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Organisational Culture
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What is Culture?
Basically, organizational culture is the personality of the organization. Culture is comprised of the assumptions, values, norms and tangible signs (artifacts) of organization members and their behaviors. Members of an organization soon come to sense the particular culture of an organization. Culture is one of those terms that's difficult to express distinctly, but everyone knows it when they sense it. For example, the culture of a large, for-profit corporation is quite different than that of a hospital which is quite different than that of a university. You can tell the culture of an organization by looking at the arrangement of furniture, what they brag about, what members wear, etc. -- similar to what you can use to get a feeling about someone's personality.
Corporate culture can be looked at as a system. Inputs include feedback from, e.g., society, professions, laws, stories, heroes, values on competition or service, etc. The process is based on our assumptions, values and norms, e.g., our values on money, time, facilities, space and people. Outputs or effects of our culture are, e.g., organizational behaviors, technologies, strategies, image, products, services, appearance, etc.
The concept of culture is particularly important when attempting to manage organization-wide change. Practitioners are coming to realize that, despite the best-laid plans, organizational change must include not only changing structures and processes, but also changing the corporate culture as well.
There's been a great deal of literature generated over the past decade about the concept of organizational culture -- particularly in regard to learning how to change organizational culture. Organizational change efforts are rumored to fail the vast majority of the time. Usually, this failure is credited to lack of understanding about the strong role of culture and...
...How national culture of Sri Lanka impact on organizational culture and leadership Culture describes our behavior, our thoughts, our religion, our customs and everything in relation to our lives. Sometime it may be tangible and may not be tangible. From childhood culture is attached to our lives. Majority of the people in our country accept this culture without questioning it. As citizens in Sri Lanka we have a unique culture than the other countries. It can be called as "national Culture". According to Geert Hofsted national culture means collective programming of the minds that distinguishes members of one group or category of people from another. We learn our national culture intentionally or unintentionally in our early childhood. As Sri Lankan people we highly respect others and also respect our family relationships. Especially we respect elder persons in the country. But in western countries they do not think seriously about family relationships. We show our feelings well. We cry when we sad. Laugh when we are happy. But Japanese people do not show their feelings to outside. Majority of the people are Buddhist in our country. Because of that Buddhist culture is embedded to our national culture. In India majority is Hindu people. They are not eating beef. Once Mc Donnels sells beef in India, Indians sued against Mc Donnels. That is to protect their culture. Although western people always try to keep a distance physically when they are talking, we do not have like this...
...The advantages of differing views on organisational culture theory: the benefits of a multiparadigm approach The purpose of this essay is to outline the advantages and disadvantages of robust debate surrounding the field of organisational culture. To achieve this, this essay presents the benefits of robust debate which has led to multiple paradigms surrounding the field of organisational culture within organisational theory. It will then be demonstrated how the effect of multiple paradigms produces various, ever improving research approaches, and different research methods which contribute insights that refute, support or extend current knowledge (Lewis & Kelemen 2002). When examined, these techniques provide a context for change within management practice using a multiparadigm approach. It has been observed by many researchers that a single paradigm is inevitably limiting when attempting to uncover certain facets within organisations and can obscure others (Schultz and Hatch 1996). The apparent discourse within organisational culture theory has exemplified organisational theory to the extent that Mingers and Brocklesby (1997) praised organisational studies for exemplifying and encouraging multiparadigm interests within other fields of research (e.g. physics, biology). The benefits of a multiparadigm approach is argued to offer a midpoint between the extremes of academic theory; this has been achieved in organisational culture by constructing consistent......
Culture in Organisational
...create strong culture in an organisation? Can a leader eliminate culture? Explain. INTRODUCTION 1. BACKGROUND OF THE CULTURE IN ORGANISATIONAL 1.1 LEADER Leadership is a person whose can influence a person for accomplish their objective in organisation to make it more cohesive and coherent. As we know leadership try to influence a group or person to achieve their goal or target. (http://www.nwlink.com/~donc lark/leadcon. html) Always leader will create their own vision first. This vision must have the deep meaning and leaders must make the best vision as symbol to organisation. After that, they try to setting a goal to achieve their target and developing action plan as a strategy in their organisation. Lastly, a leader will monitoring action plan execution. The leader must follow up the follower doing what is required. As a leader they have six traits to make successful as a leader. That is a drive, desire to lead, integrity, self-confidence, intelligent, and job-relevant knowledge. (http://www.slides hare.net/nusabtara99/high-performing-leadership) 1.2 CULTURE Culture is refer to accumulation of knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, experiences, religion, relations, concepts of the universe, values, meaning, roles, notions of time, relations, material possessions and objects acquired and that institutions that characterise the population of nation. (http://language.ezinemark.com/culture-definitions-and-types-17b25a011fd.html) 1.3 ORGANIOSATION......
Understanding Organisational Culture
...Understanding Organisational Culture is not only a useful tool for managers, it is necessary to go forward. Organisational learning should be systematic and should include all the people concerned. Managers in particular have the potential to change an organisation and therefore they should act in an exemplary way. Cultures in organisation is defined by how the organisation is run, how the personalities within the organisation interact with each other and also how the structure of the company is set out. We can see this when we look at how different counties operate, for example the French are very self-righteous and therefore stick up for what they believe in, hence why they have blocked motorways when fuel prices have risen. It needs to be remembered that not all cultures match all environments; each organisation will need a different way of life to manage their business well. As well as this people need different cultures to work well in, hence why people tend to look for jobs which makes them happy. For example, accountants, even if they aren't the best mathematicians, they work in the industry because they love the never stop lifestyle and that's the culture which suits them best. Culture in a business tends to stem from what the founder, or very early leader installed into the beliefs of a company. After a culture has been set, it is very hard to get away from it, that is why when leaders take over suffering businesses and turn it around so quickly there are so......
Organisational Culture and Change
...Culture within an organisational context is a widely explored paradigm. It's nature and mottled definitions have formed the basis of organisational study for many decades. From Handy's cultural forms in the notorious "Gods of Management"3, to the Morganest metaphoric representations of the concept such as, culture as a web, an onion, or an iceberg6. Therefore, the contents of culture encompasses a wide range of organisational phenomena including surface features such as values and forms of expression: preconscious factors such as symbols and norms: and deep structures such as basic assumptions and worldviews (Pettigrew 1979; Frost et al 1985)7. They all imply that culture is an integral part of organisations, that without due consideration, development of strategy will ultimately lead to failure, leading to the assumption that culture should always fit with organisational strategy. Revenaugh2 suggests that most researchers assume that corporate culture is an important consideration for understanding and effectively managing organisations, and thus supports that argument. Bringing me to the purpose of this essay, which is to explore the context of organisational culture in more depth and come to a more discernable conclusion about its relationship with strategic management. As a result of its wide and varying definitions, corporate culture can be hard to define, measure or manage; these definitions reveal culture to be a complex concept that involves many factors as......
...Organizational culture is fundamentally about symbolic meaning and as such cannot be managed. Discuss. Organizational culture, which has been widely used by many organisation now days, it is fundamentally about symbolic meaning. Is difficult, but however, there are ways to manage it. Organizational culture is the basic pattern of shared assumptions, value, beliefs and behaviour by people in the organization. In other word, the way people do things in the organization, or the philosophy that guides an organizations policy towards employees and customers. The main aspect of organizational culture such as innovation, Cooperation, Rigorous, loyalty and Integrity. For any organization's culture is important to consider these factors. Innovation, since almost all task organizational facing will be challenging, is important to keep bringing new ideas to fit in a new market. Cooperation, or teamwork. There won't be many things can be done by a individual staff, everyone could be expert in a certain area therefore is good to work together. Rigorous, any mistake, or even very small mistake could be a disaster for organization therefore any task undertaken must be done as perfect as possible to ensure quality of product. Loyalty, to make sure an organization can last for long period of time, workers must work together for long period of time too, such as a team must be dedicate to the organization. Lastly integrity, integrity is other side of loyalty, which is aim to customer, is......
Organisational Theory - Organisational Culture
...Organizational Culture is often interlinked with norms, shared beliefs, values and knowledge among cultural members. It could also be considered as a distributed phenomenon where they unite and hold a collective identity. Besides agreeing on the same things, they have to depend on their differences by accommodating one another as well. A subculture is a group of employees within the organization that differentiates itself from the larger group based on either similarity or familiarity. Basing on similarity are shared professionals, ethnic, race, gender or occupational and familiarity are how they interact and by sharing a space in the same place. An alternative of subculture is the corporate subculture which represents the dominant top-level management and together with orthogonal and counterculture. While the former remained away from them, the latter would challenge the norms and expectations from the dominant culture. However, it is not entirely negative as it depends on how they utilise their influences. Nonetheless, subculture may impede the body and restrict communication of the organization, an issue named silos. It implies the employees in the strong organization subcultures being uncooperative and will lead to unproductivity. In order for managers to change their organization culture, first of all, they need to understand what kind of culture their companies are currently adopting and in which direction they would want to lead them to. Essentially, with a strong......
...UNDERSTANDING AND ADAPTING TO A NEW ORGANISATIONL CULTURE What is organizational culture, and why is it important? Simply defined, it is "the set of written and unwritten rules by which people function to get their work done." If you choose to ignore organizational culture, you do so at your own peril. Joining a new company can be like moving to a foreign country. You will encounter new customs, dress, language, ideas, and rules, and you will need to learn about all of these in order to do well. • You will be expected to work and interact effectively in the organization. • You will be accepted and you will fit into the organization—or not! • You will be assessed for recognition, compensation, rewards and promotion, depending on how well you perform in the new—and perhaps very different—culture. What makes you successful in one company may not make you successful in another company. For example, at General Electric, the organizational culture is regimented and managers are expected to use the GE processes without question. At Xerox, the organizational culture is fast-paced, and continuously changing. Managers have considerable latitude in how they get the job done. At Merck, the organizational culture is consensus driven, with a strong emphasis on data analysis. Managers need a consensus to accomplish their goals. What kind of environment are you accustomed to? If your new employer expects people to work in a way that is different from that of your previous...
Organisational Culture at Tcs
...Organisational culture of ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE Definition The values and behaviors that contribute to the unique social and psychological environment of an organization. Organizational culture includes an organization's expectations, experiences, philosophy, and values that hold it together, and is expressed in its self-image, inner workings, interactions with the outside world, and future expectations. It is based on shared attitudes, beliefs, customs, and written and unwritten rules that have been developed over time and are considered valid. Also called corporate culture, it's shown in (1) the ways the organization conducts its business, treats its employees, customers, and the wider community, (2) the extent to which freedom is allowed in decision making, developing new ideas, and personal expression, (3) how power and information flow through its hierarchy, and (4) how committed employees are towards collective objectives. It affects the organization's productivity and performance, and provides guidelines on customer care and service, product quality and safety, attendance and punctuality, and concern for the environment. It also extends to production-methods, marketing and advertising practices, and to new product creation. Organizational culture is unique for every organization and one of the hardest things to change. Organizational culture is the behavior of humans who are part of an organization and the meanings that the people attach to their......
Influence of Organisational Culture
...PRUL E. T E S l U K J A M E S 1. F A R R STEPHANIE R . KLElN Influences of Organizcltioncll Culture and Climate on Individual Creativitv This paper provides a framework for conceptualizing and reviewing the literature on the influences of organizational culture and climate on individual creativity. Although often treated interchangeably, culture and climate are distinct constructs operating a t different levels of meaning; yet a t the s a m e time, they are closely interrelated. Culture is the beliefs and values held by management and communicated to employees through norms, stories, socialization processes, and observations of managerial responses to critical events. The beliefs and values that typify a culture for creativity become manifested in organizational structures, practices, and policies. In turn, these structures, practices, and policies guide and shape individual creativity by creating a climate that communicates both the organization's goals regarding creativity and the means to achieve those goals. The paper concludes with a discussion of issues relating to the development of cultures and climates for creativity and potential new directions for future research. ABSTRACT The important role of creativity in brganizations is attracting an increasing amount of attention from both practitioners and researchers. In business journals and books, practitioners continuously emphasize the need for organizations to create conditions that s u p port......
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Organisational Structure and Culture
...expansion of Tesco group. It currently controls 28% of Ireland's grocery market after being formed in 1997. The initial chain stores acquisitions started in early 1980's in Ireland. All it's strategic decisions are being taken in the UK. Tesco's profit margins in Ireland are the company's highest in the world according to retail industry analysts in London. Organizational behavior is about the impact of individuals, groups, culture and structure on the business. It relates to expected behaviors of individuals within the organization as every single individual is different. And people tend to behave differently in a same situation. As people are the one who work in the organization, the performance of organization depend on the performances by employees so managers should make the list of expected behaviours of employees within organization and it is necessary to know how to deal with it. The value system, emotional intelligence, organizational culture, structure, job design and the work environment are important in determining human behavior. An appropriate culture can change the behavior of individuals. Organizational structures Organizational structure is a system used to define a hierarchy within an organization. It identifies each job, its function and where it reports to within the organization. (Lucy Friend, N.D) There are several organizational structures; however, the type of structure in an organization depends on aim, size of the business, and industry.......
Introducing Organisational Culture, Values and Behaviour
...Unit 4003 INTRODUCING ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE, VALUES AND BEHAVIOUR 1.1. Determine a framework for analysing organisational culture. The contemporary definition of organizational culture includes what is valued, the dominant leadership style, the language and symbols, the procedures and routines, and the definitions of success that characterizes an organization. Organisational Culture represents the values, underlying assumptions, expectations, collective memories, and definitions present in an organization (Schein, 1992; Cameron & Quinn, 1999). Cameron and Quinn (1999) have developed an organizational culture framework built upon a theoretical model called the "Competing Values Framework." This framework refers to whether an organization has a predominant internal or external focus and whether it strives for flexibility and individuality or stability and control. The framework is also based on six organizational culture dimensions and four dominant culture types (i.e., clan, adhocracy, market, and hierarchy). In addition the framework authors generated an "Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI)" which is used to identify the organizational culture profile based on the core values, assumptions, interpretations, and approaches that characterize organizations (Cameron & Quinn, 1999). The central issue associated with organizational culture is its linkage with organizational performance. Connections between OC and performance have been established....
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...UNIT: Developing Corporate Culture Topic: Political Organization's Culture In Pakistan BY: M Muneeb Ullah Sandhu Unit Contents: * Introduction to culture. * Culture of political parties. * Brief details of PTI * Cultural Profile of PTI * Climate of PTI * Communication & PTI WHAT IS CULTURE? Def. Culture is the values and practices shared by the member of a group (source notes) Hence a corporate culture is values and practices shared by the people in that company Key Points Regarding Culture * A Companies culture can make or break the company. * Company's culture can be changed. But it can be difficult in some cases. * It can be changed as the targets of the company changes. * Company culture changes and evolves over time. But not in all cases if it is strong culture. * It changes from one environment to another. (E.g. Multinational companies) Explanation in My Views: Any human organization develops culture over time, from small family business to global national companies to village and country try to develop its own culture over time. It is like an iceberg whose very small portion can be seen while travelling in sea but the major portion of it is under water, which can only be observed when you get under water. Now, Why it is important? It is important as every organization try to develop its own unique identity. Here I think it is important to define......
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A Journey of Faith
A SCC is a group of people who come together in the most basic and personal unit of the parish. The community gathers in the available homes of its members or at the church, who discuss their lives in the light of the gospel and share their Christian faith through prayer and conversation. Within such gatherings there naturally arises a connection of acceptance and support through which the members learn, in a personal manner, the meaning of being Church.
A Journey from Our Past
The early Christians met in homes to share the Gospel and "the breaking of the bread." They were inclusive communities whose members, after the example of Christ, shared their resources and reached out to others in service. They were people of faith who welcomed others seeking to find a spiritual home.
As these Communities grew in acceptance and in the number of believers, larger gatherings became the norm. The Church as we know it today emerged from these early home-based communities.
Working within the contemporary relationship of parish, diocese, and universal Church, the Small Christian Community enables its members to participate in the Christian Faith Community in the very manner which the earliest Christians experienced; on a personal level.
Make yourselves builders of communities in which, after the example of the first community, the word of God lives and acts. Pope John Paul II
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Small Christian Communities today are widely recognized as significant expressions of Christian life emerging in a variety of cultures and contexts throughout the world. They go by many names: base ecclesial communities, Small Christian Communities, and house churches.
Today, while many churches are intentionally creating larger congregations or mega-churches, St. Anthony Parish has chosen to maintain the involvement of its members in Small Christian Communities, reminiscent of the early Church. The larger parish church then experiences itself as a community of communities. This image is expressed most concretely as the communities come together in service of others, care and concern for one another, and in the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist.
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You don't have to be a church leader, serve on numerous committees, have a degree in theology or have a large home designed for entertainment to join a Small Christian Community. Being on a faith journey—or even beginning a faith journey—is enough. The most valuable resource you can bring to a community, which no one else can bring is yourself, with your own unique wisdom and experiences.
A Small Christian Community can encourage and enable you to ground your life in the Christian story and to integrate faith with your everyday life. Communities meet on different days and at different times on a regular basis. Most communities meet every other week on a day of their choice. Others meet weekly or monthly. Communities have various emphases such as families with children, centering prayer, service to the poor, or other interests.
There are a variety of types of communities. A community may include members of other faiths and be intergenerational. New communities continue to form.
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Though Nintendo and Niantic's smashing success hasn't reached the fever pitch of its initial launch since, to say the app is doing poorly would be a severe understatement. Following the incredible disappointment of the inaugural Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago last year, the redemption of this year's event shows that Niantic is indeed learning from its mistakes. The vastly improved festival drew a crowd of more than 21,000, and harkened back to the incredible social phenomenon that enraptured the world back when the game first released. Furthermore, Apptopia has reported that the game has hit the $2 billion revenue mark in a mere 811 days, making it the third fastest app in history to do so.
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Tate Buchanan is a troublemaker who can t keep a job, no matter how many times his lucky argyle sweater gets him hired Add to that a learning disability and an impetuous nature that sends him into altercations to protect the defenseless, and he hardly manages to make friends, let alone find a man who s interested in him for than one night.Most people think EMT JaimeTate Buchanan is a troublemaker who can t keep a job, no matter how many times his lucky argyle sweater gets him hired Add to that a learning disability and an impetuous nature that sends him into altercations to protect the defenseless, and he hardly manages to make friends, let alone find a man who s interested in him for than one night.Most people think EMT Jaime Escobar is a player, but the truth is he wants a serious partner he just can t justify wasting time on guys he knows aren t a match But when he treats a gorgeous redhead after a fight, he finds the spark he s spent so many years looking for.Jaime wants to take the next step with Tate, but it s clear Tate s not going to curb his impulsive behavior his next fight sends him to the hospital Jaime s relationship with a near criminal isn t something his family is ready to accept, not any than Tate is willing to be kept a secret Jaime will need a lot of understanding and some luck of his own to keep them both But this is one fight he s going to see through to the end.
2.5 stars. Hurt/comfort story. I felt that the relationship was imbalanced because Jaime was the one physically helping and emotionally supporting Tate when Jaime had mental/emotional issues of his own. For example, the story just glossed over Jaime's nightmares. That was a missed opportunity for Tate to offer empathy, love, and support. The story gradually became more comfort versus sizzle and fizzled out for me. I lost interest and had to force myself to skim to the end.
Another great addition to the family. Tate feels like the only good thing is his argyle but even that doesn't seem to make a real difference. But Jaime really sees Tate. He can see that Tate works hard, cares about others, and just needs a chance. It is hard to move forward but together they are both better people.
This book showcases one of the things I dislike about age gaps in romance. I don't think Tate was more than 10 years younger than Jamie but the dialogue made me feel like Tate was a child. It made it hard for me to accept the love was anything more than a need for security on Tate's part and a savior complex on Jamie's.
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I liked this one best of all.
This one was so sweet !I'm totally in love with this serie and I hope they would be more books to come (Javier ? Beck ? Diego ? Tyler ?).
I really liked this one. Very sweet.


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The Best Autobiographies to Give the Person in Your Life Who Loves to Read a Good Book!
By Tiara
The best autobiographies not only teach you more about a person, but also help you to understand their livelihood, their struggles, and their successes.
With that said, they are a fantastic gift for someone who enjoys reading, as it is written in a non-fiction narrative with truth and realism.
There are several biography books you can find online that will open your eyes to the truth behind people you've never known. Below are our top-rated autobiographies from big names ranging from Phil Knight to Betty White.
Our Best Autobiography List!
1. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – Phil Knight
This book is perfect for a reader that is interested in learning how one of the biggest names in the athleticwear industry rose to success.
Written by Phil Knight, this autobiography explains how fifty dollars can go a long way. After borrowing the money from his dad in 1962 to start a shoe company in Japan, Knight went on to create a multi-billion dollar company.
Compared to other major business owners, Phil Knight is somewhat of an enigma that many people didn't know much about.
In his autobiography, it brings you through the risks and setbacks he went through. These events include the most significant triumphs of his career, as well.
You'll read about the relationships he has had with employees and partners and how a group of like-minded individuals created a showstopping brand.
2. Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies – J.B. West, Mary Lynn Kotz
We all know about the White House, but there are very few people who know about what happens inside of the White House.
Upstairs at the White House is a New York Times' bestseller, and it gives readers the ability to learn about three decades of presidents and their families.
Written by J.B. West, the chief usher of the White House, he had the responsibility of planning playgrounds, parties, funerals, and weddings, among many other things.
During his time inside, he experienced national triumphs and crises alongside the first ladies and the presidents.
What we found to be most interesting is that West was once called "one of the most extraordinary men I have ever met" by Jackie Kennedy herself.
This experience truly is a once in a lifetime look into what life is like while married to a president. You'll also get a peek inside the responsibilities and choices of a first lady.
3. The Hiding Place – Corrie Ten Boom, Elizabeth Sherrill, John Sherrill
The Hiding Place is a remarkable autobiography from Corrie Ten Boom, who was a Dutch watchmaker during Hitler's rise to infamy.
As a significant part of the Resistance and someone who survived concentration camps, it's a harrowing look at what life was like during World War II.
While risking her life assisting Jewish underground workers to escape Nazis, among many other things, she survived to tell her tale.
This autobiography will teach you a lot about human compassion, hatred, and some of the most challenging decisions someone might ever have to make.
It also has an evangelistic twist on it to teach readers that God's love is ever-flowing. Also, that His power has the ability to heal, restore, and help you to overcome.
4. The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean Defector's Story – Hyeonseo Lee, David John
Out of all of the autobiographies on this list, we found The Girl with Seven Names to give the best insight into a highly secretive regime.
North Korea is known to be one of the most ruthless dictatorships, especially if you become a defector. Since birth, Hyeonseo Lee was trapped inside of said regime; however, her home was on the border of China.
This experience gave her a more in-depth insight into what the world is like beyond the walls of North Korea. This information begged her to question, what else is out there for me?
Once she turned 17, she decided that it was time to explore what the world had to offer. However, this would require her to escape.
Little did her family know that they would see her for another 12 years because being a defector is one of the worst crimes in the country.
The Girl with Seven Names is an incredibly interesting read as it revolves around the story of Lee's unforgettable time avoiding repatriation into a communist regime.
5. If You Ask Me: (And of Course You Won't) – Betty White
As one of America's sweethearts, who wouldn't love to learn more about Betty White and her incredible life? If You Ask Me is a fantastic autobiography that is much lighter than the previous ones, we've discussed this far.
Readers will be brought through the life of seven-time Emmy winner Betty White and her candid thoughts on absolutely everything. From romantic love to aging to even animals, her observations fill every page.
With a stark focus on the past 15 years of her life, you'll see Betty White's opinions on many things. Including a Facebook campaign that landed her on Saturday Night Live and her rumored crush on Robert Redford.
6. Inside Out: A Memoir – Demi Moore
If you've been on social media in the past few weeks, you've likely heard a lot about Demi Moore's autobiography.
You've especially heard things about her relationship with Ashton Kutcher. Inside Out is an intimate look into the life of one of Hollywood's most stunning actresses.
From her high profile relationships to living in the spotlight for her entire career, there is a lot to be learned about Demi Moore.
In Inside Out, she discusses how she tackled childhood trauma, body image issues, and even addiction throughout her years.
All while trying to maintain her A-list celebrity status and being thrown into the spotlight with every feature film.
You'll learn a lot about dealing with adversity, overcoming personal hurdles, and just how difficult it is to balance home life with a work-life in Hollywood.
Many have found that this is one of the most honest portrayals ever seen in an autobiography.
7. In Pieces – Sally Field
Similar to Betty White, Sally Field is frequently looked upon as one of America's sweethearts.
In this remarkable autobiography, she discusses the brilliant journey that led her to become one of the most notable names in show business.
Readers will be brought through her experience of being cast for the first time at 17 to the Oscar-worthy characters she has played in the past. You will also get a more in-depth look into the woman behind the mask, who Sally Field is.
What we love the most about In Pieces is that it feels exceptionally raw and honest, which might not be the case for any other autobiography from someone of this status.
She approaches every page with a lot of authenticity and humility that has made her as famous as she is today.
Above all else, she explains the truth behind her relationships, even the complicated type of love she had with her mother.
As a compelling read, this is one of the best biography books to buy for a loved one.
8. This Will Only Hurt a Little – Busy Philipps
Known for her fantastic roles on Cougartown, Freaks and Geeks, and Dawson's Creek, Busy Philipps also has her collection of autobiographical essays.
If you follow her on social media, particularly Instagram, you know that Busy is one of the most iconic and honest people in Hollywood today.
This Will Only Hurt a Little is no different, as it's a collection of essays written about her life in striking detail and brutal honesty.
She discusses what life was like as a teenager while living in Scottsdale, Arizona, to becoming a working mother and best friend.
If you're looking for one of the best autobiographies that will make you laugh, we highly recommend this one. It's filled with wry humor and is written in the perspective of someone who isn't afraid to bare it all.
9. Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela – Nelson Mandela
As one of the most revolutionary voices of our time, Nelson Mandela is a name that will never be forgotten.
He is an international hero who fought against racial oppression while in South Africa, which inevitably ended in him winning the Nobel Peace Prize as well as the presidency.
After being in prison for nearly a quarter of a century, Nelson Mandela has been at the forefront of some of the most substantial political drama in history.
While being the head of South Africa's anti-apartheid to the president of the African National Congress, he has seen plenty of things that need to be shared with the world.
His efforts to pass the multiracial government and majority rule moved mountains not only in South Africa but in plenty of other countries around the world as well.
His name is frequently looked upon as one of the most inspiring names in the fight for racial equality and human rights.
Long Walk to Freedom is a detailed autobiography that brings readers through the deep and dark waters that Mandela had to wade through himself.
From his upbringing to a life of ultimate triumph and terrible setbacks, it truly is an inspiring read. This tale is one of the few biography books that we would recommend everyone should get their hands on.
10. A Life in Parts – Bryan Cranston
You've likely seen Bryan Cranston in some phenomenal movies and television shows, such as Breaking Bad. A Life in Parts is a riveting memoir from one of the most successful names in Hollywood, who started his path to acting at the age of seven.
Cranston landed his first role through his father, a struggling actor, to be in a United Way commercial. After that experience, he quickly became enthralled by the idea of acting.
Spending all of his time at the local movie theater, Cranston began reenacting the best scenes of his favorite movies and memorizing scripts. He had a passion for the world of acting until his father disappeared.
While trying to maintain a stable livelihood without his father, Cranston decided he would be a law enforcement officer.
That is until he was taking a motorcycle trip cross-country and read Hedda Gabler while at the Blue Ridge Mountains.
It was as if his real destiny was calling, and he finally understood that he could do anything he wanted, which was acting.
What makes this one of the best autobiographies is that it gives you a more in-depth look into what it's like to be so famous that you have a cult-like following of fans.
From his chaotic childhood to his mega-stardom, Cranston has experienced every type of fame in every way.
Not to mention, he has some of the most notable accomplishments in Hollywood, ranging from a Tony to four Emmys.
In A Life in Parts, readers will get all of the deepest, darkest, and grittiest details of Bryan Cranston's life.
These details include how he faced his personal darkness to provide one of the most brilliant performances to date: Walter White.
There's a lot of important knowledge within the pages of this autobiography, which is why it is an exceptional choice.
11. Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape – Jenna Miscavige Hill
Niece to the leader of the Church of Scientology, Jenna Miscavige Hill, was raised within the realms of this particular controversial religion until she escaped in 2005.
In this autobiography, she explains plenty of the intimate details of Scientology. These details include what life is like in the upper ranks and how she was disconnected from her family.
She even details how she lived as a member of Sea Org, which is the highest ministry in the Church of Scientology.
Beyond Belief is written in a way that is similar to most tell-alls. You'll find it's fascinating for anyone who has been interested in learning more about the Miscavige family and Scientology.
Readers will be brought through some of this religion's darkest parts ranging from rituals to how highly organized they are.
All in all, this is a captivating read that you will love to learn more about, as it's a religion that captured the minds of both John Travolta and Tom Cruise.
When you start searching for the best autobiographies and biography books, there are a lot to choose from.
You'll want ones that are exceptionally detailed, close to your heart, and that will teach you more about a person and their incredibly exciting life.
Out of the 11 awesome real life books on this list, we guarantee you'll be able to find the perfect gift for a friend or family member who loves reading.
From Hollywood starlets to defectors, there is a whole world of experiences for readers to explore with the help of autobiographies.


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Monkees Equals Monkees
Monkees Equals Monkees is a game that was invented by essayist and music critic Chuck Klosterman at a party, and is described in detail in his book Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs. The basic game is to match a band and television show on the following five bases:
Time Period,
Longevity,
Commercial Success,
Critical Response,
Overall Aesthetic Soul (most important)
Though not all five criteria have to be exact, it is preferred. In fact, you will likely find many other matching criteria when you engage in this.
Klosterman gives the following examples:
The Rolling Stones = Gunsmoke
The Strokes = 24
Jimi Hendrix = The Twilight Zone
Devo = Fernwood 2 Nite
Lynyrd Skynyrd = The Beverly Hillbillies
Molly Hatchet = Petticoat Junction
The Black Crowes = That '70s Show
Hall And Oates = Bosom Buddies
U2 = M*A*S*H
Dokken = Its Your Move
Eurythmics = Mork and Mindy
Journey = Dynasty
John Lennon = Maude
Paul McCartney = Frasier
George Harrison = The Jeffersons
Ringo Starr = Flo
David Lee Roth = Knots Landing
Standard convention applies — add at the top (but below this line), separated by a line.
The Stone Roses = Twin Peaks. Both opened up an entire genre in the very early 90's, had a unique ethereal quality, and didn't really get a proper ending.
Aerosmith = Saturday Night Live. Both initially popular with youth in the 1970's, faltered in the early 80's and regained popularity in the late 80's after a Retool of sorts. Both are still going today, for better or worse.
Nirvana = Seinfeld. Both from the early 90's, revolutionary in their respective media and widely imitated afterward. Both were considerably more observational and nuanced than their shallow competitors (Nirvana vs. hair metal, Seinfeld vs. family sitcoms.) Additionally, both had early, under-appreciated efforts later regarded as incomplete versions of their later selves (the scarcely-heard Bleach and the barely-seen first couple seasons) and went out more or less on top of the game... though with a very painful finale.
Guns 'N Roses = Ren and Stimpy: Icons of the early '90s, both had an edge to them that made them stand out from the more tame entries in their respective medium. Both would eventually fall victim to the ego of the most abrasive member of the cast (Axl Rose, John Krisfaluci). A comeback is attempted (Chinese Democracy, Ren & Stimpy Adult Cartoon Party), but it falls flat.
Eminem = South Park: Debuting in the late '90s, both quickly acquired a reputation for shock humor and the scorn of Moral Guardians . Both managed to remain relevant through the Turn Of The Milennium because there is substance and social commentary behind said shock humor.
Franz Ferdinand = Lost: Both are genre-busting children of the mid-2000s that became increasingly weird over time. Both had many short-lived imitators, but only time will tell if Franz comes to such a polarizing end.
The Beatles = Monty Python: Both are so ubiquitous that they are as current as they were forty years ago. People born decades later can quote them. Both share a similar absurd sense of humor (Help! and Monty Python and the Holy Grail) and had subsequent misses (Magical Mystery Tour and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life). Many people born after their height have difficulty appreciating how revolutionary they were. Both were decried by moral guardians but are now considered safe. Plus. there's George Harrison's friendship with the Pythons and involvement with several of their projects.
David Bowie = Doctor Who: Are you kidding me? The spacey imagery, the multiple phases, both got a little effed up in the eighties, and both are vaunted institutions? It's a no-brainer.
Pavement = Freaks and Geeks: Similarly nostalgic, bittersweet, and tragically overlooked in their own time (save for the Pitchfork crowd). Despite embracing the culture of The Eighties, both managed to capture the cynicism of The Nineties. Also the matching Album/Episode "____ and ____" naming system.
Silver Jews = Undeclared: The raunchier, less respected sequels to the aforementioned Pavement and Freaks and Geeks.
The Vines = Heroes: Thoroughly acclaimed after their debut, their sophomore efforts suffered due to external factors, and both Jumped the Shark soon after and became reviled, then forgotten.
Green Day = The Simpsons: Original and unbridled in The Nineties, they later became overblown shadows of their former selves.
OK Go = MythBusters: Both weaved in and out of public consciousness throughout the Turn of the Millennium, redeemed their respective genres, and changed with the times, not to mention that both are partial to ridiculous, extravagant and super-fun devices.
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Search for "Gold"
Sam Steele
Sir Samuel Benfield Steele, CB, KCMG, mounted policeman, soldier (born 5 January 1848 in Medonte, Canada West; died 30 January 1919 in London, England). As a member of the North-West Mounted Police, Steele was an important participant in the signing of Treaty 6 and Treaty 7, the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the North-West Rebellion and the Klondike gold rush. His military career began as a private in the Red River Expedition, included service in the South African War as an officer commanding Lord Strathcona's Horse and as a major general during the First World War.


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Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
🇺🇸 Grand Rapids is a city and county seat of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city ranks as the second most-populated city in the state after Detroit. Grand Rapids is the central city of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Situated along the Grand River approximately 25 miles (40 km) east of Lake Michigan, it is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, as well as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest. A historic furniture manufacturing centre, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies and is nicknamed "Furniture City." Other nicknames include "River City" and more recently, "Beer City" (the latter given by USA Today and adopted by the city as a brand). The city and surrounding communities are economically diverse, based in the health care, information technology, automotive, aviation, and consumer goods manufacturing industries, among others. Grand Rapids was the childhood home of U.S. President Gerald Ford, who is buried with his wife Betty on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in the city. The city's Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Gerald R. Ford Freeway are named after him.
Economy Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Spectrum Health is West Michigan's largest employer, with 25,600 staff and 1,700 physicians in 2017. Spectrum Health's Meijer Heart Center, Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion, and Butterworth Hospital, a level I trauma centre, are on the Grand Rapids Medical Mile, which has world-class facilities that focus on the health sciences. They include the Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Valley State University's Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, and the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine medical school's Secchia Center, along with Ferris State University's College of Pharmacy. Nearly a billion dollars has been invested in the Spectrum Health Cancer Pavilion, the Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, and the expansion to the Van Andel Institute. These facilities have attracted many health science businesses to the area.
Grand Rapids has long been a centre manufacturing, dating back to its original roots in furniture manufacturing. Office furniture manufacturers such as American Seating, Steelcase (and its subsidiaries Coalesse and Turnstone), Haworth, and Herman Miller are based in and around the Grand Rapids area. In 1881, the Furniture Manufacturers Association (FMA) was organized in Grand Rapids; making it the country's first furniture manufacturing advocacy group. The Kindel Furniture Company and the Hekman Furniture Company have been designing and manufacturing furniture in Grand Rapids since 1912 and 1922 respectively.
The Grand Rapids area is also known for its automobile and aviation manufacturing industries, with GE Aviation Systems having a location in the city.
The Grand Rapids area is home to a number of well-known companies including Alticor/Amway (a multi-level marketing company), Acrisure (the fastest-growing insurance brokerage in industry history), Bissell (a privately owned vacuum cleaner and floor care product manufacturer), Highlight Industries (an industry leader in stretch wrap equipment), SpartanNash (a food distributor and grocery store chain), Foremost Insurance Company (a speciality lines insurance company), Meijer (a regional super-center chain), GE Aviation (formerly Smiths Industries, an aerospace products company), Wolverine World Wide (a designer and manufacturer of shoes, boots and clothing), Universal Forest Products (a building materials company), and Schuler Books & Music, one of the country's largest independent bookstores.
The city is known as a centre of Christian publishing, home to Zondervan, Baker Books, Kregel Publications, Eerdmans Publishing and Our Daily Bread Ministries.
The city and its surrounding region house a successful food processing and agribusiness industry, which has experienced a 10-year job growth rate of 45% from 2009-2019. With Michigan being the second most agriculturally diverse state in the nation, the Greater Grand Rapids region is well-known for its fruit production. Due to its proximity to Lake Michigan, the climate is considered especially prime for apple, peach, and blueberry farming. Greater Grand Rapids produces 1/3 of Michigan's total agricultural sales.
In 2010 Grand Rapids was named the "most sustainable midsize city in the U.S." by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Civic Leadership Center and Siemens Corp. Grand Rapids was chosen over finalist cities Davenport, Iowa and Hoover, Alabama. The city has also been named in several other notable rankings since, including: • No.1 Cities with the Most Manufacturing Jobs - Grand Rapids/Kentwood (Smartest Dollar, 2020) • No.1 Mid-Sized Metro for Economic Growth Potential - Grand Rapids (Business Facilities, 2019) • No. 1 Top Metro for Sustainable Development - Grand Rapids, (Site Selection Magazine, 2019) • Top 20 Cities for 7-Year Job Growth - Grand Rapids (Reuters, 2019)
Top Employers in Grand Rapids Metro include: Spectrum Health; Meijer; Mercy Health; Gentex; Gordon Food Service; Amway Corporation; Herman Miller; Perrigo Company; Steelcase Inc.; Farmers Insurance Group; Grand Valley State University; Lacks Enterprises; Grand Rapids Public Schools; Arconic; Hope Network; Metro Health Hospital; Roskam Baking Co.; Fifth Third Bank; Haworth; SpartanNash.
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Grand Rapids is ranked #139 by the Global Urban Competitiveness Report (GUCR) which evaluates and ranks world cities in the context of economic competitiveness. Grand Rapids has a population of over 198,917 people. Grand Rapids also forms part of the wider Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland metropolitan area which has a population of over 1,321,557 people. Grand Rapids is the #28 hipster city in the world, with a hipster score of 5.9221 according to the Hipster Index which evaluates and ranks the major cities of the world according to the number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques, and record stores. Grand Rapids is ranked #242 for startups with a score of 1.453.
Twin Towns – Sister Cities Grand Rapids has city partnerships with the following cities: 🇯🇵 Omihachiman, Shiga, Japan; 🇵🇱 Bielsko-Biała, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland; 🇵🇪 Perugia, Umbria, Italy; 🇲🇽 Zapopan, Mexico; 🇬🇭 Ga East, Ghana; 🇬🇭 Ga West, Ghana.
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The last stand for American higher education?
Jeffrey J. Selingo
November 11, 2017 at 2:29 a.m. UTC
Over the past two decades, the wealth divide has grown enormously among U.S. colleges and universities, in much the same way it has among corporations and Americans as a whole.
In higher education, the rich got richer. Some 75 percent of the $500 billion in endowment wealth these days is held by just 11 percent of colleges. More than a quarter of the $41 billion raised by colleges last year went to just 20 schools. And elite colleges continue to be overwhelmed by applications for seats in their freshman class, while many other institutions go begging for students.
The success of these few schools has made all of higher education a large target in the GOP tax plans making their way through the legislative process on Capitol Hill. Unlike the tax breaks given to corporations and wealthy Americans, colleges and universities — and the parents and students who pay their tuition bills — face a plethora of unfavorable provisions:
— Consolidating tax credits that help families pay for tuition.
— Ending deductions for interest on student loans.
— Taxing tuition waivers given to graduate students.
— Reducing incentives for charitable contributions.
— Eliminating the tax exemption on bonds many universities use to pay for dorms and other buildings.
— Adding a surcharge on the biggest endowments.
Perhaps Republicans have made higher education a target because they don't like colleges very much. A study released last summer by the Pew Research Center found that 58 percent of Republicans and right-leaning independents think colleges have a negative impact on the country. Distrust in higher education institutions among those on the right has risen consistently since 2010, when it stood at 32 percent. College leaders suspect the negative perception is partly a result of recent widespread media coverage of students who actively and sometimes violently protested conservative speakers.
Whatever the reason for the lack of trust in colleges, it has real consequences for the policies that affect students and their parents. We've seen this already in the last decade or so as state lawmakers have cut back on taxpayer support for public colleges and universities, which enroll 80 percent of students in U.S. higher education. Just before the 2008 recession, students and their families paid for about one-third of the cost of their education at public universities, and now they are on track to pay for most of it. In more than half of the states, they already do.
If Republicans really wanted colleges to change how they spend their money or manage students, there are other avenues than the tax code. After all, the GOP tax bills are unlikely to raise all that much revenue through the provisions targeting higher education. But they will have disastrous repercussions on higher education, especially at wealthy colleges that seem to be a particular focus in the legislation.
Elite schools provide the low- and middle-income students they enroll with a boatload of financial aid that often allows them to graduate without any debt. Because tax reform could lead to fewer donations and higher costs on maintaining big endowments, it will put those generous student aid packages at risk.
And this comes at a time when wealthy colleges actually need to do more to recruit financially needy students. At almost one-third of the nation's 500 most selective colleges and universities, fewer than 20 percent of students receive Pell Grants (which mostly goes to students from families making less than $50,000 a year). A report earlier this year found that 38 elite colleges had more students from the families in the top 1 percent of incomes (more than $630,000 per year) than from families in the bottom 60 percent of incomes (less than $65,000 per year).
Instead of taking away money from elite colleges, Congress could promote more equity in higher education by requiring all colleges and universities to enroll a minimum percentage of Pell Grant recipients. One proposal introduced by Sen. Christopher Coons (D-Del.) and Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) would require the 5 percent of schools with the lowest percentage of low-income students to make efforts to raise those numbers or risk paying a penalty.
Beyond providing generous financial aid to needy students, elite colleges also need to expand their physical campuses if they are to serve more low- and middle-income students. They do that in part by borrowing money through tax-exempt bonds, which would be eliminated for private colleges — rich and poor — in the tax bills. One private college president told me this week that the elimination of so-called private activity tax-exempt bonds will have a bigger financial impact over time at his institution than the endowment tax because it raises the cost of borrowing for construction.
College campuses have been transformed over the last decade by new buildings, some of which have been seen as frivolous amenities that provided little value to the education of students — recreational centers with climbing walls, fancy dining halls and luxurious dorms. But that arms race for better amenities played out on only a handful of campuses and was often overstated by media coverage of colleges opening "lazy rivers."
There is evidence that campus construction is slowing. "The last three years represent the three leanest years of new construction since at least 2000," Jay Pearlman, an associate vice president at the higher education construction consulting firm Sightlines, told me earlier this year. In other words, schools are already curbing their appetite for building without help from Congress, whose tax proposals will only impair colleges' ability to maintain their campuses.
In the end, if Republicans succeed in passing this tax legislation, it will exacerbate the education divide of the last two decades. That chasm — between those with a college diploma and those without — turned into a critical factor in last year's presidential election. Perhaps that's why the GOP thinks it can save its political base by inflicting pain on colleges. But that will have catastrophic consequences for one of the most successful sectors of the U.S. economy — higher education — and its ability to provide educated workers to a global information economy.


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The ARPA-E: Renewable Fuel through Genetic Modification, photosynthesis, and the Electro Fuels Program
Posted on January 25, 2013 by Emil Morhardt
The technology needed to create renewable fuel and the solutions to problems like global contaminated drinking water and starvation exist in hundreds of labs around the world. For example, the Slingshot, a small water purification unit developed by Dean Kamen, runs on cow dung, requires no filters, produces potable water, and can simultaneously power 70 energy efficient light bulbs. Globally, we produce 150% of the amount of food required to feed everyone, yet we cannot manage to transport it and millions die of starvation every year; small changes in world-wide food distribution and transportation, accomplished through improved international communication, would be a strong step towards ending hunger. And people are coming up with new sources of renewable energy, and more efficient ways to extract that energy, on a daily basis. Unfortunately the economic incentive for wide-scale use of expensive inventions usually just isn't there, and without incentive our progress will always be stunted. Still, in 2007 the U.S. Department of Energy saw fit to commission a new branch of research known as the Advanced Research Project Agency – Energy. Its goal has been to investigate and fund cutting edge research into energy technologies and began with a budget of $400 million. Much of the work they fund is kept under wraps, but Richard Blaustein had the opportunity to review a few projects that will be discussed below. From genetically modifying plants to electro-stimulating specific microorganisms, the scientists working for the ARPA-E are searching for essentially new sources of renewable energy. And so far, they have enjoyed a great deal of success.—Edward McLean
Blaustein, Richard. 2012 Can Biology Transform Our Energy Future?: ARPA-E infuses innovative research ventures with fresh funds. Journal of BioScience, Vol. 62, No. 2.
While much of their funding is spent on improving existing technologies, the ARPA-E has taken special interest in developing biotechnology that utilizes existing biological processes. Through genetic modification, several projects focus on using target organisms to produce renewable fuel naturally. This article focused on two different pursuits, but each requires diligent research across many fields. The first is genetically modifying plants so that they can photosynthesize more efficiently and produce more oil that can be refined from the plant matter, and used as biofuels. This project is known as Plants Engineered to Replace Oil (PETRO), and from its outset, its mission has been to "get photosynthesis to produce biofuels directly that provide more of what we need and to use the existing energy-capture process to put more energy into fuel" (116). Many of the plants that produce biofuels do so indirectly; only after distillation or some other secondary process can their products be made into fuels. Researchers at PETRO are exploring ways to tweak photosynthesis and other metabolic pathways that will take in sunlight and CO2 and yield a directly usable fuel, stored throughout the plant body. In processes that produce fuel from crops like maize or sugar cane, the usable product only comes from one part of the plant and the rest is discarded. If target plants were modified so that their stems and leaves could also be used to supply fuel, the entire process would be enormously more efficient. The environmental impact of creating fuel this way is meniscal next to the imprint left by searching for and burning fossil fuels, and it is renewable so long as sunlight is available. PETRO has provided a number of promising breakthroughs that demonstrate considerable hope for the future of renewable energy. This team now faces the daunting task of supplying incentive to policy makers to adopt and fund this research. If only that was as doable as producing renewable energy by modifying photosynthesis.
The second project this article discussed at length is the Electro Fuels Project, which involves essentially engineering the genome of a microorganism and implanting that code into a target E. coli cell. This engineered genome borrows genes from different microbes—sometimes from as many as 16 different organisms—that code for specific enzymes involved in pathways used to fix CO2 into higher carbon compounds. Through these modified pathways, much like in the aforementioned photosynthesis example, the E. coli cells will take atmospheric CO2 and transform it into a fuel such as butanol, which is "a high energy carbon-compound," which would be excreted and easily collected. This process is known as Electro Fuels because the catalyst that begins the carbon fixation process is an electrical shock, administered by a tiny cathode. A remarkable branch of their research extends into adapted evolution studies; this type of investigation "instigates and processes mutations and changes for the whole organism." In other words, these scientists expose the target organism to a new stimulus, and perhaps the genetic material the bacterium will require to adapt, and do so for generation after generation until the organism possesses the biological machinery to coexist with—maybe even utilize—the introduced stimulus. In this case that would involve mass producing the colonies of bacteria that are able to process carbon using the newly discovered pathways and identifying the genes that code for the enzymes that allow them to make higher energy carbon compounds as a by product of respiration. The next step would be removing the target gene, along with up 20 others involved in some other piece of the operation, combining them and correctly inserting them into the malleable E. coli. The whole procedure sounds maddening and meticulous, but with careful research the project shows remarkable promise.
Another Electro Fuels project was discussed and it too pertains to the fixation of carbon, but on a much larger scale and smaller focus on creating renewable energy. The group involved in this research has its sights set on carbonic anhydrases, which are naturally occurring enzymes that capture carbon, sometimes at astonishing rates. The team reports that one carbonic anhydrase molecule can fix one million CO2 molecules every second, adding that they are among the fastest working enzymes in nature. They have recently been working on another directed-evolution study to make the enzyme more adapted to the "extreme alkaline and thermal conditions found in emission-capture systems." The work is less predicable than the researchers might want, but they cannot complain too much, as they have seen a million-fold increase in their carbonic anhydrase's stability. If these enzymes were technologically manipulated and available for widespread use in emission-capture systems installed by factories, the CO2 emissions across the country would rapidly decrease.
The cutting edge research discussed in this brief review pertains directly to bioremediation, but on a much larger scale than the focus of most remediating projects. The ARPA-E is actively searching for ways to use the excess CO2 our industrial pursuits have generated to create fuel, fundamentally reversing the production of energy and using the largest source of pollution and existing biological systems to make energy. We are in a noble age of technological advances and have never been better suited to subdue some of the many issues that plague our world. But we also have never existed in a world with more opposition, with more of a need for an individual to blame, and with more "extreme economics" (from sociobiologist Rebecca Costa), all three of which are biologically engrained in each of us and stand like unconquerable mountains in the way of progress. We need to overcome a lot more than the energy crisis if we wish to save ourselves, and I guarantee prevailing over our own hardwiring will be unfathomably more difficult compared to making renewable energy, which has already been done.
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Wear and Carry Initial—January 13-14, 2023 9:00 am
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Mindy Kaling: I Don't Have Any Dating Advice to Give You
"I am completely not helpful at all in this regard, which is terrible."
By Evan Real
Even though she's quick to call herself a "know-it-all," Mindy Kaling admits to having little to no knowledge about one topic in particular: the tricky world of dating.
While Kaling can't offer any pointers for your love life in her latest memoir, Why Not Me?, the actress-slash-author wants you to know she understands the struggle is all too real—which might be even more comforting than actual advice.
"As someone who is probably classified by many people as a know-it-all, this would be one area where I truly cannot," she tells People. "And I wish I could because I do have single friends and I have a lot of fun and interesting people in my life, but I am completely not helpful at all in this regard, which is terrible."
Just like you, the Mindy Project star has her own set of hang-ups when it comes to finding Mr. Right. She insists she can only "date people that I work with or that I've gone to school with. So it's like I need to be pressed into a mandatory situation with someone for many years in order to develop romantic feelings," she explains. "So that's not very helpful for other people."
The 36-year-old (who affectionately calls her relationship with ex-boyfriend and former The Office costar, B.J. Novak, "weird as hell") chalks up her shortcomings to lack of experience.
"No one needs a late bloomer in their mid-30s telling other people how to date," she says. "I go out of my way not to do that in my book."
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