As one of those who are the "dead", this was beautifully written. My compliments on codifying briefly what has gone on. And, on the rare occasion I show up at a convention, I'm a "costumer", thank you very much. Because I was there and doing it while the current generation of cosplayer's parents probably hadn't yet met. I'm proud to be a "costumer", and am definitely not a "cosplayer".
And get out of my sewing room.
Compliments on this excellent summary of fannish history.
I remember NOT seeing the 1984 Worldcon masquerade. I was assigned to help with site selection vote counting, and as much time as we were taking, we kept hearing the masquerade was still in progress. Vote counting ran longer so I missed the whole thing. Fortunately, there is the video.
Sounds like someone's upset that costuming is more accessible than ever before.
No. Someone is upset at being shunted aside & re-branded by people doing something distinctly different than what she does.
Can you give an example of what cosplayers are doing now is different than what costumers have been doing? I don't think there is any.
The best article I've ever seen on the subject of the "cosplay" term and how it has grown to overtake the hobby and why some of us aren't thrilled about it. Even those who prefer the term "cosplay" to "costuming" must admit, the piece is well written and researched, and it is the most complete history of this topic ever offered. Well done.
As a Costume Technologist, with a Master of Fine Arts in Costume Technologies, I find this a very interesting article. I have friends who self-identify as cosplayers, but never do Anime. Disney characters, Marvel Universe, Sci-fi, but never Anime specific. I never knew the history of the name cosplay.
I also get students who take the Costume Practicum (lab class, no lecture) at the University where I work, who are cosplayers, and what they really want is help and advice on how the make this really complicated Anime outfit from a slightly fuzzy screen shot. What they don't want to do is take the *actual* Costume Technology classes that would teach them the basis of sewing and draping that would make their hobby an easier proposition. They see those TV shows about cosplay costume competitions and think it is all easy. (Stretch fabric is not easy!) I am always happy to teach someone when they want to learn in a class setting, but I get tired of the "can you just show me how to (insert thing I learned in 3 years of grad school)".
You know, the fun thing about language is that it evolves.
Costuming never stopped being costuming just because at some point people started calling it cosplay. The supportive, enthusiastic atmosphere within the "early" costuming community you so glowingly described is experienced by young cosplayers at anime and comic book conventions all over the world. Sure, having the internet around has made things more accessible, but hasn't cheapened anything or made people any less passionate about the time and money they've invested in their creations.
I entered costuming as a fifteen year old cosplayer at Anime Expo in the early 2000s. I found it to be a welcoming and inclusive space. While I've not been immune to the cattiness and snark that tends to accompany the dark corners of any hobby, I never encountered any of the kind of gatekeeping that you are displaying in this post simply because people have the temerity to call costuming by a different name. Costuming itself really hasn't changed. What's popular may have, sure, but at its heart we're all just nerdy people who like sewing impractical things.
I remember the growth of costuming. You're correct there's a distinction between the two, and no need for animosity. They're different presentations of art.
I should scan in some of my old prints from the 80s, of Jessica Rabbit being guarded by USCM Marines, and Judge Dredd escorting Catwoman.
Call me a grouchy old man, but the word Cosplay was adapted from the Anime costumers in Japan. If your not a character from Japanese culture (pop or traditional) you're not a cosplayer, you're a costumer.
As part of the "young" you describe – and also my own creator of anything I cosplay, I see your point, but please also see ours. We (my generation's cosplay community) have different distinctions in our works. There are the cosplayers who curate – ie. buy everything or commission; and the cosplayers who create – those who make 90% or more of their costume (because really – those wigs are ridiculous and I just want to sew). There are armorworkers, leatherworkers, seamsters, prop makers, wigworkers, and a host of other specialties – because we've decided to master our chosen craft.
While the history is interesting, to deride the works of the younger generation simply because we have multiple ways to do the same thing is unfair to the creators. We hone our skill and talents just as much as the "dead" and run into this issue often in convention settings. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked who I commissioned from by those who are older and more established in the field, and frankly it's both insulting and complimenting – like I'm too young to do that well, but I could never hope for that level of skill even though I'm the same age as the "dead" when they were at my level.
Cosplay is inclusive, just as the art should be. It's about bringing together those from all over and showing your skills in which ever way you wish to present them. It has expanded the art of costuming beyond what it could ever be – creating a social environment that all can appreciate and involve themselves. It's about creating new ways of passing on the art and teaching others – like many of the younger creators do. We meet up 2-4 times a month to work on our cosplays together, using each others given expertise to better ourselves. We are collaborative, creative, and dedicated. We intend to pass on the art – but like all things, in an evolving way.
It's interesting to read that you think I disparage those who use the term "cosplay". I don't think I ever said that. The cosplay makers are producing some absolutely stunning work. Costuming is inclusive. It always has been. It's one of the reasons we were drawn to it. We worked to expand that community, and inclusiveness. We wanted to be sure ALL skill levels would feel comfortable competing on stage, because like some of the younger set's work, some of ours was also very intimidating to the newer costumers.
The term "cosplay" is simply rebranding what we have been doing for 50 years. We started the International Costumer's Guild to further the costuming community. There are still chapters all over the country. It was always all about community. We had already expanded the art. There is at least one coffee table book to prove that. The re-branding of costuming came from someone not understanding what he was seeing, and trying to describe it, with limited success. None of us thought of what we did as "playing". We were makers, and we stayed in character just like you do, but "play" does not feel right to us.
The issue with switching to the term "cosplay"is that the definition is all over the place. Sometimes its just anime. Sometimes it's those that buy costumes. Sometimes it's makers too. The old school folks were drawn to the art because they wanted to create. Conflating makers and models is a problem for us. We never allowed purchased costumes in competition. In fact we added workmanship to our competitions to encourage the art of making. My intent was to make a statement about identity. Just as you see yourselves as cosplayers, we see ourselves as costumers. Our identity is as firmly set as yours.
Disparaged? No way. Skill is skill. Talent is talent.


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Q: Sound plays in emulator, but not on device I'm trying to find or convert sound files to use in my Android game that will play on both the emulator (which is rather easy to do) as well as a physical device (which appears to be harder to do).
My original sound effect was a .Wav file, 16 bit stereo and played just fine on both the emulator and testing device, but was 120Kb (which multiplied my file size by five, and I need two more sound effects!) and wasn't an appropriate sound for the game.
Any attempts make the file smaller (changing it to mono, using 8 bits instead of 16, converting it to an MP3, etc.) caused the sound to fail to be played on the physical device.
Is there any way to determine what problems the decoder has trying to read the sound files? The log files don't give any error messages during load times, and only says "sample x is not READY" when I try to play it.
Also, I'm using Android 1.5 and can't upgrade my physical device to a later version, so it's hard limit right now.

A: The recommended format for Android sound files is ogg. Try using that.

A: Try streaming the audio for background and splashscreen (if you have one) and hard code Button sound.

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Q: SQL Server table check logic failing for certain rows I have a SQL Server table with 5 columns
KeyInstn, KeyFndg, KeyIndex, KeyGeographyTree, KeyDevelopmentEntityRole

What I'm trying to achieve is to only allow following rows by applying a SQL Server table check:

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*When only KeyGeographyTree is populated, then KeyInstn, KeyFndg, KeyIndex must be null and KeyDevelopmentEnityRole must be equal to 12.

*When KeyInstn is populated, KeyGeographyTree can be populated but the other two columns KeyIndex, KeyFndg must be NULL.

*Other two combinations ie., when KeyIndex and KeyGeographyTree are populated, then KeyInstn and KeyFndg must be null, or when KeyFndg and KeyGeographyTree are populated, then KeyInstn and KeyIndex must be null.
In other words any of the columns KeyInstn, KeyFndg, KeyIndex can be populated at the same time but KeyGeographyTree can be populated alone or in combination with any one of the other 3 columns.
This is the table check which I've written and I'm tweaking around it:
ISNUMERIC(KeyInstn) + ISNUMERIC(KeyFndg) + ISNUMERIC(KeyIndex) = 1
OR (KeyGeographyTree IS NOT NULL AND KeyDevelopmentEntityRole = 12))

The following conditions shouldn't pass which are passing at the moment

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*KeyInstn = 123, KeyGeographyTree = NULL and KeyDevelopmentEntityRole = 12

A: The following table check worked satisfying all the cases:
(ISNUMERIC(KeyInstn) + ISNUMERIC(KeyFndg) + ISNUMERIC(KeyIndex) = 1
 AND KeyDevelopmentEntityRole <> 12) OR (ISNUMERIC(KeyInstn) + ISNUMERIC(KeyFndg)
 + ISNUMERIC(KeyIndex) = 0 AND ISNUMERIC(KeyGeographyTree) = 1
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Satyameva Jayate actor John Abraham: We should do something to make India safe for womenhttps://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/satyameva-jayate-john-abraham-5299589/
Satyameva Jayate actor John Abraham: We should do something to make India safe for women
John Abraham's upcoming film Satyameva Jayate is an action-thriller film that highlights the problem of corruption in our society.
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Actor John Abraham will be playing a vigilante in Satyameva Jayate.
Actor-producer John Abraham, who has been doing patriotic films for a while now, feels that the world has now become a dangerous place to live in. During the promotion of his forthcoming film Satyameva Jayate here on Thursday, he said, "The whole world is getting polarised. Now if something goes wrong, people start blaming a particular community. By communalising, we are only creating fringe elements in the society. After becoming fringe elements, people become extremists. So it is us who are creating terror."
Satyameva Jayate is an action-thriller film that highlights the problem of corruption and other issues prevailing in our society. In the trailer, John can be seen delivering strong dialogues on religion and corruption.
Asked about lynchings and killings happening in the country in the name of religion, John's co-star Manoj Bajpayee said, "People have started making religion a joke. I also believe in religion. Everyone has his or her own belief, but instead of making a joke out of one's religion, one should respect and protect his or her religion."
Manoj also expressed his anger on the Kanwar incident that involved dozens of Shiva devotees turning violent and smashing a car here.
John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee were seen having some fun at a promotional event in Delhi. (Source: APH Images)
He cited his own experience. "When I was 17, I also went on this pilgrimage from Sultanganj to Haridwar to fetch holy water. It was a wonderful experience, but now what I am reading from the past two days about the incident where dozens of kanwariyas, armed with sticks, wrecked a car… makes me sick. What these angry mobs did is not my religion. My religion is what I have experienced. By doing all this, people are just mocking their own religion."
John also expressed his concern over women's safety in India. He said, "People get offended when someone from outside says that India is not safe for women. I also feel bad, but this is the truth. So instead of feeling bad, one should do something and make a safe place for women."
"If you see a woman being molested, and if you ask that woman, she will feel that her clothes are being taken off even without a man's physical touch. I feel like slapping that man. First, what is needed is to make our women feel safe."
Satyameva Jayate will release on August 15.
1 Have you seen these photos of Arjun Kapoor, Krystle D'Souza and Akshay Kumar?
2 Want to produce films one day, tell some stories that I want to tell: Rajkummar Rao
3 Today relationships are at the mercy of how the typed sentence is interpreted: Hrithik Roshan

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The TCEC 9 superfinal saw 25% wins, the TCEC 10 superfinal 24% wins and the TCEC 11 superfinal 22% wins. As my selection for the TCEC 12 superfinal has more risky lines, I'd like to see at least 20% wins. But secretly I hope to beat the 25% wins of the TCEC 9 superfinal :-).
I have seen quiet openings turn into wins and wild openings turn into draws in my first three superfinal selections. Hence it is my firm view that anything can happen in any line. It is up to the engines to decide how to follow up an opening line and to turn it into an interesting battle (or not). I see myself merely as a facilitator whom picks lines that can lead to interesting and exciting games, but it is surely no guarantee that this will happen :-).
TCEC is currently the most important chess engine tournament around. For me it was once again a challenging but interesting job to pick the positions for this superfinal edition. I hope you enjoy the games and we will see lots of exciting chess games!"


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In this paper, a new fault injection approach to measure SEU sensitivity in COTS microprocessors is presented. It consists in a hardware-implemented module that performs fault injection through the available JTAG-based On-Chip Debugger (OCD). This approach can be applied to most microprocessors, since JTAG standard is a widely supported interface and OCDs are usually available in current microprocessors. Hardware implementation avoids the communication between the target system and the software debugging tool, increasing significantly the fault injection efficiency. The method has been applied to a complex microprocessor (ARM). Experimental results demonstrate the approach is a fast, efficient, and cost-effective solution.


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The "Miracle of Squaw Valley" – The Olympics Hires Walt Disney
Nov 11, 2019 | Stories
Excerpt from Snowball's Chance by David C. Antonucci Photo Credits 01 – Walt Disney (front right) confers with Willy Schaeffler on pageantry and decorations at Squaw Valley. Photo by Bill Briner. 02 – Official Disney Flag Decorators truck in action. Photo by Bill...
Planning and Prowess Pay Off at McKinney Creek
Excerpt from Snowball's Chance by David C. Antonucci Photo Credits 01 – Chief of Course Wendall Broomhall (l) and Chief of Race C. Allison Merrill. Courtesy Wendall Broomhall. 02 – Map showing Olympic cross-country trails and shooting ranges at McKinney Creek...
Olympic Village – A Transformation
Excerpt from Snowball's Chance by David C. Antonucci Photo Credits 01 – Aerial view of Olympic Village and athlete center. Photo by Bill Briner. 02 – Alpine race courses shown on current ski area map, courtesy of Squaw Valley USA. 03 – View of the jumping hill from...
The Bid – An Olympic Upset
Nov 7, 2019 | Stories
Excerpt from Snowball's Chance by David C. Antonucci Photo Credits 01 Rendering prepared for the hosting bid, courtesy Wendall Broomhall. 02 Jo Marillac, courtesy Squaw Valley. 03 Squaw Valley Ski Area base in the mid-1950s. Photo by Bill Briner. Reno had done it; why...
The Masterminds – Bringing the Olympic Winter Games to Squaw Valley
Excerpt from Snowball's Chance by David C. Antonucci Photo Credits 01 – Aerial view of Squaw Valley Ski Area in winter, Courtesy Squaw Valley USA, photo by Nathan Kendall. 02 – Wayne Poulsen 1930s, Courtesy Poulsen Family Collection 03 – Alexander...
Olympic speedskater Jeanne Ashworth dies at age 80
Oct 16, 2018 | Stories
Ashworth, an Olympic medalist speedskater, died October 4. WILMINGTON – This area, the world of winter sports and friends and family, lost an important person this month. Jeanne Chesley Ashworth, an Olympic medalist speedskater and former Wilmington town supervisor,...
Jean Henry on The "Miracle of Squaw Valley" – The Olympics Hires Walt Disney
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On the museum's main page, use a block of ad space (200 pixels tall x 200 pixels wide) for the museum's shop to use to sell merchandise. They often have items people can not usually find in the stores plus catalogs and books from previous exhibitions. The shop can post images of whatever they want to promote with a link for ordering, or for people wanting more info. The shop may change the ad image weekly if they choose at no additional cost.
How to test these ideas to see if they would work for the museum.
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Minecraft Meets AI; the Fall and Decline of Yahoo
Aida Akl
Posted July 21st, 2016 at 11:49 am (UTC-5)
Today's Tech Sightings:
FILE – A child plays the Minecraft video game at the Minecon convention in London, Britain, July 4, 2015. (Reuters)
Minecraft Is Testing Ground for Human-AI Collaboration
Minecraft, the computer game of blocks, has been used to build all sorts of things for fun and educational applications. Now, Microsoft researchers have released an experimental version intended as an artificial intelligence (AI) training ground. Nicknamed Project Malmo, the open source effort allows a learning algorithm, which can control Minecraft characters, to cooperate with humans controlling other characters through a chat client.
Silicon Valley's Yahoo Diaspora Mourns Company's Decline
After a decade of decline, Yahoo is in the process of selling its core business. But loyalists who remember Yahoo's 1990s glory days as Silicon Valley's biggest startup are sad to see the company sold and possibly dismembered. For those who don't remember, two Stanford students launched Yahoo in 1994 as a key portal to the World Wide Web. Over the years, a wealthy Yahoo made a lot of acquisitions, some more successful than others.
'Candid,' the Anonymous Chat App, Enforces Civility With AI
Whatever the justification, hate speech, bullying, bigotry, threats and slander are unacceptable behavior online and elsewhere. In some cases, the victims fight back. In order to find a better way to deal with this kind of rhetoric, two former Google employees created Candid, an anonymous chat app that uses artificial intelligence to process natural language and flag inflammatory words.
Hackers Are Targeting Rio Olympics, So Watch Out for These Cyberthreats
Warning: Cybersecurity History Set to Repeat Itself
US Navy Accused of Pirating $600M Worth of Software
Petition Urges Apple Not to Release Technology for Jamming Phone Cameras
Japan Warns on Pokemon GO Safety as Impatient Gamers Await Launch
Vine Is a Sinking Ship but One Worth Saving
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Chromebooks Can Run Windows Software With CrossOver for Android
Five Outdated Social Media Tactics That Are No Longer Effective
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Our woodland birds need your help
Have you heard of or seen the Regent Honeyeater?
Did you know the Regent Honeyeater is critically endangered and there are only 400 left in the wild?
The Regent Honeyeater is found only in south-east Australia and the numbers are in decline due to loss of habitat. The Hunter is home to at least two key biodiversity areas, that provide vital habitat for Regent Honeyeaters and other threatened woodland birds for foraging and breeding within remnant endangered ecological communities, Box Gum Grassy Woodlands and Spotted Gum-Ironbark forests.
These key biodiversity areas are the Mudgee-Wollar (Goulburn National Park and surrounds) and the Cessnock Biodiversity area. To coincide with Threatened Species Day, this Saturday 7 September, Hunter Local Land Services is reaching out to landholders from the wider Cessnock area and Merriwa plateau that are interested in partnering with us to revegetate up to four hectares of their property with the local native vegetation, over the next four years.
Revegetation projects may include developing large scale wildlife corridors and/or shelterbelts. In the Hunter alone there are 28 woodland bird species that BirdLife Australia has listed in its conservation action plan for protection, due to significant population decline over the last 25 years.
This includes the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater and Swift Parrot, and other vulnerable species such as Grey-Crowned and White-Browed Babblers, Brown Treecreeper, Hooded Robin and Little Lorikeet.
"The 'Bringing back the Regent Honeyeater' is an exciting new project under the Australian Government's National Landcare program which can assist with the recovery of Regent Honeyeaters and other threatened woodland birds to our region, that complements another project under this program; restoring Box Gum Grassy Woodlands in the Upper Hunter," said Carolyn Jenkinson, Project Officer for Hunter Local Land Services Natural Resource Management Team.
"Through these projects we are looking to partner with land managers in the Cessnock area and Merriwa Plateau to restore significant woodland bird habitats on their land.
"To navigate this through the drought and ensure good planning, all projects are supported by a site specific Revegetation Plan and choosing appropriate species lists, our staff will work with landholders to coordinate site preparation, planting and maintenance with community and volunteers over the next one to two years, to give the plants and trees the best chance of rebuilding habitat.
Hunter Local Land Services can also provide landholders with incentives to protect and enhance remnant native vegetation through fencing, off-stream watering and weed control.
"We will also be running a series of related workshops and field days for landholders including demonstrations of revegetation techniques and woodland bird information days to build relevant skills and knowledge in our community," says Carolyn.
Landholders who are interested in coordinating their own revegetation sites or are willing to partner with Hunter LLS for a community planting site on their land can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
If you are located in the Merriwa Plateau or wider Cessnock area and are interested in getting involved or would like further information, or to view our Incentives Priority Map, please complete an Expression Of Interest via https://hunter.lls.nsw.gov.au/our-region/grants-funding-scholarships
The "Bringing Back the Regent Honeyeater" and "In Good Hands: Landcare and Farmers restoring Box Gum Grassy Woodlands" projects are supported by Hunter Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.


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"Disclosure increases the risk of being caught in wrong-doing. There is not enough public pressure to legitimase this request and not enough willingness and expertise inside the government."
Zuzana Wienk, Leader of Slovak Alliance Fair-Play, interviewed for Transparency Global Voices Online, 2010
"Slovakia's Most Wanted Watchdog" – as it claims – Fair-Play Alliance (AFP) has been "naming and shaming" around for about 8 years now. And it seems to be working very well for them. Surveys show that citizens perceive AFP as the main actor behind major disclosure of corruption scandals in Slovakia. The EU recognizes and supports their work and some of the people who reached their lists have seen themselves forced to resign. Even large consultancy companies admitted to have used their database in order to complete auditing reports.
What has AFP been doing exactly? For the past 8 years it has been looking at the use of public funds in Slovakia and the links between potential misuses and certain politicians. AFP put together a database that started of with 20 names of politicians whose support funds were suspicious. Now the database has reached 450 names, all food for thought and investigation for Slovak journalists. Under the lead of one of Slovakia's most prominent anticorruption leaders – journalist Zuzana Wienk – AFP publicized data on misuse of funds in public administration, in relation to many issues such as EU funds, party-financing, conflict of interest legislation and public procurement.
For more information on Fair-Play Alliance and their anticorruption database please consult their website.
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The Indianapolis Colts today waived tight end Cameron Clear, long snapper Forrest Hill, center/guard Khaled Holmes and tackle Mitchell Van Dyk.Clear, 6-5, 277 pounds, signed with the Colts as a free agent on February 17, 2016. In 2015, he spent his entire rookie season on the Pittsburgh Steelers Injured Reserve List.
Hill, 6-1, 248 pounds, signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent on March 8, 2016. He played in 38 career games at Auburn University from 2012-14.
Holmes, 6-3, 309 pounds, has played in 17 career NFL games (nine starts) at center and guard. He has also started three postseason contests at center. Last season, Holmes saw action in nine games (seven starts) at center.
Van Dyk, 6-7, 299 pounds, was signed by the Colts as a free agent on April 20, 2016. He spent the entire 2015 season on the Pittsburgh Steelers Injured Reserve list after being waived-injured by the team on September 5, 2015.


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CONNECTING WITH THE PAST, HEALING THE FUTURE
The Menominee tribe's vision statement reads:
"We envision the Omaeqnomenewak (People of the Wild Rice) as a strong, healthy and proud nation living in accordance with its culture and beliefs, and possessing the resources necessary to be successful in achieving our goals." Many tribal activities and services build on that vision. For example, there are ongoing efforts to preserve the Menominee language, including teaching the language directly to community members and certifying Language and Culture teachers. Education programs have integrated traditional tribal practices such as harvesting wild rice and maple syrup and gardening. Field trips take students into the forest and encourage them to use their senses, and greenhouses and orchards have been planted at schools to help link students with the food they eat and to strengthen their historic connection with the earth.
Traditional cultural practices play a role in virtually every aspect of the Menominee trauma-informed initiative. The very premise underlying the approach – that individuals, problems and solutions are interconnected – reflects traditional values. Significant efforts have been made to help people, both inside and outside of the tribe, to understand the historical trauma experienced by the Menominees and to recognize the role of traditional practices in healing and building resilience. Visual reminders of culture abound. The slogan "Ketapanen – the Menominee Way of Saying I Love You" accompanies tips for trauma-informed parenting on bookmarks, posters, puzzles and refrigerator magnets, and a poster originally designed by high school students (shown below) includes important cultural images.
Outcome data demonstrate that culturally relevant approaches work. In traditional Menominee culture, pregnancy is seen as a sacred state of being, and keeping women and babies safe and healthy is considered part of an honorable way of life. These values are affirmed by teaching high school students the Menominee Grandfather Teachings (wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility and truth), and providing girls with culturally-relevant reproductive health and support services. Since these efforts were undertaken, annual births among girls aged 15-17 have dropped from a high of 20 in 2008 to fewer than 5. Similarly, a local coalition called Maehnow Pematesen, which means "living in a good way," has worked to reinforce traditional values among youth and to establish drug-free cultural events such as an annual sobriety powwow. Over the past decade, rates of substance abuse among high school students have declined, including use of marijuana (30%), cigarettes (49%), and alcohol (64%).
Video Series For Orientation of New Employees or Anyone Desiring More Information
We have put together four (4) videos to be viewed by our new employees or anyone who desires more information on the impact of historical trauma. The videos can be used as an introduction to the Menominee Nation. They will get you acquainted with our community and help you understand, not only what Menominee people have been through, but what all indigenous people on this continent have been through.
Discussion Questions - The Ancient Ones
The first video to see in this series is called "The Ancient Ones" by Discover Media Works. This video will be viewed at your place of work. "The Ancient Ones" does a nice historical overview of Menominee people along with current information on how our community functions today. You will need to check out this video from the Menominee Tribal Clinic Administration Department. Ask for Diane at the front desk.
VIDEO TWO
Discussion Questions - Journey of Forgiveness
The second video to see in the series is called "Journey of Forgiveness" by the White Bison Organization. This video is a documentation of the White Bison Organization's journey across the country visiting Indian Boarding Schools and allowing survivors of the Boarding Schools to tell their stories about their experiences while attending these Boarding Schools. There were many Federal Policies that helped contribute to Historical Trauma, in the quest for land in this country. One of the later Federal Policies established in the 1800's that went right up to the 1940's and 50's was the Boarding School Policy on Education for Native Children. It was a Federal Policy to "assimilate" Indian people by taking the children away from their families and communities and putting them in militaristic federal boarding schools, hundreds of miles from their Reservations. This video will give you a good understanding of what we mean by Historical Trauma.
To this day we are still recovering from that Boarding School Era and the ripple effect it has had on our families. The ripple effect of the breakdown of our family unit, of people getting raised not by choice, in these educational institutions and not getting parented by their own families or raised in their own tribal culture and traditions. The behaviors that you may see or experience in terms of substance abuse, neglect and abuse, anger, panic and anxiety, and other health and social issues are a direct result from the Boarding School Era.
Watch Journey to Forgiveness
VIDEO THREE
Discussion Questions - Menominee Historical Trauma
The third video in the series is called "Menominee Historical Trauma". We were inspired by the "Journey of Forgiveness" video to do our own video and interview some of our last remaining elders who went through the Boarding Schools. So under the TIC initiative, we created this video to focus in on the Menominee experience to Boarding Schools from around the 1930's and 40's. The video is 1 hour 13 minutes in length with an introduction by Regina "Gina" Washinawatok.
Watch Menominee Historical Trauma Video
VIDEO FOUR
Discussion Questions – Robert Wood Johnson Video
The fourth video in the series is the Robert Wood Johnson video. In 2014-15, The Menominee Nation won the Culture of Health Prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the effort we are making in our journey toward better health in our community. It was an honor to be recognized for these efforts. We have you see this video to share with you some of this work.
Watch Menominee Nation's Path to Health Heals Invisible Wounds: 2015 RWJF Culture of Health Prize
Find out how ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) directly impact health
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What is Fostering Futures?
Fostering Futures is a Wisconsin state program aimed to improve the lives of WI children and families by putting into practice the knowledge gained from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) study and the literature on long-term effects of chronic trauma in childhood. With the longterm goal of improving the health of families and children in WI we will integrate ACES, the benefits of resiliency and trauma informed care into systems that impact WI children and families.
What are ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)?
ABUSE: Physical, sexual, or emotional
NEGLECT: Emotional or Physical
DYSFUNCTION:
- Witnessing domestic violence against mother
- Living in a home with substance abuse, mental illness, or suicidal members
- Loss of a parent due to death, divorce, or abandonment
What should I learn about ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)?
Knowing about ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) can help you learn to:
- Let go of the blame or pity you may feel about how you were raised
- Build resilience to protect yourself and your children
- Break the generational cycle of dysfunction
What is resiliency?
Positive self esteem, coping skills, and motivation created through connections with others in your personal life and in your community. Resiliency is the ability to move from being a victim to a survivor and eventually becoming a thriver.
Trauma Informed Efforts in Menominee
The Menominee Tribe and Menominee County have been dedicated to becoming trauma informed. Much of this work started with our work with Fostering Futures and has continued to grow and spread throughout our community.
Trauma Informed Education:
We have developed a 2 hour training entitled "Introduction to Trauma Informed Care." This training includes discussion on the following topics: Historical Trauma, Brain Development, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Secondary Trauma, Resiliency, Principles of Trauma Informed Care, and Community Trauma Informed work. To date 430 people have received this training. Agencies trained in the last year include: Eagle's Nest Homeless Shelter, Youth Development and Outreach, College of the Menominee Nation, Menominee Transit, Human Resources, Menominee Tribal Social Services, Child Support, Menominee County Human Services, UW-Extension, Aging, Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center (AODA and DV services), Menominee Tribal Police Department, Menominee Tribal Courts, and MISD.
We also provide the ACE Interface training in our community. We had 2 employees complete the ACE Master Training in 2015; they have spread the word of ACE's to 240 people in our area. In October 2016 we had 2 additional employees complete the Master Trainer curriculum and look forward to further helping the state get the word out about ACE's.
Quarterly, both the Introduction to TIC and ACE Interface are held at the Community Resource Center for community members to attend. We have been dedicated to training evaluations and reviewing data gathered at the completion of the trainings. We have used the data to evolve the trainings to be increasingly beneficial to the participants. We are exploring ways to compile data on the TI work occurring in the community. We would like to determine how agencies are using the TIC education they received and document what changes have been made because of the education.
The Fostering Futures group completed the production of a Historical Trauma Video. This speaks specifically of the historical trauma experienced by the Menominee people. We will be using this video to train new employees to help them better understand the population they will be serving and to sustain our TIC efforts over time.
Menominee is being recognized by our federal government as well as the state government. August 17, 2016 US Senator Heidi Heitkamp conducted a field hearing of the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and the Council on Native American Trauma-informed Initiatives, in Bismarck, North Dakota. A round table discussion on trauma in Indian Country was held. The Menominee Tribe was asked to give testimony on this issue and Senator Heitkamp touted Menominee as a poster Tribe and leader in all their efforts to address Trauma in Indian Country.
Menominee Indian School District (MISD):
MISD continues to be a leader in the trauma efforts. In September 2015 the district opened the Student Health Center to address the unmet mental health needs of the student body. Counselors from 3 local agencies (Menominee Tribal Clinic, Menominee County Human Services, and Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center) staff the health center. The last academic year, there were over 400 appointment/student encounters.
The district and the Head Start program have shown their dedication to being trauma informed by bringing the Head Start Trauma Smart curriculum to the community. This is a 10 module curriculum from the Crittenton Children's Center in Missouri. This model was designed to help communities heal from traumatic events and build resilience. The Head Start, Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade staff attended the 2015-16 academic year. The rest of the Keshena Primary School staff is currently attending the 2016-17 academic year.
The College of the Menominee Nation has also been very supportive of the trauma work. Along with training their staff, they have put trauma and ACE's education into the Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education and Nursing curriculums.
Menominee Tribal Clinic (MTC):
MTC has just completed their affiliation with the Pediatric Integrated Care Collaborative. This is a program supported by SAMSHA and Johns Hopkins University that works to identify and treat trauma related problems. The clinic has started screening families with babies and young children for trauma using the SEEK (Safe Environment for Every Kid from the University of Maryland School of Medicine) Screen.
The clinic maintains a close partnership with MISD providing both dental and behavioral health services in school for the students. There is work to implement optical services in the future.
MTC continues to be committed to work toward a solution to the AODA issues being experienced in our community. We have worked to offer auxiliary services as alternatives to opioid prescriptions. These include physical therapy, chiropractic services, massage therapy, exercise therapy, and acupuncture. According to reporting done by the WI Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, Menominee County has had a decrease of 25.5% in opioid prescriptions.
MTC is currently participating in the "National Cooperative Agreement on Clinical Workforce Development" with the Weitzman Institute to start a Post-Graduate Psychology Residency Program. The clinic's current expansion significantly increases the area for Behavioral Health Services. We hope to house 2 pre-doctoral interns and 2 post-doctoral residents. Rotations for these interns and residents would include the MTC medical department, the Student Health Center and the Menominee Tribal Jail. The interns and residents will focus on Trauma Intervention and Native and Rural Health.
The clinic currently has all staff participating in continuous trauma training. They have developed a 26 module (1 year) training for staff. Every 2 weeks videos or articles are send to staff for review. This provides an ongoing reminder of the trauma principles and works to remind staff to provide services in a trauma sensitive way.
Menominee County Human Services (MCHS):
MCHS is committed to being trauma informed. They have implemented a trauma history that is a part of all assessments. They are in the process of reviewing all policies, procedures, and forms to be trauma sensitive. They have adjusted fee scales to accommodate more clients. They oversee area emergency services along with providing counseling and mental health case management. In 2016 the staff was trained in "Alternative Response" which aims to reduce out of home placements and facilitate cooperative, coordinated work with families to establish healing relationships.
MCHS is an active participant in Fostering Futures, ACE's education, the Student Health Center and community engagement. They, along with Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center, continue to explore options to better service youth in the area struggling with AODA and mental health issues.
Community Outreach:
ACE/TIC continues to meet as a core team and an advisory group quarterly. We also participate in The Community Engagement Workgroup. This is a way to keep other agencies and the entire community updated on our trauma work. We have been fortunate to have many agencies and citizens support and validate our work.
In 2016 we were able to purchase resiliency supplies for MTC, MCHS, and Menominee Tribal Social Services from "Resilience Trumps ACE's." We feel it is important to have consistent messages throughout our small community. We used some funds to purchase books for Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center to help their clients maintain sobriety. We also purchased books for MCHS for families in foster care and families wanting to develop a wellness recovery plan.
Books purchased:
365 Days of Walking the Red Road: The Native American Path to Leading a Spiritual Life Every Day
The Red Road to Wellbriety: In the Native American Way
Little Book of Mindfulness – 10 Minutes a Day to Less Stress, More Peace
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care
A Child's Journey through Placement Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) materials including: Family Wrap, WRAP for the Effects of Trauma, Youth WRAP, and A WRAP Workbook for Kids
Fostering Futures, along with Casey Family Programs, sponsored a community event featuring the speaker Mr. Jonathon Cloud. The event was "Understanding and Responding to Trauma Exposure." It was attended by 70 people and was very well received.
We are in the beginning stages of developing a trauma focused website with the help of the Menominee Tribal IT Department. This website will be a source of TI education and will grow to include best trauma practices. Fostering Futures also writes and distributes a monthly newsletter to help spread the word of trauma and adversities.
We continue to meet with and update our local governing bodies annually. This includes The Menominee Tribal Legislature, The Menominee County Board of Supervisors, and The Menominee Indian School District Board. We are thankful for their continued support for Trauma Informed Care.
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Children are not born with resilience, which is produced through the interaction of biological systems and protective factors in the social environment. The active ingredients in building resilience are supportive relationships with parents, coaches, teachers, caregivers, and other adults in the community.
Watch this video to learn how responsive exchanges with adults help children build the skills they need to manage.
This video shows you what does the word resilience mean, and how can you base the aspect of resilience in your life.
Applying TIC (Trauma-Informed Care)
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an intervention and organizational approach that focuses on how trauma may affect an individuals's life and his or her response to behavioral health services from prevention through treatment. Trauma refers to extreme stress that overwhelms a person's ability to cope. Russell Wilson, an ACEsConnection.com member from New Zealand, posted a question to the community in which he noted that a "heck of a lot of people" with ACEs who enter treatment are often never asked about those histories, and that this approach is not honoring their right to appropriate and adequate treatment.
This 5-minute video depicts a theory of change from the Frontiers of Innovation community for achieving breakthrough outcomes for vulnerable children and families. It describes the need to focus on building the capabilities of caregivers and strengthening the communities that together form the environment of relationships essential to children's lifelong learning, health, and behavior.
Vicarious Trauma Presentation
Vicarious Trauma: is about exposure to the emotionally disturbing images of suffering and horror characteristic of serious traumas. Remember...the interpretation of what each person deems to be traumatic is different.
What is vicarious trauma, and how can it affect you in the work you do? This video introduces what we know about vicarious trauma, the possible effects and discusses techniques for addressing it.
ADHD and Trauma
A number of researchers believe that child traumatic stress can sometimes be mistaken for ADHD because of the overlap between ADHD symptoms and the effects of experiencing trauma.
Nadine Burke Harris Ted Talk Health and ACEs
Childhood trauma isn't something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds across a lifetime, to the point where those who've experienced high levels of trauma are at triple the risk for heart disease and lung cancer. An impassioned plea for pediatric medicine to confront the prevention and treatment of trauma, head-on.
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An outstanding broker will be sure to consistently do their homework on the products that are on the market in order to tailor their loan offerings to your needs. They understand that no two borrowers are the same, with incomes, debts, financial history all being variables in the equation. That is why they will run the numbers for multiple loan types from multiple lenders, giving you choice and ease of mind.
Buyers who need to call the bank after bank hours can get stressed, and rightfully so! That's why independent mortgage brokers have their phones nearby 24/7 to answer your questions at any time. Additionally, most brokers have systems in place to contact YOU throughout the process to keep you updated and informed as well.
Mortgage brokers are honest and straightforward by keeping you informed of all loan details and fees. This sort of transparency can go a long way in making you feel more comfortable about your mortgage loan process. Taking out a loan worth that much money can be terrifying but mortgage brokers have the ability to eliminate any fears or concerns.
With a mortgage broker you get a much more personalized experience. Mortgage brokers care about your needs and financial future. They want to ensure that you get the home you want and stay in it as long as you please. That's why they are sure not to rush you through the process and are patient, helpful, and available when you need them.
Since mortgage brokers work independently of banks, they have a bunch of reviews and references from past clients and lenders. This is a great tool they provide for borrowers because it allows you to know you're in good hands before the process even begins. Certifications and degrees are another way brokers allow you to build trust and confidence in them.


Across all strains, Cannabis sativa L. plants contain 120 identified terpene compounds. These terpenes exist within the resin found on hemp or marijuana flowers. The scent produced by the terpenes helps to determine the quality of each particular cannabis plant strain. It also influences taste, feel, and other senses affected by interaction with the plant or its by-products.
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LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him! Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.
Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight. How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which is a worm?
Thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve.
Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth? Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days, that thou enquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?
Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book. Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me.
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty. Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him. Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret. Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.
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Thank you for putting together these Scriptures. They make Job even more meaningful and the truths of God clearer.


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Another week has flown by and I have officially decided to look into Chakras, and this week I decided to give Chakra balancing a try.
Root chakra is located at the base of the spine and the color red is associated to it.
Sacral chakra is located just below the navel and the color orange is associated to it.
Solar Plexus chakra is located in the stomach area and the color yellow is associated to it.
Heart chakra is located in the center of the chest and the color green is associated to it.
Throat chakra is located at the base of the throat and the color blue is associated to it.
Third Eye chakra is located on the forehead and the color indigo is associated to it.
Crown chakra is located at the top of the head and the color violet is associated to it.
So if you're like me and a bit new to it all, you will need a bit of background to each Chakra. I think I should take the time to explain each one as I learn about it and hopefully we can go on this spiritual journey of discovery together. So, I have spent a fair amount of time reading and watching instructional videos about the first chakra, and I am looking forward to balancing my root chakra.
The first Chakra's official name is muladhara, which comes from the words Mula, which means root and Dhara, which means support.
So, its role is to connect all of your energy with the Earth, which is known as grounding.
When you think of your root chakra think about your survival here on earth. This energy center's role is to give you everything you need to survive, in today's society this would usually mean financial and emotional security.
This chakra is located at the very base of your spine, near your tailbone. It goes up to just below your belly button.
When your 1st chakra is balanced, you should feel a sense of accomplishment and peace when you think about things like money, safety and shelter.
An overactive root chakra will cause problems like anxiety and nervousness. This happens because fear is based out of the need to survive. The role of fear is to keep us alive.
So, an overactive root chakra will shout messages of survival, even when there is no real threat, resulting in anxiety. You may have physical symptoms like digestive problems, lower back issues, hip pain, ovarian cysts in women or prostate issues in men.
It's important to take care of your survival needs first. This chakra gives you the energy to do that.
Now, calm this chakra. Take time each day to nurture your soul by praying or meditating.
Volunteering and acts of kindness and compassion can guide overactive energy away from your root chakra and into other energy centers in your body.
If you find yourself disconnected, you may need to reconnect with the earth by being out in nature. Gardening, swimming or even playing in the leaves/sand can energize your root chakra.
Whew, that was a lot of information to take in … But I now know that my Root Chakra needs some TLC.
One thing I found fascinating when I started my research into Chakras was that the Tiger's Eye was used in Chakra Healing. I looked into the benefits of Tiger's Eye and was surprised to note that many of the benefits were things that I had already experienced just by carrying mine .
I hope all this information is helpful and that you are opening your mind and heart to the possibilities of healing through Chakra balancing.
On a more personal note, my ex (I can think of a few choice names to call him today but we are in polite company… ) has decided that I am not doing the right thing by my kids! I was floored when I received the call from my lawyer. My ex wants sole custody. I am going to have to think long and hard about how to deal with this … financially and emotionally.
I am going to take some time out to go to our local crystal store to choose another crystal, I am hoping to feel the same pull I felt when I saw the Tiger's Eye.
Please continue with me on my journey of peace and fulfilment.
Chakras … such an interesting topic.
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Midseason Review: UNC Basketball Freshmen
UNC's talented group of freshmen have had a decent year so far, but there's work to be done
By Akil Guruparan@akillesheel17 Jan 21, 2017, 7:00am EST
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After the catatonia induced by the end of the 2016 season finally wore off, Tar Heel fans started looking at the team's outlook for 2017. Although we would be saying goodbye to two great players and fan favorites in Marcus Paige and Brice Johnson, it was clear that UNC would be returning many key players from a team that made a National Championship run, and that once again, Roy Williams would be working with an experienced, veteran squad.
The expected starting lineup consisted of solely upperclassmen, with another senior expected to be one of the first players off of the bench. With sophomores Kenny Williams and Luke Maye primed to take big steps after a year in the NCAA this meant that the incoming freshman class of Tony Bradley, Brandon Robinson, and Seventh Woods, as talented as they were, were not expected by many to have major roles on the 2016-2017 team. We were excited about them, no doubt, but we thought their times to shine would be in 2018 and beyond.
Boy, were we wrong. Some of it has been due to unforeseeable injury circumstances, but all three freshmen have shone during the first half of the season. With players' roles becoming more defined as the conference schedule gets into full swing, let's take a look at what we've seen from each Tar Heel freshman so far:
Tony Bradley:
As this class' lone 5-star recruit, Bradley's debut in a Tar Heel uniform was predictably hyped by just about every Tar Heel fan you could find. From his high school tape, it's easy to see why; his long arms, touch around the basket, and obvious skill with the ball in his hands all looked like they'd translate easily to the college game, and with Roy Williams' history with big men, there was a lot to like about Bradley's future. Somehow, though, Bradley has outperformed even the lofty expectations of Tar Heel fans.
Despite being 7th on the team in minutes, Bradley is 5th in points. His offensive efficiency is an absurd 130.3, and that's the part that's been least surprising because he was known to be skilled around the basket. Where Bradley has really surprised has been with his rebounding and defense. UNC fans have probably heard this more than enough, but it's astounding nonetheless: Tony Bradley is the best offensive rebounder in the country, with an ORB% near 24%.
Defensively, he has held his own as well where many thought he would struggle given his relatively slight build, accumulating a defensive rating of 93.6. He has 12 blocks on the season, giving him by far the best blocked shot percentage on the team, and has even picked up 6 steals. He also hasn't been fazed by the magnitude of playing for UNC, being level-headed enough to seal the Tennessee game with a block in the final seconds. He's also given us this:
Unfortunately, Bradley's season hit a roadblock when he suffered a concussion against Wake Forest, but he seems to have recovered and has been reported to be active for the game against Boston College. We hope that he is truly okay and ready to continue wreaking havoc for the Heels.
Seventh Woods:
Woods gained astronomical popularity when he was still in middle school when a video of him dunking went viral, but due to a series of nagging knee and ankle injuries, more or less dropped off the map during his later years of high school. This suited Williams and UNC just fine, and they proceeded to give Woods the opportunity to play at his childhood dream school. During the buildup to the season, there was a lot of excitement surrounding Woods and his athleticism, and while it hasn't fully translated yet, there have been a few moments this season where Woods has made Tar Heel Nation's collective jaw drop to the floor.
While he certainly had his struggles early in the season and even coming into ACC play with the pace of the college game (so much so that Williams took to calling him "Sixth" or "Eighth" in practice, claiming that he hadn't yet earned the name of the player Williams had recruited), Woods seems to be slowly figuring it out. His A:TO ratio on the season is a sub-par 27:29, but in his last four games, it has been a much nicer 6:2. He is also third on the team in assist percentage, and from the eye test, he's a very good passer; his touch and creativity with the ball are very impressive.
His jump shot and free throw stroke have been notable weaknesses, though he does get to the free throw line often just as a Carolina point guard should. His minutes have begun declining with Theo Pinson's return, but as a point guard of the future, Woods has given fans reason to be excited.
Brandon Robinson
Alas, Robinson seems to be the latest Tar Heel freshman to be afflicted with the "Freshman Tar Heel guards can't shoot" curse, following in the illustrious footsteps of Kenny Williams, Justin Jackson, Marcus Paige, and P.J. Hairston. Known in high school as a lanky shooter with a smooth, quick release, Robinson has yet to really find the range as a Tar Heel, shooting only 22.7% from beyond the arc. Oddly enough, his jumper has looked like money when he's taking long two-pointers, and his two-point field goal percentage is a respectable 45%.
He's certainly not let that stop him from helping his team win, though. He has a solid 20:11 assist:turnover ratio for the season, using his background as a former point guard to create opportunities from the wing. Before Pinson's return, Robinson led the Heels in assisted dunks/40 minutes, per Adrian Atkinson, reflecting his ability to get to the hoop and then dish to his bigs. He's also played with a lot of energy and physicality, giving the Heels an edge that some have said they have lacked in the past.
I am still firmly of the belief that this year's edition of the Heels' willingness to get on the floor and fight for the ball is due in no small part to Robinson's scrappy play. He seems to make his teammates scrappier as well, and that's a very good quality to have coming off the bench. It's early, but Robinson's minutes seem to have taken the biggest hit with Pinson's return, as just about his only minutes in the last two games have been near the end after the outcome is no longer in doubt. His experience so far this year, though, can give Heels confidence in their wing play in the years to come.


On Friday March 15th, The Center for Environmental Science and Technology (CES&T) held its biannual 'Inspiring Afternoon', with a workshop organized by CAPTURE. The 150 participants were a good mix between university researchers and representatives from companies and governments. A welcome by CES&T chairman professor Ingmar Nopens and invitation for participation in research and education set the scene for an afternoon that aimed precisely at this – tackling the environmental challenges of the 21st century by working together.
The afternoon started with a showcase of current collaborative projects between the university and partners in the three parallel sessions. Next to the session organized by CAPTURE, there was a session of the End-of-Waste consortium and one of the Sustainability Assessment specialist group within CES&T. The CAPTURE session opened with a general introduction to the CAPTURE initiative by Korneel Rabaey and some examples of the multidisciplinary research and training that are key to it by Ingmar Nopens. The body of the session was provided by four industry partners. Tim Van Rompaey (Umicore) gave an overarching industry perspective on the recycling of complex waste streams, while Peter Brughmans (Intersolution/Van Werven), Wim Van der Stricht (ArcelorMittal) and Wim Audenaert (AM team) zoomed in on plastics, CO2 and water respectively.
The plenary session focussed on three broader topics – i) strategic developments in environmental policies, ii) the rise of data science in environmental decision-making and iii) the current gaps in Africa's water sectors. Sven Schade (European Commission, Directorate General for the Environment) set the framework by discussing how policy development is not in pace with a rapidly changing world, the emerging threat of alternative realities that are shaped by the media and the opportunities that deep tech and big data can give. Victor Dries (Flemish Government, advisor Environment cabinet Liesbeth Homans) advocated for more cocreation in policy, and how this can be obtained by better communication between researchers and policy-makers. Frederik Verdonck (Arche consulting) demonstrated how data science is increasingly used as decision-making tool and what the opportunities and challenges are. The session ended with a presentation of Murray Biedler (Unesco International Hydrology Programme) on recent work by Unesco and partners to identify the main gaps in human capacity in Africa's water sectors. This resulted in a program to tailor trainings and deliver water professionals that meet the current needs. The event closed with a networking reception where the participants further discussed and digested the Inspiring Afternoon.


A San Diego woman is bothered by the convention of addressing envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Shouldn't we also include the woman's first name?
For her, it's more than just a theoretical question: she spends a lot of time sending thank-you letters for nonprofit fundraising. So she's wondering, what's the best way to address them so as not to offend potential donors? Her question provokes a lively exchange about grammar, etiquette, and feminism.
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El Tímpano's first community forum. Participants were asked to indicate where they were most and least likely to get local news and information. Photo: Madeleine Bair
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RJI Fellow will pilot a text message distribution and engagement strategy to serve Latino immigrants
Madeleine Bair
That's what El Tímpano asked hundreds of Latino immigrants in Oakland, California, during an information needs assessment we conducted throughout the past year. We also asked community organizers, educators and church leaders how they share information with the residents, parents and congregants they work with.
Before piloting a reporting outlet to serve Oakland's Spanish-speaking immigrants, we wanted to hear from them first, rather than making any assumptions about what would be the best format to report about, with, and for this community. What we found, outlined in a report released last month, will inform the design of El Tímpano as a new local reporting platform.
For instance, many approaches to news distribution developed for middle- and upper-class, English-speaking audiences will not necessarily be effective in reaching working-class immigrants. Neither email nor Twitter, or even websites are commonly used by the residents we talked to.
So what approaches are effective in reaching this community?
While commercial television stations are the main source of news among residents we surveyed, when it comes to information that is relevant to their daily lives—news about what's going on in their neighborhoods, steps they can take to get involved, and resources they can seek out for various needs—grassroots organizations and old-fashioned social networks play just as big of a role as conduits for valuable information.
As we talked to community organizers about what approaches they find most effective in reaching Latino immigrants, two strategies came up again and again: in-person engagement and mobile messaging.
As we talked to community organizers about what approaches they find most effective in reaching Latino immigrants, two strategies came up again and again: in-person engagement and mobile messaging. Schools, community groups and local activists use text-messaging platforms to send messages to a large group to notify community members of events. After all, while not all residents use email regularly, nearly everyone has a phone. Unlike television news, a text message can reach recipients anywhere, at any time. As one resident pointed out to us, she often misses the local newscast because she is busy working. If there were a mobile news platform, she said, she wouldn't miss out on the latest updates.
As a 2018-19 fellow at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, I plan to pilot El Tímpano's text-message strategy to provide timely, relevant information to Oakland's Spanish-speaking residents. Former RJI Fellow Andrew Haeg recognized the benefits of mobile messaging when he developed the SMS-based reporting technology, GroundSource, and thanks to the support of the Lenfest Institute and its Community Listening and Engagement Fund, El Tímpano will be using GroundSource as our platform for this pilot.
Over the next year, we will launch and evaluate the use of GroundSource as a way to disseminate news and information, as well as provide an opportunity for community members to share their questions, concerns and stories. It will be one of many approaches El Tímpano explores to develop local, empowering journalism to serve Oakland's Latino immigrant community. I'll be sharing updates throughout the year, and we hope that what we learn may help other newsrooms and communities design innovative approaches to local news that serve diverse communities.
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