a STEM career. She also volunteers with Girls Who Code, Microsoft DigiGirlz, teaches coding workshops in schools and mentors students interested in tech careers. Liz is also the Technology Chair on the board of directors for the League of Women Voters Seattle-King County and committee chair for a study on internet privacy. You can connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Melissa Acton-Buzard
Founder and CEO of Chameleon Technologies
I am involved with IGNITE Worldwide because of my commitment to educating young women on the vast possibilities that exist from a career in STEM. I have seen first-hand the doors and opportunities in the tech industry and I want to continue sparking young minds. I want them to not be afraid but be brave and deviate from the norm. By being part of IGNITE, I am able to expand students’ knowledge and understanding of what STEM in the real-world is like – beyond school.
IGNITE inspires me by showing me the difference we can make in the future if we educate and help foster young minds today. By giving them the tools and providing them with support, IGNITE enables students to make informed choices – choices that could lead them to making the world a better place.
STEM is more than science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It provides tools of power and creativity and IGNITE embodies this very sentiment. I’d like the wider community to acknowledge how incredible it is when you provide students the ability to make their ideas and dreams come true.
As the Founder and CEO of Chameleon Technologies, Melissa is focused on the growth and strategic vision of the company. Chameleon Technologies was established in 2000 and is known for providing superior service to our clients.
Chameleon Technologies has two distinct divisions of the company. One division focuses on IT and core engineering staffing. We staff contract, contract-to-hire, permanent/direct hire positions and manage project related work within well-known local brands across a variety of industries. The other division of our firm exclusively focuses on delivering solutions in the data services space. Our core areas of expertise fall within data analytics & BI, cloud services and IT infrastructure. We believe that by making data consumable and easier for you to understand, you can make better and informed decisions for your business. Not only do we hope to solve your problems but also optimize and automate the way in which you do so. We make data accessible for you and your business.
Melissa supports the business community through her volunteering and board commitments. She currently participates in the City of Kirkland’s Business Roundtable and the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce. She serves as a Board member and co-chair for the Consulting and Business Development Center (CBDC) for the University of Washington, Foster School of Business. Melissa also resides on the Board for Attain Housing, which is helping fight homelessness on the Eastside. In addition to these commitments, Melissa is actively involved with IGNITE (Inspiring Girls Now In Technology Evolution) Worldwide Washington, FIRST Robotics, 100% Talent, and The University of Washington Women’s Center.
During her time away from work, Melissa is drawn to helping organizations that help people through strife, primarily focusing on youth and children. She has been a volunteer wish granter with the Make-A-Wish foundation, an organization she is very passionate about, since 2005. Melissa currently lives in Kirkland with her husband, Ryan, her daughter, Olivia and their Havanese pup, Maui.
For more information on Melissa and Chameleon Technologies, please visit: www.chameleontechinc.com
Lori Longthorne
ITS Strategic Communications Manager at Alaska Airlines
I became involved in the early 2000’s when I first met Cathi Rodgveller. Cathi was in role as Career Counselor in Seattle Public Schools. At the time, I was the only female Lead Program Manager at a large Corporation helping deliver key functionality in a major software release – I remembered looking around the room at a meeting, being the lone female and thought… Where are the female colleagues, is this an IT industry wide issue? I assumed the women entering the workforce had not heard about the amazing opportunities awaiting them in STEM focused fields, so joined forces with Cathi to be the change. I helped lead events to invite young girls into the office so they could hear firsthand and learn about all the great opportunities awaiting them as they began to make career choices.
There is nothing better than sharing your story, and seeing the look in a young students eye, when they connect with your message.
I was lucky growing up to have a family that encouraged me. We laughed and joked, and created our own take our daughter to work day years before it became a formal event. My father taught me to be brave and independent! IGNITE gives me the opportunity to fuel that in others! Let them know, if I can do this – they can too!
Community is about us all working together, being inclusive and supporting each other in our professional ventures – and most importantly, through life. Donating time, and or funds is greatly appreciated.
Award winning leader with strong business transformation skills. Proven track record of working closely with colleagues to quickly identify business challenges, develop and deploy change management plans, and leverage innovative solutions that empower teams to succeed! While travelling and living around the globe and working at Boeing, Microsoft, Hitachi, Bridge Partners, Expedia, and Alaska Airlines, she leverages strengths in role as an expert communicator and IT experience (depth and breadth) acquired throughout roles as: Director, Chief of Staff, Senior Manager (Program/Product/Customer Service), Communications Manager, Women in IT Lead, and prior IGNITE Board of Directors.
While working at Microsoft she was awarded the coveted Circle of Excellence award for leading the Women in IT efforts, and the remarkable collaboration between Microsoft and IGNITE. She was also a joint recipient in Washington DC when the IGNITE Organization received their STEM focused award on the house floor of Congress in Washington DC several years ago.
Julie Averill
Execuitive VP & CTO at lululemon
When I was ten years old, I can remember my dad enrolling me in a coding class with a room of adults. I loved technology and did everything I could throughout high school to learn about computers—even got a job training small businesses how to use them. Even still, when I went to college, getting a degree in computer science was not appealing, and did not seem like a path to a great career. I didn’t have any female role models, and didn’t know what a career in technology might look like. IGNITE works to help open the minds of girls to the possibilities of careers in technology.
I love how IGNITE creates a forum for these girls to play a part in hands-on problem solving, gives them the space to push boundaries, ask questions, and dream big regarding paths they’ll choose to take regardless of gender restrictions that we still face today.
With all the opportunities that STEM careers offer, girls are disadvantaged by being underrepresented in STEM careers and education. We need to work together to improve access. This doesn’t mean just creating opportunities, but also opening the minds of middle- and high-school girls. IGNITE provides a network of people who are connected to these girls – their teachers – and tools for them to guide the girls to STEM. Inspiring girls to pursue STEM careers is hard work, but as someone who benefited from an adult who did that, I can say it has amazing impact.
Julie Averill is lululemon’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Ms. Averill joined lululemon in May 2017, and brings more than 25 years of experience leveraging innovative technology to transform retail businesses and enhance guest experiences. Ms. Averill comes to lululemon from REI, where she most recently served as the brand’s first-ever Chief Information Officer. While at REI, Ms. Averill led the company’s technology strategy, overall IT operations, and technology transformation that enabled its member and employee base to more deeply connect with its purpose for people to enjoy the outdoors.
Prior to REI, Ms. Averill spent over a decade at Nordstrom where she held several key positions on the company’s IT leadership team and was responsible for driving online, store, and omni-channel innovation within Nordstrom’s technology platforms. Ms. Averill received her MBA from the University of Washington, and Bachelor’s in computer science from Seattle Pacific University. She serves on several non-profit STEM and education advisory positions, working to provide access to technology careers for all. She is also a mother of three and enjoys spending time with her family in the Puget Sound, and traveling across the world.
Holly Muenchow
There are two reasons that I support IGNITE. First, I believe IGNITE is great at showing girls that the stereotypes that surround Tech and what a software engineer is are not it. The paths to a career in Tech are many and the careers are varied, showing the girls that there’s a place for them. Secondly, the time I have spent with the girls has been inspirational and a source of personal growth.
IGNITE provides the girls hope and confidence to explore technology in ways they never imagined possible. In showing the girls role models and providing support networks, IGNITE becomes the foundation on which girls can feel confident to venture into the unknown.
IGNITE isn’t just striving to improve the lives of girls and be part of the solution to Tech’s diversity problem, but also provides opportunities for technology professionals to grow through connections with the next generation and new perspectives of the world.
Holly is a Senior Program Manager in the VS & .NET group at Microsoft, which creates tools and platforms for developers. Currently, she is collaborating with .NET Framework partners and customers to drive adoption of new .NET technologies. She has spent most of her career trying to make it easier for everyone to write code both in her work and by volunteering with organizations like IGNITE, teaching kids to code especially girls. She is co-chair of the DevDiv Women’s Leadership Council, chartered with building a community of women at Microsoft supporting each other. Holly is also a mom of three and cancer survivor. She hacks on Microsoft Small Basic when she has time. You can connect with her on LinkedIn or twitter.
Cierra McDonald
Principal Program Manager at Microsoft
I am blessed to have been raised by a family that values education and always encouraged my interest in STEM. My mother is a talented CPA with strong math skills who often inconvenienced herself to ensure that I received an excellent & challenging education. One of my uncles shared my STEM interests (and later went on to get his Ph.D in Computer Science), and on his visits to Chicago when I was a child, we would often discuss his own educational journey or talk about computers. Although my family didn’t have enough money to buy computers and other technology just for me to tinker & learn on, they enabled me to explore intellectually and creatively. Their support bolstered my confidence, allowing me to challenge myself to pursue a career in technology even when I didn’t feel surefooted.
There are many girls and kids of color who are not so lucky. They may not have firsthand exposure to someone who works in technology. They may not be in an environment where they are encouraged to be curious about science and math. Perhaps they are even being actively dissuaded from these interests.
That is why I’m involved in IGNITE.
There are so many girls attending school right here in the Seattle area, surrounded by several of the largest tech companies in the world, who do not know anyone in STEM and see it as something far removed from their own lives. IGNITE is an incredible force for connecting women who work in STEM careers with students in our local communities and giving these girls the opportunity to ask questions, to discuss their ideas, and to work side-by-side as they learn how to code. IGNITE helps tap into their potential and show them that it can become a reality.
I have been involved with IGNITE for almost a decade. I have witnessed, and occasionally had the honor of participating in, the hard work that Cathi and the IGNITE Board have put in to grow this organization over the years. I have read effusive feedback from the girls after an event, listened to them excitedly describe what they’ve learned, and seen their creations with my own eyes. IGNITE provides students with amazing experiences that spark a lifetime of interest. IGNITE puts forth real effort to reach as many girls as possible, inviting them to simply be themselves and have a great time playing and learning and thinking about the future. You can truly feel how much everyone involved with IGNITE cares about inspiring these girls to think big and achieve whatever they can dream up.
Volunteers are always needed! Get involved where you can, or donate to help support IGNITE’s amazing programs.
Cierra McDonald is a Senior Program Manager in Xbox’s Advanced Technology Group at Microsoft, where she serves as the game developer education director. An avid gamer since childhood, Cierra has spent most of her career in the gaming industry and she loves building platforms to help game developers bring their ideas to life. She is originally from the south side of Chicago, and she graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s College of Engineering. Cierra is passionate about encouraging others, especially young women and people of color, to embrace gaming as both a hobby and a career. In addition to organizing Xbox’s annual Blacks in Gaming event at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, she can also be found hosting her own Intro to Game Design workshop with organizations such as Girls Who Code, DigiGirlz, and YTech as well as at conferences such as GeekGirlCon.
Hilary Laney
CEO and Owner, Evia Events
During a time when equality is talked about, but not actually practiced, and the technology industry is moving at a very rapid pace with very few women included – I feel strongly it is time for a drastic change. We need to start at the beginning of each young women’s journey in their pursuit of success in the tech industry and address the lack of support they are provided to achieve this. We need to rethink the way classrooms are designed, STEM subjects are taught, and most importantly, the way our daughters are seen and spoken to. IGNITE Worldwide is doing this and I could not be more excited to help them succeed!
The young women I have seen who are beneficiaries of the program have impressed me greatly. They inspire me with their confidence, determination, and good judgment to utilize the IGNITE resources to advance their education in STEM. This is not only a brilliant decision for themselves, it also helps overall progress towards achieving equality in tech.
Since my introduction to IGNITE Worldwide, I have found myself telling most people I interact with about the organization. I think the reason is because their mission is so relevant in today’s educational and professional climates. If we, as a society, want to remain competitive and continue to increase our economic standing during this Digital Age, we MUST achieve equality across STEM programs and professions. In working directly with the schools, businesses, students, and professional leaders of our community, IGNITE Worldwide is fueling this effort and doing it in a way that produces true results. If you support women in STEM, then you should absolutely support IGNITE Worldwide.
Jill Wiggins
Prev. Director of Community Affairs & Strategic Communications at KIRO 7
I was raised in a single-parent household most of my life and was lucky enough to witness every day a mother who was strong, driven, dedicated, curious, and empathetic – both in her personal and professional life. I know that I am who I am because of what she exemplified and I believe that IGNITE has the ability to have that kind of impact on students today by demonstrating and validating the positive impact women can and do have – in STEM careers and beyond.
In my work with IGNITE, I have experienced women supporting students in a real and meaningful way, but I have also witnesses women supporting other women to grow and succeed. That’s not an experience I have had often enough in my career and it gives me hope and comfort to know that women can powerful advocates for one another.
IGNITE does much more than provide students access to education and educators. IGNITE provides permission and inspiration to dream as well as the tools to pursue and achieve those dreams.
Jill Wiggins is the Director of Community Relations & Strategic Communications at KIRO 7. In her role she works collaboratively with internal and external partners in order to build positive brand awareness for KIRO 7 by engaging with local organizations, developing strategic partnerships, managing and executing station events, and effectively communicating station messaging.
Jill has over 20 years of experience in the media and sports industries and been in the Seattle market since 2003. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, she began her career with the LA Clippers in a variety of media relations and communications roles for the team. She relocated to Portland in 1999 for a position with the TrailBlazers to help the team launch a new WNBA franchise, the Portland Fire. As the Director of Communications, she played an integral role in navigating through the complicated tasks associated with creating and executing the launch of a new brand, identity, and product.
Her move to Seattle was for Jill’s first role in media, joining the regional sports network FSN Northwest (now ROOT Sports). She was promoted three times during her tenure, continuously increasing her level of impact to drive viewership, maximize team partnerships, and support revenue generation with affiliates and advertisers. While at ROOT Sports Jill also helped to launch the Boeing Classic, a local PGA Champions Tour event featuring world-renown golfers 50 years of age and older. She served as the volunteer media director from the event’s inception before joining the staff full time in 2011 as the Director of Marketing & Communications.
An active member of the Greater Seattle business and philanthropic communities, Jill sits on the boards of NATAS Northwest, the Seattle Sports Commission, and the American Lung Association.
Production Engineer, Corteva Agriscience
When I was in high school, I was passionate about math and science; however, my school was severely underfunded and didn’t have advanced STEM classes or clubs. Yet, I still found myself curious about making STEM a career. I brought up my interest in pursuing engineering in college to a teacher and they told me I’d be better suited for education and that my personality didn’t fit that of an engineer. Not knowing any engineers or STEM professionals, this left me feeling lost. Was I truly not “fit” for engineering or another STEM career or was my teacher wrong? Fortunately, I was able to attend a camp my junior year of high school that was focused on exploring careers in engineering. That camp solidified my decision. I was going to be an engineer.
I tell this story because I wish my high school would’ve had an IGNITE club. IGNITE is helping to break down the stereotypes of STEM careers by showing girls what STEM professionals look and sound like. These role models show students that there’s no one personality, skillset, etc. that is required to be a STEM professional. Students are discouraged every day (especially girls and non-binary individuals) from pursuing STEM, and if sharing my story convinces one of them that STEM is worth pursuing then all of my struggles will have been worth it. I want to breakdown barriers for the next generation and IGNITE allows me to do so while being surrounded by other inspiring people.
IGNITE’s mission is incredibly inspiring to me. I’m a huge advocate for STEM careers and absolutely love seeing students light up at the various events when they realize what is possible. What inspires me most though are the amazing women that I get to volunteer alongside of. Their stories inspire me to work harder, be a better leader, mentor more girls and overall push for a better tomorrow for all.
IGNITE is a fierce advocate for getting more girls and non-binary students into STEM careers. They are working everyday to bring the most diverse field of candidates into the STEM landscape. Supporting IGNITE means that you’re helping students meet their full potential and see past the barriers that they face. Volunteering at an IGNITE event or donating could be the difference between a student giving up on STEM or going for it. Seeing the next generation rise to challenges is incredibly rewarding and all it takes is a bit of your time.
Katelyn Lichte is currently a Production Engineer at Corteva Agriscience. In her role, she works at a chemical manufacturing facility in Pittsburg, CA and is responsible for day to day operations of one of the units. She is passionate about agriculture and the intersection between public opinion, science and policy and spends some of her free time advocating for policy changes at the local, state and federal levels. She also serves as the Women’s Inclusion Network Chair for her site.
She is an active member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), most recently holding the 2020-2021 Society Outreach Committee Chair role. In this position, Katelyn has helped shape SWE’s outreach strategy in regards to COVID-19, strategic partnerships and training and development of members. Her passion is STEM outreach and education and spends most of her free time encouraging students to pursue STEM and uplifting women in the workplace.
In 2019, Katelyn was recognized by Seed World Magazine as one of the Seed Industry’s Top 20 Under 30 Future Leaders in the Industry. She was also selected in 2020 for the SWE WE Local New ELiTE Award, which honors women engineers who have been actively engaged in engineering and the community in the first 10 years of their careers.
Katelyn graduated in 2017 from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She also enjoys playing sports, spending time with her Golden Retriever and German Shepherd, and reading.
Sandra Newman
Consultant in Quality and Compliance, NOVAVAX INC
Because I was immersed in science at an early age and had opportunities to interact with females in STEM, I innocently believed that everyone had this opportunity as well. I came to realize that my experience was not typical. Girls need access to information about STEM careers and also need to see themselves represented so they know their dreams are achievable. I see the measurable impact that IGNITE has on girls. They have the chance to learn about and eventually contribute and lead in STEM, which will provide them with upward economic mobility. It is my privilege to serve IGNITE because of our shared value of equity and empowerment.
I am inspired by IGNITE’s fortitude and dedication to bring its programs to girls all across the globe. It’s worldwide outreach is ensuring that geographic location is not a barrier to girls who can benefit from panels and learning resources. Ghanaian intellectual, missionary and teacher James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey is quoted as saying “The surest way to keep people down is to educate the men and neglect the women. If you educate a man you simply educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a whole nation. IGNITE inspires me because they are changing the world by championing gender equity so that whole nations rather than individuals will have access to STEM exposure and STEM education.
It is no small feat that IGNITE has embarked on and yet since it’s inception it has shown dedication to growth and expansion. IGNITE is providing girls with a seemingly simple passage to a life that I know is fulfilling, empowering and of service. To the panelists who share their stories, challenges and triumphs, IGNITE creates opportunities to reach back and provide the same guidance and hope that helped them succeed.
Sandra Newman is a Consultant in Quality and Compliance for Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies. Her career begun as a Quality Control scientist with Cell Genesys and since then has worked in various quality roles for companies such as Qiagen, AstraZeneca and Novavax. Under her leadership she has positioned industry-leading companies to thrive in the face of change by devising strategies, processes, and training solutions that close performance gaps, amplify quality, and foster collaboration. She has an unwavering commitment to building compliance-focused teams and empowering them with the knowledge, drive, and confidence to succeed.
Sandra Newman grew up in the West African nation of Ghana. She participated in a science clinic for girls, where she met women with successful STEM careers and was inspired to pursue STEM herself. She is a mentor for WIB (Women in Bio) where she provides support for other women in their careers. She is also an adjunct instructor in Genetics.
In her free time Sandra enjoys reading, baking, decorating and spending quality time with family and friends.
Megan Olsen
Senior Engineering Program Manager at Microsoft
I had a very tough road becoming the woman I am today and it took me a long time to share my story and become completely transparent about my failures throughout life; but, my hope is that others can learn from my failures and more importantly how to push through and have the tools to build character in the valleys and enjoy the successes of life in the peaks. Girls in Middle School and High School are going through a variety of challenges from school, friends, parents, social media, etc that can consume them and leave them feeling hopeless. I want them to know that it’s ok to have those feeling but more importantly to arm them with tools that they can use to help dig themselves out of the feeling of anxiety, hopelessness or anger that they might hold onto. I know I can’t reach every girl but if I can plant the seed of hope, then I’m ok with that. Sometimes hope takes longer to cultivate in some than in others but it’s always possible. I think IGNITE opens the door for opportunities that these girls didn’t even know existed. It provides a platform to expose them to technology and how so many people have different stories of how they got there. IGNITE provides a window into what they can achieve and a door to walk through if they want to go after it.
DESCRIBE A TIME IGNITE WORLDWIDE INSPIRED YOU
The first time I sat on a panel and listened to the stories of some of the other women, I saw sparks in the eyes of some of the girls and that was priceless. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you could be influencing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, learners, innovators of our near future. That first panel hooked me and I’ve never looked back.
I’m so inspired by the leaders of IGNITE who are genuinely dedicated to making the world a safe place for girls to understand the STEM opportunities. It creates a place to have open conversations about how they fit into a place that they might not know that much about. And for those that are comfortable in the STEM space already, it builds a forum of support and encouragement for them to go after their dreams and break through barriers. I suspect IGNITE is building character and leadership qualities that will enable many more ‘firsts’ for the female population like the women leaders before us.
Jenny Phillips
Sr. Software Development Manager at T-Mobile
The reason I’m involved with IGNITE Worldwide is quite simply because it is an organization that is dedicated to spending time with young girls within communities to spread awareness about careers in STEM. When I was in college, organizations like this did not exist, nor did we have any idea of what would happen once we finished college with a degree in STEM and how to actually apply it. We kind of winged everything This is a step before any college consideration path, which is an extremely powerful and necessary tool to have.
IGNITE Worldwide has inspired me to be a better leader, influencer, and teacher in STEM careers for the youth in my community. I discovered IGNITE Worldwide through my employer, T-Mobile, and was fortunate enough to attend the Annual Gala during the Spring of 2019. It was truly inspiring to not only hear our SVP, Elizabeth Hunter, in her key note speech describe the impact of this organization, but to also hear it from the girls themselves. The messages delivered were genuine and moving. I knew from that moment on that I wanted to continue to be a part of IGNITE Worldwide, and to also be able to inspire young girls within my community about careers in STEM.
I would like the wider community to understand that there is something very powerful about a group of individuals coming together to support the youth, especially girls, in STEM careers. I’ve seen the positive impact that it has brought to the young girls who are a part of this organization. The coaching and knowledge that IGNITE Worldwide provides to these young girls instills the confidence that they will carry with them into the future.
Jenny Phillips is a Sr Software Development Manager at T-Mobile with the Transformation, Engineering, and Quality Organization within Product and Technology. Her career journey with T-Mobile began in 2015. She started her career in IT with Intuit back in 2003, and has also spent time at companies such as Roche Diagnostics, Expedia, and Microsoft. She has a passion for building and leading teams across complex technical initiatives, as well as closely engaging with team members on their career journeys to help bring out the best in their skillsets.
Jenny is a mentor with the UW Husky Tech Program at the University of Washington where she coaches students who are majoring in CIS. In her discussions with her mentees, she provides insights into internship programs, what to expect in the day and life of a technical role, and most importantly, listen and learn from them. Jenny is also involved in volunteer opportunities, where she most recently led a volunteer event for her work organization during the holidays that involved stocking stuffers for homeless children and also revamping their website.
Jenny has a daughter in college, and at home she lives with her husband and 2 cats. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and discussing the possibility of time travel.
Dianne O’Neill
Senior Technology Solutions Manager, T-Mobile
After being introduced to IGNITE Worldwide by Elizabeth Hunter in 2019, I’ve been really passionate about the goals, mission and delivery of such a wonderful non-profit for girls in STEM. It’s critically important to me that equality is realized in these 4 important sectors for career opportunities and with that, that we can provide girls at a young age, the awareness and tools to support their passions in these areas, ensuring they never feel omitted from business or society because of their gender. And because this is a worldwide organization, it gives me great hope for my 3 little nieces in Ireland, that they will learn from and benefit from the consistent drive and dedication to providing these opportunities for girls, through IGNITE Worldwide.
I’m inspired daily by the absolute passion, positivity and kindness shared by Cathi and her talented Team – from fundraising planning meetings in which they inject great inspiration into the vision they have, to listening to young recipients and their personal stories, experience and excitement due to IGNITE Worldwide and all it has delivered on to date. There is so much more hope for girls in STEM now than ever was possible.
Opportunity. Hope. Dreams can become reality. With the increasing reach that IGNITE Worldwide exercises around the world, this is a non-profit that matters greatly to our future that we must invest in today.
Dianne is a Senior Technology Solutions Manager at T-Mobile, after having done ~10 years in a Senior Manager capacity. She focuses on SOX Controls Governance, Process Governance and Data Governance, supporting the centralized Project Management Team and all Domain Teams within the Product & Technology Org. Dianne also partners on a Center of Excellence Team with the PMO to ensure PMs have every process, tool and up-to-date training at their fingertips for ever-changing Tech environments. She is a member of the Diversity & Inclusion network, with particular attention to the Pride & Allies and Women in Leadership groups.
Prior to T-Mobile, Dianne was a Global Program Director for Lionbridge Technologies / VeriTest, having started in their Dublin, Ireland office, then supporting their merger in Santa Monica, California before being transferred to the Bellevue office in 2004. Dianne really enjoyed supporting her localization Teams in India, China, Ireland, Poland and the US, ensuring that diversity in every discipline was realized. Technology jobs were particularly well represented in opportunities for girls / women in both India and China.
In her free time, Dianne is passionate about travel, being by the water, aviation (#AvGeek!), collecting model airplanes, a nice Riesling or Rose but most importantly, spending time with her wife Cindy. She also enjoys travelling back home to Derry, Ireland to soak up as much family time as possible She would like to see IGNITE Worldwide introduced to schools in Ireland so her nieces can learn of the opportunities with and benefits of STEM.
I have daughters of my own, and I want them to be inspired to work in technology. I myself was ignited just by someone showing me how to write my first SQL query. I now work as an Engineer in Business Analytics.
It is an incredible pleasure to be able to give back to the community, and having the opportunity to teach and inspire the next generation. As you know, only 9% of the Engineering workforce today are women, that number is not acceptable to me. As we transition STEM and utilize more and more Artificial Intelligence (AI) and bots, we especially need to grow the female population, and diversity demographics in technology so representation is balanced.
IGNITE is a program that can truly make a difference in the future. If we can inspire the youth of tomorrow to get started in technology, there is no limit to where they can go! Our mission here at Microsoft is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. At Microsoft we believe in what people make possible. Educating and inspiring these ladies so that they embark on STEM careers is a boundless step towards that ultimate mission.
I’ve been working at Microsoft for over a decade in various roles. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, and a Master’s Degree in Information Systems. I’m currently in my second year of my Doctoral Program in Information Systems and Leadership. My current occupation at Microsoft focuses on Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. My wife Amber is a customer service manager at SOG knives, and we have 2 amazing daughters, Megan, and Luci.
Diana Haas
Senior Leader, Corporate Strategy at Dolby Laboratories
Having a career in tech has provided me with incredible opportunities. I’ve worked with extremely talented people, traveled all over the world, experienced new cultures and met life-long friends. It’s fueled my passion for learning and enabled me to repeatedly step out of my comfort zone. It’s built my confidence and taught me how to overcome failure. Most importantly, I’ve learned that the best ideas come to life as a result of different people – who have different ways of thinking – coming together and pushing beyond boundaries. Unfortunately, there are still too few women at the table today when these ideas are taking shape – which IGNITE Worldwide is working to change. Through IGNITE’s work connecting students with women in STEM, I can be part of this change by telling my story.
I feel incredibly lucky to be working with IGNITE. After attending panels and meeting with students, I leave feeling optimistic and excited about the impact they’re having on our future. IGNITE’s ability to create a space where we can share and learn from each other is truly inspiring.
Women and non-binary people are significantly underrepresented in STEM careers. This is a huge opportunity for women in STEM to come together, tell their stories and create the change we want see. IGNITE Worldwide is on a mission to ensure girls are aware that a career is science, technology, engineering and math is an option and by choosing it, they open the door to a world of opportunity not just for themselves but for women everywhere.
Diana is a results-driven, execution focused leader who excels at operationalizing strategic initiatives designed to drive revenue, increase efficiency and reduce time to market. Throughout her career, Diana has led complex programs spanning the entire development process (including engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, production control, QA and regulatory certification). Diana thrives on leading teams through change while keeping them focused on execution both at early stage start-up’s and Fortune 100 companies. In 2018, Diana joined Dolby Laboratories where she launched Dolby’s first consumer product – Dolby Dimension headphones and is now the Sr. Director of Corporate Strategy. When she’s not working, Diana enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, practicing yoga, cooking and reading.
Harpreet Kaur
Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft
IGNITE is close to my heart. Growing up in India with no mentoring, sponsorship and guidance for my path in STEM, I have made a decision that I will share my story with world that If I can make it to STEM , they can too. We all have the superpower to do the best, we just need that “somebody” sometimes to nudge us, guide us and show us the path. Even though, the women in tech is still a problem, but the change starts with each one of us and that’s why my engagement and involvement with IGNITE is so crucial and I joined forces with Cathi and team to be the force multiplier and be the change as well. I have shared my stories in panels, led Microsoft event to invite young girls for a tour and coding sessions.
I feel the joy in sharing my story, my triumphs, my failures with these girls, lighten up their faces and they connect with my message. And this platform is given by IGNITE to me, to them! IGNITE gives me an opportunity to fuel the “why blend in when you are born to stand out” message and that STEM Is not hard to these girls and support them from ground up.
I am always in awe and inspired by the leaders of IGNITE who frankly are genuinely dedicated to give opportunities to girls so they understand STEM and persue it. It creates a place to have open conversations about how they fit into a place and bring tech leaders from industry to share their own stories informally. It provides a forum of support and encouragement for girls to go after their dreams and break through barriers. If you want to get engaged with IGNITE, I will be happy to chat with you as well. there are multiple ways you can be involved and volunteer. Lets change the numbers one girl at a time.
Harpreet Kaur is a 1st gen Senior Technical Product Manager at Microsoft with proven track record of leading business/ digital transformation, managing teams and shipping high quality products/solutions. Harpreet has been in the tech industry from almost 2 decades and is an experienced Product, People and Change Management expert with strategic leadership experience in multiple industry domains, not limited to, IT, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Devices, Modern Management (Cloud) domains. She is well known speaker and thought leader across the industry on the topics not limited to technology, personal/career branding and diversity & Inclusion. When she is not doing her these jobs, she can be found to be just a mom of 2 and an abstract artist. Connect with her on Linkedin, Instagram and Whyblendin.com
Sarah Bird
CEO, MOZ
I’m passionate about increasing the diversity of the tech pipeline. There is a widening chasm between the urgent need for qualified technologists and our ability to develop them. Also, the technology industry does not reflect the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that make up our communities. The overwhelming homogeneity of the tech pipeline is acute early on and becomes excruciating at executive levels. I share IGNITE’s belief that a person’s opportunity should not be limited by gender, skin color, religion, or socio-economic background.
Fostering a diverse and rich tech industry is a moral imperative. Access to technologies created by and for diverse perspectives will improve income equality and social justice. Access to technology is not optional. It is not a lifestyle. Technology fundamentally transforms education, access to capital and critical services, employment opportunities, human connections, health, and wellness.
IGNITE is doing something concrete today to change lives and shape a better future for all of us. These girls deserve our support. If we nurture their curious minds and strong spirits now, they will change the world for us.
I’m excited to meet the technologists who are going to shape the future. Maybe someday I’ll work for one of them! Or maybe they will develop a life-saving drug. Imagine the impact these 34 thousand young women are going to have on the world! STEM careers offer women the opportunity to make their unique contribution to society while working in high paying roles, gaining confidence and in turn each one becoming a role model for the next generation. Without IGNITE, most of these girls would have no exposure to STEM careers. This program has a direct impact on how young women think about themselves and how they intend to shape their society. I consider it an honor to stand with them and say “You belong here. You matter. Please join us.”
Take any opportunity you can to work with and support IGNITE. I guarantee it will be a rewarding experience and will make a difference in the lives of these young women. One conversation can change the course of someone’s life. Be that catalyst for a young woman. You won’t regret it!
Sarah Bird serves as the CEO of Moz, the world leader in Search Engine Optimization software. Prior to Moz, Sarah practiced law and traveled the world. Sarah regularly speaks about SEO, business models, entrepreneurship, women in tech, and fostering an inspiring company culture. She also serves on the boards of the Washington Technology Industry Association and Sitrion, a private company.
Rick Koch
President/Owner, All City Fence
Rick Koch is a long time supporter of IGNITE Worldwide. He was introduced to the organization by Lori Longthorne.
Rick Koch is the owner of All City Fence Company in Seattle, Washington. After graduating from De La Salle High School, Rick attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Rick then went on to spend 32 years in the Coin Operated Machine Industry in distribution, operations, and manufacturing. He worked for a division of both Bally Manufacturing and Crane before retiring from the industry in 2007.
After retiring, Rick purchased All City Fence in 2008 and has been the owner ever since. All City Fence is proud to serve the local Washington communities of Seattle, Everett, and Tacoma and the business communities of the Eastside including Redmond, Bellevue, and Kirkland, with fences for protection, privacy and ornamentation. Rick has given back through his philanthropy for over 40 years. Rick says, “Learn with the art of giving back to your fellow man through philanthropy. It’s better to go through life as a giver, and not a taker, regardless of your economic background.”
Laura Butler
CEO and Co-Founder of UpLift Group, Inc.
WHY AM I INVOLVED WITH IGNITE WORLDWIDE?
The last mile reason, or rather blame, goes to Cynthia Tee. Cynthia invited me to the 2017 Gala Event at the Living Computer Museum. Those of you who know Cynthia – and many do – know how extremely persuasive she is. She was persuasive at Microsoft, she was persuasive as head of the Ada Developer Academy, and I have no doubt she’s exercising her persuasiveness as the VP head of Product Development at PlayFab now.
Seriously though, the mission of IGNITE is right up my alley. I was the first female Technical Fellow at Microsoft, which is an executive level for people in pure technical roles. BUT I ENDED UP IN THE TECH INDUSTRY BY MISTAKE! Nothing about my resume or background would indicate I’d be good at it. I would not even get a return email much less a phone call from most Tech Companies if I sent in that resume today.
And yet, I have been incredibly successful. I want that opportunity for everyone. I want that not just for equity and ethical reasons but also for practical business ones. Imagine how many people are out there who if given the chance could be amazing and change the world! I am CERTAIN the new cool innovative ideas are going to come from women, minorities, and others who are not in the “normal” cookie cutter mode of tech today. Those who are outside the box think outside the box, by definition.
HOW HAS IGNITE WORLDWIDE INSPIRED ME?
It’s reminded me of how invigorating it is to see the world in a fresh way from younger eyes. What a difference you can make in the course of a person’s entire life if you can broaden their world, give them more choice, and some tools and support to pursue those choices.
It is even better because it compounds, in turn they will influence and do the same for several other people. Do that a couple times for a couple rounds and you get a pretty big number. That’s exponents for you!
Finally, IGNITE makes learning and using STEM fun. And goodness knows we need more of that. It’s CRAZY how the language and news and materials around STEM often make it sound boring, a chore, a tax. When in truth STEM provides tools of power and creativity. It’s such an incredible thing to be able to make your own ideas and dreams come true by using your hands, your brain, your heart, and your time.
Laura Butler is currently the CEO at UpLift Group, Inc. Laura was previously Technical Fellow and Vice President of Notes at Microsoft. As a life-long fan and power user of productivity tools, she just couldn’t help being drawn into the group that owns OneNote, Sticky Notes, To Dos, Ink, Whiteboarding, and Education tools. These things are central to Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. And it fits her mission in life, to give EVERYONE the ability to turn their ideas into meaningful things. You can find her online at @LauraCatPJs (Twitter) and on LinkedIn.
Virginia Bing
Owner of Bingnet
I find IGNITE Worldwide the perfect place to volunteer my time. Working with IGNITE, I get to directly impact young girls and help them shape their futures. I see faces light up when I tell my story of struggle from childhood dyslexia to a successful, high-tech career. In my life, I was given several opportunities to learn and develop that lead me to interesting work in a STEM field. ThRough IGNITE I am able to give back to the community to help grow the future workforce of women in STEM careers.
Virginia is a professional project manager. With or over 15 years industry experience, she held senior positions at Disney, Microsoft, the City of Seattle, Classmates.com and Sapient Consulting delivering award winning software, mobile apps and websites. Originally from New York City, she is a graduate of Brown University. Virginia is a volunteer at The Pacific Science Center and IGNITE Worldwide, inspiring girls in STEM education and careers. She can often be found exploring the trails around Lake Washington and the Cascades.
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/vbing
Amanda Crosley
My mother is a retired math teacher who encouraged my interest in STEM. I was told I should study engineering because I liked math and science. However, I had no idea what I would do with a degree in engineering! Like my mom was for me, I’d like to be a role model for other young women to help them learn about the various opportunities available in STEM, including programming, data science, product development, analytics, and more! I want to help pave the way for others and arm them with the knowledge that it has been done before!
The impact that IGNITE can have on a student is enormous. When IGNITE is at a school, female enrollment in computer science and engineering classes goes from being under 5% to 50% and above! After a panel I attended, 89% of students were more interested in STEM! It’s a great feeling to know that you can make such a positive difference in someone’s journey.
IGNITE Worldwide inspires girls to become our world’s future STEM innovators and leaders through life-changing events like career panels, field trips with industry partners, hands-on workshops, and conferences. I’d highly encourage others to volunteer to speak on a panel, donate, or bring IGNITE to your school or workplace and help contribute to the next generation of STEM leaders.
Amanda Crosley is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, where she helps connect businesses to customers via Microsoft advertising. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Chemical Engineering and Economics. Amanda is passionate about mentorship and giving back to the community. Beyond IGNITE, she serves on the Licton Springs Community Council board and volunteers for Anita Borg (Grace Hopper), University of Washington (SWE, WiSE), Association for Women in Science (AWIS) and Microsoft DigiGirlz. She speaks at conferences and on panels to educate others about the opportunities available in technology and provide encouragement to those from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds. You can connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Kathryn Kelley
Office Manager, Best Buy Technology Development Center
I became involved with IGNITE when they qualified for a grant from the Best Buy Seattle Fund, an extension of the Best Buy Foundation. This fund considers proposals from nonprofit organizations that serve the King County metro area, providing access to opportunities for teens through technology and career pathway organizations serving diverse youth. We felt that IGNITE was a perfect candidate and we are thrilled to be able to support this amazing organization.
IGNITE is inspiring because it creates excitement among girls and young women about technology and helps prepare them for tech-reliant careers, which was not an option for me when I was young. It is so exciting that IGNITE breaks down those barriers and gives their students opportunities for innovation, inspiration and leadership. Our world needs more creative thinkers and it is exciting to think that some of our future leaders are likely students of this amazing program.
We need more diverse representation in all of our industries, but in particular STEM and STEAM. IGNITE can help pave the way to a more sustainable and bright future!
I have over 15 years of experience in project management, marketing, communications, employee engagement, community service coordination, event coordination, process development, and executive assistance. I am passionate about community engagement and employee morale initiatives that support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
I live in North Seattle with my partner, our dog, cat and beta fish! We love camping, entertaining and the Seahawks! In addition to Best Buy, I TA at UW, manage a thriving Mary Kay side hustle and sit on the executive board of my sorority’s local alumnae chapter. Find me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klkelley1028.
Chandler Ewen
Software Developer at Microsoft
Without the encouragement from my older brother who had already taken and enjoyed the computer science class at my high school, I would not have discovered an untapped passion for the subject that would ultimately become my college major and future profession. Looking back, I was lucky that my school even offered a CS class. My experience has nurtured a strong passion to ensure that all students can have the same exposure to the opportunities I’ve been afforded.
While at USC, I had the opportunity to teach an after-school computer science program to elementary students at a handful of schools in Los Angeles from various socioeconomic backgrounds. I was amazed at how quickly they were able to grasp concepts that I was not exposed to until the end of high school, and I was moved by my small part in helping students discover new interests and open doors.
Once I moved to Seattle, I quickly found IGNITE as a great way to continue educating and inspiring the next generation of girls to go into STEM fields. I volunteer with an incredibly inspiring group of women and I have a very supportive manager who allows me teach during work hours. Through our workshops with IGNITE, our goal is not to turn everyone into a computer scientist, but to plant a seed so that the girls we teach might sign up for that computer science camp, feel encouraged to take that advanced math class, have more confidence to raise their hand in class, or just realize that this field is open to anyone despite their background.
Volunteering with Ignite has allowed me to grow professionally by expanding my network, and personally by giving me opportunities to lead. I started out occasionally helping with the coding workshops and felt so empowered that I am now teaching the workshops. I also help lead a team for the annual Microsoft Hackathon which is dedicated to improving the IGNITE workshops that we hold at Microsoft, as well as providing take home materials for girls, online tutorials, and creating instructional materials for teachers. In addition, IGNITE has fueled my desire to give back and I took on an additional leadership role on the Emerging Leaders board with United Way of King County.
Most of the schools we invite to Microsoft have no computer program at their school and this is often their first exposure both to programming and the possibility that they could work at a place like Microsoft. It is so rewarding to see that “ah-ha” moment on the girls’ faces, and encouraging to see the same schools signing up to attend our workshop with a new set of students each semester.
Chandler has a computer science degree from the University of Southern California and interned on the Xbox team twice before joining Microsoft full time in 2014. She currently works as a backend developer for the online store which was formed after the merger of several disjoint consumer stores with the goal of giving customers a simple, cohesive buying experience for both physical and digital goods.
Though originally from Texas, she has fully embraced the Pacific Northwest. When she is not at work, you are most likely to find her outside – hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, or running.
Dana Day
Passenger Seat Engineer, Boeing Company
I feel so lucky to have had the privilege of a well funded school district, engaged parents, and teachers who believed in my potential and encouraged me to pursue engineering. I barely knew what an engineer was in high school, and didn’t meet my first female engineer until college. I am incredibly indebted to organizations like IGNITE that make sure every girl has the exposure and encouragement to pursue STEM fields.
IGNITE inspires me to be a better role model and practice servant leadership. We all have the opportunity to use our platform for raising girls’ and women’s voices and to get them a seat at the table.
IGNITE is positively changing the landscape in STEM fields by bringing in a more diverse field of candidates to be technology’s future leaders. Supporting IGNITE means you believe everyone has endless potential to be a changing force in the world.
Dana Day is currently a Passenger Seat Engineer at the Boeing Company. In her role, she travels globally to work onsite with suppliers and customers to bring in safe and conforming seats onto the airplane. Previously, Dana was a project engineer for cost-down campaigns within the airplane systems commodity. She led cross-functional teams through gated processes and review boards to bring big ideas to actual airplane savings. She was also a Flight Controls Design Engineer and a Production Support engineer, where Dana solved build issues on the airplanes.
She is an active member in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), most recently holding the 2019 WE Local Bellevue Chair position and the FY18 Outreach VP role for the local Pacific Northwest (PNW) Section, where her efforts reached nearly 1000 students. Most notably, she was the FY15 Chair for the SWE Outreach Committee, focused on STEM partnerships, opening communication to membership, and launching the SWENext program. Her passion is outreach and volunteerism and is a key co-coordinator for both the annual society conference and regional conference outreach events. She works on the planning committee and manages the volunteers (30 to 300+ volunteers) for these events.
Dana was selected for the 2015 SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award, which honors women engineers who have been actively engaged in engineering and the community in the first 10 years of their careers. In 2018, she was awarded the Kenneth Porter award for her STEM outreach efforts in the area by the Puget Sound Engineering Council.
Dana also enjoys sewing and weaving, along with camping with her husband and two small children.
Sadaf Waheed
Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Azure
WHY YOU ARE INVOLVED WITH IGNITE?
I am passionate about volunteering, mentoring and encouraging girls to pursue STEM. IGNITE provides the platform to make an impact on a girl’s future and empowers girls with the confidence, knowledge & role models to believe they can be successful in STEM careers.
HOW HAS IGNITE INSPIRED YOU?
IGNITE’s mission to create opportunities to spark girls’ excitement about technology careers and inspire them to new possibilities is incredibly inspiring. I am amazed by listening to the empowering and amazing journeys of so many women so I can feel the difference it could make on a young girls life and career decision.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE OUR WIDER COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT IGNITE?
IGNITE worldwide has created an impacted, it is making a difference in the lives of so many girls and laying the foundation to solve the diversity problem. The disparity that we see today has to stop and we have to make a concerted effort to make different choices and support our young generation so the future is different.
I am a Sr Program Manager at Microsoft in Azure Capacity Supply Chain team collaborating cross functionally with Capacity Planning, Operations and Supply Chain team to ensure that customers go live on time. Prior to joining the Azure team, I was in Devices Supply Chain and glad to be part of some major product launches – XBOX One, Customized controllers and Surface. I am a certified Scaled Agile Practitioner and acted as a change agent to establish the scaled agile processes. Feels like a veteran but its only been 8 years with Microsoft.
I am an avid traveler and try to visit 2 new places every year. I love playing boardgames (Ticket to Ride and Settlers of Catan are my favorites). I also believe in giving back to the society and have a passion for volunteering, mentoring and coaching others.
Monica Martin
Senior Risk Manager at Microsoft Corporation
IGNITE builds a village to open doors for young women in STEM and allow professionals in the field and community to give back. One word or an extended hand could drive or remake these young women’s future. We can be part of those solutions together.
Hearing young IGNITE women speak with an emotional intelligence far beyond their years inspires all of us to contribute, and be mindful and grateful for our own journey to learn and grow.
Contribute, participate and be a part of the solution to open doors for young women and remind us all of the lifelong journey of learning.
Ms. Martin is a dedicated business-focused analyst, program manager and communicator. She’s been involved in technology, engineering, compliance and standards for >25 years. Today at Microsoft, Monica is a Senior Risk Manager working with engineering teams to deploy quality compliant C+E cloud services, and to improve their service resiliency
Sunitha Muthukrishna
Ignite give these girls confidence and the tools to introduce technology. Ignite provides them with support , guidance and networking with other women professionals from various companies. This helps open up a new world for these kids. Ignite has inspired me to give back to the community and share my learnings with these girls.
Why are you involved in IGNITE?
IGNITE is investing in these girls future and showing them that there are no boundaries for their success . Technology is not just for coders but there is a lot more to it . Girls who love to write or girls who love to draw have a place in Tech world as designers and content writers . There is a place for everyone !
What would you like the wider community to know about IGNITE?
IGNITE is encouraging the next generation of women leaders in the Technology space and we surely need more diversity in this industry to bring out the brightest ideas to the forefront.
Sunitha Muthukrishna is Program Manger in Pro Dev team at Microsoft which provides a platform as a service for developers to build wesbites , mobile backends and various other microservices. Currently she works on various Open source technologies ( Linux , PHP , Python ) and drive adoption for these technologies in Azure. She is collaborating with IGNITE to modernize the teaching programs and bring the knowledge of programming on the Cloud to Girls through IGNITE.
Shilpa Makineni
Engineering Team Lead at Redfin
I got introduced to Ignite through a field trip that brought a bunch of high school girls to the Redfin office. The girls did small projects followed by a presentation. I was amazed by the potential these girls had and how the right guidance and support can really help steer them towards a successful career path. So I decided to volunteer at the Ignite 2018 Spring Gala to spread awareness about the program and I hope to continue doing that in future as well.
The instant gratification I got by looking at the wide eyed girls, their curiosity and their smiles at the workshops, motivated me to be connected with the cause. If the girls are willing to put in that extra effort to learn there is no reason why I shouldn’t be able to take some time out to help them.
IGNITE brings the diversity in our future workforce by targeting the top of the funnel. Most of us work for equal opportunity employers but the same opportunities should be available early on in school. IGNITE helps drive these opportunities by building interest in STEM in young girls through panels and workshops.
Many young girls are looking for mentors and role models and we should provide them that by volunteering to talk to them in their school and by hosting them at our workplaces. If you belong to an inclusive workplace like mine, you should definitely try to show the girls what that feel.
I’m a software engineer, at Redfin, and a mom of two young children. I grew up in India and moved to the United States over ten years ago. Growing up I was lucky to be in an environment that didn’t differentiate between a girl and boy child, unlike large parts of India, and science and math were always fun thanks to my dad, who is a pilot.
I also went to an all girls engineering college in India, so I never knew of lack of women in tech. It’s only after I entered the professional world in the US, did I become aware of the issue of gender and race- based inequality. That motivated me to participate in forums where I can help bridge that gap. After I started to raise kids in a well-supported household, other issues that touched my heart were those related to violation of child rights, that is prevalent in developing countries. So I also try to make a difference there by volunteering for “Child Rights & You”.
Cathy Moya
Senior Program Manager, Microsoft
When I was in high school, I loved my computer class. It felt very creative and I loved pushing the boundaries of the assignments. I loved the thrill of getting my code to work. But no one every told me, “hey, you could major in this.” I just never saw myself working in tech. I think it’s important to make sure all women know there’s a place for them in all parts of tech, and not just coding. I tell young women that when I was in high school we were still being told “you should learn how to type, so you have something to fall back on.” These days typing is something everyone does, so I tell them they should learn to code, so they have something to fall back on. But if you aren’t interested in code, there are lots of other careers out there, and pretty much everything you can think of has technology associated with it, from arts to zoology. Do what you love, but find the tech aspect to it.
I was on an IGNITE panel at a school and one of the other panelists was talking about how she got into engineering. She said she got a D in every class, but D stood for Diploma and she passed. That floored me. Even if someone had told me in high school that I could major in computer science, and if I tried it and got bad grades, I would have switched to something where I could get As. We talk a lot at Microsoft now about the importance of a “growth mindset” vs a “fixed mindset”, and I’ve been very “fixed” where education is concerned. It just never occurred to me until I heard her talk that it’s OK not to get top grades in school, as long as you’re learning something.
I think IGNITE is a fantastic organization. Cathi is an inspiration to all of us! We just never know what words or stories might change the course of a girl’s life and IGNITE gives us a swing at it for a whole room full. Also, I find that when I take time to go be on a panel and talk about how great my job is, I remember how great my job is. There aren’t enough women thinking about tech careers, so IGNITE is doing the right thing by starting young.
Chelsea Behrens
Senior Solutions Consultant, SAP Concur
IGNITE provides a transparent view to girls on how important their participation in STEM is. When I was growing up, a career in technology was far outside the scope of what I believed was possible. After working in technology, I understand the variety of paths available to work in the industry. Having women in STEM adds a diverse perspective that helps customers, businesses, products, and services thrive. I’m involved with IGNITE because the organization empowers girls and women to connect authentically about careers in STEM.
I remember a girl asking at a panel event at Thomas Jefferson High School, “do people listen to the boys more because they’re louder?” This single question shifted me. I immediately felt a responsibility to stand in my own power as a woman and be an example by using my unique voice to add valuable perspective. When I’m in a meeting and am hesitant to speak up, I think of that girl and the many women who want to be heard but aren’t sure how. IGNITE inspires me to speak up in meetings, add my opinion – even when it’s not the popular one, and mentor other women to do the same.
To change the status quo, we must act. Participating in an IGNITE event could change the trajectory for one girl, or for several girls. By simply being you and sharing your story, you create positive change. Commit to the girls and the future women and men of the world by showing up and using your voice.
Chelsea Behrens has enjoyed a dynamic career that has included working in film (Marvel Comics), finance, technology, and as an entrepreneur. As a Senior Solutions Consultant at SAP Concur, she consults prospective customers on how to use software to increase efficiencies, grow their business, and enhance their careers.
Chelsea is passionate about connecting community through personal development, which she does through her business – Rise to the Occasion. Rise to the Occasion has hosted several in-person events, including two women in leadership panel events, and an online interview series called Leading with Authenticity.
Cheryl Ingram, PhD
CEO of Diverse City LLC & CEO of Inclusology
I have a strong passion for supporting historically stigmatized identities in STEM Education. I spent most of my education with an extreme passion for science, technology, engineering, and math. Unfortunately, there were no programs in my educational system like IGNITE to drive and support that passion. I want to make sure this is never the case for anyone else who deserves the opportunity to access their passion, but faces preventive systemic barriers, again. I want to be part of the change and watch others thrive and not be discriminated against because of their identity.
I have sat on panels in schools where IGNITE is serving young girls and listened to their stories and their dreams, goals, and expectations. Sharing in their stories is very inspirational and reminds me of why the work is so necessary and vital to these young girls. The populations IGNITE serves are the main source of my inspiration.
Cheryl Ingram Ph.D. is an inspiring, innovative, solutions oriented, thought leader and practitioner of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her passion for equity and equality ignited her current career path as the CEO and Founder of Diverse City LLC a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) consulting firm, and Inclusology, a small tech startup.
She has been training and coaching in the area of diversity and inclusion for 15 years.
In relation to her passionate career, she currently serves on the Board of Directors for Un-loop, a national technical training program that addresses recidivism in prisons throughout Washington State. She is also an active supporter of IGNITE.
Kylie Rassatt
Founder & CEO at Love Hard, Travel Often
I first got involved with IGNITE via one of the Teaching Kids Programming workshops when I was working at Microsoft. From the very first event I volunteered at, I knew this was an organization I wanted to be heavily involved in. Seeing first-hand what an impact one IGNITE event can have on a girl’s future gives me the chills every single time I volunteer, and that’s what keeps me coming back and becoming more involved every year!
Overall IGNITE’s mission is incredibly inspiring, but what inspires me the most are the women I’ve volunteered alongside and the girls we’ve had the opportunity to work with. I love hearing from these women that have such unique and empowering journeys to share, and being able to watch our stories of triumph in the face of adversity impact the next generation. Above all, looking at these girls’ eyes light up as they build confidence throughout a workshop and knowing that any one, or all, of them could be the next face of innovation in this world – that is the most inspiring thing I’ve experienced.
IGNITE teaches girls that they can have a broad and profound impact on this world. IGNITE empowers girls with the confidence, knowledge & role models to believe they can be successful in STEM careers, and to know that there is an entire community of women cheering them on.
IGNITE is a “troops on the ground” organization that is solving a real problem in our industry, and changing the course of life for so many young women. One event can make a difference, and you absolutely won’t regret spending your time with IGNITE. Representation matters, and these girls need to be exposed to these opportunities. Women aren’t yet the face of the STEM fields but, thanks to IGNITE and women like you, I believe one day they will be.
Kylie is the Founder & CEO of Love Hard, Travel Often. Previously, Kylie was a Product Manager for Zillow, the leading real estate marketplace. She loves working in the tech industry because it is collaborative, fast-paced, challenging and ever-changing. As Mrs. King County, Kylie serves her community through her platform entitled, “Changing the Face of STEM: Empowering Girls to Innovate Our Future.” She partners with organizations like IGNITE Worldwide, Girls Who Code and Washington STEM in hopes of breaking down the barriers & stereotypes in the STEM fields, and helping the STEM community drive change. Kylie’s mission while promoting STEM education is for every girl to know she has the power to change the world.
Lisa Gifford
CEO at Alliance Enterprises, Inc.
As a student, I didn’t plan to work in technology but here I am the owner of a tech company after 35 years working here! I became involved with IGNITE for three primary reasons: First, I want to share my story and those of my co-workers with young women – something I missed when I was in high school. Secondly, I want to stay connected with our future women managers and leaders in the technology industry. Finally, I want to provide options for younger women to work at Alliance and build a career like I did.
I was fortunate to start working with a software company in my early 20’s. I’ve worked in a wide range of roles, including marketing assistant, trainer, analyst, tester, project manager, resource manager and, finally, business owner. Today, many educational programs prepare young women for high-paying, rewarding careers in technology. At Alliance, about half of our staff and executive leadership directors are women – well above the national averages.
Energy creates energy! I love seeing the spark in young women’s eyes when they think about a future career in technology. I feel I am making a difference in their lives. They remind me of the importance of keeping my job fun. Joining a panel at a school also reminds me of what I’ve accomplished.
It’s fun, get involved! You can do as little or as much as you want. Start with a panel at a school and go from there. It’s our role to show them that they can follow their dreams through a career in a tech company.
Lisa currently serves as the Director of Corporate Strategy and Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Starting at Alliance in 1982 as an assistant computer trainer, Lisa progressed into a software tester, systems analyst, then project manager and software development manager. She was the company’s President and CEO between 1995 and 2008 during which the company grew revenue more than 2,000%. In 2008 she hired Chris M. Pieper to be the company’s CEO so she could focus on project management and customer delivery.
Committed to excellent customer service, Lisa has developed strong customer relationships through the years. She is keen on setting clear expectations, delivering to the committed scope and quickly responding to risks and issues. She is a strong advocate for project management and for women in computing.
In 2016, Lisa was named to the Business Examiner’s Women of Influence list. Lisa’s education includes undergraduate studies in Language Arts at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Université de Grenoble, Grenoble, France.
Logan McKenzie
Management Associate at KeyBank
I am involved in IGNITE because I believe more women should be engaged in the technology industry and IGNITE is a stepping stone to get there.
IGNITE allowed me to explore my interest in computer science and coding and helped me discover something I did not realize I would be so passionate about. Knowing that IGNITE has helped me realize my love for tech has made me want to help inspire other young women to realize their passion and to pursue it.
IGNITE is an impactful non-profit that I believe has the ability to shape young women’s futures in a way they may not have imagined.
Logan McKenzie is a Seattle Native and IGNITE Alum. Upon graduation from Chief Sealth High School, Logan studied Criminal Justice and Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. After completing her undergraduate degree, Logan pursued a career in retail banking for KeyBank where she is currently a Management Associate, a program for college graduates dedicated to preparing career oriented individuals for sales and branch management positions. Logan loved the IGNITE program when she was a part of it and is passionate about helping other young women succeed in technology and engineering fields.
Belinda McConnell
Principal at Deloitte Digital
When I was in undergrad, I remember being one of the few (if not only) females in my engineering and science classes. I also went to a high school that focused on math and science, and I remember being one of the only females in the classroom. My parents were always very supportive of me studying math, science, and engineering, but I missed having a female mentor to look up to. Even in the business world today, females are highly underrepresented in the field of technology, so one of the things I can do is to give back to the next generation of female talent, and I aspire to be a role-model that young females interested in STEM careers and education can look to as a mentor.
I have been very inspired with the programs that IGNITE sponsors for young women to learn technology, engage with senior female technology leaders, and be in inspiring learning environments that encourage open dialog, a safe environment to be inquisitive and ask questions, and really understand the opportunities that a career in a STEM field can provide. I really hope to see many of these strong, smart, talented females in the workplace in the very near future!
The community should know that this is an organization that needs their support, and take any opportunity to support it. Whether it’s by donating some of your time, attention, support or monetary donation. It’s an extremely important cause that will be very rewarding as we can all help make a difference. I can say honestly that just one great experience or one great mentorship conversation can have a very meaningful impact on someone’s life.
Belinda McConnell is a Principal in Deloitte Consulting’s Consumer Industry and leads the industry’s Customer & Marketing practice. Belinda focuses on large scale digital transformation and digital acceleration initiatives for her clients, focused on defining digital growth strategies, emerging technology implementations, supported by enhanced operations to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency. She has served some of the Consumer Industry’s largest and most prestigious brands to implement new technology solutions to support strategic business initiatives.
Belinda has a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and an MBA from the University of Illinois. Her technical background combined with business acumen has helped her to be the strategic business liaison and technology advisor to her clients. When not at work, Belinda enjoys spending time with her family being in the mountains, skiing, hiking, golfing, and any outdoor activity.
Venki Krishnababu
SVP of Global Technology Services, lululemon
Reason I am involved in IGNITE is two parts.
The Past-> I was raised by my mother who is extremely intelligent and is great at mathematics. She taught me everything I know and gave me a foundation to become a software engineer which led to a leadership career in tech. My mother is a candle in my life showing me the light to success, however she was never able to achieve the heights and true potential in STEM herself.
The Present and the Future-> I have an amazing 12 year old daughter she loves STEM and I am constantly learning from here about the peer pressure in schools that make STEM as an uncool thing to pursue. I truly believe that we have a great opportunity to change the minds of girls one by one and school by school.
I see IGNITE is a way to change the past, present and the future by promoting STEM for Girls and help them to prosper in various ways.
IGNITE has inspired us in many ways, one thing which stands out is the genuine and strong bias towards action to create a strong community of smart girls in STEM.
My humble suggestion would be to get girls involved earlier. We need to go upstream and cultivate the mindset of STEM is good for Girls and encourage them to pursue careers in STEM.
Venki Krishnababu is SVP of Global Technology Services. Venki joined lululemon in September 2017, and brings more than 23 years of experience in delivering innovative value add technology solutions and services to retail and healthcare industries. Venki’s portfolio in lululemon includes Global Retail technology, Enterprise architecture, CyberSecurity, Cloud infrastructure and corporate technology services. Venki comes to lululemon from Premera health care, where he served as Chief technology officer. While at Premera, Venki led a rapid digital transformation in healthcare by creating the most customer-centric solutions that delivered the best-in-class experience and cost of care to customers.
Prior to Premera, Venki spent over 17 years at Nordstrom where he held several key positions on the company’s IT leadership team and was responsible for developing a multi-year service-based architecture strategy to provide a highly flexible, cloud-enabled, and cost-efficient technology platform in support of achieving ambitious revenue goals. Venki led the technology product roadmap and the team responsible for bringing complex service-oriented architectural concepts to reality through a cloud based retail services platform. Venki received his Bachelors in electronics and communication . He serves in an advisory role to non-profit Bellevue Youth theater foundation.
Andreina Vivas
Software Engineer at Lenovo
Since I can remember, I was always building Legos, playing videogames, and breaking apart computer electronics. I did this long before I knew what STEM was and before I learned about the gender disparity in technology. I want every girl to experience technology as a fun, gender-less, age-less opportunity to be yourself like I did. I believe IGNITE is at the forefront of tackling the tech gender gap from the roots and anyone that wants to make the world a better place should lend a hand!
Up until I joined the workforce, I believed the challenge in STEM was getting through engineering school in college. It turns out that this is just a sprint within a very long marathon. At my first full-time job, I started working in a team of engineers that had been in the field for more than 30 years and there was only one other female on my team. The infamous impostor syndrome was unbelievably hard to shake off, even for a confident geek that has been in love with STEM since birth. In a beautiful way, IGNITE is inspiring young girls, but also adult females, like myself, to strive and persist in technology and engineering.
I want everyone to know how easy it can be to make an impact and change a girl’s life: talk about IGNITE, share the IGNITE events with your friends and family, attend an IGNITE panel, volunteer in our fundraising efforts, fund an IGNITE school, donate to the organization; if you want to help, the smallest action will at the very least yield inspired girls all over the world. And let’s not forget IGNITE might change your own life, too!
Andi Vivas-Thomas double-majored in Electrical and Computer Engineering at New York University and is currently a Software Engineer at Lenovo, where she develops tools for Windows operating systems that run on Lenovo servers in Seattle, Washington. She works as a full-time engineer to sustain her love for road trips and attempts to run as many routes and trails as the Greater Seattle Area has to offer. Last but not least, she is a very strong advocate for empowering Females and Hispanics to dive into the world of STEM.
Myanna Harris
Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services
I am involved with IGNITE because I am a huge supporter of showing young women that they can do great things in the areas of technology and engineering. I am where I am today, because I was lucky enough to have lots of support when I decided to get involved in STEM. IGNITE has inspired me by working so hard to help young women find more opportunities.
My name is Myanna. I recently started my career as a Software Engineer on the AWS CodeDeploy team. My love for coding started in high school where I was lucky enough to have an amazing Computer Science teacher, Mr. Long. This gave me a head start that opened up high school internship opportunities. After high school, I got a BS in Computer Science. The internships I had during high school and college helped open up the door for me at Amazon.
Ali Wulf Kollman
Marketing Campaign Specialist at SkyKick
IGNITE is a very important and special organization. I admire its drive and passion to create awareness of educational and professional opportunities in the tech industry for young female students. Each IGNITE school visit leaves me inspired by the students we meet, fueling my desire to continue my involvement and find new ways to give back to the women in our tech community.
IGNITE has inspired me in a multitude of ways. I manage the office visits when schools visit TUNE, and I am continually inspired by the insightful questions the students ask, as well as their ambitious attitude and perseverance. IGNITE also inspired us to launch the TUNE House Roadshow, a program where University of Washington CSE students/TUNE House scholars visit middle and high schools to share their journeys of entering into the world of tech.
IGNITE gives our next generation of female students the opportunity to learn about technology and how to apply that to their future professions. The impact of these visits is limitless — once you participate on a panel or hear a student’s story, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.
Everyone should know about IGNITE and the life-long and industry-wide impact they are making on the next generation of female software engineers.
Ali is now a Marketing Campaign Specialist at Skykick. Previously, she was a Recruiting Program Manager at TUNE.
My involvement has included (but not limited to) building out TUNE’s global employer brand in our ten different offices around the world, creating a recruiting marketing voice across multiple social channels, managing and growing relationships through our recruiting partnership program, organizing internal and external community events, managing an internship program and working cross-functionally across the company.
I also incorporate my recruiting marketing efforts towards coordinating interviews for a team of three recruiters. As one of the fastest growing companies in Washington, our teams are always growing and I work to ensure each candidate has a top of the line experience. Whether you’re browsing our careers page or receiving your onsite candidate gift, every detail counts.
TUNE is a pretty special company and I feel especially lucky to be a part of an organization who values their employees and the community so much. I encourage you to check out our careers page to see available career opportunities and to learn more about the incredible things employees are doing around the world. https://www.tune.com/careers/
Krys Stensland
Sr. Architect of Business Process at T-Mobile
I am involved with IGNITE Worldwide, in the very simplest of terms, because I believe in girls, and I see that girls don’t always believe in themselves – I want that to change. I love what IGNITE is doing to encourage girls to bring their brilliant minds to the table. I see the confidence IGNITE helps instill in our young women, and I want to be a part of that. I want every girl to know, she absolutely CAN.
I was recently very honored to attend the IGNITE Gala, and the energy in that place was like nothing I’ve experienced before. Everywhere I looked, another strong woman in tech looked right back at me, and without words we said, “I see you”. There was an aura of inclusion, I felt connected, I knew I belonged, and while not one of us is the same, we are all united to see young women rise – I left feeling both uplifted and humbled, looking forward to the next opportunity to inspire girls.
IGNITE is an excellent way to make new connections with other amazing humans just like you, who are focused on bringing equality to the tech space.
Krys is currently a Sr. Architect of Business Process for T-Mobile’s Product and Technology Portfolio Management team – This move was made 2 years ago when she made the courageous decision to leave her 20-year technical Project Management career “just to try something new” and see what might happen. Her approach to her current role is much the same as her approach to Project Management (and life) always was: People first. Believing strongly in the servant leader and lead by example schools of thought, Krys’ priority is always her team, constantly seeking new ways to better help them on their path to success – Watching them fly is extremely satisfying for her. In Krys’ free time, she wrangles ducks, dogs, rabbits and snakes, and has recently taken on a new personal mission in life, to become a major opponent of cancer in all its forms. Stay tuned to see where that will go – She just might ask you to join the fight!
COO at TUNE
I was lucky to get introduced to IGNITE through working at TUNE, where we do a great job of participating in community events. My interest peaked as our company started to scale and hire more employees and were faced with the significant gap in gender diversity from applicants in engineering roles. This was clearly more than a challenge to find diverse candidates, but something that was rooted in the interest in STEM programs. TUNE has partnered with IGNITE to help create awareness and opportunities for women to be more aware and involved in STEM as early as possible.
IGNITE has inspired me by showing the completed loop. I have seen former IGNITE participants turn into volunteers and provide the same support and opportunities back to young women who were in their position. When you see that level of reciprocity you know that the organization that brought them from a student to success is built off of the right principals and intentions.
Having a 4 year old daughter, I can only hope that she is drawn to similar programs that have such committed members.
IGNITE is creating a pipeline to our future. Without the work they are doing there will be a major workplace void in one of the fastest growing sectors. This is about our future, and preparing for our needs today.
Cameron Stewart is the Chief Operations Officer at TUNE. Through his 9 years at the company, he has built and ran the sales and client success organizations worldwide until he transitioned into the General Manager role for TUNE’s flagship product, HasOffers. In 2017, Cameron was promoted into the COO role to focus on the company’s day to day operations by overseeing HR, Office Operations and creating alignment and employee growth across the organization.
Jenn Hunter
Program Manager at Microsoft
I am involved with IGNITE to help expose young ladies to the variety of career opportunities in Technology through sharing my story and experience. I also appreciate that IGNITE provides field trip opportunities to various technology companies, so the girls can experience what working in technology looks like, and get hands-on experience coding.
WHY DO YOU THINK IGNITE WORLDWIDE MATTERS?
IGNITE matters because representation matters. It is important for the young ladies to see and hear from women who are like them and faced many of the same challenges they face. The young ladies are exposed to real stories about overcoming obstacles and success in what continues to be a male-dominated industry.
I am inspired by seeing the program work! The data show the number of girls taking technology classes is increasing. The passion and stories shared by the students, volunteers, and IGNITE employees inspires me as well.
Through its various programs, IGNITE is encouraging and building our next generation of women in technology leaders.
Jenn joined Microsoft in September 2013. In Jenn’s role at Microsoft, she is responsible for the program management of the Machine Learning models built to support the Azure business. Her first 2 years at Microsoft were spent as Program Manager for the buildout of Microsoft’s global network.
Prior to Microsoft, Jenn spent 3 years in program management at Salesforce.com, supporting the expansion and operations of the data centers domestically and globally. Jenn’s first 9.5 years in technology were spent at AOL, where she worked in a variety of technical roles and management.
Jenn is currently working on her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Western Governor’s University to compliment her background in infrastructure and technology.
Jenn lives in Bothell with her husband, 2 dogs and 1 cat. When Jenn is not working, you can find her studying, watching travel shows, reading, or volunteering with IGNITE.
Hillary Prather
Software Development Engineer at Amazon
I initially got involved with IGNITE through TUNE, who partners with IGNITE and hosts frequent panels. I stay with the program because I love how it tries to make outreach accessible for all students, not just those who can afford to participate in after school programs.
Meeting the variety of bright, energetic young women who attend IGNITE events has inspired me. It is a constant reminder to me that we advance farther if we lift each other up, support each other, and offer guidance to the next generation of technologists.
IGNITE does a great job of providing girls the opportunity to see themselves (or people like themselves) in STEM careers. It lets girls know that they don’t have to fit a specific mold to be successful.
I would love to get more female industry professionals involved in IGNITE! I’d love to see other companies in the area step up and sponsor events and panels.
I am currently a Software Development Engineer at Amazon. previously, I was a server-side software engineer at TUNE, Inc. in Seattle. I graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Informatics, and a minor in Mathematics. I have a passion for supporting education initiatives (including, of course, IGNITE Worldwide), particularly for underserved communities. Outside of work, I am an aerialist, enthusiastic traveler, and cheer coach for Ingraham High School. My favorite IGNITE panel ever was when I got to speak at Ingraham to an audience that included many of my cheerleaders!
Shawna Straub
IT Manager at REI
I learned about the ignite program through our former CIO at REI, Julie Averill. I was asked to participate in multiple events, but my favorite was a high school panel at Thomas Jefferson HS.
I had no idea how many girls there are that lack confidence, are scared to put themselves out there and do something different, and have such challenging home life situations. At the panel, the girls really opened up to me and I helped them see the potential of taking care of themselves, and even being able to support a family with jobs in IT. They were so excited and felt empowered during the discussion.
Even if you only have a few hours a month, there are things you can do to make a difference. There are girls waiting to hear your success stories, lessons learned, and ways to get ahead. I truly value the opportunity to share what I’ve learned with others and help them bypass some of the pitfalls people face early in their careers.
I have spent the last 18 years of my career in IT and have worked at Microsoft, Zones, and now REI. I am a mother of two boys (18 & 9). My oldest plays golf for a college in Mesa, AZ and hopes to become a pro. My youngest is 100% baseball and plays for a local select team. My husband is the CFO of his family owned company that manufacturers parts for Boeing planes. I was born and raised in Washington, and although I’ve moved around a bit, I’ve ended up here permanently. I attended Auburn High School and attribute my DECA classes and teachers as a big part of my early success. I not only work in IT, but own an online boutique called My Pampered Life, where I am a stylist for friends and clients with clothing, jewelry, and accessories in my spare time.
Ruth Nesbitt
IT Vendor Manager, T-Mobile Team Fusion
Continuous STEM learning and forging strong partnerships with other Women in Technology is key to success in this meeting this goal—IGNITE inspires me to keep pushing myself to the next level and be an example of the success that continuous learning leads to in the IT field.
I am an IGNITE Champion because I want to awaken and support a passion for STEM learning in other women and girls and be part of an amazing group of Women in Tech who power the future of just not T-Mobile, but of the world.
My name is Ruth Nesbitt, I am an IT Vendor Manager for T-Mobile’s Team Fusion, which supports Billing Development, Wholesale, SAP, MetroPCS & Supply Chain. My chief areas of expertise are IT Process Implementation, Access Management and Security Compliance. My passion is deep diving into learning new and innovative technologies that help me and my team be able to provide cutting edge capabilities to the business.
Rosie Guillero
VP of Ways and Means PTSA Bellevue WA
The reason I am involved in IGNITE is that I want to empower girls and women from all over the world and from every generation whether it be the new girls entering STEM to the women who strive to learn more. Girls and women need to know that they can be whatever they want to be if they have the passion and determination to accomplish whatever their heart desires.
IGNITE has inspired and impacted us in many ways, one thing that stands out is the genuine and strong bias towards action to create a strong and powerful Impact for the community of smart girls in STEM.
I see IGNITE as a way to change the past , present and what comes next by promoting STEM for Girls and to help them prosper in various ways. My mindset to create a better community in which we would be able to connect and learn with the girls interested in STEM, and to start with creating programs where girls start at a younger age which makes them more comfortable and participate in activities related to STEM. With a positive output, more and more capable and smart girls can learn more about their potential.
Rosie Guillero is the VP of Ways and Means PTSA. Rosie Volunteers in the Bellevue school district. Cooperative and works with parents to support students learning and healthy development in school and at home. She has fostered team collaboration between students through group projects and programs. She helps and gives encouragement to boost cultural awareness by incorporating children’s literature from cultures around the world. Whom also leads and co-anchored various fundraisers for her daughter’s school district. She has helped immensely orchestrating all PTSA communication between parents, children and teachers.
The Present and what comes next > I have a young 12 year old daughter whom loves STEM and has gained confidence in her knowledge in what she’s learned and has been so happy to have the opportunity to now know that she was capable of things that used to be unknown to her. Though, it had come to my attention that STEM and the learning towards it has recently unpopular because of the peer pressure that makes it so. I truly believe that we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to forever change the minds of girls one by one and school by school around the globe.
Lucas Brown
Founder & Chief Product Officer at TUNE, Inc.
My twin brother and I have a younger sister. While we were both supported and thrived with technology from an early age, our younger sister wasn’t inspired to be involved with tech. While she has a brilliant mind and an amazing personality, before we knew it, she dropped out of college. Meanwhile her older brothers were successful entrepreneurs in tech and she was still searching.
Reflecting on the past, our sister did not have any female friends in tech. She was not inspired to be involved. Any human can be involved in technology and use technology to create change, but that person has to first be inspired. They have to want and believe they can be involved. Then they have to have a safe community to learn.
We believe a strong commitment to inspire students to pursue a career in technology will be the largest driver of positive change. IGNITE provides females wanting to become involved with STEM careers both inspiration and a safe community to learn. We are excited our missions are aligned to inspire females to get involved in tech.
Women should not be a minority in the tech industry. Based on my twin brother’s and my college experience, we had a vision to create a safe space for women who are passionate about technology and innovation to connect, collaborate, and flourish. With an entrepreneurial mentality, we believed this unique approach would make the biggest impact bridging the gender gap in tech. With the generous support and energy of our fellow TUNE team members, together we created TUNE House.
TUNE House is a scholarship program for female undergraduate students pursuing computer science and information technology degrees at the University of Washington. TUNE house is designed as a community to promote a collaborative environment for women aligned in their effort to be innovative and outstanding leaders in the tech industry. We believe that in order to have an impact on the larger community in and around Seattle, it starts by these female scholars supporting and believing in each other, inspiring each other, and ultimately inspiring those around them.
Similar to the IGNITE Worldwide program, the female students in TUNE House and female TUNE engineers came together to launch the TUNE House Roadshow. The Roadshow shares their personal stories of what led them to pursue a technical degree, educational choices that helped them get where they are, mentors and influencers along the way, overall benefits of being in a technical career, as well as the challenges of being a female entering the tech industry.
Prior to middle school and high school students selecting their classes, the Roadshow visits the school and invites female students to hear their stories. The goal is to encourage and inspire these female students to choose to classes related to computer science. After two years of the TUNE House Roadshow, we continued to be thankful to have the opportunity to partner with INGITE and inspire females to become involved in tech.
The coolest part about technology is that one actually does not need to study it in college to make a career out of it. If you want to be a doctor or a lawyer, it requires a college degree. Women do not need to apply to the UW, get accepted, get a degree in Computer Science and then they can eventually start their career in technology.
IGNITE encourages women to get involved with tech for STEM careers. They provide a safe community to inspire STEM education. As you think about your ability to inspire women to pursue a career in technology, remember that INGITE is the best partner to help.
The team at INGITE including Cathi Rodgveller is open to unique approaches to inspire women to get involved with STEM. Their willingness to support new ideas like our TUNE House Roadshow is remarkable and appreciated. They are truly committed to positive change.
My brother and I along with our TUNE family, challenge you to support IGNITE and inspire women to pursue careers in STEM.
Lucas and his twin brother Lee started their first businesses before entering high school in their hometown of Elma, WA. They quickly found this world suited them, and launched their first successful venture when they were sophomores attending Babson College in Boston, MA. Developing unique solutions for their own ad network, Lucas had the foresight to white-label their technologies to empower other businesses, and with that – TUNE was founded. As Chief Product Officer, Lucas leads agile product teams that strive to quickly meet the needs of an ever growing client base. As a founder, Lucas supported the company in the beginning, growing to profitability by 2010. Lucas’ expertise in complex business models, integrations, implementations, and his constant drive for innovation make him a cornerstone of this Seattle based startup.
Karin Mepani
Sr. Relationship Marketing Manager at Microsoft
I want girls to have the opportunity to explore, learn and pursue any field profession that’s inspiring to them. IGNITE provides the opportunities for these students to get the education and resources to make their dreams possible.
I love hearing stories from the girls about their goals and dreams. As adults, we sometimes forget to have lofty dreams or think that anything is possible. When you talk to a middle school or high school girl, she doesn’t think in “I can’t”. I want all women, young and old, to say “I can”.
IGNITE opens doors for girls. IGNITE brings girls together to learn about STEM programs in a safe environment so that they can ask questions, learn and explore topics that aren’t provided in a day-to-day classroom.
Come out and help! Every hour of your time helps these students learn more about STEM and helps them achieve their dreams.
I’m a driven Customer Success leader with over 10 years of experience building and growing strategic customer programs for B2B software and consulting companies. In Oct 2016, I joined Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise Marketing Team to improve the customer onboarding journey and acquisition strategy.
For four years at a Silicon Valley-based start-up called Hearsay Social, I led a team of top global account managers who coach, train and lead Fortune 500 financial services and insurance companies to sell socially. Because of Hearsay’s software and our Customer Success coaching, local users reported that they received over 40% of their referrals from social media and using Hearsay Social.
Additional experience includes running dozens of enterprise customer reference programs, telling customer stories through digital marketing, social media platforms, customer videos and written case studies.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communication from the University of Portland, was an Entrepreneur Scholar in 2003-04 and am a certified Project Manager from CompTIA.
It’s not all work: In my free time, I run in races all over the country, make my own mustard, spend time with my new nephew and travel the world.
Connie Olinde
IT Director– Merchandising & Co-op Brands Technology at REI
IGNITE has inspired me by being an advocate for girls in STEM starting at an early age, and for creating an environment and forum to get them excited about tech. There is so much opportunity in this field and it’s a great career option that is not pursued as much as it should be for women in general, and getting girls excited about it at an early age will help to change this.
The wider community should know about IGNITE that it’s a great resource available to schools and the community to get more young women informed, engaged, and excited about STEM careers.
I currently serve as the IT Director serving the Merchandising and Co-op Brands business for REI, and have been with REI for three years. Prior to that, I spent 23 years with Walmart Technology in Bentonville, AR, in many roles, progressing from Software Engineer on to Project Manager and IT Leadership. REI has been the perfect career home for me, since I can combine both my love for the outdoors with my passion for building and delivering great technology solutions.
Dr. Tammy Campbell Superintendent, Federal Way Public Schools
Dr. Susan Enfield Superintendent, Highline Public Schools
Sammy Anderson Executive Director of College and Career Readiness, Federal Way Public Schools
Ron Mayberry Director of Career & College Readiness, Bethel School District
Jane Hendrickson CTE Program Manager, Seattle Public Schools
Emily Aldama Supervisor, San Francisco Unified School District Career Pathways
Charissa Eggleston College and Career Readiness Facilitator, Federal Way Public Schools
Abdulraheem Abdulhakeen IGNITE Leader, Nigeria
Devina Khan STEM Computer Essentials Teacher, West Valley Junior High School
Christian Williams AP Computer Science Teacher, Spanaway Lake High School
Shauntal VanDreel Counselor, Rainier View Elementary School
Robin Hodges Career & Readiness Specialist & College Bound Coordinator, Bethel High School
Kelly Woyak Career & College Readiness Specialist, Graham-Kapowsin High School
Mindee Graver College & Career Specialist, Spanaway Lake High School
Nicole Collopy College and Career Specialist, Todd Beamer High School
Fonda Mongrain Career and Technical Education Facilitator, Federal Way Public Schools
Shawnte Garrett College and Career Specialist, Truman High School
Roderick Booker College & Career Access Specialist, Evergreen High School
Lisa Sandoval Director for STEM-B, Seattle Central College
Julie Gatti Teacher, Franklin High School
Michelle Spenser CTE, Office of Superintendent and Public Instruction
Maduchukwu Edith Principal, Mariamoh Ajiri Memorial International School
Stuart Chernis Computer Science and CTE Teacher, Aki Kurose Middle School
Sydney Cochran College & Career Access Specialist, Highline High School
Hajia Muibat Taiwo IGNITE Leader, Katsina Chapter
Karly Feria College & Career Access Specialist, Tyee High School
Michele Amato Computer Technology Teacher, Broadview Thomson K-8
Sara Baker College & Career Access Specialist
Jennifer Spigner College & Career Center Specialist, Seattle Public Schools
Cindy Jamieson CTE Teacher, Nathan Hale High School
Dr. Tammy Campbell
Superintendent, Federal Way Public Schools
IGNITE Worldwide Shero Award Winner
WHY YOU ARE INVOLVED WITH IGNITE WORLDWIDE ?
IGNITE aligns with our district goals of equity and access by positioning our scholars so they can do incredible things. Having the opportunity to participate in career tours, coding workshops, job shadows and other experiences allows our girls to see a future for themselves that would not have been possible. Additionally, we are focused on disrupting patterns in which girls are not given the same opportunities as their male counterparts.
I am inspired by the opportunities that our scholars have been provided. I know these type of learning experiences are game changers for our young people.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE OUR WIDER COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT IGNITE WORLDWIDE ?
IGNITE is allowing FWPS to ensure our scholars have a bright future!
A passionate, transformational leader who builds a shared vision and strong collaborative relationships, Superintendent Dr. Tammy Campbell’s upbringing as young girl in the Louisiana Delta convinced her schools are “game changers” for students and communities. That awareness led her to accomplish many firsts in her family including high school valedictorian, first college graduate, and first doctoral student. At every milestone, she would reflect on her journey and the key people who lifted her toward her dreams. She came to realize those who shared her journey without fail were teachers.
Dr. Tammy Campbell brings over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher, principal, executive director of teaching and learning, and executive director of instructional programs. Her experience includes a leadership role at University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership, and most recently, assistant superintendent for learning and teaching.
In her fourth year as superintendent in Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS), Dr. Campbell leads multiple efforts to improve achievement for ALL 23,000+ scholars. Through her leadership, graduation rates have increased to their highest levels ever, while most recently passing the largest construction bond of over a half a billion dollars.
Over the course of her educational career, she has framed her leadership approach so that student results are the focus, staff voice and empowerment are essential, authentic community and family partnerships support efforts, and data coupled with research-based practices are the guide to building systems of support and accountability.
Receiving her doctoral degree and superintendent’s certification from Washington State University, Dr. Campbell also holds a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, a principal certification from Eastern Washington University, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota. Additionally, she attended the Harvard Institute for Superintendents. She has served as an adjunct professor in the principal and teacher certification programs at University of Washington, Washington State University, Seattle University and Gonzaga University demonstrating her commitment to growing future teacher and principal leaders.
Dr. Susan Enfield
Superintendent, Highline Public Schools
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BRING IGNITE WORLDWIDE TO YOUR SCHOOLS?
Our promise in Highline is to know every student by name, strength and need and ensure they graduate prepared for the future they choose. We cannot deliver on this promise alone, which is why our partnership with IGNITE is so important. Young women and girls need increased access to STEM pathways as well as professional role models who reflect their backgrounds to mentor them. IGNITE provides that access by connecting Highline students to a network of phenomenal women who are leaders in STEM. IGNITE also provides an array of accessible, engaging, robust career-connected learning experiences both in-and-outside of the classroom.
WHAT IMPACT HAS IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAD ON YOUR FEMALE STUDENTS?
Our student surveys beautifully tell the story of IGNITE’s impact. We have had countless students report an increased interest in STEM careers and boost in self-confidence after participating in IGNITE events. In addition, students have referenced many quotes shared by IGNITE speakers that resonated with them and inspire them to realize and reach their full potential.
ARE THERE ONE OR TWO PARTICULAR STORIES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT HOW IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS AN IMPACT ON A PARTICULAR GIRL?
There are many, but here are a few that stand out:
At Evergreen High School’s Women of Color in Technology Symposium, the panelists provided tangible step-by-step plans to show our young women how they can become professionals in STEM. One student shared she was struggling in math class and that she did not see herself “making it.” A panelist responded by highlighting the importance of believing in yourself, staying focused, always doing homework, asking teachers for help, and staying after school for additional support. This advice motivated the student to keep moving forward as well as realize her own self-worth and potential to succeed. Another panelist expressed how critical it is for women of color not to allow doors to be closed on them. She encouraged all of the student attendees to push back and to never settle for less than what they want in their professional lives. Every single student reported that she was inspired to do better in school after attending this event.
More than 30 9th and 10th graders from Highline High School had the chance to attend IGNITE’s Microsoft tour. Before participating they were asked if they’d ever considered enrolling in an engineering or computer science class. Most students shared they had not planned on doing so and hadn’t given it much thought. After getting exclusive access to some of Microsoft’s most high-level projects and hearing from scientists and a panel of inspirational speakers, the sparks ignited! Students talked on the bus ride home about how excited they were for February when they get to enroll in classes. One student remarked, “I never thought I would be into engineering but I am definitely going to take that class now.”
HOW HAS IGNITE WORLDWIDE IMPACTED THE GIRLS IN GENERAL?
The impact is tremendous and priceless. IGNITE programming ensures that young women in Highline are aware of the many STEM career opportunities available to them. It connects students to a network of influential leaders who can mentor and support them through their college and career journeys. Thank you IGNITE!
Sammy Anderson
Executive Director of College and Career Readiness, Federal Way Public Schools
IGNITE is an incredible program that continues to transform aspirations and opportunities for our young women. Not only are students and staff exposed to meaningful, innovative and endless possibilities and careers in the world of technology through IGNITE, they are also exposed to the inspiring stories and backgrounds from professionals in the field that model resilience, determination and risk-taking.
After every IGNITE event, I’ve asked myself, “How can I make this happen for all of our scholars?” I’m inspired by the room full of over 100 fifth grade girls at the Microsoft campus that were collaborating over code with Microsoft staff. I’m inspired by the high school group of girls at Deloitte working together to design and market a new app with Deloitte executives. I’m inspired by the thoughtful questions from students and the vulnerability of professionals during each IGNITE panel. In all of these instances, our young women are able to see and imagine a journey they would not have otherwise imagined, and they are treated as the contributing and capable human beings they are.
I would like the wider community to know that IGNITE is a program that breaks down barriers, it is a program model that we should be replicating and working toward providing to all of our scholars and it is a program that facilitates positive change through the culture of the school. It has helped to spread a culture of responsibility, empowerment and support that will build the new generation of female leaders. The experiences provided from IGNITE are preparing female students to become responsible and confident citizens in a culturally diverse society.
Sammy Anderson is the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness for Federal Way Public Schools. She received her BA in English and Government and completed her MA in Educational Leadership at Eastern Washington University. She has been in education for 16 years, 14 of which were spent as an educator and administrator in Spokane, WA. She taught English, Advanced Placement, Creative Writing, Debate, Leadership and ASB at Volunteers of America Crosswalk Teen Shelter School, John R. Rogers High School and North Central High School, where Sammy received the Spokane Teacher of the Year Award and a Spokane Chase Youth Award.
Sammy served as an Assistant Principal at Salk Middle School and Joel E. Ferris High School where she created personalized intervention programs that maximized the academic success of students while at the same time providing a number of social supports that led to significant increases in student achievement including: participation in Advanced Placement courses, students passing Advanced Placement exams, students with college ready transcripts, freshman on track rates, high school graduation rates and post-secondary enrollment rates for all students, particularly first generation college students. Additionally, Sammy created a district and state recognized project based learning program that infused engaging and compassion focused teaching with technology innovation for at-risk youth through partnerships with mental health therapists, the Eastern Washington University Psychology Department, New Tech Network, Apple Computers and the Heart Math Institute.
In her current position with Federal Way Public Schools, she is overseeing K-12 Counselors, Career/College Specialists, Career and Technical Education and works with school principals and college and career readiness teams to implement a meaningful comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness system. She is a leader dedicated to ensuring equitable access to privileged knowledge and opportunities for all students. Sammy takes risks in leading innovative, intentional and meaningful programs, while exposing staff and students to cutting edge research and theory. As an at-risk youth, Sammy dropped out of Joel E. Ferris High School at age 16 and found her path to success through resilience, determination, compassion and education. She now resides in Federal Way and enjoys exploring the beautiful parks, trails and community with her husband and two children.
Ron Mayberry
Director of Career & College Readiness, Bethel School District
IGNITE Worldwide Champion Award Winner
Bethel School District has been working with IGNITE for several years now. This last year I worked closely with IGNITE to think through the process of a more intentional partnership. We started with two of our feeder middle schools working with our STEM teachers at our high school. Essential to our success was our Career Specialist helping to coordinate it all. Overall we were able to get even more girls involved in our field trips and participating in the panels. We know that this work and partnership with IGNITE is making a difference. IGNITE makes a difference because of their partnerships with so many amazing companies.
Jane Hendrickson
CTE Program Manager, Seattle Public Schools
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO LEAD IGNITE WORLDWIDE IN YOUR DISTRICT?
I really believe that all students need exposure to non-traditional careers— first hand mentoring from professionals in careers.
The biggest impact I have seen is in the computer science program areas. In schools that have access to IGNITE, there are more girls who are taking courses in computer science and engineering.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT IGNITE WORLDWIDE TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY?
I have had the opportunity first hand to see the time and effort that the staff at IGNITE, employers, and teachers commit to creating these worthwhile learning opportunities for students. They are exposed to strong, confident women in non-traditional industries in positions that spark the “I can”.
Emily Aldama
Supervisor, San Francisco Unified School District Career Pathways
IGNITE is a model of how to harness the power of women to change the future of science and tech, two of the biggest male-dominated fields impacting the entire globe (!) IGNITE helps us get young girls and female-identified youth out into the world exploring workplaces, careers and possibilities that they may have never considered before. Together we can focus on curiosity and exploration (fun) to work toward inclusion and visibility (the future).
IGNITE inspires me by just getting to the point. What’s the problem? A lack of women in STEM. What’s the approach? Women connecting with young women to turn the tide. It’s simple and effective.
IGNITE is creating inroads and experiences to connect young girls and female-identified youth to careers in STEM. The approach is straight-forward and student-centered, but it is not the sole work of women to increase visibility and inclusion. If you work in STEM, especially if you are a man working in STEM, commit to hosting a group of IGNITE girls and let them know what’s up with women leading the work within your company or org. And then use whatever sphere of influence you have to ask your supervisors, interview teams and talent management/HR to set diversity hiring goals and make a real commitment to hire more women, lesbian/queer and trans applicants.
At her core, Emily Aldama is an educator and performing artist who believes in experiential learning and the magic of San Francisco. As Supervisor of SFUSD Career Pathways, Emily works to connect high school youth to lucrative employment. In her role, she leads the growth and expansion of high school career programs, staff/teacher development and financial resourcing to provide SFUSD’s diverse and talented youth an onramp to a career in San Francisco. Before leading the Career Pathways team, Emily was an arts teacher and college counselor. Because of these experiences, Emily brings a passion for design thinking, listening and creative problem-solving to teen education and workforce development. Emily received her B.A. in K-12 Arts Education and Spanish from Ball State University and obtained her Administrative Services Credential through UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education.
Charissa Eggleston
College and Career Readiness Facilitator, Federal Way Public Schools
I requested to be Federal Way School Districts IGNITE Coordinator because I believe in the mission and vision of IGNITE. Being a woman of color working in schools, I am aware of the data related to young women of color who are not being exposed to traditionally male dominated careers. I am also passionate about exposing diverse young women to opportunities they may not have been exposed to that offer an opportunity to perhaps change their lives and the their families lives economically and perhaps change all of our lives by creating something innovative.
IGNITE panels and Career Trips have impacted Federal Way School District scholars in so many ways. The panels have provided an intimate setting for young women to see women that look like them doing meaningful and fulfilling work. They also have the opportunity to ask questions – they may not feel comfortable asking a male. Of course the young ladies are exposed to the careers, but one of the most powerful results has been the women’s empowerment that these young women get to experience. The panels have brought up real life topics about overcoming adversity and women supporting women.
The Career Trips have often taken young women to Seattle and Bellevue – cities some may have never visited before. Each trip we have been on included hands on training and interaction with a variety of women and positions. Our scholars go away knowing that they can do anything if they are willing to put in the work. Young women in our district are attending more coding workshops, challenging themselves to take higher level classes and just being more comfortable being a smart girl.
Federal Way School Districts partnership with IGNITE has provided hundreds of our scholars with exposure, mentoring, and hands on learning in the real world. It has also ignited a fire – see how I did that – in hundreds of young women to push themselves, take advanced classes, take college courses, join a club and even in some cases start a club to prepare themselves for a career in technology.
ARE THERE ANY MEMORABLE STORIES ABOUT HOW IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS HAD AN IMPACT ON A PARTICULAR GIRL?
I would like to share the story of Brooklyn. She is pretty and smart, but shy. She gets good grades, but tends to keep to herself and may try to keep the fact that she is pretty and smart to herself to fit in better at her school. Brooklyn attended the Digigirlz camp this summer at Microsoft. She only attended due to my constant encouraging/nagging and I had her Mom helping me. On the first day of camp on the bus, Brooklyn kept to herself, head down, ear phones in. By the end of the day, she and the other girls were laughing and talking about the great experience they had. Brooklyn was inspired by the other girls present, but also the Key Note Speaker Dona Sakar, who shared Brooklyn’s interest in fashion and technology. Brooklyn decided to audition to walk in Seattle’s Fashion Week and was booked for a job. She has also taken this confidence into taking more challenging classes and doing her best to prepare for a possible career as a medical doctor.
I have several girls to highlight, but would like to summarize then. I work at five different high schools in our district. One school a week. I have young women who have participated in an IGNITE panel event, career trip, or Digigirlz event waiting for me each week. These young women are excited about their computer science classes, asking me to talk to their school counselors to get them in more challenging classes. They ask me to make sure they are included in the next event. Some have enrolled in Running Start to challenge themselves. Some are getting scholarship offers to pursue degrees in Computer Science, some are starting and participating in coding clubs. All of the girls have gained self-confidence and have been inspired to be their best self. IGNITE is changing girls’ lives!
We have developed partnerships with some of the amazing IGNITE Panelists and companies. Microsoft comes to our school district three times a year to teach coding classes. Amazon has hosted scholars and taught coding and security workshops. Amazon is also partnering to come teach interviewing and pre-employment training classes. Microsoft will again provide a Digigirlz opportunity for 30 of our female scholars who would otherwise not be able to attend.
Thank you IGNITE!
Abdulraheem Abdulhakeen
IGNITE Leader, Nigeria
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO LEAD IGNITE WORLDWIDE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
Having identified the problems of girls in my community in regards to choosing future careers and phobias that the girls have for science, technology, engineering and mathematics based courses, and on how to contribute my effort to help in solving the problems, made me to do IGNITE.
IGNITE, since its introduction in Nigeria, has had a positive impact on the female students and the women in my community.
The girls get the idea of self reliance, boldness, self confidence, a love for STEM careers, innovative styles of doing things, feeling the impact of successful women, the determination to succeed and not only to survive in their chosen career.
The girls are able to continue in the spirit of curiosity through IGNITE activities which include but are not limited to field trips, conferencing, workshops, job shadows, connecting girls with real women, mentoring, guidance and counseling.
IGNITE, an acronym for Inspiring Girls Now In Technology Evolution have been inspiring girls to dream big and making it real for them.
ARE THERE ONE OR TWO STORIES ABOUT HOW IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS HAD AN IMPACT ON A PARTICULAR GIRL?
Really, Challenge abounds everywhere. And the love of seeing others succeeding, requires lots of sacrifice.
I grew up in the Northern Nigeria, where the female children, who outnumbered males, get little or no support for Western Education, not to even talk of securing a space for their choosing career.
My parents got three female children just after I was born in the 70s. I had very few girls as classmates while in primary and post-primary schools. The few girls I studied with were better in learning.
“Women tend to be more attentive, flexible and organized” = Christie G. 2013.
Again, I supported the quotation that says:
“If you teach a boy, you educate an individual; but if you teach a girl, you educate a community” = Greg Mortenson.
I have always looked for an opportunity to train girls. Where & How to do it had been an issue for me, until I got the opportunity in Seattle Washington, IVLP 2010 to attend an IGNITE workshop under the Chief Executive/ Director IGNITE worldwide, Cathi Rodgveller M.S. ED. Her company was amazing. The IGNITE community in our neighborhoods- everyone volunteers. Everyone is closer and everyone kind of watches out for each other. It is just a better feeling. I learn about where to do IGNITE and how it is better done.
I see my loving Country, Nigeria, where IGNITE functions can have positive impact. IGNITE, thus, helps to give girls opportunities to associate with real women who have real jobs that are interesting, fun, and pay well.
My connection, with Chichi Okafor, IGNITE expert of Lagos-Nigeria, and Dr. Hassan of STEMGirls, Abuja-Nigeria further boosts my courage.
The challenges are that the good parents or guardians or schools are skeptical about leaving their daughters /girls in the hand of men, no matter the status or the background. And, as a man and school superintendent, I always find it tough in my community to convince and get acceptance of these custodians on behalf of the IGNITE girls. Numbers of young women on the other hand in my community are not ready for the volunteering functions as obtainable in other African and Western world. This is a major concern, and I wish I get a young woman around me to take the challenge and take the lead to gain interest of the teaming number of girls. This is because girls glimpse themselves as innovators and entrepreneurs through stories of successful women who work and live in their communities. It is no doubt that when the women share their personal stories with the girls, sparks of curiosity, knowledge, hope, and possibility are ignited.
My community and the country at large need technological advancement programs. STEM careers and most importantly technologies are men dominated areas before now. The gap is so wide in terms of occupancy, and a need to fill the gaps with female experts is now and not later. Technical innovation requires diversity, and organized minds as found in young girls and women have a big role to play. Men alone cannot do it; hence, the culture of transparency in women alike will make it work better. All these and more include the campaigns of IGNITE.
IGNITE is a milestone in my life history.
Devina Khan
STEM Computer Essentials Teacher, West Valley Junior High School
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO LEAD IGNITE WORLDWIDE IN YOUR SCHOOL?
We were looking for an opportunity to provide resources and inspiration for the girls in our school. We realize that there’s a significant gender gap in students choosing STEM courses and careers and feel the need to increase the exposure to women in tech careers so the girls have role models and examples. IGNITE is the perfect organization providing that support.
IGNITE panels and activities have instilled excitement in my female students. They are very excited about the interactions they have with women professionals and the stories they hear about their life and careers have motivated them to check out advanced courses in STEM subjects. Not only that, but the girls are experiencing huge changes in their self-confidence and mindsets.
ARE THERE ONE OR TWO PARTICULAR STORIES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT HOW IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS HAD AN IMPACT ON A PARTICULAR GIRL?
IGNITE has helped a couple of students actually decide on pursuing a career in STEM fields. They were unsure earlier but now feel motivated to go in that direction. One student in particular, had no idea that women have the kind of support available and that is in fact possible for a woman to become an engineer or data scientist. She’s blown away by the possibilities and is feeling excited about her future.
Christian Williams
AP Computer Science Teacher, Spanaway Lake High School
IGNITE Worldwide Best Practice Award Winner
IGNITE has created an amazing program for expanding our students minds. Coming from a low income school, many of my students don’t believe that they can accomplish great things. Taking them on an IGNITE field trip helps illuminate their potential in their own minds! The feedback that inspires me the most is when I hear one of my students say how much they related to one of the women on a panel. The panel speakers inspire and touch the hearts of our girls in incalculable ways. For many of my students, they have never imagined working in an environment that fosters creativity, intellectual growth, self actualization, and financial prosperity. This program changes lives and helps girls dream of brighter futures. Thank you IGNITE!
Shauntal VanDreel
Counselor, Rainier View Elementary School
I served as the school coordinator for the IGNITE program at an elementary school where we have minimal extra-curricular activities, especially surrounding STEAM. In offering the program as the school counselor, I had all 20 slots fill up immediately from my 4th and 5th grade girls. It was incredible to see high school scholars working as mentors with my younger girls to talk about career possibilities, female role models, and STEM job potential. During the first session, my scholars were in disbelief at the low percentage of women working in tech and that further emphasized the importance of IGNITE’s work and ability to promote future female STEM leaders. Not only was the program helpful in introducing coding and other aspects, but served as a leadership opportunity for some of our high school scholars who needed an additional outlet to demonstrate their skills and ability to connect with younger girls.
IGNITE and its mission allow my female scholars to dream big and gain exposure to a wide world of career opportunities traditionally off-limits to women. Our younger generation of girls is fierce, intelligent, and driven; attributes much needed for the future of the STEM field. IGNITE helps to unite these high school and elementary aged girls in STEM exploration and education, and demonstrate that women are equally as capable of succeeding in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology.
Robin Hodges
Career & Readiness Specialist & College Bound Coordinator, Bethel High School
IGNITE has filled an important gap for so many young women that have the skills needed to be successful in a STEM career, but most do not have the understanding of what is necessary to get them to that next level. The field trips and virtual panels have provided tangible insight for careers they’ve never heard of let alone thought of. These opportunities have given them the guidance, confidence and the inspiration they need to take them out of their comfort zone and to dream of new opportunities. The women that they have met through IGNITE are relatable and approachable. This helps our young women to see that they too can pursue and enjoy a career in STEM.
Kelly Woyak
Career & College Readiness Specialist, Graham-Kapowsin High School
IGNITE opens doors, sparks a fire and passion within young women to reach their potential which might have otherwise been suppressed. It is like an extended peer group that fosters confidence and empowers women to follow their dreams and travel outside their box.
Mindee Graver
College & Career Specialist, Spanaway Lake High School
I have had the pleasure to be a part of IGNITE for the past 2 years. It has been such an inspiring experience for all of my female and non-binary students, as well as myself, to learn, connect and engage with women in STEM careers and see the many possibilities out there in the world.
Nicole Collopy
College and Career Specialist, Todd Beamer High School
Through every experience that I have had with IGNITE Worldwide, I see how much they value building genuine relationships. When you work in education, an essential component is your ability to create and maintain meaningful relationships with your students. Every person I have had the opportunity to work with through IGNITE has been genuinely invested in our students and recognizes the fantastic opportunity it is to connect with the next generation.
It is easy nowadays to get caught up in a cynical worldview that can seem insurmountable. But working with IGNITE, I have had a chance to meet and engage with many powerful and positive people who are giving their time to connect with our scholars authentically. It is inspiring to watch my students light up and connect with other adults that they can see themselves in.
I think that it is vital that people know that while IGNITE is a STEM-oriented organization, there is more to their work than just that field. Students can make connections with people in these organizations that are doing impactful work in the areas of equity. My scholars that do not necessarily love their science and math classes are still able to see themselves in these companies because they are passionate about racial and gender equity.
I was born and raised in Denver, CO. I have mentored students at Renton High School and Auburn High School through the UW Dream Project. I graduated from the University of Washington – Seattle in 2018 with a BA in Education, Communities, and Organizations. I have been working at Todd Beamer for 4 years, two as an intern while in college.
Fonda Mongrain
Career and Technical Education Facilitator, Federal Way Public Schools
One highlight of my job this year was working with the IGNITE after school program at our elementary schools and seeing the faces of the young ladies light up as they engaged in STEM activities. It was inspiring to watch as they gained confidence and leadership skills through the STEM activities that will help them be successful in school as well as their post-secondary aspirations. I am grateful to be supporting an exceptional program that is building our next generation of STEM leaders!
Shawnte Garrett
College and Career Specialist, Truman High School
My experience with IGNITE has been rewarding, educational, and insightful. Being able to partner with an organization that is opening up a platform for young ladies to experience and hear amazing stories of how women are making remarkable achievements in STEM fields. I care about the IGNITE mission because our female students are being introduced to different STEM career choices and opportunities to meet and build relationships with women that look like them. IGNITE shows are young girls women in STEM is evolving and they are the future.
Roderick Booker
College & Career Access Specialist, Evergreen High School
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO LEAD IGNITE WORLDWIDE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
I decided to lead IGNITE because it provided an opportunity for young women, especially young women of color, to be exposed to careers in the STEM fields. For these young ladies to see women that look like them, who are shattering the glass ceiling with positions and roles that are shaping our world today, it is awesome and life changing.
IGNITE has had a positive influence on my students. It has given my young ladies even more focus, determination, and hope about where they want to go to school and what their career pathways will be.
ARE THERE ANY MEMORABLE STORIES OF HOW IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS HAD AN IMPACT?
The 2017 Women of Color in Technology Symposium we had here at Evergreen High School was one of the most special ones we have had; I was very much impressed with the level of engagement my students, who ranged from 9th-12th grade, showed. They were fired up and motivated about seeing these women of color in positions of power, who were leaders, innovators, and world shapers. My students could not help but be engaged and empowered when they left because of how these panelist shaped their perspective on women in the STEM field.
Lisa Sandoval
Director for STEM-B, Seattle Central College
I have been involved with IGNITE in various capacities for over a decade. What keeps me involved with IGNITE is seeing the success stories of every young lady as they progress through school, the IGNITE program, and enter higher education and careers in STEM. Through my role at Seattle Central College, I want to be sure the students know about the opportunities available in STEM education at community colleges.
IGNITE inspires me every day! When I am able to mentor or advise women through their computer science and information technology education or blossoming careers, I think of the impact IGNITE has had on so many young girls and this inspired me to do the same.
I am constantly speaking about the IGNITE program to community partners and parents. The dedication and commitment of thousands of volunteers to support IGNITE’s mission of broadening participation of young women into the computer technology fields is incredible. The young women find their bright future with IGNITE.
Lisa Sandoval holds a Bachelor in Computer Science and an Med in eLearning and Instructional Design. She has been working at Seattle Central College since 2003, starting as a Program Coordinator for the IT Programs and is currently the Interim Associate Dean for STEM. She has worked with IGNITE for 11 years, in various capacities such as Board Member and Chapter Administrator at Seattle Central. She liaison’s with National Center for Women In Technology for the past 6 years to bring to the forefront issues around community colleges and our students to broaden participation of women and under-represented populations in computer science and information technology. She has worked with the Seattle chapter of The LINKS and StemPaths Innovations to provide a location to teach robotics, mobile development, and 3d printing to middle and high school women of color.
Julie Gatti
Teacher, Franklin High School
At my school we had an Ignite club, but I decided to take on the club myself since I wanted the leader of the club to inspire girls to be lead by a girl! I think the best way to show girls what they can do is to lead by example.
I will never know the full impact of what IGNITE has done for my girls over the length of their careers and lives, but I do see many signs that indicate the short term impacts. I have had girls get to do things that they never would have imagined, from climbing inside of a bridge, to going to meet Engineers in Washington DC, to going behind the scenes at Facebook, and the girls are really wowed and excited! They are constantly telling me that they want to work at all these places!
I recently received an email from a parent, saying “{her daughter} and her friends talk about how much the field trips are expanding their horizons.” This young lady goes to all my events and is so quiet that I would never have known the impact that it was having with her if not for her mom forwarding this message to me. She is only a freshman, so there is still so much that I get to show her and time is on her side to see where it takes her.
Michelle Spenser
CTE, Office of Superintendent and Public Instruction
I first started working with IGNITE when our Career Center Specialist was leading it. I had a great rapport with our young mothers at our school and felt they could be very impacted by understanding the opportunities available to them with a background in technology.
They have their eyes opened and their minds blown to the possibilities that await them. I think it is so valuable for them to truly see firsthand where technology is going and the path that it has lead women in our community.
At the last Boeing trip we went to it was especially impactful for our teen parents that I brought to hear the story of the teen mom who was so successful in Boeing. It was amazing to hear them speak about themselves as they really COULD see themselves in that company, being that successful and having the opportunities from working hard in the field of technology.
Maduchukwu Edith
Principal, Mariamoh Ajiri Memorial International School
I was actually attracted to IGNITE base on the platform that a lot of woman who had made remarkable achievements on the Field of STEM, and having listened to their success stories, I was challenged to improve myself. It has also motivated me as a driving force to encourage young upcoming girls to pursue a career in science and technology.
IGNITE has really impacted the life of my female students in the area of career choice, initially, girls in my school shy away from science and technology related field of studies in their senior secondary school 1, 2 (equivalent of year 10 and 11), but after listening and having participated in IGNITE programs as it is always held in my school, in IGNITE Club activities, their earlier assumptions that such courses are mainly reserved for the male folks has dropped. Now many of them offer engineering and technology careers courses when they left for Polytechnic and Universities, and they are doing great in their new Institutions.
There is a particular student from my school by name AISHA Abdullahi; when she was admitted in my school, and from her junior class she prefer to be humanities department but as time goes on, especially after IGNITE was inaugurated in my school in 2011, she joined IGNITE Club and she has never failed to attend series of programs being organized by IGNITE and these really changed her perception and love for STEM- SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS fields. Presently Aisha is taking a degree program in engineering, which she will be rounding up by August this year, 2018 by God’s grace.
Stuart Chernis
Computer Science and CTE Teacher, Aki Kurose Middle School
I like the idea of a STEAM-focused program specifically for young women. While in high school, my daughter enrolled in computer science classes and frequently was one of 1-3 female students among 40 males. IGNITE gives these young women the opportunity to see successful women thrive in male-dominated industries. At Aki Kurose Middle School, a Rainier Valley Title I School, we participate in field trips and host guest speakers of color through the IGNITE program.
DESCRIBE A TIME IGNITE WORLDWIDE INSPIRED YOU?
Last spring, I accompanied 23 female students to SAP Concur in Bellevue. Concur rolled out the red carpet for our girls, providing a building tour, Virtual Reality exercises and hosted a forum in which 6-8 women discussed their education, career challenges and successes. The girls were impressed with their stories of overcoming adversity. The students commented that they were surprised that they shared many of the same insecurities and could identify with the stories. They now realize that they have more in common with these women, where before they felt they had many differences.
IGNITE is a valuable organization that prepares young women for STEAM careers. They provide avenues for diverse populations to explore careers they may have felt were out of reach to them. IGNITE is well-run and supportive to teachers like me; IGNITE has worked with me to customize a speaker program, schedule activities and I am very grateful to be part of their community.
Sydney Cochran
College & Career Access Specialist, Highline High School
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO LEAD IGNITE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
Our young women, especially our young women of color, need to be exposed to what their future could look like. IGNITE offers meaningful career trips for our young women to attend. They are thoughtfully planned and always well executed. I know from experience that it takes more time to prepare career partners for working with teenagers than it takes me to prepare teenagers to go on these trips. I really appreciate IGNITE being the middle– bridging the gap between industry and education. If companies want to recruit diverse talent, they need to start young. This is something IGNITE gets.
WHAT IMPACT HAS IGNITE HAD ON YOUR FEMALE STUDENTS?
Earlier this year we took a group of young women to Microsoft to learn about hardware. For the first time in three years, and after having planned over 40 field trips, I had every student show up for this trip. The wait list was so long that I could have brought two buses full of young women. The reputation these trips have with students at Highline runs deep. These trips are fun! They are interactive, educational and inspire our students to do better in school.
ARE THERE ANY MEMORABLE STORIES ABOUT HOW IGNITE HAS HAD AN IMPACT ON A PARTICULAR GIRL?
For some reason the word ‘STEM’ scares a lot of students away without them knowing anything about it. IGNITE trips and guest speakers change this. These trips offer students a chance to see what they CAN do and what their future CAN look like. Students often don’t know what their options are so seeing these opportunities in a real-world setting, with role models that look like them helps them envision their future.
Student quotes:
“I am more interested in the STEM field because the things and the people do seem really cool”
“The panel during and after lunch made me feel not alone in being a girl in a male dominated career. It also inspired me and made me feel like I can do anything I want”
“This event inspired me to try different things and always try to do my very best”
“The women gave stories of how they got where they are and they all come from different backgrounds. It was motivating.”
Hajia Muibat Taiwo
IGNITE Leader, Katsina Chapter
IGNITE is an acronym name for inspiring girls now in technology evolution. The IGNITE CEO and Founder has done a very wonderful job towards inspiring courage to our girls’ minds away from being inferior to their fellow students, especially the boys. Removing fear of unknown from their abilities and unlimited aspiration in life to become great minds and role models for their fellow girls both younger and older.
As a member of IGNITE and a matron through Mr. Abdulraheem Abdulhakeem, the IGNITE Katsina Coordinator. An able minded, courageous and motivator who always tirelessly drives the message to the doorsteps of our students. We have work with sincere determination towards the aim and objectives of IGNITE. Founder Cathi Rodgveller helps us encourage girls across the states and it yields positively.
My story- I am a woman who loves to encourage younger ones to come up and reach greater height without entertaining fear or feeling inferiority complex before their colleagues. Moving around schools, colleges and other relevant places has helped to contribute immensely in producing able leaders of tomorrow who study sciences, engineering courses and others that are relevant to technology evolution. Knowledge is known as power, and anyone that squires modern knowledge in evolution has not only built in herself but for the future generation. As an educator, it gives me abundant joy to see girls being at the top of affairs. I presently supervise seven states in the North West zone, for all to know their rights and responsibilities. It is not an easy task, but I found it easy because it gives me happiness to educate and uplift others, and with the help of modern devices in technology it is very easy to get across to necessary and relevant bodies and places. Sharing experience is very helpful to our girls as it serves as motivation to inspire them to be great in society, nation and the world.
They grow up to occupy notable seats and contribute quotas to the policies of government and better the life of all. In engineering, sciences, software, developing, health, and what have you! They are there, with knowledge of STEM.
Karly Feria
College & Career Access Specialist, Tyee High School
I joined IGNITE as an educator because they were creating meaningful opportunities and experiences for girls to explore the field of STEM – a field in which women are under-represented.
IGNITE programs help to change the landscape of STEM for girls – building supports and access for them to begin imagining their future in STEM. For many, even if they were interested in STEM-related fields, they may not have known that it was a possibility for them to access those fields. IGNITE has helped to create a bridge for those students through their programs and mentorship from women in STEM.
ARE THERE ANY MEMORABLE STORIES OF HOW IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS HAD AN IMPACT AT YOUR SCHOOL?
Recently I had the opportunity to take a group of 40 high school girls to Microsoft for a career exploration site visit. For some of the girls this was the first time that they had the opportunity to hear from women in technology and learn how to code. One student in particular came to the trip not knowing if computer science was something she could even do – she was intimidated by the idea but curious enough to still come on the trip. Being able to engage in coding activities and get support from Microsoft professionals who helped her walk through the coding activities was really empowering for her. She began to imagine and believe that she too could have a successful career in the technology field. She left the trip feeling excited and empowered.
Michele Amato
Computer Technology Teacher, Broadview Thomson K-8
When I began teaching at Broadview Thomson, I read on their website and saw posters on the wall that we had an IGNITE program for girls but I didn’t know what it was. The school counselors were in charge of our chapter and I really wasn’t involved my first couple of years at Broadview Thomson. We had panels of women come to the school but did not go on any of the field trips. I took over our IGNITE chapter in 2017-2018 school year when the counselor position was in transition. The spring of 2017 was the first year I took a group of girls on a field trip to Microsoft. It was really powerful experience. Since IGNITE gets grants to pay for the field trips and CTE also chips in for the buses I am able to take my girls. We have a large population of Free and Reduced lunch kids. Many can’t pay even a few dollars to attend a field trip. If IGNITE wasn’t able to get these grants I don’t think my students would get the exposure to possible careers in CS.
Each year the girls really enjoyed meeting with the women on the Panel. They realized that it is possible for them to have a career in technology and that it doesn’t have to be programming. That if they are interested in photography or drawing or video games they can be involved too. Last year was the first year that I took a group of 8th grade girls to Microsoft. They had a blast. Their reactions were very positive. This year I have taken a group of 7th & 8th graders to Microsoft and we are planning on going to a more advanced programming trip in March. I believe that most of the same girls want to attend! I know that on our trip in the Fall one of the panel members mentioned that you didn’t have to be good at math to get a job in CS. This made a huge impact on my students since most of them think they are bad at math. One person there also a big impact because she had kids young, came from a rough neighborhood and was able to get a job at Microsoft and move her children to Seattle when she was older. They realized that it was okay to make mistakes in your life and still be able to come out of it. I’m excited for our next field trip there March 6th . Recently, a former student who is going to Shoreline Community College, told me that in high school they did programming. Now it is easier for her since she had learned so many different programming languages in my class. That made me feel good.
ARE THERE ANY MEMORABLE STORIES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT HOW IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS HAD AN IMPACT ON A PARTICULAR GIRL?
There was one 8th grade girl this year who after going on the field trip went home and went on Simple Basic. She showed her mother and younger sister how to do it at home and came back to school bursting with pride and excitement.
Here is her thank you letter to Microsoft for the trip. “Thank you for hosting the IGNITE women in engineering event on November 2nd. The lessons at the beginning were awesome. love what we learned in small basic. I loved it so much that when I got home I downloaded this and did more coding. The lunch was amazing, and the gift bag was cool too. But I came for the coding. My favorite part was when we made the turtle move and make different shapes. The women on the panel were truly inspiring. Inesha was really cool. I loved her story and how she got into coding. Because of what Microsoft and IGNITE do I was able to go and this raised my interest in computer science and coding through the roof. I hope to come to more IGNITE events to learn more about coding. Also, the lady teaching the coding portion was really cool.”
Another 8th grade girl only went on the IGNITE trip to Microsoft for the lunch but ended up really enjoying herself and getting interested in coding.
Here is her letter, “Thank you for hosting the IGNITE Women in Engineering event on November 2nd. I enjoyed the speakers talking about their lives and what made them want to do what they do. Really, I only went for the food, but when I arrived to Microsoft and we started coding and people started talking about what they do It got interesting. My favorite speaker was Pepsy, she didn’t sugar coat anything. Pepsy seemed very real when talking not saying the others didn’t. Pepsy’s story was interesting, I’m actually proud of her for making it to where she is now, she’s happy and successful. When we were coding I started to get a little frustrated I told myself to slow down and just enjoy my experience there. After, it got fun coding. I want to continue coding because right now it’s becoming interesting. Thank you for providing our lunch, it was delicious. I can’t wait to go back.”
Sara Baker
College & Career Access Specialist
I feel fortunate that IGNITE found me, through the work that I do. I’ve decided to continue to partner with IGNITE because our girls (particularly girls of color) need to see women in tech that look like them. There is endless research around mentoring and the power of relationships to elevate aspiration. IGNITE is in the business of elevating aspiration for all girls; and so am I.
I think the biggest impact for our girls has been hearing from panelists about their reality—the triumphs and the struggles—but hearing that it’s possible. I’ve had countless students come to me after an IGNITE event and tell me about how the journeys they heard either validated their own, or inspired them to reroute. Particularly in the Pacific NW, STEM is tangible, it’s something they see and hear daily – from Boeing to Amazon, Microsoft to endless start-ups… but the images remain predominately cis male. IGNITES impact is that it challenges that narrative by presenting the alternative, in the flesh.
I have too many stories! Here are our recaps from last years’ events…. They have a few nuggets ?
Jennifer Spigner
College & Career Center Specialist, Seattle Public Schools
The mission of IGNITE is what inspired me to join IGNITE. It gives our female students (especially students of color) who have faced challenges the chance to see a brighter future through STEM and meet women in the various fields.
Before IGNITE, our female students had not had the opportunity to see and meet successful women in STEM careers. However, after the first field trip the students shared how they felt supported by these professional women who were truly dedicated to their work and encouraged the girls to consider STEM fields in their post-secondary education. This energized the students to focus on their classes because now they could see paths to successful careers in STEM which provide more than a living wage.
ARE THERE ANY MEMORABLE STORIES OF HOW IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS HAD AN IMPACT ON A PARTICULAR GIRL?
One of our students stepped up to be the leader in the group during our field trips and now arrives at school first for field trips. Her attendance has improved and she encourages her peers to do their school work. After a panel member shared this mantra, “Don’t decrease your goals but increase your efforts,” she felt inspired to share this with her peers. She had never considered STEM as a career, but after meeting panel members who have shared their work, cultural background and life experiences, it inspired her to look into STEM careers.
IGNITE has introduced our female students to the possibility of what STEM careers have to offer.
Cindy Jamieson
CTE Teacher, Nathan Hale High School
It offers great opportunities for students to visit job sites and meet people who have interesting stories to tell about their career journey in the STEM industry. Some sites have also provided job shadow opportunities or a chance for students to work in collaborative groups to innovate and problem solve an issue that the company is facing.
They get really excited about their future opportunities after their IGNITE events. They make the connection between school and work and the key to success: apply yourself, grab opportunities, show up and work hard.
I love listening to their stories on our bus ride home. It opens their eyes to the job possibilities, giving them hope for their future. Our group has been student-led this year. One of my students has taken this on for her senior project. She is organizing the field trips, recruiting students, designing flyers & bulletin boards, and collaborating with IGNITE to have a panel come and speak at our school. Inspiring students to take the lead and apply themselves now is a strong message that we hear from the professionals through IGNITE.
Sahana Sasikumar Bellevue School District
Raheemah Abdulsalam IGNITE Katsina, Nigeria Chapter
Marcella Huang
Heidi Toussaint Staff UX Researcher at Google
Praises Orji Federal Way Public Schools
Lauren Tang CS Major at Princeton University, San Francisco United School District
Shigeko Calos-Nakano Client Specialist at SCI Solutions
Kelly Elston UX Research Leader at Providence Health & Services
Brooklyn Federal Way Public Schools
Raheemah Katsina, Nigeria Chapter
Hafsat Halliru Kargi Mariamoh Ajiri Memorial Int’l School Katsina
Ava Seattle Public Schools
Safiyah Jabir Muhammad Imam Malik Academy, Katsina, Nigeria
Dureti Jamal Boston University, Seattle Public Schools
Ruby Vohra University of Washington
Britney Freer Boeing, Bethel School District
Tara Steed Expedia
Jhileah Jackson Event Management and Project Consulting
Sahana Sasikumar
Bellevue School District
I am a high school junior at Interlake High School. I am passionate about taking STEM to girls, with the two non-profit organizations that I co-founded. Outside of school I am either building robots, conducting programming workshops, or dancing. I enjoy dancing and teaching Bharatanatyam, which is an Indian classical art form.
IGNITE shares my passion for bringing technology to girls. IGNITE always encourages me to go beyond boundaries and has given me multiple opportunities to make a difference in my community. I truly admire the passion and dedication of the IGNITE team. Working with IGNITE has made me learn new things and challenge myself. IGNITE has helped me to take my STEM curriculum and board game to multiple schools in Federal Way school district. Each member is so enthusiastic and welcoming to young girls like me.
IGNITE has inspired me to follow my dreams and not limit myself. It has empowered me to meet and teach many young girls. I have conducted workshops and shared my story in IGNITE panels. It is extremely fulfilling to see the smiles on their faces and it motivates me to continue working towards my goals.
IGNITE is unique in how it takes the opportunities to girls in under-served communities, working hard to create thousands of first generation Engineers. IGNITE helps so many girls to grow into independent young women, having their own careers, not just in technology. It takes a lot of selflessness and dedication to grow into an organization like this, and the volunteers are a true testimony of how many hearts IGNITE has touched.
Raheemah Abdulsalam
IGNITE Katsina, Nigeria Chapter
I wish to share my story with IGNITE Worldwide to other IGNITE members all over the world.
IGNITE has inspired me to be computer literate, with computers being a major tool in today’s education and seeing older girls who are highlight computer literate in their achievements. IGNITE is a very helpful program, in terms of education and career. As we all can see, in today’s world is computer literate and leading to greater discovery and using technology evolution to a greater level. It is mandatory regardless of what discipline or area of study. I have been helped and inspired by IGNITE to study industrial chemistry. Science and engineering studies and fearful to many students, but with IGNITE, the confidence is built up to pursue meaningful careers and to be successful like older girls and IGNITE matrons in Katsina. Hajia Muibat Taiwo and Mr. Abdulraheem Abdulhakeem always encourage us with motivational talks as well as seeing successful women within the society.
IGNITE has always succeeded in inspiring girls. I now have great confidence that wherever I am, I can stand up on my own in terms of technology and encourage other girls. IGNITE is very inspiring especially with the knowledge that other girls share. Before I found myself to be a member of IGNITE, I used to be scared of science courses and technological aspects, but I have been inspired to be bold, courageous, and moving toward my career as I study and research to understand through use of technology devices.
I first became involved with IGNITE after attending a panel in my sophomore year of high school and from there it pushed me to not be afraid of STEM or challenges. IGNITE has also become the reason I decided to be more involved in coding and pursue computer science as a serious career. They showed me the opportunities and support I had, giving me the confidence to be where I am today. It excites me to know and see all the doors they open for young girls like me who are trying to figure out what they want to do and how to do it.
IGNITE has inspired me to expose myself to STEM related opportunities such as robotics, coding, or engineering. I want to share these experiences with other girls whether they are interested or not because I realize it is important for them to be aware of the possibilities that are out there in STEM. IGNITE has also inspired me to break the stereotypes and misconceptions girls may see about STEM. Although it does require a lot of hard work and dedication, it is still a creative field that is very rewarding in the end.
I want the wider community to know how giving and selfless of a company IGNITE is. They truly care about their mission to educate and empower girls who want to learn and explore not just STEM, but a future for themselves. They give more than just dreams. IGNITE offers experience, exposure, and education for all girls they reach, which I know is growing day by day.
I am a high school student at Thomas Jefferson High School who is also doing Running Start to obtain an Associate of Science in Computer Science degree. Later I plan to go for my Bachelors in Computer Science at a four year university and work with amazing people in STEM. When I am not coding I am either outside running or inside painting and reading.
Heidi Toussaint
Staff UX Researcher at Google
Heidi Toussaint is a Staff UX Researcher at Google where focuses on building exceptional experiences for enterprise and consumer products. In her previous work, she led research for Microsoft and Intel. She has also held engineering roles at GE Healthcare and Boeing. Heidi enjoys mentoring students in STEM and is an active member of diversity & inclusion efforts. She holds a Master’s of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering from the University of Washington and has an undergrad in Computer Engineering. She currently resides in Seattle, WA with her husband and daughter.
Praises Orji
Federal Way Public Schools
My name is Praises Orji and I am a rising senior at Thomas Jefferson High School and I am so happy to be here!
As a child I remembered the lack of exposure the STEM Fields had in regards to women. I remember watching TV and seeing how the scientist, hackers, technicians, and all these amazing jobs and roles always seemed to always be played by male leads.
Growing up with this one sided story I never really saw myself ever being interested in any of the STEM Fields.
During my sophomore year in high school I had the opportunity to be a participant of the IGNITE program. While their I made many connections and I heard many stories that inspired me to relook the STEM Fields and see if it could be the right choice for me.
Due to the help of the IGNITE program I was able to not only confidently apply to the Microsoft High School internship but also get it. I am currently working as an IT intern at Federal Way Public Schools and during the summer I have the honor of working at Microsoft my Senior year.
With this being said I would like to thank the IGNITE program for allowing me to finally experience the full narrative of the STEM
Lauren Tang
CS Major at Princeton University, San Francisco United School District
Burton HS, Class of 2017
My name is Lauren Tang and I graduated from Burton High School in 2017. IGNITE was brought to my high school in my junior year when my female physics teacher passionately fought to provide more exposure for young girls to STEM fields and careers. The first IGNITE event I participated in was a panel of women with successful careers who had great inspirational and encouraging stories for the young girls in the room. Following this panel, I continued to be involved with various IGNITE events including field trips, site visits, and more panels. Seeing so many women find success in every different kind of STEM career, these events continued to help shape my understanding of my interests and passion and allowed me to build a tentative plan of my future in STEM with courage and motivation.
Presently, I am attending Princeton University pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. I have learned to be more confident in my abilities to take on very technical classes and a STEM heavy course load.
IGNITE has showed me that there is a world of possibility when it comes to what career I can have. I am studying Computer Science in school, but my interests spans much more. Next summer, I will be interning at Google to explore how my technical skills can be applied to useful problems in the world. I am excited to see what the future holds and where I will go next.
I am thankful to IGNITE for its influence on me, providing me with exposure to a variety of STEM career possibilities as well as insight into how I might pursue my passions. I know IGNITE has provided similar enrichment to other girls and with more support, I hope the work that IGNITE does and the impact it has continues to grow for many future generations of girls.
Shigeko Calos-Nakano
Client Specialist at SCI Solutions
Chief Sealth Int HS, Class of 2012
My name is Shigeko Calos-Nakano, I graduated from Chief Sealth International High School in 2012 and am a proud IGNITE alumni. On the surface, it looks like IGNITE’s goal is to encourage these young women, to pursue a career in STEM because of the lack of women in the industry today. But if you look a little closer, the impact on these young women is much greater than that. You’ll find that these students are inspired to pursue whatever their passion is regardless of the barriers they think is in front of them, and discover that a career in STEM can help them accomplish that passion. Speaking out of experience, IGNITE not only connects students to resources to explore different fields and opportunities, but to other women with stories that proves a little bit of curiosity and a lot of guts to ask ‘why’ can make all the difference. Because of my experience with IGNITE, I proudly work for a software company in the healthcare industry. On behalf of all the alumni, thank you for supporting the endless work IGNITE strives to provide and expand for these young
Kelly Elston
UX Research Leader at Providence Health & Services
WHAT ABOUT IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS INSPIRED YOU?
Everything! The women who volunteer their time, the girls who are eagerly searching for their future, and overall the idea of giving back to our local community who will be now impacting my daughter. IGNITE will be shaping the future both of my children will be living in, and hopefully that is a future where women are equal.
WHY DO YOU THINK IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS IMPACTED THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT A CAREER CHOICE?
I think IGNITE has impacted the way I think about a career choice because it gave me access to learn about my choices.Unlike other resources were I was limited to only reading about these careers, it gave the front seat to speak to & shadow incredible women in these careers. Their inspirational words and their sincere stories of what they did to get where they were gave me ideas of what I wanted to be. Focusing on giving girls an opportunity to see what day to day tasks were for some of these women made me feel more empowered to make a decision of what I would study in college to eventually do what some of them did.
HOW HAS IGNITE WORLDWIDE IMPACTED YOUR CHOICES ABOUT WHAT CLASSES TO TAKE? OR ABOUT SCHOOL IN GENERAL?
I remember being in my first computer class in high school that was required in order to graduate. The curriculum for the class was typing skills, basics of word & powerpoint, and internet navigation. I consumed the curriculum very quickly and my teacher, who as an incredible mentor, pulled me aside after class to help me find a class that I would find more challenging, Web Page Design. She gave me the description of the class and I fell in love with it. The next day I went to my new classroom and quickly found out I was the only female in a 24 person class. I was mortified! I never realized how important it was to me to have other classmates “like me.” The curriculum was great, I was learning a lot, I realized I really liked software, but I also realized I felt alone. My teacher learned about the program IGNITE, and soon thereafter took me on our first field trip. I met other women who in their high school times and even college times were often the only female. They nevertheless were passionate, and relentless about achieving their dreams. They inspired me to look internally for my passion, not externally. IGNITE connected me to women to help build my confidence to continue to take whatever computer class I wanted in school regardless of who were my classmates.
HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE IGNITE WORLDWIDE PROGRAM?
IGNITE is a program that I feel should be available to all young women around the globe. In the scope of time, it is still a young program, but the impact its making is incredible.
Kelly Elston is a user research leader working closely with organizations to inspire better digital experiences that stem from empathy for users and are driven by data. She is an advocate for the user, as a storyteller of what is and what could be. She has worked with teams in Microsoft Games Studios, Microsoft Office, Philips Oral Health Care, and now with Providence St. Joseph Health. Her career passion is to enable technology to solve challenges for users and to make technology more accessible to underrepresented populations.
As a mom of two little ones, she loves being reminded of what it is like to think like a scientist and explore the world that surrounds us.
IGNITE inspired me to be more comfortable being a smart girl. It also showed me career opportunities that I had never considered before. I have gained confidence to try new things and have been trying new things. I got the opportunity to go to Digigirlz at Microsoft and was blown away by all of the smart and strong women and girls in the room. Dona Sakar, a key note speaker at Digigirlz, really encouraged me that it was OK to have different passions and to purse them at the same time. I have since gained the confidence to model in Seattle’s Fashion Week and to apply for a summer camp for minorities who are interested in Medical Careers. I am interested in possibly becoming a doctor.
It made me feel more confident about my career choices. It has empowered me to take full advantage of the opportunities presented to me to explore and prepare for my future interests. Before I would have thought I may not be smart enough or I may not fit in. Now I go in boldly knowing I can do it.
I am now taking more challenging classes and participating in clubs and coding classes that will help me be prepared for life after high school.
I am thankful that Ms. Charissa encouraged me to participate in IGNITE Panels, Field Trips and Digigirlz. In IGNITE I discovered other smart girls and found that it is OK to be intelligent and to try new things. I have been inspired by every woman I have met and know that if I have a question or am struggling that there is a network of IGNITE women who will support me.
Raheemah
Katsina, Nigeria Chapter
IGNITE has inspired me to be computer literate. And, computer being a major tool in today’s education sector, I feel more honored seeing me, my friends and older girls working together in my classroom. I am happy to be connected by IGNITE with professional women who are highly computer literate and hearing about their achievement make me more inspired.
WHY IS IGNITE WORLDWIDE HELPFUL FOR YOUR CAREER EDUCATION?
IGNITE is a very helpful program in my education career. As we all can see in today’s world of technology. Computer knowledge is leading a greater discovery and taking world to another greater level. It is mandatory regardless of what discipline area of study. I have been helped and inspired by ignite to study Industrial Chemistry. Science and Engineering studies are fearful to many students but with IGNITE the confident are built up. Abdulhakeem, always encourage us with motivational talks as well as seeing successful women within the society.
HOW HAS IGNITE WORLDWIDE HELPED YOU GAIN CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF?
IGNITE has always succeeded in inspiring girls. I now have great confidence that wherever I find myself, I can confidently stand out to be the best. IGNITE is very inspiring especially with the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics knowledge that other girls who are members shared to one another. Before I found myself to be a member of IGNITE, I used to be scared of Science and Technological courses. But now I got inspired to be bold, courageous and up doing toward my choosing career. I huge every other girls to study hard and embraced STEM field careers.
Hafsat Halliru Kargi
Mariamoh Ajiri Memorial Int’l School Katsina
Obviously, IGNITE has not only inspired me but has also inspired great loyalty in me. IGNITE has inspired me on how to lead my life with more fulfillment and impact. It has also inspired me on how to live happily with people around me.
WHY IS IGNITE WORLDWIDE HELPFUL FOR YOUR CAREER EDUCATION?IGNITE has being helpful for me because it has counseled me on what career to choose after my present class of senior secondary school 2 (SSS2). IGNITE has also created an opportunity to spark girls’ excitement about technology careers and inspire them to new possibilities. In my school, Mariamoh Ajiri Memorial Int’l Katsina, and among my classmates, the interest for computer sciences and engineering career is on the increase. All that IGNITE has being doing is for the benefit of everyone and not only for young girl like me but for the male counterparts. All presentations in my school’s IGNITE Club activities drive a notion that we may find it easier when choosing a future career. For one to suggest a career, one has to be successful in knowing who s/he is, ones values and passion. Being with IGNITE, creates opportunity to choosing careers wisely.
HOW HAS IGNITE WORLDWIDE HELPED YOU AGAIN CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF?
As a senior student in my school, IGNITE has honoured and strengthened me with good qualities in order to gain more confidence as I prepare for higher institution soon. IGNITE groom us to be leaders of tomorrow. And despite being a female, I am looking forward to be the President of Nigeria.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU SHARE ABOUT IGNITE WORLDWIDE TO HELP OTHERS UNDERSTAND WHY THE PROGRAM WORKS FOR GIRLS?
The other main thing I want to share about IGNITE is that IGNITE has played a very good role in helping girls. IGNITE enlighten girls whether in rural or urban areas and even worldwide on the importance of education. This aspect is very important. Girls need to know who they are, what they want, what they have, what they can do, and their dreams, to mention but a few. How do you expect a girl to exercise on these things without counselling? Obviously, that can never happen, a girl needs to be counselled and guided rightly. Apart from all listed above; IGNITE also help in exposing girls to different female experts, and understanding about ideas of places. Each time I use the computer to the IGNITE website, I see girls like me, and it gives me joy to experiences girls in other places.
Seattle Public Schools
CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW IGNITE WORLDWIDE HAS MADE AN IMPACT IN YOU?
Ava: Going to Microsoft and participating in IGNITE was a really fun, educational, and amazing experience. Before I went on the field trip I didn’t want to pursue computer science or coding as a career. But now I think it’s really something I’d like to try.
Ava’s Parents: Ava always has fun on field trips, but the IGNITE trip to Microsoft was the first time Ava had a chance to visit and learn firsthand about a company. She knew of Microsoft but said she never really thought of it in terms of the people that work there. She really enjoyed seeing the campus and thought the women of Microsoft were really cool and friendly. The experience got her thinking about her future — thinking if someday maybe she could work for Microsoft.
IS THERE A SPECIFIC EXAMPLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
Ava: Before I went to Microsoft and heard the IGNITE panel, I never wanted to do anything with computer science or coding. I never thought I could do it because I wasn’t that good at coding. But one of the panel members story about how she didn’t know anything about coding and decided to just try it, really got me thinking that I didn’t have to be super good at it or know a lot about it, to just try coding. Now I think it’s something that I’d want to do.
Ava’s Parents: One story Ava shared changed her point of view on coding. Ava said that before visiting Microsoft, she didn’t have much interest in coding. She was a bit intimidated because she doesn’t know much about it. However, she was inspired, when during a panel discussion a panel member said she didn’t understand anything about coding before giving it a try. Now Ava inspired to learn coding.
Safiyah Jabir Muhammad
Imam Malik Academy, Katsina, Nigeria
IGNITE has motivated me greatly. Being a girl, and able to be connected to the successful women anytime we have IGNITE functions. I shared in their personal stories. I equally appreciate Hajia (Mrs.) Binta Hamisu Tafashiya, a Senior lecturer of mathematics. Her presentation in one of IGNITE gathering made me to have love for Mathematics, and I have started developing choice of career in Mathematic.
HOW HAS IGNITE WORLDWIDE HELPED YOU GAIN CONFIDENCE IN YOUR YOURSELF
I started to develop confidencewhen I seek for counseling with the IGNITE coordinator in my school, Miss Hafsat Dambo, and she told me to keep working hard, that I can make it. And I started to believe in myself. When I went for a competition and qualified for the next round of Olympiad Junior Science I felt happier, perhaps IGNITE does great in my life.
I will like to tell the girls in community, and most importantly the girls in my school and IGNITE club that with good knowledge of science and technology we can do better in our future careers
Dureti Jamal
Boston University, Seattle Public Schools
Franklin HS, Class of 2017
I joined IGNITE my sophomore year of high school expecting to learn about why the tech field is the way to go. What I ended up gaining was far more valuable. IGNITE not only exposed me to various careers in the STEM field but it also showed me that I had options, that there was no set path that I had to take in order to be successful. It showed me that I have the power to break down the barriers that were placed to keep us from that success. IGNITE allowed me the opportunity to make connections with inspirational women who were willing to commit their time to sharing their knowledge and experience with us, helping me change the way that I viewed my future.
Ruby Vohra
Chief Sealth HS
My name is Ruby Vohra and I am a current senior at the University of Washington majoring in Computer Science. IGNITE was one of the first programs I joined my freshman year of high school. At the time, I wasn’t exactly sure what career I wanted to pursue. IGNITE organized many different types of events that led me to ultimately, choosing Computer Science. Through this program, I was able to participate in panels where I could have my many questions answered, hear stories from successful women in STEM, and visit various tech companies. But most importantly, I was able to be a part of an incredible group of girls that were just like me!
IGNITE was the first step I took toward towards pursuing a tech related career. It gave me the “push” I wanted and the resources I needed in order to succeed. I am extremely thankful to IGNITE for its influence on me and the sisterhood it has created, and continues to create.
Britney Freer
Boeing, Bethel School District
Bethel High School, Class of 2015
I came to an IGNITE luncheon event as a sophomore in high school, with an open mind and not really sure what I wanted to do when I graduated from Bethel High School. One of the engineer presenters who spoke at the event sparked an interest for me. I soon enrolled in engineering and power sports equipment courses at school. I took an interest in the high school robotics team and in my senior year became President of the club. At the end of my junior year, I applied for a paid Boeing internship and was selected. I spent an exciting and educational summer as an intern at Boeing in the Skin and Spar department. This internship helped me to make the decision for my post high school plans which included an apprenticeship at Boeing as a college student, and college to earn a Mechanical Engineering Degree. I graduated with honors from high school in 2016 and was offered a full time position at Boeing. While working, I am currently taking college courses to fulfill my goal as a mechanical engineer. I continue to volunteer in the Bethel School District. I am now one of the IGNITE presenters and I assist with the district wide robotics competition at the Bethel Tech and Art Fair each year and will do so again this year. I am so happy to have met IGNITE 5 years ago!
Tara Steed
Spanaway Lake HS, Class of 2005
IGNITE helped to foster my interest in technology and gave me a glimpse into an exciting future with unlimited possibilities. Meeting successful, real women who shared their journeys and struggles helped embolden me to also make a career out of technology. Today, I’m very proud of where I am in my career and am thankful for what IGNITE does to inspire girls in technology; just like it did for me!
Jhileah Jackson
Event Management and Project Consulting
I remember my 1st reaction to hearing about IGNITE while at Franklin High School… EXCITMENT! Ms. Cathi was so warming and accommodating, she made sure that we felt welcomed and that we were involved in everything. This was one of my 1st opportunities to see life out side of my community and be exposed to women working in technology that I wasn’t aware of, I learned that day that women could do anything men could do and that they were doing it. That was inspiring to me, the empowerment stuck with me and I gained knowledge and life long relationships along the way. I feel privileged to be apart of such a great group and look forward to seeing its progression.”
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Unusual and highly addictive entertainment, although more cynical readers may wonder whether the author exaggerated certain...
THE WHITE MASAI
AN EXOTIC TALE OF LOVE AND ADVENTURE
by Corinne Hofmann & translated by Peter Millar ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 10, 2006
Two wildly different cultures collide in this internationally bestselling story of a successful Swiss businesswoman who falls for a Masai warrior.
Hofmann begins with details of a vacation trip to Kenya with her then-boyfriend. Three days after they arrived, she spotted Lketinga: “A tall, dark brown beautiful man . . . more beautiful than anyone I’ve ever seen.” Back in Switzerland, Hofmann dispensed with her boyfriend, sold her clothing store and traveled back to Africa to take up a passionate relationship with Lketinga. Her prose is snappy and pointed; sentences are kept brief throughout, chapters often ending after just two or three pages. Although this clipped style can occasionally be distracting, Hofmann’s description of life in the bush with Lketinga is fascinating. The conditions in which she lived were completely alien to her, sometimes potentially life-threatening; the narrative unravels at breakneck speed in a series of visceral, pulse-racing adventures. The lovers married and struggled constantly in their attempts to understand each other. They ultimately had a child, but that seemed to drive an even greater cultural wedge between them. Hofmann shapes this linear story like a fiction narrative, complete with a “plot” containing generous lashings of romance and drama. (A German-language film adaptation premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last year.) In the end, it comes off as a cross between a wildly imagined novel and a confessional diary.
Unusual and highly addictive entertainment, although more cynical readers may wonder whether the author exaggerated certain events for dramatic effect.
Pub Date: Oct. 10, 2006
Publisher: Amistad/HarperCollins
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 2006
Categories: GENERAL BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR | GENERAL CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES | BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR | CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES | WOMEN & FEMINISM
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AFRICA, MY PASSION
by Corinne Hofmann translated by Peter Millar
REUNION IN BARSALOI
by Corinne Hofmann & translated by Peter Millar
The author's youthfulness helps to assure the inevitable comparison with the Anne Frank diary although over and above the...
by Elie Wiesel & translated by Marion Wiesel ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 16, 2006
Elie Wiesel spent his early years in a small Transylvanian town as one of four children.
He was the only one of the family to survive what Francois Maurois, in his introduction, calls the "human holocaust" of the persecution of the Jews, which began with the restrictions, the singularization of the yellow star, the enclosure within the ghetto, and went on to the mass deportations to the ovens of Auschwitz and Buchenwald. There are unforgettable and horrifying scenes here in this spare and sombre memoir of this experience of the hanging of a child, of his first farewell with his father who leaves him an inheritance of a knife and a spoon, and of his last goodbye at Buchenwald his father's corpse is already cold let alone the long months of survival under unconscionable conditions.
The author's youthfulness helps to assure the inevitable comparison with the Anne Frank diary although over and above the sphere of suffering shared, and in this case extended to the death march itself, there is no spiritual or emotional legacy here to offset any reader reluctance.
Pub Date: Jan. 16, 2006
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Review Posted Online: Oct. 7, 2011
Categories: BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR | HOLOCAUST | HISTORY | GENERAL BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR | GENERAL HISTORY
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THE TALE OF A NIGGUN
by Elie Wiesel ; illustrated by Mark Podwal
by Elie Wiesel ; translated by Marion Wiesel
If the authors are serious, this is a silly, distasteful book. If they are not, it’s a brilliant satire.
by Robert Greene ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 1998
The authors have created a sort of anti-Book of Virtues in this encyclopedic compendium of the ways and means of power.
Everyone wants power and everyone is in a constant duplicitous game to gain more power at the expense of others, according to Greene, a screenwriter and former editor at Esquire (Elffers, a book packager, designed the volume, with its attractive marginalia). We live today as courtiers once did in royal courts: we must appear civil while attempting to crush all those around us. This power game can be played well or poorly, and in these 48 laws culled from the history and wisdom of the world’s greatest power players are the rules that must be followed to win. These laws boil down to being as ruthless, selfish, manipulative, and deceitful as possible. Each law, however, gets its own chapter: “Conceal Your Intentions,” “Always Say Less Than Necessary,” “Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy,” and so on. Each chapter is conveniently broken down into sections on what happened to those who transgressed or observed the particular law, the key elements in this law, and ways to defensively reverse this law when it’s used against you. Quotations in the margins amplify the lesson being taught. While compelling in the way an auto accident might be, the book is simply nonsense. Rules often contradict each other. We are told, for instance, to “be conspicuous at all cost,” then told to “behave like others.” More seriously, Greene never really defines “power,” and he merely asserts, rather than offers evidence for, the Hobbesian world of all against all in which he insists we live. The world may be like this at times, but often it isn’t. To ask why this is so would be a far more useful project.
Pub Date: Sept. 1, 1998
Publisher: Viking
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 15, 1998
Categories: GENERAL BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR | BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR | PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION | PSYCHOLOGY | HISTORICAL & MILITARY
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THE LAWS OF HUMAN NATURE
by Robert Greene
Drake Producing 48 Laws of Power Show
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NAVER invests 100 billion won in SM after losing BTS
Published by admin on July 21, 2020 July 21, 2020
Naver lost BTS.. To strengthen content by purchasing shares of SM Entertainment
Recently, Naver Corporation revealed they will be investing in SM Entertainment, which is a large entertainment agency that manages top K-pop artists like EXO and Red Velvet. An analyst from Naver Corporation states that Naver’s investment in SM Entertainment will strengthen the link between the Korean entertainment industry and the online industry as they focus on the “Korean Wave”. Prior to the investment in SM Entertainment, Naver Corporation had invested in YG Entertainment back in 2017.
On July 20th KST, a financial investment firm revealed that Naver Corporation and SM Entertainment have decided to invest their shares in the form of paid-in capital increase allocated to third parties. They stated that “Naver Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) back in April to jointly promote their global business with SM Entertainment, and Naver Corporation is currently seeking to secure shares in SM Entertainment.”
The investment firm estimates 100 billion KRW (~83,258,054 USD) will be invested in SM Entertainment. This is estimated because Naver had invested 100 billion KRW when it acquired its stake in YG Entertainment back in 2017. This would be 12.64 percent of SM Entertainment’s market value based on the current value of today’s market. If Naver corporation is able to gain the shares by investing 100 Billion KRW, they will be the second-largest shareholder in SM Entertainment after Lee Soo Man, the founder and executive producer of SM Entertainment, who holds an 18.73 percent share.
Naver plans to use the popular Kpop intellectual property (IP) owned by SM Entertainment to strengthen its contents on their platforms. In April, BTS held an online concert on Weverse, a mobile app and web platform developed by Big Hit entertainment, and Kiswe Mobile, rather than on VLive, Naver’s popular broadcasting platform. BTS earned at least 25 billion KRW (21 million USD) in ticket revenue with 756,600 viewers according to an analyst at a securities firm. He stated, “Naver lost BTS, the most popular IP of Kpop, and must have felt the need to invest in SM Entertainment to form a stable relationship.” cr
1. What’s wrong with the article title? BTS is so importantㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ;
2. Looking at this, I realized that BTS is different from other K-Pop groupsㅋㅋ
3. Reporters can’t write articles without BTS these days
4. BTS is still broadcasting their ‘RUN BTS’ show on Vlive. Why do they make it sound like BTS betrayed them by not broadcasting their concert on Vlive?
5. Naver lost what?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ When did BTS belong to Naver?
6. “Naver lost BTS, the most popular IP of Kpop, and must have felt the need to invest in SM Entertainment to form a stable relationship” SM must feel uncomfortable
7. If anyone sees this article, they will think that BTS belongs to Naver~~ The article title is crazy
8. What..? So SM is cooperating with Naver???
9. This is bullsh*t.. I’ll watch ‘RUN BTS’ on Weverse from now on
10. Naver also made a lot of money through BT21, article as if BTS stopped using Naver
Tags: BTSSM
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Kansas State’s Wesley Iwundu Invited to NBA Draft Combine
by: Jeff Eberle
Posted: May 1, 2017 / 04:21 AM CDT / Updated: May 1, 2017 / 04:21 AM CDT
The NBA invited Kansas State’s Wesley Iwundu to its draft combine taking place in May in Chicago. Scouts, general managers, and coaches will be present to witness prospect’s skills. Iwundu is a projected late first, early second round pick.
If drafted, he would be the first wildcat taken in the draft since 2008, when both Michael Beasley and Bill Walker were picked.
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Hepa scores 15 as No. 4 Texas romps over K-State 82-67
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kamaka Hepa scored 15 points and No. 4 Texas rebounded from its first Big 12 loss of the season by thumping Kansas State 82-67.
The Longhorns broke the game open with an 18-0 run midway through the first half keyed by a burst of 3-pointers and a defensive press that rattled the Wildcats.
by Chris Arnold / Jan 14, 2021
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas State will kick off the 2021 season on September 4 against Stanford at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as the two teams have been chosen for the 2021 Allstate Kickoff Classic, which annually hosts the premier season-opening contest in college football.
“We were honored when AT&T Stadium contacted us about potentially playing in this prestigious game,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. “The idea of taking a home game away from Manhattan and Bill Snyder Family Stadium is a big decision, and as a staff and university, we feel that it is an opportunity that we could not pass up.
K-State postpones Wednesday’s game with Iowa State
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNW) – The men’s basketball game between Kansas State and Iowa State set for Wednesday, January 13 has been postponed in accordance with the Big 12 Conference’s game interruption guidelines.
The postponement is in response to K-State being unable to meet the required COVID-19 thresholds on Monday, as established by the conference. K-State will work with the Big 12 and Iowa State to reschedule the game.
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Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Combat Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Module 1 Resources
Unit 1 Slide Deck: Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Combat Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Unit 2 Workbook: Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Combat Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Unit 3 Recording: Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Combat Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Presenter: Cherice Hopkins, Rebecca Burney
It is truly heartbreaking when children end up involved with the juvenile justice system over issues that they rarely have control over, worse, when they’re the victims and yet they’re being treated as if they’re criminals. Too often, this is the situation when it comes to Domestic Child Sex Trafficking (DCST),where instead of being rescued from the exploitative conditions that they are in, minors – mostly girls, are being arrested for prostitution.
Back on the Justice Clearinghouse are Rebecca Burney and Cherice Hopkins from Rights4Girls, a human rights organizations committed to ending gender-based violence. Rebecca is an Attorney and Equal Justice Work Fellow with experience working with survivors of sexual abuse. She provides mentoring and support to abused youth. Meanwhile, Cherice is a Staff Attorney mostly involved in policy research, education and reform in the effort to identify and address the root cause of problems girls are facing in the world today.
On this session, they will shine a light on the multi-disciplinary approach different jurisdictions are employing to combat DCST. Specifics of the course include:
What characterizes domestic child sex trafficking.
The nuances in language that make a difference in how DCST survivors are perceived.
An overview of the profile of the victims and the buyers that highlight the stark difference between the two.
Factors that put the youth at risk for domestic child sex trafficking.
The likelihood of those under child welfare to be vulnerable to DCST based on statistics.
The most common reasons why children do not leave the abusive environment or their abusers.
A look into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how it correlates to trafficking as seen in the ACE scores of trafficked youth.
Typical destructive responses that DCST survivors tend to take part in when not given a trauma-informed response.
How the justice system criminalizes the victims, and the abuse to prison pipeline that takes girls, especially those of color, in for offenses that are mere results of the abuse they experience with records that consequentially hinder their opportunities for a better life once they become adults.
The importance of looking past the behavior and the offense committed to genuinely understand what these trafficked children and youth are enduring.
A comparison of the typical responses between two agencies, and how these produce different outcomes for the minors.
Safe Harbor legislation that are being adopted across the US.
How these protect child trafficking victims from arrest and prosecution and aims to espouse the idea of ‘victims, not criminals’.
The variance between legislation across states and the challenges in implementation and inclusion.
The various methods employed across states to further protect victims and survivors by sealing or expunging records that are results of DCST.
A list of all the services and support that survivors need that underlines the importance of a collaborative approach across concerned agencies.
Promising examples of jurisdictions that utilized a Multi-Disciplinary Approach when it comes to responding to and supporting victims and survivors of DCST.
Audience questions are about:
URLs for resources and meanings of acronyms mentioned.
The age range of girls being trafficked.
The race of the buyers.
The trend of domestic child sex trafficking in the US.
Statistics of girls at risk of DCST.
The gaps that must be bridged to recognize victims from criminals.
Audience Comments:
“The stats were eye-opening. Great presentation.” — Adriana
“Good to know what is still needed to support survivors and change within the law enforcement system.” — Amanda
“I appreciated the statistics. This training was not new to me, but it was a good refresher and I like having the updated statistics from the field.” — Ann
“I found valuable information in the details provided towards the end of the presentation about states that have already implemented “Safe harbor” based programs.” — Jasmine
“The presenters laid out their information clearly and well. The host was one of the most professional, prepared and well-spoken I’ve ever heard on any webinar.” –Kathy
“The statistics were shocking. I was unaware of all the services to help victim and will be reaching out to them to assist our clients.” — Tracy
“Excellent presentation on a TOUGH topic. Thank you!” — L
“Loved these presenters and excellent information! Thanks!” 🙂 — Michaela
“Coming to the sad realization that Trafficking is an epidemic and happening right under our noses.” — Shelley
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Coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson returns to work amid calls to ease lockdown
27 April 2020, 05:54 | Updated: 27 April 2020, 07:11
Boris Johnson is returning to work today. Picture: PA
Boris Johnson is said to be "raring to go" and will chair a Covid-19 emergency meeting this morning as he returns to work - three weeks after he was taken to hospital with the virus.
The PM's return comes as senior members of his own party are among those asking for social distancing measures to be relaxed - to help the economy.
But so far, the Government has rejected demands for an early easing of the coronavirus lockdown but is said to be doing its "homework" in preparation for when the rules could be eased.
More than 20,700 people have now died in UK hospitals after contracting the infection.
Yesterday - the Foreign Secretary - Dominic Raab - warned the outbreak's still at a "delicate and dangerous" stage.
Follow the latest news as it happens:
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Other Religions Atheism and Agnosticism
Do Atheists Worship or Serve Satan?
Is Atheism a Satanic Philosophy?
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Atheism Myths and Misconceptions
Atheism and Agnosticism Logic
Key Figures in Atheism
Austin Cline
Atheism Expert
M.A., Princeton University
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Austin Cline, a former regional director for the Council for Secular Humanism, writes and lectures extensively about atheism and agnosticism.
Although it's not as common as it once was, there are still people who believe that atheists both believe in and worship Satan, the evil opponent of God. This is an almost literal demonization of atheists since the primary servants of Satan are always depicted as literal demons. Describing atheists in this manner makes it easy to dismiss them and whatever they say — after all, it would be wrong for a true and faithful follower of God to pay any attention to the lies of Satan's minions.
The Myth of Satan Worship
Christians who repeat this myth are working from a common Christian assumption that, for some reason, only their god is relevant to atheists. So if an atheist does not believe in their god, then they must worship the antithesis of their god, Satan.
The truth is, atheists who don't believe in a god also aren't going to believe in this god's supernatural competitor, either. It's technically true that being an atheist doesn't not exclude belief in anything supernatural at all, only gods. Satan, however, is a specific figure within Christian mythology. Since Christianity is a religion which is focused on belief in and worship of a particular god, atheists aren't going to accept it as their own. It is, therefore, simply not plausible that atheists will believe in Satan.
One scriptural source for this claim may come from Matthew:
No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. (Matthew 6:24)
Assuming that the believer interprets "mammon" to include Satan, this verse claims we must either love God and hate Satan or love Satan and hate God. Atheists obviously do not love and serve God, so they must love and serve Satan.
This biblical argument is invalid, however. First, it assumes the absolute truth of the Bible, or at least of that particular verse. This is a circular argument because it assumes something which is at the heart of the disagreement between atheists and Christians. Second, it is an example a False Dilemma fallacy because it assumes that the above are the only two choices. The idea that there may not exist any God or Satan, which would open up a wealth of other possibilities, does not seem to occur anyone offering this.
A Symbol or Principle
The closest thing there is to atheist Satan-worshippers are atheists who treat Satan as a sort of metaphorical symbol for particular principles. It is a bit of a stretch to say that they "worship" this principle, though — how does one "worship" an abstract idea? Nevertheless, even if we do allow that it is a form of "worship," their numbers are small and most atheists do not fall into this category. At most, we can say that there are some atheists who "worship" a Satan who is not real, but it's not even remotely true that atheists generally or as a class worship Satan — or worship anything at all, for that matter.
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An Introduction to Atheism and Atheists
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Top Conversation Killers for Atheists
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Myth: It's Harder to be a Christian than an Atheist
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Is Atheism Incompatible With Free Will and Moral Choice?
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Ripple, R3 settle billion dollar blockchain dispute. For how much?
by Nicky Morris
Ripple and R3 have been in litigation since September last year over a dispute which was worth up to $18.3 billion to R3 at peak cryptocurrency valuations. Yesterday Ripple released a two-sentence statement saying there was a confidential settlement. Below is a summary of the dispute and some thoughts about the possible motivations for the settlement and how hard it’s going to be to keep the settlement completely secret.
The dispute
In September 2016 Ripple and R3 entered into an agreement whereby R3 would promote Ripple to its consortium of banks. However, the lawsuit refers to the agreement as a ‘Technology Provider Agreement’ (TPA). Additionally, a separate option contract was created, which Ripple says was intended as compensation. The option gave R3 the right to buy 5 billion XRPs at $0.0085 at any point until September 2019. At the time of the agreement the XRP price was a little below that.
On 12 June 2017, Brad Garlinghouse the CEO of Ripple informed R3 it was terminating the agreement, allegedly on the basis that R3 had not upheld its side of the bargain. On that date, the XRP price was 28 cents, and the option was worth $1.35 billion. It appears the promotion contract failed to stipulate performance clauses such as the number of banks introduced by R3 to Ripple. Instead, there was a clause requiring both parties to act in good faith.
In September 2017, R3 sued Ripple in New York and Delaware to get the options contract re-instated. The options would have been worth just shy of $1 billion at that stage.
On 4 January this year Ripple’s XRP hit $3.67 which would have valued R3’s options at $18.3 billion. At today’s price, the options would have been worth $1.25 billion.
Ripple counter-sues
In January 2018, Ripple counter-sued R3 claiming that R3 had breached the promotion contract (TPA) and alleging R3 had fraudulently induced Ripple to enter into the TPA and option contract.
Ripple said in the claims that “although R3 represented to Ripple that it would have access to its large consortium of leading banks, R3 knew and had reason to know that several key banks that would be instrumental to Ripple’s success would soon be departing from its consortium.” This refers to Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Santander who chose not to remain in R3’s consortium of almost forty banks.
The Ripple countersuit continued: “although R3 represented to Ripple that it would use its financial markets expertise and relationships to help drive adoption of Ripple, R3 knew and had reason to know it would be too busy with, and focused on, its own fundraising to help Ripple in any respect.” R3 closed a funding round of $107 million in May 2017. Ripple cancelled their contract weeks later.
Ripple’s countersuit also alleged that “while R3 represented that commercialization of Ripple’s product was R3’s “end game”, and that R3 had no plans or intentions to directly compete with Ripple on a cross-border payments product, these representations too were false. R3’s “end game” apparently was to unveil a product that directly competed with Ripple’s cross-border payments technology.”
Behavior versus legal recourse
From Ripple’s perspective, if R3 did as little as Ripple alleges, it’s understandable they’d be upset. But being unhappy and having legal recourse is not the same thing. It sounds as though the contract was lacking in detail, which would not help Ripple. At the same time if there was a complete lack of performance from R3, then that’s not good for R3.
However, it seems as if there were two contracts, and it’s not entirely clear the two deals were sufficiently tightly linked. In other words, if the promotion contract or TPA fails because of lack of consideration, does that kill the options contract? This was explicitly stated in the Ripple counterclaim as a point that needed a judicial decision: “whether due to failure of consideration, the Option became subject to rescission”.
Winners and losers?
To figure out the nature of the settlement, consider what each side had to gain or lose. Hypothetically, what might have happened had the case gone to court?
If R3 won, what would the result be? Would the court have reinstated the options contract? An award for $1.25 billion, $18.3 billion or perhaps something in between? Or maybe a fraction of that in recognition that R3 allegedly got something for nothing. Likely the result would be somewhere between $100 million and more than a $1 billion.
What if Ripple won? How significant would the damages have been? Far harder to quantify compared to the options, and Ripple has done rather well since, which makes their case harder. And then there’s the fact that R3 no longer would have the options contract which could also put downward pressure on any award.
Also, in the same month that Ripple and R3 did their original deal, Ripple closed a $55 million Series B financing. Did the R3 agreement help Ripple to close that funding round? And perhaps the time pressures from their own funding round meant they spent less time than desirable on the R3 contract.
So had Ripple won the court case, they might have been lucky if they were awarded say $10 million? But that would have been a very substantial win for them as they’d be free of the options contract.
Ripple fought to have the case moved to California. They may have hoped a California jury might be less sympathetic to banker behavior. But with any lawsuit, even if one side on paper has an 80% chance of winning, going to court is much closer to a flip of a coin.
Fighting lawsuits is incredibly time-consuming for senior executives and very distracting when they need to focus on growth. Plus these sorts of legal cases are expensive. It will be surprising if each party hasn’t racked up at least a million in fees so far, probably more.
But Ripple has far deeper pockets than R3. A few months ago there were rumors that R3 was cash-strapped. The gossip was likely overstated, but R3 has considerably fewer resources. Could R3 afford to fight the case indefinitely? Yes, they could financially. Unless the case was hopeless for R3, the figures are so significant, it would be easy to find a lawyer to work on a no-win no-fee basis.
Nonetheless, there could be some financial pressure on R3. If it’s planning another funding round, major litigation isn’t helpful. Potential backers might want to wait and see. If it could get a settlement out of Ripple, it might not need another round of funding any time soon.
Also, prior to the court case, there’s usually multiple rounds of office-based testimony or depositions during which confidential information is shared. This information will become public in court. That’s likely the stage they reached recently. That confidentiality pressure applies to both sides, but more so to R3 with all its banking shareholders.
All other pressures aside, occasionally something crops up in a deposition, or somebody says the wrong thing, and both parties know that the direction of the case has changed. That’s before they step foot in court.
The settlement will be hard to keep confidential. R3 has more than forty shareholders who will know about it. Even Ripple has in excess of thirty investors. Not counting lawyers, a minimum of seventy people will be aware of some details, more likely hundreds. And if the settlement is sufficiently significant and in R3’s favor, it will become obvious when R3 doesn’t require another funding round any time soon. Watch the R3 headcount as a key indicator.
On the one hand, both sides must be relieved to have it behind them. On the other hand, a court case involving these two would have been both illuminating and entertaining.
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Prologue Act 1, Scene 1 Act 1, Scene 2 Act 1, Scene 3 Act 1, Scene 4 Act 2, Scene 1 Act 3, Scene 1 Act 3, Scene 2 Act 3, Scene 3 Act 3, Scene 4 Act 3, Scene 5
All Themes Parents, Children, and Inheritance Patriarchy and American Memory Addiction Violence, Abuse, and Power Familial Responsibility and Entrapment
All Characters Beverly Weston Violet Weston Barbara Fordham Bill Fordham Jean Fordham Ivy Weston Karen Weston Mattie Fae Aiken Little Charles Aiken Johnna Monevata
All Symbols Heat “Lay Down, Sally”
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Parents, Children, and Inheritance
Patriarchy and American Memory
Violence, Abuse, and Power
Familial Responsibility and Entrapment
Beverly Weston
Violet Weston
Barbara Fordham
Bill Fordham
Jean Fordham
Ivy Weston
Karen Weston
Mattie Fae Aiken
Little Charles Aiken
Johnna Monevata
“Lay Down, Sally”
Mattie Fae Aiken Character Analysis
Violet’s younger sister. Mattie Fae is boisterous and funny, but, like her sister, has a strong cruel streak. Mattie Fae’s meanness is mainly focused on her only son, Little Charles, who at thirty-seven seems to be in a perpetual state of arrested development. Mattie Fae is relentless in her criticisms of Little Charles, and the source of her unending disappointment in him is eventually revealed to stem from her own guilt and self-loathing over the fact that Little Charles is actually Beverly’s illegitimate son.
Mattie Fae Aiken Quotes in August: Osage County
The August: Osage County quotes below are all either spoken by Mattie Fae Aiken or refer to Mattie Fae Aiken. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
). Note: all page numbers and citation info for the quotes below refer to the Theatre Communications Group edition of August: Osage County published in 2008.
Act 1, Scene 1 Quotes
CHARLIE: Ivy. Let me ask you something. When did this start? This business with the shades, taping the shades?
IVY: That’s been a couple of years now.
MATTIE FAE: My gosh, has it been that long since we’ve been here?
CHARLIE: Do you know its purpose?
MATTIE FAE: You can’t tell if it’s night or day.
IVY: I think that’s the purpose.
Related Characters: Charlie Aiken (speaker), Ivy Weston, Mattie Fae Aiken
Related Themes:
Page Number and Citation: 19
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Explanation and Analysis:
BARBARA: Three days ago … I had to identify my father’s corpse. And now I sit here and listen to you viciously attack each and every member of this family—
VIOLET: “Attack my family”?! You ever been attacked in your sweet spoiled life?! Tell her ‘bout attacks, Mattie Fae, tell her what an attack looks like!
MATTIE FAE: Vi, please—
IVY: Settle down, Mom—
VIOLET: Stop telling me to settle down, goddamn it! I’m not a goddamn invalid! I don’t need to be abided, do I?! Am I already passed over?!
MATTIE FAE: Honey—
VIOLET: (Points to Mattie Fae.) This woman came to my rescue when one of my dear mother’s many gentlemen friends was attacking me, with a claw hammer! This woman has dents in her skull from hammer blows! You think you been attacked?! What do you know about life on these Plains? What do you now about hard times?
BARBARA: I know you had a rotten childhood, Mom. Who didn’t?
VIOLET: You DON'T know! You do NOT know! None of you know, 'cept this woman right here and that man we buried today! Sweet girl, sweet Barbara, my heart breaks for every time you ever felt pain. I wish I coulda shielded you from it. But if you think for a solitary second you can fathom the paint that man endured in his natural life, you got another think coming.
Related Characters: Violet Weston (speaker), Barbara Fordham (speaker), Mattie Fae Aiken (speaker)
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CHARLIE: I don’t understand this meanness. I look at you and your sister and the way you talk to people and I don’t understand it. I just can’t understand why folks can’t be respectful of one another. I don’t think there’s any excuse for it. My family didn’t treat each other that way.
MATTIE FAE: Well maybe that’s because your family is a—
CHARLIE: You had better not say anything about my family right now. I mean it. We buried a man today I loved very much. And whatever faults he may have had, he was a good, kind, decent person. And to hear you tear into your own son on a day like today dishonors Beverly’s memory. We’ve been married for thirty-eight years. I wouldn’t trade them for anything. But if you can’t find a generous place in your heart for your own son, we’re not going to make it to thirty-nine.
Related Characters: Mattie Fae Aiken (speaker), Charlie Aiken (speaker), Beverly Weston, Little Charles Aiken
MATTIE FAE: Y’know, I’m not proud of this.
BARBARA: Really. You people amaze me. What, were you drunk? Was this just some—?
MATTIE FAE: I wasn’t drunk, no. Maybe it’s hard for you to believe, looking at me, knowing me the way you do, all these years. I know to you, I’m just your old fat Aunt Mattie Fae. But I’m more than that, sweetheart … there’s more to me than that. Charlie’s right, of course. As usual. I don’t know why Little Charles is such a disappointment to me. Maybe he … well, I don’t know why. I guess I’m disappointed for him, more than anything. I made a mistake, a long time ago. Well, okay. Fair enough. I’ve paid for it. But the mistake ends here.
BARBARA: If Ivy found out about this, it would destroy her.
MATTIE FAE: I’m sure as hell not gonna tell her. You have to find a way to stop it. You have to put a stop to it.
BARBARA: Why me?
MATTIE FAE: You said you were running things.
Related Characters: Barbara Fordham (speaker), Mattie Fae Aiken (speaker), Ivy Weston, Charlie Aiken, Little Charles Aiken
Page Number and Citation: 84-85
IVY: Why did you tell me? Why in God’s name did you tell me this?
VIOLET: Hey, what do you care?
IVY: You’re monsters.
VIOLET: Come on now—
IVY: Picking the bones of the rest of us—
VIOLET: You crazy nut.
IVY: Monsters.
VIOLET: Who’s the injured party here? (Ivy staggers out of the dining room, into the living room. Barbara pursues her.)
BARBARA: Ivy, listen—
Ivy: Leave me alone!
BARBARA: Honey—
IVY: I won’t let you do this to me!
BARBARA: When Mattie Fae told me, I didn’t know what to do—
IVY: I won’t let you change my story! (Ivy exits. Barbara chases after her and catches her on the front porch.)
BARBARA: Goddamn it, listen to me: I tried to protect you—
IVY: We’ll go anyway. We’ll still go away, and you will never see me again.
BARBARA: Don’t leave me like this.
IVY: You will never see me again.
BARBARA: This is not my fault. I didn’t tell you. Mom told you. It wasn’t me, it was Mom.
IVY: There’s no difference.
Related Characters: Violet Weston (speaker), Barbara Fordham (speaker), Ivy Weston (speaker), Mattie Fae Aiken, Little Charles Aiken
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Mattie Fae Aiken Character Timeline in August: Osage County
The timeline below shows where the character Mattie Fae Aiken appears in August: Osage County. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Ivy, Mattie Fae , and Charlie sit in the living room. Ivy is Beverly and Violet’s daughter; Mattie... (full context)
...and Ivy replies that she believes her parents have stopped trying to repair their marriage. Mattie Fae adds that Beverly is a complicated man. Charlie compares Beverly’s seriousness to that of Little... (full context)
Mattie Fae changes the subject, complaining that it’s so hot inside the house she’s sweating. Charlie laments... (full context)
Mattie Fae greets Bill, Barbara, and Jean enthusiastically. Mattie Fae remarks on how big Jean has gotten,... (full context)
...seems intent on attending to it now. Bill assures Violet he’ll sort everything out soon. Mattie Fae and Charlie announce that they are going to leave and drive the hour and a... (full context)
Upstairs, Violet, Mattie Fae , and Ivy—who is dressed in a black suit—look through a box of old photographs.... (full context)
...attract a man. Ivy replies that she already has a man, shocking both Violet and Mattie Fae , who immediately start asking her who her “man” is. Ivy says she’s not telling... (full context)
...about how she just showed Steve their old fort, Little Charles attempts to apologize to Mattie Fae for missing the funeral, and Ivy fights off Violet’s persistent inquiries into the state of... (full context)
...family passes food around and makes their plates, Little Charles enters. Almost immediately, he drops Mattie Fae ’s casserole. She screams at him, but Charlie urges her to “let it go.” Charlie... (full context)
...that Barbara has never been truly attacked once in her “sweet spoiled life.” She urges Mattie Fae to tell Barbara what a real attack looks like. Mattie Fae attempts to quiet her... (full context)
...to set his alarm clock for this morning, and then goes out to the porch. Mattie Fae says she gave up on Little Charles a long time ago. Ivy quietly says that... (full context)
...removed. Karen, Barbara, and Ivy sit in the study, drinking a bottle of whiskey. Charlie, Mattie Fae , Jean, and Steve play cards in the dining room while Bill sorts through paperwork... (full context)
...He plays her a love song he’s written for her. In the middle of it, Mattie Fae and Charlie walk into the room and break the spell. She tells Little Charles to... (full context)
Charlie tries to get Mattie Fae to quit picking on Little Charles, but she will not stop. Charlie raises his voice,... (full context)
Charlie tells Mattie Fae that he can’t understand her meanness. He is baffled by the way both Mattie Fae... (full context)
Mattie Fae sees Barbara standing in the doorway. Barbara apologizes for eavesdropping, insisting she simply froze when... (full context)
Mattie Fae tells a shocked Barbara that Little Charles is not Barbara and Ivy’s cousin, but rather... (full context)
Barbara warns Mattie Fae that Ivy will be “destroy[ed]” by this information if it ever reaches her. Mattie Fae... (full context)
...to Violet, but Violet keeps talking. She reveals she knew the whole time Beverly and Mattie Fae were having an affair, and says that Beverly “tore himself up” over Little Charles’s true... (full context)
...follows Ivy into the living room, begging Ivy to listen to her. She reveals that Mattie Fae told her the truth earlier, but she didn’t know what to do with what she’d... (full context)
Barbara expresses her surprise at the fact that Violet always knew about Mattie Fae and Beverly. Violet says that though she’s never told either of them she knew about... (full context)
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Always Leads Us in Triumphal Procession
"But thanks be unto God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ, and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing." 2 Corinthians 2:14-15
I never read these verses without thinking of Dr. V. Raymond Edman, the late President and Chancellor of Wheaton College. In his book "They Found the Secret," he gives this brief testimony. After five years on the mission field in Ecuador, he contracted typhus fever after visiting a small village in the mountains. He was on the threshold of death. They had prepared for his funeral that day, when God marvelously interceded and touched his life through the intercessory prayer of a Bible conference group 3,500 miles away. They were praying for him at that very moment, having been led of the Holy Spirit that he had a desperate need.
After weeks of intensive care, at the recommendation of the doctors, he returned to the United States for recuperation. During his five years in Ecuador, he had established a Bible school that was very dear to his heart. With his three-year-old son, he started the journey home on a Dutch freighter. He was confined to his stateroom, except for brief occasions. He was busy preparing lessons for the next school session in the field, when he reached the verse in 2 Corinthians 2:14: "Now thanks be unto God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ." He read this verse over and over. Comparing the verse to his life, his way seemed obscure. A door possibly was closing; physical health was at low ebb, so that life itself might soon be gone. His heart went up in prayer: "Dear Lord, be pleased to make my life that constant pageant of triumph, always to be led in triumph in Thee." God said, "Are you willing to go anywhere for me?" "Yes, Lord, anywhere in Ecuador." "I didn't say anywhere in Ecuador; I said ANYWHERE." Finally I said, "Yes, Lord, I will go anywhere You say, only that my life may always be a constant pageant of triumph in Thee."
"Death to my own plans and desires was almost deliriously delightful. Everything was laid at His nail-scarred feet: life or death, health or illness, appreciation by others or misunderstanding, success or failure as measured by human standards, only HE HIMSELF mattered. After sweet communion, something else came. It was the commission, ANYWHERE. With that command, there was granted the confidence, God ALWAYS leads us in triumph in Christ, a constant pageant of triumph in Christ! During those sacred moments in the crises of comradeship, I had utterly abandoned myself to Him. Could any choice be as wonderful as being in His will?" The life that is triumphant in Christ is not just an aspiration, but also an appropriation of all that is in Christ. Its secret is simple, yet profound. It is plain to the heart "filled with faith and obedience," but perplexing to self-will and self-effort. It is an obtainment, not an attainment, a gift not from within us, but to be received from above. Its life arises out of "death to ourselves," not from deeds we have done. How true the words of Jim Elliot, one of the five young missionaries martyred in Ecuador: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose."
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Warrington couple arrested over deaths of 39 migrants in lorry
Police say a man and woman have been held as part of probe after bodies of Chinese people found in Grays, Essex
Sophie McCoid
A man and a woman from Warrington have been arrested over the deaths of 39 people found dead in the back of a lorry.
They have been held on suspicion of people trafficking and 39 counts of manslaughter.
The arrests came after properties were raided in the Cheshire town.
The investigation into the deaths of the 39 Chinese nationals began on Tuesday, when their bodies were discovered in a container on the back of a lorry in Grays, Essex.
Today it emerged that a man, 38, and a woman of the same age, had been arrested in Warrington.
A 24-year-old man from Northern Ireland remains in police custody, having been arrested on suspicion of the murder of the 39 Chinese immigrants.
Mo Robinson was reported to have been the driver of the vehicle who had driven the tractor unit over from Dublin to pick it up in Essex.
Last night, Joanna Maher, 38, from Warrington, was revealed as the owner of the Scania truck that was registered in the Bulgarian Black Sea port of Varna in 2018.
But Mrs Maher and her Haulage boss husband Thomas last night insisted they sold the lorry cab a year ago to a company in Ireland - reports Mail Online.
She said: "We did own it but sold it 13 months ago. It's the cab - my name was down as owning it."
They claim they sold it to a company in County Monaghan, close to where truck driver Mo Robinson, 25, lives.
The lorry being driven away for examination (Image: Humphrey Nemar)
Mr Maher said he sold it on 3 October last year and said the couple owned it for just a year.
Thomas said: "It's disgusting what's happened.
"I went to the British police as we were the registered owners in Bulgaria. I phoned them myself.
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"They were happy we had come forward. They are well aware of who they are dealing with.
"It's not nice to be associated with this. We're shocked."
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The lorry which carried the refrigerated unit holding 39 bodies left the day after it was registered and has never been back to Bulgaria.
Bulgarian officials believe that there may be no other connection to the country, other than the PO Box and registration certificate.
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One resident of the number seven building in Varna told the Mail Online: "There have been many, many companies using that small office for business here.
"It is locked up now. I have never seen anybody there.
"The letters used to be put up against the wall and somebody would have to come and collect them.
"It has been secured and is disused."
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Morning news headlines: Labour pair deny 'takeover pact', border reforms 'could ruin union'
The latest news from around the globe
Updated 09:46, 7 NOV 2014
LABOUR PAIR DENY 'TAKEOVER PACT'
Two of the most senior members of Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet have angrily denied claims they were in secret negotiations over what to do if the Labour Party leader quits.
Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham - among the leading candidates to take over in the event of a vacancy - were reported by The Times to have struck a "non-aggression pact".
One figure was quoted as saying: "It's about presenting a joint offer to make a contest unnecessary."
BORDER REFORMS 'COULD RUIN UNION'
David Cameron has been rebuffed by northern European allies over his demand to claw back control over Britain's borders.
The Prime Minister has made regaining powers over immigration a "red line" in his renegotiation of Britain's EU membership terms, ahead of a mooted in-out referendum in 2017.
But speaking at the Northern Future Forum summit in Helsinki, Sweden's premier Stefan Lofven told the BBC such a change could "ruin" the union.
CAMERON DEFIANT ON £1.7BN EURO-BILL
EU finance ministers are holding talks on the £1.7 billion budget demand after David Cameron made clear Britain will not accept a mooted compromise deal.
Appealing for help from northern European counterparts over dinner at a summit in Helsinki, the Prime Minister warned that the row was making the UK more likely to leave.
He told leaders at the Northern Future Forum that the announcement of the surcharge had triggered a 10% poll swing towards leaving the union.
NHS TRUST DEFICITS 'UNSUSTAINABLE'
The growing financial stress on the NHS is "not sustainable", with the Government forced to plough more than half a billion pounds of emergency cash into struggling health trusts last year, auditors have warned.
A quarter of NHS and foundation trusts were in deficit by the end of the financial year, with the number in the red rising from 25 to 63 over 12 months, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) found.
Some £511 million was spent bailing out 31 trusts in England in 2013/14 - nearly double the £263 million spent in the previous year - including 16 trusts that had not previously needed a cash injection.
VILLAGE ROCKED BY 'CANNIBAL' DEATHS
The grisly murder of a woman in a reported act of cannibalism which saw her alleged killer die after being Tasered by police has left villagers stunned.
Officers were called to a homeless hostel in Argoed, south Wales, to deal with reports of a man carrying out a horrific attack on a woman.
It resulted in police firing a 50,000-volt Taser at their 34-year-old suspect before restraining him.
CHILD ABUSE FILES 'CAN'T BE FOUND'
A review into how the Home Office handled historic child sex abuse allegations at Westminster in the 1980s has been unable to uncover crucial missing files, it is reported.
BBC Newsnight cites sources claiming that the so-called Dickens dossier, papers said to detail allegations of child sex abuse handed to the Home Office by former Tory MP Geoffrey Dickens, had not been located.
The Home Office has refused to comment, reiterating that the report of the review, led by the NSPCC chief executive Peter Wanless, is to be published next week.
MET CHIEF IN DEEP WEB HAVEN WARNING
The internet and other communications platforms cannot become a safe haven for criminality, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has said.
Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe was in New York to meet law enforcement experts at the headquarters of the city's police department.
Signalling a determination to deal with the threats posed by the so-called "dark web", or "deep" internet, he said: "We cannot allow parts of the internet - or any communications platform - to become dark and ungoverned space where images of child abuse are exchanged, murders are planned, and terrorist plots are progressed.
NEW STAR WARS MOST ANTICIPATED FILM
The newly named instalment of the Star Wars saga, The Force Awakens, is the most anticipated film of next year - ahead of the big screen version of Fifty Shades Of Grey.
Movie-goers said they were most looking forward to seeing JJ Abrams's new sci-fi film - the seventh in the Star Wars series - in a poll conducted by Cineword cinemas.
The film adaptation of EL James's best-selling erotic novel Fifty Shades Of Grey - with Jamie Dornan as kinky billionaire Christian Grey - is due to open in cinemas in time for Valentine's Day on February 13.
CLIFFORD TO HEAR SENTENCE RULING
Disgraced PR guru Max Clifford finds out today if he has won a reduction in his eight-year jail sentence for sex offences.
A decision on Clifford's appeal against his "too long" prison term will be announced by three judges at the Court of Appeal in London.
Clifford, 71, was jailed in May after being convicted of a string of indecent assaults carried out between 1977 and 1984, using his celebrity connections to lure women.
PHONE HACKING EDITOR FACES JAIL
A former news editor faces jail after he admitted being part of the News of the World phone hacking plot.
Ian Edmondson, 45, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to conspiring with private eye Glenn Mulcaire and NotW colleagues to hack a host of celebrities, sports personalities, politicians and even royalty between October 3 2000 and August 9 2006.
The married journalist had been dropped as a defendant in the original hacking trial of ex-editors Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks in December last year, after the trial judge deemed him "unfit" to continue.
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Theatre Festival News
"Sympathy In C" Author, Suzanne Mernyk, Featured at Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
With the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival making its debut at The Theater at The 14th Y, we are delighted to feature playwright Suzanne Mernyk.
Suzanne Mernyk, Playwright, is also a performer, comic, producer and classical musician in NYC. She is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and has studied the craft of play writing at The Dramatists Guild Institute, Kennedy Center Playwrights Intensive Program, NYU and the Playwrights Lab at The Neighborhood Playhouse. In addition, Suzanne facilitates ‘Characters, Ink. Playwrights’, an ongoing workshop held in midtown Manhattan (http://www.charinkprod.com/) and is grateful for the many contributions the group has provided as ‘Sympathy in C’ has evolved.
She is honored and delighted to have her play selected for the inaugural year of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival and is grateful for all of the support and guidance they have provided!
"Sympathy In C" will open Friday, August 11th at 12:30PM, and run Sunday, August 13th at 6:30PM, and Wednesday, August 16th 7:30PM.
"Sympathy In C" is written by Suzanne Mernyk and presented by Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.
Eight voices, spoken and instrumental, intertwine to expose an assault from the unimaginable - a diagnosis of cancer and the threat of terrorism, a growing cancer in the fabric of society. Both seem to lurk around every corner. This powerful, memorable and moving play with music dares the characters to face life’s blows with anger, hope, courage, humor, grace, surrender and sometimes … sympathy. Unusual staging, superb acting and a riveting script are underscored by a live cello and viola to assert the never ending pulse of love and life.
Running Time: 75 Minutes || No Intermission
Advance Ticket: $25 || At Door: $30
VIP Ticket: Front Row Seating and BBTF T-shirt: $50
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About the BBTF:
Broadway Bound Theatre Festival is thrilled to present curated new works by 20 exceptional playwrights from around the country. In this, our inaugural year, BBTF has expanded the theatre festival definition by working very closely with these writers in producing their plays, with our end focus of giving you our audience a complete New York Theater experience.
They have nurtured and educated them to develop their work for a bigger stage, with a goal of becoming a launching pad for regional, Off Broadway and Broadway transfers. Be a part of the exciting inaugural year and see some amazing new works. Performances run July 30th through August 20th. www.BroadwayBoundFestival.com
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Wilmslow 32-5 Ruskin Park
WILMSLOW coughed and spluttered their way into 2008 with a less than convincing win over lowly Ruskin Park.
Like a tractor turning over for the first time in a long time, the league leaders wheezed a bit, roared into life, then faded a little in this chequered encounter at Pownall Park.
There were some good bits, some bad bits and lots of indifferent stuff as both sides ran off the food and drink and three weeks without rugby.
That’s why skipper Steve Braddock and rugby director Darren Lucas are desperate to fill another empty weekend this Saturday with a match from the ‘pool’ while other clubs go about their cup business.
In between the turgid stuff, Wilmslow did manage to run in four tries against Ruskin Park, with lock Rob Cowley, flanker Charlie Levings, scrum-half Charlie Mulchrone and centre Chris Lee all touching down.
Fly-half Bob MacCallum’s majestic boot added two penalties and three conversions. It could have been many, many more against a side just one off the bottom of the table, but as Braddock pointed out: "We’ll take the win."
He admitted that, after a three-week lay-off, they were never going to start the new year as they finished the last, when they were playing champagne rugby against the old enemy Sale - although the 32-5 scoreline was the same.
Braddock said: "It was all about progression. We got points on the board in the first half.
"It could have been more, but it was a platform for some better rugby in the second half and a start for this weekend and the following week when we face Vagabonds at home.
"They’re going through a rough patch and we have been there, but we can take nothing for granted. We want to build on last week and this and towards next season.
"We did think Ruskin Park would have provided more opposition than they did. In the end we were tripping over ourselves. But it is another lesson learned and top of the table is not a position we are likely to surrender lightly."
Wilmslow’s only selection problem last week was prop Matt Filipo’s flu, which saw Andy Vassell come off the bench to start the game.
The Wolves started well, pounding Park’s line but struggling to convert pressure into points.
MacCallum broke the ice on 10 minutes with a penalty and it was straight back to the visitors’ 22 from the restart, when Cowley crossed for their first try after pulling the visitors’ beleaguered defence left and right.
MacCallum added another penalty before the game got bogged down in cack-handed negativity.
Full-back Ben Day tried to run a probing Park kick out of defence, but was turned over in the tackle and at 13-5, the visitors thought they were back in the game on 25 minutes.
However, Wilmslow worked away, although not very effectively, and yet another a visit to the Park 22 just before the break earned them a signature try.
A catch and drive on the five-metre line saw Levings touch down behind the rolling maul and, at half-time, the score was 18-5 to the Wolves.
The second half was trial and error. A trial for the frustrated spectators and an error-strewn performance by both sides.
It took 20 minutes for Wilmslow to score again, with Mulchrone at full stretch in the tackle just grazing the try line, much to the anger of the visitors.
Lee rounded off the Wolves’ performance with a score under the posts.
It was followed by a midfield punch-up and one player from each side being binned at the death when the result was not in doubt.
Wilmslow host Whitchurch in a pool game this Saturday (KO 2.15pm).
The Vikings beat Macclesfield third XV 25-19, with tries from Richard Wood, Ben Warren, Richard Valentine, Tom Cruise and Richard Tasker while the Veterans lost at Manchester.
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Beyond photography: creating digital composites
Roberto Insalata
Photography becomes the raw material in a creative process of extraordinary potential. Thinking about the final creation with precious ingredients such as photography, post-production and the creativity that inspires every digital artist.
Digital Compositing: photography feeds ideas
Back in the early analogue age, we saw the creative phenomenon of the first rudimentary photo montages; images created using a technique cleverly combining intimately interrelated subjects (people, backgrounds, objects) in such a way as to convey the illusion of a photograph captured in one single shot.
The devilish combination of ‘1’ and ‘0’ that identifies the digital age has enhanced the technology of photo montages (known as Digital Composites), transforming them into a powerful tools of visual communication, free from technical constraints and open to every possible artistic interpretation, as is clear from many advertising productions of recent years.
Personal project created using two superimposed images and Chroma Key cut-out.
Sportsman: Maestro Alessandro Aguzzi.
In this article, we will summarize the creative process behind a composite image, detailing the three essential stages: photographing subjects and backgrounds, cutting out subjects and creating the perfect illusion!
Stage 1: Photographing subjects and backgrounds
The Digital Composition process can be likened to work in the kitchen: You consider the final dish (concept), you identify the stages of preparation and cooking (creative process) and you gather the necessary ingredients (photographs of the subjects). Thus the photograph becomes the source from which to obtain the basic elements to blend together, including people, objects, surrounding elements and, of course, the backgrounds (natural or artificial, often created using 3D modelling and rendering techniques).
The first stage consists of photographing the subjects that are to be placed in the backgrounds, taking care to follow certain basic rules such as focal length, perspectives, camera position and light sources, so that the results obtained are realistic and natural.
One technology that is much sought after for its precision and, above all, for its rapid cut-out speed, is known as Chroma Key, developed in cinematography for use in special effects and virtual settings; the subject is photographed on a specific Green or Blue background and then a particular software separates the subject from this background, leaving one which is transparent and easily interchangeable.
Original image taken using Chroma Key and compatible green background.
The backgrounds on which to position your subject can be photographed directly, taken from the many sites offering stock images or modelled using 3D applications such as 3D Studio and Cinema 4D. In general, the preferred backgrounds are created by taking pictures of selected, natural backgrounds from different angles and with different camera positions and ideal light conditions.
Original urban background, captured in an Italian city underpass.
Image of the background developed using HDR technology with 5 different exposures.
Stage 2: Cutting out the subject
In the professional field, the software that I believe is the most loved and used, for its superb Chroma Key cut-out and compositing tools, is PhotoKey, sold by the US company FXHome (www.fxhome.com), and available in Standard and Pro versions. Describing all of the software’s features would take far too long, so we’ll just take a look at the results obtained from uploading a TIFF file converted by Adobe Camera RAW.
Image developed within FXHome PhotoKey Pro, a perfect subject cut-out and transparent background replacement.
Sportsman: Maestro Alessandro Aguzzi
The image obtained after the analysis and cut-out process can be exported in different formats, including 32bit PNG, able to support the alpha channel with the transparency necessary for subsequent developments in Adobe Photoshop. PhotoKey also allows you to finish up the image directly inside the software as shown below.
Stage 3: Creating the perfect illusion
Certainly the most complex and delicate stage in the creative process, the final stage consists of transforming everything produced in the earlier stages into a totally realistic piece of work, whose limits depend only on the intended message of its creator.
The degree of naturalness of the final result depends on all those rules and dynamics that nature has been teaching to man for thousands of years, such as shadows projected in the same direction as the light source and backlights, colour harmonisation and global contrast levels, as well as artificial effects that help to create the unique character and style of the final image.
Image finished inside FXHome PhotoKey Pro, with close-up and background level, projected subject shadows, vignetting, ‘Bleach Bypass’ and ‘Tinta Bronze’ ambiance effects.
The PhotoKey Pro software offers an incredible range of corrective tools, filters and special effects that can be applied to the subject in close-up, to the background or globally (final style and character of the image), with added text and independent objects. The developed project can be saved and recovered at any time, given that it is saved in proprietary format, or the image can be exported to its final stage in the most widely-used standard formats, such as JPEG, TIFF and PNG.
Those of you who intend to make use of the excellent PhotoKey cut-out technologies can choose to export the close-up level (subject) in 32bit PNG format and then go ahead with the compositing and creative development within Adobe Photoshop or professional editing software.
Image finished up inside Adobe Photoshope CC 2014, with the application of ambiance and chromatic effects, realistic shadows, typical lens light rings, vignetting, local contrast, cinematographic style.
Atleta: Maestro Alessandro Aguzzi.
In terms of the expression of creative freedom, the digital artist who has all the project elements conveniently cut out and isolated has very few limits to what he can do with his imagination, which is the key to the success of all professional artists who want to achieve recognition in this crowded world of visual and advertising communication.
Image cut out using PhotoKey Pro and finished up inside Adope Photoshop CC.
Sportswoman: Emanuela Diamantini.
Image cut out using PhotoKey and finished up inside Adobe Photoshop CS7.
Sportsman: Fabio Ferraiuolo.
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Kanye West, Taraji P. Henson, Kim Kardashian & More Pose for Alexander Wang's DoSomething Campaign [Photos]
September 02, 2015 10:31 AM PST
American fashion designer Alexander Wang collaborated with DoSomething and a host of big names for a star-studded charity campaign aimed at making the world a little less sucky.
For those of you unfamiliar with DoSomething, it’s one of the largest global organizations for young people and social change and tackles everything from poverty and violence to education and healthcare.
Example campaigns include Designated Texter (bringing an end to drunk driving), ABC Posters (improving literacy) and I Want You to Quit Because… (encouraging smokers to quit).
Kanye West, Taraji P. Henson, Kim Kardashian, The Weeknd, Cara Delevingne, Jhené Aiko, Tyga and Joan Smalls are just a few of nearly 40 celebrities to pose for the campaign. See their photos below.
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Seven films open today in Lubock movie theaters
William Kerns
MOVIES OPENING FRIDAY
After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his sister's experiences in the demonic woods of the Blair Witch, specifically the Black Woods of Maryland, James (James Allen McCune) and a group of friends head to the forest in search of his lost sibling, Heather. As night falls, the students realize the legend apparently is all too true after they are visited by a menacing presence. The film is a sequel to 1999's "The Blair Witch Project." Sixteen years have passed since the first sequel ("Book of Shadows"), but the new film has nothing to do with that sequel. Director Adam Wingard emphasizes that, while the first film was about being lost in the woods, this new movie is about the group being hunted and chased.
R: Language, terror and disturbing images - Premiere Cinemas (D-Box), Alamo Drafthouse, Tinseltown 17, Movies 16 (includes XD) and the Stars & Stripes Drive-In.
Bridget Jones' Baby
Breaking up with Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) leaves Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) over 40 and single again. Feeling that she has everything under control, Jones decides to focus on her career as a top news producer. Suddenly, her love life comes back from the dead when she meets a dashing and handsome American named Jack (Patrick Dempsey). Things could not be better until Bridget discovers she is pregnant. Now the befuddled mom-to-be must figure out if the proud father is Mark or Jack.
R: Language, sex references and nudity - Premiere Cinemas, Alamo Drafthouse, Tinseltown 17 and Movies 16.
A Complete Unknown
A married man (Michael Shannon) is convinced that an unexpected guest (Rachel Weisz) at his birthday party is a former lover, but she denies knowing him.
R: Language - Premiere Cinemas.
Hillsong: Let Hope Ring
The film chronicles the unlikely rise to prominence of the Australia-based Christian band Hillsong United. Their music is so popular it is estimated that on any given Sunday, more than 50 million churchgoers around the world are singing their songs.
PG: Thematic elements - Premiere Cinemas and Tinseltown 17.
Live Another Day
A feature-length documentary tells the inside story of the bankruptcy of General Motors and Chrysler, and how the U.S. government rescued these two iconic companies. This film picks up where "The Big Short" left off, showing how the housing crisis and the Lehman collapse directly led to the auto industry's downfall. The events in the film are described by key players: Detroit's Big Three CEOs, the United Automobile Workers president and union members, Steve Rattner and other senior members of President Barack Obama's automotive task force, bankers, journalists, analysts, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker and even car aficionado Jay Leno. The film is co-directed by Bill Burke and Didler Pietri.
PG: Brief images of smoking and violence - Movies 16.
Mr. Church
Described as a comeback movie for Eddie Murphy directed by Bruce Beresford, the film is based on the real-life experiences of screenwriter Susan McMartin. The story begins in 1965 Los Angeles with 10-year-old Charlotte, referred to as Charlie (Natalie Coughlin), waking up to find a black stranger (Murphy) cooking breakfast in the modest home she shares with her single mother, Marie (Natascha McElhone). Calling himself only Mr. Church, he apparently has been hired as a cook for Marie and her daughter by Marie's deceased, and very rich, former lover.
PG-13: Thematic elements - Premiere Cinemas.
Directed and co-written by Oliver Stone, this is a biographical, political thriller. It is based on Edward Snowden, an American computer professional working for the National Security Agency who, in 2013, leaked a large number of classified documents to the media, in the process exposing the U.S. government's covert surveillance activities. Some called this whistleblower a hero; others termed him a traitor. The film's ensemble cast includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Lee, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson, Scott Eastwood, Logan Marshall-Green, Timothy Olyphant, Ben Schntzer, LaKeith Lee Stanfield, Rhys Ifans and Nicolas Cage.
R: Language and sexuality/nudity - Premiere Cinemas, Alamo Drafthouse, Tinseltown 17 and Movies 16.
MOVIES CONTINUING THIS WEEK
Amy Mitchell (Mila Kunis) has a seemingly perfect life: a great marriage, overachieving kids, a beautiful home and career. However, she is overworked, overcommitted and exhausted. Fed up, she joins forces with two other overstressed moms (Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn) on a quest to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities. They go on a wild binge, putting them on a collision course with Gwendolyn (Christina Applegate), a PTA Queen Bee, and her clique of devoted perfect moms. Written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the picture also co-stars Jay Hernandez and Jada Pinkett Smith.
R: Sexual material, frontal nudity, language, and drug and alcohol content - Premiere Cinemas, Tinseltown 17 and Movies 16.
Ben-Hur (3-D/2-D)
Kerns Rating: H
Filmmaker Timur Beknambetov is handed an inspirational story about survival, rebirth and change of heart, and adapts it into little more than an adventure story. Naturally, he wanted to re-film past "Ben-Hur" chariot races with massive, modern IMAX cameras. Yet in the process, he thinks nothing of altering personality and character. This remake never improves upon the 1959 masterpiece in which Charlton Heston endured in the title role. In addition, decisions introduced by author Lew Wallace's "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" become lost, with more emphasis placed upon revenge and power. We do again see familiar warships rammed, and chariots making good on bloody promises. Yet filmmakers armed with modern-day, cinematic improvements never match the brilliant direction and spellbinding cinematography provided by the late William Wyler and Robert Surtees, respectively. Co-stars Jack Huston and Toby Kebbell are given no opportunity to impress. Indeed, one hopes this abominable, and costly, rewrite will somehow lead movie lovers back to 1959's Oscar-winning "Ben-Hur," which still entertains while losing none of its powerful message.
PG-13: Sequences of violence and disturbing images - Premiere Cinemas.
Kerns Rating: HHH 1/2
Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex (Dylan Minnette) and Money (Daniel Zivatto) are three small-time Detroit thieves who get their kicks by breaking into the houses of wealthy people. Money gets word about a blind veteran (Stephen Lang) who won a major cash settlement following the death of his only child. Figuring he's an easy target, the trio invades the man's secluded home in an abandoned neighborhood. Finding themselves trapped inside, the young intruders must fight for their lives after making a shocking discovery about their supposedly helpless victim.
R: Terror, violence, disturbing content and language including sexual references - Premiere Cinemas (includes D-Box), Alamo Drafthouse, Tinseltown 17 and Stars & Stripes Drive-In.
Directed by David Hunt, "Greater" is the story of the life and career of Brandon Burlsworth, often considered one of the best walk-on players in college football history.
PG: Thematic elements, language and smoking - Movies 16.
Kerns Rating: HHHHH
Toby is a divorced father trying to make a better life for his son. His brother, Tanner, is an ex-convict with a short temper. They plan a series of heists against the bank about to foreclose on the family ranch. Standing in their way is Marcus, a Texas Ranger just weeks away from retirement. As the siblings plot their final robbery, they also prepare for a showdown with the crafty lawman. David Mackenzie directs.
R: Strong violence, language and sexuality - Premiere Cinemas, Alamo Drafthouse and Tinseltown 17.
Ice Age: Collision Course (3-D/2-D)
This film's concept is deeply rooted in a scene from the first "Ice Age" (2002), where woolly mammoth Manny (voiced by Ray Romano) and his friends are walking through an ice museum and spot a spaceship that is encased in ice. Moving to the new story: While trying to bury his acorn, saber tooth squirrel Scrat (Chris Wedge) accidentally activates an abandoned alien ship that takes him into deep space, where he unwittingly sends several asteroids en route to a collision with Earth. To save themselves, Manny, ground sloth Sid (John Leguizamo), saber tooth tiger Diego (Denis Leary) and the rest of the herd must leave home and embark on an adventure-filled quest. The computer-animated film is co-directed by Mike Thurmeier and Galen T. Chu, from a script by Michael J. Wilson. Co-starring vocal actors include Queen Latifah as woolly mammoth Ellie, Seann William Scott and Josh Peck as opossum brothers Crash and Eddie, Simon Pegg as one-eyed weasel Buck and Jennifer Lopez as saber tooth tiger Shira.
PG: Mild rude humor and action/peril - Movies 16.
Kerns rating: HHH
Matt Damon's best moments as author Robert Ludlum's licensed-to-kill American spy/amnesiac Jason Bourne were in "The Bourne Supremacy" (2004) and "The Bourne Ultimatum" (2007), each a terrific film directed by Paul Greengrass. At last, Damon, Greengrass and the best supporting players are reunited. The story: It has been 10 years since Bourne (Damon) walked away from the agency that trained him to become a deadly weapon. Hoping to draw him out of the shadows, CIA Director Robert Dewey (Tommy Lee Jones) assigns hacker and counter-insurgency expert Heather Lee (Oscar winner Alicia Vikander) to find him. Lee suspects that former operative Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) is also looking for Jason. As Lee begins tracking the duo, Bourne - fully recovered from his amnesia, is battling a sinister network that utilizes terror and technology to maintain unchecked power. Vincent Cassel co-stars.
PG-13: Violence action, strong language, guns, weapons and hand-to-hand violence in action context, with some blood - Premiere Cinemas and Movies 16.
Kubo and the Two Strings (3-D/2-D)
The peaceful existence of Kubo (played by Art Parkinson) destructs after accidentally summoning a vengeful spirit from the past. On the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey) to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King (Ralph Fiennes) to save his family and solve the mysterious death of his father, a samurai.
PG: Thematic elements, scary images, action and peril - Premiere Cinemas, Tinseltown 17 and Stars & Stripes Drive-In.
Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender) is the Australian lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock; he and his wife, Isabel (Alicia Vikander), enjoy their isolated life. One day, however, they discover a surviving baby with a corpse in a shipwrecked boat. Tom knows he should report the discovery. But Isabel, fighting depression after miscarrying her past three pregnancies, latches on to the infant as if it were her own. They name the child Lucy and raise her as their own until, years later, their decision leads to devastating consequences. The latest effort from director Derek Cianfrance. Rachel Weisz co-stars.
PG-13: Thematic material and sexual content - Alamo Drafthouse and Movies 16.
Give horror filmmaker James Wan, the producer of "Lights Out," credit for sensing a frightening potential within David Sandberg's three-minute 2013 short film with the same title. Wan helped finance a feature-length adaptation and allowed Sandberg to direct and open a larger door for use by a dark figure called Diana. Rebecca (Teresa Palmer) believed that she had rid herself of childhood fears when she left home as a teenager. Years later, she recognizes that her fears were based on leaving her defenseless little brother, Martin (Gabriel Bateman), behind. Quite amazing is Sandberg's ability to create fear not with high-tech visual effects, but rather with darkness and a shadow creature nicely enacted by Alicia Vela-Bailey, who is defenseless (and unseen) if the lights are turned on. But turn those lights off ... and terror results. Is Diana a spirit, a ghost, or rather a figure born from the disturbed mind of Sophie, mother of Rebecca and Martin, after deep depression? Maria Bello delivers memorable work via brief appearances as Sophie. Diana is lethal in the dark, and assumes everyone wants to take Sophie away from her. The film avoids many horror cliches, with Rebecca's seemingly doomed boyfriend Bret, (Alexander DiPersia), actually earning chuckles with close calls that provide temporary illumination.
PG-13: Terror, violence including disturbing images, thematic material and drug content - Premiere Cinemas.
No Manches Frida
A Spanish-language comedy about Zequi (Omar Chaparro), a recently released bank robber intent on recovering stolen money buried by a ditzy accomplice before going to jail. They return to the site, only to find that Frida Kahlo High School has built a gymnasium over the buried loot. To get the money, Zequi poses as a substitute teacher and meets the sweet and earnest Lucy (Martha Higareda). Zequi quickly finds out that life in prison may have been easier to deal with than a school full of wild and rebellious teenagers. Nacho G. Velilla directs, with English subtitles.
PG-13: Crude sexual content, drug material, teen smoking and drinking, strong language and gestures, and thematic assists - Premiere Cinemas.
Sausage Party (3-D/2-D)
Not for kids! Directors Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon earn a gold medal for raunchy animation. Give Seth Rogen and five fellow screenwriters credit for creating a consistently filthy and funny story about the freshest food items in your neighborhood grocery. Each day they harmonize on a possibly Oscar-nominated song and hope to be chosen by customers to enter the Great Beyond and, for most, enjoy sex lives about which they have fantasized inside cans and cellophane. Not to worry, the film will not end before delivering a food orgy certain to shock the most cynical among us. The story involves sausage Frank (voiced by Rogen) and shelf mate Brenda the bun (Kristen Wiig) investigating accusations of monsters, murder and mayhem revealed when a shell-shocked jar of honey mustard (Danny McBride) is returned from the Great Beyond, made suicidal by memories. The violence perpetuated by humans against food is horrifying - a dying can of chicken soup tries in vain to shove its noodles back inside - and a sliced bag of flour fills the streets, OK aisles, with a cloud reminiscent of 9/11 gray ash. Rogen treats food aisles as realistic neighborhoods. Brenda is unaware her friend Teresa Taco (Salma Hayek) is a lesbian, cans of German sauerkraut goose-step down one aisle, flatbread Lavash (David Krumholtz) dreams of 77 bottles of extra virgin olive oil and Edward Norton impersonates Woody Allen while portraying a Jewish bagel. Truths are learned from non-perishables hiding in the "dark aisle," including no longer politically correct Grits (Craig Robinson) cursing Crackers. A special on F-bombs never ends in a film where clever images too often fall victim to sex gags.
R: Strong crude sexual content, language and drug use - Tinseltown 17.
The Secret Life of Pets (3-D/2-D)
While characters are more fun than a not-so-original story, it is enough that dogs, cats, birds and others make us laugh a lot. Pet owners may get the biggest kicks out of the film, despite Kevin Hart's militant bunny, Snowball, being more than a bit reminiscent of Lotso (Lots-O-Huggin' Bear) from "Toy Story 3." The film opens with an introduction to pets within a New York City apartment building, allowing a glimpse of how they act when their owners are at work: support groups, loud parties and friendly chats with a gerbil who has been lost in the heating ducts. The story focuses on Jack Russell terrier Max (voiced by Louis C.K.), who leads a perfect life with his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper), until she brings home a huge Newfoundland named Duke (Eric Stonestreet). An argument while being walked ends with the dogs lost, then captured by Animal Control; both depend on a virtual army of angry, abandoned pets before an apartment posse can find them. Co-directors Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney cast the film well, important when so many one-liners are familiar. Especially fun is a Pomeranian (Jenny Slate) with a crush on Max; she winds up controlling a hawk (Albert Brooks) chained on the roof. Dana Carvey, too, is wonderful as a Bassett hound whose paralyzed rear legs are in a wheelchair. Best seen with an audience, this movie does not try to live up to its title. It is funny and, on occasion, moving, if not on the scale of "Zootopia" or "Finding Dory."
PG: Action and rude humor - Premiere Cinemas, Tinseltown 17 and Movies 16.
Suicide Squad (3-D/2-D)
The film takes place after "Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice." With Superman dead, intelligence officer Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) proposes that America recruit its most evil imprisoned villains for a potential suicide mission to save the world. Her first tactic is injecting an explosive inside each, promising immediate execution should they disobey or try to escape. The movie's first half is dark and entertaining fun. Military leader Rick Flag (Joel Kinnamon) is in charge, and Waller wisely adds that, if Flag dies, so does every recruit. But what fun it is seeing aptly named Deadshot (Will Smith), insane psychiatrist Harley Quinn (a spellbinding Margot Robbie), fiery Diablo (Jay Hernandez), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) and Boomerang (Jai Courtney) given deadly reasons to cooperate - and in the process glimpsing others, a Batman here and a Flash there, responsible for their incarceration. Flag's primary backup is Katana, dangerous wielding a sword of souls. Yet even he carries a secret. And while not imprisoned, too-little-seen Jared Leto provides a suitably psychotic Joker - he is Harley's puddin' - even if he never fills the late Heath Ledger's shoes. Sadly, this violent film never provides a worthy opponent(s), with a magical Enchantress (Cara Delevingne) creating faceless villains who can be wiped out without worry of bumping the rating to an R. Conceived and directed by David Ayer, "Suicide Squad" needs more "Deadpool" swagger. The ending depends on visual effects and poor writing, not to mention heroes who never really fit the bill as evil.
PG-13: Violence and action, disturbing behavior, suggestive content and language - Premiere Cinemas, Tinseltown 17 and Stars & Stripes Drive-In.
It was on Jan. 15, 2009, that U.S. Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) is forced to make an emergency landing in New York's frigid Hudson River after his aircraft strikes a flock of geese. Miraculously, each of the 155 passengers and crew members survive the harrowing ordeal. Sullenberger becomes a national hero in the eyes of the media. Based on Sullenberger's autobiography, "Highest Duty," and directed by Clint Eastwood, the film's now famous pilot, despite the accolades, must fight an investigation that threatens to destroy his reputation and career. Co-stars are Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Anna Gunn, Autumn Reeser, Holt McCallany and Jamey Sheridan.
PG-13: Peril and strong language - Premiere Cinemas (includes IMAX), Alamo Drafthouse, Tinseltown 17 (includes XD) and Stars & Stripes Drive-In.
Two young friends (Jonah Hill and Miles Teller) exploit a little-known government initiative allowing small businesses to bid on U.S. military contracts. Starting small, they eventually risk their lives when they land a $300 million deal to arm the Afghan military.
R: Language, drug use and sexual references - Alamo Drafthouse and Tinseltown 17.
Young, professional and successful John and Laura Taylor, played by Morris Chestnut and Regina Hall, desperately want to have a baby, but are unable to conceive. The couple hires Anna (Jaz Sinclair) to become a surrogate mother. Everything appears fine until Anna begins to develop a dangerous fixation with John. The Taylors now find themselves playing a deadly game with a psychopath who holds the key to their future.
PG-13: Violence, sexuality/partial nudity, thematic elements, disturbing images and language - Alamo Drafthouse and Tinseltown 17.
Times initially seem good in this cartoon for friends Mak the parrot, Scrubby the goat, Carnello the chameleon and everyone else on a tropical island. Their routine changes when a mysterious creature washes up on shore - sailor Robinson Crusoe, survivor of a storm that destroyed his ship. He becomes a useful ally, until two conniving cats later emerge from the ship, intent on demanding control of their exotic paradise. It seems the cats blame Crusoe and his dog, Aynsley, for forcing them to endure as ratters in the bowels of the ship. Eventually, the cats emerge with multiple litters, unwilling to wait any longer for a power takeover. A Belgian-French animated effort, co-directed by Vincent Kestekloot and Bem Stassen, one expects the film's visit to be short.
PG: Mild action/peril and rude humor - Tinseltown 17.
Star ratings, reviews by A-J Media film critic William Kerns.
New reviews this week The Disappointments Room
There is much potential within the story of "The Disappointments Room," a title referring to a secret room that rich landowners would construct within their personal mansions.
Should their wives happen to give birth to children who are less than perfect in appearance, who perhaps bear skin deformities, then those children would be locked away in a disappointments room, never to see a friend or the sun, until they eventually are killed. Or so goes a rumor learned by contemporary architect Kate Beckinsale, who feels she has discovered just such a room after purchasing a fixer-upper after a tragedy within her own family.
Then again, it seems that such rooms also might be used by men who wished to lock away their crazy wives.
Naturally, the film soon becomes a spook fest as Beckinsale appears to earn the wrath of (what else?) a ghost who would rather not let the truth be known about past indiscretions. That includes the uncovering of a grave nearby.
Yet Beckinsale is the only one who knows, and has trouble convincing her own family and friends - to the point that audiences, too, must decide whether to ignore all the visual clues and conclude that the problems just might be in Beckinsale's own head.
R: Violent content, bloody images, sexuality and language - Premiere Cinemas, Tinseltown 17 and Movies 16.
Pete's Dragon (3-D/2-D)
Kerns rating: HH
Back in 1977, Disney's "Pete's Dragon" relied on music from co-star Helen Reddy and one good song ("Candle on the Water"), while saving oodles of visual effects money by giving dragon Elliott the power to become completely invisible.
Today's unnecessary sequel takes a whole new approach.
Elliott now has green fur, not scales, and adopts young human Pete (Oakes Fegley), who lives for six years as a feral child after his parents die in a car accident in the forest wilderness.
Meanwhile. the story also includes Robert Redford as old Mr. Meacham, a woodcarver who delights local children with his stories about a mysterious dragon who lives deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest.
Naturally, as more and more trees are cut down, the home of Elliott and Pete is found (and destroyed), and Pete is determined to save his dragon friend. The movie is aimed at very young movie-goers.
Meanwhile, Bryce Dallas Howard and Wes Bentley costar as a couple intent on becoming parents to Pete, even if that means doing whatever is necessary to save his fuzzy, friendly dragon in the process.
Very little adventure emerges, even in an expected chase sequence.
PG: Action, peril and language - Movies 16 and Stars & Stripes Drive-In.
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Among the pages of Metrojacksonville.com, readers often find countless examples of public officials being lambasted and criticized. Despite the seemingly ever-rising tide of complaints, there are public servants who go above and beyond their duties and serve the public with distinction. In 2014, Director of Public Parking Officer Jack Shad was named as the Office of Economic Development's employee of the year. Parking dominates downtown and yet there is tremendous opportunity to change the way parking is best utilized. In the past few years, the Office of Public Parking has re-examined how to more efficiently use parking for the benefit of downtown under Jack's leadership. Today, Jack discusses what has been going in on in the world of public parking.
MJ: Most people do not think about parking unless they are looking for a space to park, but parking has a tremendous impact on our built environment. Parking is the most salient landscape feature of the urban core's landscape. According to Downtown Vision (DVI), more than 50% of downtown Jacksonville's streetscape consists of "dead space" - either parking lots, garages, vacant buildings, or buildings less than 25% occupied. This has a detrimental effect on creating a vibrant pedestrian-scale environment downtown. Talk about how you have creatively turned this dead space into productive assets while heading the Office of Public Parking.
A major challenge in creating a vibrant urban environment is the proliferation of dead space. This image illustrates the large instances of surface parking lots and vacant property (depicted in red) in downtown Jacksonville.
Jack: In order to change the Downtown environment, we must work together with the Downtown property owners, the parking lot owners and our Downtown partners such as the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) and Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI). Parking is a small component of the overall fabric. In the Parking Division, we evaluate every modification, improvement or contract through the lens of trying to make Downtown more vibrant 24/7.
Since 2011, The Legend Series has dazzled Northeast Florida with pop-up dinner events that showcase the best of our area’s culinary, visual, musical and performing arts. The sixth event in The Legend Series took place the evening of Saturday, April 20th at the Yates Parking Garage. The event was in partnership with One Spark with assistance from the Office of Public Parking. Photo courtesy: The Legend Series and Agnes Lopez of Pose Well Studios.
Chef Waylon Rivers from Black Sheep Restaurant prepares lamb loin with smoking gun potatoes, peas in a pod, parsley fennel pollen gremolato crisp at The Legends Series Six inside the Yates Parking Garage. For one night, the parking garage was turned into an exclusive dining destination complete with dancing, performance art, a craft cocktail bar and decadent food prepared on site. Photo courtesy: The Legend Series and Agnes Lopez of Pose Well Studios.
PARK(ing) Day is a annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. Pictured is a scene from 2012 when the City of Jacksonville participated in PARK(ing) Day in collaboration with TransForm Jax, Downtown Vision and the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville.
Jack: Our food truck space at Main and Forsyth surface parking lot has been very popular since we introduced it in 2012. People have really jumped at the chance to mix up their lunch options. It is a very telling sign that the Super Food Truck, which has been at the lot for a while, liked the area so much that they have rented the empty space across the street at 11E.
Corner Taco food truck at the City of Jacksonville parking lot at Main and Forsyth streets. Photo Credit: Gary T Mills/The Times-Union.
Jack: The Parking Division has worked with the Art in Public Places program. Garages are a natural place for public murals - they often present big, blank spaces (and tend to look alike). The painting of the girl with the birds at the Yates Garage is a great example of this.
“Girl and Origami” by Neptune Beach artist Sean Mahan. Photo courtesy: Tiffany Manning.
MJ: Parking is a hot topic when recruiting employers to locate downtown. How has the Office of Public Parking assisted in the recruitment of employers downtown?
Jack: Parking is a big consideration for any business looking to locate Downtown. Our Office of Economic Development works closely with any interested business to come up with parking options that will best suit their situation.
Sometimes it comes down to our ability to deal with special requests and get creative. With the Citizens Property Insurance decision, for example, the company has a number of over-sized vehicles that they use during natural disasters, and the company needed a place to store them near their office. We were able to work with EverBank Tower management to find a place for those vehicles at the Water Street Garage.
Everbank Center at 956,201 of total square footage is the largest Class A office building in downtown Jacksonville and is the home to such companies as Everbank, Citizens Property Insurance and C2C Solutions. Photo courtesy: El-Ad National.
Under Jack's leadership, Enterprise Rent-A-Car became the first ground level retail tenant to open in the library parking garage at 33 W Duval St since the garage's construction nearly a decade ago.
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North America is a dynamic migration region, with the United States home to more immigrants than any other country in the world, the Mexico-U.S. corridor the globe's top migration corridor, and Canada a leading destination for migrants. Research collected here focuses on everything from visa policy and border management to immigrant integration, national identity, the demographics of immigrants in the region and their educational and workforce outcomes, and ways to more effectively use migration policy as a lever for national and regional competitiveness.
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An estimated 7 percent of people in Mexico were not registered with the government at birth and thus lack official record of their name, age, parentage, and citizenship. Without a birth certificate, unregistered Mexican children lack access to education, health care, and basic social services, while unregistered adults face significant economic and civic-integration challenges. Both groups are more vulnerable to being trafficked, exploited, or recruited into criminal groups. This article provides a primer on this important issue, with insight into the experiences of unregistered, unauthorized Mexican immigrants in the United States.
Interested in information on annual naturalization trends, illegal immigration, the geographical distribution of immigrants in the United States, current and historical shares, and a host of other topics? MPI's Jeanne Batalova and Alicia Lee have assembled the latest, most interesting data on immigrants and immigration into one easy-to-use resource.
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MPI's Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Bergeron report on new proposals to amend the E-3 visa program to admit Irish nationals, decisions blocking implementation of more provisions of SB 1070 and HB 56, the Supreme Court's recent decision holding two tax evasion crimes are aggravated felonies, and more.
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A number of countries in 2015 redesigned their immigrant investor visa programs in response to questions about their economic benefits or allegations of fraud. The reforms have in some cases made such programs far more costly and encouraged investment in higher-risk assets. Applications for such visas have fallen signficantly in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as policymakers may have overestimated demand.
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As flows of young migrant and refugee children increase on both sides of the Atlantic, the demands placed on education systems by newcomer students have never been greater. This commentary addresses the challenges school systems face in building teacher capacity to address the diverse linguistic, academic, and socioemotional needs for newly arrived youth, many of whom have experienced significant disruption.
In June 2015, MPI's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy convened a symposium in Brussels bringing together policymakers, teacher educators, and researchers from the United States and Europe to explore the imperative of improving educational outcomes for students from migrant and language-minority backgrounds. This report synthesizes themes and central questions raised during the presentations and discussions.
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GUIDI, Guido.
Vidi Vidii Florentini Artis medicinalis Tomus Tertius. In quo continentur De Ratione Victus Lib. VIII, De Medicamentis Lib. VIII, De Chirurgia Lib. IV, De anatome corporis humani libri VII. Nunc primum in lucem editi. .
Venice: Giunta, 1611.
1st Edition. Soft cover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Very Good. Item #003144
4 parts in 1 volume. Folio (308 x 228 mm). [12], 112; [14], 268; [8], 124 (i.e. 122), [2, blank]; [16], 342 (i.e. 332), [4] pp. Signatures: +6 A-H6 I8, a8 A-X6 Y8 (-a2?), a4 A-I6 K8, [pi]2 a6 A-2D6 2E4 chi2. Several mispaginations. General title-page with printer's woodcut device at beginning, caption titles to parts I-III, leaves K8 and a6 blank, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces; part III De Chirurgia with several woodcut illustrations in text of medical aids and instruments; part IV De anatome corporis with fine engraved architectural title-page by Francesco Valegio and Catarino Doino, 2 leaves of errata at end, 79 full-page anatomical engravings. Contemporary flexible vellum, spine titled in manuscript, remnants of laces preserved (vellum soiled and spotted, minor worming at joints, vellum at top margin of front cover chipped). Text generally bright and crisp, very minor occasional spotting and finger soiling, single wormtrack to final 20 leaves affecting text in final 4 leaves. Provenance: from the collection of Vincenzo Gallucci, the cardiac surgeon who performed the first heart transplant in Italy. An excellent, unsophisticated copy. ----
NLM/Krivatsy 5118 (part IV only); Wellcome I, p.349; Garrison-Morton 380 (part IV only); Norman 955 (parts III and IV only); Waller 3816 (part IV only); Heirs of Hippocrates (part IV only), Choulant-Frank, p. 212. FIRST EDITION of Vol. 3 of Guidi's Ars Medicinalis. Here complete with all 4 parts and as such of exceptional rarity. The Norman copy for example comprises parts III (De Chirurgia) and IV (De anatome) only. Moreover, part IV is often found bound as single volume without the first 3 parts. No copy is recorded at auction comprising all the 4 parts. Our copy collates with the copies at Florence Central Library (digitized) and The Royal College of Physicians of London, without section titles to part I-III and stating 14 preliminary unnumbered pages for part II. As with those, leaf a2 of the Index Librorum ac Capitum is absent in our copy and is probably a blank.
This is the third of three volumes of the Ars medicinalis, edited by the nephrew of Guido Guidi (or Vidus Vidius) and first published in four parts by the heirs of Lucantonio Giunta in 1611. It contain De Ractione Victus, De Medicamentis and De Chirurgia. The fourth part, De anatome corporis humani, with its own frontispiece, is published here for the first time (see Camerini, Annali dei Giunti, 1158-1159; Choulant 212: "The plates are mostly new and original"). Composed around 1560, and published posthumously, the anatomy contains descriptions of the vertebrae, cartilaginous structures and cranial bones superior to those of his predecessors; Guidi's name is still attached to the canal of the sphenoid bone ("Vidian canal") and the nerve that traverses it ("Vidian nerve"). The baroque title-page is signed in the plate by both Francesco Valesio, active as an engraver in Venice from about 1611 to 1643, and Catarin Doino, Valesio's frequent collaborator. Compared to the magnificent woodcuts in the Chirurgia which Guidi published in Paris, 1545, the anatomical illustrations in this posthumous work have been characterized as indifferent in quality. It is likely that the plates were prepared by Valesio and Doino, engravers of the title-page. - Visit our website for additional images and information.
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From left to right, Lt. Michael Sparrow, Navy chaplain, Cmdr. Todd Winn, prospective commanding office, Cmdr. Kemi Elebute, commanding officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia, and Chief Yeoman George Whittaker salute during the national anthem as part of a change of command ceremony, Jan. 5.
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NTAG Philadelphia holds a virtual change of command ceremony
By MC1 Diana Quinlan Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia Public Affairs
Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Philadelphia held a virtual change of command ceremony at the command’s headquarters located at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia, Jan. 5.
During the ceremony, Cmdr. Todd Winn relieved Cmdr. Kemi Elebute, who had served as NTAG Philadelphia’s executive officer since December 2017 and commanding officer since May 2019.
Unlike traditional change of command ceremonies held with all hands present, NTAG Philadelphia recruiters and Navy Recruiting Command leaders attended the ceremony virtually, following the COVID-19 regulations and subscribing to a teleworking directive preventative measures, including social distancing and travel restrictions. Capt. Katrina Hill, commodore of Navy Recruiting Region East, presided over the virtual ceremony.
Elebute thanked his Sailors and encouraged the team to continue to strive for excellence as the new commanding officer takes charge.
“I remain honored and humbled to be standing here today as your commanding officer, I couldn’t have asked for a better team,” said Elebute. “My tour here has been the highlight of my naval career. You are an exceptional group of professionals who continue to exceed expectations despite the challenges of recruiting with limited resources, recruiting in a COVID-19 environment, or just recruiting in the Philly AOR. So team, continue to impress with your ability to overcome challenges, help each other and work as a team towards command objectives. And as I turn over command to Cmdr. Todd Winn, I have no doubt you will continue to impress and do your part to man the fleet!”
During the ceremony, Elebute, whose following tour will be at Program Executive Officer Unmanned and Small Combatants, Washington DC, received the Meritorious Service Medal for his performance as commanding officer and was presented with a traditional parting gift and symbol of NTAG Philadelphia - a liberty bell.
Winn officially assumed the title of commanding officer after orders were read and salutes rendered. In his speech, Winn shared his command philosophy and views on the future of the command and its Sailors.
“Normally, new commanding officers are afforded a "shakedown" period to get to know their command and its personnel, but COVID adds additional challenges to make this happen, and our ceremony attests to that,” said Winn, addressing all hands on screen. “But as I learn more about you, my team, I wish to share something about me. I embrace teamwork, a strong sense of command pride, individual purpose within the command and mission completion, as to our communities, to our future Sailors, we are the window into the Navy. I am a member of NTAG Philadelphia first, and all other demographics second, and I promise to give you my very best as your commanding officer as I ask the same from each of you in return. We are one team, and your efforts are critical to our success.”
NTAG Philadelphia encompasses regions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and West Virginia, providing recruiting services from more than 30 talent acquisition sites.
Navy Recruiting Command consists of a command headquarters, three Navy Recruiting Regions, 26 NTAGs and 64 Talent Acquisition Onboarding Centers (TAOCs) that serve more than 1,000 recruiting stations around the world. Their mission is to attract the highest quality candidates to assure the ongoing success of America’s Navy.
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15 Ways To Love Someone (And What That Really Means)
Expert Reviewed 15 Ways To Love Someone (And What That Really Means)
mbg Contributor By Kim Wong-Shing
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Love is one of the most universal human experiences of all—yet it's still not easy to define. Often, you just know it when you feel it. A simple glance at the person may cause strong feelings of affection and attachment. You may also feel an overwhelming need to make that person happy—because love is also an action, not just a feeling. Truly loving someone means caring for them in the ways that they need to be cared for, with no strings attached. (That's why they call it unconditional love.) There's not a one-size-fits-all instruction kit for how to love someone, but relationship experts do recommend some specific ideas:
1. Listen.
How can you love someone if you don't even know them? Offer your lover the gift of being an attentive, open listener. Carolina Pataky, Ph.D., LMFT, CST, marriage therapist and co-founder of the Love Discovery Institute, tells mbg that it's important to stay present during your conversations with your significant other.
"Make an effort to offer your undivided attention to your partner," Pataky says. She adds that you can show love by "putting away your phone" and not allowing your mind to get distracted by work, emails, TV, or the news while spending time together. Instead, remain "fully connected and engaged in the activity or moment together."
2. Use your words.
Annie Hsueh, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in couples therapy, tells mbg that one way to express love is surprisingly simple: Just tell them. "It sounds so simple, and yet we don't do this enough," Hsueh says. "You don't need an elaborate speech, and you don't need to be the most eloquent. Chances are, your partner likes engaging with you, and that includes talking to you!"
Hsueh says telling your partner "just how much they mean to you" and "how much you love them and appreciate them" while making eye contact or physical contact can be "very powerful."
Pataky agrees, adding that it's helpful to get specific by highlighting the special moments you've shared or the positive traits you love about this person. For example, you might say, "I love you because of how supportive you've been throughout these tough times at my job." If it's too hard to say these things out loud, you can also say them through text, Pataky says.
3. Say thank you.
Research has demonstrated so many mental and physical benefits of gratitude, and that extends to romantic relationships too. Take the time to thank the person you love, even for "little" things, such as taking out the trash and doing the dishes. Nobody wants to feel taken for granted, and thanking your partner on a regular basis ensures that this is not the case. But as gratitude researcher Amie M. Gordon of the University of California–Berkeley explains, true gratitude involves more than a quick "thanks."
"My definition of gratitude includes appreciating not just what your partner does but who they are as a person," Gordon writes. "You're not just thankful that your partner took out the trash—you're thankful that you have a partner who is thoughtful enough to know you hate taking out the trash."
4. Express interest.
Expressing interest in someone's life is a timeless way to show your love, and it's a vital form of connection. This is one of the key findings of researchers John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman, whose work at The Gottman Institute has pioneered popular frameworks for marriage therapy.
Make sure to "learn what is happening in your partner's world" by asking questions about their daily life, writes Bob Navarra, Psy.D., for The Gottman Institute. "We sometimes forget to check in with our partner or fail to respond to their attempts to connect. Over time, this can create serious damage to the relationship. It can be as simple as asking, 'How was your day?'"
5. Notice what they need.
When you're paying close attention to your partner, you'll naturally start to notice how you could probably make their life a little easier. For example, if your partner has been stressed or overworked lately, you might plan a relaxing day at the spa, Hsueh says. These types of gestures are special because they're thoughtful. They show that you're paying attention.
"The key here is to be observant," she says. "They may have dropped clues, unintentionally or intentionally, about how they're doing, or something that they've been really thinking about lately. Your paying attention to them will manifest into something that will make them feel listened to, and someone who feels heard will definitely feel the love."
6. Do them a favor.
Making your partner's life easier doesn't always have to involve something romantic like a spa day. It can also be very practical and small, Pataky says. These lovingly helpful acts are called "acts of service."
"If your partner is having a tough day, you may want to try to cook them dinner or pick up the dry cleaning," she says. "Help them free up some of their time so they can do something they enjoy after a long, stressful day."
Other examples of acts of service include waking up early to make them coffee or taking their car to get washed. Even doing the laundry can be an act of love!
7. Physical affection.
Of course, being sexual is one way to express love—but physical affection is about much more than sex, and touch that doesn't lead to sex can be some of the most intimate of all. This can include hugs, holding hands, spooning, playing with each other's hair, or massage. It all depends on what your partner prefers.
"Intimacy is important in a relationship, and physical touch can be an aspect of feeling the closeness and affection that you are seeking or wanting to give your partner," Pataky says. "It's important to discuss with your partner what physical touch they enjoy."
8. Quality time.
Depending on your work and living situation, you may end up spending quite a lot of time with your partner. But how much of that time is intentional—with both of you fully present in the moment, connecting with each other as a couple? Between smartphones, Netflix, chores, and (for some couples) children, quality time can be pretty scarce.
But doing an activity together is a useful way to show your love for each other and build intimacy. Cook a new meal, try a new workout, or just go on a walk together. Quality time can also involve simply hanging out with your partner at home and chatting—no phones allowed. The important thing is to set aside a specific time to do something together that you both will enjoy. Sharing these experiences brings couples closer together, research shows. You may want to schedule a regular "date night" each week to ensure that quality time is consistent.
9. Give a gift.
Far from materialistic, gifts are a meaningful way to express love to your partner because they're a "visual reminder of the love that you hold for them," Pataky says. "Many people have a misconception around giving gifts that it's about how expensive or glamorous it is, but it's merely about the intention. It's a reminder to your partner that you have them on your mind and are keeping your eyes open to things they may enjoy. Buying them a small trinket from the checkout counter or picking a wildflower that you saw on your walk to your car can go a long way to your partner as they're reminded of the love that you have for them."
10. Write it down.
Sweet words are lovely, but a handwritten note? That's something that can be kept forever, a special memento of your love. "Nothing beats a handcrafted letter, card, or note these days, especially so in our text/email/social-media-saturated lives," Hsueh says. "Writing to your partner involves a lot more than just writing." It also requires attention to detail and vulnerability, she says. "It takes more time, energy, and just overall effort than a text. Writing your love is an exercise in thoughtfulness!"
11. Surprise them.
Surprises have the power to break your usual routine and create a memorable experience for your partner. Contrary to what the movies may make you think, surprises don’t have to be elaborate or over-the-top. It could be as simple as a surprise home-cooked dinner. The important element is that it's unexpected because that shows that you took the initiative to plan something all on your own.
"There's always the tried-and-true flower delivery, but if you're looking for a more creative alternative, consider what your partner likes or needs," Hsueh says. For example, you could make a customized care package full of their favorite snacks and deliver it on a special holiday, like Valentine's Day or their birthday. "[T]he key to being thoughtful is keeping your loved one's interests, desires, likes in mind as you make the care package."
12. Be gentle during conflicts.
It's important to hash out conflicts as they arise, but that doesn't mean that love shouldn't still be present as you navigate problems. Yes, there are loving ways to have an argument. The Gottman Institute's research found that successful married couples practice a few specific behaviors during conflicts. First, they avoid pointing fingers and instead focus on their own needs: "I" statements are key. Also, avoid making generalizations like "You always" or "You never."
It's also important to avoid shutting down, becoming defensive or being combative. Instead, handle conflicts with "mutual respect, humor, interest, openness," Navarra writes, and make sure to acknowledge your partner's point of view.
13. Practice accountability.
The reality is that, with many relationship conflicts, both people play some role. Love means taking responsibility for your own actions. Owning up to your mistakes, saying sorry, admitting that your partner has a point—all of these things are difficult, as they require humility and vulnerability. Make the effort to show your partner that you're not scared of a little discomfort if it means doing what's right.
Accountability goes both ways, too. If you love your partner, you need to hold them responsible when they mess up. It doesn't serve anyone well to bottle things up for fear of hurting someone's feelings.
14. Give them space.
Love without boundaries is codependence. Setting boundaries means acknowledging where one person ends and the other begins, and one important aspect of this separation involves time and space. For your love to be healthy, you must give your partner the freedom to prioritize their own needs and desires, even when that means taking some alone time to focus on their own life—their work, health, friendships, or creative pursuits. Neither person in a relationship should feel as if they're responsible for their partner's happiness all the time, especially at the cost of their own. Encourage your partner to take care of themselves and reassure them that you'll be there to support them no matter what.
15. Ask how they want to be loved.
The only person who's an expert on how to love your partner is...your partner. Every person on the planet is unique, and so is every relationship.
One helpful place to start this conversation is to figure out your partner's "love language." The five love languages were outlined by Gary Chapman, Ph.D., in the classic relationship book, Love Languages. They include ideas that we've covered above, including words of affection, gifts, physical touch, quality time, and acts of service. "These ways of receiving and giving love can be a great guide to helping you tailor your plans around what your partner enjoys," Hsueh says.
Having a conversation with your partner about their love languages and then tailoring your efforts accordingly is a loving act in itself. In addition to the rest of the ideas on this list, you'll come up with a crystal clear picture of how to love your partner exactly the way they want.
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World Bank Group Announces Settlement with Egis India Consulting Engineers Private Limited
The World Bank today announced the two-year conditional non-debarment of India-based Egis India Consulting Engineers Private Limited (“Egis India”) in connection with corrupt and fraudulent practices as part of the Second Karnataka State Highway Improvement Project (“KSHIP II”) and the Uttar Pradesh Core Road Network Development Project (“UPCRNDP”) in India.
Egis India was sanctioned with conditional non-debarment, which means that it remains eligible to participate in World Bank-financed projects as long as it complies with its obligations under the settlement agreement. Otherwise, the conditional non-debarment will convert to a sanction of debarment with conditional release, and the company then will become ineligible to participate in World Bank-financed projects until the conditions for release set out in the settlement agreement are met. A conditional non-debarment does not qualify for cross-debarment by the multilateral development banks that are signatories to the Agreement for Mutual Enforcement of Debarment Decisions.
The KSHIP II was designed to accelerate the development of the core road network in the Indian state of Karnataka and improve the institutional effectiveness of road sector agencies. The objectives of the UPCRNDP include building capacity for results-focused road safety management in the state of Uttar Pradesh. According to the facts of the case, which Egis India does not contest, Egis India made illegitimate payments to influence the release of contractual payments while implementing contracts under these two projects and submitted inflated invoices for reimbursable expenses. Within the World Bank’s administrative Sanctions System, these actions are considered corrupt and fraudulent practices, respectively, as defined by World Bank Consultant Guidelines.
The settlement agreement provides for a reduced period of sanction in light of the company’s voluntary disclosures, cooperation, acceptance of responsibility, and voluntary remedial actions. As a condition for release from sanction under the terms of the settlement agreement, the company commits to developing an integrity compliance program consistent with the principles set out in the World Bank Group Integrity Compliance Guidelines. The company also commits to continue to fully cooperate with the World Bank Group Integrity Vice Presidency.
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Extract from "Among the Wounded in Syria’s War: Ancient History"
Written by ALISSA J. RUBIN-nytimes
“Objects are not just stones,” said Irina Bokova, the head of Unesco.
“This is about the identity of the Syrian people, and destroying the identity of people is a big blow to their communities.”
The archeological site of Apamea, Syria. Credit Syrian Directorate General for Antiquities and Museums
"Three types of destruction are occurring, said Mr. Abdulac and Nada Hassan, the chief of the Arab states unit for Unesco: destruction of archaeological sites by fighting; looting and pillaging at sites; and theft from museums — with the latter the least serious so far, although there are reports of thefts at the Hama museum and several others, often carried out by highly professional thieves who appear to have come to seize specific pieces.
Particularly vulnerable to the fighting have been citadels and castles, which were often built on high points so that soldiers in ancient times could spot the approach of their enemy. The same holds true today and rebels periodically claim sites, such as the famous crusaders’ castle, the Krak des Chevaliers. Then the Syrian Army fights to get it back, almost inevitably damaging the ancient walls, roofs and carvings. Sometimes sites change hands two or three times, each time suffering more damage from both sides.
The looting and pillaging has occurred largely in rebel-held areas, but also in contested places. When the fighting began and the foreign archaeologists left, the local guards, who often were no longer being paid, left their posts. Local residents, who were jobless, then often dismantled the structures where archaeologists had stored as-yet unlabeled finds, such as pottery shards and small artifacts; they broke into on-site museums and stole the windows and doors, the wood used in the buildings’ construction, the electrical wire and even pipes, according to the archaeologists.
The archaeologists said they did not blame the residents. “These are poor people in a crisis; one is worried for them,” said Agnès Vokaer, the field director of the Belgian archaeological team at Apamea, one of the largest Roman and early Christian sites in Syria. “There are no telephones, no electricity, there is no fuel for running agricultural machinery, there is no more food.”
The archaeologists are far more disturbed about what happened next. Foreign fighters soon arrived, and with them criminals who took a more ruthless approach. By late 2011 or early 2012, depending on the site, they were working with mechanized digging equipment and jackhammers and had a seemingly clear idea of what they wanted, according to residents. They set up armed guards as lookouts while the illegal excavators went to work.
“We have approximately 1,000 people working every day to find coins, objects, to find something to sell,” said Mr. Leriche of his site at Douros Europos, adding that the thieves worked with metal detectors burrowing into the ground whenever there were signs of metal."
Original article is published by the NYT MARCH 7, 2014
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What is Mechanobiology?
How are cellular processes compartmentalized?
How is DNA, RNA, proetin and lipid synethsis controlled in time and space?
How does a cell ensure proteins are produced and moved to the correct subcellular regions?
What are some common themes in Mechanobiology?
Mechanobiology describes the relationship between a cell and its environment; how a cell can detect, measure and respond to the rigidity of its substrate and how these processes apply to larger biological systems.
How are forces transduced in a cellular environment?
How is energy transferred across the cellular system?
Is mechanosensing an active or passive process?
What types of forces do cells encounter?
How does the cytoskeleton transmit mechanical forces?
How do focal adhesions facilitate mechanosensing?
How do focal adhesions sense the physical properties of the matrix?
Topics to Explore
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
The cytoskeleton is a highly dynamic network of filamentous proteins that enables the active transport of cellular cargo, transduces force, and when assembled into higher-order structures, forms the basis for motile cellular structures that promote cell movement. Learn More
Membrane Dynamics
Cell membranes are highly enriched in signaling receptors, transmembrane mechanosensors, pumps and channels, and, depending on their makeup, can recruit and retain a pool of mechanosensors important in the field of mechanobiology. Learn More
Mechanosignaling
The detection of mechanical signals, and their integration into biochemical pathways, is integral to the cell’s ability to sense, measure and respond to its physical surroundings. Mechanosignl and enable communication between neighbouring cells. Learn More
Genome Regulation
Genome regulation encompasses all facets of gene expression, from the biochemical modifications of DNA, to the physical arrangement of chromosomes and the activity of the transcription machinery. Learn More
Development in higher order organisms commences at conception and continues into old age. In the earliest stages of development, the physical properties of the microenvironment can direct cell differentiation, and initiate the coordinated movement of groups of cells to establish the patterns that will define how the body is arranged. Learn More
Insights into disease etiology and progression, the two major aspects of pathogenesis, are paramount in the prevention, management and treatment of various diseases. While many people will be genetically predisposed to a given disease, the mechanical properties of the tissue or cellular environment can also contribute to disease progression or its onset.Learn More
Latest Findings
What is the role of formin in actin polymerization?steve2018-02-06T11:20:35+08:30
What is the role of formin in actin polymerization?
Formins promote the elongation of pre-existing filaments by removing barbed end capping proteins and forming a sleeve around the actin subunits. Formins are also capable of actin nucleation, a process which is spatiotemporally coupled with actin disassembly [1].
This schematic diagram illustrates the molecular organization of formin. Relevant domains/regions that are believed to be important for actin binding and protein-protein interactions are highlighted (reviewed in [2]. An intramolecular interaction between the diaphanous inhibitory domain (DID)and the diaphanous auto-regulatory domain (DAD), which prevents formin (e.g. mDia1) from nucleating actin filaments, is relieved by Rho binding to the GTPase binding domain (GBD, aka CRIB domain) [3]. However, this regulation may be more complex [4, 5]. DD = dimerization domain, FH = formin homology domain
The FH2 domains of the formin dimer (shown in green) bind to actin monomers to initiate filament assembly. Recent studies indicate this is assisted, or even mediated, by additional factors such as APC. The FH1 domains of the formin dimer (shown as black lines) have short polyproline sequences that interact with profilin. Profilin binds to both formin and actin monomers to increase the addition of actin monomers to the barbed end of the filament.
It is well-established that activated formins facilitate elongation as dimers and form a donut-shaped complex around terminal actin subunits, orientating themselves toward the (+) end of the actin filament [2]. Binding, which is facilitated by FH2 (formin homology 2) domains within the formin monomers removes capping protein from the end of the filament and prevents re-capping to allow continued growth of filaments or cross-linked bundles ([3], reviewed in [4]).
A role in actin filament nucleation
Formins nucleate and polymerize actin filaments at focal adhesions at a rate of around 0.3 µm/min [5]. Inhibiting formin protein expression results in a decreased filament elongation rate (0.1 µm/min), coupled with abnormal stress fiber morphology and an accumulation of actin binding proteins (e.g. α-actinin [5]). Ena/VASP proteins support formin-mediated filament elongation by tethering the filaments near sites of active actin assembly [6][7].
Next, each formin monomer binds and captures profilin units, which are themselves already bound to G-actin monomers. This interaction is mediated by multiple stretches of polyproline residues within the FH1 domain of formins [8]. This domain is known to range from 15-229 residues, consist of between 35% and 100% proline residues, and contain up to 16 profilin binding sites [9]. Profilin maintains a steady pool of actin monomers by promoting ADP to ATP nucleotide exchange on G-actin [10]. These monomers of ATP-G-actin are then added the growing actin filament. The coupling of formin with the growing end prevents capping and allows continued growth of the filaments [11].
Formins could, in theory, contribute to protrusive forces by remaining attached to the barbed end of actin filaments [12][13] (reviewed in [9]). Consistent with this notion, excessive formin activity promotes cell migration. However, the specific mechanisms involved remain unknown given that formin-induced activity does not impact the overall adherence of cells to their substrate, nor does it change the avidity or affinity of cell adhesion receptors (e.g. integrins) [14].
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What steps are involved in the myosin powerstroke?steve2017-12-19T16:15:52+08:30
What steps are involved in the myosin powerstroke?
Each myosin motor protein possesses ATPase activity and functions in a cyclical manner that couples ATP binding and hydrolysis to a conformational change in the protein. This process is known as the ‘powerstroke cycle’… Read more…
What is the structure of the myosin motor proteins?steve2017-12-19T16:13:22+08:30
What is the structure of the myosin motor proteins?
Several myosin isoforms have been found in eukaryotes, each differing in the type of heavy and light chains they are composed of. All myosins are composed of a diverse ‘tail’ domain at their carboxy terminus and an evolutionarily conserved globular ‘head’ domain at their amino terminus… Read more…
What is Myosin?steve2017-12-19T16:12:12+08:30
What is Myosin?
The most commonly described motor proteins belong to the Myosin superfamily. Myosin II can form higher order assemblies via the extended coiled-coil domains in the heavy chains and is known for enabling contraction in muscle cells when in complex with actin filaments. In non-muscle cells, actin filaments form an internal track system for cargo transport that is powered by motor proteins such as myosin V and myosin VI. Myosin V may also colocalize with F-actin bundles. Myosin VII and Myosin X are important for filopodial assembly and dynamics… Read more…
What is the function of myosin light chain kinase?steve2017-12-19T16:03:15+08:30
What is the function of myosin light chain kinase?
Myosin light chain kinase is activated by calmodulin in response to an increase in intracellular calcium. It then goes on to phosphorylate regulatory myosin light chains at residues serine 19 and threonine 18. These phosphorylations enhance the ATPase activity of actin-activated myosin and so promotes myosin-driven contraction… Read more…
How does kinesin transport cargo along microtubules?steve2017-12-19T15:59:49+08:30
How does kinesin transport cargo along microtubules?
The kinesin superfamily of proteins represents a large class of motor proteins that carry cargo along microtubules. Conventional kinesins move along microtubule filaments in a manner that resembles human walking. This has been described as an asymmetric ‘hand-over-hand’ mechanism where one head domain steps forward ~16.2nm whilst the other head remains stationary. For each step the head domains take, the cargo is moved 8.1nm along the length of the filament and a single ATP molecule is hydrolyzed… Read more…
How does Myosin-X transport cargo along actin filaments?steve2017-12-19T15:55:49+08:30
How does Myosin-X transport cargo along actin filaments?
Movement of myosin-X is driven by ATP hydrolysis, in a unique mechanism that resembles walking or stepping. This movement is known to occur preferentially on actin bundles rather than single actin filaments. Although it is essentially a forward movement, evidence indicates that the protein may also take side-steps. This may be carried out as a means of overcoming obstacles or defects in the track… Read more…
How is stress fiber assembly regulated?steve2017-12-19T15:43:05+08:30
How is stress fiber assembly regulated?
Tension-dependent actin polymerization and assembly of stress fibers is influenced by many factors, including differences in substrate composition, rigidity, cell membrane phospholipids, external force, as well as by strength of the connection(s) between actin filaments and the adhesion. Each of these cues converges at the level of the Rho family of GTPases and their effector substrates… Read more…
How are ventral stress fibers aligned?steve2017-12-19T15:40:11+08:30
How are ventral stress fibers aligned?
Once the bundled actin filaments in dorsal stress fibers fully interact with the transverse arc filaments, the bundles become aligned and completely ‘fuse’ to create a cohesive contractile structure that is the ventral stress fiber… Read more…
How do transverse arcs and dorsal stress fibers associate to form ventral stress fibers?steve2017-12-19T15:34:06+08:30
How do transverse arcs and dorsal stress fibers associate to form ventral stress fibers?
Transverse arcs filaments are thought to supply the dorsal stress fibers with filaments of mixed polarity as they are assembled; how this is achieved is relatively unknown, but based on experiments using purified components, permeabilized cells and live cells, it has been suggested that myosin bundles may recruit the filaments and facilitate polarity sorting. In line with this concept, it seems reasonable to suggest that the myosin filaments may impact the dynamic interaction between the transverse arcs and dorsal stress fibers and foster their association into ventral stress fibers… Read more…
How are ventral stress fibers formed?steve2017-12-19T15:27:34+08:30
How are ventral stress fibers formed?
Recent data suggests that ventral stress fibers are created by reorganizing pre-existing dorsal stress fibers and transverse arcs.Other contrasting models for the formation of ventral stress fibers not covered in this resource include annealing or fusion of short actin bundles that are associated with focal adhesions… Read more…
What is the final step in the assembly and maturation of transverse arcs?steve2017-12-19T15:24:20+08:30
What is the final step in the assembly and maturation of transverse arcs?
As the crosslinked filaments are joined together to form long bundles, transverse arcs are fortified with myosin II and the width between alternating bands of α-actinin and myosin thick filaments is equalized… Read more…
How do transverse arcs mature?steve2017-12-19T15:22:30+08:30
How do transverse arcs mature?
Transverse arcs appear to coalesce from short actin bundles that are generated at the lamellipodial leading edge. The assembly of myosin II into thick filaments also preferentially begins in the region immediately behind the leading edge as it retracts (even in the absence of net protrusion). The transverse arcs mature as the filaments are moved centripetally into the more stable regions of the lamellum. Transverse arcs fully evolve from end-to-end annealing of α-actinin and myosin containing bundles Read more…
How do transverse arcs assemble?steve2017-12-19T15:20:49+08:30
How do transverse arcs assemble?
Once initiated in the lamellipodium, the actin filaments are extended rapidly from their barbed ends. These are commonly situated at the leading edge, and fewer free filament ends are found in the deeper regions of the lamellipodium. There is subsequent rearward transport of the actin filaments towards the cell body. An arc usually develops from and is positioned just beneath the dorsal surface of the lamella… Read more…
What are the steps in dorsal stress fiber formation?steve2017-12-19T15:11:06+08:30
What are the steps in dorsal stress fiber formation?
Dorsal stress fibers in motile cells are formed from actin filament bundles that are initiated and extended from cell-substrate adhesions at the leading edge (aka focal complexes. Initiation is triggered by the activation of adhesion molecules, such as integrin, and the tension-dependent recruitment and activation of the Rho family of GTPases, including Rac1. Assembly then takes place, with filament elongation and condensation being the primary steps involved. Assembly of dorsal stress fibers and transverse arcs appears to be connected: transverse arcs encounter dorsal stress fibers as they are transported towards the cell body via cell-wide actin-myosin contractions… Read more…
What is the function of stress fibers?steve2017-12-19T14:57:31+08:30
What is the function of stress fibers?
Stress fibers are contractile in nature. By exerting and maintaining tension on the underlying substratum, they form a key element of the mechanotransduction apparatus that links the cell interior and exterior. The organization of stress fibers resembles the alternating thick actin filaments and Z bands in muscle myofibrils, however, the actin and myosin filaments in stress fibers are less regular when compared to myofibrils and they do not contract uniformly along their lengths… Read more…
What are stress fibers?steve2017-12-19T14:55:20+08:30
What are stress fibers?
Stress fibers are higher order cytoskeletal structures composed of cross-linked actin filamentbundles, and in many cases, myosin motor proteins, that span a length of 1-2 micrometers. At least 4 types of stress fibers have been identified in mammalian cells. These are dorsal stress fibers, ventral stress fibers, transverse arcs, and the recently identified perinuclear actin cap, which is an important mediator in nuclear mechanotransduction… Read more…
What causes filopodia stasis?steve2017-12-19T14:51:30+08:30
What causes filopodia stasis?
Typically filopodia are quite dynamic and are constantly growing or retracting. Thus, periods of stasis are often short-lived and even adhesion of the filopodial tip to a substrate will not last long before the cell pulls on the site and recruits additional components or retracts, leaving behind a thin tube of membrane. There are several events that may promote stasis in retracting filopodia. These include ligand binding to receptors on a filopodium, uncapping of the filament end or capping of unstable actin filaments… Read more…
What are some unique features of intermediate filaments?steve2017-12-19T14:48:28+08:30
What are some unique features of intermediate filaments?
Intermediate filaments are heterogenous, they lack polarity, have a high tensile strength and are resistant to compression, twisting and bending forces, they lack motor proteins and they have slower filament dynamics… Read more…
How are intermediate filaments assembled?steve2017-12-19T14:46:35+08:30
How are intermediate filaments assembled?
The soluble subunit for creating intermediate filaments is a tetramer. The tetramer is created from monomers in a stepwise fashion. First, two monomers associate via their central domains to form parallel helical coils around each other… Read more…
What is the function of intermediate filaments?steve2017-12-19T14:45:31+08:30
What is the function of intermediate filaments?
The tight association between protofilaments provide intermediate filaments with a high tensile strength. This makes them the most stable component of the cytoskeleton. Intermediate filaments are therefore found in particularly durable structures such as hair, scales and fingernails. The primary function of intermediate filaments is to create cell cohesion and prevent the acute fracture of epithelial cell sheets under tension… Read more…
What are intermediate filaments?steve2017-12-19T14:43:48+08:30
What are intermediate filaments?
Intermediate filaments are a primary component of the cytoskeleton, although they are not found in all eukaryotes, and are absent in fungi and plants. These filaments, which extend throughout the cytoplasm and inner nuclear membrane are composed from a large family of proteins that can be broadly grouped into five classes… Read more…
What is capping protein?steve2017-12-19T14:27:50+08:30
What is capping protein?
Capping proteins control access to the free barbed ends of actin filaments and is therefore a major factor affecting actin filament elongation. Capping proteins have a high affinity for barbed ends and their micromolar concentration in the cytoplasm ensures that most barbed ends are capped… Read more…
How does Ena/VASP regulate actin filament dynamics?steve2017-12-19T13:36:58+08:30
How does Ena/VASP regulate actin filament dynamics?
Ena/VASP proteins promote actin filament elongation by tethering actin filaments to sites of active actin assembly. Ena/VASP proteins recruit actin nucleation and initiation factors (e.g. Arp2/3 complex, formins) and promote F-actin assembly through profilin-binding… Read more…
How do NPF accessory proteins regulate actin polymerization?steve2017-12-19T13:34:04+08:30
How do NPF accessory proteins regulate actin polymerization?
Examples of NPF accessory proteins include Verprolin (yeast), which modulates the activity of WASp with type I myosins, to promote actin assembly by Arp2/3 complex. WASp-interacting proteins (WIPs) will also regulate the WASp activity… Read more…
What factors regulate actin filament polymerization?steve2017-12-19T13:31:32+08:30
What factors regulate actin filament polymerization?
Nucleation Promoting Factors (NPFs) (e.g. WASP, Scar/WAVE) modulate actin filament nucleation by bringing together actin monomers and pre-existing actin filaments, for example, during filopodial initiation where they recruit the Arp2/3 complex. NPFs compete with profilin for binding to free actin (which inhibits actin nucleotide exchange); these combined functions promote actin-filament assembly at the barbed end… Read more…
What are some common actin binding drugs used in the lab today?steve2017-12-19T13:15:00+08:30
What are some common actin binding drugs used in the lab today?
Toxins such as phalloidins, cytochalasins, latrunculin A, and jasplakinolide are naturally occurring small molecules that bind to actin and alter its polymerization… Read more…
What factors influence actin filament length and treadmilling?steve2017-12-19T13:11:49+08:30
What factors influence actin filament length and treadmilling?
Several factors influence actin filament length and treadmilling including ATP binding on G-actin and free ATP-G-actin concentration and the rate of ATP-G-actin assembly to the ends. The critical concentration can also be adjusted. The (-) and (+) ends have a different criticial concentration (Cc) for actin filament growth. The Cc is defined as the concentration level of free ATP-G-actin where the rate of addition is balanced by the rate of loss and no net growth occurs at that end… Read more…
What is the steady state phase of actin filament assembly?steve2017-12-19T12:42:25+08:30
What is the steady state phase of actin filament assembly?
In the steady state phase, actin filament dynamics enter a state of equilibrium where monomer disassembly from the (-) end and polymerization at the (+) end is balanced and maintained by a critical concentration of monomers in the cytosol. This steady state assembly and disassembly is known as ‘treadmilling’… Read more…
What is the role of profilin in formin-nucleated actin cable assembly?steve2017-12-19T11:32:52+08:30
What is the role of profilin in formin-nucleated actin cable assembly?
Profilin binds simultaneously to formin and actin monomers; this interaction tethers multiple profilin-actin complexes near the growing end of actin filaments, which promotes the processive addition of actin subunits… Read more…
Can formin facilitate actin filament nucleation?steve2017-12-19T11:31:08+08:30
Can formin facilitate actin filament nucleation?
Formins are also capable of actin nucleation, a process which is spatiotemporally coupled with actin disassembly. Formins nucleate and polymerize actin filaments at focal adhesions at a rate of around 0.3 µm/min… Read more…
Formins promote the elongation of pre-existing filaments by removing barbed end capping proteins and forming a sleeve around the actin subunits. Formins are also capable of actin nucleation, a process which is spatiotemporally coupled with actin disassembly…Read more…
What roles do cortactin play in the various actin-based structures?steve2017-12-19T11:25:08+08:30
What roles do cortactin play in the various actin-based structures?
Functionally, cortactin is involved in a wide range of cellular processes pertaining to a variety of structures. The protein is highly enriched in mature neurons and is necessary for the formation and stability of dendritic spines. Cortactin also forms part of the actin-rich core of both podosomes and invadopodia and is also involved in non-migratory cellular processes, such as the formation of cell-cell contacts… Read more…
What is the role of cortactin in actin polymerization?steve2017-12-19T11:21:04+08:30
What is the role of cortactin in actin polymerization?
Cortactin specifically stabilizes Arp2/3-mediated branch points along actin filaments through its repetitive actin binding sites. Although cortactin is a weak activator of the Arp2/3 complex when compared to class I NPFs (e.g. WASP, SCAR/WAVE), cortactin also binds to other NPFs (e.g. N-WASP) and their interacting proteins (e.g. WIP). This association may help to both recruit and activate Arp2/3 complex-mediated nucleation of actin filaments… Read more…
How do actin monomers polymerize to form an actin filament?steve2017-12-19T11:19:09+08:30
How do actin monomers polymerize to form an actin filament?
Actin filaments are highly dynamic and their polymerization is usually correlated to their disassembly. Generally, actin filament polymerization occurs over three phases: A nucleation phase, an elongation phase and a steady state phase…Read more…
What are tandem-monomer-binding nucleators?steve2017-12-19T10:47:29+08:30
What are tandem-monomer-binding nucleators?
Although the most commonly described nucleators are the Arp2/3 complex, and the formins, a third group, known as ‘tandem-monomer-binding nucleators’, has also been identified. Each member possesses tandem repeats of G-actin binding motifs. Included in this group of nucleators are the Spire proteins, Cordon-bleu (Cobl), Leiomodin (Lmod-2), JMY and adenomatous polyposis coli (APC)… Read more…
How does Arp2/3-mediate the nucleation of branched filaments?steve2017-12-19T10:45:12+08:30
How does Arp2/3-mediate the nucleation of branched filaments?
The Arp2/3 complex is composed of 7 evolutionarily conserved subunits (Arp2, Arp3, ARPC1-C5) that are structurally similar to the barbed end of actin [1]. The complex is inherently inactive, however once activated it facilitates the nucleation of actin monomers from existing filaments as new branches or daughter filaments… Read more…
What is actin nucleation?steve2017-12-19T10:40:00+08:30
What is actin nucleation?
Actin nucleation sees the formation of an actin nucleus, which is essentially a complex of three actin monomers, from which an actin filament may elongate. This process most commonly involves actin nucleators such as the Arp2/3 complex or members of the formin family of proteins… Read more…
How does actin filament disassembly regulate actomyosin contraction?steve2017-12-19T10:36:54+08:30
How does actin filament disassembly regulate actomyosin contraction?
Along with actin filament disassembly or severing, ADF/cofilin was recently shown to carry out another important role; specifically the regulation of Myosin II mediated contractility and actomyosin formation. This was proposed to result from competitive antagonism, where myosin II must compete with cofilin for binding sites on F-actin… Read more…
How does cofilin contribute to actin filament depolymerization?steve2017-12-19T10:35:25+08:30
How does cofilin contribute to actin filament depolymerization?
Mechanistically, cofilin binds between actin subunits when a longitudinal bond spontaneously breaks as the filament bends in thermal motion. Cooperative binding of ADF/cofilin causes the filament to twist and structurally weaken; this causes a modest severing effect that results in pointed end depolymerization and a 2-3 fold decrease in the average length… Read more…
How do actin filaments depolymerize?steve2017-12-19T10:33:13+08:30
How do actin filaments depolymerize?
Disassembly of actin filaments occurs at the pointed end of the filament and is driven by the ADF/cofilin (AC) family of proteins. Actin monomers intrinsically dissociate from the barbed end at a faster rate than they do from the pointed end… Read more…
What mechanisms drive podosome disassembly?steve2017-12-18T10:33:18+08:30
What mechanisms drive podosome disassembly?
The specific cascade of events leading to disassembly and turnover of the podosome architecture are not fully understood. Podosome disassembly is suggested to involve myosin IIA-induced contractions, affecting first the adhesive ring and then the actin core, as illustrated in dendritic cells where myosin IIA is the predominant myosin isoform… Read more…
What mechanisms drive cytoskeleton extension within podosomes?steve2017-12-18T10:24:37+08:30
What mechanisms drive cytoskeleton extension within podosomes?
Interactions between the extracellular matrix (ECM) and cell surface integrins leads to podosome formation. The initiating signal is transduced through mechanosensing integrins to the cytoskeleton, upon which the actin network undergoes significant re-organization to promote formation of the podosome. It is widely believed that Arp2/3-mediated nucleation is the major means by which the podosome actin cytoskeleton is built. In addition to the known activation of Arp2/3 by Cdc42-WASP, a second weaker activator of Arp2/3 also resides in podosomes (and invadopodia), namely cortactin… Read more…
What factors regulate podosome assembly?steve2017-12-18T10:18:57+08:30
What factors regulate podosome assembly?
Podosome initiation and assembly is highly regulated, both spatially and temporally. Dendritic cells best exemplify the temporal regulation of podosome formation. Following activation by an antigen or inflammatory cytokine, immature dendritic cells have a small window of time, roughly 6 hours, during which podosomes are able to form. Spatially the nature of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and the distribution of ligands within it, have been shown to affect the initiation of podosome assembly, as demonstrated by experiments with macrophages on fibronectin… Read more…
What triggers podosome formation?steve2017-12-18T10:16:58+08:30
What triggers podosome formation?
Podosome initiation occurs in response to interactions between ECM ligands, such as fibronectin and fibrinogen, with cell surface integrins. Distinct integrins are recruited to the adhesive ring structure of podosomes, namely integrin β2 in dendritic cells and macrophages and integrin β3 in osteoclasts… Read more…
What role do podosomes play in osteoclast function?steve2018-01-17T12:56:27+08:30
What role do podosomes play in osteoclast function?
During the process of differentiation from osteoclast precursors to mature osteoclasts, clusters of podosomes rearrange themselves into higher order rings structures, which are finally reorganized into a single belt around the cell periphery… Read more…
What are the functions of podosomes?steve2017-12-18T10:07:10+08:30
What are the functions of podosomes?
Both focal adhesions and podosomes are intimately involved in cell motility, with podosomes specifically implicated in cell invasion. Invasiveness is achieved through the secretion of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) from the core of podosomes, which degrade the extracellular matrix (ECM)… Read more…
How are podosomes composed?steve2017-12-18T09:52:06+08:30
How are podosomes composed?
Structurally, the podosome is characterized by two main features – an actin core and a ring complex. The actin core contains several coordinators of actin nucleation. The ring complex comprises integrins and integrin-associated proteins, such as paxillin and serves to connect cell surface integrins with the cytoskeleton… Read more…
What are podosomes?steve2017-12-18T09:38:44+08:30
What are podosomes?
Podosomes are actin-rich, adhesive structures that are present at the ventral surface of cells of the monocytic myeloid lineage, stimulated endothelial cells and cultured Src-transformed cancer cells. These structures are not limited to the cell periphery, but do exhibit a polarized distribution pattern in migrating cells, localizing to the front at the border between the lamellipodium and the lamellum…Read more…
What are motor proteins?steve2017-12-19T15:51:53+08:30
What are motor proteins?
Motor proteins propel themselves along the cytoskeleton using a mechanochemical cycle of filament binding, conformational change, filament release, conformation reversal, and filament rebinding. In most cases, the conformational change(s) on the motor protein prevents subsequent nucleotide binding and/or hydrolysis until the prior round of hydrolysis and release is complete… Read more…
How are matrix metalloproteinases activated?steve2017-12-19T10:26:51+08:30
How are matrix metalloproteinases activated?
MMPs are produced as inactive precursors which are exposed to the extracellular milieu either via secretion or translocation to the membrane. Once exposed to the extracellular environment they are activated through proteolytic cleavage of the N terminal autoinhibitory domain… Read more…
What are matrix metalloproteinases?steve2017-12-19T10:26:02+08:30
What are matrix metalloproteinases?
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of proteases that digest components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and surface receptors… Read more…
How does cofilin regulate actomyosin formation and Myosin II mediated contractility?steve2017-12-18T14:04:42+08:30
How does cofilin regulate actomyosin formation and Myosin II mediated contractility?
Along with actin filament disassembly or severing, ADF/cofilin was recently shown to carry out another important role; specifically the regulation of Myosin II mediated contractility and actomyosin formation. This was proposed to result from competitive antagonism, where myosin II must compete with cofilin for binding sites on F-actin … Read more…
How are blebs initiated?steve2017-12-18T14:05:52+08:30
How are blebs initiated?
Under normal circumstances, the plasma membrane remains tightly bound to the cell cortex. This close association is maintained by interactions with the actin cytoskeleton, myosin and other associated proteins. Hydrostatic pressure is exerted on the plasma membrane via cortical tension generated by myosin . However, during blebbing, myosin contracts the cortical actin cytoskeleton, detaching it from the plasma membrane… Read more…
What is circus movement?steve2017-12-18T14:06:10+08:30
What is circus movement?
Circus movements have been mainly observed in embryonic blastomeres, neuroectoderm and paraxial mesoderm , where a single bleb repeatedly propagates around the circumference of the cell with a period of 1–2 minutes…Read more…
What is bleb retraction?steve2017-12-18T14:06:35+08:30
What is bleb retraction?
Retraction generally lasts between 60 to 120 seconds . When the cells membrane lacks the stability afforded, for example, by cell-substrate contacts, the primary cascade involved in retraction is that of mysoin-RhoA-ROCK …Read more…
How does cortical actin repolymerize following blebbing?steve2017-12-18T14:07:31+08:30
How does cortical actin repolymerize following blebbing?
As expansion of the bleb begins to slow, cortical actin just beneath the bleb membrane begins to repolymerize. This mechanims of actin nucleation is unclear, as two of the most common actin nucleaters, the Arp2/3 complex and the formin mDia1, are not present beneath the membrane of filamin-deficient cells … Read more…
Do cells undergoing amoeboid migration adhere to substrates?steve2017-12-18T13:51:20+08:30
Do cells undergoing amoeboid migration adhere to substrates?
In motile blebbing, cells move by exerting a force against the underlying substrate. In lamellipodial motility, this is achieved through adherence of lamellipodia to the substrate. However, in blebbing motility, the mechanism is still unknown. Two models have been proposed : Weak substrate adhesion and perpendicular force generation… Read more…
Is blebbing different between motile and non-motile cells?steve2017-12-18T13:52:11+08:30
Is blebbing different between motile and non-motile cells?
Motile blebbing (as opposed to non-motile) occurs primarily at the leading edge. The stimulus and subsequent downstream signaling that initiates this polarization is not yet clear. However, two polarization models have been proposed, one based on the local membrane detachment (1) and the other based on the local cortex rupture scenario (2) … Read more…
What happens as blebs expand?steve2017-12-18T13:52:30+08:30
What happens as blebs expand?
Expansion lasts between 5 to 30 seconds, following bleb initiation and preceding reformation of the cortical actomyosin cytoskeleton just beneath the membrane . During this time, the bleb proceeds to grow as a result of actomyosin driven pressure, resulting in the influx of cytoplasm into the bleb… Read more…
What are blebs?steve2017-12-18T13:52:49+08:30
What are blebs?
Blebs are blister-like protrusions that occur at the cell surface (reviewed in ). Blebs form, and function, in a series of defined steps. They typically grow to a length of around 2 µm within 30 seconds, before shrinking back for another 120 seconds. Blebs are well known as a by-product of apoptotic and necrotic processes, even though they are not essential for the execution of either of these programs . In recent decades, the role that blebs play in the locomotion of some cell types became increasingly acknowledged. For example, bleb-mediated cell motility was observed in early embryos and was termed amoeboid motility …Read more…
How is microtubule assembly/disassembly regulated?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T14:00:40+08:30
How is microtubule assembly/disassembly regulated?
GTP hydrolysis has been shown to be a key regulator of microtubule polymerization dynamics. Although the exact mechanisms are poorly understood, two opposing models have been proposed to describe how GTP could alter the conformation of α-tubulin/β-tubulin from the intrinsically ‘bent spring’ shape that resists straightening, to the straight conformation that gives rise to microtubule stability… Read more…
What causes microtuble disassembly?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T14:01:50+08:30
What causes microtuble disassembly?
Although most microtubule growth and shrinkage occurs at the plus end, it can also occur at the minus end. Certain proteins sever and break microtubules… Read more…
How are microtubules formed?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T14:02:25+08:30
How are microtubules formed?
In most cell types, thirteen protofilaments associate laterally to form a microtubule. In a few cases microtubules contain more or fewer protofilaments . Numerous interactions between the subunits give microtubules their stiffness and resistance to bending forces… Read more…
How do microtubules affect the activity of heart muscle?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T13:45:18+08:30
How do microtubules affect the activity of heart muscle?
Microtubule proliferation has also been shown to increase the intracellular viscosity of myoctyes and impede sarcomere shortening, which is required to maintain contractility of the cardiac muscle … Read more…
Can microtubules convert mechnical forces to biochemical signals?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T13:44:38+08:30
Can microtubules convert mechnical forces to biochemical signals?
Microtubules exist in all cells, however their influence in the mechanotransduction of mechanical stimuli has been described at length in cardiac striated muscle …Read more…
What are the functions of microtubules?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T13:32:26+08:30
What are the functions of microtubules?
There are 4 main functions of microtubules:
1.To form an architectural framework that establishes the overall polarity of the cell
2. To form the spindle apparatus and ensure the proper segregation of duplicated chromosomes into daughter cells during cell division
3.To form an internal transport network for the trafficking of vesicles containing essential materials to the rest of the cell.
4. To form a rigid internal core that is used by microtubule-associated motor proteins to generate force and movement in motile structures such as cilia and flagella.
What are microtubules?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T13:31:31+08:30
What are microtubules?
Microtubules are hollow cylinders that are approximately 25nm in diameter and vary in length from 200 nm to 25 μm. They are formed by the lateral association of between 12 and 17 protofilaments into a regular helical lattice ,… Read more…
What are some higher order structures formed from cytoskeletal components?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T13:30:18+08:30
What are some higher order structures formed from cytoskeletal components?
Crosslinking of the filaments by specific motors or multivalent binding proteins (accessory proteins) increases stability and forms higher-order structures.
Examples of higher-order cytoskeleton structures include contractile bundles (muscle cells), the microtubule organizing center (MTOC), the nuclear lamina and the intermediate filament-based ‘cage’ that forms around the nucleus from flexible cables at the cell surface to the center of the cell… Read more…
What are guidance cues?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:38:17+08:30
What are guidance cues?
During neural development, highly motile structures on the developing neurites, called growth cones, are guided by signals from the extracellular envrionment. Guidance cues come in many different forms, from diffusible extracellular proteins and lipid factors, to extracellular matrix proteins and/or carbohydrates located on the cell substrate… Read more…
What are growth cones?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:38:02+08:30
What are growth cones?
Growth cones facilitate the growth and guidance of axons by bundling and extending actin filaments into structures known as filopodia and microspikes. Binding of filopodia and adhesion receptors to particular extracellular matrix (ECM) components or ligands is translated into actin filament assembly, cytoskeleton remodeling and force-driven motility. These events culminate in the growth of the neuron towards its target… Read more…
What causes growth cone collapse?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:35:19+08:30
What causes growth cone collapse?
Growth cone collapse is a complex phenomenon involving numerous signal pathways including Rho-GTPases , ADF , and various kinases ,… Read more…
What factors regulate filopodia collapse and retraction?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:34:47+08:30
What factors regulate filopodia collapse and retraction?
A number of factors regulate collapse and retraction. For example, capping proteins promote filopodial retraction by shielding the barbed end of filaments from further assembly and elongation … Read more…
Why do filopodia shrink or retract?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:34:18+08:30
Why do filopodia shrink or retract?
Binding of filopodia to certain ligands or substratum may hinder filament assembly, thereby leading to changes that promote retraction, collapse or growth cone turning … Read more…
How do filopodia pull on a substrate to facilitate mechanosensing?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:33:40+08:30
How do filopodia pull on a substrate to facilitate mechanosensing?
Although a reterograde motion of actin filaments is intrinsic in the formation of filopodia, the forces generated by actin treadmilling are too weak to facilitate the “pulling” mechanism required for rigidity sensing and other mechanosensing processes. This characteristic of filopodia is instead produced by the activity of myosin motor proteins such as Myosin II … Read more…
What are filopodial basal adhesions?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:33:11+08:30
What are filopodial basal adhesions?
Basal adhesions play a specific role in filopodia initiation and are found in ~98% of all filopodia, where they anchor the filopodial base that usually remains immobile despite considerable flexibility in the shaft . These are stable adhesions that contain a focal ring structure believed to convert tension forces into filopodia formation… Read more…
What are filopodial shaft adhesions?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:32:43+08:30
What are filopodial shaft adhesions?
A single filopodium can have both non-adherent and adherent regions along the shaft. Shaft adhesions develop de novo along the filopodium and do not represent former tip adhesions … Read more…
What are filopodial tip adhesions?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:32:16+08:30
What are filopodial tip adhesions?
Filopodia on apposed cells interact directly through their tips and/or ‘slide’ past each other (interdigitate) in order for adhesions to form (through cadherin-cadherin contact) between the tip of one filopodia and the cell membrane at the base of the adjacent filopodium … Read more…
What happens when a filopodia adheres to a ligand or substrate?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T12:31:46+08:30
What happens when a filopodia adheres to a ligand or substrate?
A diverse array of cellular responses can result when a filopodium makes contact with a ligand or substrate. These responses are dependent on the coupling of membrane-bound proteins to the backward (retrograde) flow of actin that drives filopodia elongation and motility. Each adhesion may function independently or work in concert to produce the overall guidance response. The three types of adhesions that form within filopodia are: Tip adhesions, shaft adhesions and basal adhesions… Read more…
Do filopodia ever remain static?Sruthi Jagannathan2018-01-19T15:33:39+08:30
Do filopodia ever remain static?
Typically filopodia are quite dynamic and are constantly growing or retracting. Thus, periods of stasis are often short-lived and even adhesion of the filopodial tip to a substrate will not last long before the cell pulls on the site and recruits additional components or retracts, leaving behind a thin tube of membrane. There are several events that may promote stasis in retracting filopodia… Read more…
Can filopodia move or are they static?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T13:18:56+08:30
Can filopodia move or are they static?
Filopodia are motile structures, being able to extend, retract and move laterally as they sense their environment. Lateral movement is particularly important in allowing the structure to sense stimuli prior to its adhesion with another cell or substrate… Read more…
What factors influence the rate of filopodia extension?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T13:24:28+08:30
What factors influence the rate of filopodia extension?
The extension rate of a filopodium will differ depending on the cell type (table 1). In each case however, this rate is controlled by the availability of G-actin-ATP, associated structural components and the energetics of membrane bending… Read more…
What role does Myosin-X play in actin filament bundling?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T13:25:03+08:30
What role does Myosin-X play in actin filament bundling?
As well as mediating cargo transport along actin filament bundles, recent studies have implicated myosin-X as integral to the initiation of filopodia and the elongation of long filopodia. This has been attributed to a mechanism of myosin-X that promotes actin filament bundling, similar to cross-linking… Read more…
How are actin filaments bundled together in filopodia?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T13:27:24+08:30
How are actin filaments bundled together in filopodia?
Filopodia protrusion is aided by actin filament cross-linking, which gives the structure the strength required to push against the compressive force of the plasma membrane . Bundle stiffness increases with the number of bundled filaments and so contributes to the overall length of the filopodium . Filament bundling results from crosslinking proteins, many of which co-localize at the base of filopodia and work in concert to produce crosslinked filaments … Read more…
What mechanisms drive filopodia extension?Sruthi Jagannathan2018-01-19T15:34:27+08:30
What mechanisms drive filopodia extension?
Once nucleation has taken place, actin filaments begin to extend. Actin filaments in filopodia are unbranched , indicating filaments elongate primarily through the activity of formins, however numerous other proteins also play important roles… Read more…
What evidence supports the convergent elongation model for actin filament nucleation in filopodia extension?Sruthi Jagannathan2018-02-05T17:22:47+08:30
What evidence supports the convergent elongation model for actin filament nucleation in filopodia extension?
Knockdown of Arp2/3 in cultured neurons as well as loss-of-function mutations in C. elegens and cultured Drosophila neurons, was shown to cause a disruption in filopodia initiation and subsequently a decrease in the number of filopodia… Read more…
How does a cell begin to produce filopodia?Sruthi Jagannathan2018-01-19T15:40:19+08:30
How does a cell begin to produce filopodia?
The first step in the formation of a filopodium is the nucleation of actin filaments from G-actin monomers. This is facilitated by various proteins known as nucleators, and may occur via the ‘tip nucleation model’ or the ‘convergent nucleation model’… Read more…
What is the main process involved in filopodia assembly?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:30:33+08:30
What is the main process involved in filopodia assembly?
Filopodia are dynamic structures that are primarily composed of F-actin bundles and whose initiation and elongation are precisely regulated by the rate of actin filament assembly, convergence and cross-linking… Read more…
What are filopodia?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:29:50+08:30
What are filopodia?
Filopodia (singular filopodium) are thin membrane protrusions that act as antennae for a cell to probe the surrounding environment ,,… Read more…
How does focal adhesion disassembly facilitate cell translocation?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:28:21+08:30
How does focal adhesion disassembly facilitate cell translocation?
For forces to be translated into a net forward gain in cellular movement, the trailing edge must retract as the leading edge protrudes forward. In order for this to occur focal adhesions at the rear of the cell, and the actin filament network to which they are linked, must be disassembled. Prevention of this step would result in the cell being permanently anchored to its substrate… Read more…
How do the forces generated by lamellipodia promote cell movement?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:27:46+08:30
How do the forces generated by lamellipodia promote cell movement?
Interactions between actin filament networks and the focal adhesions to which they are linked results in the generation of forces. These forces may be exerted internally through actin bundle tension and filament network dynamics or externally as the cell pushes on its surroundings. A number of studies, discussed below, have focused on measuring the protrusive forces generated by lamellipodia … Read more…
How is actin flow related to traction stress during lamellipodia extension?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:26:31+08:30
How is actin flow related to traction stress during lamellipodia extension?
Experiments have demonstrated that a biphasic relationship exists between the rate of actin flow and traction stress . Whilst they are inversely related in the lamellipodium where nascent adhesions are formed and actin flow rate is high, the relationship becomes linear in areas with larger adhesions and slow actin flow , generating maximal propulsion at intermediate flow rates … Read more…
How do focal adhesions promote lamellipodia protrusion?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:25:58+08:30
How do focal adhesions promote lamellipodia protrusion?
Focal adhesions essentially act as “molecular clutches”, promoting protrusion at the leading edge whilst suppressing membrane contraction (reviewed in ). Adhesions aid forward movement by regulating the forces produced by actin dynamics in different cellular compartments through several methods… Read more…
Can lamellipodia extension pause?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:24:53+08:30
Can lamellipodia extension pause?
Although the lamellipodial actin network is highly dynamic, moments of pause and stasis have been reported … Read more…
How does lamellipodia extension occur?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:23:32+08:30
How does lamellipodia extension occur?
Filament extension occurs via the ‘actin treadmilling’ mechanism, with lamellipodial growth reflecting the balance between actin filament polymerization at the barbed ends and retrograde actin flow towards the cell body (reviewed in )…. Read more…
How do actin filament dynamics generate protrusive force, and lamellipodia extension?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:22:41+08:30
How do actin filament dynamics generate protrusive force, and lamellipodia extension?
Extension of newly formed actin filament branches occurs at the interface between the leading edge of the lamellipodia, and the existing actin filament network and is maintained by mechanisms such as actin treadmilling… Read more…
Which nucleators are involved in the nucleation of actin filaments in lamellipodia?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:21:51+08:30
Which nucleators are involved in the nucleation of actin filaments in lamellipodia?
Current evidence suggests multiple nucleators may function alongside the Arp2/3 complex , although the extent to which they influence the growth of the actin filament network and its ability to exert a protrusive force on the cell membrane remains unclear… Read more…
How is lamellipodia formation initiated?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:20:30+08:30
How is lamellipodia formation initiated?
In the first phase of lamellipodia formation, actin filament polymerization produces a protrusive force on the cell membrane that promotes the spreading out and enlargement of the lamellipodia. In polarized, migrating cells this is known as the leading edge… Read more…
What biophysical or biochemical factors drive lamellipodia function?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:19:31+08:30
What biophysical or biochemical factors drive lamellipodia function?
Although there are numerous details that remain unresolved, it is abundantly clear that mechanical mechanisms are essential for coordinating the physical and biochemical processes that determine cell shape and locomotion… Read more…
What role do actin filaments play in lamellipodia function?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:18:48+08:30
What role do actin filaments play in lamellipodia function?
The actin cytoskeleton plays an essential role in the formation and function of the lamellipodia. Lamellipodial actin filaments are highly dynamic, especially compared to those of the lamella and it is due to their dynamic nature, and the constant cycles of actin filament polymerization and actin filament depolymerization that the protrusive force required to stretch the membrane and allow the lamellipodia to spread, is generated… Read more…
How do the two models of lamellipodia function differ?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:17:02+08:30
How do the two models of lamellipodia function differ?
In the traditional model, when adhesions are strong and the leading edge is anchored to the substrate, the cell pulls itself against the adhesion and moves forward in the process. The lamellipodial actin network continues to be pulled backwards, over the lamella, until it is severed from the initial leading edge adhesion. The generation of new actin filaments ensures lamellipodial growth and protrusion continues and new adhesions can be formed …In the alternative model where actin filaments are gathered in the lamellipodia as ‘arcs’ and pulled back into the lamella by Myosin II, adhesions, and adhesion strength, play important roles in the rate of migration… Read more…
How do lamellipodia function?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:15:13+08:30
How do lamellipodia function?
Traditionally, it is believed that the lamellipodia and lamella are composed of two distinct actin networks , with the more dynamic lamellipodial actin lying on top of, and moving over, the more stable lamellal actin network . A more recent model suggests maturing actin filaments, in the form of bundled ‘arcs’, form in the lamellipodia and are drawn back into the existing more stable actin filament network of the lamella… Read more…
What are lamellipodia and lamella?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:13:08+08:30
What are lamellipodia and lamella?
The lamellipodia and lamella are plate-like extensions of the cell that play crucial roles in both cell motility and migration, and mechanosensing. These structures form and function over distinct steps… Read more…
How does invadopodia disassembly take place?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:11:27+08:30
How does invadopodia disassembly take place?
The final step in function of invadopodia is disassembly which primarily involves dismantling the actin core . Several proteins have been implicated in a cascade leading to this, including paxillin, extracellular signal-regulated kinases (Erk) and calpain …Read more…
What is the function of invadopodia?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:10:47+08:30
What is the function of invadopodia?
The main function attributed to invadopodia is that of extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, facilitated by the secretion of proteases… Read more…
How is membrane resistance overcome by an extending invadopodia?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:10:06+08:30
How is membrane resistance overcome by an extending invadopodia?
The rate of invadopodia extension is dependent upon the ability of the growing filaments to overcome membrane resistance and the concomitant incorporation of new membrane. This can be achieved through the addition of membrane from vesicles delivered to sites of invadopodia formation… Read more…
What drives invaopodia extension?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:09:32+08:30
What drives invaopodia extension?
Elongation of invadopodia is suggested to be driven by the extension of parallel arrays of bundled actin filaments that are present along the length of invadopodia . Extension of these filaments is driven by formins, whilst their bundling is coordinated by the actin cross-linker fascin… Read more…
What type of actin network is present in invadopodia?Sruthi Jagannathan2018-01-19T15:52:42+08:30
What type of actin network is present in invadopodia?
Following initiation by an appropriate signal, the actin cytoskeleton is reorganized to facilitate invadopodia formation. Two distinct types of filamentous actin networks are suggested to cooperatively form invadopodia – a branched actin network that forms the base of the structure and a parallel array of bundled actin filaments that form along the length of the invadopodial shaft… Read more…
How is invadopodia formation initiated?Sruthi Jagannathan2018-01-19T15:53:15+08:30
How is invadopodia formation initiated?
Initiation of invadopdia formation is highly complex, being influenced by various signalling cascades and phosphorylation events that occur following detection of a stimulant… Read more…
What are invadopodia composed of?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:01:16+08:30
What are invadopodia composed of?
The basic structure of an invadopodium consists of a F-actin core similar to that found in podosomes. Microtubules and intermediate filaments have also been detected in mature invadopodia … Read more…
How do invadopodia differ from podosomes?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:00:50+08:30
How do invadopodia differ from podosomes?
Although invadopodia are similar to podosomes in many respects and share many common protein constituents, there are several key differences between these organelles … Read more…
What are invadopodia?Sruthi Jagannathan2017-12-18T11:00:19+08:30
What are invadopodia?
Invadopodia are actin-rich structures that are present at the basal surfaces of cells capable of crossing extracellular barriers, such as cancer cells. The primary function of invadopodia appears to be the focal degradation of the extracellular matrix (ECM) through the secretion of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) ,. The formation and function of invadopodia can be described over defined steps that include initiation, extension, ECM degradation and disassembly… Read more…
What other proteins contribute to actin filament crosslinking?steve2017-12-18T10:59:22+08:30
What other proteins contribute to actin filament crosslinking?
Proteins containing I-BAR (inverted Bin/amphiphysin/Rvs i.e. IRSp53 Missing-in-metastasis homology Domain or IMD) cooperate with various components of actin filament assembly, to promote filopodia protrusion, via several mechanisms including the stimulation of F-actin crosslinking … Read more…
Where does α-actinin localize and function?steve2017-12-18T10:59:07+08:30
Where does α-actinin localize and function?
α-actinin primarily influences the cohesiveness and mechanics of the cytoskeleton by cross-linking actin filaments and other cytoskeleton components to create a scaffold that imparts stability and forms a bridge between the cytoskeleton and signaling pathways… Read more…
What is α-actinin?steve2017-12-18T10:58:58+08:30
What is α-actinin?
α-actinin is an actin-binding protein and component of the actin crosslinking functional modules; it lacks G-actin binding activity and lacks actin initiation/nucleation activity . α-actinin is an important organizer of the cytoskeleton that belongs to the spectrin superfamily (which includes spectrin, dystrophin, and related homologues)… Read More…
What is fimbrin?steve2018-01-19T16:25:55+08:30
What is fimbrin?
Fimbrin (aka plastin homologue, accumentin) is an actin binding protein that was originally identified in microvilli.
Fimbrin represents one of the most basic structures of an actin crosslinking protein;… Read more…
Where does filamin localize and how does it function?steve2018-01-19T16:26:04+08:30
Where does filamin localize and how does it function?
Filamin forms a vital scaffolding adaptor and regulatory component that contributes to the mechanical stability of cells by linking the internal actin network with membrane receptors and mechanosensitive components. This function correlates with its distribution in cultured cells along actin stress fibers, within cortical actin networks and sometimes at membrane ruffles… Read more…
What is filamin?steve2018-01-19T16:26:21+08:30
What is filamin?
Filamin is an actin-binding protein that was first recognized (and named) for its filamentous colocalization with actin stress fibers. Filamin molecules are naturally found in cells as elongated, V-shaped dimers (i.e. two linked filamin molecules) that contain several immunoglobulin-like domains for protein interactions, amino-terminal actin-binding domains (ABD) composed of two calponin homology (CH) domains, and a carboxy-terminal dimerization domain … Read more…
Where does fascin localize and how does it function?steve2018-02-06T12:16:49+08:30
Where does fascin localize and how does it function?
A steady pool of F-actin monomers or loosely linked F-actin promotes efficient polymerization and bundling of actin-filaments by fascin.
Fascin is found in the most distal regions of filopodia and lamellipodia and the cellular distribution of fascin within actin bundles (e.g. microspikes and stress fibers ) appears to vary depending upon the extracellular substrate… Read more…
What is fascin?steve2018-01-19T16:26:35+08:30
What is fascin?
Fascin is the major actin crosslinking protein found in a wide range of filopodia. This protein has been shown to work in concert with other cross linkers such as α-actinin to produce filopodia, although fascin itself is sufficient to form filopodia-like bundles in a reconstitution system…Read more…
What is actin crosslinking?steve2018-01-19T16:27:17+08:30
What is actin crosslinking?
Crosslinking of actin filaments is facilitated by actin binding proteins such as a-actinin, fascin or filamin. These proteins tether actin filaments together to strengthen the cytoskeleton, and enable their arrangement into higher order actin-based structures… Read More
What is the cytoskeleton?steve2017-12-18T11:06:39+08:30
What is the cytoskeleton?
The eukaryotic cytoskeleton is a network of three long filament systems – microtubules, actin filaments and intermediate filaments. These networks are made from the dynamic assembly and disassembly of protein components. The cytoskeleton creates an internal architecture to give a cell its shape through elaborate linkage(s) to itself, the plasma membrane, and internal organelles. The cytoskeleton structure is modified by adhesion to neighboring cells or to the extracellular matrix (ECM)… Read more…
How do actin filaments respond when external forces are applied to the cell?steve2017-12-18T11:05:53+08:30
How do actin filaments respond when external forces are applied to the cell?
Actin filaments and their associated focal adhesion complexes act as information handling machines or mechanosensors: they convert both the strength of the adhesion and the tensile forces along the linked network of actin filaments (and associated proteins) into biochemical signals that control actin extension and cell migration… Read more…
How do actin filaments respond to changes in the internal cellular forces?steve2017-12-18T11:03:52+08:30
How do actin filaments respond to changes in the internal cellular forces?
The orientation of individual actin filaments in the cytoskeleton is a force-driven evolutionary process that contributes to the elastic behavior of the network and influences whether a filament will deform by compression, bending or extension. Cross-linked actin networks initially become more elastic under low force as a result of filament resistance to the direction of compression. As the force increases, individual filaments inherently resist being compressed and/or cross-linking proteins become more extended, which causes the cytoskeleton network to become more rigid; cell stiffening has also been correlated with actin recruitment… Read more…
What factors influence the protrusive force of actin filaments?steve2017-12-18T11:03:25+08:30
What factors influence the protrusive force of actin filaments?
Factors that influence the concentration of free G-actin (e.g. profilin [40]) or ATP-binding and hydrolysis on actin will promote filament assembly and membrane protrusion. Furthermore, the microtubule and intermediate filament networks also play a key role in regulating the global deposition pattern of the actin filaments and therefore also influence membrane protrusion dynamics… Read more…
How does actin filament polymerization generate protrusive force?steve2017-12-18T11:02:59+08:30
How does actin filament polymerization generate protrusive force?
Actin filaments are initiated with their barbed ends oriented towards the plasma membrane, with ATP hydrolysis facilitating filament growth. Polymerization is favored towards the cell front and disassembly occurs more frequently at the rear. However, only a small fraction of the overall free energy of nucleotide hydrolysis is needed to modulate G-actin monomer binding. The remaining energy is translated into a protrusive force that deforms the plasma membrane in a particular direction… Read more…
What is the role of troponin in actomyosin contraction?steve2017-12-18T11:02:04+08:30
What is the role of troponin in actomyosin contraction?
Troponin, a three-peptide complex, is thought to trap tropomyosin in a calcium-dependent fashion at a position that inhibits myosin bundles from accessing the actin filaments; calcium binding to troponin allows a conformational restructuring of tropomyosin that leaves the myosin-binding sites on the thin filaments exposed…Read more…
What role do actin filaments play during cell division?steve2017-12-18T10:48:26+08:30
What role do actin filaments play during cell division?
Actin-based motile structures are disassembled before cell division, which causes the cell to stop moving and become more rounded. More stable actin bundles remain polarized and contribute to the orientation of the microtubule network that serves as the mitotic spindle. The proper assembly, orientation, and contraction of an actin filament ring (i.e. contractile ring) serves to pinch and separate the daughter cells during cell division…. Read more…
What role do actin filaments play in motility related structures?steve2017-12-18T10:47:58+08:30
What role do actin filaments play in motility related structures?
Actin filaments are the primary cytoskeletal component to drive cell motility. Actin filaments found in membrane protrusions such as filopodia and lamellipodia rapidly assemble and disassemble. These cellular structures are essential in cell migration and are predominately found at the leading edge of a moving cell. They also allow the cell to probe or sense its microenvironment… Read more…
What role do actin filaments play in polarized cells and tissues?steve2017-12-18T10:47:22+08:30
What role do actin filaments play in polarized cells and tissues?
Actin filaments are crucial for tissue organization and for establishing cell polarity and cohesion among epithelial cells. For example, a core of actin filaments provides microvilli structural support and enables them to increase their surface area and nutrient-absorbing capacity. These structures are found on the apical surface of epithlial cells lining the small intestine…Read more…
Why are actin filaments said to have a barbed and pointed end?steve2017-12-18T10:46:09+08:30
Why are actin filaments said to have a barbed and pointed end?
The polarity of an actin filament is visualized by the binding of the myosin subfragment (S1) to the filament, which creates barbed (+) and pointed (-) ends on the filament. When all actin subunits are bound by myosin S1, the filament appears coated with arrowheads that all point towards one end of the filament… Read more…
What are actin filaments?steve2017-12-18T10:45:42+08:30
What are actin filaments?
Actin filaments (F-actin) are linear polymers of globular actin (G-actin) subunits and occur as microfilaments in the cytoskeleton and as thin filaments, which are part of the contractile apparatus, in muscle and nonmuscle cells. They commonly underlie the plasma membrane and are typically assembled at the cell periphery from adhesion sites or sites of membrane extension… Read more…
What function does actomyosin have in non-muscle cells?steve2017-12-18T10:44:46+08:30
What function does actomyosin have in non-muscle cells?
Non-muscle myosin II isoforms have a similar structure and function to their muscle equivalents. However, their interaction with actin serves to generate cellular forces rather than muscular contraction… Read more…
How are contractile bundles arranged in non-muscle cells?steve2017-12-18T10:43:51+08:30
How are contractile bundles arranged in non-muscle cells?
In non-muscle cells, myosin II associates with actin filaments to form contractile structures known as stress fibers along the lower surfaces where the cell is anchored to its substrate. In epithelial cells, contractile bundles are also prominent in the adhesion belt (aka adherens belt), which helps to maintain the stability and integrity of epithelial cell sheets. The contractile bundles in nonmuscle cells are similar to skeletal muscle fibers, but they are smaller (~0.4 µm in fibroblasts), less organized, and they contain different accessory proteins … Read more…
What are muscle sarcomeres?steve2017-12-18T10:43:31+08:30
What are muscle sarcomeres?
In skeletal muscle cells, myosin II forms only thick filaments that are arranged within a scaffold of actin thin filaments (along with numerous other proteins). These form the higher order fibrous structures known as sarcomeres… Read more…
Which myosins are involved in actomyosin mediated translocation of actin bundles?steve2017-12-18T10:41:54+08:30
Which myosins are involved in actomyosin mediated translocation of actin bundles?
Each member of the myosin family possesses unique structural and functional properties, such as their step size, that determines their ability to engage in F-actin translocation . It has been shown that myosins in general are required for this process to facilitate filopodial retraction … Read more…
What is actomyosin?steve2017-12-18T10:41:06+08:30
What is actomyosin?
Actomyosin refers to the actin-myosin complex that forms within the cytoskeleton. Actomyosin is inherently contractile, with the myosin motor protein able to pull on actin filaments. This property gives rise to contractile fibers that form the basis of skeletal muscle, and even in non-muscle cells, enable cell motility and force generation at the sub-cellular level… Read more…
What is blebbistatin?steve2017-12-15T17:14:53+08:30
What is blebbistatin?
Contractile force can be inhibited using small molecules such as blebbistatin . This is a cell-permeable, highly specific small-molecule inhibitor of myosin II Mg-ATPase activity that is used for investigating the role of myosin II in cell contraction and motility. Blebbistatin inhibits both myosin isoforms IIA, IIB, and skeletal muscle myosin II but has little effect on smooth muscle myosin II and myosins I, Myosin V, and Myosin X … Read More…
What is the average diameter of a contractile bundle?steve2017-12-15T17:14:18+08:30
What is the average diameter of a contractile bundle?
Contractile bundles vary in thickness and have been shown to contain anywhere between 10 to 300 individual actin filaments … Read More…
What are contractile fibers?steve2017-12-18T10:39:34+08:30
What are contractile fibers?
Contractile fibers are intracellular protein filament-based structures that are primarily composed of actin, myosin and tropomyosin… Read more…
What are actin thin filaments?steve2018-02-06T11:29:37+08:30
What are actin thin filaments?
Actin filaments may be assembled with, and stabilized by, accessory proteins into higher order contractile structures such as stress fibers (nonmuscle cells) or contractile bundles (muscle cells). The dynamic association of tropomyosin and troponin with actin filaments stabilizes the actin filament (collectively termed “thin filament”) to be functional in various contexts… Read More…
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What is the steady state phase of actin polymerization?
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How do forces affect actin remodeling at distant locations in a cell?Sruthi Jagannathan2018-05-31T14:00:32+08:30
How do forces affect actin remodeling at distant locations in a cell?
Actin Filament Higher Order Assembly, Actin Filament Transmit Force, Formin in Actin Polymerization, Nucleus Coupling to Cytoskeleton
How do nuclear phosphoinositides mediate DNA damage repair?Sruthi Jagannathan2018-03-01T14:51:15+08:30
How do nuclear phosphoinositides mediate DNA damage repair?
Actin Filament Polymerization, DNA Replication, Formin in Actin Polymerization, Lipids in Plasma Membrane
What role do formins play in epithelial junctional stability?steve2018-02-05T14:55:24+08:30
What role do formins play in epithelial junctional stability?
Actin Filament, Actin Filament Function, Actin Filament Higher Order Assembly, Actin Filament Polymerization, Adherens Junctions, Adherens junctions Assembly, Cadherin recruitment in adherens junction assembly, Cytoskeleton, Cytoskeleton in adherens junctions, Factors Regulating Acting Filament Polymerization, Formin in Actin Polymerization, Rho GTPases, Small GTPases, Tight Junction Assembly, Tight Junctions
What is the role of DAAM1 at actin nodes?Andrew Wong2018-01-29T15:40:12+08:30
What is the role of DAAM1 at actin nodes?
Actin Filament, Actin Nucleation, Actomyosin, Anchoring junctions, Cell Polarity, Formin in Actin Polymerization, Tight Junctions
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Fiat's lovable 500 city car is harder to resist in improved 500C cabriolet form. Jonathan Crouch reports on the updated version.
Ten Second Review of the Fiat 500C
The open-topped Fiat 500C has done well for Fiat, but time rolls on and this car now faces tougher competition from some more affordable rivals. Hence the need for this update, which brings mild hybrid engine technology to the car for the first time. Bringing this Italian brand's convertible bambino bang up to date.
How much cute can you cram into one car? Well, even the Tichy manufacturing plant in Poland where Fiat builds this convertible version of its 500 city car has a cute name. It's tempting to imagine the facility as a Willy Wonka style operation where the cars float on rivers of golden syrup down assembly lines run by a green-skinned chorus line of the vertically challenged. A factory of fun where the foreman is a talking spoon and there's a gingerbread man in middle management. This probably isn't the case, although Fiat has reported an upsurge in requests for factory visits since launching the 500C. The version we're going to look at here has been improved in recent times. We got quite a wide-ranging package of updates in early 2014 that gave buyers of more expensive versions the company's 'Uconnect' infotainment technology. Then in early 2020, the brand announced a 1.0-litre mild hybrid three cylinder engine. Fiat's also put considerable thought into a wide range of personalisation options. It all means that on paper at least, this car remains a strong proposition. The small, fashionable citycar segment though, has changed substantially since this model's original launch. Does this Fiat still have what it takes to compete? Let's find out. As ever, this car remains cute made metal.
Drive dynamics are a virtual irrelevance to lots of Fiat 500C buyers. They'll have already fallen in love with the car in a brochure, on a TV ad or upon seeing one in the street. Nevertheless, the car promises to be fairly adept on the road with the same basic set-up as the hard-topped 500, a chassis that's also shared with the Fiat Panda. The big news here is the introduction of a mild hybrid 70hp 1.0-litre three cylinder petrol engine to replace the aging 69hp 1.2-litre conventional four cylinder unit this car's been soldiering on with since launch. The mild hybrid powerplant improves fuel efficiency without impeding performance. It also ensures a very high standard of driving comfort thanks to a 12-volt 'BSG' 'Belt-integrated Starter Generator', allowing for a quiet, vibration-free restart of the internal combustion engine in Stop&Start mode. The engine (which in conventional form we've already seen in the 500X SUV) puts out 92Nm of pulling power and works via a 6-speed manual gearbox inegrated with that 'BSG' set-up we just mentioned. The 'BSG' system is mounted directly on the engine and is operated by the belt that also drives the auxiliaries. The new system also involves lowering the entire power unit 45mm so the car behaves better on the road thanks to the lower centre of gravity. As before, there's a 1.4-litre petrol turbo unit for the Abarth models. In recent times, Fiat has tried to improve both the ride and handling of this 500C, though this will probably be of limited interest to the car's urban-minded audience. You'll find that the engine can get a bit vocal if you work it hard. Even then though, the gruff, slightly throbby note is characterful rather than unpleasant and around town, refinement is more than acceptable. If you are urban-bound, you might also want to consider the optional (but rather jerky) Dualogic gearbox, a kind of manual transmission without a clutch. Unless you like all that left-foot pumping of course. With the Dualogic though, you'll have to have the older less efficient 1.2-litre 69hp engine. City dwellers will appreciate the tight 9.3m turning circle.
Fiat would've been unwise to mess with the 500C's shape too much, so sensibly, they've kept exterior styling tweaks to the minimum with this 500 model over the last few years. As before, this convertible model pays homage to the original 500 cabriolet of 1957. It's better to think of the roof arrangement as a huge canvas sunroof rather than a full folding canopy. At the touch of a button, the entire centre section of the roof retracts into a concertinaed bundle just above the boot. It's not the most elegant piece of engineering but the sight of car with its roof retracted adds to the retro appeal and with the roof-up, it's tough to tell a convertible 500 from a hard-top one. The roof itself features a glass rear window and is available in a choice of colours, so buyers can personalise their car. The simple roof arrangement also means that there's a decent amount of room in the rear seats of the 500C. There are some convertible cars twice the size of the little Fiat that are stingier with the legroom they lay on for passengers in the back. Delicious design details drip from the 500's interior. It's like a tiny pearl, especially when the ivory finish is specified. There's a very well-judged blend of retro chic and ruthlessly modern contemporary design inside, with circular head restraints and neat 500C badging on the Panda-sourced dashboard. Chrome-ringed vents and a fascia that can be specified in the same colour as the body are other highlights. There's a clever 7-inch TFT 'Uconnect' information screen in the centre of the dash. And boot capacity (182-litres) is only a fraction off what you get in the normal hatch model.
Prices start from around £13,500 - and if you think that's high for a citycar, even an open-topped one, you'll need to know that there's still quite a hefty £2,500 premium to pay for the 500C derivative over an equivalent model in the 500 hatch range. That looks a little steep when for the same kind of folding roof arrangement, a Peugeot 108 or a Citroen C1 will charge you just £1,000 extra. Still, this Fiat has a character that those rivals lack and its specification looks quite generous. Trim levels range from 'Pop', through 'Pop Star' to 'Lounge'. Key options include the Dualogic semi-auto gearbox which requires a premium of around £750. So what do you get for your money? Base 'Pop' trim has LED daytime running lights and a Uconnect infotainment system with six speakers, plus AUX-in/USB ports and steering wheel remote controls. Plusher 'Pop Star' spec adds air conditioning, 15-inch alloy wheels and heated mirrors with body-colour caps. Top 'Lounge' spec meanwhile, gets you a panoramic glass sunroof, rear parking sensors, a chrome front grille, front fog lights, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and a Uconnect 5" LIVE touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone integration. If you want to go further, then your dealer will want to tell you about the latest range of so-called 'Second Skin' decal packages.
There's no efficiency penalty in opting for this convertible bodystyle. One of the advantages of such a small car is that tiny fuel efficient engines are more than adequate for hauling you and your little Fiat around. Particularly the mild hybrid 1.0-litre 'Firefly' unit now fitted to all versions of this car. The electrified system used here recovers energy during braking and deceleration, stores it in a lithium battery with a capacity of 11Ah, and uses it, at a maximum power of 3,600W, to restart the engine in Stop&Start mode and to assist it during acceleration. This technology allows the internal combustion engine to switch off by shifting into neutral, even at speeds below 18mph. The dashboard, which displays information on the hybrid system, prompts the driver when to shift. The mild hybrid propulsion unit works with a 6-gear manual transmission aimed at improving fuel economy in out-of-town driving, thanks to new low-friction bearings and gaskets and the use of a specific high-efficiency lubricant. Expect up to 53.3mpg [WLTP] in regular use and an NEDC-rated CO2 emissions figure of 88g/km (improved from 114g/km before). What else? Well, this car should certainly be cheap to insure. The warranty is a typical three year affair but with a 100,000 mile limit that's significantly higher than some other brands will give you. 500 models hold their value very well and that's unlikely to change any time soon. Don't be tempted to go customisation-crazy with the options list though: not everyone will share your taste or want to pay extra for graphics when it comes time to sell.
The 500C can't offer the most affordable route to open-topped motoring in your citycar, but it's still a package than many buyers in ths segment will find hard to resist. The latest changes haven't really changed this car's essential appeal, but the extra efficiency of the mild hybrid engine is welcome - its emissions are hugely better. Here's a carefree car that's free, sunny and open in its outlook - and very difficult to dislike, with a sheer joie de vivre that's central to its charming appeal, turning even the most mundane of commutes into something far more attractive: a journey to be savoured, rather than endured.
Fiat 500C review by Jonathan Crouch
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Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co enjoys one of the best location in the city. Situated on the third floor, the rooftop restaurant and bar offers glorious views of Viaduct Har...
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Sal's Authentic New York Pizza
Sal's Authentic New York Pizza has three separate locations in Auckland alone, making it one of the most ubiquitous eateries in the entire city and a genuine classic in i...
Dante's Pizzeria Napoletana
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Andrea Restaurant
Traditional Trattoria very close to the beach. Impressive a la carte menu, focusing on seafood and pasta. Chef Andrea even holds "Do Your Own Dinner" cookery sessions for...
Open, airy, spacious, chilled-out and wholly welcoming: These are just some of the adjectives one could use to describe the Conservatory; a classic Auckland eatery.......
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Gusto Italiano
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Brew on Quay
Try some of the best of New Zealand craft beers, or choose an international favourite, from the extensive beer list at Brew on Quay..........
Xuxu is a French Vietnamese influenced cocktail bar and restaurant situtated in the vibrant Britomart area of downtown Auckland.............
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Fukuko
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Housebar
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Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co enjoys one of the best locations in the city. Situated on the third floor, the rooftop restaurant and bar offers glorious views of Viaduct Ha...
Headquarters is a pop-up bar in it for the long-haul......
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SNOWPLANET
Enjoy snow sports all year round. Spend a fun family day at New Zealand's only indoor snow resort.......
Family-friendly theme park in Manukau City, Auckland. With over 20 rides and attractions,special events, night rides, amazing on stage entertainment and café there truly...
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Spookers
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Stardome Observatory and Planetarium
Experience the glory of the night skies from the comfort of your own seat. Using the special effects of a planetarium, Stardome Observatory lets you observe the wonders o...
Silo Park
Silo Park, on Auckland's waterfront, is not just a great park - it's also host to amazing events and exhibitions. Stop by and see what's on.............
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium
Kelly Tarlton's is a thrilling underwater world, taking you on a journey to experience incredible sea creatures that we rarely see. It's a chance to get close to penguins...
MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)
Inspiring and comprehensive story of New Zealand's transport and technology history, incorporating a state of the art Aviation Display Hall and plenty of interactivity fo...
Magic Broomstick Tours
Unique tour of Devonport using Segway vehicles. Glide effortlessly around beaches, parks and up the side of extinct volcanoes. Easy to control machines, no exertion requi...
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One Tree Hill Domain Company
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Sky Tower Company
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Mount Victoria
Mount Victoria offers panoramic views of Auckland City, Rangitoto Island, the North Shore and the Hauraki Gulf..........
Mt Eden
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Piha Beach
Piha is Auckland' s most famous beach. Situated on Auckland's west coast , this wild and untamed black sandy beach is a favourite with surfers and tourists captivated by ...
Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
Regional parkland within easy reach of Auckland CBD. Lush forests, abundant wildlife, walking tracks galore and stunning scenery. Very popular Auckland attraction..........
Oneroa Beach
The town of Oneroa also offers stunning views of the white sandy beach below and on clear days views of the Coromandel Peninsula in the far distance..........
One Tree Hill Domain
Large reserve in Epsom, Auckland, with 183m volcano and historically important Maori connections, once the largest 'pa' in the city. Fantastic views from the top..........
Muriwai Gannet Colony
Muriwai Gannet Colony is situated in Muriwai Regional Park, a 40 minute drive west of downtown Auckland..........
Karekare Beach
Karekare Beach gained wider attention with its starring role in the 1993 film The Piano. The secluded black sandy beach is situated on the west coast of Auckland, 35 kilo...
Situated in central Auckland, the Sky Tower is the tallest man-made structure in the country. The tower stands at 328 metres and has stunning views across the Auckland sk...
North Head Historic Reserve
North Head Mount is an enjoyable 20 minute walk from the Ferry Terminal. The Mount is full of history and gorgeous views of Chelthenham beach, Waitemata Harbour, Aucklan...
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SkyJump
SkyJump is a unique and thrilling attraction. How often do you get to admire the views from New Zealand's tallest structure then jump off it? Fun, excitement and a test o...
Auckland Adventure Jet
Experience the beauty and sights of Auckland whilst aboard our jet boat that twists, spins and hurtles across Auckland's Waitemata Harbour.............
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Be part of the crew on an actual America's Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or just take it easy and enjoy the experience as you sail the beautiful ...
Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy
Ultimate city adventure, including bungy and bridge climb over Auckland Harbour. Home of the world's first Harbour Bridge Bungy Jump, and operating since 2003. The jump o...
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Tiritiri Matangi Island
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Auckland Art Gallery Company
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See thousands of works of art housed in a listed heritage building. Explore the work of national and international artists from the 12th century to contemporary pieces......
New Zealand Maritime Museum
The New Zealand Maritime Museum at the heart of Auckland's waterfront takes visitors on a journey through New Zealand's maritime heritage..........
The Auckland War Memorial Museum presents the history of New Zealand, its people and culture. The museum is home to millions of objects and interactive displays and is an...
Auckland Botanic Gardens
Spanning 64 hectares, Auckland Botanic Gardens is a beautiful and tranquil setting that's home to well over 10,000 plants from across the world..........
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Torpedo Bay Navy Museum Company
Mount Wellington Domain Company
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
See a unique collection of historical objects that range from functional to ceremonial, representing a full spectrum of Royal NZ Navy experiences.............
Mount Wellington Domain
Standing at 135 metres, Mount Wellington is the youngest of Auckland's volcanic peaks having last erupted just over 10,000 years ago..........
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Shakespear Regional Park
Shakespear Regional Park is located 50 kilometres from downtown Auckland. The park is situated on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula..........
Hunua Ranges Regional Park
Hunua Ranges Regional Park comprises of 14,000 hectares of native forest, making it Auckland's largest forested terrain. The park features the Hunua Falls, a much photogr...
Duder Regional Park
Duder Regional Park is a 148 hectare park situated on the Whakakaiwhara Peninsula that overlooks the Tamaki Strait. This is a regional park that's big on stunning views o...
Muriwai Regional Park
This popular regional park extends from Maori Bay (Maukatia), in the south, up Muriwai beach for 8km..........
Wenderholm Regional Park
Situated just past Orewa on Auckland's North Shore, Wenderholm is one of the most beautiful regional parks in the area. Located between Puhoi and Waiwera Rivers, the park...
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Ambury Regional Park
Ambury Regional Park is a working farm and popular family park, situated 15 kilometres south of Auckland city on the shore of Manukau Harbour..........
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Tawharanui Regional Park
80 minutes drive north of the city, Tāwharanui Regional Park is a 588 hectare park featuring rolling green pastures, wetlands and one of Auckland's best beaches..........
St Heliers Bay
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Mission Bay Beach
Mission Bay is a popular seaside suburb of Auckland with the beach a focal point of activity. The stretch of golden sand enjoys prominent views of Rangitoto Island..........
Narrow Neck Beach
Situated within walking distance of the pretty seaside town of Devonport, Narrow Neck Beach is lovely stretch of golden sand with wonderful views of Rangitoto Island........
Long Bay Regional Park
Long Bay Regional Park is situated adjacent to the 970 hectare Okura Marine Reserve on Auckland's North Shore..........
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For a professional and fun scuba dive Dive TnT has you sorted. All instructors are PADI certified to an exceptionally high level.
It is always good to check a company's history to see if they have a good safety record, especially when it comes to something as potentially dangerous as scuba diving, and Dive TnT has a record to be proud of. In 26 years of teaching, and over 25,000 dives there have been no accidents, no-one has drowned and there have been no cases of the bends - that is a very good assurance that you are in safe hands.
Dive TnT offer a good range of PADI courses from Open Water beginner classes to more advanced Rescue Diver and First Aid classes. There is also a course here on underwater photography and videography that offers a fun alternative to more experienced divers looking to capture a moment of the serene underwater world.
Saturday and Sunday: 8am - 3pm
Address: Arena Road, Freeport , Trinidad and Tobago
Island Girl Sail Charters
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Wanting to hit the high seas whilst holidaying in Tobago? Look no further then than the Island Girl catamaran; one of Tobago's chief attractions!Spacious enough that it w
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The clue's in the title with this one. If you're looking to rent (or buy) a kayak whilst in Trinidad and Tobago, then look no further than Kayak Centre!Located in the bea
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Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
A fantastic day out for all the family the Chaguaramas Military History and Aviation Museum is a must-see in Trinidad and Tobago.............
Zipitt Adventure Tours
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Tribe Carnival
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Digicel IMAX
IMAX, a name synonymous with film, is one of the world's greatest entertainment companies.............
Harry's Water Park
Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
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Radical Sports Tobago
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It's been described as the worst winter crisis one doctor has ever seen
Anna HighfieldNews Reporter
A patient with a broken leg had to wait outside at night for six hours before an ambulance arrived to collect him, according to a London paramedic.
The paramedic told the BBC the ambulance service is “on its knees,” describing how some patients had to wait up to 12 hours for an ambulance in the last week.
The news comes as the Royal College of Emergency Medicine described the waiting times in parts of England for patients to be offloaded from ambulances as “off the scale".
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BBC Data showed that at one point on Monday more than 700 patients were left waiting for an ambulance to arrive in London as none were available.
The figures also showed that some ambulance waiting times at hospitals in the South East were up by 36 per cent in December 2020, compared to December of the previous year.
Dr Nathan Hudson-Peacock told MyLondon, how it's not just older people who are coming into hospitals with coronavirus.
London ambulance staff so overwhelmed firefighters are driving ambulances
London doctor can’t get the ‘non-stop’ coughing on Covid wards out of his head
He said: "It’s not just the old people. Or those with co-morbidities.
"We’re seeing people in their 20s, many who are fit and well.
"Although many will be discharged, a small number end up critically unwell."
London doctors and healthcare workers are overwhelmed with the number of patients (Image: 2021 Getty Images)
The whole thing is taking it's toll on staff as well.
He continued: "Moral is low. Lots of people are going off sick and I'm getting messages every day from people looking to cover their shift.
"We’re incredibly stretched."
Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade have also been drafted in to help with demand. 185 firefighters are now working as ambulance drivers as services are so overwhelmed.
2 'new' symptoms that might be a sign you have Covid, according to Croydon GP
‘I have always found it patronising’: London’s key workers slam return of Clap for Carers
Ambulance services said they are doing everything they can to meet demand, and it is taking longer than usual to hand over patients.
A London Ambulance Service Trust spokesperson said: "We are continuing to prioritise the most seriously ill and injured patients, and our team of trained clinicians in our control rooms are working hard to monitor and maintain contact with many other patients as needed while they are waiting for ambulance crews to arrive."
People are having to wait longer for ambulances to arrive when called, not because more ambulances are being called but because the time they are spending waiting outside a hospital has increased, according to Royal College of Emergency Medicine Vice President Adrian Boyle.
Dr Boyle added that services are facing a crisis unlike any other he has seen, and ambulances left queuing outside hospitals mean crews are not available to respond to other emergencies.
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He said: "People may feel they have a winter crisis every year but this is a different order of magnitude.
"This is the worst winter crisis I've been through in my 25 years of practising as a doctor."
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Brentford colleagues prepare to trek up Mount Snowdon
The group who work at Initial Medical in Brentford hope to raise £1,083 - the height of the mountain
Salina Patel
Initial Medical employees Mark Sims, service manager, Mark Barker, service technician and Teresa Jones, service support officer, hope to conquer the highest mountain in Wales and raise money for two charities
An intrepid trio who work in Brentford are just days away from the start of a huge climb up Mount Snowdon.
The three members of Initial Medical, on Amalgamated Drive, Mark Sims, service manager from Brentford, Mark Barker, service technician from Hayes, and Teresa Jones, service support officer from Edgware, hope to conquer the highest mountain in Wales in a bid to raise money for two charities; Malaria No More and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
The group, all in their 40s, who are not into fitness at all have decided to take on the trek to help them get into shape, and will embark on the challenge on Saturday (12).
Mrs Jones who has thrown herself into training said: “I have been walking a local hill every day, and have seen my fitness improve over time.”
They have a target of £1,083 - the height of the mountain in metres - also the tallest point in the UK, outside the Scottish Highlands.
So far they have reached £835 and need your donations to help them achieve their peak.
Mr Barker added: “Our friends, family and colleagues are sponsoring us, we just hope we can reach the top!”
When the trio are not preparing for the hike up Snowdon, they are used to managing clinical and dental waste disposal for hundreds of businesses and organisations across London and the South.
Follow the Brentford team along their Snowdon journey on Twitter @InitialMedical
Donate at: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/medicalbrentford
In May this year, 10-year-old twins from Eastcote became the youngest ever to climb the three Welsh peaks.
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Video: Man organises flashmob to propose to girlfriend at Uxbridge shopping centre
Chris Bolwell proposed to his girlfriend of four years Sarella Kapungwa in a very memorable way... but what did she say?
Zoe Drewett
Chris Bolwell pops the question to girlfriend of four years, Sarella Kapungwa. Picture courtesy of Louie Donovan
Many people choose a candle-lit dinner at their favourite restaurant or find the perfect moment during a romantic getaway, but when 24-year-old Chris Bolwell decided to pop the question to his girlfriend of four years Sarella Kapungwa he knew he needed to pull out the big guns.
Mr Bolwell wanted to make his proposal to his 25-year-old girlfriend personal, but he also wanted to pack a punch.
Which is why he recruited the help of Ruislip performing arts school JAM2000 to make sure Miss Kapungwa was made an offer she couldn't refuse - during a flashmob at intu Uxbridge.
See for yourself if Sarella gave the answer Chris was hoping for (the proposal is at 5.00) ....
Of course she did!
Sixty performers from the school based at The Windmill Studio Centre in Pembroke Road, Ruislip, gave a performance based on Ms Kapungwa's favourite film Pirates of the Caribbean.
The flashmob outside Debenhams on Sunday, June 29 at 2pm, was made in front of not only the couples' friends and family, but also shoppers who had no idea what was about to happen.
It is the second time this year the talented JAM2000 performers have surprised Uxbridge shoppers after breaking into dance in April.
The future Mr-and-Mrs met at university in their first year but it took Mr Bolwell a year to pluck up the courage to speak to his future wife after he saw her writing the Elvish alphabet from Lord of the Rings in her notebook.
They discovered they were both huge fans of the film and four years on, it is a different kind of ring bringing the couple together.
Back in 2011 a man in Hounslow popped the question to his girlfriend in front of 400 cinema goers.
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2020 NM EPSCoR Mentor Award Recipients Announced
Dr. Lavrova (NMSU)
Brittney Van D… ● July 29, 2020
We are delighted to announce this year’s NM EPSCoR Mentor Award recipients—Dr. Olga Lavrova and Dr. Ali Bidram. Nominated by their mentees, both of this year’s recipients stand out for their exceptional efforts to build strong professional and interpersonal relationships with students; advance their mentees’ academic, research, and professional goals; and create inclusive environments for diverse students. Please join us in recognizing Dr. Lavrova and Dr. Bidram for their outstanding work in mentoring the students who will define New Mexico’s diverse future workforce.
Dr. Lavrova
Dr. Lavrova, an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU) and co-lead of the NM SMART Grid Center Architecture research team, was nominated for her seemingly inexhaustible generosity as a mentor and teacher.
“During my studies, I am certain other students and I visited Dr. Lavrova’s office over a hundred times, in which we were always greeted with a smile,” her nominator wrote. “She always responds quickly to emails and takes a personal interest in the growth of all her students. She’s patient when clarification of concepts is needed, and excited when concepts are mastered. I feel that much of my academic success would have been impossible without Dr. Lavrova creating such a fun and engaging climate for learning.”
As a female in the male-dominated field of engineering, Dr. Lavrova understands the obstacles women face while pursuing a career in STEM and has adopted a mentorship philosophy dedicated to making her field more culturally, ethnically, and gender diverse. “My goal is to increase the participation of under-represented groups in renewable energy, focusing particularly on women in STEM, Native American, Hispanic and African American students,” Dr. Lavrova writes in her mentorship statement.
In addition to mentoring numerous students from these groups, Dr. Lavrova intentionally structures her coursework to promote inclusion through engagement. “By being Included in hands-on projects, [students] are transformed from observers to learners,” Dr. Lavrova says, explaining that such experiences are critical to combatting the perpetuation of imposter syndrome among individuals traditionally under-represented in STEM fields.
Dr. Bidram
Dr. Bidram, an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and co-lead of two NM SMART Grid Center research teams (Architecture and Deployment) was nominated separately by multiple mentees for his inclusive personality and compelling instructional style.
“His lectures, talks, and discussion are always informational and motivational. He is always interested in understanding a student’s culture and always [creates] an inclusive environment for every student. His ability to listen to students empathically and be there for them has developed a sense of ownership in me, which has eventually made me more mature and responsible at my work and decision-making level,” wrote one mentee.
Another student nominated Dr. Bidram because “He is so patient, knowledgeable, accessible, supportive, and reliable. His mentees always feel [comfortable] to contact him to share their concerns in each stage of their study. As a mentor, he respects all his mentees regardless of their race, age, gender, culture, etc. To be honest, I can always express my opinion and feelings to Dr. Bidram without any concern [of] misunderstanding. He works hard to advance his students' knowledge and experience to reach their goals.”
“I learned from my PhD advisor that ‘students come first,’” explains Dr. Bidram, who attributes his own success to the support of mentors throughout his career. “If I have been successful in my professional career so far this is because of the vision I have got from my mentors. [They] envisioned a bright future for me in which I could flourish and show my capabilities.”
Now, Dr. Bidram strives to do the same for his mentees, guided by a mentorship style that empowers students to recognize their value and encourages them to imagine a future in STEM where they earn a graduate degree, pursue a successful technical career, or become a leader in their field.
Learn more about the NM EPSCoR Mentor Awards and view previous recipients here
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Visitors with connections to NASA inspire Louisiana teachers at summer camp
Charles Lussier | The Advocate | June 20, 2019
A former astronaut and a potential future astronaut joined a rocket engineer Thursday to check on 200 teachers learning how to improve their craft, particularly in areas of science and math.
Bernard Harris, Alyssa Carson and Renee Horton visited several classrooms at Live Oak High School in Watson and finished the day with a panel discussion, moderated by Liz Smith, a senior vice president with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
Harris, who twice traveled on the space shuttle and has visited Baton Rouge several times before, is the chief executive officer of the National Math and Science Initiative, or NMSI.
The Dallas-based organization put together the annual training camp, which is part of an NMSI program known as Laying The Foundation.
Harris said he used to say that a strong knowledge of science and math education — often called STEM, short for science, technology, engineering and math — would be necessary in nine out of 10 jobs. But he’s since upped that estimate.
“We are in the 21st century and it’s my opinion that 10 out of 10 jobs require expertise in math and science,” Harris said. “When you decide what to do in life, you need to have a level of understanding of science, technology and mathematics."
NMSI’s work in Louisiana is funded through a $13 million grant from ExxonMobil that continues through 2025. Another big part of the grant is known as the College Readiness Program, which is credited with increasing the number of high school students in the state who take and pass college-level Advanced Placement courses in math, science and English.
Students in 19 schools and six Louisiana school districts currently participate. The grant funds schools for three-years of expansion in their AP programs. Live Oaks High is entering its third year in the program.
Thursday’s visitors at Live Oak High credited their own teachers for helping them get to where they are today.
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BMW's New Climate Control Uses Thermal Management Tech
Antony Ingram February 20, 2012 Comment Now!
BMW's Automatic Climate Control
Air conditioning is one of those luxuries we've learned to take for granted.
Few, if any cars are sold without it anymore, and it's a vital piece of equipment if you live in a hotter climate.
A cool driver is a happy driver.
There's much more to it than that though, says BMW. That's why the 2012 BMW 3-Series has an advanced climate control system that both improves air quality inside the cabin, and uses thermal management to ensure whether hot or cold outside, the temperature inside remains just right.
Air circulation filter
Cars have had air recirculation for quite some time now. It's useful for those occasions you don't necessarily want to be dragging air from outside into the cabin--in a crowded tunnel, for example, or when driving behind a diesel truck that's pumping a cloud in your direction.
BMW has improved its filtration system by using an additional filter, which cuts out unpleasant odors as well as harmful particles, ensuring you're always breathing fresh air inside the car.
On an icy winter morning, your car's interior isn't always the most pleasant place to sit. Your hands and toes get cold, and the screen and side windows do their best to ice or steam up. Likewise, on a hot day, you want that interior as cool as possible.
BMW's two-zone climate control system will oblige on both counts, concentrating heat to quickly defrost the windscreen and warm your feet when it's cold, and using solar compensation--which adjusts the airflow depending on the intensity and angle of the sun--to deliver cool blasts of air to whererever is most effective on those hot and humid days.
Compact, efficient
A compact, central, lightweight system behind the dashboard directs air to individual vents. Because it takes up very little space inside the dash, the 3-Series is available with BMW's Head-Up Display system for the first time.
The climate control also functions side-by-side with BMW's ECO PRO fuel-saving measures. To reduce energy usage, the climate control uses an optimized setting, that turns the compressor off intermittently to save energy, without compromising on the heating or cooling available.
Whatever the driving conditions, BMW's new climate control system should ensure you'll always find the perfect temperature.
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Manchester United make shock move for Barcelona midfielder Song
The Premier League champions are prepared to spend €15 million to land the former Arsenal star but face competition from Liverpool, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid
By Wayne Veysey | UK Correspondent
Manchester United have made a shock move for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, Goal understands.
The Red Devils have indicated that they are willing to spend €15 million to land the former Arsenal star.
Liverpool, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid are also keeping close tabs on Song, who is expected to leave Camp Nou this summer, but Goal understands that United are in pole position to capture the Cameroon international as manager David Moyes steps up plans to reinforce his central midfield.
THE VIEW FROM SPAIN
By Pilar Suarez | Goal Spain
Alex Song has been with Barcelona for two seasons but has failed to really cement his place in the team and is not thought to be a key player for the future.
Of course, everyone at Camp Nou is waiting on what will happen regarding Fifa’s transfer ban. For now, Xavi, Sergi Roberto, Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets provide good options but really the club need to strengthen, not weaken, their options in midfield so the result of their appeal against the ban could be key to sales as well as purchases this summer.
Moyes, who is also targeting Bayern Munich’s Toni Kroos and Sporting Lisbon’s William Carvalho, is an admirer of Song’s ability to anchor the midfield as well as fill in at centre-back.
The 26-year-old has appeared in 28 of Barcelona’s 53 matches in all competitions this season but has struggled to cement a regular first-team spot. He has started only 12 of the club’s 43 league and Champions League matches and is now prepared to call time on his spell at Barca even though he has three years remaining on his contract.
The Spanish giants are willing to cash in on the Cameroonian if they can recover most of the £15m fee that they paid Arsenal for him in the summer of 2012.
Fifa has imposed a transfer ban on Barcelona for the next two windows but this would not prevent the club from selling players.
Vice president Manel Arroyo said last week that Barca will appeal against the decision in a bid to get the ban suspended and that “our legal team is working so that we’ll be able to sign new players this summer”.
Song joined Arsenal from French club Bastia as an 18-year-old and spent seven years at the Emirates Stadium, where he established himself as a key component of Arsene Wenger’s midfield before following in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas by moving to Barcelona.
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Date Palms – The Dusted Sessions
(Thrill Jockey) UK release date: 3 June 2013
by Sam Shepherd
published: 31 May 2013 in Album Reviews
Inspired by a trip to the Yuba River and apparently the Eureka Dunes, Date Palms’ latest effort is a long and winding attempt to create a sonic monument to the staggering beauty of those landscapes.
At the core of the band is Gregg Kowalsky’s electronics and Marielle Jakobsons’s violin and flutes, but recently Date Palms have expanded their line up to include Ben Bracken, Noah Phillips and Michael Elrod. The addition of these players and the instrumentation that they bring (electric guitar, bass and tanpura) has, as might be expected, added considerable scope to the band’s sound, but their presence is far from overbearing.
If anything, The Dusted Sessions is one incredible, immersive trip to a land of sun, sand and cosmic insight that drones with a disarmingly gentle intensity. At the heart of the album are the Yuba influenced tracks which slowly unfurl like petals opening up to the sun. Yuba Source Part I introduces the album with a sound like gravel swirling in a gold prospectors tray. Inititally abrasive and curiously aquatic, the track develops with a basic bass line and some wailing guitar interjections that add an almost Southern States twang. With Elrod’s droning tanpura, there’s a distinctly mystical mood that pervades, but it’s Jakobsons’s violin that leads the band like a solitary voice in the wilderness. Kowalsky’s Fender Rhodes adds colour as the song builds, conjuring a shimmering desert feel as it does so. A river might run through the heart of the inspiration of these songs, but the primary sense invoked by the band is one of intense heat and the torpor it provokes in even the most hardy when the sun hangs in the sky.
After the brief electronic interlude of Six Hands To The Light, the Yuba journey continues again with Yuba Source Part II. Date Palms rework the motifs of Part I wonderfully, making everything feel slightly looser by allowing the Rhodes and the electronic nuances to the fore. In doing so, this take on the Yuba feels slightly shaded and more welcoming, as if it was conceived on the banks of the river rather than directly beneath the baking sun.
The dense drone of Night Riding The Skyline seems to find Date Palms somewhere else entirely, possibly traversing the cosmos, as the electronics that drift in occasionally hint at lazer fire from a ’70s sci-fi B-movie. When the scattering drums and thundering bass take over only to be joined by guitar howls and keyboard passages, they drift into Pink Floyd territory for a moment. It’s presence at the centre of the album is a little jarring. Coming after the evocation of glorious landscape and baking sun, a journey into electro-space is unexpected. The addition of the violin recalling the motifs of the Yuba movements is a nice touch, uniting the songs despite their clear differences.
Dusted Down finds the band alone in the desert staring at the sun. With heavy bass tones driving the song, it’s similar in tone to OM‘s droning bass escapades. Exodus Due West wraps the album up with woozy electronics, providing a shifting backdrop for haunting flute, daunting tanpura and an incessant bass pulse. There’s something rather ominous about it all, with the bass sounding like a pulse ready to stop, and the flute hovering like an opportunistic bird. It’s haunting but also ever so slightly creepy. A strange end possibly, but The Dusted Sessions seeks to encapsulate the essence of the vast landscapes the band experienced and does so quite incredibly.
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Blog | Faith and Justice
Five reasons the synod is doomed to fail
by Thomas Reese
Pope Francis speaks with a cardinal as he arrives for a session of the Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican Oct. 15. At right is Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, general secretary of the Synod of Bishops. (CNS/Paul Haring)
This article appears in the Family Synod 2015 feature series. View the full series.
Vatican City — The synod on the family has created a lot of interest in the church and spilled a lot of ink (or electrons) in the media, but there are five reasons that it was doomed to fail before the bishops even gathered in Rome Oct. 4. Perhaps Pope Francis can perform a miracle and save it, but the odds are against him.
First, the topic of the synod, "the family," is too broad.
The family touches everything and is touched by everything. Anything bad in the world affects families, and any problems in families affect the societies in which they live.
Social and economic factors impact families: unemployment, housing, war, terrorism, climate change, interreligious differences, consumerism, social media, education, and on and on. Every problem in the world has an impact on families, from addictions to political corruption.
Scores of moral issues surround the family, everything from the sexual act itself to fidelity, abortion, contraception, surrogate mothers, homosexuality, divorce, gender equality, child abuse, spousal violence, and so on.
Families are the place where one learns or does not learn the Christian faith, to say nothing of simple moral habits and virtues.
And we have not even gotten to the theological and canonical issues surrounding families: marriage as a sacrament, annulments, liturgical ceremonies, the family in the church, etc.
It is simply too much to deal with in a three-week meeting.
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Second, the membership of the synod makes dealing with the topic of the family difficult.
The 270 synodal fathers come from many different cultures and as a result have very different priorities and concerns, not to mention different cultural conceptions about family life.
Bishops in the Middle East and Africa see their families facing the constant threat of violence and death that forces them to become refugees fleeing their homes. How can you have a family under these circumstances?
Many bishops in the developed world are concerned about how to respond to high divorce rates. But outside the wealthy, industrialized nations, the issues may be human trafficking, arranged marriages, interreligious marriages, child brides, polygamy, female genital mutilation, and cultural customs where marriage is seen as taking place over time, not in the instant when the couple says their vows.
Can so many people from such varied backgrounds have any common understanding of the problems facing families and how to deal with them?
The third problem facing the synod is the synodal process itself.
Synods are paper factories. They produce lots of speeches, recommendations and sometimes even a final document, but do they make a difference? In 1980, I covered an earlier synod on the family that faced almost every issue that this synod faces. Did it make any difference? If it did, I don't see it.
The 1980 synod made many of the same recommendations that this synod will make: better marriage preparation, better formation of clergy so they can help families, better education programs, greater support from governments for families, less violence, more love.
New programs and ideas are not generated at synods. Bishops can only share what they bring. New programs are created by entrepreneurs who have an idea, experiment with it, and improve it through trial and error.
The fourth reason the synod is doomed to failure is that it is seriously divided on the question of what can and cannot change.
This clash is most obvious over the question of readmitting divorced and remarried Catholics to Communion.
One side sees only the law -- the marriage contract is permanent and can be terminated only by death. The other side sees millions of people suffering from broken marriages that cannot be put back together.
One solution to this crisis is the annulment process, whereby the church declares that, even though there is a signed contract, the contract is not valid because of some failure at the time the wedding took place. There was much support at the 2014 synod for making the annulment process easier and faster, and Francis acted on this between synods.
The attitude of the bishops toward annulments is the greatest change since the 1980 synod on the family, when the American bishops were fiercely attacked by curial cardinals for making annulments too easy.
Francis has gone way beyond the American procedures by allowing bishops to declare a marriage annulled through an administrative process rather than a judicial process. Even canon lawyers are scratching their heads wondering how this will work.
But the fundamental problem faced by the synod is the same one faced by the Second Vatican Council: What can and cannot change in the church?
The pope and the bishops are constantly saying that the synod will not change church doctrine, but only pastoral practice. Bishops appear to even be afraid to talk about the development of doctrine, lest they be seen as wishy-washy on doctrine.
The conservatives see the readmission of divorced and remarried Catholics to Communion as violating a doctrine of the church -- the indissolubility of marriage. To them, it would be an admission that the church was somehow wrong in its teaching in the past.
Any student of the Second Vatican Council recognizes that this was the same complaint of Cardinal Alfredo Ottaviani and his conservative colleagues who fought changes in church teaching on ecumenism, religious liberty and other matters.
So for the bishops to allow divorced and remarried Catholics -- who don't have an annulment but are civilly married -- to receive Communion, they must somehow explain it as only a change in pastoral practice and not a change in doctrine.
The fifth reason the synod is doomed is the absence of theologians at the synod.
One conservative curial cardinal complained of the "schoolboy theology" being presented in episcopal speeches. There is some truth in that complaint. There is little evidence in their talks that bishops consulted theologians in order to understand contemporary thinking in Scripture, ethics or doctrine.
The bishops would have been better off spending the first week listening to theologians do an exegesis of scriptural passages on marriage, explain the concept of the development of doctrine, recount the history of the church's treatment of marriage, and propose resolutions to controversial questions.
The reason that Vatican II was successful was because an alliance was forged between the theological periti and the council fathers that was capable of defeating the Roman Curia's intransigence. Tragically, this alliance was broken after Humanae Vitae, when theologians were cast into the outer darkness as dissidents whom the bishops were to avoid at all costs.
The result has been disastrous for the church. It is as if the management of a major corporation is not on speaking terms with its research and development division. Would you invest in such a company?
Is there hope for the synod? Yes. Francis has begun a process; he has opened the windows closed after Vatican II. It will take more than three weeks to move the church forward, but he is moving it in the right direction.
Perhaps the synod is not doomed to fail but simply to be unfinished.
[Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese is a senior analyst for NCR and author of Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church. His email address is treesesj@ncronline.org.]
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An 80 kg setup is the world's first portable quantum satellite communication station
By Ather Fawaz Neowin @AtherFawaz · Jan 10, 2020 03:28 EST · Hot! with 4 comments
The use of photons and quantum physics in the communications domain has seen traces of activity in the recent past. In August, last year, we had the world's first prototype of a working quantum radar. It used a pair of low-energy entangled photons as a means of gauging information about the surroundings.
Now, China has developed the world's first mobile quantum satellite station. The mobile, portable satellite station leverages the intrinsic properties of photons for establishing a secure channel for transmitting and receiving quantum communications. And the station has been successfully connected to Mozi, which was the world's first quantum communications satellite developed back in 2016.
The mobile quantum satellite ground station. Image via Shandong Television
Subsequently, the team of researchers led by Ji-Gang Ren at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei used the portable station to perform quantum key distribution. In quantum key distribution, photons are exchanged as 'keys' to encrypt or decrypt information. For demonstrative purposes, the team relayed a quantum key between the mobile satellite station in Jinan and a fixed station in Shanghai through Mozi.
The project team tested the device on a rooftop in Jinan. Image via Shandong Television
While the portable quantum satellite station transmits data at a rate of between 4,000 and 10,000 bits per second, compared to a rate of about 40,000 bits per second for larger stations, impressively, the entire station setup weighs around 80 kg (176 lbs).
According to Ren, the project was backed by firms and organizations including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, who wanted a setup that did not require expansive, purpose-built infrastructure for the procedure. "We want more and more users to use quantum keys to protect their important information," Ren added and announced that the team plans on launching a quantum nanosatellite in the next couple of years.
Source: South China Morning Post via New Scientist
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news, world
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has declared that the House will proceed with legislation to impeach Donald Trump, warning that the outgoing President is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol. Pelosi made the announcement in a letter to colleagues, saying the House will first vote to push Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the powers of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office. After 24 hours, she said, the House would proceed with legislation on impeachment. Trump could become the only president to be impeached twice. "In protecting our Constitution and our Democracy, we will act with urgency, because this President represents an imminent threat to both," she said, and added: "The horror of the ongoing assault on our democracy perpetrated by this President is intensified and so is the immediate need for action." On Monday, Pelosi's leadership team will seek a vote on a resolution calling on Pence and Cabinet officials to invoke the 25th Amendment. If it were to pass, Pence and the Cabinet would have 24 hours to act before the House would move toward impeachment. David Cicilline, a leader of the House effort to draft impeachment articles accusing Trump of inciting insurrection, said on Sunday his group had 200-plus co-sponsors. Two Republican senators have said they want Trump to resign immediately in the wake of the violence at the Capitol. The president whipped up the mob that stormed the Capitol, sent lawmakers into hiding and left five dead. Senator Pat Toomey of and Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska are both calling for Trump to "resign and go away as soon as possible." "I think the president has disqualified himself from ever, certainly, serving in office again," Toomey said. "I don't think he is electable in any way." House Democrats were expected to introduce articles of impeachment on Monday. The strategy would be to condemn the president's actions swiftly but delay an impeachment trial in the Senate for 100 days. That would allow President-elect Joe Biden to focus on other priorities as soon as he is inaugurated on January 20. During an interview on "60 Minutes" aired Sunday, Pelosi invoked the Watergate era when Republicans in the Senate told President Richard Nixon, "It's over." "That's what has to happen now," she said. While many have criticised Trump, Republicans have said that impeachment would be divisive in a time of unity. Senator Marco Rubio said that instead of coming together, Democrats want to "talk about ridiculous things like 'Let's impeach a president'" with just days left in office. Still, some Republicans might be supportive. Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse said he would take a look at any articles that the House sent over. Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a frequent Trump critic, said he would "vote the right way" if the matter were put in front of him. The articles, if passed by the House, could then be transmitted to the Senate for a trial, with senators acting as jurors to acquit or convict Trump. If convicted, Trump would be removed from office and succeeded by the vice president. It would be the first time a US president had been impeached twice. Australian Associated Press
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January 11 2021 - 2:24PM
Pelosi says House will impeach Trump
LISA MASCARO, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and MARY CLARE JALONICK
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will move toward impeaching President Trump a second time.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has declared that the House will proceed with legislation to impeach Donald Trump, warning that the outgoing President is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.
Pelosi made the announcement in a letter to colleagues, saying the House will first vote to push Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the powers of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office. After 24 hours, she said, the House would proceed with legislation on impeachment. Trump could become the only president to be impeached twice.
"In protecting our Constitution and our Democracy, we will act with urgency, because this President represents an imminent threat to both," she said, and added: "The horror of the ongoing assault on our democracy perpetrated by this President is intensified and so is the immediate need for action."
On Monday, Pelosi's leadership team will seek a vote on a resolution calling on Pence and Cabinet officials to invoke the 25th Amendment.
If it were to pass, Pence and the Cabinet would have 24 hours to act before the House would move toward impeachment.
David Cicilline, a leader of the House effort to draft impeachment articles accusing Trump of inciting insurrection, said on Sunday his group had 200-plus co-sponsors.
Two Republican senators have said they want Trump to resign immediately in the wake of the violence at the Capitol. The president whipped up the mob that stormed the Capitol, sent lawmakers into hiding and left five dead.
Senator Pat Toomey of and Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska are both calling for Trump to "resign and go away as soon as possible."
"I think the president has disqualified himself from ever, certainly, serving in office again," Toomey said. "I don't think he is electable in any way."
House Democrats were expected to introduce articles of impeachment on Monday. The strategy would be to condemn the president's actions swiftly but delay an impeachment trial in the Senate for 100 days. That would allow President-elect Joe Biden to focus on other priorities as soon as he is inaugurated on January 20.
During an interview on "60 Minutes" aired Sunday, Pelosi invoked the Watergate era when Republicans in the Senate told President Richard Nixon, "It's over."
"That's what has to happen now," she said.
While many have criticised Trump, Republicans have said that impeachment would be divisive in a time of unity.
Senator Marco Rubio said that instead of coming together, Democrats want to "talk about ridiculous things like 'Let's impeach a president'" with just days left in office.
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse said he would take a look at any articles that the House sent over. Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a frequent Trump critic, said he would "vote the right way" if the matter were put in front of him.
The articles, if passed by the House, could then be transmitted to the Senate for a trial, with senators acting as jurors to acquit or convict Trump. If convicted, Trump would be removed from office and succeeded by the vice president. It would be the first time a US president had been impeached twice.
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Arby's sold a ton of Sliders in September
Jonathan Maze | Oct 15, 2015
This post is part of the On the Margin blog.
Arby’s customers have apparently taken a liking to the chain's new Sliders.
The Atlanta-based sandwich QSR said that it sold 29 million sliders in its debut month of September. That’s about 1 million per day chainwide or about 300 per location per day.
Or, as the company says, it’s literally a ton of meat.
The Sliders cost $1 to $1.29, representing a lower-priced item for a chain that in recent years had built sales on the backs of premium items like the brisket sandwich and the turkey “Rachel.”
“Our sliders bring the magic of meatcraft to a smaller sandwich," Chief Marketing Officer and Brand President of Arby's Group Rob Lynch said in a statement. "Sliders combine snack-sized value with the high quality proteins we're known for and this is a winning proposition with guests." The low price is enabling many customers to order more than one at a time.
A spokesman said on Thursday that the sandwich performed better than expected — and that expectations were high going into the month.
Sliders give Arby’s a lower-cost option, particularly during the growing afternoon “snack” daypart. The sandwiches’ success has earned them a permanent fixture on Arby’s menu, and the company is now offering them for $1 apiece during a Happy Hour (when small curly fries, small drinks and shakes will also be available for $1 apiece).
Their success also continues an impressive comeback for Arby’s, which has enjoyed 19 straight quarters of same-store sales growth and improving unit volumes — brought about in large part because of its innovative sandwich offerings and memorable advertising.
According to Arby’s, the number of sliders sold equals the weight of five Statues of Liberty, and if you were to eat one slider per day it would take 79,452 years to get to 29 million.
Roast Beef Sliders were most popular in South Carolina, while Connecticut diners love Chicken Sliders. New Yorkers, perhaps not surprisingly, ordered more Corned Beef Sliders than any other state, while North Dakotans apparently love Ham Sliders.
But the apparent Slider championship belongs to an Arby’s in Jasper, Ala., which sold 1,494 Sliders in a single day on Sept. 18.
Contact Jonathan Maze at [email protected]
Follow him on Twitter at @jonathanmaze
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Operations>Technology
2015: A year of disruption in restaurant delivery
Restaurant chains, third-party providers battle for pieces of the delivery pie
Lisa Jennings | Dec 22, 2015
Postmates signed on as official delivery partner for Chipotle. Photo: Postmates
Delivery was the buzzword of the year in 2015 as an increasing number of restaurant chains attempted to find their way in the growing crowd of third-party players pitching on-demand service.
Tech-driven delivery providers have moved rapidly into new markets across the country, striving to meet the needs of consumers who want what they want when they want it.
Restaurant operators, meanwhile, have struggled to keep up and find the best solutions for their brands.
Below, NRN looks at milestones in restaurant delivery disruption in 2015.
Brands pick their partners
Postmates signed on as official delivery partner for Chipotle and agreed to test delivery for McDonald’s and Starbucks.
Typically guests must order delivery through Postmates’ website or app, but the delivery firm will test an integration with Starbucks’ app in Seattle, allowing guests to order delivery directly through the coffeehouse chain’s digital sites.
The delivery service DoorDash also continued to build national partnerships this year, signing on with Taco Bell, KFC, 7-Eleven and Dunkin’ Donuts. By the end of the year, DoorDash was operating in 21 markets, including the first international city: Toronto.
To compete, GrubHub expanded its reach by acquiring delivery providers Restaurants on the Run and DiningIn, and is expected to offer delivery in 40 markets by the end of 2015.
Starbucks tests delivery in NYC
Starbucks debuted “Green Apron” delivery by baristas at the Empire State Building in New York City.
The pilot was a test of the notion of urban delivery within a dense area. Coffeehouse staffers deliver food and beverages to tenants of the building for a flat fee of $2 with no minimum order. The orders are prepared in a commissary and delivered within 30 minutes.
Workers in the Empire State Building in New York City order through a dedicated website and deliveries are sent to front desks. Photo: Starbucks
Digital giants join in Amazon, Groupon and Google expanded delivery features to include restaurants.
Amazon.com Inc. is making the service available to its Prime members in various markets, using the shipping company’s fleet of drivers.
The on-demand car service Uber also moved into the delivery game. Restaurant ordering providers ChowNow and delivery.com partnered with UberRush to deliver restaurant meals in select urban markets. Also in some markets, UberEats lists specific restaurant meals available for delivery each day.
The Domino’s DXP car. Photo: Domino’s Pizza Inc.
Domino’s soups up vehicles
Domino’s launched a delivery car with built-in warming oven. Delivery represents about two-thirds of Domino’s business, or about 400 million pizzas a year in the U.S. alone.
The Domino’s DXP car is expected to be available in 25 major markets this year. Though most pizzas will still be delivered in the personal cars of drivers, the move takes delivery to a new level of efficiency and quality, company officials said.
Meanwhile, Domino’s made it easier to order pizza for delivery in other ways, via smart phone app, Twitter, online — and most creatively, by emoji.
Chipotle goes to college, In-N-Out fights back
Chipotle expanded its delivery service to college campuses in partnership with Tapingo, a company that specializes in the closed campus ecosystem.
Tapingo has clearance to deliver on more than 100 campuses and uses students as delivery drivers. The Tapingo app allows for flexibility in delivering to places on campus that may not have a street address, like the fifth floor of the library.
Tapingo also delivers from on-campus foodserviceoutlets, including the dining hall.
In-N-Out Burger sued DoorDash for delivery without permission. The chain cited trademark infringement and concerns about food safety.
The move raises concerns that other restaurant chains will follow suit. Within the industry, many restaurant chains say third-party providers have delivered their food without asking permission, but have also provided incremental sales and responding to consumer demand.
Photo: In-N-Out Burger
Some restaurant chains, however, have asked those delivery firms to stop, saying they want to have more control over consumer exposure to their brand.
Contact Lisa Jennings at [email protected]
Follow her on Twitter: @livetodineout
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Workers urged to come along for the ride
Oak Bay will celebrate Bike to Work Week which runs May 25 to 31
Christine van Reeuwyk
May. 21, 2015 2:00 p.m.
Sonya Reuter
An avid cyclist, Sonya Reuter has a relaxed approach to biking to work.
Sometimes she does; sometimes she doesn’t.
“I bike to work when it suits me,” says the Recreation Oak Bay staff member. “Riding to work is awesome because you get exercise. It’s a nice feeling. When you get home by the end of the day you feel refreshed.”
She rides a five-kilometre route, one she’s optimized herself with controlled crossings and lighter vehicle traffic, a few times a week. Like many commuters, weather, mood and post-work activities can affect her morning decision.
Perhaps that’s why she can counter any argument against not riding to work during Bike to Work Week May 25 to 31.
That and her background as a longtime cyclist, make her a good team leader for the 2015 Oak Bay team representing the entire staff of the district. Though it’s surprisingly her first time leading the team.
“I’ve been actively involved in cycling. Riding my bike has always been a pleasure for me,” said the Victoria Wheelers member.
She’s spent the last couple weeks encouraging staff to register for the challenge that tracks mileage for the week and celebrates commuter cycling. Prepping them in safety, with reminders to check out the bike, make sure you have a working helmet, that sort of thing.
This year’s 21st annual event features celebration stations throughout the week to celebrate the event that attracts more than 8,000 commuter cyclists, including 12,500 new cyclists since inception.
One of those new commuters a few years ago was Coun. Michelle Kirby.
“The goal is to use it as an incentive to start riding, for me that’s exactly what happened,” Kirby said.
Five years ago on Mother’s Day she went out and bought her first bike since she was eight years old.
“I practised a little bit and started riding just before Bike to Work Week but that was my real goal,” she said. “It was so much fun and I felt so much better – adding that little bit of exercise into my day – as a busy mom, councillor, full-time employee. It gives me 20 minutes twice a day that I wouldn’t necessarily get.”
Five years and a bike change later she still enjoys a commute from Oak Bay into downtown Victoria on a regular basis.
“It’s just a short ride but it makes me happy. I’m a happier employee, happier mom and more productive because I am on my bike,” Kirby said.
“It slowly built up from that first week. I can’t imagine life without my bike now.”
Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society offers a range of courses that are fun, informative, build confidence and introduce participants to the cycling community. Visit biketowork.ca/victoria to register for Bike to Work Week May 25 to 31 or to follow along with miles cycled in the Capital Region.
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Margaritis, Potter Differ on 'Trust Building'
By Jack O'Dwyer
Two PR figures — Bill Margaritis of FedEx and PR pro-turned-author Wendell Potter — are crusading for a return of trust in corporate America.
Margaritis, chair of the Arthur W. Page Society, whose guiding principle is “Tell the truth,” told the Institute for PR Nov. 11 that a poll by Frank Luntz for FedEx found almost 40% of Americans have “little or no trust” in “corporate America and 47% have little or no trust in CEOs.
Potter, Margaritis
Such numbers “have never been worse,” he said.
The Margaritis approach, emphasizing the positive, calls on CEOs to lead the way in bridging any gap between a company’s lofty ideals and actual practice. He calls for the development of “reputational intelligence” which he defines as creating a “holistic approach to managing culture, brand, and reputation and the interdependencies among them, in a multidisciplinary framework with all internal stakeholders at the table.”
Margaritis asks for “good old fashioned truth and candor” and “getting past a mania for control which is simply not realistic in most circumstances today.”
Companies “must teach and empower even junior communicators to respectfully question and probe business practices, standards and proposed actions with their business-side counterparts,” he said.
Potter Lives in Different World
The world of Potter, who we heard for two hours on Nov. 16, the day his book, "Deadly Spin," was published, is a completely different one.
It is almost entirely negative, although the ex-Cigna chief spokesperson does concede that “PR has also been used to great and positive effect for deserving individuals, organizations and causes.”
While the Margaritis speech is mostly abstract, Potter’s book is loaded with facts, figures and individual cases.
His big beef is the soaring cost of healthcare, an issue that is the No. 1 complaint of PR firm owners, according to Rick Gould of StevensGouldPincus (link, sub req'd).
[Annual cost of a mid-level family plan by Oxford, the most popular insurer in New York, reached $25,068 this year. Individual cost is $8,040.
Average Cost of a non-group family plan rose 13% to $52,248, said the New York State Insurance Dept.]
No Recession for Healthcare
The Great Recession that caused untold misery for millions of Americans and businesses was unnoticed by insurers, who had boosted group health plans by 97% for families and 90% for individuals from 2000-2008, which was 3.3 times as fast as the rise in wages and 4.6 times faster than general inflation, says Potter.
The five largest insurers—Wellpoint, UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Cigna and Humana—had profits of $12.2 billion in 2009, up 56% from 2008.
One result of the high cost of a family plan is a sharp decline in marriages. Only half of Americans are getting married now vs. 72% in 1960, a Pew study showed. A recent college grad with a spouse and children would carry a $25K healthcare bill that has got to be paid by the employer one way or another.
The Obama health plan failed to obtain the government-run “public option” that the president once said was needed “to keep insurers honest,” notes Potter, although he is in favor of the plan as better than nothing.
The plan will force millions to buy coverage by HMOs. The U.S. remains the only industrialized nation without a single player plan.
Front Groups Targeted
Potter’s main target is “front groups.” He says corporate sponsorship is often masked by companies that use their PR firms to “launder” money that goes to the groups. PR firms may not list such groups among their clients if they have a public list of clients at all.
Potter says that if he had his way he would file “felony” charges against groups that mislead the public. He says it is “perfectly legal for them to mislead and misinform.” Those who pay insurance premium dollars often are not aware how some of their dollars are being spent, he says.
Potter decries the simultaneous gain in PR jobs and decline in journalism posts. He quotes a 2008 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report as saying PR people now outnumber journalists by nearly five-to-one—240,610 “PR specialists” to 50,690 “reporter/correspondents.”
UNITY Layoff Tracker said that 45,559 jobs were lost in journalism from Jan. 1 2008 to late 2009—three times the rate of job loss in other industries.
Some estimates are that half the journalists working in 2001 no longer have full time jobs in that industry.
Almost all PR people in the past two generations have gone directly into PR “without first steeping themselves in the hard-and-fast rules of journalist and its ethics,” Potter writes.
Journalists are “Shouted Down”
Potter describes “attack PR,” saying there’s an “unsettling effort to shout down legitimate traditional sources of news” and that “inflammatory, often outrageous rhetoric is used recklessly to inspire anger or even incite violence in an effort to gain financial power. Calculated dishonesty uses the news media as a whipping boy in order to instill mistrust of the ‘mainstream media’ and turn audiences toward alternative, biased ‘news’ sources with barely disguised agendas.”
That comment struck a responsive chord in us since a PRSA Assembly delegate shouted a stream of obscenities at us in front of the Washington Hilton Oct. 16.
We had been barred for the first time from recording or taking pictures of the Assembly or having the assistance we needed since only note-taking was allowed. We were also blocked from the Assembly lunch.
A “Flash Mob” of 20 delegates pressed pens into our hand to signify we were as nuts as John Nash as portrayed in “A Beautiful Mind.”
PR Society press policy can be summed up as: brainlessly nasty.
Potter Laments Lack of Enforcement
Potter, a longtime member of the PR Society, lamented that it dropped enforcement of its Ethics Code in 2000.
A bylaw change this year removed the word “violation” that appeared three times so that no one will expect any sort of enforcement from it.
Ethics board member Bob Frause said the code is “purely inspirational.”
A two-page paper by James Lukaszewski called “Why PRSA Can’t Punish” was published earlier this year. It says, “It is simply wrong to imply or infer that disregarding PRSA Code of Ethics guidelines is a violation of some enforceable regulation that can be punished with sanctions, fines or other forms of coercion.”
Signs of “Front Groups” Given
Potter describes the activities of numerous “front groups” and urges readers to be wary of groups with positive-sounding names that provide no physical addresses on their website nor full details of their sponsors.
Among those cited is the Advancement of Sound Science Coalition which has become the Advancement of Sound Science Center.
It is operated by Steven Milloy, a commentator for Fox News who also runs the Junk Science website.
TASSC was originally funded in 1993 by Philip Morris (now Altria) as a means of fighting smoking regulations.
Some of the numerous other alleged “front groups” are listed below.
This is an issue that will be raised throughout the U.S. in the coming months via an in-person tour by Potter to 25 locations plus a media blitz. His press kit already includes sizable pickups in Time, Newsweek, New York Times and other major media.
One or more of the PR groups should take up this topic—PRSA, Page, Institute for PR, Council of PR Firms or PR Seminar. A committee of PR leaders not affiliated with any group might tackle it.
Potter’s book is at least the ninth one on PR with “Spin” in the title. Some of the alleged “front groups” in Potter’s book are listed below:
Americans Against Food Taxes
Campaign for American Solution
Center for Consumer Freedom
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
Coalition for Affordable Quality Healthcare
FreedomWorks
Health Benefits Coalition
Health Care America
National Coalition on Benefits
National Smokers Alliance
Partisan Projects
Stop Too Big to Fail
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President Muhammadu Buhari made a speech as Nigeria celebrates her 56th independence day anniversary.
Read Buhari’s highlights from his speech:
1. On economic recession I know that uppermost in your minds today is the economic crisis. The recession for many individuals and families is real.
For some it means not being able to pay school fees, for others it’s not being able to afford the high cost of food (rice and millet) or the high cost of local or international travel, and for many of our young people the recession means joblessness, sometimes after graduating from university or polytechnic.
I know how difficult things are, and how rough business is. I believe that this recession will not last.
Temporary problems should not blind or divert us from the corrective course this government has charted for our nation. We have identified the country’s salient problems and we are working hard at lasting solutions.
2. On security On Security, we have made progress. Boko Haram was defeated by last December, only resorting to cowardly attacks on soft targets, killing innocent men, women and children.
Nigerians should thank our gallant men of the Armed Forces and Police for rescuing large areas of the country captured by insurgents. Now, residents in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States, as well as several neighbouring states go about their daily business in relative safety. People can go to mosques, churches, market places in reasonable safety.
Besides Boko Haram, we are confronting other long-running security issues, namely herdsmen vs farmers, cattle rustling, kidnappings. This administration is firmly resolved to tackle these challenges and to defeat them.
3. On Niger Delta militancy A new insurgency has reared up its head in the shape of blowing up gas and oil pipelines by groups of Niger Delta Militants.
This Administration will not allow these mindless groups to hold the country to ransom. No group can unlawfully challenge the authority of the Federal Government and succeed.
Our administration is fully sympathetic to the plight of the good people of Niger Delta and we are in touch with the state governments and leaderships of the region. We have however, continued to dialogue with all groups and leaders of thought in the region to bring lasting peace.
4. On corruption Corruption is a cancer which must be fought with all the weapons at our disposal. It corrodes the very fabric of government and destroys society.
Fighting corruption is key, not only to restoring the moral health of the nation, but also to freeing our enormous resources for urgent socio-economic development.
In fighting corruption, however, the government would adhere strictly by the rule of law. Not for the first time I am appealing to the judiciary to join the fight against corruption.
5. On restructuring the economy The third plank in this administration’s drive to CHANGE Nigeria is re-structuring the economy. Economies behavior is cyclical.
All countries face ups and downs. Our own recession has been brought about by a critical shortage of foreign exchange. Oil price dropped from an average of hundred USD per barrel over the last decade to an average of forty USD per barrel this year and last.
There are no easy solutions, but there are solutions nonetheless and government is pursuing them in earnest. We are to repair our four refineries so that Nigeria can produce most of our petrol requirements locally, pending the coming on stream of new refineries.
That way we will save ten billion USD yearly in importing fuel. At the same time, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and the Central Bank have been mobilized to encourage local production of rice, maize, sorghum, millet and soya beans. Our target is to achieve domestic self-sufficiency in these staples by 2018.
6. On power generation The second plank in our economic revival strategy is centred on the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing.
The ministry will lead and oversee the provision of critical infrastructure of power, road transport network and housing development. In the meantime, government is going ahead with projects utilizing alternate technologies such as hydro, wind, and solar to contribute to our energy mix.
In this respect, the Mambilla Hydro project, after many years of delay is taking off this year. Contract negotiations are nearing completion with Chinese firms for technical and financial commitments. Hence the plan to produce one thousand two hundred megawatts of solar electricity for the country would be realized on schedule.
7. On road construction Roads construction and rehabilitation has taken off. The sum of twelve billion naira was allocated to this sector in the 2015 Budget, not enough even to pay interest on outstanding unpaid claims.
8. On railways We have provided our counterpart funding to China for the building of our standard gauge Lagos -Kano railway. Meanwhile, General Electric is investing two point two billion USD in a concession to revamp, provide rolling stock, and manage the existing lines, including the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Line.
The Lagos-Calabar railway will also be on stream soon. 9. On housing We have initiated the National Housing Programme. In 2014 four hundred million naira was voted for Housing. In 2015 nothing. Our first budget this year is devoting thirty five point six billion naira.
Much of the house building will be private – sector led but Government is initiating a pilot housing scheme of two thousand eight hundred and thirty eight units uniformly spread across the 36 states and FCT.
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24 Best Mexican Dishes in Metro Phoenix
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Phoenix New Times | October 29, 2015 | 6:00am
Last month Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 37th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for Mexican dishes in metro Phoenix
Best Tortas
Tortas El Güero
If your hunger for a torta comes in mini, regular, or supersize, you're in luck. El Güero has you more than covered. With 14 menu items to choose from — including a vegetarian creamy avocado and cheese torta — there is something for everyone. We're hooked on the I-can't-make-up-my-mind Cubana, with layers of tender braised pork leg, ham, steak milanesa, and refreshing iceberg lettuce. If you're craving turkey and Thanksgiving is nowhere in sight, give the Colitas a try: tender turkey tail meat between a toasted telera bun slathered with mayo, topped with lettuce, tomato, and spicy pickled jalapeños. Forget about getting a drive-thru burger next time you feel the need for meat between toasted buns.
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The real secret to the Sonoran-style hot dog isn't the bacon wrap, not that it doesn't help. The secret is the bun — slightly sweet, light as a cloud, yet sturdy enough to hold that bacon-wrapped wiener, mayo, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, onions, avocado cream, pickled jalapeños, and any other of the many toppings ready to garnish the sweet bun. For years, this hot dog stand has been at the top of the list in the Valley, for its friendly, consistent late-night service, and we can't disagree.
Best Pozole
Pozoleria Guerrero
You can find some of the best red or green pozole in town on an otherwise unremarkable stretch of Van Buren. And you can find it early in the day, as this wonderfully fragrant restaurant opens daily (except Tuesdays) at 9 a.m. Pozole for breakfast? Why not? Especially when it's served spicy and hot with a pile of freshly chopped iceberg lettuce, white onion, and cilantro. Top your steaming bowl of pozole with the shredded green cabbage, chopped white onion, and cilantro provided, and fish out the tender hunks of pork with some of the chicharrones provided. And just in case you need it, every table comes with a small bottle of Mexican oregano. Our guess: With pozole this good, you won't need it.
House Margarita at Paz Cantina
What do you want with a plate of tacos or a big ol' bowl of guac? A margarita, of course. And after a long day or at the start of a long night, there's nothing better than Paz Cantina's house margarita, which will never cost you more than three bucks. That's right, just three dollar bills. Sure, we were skeptical at first, but after one (okay, maybe it was three or four) we realized this downtown taco shop doesn't skimp on the ingredients — and by ingredients we mean booze. It doesn't take too many of these cocktails to have you feeling good, which either can be a good or bad thing, depending on your tolerance for tequila.
Best Mexican Seafood
El Pacifico Restaurante y Pescaderia
There's more to Mexican seafood than fish tacos, and if there's one place in Phoenix to experience mariscos, it is El Pacifico, a colorful family-owned seafood eatery in Central Phoenix. This is the sort of place where bringing a group and ordering one of everything is never a bad idea, just so the menu can be fully appreciated. Start with a platter of briny oysters topped with lime-soaked rock shrimp, hot sauce, and avocado; follow up with a tostada piled high with shrimp and fish ceviche and a callo de hacha aguachile; then take a slight break with a fresh coconut stuffed to almost overflowing with a cóctel de campechana (a mixture of shrimp, oysters, octopus, and fish) and tender coconut flesh. Finish off the meal with a fragrant bowl of caldo de siete mares or caldo largo, Mexican seafood soups that rival the best French bouillabaisse in their flavor and variety.
Best Carne Asada
Tacos Sonora Grill
There's value in restaurants that dedicate themselves to doing one thing, and doing it well. When it comes to the tacos at Tacos Sonora Grill, there's only one choice to make: corn or flour tortillas. No matter what your choice, those generously sized tacos (no two-bite minuscule tortillas to be found here) will be filled with carne asada and only carne asada. Tender and juicy, with a good dose of smoke from the charcoal grill, the carne comes in three forms: as a taco, a tostada-quesadilla hybrid, or as a beef-stuffed quesadilla. Try all three for $7.
Best Tortillas
Carolina's Mexican Food
The particular magic of Carolina's flour tortillas is in not being able to leave the parking lot without digging out that bag of warm tortillas, battling the twist-tie, and wrestling out one of those floury, paper-thin disks. Tortillas this good need no adornment. This Phoenix institution may sell tortillas by the dozen, but it's guaranteed that there will be at least one or two missing from the bag by the time it reaches its intended destination. Order accordingly to your gluttonous appetite.
Best Salsa
La 15 y Salsas
If northern Mexican food is all about the beef, then Oaxacan food, of which La 15 y Salsas is a shining example, is all about the salsa. A trio of fresh salsas hit the table with every meal, with a basket of thin, crunchy corn chips on the side. The salsas come in bowls just big enough to give diners a taste of the salsas' bright, spicy, or smoky flavors, but not so big they become the meal itself. Sample brightly green and acidic tomatillo speckled with fresh cilantro, powerfully spicy chile de árbol, chunky roasted tomato salsa, and glossy, dark pasilla chile. There's a seemingly endless number of salsas this well-loved Sunnyslope neighborhood has in its repertoire, and it is worth many a repeat visit to try them all.
Best Horchata
La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
Nothing pairs as well with spicy Mexican food as a tall glass of horchata. Sure, a margarita will get the job done, but when you're sweating bullets and looking for something to cool the flames in your mouth, there's only one drink that can really meet your needs. When you consider that La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop (with another location in Glendale) is known for having some of the best salsas in town, it makes sense that the restaurant also has some of the best horchata. It's not your standard pre-mixed agua fresca. The restaurant's version is loaded with fruit and pecans, giving it a depth of flavor that's seriously unique. There's no grittiness to the rice-based drink, just a hint of melon, and a nutty flavor that's perfect when balanced by a salsa-drenched taco or two.
Best Guacamole
Cocina 10 at Crescent Ballroom
Thank the music gods for the creation of a fantastic casual eatery inside of a busy bar and event venue, particularly one with thick guacamole that can be enjoyed during bingo, flamenco dancing, trivia nights, a concert, or any other event at Crescent Ballroom. Coarsely crushed avocado is complemented with the usual lime, cilantro, jalapeño, and onion, with bits of roasted tomato and juicy orange thrown in. Topped with more cilantro — we love a kitchen that loves cilantro — and finely grated cotija cheese, this guacamole is worthy of scraping the bowl clean, in between rounds of bingo, that is.
Best Raspados
Raspados Paradise Mexican Restaurant
If you're still thinking that a raspado is just the Mexican version of a Slurpee, you need to step out of the convenience store and find yourself a real raspado shop. We wish our corner 7-Eleven had chunks of tamarindo swirled into the cups of ice, or thick strawberry or mango syrups with — you guessed it — real fruit in them. But it just doesn't. And until it does, we'll be hitting Raspados Paradise Mexican Restaurant for our icy treats. Just don't judge us for choosing to have it topped with a sweet drizzle of Lechera, sweetened condensed milk.
Best Beans
Asadero Norte de Sonora
In a town full of quick, affordable, and delicious Mexican restaurants, all of them featuring sides of beans, it takes talent and effort to stand out. The steaming cup of charro beans at Asadero Norte de Sonora does just that. Forget paste-like, greasy refried beans; these soupy pinto beans, studded with bacon, onions, and chile verde are proof that no one does beans better than the northern Mexican state of Sonora. Just be thankful that every burrito, taco, and torta order comes with a little cup of these addictive beans, or get a side for just $1.50.
Best Paletas
Paletas Betty
If it seems the paleta game is a one-woman show in the Valley, that's because it is. Drawing from her upbringing in Michoacán, the paleta and ice cream epicenter of Mexico, Betty Alatorre de Hong, has been creating seasonal and addictive frozen fruit treats since 2010, stamping each one with her signature bite mark, earning national press, and even taking the time to create a perroleta for her canine clients. We can't say no to the refreshing pepino paleta, the rum-spiked piña colada, or a classic pure mango paleta, but we like to check back to see what seasonal treats Betty has in her freezer.
Best Churro
Barrio Cafe
rom start to finish, chef Silvana Salcido Esparza delivers Mexican cuisine at its finest at her longstanding Central Phoenix restaurant. You'll want to begin the experience with an order of the award-winning guacamole and finish with the churros rellenos de cajeta de cabra. The dessert comes with two churros dusted in cinnamon sugar. The combination of hot, doughy churros and scoops of vanilla ice cream should be tantalizing enough, but Esparza ups the ante by filling each churro with cajeta de carba, or goat's milk caramel. You're going to want more of this thick, gooey sauce than can fit inside the deep-fried sticks of dough, and luckily, Esparza also drizzles some over the ice cream and the plate. We suggest dipping the churros in the pool of nutty, caramel sauce. We've been known to eat it straight off our spoon when the rest of the dessert's all gone.
Best Elote
Tortas Paquime
Sometimes, we feel a menu item was created only to heed our call. Such is the case of the coctel de elotes at Tortas Paquime. So what if we nearly died getting in and out of the dangerously packed and tiny parking lot one time. We left with a warm cup of tender corn kernels filling our greedy stomach. They were rich and buttery, with just enough mayo to make them creamy, but heavy on the chili powder and extra heavy on the lime juice, with a layer of salty cotija to top it all off. This is exactly how we like our corn: no messy cob involved and soupy enough to tilt into our waiting mouth.
Best Quesadilla
Luncha Libre Gourmet Food Truck
There's nothing traditional about Luncha Libre's quesadillas, but that's precisely what makes them so good. They may be Mexican food, but expect a dose of Asian, Southwest, and good ol' American flavors. The Breakfastdilla, a monster stuffed with cheese, scrambled egg, and chorizo, is a revelation about how we've been doing breakfast all wrong all this time. Shame on us. Until we correct our underachieving quesadilla-making ways, we can keep ourselves stuffed with cheese, tortillas, and whatever else the Luncha guys think up by following this busy truck all over town. Keep up with their movements via Twitter @LunchaLibre.
Best Chilaquiles
Los Reyes de la Torta
We can't blame you if you've never made it past the selection of excellent tortas at Los Reyes de la Torta. They are, after all, what made the restaurant famous, but you would be missing out on their wonderful chilaquiles, a perfect balance of spicy green or red salsa penetrating fried corn tortillas, garnished simply with sour cream, queso fresco, and a side of beans. Simple as the dish is, it's satisfying and filling, and those salsas are tear-inducing not just for their heat, but also for their fantastic taste. Top it with eggs, steak, or chicken for a breakfast big enough to carry you through the day.
Best Breakfast Burrito
El Norteño
If a cramped, cash-only establishment is not for you, skip El Norteño. But be warned: You'll be missing out on one of the best bargains on breakfast burritos in the Valley, found inside a tiny building at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix. Four bucks gets you a generous portion of spicy and flavor-packed housemade chorizo, mixed with eggs and fluffy potatoes and tightly wrapped inside a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for breakfast, but available any time. Dunked into the excellent housemade hot sauce, it's almost more flavor than can be handled — ask for extra portions of this bright red and gloriously shiny sauce to take home.
Rito's
Henry Ford famously said, "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black," but he may as well have been talking about the cult-worthy burritos at the worst-kept secret spot in Phoenix, Rito's. Any customer can have any burrito that he or she wants so long as it is green or red — and paid for in cash. Join the line of downtown professionals patiently waiting for their mouthfuls of tender braised beef in, you guessed it, either red or green sauce and expertly packed into a flour tortilla. If you come to the conclusion that Rito's is the kind of place that excels at what they do through specialization, rather than by sumptuous settings and expansive "please everyone" menus, look around you; you're not the only one.
Best Tacos
Mercado y Carnicería Cuernavaca
Swing by this butcher shop and food counter on any night and you're certain to run into one of the many self-described foodies of the Valley utterly devoted to the charcoal-grilled chicken, carne asada, and al pastor tacos of Mercado y Carnicería Cuernavaca. If you thought tacos had to be a complicated affair featuring overly complex sauces and precious garnishes, all carefully perched on a bent-metal stand, think again. Get to Cuernavaca and back to tacos made great by well-seasoned, perfectly cooked meats, sauce (if you want it), a simple onion and cilantro garnish, and a warm tortilla served in a paper basket. Anyway, one of those metal stands would just get in the way of power-eating your way through one of Cuernavaca's roasted-pineapple-topped al pastor tacos.
Best Enchiladas
Pitic
Patience is a virtue, one that is richly rewarded at the South Phoenix eatery Pitic. Crowded with families and business folk enjoying a leisurely lunch, Pitic is the place where enchiladas stand out on a menu overflowing with Mexican classics. Appropriately drenched in a smooth red chile more flavorful than spicy (as it should be) and paired with creamy refried beans, this dish makes a sour cream garnish unnecessary. Choose from rolled cheese, chicken, or beef enchiladas — or the lesser-known Sonoran-style flat enchiladas — and take the option to add a fried egg on top.
Azteca Bakeries & Restaurant
Go past the shady courtyard into this production bakery/casual eatery to get to the most delicate corn tamales money can buy in the Valley. They're buttery with melted hunks of queso fresco, roasted green chile rajas, and roughly ground kernels of fresh sweet corn. Get that wax paper and corn husk wrap off this steaming tamal, give it a loving bath of the accompanying green chile sauce, and dive right in. Order them by the dozen for $21, and don't forget to try the beef and red chile tamales a try.
Best Nopales Dish
Queso Fundido at Asi Es La Vida
Imagine this: cheese, chorizo, and cactus. We know what you're thinking. Who would dare to put cactus in something you eat, right? Well, a lot of people, actually. It's more commonly called nopales and is a staple in Mexican food, especially that of central Mexico. If you look carefully, you can find it on the menus of many Mexican restaurants around the city, but our favorite use has to be in the queso fundido at Asi Es La Vida. It acts almost as a green chile in the cheesy dip and it mingles well with the spicy chorizo and hearty mushrooms. Grab a chip, take a dip, and prepare to be a convert. And we promise there won't be a spine in sight.
Best Agave-Spirit Cocktail
"El Ultimo" at Last Drop Bar at The Hermosa Inn
The agave spirit revolution is coming, as the smoky mezcal variant rightfully becomes more and more familiar to tequila drinkers, leaving room for plenty more curiosity for what's next. "What is next?" is a question best fielded by Travis Nass at the Last Drop Bar at the Hermosa Inn, in Paradise Valley. Here, Nass explores categories of agave spirits previously unknown to anyone even fairly well-versed with the territory, with spirits like sotol, distilled from baked, mature Desert Spoon plants in Chihuahua — essentially, a single-varietal spirit. Try his El Ultimo, which mixes sotol with green chartreuse and Chareau, an aloe vera liqueur.
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Taking pride in winter preparations
Chuck Avery
The other day some old friends called to say they would not be making their semi-annual visit this month. They have a home near Chicago, and we see each other twice a year — when they go south, usually in early November, and again as they make their way north in May. The husband said his wife recently had hip replacement surgery; consequently, they couldn’t leave until later than usual. He went on to say that their condo lease began on Nov. 1 and they wanted to get there before the weather got bad.
I voiced my regrets and thought no more about it until later that week, when Michelle and I started preparing for winter.
We took in all the lawn ornaments, then raked the leaves and hauled them back to the woods. I tore out what was left of my garden. (There were some great looking tomatoes still on the vine, but I knew they would never ripen before a hard frost killed everything.)
We still had to close up the carport. When we built our carport, we foolishly left everything open — no glass in the windows and no doors. I thought it looked attractive, but after a couple of glass-less, door-less winters, I installed some storm windows. Still later, I put up a track and hung some doors that we could close during snowstorms.
Practicality almost always takes precedence over aesthetics.
I still have to clean the wood furnace, a dirty job that involves changing my clothes and crawling into the firebox with a wire brush. When I emerge, I look like I’m auditioning for Bert, the chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins.”
There are other chores involved in living where the seasons change, but that’s enough to make the reader understand why sometimes I envy my “snowbird” friends, even though I’m sure that moving every six months has its own demands.
I complain, but I also admit that every time I glance at the long expanse of wood I have stacked along the north fence, I feel good. I spent last summer cutting and splitting, but the result gives me a primitive sense of accomplishment, the kind one doesn’t get in these days of unseen heat sources and remote controls. I suspect it’s akin to the feeling a hunter gets as he field dresses his fresh-killed deer. I don’t hunt and I prefer beef to venison, but when the wind blows the snow into drifts against my retrofitted carport door, I know our house will be warm.
Just as most hunters do not have to shoot game to eat, we wouldn’t have to heat with wood. We could probably even afford to rent a condo in a warmer climate for three or four months a year. But unless I have experienced the dead of winter, I’m not sure I would marvel at the phenomenon nor accept the symbolism of rebirth in the spring..
Many people grumble that they are too busy for things like splitting wood. But folk wisdom says no one minds wearing an old suit if he has a newer one in the closet. The significant difference is between “having to” and “choosing to.” There are those of us who, after sitting around for a while, begin to fidget and look for something to do. My family and friends would assign me to that category. They often greet me with, “What’s your latest project?”
I don’t know, but I’ll think of something.
Humans are designed to move.
Chuck Avery is a Hagerstown resident. Email him at: charlesravery@ gmail.com.
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How Much Oil Does Canada Import & Other Oil Statistics
Canada imports about 1 BILLION barrels of oil per year, nearly all into Quebec and Ontario in-spite of the fact that it exports 3.1 Billion barrels of oil per year. These are the specific numbers taken directly from the Canadian Federal Government from 2016: Canadian production: 3.9 MMb/d Imports: 0.9 MMb/d […]
8 Things The Canadian Federal Government Can Do To Force the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
The current impasse on the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion have many pundits, politicians and citizens taking entrenched positions insinuating that this issue has an easy fix the Trudeau Federal Liberal Government is not willing to pursue. We list eight options for the Federal Government below, but as a […]
Why Russia Turned Out So Differently From Germany & Japan
After World War 2 the US (and West in general) supported its former enemies. Rebuilding cities, legal systems, and economies on a massive scale. Germany and Japan were the primary beneficiaries of that financial aid and guidance and today those two countries are large stable entities that improve the West’s standard of living by providing both solid trading partners and political allies.
Some argue that those countries now take “our” jobs when in fact the evidence is clear that those countries have expanded the global economy for all. It is true that the US, Canada and the UK have a smaller slice of the global economic pie in 2018 compared to1950, but the pie is many times larger, so the net benefit to those countries is irrefutable.
The rebuilding (not reconstruction) plan was named after then US Secretary of State George Marshall. Today the Marshall Plan is touted as the cure all for every failing state, from Afghanistan to Mozambique but, as this New Yorker article explains, for a Marshal Plan had a lot more to do with reassurance and a lot less to do with money than most people think.
What’s In A Name? The Global Change From ‘Gas Cars’ to ‘Electric SUVs’
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What Is Induced Seismicity in Oil & Gas Exploration & What Can Be Done About It?
What is Induced Seismicity?
Induced Seismicity is just another way to say ‘man made earthquakes’ and are sometimes referred to “induced earthquakes”. Induced Seismicity can be caused by many things humans do including:
damming rivers for hydro power build a vast water weight behind the dam which was not their previously
having old mine shafts collapse
draining of underground water reservoirs
tunneling / boring for transit systems
but the focus of this article is Induced Seismicity caused by oil and gas exploration and production. There are some unexpected results in the latest research that governments and citizens should be aware of.
The picture to the right is the standard graphic used by industry to explain that when we search for or produce oil and gas near existing fault lines, the added (or reduced!) pressures can cause the faults to activate resulting in earthquakes. Nowhere has this been more pronounced than in Oklahoma over the previous decade and their citizens and governments are taking it very seriously.
What are the Main Causes of Oil & Gas Related Induced Seismicity?
The two major causes of oil and gas related Induced Seismicity are:
Fracking HORIZONTAL wells
Waste water disposal wells
Hydraulic Fracturing or “fracking” is simply the process of injecting materials (often including water, sand, chemicals, CO2…) into a well under very high pressure. The idea is to crack the rock and release the oil and gas contained.
Strathmore MLA Derek Fildebrandt Claims Jason Kenney Told Him He Cannot Run Against a Women
The video below shows Derek Fildebrandt at the Strathmore on Monday April 23rd, claiming that UCP leader Jason Kenney told him he could not run against a female UCP member:
…What Jason (Kenney) said to me. It’s not about me challenging other incumbents. It was only about me challenging female incumbents… And he said I could run against any other men… I don’t think it serves women well to have effectively affirmative action in politics…
https://youtu.be/rurP7iBkPPc
It should be noted that Mr. Fildebrandt is accused of many politically unsettling problems including:
The Unintended Consequences of Government Meddling In the Steel Industry
It is well established that even well intentioned government intervention in industry very often ends up causing more problems than it solves. Today one of the issues facing the United States is a loss of jobs in the steel industry and so President Trump claimed this is a National Security Issue and so used his unilateral power to impose a 25% tariff on imports of steel into the United States.
On its face, this seems like a good idea. Simplistically, if decrease the ability of other countries to export their steel to the US will result in the creation of more US steel jobs. However, the world is not a simple place and what actually happened was:
Few new US steel jobs were (or will be) created as steel foundries take time to expand and most of that expansion will be done with… wait for it… automation, not direct jobs
The cost of goods produced in the US has to go up to accommodate that tariff. That is a particularly ugly reality for US consumers that like things made with lots of steel, like cars
The US has trade agreements with many friendly countries like Canada, Japan and others that preclude such tariffs but cause diplomatic problems as exceptions are carved out
Other industries then get in-line for their protection package causing a never ending tide of companies looking for their handout
Some important civic projects like steel intensive bridges have their costs increase or projects delayed so long (because engineers now spec required US steel that is back-ordered) that they are cancelled outright or don’t get completed in a timely fashion.
The five points above are well documented oft discussed in the media. The video below however, points out two fascinating unintended consequences that we had not thought of:
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The Top 10 Things Everyone Needs To Know About GDPR
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Facebook Cambridge Analytica Scandal Is a Crisis For All Online Companies
There is a crisis at Facebook because of the constant negative media coverage of the Cambridge Analytica scandal causing users to question staying on the product and that has caused Facebook stock drop a truly staggering $70B in value in 11 days. It’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, owns 28.2% of the company so he has lost $20B personally.
There is a also crisis being experienced by some Facebook users that have finally realized Facebook and nearly all other ‘free’ online services are harvesting personal data to allow others to micro-target advertising at them. WHO DIDN’T KNOW THIS ALREADY? Apparently millions of people thought Facebook was some benevolent do-gooder, that provided a complex service for free because they were nice people.
The saying in the industry holds as true today as it did in the 1999 when it was coined: “You are not the customer; you are the product“.
The only ethically questionable behavior by Facebook in this current crisis, was corrected way back in the spring of 2015. That issue was the ability of users to share not only their own information, but that of their friends (if those friends had not changed default privacy settings).
Facebook made USD$40B in 2017 and that was another record amount for them. They did this by monitoring you, figuring out what you might be interested in and then allowing advertisers to target you personally, just like they said they would.
The along came Cambridge Analytica who used a large set of Facebook user data and figured out patterns they could use to apply to other Facebook users. Cambridge Analytica organized the social media efforts for the Donald Trump Presidential campaign and now it is a political crisis too.
Anatomy of a Modern Data Breach: The Facebook – Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Now that much of the dust has settled on Cambridge Analytica‘s misuse of Facebook users data the sad story can now be told.
It is critical to note upfront that Facebook was not hacked and that the information that was misused was provided voluntarily by Facebook Users. The only breach was a breach of misplaced trust.
Timeline of the Facebook / Cambridge Analytica Scandal:
January 2015: Cambridge University’s Professor Alexander Krogan created ‘ThisIsYourDigitalLife’ personality survey app on Facebook, under his company “Global Science Research”
270,000 people responded and at the time it was possible for users of that app to provide limited information on their ‘friends’, if those ‘friends’ Facebook privacy settings allowed it
Including the ‘Friends’ moves the number of people that had some limited information sent to the ‘research’ company to about 50 Million
Professor Kogan has serious ties to the Russian government
April 2015: Facebook changed their software to make it impossible for users to share any of their ‘friends’ information
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Are Electric Cars Really Less Expensive To Own & Operate?
If you are interested in fully electric cars or plug-in hybrids there is a myriad of misleading information to wade through. One of the big questions is, ‘Is it is cheaper to run own and operate an electric car vs a gasoline powered car?’.
Before we get into the numbers, you need to be aware of two things:
Most electric vehicles are plugged in at work during the day at no additional cost to the employee
The price of electricity varies from city to city, so it is difficult to say definitively one way or the other
The most accurate, generalized, answer is to say electrified and gasoline vehicles are very competitive with each other and one does not (yet) have a major cost advantage over the other.
I drive a Cadillac ELR with a 60KM+ range (average of 55KM in winter and 65KM range in summer) before my gasoline engine generator kicks in. Because I used to track my expenses and my kilometers, I can say with certainty that the ELR save me:
about $1700/year in fuel costs. Like many, I seldom plug it in at home and on the rare occasion that I do my solar panels provide about 50% of electricity. I do 95% of my car charging at work, at no extra cost.
Nearly all electric vehicles have ‘regenerative braking’ which uses the electric motor to slow the car. The physical brakes are seldom used and I expect that the factory set of brakes will last the life of the car. That saves a few hundred dollars.
Because the gasoline engine generator in my plug-in hybrid Cadillac ELR is seldom used I will only get an oil change every 18 months or so. If the car was fully electric, I would never get an oil change. This saves both money and time… which to me is more money.
For the reasons above, I expect the exhaust system and other consumables (spark plugs, air filters…) will last dramatically longer than a regular car. All of this saving money.
We have two interesting sets of numbers for you to review. From the new for 2018 book ThePriceOfCarbon.com comes an interesting info-graphic:
Should Disposable Single Use Plastic Bags Be Banned?
There has been much talk in the recent decade about banning disposable plastic bags. The basic argument is that consumer grade disposable single use plastic bags are the root cause widespread environmental damage but have ready alternatives, so why are will still using them?
As is often the case with political issues, there is no simple answer to the question “Should single use plastic bags be banned?”. Below are some of the facts and you can decide for yourself if this is a crisis or not:
ARGUMENTS AGAINST SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAGS
Australian scientists found that 90% of seabirds had plastic in their digestive tract
85% of ‘ocean garbage’ is plastic
In March of 2018, Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna claimed that there is the equivalent of one full dump truck load of plastic materials being dumped in the ocean every minute of every day
Plastic bags are made from non-renewable material
Single use plastic bags account cost about $.04 each to buy new and it is estimated the clean up cost is about $.15 per bag, resulting in a total cost to the consumer of more than $80 per year (more…)
Will The New Canadian National Projects Review Mechanisms, Resolve Provincial & Municipal Disputes
At the heart of the Canadian Federal Governments announcement today about fixing the process that determines if a large scale project is in the best interest of Canada or not, is a desire to limit ability Provincial, Municipal and interest groups (like ‘First Nations’) to stall approved projects. The idea is to:
increase consultation so everyone’s voice is heard
set firm and visible rules for industry so that “goal posts” are not being moved after the fact
determine what is in Canada’s best interest, when that interest is at odds with local interest
These are clearly admirable goals. To achieve those goals there are now going to be three structures that industry must pass through to get Federal Government support:
A new ‘Impact Assessment Agency of Canada‘ will do the preliminary investigation to determine the environmental effects of a project
The existing ‘National Energy Board’ is demoted and renamed ‘Canadian Energy Regulator‘ but still be responsible for determining the technicalities of a project
The ‘Federal Minister of the Environment‘ will have the final say if a project is viable and in Canada’s interest
So now the questions are, will these changes allow:
Industry to decide that spending many millions of dollars to go through an elongated approval process that will have a definitive outcome be worth while?
Provincial, Municipal and interest groups (like ‘First Nations’) to be heard and listened to?
There has been much debate over the process and all agree something big had to change:
When industry works on large scale projects deemed to be in the Canadian national interest after years of consultation and vetting that are still blocked by local and regional interests, there is a big problem.
When interest groups (i.e. some ‘First Nations’, Municipal governments (i.e. Vancouver) local and Provincial governments (i.e. BC) feel empowered to block large scale projects that adversely affect the rest of the country, there is an even bigger problem.
Dennis McConaghy, a former senior executive at Trans Canada Pipelines thinks these changes will not achieve the desired goals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7tbmUNo0XA
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Opera in the time of COVID-19
July 22, 2020 - COVID-19
Amid news of fall season cancellations, Opera Companies across Canada continue to find new ways to reach audiences through interactive content, virtual festivals, and outdoor socially-distanced concerts for the larger community. The innovation in the opera sector is vast and these exciting projects are strengthening the sector’s civic impact.
Here are some notable new initiatives:
The Hummingbird
Pacific Opera Victoria and Vancouver Opera’s co-production of The Hummingbird, an opera for young audiences was mid-way through a school tour when COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the remaining shows. The companies have made the production available to stream for the remainder of the summer and there are educational supplements available to the public on their websites. The Hummingbird is based on an indigenous parable from the Quechuan people of South America, with music by Maxime Goulet and libretto by Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas and Barry Gilson.
View the production here: https://youtu.be/hLnUBDKM7uQ
The Rock Performs
Opera on the Avalon is supporting local artists and culture through this virtual summer festival. The Rock Performs is an online concert series featuring twenty live video performances, highlighting local artists and some of the province’s most iconic landmarks. This multimedia project’s goal is to support as many artists and help boost the province’s culture and tourism sector that was hard-hit by the pandemic.
Sidewalk Serenades
Opera Kelowna is connecting with their community members who are unable to participate virtually during the pandemic. They are offering brief, socially-distanced sidewalk performances outside of residences for those who need it in the Okanagan Valley.
Box Concerts
Tapestry Opera has partnered with their neighbour Soulpepper Theatre to offer free community concerts. Their curbside concerts include a compact travelling stage…that literally fits into a small box. Audiences can book a performance, and then watch the concert from their own porch or they can donate a performance to care facilities, retirement homes, or neighbourhood associations.
Pop Up Opera
Pacific Opera Victoria is presenting 10 minute pop up concert performances in outdoor spaces this summer. Each concert day, one location that allows for easy access and appropriate social distancing will be announced, and the concert will feature one or two singers with recorded piano tracks.
AtGTV
Against the Grain Theatre company has moved their creative content to a YouTube TV channel. AtGTV features Opera Pub: Quarantunes, and bi-weekly interviews, watch parties, and other content.
Canadian Opera Company‘s Virtual Choir project is now available to view. With over 200 submissions from around the world, this project truly connected people during the pandemic. Enjoy the video of Verdi’s “Anvil Chorus” from Il Trovatore HERE.
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July 02, 2009 Music » Music Stories & Interviews
A series of fortunate events
By Jason Ferguson
It all sort of comes around," laughs Mike Levin about the circuitous and fortuitous history of his band, the New Lows. As the group releases their second album (Atlantic Pacific) after nearly a decade of existence, it seems like a miracle that the New Lows have managed to hang on as long as they have. But sitting on Levin's back patio, overlooking Hourglass Lake, he and the other members of the band make it clear that it's far less a case of miracles than of simple perseverance.
"There was this house on Yale Street," says Levin as the introduction to the epic tale of the band's history. "And these two bands Shyster and Sunday Morning Revival were kind of happening. Micky `Michalec, drummer` was playing in Shyster at the end of that band, and he was also the drummer in Sunday Morning Revival, with some roommates like Ralph Ameduri `the Rondos, ex-Legendary J.C.'s`, and then that sort of died.
"So we were living together and we had the drums in the living room, so we just started writing songs. We were looking for a bass player and ran into Tyler Gray `ex-Bloodlet bassist, ex—Orlando Sentinel nightlife columnist` one night downtown and then the three of us started playing."
That iteration of the New Lows lasted for about two years, from early 2000 until late 2002, when Levin moved to New York City for grad school. Although Levin continued to write songs, the combined pressures of a new life in New York as well as postgraduate education slowed down the band's progress.
"It took me a while to get it going," he says. "Tyler moved to New York a little while after I did, and we got together with this guy Taro `Baugham` and recorded a bunch of songs."
Those songs became the band's debut full-length, The Low Road, a polished and smart blend of muscular and melodic indie pop that wove in flourishes of the members' (and former members') stints in harder-rocking bands. However, it was also about that time that the lineup entered a lengthy spell of constant upheaval.
"Taro quit," says Levin, "and we got another drummer, then Tyler quit and we got another bass player … and then that bass player quit and we got another bass player.
"But by that time, it had been like five years of playing and writing songs and stuff, so I just established a recording group with Wes `Snowden, from Shyster` and we got Russell Simins `of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion` to play drums.
"`Simins` contacted us on the Internet from a ‘drummer wanted' ad, which was just about one of the most surreal experiences ever.
"We paid him, basically, to record the record; it took a while to do, because I kept running out of money."
Those recordings would become the Lows' latest album, Atlantic Pacific, but even though Levin had enlisted an indie-rock titan to sit in the drum stool, the album was still a few steps away from being complete. Thanks to another bit of serendipity — namely, bumping into Seven Mary Three's Jason Ross on a wet New York afternoon — Levin was connected with well-known indie producer Brian Paulson (Dinosaur Jr., Slint, Superchunk), who, it turned out, grew up in a house in Minneapolis owned by some of Levin's family friends.
Paulson mixed the album at his North Carolina studios with Levin, and the resulting 10 tracks of Atlantic Pacific are an invigorating and forceful batch of deceptively intricate numbers that sound remarkably contemporary given their extended gestation. Still, one question remained: How to get the songs out? Again, fortune struck.
"So I sat around with this master for a while, and this friend of mine who lives in Singapore now — who used to book Shyster shows in New Orleans — decided to put it out," says Levin. "He had just gotten a job at a graphic design company that's got offices in many different places and he was in Singapore. His thing was to do promotions for creative clients. He liked the record and wanted to put together the CD package as part of his portfolio, so he pressed up a bunch of them and gave me most of them. There's no label, there are no contracts or anything, so it worked out really nicely."
Now returned to Orlando and teaching school, Levin is once again cranking up the New Lows as an ongoing concern.
To that end, he re-enlisted Michalec on drums — "It's funny that everyone who ever plays with `Levin` ends up quitting," says Michalec, "and then, eventually, ends up playing with him again" — and Matt Gersting (ex-Sugar Oaks and Bear Country) on bass.
While the release of Atlantic Pacific marks the end of a long — and frequently interrupted — chapter in the band's life, it doesn't look like Levin's luck is going to run out any time soon. The band has already written and recorded several new songs.
Hopefully, they'll see the light of day a little sooner this time.
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TAMWORTH PBR IRON COWBOY EVENT FINAL CRITICAL SHOWDOWN BEFORE PBR GRAND FINALS
By: PBRA Monday, October 29, 2018 @ 9:44 AM
The battle for the 2018 PBR Australia title is set to reach fever pitch on Saturday, November 17, when the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Monster Energy Tour: Iron Cowboy event hits Tamworth’s AELEC Arena, one week ahead of the crowning PBR Grand Finals in Townsville.
The final opportunity to secure rankings points and to qualify for the PBR Australia Grand Finals, Iron Cowboy 2018 will attract some of the best cowboys from across Australia and abroad for a make-or-break battle of awe-inspiring determination, power and agility.
The action-packed three-hour showdown will see 22 cowboys collectively matched with 52 bulls, going hell for leather against superstar bovines and tough-as-nails riders in a new and improved competition format.
Aimed at testing rider endurance and agility, the Iron Cowboy title will be taken out by the rider who accumulates the most rides, and the highest event aggregate score over three rounds of competition.
The critical nature of Iron Cowboy 2018 is amplified by the fact that the event is the last stop for riders to secure ranking points and qualify for the much-anticipated PBR Australia Grand Finals in Townsville. The PBR Grand Finals are the culmination of a long and hotly contested tour season, and will be staged on November 23 & 24 – the weekend following Tamworth’s Iron Cowboy 2018.
Heading into Tamworth, the race for this year’s PBR Australia title is in overdrive, with four key riders in a neck-and-neck battle for supremacy.
Clermont (QLD) young gun and 2017 PBR Australia Rookie of the Year Aaron Kleier has sat atop the National Standings for most of the 2018 season, and yet he remains far from safe in his bid for a maiden Australian title.
He is trailed within striking distance by perennial Australian title contender Cliff Richardson (#2, Gresford NSW), 2015 PBR Australia Champion Fraser Babbington (#3, Gisborne NZ), and 2016 PBR Australian title holder Cody Heffernan (#4, Singleton NSW) – who are collectively separated by a mere 176 points.
There won’t just be glory on the line for Australian riders at Iron Cowboy 2018, with a roster of stellar international riders also heading to Tamworth for the event.
PBR Australia Iron Cowboy defending champion and former Brazilian #2 Lucas Divino has been confirmed to the lineup, as has fellow Brazilian rider Junio Quaresima.
Not your average bull riding battle, Iron Cowboy 2018 will be choreographed with pyrotechnics, lasers, a concert sound system and mega screen replays, with multiple camera angles to take spectators behind-the-scenes and inside the bucking chutes as riders prepare for the rides of their life.
The bumper event will also feature a live performance from Australian country music star Casey Barnes.
Tickets are on-sale now for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Monster Energy Tour: Iron Cowboy at www.entertainmentvenues.com.au
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PDC names acting executive director
Kim Bradford
Communications and Outreach Director
The Public Disclosure Commission has appointed Barbara “BG” Sandahl its acting executive director while it searches for a permanent leader to replace Evelyn Fielding Lopez, who announced in March she was leaving the agency. Fielding Lopez’s last day was April 28.
Sandahl joined the PDC in April as deputy executive director. She has worked in state government for more than two decades, including posts at the Department of Licensing, Secretary of State and most recently the Department of Retirement Systems. A Lean management practitioner, she has focused much of her work on helping agencies reduce waste and increase efficiency.
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The objective of our field programs is to show, in a tangible way, the federating, educational and social impact of sport. Peace and Sport’s expertise has been progressively built over the years through practice on the ground in a variety of different contexts and complex situations.
We position ourselves as providing a support role for national and international stakeholders, helping them to develop their projects focussed on using sport for education, integration and socialization.
This is done through:
Providing teaching aids
Coordinating different stakeholders and putting them in contact with each other
These combined actions are done in complement with raising awareness amongst international decision-makers about the role that sport can play to tackle social issues.
SPORTS PRACTICED
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS INVOLVED
LOCAL NGO PARTNERS
All Africa Asia Europe Middle East South America
‘Live Together’ for refugees
The “Live Together” program takes place in Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. It aims at creating social cohesion through sport among refugees of different ages and gender
France – Sport Workshops
This program uses sport as a social link creator to make it a vector for integration and professional integration on the French territory through an original operating mode, the “Sports Workshops” of Peace and Sport France
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BURUNDI – RWANDA – DRC
Peace and Sport with the involvement of National Olympic Committees, international sport federations, local authorities and Champions for Peace, participates in the creation of a Culture of Peace by implementing its Methodology in extracurricular activities and youth centres.
Pachamama Association has created a rugby academy to teach children on life skills, agriculture, environment conservation and health
Sport, a key tool for strengthening national unity in Mali
In cooperation with the National Olympic Committee of Mali, Peace and Sport provides technical guidance and sport equipment to sport centers
Peace on the street
Peace and Sport helped youngsters who attended educational centers run by Nice-based non-profit organization Centre d’Étude et d’Actions Sociales (CEAS)
Sport, a key tool for integration and socialization among East Timorese youth
Peace and Sport supports 8 local NGO’s to develop their education, integration and socialization through sport projects
Using sport as a medium for conveying values in lawless areas
Peace and Sport encouraged the development of new sports and the diversification of sporting activities on site, enabling young Israelis and Palestinians to come together peacefully around the same table.
Sport for Peace and Development
Peace and Sport supports the program ‘Sport for Peace and Development’ run by the Haitian Olympic Committee to promote the sporting values among Haitian youth.
Sport, a key tool for integration and socialization among Ivorian youth
The Ivorian government in partnership with Peace and Sport launched a ‘National Program to Develop and Promote Sport for Peace Education’ to foster a culture of democracy
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Peace Palace Library | Collection | Special collections | Image collection | The Peace Palace Prize Competition: Third-Prize Winning Design by F. Wendt
The Peace Palace Prize Competition: Third-Prize Winning Design by F. Wendt
On 15 August 1905 the “Programme of the Competition for the Architectural Plan of the Peace Palace for the use of the Permanent Court of Arbitration with a Library” was sent out all over the world. The competition was open to all. On the closing day, 15 April 1906, no less than 216 plans had been submitted, covering a total of more than 3.000 drawings.
The third-prize winning design by F. Wendt of Charlottenburg, featuring ninety pillars towering above a somewhat 'impressed' dome. Wendt, the jury argued, had submitted a simple and straightforward design 'though and undesirable amount of space is given to vestibules and corridors. The exterior, though it exhibits a suitable dignity of character, is somewhat stiff and monotonous'. Here it is seen that the jury, besides being highly critical in its judgments and very succint in its argument - the total report amounts to some five pages, and this included the full list of plans - had not managed to escape some intrinsic controversy in wording as regards matters of the required 'simple dignity'. (Eyffinger, A.C.G.M., The Peace Palace: Residence for Justice, Domicile of Learning, The Hague, Carnegie Foundation, 1988, pag. 63-75)
(No. 132 Concordia parvae res crescunt, discordia maximae dilabuntur)
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Artist/Designer: F. Wendt
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Eyffinger, A.C.G.M., The Peace Palace: Residence for Justice, Domicile of Learning, The Hague, Carnegie Foundation, 1988.
Eyffinger, A.C.G.M., The Trusteeship of an Ideal: The Carnegie Foundation, Vignettes of a Century, Amsterdam, Enschedé, 2004.
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Singer and actor Robert Avellanet guests on Deeper Than Music Podcast on iHeart Radio
Former Menudo member singer and actor Robert Avellanet guests on Deeper Than Music Podcast on iHeart Radio.
By: Nious Media
Robert Avellanet
LOS ANGELES - May 17, 2020 - PRLog -- Radio Host Markivus Nious is the host of "Deeper Than Music Radio." The show's platform is a talk radio program offering insight into the story behind artists and personalities and what inspires them as artists. Guests featured include international recording artists, songwriters, producers, actors and directors.
Avellanet became a teen idol in Puerto Rico and across Latin America after being hired by Edgardo Diaz as a member of Menudo in 1988. He joined the group during the era popularly known as Menudo's Rock era.
Avellanet's debut came when Menudo recorded Sombras & Figuras, title of an album that produced hits for the group. Then came Los Ultimos Heros, which was released in Portugues as Os Ultimos Herois and No Me Corten El Pelo..
Almost immediately after becoming a former Menudo, Robert and ex-bandmate and friend formed a group named Euphoria during the early 1990s and recorded two albums.
In 1994 Avellanet went to college in Puerto Rico to study Advertising. In 1996 tropical music Rawy Torres producer and business executive, Ralph Mercado, signed Robert to record a Salsa album under the RMM label. The album Sentir (1999), produced by master Isidro Infante, had success in several Latin American countries, and in New York and Puerto Rico.
In 2002 he moved to Miami to write & produce his new album as a solo artist. He's become a well-known soap opera actor, as well, working for networks such as Univision, Telemundo and Venevision Productions. Avellanet has also been in several theatrical plays.
In 2003 Avellanet and his former Menudo bandmates (Sergio, Ruben, Angelo and Rawy) made a reunion tour, naming it after the Los Ultimos Heroes album and had success in some Latin American countries.
In 2009 Avellanet co-produced an album titled JeT PriVado, featuring songs such as Jet Privado, Laberinto, No Te Arrepientas and Miserable. JeT PriVado includes collaborations from producer and composer Frank Santofimio (Gloria Trevi,Servando & Florentino, Rogelio Martínez), producer/engineer Andres Saavedra (Reyli) and composer Juan Carlos Perez Soto.
Jet Privado was released digitally around the globe on January 20, 2009 by the name RoBA and under the independent label Fabilous Entertainment.
During 2015, Avellanet joined fellow former Menudo members Miguel Cancel, Ray Reyes, Rene Farrait and CHalie Masso in a tour, once again using the name Menudo.
A new album is available in www.jamendo.com and named Heart and Soul, which has the peculiarity of being legally free for personal use, while it can also be listened on Spotify and other services.
Listen to this episode via the following links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Hi5Safi3c
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https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-furyuss-deeper-than-29566199/episode/deeper-than-music-interviews-actor-singer-61891276/
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GALLERY | ISG progresses at Baltic Triangle
Charlie Schouten
The contractor is a third of the way through a 200-apartment scheme on Blundell Street for client Brickland in a project designed to “maintain the vibe” of the rapidly-developing area in Liverpool.
Rising to nine storeys, the £24m project designed by Tim Groom Architects is on a former car park on Blundell Street, next to the popular 24 Kitchen Street nightclub and events venue.
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ISG is 30 weeks through a 90-week build, one of two jobs it has secured with the developer, the other being another private-rented scheme in Cornbrook, Manchester.
The tight site has a single access via Blundell Street, and the nightclub itself has proved to be one of the most challenging aspects of the scheme, according to ISG project manager Ross Sangster.
When the scheme secured planning consent in 2016, conditions were set to minimise the impact on the nightclub, all part of a city council approach “maintain the vibe of the Baltic Triangle as a creative hub”, according to Sangster.
This meant the contractor had to work up a comprehensive acoustic strategy for the site.
“The next-door nightclub has presented a definite challenge: “We had to put a lot of thought into the acoustics, with a planning condition in place that meant nothing we did during construction could impact the nightclub,” said Sangster.
“We reviewed the acoustic strategy and added additional brickwork and plasterboard internally, upped the specification of windows to give the building an acoustic upgrade with the full support of the client. This was done early in the process.”
Site clearance, a reduced-level dig to create a car park, and pad foundations all started last year, with the 1,200-tonne steel frame nearing completion. The site is served by a crane operating centrally, and this has provided more challenges to the delivery team.
Crane breaks have been built into the programme due to the risk of high winds; this allows the team to continue working with mast climbers and the concrete slabs if the crane cannot be used. Other steps taken have included offsetting the steel frame from the site boundary to avoid the need for temporary works and digging up neighbouring footpaths.
Around 440,000 bricks will be used through the course of the project with the buff-brick finish to reflect the neighbouring buildings. Along with the apartments, there are also two commercial units at ground-floor level, one of which will be rented out, while the other is to be retained by Brickland for use as an “enterprise unit”, to act as a work or creative space for local businesses.
Much of the team has transferred from ISG’s recently-completed £39m Lime Street development, which saw the delivery of a Premier Inn, a 412-bed student scheme, and retail units along Bolton Street for clients Ion and Sigma Capital.
As well as the team, mast climbers and the tower crane have also been transferred, which according to Sangster has helped to bring the “lessons learned” from that scheme to Blundell Street.
ISG and Brickland’s Baltic Triangle scheme is set to hand over in summer 2020. The professional team also includes Walter Watson on steelwork and Clancy as structural engineer.
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Wait till the new residents move in and start objecting to any new developments there. We have been associated with BT for over 10 years now and.seen it grow and become such a great and growing destination for business and leisure, I just hope too much residential does not mean more complaints?
April 29, 2019 at 1:08 pm By Jamacia Jim
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KS Industries (KSI) Hiring in TX, NM, ND, CA
What Positions Are KS Industries (KSI) For:
Roustabouts, Labourers, All sorts of Equipment Operators, Project Controls, Electrical, Crane, Hydro-vac, and many more. TX, NM, ND, & CA. Current push is New Mexico!
A Little About KS Industries (KSI):
At KS Industries, LP (KSI) our mission is to achieve “World Class Operations Excellence” and deliver only the highest value quality services. KSI’s vision is to be the “Best” relationship-based single source service provider in the energy sector.
The business serves a number of industries, including upstream oil and gas production, natural gas treating and transportation, refining, co-generation, heavy industrial, and all types of pipelines.
Since KSI’s beginning in 1960, the company has had healthy steady growth. It is comprised of six separate companies, which can act independently or as an integrated, single-source provider for all project needs.
-http://ksilp.com/
Careers with KS Industries (KSI):
At KS Industries, we embrace our responsibility to achieve “World Class Operations Excellence” and deliver only the highest value quality services to our customers and reach our Vision to be the “Best” relationship based single source service provider in the energy sector. From owners to every employee, we are all responsible and accountable for each other’s safety in the same manner as productivity, quality, efficiency, reliability and delivery.
In describing the elements of our safety, we believe the atmosphere, or “way of working”, within the company is what influences safe behavior. Our culture consists of shared beliefs, practices and attitudes. Our culture is a powerful invisible force that shapes our employees’ behavior and shared sense of responsibility.
The culture at KSI starts with owners, leaders, and managers and has to be a true value or “belief” that employee well-being and safety is the ultimate achievement. Leading by example is the “only” acceptable behavior for our leaders.
-http://ksilp.com/employment-opportunities/
Use the follow methods to directly access available jobs with KS Industries (KSI):
Apply in person:
11806 Jordy Road, Midland TX
1602 Corrales Drive, Carlsbad NM
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Request for cost of recruiting Vice-Chancellor
Case notes Fri 1 Sep 2017
Release of total cost would not unreasonably prejudice third party’s commercial position—no specific negotiations—release of total costs would not deter businesses from treating with government—public interest in accountability for spending public money
Request for information associated with PHARMAC’s 2016/17 budget bid
PHARMAC did not have a commercial position and was not engaged in commercial activities—s 9(2)(j) applies to information about PHARMAC’s willingness to pay for pharmaceuticals but not to PHARMAC’s indicative budget in out-years
Request for information about a Department’s employment operations
Case notes Thu 1 Nov 2012
Pre-cast concrete operation is a commercial activity—s 9(2)(i) applies
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Case notes Mon 1 Oct 2012
Council waste management activities not commercial—s 7(2)(h) does not apply
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Revealing salvage company’s detailed methodology would give other companies a competitive advantage in future tenders, which would be likely unreasonably to prejudice its commercial position—s 9(2)(b)(ii) applies
Request for transport rates, cost and revenues per route
Case notes Sun 1 Jul 2012
Cost per route to the Council not protected by s 7(2)(b)(ii)—any prejudice would not be unreasonable—s 7(2)(b)(ii) applies to revenue per route—this would reveal operators’ tender strategies, thereby prejudicing their ability to participate competitively in future tenders
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Release of tender scores would not be likely unreasonably to prejudice successful tenderer’s commercial position—s 9(2)(b)(ii) does not apply
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Release would enable competitors to anticipate winning tenderer’s strategy in future bids, which would unreasonably prejudice their commercial position—s 7(2)(b)(ii) applies
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Request for information relating to Government funding for upgrade of hospital
Case notes Sun 1 Aug 1999
Request for information on Government funding for the upgrade and redevelopment of Wellington Hospital—request refused on variety of grounds—majority of information released on review—interpretation of s 9(2)(i) and what constitutes ‘commercial activities’—Health and Disability Services Act 1993, s 11(2)(b)
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Request for technical data and manufacturer’s specifications for an evidential breath-testing device used by the Police—information withheld on basis release would disclose a trade secret, unreasonably prejudice commercial position of manufacturer and prejudice maintenance of the law—New Zealand case law suggested prosecution obliged to disclose sufficient information to defence counsel—investigation discontinued on basis that application to the Court provided adequate alternative remedy
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PolitiFact Virginia vanishes an underlying point
Does PolitiFact have principles?
Apparently none that represent an obstacle to reaching whatever "Truth-O-Meter" rating is desired.
Today's example comes from PolitiFact Virginia's Aug. 15, 2016 fact check of Democratic Vice-presidential candidate Tim Kaine. Kaine said former Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi couldn't find a place to stay in New York, so Donald Trump let him put a tent on the Trump Estate.
Before we proceed, let us review PolitiFact's definition of its "True" rating on its trademarked "Truth-O-Meter":
TRUE – The statement is accurate and there’s nothing significant missing.
Kaine said nobody would let Gadhafi stay in New York, then said Trump let Gadhafi set up a tent on his estate. So was Kaine saying Gadhafi stayed at the estate in an elaborate tent?
Isn't that Kaine's implication?
PolitiFact apparently thinks so, otherwise the caption under the "Truth-O-Meter" serves no useful purpose: "Gadhafi a no-show." Isn't it significant that Gadhafi did not end up staying at the estate despite the appearance that's what Kaine implied?
Making PolitiFact Virginia look even more incompetent, the "True" rating overlooks Kaine's primary underlying argument, which PolitiFact understood well enough to use as its lead paragraph:
Tim Kaine says Donald Trump has a fondness for dictators, including the late Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi.
Kaine's evidence that Trump has a fondness for dictators, including Gadhafi, is Trump renting Gadhafi space at the Trump estate--space that Gadhafi apparently did not visit. PolitiFact Virginia, in fact, reported that Gadhafi found a place to stay in New York, even though Kaine said he could not find a place to stay:
Gadhafi ended up staying at Libya’s U.N. mission in midtown Manhattan.
Kaine said Gadhafi could not find a place to stay in New York, implying the Trump estate was the exception. That was false.
Kaine implied Gadhafi stayed at the Trump estate. That was false.
Kaine said Trump allowed Gadhafi to set up a tent at the Trump estate. That was apparently true, but used in a misleading way.
Kaine implied that Trump's arrangement with Gadhafi shows Trump holds an affinity for dictators.
Don't we need stronger evidence than this?
Nah. This is PolitiFact. What Kaine said was "True" and nothing significant was left out.
Perhaps PolitiFact Virginia simply mistakes objectionable fact-checking for objective fact-checking?
Update Sept. 17, 2016: Afters
We're updating this post to add the "tweezers or tongs" tag, with a few words of explanation.
"Tweezers or tongs" denotes stories where PolitiFact has the option of setting a narrow or wide focus on its topic. The nature of the story focus may play a critical role in the final rating. PolitiFact might give a claim a "Mostly False" rating if it contains a "grain of truth." Or, PolitiFact might instead cut the grain of truth like a tiny diamond and present it as a tiny sparkling ring of truth in stories like the one PolitiFact Virginia wrote about Democrat Tim Kaine.
Additional note: We appreciate the prominent link to the story from Newsbusters, which has its own expanded take. It's worth a read.
Posted by Bryan White at 5:00 PM
Labels: 2016, Donald Trump, PolitiFact Virginia, Sean Gorman, tweezers or tongs, Warren Fiske
Hdefined September 18, 2016 at 2:20 AM
"Kaine said nobody would let Gadhafi stay in New York, then said Trump let Gadhafi set up a tent on his estate. So was Kaine saying Gadhafi stayed at the estate in an elaborate tent? Isn't that Kaine's implication?"
"Trump allowed Gadhafi to set up an elaborate tent at his Westchester County estate."
The main verb is "allowed." Trump allowed this. He gave explicit permission for it. Whether or not it happened (it didn't) is not expressed by Kaine's statement.
This is basic English comprehension.
Bryan White September 18, 2016 at 8:47 AM
Hdefined wrote:
**"Kaine said nobody would let Gadhafi stay in New York, then said Trump let Gadhafi set up a tent on his estate. So was Kaine saying Gadhafi stayed at the estate in an elaborate tent? Isn't that Kaine's implication?"
No.**
Oh. Well, of course we look forward to your explanation.
**The main verb is "allowed." Trump allowed this. He gave explicit permission for it. Whether or not it happened (it didn't) is not expressed by Kaine's statement.**
So your approach to interpreting Kaine deliberately omits context?
Kaine was giving an example of how Trump is fond of dictators. Remember?
Who's more fond of a dictator, a guy who lets a dictator literally stay at his estate in New York or a guy who allows a dictator's people (at a price) to set up a tent on his property and the dictator doesn't go there?
Here's an invaluable help in figuring how how English works in the real world:
https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/ambiguity
There are two definitions of "implied." One is hard, logical implication, and by that definition your defense of Kaine and PolitiFact is perfectly legitimate. But there's another definition of "implied" where an ambiguity sends a message to the audience. That's the type of implication Kaine is using to mislead his audience.
What did Kaine literally mean by saying Gadhafi could not find any other place to stay in New York? Literally, according to your basic English?
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Toaster Face
Here's a picture we've just been sent on Twitter.
"MY TOAST & MARMITE PORTRAIT OF GAGA!" notes Nathan Wyburn, who you may recall from Britain's Got Talent. Back then he made a big Michael McIntyre portrait out of toast and Marmite but since then he has evidently decided to use his powers for good.
Well we all love a happy ending. Well done Nathan.
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Brandon Routh Is All Suited Up as The Atom in the First Picture From the Arrow Spinoff
First Picture of The Atom With Brandon Routh
May 4, 2015 by Maggie Panos
Ray Palmer has become an undeniably lovable character on Arrow this season, and he's about to head to a new spinoff. DC's Legends of Tomorrow is coming this Fall to The CW, and the first picture of star Brandon Routh all suited up as the hero has arrived. Of course, we've seen The Atom on Arrow before, so it's not like this is a huge reveal. While his suit looks even cooler than before, the big question is: who is in the background? Caity Lotz (who played Sara Lance/Black Canary) in Arrow is involved in the series, but her character isn't confirmed. So is she back as Black Canary, or is that Laurel as Black Canary? I can't wait to find out more and to see how much crossover the show will have with Arrow and The Flash!
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Note of meeting – 10 December 2020
The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd met on 10 December 2020. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. Covid-19 The Board reviewed use of the additional allowances provided to Members during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Board is content that at this time the support available remains sufficient to meet current working arrangements. As Read More
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Consultation on the annual review of the Determination for the Sixth Senedd
The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd has (at its meeting on Thursday 10 December) proposed a revised package of support for Members of the Sixth Senedd (2021-26) in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The changes put forward for Read More
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Board publishes exceptional determination
The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd has, in light of exceptional circumstances, published its decision to cancel any salary increase for Members of the Senedd before the start of the Sixth Senedd. The Board’s decision was communicated in a Read More
By Lleu Williams, 4 months 4 months ago
Annual Report for 2019-20
The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd has published its annual report for 2019-20. The report outlines the Board’s work and decisions during the past financial year. A copy of the report is available here.
Note of meeting – 9 July 2020
The Remuneration Board met on 9 July 2020. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. Supporting Members in responding to Covid-19 The Board reviewed expenditure and issues arising from Covid-19 and discussed any further steps it should Read More
Note of meeting – 21 May 2020
The Remuneration Board met on 21 May 2020. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. Supporting Members in responding to Covid-19 The Board reviewed expenditure arising from Covid-19 and discussed any further steps it should take in Read More
By Ruth Hatton, 7 months 7 months ago
Publication of Determination for Sixth Senedd – Thursday 4 June
The Independent Remuneration Board has published its Determination which sets out the pay and allowances available to Members of the Senedd following the next Senedd election in May 2021. Some of the changes included in this Determination are aimed at Read More
Note of meeting – 2 April 2020
The Remuneration Board met on 2 April 2020. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. Supporting Members in responding to Covid-19 As outlined in the Board’s letter to you on 25 March, we know that this is Read More
By Dan Collier, 10 months 10 months ago
Note of meeting – 27 February 2020
The Remuneration Board met on 27 February 2020. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. Review of the Determination for the Sixth Assembly The Board’s consultation is still open and the closing date for responses is 24 March 2020. The Board Read More
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The Remuneration Board met on 16 January 2020. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. Review of the Determination for the Sixth Assembly The Board’s review is now nearing its final stages as we aim to meet our objective of publishing the Determination for the Read More
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Electricity is currently being provided by generators, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums policy does not allow zoo staff to work with animals without proper power and lighting.
“Originally we thought this was going to be a small fix,” Andrews said. “… We found out it was going to be a much larger project than what we anticipated.”
The outage happened three weeks ago, Andrews said Monday.
Andrews said that a 50-year-old underground line had collapsed.
“So they’re having to reroute a line, put in a new panel, and then connect the various buildings to it,” she said.
The council also authorized an amended water supply agreement and an amended infrastructure and improvements contract with the city of Ballinger.
On Oct. 26, the council approved contracts between the city and Ballinger.
The supply agreement provides for the city to supply raw water from Ivie Reservoir to Ballinger, and if such supplies are inadequate from Lake Fort Phantom Hill.
The infrastructure contract states that Ballinger is obligated to provide — at its sole cost — planning, acquisition of right-of-way, and design of a future raw water pipeline connecting the Grimes Water Treatment Plant with the Hargesheimer Water Treatment Plant.
Ballinger is also obligated to purchase from Abilene 3 million gallons of transmission capacity prior to Abilene's construction of that pipeline.
The future pipeline adds value to Abilene's raw water pipeline systems, according to city documents.
The amended agreement approved Thursday recognized ongoing contractual obligations between Ballinger and Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation and provides for Abilene to continue to transport Ivie raw water purchased by Ballinger from Millersview-Doole and delivered to Ballinger’s existing take point.
Thursday’s relatively speedy meeting was the first for new Abilene Place 2 city councilman Jack Rentz.
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January 8, 2021 Jim Zele AL Central, Indians, Mets, NL East 2
Andres Gimenez, April 23, 2019. Photo credit: Jim Zele, Twitter & Instagram @ZelePhotography
Cleveland’s front office has fired up the hot stove again! The rumors proved to be true, as the Indians sent shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets. As I did with the Mike Clevinger trade, I’ll attempt to answer your pressing questions surrounding the deal.
The Indians sent superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor and fan-favorite pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets in return for shortstops Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario, pitcher Josh Wolf and outfielder Isaiah Greene. Gimenez and Rosario will play up the middle in Cleveland this year, while Wolf and Greene will head to the minor leagues.
Why did they do this?
This is exactly the splash new Mets owner Steve Cohen wanted to make. The Mets are trying to build a contender to challenge for the National League crown this year. They now have arguably the best shortstop in the league and a very solid veteran to anchor the middle of their rotation.
Cleveland gets a good blend of talented players to contribute to the Major League club in 2021 and two well-regarded prospects to continue developing. Rosario and Gimenez will immediately be the starting middle infield. Who plays shortstop and who plays second is up for some debate, but both are capable at either position. It’s possible Gimenez could see some time in center field, as well.
Wolf and Greene are still several years away from Cleveland. They’ll likely spend most of the summer in Arizona before heading to Low-A Lynchburg.
As has been the team’s MO over the past few years, the move also eliminates a significant portion of Cleveland’s committed payroll: Lindor is owed $19.5M in 2021, and Carrasco has three years left on his four-year deal with an average salary of $11.75M/year.
Who are the new guys?
Andres Gimenez is the headliner of this trade. The Mets’ #3 prospect on the team’s Prospects1500 Top 50, Gimenez saw action in 49 games with New York last year. He achieved a .263/.333/.398 line, similar to his Minor League career numbers. Gimenez is an above average defender who spent significant time at each of the three non-first base infield positions last summer. Expect him to get the bulk of the time at second in Cleveland, as Amed Rosario has only played short with the Mets. Many think he may have more power to unlock, so with continued work, Gimenez could be a staple in the Indians’ lineup for many years to come – He’s not a free agent until after the 2025 season.
Amed Rosario is a former top prospect in the Mets’ system who has settled into the starting shortstop role in New York. He’s another slick-fielding middle infielder with some questions at the plate. Over his four-year career, Rosario has put up a .268/.302/.403 line. While this won’t replace Francisco Lindor’s offensive production, Rosario will be a competent short-term replacement. Rosario is arbitration-eligible, and he’ll hit free agency after the 2023 season. Plan on seeing him at short for a few years until one of the Indians’ many SS prospects makes the club.
Josh Wolf is another pitching prospect to add to the Indians’ stable. The 2019 second round pick only tossed eight innings in the GCL last year, but his repertoire had him ranked 10th on the 2020 Mets Top 50. He has an above average fastball and curveball, and he’ll continue developing his secondary offerings with the Indians’ exceptional player development staff.
The Mets selected Isaiah Greene with the 69th pick in the 2020 draft. If he had still been on the board when Cleveland selected Petey Halpin, it’s possible Greene would already be with the team. He projects as an above average contact hitter with the speed to stick in centerfield. The 19-year-old will look to improve his power as he works his way up to Cleveland.
Could they have done better?
Cleveland could have. With Tyler Freeman looking more and more like he’s ready for Cleveland, it’s curious for the team to acquire both Gimenez and Rosario. It doesn’t make much sense to block Freeman when he may only need a half season at AAA Columbus before he’s ready for Cleveland. It would have made more sense to push for Brett Baty to condition as the heir apparent for Jose Ramirez at third. The return may have only been two players at that point, but it’s surprising none of Baty, Francisco Alvarez or Ronny Mauricio were involved.
For the Mets, it’s a simple answer: No. They now have arguably the best shortstop in the game, and they have an owner willing to pay him what he deserves on a long-term deal. Carrasco puts up numbers approaching Cy Young caliber when he’s at his best, so he’ll settle nicely into the middle of the Mets’ rotation. They also pulled off this trade without giving up any of the three prospects mentioned above. If Steve Cohen has a mind to make another blockbuster, he has the ammunition to do it.
What does this mean for the future?
The Mets have officially announced they’re all-in. New York’s refreshingly competent ownership has the financial means and desire to keep Lindor in Queens on a long-term deal, and Carrasco will provide another shot of veteran leadership to the pitching staff. With more moves expected, the Mets should be immediate contenders.
Meanwhile, it’s more of the same for Cleveland. They continue to load up on talented prospects they’re hoping to develop for a mid- to late-2020s title window. Rosario serves as a competent stopgap until one of the many infield prospects takes hold of 2B or SS. Gimenez can play anywhere on the infield, and he may prove to be an answer in a barren outfield, also. Despite the payroll cutting, Cleveland will still win some games in 2021 while continuing to build a formidable farm system.
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From a diehard metfan – Rosario is not a slick fielding shortstop. Gimenez is the much stronger fielder. At best, Rosario is competent but he has a bigger upside with the bat, if he could learn to be more selective and show more of the promise that he hinted at in the 2nd half of 2019. Rosario might be the better fit in center field. He’s still young and once was a much, much bigger prospect than Gimenez.
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+1. If Rosario was a “slick fielding shortstop Lindor would not now be a Met. Gimenez is by far the better SS.
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Safe School Reopening: COVID-19 Outbreak Map for Charter Schools
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Public charter schools serve over 3 million students from a variety of backgrounds, including high proportions of students of color and those from low-income families. Students who live in the very communities that have been hit the hardest during the pandemic, causing parents to worry if they can send their child to school safely.
On the other side of the coin, school leaders and districts are making tough decisions when it comes to school reopening plans to make sure they protect their teachers, students, and staff. Education policymakers also need to make informed decision for their communities.
These decisions require that schools have the best possible data available, especially close to home, with a tool to gauge which school districts could be most be affected by COVID-19.
In response to these needs, the National Alliance created a new resource that maps the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak data for selected school districts with high charter enrollment share. The map offers a wealth of information as we take a breath after starting the 2020-21 school year.
What does the map do?
The interactive map tracks charter-heavy school districts where new cases are rising and identifies what areas might be especially vulnerable to outbreaks given their community demographics. The map displays every public school district with over 10% charter share and 10,000 student total enrollment and ranks their vulnerability based on three metrics:
Average of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents (data courtesy of the New York Times)
School district poverty levels (data courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau)
COVID-19 Community Vulnerability Index (data courtesy of the Surgo Foundation)
Users can toggle between these three layers on the interactive map.
Tell me more about the data.
The COVID-19 Community Vulnerability Index (CCVI) is based off the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)—a metric which gauges the extent of vulnerability in American communities. The CCVI takes the information from the SVI—a ranking of vulnerability informed by U.S. Census information—but also incorporates healthcare and epidemiological factors into the ranking.
The map also includes a ranked list of the most vulnerable charter-heavy school districts, from 1-215. This ranking is an analysis of all three layers, where we have coded the data to consider the three strains of information and display a ranked vulnerability list. You can read more about our process in the map’s Methodology section.
The map tracking COVID-19 outbreaks in school district areas should serve as a guide for state resources, giving charter school leaders and advocates guidelines for what communities could be threatened more heavily than others. Parents and student can also access the public use map to inform their own decision-making.
For more information on the latest charter school data, we have created the Charter School Data Dashboard, a useful tool for charter school advocates, charter support organizations, and lawmakers at the state and federal levels when considering policies that would affect families who choose charter schools.
What can we expect next?
The map will be updated bimonthly with the latest COVID-19 case data. We will also include more specific information about state and local legislation that can affect each of these districts.
Adam Gerstenfeld is the manager of data and research at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
Find more information on your area with the COVID-19 outbreak map by school district.
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by Nikhil Sequeira on August 18, 2020
Publicis Groupe Canada Implements Diversity & Inclusion Mandate
Publicis Groupe is proud to have recently appointed Stephanie McRae as the Head of Diversity & Inclusion. Working alongside Mia Pearson and Brent Nelsen, the team will shape a Mandate that will help create a more diverse and inclusive workplace environment within the Canadian Groupe.
Already, the team has come up with a Diversity and Inclusion plan focusing on the following four pillars;
Education: All employees, current and new, will receive unconscious bias and anti-racism training, plus access to a quarterly speakers’ series to help continue the education.
Outreach: To create a pipeline of talent and ensure that all feel welcome and included, we will share information about our industry with schools and organizations that work to improve diversity and inclusion. Working alongside HR, we will reach out to marginalized communities and help create pathways for internships and new hires.
Talent Management: Our people are our greatest asset. We want to create an environment where everyone has room to grow and advance their careers, all with the help of our HR department.
Giving back: Leveraging the wide range of talent within Publicis Canada, we will provide pro bono work and creative talents to assist organizations working in diversity and inclusion.
The first set of initiatives to be implemented will focus specifically on anti-black racism. In addition, we will work toward more representation for all marginalized groups within Publicis Groupe Canada and create initiatives to ensure women, Black, indigenous, people of colour (BIPOC) and the LGBTQ+ community feel included within the Groupe.
These are just the first steps on a long road, but it’s a journey we embark on with pride and with an eye toward creating real, positive and lasting change.
June 19, 2020 CONTINUOUS LEARNING THROUGH PUB ACADEMY
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CDC Addresses Minority Inequality Regarding Covid-19 | PRESENT
NEW YORK – If black, Latino, and indigenous Americans are hospitalized and die from the coronavirus in far greater numbers than others, shouldn't the government consider them to be at high risk for serious illnesses? So far the answer is no, even though federal health officials have pondered that apparently simple question for months.
However, federal public health officials have announced a new strategy that promises to improve data collection and take steps to address the stark inequalities in how the disease especially affects minority Americans.
Officials with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasize that the disproportionately high Impact on certain minority groups does not depend on genetics. Rather, it is social conditions that make these groups more exposed to the virus and that, if they are infected, they are more likely to become seriously ill.
"Just mentioning racial and ethnic groups without contextualizing what contributes to the risk they have the potential to stigmatize and victimize, "said CDC's Leandris Liburd, who two months ago was named chief of health equity in the agency's response to the coronavirus.
Outside experts agree that there are many possible negative effects of label certain racial and ethnic groups as high risk.
"You must be very careful not to do it in such a way that you classify a whole class of people as 'COVID carriers,'" said physician George Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association.
The uneven impact of COVID-19 has been dramatic: American Indians and Alaska tribes are ho Spitalized five times more than white Americans. The hospitalization rate for black and Hispanic Americans is more than four times that of whites, according to data available from the CDC as of mid-July.
Detailed monitoring through mid-May indicates that black people accounted for 25 % of deaths in the United States so far, although they comprise approximately 13% of the country's population. 24% of the dead were Hispanic, representing approximately 18.5% of the population.
Additionally, 35% are white, representing 60% of the population.
Other researchers have noted that minorities face problems when trying to access tests or medical care for the coronavirus. However, while they have sometimes emphasized the disproportionate damage the virus has had to certain racial and ethnic groups, the CDC has been careful not to categorize them as high risk or to give them higher priority for certain health services.
Indeed In May, the CDC removed guidelines they had published stating that symptom-free minorities should be considered a priority for coronavirus testing. Government officials later claimed the publication had been a mistake.
Last month, the CDC edited its list indicating which Americans are most at risk for severe COVID-19 and added pregnant women and people with certain underlying diseases. But race and ethnicity were left out.
On Friday, the CDC released a racial equity strategy where they promised better data collection on how the virus impacts minorities. It also calls for improved testing, contact tracing, and secure quarantines, as well as isolation and care for minorities at risk. The agency said it will take steps to diversify the public health workforce in response to the epidemic.
At the moment, the agency did not provide details of an increase in funding for this work, but it is more than it has done in the past, according to some health experts.
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Quest Sold Over $150 Million Worth of Games & Apps Since 2019 Launch
Facebook just officially unveiled their next standalone VR headset, Oculus Quest 2. The company also announced that, since it launched in May 2019, Quest users have spent over $150 million on apps and games.
We still have no idea how many Quest units have been sold, however Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg adds that 35 Quest games have made over $1 million in revenue.
Facebook said back in May that Quest users had spent $100 million on games and apps since its launch on May 21st, 2019. Obvious math is obvious: that’s $50 million in revenue generated in less than four months.
Combined with other content revenue milestones that Facebook has shared over the last year, we can get a rough sense of how things are going for the headset and its app store:
Image created by Road to VR
By charting the monthly average content revenue between known data points, we can also roughly understand the momentum of app sales.
Data is predictably thin, and we go into greater detail in our original piece when Quest hit the $100 million content revenue milestone in May, but suffice it to say that Quest 2 is well positioned to bring big numbers if there’s no shortage of units to ship out.
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The original Quest has been notoriously difficult to get ahold of even before the global slowdown due to COVID-19, and we’re hoping Facebook has their ducks in a row for what could be a very attractive holiday gift, starting at $300.
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Boneworks alone sold 30 million in like 2 months. This isn’t that impressive.
Engineer_92
Most Quest games arent 30 dollars either
R3ST4RT
As of the end of 2019, Boneworks had made roughly 3 million USD, not 30 million.
Thanks, my mistake
Erilis
A million for a small company is bare minimum.
Still nothing compared to PSVR or even PCVR sales.
that’s not true …..
Perhaps if you’re talking gross absolute numbers. But for the 16 month interval that Quest has existed, these are absolutely phenomenal numbers (and that’s with only 1M+ Quest users).
Heck, the Nikkei Review reported back in early July that the Quest 2 manufacturer (unnamed, but assumed to be Goertek), will be producing 2 million units by years end (6 months). A bigger user base (Q1+Q2 users) will pump these numbers up even more.
You kidding every VR DEV said that quest is selling 5-10 time more than psvr or pcvr quest sold more in 1 year than steam and rift in 3 years
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New and Inspiring for May
Ladysitting: MY YEAR WITH NANA AT THE END OF HER CENTURY
Lorene Cary
W.W. Norton, HC, $25.95, 256 pages
Lorene Cary’s grandmother moves in, and everything changes: day-to-day life, family relationships, the Nana she knew—even their shared past.
From cherished memories of weekends she spent as a child with her indulgent Nana to the reality of the year she spent “ladysitting” her now frail grandmother, Lorene Cary journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Brilliantly weaving a narrative of her complicated yet transformative relationship with Nana — a fierce, stubborn, and independent woman, who managed a business until she was 100 — Cary looks at Nana’s impulse to control people and fate, from the early death of her mother and oppression in the Jim Crow South to living on her own in her New Jersey home.
Cary knew there might be some reckonings to come. Nana was a force: Her obstinacy could come out in unanticipated ways—secretly getting a driver’s license to show up her husband, carrying on a longtime feud with Cary’s father. But Nana could also be devoted: to Nana’s father, to black causes, and—Cary had thought—to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Facing the inevitable end raises tensions, with Cary drawing on her spirituality and Nana consoling herself with late-night sweets and the loyalty of caregivers. When Nana doubts Cary’s dedication, Cary must go deeper into understanding this complicated woman.
In Ladysitting, Cary captures the ruptures, love, and, perhaps, forgiveness that can occur in a family as she bears witness to her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life.
Banking on Freedom: Black Women in U.S. Finance Before the New Deal
Shennette Garrett-Scott
Columbia University Press, PB, $35.00, 288 pages
Between 1888 and 1930, African Americans opened more than a hundred banks and thousands of other financial institutions. In Banking on Freedom, Shennette Garrett-Scott explores this rich period of black financial innovation and its transformative impact on U.S. capitalism through the story of the St. Luke Bank in Richmond, Virginia: the first and only bank run by black women.
Banking on Freedom offers an unparalleled account of how black women carved out economic, social, and political power in contexts shaped by sexism, white supremacy, and capitalist exploitation. Garrett-Scott chronicles both the bank’s success and the challenges this success wrought, including extralegal violence and aggressive oversight from state actors who saw black economic autonomy as a threat to both democratic capitalism and the social order. The teller cage and boardroom became sites of activism and resistance as the leadership of president Maggie Lena Walker and other women board members kept the bank grounded in meeting the needs of working-class black women. The first book to center black women’s engagement with the elite sectors of banking, finance, and insurance, Banking on Freedom reveals the ways gender, race, and class shaped the meanings of wealth and risk in U.S. capitalism and society.
Izzy Gizmo
Pip Jones
illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
A feisty tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship, sure to capture the imaginations of aspiring young inventors.
Izzy Gizmo’s inventions are marvelous, magnificent - and they often malfunction. But when she finds a crow with a broken wing, she just has to help! Izzy tries again and again to build a new pair of wings, but nothing is working. And that makes Izzy really cross! Can Izzy overcome her failures? Or is her friend destined to live as a crow who can’t fly?
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Tag: supernatural
Curses by Calvin Dean
In Curses by Calvin Dean, Martin Gallagher finds a house in the country and a widow he wants to romance. The wrench in the works is Agnes, a jealous ghost with nothing to lose who wants Martin all for herself. Continue reading Curses by Calvin Dean
Categories:Fantasy, Fiction Reviews, Humor, Paranormal, Romance
Tags: Calvin Dean, Ghosts, supernatural
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Pretty Little Creatures by Vince Milam
A small town Sheriff, a French Priest and an Internet genius are unlikely allies joined in the fight against the blood diamond trade, human trafficking and the threat of ISIS. When the threat comes home can they stop an impending terrorist attack before its too late?
Pretty Little Creatures is the second novel in the Challenged World Series.
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Tags: Action and Adventure, Challenged World Series, Mystery and Suspense, spies and politics, spiritual thriller, supernatural, terrorism, Vince Milam
September 13, 2016 January 29, 2017
Spooky Halloween Reads and More for 2015
Reviewed especially for Halloween:
Vincent Price: A Daughter’s Biography by Victoria Price
The late Vincent Price was the master of horror and comedy. His movies had an eerie and unsettling quality that made him a horror film icon. Read a review of his biography written by his daughter, Victoria Price.
The Black Witch by Micheal Rivers
In the tradition of his enticing book Verliege, Rivers, once again, takes the reader on a supernatural adventure. This time, he chose the sea as a location for tragedy and suspense on board of The Black Witch—read what happens in this review.
Oh Shit, I’m Dead! by G.R. Williams
This debut novel by Williams is a short story into the afterlife. The character, Ray, takes readers along on an emotionally-charged journey to the final destination. Read The Oh Shit, I’m Dead! review.
Spooks Reads Recommendations
For this year’s Halloween, we put together some spooky reads that have been reviewed throughout the year on this website. Check out our Spooky Reads for Halloween 2015 list.
The Mariner’s Shadow by Clive S. Johnson
Once again, Rabid Reader’s Reviews is able to present one of Clive S. Johnson’s popular poems The Mariner’s Shadow. Don’t miss out on his other two poems From a Moorland Walk and Remiss that were published on this blog in 2014. Clive S. Johnson is a science fiction author and poet. Check out a review of the book Cold Angel Days, the fourth book in The Dica Series.
Veronica Scott
Romance, science fiction author, Veronica Scott, presents a special post and illustrations dealing with Victorian Veggie People for Halloween.
HALLOWEENPALOOZA III: 31 Days of Halloween
There is a Halloween celebration going on on the HALLOWEENPALOOZA Facebook page. You can read short stories entered for this event on the HALLOWEENPALOOZA blog.
Last year’s movie reviews proved to be a success. This year again, we reviewed some movie classics for you:
House of Wax (2005 | 1958)
A remake of the original House of Wax starring the legendary actor Vincent Price that does not live up to its 1953’s predecessor. The message conveyed in the modern version is that if you’re going to take a detour, take a lot of friends to keep the killers busy while you look for a way out. Read more about House of Wax.
Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964)
This movie was one of the first that introduced the audience to a formulaic plot line and gory details. It is a parody of southern hospitality, which at times, has a very comical effect. The film was mostly played in drive-in movies and became on instant success. Read more about Two Thousand Maniacs!
The Screaming Skull (1958)
The Screaming Skull is a cult classic and a fun look at the classic, psychological horror genre. You won’t die of fright watching it, but it contains enough highly dramatic and scary moments to keep you watching. The movie was based on the classic horror story by the author F. Marion Crawford and originally published in 1911. Read more about The Screaming Skull.
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
This horror, comedy movie is a British-French-American production dealing with an apocalyptic zombie uprising and has become a cult classic. Because of its satirical approach, it is now considered one of the top horror movies of the decade and the best zombie movie ever made. According to Screenrant, Shaun of the Dead is one of Tarantino’s top 20 movies.
Ghost Ship (2002)
Originally, the screenplay was written as a relatively bloodless psychological horror movie. The script underwent several revisions and turned Ghost Ship into a gory film with an emphasis on the supernatural element.
The Uninvited (1944)
This atmospheric and moody film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Black and White Cinematorgraphy in 1945. The movie is based on the novel “Uneasy Freehold” by Dorothy Macardle that was published in 1942. The Uninvited is listed as one of the 11 scariest horror movies of all time by Martin Scorsese.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978)
What type of movie do you get when scientists experiment with tomatoes? A musical, black comedy horror B-movie that is so bad, it became part of the pop culture. Although Attack of the Killer Tomatoes will probably go into the annals of the worst vegetable movie ever made, fans are pushing for a remake.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)
This movie is a science fiction, a horror comedy that has reached a cult classic status. Aliens, who resemble evil circus clowns, invade a small town. Although the storyline is considered quite simple, the movie, in general, is reminiscent of past B-movies. Killer Klowns From Outer Space received praise for its special effects and visual design.
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Skull Photo:
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Tags: Ghosts, halloween, Halloween Special, spooky, supernatural, zombies
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Ghosts: True Encounters with the World Beyond by Hans Holzer
Hans Holzer is a best-selling author of works on the subject of ghosts, the afterlife, witchcraft and other paranormal phenomena. In Ghosts: True Encounters with the World Beyond by Hans Holzer, a 761-page, a 3-lb tome the author shares his 50+ years of paranormal research with readers. From helping children to sharing experiences with the famous paranormal Warrens to bringing a young Regis Philbin along on a case — Holzer shows us how he helped countless spirits trapped in the mortal world to eternal peace.
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The Blake Mistake by I.C. Camilleri
Publication Date: April 16, 2013
In The Blake Mistake by I.C. Camilleri, Ben Blake is a secret agent with a special gift. When women start dying, all signs seem to point to Ben’s brilliant brother-in-law, the cardiac surgeon Jake Snell. How can they stem the flow of blood before it destroys them all?
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Categories:Fiction Reviews, Paranormal, Romance, Serial Fiction, Thriller
Tags: I.C. Camilleri, supernatural, The Blake Series
The Card by Brandon Luffman
In The Card by Brandon Luffman, Freddie and Brian are playing with Tarot cards when a mysteriously sinister card turns up. None of the three will admit to adding it to the deck. Circumstances lead them to believe that perhaps something bigger than themselves has stepped into the picture and things are about to go very wrong.
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All the Devil’s Creatures by J.D. Barnett
In All the Devil’s Creatures by J.D. Barnett, a young girl is lynched and nailed to a tree in the bayou, and her body is staged so that the motive is clear. Her death was a result of the color of her skin. Is that really the reason or will her work with a withdrawn and troubled environmental lawyer turn out to play a bigger role? What did she find? Are there greater forces at work plotting the next death and the next? All the Devil’s Creatures is a legal thriller with a paranormal flavor.
Continue reading All the Devil’s Creatures by J.D. Barnett
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Tags: conspiracy, Geoff Waltz, J.D. Barnett, John Seastrunk, New Orleans, supernatural, Texas
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Trolls World Tour is streaming this morning! Yes! An hour's peace, parents!
It's true: Trolls World Tour is now available on Amazon Prime. Treat the kids this Bank Holiday weekend and you'll be able to squeeze in a cuppa and some me time...
(Image credit: Trolls)
By Annie Collyer 2020-04-11T06:30:31Z
It's here! Trolls World Tour is available to watch, in the UK, thanks to the gods over at Amazon Prime Video. This great streaming service can help you entertain the kids during what feels like the longest Bank Holiday weekend we've ever had.
It's the only way for your little people to get their Poppy, Branch and Guy Diamond fix. And for you to sing along to Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick, of course. Lots of glitter, even more singing and an appearance from Jamie Dornan, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige as well as fan-favourite James Corden who stars as Biggie.
Trolls World Tour is available to rent for £15.99 on Prime Video. Don't have a Prime subscription? See below for a free 30-day trial. This way you can watch Trolls World Tour without the monthly subscription fee.
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Home Real Estate Electronics seller renews Westwood lease long-term, NAI Hanson says
Electronics seller renews Westwood lease long-term, NAI Hanson says
A consumer electronics sales company has renewed its lease in Westwood, according to real estate firm NAI James E. Hanson.
Laguna 2 LLC, which sells new and refurbished consumer electronics through a variety of channels, signed a long-term renewal for the 11,360-square-foot industrial building at 12 Sullivan St., the firm said.
NAI Hanson’s Andrew Somple and John Schilp represented both the landlord, 12 Sullivan Street LLC, and the tenant in the transaction.
“Demand for industrial properties of all sizes remains high, especially for those located in the Bergen County market due to its strategic location and tremendous accessibility to the Greater New York City area,” Somple said in a prepared statement. “We were pleased to work collaboratively with both the landlord and tenant to negotiate a deal that was mutually beneficial for both parties and allowed the tenant to continue to operate seamlessly out of this space.”
The space serves as Laguna’s metro New York distribution center, from which it drop-ships thousands of packages per day.
The team of Somple and Schilp will also market the property for sale as an investment opportunity on behalf of the owner, the firm added.
“With the completion of a long-term lease renewal stabilizing this asset, coupled with the property’s strategic location and the ever-rising demand for industrial space, 12 Sullivan St. is a highly attractive investment opportunity and we were confident that many buyers will be looking to capitalize on a red-hot market,” Schilp said in a statement.
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I ask you to join me in a toast to the French Republic, to the President and to the prosperity of its regions and cities.
Mr. Prime Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am most grateful to you for inviting me here to lunch. I am glad to see around this table so many distinguished representatives from the countries, regions and cities of France and the United Kingdom.
I know, Mr. Prime Minister, that you and your government have placed particular emphasis on the importance of giving local authorities as much ability as possible to manage their own affairs.
In Britain we have also seen a devolution of powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the presence of whose representatives I warmly welcome here today.
Relations between France and the United Kingdom are so much more than relations between capitals and central governments. I hope that contacts made and partnerships strengthened here today can help make a new reality of friendship between the countries, regions and cities of our two nations.
Mr. Prime Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, may I ask you to join me in a toast to the French Republic, to the President and to the prosperity of its regions and cities.
Monsieur le Premier ministre, Mesdames, Messieurs,
Je vous suis très reconnaissante de me recevoir à ce déjeuner. Je me réjouis de voir autour de cette table tant de dignitaires des contrées, régions et villes de France et du Royaume-Uni.
Je sais, Monsieur le Premier ministre, que votre gouvernement et vous-même avez à coeur de donner aux collectivités locales le plus de marge de manoeuvre que possible pour la conduite de leurs affaires.
En Grande-Bretagne aussi, nous avons décentralisé les pouvoirs, pour donner plus d'autonomie à l'Écosse, au pays de Galles et à l'Irlande du Nord, dont je salue chaleureusement les représentants présents aujourd'hui.
Les relations entre la France et le Royaume-Uni vont beaucoup plus loin que de simples relations entre capitales et administrations centrales. J'espère que les prises de contact et les partenariats qui vont s'établir ou se renforcer aujourd'hui contribueront à raviver les liens d'amitié entre les contrées, les régions et les villes de nos deux pays.
Monsieur le Premier ministre, Mesdames et Messieurs, je vous invite à vous joindre à moi pour porter un toast à la République française, au Président de la République, et à la prospérité de ses villes et de ses régions.
Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer. Across the Commonwealth, my family and I have been inspired by stories of people volunteering in their communities, helping those in need.
The Christmas Broadcast 2020
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May the memory of their sacrifice and bravery remain with us always.
A message from Her Majesty The Queen on the 75th anniversary of VJ day
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A message of condolence from Her Majesty The Queen to the President of the Republic of Lebanon
As Patron of the British Red Cross I send my warmest congratulations to the staff and volunteers of the Society of the occasion of its one hundred and fiftieth anniversary.
A message from Her Majesty The Queen to the British Red Cross
The Royal Family celebrate the 150th anniversary of the British Red Cross
Published 4 August 2020
The Archbishop of York pays homage to The Queen
The Queen confers the Honour of Knighthood on Captain Sir Thomas Moore
Today provides an opportunity for thanks, and a recognition of the dedication and risks faced by those serving our nation.
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As many organisations around the country are reopening, I send my warmest best wishes and support to business communities throughout the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and across the world.
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Never give up, never despair - that was the message of VE Day
An address by Her Majesty The Queen on the 75th anniversary of VE Day
Volunteers' Week 2020
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My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Nova Scotia and all Canadians at this tragic time.
May the living flame of the Easter hope be a steady guide as we face the future.
The Queen's Easter message
Published 8 April 2020
We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return
The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth
The 2020 virtual Chelsea Flower Show
The 75th Anniversary of VE Day
Postponement of the State Visit by the Emperor and Empress of Japan
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National Gardening Week 2020
Such a blend of traditions serves to make us stronger, individually and collectively, by providing the ingredients needed for social, political and economic resilience
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The Royal Family and Coronavirus
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ASOS to repay furlough claim after lockdown sales boost
By James Davey
LONDON (Reuters) - Online fashion retailer ASOS ASOS.L will repay the money it claimed under Britain's scheme to furlough workers after a rise in sales during the coronavirus lockdown put it on track to deliver annual profit towards the top end of expectations.
FILE PHOTO: A model walks on an in-house catwalk at the ASOS headquarters in London April 1, 2014. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo
The company, whose fast fashions are particularly popular with shoppers in their twenties, said on Wednesday its sales rose 10% in the four months to June 30, when store-based rivals had to close shops for weeks due to coronavirus restrictions.
In April, ASOS raised 247 million pounds ($311 million) in new equity to shore up its finances. The furlough repayment is expected to be about 1.8 million pounds.
ASOS shares were up 3.4% at 0806 GMT, extending year-on-year gains to 26%.
The group said sales in the four month period reached 1.01 billion pounds, up from 919.8 million pounds a year earlier. While UK sales fell 1%, international sales were up 17%, with sales in EU countries particularly strong.
ASOS said it saw a steady improvement through the period, reflecting increasing warehouse capacity and an underlying improvement in demand.
Its active customer base increased 16% to 23 million and the number of items sold rose 15%. However, gross margin fell 70 basis points, reflecting strong sales of lower margin products.
Against the backdrop of social distancing, restrictions on social events and an uncertain economic outlook, ASOS said it remained cautious on the short to medium term outlook on demand.
Despite that, and costs related to COVID-19 disruptions, it still forecast 2019-20 pretax profit towards the top end of market expectations. Prior to Wednesday’s update, the top end was 70 million pounds, up from the 33.1 million made in 2018-19.
“We are on track to deliver strong year-on-year profit growth and to return to positive free cash flow for the full-year,” said CEO Nick Beighton.
($1 = 0.7938 pounds)
Reporting by James Davey; editing by Sarah Young and Mark Potter
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TUDAY Spiritual Ministries Celebrates 40 Years with programs to battle increased suicides and heal trauma, as well as programs that educate and inspire today's youth and their families.
On September 2, 2019, Reverend BIll Minson celebrates 40 years of TUDAY (The Urban Domestic Affairs of the Young) MINISTRIES with a focus and determination to reduce incidents of suicide and encourage conversation about our mental health issues to reduce the shame and stigma currently attached to what affects so many of us. Pursuing treatment MUST be our goal as simple human maintenance.
TUDAY MINISTRIES began in Baltimore, MD in 1979 where Reverend Minson served as consultant to Superintendent of Baltimore City schools presenting programs to inspire, inform and motivate students, parents and educators. Oprah Winfrey, Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Ray Parker Jr., doctors, judges and others spoke to students in TUDAY'S Alliance For Success programs. He received a Commendation from President Ronald Reagan in 1980 for his work and became a consultant to Los Angeles and New York school superintendents presenting his programs.
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For DME, One Size Does Not Fit All
Though anti-VEGF drugs are now key, there's still a place for photocoagulation.
For a long time, laser was the first-line option for treating patients with diabetic macular edema and, though it was effective, it could be destructive, as well. Currently, retinal experts say you should probably add anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs to your arsenal when dealing with DME—but you should also keep your laser handy for certain situations. Here, ophthalmologists who deal with DME every day explain how the two treatment modalities fit together.
What the Studies Say
In terms of agents that are currently available, physicians began to add anti-VEGF drugs such as ranibizumab (Lucentis) and bevacizumab (Avastin) to their treatment regimen after seeing the results of several key randomized studies.
In a study from the RESTORE study group in Sydney, Australia, researchers compared ranibizumab alone, as well as ranibizumab combined with laser, to the previous gold standard, laser monotherapy.1 In RESTORE, 345 patients with visual impairment due to DME were randomized to one of the three treatments. Ranibizumab alone (plus sham laser) was given for three months, then on a p.r.n. basis afterward. Laser was given at baseline and then as needed.
Ranibizumab alone, as well as ranibizumab combined with laser, were superior to laser alone in improving the mean change in best-corrected acuity letter score from the baseline visit to months one through 12 (+6.1 and +5.9 letters vs. +0.8 letters for laser alone; p<0.0001). At one year, 22. 6 percent of ranibizumab patients had a best-corrected letter score of at least 15, and 53 percent had a best-corrected letter score level greater than 73 (20/40 Snellen equivalent); for the ranibizumab plus laser group, the proportion was 22.9 percent and 44. 9 percent, respectively. However, for laser alone, only 8.2 percent of the patients had a score of at least 15 letters and 23.6 percent had a letter score level greater than 73.
In RESTORE, researchers reported that the mean central retinal thickness was significantly reduced from baseline with ranibizumab and ranibizumab plus laser. Patients received a mean of seven ranibizumab/sham injections over 12 months. An increase in intraocular pressure occurred in one patient each in the ranibizumab arms. Ranibizumab monotherapy or ranibizumab combined with laser wasn’t associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events.
Similarly, the BOLT study from the United Kingdom found bevacizumab to be effective against DME when compared to laser alone, with patients in the drug group having a 5.1 times greater chance than those in the laser group of gaining 10 or more ETDRS letters over 12 months.2 Also, a recent randomized two-year, Phase II/ III trial of pegaptanib sodium for the treatment of DME found the drug to be effective when compared to sham injection and subsequent (after 18 weeks) laser.3
The READ-2 study from the Wilmer Eye Institute and the READ-2 Study Group found that, though intravitreal injections of ranibizumab were a great addition to a physician’s DME treatment regimen, the clinician could combine them with focal or grid laser and decrease the number of injections while keeping the good results.4 In READ-2, 126 patients were randomized 1:1:1 to receive 0.5-mg ranibizumab initially at months one, three and five (group 1); focal or grid laser at baseline and at month three if needed (group 2); or a combination of ranibizumab and focal or grid laser at baseline and month three (group 3). After six months, most patients in all of the groups were treated solely with ranibizumab because they met the retreatment criteria.
At six months, the mean improvement in best-corrected vision in group 1 was 7.4 letters (n=33); in group 2 it was 0.5 letters (n=34); and in group 3 (n=34) it was 3.8 letters. At two years, the mean improvement was 7.7 (group 1), 5.1 (group 2) and 6.8 letters (group 3). In groups 1, 2 and 3, the percentage of patients who gained three lines or more of vision was 21, 0, and 6 percent at six months, vs. 24, 18 and 26 percent at two years. At two years, 45 percent of group 1, 44 percent of group 2 and 35 percent of group 3 had 20/40 or better Snellen equivalent best-corrected vision. Mean foveal thickness at two years was 340 ìm (group 1), 286 ìm (group 2), and 258 ìm (group 3). The percentage of patients with a center subfield thickness of 250 ìm or less was 36 percent (group 1), 47 percent (group 2) and 68 percent (group 3). The researchers point out that combining the drug with laser reduced both the amount of residual edema and the mean number of injections the patients had to endure: a mean of 5.3 injections for Group 1, 4.4 for Group 2, and just 2.9 for Group 3 after 18 months.
New Practice Patterns
The results of the research studies as well as ophthalmologists’ clinical impressions have shaped current practice patterns. Some incorporate laser into most of their treatments, while others use mostly anti-VEGF agents and add laser only in certain cases.
“We’re just starting to understand what it means to treat diabetic macular edema,” says Phoenix, Ariz., ophthalmologist Pravin Dugel.“We’re on the cusp of understanding which combination of treatments is proper for which stage of the disease. It’s not a one-size-fits-all type of thing because DME is progressive.It’s a long-term, chronic disease, and I know that laser will still have a role, as will steroids and anti-VEGF agents.”
Diana Do, MD, of the Wilmer Eye Institute, says the advent of anti-VEGF agents has changed her approach to DME. “My first-line treatment for center-involved DME is intravitreal agents,” she says. “I’ve decreased my use of laser because multiple clinical trials have shown that intravitreal anti-VEGF agents result in superior visual acuity outcomes compared to focal and grid laser. However, for patients who have non-center-involved macular edema, I still feel that laser is an option.”
Dr. Dugel says the multi-stage nature of DME lends itself to multiple treatment approaches. “In the beginning, DME starts out in a focal manner,” he says. “At the outset, a leak occurs in a specific area that may cause the edema we see and make the vision worse with time. In that early stage, if we can see an area of leakage and it’s away from the center of vision, it makes sense to use laser photocoagulation. With laser, you might be able effect a long-term treatment, and, if you can use the laser without damaging central vision, you’ve avoided having the patient depend on a particular drug for an extended period. Unfortunately, we often see patients later than this. And, as the disease progresses, it comes close to the center of vision, and you don’t want to destroy the center with laser. At that point, there may be some areas where you can do laser while also administering intravitreal anti-VEGF injections to control the other areas. And, if it’s very late-stage, we might use several types of agents and possibly laser on certain areas.” For his treatment protocol, he says he prefers to approximate the approach known as “Protocol-I” from the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network’s study of DME.5 “I administer intravitreal injections on a monthly basis until I reach some stability in the disease,” he says. “I then re-inject if there’s worsening of vision or macular thickening.”
A somewhat controversial treatment is the use of sub-threshold micropulse laser for DME. Some surgeons feel they need to see more data on it before they put it to use, while others think it’s a beneficial addition to a treatment plan. Edoardo Midena, MD, chairman of the ophthalmology department of the University of Padova in Italy, has studied the effects of subthreshold laser photocoagulation in his practice and thinks it has potential.
“The concept of sub-threshold diode laser—and possibly sub-threshold yellow laser in the future—is to be able to treat the retina and obtain a reduction in the appearance of DME without inducing side effects in the neural part of the retina,” he says. “This means there would be no changes in retinal sensitivity like those that occur with standard laser photocoagulation and manifest themselves as scotomas in the visual field.
“Sub-threshold means that, when you perform the laser treatment, you don’t see any laser spots on biomicroscopy or, in our experience, on fluorescein angiography, but you still get a reduction in the appearance of DME,” Dr. Midena adds. In a prospective, randomized study at his practice, Dr. Midena performed sub-threshold micropulse laser on 32 DME eyes using an Iridex diode laser as well as standard laser treatment (modified ETDRS approach) with a green laser. The sub-threshold treatment’s laser settings are a spot size of 125-ìm diameter, 750 mW power and 200 msec duration.
At one year, both groups maintained their visual acuity and had the same level of reduction in retinal thickness. Dr. Midena says the difference came in terms of retinal sensitivity: In the sub-threshold group, there was no change, or an improvement in sensitivity on microperimetry compared to the standard group, in which there was a decrease.
In the real world of clinical practice, Dr. Midena says his approach is a mix of modalities. “Micropulse isn’t a treatment for all diabetics, because massive macular edema can’t be treated with just one therapeutic system,” he says. “When the retina is very thick, as in more than 400 ìm, it’s better to inject a substance that can decrease it, such as anti-VEGF agents or steroids, for a very fast reduction in thickness. The most important problem with these drugs, however, is that you have to continuously inject them. So, for DME we’d consider an initial injection followed by maintenance with sub-threshold micropulse laser about 15 days after the injection.”
Dr. Do, however, thinks more investigation is necessary into sub-threshold laser. “Several physicians are investigating it,” she says. “But at this time I think an anti-VEGF agent is more effective than a laser.”
Future Therapies
There are therapies not yet approved in the United States that may be effective when added to the current options, say surgeons.
• Sustained-release steroids. An intravitreal implant designed to release the steroid fluocinolone acetonide over time, the Iluvien (pSivida/ Alimera), was the subject of the longterm, randomized Fluocinolone Acetonide in Diabetic Macular Edema (FAME) study. The study investigators found that significantly more patients in a 0.2-ìg/day dosing group experienced at least a 15-letter vision gain vs. sham (28.7 vs. 16.2 percent, p=0.002) and maintained this effect over three years. The FAME researchers say the treatment group also had a sustained improvement in mean center point retinal thickness after three years.
However, the drawbacks to steroids remain the induction of cataract and increase in IOP. In FAME, 80 percent of phakic patients in the 0.2-ìg group needed cataract surgery vs. 27.3 percent of controls. In terms of IOP, 18.4 percent of the study group had an IOP greater than 30 mmHg at some point in the study vs. 4.3 percent of controls, and 4.8 percent of the implant group needed glaucoma surgery compared to just 0.5 percent of control patients.
Tom Ciulla, MD, of Indianapolis, has taken part in the study of Iluvien, and says he thinks it might have a niche for certain DME patients. “It appears to be very efficacious,” he says. “I think sustained-release steroids will be beneficial because they allow for a single therapy as opposed to multiple repeated intravitreal injections. However, you might not want to use it as a first-line treatment in someone with mild edema. But if the patient has severe edema and has lost a lot of vision, I think the benefits will outweigh the steroid risks.” Dr. Do says a sustained-release steroid might be useful in pseudophakic patients or those with glaucoma who have already had a tube shunt or trabeculectomy procedure, which might mitigate the steroid risks.
Also in the trial pipeline is the Ozurdex implant (Allergan), which releases dexamethasone over time. “It’s currently in trials, and should work for DME as well,” says Dr. Ciulla. “It has a shorter duration of action than the fluocinolone implant, which could be a positive and negative, because if someone has a pressure spike with a shorter-acting sustained-release device, sometimes you can just wait it out with eye drops. On the other hand, it would require more injections compared to a longer-acting implant.”
• VEGF Trap-Eye (Regeneron). VEGF Trap-Eye is an anti-VEGF compound designed to be delivered intravitreally, and is being studied vs. macular laser in DME in the DaVinci study. In the study, researchers say the drug produced significant gains in best-corrected acuity at 24 weeks and sustained or improved on them throughout a year, including in one group that received treatment every other month. They say the drug is well tolerated, with the most frequent ocular adverse events being conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, ocular hyperemia and increased IOP. (Tolentino M, et al. IOVS 2011;52:ARVO E-Abstract 6646)
Though anti-VEGF agents are effective for macular edema, Dr. Dugel doesn’t think frequent injections are the ultimate answer. “The vast majority of DME patients need multiple injections over time,” he muses. “Is this sustainable? In my opinion, it’s not. I think a sustained-release drug, used in combination with our current therapies, will ultimately help make this treatment sustainable.”
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2. Michaelides M, Kaines A, Hamilton RD. A prospective randomized trial of intravitreal bevacizumab or laser therapy in the management of diabetic macular edema (BOLT study) 12-month data: Report 2. Ophthalmology 2010;117:6:1078.
3. Sultan MB, Zhou D, Loftus J, et al. A phase 2/3, multicenter, randomized, double-masked, 2-year trial of pegaptanib sodium for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. Ophthalmology 2011;118:6:1107-18.
4. Nguyen QD, Shah SM, Khwaja AA. Two-year outcomes of the ranibizumab for edema of the macula in diabetes (READ-2) study. Ophthalmology. 2010;117:11:2146-51.
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Rohingya Groups Say ASEAN Must Not Endorse Myanmar’s Whitewash of Brutal Campaign
A security officer stands guard during the preparations for the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, June 19, 2019.
Nearly two dozen Rohingya and civil society groups on Thursday called for leaders and representatives from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to work towards a just and safe plan for the repatriation of Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar and warned regional leaders against endorsing Myanmar’s whitewash of military atrocities.
Their statement, issued in response to a recent leaked report from ASEAN’s Emergency Response and Action Team (ERAT), criticized the document for being tailored to please the Myanmar government and failing to mention what the groups called the “well documented genocide perpetrated by the Myanmar security forces that drove 740,000 Rohingya to Bangladesh in 2017.”
Thousands of Rohingya were killed, tortured, and raped while their villages were torched during the crackdown, and hundreds of thousands fled to safety in Bangladesh where they live in sprawling displacement camps. The U.N. later described the campaign of terror as ethnic cleansing and possible genocide.
The leaked ASEAN report glossed over the atrocities against the Rohingya, who say they still do not trust Myanmar authorities enough to consider returning, despite the signing of a repatriation agreement by the Myanmar and Bangladesh governments.
“Instead, the report consists of a summary of the technical details of the return process with some minor technical recommendations,” the joint Rohingya statement said. “Myanmar appears to want to create a new narrative that the conflict was interethnic, that they are ready to accept returnees, [that] conditions are conducive to do so, and that the only obstacle for return is Bangladesh.”
“It seems as if the report was done to help ASEAN member countries to ignore the hurt, pain, harm, loss of lives, [and] loss of dignity caused to the Rohinyga people,” it said. “This is an erasure of facts.”
The groups also denounced the report for not using the term “Rohingya,” which is disputed in Myanmar which views members of the minority group as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and disparagingly refers to them as “Bengalis.”
They also noted that the report failed to mention the impact of ongoing armed conflict between Myanmar forces and the Arakan Army (AA) in Rakhine state, which has displaced more than 30,000 civilians, as well as policies that discriminate against the Rohingya, as factors impeding repatriation.
“This means that any repatriation is unfeasible, but the assessment team chose to omit the fear the Rohingyas are feeling, in the report,” the statement said. “The report also fails to address policies and laws which violate the Rohingyas’ fundamental human rights and jeopardize the viability of their return.”
'It's preposterous'
New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) weighed in on the issue, also criticizing ASEAN’s focus on the repatriation process, as detailed in the ERAT report, for ignoring the situation on the ground in Rakhine state.
“ASEAN seems intent on discussing the future of the Rohingya without condemning — or even acknowledging — the Myanmar military’s ethnic cleansing campaign against them,” said HRW Asia director Brad Adams in a statement issued Wednesday. “It’s preposterous for ASEAN leaders to be discussing the repatriation of a traumatized population into the hands of the security forces who killed, raped, and robbed them.”
“ASEAN has also ignored efforts to investigate abuses and obtain justice for victims of atrocities,” he said.
Tun Khin, president of the Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK), one of the members of the coalition, took issue with the ERAT report for saying that the voluntary repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh could be completed in two years.
“We’d like to demand that ASEAN withdraw this report,” he told RFA’s Myanmar Service. “It is completely wrong because they don’t look at the situation on the ground. They concluded that Rohingya are safe to return home. This is condoning the genocide against the Rohingya people.”
The Rohingya organizations called on ASEAN leaders to urge the Myanmar government to ensure justice and safe conditions for the refugees’ return, including the 128,000 Rohingya who live in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Myanmar.
‘Not listening to us’
A day earlier, the Arakan Rohingya Society for Peace & Human Rights (ARSPHR) expressed its frustration that the international community was not putting enough pressure on Myanmar leaders to make possible the repatriation of refugees stranded in Bangladesh.
Myanmar and Bangladesh have agreed to repatriate some of the hundreds of thousands of displaced Rohingya living in camps, but the plan has stalled, and few refugees want to return to Myanmar, where they face systematic discrimination and possible violence and are denied citizenship.
“Why is the international community not pressuring Myanmar to take back its own nationals who it forced into Bangladesh?” asked the ARSPHR in a statement. “We think it is because the international community does not really care about what Rohingya refugees want. They are not really listening to us.”
“Right now, Rohingya refugees continue to be left out of all decision-making process[es],” the statement said. “The international community need[s] to start showing us more respect and properly talking with us.”
“There will be no repatriation without talking to us,” it concluded.
Leaders and delegates from the 10 ASEAN member states are gathering in Bangkok on June 20-23 for their annual meeting to discuss security, economic, and sustainability issues in the region.
It is expected that Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is attending the summit, will come under heavy fire from member states for her mismanagement of the Rohingya crisis.
Her government has largely defended the Myanmar military and denied that it committed mass atrocities against the Rohingya during the 2017 crackdown. One government report on the issue was summarily dismissed as a whitewash.
Call for UN resignations
Also on Wednesday, Rohingya rights groups called for the resignation of U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and other senior U.N. officials for failing Rohingya Muslims who endured atrocities and fled their communities during the crackdown in Rakhine state.
Their call was in response to the release of a report pointing to the body’s shortcomings in implementing a unified strategy to prevent the onslaught of violence.
The report, based on an independent review of the U.N.’s involvement in Myanmar from 2010 to 2018, concluded that “systemic and structural failures” and “serious errors” by the U.N. system in dealing with the Rohingya crisis were intensified by bureaucratic infighting. The report, however, did not name individuals or agencies responsible.
The Free Rohingya Coalition blasted the report for its lack of accountability and impunity regarding the conduct of U.N. officials who “have failed Rohingya survivors.”
“The coalition therefore holds that in order for impunity to end within Myanmar and within the international protection system, [the] Secretary General and his managerial deputies should be held accountable for the failures that have thus far emboldened Myanmar’s ongoing genocidal persecution of Rohingya ethnic minority in Rakhine state,” a statement issued by the coalition said.
“We therefore demand the resignation of senior U.N. leaders in whose hands the management of the entire U.N. system rests,” it said. “Their leadership and management have failed the thousands of Rohingyas who were mass-slaughtered, maimed, raped, or otherwise violently deported from their villages to Bangladesh where they exist in subhuman conditions.”
Free Rohingya Coalition coordinator Nay San Lwin told RFA that the review was not done properly.
“The way they handled the case is completely wrong,” he said. “Far from punishing the wrongdoers, they are rewarding them. They need to reinvent the entire system with new management. That’s why we demanded that they resign.”
Reported by Khin Khin Ei for RFA’s Myanmar Service. Translated by Ye Kaung Myint Maung. Written in English by Roseanne Gerin.
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Eileen Ailing Gu, of China, competes in women’s FIS Freeski World Cup 2020 qualification round at WinSport in Calgary on Feb. 12, 2020. Photo by Azin Ghaffari /Postmedia
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T-90 Main Battle Tank #2
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The-thing-next-door on Sun May 13, 2018 8:41 pm
miketheterrible wrote: What?
Mobility of the T-72B3 and modernized T-90A is rather fine. Protection is too. As evident in Syria, even it's APS which T-90A already has.
I think you are confusing yourself.
Oh yea it has definitely porved itself against all of thoes leopard 2's and m1a2s that its been fighting.
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PapaDragon on Sun May 13, 2018 8:52 pm
The-thing-next-door wrote:
T-90 fighting Leo-2s and Abrams? And when did this happened?
Hole on Sun May 13, 2018 9:38 pm
Thing, you know, that nearly all this Leo2´s and M1´s were build in the 80`s and later modernised? There basic armor is even worse than that of the T-90A.
Since Russia developed there ERA, all their tanks are designed to be fitted with it. With the latest ERA the T-90 has an armor level of around 1.100 mm RHA. That´s good enough to survive against 95% of everything it could encounter on a battlefield.
In the end, there is now 100% protection. Ask the Amis with their "invincible" M1. For nearly 30 years they were shouting, that ERA is shit. Dangerous for Infantry and so on. After a few M1´s were destroyed by old RPG´s in Iraq, they fitted the M1´s with ERA. Ups!
You are right with the APS. Don´t know why the didn´t fit one into the modernisation package (T-90M). Maybe they wait until the Afghanit is in service on the T-14 and then start mass production.
If i recall correclty it heppend in operation "dawn of sarcasim" where it killed ten million nato tanks... bat that was a T-90BMUK model 2022 delux edition.
Although the T-14AKMMU model 2025 super extreeme ultra delux supreme gaurd of the Russian Union of kill all globalists edition was by far superior.. it even 360 noscoped the
entire US navy from the other side of the planet.
WARNING SARCASIM OVERLOAD IMINENT!
If its not clear I was just refuting the previous staement about the T72B with the welded turret *cough* T-90As armor.
GarryB on Mon May 14, 2018 3:03 am
Yeah, making shit up does not refute anything...
Replacing ERA tiles is quicker and cheaper and easier than fixing main armour structures... in fact replacing ERA could be done while reloading is taking place near the front line...
The-thing-next-door on Mon May 14, 2018 10:39 am
You do realise that ERA leaves the main armor exposed when it is hit don't you? If you are going to use ERA you should not rely on it for your tank to survive.
Oh and ERA does not detroy incoming munition it only reduces thier effect so you will actually need to worry about main armor repairs ontop of ERA replacemnt.
Werewolf on Mon May 14, 2018 10:54 am
The-thing-next-door wrote: You do realise that ERA leaves the main armor exposed when it is hit don't you? If you are going to use ERA you should not rely on it for your tank to survive.
It does not matter much how thick or effective your armor is when any round will damage your composite armor layers. The ERA blocks reduce the depth or neutralize entirely older warheads, meaning you will not have a deep penetration and damaged composite layers. That reduces risk of penetration, cost for replacement of costly composite armor tiles and replacement after penetration of just ERA tiles is a huge plus.
The only one here arguing that ERA tiles is the only armor on russian tanks that is you. Same discussions we had with other advocates of how effective western armor is and how ineffective russian armor is were here before. Usually the brigade of polish fanboys and advocates of M1 Abrams.
The-thing-next-door on Mon May 14, 2018 2:25 pm
I do not view western tanks as superior (western designers are retards who just have less pointles design restrictions like not being allowed to make tanks weing over 50-55 tons)
Anyway the reason I hate the T-90 is because it fails miserably at fulfilling the holy trinity of Soviet tank design by completely abandoning survivabilty along with other abominations like the Leopard-1 and vikers MBT.
The T-90 was only ever supposed to be a stopgap measure to serve as a cheaper alternative to the T-80U untill the next generation of Russian tanks were ready to enter service and the T-90A is a derivative of the T-90S which was designed solely for export.
Oh and it seems that the Russian army agrees that the T-90 is inadequate for thier needs as they have long since ceased production of it and are gearing up to build Armatas albeit slowly but atleast they are doing it.
Anyway they only have 300 T-90As it would probably be better in the long run to sell or canabalize them than to waste any more money on the damned things.
Maybe they could use the chasis as the basis for some kid of self propelled artillery vehicle or to make more BMPTs and TOS-1As.
GarryB on Tue May 15, 2018 6:46 am
You do realise that ERA leaves the main armor exposed when it is hit don't you?
You do realise that main armour is layered like laminated wood and when it gets penetrated the layers can separate under the armour greatly reducing their performance at stopping a second hit?
Do you think it would be easier to replace one ERA brick or replacing an area of base armour?
The first requires five minutes with a spanner and a replacement brick, the second requires it to be sent to a factory for 6 months or more...
If you are going to use ERA you should not rely on it for your tank to survive.
If the threat is an APFSDS round or HEAT round it has to get past the APS system first and then the ERA further reduces its performance... the hull armour likely wont even be touched... and all you have to do is replace a few ERA bricks and reload the APS munitions when you load up more main gun rounds.
If there is a 200mm penetration behind the ERA brick once you replace that brick the next penetrator will also only penetrate 200mm but once the brick is replaced where is the 200mm penetration? Do you know? What are the chances of hitting the exact same brick in exactly the same place and penetrating the exact same hole?
Especially after the APS system intercepts the round in the first place and makes it yaw and reduces its penetration to near zero before it hits the ERA brick...
Anyway the reason I hate the T-90 is because it fails miserably at fulfilling the holy trinity of Soviet tank design by completely abandoning survivabilty along with other abominations like the
It is the most heavily armoured tank Russia has in service, or has ever had in service.
The T-90 was only ever supposed to be a stopgap measure to serve as a cheaper alternative to the T-80U untill the next generation of Russian tanks were ready to enter service
So what are you saying, the T-90 IS a cheaper alternative to the T-80U and has better protection and also many other features better than any model T-80U.
and the T-90A is a derivative of the T-90S which was designed solely for export.
The T-90A, called Object 188A was developed in 1999... it was not ordered by an export customer until the Indian order in 2001... it had the welded turret of the Object 187 and the new Catherine Thermal sight... Of course the T-90S was solely for export... it was an export variant... Duh.
They are buying T-90AMs...
Are you really that stupid or are just winding us up...
If they don't have many WTF would they canabalise them for? To keep their fleet of Shilkas operational?
Or put horns on them and call them Unicorns... because some kid on the internet does not like them...
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Interlinked on Tue May 15, 2018 8:59 am
@GarryB I don't know where you learned that stuff, but I can assure you that replacing the base armour of practically all modern tanks only takes hours, not 6 months. In Western tanks with integrated composite armour arrays, the armour section can be dismantled in the field and the composite armour can be removed with basic tools. For example, this burnt-out Abrams tank had its barrel cut off and its side armour was removed in the field. The full story is not available (it was scuttled and dismantled to prevent capture), but you can already see that you don't need depot-level facilities to dismantle composite base armour.
And here's a T-72B as another example. You can see the weld seams outlining the armour cavities on either side of the turret, and the other pictures show the spaced NERA plates inside the cast armour cavities. You also see the internal plates taken out of the cavity and displayed. They used a torch to cut along the weld seam and then removed the cavity cover plate. After that, extracting the individual components of the armour is a trivial task.
All you need is a acetylene torch and a MIG welding machine. This stuff is carried on recovery and repair vehicles like the BREM-1. You can take out the damaged armour, replace it, and then just weld the cavity shut again. You don't even have to replace the armour every time it gets hit, since NERA panels can sustain multiple hits. Many other forms of composite armour don't degrade from multiple hits either. Replacing ERA is simpler, yes, but replacing composite armour isn't too difficult either, although it does take a longer time to do so. Still, the longer time needed to replace composite armour packs is balanced out by the fact that it can resist multiple hits before needing a replacement whereas ERA is destroyed in a single hit.
Reliance on ERA is perfectly acceptable if the size of the gap can be limited to a reasonable degree. For many vehicles, there is no way to take a direct hit from an RPG without ERA and that includes the side armour of most main battle tanks. IFVs have to rely on ERA as a rule, of course. In Chechnya, the number of hits that were recorded on the frontal armour of Russian tanks were just a few percent. The vast majority of hits were recorded on the sides and rear of the tanks, plus a few on the roof. There is no practical way for any tank to withstand that kind of punishment without ERA.
The-thing-next-door on Tue May 15, 2018 12:13 pm
Garry The T-90A is not equipped with a hardkill APS which is one of my problems with it.
And secondly Russia is upgrading its T-90As to T-90AMs not buying new ones. That they are giving the upgrade of antiquated T-72Bs a higher priority speaks volumes fo the T-90s effectiveness.
And would you all just stop bringing up Chechnia and Syria as examples of the T-90As alleged survivability It has never sustained a hit from modern APFSDS and until it does you have no argument.
Actually Russia should not give any contracts to Uralvagonzavod unless they involve the making of new vehicles and bring back the Kirov plant.
What inprovements have Ural made to the T-90A in thier shitty modernization package? The ERA is form NII Stali, The ammunition is form NII Satli too I think?, The gun is from the Spetstekhnika Design Bureau and the optics are from all over the place.
Ural has absolutely nothing to do with any of the T90s good characteristics and is responsible for all of its major flaws.
Russia really needs to send some people over there to weed out the corrupt elements in the management.
And bring back the Kirov plant so Ural cannot get away with these scams.
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KoTeMoRe on Tue May 15, 2018 5:40 pm
Interlinked wrote: @GarryB I don't know where you learned that stuff, but I can assure you that replacing the base armour of practically all modern tanks only takes hours, not 6 months. In Western tanks with integrated composite armour arrays, the armour section can be dismantled in the field and the composite armour can be removed with basic tools. For example, this burnt-out Abrams tank had its barrel cut off and its side armour was removed in the field. The full story is not available (it was scuttled and dismantled to prevent capture), but you can already see that you don't need depot-level facilities to dismantle composite base armour.
Actually it doesn't, it indeed takes weeks, because you need to recondition and reseal the outer turret. That Abrams had been hit with DU as such the turret was deemed irrecoverable, which is why it was cut open on the side panel to move out the DU inserts and remove HazMat risk.
Same for the cut out of the T-72B, you can see that the cut wasn't supposed to be the norm, and re-welding a spot is structurally rendering it weaker. For an operational repair the best way is not touch the armor but seal the impact & return it.
For the Abrams up to the M1A1HA the logic is different, you need to make sure the DU isn't hit or shattered up front, then check the bolt on module, then reseal. Rear, side, and hull plates, this isn't done easily. It needs a depot repair, especially since the front units don't go around with 15 tons worth of elements.
But you're free to think what you like.
Interlinked on Tue May 15, 2018 6:05 pm
KoTeMoRe wrote:
Holes in the steel cavity of the turret isn't that big of a deal especially if it is a hole from a shaped charge. The entry hole can be up to a centimeter in diameter but the penetration channel can be less than half of that. Sure, it is a structural weakness but it doesn't matter much unless another round hits the exact same spot or hits within a few centimeters of it. Needless to say, this is not very likely. Tanks fighting in Chechnya were often returned to battle after a few days of repairs, still with holes in the hull, usually on the engine compartment.
The reduction of structural strength in the cavity covers of the T-72B with repeated cutting/rewelding is meaningless. It's a depressed part of the turret roof that cannot be hit from level ground. Besides, the people at the depot or factory are also going to need to access the armour by the same method anyway, as there is literally no other way to insert or replace the internal plates without cutting open the cover.
The point about the Abrams was that its side armour could be dismantled in the field, and if your guess that it was dismantled for health/environmental reasons is true, so be it. That's irrelevant to my point.
However, I can't resist pointing out that the M1A1HA only has DU in the front turret armour and only late versions got it in the front of the hull. There is none of that on the turret side armoue. It's the same with the M1A2 as far as anyone knows, so there would be nothing to remove from the turret sides because of a supposed "HazMat risk".
Uuuh exactly, why they opened the whole seal, as not to cut two pieces of RHA for the same task, in order to salvage the DU inserts, they went through the already peeled seal. The Turret as such, is deemed irrecoverable for now, that's because the turret was hit by DU, The turret would have been already separated from the gun if the tank was to be returned within days to the frontline.
Again, you may read and watch a lot of stuff on the internet, you just don't seem to know how things work IRL. Entry hole from Sabot can be from 3 to 6 cm depending on the quality of sabot and exit hole can give up to 10 cm+. The seal can be patched, although it is not preferred, especially if it is the frontal arc seal, but usually it is simply peeled and replaced with ad hoc shapes.
Once again, NERA inserts on the core armor, are first bolted on springloaded inserts and then locked in place by the sealing process.
https://below-the-turret-ring.blogspot.be/2017/01/early-m1-abrams-composite-armor.html
It's just NOT what you thing it is.
KoTeMoRe wrote: Uuuh exactly, why they opened the whole seal, as not to cut two pieces of RHA for the same task, in order to salvage the DU inserts, they went through the already peeled seal. The Turret as such, is deemed irrecoverable for now, that's because the turret was hit by DU, The turret would have been already separated from the gun if the tank was to be returned within days to the frontline.
.. What are you rambling on about? What are the "seals" you speak of? And did I not just show you that there is no DU in the turret side armour? I also made no mention that the tank was supposed to go back to the frontline. I said that it was scuttled and the barrel was cut, nothing more. If you have more information to continue your story, then please share a link or something. I simply do not know what you are trying to say after I just showed you that there is no DU in the side armour. Still, you seem to have lots of details so it looks like you have lots of info. How about sharing some of it in another thread?
KoTeMoRe wrote: Again, you may read and watch a lot of stuff on the internet, you just don't seem to know how things work IRL. Entry hole from Sabot can be from 3 to 6 cm depending on the quality of sabot and exit hole can give up to 10 cm+. The seal can be patched, although it is not preferred, especially if it is the frontal arc seal, but usually it is simply peeled and replaced with ad hoc shapes.
Hahahaha okay Mr. Expert, whatever you say. You don't have to be such a meanie about it. I was taking about HEAT entry holes and you shift the conversation to APFSDS holes. Of course, it is true that for a modern heavy metal long rod projectile with a diameter of 20-30mm, the entry hole into a flat or nearly flat armour plate is only slightly larger than the diameter of the projectile itself. That's still quite small, and the exit hole size and penetration channel size is difficult to pin down because of the wide variations of composite armour designs. It also depends on the degree of overpenetration. For serious work where the armour is penetrated fully and the interior is breached, factory level reworking is usually needed. Not only must the turret be seriously overhauled or replaced completely, but the internal equipment must be replaced as well. However, I am not talking about this kind of scenario. I am talking about the repair/replacement of composite armour modules on tanks that sustained hits or multiple hits that do not knock out the tank.
This is what the equipment on recovery vehicles are for. The BREM-1 carries cutting and welding equipment specifically to deal with servicing tank armour and other tank-related problems in the field without needing to send the tank back to a depot. The BREM-L based on the BMP-3 also carries an argon welding machine for inert gas welding so that the aluminium armour of the BMP-3 can be worked on in field conditions, and it has to be an argon welder because aluminium requires different welding equipment than carbon steel. Sending your tank to the depot is preferable if you can do it, sure, but in war that is not always possible and sometimes it might not be necessary. Even so, the turnaround time is not 6 months as Garry said.
KoTeMoRe on Wed May 16, 2018 1:37 am
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The image you showed is a de-sealed turret side. The Seal is the Sheet of metal that locks the NERA into the primary plate. The tank you proposed had been hit with at least one DU APFSDS which on contact vaporizes toxic dust. The fact the gun was torched, means the tank has been already moved to parkway/Pool. As I told you when the tank are to be salvaged, the barrel is always recovered first, here it wasn't. It was gun. Most probably because the tank is deemed irrecoverable.
They opened the side seal to get to the front inserts, instead of cutting the front seal, because it is easier that way.
Suure because PG-7 war heads never vary in their penetration line, quality, type, nope they are all 73mm warheads from the 60's. The hell is wrong with you? Even a line cut charge from an EFP would leave a substantial mark...Sometimes I'm like, does this guy understand that there are people out there that can ruin your day with the most basic stuff?
Now that ATGM's have officially become a sensitive and prevalent threat to armor, there's no "1cm" entry hole..
6 months is typically the refurbishment rotation for foreign clients. Saudi Arabia had a 6 months period when its tanks were turned into M1A2SA's. Emirati upgrades have been done in 3to 5 months from France. Maybe he construed from that. Theoretically a frontline repair should take at least a week with both proofing and correctly refitting the KO tank. A full refurbishment in War time should take 3 to 6 weeks. Now the problem with the US is that a lot of their delay is due to transfer. Mass transfer takes at least 3 weeks. Because Sea shipping. It can be cut down by flying out and back the tanks, but it would take way longer to transfer whole brigades. So again it all depends what the actual issue is with the KO'd tank.
Again reality and shit.
GarryB on Wed May 16, 2018 5:29 am
The full story is not available (it was scuttled and dismantled to prevent capture), but you can already see that you don't need depot-level facilities to dismantle composite base armour.
How many armour structures would a normal division carry around with it to replace armour arrays during a conflict?
I suspect bugger all.
Which means uber western tank gets hit and damaged the damage would be assessed and it will either be withdrawn from combat or will continue fighting with the hole covered over.
Super inferior eastern tank gets hit and damage is mostly taken by ERA which can be removed and replaced in minutes and sent back into battle... as I said it could probably be done while the crew is reloading the main gun ammo.
In Chechnya, the number of hits that were recorded on the frontal armour of Russian tanks were just a few percent. The vast majority of hits were recorded on the sides and rear of the tanks, plus a few on the roof. There is no practical way for any tank to withstand that kind of punishment without ERA.
The Chechens were familiar with Soviet military equipment and trained on it themselves, so they knew all the weak points and areas of vulnerability.
Ambushes are planned to expose the most vulnerable parts of enemy vehicles...
That is right it was not... but then no western tanks were fitted with APS systems either except a few Israeli vehicles... go figure...
And secondly Russia is upgrading its T-90As to T-90AMs not buying new ones.
And what makes you think this upgrade does not include an APS system?
That they are giving the upgrade of antiquated T-72Bs a higher priority speaks volumes fo the T-90s effectiveness.
No, it speaks volumes for the availability of T-90 chassis and their cost effectiveness.
Do you think it would be a good idea to arm every Russian solider with an SVD... the extra reach and fire power would be interesting, but being able to exploit that fire power means extra training and SVDs are more expensive than AK-74s so the costs will be higher.
At shorter range combat the lack of full auto and the 10 round mags instead of 30 round mags would be limiting.
With better command and communications a few hundred upgraded T-72 could be a much better weapon of war than a couple of Armata tanks in one division... it is simply much better value for money at the moment.
Over time the cost of the Armata will come down but Armata will just be one of at least three tank types... so Armata wont replace the T-72s or T-90s... the majority of Russian tanks will likely be Boomerangs and Kurganets based tanks.
What is your fixation with APFSDS rounds? New ERA and APS systems can deal with such threats now... the vast majority of dangers on the battlefield will be HEAT equipped RPGs and ATGMs.
Ural delivers a product that the customer has signed off on... any problems with the product then it is the fault of the customer.
Well my point is that if it is dismantled in the field... by say Konkurs, then WTF difference does it make... one member is squealing about the T-90 not having enough base armour and suggesting that ERA is just a cop-out...
I am saying no tank has invulnerable base armour and especially from the side or rear there is no real case to answer for that the T-90 is not heavily armoured enough and is therefore some Leopard 1...
The ERA plus existing base armour is perfectly adequate and the addition of an APS would make it one of the better protected vehicles available today.
6 months is typically the refurbishment rotation for foreign clients. Saudi Arabia had a 6 months period when its tanks were turned into M1A2SA's. Emirati upgrades have been done in 3to 5 months from France. Maybe he construed from that.
Actually I picked the 6 months from thin air.... for ERA you unbolt the remains of the previously set off brick and then you bolt on a new brick... very old bricks might blow up and take some neighbouring bricks with them but newer bricks barely look like they have been hit because they are much more localised and less sensitive to impact and damage.
I suggesting 6 months to replace main armour damage to emphasis how easy replacing an ERA brick is... I would suggest in practical terms if you wanted the tank fixed you would not get it back for a week at least... if at all... unless the damage is judged to be superficial and an ERA brick is just placed over the area of partial penetration.
Interlinked on Wed May 16, 2018 7:45 am
I am very curious about this Abrams that got hit in the front of the turret by DU ammunition, but back to the original point: The fact that you can remove the turret side armour by simply unbolting the "seal" is a good example of the ease of access to the composite armour. If your story is correct and they were accessing the front turret armour, nothing is changed. It is still an example of being able to access the composite armour and remove components without needing to send the tank to the factory or something.
Average shaped charge jet diameter for a wide range of RPG-7 warheads is 3mm. Changes in diameter, liner material, liner thickness, etc, are responsible for differences in shaped charge jet diameter up to a few tens of percent, with the determining factor being the warhead diameter. In general, shaped charges with a diameter of 57-81mm produce jets with a diameter of 2-3mm for liners made from copper, steel and brass. For RPGs in particular, the variances in design can only account for less than a millimeter in shaped charge jet diameter. Aluminium liners produce large diameter jets (up to 200% the diameter of a steel or copper jet) but aluminium is not widely used in anti-tank weapons due to the poorer armour penetration capability compared to copper liners and they are not used at all in shoulder fired anti-tank weapons.
When we move up to large anti-tank missiles, only then do we see a substantial increase in jet diameter. The shaped charge jet diameter for an anti-tank missile warhead up to 152mm is around 4-6mm with a jet tip velocity of up to 12 km/s. For reference, a molybdenum 152mm warhead developed by RUAG with a 146mm shaped charge cone diameter produces a penetration channel diameter of 1.8-2.0 cm. When your turret has a surface area of 2.0 m^2, holes of these sizes are just statistically insignificant. A hole of that size would occupy 0.000157% of the total surface area of the turret.
Yeah, and Garry just admitted that he pulled 6 months out of thin air. Reality and shit. Yeah, right.
You and I both know that this is a loaded question. Who even knows how many spare ERA panels are provided during a conflict?
Sure, ERA can be replaced in minutes by the crew themselves. I do not dispute that. However, the notion that composite armour requires weeks or even months to repair or replace is absurd. The tools and specialists are available along with mobile workshops in rear echelons.
That is perfectly true, but then again, all tanks have relatively weak armour on the sides, rear and top. Even the T-14 only has slat armour to protect the engine compartment when the rest of the hull gets ERA.
I am not The-thing-next-door...
The-thing-next-door on Wed May 16, 2018 10:38 am
Oh really so when I order an expensive new car that is claimed supposed to be top of the line and it is made to the lowest standards the manufacturer can get away with it is my fault?
Ural are just putting new ERA made by NII Stali on thier shitty tank and pretending that they are overhauling it.
GarryB wrote: The ERA plus existing base armour is perfectly adequate and the addition of an APS would make it one of the better protected vehicles available today.
What is this APS you talk about? It is clearly not present on the T-90AM!
And Relikt ERA uses very large bricks that can easily be striped of in a few hits while more durable methods of protection like NERA, BDD or other composite armors can survive dozens of hits to the same square meter of armor before protection is compromised.
And ERA does not stop damage to the base armor it only reduces penetration.
And I am not saying ERA is a bad thing just that the tank should not be completely relient on it for protection.
Hole on Wed May 16, 2018 11:19 am
Well, GarryB is not so wrong with his assumption. Most damaged M1 tanks were send per ship from Kuwait to Amiland for repairs. There was a large backlog.
KoTeMoRe on Wed May 16, 2018 11:42 am
Interlinked wrote:
Again, with a total penetration from an EFP (Jesus every single time we have almost a reducto ad minimalis with you) the turret will not be repaired but proofed and reconditioned. An EFP going through will cause a bigger path. Here an "ice cone" the first time it was seen, largely attributed to an RPG-29, now we now it was a EFP charge, 35mm liner. See what has to be replaced inside the tank.
https://file.wikileaks.org/file/m1-penetration-iraq-2008.pdf
Then we had bigger EFP's with a shorter range, mainly used as FF AT/AAr weapons. I could show you countless images of EFP carnage on lighter vehicles and on heavy ones. Then we can show the random entry path of a Konkurs on Merkavas or more lately on the 20 or so Abrams that were penetrated by Soviet ATGM's in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
There at least 4 cases of PG-7VR penetration in Iraq vs Abrams, with whole cuts. It's simply a random result in size & shape but with the same principle. Good Hit will mean penetration.
GarryB on Thu May 17, 2018 1:36 am
ERA bricks are like rounds of ammunition... you know you are going to use them so you keep the different shapes in stock and replace as needed.
A hull penetration near the engine does that require the entire side hull replacement?
It was said previously that plenty of vehicles in Chechnia rumbled around the place with holes in their rear simply because the location meant there was no real need to replace the armour section.
In fact most of the time I suspect that a penetration of base armour that does not penetrate to the crew compartment is just as likely to have its ERA brick replaced and put back into service most of the time... unless they have plenty of temporary replacement vehicles in which case the damaged vehicle will be withdrawn and properly inspected and repaired and a substitute vehicle will immediately replace it on the battlefield.... of the force will operate with one less vehicle.
Unless it is a mobility hit the vehicle will withdraw from battle when it has run out of ammo... a hit that penetrates the ERA but does not penetrate to the crew compartment will likely continue fighting until it has run out of ammo or the battle ends and all vehicles are withdrawn for refuelling and rearming.
In such a situation if every tank with a hit is sent back to rear echelons you might find you have no tanks available... situations in Chechnia where tanks were hit dozens of times by HEAT rounds of RPGs or other weapons and continued to fight... most of the time they would like not even be getting new ERA blocks... they just continued fighting... there is no World of Tanks auto repair kits and no bar showing current health... if there is a hole in the tank and it is full of fumes and hot fragments from a penetration everyone gets out. If you lose a track or the engine is hit you get out. If you run out of ammo, or the gun is jammed then you try to move back to get repairs... of if you complete your mission or are ordered back you fall back.
When you get hit you move to a safer place and try to determine who hit you and kill them. If you retreat to get repaired the next tank to occupy your position will get hit too...
Exactly, in fact there is no tank in existence that is safe from enemy fire... except from about 60 degrees of dead straight on... and even then safe means the crew is safe... any tank gun is vulnerable... The Armata is probably the safest because of its heavy frontal hull armour and APS system, but nothing will stop a hit from something like Kh-29 or Kh-25 or Kh-38...
No, thankfully you are not... one is certainly enough.
If you ask this top of the line car maker for a car that meets these requirements for this price... they will create a prototype for you to test and evaluate... if you say it is good enough they will give you a contract to sign and expect payments and a schedule for delivery.
You already said the T-72 upgrade was good enough... if you buy three cars they are not all going to be two seat sports cars now are they? A big SUV for sports trips or grocery shopping or taking the kids to sports, a little runaround that is cheap when someone is using the other vehicles and a nice sedan for dad or mom to take to work to look nice and professional.
In the case of the tanks the T-72 upgrades are the gap fillers, the T-90s are for the best units, and T-14 and K-14 and whatever else the other tank models are called will eventually replace both T-90s and T-72 upgrades... and likely T-80s as well.
As the new generation tanks arrive in service the T-72 upgrades will go into storage and be replaced most likely by T-90s that come from the important units that will be getting new generation tanks or the armata, kurganets, boomerang, and typhoon designs.
As numbers of the new tanks increase the T-72s will eventually move from storage to export to allies.
With improved sensors and optics and command and communications systems these will be very good vehicles, and if the new users want better protection then add on armour packages and APS options are plenty and available...
The main upgraded features of the upgraded T-72s is full long range night vision and proper command and communications equipment... anything else is only minor in comparison.
Even a new gun with new more powerful ammo is less important than better vision and new command and control equipment...
They have several APS systems that are mature and ready to be fitted to any tank...
Yes, because combat has proven that the enemy always hits tanks in one place and one place only and repeatedly hits them there, which is why next generation T-14M only has one ERA block in that location...
Then what I am saying is that all Russian tanks have something called BASE ARMOUR so when they fucking put ERA on their tanks they are not completely reliant on ERA then are they?
If an enemy can fucking hit one ERA brick repeatedly then they can fucking hit the main gun from the front or any part of the side or rear of the tank... which is normally fatal on a western tank but not always with ERA plus base armour.
The-thing-next-door on Thu May 17, 2018 8:42 am
What the bloody hell is the T-14M?
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Campbell River fire crews battled a structure fire on Sunday morning which sent one person to hospital. Photo courtesy Campbell River Fire Department
VIDEO: One sent to hospital after fire engulfs Campbell River home
Early morning blaze under investigation
Marc Kitteringham
Jan. 11, 2021 6:55 a.m.
Campbell River fire crews battled a structure fire on Sunday morning which sent one person to hospital.
According to Campbell River Fire’s Twitter, crews were on scene at the 3700 block of South Island Highway for a structure that was completely engulfed in flames.
“This morning at 3:35 we received a 911 call for a fire in the 3700 block of South Island Highway,” said fire chief Thomas Doherty. “We arrived and there was fire going through the roof of the home and it quickly extended throughout the building.”
Doherty said that two people had been living in the home, and both were confirmed to be out of the building by the time fire crews arrived. However, one person was transported to hospital for injuries.
“There was heavy damage to the home, it was just a single storey house,” he said. “We had ESS involved to look after the displaced folks.”
Crews were on scene until around 6 a.m., with one truck and a few firefighters sticking around afterwards to check for hotspots and to wrap up the scene.
“Not sure if the smoke alarms went off or not. We were unable to determine that when we were there,” Doherty said. “I believe the folks weren’t home at the time the fire started, but arrived home and found smoke inside the strucutre, and they could see fire up around the roof area.”
The cause is under investigation.
Fire crews also responded to a vehicle fire on Galerno Road on Saturday night. The vehicle was fully involved by the time the crew arrived, but nobody was injured in the incident.
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The Most Dramatic Bachelor & Bachelorette Breakups In #BachelorNation History
October 10, 2020 at 8:00am AM EDT
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As we get ready for Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams’ season of The Bachelorette airing Tuesday, we can’t help but think about all the drama we’re about to be in for. Every year, Chris Harrison promises it will be the most dramatic season ever — but up until the last few episodes of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, or Bachelor in Paradise, we can never quite tell if he’s telling the truth. See, all the real drama comes at the end of the Bachelor franchise shows: when real emotions are involved, a proposal’s on the line, and our leads are facing some life-changing decisions. With millions watching, many have stumbled at the finish line, second-guessing their first choices or choking on delivery. The result? The most dramatic splits in Bachelor Nation history.
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Now, there’s no one way to do a perfect dramatic reality TV breakup, and Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants have been careful to give us a variety of high-stakes splits to choose from. There’s Clare Crawley’s famous speech breaking things off with Juan Pablo Galavis, where she lists everything wrong with him and storms off in a fury. There’s Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s baffling choice to air his post-engagement breakup with an unsuspecting Becca Kufrin, who then sobbed through the house begging the cameras to leave her alone.
For reality shows that are often accused of being overly scripted or fake, these dramatic breakups offer a moment when it seems clear that at least one party had no idea what was coming next — and their unfiltered reaction leads to some serious grab-your-popcorn drama. From last-minute indecision to past secrets being revealed, here are all the most dramatic Bachelor, Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise breakups of all time.
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What does Rule 63 mean?
Rule 63 is a famous point from the Rules of the Internet, stating that for every male character present on the web, must exist a female counterpart, and for every woman there must be a male version.
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This rule was possibly published in 2007, in an expanded edition of the Rules of the Internet.
A definition was admitted to Urban Dictionary in the same year.
Though Rule 63 is nearly not as popular, as Rule 34, it is still widely known and recognized all around the web, from 4chan to Reddit, from Tumblr to Instagram and Facebook.
On DeviantArt, the phenomenon has been present since 2009, with heaps of artworks being tagged with the rule.
In the same year, a site was also dedicated to Rule 63, where people could genderswap their favorite characters and share the artworks.
Comic book conventions host thousands of examples every year for Rule 63, with fans hopping into the bodies of their preferred heroes and heroines, regardless of their own gender, creating characters, such as the Female Joker.
Futurama also featured the idea in their Season 7 premiere, where characters were presented as the opposite gender versions of themselves.
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Developed by researchers at the University of Akron, the cup could herald a breakthrough in the PLA market.
Ever since that skinny guy on the beach got sand kicked in his face by a bully, bulked up, and then punched the bully out in front of an adoring crowd, the benefits of getting stronger have been obvious.
And that goes for polymers too, which is why a team from University of Akron (UA), in Ohio, is focusing on research that showcases effective strategies for turning brittle polymers into tough and flexible materials. The group has recently produced a prototype poly (lactic acid) (PLA) cup that is transparent, super tough, and doesn’t shrink when filled with boiling water.The problem that had to be overcome with PLA – which is the world’s foremost 100 per cent bio-based and fully compostable polymer – is that it has low toughness and a low heat distortion temperature, making it unsuitable for many hot food packing applications and disposable containers.
This new research, led by Dr. Shi-Qing Wang in UA’s School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, shows that PLA can be made to have superior mechanical and thermal characteristics and thus show promise to replace conventional petroleum-based polymers such as PET.
To explain the science behind how the prototype PLA cup can gain ductility and achieve heat resistance, Wang uses the analogy of cooked spaghetti. If the molten PLA is magnified by a million times, each chainlike molecule would look like a strand of spaghetti, many meters in length. For thermoplastics (including PLA) to be tough, it is important that crystallization does not remove or disrupt the intertwining of “spaghetti strands”.
The interwoven structure is called the “chain network”. It is through such a structure that anyone can pick up nearly all of the spaghetti strands out of a bowl with a pair of chopsticks. This chain network, when properly manipulated, ensures that the PLA beverage cup is mechanically strong without crystallization. But such a commercial cup collapses when boiling water is poured into it. “Cups made from normally crystallized PLA can hold boiling water but are terribly brittle and opaque,” Wang explained.
By investigating the origin of ductility in semi-crystalline polymers, Wang’s research group discovered a way to limit crystals to nanoscopic scales in PLA while preserving the network, resulting in the clear, tough, and heat resistant cup. Such a transparent cup can hold hot tea and coffee and could replace most plastic beverage cups on the market.
“The impact of our new understanding could finally stimulate the PLA market to grow exponentially,” Wang said.
A U.S. patent on how to modify PLA based materials has been filed through UA’s Office of Technology Transfer.
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`Dr. Strangelove´
Mein Fuher! I can walk!
by: Sam B ()
The screenplay and the movie are hilarious! This is one of the best and sharpest dark comidies EVER! Stanley Kubrick did an amazing job! Same to Peter Sellers. Nobody but Sellers could have pulled off those three brilliant characters!
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What makes this movie superior than all other comedies is that it doesn't have humor, but wit.
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That's just it. This is the greatest film ever made.
Peter Sellers is a comic genius; he was improvising most of the Doktor's lines and was so funny that they had to edit the last scene to pieces because the man playing the Soviet ambassador was laughing through the whole thing.
Kubrick's wit and insight shine best in this film. It's a film about more than the Cold War; it's about the madness of war itself, along the lines of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five.
This is a timeless classic and a true inspiration to generations of filmmakers.
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 President’s Award
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The President's Award recognizes staff, teams, students and/or volunteers who demonstrate superior leadership and collaboration resulting in major contributions to the organization.
The President's Award was introduced in 2011 to recognize staff, teams, students and/or volunteers who demonstrate superior leadership and collaboration resulting in major contributions to the organization.
This year, there were 38 nominations for the President's Award with nominations coming from areas across SickKids, including clinical, administration, research and learning. This year, a President’s Award is going to four individuals and one team.
The award was redesigned in 2015 and integrated the Humanitarian Awards, a program that had been run by SickKids Foundation for over 20 years. The President’s Award is just one of the recognition tools available for staff to recognize colleagues for their hard work and dedication to SickKids.
The recipients were presented with their awards by Dr. Ronald Cohn, SickKids President and CEO, at the staff Celebration of Excellence event on Dec. 5.
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Ray Lam is being recognized under the category of Improving Quality and Safety. The SickKids Tuberculosis Program likely wouldn’t have the national leadership status in paediatric tuberculosis (TB) care it enjoys today.
As a champion of continuous improvement, Lam initiated several enhancements to the TB program to keep the clinic running smoothly with low wait times. He eliminates preventable harm and advances a culture of service excellence through his dedication to his job, which isn’t dictated by the time on the clock, but the time each patient needs.
Dr. Osami Honjo, Cardiovascular Surgery
Dr. Osami Honjo, Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr. Osami Honjo is being recognized in the category of Commitment to Compassion – something he demonstrates to patients, families and fellow staff day after day. His patients have expressed he’s great at explaining complex information and that he will come to check on patients on his own time. His colleagues have said that, no matter how much stress he may be under, he always maintains his composure and treats everyone with kindness and respect.
And despite the countless hours he spends in the Operating Room and with patients, he still finds time to devote to innovative and award-winning heart research.
This past Halloween, you may have seen pictures of Dr. Honjo on our intranet and SickKids’ Instagram with one of his patients who dressed up just like him. That could be the highest praise a patient can pay any staff member at SickKids!
Kelly McNaughton, Peer Support and Trauma Response Program
Kelly McNaughton, Program Manager, SickKids’ Peer Support and Trauma Response Program
Peer support is a relatively new program at SickKids but it wouldn’t have achieved such early success without the leadership of Program Manager Kelly McNaughton. She led the development and implementation of SickKids’ Peer Support and Trauma Response Program, and is being recognized for Empowering People and Commitment to Compassion.
McNaughton has been known to wait hours in the Emergency Department and make herself available at odd hours for SickKids staff in need of peer support. Her work to train and coach peers is helping to create a psychologically safe and supportive environment for all staff feeling distress at work. It has also generated overwhelming interest from outside the hospital.
Dr. Trey Coffey, Caring Safely
Dr. Trey Coffey, co-lead of Caring Safely at SickKids
Since joining SickKids nearly 15 years ago, Dr. Trey Coffey’s contributions to Improving Quality and Safety are truly unprecedented. Her name is synonymous with eliminating preventable harm at SickKids and all hospitals.
SickKids has more staff, across a wide number of disciplines, addressing quality and safety issues, thanks to Dr. Coffey, co-lead for Caring Safely at SickKids. She was the force behind SickKids becoming the first Canadian hospital to join the Solutions for Patient Safety network.
An inspiring and passionate leader, Dr. Coffey is not just a delegator quick to roll up her sleeves and rally people and teams in eliminating preventable harm. She’s the first to admit that quality improvement and patient safety work is challenging, but never insurmountable, and openly shares her own experiences in coaching colleagues.
The Acute Care Transport Services (ACTS) team
Some members from the Acute Care Transport Services team.
The Acute Care Transport Services team supports safe transfers for babies and children in need of critical, life-saving care. It delivers neonatal and paediatric ICU expertise “on the go” and out to the community. This team is being recognized in the category of Championing the Evolution of Health Systems.
Twenty years ago, this team only treated infants up to five kilograms. Today, the team cares for patients up to age 13. Evolution doesn’t always happen quickly, but it will happen as long as there’s a champion – or team of champions – with the will to take up the cause.
One of the team’s achievements includes this year’s partnership with Toronto Paramedic Services to provide round-the-clock dedicated ambulances and paramedics, which will improve service and reduce response and stabilization times for patients in the community.
Congratulations to all of the President's Award winners for your accomplishments and for the exceptional contributions you make to SickKids!
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