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DC Liberals Imploding On Their Corruption And Lies
Published by AJStrata at 11:50 am under All General Discussions,Measuring The Recovery,Obamacare
The liberal resurgence which was so inevitable with the 2008 elections, where the Democrats (and their liberal old dog guard in DC) took the reigns of power in DC. It looked as if America was in for years of leftward tacking.
But leave it to those whacky liberals on the far left and their grade school level grasp of reality. They pushed so hard on so many fronts to demonstrate the fallacy of liberal ideas (thinking all the while they were the superior beings coming to the rescue of humanity) that they sunk their own ship of state!
As a prime example, take the utter corruption of the liberal democrat congressman in charge of tax laws and punishment in this country – an arrogant, corrupt, tax cheat the likes of which who has NEVER before been in a such position of power in this great country:
Rep. Charles Rangel failed to report as much as $1.3 million in outside income — including up to $1 million for a Harlem building sale — on financial-disclosure forms he filed between 2002 and 2006, according to newly amended records.
The documents also show the embattled chairman of the Ways and Means Committee — who is being probed by the House Ethics Committee — failed to reveal a staggering $3 million in various business transactions over the same period.
The guy is damn crook, and if he was actually to be treated equally under the laws of this country, as anyone who failed to list MILLIONS of dollars in income, he might well be in jail right now. He would definitely be a convicted felon.
But in the crazy world of liberal zealots he is a 'leader'. The Dems have the audacity wonder, while Americans struggle through the loss of income and savings on a level not seen for almosts 100 years, why America is turning on these elitists buffoons.
Or take the lame staging of 'support' at town halls by bussing in (and probably paying) union thugs to pose as voters from the congressional district:
The people are fed up with these dumb PR tricks. This country is ready to storm DC and physically throw the left wing nuts out, they are so fed up. This country has had it with liberal arrogance backed up by Looney Tunes concepts. It is one thing to hold naive views, it is another to try and ram those views down everyone else's throats through lies and deceits.
Even President Obama's administration is lying through its teeth about its health care proposals, apparently ignorant of the fact they had made completely opposite claims, on the record, just days and weeks before:
Two weeks ago, White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod said in a now legendary "viral" email that, "It's a myth that health insurance reform would be financed by cutting Medicare benefits." This was sent out the day before Mr. Obama told a Montana town hall that he'd pay for health-care reform by "eliminating . . . about $177 billion over 10 years" for "what's called Medicare Advantage." And it was two days before Mr. Obama told a Colorado town hall he'd cover "two-thirds" of the "roughly $900 billion" of his plan's cost by "eliminating waste," again citing Medicare Advantage.
Who's right? As a former senior adviser, I can tell you who: the president.
The levels of buffoonery and corruption have hit such incredible levels is it any wonder America is fed up with the liberal imbeciles? It is just too damn obvious to paper over:
President Obama's health care "plan" is going down like a handful of tacks, and the Democratic Party, experiencing the political equivalent of a nervous breakdown, is poised to commence a civil war over health reform that could virtually tear the party's leaders to shreds.
The talking points coming out of the White House these days are harder to follow than a Jessica Simpson autobiography. First, there was the moral imperative that it wanted to move forward with universal health care to cover the 46 million uninsured. This number is misleading. Many of the uninsured are offered insurance and don't take it, and millions are illegal aliens. More troubling is the fact that the former director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says that 43% have the means to buy insurance but don't. CBO projections among the uninsured in 2009: 18% will be eligible for but not enrolled in Medicaid, and 30% will be offered, but will decline, coverage from an employer, leaving the electorate questioning a full overhaul.
When the original argument fell flat, the White House quickly shifted to an economic imperative that its plan would help cut the rising cost of care. Not so, according to the CBO, which found that the Democratic "plan" will raise – not cut – costs. Nothing blows up a sales pitch like getting mugged by reality.
"Mugged by reality" – that about sums up the rolling liberal disaster playing out in DC and across the nation. Their stimulus bill has provided no job stimulus, their energy bill will kill an already critically injured economy, and their health care plans for government ration health care are competing – headline wise – with the collapse of the UK's government rationed health care system.
In the last six years, the Patients Association claims hundreds of thousands have suffered from poor standards of nursing, often with 'neglectful, demeaning, painful and sometimes downright cruel' treatment.
The charity has disclosed a horrifying catalogue of elderly people left in pain, in soiled bed clothes, denied adequate food and drink, and suffering from repeatedly cancelled operations, missed diagnoses and dismissive staff.
The Patients Association said the dossier proves that while the scale of the scandal at Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust – where up to 1,200 people died through failings in urgent care – was a one off, there are repeated examples they have uncovered of the same appalling standards throughout the NHS.
This horrific health care disaster in the UK is what the liberals in DC all want to have in place here in America as soon as possible. By taking this lunatic stand they have, in effect, picked a fight with the retired WW II generation, the retiring Baby Boom generation, and all their immediate families. It was the dumbest political move ever conceived, and yet the liberals keep attempting to lie and harass their screwed up ideas through.
As if this was not enough, as all these liberal fantasies are 'mugged by reality', President Obama and the DC liberal old dog guard has picked a fight with the last group they can afford to do battle with – Â all in the lame hope they can tame the lunatic fringe on the left:
The title has been months in the making. Mr. Obama is contending with an angry left that's riled by his decisions to retain some Bush-era counterterrorism policies. He's facing Congressional liberals still baying for Bush blood. He's hired Attorney General Eric Holder, who is giving the term "ideological purity" new meaning. Mr. Obama's way to appease these bodies? Hang the CIA and Mr. Panetta out to dry.
Reversing prior promises not to prosecute CIA officials who "acted in good faith," Mr. Holder appointed a special counsel with the ability to prosecute officials who acted in good faith.
The 'logic' here is Americans have sympathy for the mass murderers and wannabe mass murderers of al Qaeda, and will line up to attack those fellow Americans who defended this nation from another 9-11. It is the epitome of hubris run amok. Not only will America rally to their fellow Americans on this, everyone knows this is an attempt to feed the brain dead vultures on the left who have been mugged by reality so many times they have come to hate it with a passion. These nuts are out to destroy America for the sin of reminding them how wrong they have been on so many fronts.
Throwing the CIA to these angry masses will not pan out as the DC liberals think, and they have just added another powerful faction to the ranks of their opposition.
The result of all these crude and crass moves? Crashing poll numbers marking the path to a political tsunami in 2012. The path to this political backlash is going to be harsh and ugly, if the crazed left wing nut jobs live up to their usual sewer rat reputations:
Just look at this warped image of a depraved and sick left wing mind. If you oppose President Obama you are clearly just a closet KKK member. Who is wearing the American flag? What is the symbol of America in this grotesque view? And "Teabaggers" are simply people rejecting the massive deficit spending without any positive results – how dare they! The only truth to this pathetic work of 'art' is the 'coming 9/12' line. Obama will be on his way out of office by this time no doubt.
But it will not be because America is a rabid hole of KKK sympathizers. It will be because liberals truly are that dumb, that crass and that immature that they will have earned the electoral beating they will have wrought. They failed to fix our economy, and instead made it much, much worse by increasing our debt to the point it will take multiple generations to pay it off. They attempted to put in place faceless panels of penny-pinching bureaucrats to determine who was and was not worthy of health care – following the disastrous model of the UK's NHS. They raised taxes and will have tried to prosecute our protectors as enemies. They have failed.
The crude, crass and immature world view of the liberals is facing a serious (and well deserved) mugging by reality. And it will actually start in this fall's elections, running through the 2010 mid terms, culminating in the 2012 'realignment'.
Tags: CIA, Obamacare, Panetta, Rangel, Stimulus Bill, Tax Cheat, Town Halls, Union Thugs
25 Responses to "DC Liberals Imploding On Their Corruption And Lies"
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Kathie, the lesson here is not to rely on government for anything because they can change the rules whenever they want. There has also been talk on Capitol Hill about confiscating IRA's and 401Ks and rolling them in to Social Security.
Don't rely on Government for ANYTHING.
confiscating IRA's and 401K's – aka the Argentinian model.
Argentina has done exactly that, with predictable results.
I suppose it's no surprise that Peronism is starting to look pretty attractive to the left.
KauaiBoy says:
Apologies for the long post, but then again government has created proportional problems. This was forwarded to me titled "545 versus 300,000,000". Says it all for me and much more lucidly.
By Charlie Reese
Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.
Have you ever wondered, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, WHY do we have deficits?
Have you ever wondered, if all the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, WHY do we have inflation and high taxes?
You and I don't propose a federal budget. The president does.
You and I don't have the Constitutional authority to vote on appropriations. The House of Representatives does.
You and I don't write the tax code, Congress does.
You and I don't set fiscal policy, Congress does.
You and I don't control monetary policy, the Federal Reserve Bank does.
One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one president, and nine Supreme Court justices equates to 545 human beings out of the 300 million are directly, legally, morally, and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this country.
I excluded the members of the Federal Reserve Board because that problem was created by the Congress. In 1913, Congress delegated its Constitutional duty to provide a sound currency to a federally chartered, but private, central bank.
I excluded all the special interests and lobbyists for a sound reason.. They have no legal authority. They have no ability to coerce a senator, a congressman, or a president to do one cotton-picking thing. I don't care if they offer a politician $1 million dollars in cash. The politician has the power to accept or reject it. No matter what the lobbyist promises, it is the legislator's responsibility to determine how he votes.
Those 545 human beings spend much of their energy convincing you that what they did is not their fault. They cooperate in this common con regardless of party.
What separates a politician from a normal human being is an excessive amount of gall.. No normal human being would have the gall of a Speaker, who stood up and criticized the President for creating deficits.. The president can only propose a budget. He cannot force the Congress to accept it.
The Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land, gives sole responsibility to the House of Representatives for originating and approving appropriations and taxes. Who is the speaker of the House? Nancy Pelosi. She is the leader of the majority party. She and fellow House members, not the president, can approve any budget they want. If the president vetoes it, they can pass it over his veto if they agree to.
It seems inconceivable to me that a nation of 300 million can not replace 545 people who stand convicted — by present facts — of incompetence and irresponsibility. I can't think of a single domestic problem that is not traceable directly to those 545 people. When you fully grasp the plain truth that 545 people exercise the power of the federal government, then it must follow that what exists is what they want to exist.
If the tax code is unfair, it's because they want it unfair.
If the budget is in the red, it's because they want it in the red …
If the Army &Marines are in IRAQ , it's because they want them in IRAQ
If they do not receive social security but are on an elite retirement plan not available to the people, it's because they want it that way.
There are no insoluble government problems.
Do not let these 545 people shift the blame to bureaucrats, whom they hire and whose jobs they can abolish; to lobbyists, whose gifts and advice they can reject; to regulators, to whom they give the power to regulate and from whom they can take this power. Above all, do not let them con you into the belief that there exists disembodied mystical forces like "the economy," "inflation," or "politics" that prevent them from doing what they take an oath to do.
Those 545 people, and they alone, are responsible.
They, and they alone, have the power.
They, and they alone, should be held accountable by the people who are their bosses.
Provided the voters have the gumption to manage their own employees.
We should vote all of them out of office and clean up their mess!
Charlie Reese is a former columnist of the Orlando Sentinel Newspaper.
What you do with this article now that you have read it………. Is up to you.
owl says:
I agree KauaiBoy…..that pretty much says it all. I rant about that group (elected Voices).
Terrye, someone elected The Won. Someone was extremely stupid with Rev Wright screaming in their faces. Black Panthers happened and they walked in our faces.
I do agree that some of the Pugs need praise. Personally, I think the ONLY reason a lot of them will stick is because of the mob. But several have been truly courageous. Reminds me of watching a townhall of McCain. I am sitting there thinking 'yeah, yeah, he is finally getting better with this'. And then he opens his mouth and praises The Won to high heaven. But that is not enough. He has to put his face on tv Sunday to label us all Torturers again. Just when I think I can't get any more disgusted, he tops it. He is the MSM's token Pug. Still. I am convinced if he had shut up, stayed home, and left it all up to Palin to decide how to fight, he might be President today.
I truly hate what he did about Abu Ghraib and the Torture. It is no longer all about him.


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This is my Home Game entry for Week 18 of LJ Idol Friends & Rivals ( therealljidol). I chose the topic "We must bear witness so that it scars us" which I would rather had read "We must bear witness to that which scars us."
dead. She hugged me anyway.
to write later, when I fell behind.
as the red dripped down his face.
scratch, embedded with litter scent.
only ruin them," he'd told Mom.
character must find a way to cope.
You must have an ending."
all these things in my heart.
They linger on, don't they, our loved ones? Gary asked about who was influential in our lives and I feel the people who've touched me, alive or dead, in every thing I do, every choice I make. Your mother's there even when she's not there.
You couldn't possibly have known, I don't think, but she loved Joan Baez, had that album, and played it all the time when I was young.
I truly feel that she is. At times I still feel like I'm having a conversation with her in my head.
I probably could have done more with this poem but it has been a very busy week and an even busier Friday!
I'm so glad you took the time, though, and wrote this. Consider it akin to keeping cribbed shorthand for entries to write later, when I fell behind.
I think the Joan Baez piece is a perfect complement to this prose poem of yours....the observations feel the same. Is this important? Is this? This is what is surfacing for me...it must count as important then. I like the idea of your spectral mother. And yes, how do we use another person's life as a teaching tool.
Hugs. Glad you're home gaming.
*hugs back* Thanks. I would have last week, too, but time got away from me.
It sounds as if you dreamed this, and yet is it so true to the way you talk about your mother. She would forgive the truth of her death, forgive you mentioning it, and instead think about how much she loved you all.
It's a wonderful way to be remembered, no matter how much you had to clear away in the reality. In the end, that is still the most important part of who your mom was.


with the Brisbane Bronco's running away with a 36-18 victory at Mount Smart Stadium.
Andrew McFadden stated during the week that the Warriors needed to have a more positive attack in order to increase the team's confidence which will, in turn, improve their defensive efforts.
The Warriors were granted a free licence and they took it with both hands.
Right from Albert Vete's first hit up you could clearly see that the team's attitude had vastly improved.
The attitude and commitment from this team showed in this match has been something the fans have been begging for since the beginning of the season.
The Warriors no longer looked lost on attack, the forwards were chewing up the metres which let Issac Luke get a roll on from the play the ball, this caused the broncos to constantly be on the back foot.
With the forwards dominating Shaun Johnson finally got attack the line and be the devastating attack player that he is known to be.
Everything seemed to work for the Warriors in this game, most of the offloads stuck, they gave themselves plenty of attacking opportunities and after 21 minutes they were 18-0 up after some clever plays from Shaun Johnson scoring a try himself and setting Bodene Thompson up for another, Jacob Lillyman scored the third from a nicely placed grubber from Issac Luke.
The Broncos tried to get themselves back into the match with a try to Alex Glenn and before the end of the first half they had two tries pulled back for forward passes to go into halftime 18-6 down.
The Warriors have folded from here in the past but two minutes in the Warriors were over again through an amazing diving try by David Fusitua.
The Warriors scored three more tries through Ryan Hoffman, David Fusitua, and Solomone Kata and the Broncos could only manage two more tries to Jordan Kahu and Tevita Pangai but the Broncos were never in this match and were possibly lucky to only have lost 36-18.
The Warriors line speed was the best I have seen for month's maybe even years, missed tackles were few and far between.
The silly errors and penalties that have plagued this side this season were gone.
My player of the day goes to Shaun Johnson, with the forwards doing the hard yards up front he had free reign in this game and he took full advantage, an attacking Shaun is a dangerous Shaun and the fans will be hoping that this version is here to stay this season.
As for my player who needs to improve, well I cannot pick a player who needs to improve this week as I can't point out anyone who let the team down, this was the first complete team effort we have seen this year.
Have things started to click with the Warriors?
Did Konrad Hurrell's exit last week help realign this team as a unit and or perhaps the players only honesty session last week helped the players get onto the same page.
In all honesty I think it's a bit of all of the above.
Whatever was said in the honesty session seems to have helped this team actually buy into what this club is trying to become.
Does this mean that the season is saved? No possibly not, this is just a step in the right direction but the team needs to continue to bring the right attitude each and every week.
The Warriors face the Newcastle Knights in Round 14 and even though the Knights have only managed one win season the Warriors cannot let their guard down, their current points differential is not going to do them any favours so they really need to put some big performances on to bring them into contention with the top 8.
Who were your key players in this victory?
What do think was the reason for this change in performance and is this a permanent change for the season?


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Rebounding from Career Setbacks
Mitchell Lee Marks
Ron Ashkenas
From the October 2014 Issue
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It's not easy to recover from a big career disappointment such as getting fired or being passed over for a promotion. Many people sink into anger or denial, blaming situational factors or company politics. Though that's a natural response, it can also prevent them from breaking free of the destructive behaviors that may have derailed them in the first place.
People who successfully rebound from career losses take a different approach: They do the hard work of figuring out why they lost, identifying which new paths they could take, and then seizing the right opportunity—whether that's a different role in the same organization, a move to a new company, or a shift to a new industry or career.
Drawing on in-depth research and the authors' consulting experience, this article offers practical guidance for transforming anger and self-doubt over what seems like a failure into focused exploration and excitement about the fresh possibilities the situation presents.
To gauge your ability to rebound from career setbacks, take the self-assessment at hbr.org/assessments/mirror-test.
How well do you rebound from career setbacks? Take this self-assessment to find out.
Brian was a rising star at his company. He advanced through several senior management roles and was soon tapped to head a business unit, reporting directly to the CEO. But after about two years in the job, despite his stellar financial results, his boss suddenly dismissed him. Brian was told that the company was trying to be a more open, engaged, global enterprise and that his aggressive leadership style didn't reflect those values.
Like most ambitious managers who suffer career setbacks, Brian went through a period of shock, denial, and self-doubt. After all, he'd never previously failed in a position. He had trouble accepting the reality that he wasn't as good as he'd thought he was. He also felt upset and angry that his boss hadn't given him a chance to prove himself. Eventually, however, he recognized that he couldn't reverse the decision and chose to focus on moving forward. None of the people working for him had objected to his dismissal, so he was particularly keen to figure out how to foster loyalty in future employees.
Within a few months, a large industrial parts company impressed with Brian's undisputed ability to meet financial targets recruited him to lead a division. The job was a step down from his previous role, but he decided to take it so that he could experiment with different ways of working and leading, learning to better control his emotions and rally his team around him. It paid off: Less than three years later, yet another company—this time, a Fortune 500 manufacturer—hired him to be its CEO. During his seven-year tenure in that job, he doubled the firm's revenue and created a culture that balanced innovation with a disciplined focus on productivity and performance.
Of course, not everyone can go from being out of a job to running a large company. But in more than 30 years of research and consulting work with executive clients, we've found that one lesson from Brian's story applies pretty universally: Even a dramatic career failure can become a springboard to success if you respond in the right way. To execute a turnaround like Brian's, you focus on a few key tasks: Determine why you lost, identify new paths, and seize the right opportunity when it's within your reach.
Figure Out Why You Lost
We've interviewed hundreds of executives who have been fired, laid off, or passed over for promotion (as a result of mergers, restructurings, competition for top jobs, or personal failings). Often, we find them working through the classic stages of loss defined by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: They start with shock and denial about the events and move on to anger at the company or the boss, bargaining over their fate, and then a protracted period of licking their wounds and asking themselves whether they can ever regain the respect of their peers and team. Many of them never make it to the "acceptance" stage.
That's partly because, as social psychologists have found in decades' worth of studies, high achievers usually take too much credit for their successes and assign too much external blame for their failures. It's a type of attribution bias that protects self-esteem but also prevents learning and growth. People focus on situational factors or company politics instead of examining their own role in the problem.
Some ask others for candid feedback, but most turn to sympathetic friends, family members, and colleagues who reinforce their self-image ("You deserved that job") and feed their sense of injustice ("You have every right to be angry"). This prevents them from considering their own culpability and breaking free of the destructive behavior that derailed them in the first place. It may also lead them to ratchet back their current efforts and future expectations in the workplace.
Those who rebound from career losses take a decidedly different approach. Instead of getting stuck in grief or blame, they actively explore how they contributed to what went wrong, evaluate whether they sized up the situation correctly and reacted appropriately, and consider what they would do differently if given the chance. They also gather feedback from a wide variety of people (including superiors, peers, and subordinates), making it clear that they want honest feedback, not consolation.
Brian, for example, had to engage in frank, somewhat painful conversations with his boss, several direct reports, and a few trusted colleagues to discover that he had developed a career-limiting reputation for being difficult and not always in control of his emotions.
Also consider Stan, a senior partner at a boutique professional services firm considering global expansion. A vocal proponent of the growth plan, he had hoped to lead the company's new London office. When another partner was selected instead, Stan was outraged. He stewed for a few weeks but then resolved to take a more productive tack. He set up one-on-one meetings with members of the firm's executive committee. At the start of each session, he explained that he wasn't trying to reverse the decision; he just wanted to understand why it had been made. He took care not to sound bitter or to bad-mouth the process or the people involved. He maintained a positive, confident tone, and he expressed a willingness to learn from his missteps.
As a result, the executive committee members gave him consistent, useful comments: They regarded his aggressiveness as an asset in the United States but worried that it would get in the way of securing new clients and running an office in the UK. His initial reaction was defensive. ("No one minded my aggressiveness when it landed key contracts," he thought.) But he kept those feelings in check—and quickly came around to appreciating the candor. "It wasn't that they were asking me to change," Stan reflected, "but they made clear to me that my style got in the way of this opportunity."
Identify New Paths
The next step is to objectively weight the potential for turning your loss into a win, whether that's a different role in your organization, a move to a new company, or a shift to a different industry or career.
Reframing losses as opportunities involves hard thinking about who you are and what you want. Research shows that escapism is a common reaction to career derailment—people may take trips to get away from their troubles, immerse themselves in busywork, drink or eat excessively, or avoid discussing their thoughts and plans with family and friends. While these behaviors can give you mental space to sort things out, they rarely lead to a productive transition. It's more effective to engage in a focused exploration of all the options available.
Reframing losses as opportunities involves hard thinking about who you are and what you want.
New opportunities don't usually present themselves right away, of course, and it can be hard to spot them through the fog of anger and disappointment in the early days after a setback. Studies by change management expert William Bridges highlight the tension people feel when they're torn between hanging onto their current identities and expectations and letting go. Leaders we've counseled describe entering a "twilight zone": The status quo has been fatally disrupted, but it's not clear yet what success will look like in the future.
That's why it's useful to take time to test out some ideas for what to do next. One option is to speak with a career counselor or engage in therapy, both to clarify goals and to work on personal development. Another is to take a temporary leave from your job to go back to school or test-drive a career interest at a start-up or a nonprofit. Pausing a bit can allow you to find new meaning in your setback.
Recall how Brian reacted when he was fired from his unit-head job: He began to consider lower-level positions that would give him room to tinker with his leadership style. Or look at Paula, whom we met while studying the resiliency of online advertising executives involved in restructurings. When her high-tech company's new CEO launched a corporate makeover, Paula felt relatively safe because the European business unit she led had met or exceeded its targets for 11 straight quarters, and she had been promoted three times in five years. But then she discovered that her position would be eliminated.
At first Paula blamed everything from company politics to her boss's failure to protect her and her team. Then, three months after the announcement, her last day arrived. She had no plans and didn't want to make any right away. Instead she spent time examining her life and her career. She reached out to friends and business associates—"not to network" (her words) but to gain perspective and advice in thinking through her goals. She reflected on each conversation, made notes, and eventually developed what she dubbed "four themes for my next job": She wanted to bring new products to market (rather than relaunching U.S. offerings in other regions), to interact more directly with clients, to work for a company with a unique value proposition, and to have colleagues she liked and trusted. Paula then tailored her job search to achieve those goals.
Seize the Right Opportunity
After you identify possible next steps, it's time to pick one. Admittedly, this can be a little frightening, especially if you're venturing into unknown career territory. Reimagining your professional identity is one thing; bringing it to life is another. Remember, though, that you haven't left your skills and experience behind with your last job, and you'll also bring with you the lessons learned from the setback. You may also have productively revised your definition of success.
Research we've conducted, along with career specialist Douglas (Tim) Hall, shows that needs and priorities can change dramatically over time—as children are born or grow up and move out, after a divorce or a parent's death, when early dreams fade in midlife and new ones emerge, and when perspectives and skills become outdated and new growth challenges beckon. So choosing the right opportunity has a lot to do with the moment when you happen to be looking.
Paula's story is a case in point. Her list of "must haves" led her to interview for and accept a more senior position, as VP of international sales, at a smaller firm in the same industry. The job was located in the European city where she already lived and wanted to stay.
Brian, by contrast, took a significant step down, but he took advantage of the opportunity to learn to become a better manager. He developed an understanding of the triggers that had caused him to behave unproductively in the past and devised coping strategies. For example, instead of immediately pouncing on subordinates for performance "misses," he learned to have off-line discussions with the relevant managers. After some practice, the measured approach began to feel more natural to him.
Bruce, a senior IT manager at a New York bank that went through a merger, is another example. He kept his job in the deal's aftermath but was devastated to lose out in his bid to become the chief technology officer of the merged company. He stayed on through the integration, but after a year of rethinking his personal and career goals—and considering a variety of jobs—he moved with his family to Austin, Texas, and joined a small technology firm that became wildly successful. Just as important, he also found time to coach his two children's soccer teams and pursue his passion for music as a guitarist for a local band.
Like Paula and Brian, Bruce did serious discovery work after his setback—and then acted with conviction. He moved to a new city, industry, and job that would allow him to recover and thrive.
For executives who decide to stay with their employers, the biggest change may be in mind-set or psychological commitment. That's what happened with Stan at the professional services firm: Having gained a clearer sense of how his colleagues viewed him, he embraced his role as rainmaker, better appreciating the income, status, and perks that came with it. He also found a new source of satisfaction and accomplishment: mentoring the next generation of talent on how to win new business.
Shifting perspective like this takes just as much energy as switching companies or jobs. If you're not able to dig into your current work with renewed gusto, as Stan did, you might decide to put more discretionary effort into family life, volunteering, or hobbies, recognizing that having a rich personal life can compensate for not being number one on your team or in your organization.We all know the importance of resilience and adaptability when it comes to career success. But these qualities don't come easily or naturally to everyone, which is why it's so useful to have clear steps to follow after a setback. The approach laid out here can help transform the anger and self-doubt associated with failure into excitement about new possibilities.
A version of this article appeared in the October 2014 issue of Harvard Business Review.
Mitchell Lee Marks is Professor of Management at San Francisco State University and President of the consultancy JoiningForces.org. He is the author of eight books, including Charging Back Up the Hill: Workplace Recovery after Mergers, Acquisitions and Downsizings and scores of scholarly and practitioner articles.
Philip Mirvis is an organizational psychologist whose studies and private practice concerns large-scale organizational change, the character of the workforce and workplace, and business leadership in society. An advisor to businesses and NGOs on five continents, he has authored twelve books on his studies including Beyond Good Company: Next Generation Corporate Citizenship.
Ron Ashkenas is a coauthor of the Harvard Business Review Leader's Handbook and a Partner Emeritus at Schaffer Consulting. His previous books include The Boundaryless Organization, The GE Work-Out, and Simply Effective.
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Review: 'Witness Uganda' at the Wallis will have you on your feet
Jamar Williams is the young American who travels to Uganda to help build a school, and Amber Iman is the guarded woman whose story is more complicated that it first seems in the Wallis' production of "Witness Uganda."
(Kevin Parry)
By Margaret Gray
Feb. 13, 2019 5 AM PT
I was not expecting the new show "Witness Uganda: A Documentary Musical" to win me over.
First, there's that subtitle — its sheer rhetorical daring evoking all my favorite oxymorons, including "jumbo shrimp," "new classic" and "unbiased opinion."
A documentary in the form of a musical? Isn't that a paradox? The very goals of the two genres seem incompatible. Musicals simplify, unify, sweep up all complexity and doubt into a torrent of optimism. They force fractured communities into harmony. They modulate minor keys into major ones. They synchronize our heartbeats, whether we want them synchronized or not.
Documentaries, on the other hand, set out to complicate. They resist the rapturous finale. They keep sounding all the notes that don't blend in.
And the story of "Witness Uganda" — in which a naive, self-centered young missionary confronts Africa's brutal realities — made it sound a bit like "The Book of Mormon," except serious. As in not funny. As in kind of a bummer.
So at the curtain call, I was startled to find myself on my feet, whooping and wiping away tears.
That subtitle is misleading. Although based on actual events, "Witness Uganda" is definitely less documentary than musical. More than a decade has passed since Griffin Matthews, a new Carnegie Mellon musical-theater graduate, traveled to Uganda to help build a school and ended up going rogue and founding his own nonprofit aimed at sending teen orphans to school.
Back in New York, Matthews and his partner (now husband), Matt Gould, wrote and performed songs to raise money for the orphans. The concert evolved into the off-Broadway musical "Invisible Thread," directed by Diane Paulus ("Pippin," "Hair"). Matthews starred as himself, and Gould was music director.
This production at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has been significantly revised. Gould is still leading the band onstage, but Matthews has taken over as director and passed the role of Griffin to the charming actor Jamar Williams. The show's original title, "Witness Uganda," has been restored, but it's still obviously many steps away from a strict factual account.
And yet "Witness Uganda" does reflect the documentary impulse in some ways. It works very hard to resist oversimplification, self-aggrandizement, unearned sentiment and triumphant anthems — in other words, all of a musical's natural tendencies. Its opening song darkly foretells the frustrating and frightening experiences in store for Griffin. And before the last chords of the stirring final number, "Invisible Thread," have faded away, Griffin is ruefully telling us that of the millions of orphans in Uganda, his nonprofit has educated just 12.
'Witness Uganda' feels honest, even vulnerable, in a way that is rare for a musical.
Tension between the show's musical and documentary goals is constant, and that tension is effective in conveying the message that changing the world is, if not impossible, then really, really, really hard.
Griffin is a beautifully human protagonist who wants to be a hero but keeps getting everything wrong. He goes to Uganda in part to escape the homophobia at his church — only to find himself in a place where the murder of gays is culturally encouraged. He gets his villains mixed up with his heroes and vice versa. When his Ugandan best friend, Jacob (Kameron Richardson), gets clingy, Griffin stops replying to his emails. Griffin can be self-pitying and self-righteous and self-indulgent, and it's impossible not to fall for him.
The book still hasn't quite homed in on the story it wants to tell. It cries out for another draft or two, and the score mingles a few catchy showstoppers with mushier expository numbers that feel like placeholders. The character of Ryan (Emma Hunton), Griffin's female roommate and BFF, is all over the place: Depending on the demands of the plot, she morphs from scold to selfless supporter and back again. (Hunton, a powerhouse of a performer, is still fun to watch.)
But for all its bumps and holes, "Witness Uganda" feels honest, even vulnerable, in a way that is rare for a musical.
The tennis-court staging, which allows audience members to watch one another's reactions across Conner MacPhee's simple set, enhances the intimacy, and the vivid staging and often thrilling choreography (by Abdur-Rahim Jackson) — even the piano participates in the dancing — means there's always something interesting to look at.
But in the end the performances are what make "Witness Uganda" worth the ticket. The actors who play the Ugandan orphans make the charmingly written roles their own, and everyone in the ensemble, including but not limited to the Grammy-winning artist Ledisi, can really sing.
I was especially taken by Amber Iman as Joy, Griffin's foil in the Ugandan compound where he lives, an intensely guarded woman who exerts a powerful menace. Like all the characters in "Witness Uganda," Joy is more complicated than she seems, and the solo in which she tells her story is, for me, one of the highlights of the evening.
The other is that curtain call, when the entire cast gets to walk the runway in Carlton Jones' gorgeous costumes.
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'Witness Uganda'
Where: Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills
When: 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays; ends March 3
Tickets: $50 (subject to change)
Information: (310) 746-4000 or TheWallis.org/Witness
Running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (with one intermission)
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United StatesUtah Little Cottonwood Canyon
Little Cottonwood Canyon
UT, USA
Hey - it's not that "Little"
Page Contributor(s): Bruce Hamilton, La Quinta, CA, USA; Stacy Topping, Tacoma, WA, USA
"Little Cottonwood Canyon is a very difficult and scenic climb just south of Salt Lake City into the Wasatch Mountains with a steep walled canyon. Called the most dangerous road in the U.S. (avalanches) the steepest section is over its bottom half through gentle turns along the north side of the drainage. Ski areas soon appear and the grade eases as you climb higher. The ride ends at a parking area within a scenic bowl just above the Alta Ski Resort where the pavement turns to dirt. The descent of Little Cottonwood is one of the quickest as its mostly gentle curves funnel you down the hill. There is an annual hill climb race on its slopes as well." (This quote is presented with the approval of John Summerson, from his book, 50 Climbs (by Bike) in Utah, pg. 92.)
7.2% average grade to 10 full miles makes this a challenging bike climb. The steepest quarter-mile of the climb is 11.7% and the steepest continuous mile is 10%. 14% of the climb is at 10% grade or greater.
Roadway: The paved portion of the road was in excellent shape as of 2019. The last two miles are on dirt which is easily manageable by road bike.
Traffic: Little Cottonwood Canyon can be a moderately busy roadway and traffic does pass by at 50 mph or so on stretches of the road. If you are traffic averse you may want to reconsider this climb. Traffic does thin out substantially as we climb and the second half of the climb is much less troubling than the first.
Parking: Free parking at the Little Cottonwood Parking Lot at the beginning of the climb. Map; Street View.
Gear: You do not need a gravel or mountain bike for this climb, in spite of the dirt road for the last two miles.
Clothing: You are traveling to high altitude (9,400') so consult the PJAMM Weather Tool for the forecast at the finish of your climb around the time you expect to finish.
Food/Drink: There are facilities at both Snowbird Resort and Alta that should be open for you to get something to eat or drink if you need it.
Although it is a bit of a trek to get to Little Cottonwood from Park City, we prefer that town as our cycling hub when riding in and around the Salt Lake City-Park City area. See PJAMM's climb area - Park City, UT.
If you are staying in Park City there are many great resorts and hotels to choose from. If your stay is going to be longer term, there are several condos and homes to rent in this popular ski area.
There are some closer hotel options near the start of this climb too.
Difficulty: Strenuous
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My favorite canyon to climb in SLC for the scenery but you have to work for that view as it is definitely the hardest of the SLC canyons. Super fun descent.
Cycling Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon -- #29 US Bike Climb.
Ride 10.5 miles gaining 4,020' to 9,380' at 7.2% average grade.
Climb summary by PJAMM's John Johnson.
Biking or skiing, there aren't many spots better than the Little Cottonwood Canyon bike climb in Utah. During the winter, two of the premiere ski resorts in the country, Alta and Snowbird, are accessed via Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Before heading to Utah on your Little Cottonwood Canyon cycling adventure, be sure to rely on our list of Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip, and use our interactive checklist to ensure you don't forget anything.
The climb begins southeast of Salt Lake City on Highway 210.
Our climb is in the Wasatch National Forest (1906; 86,440 acres)
The bike climb ends at the top of Alta's Sunnyside ski lift.
During the spring and summer, this is a favorite climb for cyclists who live in, or travel to, the Salt Lake City area. One of the great advantages for climbers in this part of the country is quick access to four high-quality ascents within 20 miles of one another (Little Cottonwood, US #15 Guardsman, #37 Big Cottonwood, and #53 Empire Pass from Midway, or unrated Empire climb from Park City) and only 24 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. We flew in from Northern California on a weekday morning and flew out the next evening and were able to get Powder, Guardsman, Big and Little Cottonwood and Empire in during that two-day, one-night trip.
Snowbird Ski Resort at mile 6.5
You can finish the climb at Alta Ski Resort (8.3 miles, 3,300' gained at 7.6% average grade, FIETS index of 9.29) . . .
Alta Ski Resort parking lot at mile 8.3.
. . . or take it to the top (another 1.9 miles at 5.9%)! Continue through the Alta parking lot to Albion Basin Road where the road soon turns to gravel (manageable on a road bike -- we used 28mm tires) for the last couple miles at a 5.6% average grade, ending near the top of Alta's Sunnyside ski lift.
1.9 more to go . . .
Bruce and Stacy at the gate - May 2019.
The Little Cottonwood Canyon bike climb is "Little" because it is shorter and narrower than Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is four miles to the north. However, the two are equals in regards to surroundings and raw beauty.
Roadway and Traffic Report: As you can readily see from our videos, the first six miles of this climb is a highway and cars do zip by at a good clip, although there is a very good shoulder/bike lane for most of the climb. Miles 6-8 are past Snowbird and Alta and the final two miles are on a rough paved and then hard packed dirt/gravel road at 5.6% which is rideable on a road bike without difficulty.
Steepest ¼ miles begins at mile 3.6 (11.7%) and steepest mile at mile 3 (9.9%).


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Energy Transfer — энергетическая компания США, занимается управлением газо- и нефтепроводами, торговлей нефтепродуктами. Штаб-квартира располагается в Далласе, штат Техас. В 2021 году занимала 80-е место в списке Fortune 500.

История
Компанию основали в 1995 году Келси Уоррен (Kelcy Warren) и Рей Дэвис (Ray Davis).

В 2012 году была куплена компания Sunoco.

Деятельность
Основные подразделения:
 Межштатные газопроводы — газопроводы, связывающие месторождения природного газа с газохранилищами и терминалами.
 Внутриштатные газопроводы — газораспределительные сети штатов.
 Переработка — сбор природного газа, его очистка, сжижение и хранение.
 Сжиженный газ — транспортировка и торговля сжиженным газом.
 Нефть — транспортировка и торговля сырой нефтью.
 Sunoco — деятельность контролируемой компании Sunoco (оптовая и розничная торговля нефтепродуктами).
 USAC — деятельность дочерней компании USAC (газокомпрессорные станции).

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 Oasis Pipeline (100 %)
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 ETC Katy Pipeline (100 %)
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 Comanche Trail Pipeline (16 %)
 Trans-Pecos Pipeline (16 %)
 Old Ocean Pipeline, LLC (50 %)
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Компании США
Нефтяные компании США
Компании Техаса
Газовые трубопроводные компании
Сжиженный природный газ

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The upgrade of APS liquid nitrogen distribution system (LNDS) is almost complete, making it more robust than it has ever been and further improving the availability of x-rays to APS users.
What are user agreements? How do they affect users? What are the differences between the types of agreements? How are agreements administered? This information will help answer those questions.
These Director's Corners are usually an opportunity to share good news (and there is plenty of that; see Stuart Henderson's APS Upgrade report for news on BESAC prioritization of the Upgrade). But this time I would like to concentrate on safety, because nothing – nothing – is more important than the safety of our users, resident users, and staff.
Argonne Distinguished Fellows represent only three percent of research staff at the facility, making the award the highest scientific and engineering rank at the laboratory.
What are the underlying causes for an unusual increase in pulmonary disease in U.S. soldiers returning from military service in the Middle East?
APS user Tobin J. Marks (Northwestern U.) was selected as the 2017 winner of the Priestley Medal, the American Chemical Society's highest honor.
Here are four easy ways to reduce the likelihood that you will have a serious slip, trip, or fall.
John P. Connolly joined the Argonne Photon Sciences Directorate as Division Director of the APS Engineering Support (AES) Division as of March 14, 2016.
The experimental facilities of a typical high school physics classroom don't usually include a synchrotron.
In order to document consistent start and end dates for all users, an important programming effort impacts several aspects of a user's experience, including site access.
With the selection of nine exceptional beamline proposals, announced on July 20, the APS Upgrade Project has taken an important step toward our goal of making the Advanced Photon Source the most technologically advanced and productive hard x-ray lightsource the world has ever seen.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison was fined $56,000 after Transportation Security Administration agents discovered hazardous materials in a student researcher's checked luggage.
The 2016 APSUO Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award went to APS user Ling Li (Harvard U.) for developing a fundamental understanding of the design of biological materials.
The Argonne Guest House will be closed beginning on August 29, 2016; the Restaurant will close beginning on August 30. Both will reopen on September 5, 2016.
Edward A. Stern, Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, and founding Director of the Pacific Northwest Consortium Collaborative Access Team at Sector 20 of the APS, passed away on May 17, 2016.
After six years of service as Director of the Accelerator Systems Division at the APS, Sasha Zholents has asked to transition from his management role to a full-time research role.
It's hard to believe that this year is already half over. The past six months have seen a whirlwind of activity and accomplishment here at the APS Upgrade Project.
A new study by researchers using the APS reveals the molecular structure of a protein produced by the Zika virus thought to be involved in the virus's reproduction and with the immune system.
Since the construction of the 2-ID beamline, the µ-XRD community has been very productive and has made significant technical and scientific contributions at 2-ID.
APS user Kirsten Jensen (U. Copenhagen) given the European Powder Diffraction Conference Award for Young Scientists.


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Digested week: UK's amnesty on Covid rules over Christmas is nothing to celebrate
John Crace
The move risks a third national lockdown. And with vaccines on the way, who wants to be the Wilfred Owen who dies just before the armistice?
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I fear I may be in danger of going over to the dark side. When José Mourinho was appointed Spurs' manager a year ago, I felt profoundly depressed. For me, he was the epitome of anti-football: negative, destructive, and a man who made every club he managed all about him rather than the players. But it's hard to argue against his style when Spurs – much to my surprise – are top of the table nine games into the season. To put this in perspective, the last time Tottenham headed the top division this far into a season was in 1985. Long before anyone had dreamed up the idea of a Premier League. So it's undeniable that Mourinho must be doing something right. The truth is, though, that I am torn. I have grown attached to supporting a club that hasn't won anything apart from a couple of League Cups for 30 years, and I was quite happy being there or thereabouts – a Champions League final, and a few top four finishes – because the team had achieved those heights by playing an attractive form of football. That was a level of success with which I could cope: indeed, in some ways I even found it reassuring that Tottenham never won anything because I had so few expectations to be crushed. But now even serious pundits are talking of Tottenham as possible title contenders and winners of the Europa League, I can feel myself getting sucked into the excitement. I still find it weird that we are paying Gareth Bale £600k a week to sit on the subs' bench, but I can excuse that, and the painful experience of watching the team play most of the game in its own half, if we carry on winning against the likes of Manchester City. If we beat Chelsea and Arsenal in the coming weeks, I might even find myself a Mourinho believer. That's a big if, as is Spurs still being top of the table next May. But watch this space.
Much as I am looking forward to having my son and his girlfriend to stay at Christmas – even though in this case it is my wife and I who are the vulnerable adults – I can't help feeling that England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's decision to grant a five-day amnesty from coronavirus restrictions is a mad idea. We have already had to impose a second national lockdown after the first regional tiered system proved unsuccessful, and next week we are about to experiment with a second version of the tiers. So to risk a third national lockdown – not to mention the likelihood of a huge rise in unnecessary deaths – seems totally wrong. Especially when there are three possible vaccines that could be rolled out by Easter. Who wants to be the Wilfred Owen who gets killed just days before the armistice? If that's the government's idea of an Xmas treat for the nation, then it's not mine. Most people have already written 2020 off and would have been quite happy for there to have been no Christmas amnesty to see family and friends. There again, I can't remember ever feeling less Christmassy than I do now. My wife seems to have gone rather quiet on her idea to illuminate the outside of the house – though I wouldn't yet rule it out – and presents for the children will be mostly cash. In Anna's case because she is in the US, and in Robbie's because he got birthday and Xmas together to put towards his van. Which he has already bought and by all accounts spends most evenings cleaning. He certainly didn't get that habit from his dad.
There must be more painful ways of listening to the chancellor's financial statement, but having kidney stones is right up there near the top. Weirdly, I had woken up in the morning feeling fine, and it was only at about 10am that I started noticing that something was wrong. At first I thought I must have pulled a muscle in my back, but as the pain intensified to a feeling of being kicked repeatedly, I worked out what was going on, as I've had kidney stones twice before. So I phoned the doctor to make an appointment, dosed myself up with ibuprofen and prepared to wait it out till the stones passed. Still, maybe pain was the ideal medium through which to hear Rishi Sunak tell the country that GDP had suffered its biggest fall in 300 years and that unemployment would rise to 2.6 million. Even in five years, the economy will be 5% smaller. It was only in the small print we learned that, amid all this gloom, the chancellor had found a further £29m for the government's planned festival of Brexit. It's hard to think of something quite so tin-eared, given a no-deal Brexit is predicted to do almost as much harm to the economy as the coronavirus pandemic and that nearly half the country will not be in the mood for celebrating. Quite what festivities the government has planned for us have yet to be revealed, though something like Banksy's 2015 Dismaland theme park in Weston-super-Mare would probably be appropriate. Failing that we could all nip down to Kent to spend the day in a queue at a lorry park. Hopefully by then my kidney stones will have passed.
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I've long taken the view that the one thing you can't have too many of is books. Though I think I will draw the line at Jordan Peterson's new book, Twelve More Rules for Life, as I found his first book, which was aimed at reclaiming the self-help market from wishy-washy lefties with liberal tendencies, to be excruciatingly awful. Luckily, most of it has slipped my mind, though I do recall something about the fact that both lobsters and men being complete bastards if left to their own devices was proof of the existence of God. There was also a lot on original sin, the importance of suffering and the need for everyone to just man up. I also vaguely recall him having really run out of ideas by rule 8, so I am not sure how he has managed to come up with another 12. Anyway, that was one book that ended up in the local charity shop. Elsewhere in the house there are now shelves in almost every room, with little sign of them not proliferating. I can also tell you – more or less – on which shelf any particular book can be found. Which is more than can be said for Cambridge University, which has taken 20 years to discover that two of Charles Darwin's notebooks – including his sketch of The Tree of Life – haven't been misfiled as originally thought but have in fact been stolen. I dare say CCTV wasn't quite so prevalent in 2000. But what I would give to have a library so large that it would take me 20 years to discover that books worth millions had gone missing.
It was almost inevitable that the government's website would crash within minutes as hundreds of thousands of people tried to check into which coronavirus tier their region had been put. And there was plenty of anger, particularly from Tory MPs, that about 99% of the country had been put in tiers 2 and 3. Kent MPs were beside themselves that their constituencies had been treated as a unitary region and that the leafier and more expensive areas should have been included with the lower orders of the Thames estuary, where the levels of virus are quite high, and placed in tier 3. London MPs generally kept their heads down, reckoning they had dodged a bullet. Parts of London, which was placed in tier 2, have far higher infection levels than many areas of the north and the Midlands that are in tier 3. On a personal level, I'm not sure the changes from a national to a regional lockdown will make much difference. I already do almost all my non-essential shopping online, my wife cuts what's left of my hair, and I still don't feel – rightly or wrongly – entirely safe with going out to eat. It's the friends and family that I really miss, and that isn't going to much change. I am still hopeful of seeing my mum before Christmas though, as her care home is busting a gut to make visiting possible. More worrying was what to get her as a present. At 96 she's got almost everything she wants and there's little she needs. She doesn't read any more, so books are also out. But one reader called Kate emailed me a brilliant idea that may just work. There is a website called Lockdown Presents where you can arrange a short live concert of opera highlights over Zoom. And since it was my mum who first introduced me to opera more than 40 years ago, it would be lovely to give her – and other residents – a personalised recital with the care home laptop hooked up to a TV screen. As Kate said, "with the right music you either forget everything or you remember everything". Which sounds perfect for lockdown.
Digested week, digested: tiers before bedtime
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Ailing multibillionaire P. Oscar Utopia wishes to endow a university in honor of Rose B. Utopia, his beloved wife and long-practicing engineer. He will be at FIE to draw upon the expertise of our community to design the master plan for a university of the next millennium, unburdened by the assumptions of the present and the past. Conference attendees who subscribe to Utopia's vision are encouraged to participate in this workshop, challenge the assumptions inherent to the current practice, and brainstorm a plan for educating the engineer of 3030. During this session, we will identify and challenge assumptions that are inherent to the current practice of how we educate engineers. Participants will engage in a series of rapid planning sessions based on the "what if" scenario of being able to establish a new engineering schoolunfettered by standard constraints of money, facilities,or current educational practice.
Lindsay, Euan and Cheville, Alan and Benson, Lisa. 2009. Special session: utopia university - buillding a roadmap for educating the next millennium's Engineers, in Froyd, J. (ed), 39th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Oct 18 2009, San Antonio, Texas: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).


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ELEONORA DUSE | Autograph Letter Signed on the emblematic stationery of her dramatic company, in Italian, 1 page on folio bifold, n.p., Monday, n.d.
(1859-1924) Italian actress who became famous by performing roles originally done by the rival actress Sarah Bernhardt. She became closely associated with the dramatist Gabriele d'Annunzio who wrote four plays for her.
Autograph Letter Signed on the emblematic stationery of her dramatic company, in Italian, 1 page on folio bifold, n.p., Monday, n.d.
Duse requests that her agent, "Mr. Smith, " send tickets without fail to Mr. Geri. The stationery measures approximately 8.75 x 11 inches. On the fourth side she addresses her request to Mr. Smith."


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Volvo S40 Research & Reviews
Looking For The Best Volvo S40 Deal Near You?
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German car companies have long been the dominant players in the compact sport sedan market. The Volvo S40, introduced to the North American market in 2000, was the Swedish brand's first stab at stealing some market share. Though it had its shortcomings, the S40 was a decent small sedan that helped redefine Volvo's image. Instead of the standard boxy shape once associated with Volvos, the S40 had a sleeker silhouette and was relatively fun to drive.
Volvo released the improved second-generation S40 midway through 2004. Styling is sportier and more refined, as are the car's ride and handling dynamics. Additionally, there are now two engine choices, including a turbocharged five-cylinder. Though it still doesn't have the prestige or athleticism of its German competition, the latest Volvo S40 costs less and still offers plenty of refinement, comfort and style.
Current Volvo S40
The Volvo S40 compact sport sedan is available in two trim levels -- T5 and T5 R-Design. Both are front-wheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 227-horsepower 2.5-liter five-cylinder. A five-speed automatic is the sole transmission.
Standard feature highlights include a sport suspension, a telescoping steering wheel with auxiliary audio controls, a sunroof, Bluetooth and a six-CD changer with satellite radio, HD radio and iPod control. The "R-Design" adds sporty exterior and interior styling cues. Options include leather seating, heated seats, a navigation system and a 12-speaker premium sound system.
Inside the S40, the seats, dash and panels look upscale and classy, and the ultra-slim center stack design makes a fashion statement while adding to the car's functionality. The driving position is snug and comfortable, but adults seated in the rear might find legroom tight.
In reviews, our editors have found the Volvo S40 entertaining to drive thanks to its turbocharged engine and lively handling. But the S40 just doesn't do much else to distinguish itself. Whether you're looking for the latest technology features, sportier performance, better fuel economy or just a more prestigious image, you'll likely find a better choice for a premium or entry-level luxury sedan.
Used Volvo S40 Models
The present second-generation Volvo S40 was introduced midyear as a 2004.5 model. (A related wagon variant is called the V50.) Compared to the current model, the S40 hasn't received major changes since then, but you'll want to pay attention to the various updates over the years when shopping for a used model.
Up until 2010, Volvo offered a base 2.4i model. It came with a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-5 rated for 168 hp and 170 pound-feet of torque. The turbocharged T5 was a bit less powerful from the debut until 2007 than it is now; it made 218 hp. You might also encounter a model with a manual transmission; Volvo intermittently offered a manual for both the base 2.4i and T5 over the years. All-wheel drive was also available for the T5 through 2010.
There have been a few important equipment changes as well. Stability control became standard on all S40s for 2007, and upgraded audio components and the new blind-spot monitoring system joined the roster for '08. The '09 model received a slew of former options as standard equipment.
The first-generation Volvo S40 sport sedan debuted for 2000. It came with a turbocharged 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine that made 160 hp and 170 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission delivered power to the front wheels, and there was no manual transmission or AWD option. Standard features included ABS, automatic climate control, power windows and locks, and heated mirrors, while features like leather upholstery and a power driver seat were optional. In 2001, Volvo added safety features to the S40 and made minor styling changes to the headlights and interior. The company also brought out a new five-speed automatic transmission. For 2003, power was increased to 170 hp, and a CD player became standard. In 2004, Volvo added an LSE trim to the lineup to sustain interest in the car until the current generation launched later in the year.
In reviews of the first-generation Volvo S40, we noted that it was a competent small sedan but nonetheless a tough sell over the less expensive but comparably upscale turbocharged or V6-powered Volkswagen Jetta. If you're interested in buying a used S40 of this vintage, we'd recommend going with one from '03 or later, as these models benefited from the abovementioned mild power bump and standard CD player.
In Love With my Volvo - 2008 Volvo S40
By Mike in S.A. - December 30 - 5:03 am
This is the first Volvo I have ever owned. People are often surprised when, at 26 years old, I tell them I purchased a Volvo - that is, until they see it. The Volvo name may carry the stigma of an "old persons car", but one look at the sleek design instantly extinguishes that thought. My black on black S40 turns heads and evokes positive reactions from family, friends, and co-workers. My expectations have been surpassed with this excellent vehicle.
Great MPG - 2007 Volvo S40
By Daniel - December 27 - 2:20 pm
My wife and I have 11,000 miles on ours and we love it. The people who complain about the gas mileage are the same people you see gunning off the line, only having to slam on the brakes in 100 yards. We are averaging about 27 MPG city, and 34 MPG highway, with A/C. This should be an option for everyone who is looking at a 3 series BMW. No, the fit and finish isnt as nice, and the engine isnt as peppy, but it is an amazing car with a less expensive starting piont.
Dont know what everyone else is driving - 2000 Volvo S40
By jake! - December 27 - 10:00 am
Ive been reading all these reviews about replacing the brakes and the bulbs and whatnot every month..i have had no problems with my car for all 2 years that ive had it..the only thing that even bothers me a little bit (reliability wise) is that the check engine light comes on when your really low on gas..other than that, i havent had any problems. I do agree with everyone however that the cupholders could have been much better placed.
Volvo S40 Fits the Times - 2006 Volvo S40
By Patch - December 15 - 5:00 pm
I am 6 foot 2 and was looking for a fun car with a stick and I am so glad my wife found the S40. A former motorcyclist with many miles in Europe under my belt, I was conditioned against a Volvo. The bigger sedans were always driven by drivers who really need the protection of the cage if you get my drift. I was pleasantly surprised by the roominess of the interior on test drive: all three kids fit snugly in the back, the truck was ample, and the handling nimble. Compared to my bikes and other cars, my previous car in the US was a 1991 SAAB Turbo SPG, the little blue car felt spunky but a tad underpowered - sadly the Turbo doesnt come in a stick. 42k later - still a great car at 28mpg!
Frustration - 2001 Volvo S40
By tmbbmt - December 14 - 3:03 am
I wanted to get a Volvo before grad school because I always viewed them as safe, reliable, lasting cars. Our old volvo wagon went 330k miles with few problems. This car is one big electrical malfunction. Windshield fluid spray/wipers randomly coming on, air/heat confused as to whether it should be putting out hot or cold air and at high or low, constantly replacing lights, check engine light coming on and off when it pleases (believe this is a sensor issue). Sometimes its like the radio display is possessed. But for me, I kinda lost faith in my car when I stopped in the middle of a toll plaza on 95 and my car shut off and took 15 mins to restart.
Great Car - 2004 Volvo S40
By Bristol - December 4 - 10:00 am
I have owned Volvos for years and this is a great car with wonderful comfort for the front seat driver and passenger - plenty of legroom and quiet well appointed interior. Wonderful pickup and braking. Everything seems to work as advertised. A very practical and fun to drive car.
Sleek, sexy, and sporty S40 - 2007 Volvo S40
By Rich - December 3 - 2:20 pm
This car is fantastic! Mine has a silky smooth 6 speed manual transmission that is quick out of the gate. I have experienced next to no turbo lagged from the peppy 2.5 litre. Quick accelaration and the feeling of a more expensive German sedan make this Volvo a great choice. The interior is sleek. Simple and elegant is Volvos game. And Volvo wins with this S40. The owners manual recommends 91 octane fuel, but 87 delivers nearly identical performance and fuel economy. Besides the car, my dealership experience was fantastic. Thank you Gengras Volvo - East Hartford, CT!
The 2006 T5 is Awesome! - 2006 Volvo S40
By db4639 - November 26 - 11:20 pm
Overall, the 2005 Volvo T5 is awesome! Some people thought I was crazy to go from a 2004 3-Series BMW to a Volvo, but the superb handling & luxurious feel of this car far surpasses the BMW. The car is safe, reliable, powerful and very fun to drive. The fuel economy is also a plus, as was the purchase price! If you enjoy luxury at a reasonable price, the new Volvo is a must have!
Must read - S40 - 2001 Volvo S40
By 2001 S40 - November 24 - 2:03 am
I purchased this car in 2001 - my first new car! Since that time, I have replaced brake pads front and back each year since ownership. My check engine light continues to come on and no one can figure out why. Other repairs include fuel pump, rotors, every light bulb in car, thermostat, fuses and other minor things. I purchased this car for safety and my concern now is that with all of the repairs that I have made (most of them on-road surprises), that this car actually compromises the safety of the driver - not protects it.
Great Car! Great Pricing - 2003 Volvo S40
By Jammer - November 22 - 2:00 am
Even though I am a large person I have found this car to have great seating and leg room. Peppy, Fun and luxurious are words that describe how it feels to drive this awesome compact sedan. I never would have guessed a Volvo could be so much fun to drive!
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The 2018 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame Dinner
Friday, 11.16.2018
InterContinental Buckhead Hotel
The 2018 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame Reception Dinner will take place Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m. at the InterContinental Buckhead Hotel. The Hall of Fame dinner celebrates not only the journalists we are inducting but the impact good journalism has made in Georgia and throughout the nation.
Christiane Amanpour began her career with CNN in Atlanta in 1983 and has since risen to Chief International Anchor. She will be introduced by Eason Jordan, who helped launch and direct CNN.
Amanda Davis was a news anchor in Atlanta for more than 30 years. She helped launch Good Day Atlanta in 1992 and most recently anchored the morning news for CBS46. Davis passed away in 2017 and will be introduced by Budd McEntee, former news director at WAGA.
Morse Diggs has been covering Atlanta city government for Fox5 Atlanta for more than 36 years and will be introduced by former mayor of Atlanta, Shirley Franklin.
Mike Luckovich has been an editorial cartoonist with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 29 years and will be introduced by Kevin Riley, editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Emcee: Pat Mitchell, formerly of PBS and CNN.
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Individual tickets are $75 for members and $100 for nonmembers, or purchase tables of 10 with signage for $750 for members and $1,000 for nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased here. Please call 404-577-7377 to purchase tables.
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Prominent Global Concerns Addressed by the Swansea University Students from Media Department in Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Summit
Swansea University students from the Media Department were provided with the opportunity to address global issues in a 3-day International Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Summit, which ultimately introduced them to a broad range of other issues. All of this was a new and unique experience for the students as they witnessed the ongoing reality of the live newsroom area. […]
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University of Sheffield announces Date for Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships Application Forms
At the end of 2021, the University of Sheffield has announced new dates for postgraduate-taught merit scholarships. The aspiring students who wish to study here can submit new applications within the specific deadline. This time, Sheffield is offering 125 Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships to the eligible and talented students who wish to pursue further studies at the University of Sheffield. […]
Sheffield Hallam University gets a Green Signal for building £220m City Campus
Being home to almost 40,000 students 'Sheffield Hallam University now needs to develop a bigger campus with great infrastructure and essential facilities for the existing as well as new students. The great news is that it's now all set to build three new buildings at the campus in the first phase and for this, they have also received a 'Yes' […]
The University of St Andrews has been ranked the top university in the United Kingdom, according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
The University of St Andrews has been ranked the top university in the United Kingdom, according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 published today (17 September 2021). It is the first time in the near 30-year history of the definitive Guide, and UK university league tables in general, that a university other than Oxford or Cambridge has topped the […]
Two Students from Queen Mary University of London Students developed a Flair Understanding on Shipyachts.
Students at Queen Mary University of London have always been inventing and discovering something new, which stands out by an innovative concept. This time two students Katharina and Benedikt, have come up with a new perception of 'European Superyacht Industry', which was surfacing as the hot topic in the town. Epitome amount of research was conducted where it was concluded that […]
Complete Guide to UCAS Undergraduate Application with Speak2 University
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Post Graduation in the United Kingdom: Application Process Explained
After graduation, you have a two-way road ahead of you, i.e., either doing a job or pursuing further studies. If you wish to attain a postgraduate degree from the United Kingdom and you are still unsure about the application process, you are in good luck. Let's see how one can apply for admission to a postgraduate course in the UK. […]
Artificial Intelligence and Indian link at the Swansea University you should know
In today's modern world AI is extending its frontier in technology and knowledge in various industries globally. As per a PwC report, Artificial Intelligence will contribute $ 15. Trillion in global economic growth by the year 2030. Those who'll take the lead now will get the biggest share of pie. Swansea University's department of AI has been at the forefront […]
Alishah, a law student shares her story about the wonderful support she has received at The University of Sheffield.
Alishah, a LLB law student shares the numerous opportunities she has received at The University of Sheffield. Alishah has always aspired to become a successful Criminal Law Barrister and has made the right choice by studying LLB at The University of Sheffield. The LLB Law course at The University of Sheffield is providing her with classes on the fundamentals of […]
The new Graduate route (work-visa Update) from The United Kingdom
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