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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Spies in Disguise (2019)
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
Jumanji (1995)
Jexi (2019)
Colossal (2016)
Strange Days (1995)
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Equilibrium (2002)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
6 Underground (2019)
Stardust (2007)
Tom Sizemore
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Here is an overlooked classic, an underrated gem that any Sci-Fi lover should see. Strange Days is one of those films that the writing is done just the way I like. They ignored the present way things are done remove the limitation there is and created technology that only existed in the movie's timeline. Someone who is a master at doing this is the same person behind the screenplay and the production of this movie, James Cameron.
The movie is directed by one of the best directors out there Kathryn Bigelow.
She overdid herself in this movie, with the use of handheld camera and her directing style. She paced the movie on cruise control allowing the story to unravel gently and merging like four different story arcs to a very succinct ending. Plus she took this movie down something unconventional creating something so ahead of its time that even the critics and audience back then and could not even grasp.
The movie is well received now and seen as a missed experience those back in the 90s. Regardless of what the critics and audience thought, even though the movie was a box office bomb (costing 42 million and making only 8 million domesntically), her work was recognized. She became the first woman to win the Saturn Award for Best Director in 1995 for Strange Days.
The movie's pace is done dramatically so that the viewer is not just dropped into the action, we get to see the lead and everyone involved get by.
The plot takes place two days before Jan 1st 2000. This movie is about POV (point-of-view) recordings which are gotten using a technology which is like wearing a hairnet on your head.
The device is called SQUID it is an illegal tech which records memories and physical sensations directly from the wearer's cerebral cortex. These recordings and feelings are stored on a disc which can then be played back.
Lenny (Ralph Fiennes) was a former LAPD officer and his best friends are Mace (Angela Basset) and Max (Tom Sizemore). Mace does not like what Lenny does to make a living, which is illegal SQUID sales and made her dislike very clear to Lenny.
The whole movie plot revolves around Lenny's dealing in illegal SQUID recordings. One of Lenny's friend Iris, drops a disc into Lenny's car which has some illegal activity being done.
Lenny did not get to see this disc at first as his car was towed away for lack of payments. Iris was busy trying to tell Lenny that she is in trouble, something you get to witness when you are watching this movie as we see her being chased by two police officers.
Another disc was left for Lenny with a friend of his, the disc also has another illegal act being done. When Lenny gets to see the other disc's content left for him in his car by Iris he and Mace are now dragged into linking the two crimes and solving it.
The movie then gives us a surprise turn ending that there is no way you would have seen it coming.
Angela Basset was also recognized for her role in this movie winning best actress at the Saturn Awards that year.
Kathryn Bigelow's style of movie making has made her a master in the business. This was not the last time she set the pace as the first female director to win an award in a male dominated arena. In 2008 her movie The Hurt Locker won Best Picture at the Academy Film Awards. It also got her the first female to win Best Director at the Academy Awards.
Here is a movie that paces itself and delivers the magic punch at the right moment, go see it.


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A Reason to Stroll and Linger: The Miniature Train Village in the Germany Pavilion
August 9, 2021 August 7, 2021 Bob Jacobs	3 Comments	Germany Pavilion, trains
Chances are pretty good that you'll visit the Germany pavilion in the World Showcase while enjoying everything the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival has to offer. So, here's a suggestion for you: take a little time to stroll over to the miniature village between Germany and Italy where you can be transported to a faraway land in a more halcyon time while you snack on your pretzel-wrapped bratwurst and Schöfferhofer Wild Cherry Hefeweizen.
Leave the main walkway and take the stone path called "the Romantic Road" (look for the signs). Named after the Romantic Road that runs between the Würzburg and Füssen regions in Germany, the real deal passes through some of Germany's most picturesque villages, mountains and forests. (Read more about it here: https://www.romanticroadgermany.com)
By taking this path, you're ON the Romantic Road, walking from Füssen to Würzburg "through" a remarkable miniature village, complete with inhabitants, railways, and beautifully manicured landscape features, much like you would see in Germany.
This Bavarian Train Village made its debut at the 1995 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, and although its installation was intended to be only temporary, it proved to be such a popular attraction that it assumed a permanent place here.
The Village is modeled after a mid-century Bavarian town complete with town square, homes, shops, and churches. It's set in an expansive countryside filled with trees, streams, and boulders on the mountains; tiny gardens and well-tended hedges also run throughout. Various little scenarios take place in the display, as well: you can see people in the village walking around, doing their shopping, running errands, their cars and trucks parked outside the stores, waiting for shoppers to complete their purchases. Peer through the windows and you'll see what merchandise the shops have to offer.
A wide range of authentic Germany architectural styles are represented in the different buildings. For example, the downtown church is quite ornate with its beautiful spire, while the smaller white church tucked into the hillside is far more modest.
Imagineers decorate the village for celebrations including the Festival of the Arts and Flower and Garden (little banners are hung throughout the town) and the Food and Wine Festival (tiny stands selling food are set up). At Christmas, the streets and buildings are decorated in high style with wreathes and garland. And if you're a highly observant repeat visitor, you may notice that the inhabitants (even the animals) "move" around the village – again the work of the Imagineers, who like to change things up periodically.
And then, of course, there is the main attraction: the trains. Each of three trains run on their own separate loop through and around the village, over bridges and streams and through tunnels out into the countryside and back again. The trains are G-scale Lehmann Gross Bahn models built with tremendous attention to detail. While a critic may remark that the trains are slightly out of proportion with the buildings and people, that doesn't detract from the fun of watching them run their routes.
It would be easy to walk pass this intricate display, chalking it up as boring, but it's worth remembering that Walt himself loved trains and would probably have thought of this little quiet spot as a favorite place to linger. Maybe you will too.
Are you a fan of the train display in Germany? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Bob Jacobs lives in Wisconsin where he recently retired as Editorial Director and writer for a well-known clothing catalog company. He and his wife Cristie have four children, seven grandchildren and a cocker spaniel named Penny the Dog. They've visited Walt Disney World regularly since 1992.
3 thoughts on "A Reason to Stroll and Linger: The Miniature Train Village in the Germany Pavilion"
This is always one of my favorite places to visit in Epcot. Partly because I like trains and partly because I was stationed with the U.S. Army in Bamberg, Germany, a little east of Würzburg.
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I love this little gem!
I love the miniature train area! There's so many little details to see. Its one of my favorite areas in Epcot.


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TikTok vs YouTube: Which is Better for Social Media Marketing?
April 28, 2022 April 27, 2022 / Social Media Marketing
Video is one of social media marketing's most successful content formats to date, but where should you publish? Learn the key differences between TikTok and YouTube
Video content has become exceptionally popular. No matter what industry you're in, investing in great quality videos has proven to be beneficial for businesses. Studies show that an average person spends about 100 minutes a day watching video content. Thus, video can be a powerful marketing tool to push your products or services.
The question is where should you publish your videos? There is no question that video is essential in digital marketing. However, there is an ongoing debate as to which platform is best to post one's videos. While social media platforms offer video hosting services, TikTok and YouTube are a cut above the rest when it comes to video content.
In this article, we compare the two—TikTok marketing and YouTube marketing—to better assess which platform works best for video-centric social media marketing campaigns.
TikTok Social Media Marketing
TikTok, formerly known as Musical.ly, is a video-focused social media service that focuses on short-form content. Launched in 2017, this social media platform allows users to add filters, texts, sounds, and music with ease.
According to Business of Apps, TikTok has over a billion users worldwide, making it the sixth most popular social media platform today. Users spend an average of 858 minutes a day scrolling for compelling content on the platform.
TikTok is incredibly popular among the Gen Z market. In fact, 41 percent of TikTok users are aged 16 to 24 years old. TikTok's appeal to the younger generation stems from the fact that it is more than just a social media platform. For them, TikTok has become a venue for creativity and self-expression.
TikTok's preference for short-form videos have prompted users to get creative with making the 15-second run worth watching. As a matter of fact, one of the best things about TikTok marketing is that it allows brands to explore their fun side.
We live at an age when skippable content has become a sin for marketers worldwide, so having brands engage their audience through out-of-the-box ideas is often rewarded accordingly. TikTok videos' virality gives companies that find success in the platform the huge benefit of running successful marketing campaigns that do not cost much, if at all.
YouTube Social Media Marketing
Launched in 2005, YouTube is an online video-sharing platform owned by Google. With more than two billion monthly users, it is the second most visited website worldwide. YouTube allows users to upload video content and share them with the world for free.
Over the years, YouTube has enjoyed tremendous growth because of its convenience and access. You don't need to pay a fee to open a YouTube channel. At the same time, it's not required for you to have a YouTube channel for you to enjoy the content on the website.
YouTube's popularity can also be attributed to its vast audience. YouTube has a massive user base belonging to different generations, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z. What this means is you can appeal to any and all demographics if you use YouTube the right way.
What makes YouTube great is the creative control that the platform gives its users. You have the freedom to record videos on your smartphone or hire a professional crew to film high-quality content. The only limit is your imagination when it comes to YouTube.
TikTok vs YouTube: Where Should You Post for Social Media Marketing?
TikTok and YouTube offer brands valuable features to take their business to the next level. If you're deep in contemplation as to which between TikTok and YouTube deserves your marketing efforts more, consider the following factors that differentiate the two to better weigh which platform better suits your needs.
Maximum video length
TikTok and YouTube used to have very defined differences when it comes to their respective video lengths. However, recent updates on both parties seem to make them much more competitive with each other's features.
TikTok's claim to fame was its 15-second video clips. In July 2021, it bumped its maximum video length to three minutes, and in February 2022, it now sits at 10 full minutes.
This is in response to YouTube's successful launch of YouTube Shorts, which is the platform's own version of the short-form video content that they debuted in September 2020.
Despite this constantly changing numbers game between the two platforms, marketers still find better purpose on TikTok when using short-form content for their campaigns. Meanwhile, YouTube remains king in the line of long-form videos, as YouTube allows a total of 15 minutes for unverified accounts and two hours for verified accounts.
It can be expensive to produce a high-quality video on YouTube given the length you're targeting. On the other hand, videos on TikTok are cheap to produce because, in essence, all you would need is a nice smartphone to get started. If you're collaborating with a content creator, the production rates cost even more.
YouTube appeals to multiple age groups, which makes the platform especially useful for brands attempting to reach a wide audience. Meanwhile, TikTok is focused on appealing to younger generations, particularly millennials and Gen Zers. While TikTok arguably is making slow progress in reaching older generations, its core audience lies in the youth.
TikTok typically favors fun, unserious content. Most of what goes viral takes on the forms of musicals, dances, sports, and humorous videos like roleplay and satire. YouTube, on the other hand, has a richer variety of content, ranging from straight informative videos like TedEd, to the more casual content like Jubilee and BuzzFeed. YouTube also emphasizes on influencer-led vlogs that usually take on a slice-of-life treatment.
When you're contemplating if your social media marketing will be better off spent on TikTok or YouTube, you should consider the tone you and your brand are intending to convey, as well as the type of audience you'd like to engage.
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The world of video creation can be exciting, and it's imperative you make every effort count. Beyond vidoes also lies much more about social media marketing that you can explore. Contact our team today to learn how we can help your business run creative campaigns that will make your brand stand out.
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Q: Determining Integral of $[f(x)]^4*[g(x)]^5$ There are two functions
$$f(x)=\frac{e^x+e^{-x}}{2} \:\:\text{and}\:\: g(x)=\frac{e^x- e^{-x}}{2}$$
We know that $f'(x)=g(x)$ and $g'(x)=f(x)$ and $[f(x)]^2−[g(x)]^2 = 1$.
We need to determine
$$\int [f(x)]^4[g(x)]^5 dx$$
I tried several times but I keep getting different answers. I could really use some help. Thank you!

A: $\int f^4( g^4 \cdot g) dx$
$\int f^4 (g^4) (g)dx$
$\int f^4 (f^4-2f^2+1) (g) dx$ since we are given $g^2=f^2-1$
$\int (f^8-2f^6+f^4) (g) dx$
Let $u=f$ so then $du=f' dx$
We are given that $f'=g$ so $du=g dx$
Therefore we have the integral in terms of our substitution is
$\int (u^8-2u^6+u^4)  du$

A: We define
$$I_{m,n}=\int f(x)^mg(x)^ndx$$
Then we recall that
$$(a+b)^n=\sum_{k=0}^n{n\choose k}a^kb^{n-k}$$
Then we see that
$$\begin{align}
f(x)^m&=\left(\frac{e^x+e^{-x}}2\right)^m\\
&=\frac1{2^m}\sum_{k=0}^m{m\choose k}e^{kx}e^{-(m-k)x}\\
&=\frac1{2^m}\sum_{k=0}^m{m\choose k}e^{(2k-m)x}
\end{align}$$
As well as $$g(x)^n=\frac1{2^n}\sum_{j=0}^n(-1)^{n-j}{n\choose j}e^{(2j-n)x}$$
Hence we have that
$$f(x)^mg(x)^n=\frac1{2^{m+n}}\sum_{k=0}^m\sum_{j=0}^nR_{n,j}^{m,k}e^{(2j+2k-n-m)x}$$
Where $$R_{n,j}^{m,k}=(-1)^{n-j}{n\choose j}{m\choose k}$$
So we obtain
$$I_{m,n}=\int \frac1{2^{m+n}}\sum_{k=0}^m\sum_{j=0}^nR_{n,j}^{m,k}e^{(2j+2k-n-m)x}dx$$
Which is
$$I_{m,n}=\frac1{2^{m+n}}\sum_{k=0}^m\sum_{j=0}^nR_{n,j}^{m,k}\int e^{(2j+2k-n-m)x}dx$$
Next we compute
$$\int e^{ax}dx$$
setting $x=u/a\Rightarrow dx=du/a$ we have $$\int e^{ax}dx=\frac1a\int e^udu=\frac1ae^{ax}$$
So we get
$$I_{m,n}=\frac1{2^{m+n}}\sum_{k=0}^m\sum_{j=0}^nR_{n,j}^{m,k}\frac{e^{(2j+2k-n-m)x}}{2j+2k-n-m}$$
Note that this only works when one of $m,n$ is even and the other is odd. Your case is given by $I_{4,5}$.

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The IRCT strongly advocates for asylum procedures and reception conditions that respect and address the specific needs of torture victims. This series of position papers outlines the IRCT's position on the recent proposed reform of the Common European Asylum System. The papers present the IRCT's position on the 2016 proposed reform of the Dublin System, Asylum Procedures Regulation and the recast Reception Conditions Directive, focussing specifically on the impact on victims of torture.
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CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questerre Energy Corporation ("Questerre" or the "Company") (TSX,OSE:QEC) reported today on the recent launch of the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada by the Federal Government.
Michael Binnion, President and Chief Executive Officer of Questerre, commented, "Hydrogen is becoming more important as a transition fuel to meet governments' net-zero targets. Last week, the Government of Canada announced its national hydrogen strategy. It recognizes the role of blue hydrogen, hydrogen produced from natural gas combined with carbon capture, to this strategy."The Honorable Seamus O'Regan, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources noted, "Hydrogen's moment has come. The economic and environmental opportunities for our workers and communities are real. There is global momentum, and Canada is harnessing it."The Honorable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change noted, "As an increasing number of countries strive for net-zero emissions by 2050, they are looking to hydrogen for their clean energy needs. Canada is well positioned to be among the global leaders in hydrogen production, which will help to create thousands of jobs, grow our economy, cut pollution and put Canada on a path to exceeding our 2030 Paris Agreement target."Including hydrogen in the natural gas supply in Quebec has been under consideration for some time. The Company has been studying the feasibility of incorporating hydrogen into its Clean Tech Energy project. Further study will include assessing the environmental benefits and economics of green and blue hydrogen together with natural gas produced from its Clean Tech Energy project. The Company is also evaluating the potential for carbon capture and storage associated with blue hydrogen.Mr. Binnion added, "Our Clean Tech Energy project will produce natural gas with near zero emissions. Whether this Clean Gas is used to make hydrogen, to blend with hydrogen, or both, it will materially reduce emissions from production and consumption of energy. More importantly, this could turn Quebec into a hub for high value industries like methanol and fertilizer that use hydrogen and natural gas as raw materials. On a full cycle basis, our Clean Gas could make a significant contribution to reducing the footprint of these and other products."Commenting on the status of social acceptability for its Clean Tech project he noted, "With the inclusion of hydrogen in our project and the growing interest from industrial and other consumers, we are increasingly optimistic about our prospects for next year. Once the restrictions in Quebec related to the second COVID-19 wave are lifted, we expect this will revitalize our discussions with key stakeholders."Questerre is an energy technology and innovation company. It is leveraging its expertise gained through early exposure to low permeability reservoirs to acquire significant high-quality resources. We believe we can successfully transition our energy portfolio. 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We are committed to being transparent and are respectful that the public must be part of making the important choices for our energy future.Questerre's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and Oslo Stock Exchange in Norway under the symbol QEC.Advisory Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or information ("forward-looking statements") including the Company's ongoing and future studies of the feasibility of incorporating hydrogen into its Clean Tech Energy project, the Company's views that hydrogen is becoming more important as a transition fuel to meet governments' net zero targets, its Clean Gas will materially reduce emissions from production and consumption of energy, the potential for Clean Gas to turn Quebec into a hub for high value industries, the ability of Clean Gas to make a significant contribution to reducing the footprint of methanol, fertilizer and other products, its optimism around securing social acceptability and its expectation that the inclusion of hydrogen in the Clean Tech Energy project will revitalize its discussions with stakeholders.Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors, expectations or assumptions of Questerre which have been used to develop such statements and information, but which may prove to be incorrect. 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Q: How To Use Methods With Array In Java? My first question here so please point out my mistakes. And to be honest I couldn't find any similar questions.
So I am trying to write something very basic and I really can't figure why I can't call a method from my Util Class in my Main class.
Util class

    private double accumulatedArea;
    private double accumulatedCircumference;

    public static double getAccumulatedArea(Shape[] shapes) {
        double accumulatedArea = 0;
        for (Shape s : shapes) {
            accumulatedArea = accumulatedArea + s.area();
            return accumulatedArea;
        }
        return accumulatedArea;
    }

    public static double getAccumulatedCircumference(Shape[] shapes) {
        double accumulatedCircumference = 0;
        for (Shape q : shapes) {
            accumulatedCircumference = accumulatedCircumference + q.circumference();
            return accumulatedCircumference;
        }
        return accumulatedCircumference;
    }

    public String toString() {
        return "Number: ";
     }

}

and Main class

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        Shape[] shapes = new Shape[4];

        shapes[0] = new Circle(100);
        shapes[1] = new Circle(23);

        shapes[2] = new Rectangle(10, 20);
        shapes[3] = new Rectangle(8, 12);

        System.out.println("Area of the circle 1: " + shapes[0].area() + " and its circumference is: " + shapes[0].circumference());
        System.out.println("Area of the circle 2: " + shapes[1].area() + " and its circumference is: " + shapes[1].circumference());

        System.out.println("Area of the rectangle 1: " + shapes[2].area() + " and its circumference is: " + shapes[2].circumference());
        System.out.println("Area of the rectangle 2: " + shapes[3].area() + " and its circumference is: " + shapes[3].circumference());
        //Small test
        System.out.println("Number of shapes are in the system: " + shapes.length);

        //????? What to do here??
        for (int p = 0; p < shapes.length; p++) {
            Shape[p].getAccumulatedArea();
        }

    }
}

How can I call my getAccumulatedArea and getAccumulatedCircumference methods??
Been searching for couple of days now and I really don't have any idea how.
Just in case there is also 2 Rectangle and Circle classes that I use. They are very similar so I am only putting one.
    private double radius;
    private double circumference;
    private double area;
    private ArrayList<Circle> circles;

    //throws Exception gives error! learn how to do exceptions!
    public Circle(double radius) {
        super();
        if(radius > 0) {
            this.radius = radius;
        }
        else {
            System.out.println("Throw new Exception!!");
        }
    }

    public void setRadius(double radius) throws Exception {
        if (radius < 0) {
            throw new Exception();
        }
        else {
            this.radius = radius;
        }
    }
    public void setCircumference(double circumference) throws Exception {
        if (circumference < 0) {
            throw new Exception();
        }
        else {
            this.circumference = circumference;
        }
    }

    public void setArea(double area) {
        if (area <= 0) {
            System.out.println("Please check your input!");
        }
        else {
            this.area = area;
        }
    }

    public double getRadius() {
        return radius;
    }

    public double getCircumference() throws Exception{
        if (radius < 0) {
            throw new Exception();
        }
        else {
            return circumference;
        }
    }

    public double getArea() throws Exception{
        if (radius < 0) {
            throw new Exception();
        }
        else {
            return area;
        }
    }

    @Override
    public double circumference() {
        return 2 * Math.PI * radius;
    }

    @Override
    public double area() {
        return radius * radius * Math.PI;
    }
}

The code seems kinda messy but that's because I've been trying everything :) Any advice is welcome. Btw I was using Arraylist but according to some people I know, using Array is much better in this circumstance.

A: The methods in your Util class are static. A static method should be invoked on the class it is declared as part of. Both of your methods you have declared to take a parameter of type Shape[]. So you should invoke them like so:
Util.getAccumulatedArea(shapes)

…where shapes is a value of type Shape[].


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Triboro, Etna celebrate EcoDistricts certification
Posted on December 10, 2019 by Alyse Horn-Pyatt
Above: Mary Ellen Ramage, Etna Borough Manager, speaking with attendees of the 2019 EcoDistricts Summit about the future ECO Park during the Triboro Ecodistrict neighborhood tours.
In early November during the 10th Annual EcoDistricts Summit, the Borough of Etna became the world's first certified EcoDistrict, a feat that Borough Manager Mary Ellen Ramage never thought possible because "it's not something you ever think about."
"Never in my life did I dream that I would be part of anything that was the first in the world," Ramage said.
Through a proclamation presented by Etna Mayor Tom Rengers, this Wednesday, December 11 will be recognized as Etna EcoDistrict Day, which coincides with the sold out EcoDistrict Celebration at Fugh Hall where the Triboro Ecodistrict partnership will be honored and Etna will publicly launch its EcoDistrict Plan.
Before embarking on the certification process, the borough already had a focus on sustainable practices including its Green Infrastructure Master Plan, Storm Water Management, and Green Streetscape projects, but the community's interest in ecodistricts began in late 2016 at the EcoDistricts Micro-Incubator in Millvale.
Led by Triboro Ecodistrict Director Brian Wolovich and Millvale Sustainability Coordinator Zaheen Hussain, the micro-incubator informed participants of the EcoDistrict Protocol, how it worked when Millvale began the process in 2012, and practiced visioning sustainable development using the Protocol. Etna Community Organization (ECO) Board Member and borough resident Robert Tuñón said he and Mayor Rengers attended the workshop together.
"Both Etna and Millvale were making great strides in their physical improvements, but Tom knew the Ecodistrict movement in Millvale was catalytic in getting people to stay involved and volunteer," Tuñón said.
They left the micro-incubator and shared their knowledge with a small group of municipal and resident leaders, and started gathering information to create an asset based map that identified the positive things already happening in the community and how they could be built upon. Tuñón said these small meetings continued and slowly grew to around 40 residents before the initial public meeting in March 2018 that had over 100 people in attendance.
"We were shocked at the ability to have a grassroots movement start in the community with very little resources," Tuñón said. "At the time we had no funding."
Just a few months after the first public meeting, Etna received funding from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation through its partnership with the Triboro Ecodistrict, which also includes Millvale and Sharpsburg. The financial backing advanced Etna's efforts and allowed them to hire evolveEA and begin an educational series that addressed a key component on the path to becoming an EcoDistrict: offer multiple rounds of opportunities for the community to give input and engage in the planning process, demonstrating that it's an equitable plan.
Ramage said the educational series, a total of 35 public events, was "one of the most amazing things about the EcoDistrict process" and that she was "mesmerized" by residents engagement.
"People aren't given enough credit," Ramage said. "They just need an opportunity to learn and see how they can help and how they can be part of the change. It's empowering."
Including equity, communities pursuing the certification must address two other imperatives including "resilience with a broad lens that prepares for social, economic and environmental shocks and stresses," and climate protection by building "a pathway to carbon neutrality," according to the EcoDistricts website.
Tuñón said with the leadership of Alexis Boytim, Director of Etna Community Organization, three reports were submitted to EcoDistricts covering Equity, Resilience, and Climate Protection.
After the third report was submitted, Boytim had a call with the national organization and that's when she was informed that Etna was on track to become the first certified EcoDistrict.
"We didn't realize that would ever be a possibility," Boytim said. "When we found out, we were excited of course, but recognized that we wouldn't have been able to do that or even be where we are without the work done before us and [the partnership with the] Triboro."
Tuñón echoed Boytim and said the Etna EcoDistrict would not have been imaginable without the guidance from Brian Wolovich in Millvale, Brittany Reno in Sharpsburg, and Mary Ellen in Etna.
"They were able to teach us from their lessons learned and pass those on to us, so in many ways some of the success we feel we've had was based on building off their experiences," Tuñón said. "It all ties together."
A few projects on the horizon for Etna are the creation of the Etna Community Library and the Etna EcoPark planned for 37 Grant Ave. where a blighted building once stood and is now a vacant lot that the borough recently acquired.
These projects are two reminders that the EcoDistrict certification is just the beginning. Over time, Etna must complete certain goals they set for themselves, track the boroughs progress, and report transparently to the national organization on how they're doing, Tuñón said.
"The hard work starts now, but it's work that you understand will make a difference far into the future," Ramage said. "You have to leave it better than you found it… and that's what EcoDistrict is all about."
You might see varying forms of capitalization when exploring the idea of an ecodistrict in your community. This is intentional, and they each have their own meaning:
"ecodistrict" refers to the concept in the field of urban planning that integrates ecologically-sound practices with sustainable community development.
"Ecodistrict" refers to a specific community that is engaged in developing an ecodistrict.
"EcoDistricts" refers to the parent organization that formulated and published the official Protocol and oversees a certification process. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon.
Posted in Events, ProjectsTagged EcoDistricts, Etna ecodistrict, opportunity, Sharpsburg ecodistrict, sustainability, Triboro ecodistrict, Vibrant Communities
Managers passion for inclusion reflects dedication to diverse programming
Posted on November 2, 2019 by Alyse Horn-Pyatt
Programs that connect people with resources and inspire action are an essential step to building more vibrant communities; more importantly are the programs co-created by the community the organization serves.
It's the programs that are about inclusion that Jamie Johnson, Manager of Performance Improvement at New Sun Rising, has a real passion to support. At NSR, Johnson leads risk management, program evaluation, and process assessment to improve the outcomes of the organization, but her keenness for doing so comes from her own experiences with Youth Places at the age of 15.
"We pretty much internally ran an organization as youth for our own community and it was a great experience," Johnson said. "I feel like it taught me about nonprofit process and program development, but also taught me a lot about leadership."
Johnson went on to serve her community through AmeriCorps before and between attending Edinboro University for psychology and sociology, and earning a Master's of Education in Marriage and Family Therapy from Duquesne University.
It was at Edinboro where Johnson met Ebony McQueen-Harris. The two stayed connected, and later during their careers McQueen-Harris told Johnson about NSR and Ignite Northside, an accelerator program that supported entrepreneurs from idea to action in support of the goals of One Northside. At the time, McQueen-Harris was the program manager.
"I was a behavior specialist for an after school program at Faison [Arts Academy] and then I fully moved into social services and worked for an organization called Touching Families," Johnson said. "I became the program director there, but [Ebony] knew I always had an interest in starting my own business."
That nudge resulted in Johnson founding Build You Up!, a business based on applying her counseling skills to entrepreneurs and "being able to help business owners and leaders work on themselves internally, so they grow and become their best selves for their organization."
By the time Ignite Northside 2.0 launched, McQueen-Harris had brought Johnson on board to help facilitate the program. Anne George was a program participant during that time and had regular meetings with Johnson and McQueen-Harris to pin down her business goals. George created the app iXMessage, designed for tween girls to socialize online in a trusted environment.
"[Johnson] really helped me step out of my shell," George said. "Here is a person who has never worked with someone like me before, in that field, and she wasn't daunted by it at all. She helped me advocate for myself and did that when no one had a product like mine; I just think that speaks to how good they are and how they know what to do for people to get their business started."
There is a sincere commitment that Johnson has to the people she works with, and that was on full display during Ignite Northside where she helped participants like George dig into who they are as individuals and find out how that connects them to the work they do. This commitment, along with her passion for process and performance, come together to provide unique benefits to those she supports.
"She is a very [strategic] and detailed person," said Brettney Duck, Executive Director of G.O girls, a nonprofit that serves young women transitioning out of foster care into adulthood.
Duck was a caseworker at Touching Families when she met Johnson, who was program director at the time. After Johnson left to join New Sun Rising, Duck soon followed suit to create her own venture: G.O girls. Because of Johnson's inherent ability to lead and direct, she was the first person Duck thought of when creating the board of directors for her organization and asked Johnson to be the president.
Both Johnson and Duck work together facilitating My Place, a program created by ACTION-Housing for young adults between 18-24 who have aged out of the foster care system and need assistance. Earlier this year, NSR was contracted to build upon the success of the program and provide increased support for residents' employment stability, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
"We don't want to be another program offering services to young people who have gone through the system," Duck said. "We are very intentional about that and always ask 'What are you getting from this program?', and the feedback we get is, 'You make us feel comfortable.'"
"Jamie is a good partner to have, because she doesnt take over. I'm the lead consultant for the program and she gives me my room; it's always nice to have those types of [allies]."
It's through the lens of inclusion, performance improvement, and a genuine commitment to meet people where they are at that she shares her appreciation of professional awakening with business and nonprofit leaders.
"I want people to know that they can establish things for themselves and they can make an impact in their communities, they don't have to wait," Johnson said. "They can do it now."
Posted in ProgramsTagged Ignite Northside, opportunity, Vibrant Communities
Next One Northside Mini-Grant deadline October 31, 2019
Posted on October 14, 2019 by Alyse Horn-Pyatt
Pittsburgh, PA — The upcoming One Northside (ONS) Mini-Grant application deadline on October 31, 2019 is the last for this calendar year. The following deadline is January 30, 2020.
Project applications submitted to New Sun Rising (NSR) by Oct. 31 will receive a decision in November 2019. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but those submitted after the Oct. 31 deadline will not receive a decision until February 2020.
NSR encourages prospective applicants to attend the next Open Office Hours to learn more about the mini-grant process in advance of preparing their application, which will be Monday, Oct. 21 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Woods Run Library, 1201 Woods Run Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Posted in Projects, ResourcesTagged culture, One Northside, opportunity, sustainability, Vibrancy Funds, Vibrant Communities


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Tenement housing  in Chicago was established in the late 19th and into the early 20th centuries. A majority of tenement complexes in Chicago were constructed in the interest of using land space and boosting the economy. These tenements were built quite tall, often exceeding 3 stories, to accommodate as many low-income tenants as possible. This was possible as Chicago had not set a height limit to residential buildings, allowing landlords to create towering, cramped buildings with many rooms to generate as much revenue as possible. By the beginning of the 20th century, tenement housing in Chicago was generally divided based on ethnicity, including sections such as Polish, African American, Italian, and Greek ethnic neighborhoods.

As Chicago became continually more urbanized, tenement houses rapidly grew in frequency and population density. This exacerbated both the deterioration of living conditions and the spread of diseases throughout Chicago. By the mid 20th century, many groups including government officials looked to enact tenement reforms, by either improving living conditions or transforming the complexes into more livable areas such as courtyard apartments. These reforms were brought out to improve cleanliness and the overall standard of living.

Today, the urbanization and city planning of Chicago still includes echoes of the previously established tenement houses, as the city includes divisions along racial, ethnic, and income-based lines. In this sense, Chicago continues to struggle with discrepancies in wealth and historical racial migration in regard to housing.

Tenement Housing in Chicago

Size and Functionality
Tenement houses in Chicago by the early 1900s mainly comprised either of complexes or single houses. Within these houses or complexes, single rooms would be rented out to individuals or families. These rooms were very overcrowded with people, allotting only about 2 square yards per-person on average in some houses. In many cases the houses were not uninhabitable, however, overcrowding complicated living conditions. In 1917, one study illustrated that on average over 6 people occupied a single room of tenement houses. This generally led to complications with available space and even compromised air quality. Rooms were often unable to satisfy the various needs of tenants, as they had little space to spare. As a result, inhabitants of tenement houses often washed clothes, cleaned themselves, and generally spent time outside.

Health

Living conditions
Chicago tenements inhabited in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were limited to bare necessities and were often overcrowded. Even so, often bare necessities were not present in Chicago tenements, furthering the poor quality of life and sanitary conditions. By the beginning of the 20th century, housing reformers noted that "'bath and toilet' rooms in the homes of large numbers of impoverished Chicagoans were either nonexistent or in dangerously defective condition." As a result, sicknesses were widespread among these areas, and many were unable to perform basic tasks in their homes. The conditions of these tenements ultimately led to the creation of many housing and sanitary reforms such as in the 1890s and 1900, as public health concerns grew increasingly alarming.

Disease

As a result of the poor sanitation, size, and overall living conditions of the Chicago tenements, disease was able to spread rapidly. Diseases such as tuberculosis and scarlet fever were especially prevalent among Chicago tenements during the early 20th century. The spread was further exacerbated by overcrowding, poor sanitation, and the intimacy of tenement inhabitants. Although other areas of Chicago were also impacted by outbreaks of Tuberculosis in 1901 and throughout the 20th century, Chicago tenements were disproportionately affected.

Those that contracted diseases during the early 20th century in Chicago tenements especially faced difficulties, as due to their general poverty they were unable to either cure or sustainably treat their diseases. Despite attempts by politicians to reform the health conditions, quality of inspection, and general quality of tenement areas, sanitary reform began to crumble as early as 1890. Settlement workers and politicians justified this in stating that the poor conditions were solely linked to low wages and irregular employment. This proved to be detrimental for those living in tenements, as they received little state or federal support to improve their living conditions. Those living in tenements continued to remain in run down areas, unable to escape from the disease spreading around them.

Demographics

African-Americans
During the second half of the 19th century and early into the 20th century a small number of wealthy and educated African Americans were present in Chicago. These communities were peppered between white suburbs and upper-class neighborhoods throughout the city. Although segregation was present, the African American population was not yet centered in the poor racial communities and tenement housing located in Chicago's south side. However, this changed during the 1910s, with the start of the first World War. Due to the influx of working class African American immigrants into the city, rising from 2 to 5 percent of the cities total population during the 1920s, white residents began to advocate for stricter policies of segregation. The African American population began to be zoned out of the wealthy white neighborhoods and began to purchase property the south side which became known as "black belt". This area became the racial center for African Americans in the city and would later develop into the lower-income housed, majority African American area of the city.  As a result of these policies and purchasing patterns, Chicago become one of the most racialized cities in the North.

During the 1910s and 1920s housing conditions for African Americans were dismal. Many were crowded far beyond the legal limit and were built hap hazardously, yet black tenants were paying far more for rent than their white counterparts in the other slums of the city. There were also not enough areas for the population of African American migrates to find housing, which contributed to the over crowded and unsanitary conditions in the "black belt" housing. Jobs were also scarce for the residents of the "black belt" slums and many were not able to find work due to the institutionalized segregation laws of Chicago. Due to these difficult conditions, conflict between the African American population and other ethnic and immigrant groups was common and culminated during this era with the Race Riot of 1919.

The riot, which primarily pinned the black and polish communities against each other, was brutal with both sides contributing to various acts of savagery. Each group fought, using guerilla warfare tactics and a series of bombings, to "hold the line" and protect the neighborhoods where each group lived. As a result of these riots African American stereotypes were formed in the minds of many of Chicago's ethnic minorities ad led to the believe that the goal of African Americans was to take over all the neighborhoods within the slums of Chicago. For the next few decades the memory of the 1919 Riot would propel Jim Crow laws in the city and crushed African American aspirations for better housing in affluent communities.

Italian-Americans
Italian Americans have been part of Chicago communities since the incorporation of the city. Although the population of Italians in the city began as a rather small minority, with the influx of immigration during the 1890s to 1920s, many Italian communities began to appear throughout the city. One of the most famous was known as "Little Sicily", located on the north side of Chicago. By 1910, there were around 25,000 Italian and Sicilian immigrants living in city, most of which were from poorer southern Italy. Many immigrated to the city using the chain immigration system, where families or communities would send one or two people to the United States, where they would find work and housing, typically through an Italian broker, before the rest of the family followed. This contributed to the overcrowded and harsh living conditions for Chicago's Italian residents.

The housing in "Little Sicily" and other Italian communities was in a frightful state. It was located in an area between the north and south side of the city, which was known for being a place of abject poverty. The residents lived in old, overcrowded three or four-story buildings, which would often sink into the ground over time. Most were forced to pay high prices for low quality housing. Although, the area which they resided was surrounded by factories, most Italian immigrants did not want to work in industrial plants, instead choosing to work in rail or construction, who were paid less than their industrial counter parts. This led to even more overcrowding within the housing complex due to families moving in together to afford rent.  Even though the residents did not work in the factories, the housing for many Italians were surrounded by them one side and with the river located on the other. This created an almost constant layer of smoke and air pollution which led to an influx of lung related diseases for the residents.

As a result of poverty and conflict between populations from different parts of Italy, crime became a major problem in "Little Sicily". From 1910 to 1920 there was the rise of a group known as the Black Hand, a group which was known for exhorting money from the wealthier Italian immigrants. After 1920 and the rise of prohibition, bootlegging become common in the neighborhood. The bootlegging industry led to mob violence in the area, mostly between the Aiello and Capone families. This led to the destruction of thousands of dollars of property destruction and dozens of deaths among the Italian populations.

References

Housing in Illinois
Urbanization
Poverty in the United States
History of Chicago

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The directors of a health insurer that is trying to remake itself have picked a new board chairman.
HealthMarkets Inc., North Richland Hills, Texas, says the new chairman will be Allen Wise, who also is chairman of Coventry Health Care Inc., Bethesda, Md., and a director at Magellan Health Services Inc., Avon, Conn.
In the past, Wise was Coventry's president. He also has been an executive vice president at UnitedHealth Group Inc., Minnetonka, Minn.
William Gedwed, who has been HealthMarkets' board chairman and president, is giving up the title of chairman but will continue to be the company's president.
The founder of the company and previous chairman, Ronald Jensen, 74, died in an automobile crash in Irving, Texas, in September 2005.
HealthMarkets once was UICI, a company that sold student health insurance, health insurance programs for the self-employed and the Star HRG limited-benefit medical plans.
Gedwed and other managers of UICI recently used private equity financing to buy control of the company. The managers have renamed the company, acquired a major player in the personal health account plan market, and sold the limited-benefit health plan unit to a division of CIGNA Corp., Philadelphia.


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Surgical precision
Dr. Ralph Clayman turned a childhood fascination into a lifesaving career
by Steven K. Wagner | September 27, 2004
Years ago, when his friends were assembling model airplanes, Ralph Clayman received from his father a different kind of model. What his dad brought home intrigued him and perhaps set a course that has saved the lives of countless patients.
Indeed, Dr. Clayman, who joined UCI Medical Center in 2002 as chair of the new Department of Urology, has come a long way since his dermatologist father first handed him a model of a kidney.
"I found it interesting," says the native New Yorker, smiling. "That's the only thing that even remotely relates to my eventual decision to work with kidneys for a living."
In fact, it's more than just a living — it's a calling. Just two years ago, that calling rerouted him to UCI, where he since has guided the university to a position of national leadership in minimally invasive surgery.
To his father's probable delight, the model kidney appears to have stuck.
HEEDING THE CALL
Reared in New Jersey, Clayman earned his medical degree at UC San Diego. He eventually joined Washington University in St. Louis, becoming a professor of urology and radiology, director of the Midwest Stone Institute, and co-director of minimally invasive surgery. There he and his colleagues performed the world's first removal of benign and cancerous kidneys using a laparoscope — a tube-like device enabling surgery through a small incision — and the first laparoscopic removal of a cancerous kidney and ureter.
In January 2002, however, UCI was looking to establish a Department of Urology. Clayman was appointed chair.
"There already was a very strong faculty, and Dean Cesario had a willingness to recruit renowned urologists, an interest in creating a department that encompassed clinical care, research and education, and genuine enthusiasm in taking urology at UCI to the next level" Clayman recalls. "It was a wonderful chance to create one of the first departments of minimally invasive urology in the country."
Today, the department's entire faculty is devoted to minimally invasive surgical techniques. Clayman's own focus involves using these kinder, gentler methods to treat renal cancer, ureteral strictures — a narrowing of the canal leading away from the kidney to the bladder — and kidney stone disease. Other surgeons throughout UCI Medical Center's new center of excellence are doing similar work in their disciplines with regard to minimally invasive surgery.
LESS INVASIVE, MORE BENEFICIAL
"Most of our work is being done less invasively," he says, adding that smaller incisions result in less patient trauma, markedly reduced pain, better cosmesis and a faster recovery. "Why make a 12-inch incision to get to a 4-inch organ to remove a 1-inch-long tumor?"
That's what Gerald Mayes, 75, of Orange, wanted to know. Two years ago, Clayman removed Mayes' cancerous kidney laparoscopically. Mayes, whose gall bladder had been removed in a conventional surgical procedure, called the laparoscopic procedure "a piece of cake." "There was nothing to it," he says. "The man's a genius. He saved my life."
Since arriving in Irvine, Clayman has forged ahead in other areas as well. For example:
The department now employs two da Vinci Surgical Systems, one dedicated to training and evaluating surgeons. Reproducing the movements of a human wrist, the state-of-the-art robotic system eliminates tremors and improves dexterity — permitting finer and possibly better surgery. UCI is one of only two robotic training centers in Southern California.
A newly developed mini-residency program enables urologists nationwide to take weeklong courses focusing on trauma-minimizing procedures. Under the guidance of Dr. Elspeth McDougall, the program is the first of its type in the country. Already, urologists from 16 states and eight countries have availed themselves of this experience.
The department is one of few anywhere investigating the evaluation of surgeons for credentialing and recertification using the robot and surgical simulators — work that could eventually improve surgical outcomes everywhere.
UCI urology researchers Darren Tyson and Chung Lee, along with Drs. McDougall and Clayman, are examining ways to bioengineer tissue to repair or replace damaged or cancerous bladders, work that eventually could save many lives. This team also is investigating the development of a cell-free artificial bladder.
"The key to our progress has been the ability to speak with diverse people at UCI about new ideas and equipment," Clayman says. "People here have welcomed the acquisition of the robotic system and embraced the concept that UCI should become a leader in new technologies and minimally invasive surgery."
Indeed, progress has been swift, and the impact on patients in California and nationwide substantial. Many are alive today because of the talented team of clinicians who work in the Department of Urology.
"Dr. Clayman's presence has elevated UCI to national prominence," says McDougall, professor of urology. "The mini-residency program already is recognized worldwide as a unique learning experience."
UCI School of Medicine Dean Dr. Thomas Cesario agrees: "Ralph Clayman is internationally respected. His presence here has given UCI substantial prestige."
In Clayman's mind, it all boils down to three areas: education, research and clinical care.
"In coming here, I wanted to create a department of excellence in all three areas," he says. "This is an out-standing university, and my job is to teach, to search, to administer care, and to enable my faculty to do likewise. To accomplish these goals, I'm endeavoring to promote and attract the very best experts in urology to UCI.
"Our competition is disease. Our goal is to overcome disease and provide the very best, least painful care available. If we've done that at the end of the day, then the day has been well spent."
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Hyori Lee Biography
Name: Hyo-Ri, Hyori, Hyolee
Birthplace: Choong Book
Blood Type: A
Family: Mom, dad, 1 older brother, 1 older sister
School: Gook Min University, 2nd year
Childhood Dream: Police Officer
Hobbies/Special Talent: Drawing/Acting
Favorite Part of Body: Her long, straight hair
Ideal Guy: Someone who leaves a good first impression
Motto: Let's do the best we can in everything
Hobbies: Drawing, Acting
Customs: Laughs often, low temper
Complex: Long black hair, cute eyes
Most precious thing: Famly
First love: Elemetary school, there was a boy who did everything so well
Favorite food: Anything, but specially crackers covered with chocolate
Favorite color: White
Favorite Singer: Mariah Carey, Brandy
Favorite Songs: Mostly Ballad and R&B
Hyori was the youngest of three children born to her parents. She is a Korean Pop singer, who leads the Korean female band Fin.K.L. (Fine Killing Liberty). She was discovered while taking pictures in a photo booth and was made into the leader of Fin.K.L.
Not only is Hyori a singer, but she is also in many commercials and some Asian movies. She represents Samsung, FR Jeans, GGPX New York, Biotherm Korea, G-Market, Dove (company), Delmonte and Samsachun. Her debut solo album in 2003, named Stylish E., was well received in Korea. At the Korean music awards, Hyori Lee won over seven "artist of the year" awards. She released another album with Fin. K.L. in October 2005, but this album was only released online. In 2006, Hyori released her second solo album, titled Dark Angel. The first single of this album, "Get Ya," was accused of plagiarizing Britney Spear's "Why Don't You Do Something."
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Helen Jessup was one of the first purchasers of a major work of mine from the Redfern 1970 exhibition. Helen was very enthusiastic about my work and bought another piece later on. Helen's interest was such that she asked me to make a ceiling for her dining room to compliment the works she already had. My initial reaction was that the room was too small to take such a work. But her enthusiasm overcame my weak resistance. As things turned out I am very pleased that Helen had convinced me to make the piece.
A condition of the commission was that the work should be capable of easy removal in the likelihood of moving house. I devised a suspended ceiling made up of 6 interlocking trapezoid wood panels with canvas laid on the surface. This form determined the structure of the image as I decided to disguise the diagonal joins in the panels with three black lines. The work had to be smaller than the room space because of how I decided to suspend the panels: without any permanent fixing which would have interfered with the painted surface.
My studio was not big enough to see the work in entirety before it was hung. I painted the work in two halves standing opposite each other to make it easier to imagine how the work would look when finished.
The work has been installed in London, Jakarta, New York, Washington and now, its final resting place, Norfolk, Connecticut: where it looks the best it has ever looked.
Dr Helen Ibbotson Jessup is an art historian, author and curator. Her husband Philip Jessup was, until recently, the Secretary General Counsel at the National Gallery in Washington. They are the most important supporters and collectors of my work and also great friends.
I do not have a record of how the ceiling looked in Jakarta.
The Jessup Ceiling: South Kensington, London
The Jessup Ceiling: New York
The Jessup Ceiling: Georgetown, Washington DC
Helen had one of the walls moved 6" to accommodate
the ceiling in Georgetown , thereby sacrificing 6" of
space in the kitchen.
The Jessup Ceiling: Norfolk, Connecticut
Helen out did herself: building an extension
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Have you ever wondered why Tiger Wood is so good in golf and others not? You might say because Tiger Wood has 'talent'. With Dr. Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (MI), he will tell us that this
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challenged the traditional view of intelligence as a unitary capability that measured by IQ tests but also has given rise to a new definition of intelligence and a new approach to learning and teaching. The view
championed by Dr. Howard Gardner that intelligence is multifaceted and dynamic - expanding far beyond the linguistic and logical capacities that are traditionally tested and valued in schools. Gardner has argued that
intelligence consists of eight relatively autonomous intellectual capacities, namely:
(Provided by MIDAS - Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scales)
- Linguistic sensitivity: skill in the use of words for expressive and practical purposes
- Reading: skill in reading
- Writing: ability and interest in writing such as poems, stories, books or letters
- Speaking: skill in oral communication for persuasion, mnemonics and description
- Musical ability: sensitivity to rhythms, pitch, tunes or melody; and the timbre or distinctive tone of a musical piece
- Instrument: skill and experience in playing a musical instrument
- Vocal: a good voice for singing in tune and along with other people
- Appreciation: actively enjoys listening to music
Logical-mathematical
- Problem Solving: skill in organization, problem solving and logical reasoning; curiosity and investigation
- Calculations: ability to work with numbers for mathematical operations such as addition and division
- Ability to perceive: logical patterns and relationships; statements and propositions; functions and complex processes and related abstractions
- Imagery: use of mental imagery for observation, artistic, creative, and other visual activities
- Artistic Design: to create artistic designs, drawings, painting or other crafts
- Construction: to be able to make, build or assemble things
Bodily-kinesthetic
- Physical Skill: ability to move the whole body for physical activities such as balancing, coordination and sports
- Dancing, Acting: to use the body in expressive, rhythmic and imitative ways
- Working with Hands: to use the hands with dexterity and skill for detailed activities and small work
- Understanding People: sensitivity to and understanding of other people's moods, feelings and point of view
- Getting along with Others: able to maintain good relationships with other people especially friends and siblings
- Leadership: to take a leadership role among people through problem solving and influence
Intra-personal
- Knowing Myself: awareness of one's own ideas, abilities; personal decision making skill
- Goal Awareness: awareness of goals and self correction and monitoring in light of a goal
- Managing Feelings: ability to regulate one's feelings, moods and emotional responses
- Managing Behavior: ability to regulate one's mental activities and behavior
- Animal Care: skill for understanding animal behavior, needs, characteristics
- Plant Care: ability to work with plants, (i.e., gardening, farming and horticulture)
- Science: knowledge of natural living energy forces including cooking, weather and physics
Gardner says, "Although they are not necessarily dependent on each other, these intelligences seldom operate in isolation. Every normal individual possesses varying degrees of each of these intelligences, but the ways in which intelligences combine and blend are as varied as the faces and the personalities of individuals."
According to Gardner, the implication of the theory is that learning/teaching should focus on the particular intelligences of each person. For example, if an individual has strong spatial or musical intelligences, they should be encouraged to develop these abilities.
Gardner points out that the different intelligences represent not only different content domains but also learning modalities. A further implication of the theory is that assessment of abilities should measure
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The theory of multiple intelligences has focused mostly on child development although it applies to all ages. Gardner published his theory in the book 'Frames of Mind' in 1983
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If you are interested on how to apply Multiple Intelligence at home/classroom, Dr. Thomas Armstrong has translated Multiple Intelligence theory into classroom application in the book titled 'Multiple
Intelligences in the Classroom'.
In principles, Multiple Intelligences theory emphasizes that individuals should be encouraged to use their preferred intelligences in learning. The instructional activities should appeal to different forms of intelligence and finally the assessment of learning should measure
multiple forms of intelligence. Don't judge your child by academic result alone, your child may possess other intelligences waiting for you to discover.
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Just blend all the ingredients together until you get a paste-like mixture. Smooth the mask on your freshly washed faced (make sure to avoid the eye area.) Leave the pumpkin mixture on your face for about 10-15 minutes, then rinse gently with lukewarm water.
Pat your skin dry gently and enjoy your soft fresh complexion!!