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5 Ways To Turn Your Political Facebook Rant Into An Intelligent Discussion
by Jessica Cherner
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Our age group, Generation-Y, as we like to call ourselves, has given into the perks of what technology, social media and mass communication have allowed us to speak out. However, we are not all speaking out for the same cause or purpose.
It seems as though half of Gen-Y likes to provoke the other half, and the other half that wants the world to know they are offended by such provocation. This isn't bad; it's actually a good thing. Our conflicting generation's opinions, views and values have started a dialogue that never existed as openly as it does now thanks to Facebook sharing, blogs and Twitter.
As much as I appreciate this openness and enthusiasm to communicate opinions and educate each other, I think it has stretched past the line of appropriateness. It started with people like Malala Yousafzai, who refused be let her oppressive, patriarchal society silence her. Her outspokenness has made her an activist not just for women, but for the oppressed. Brave people like her have encouraged others to speak out and stand up.
But her bravery is sometimes translated into essays on Facebook that try to start cyber revolutions about, well, nothing. Are videos, images and words really as offensive as these social media-ites are making them out to be? Or do the people behind their keyboards just want to start arguments?
I am all for educating myself with posts from friends, but for the right reasons. There is no need to share something you don't actually believe in or agree with. Take a personal stand on a position and make an opinion based on your own position. Here are five ways to survive our generation's conflicting viewpoints:
1. Share what's actually important to you.
If you read or see something online that moves you, share it. Briefly explain it to the people who will breeze over it on their news feeds and then tell them why it's important to read. If it made a difference for you, chances are others will feel the same way. The Internet provides a space for the entire world to communicate, so why not share something potentially revolutionary with more than just your friends? Make a difference by sharing.
2. Consider what could be deemed offensive.
People tend to become offended by a headline if it's controversial, but they may just be confused because they don't understand it. The best way to become enlightened in modern times is to consider playing the devil's advocate. Sleep on it and see if you are as offended in the morning as you were the night before.
Instead of reading an article, looking at photographs or watching a video and slamming your screen down in disgust, take a minute to see the issue from the other side. It's out here because someone out there supports it, so don't be so quick to shut it down without understanding all the facts. Avoid the judgment and focus on the acceptance.
3. Articulate and conceptualize your opinions.
Have you ever scrolled through your Newsfeed and seen a shared post with the caption saying something is horrible? I have too, and I've never actually read them because I haven't gotten any meaningful information from my friend's empty caption.
If something you find on the web offends you so much that you feel compelled to share it, explain it so others can appreciate why you put it out there. There's no shame in being offended by something, but there is no point in sharing it if your only thought on the matter is "ew."
4. Propose a solution.
The sole purpose of so many articles, videos and images on the Internet to raise awareness. It's wonderful because the Internet is the perfect forum for making the uninformed aware. But the movement doesn't end with an educated population; we have to mobilize after we become aware. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is a perfect example of a cause that many people missed the point of. The point of the challenge was to raise awareness so more people donate money to the ALS Foundation, which would then use donations to conduct research to find a cure.
Nearly all of my friends made a video of themselves getting dunked in a bucket of freezing cold water, but none of them donated because they didn't realize that was the point of making the video. Raise awareness so more people know what ALS is, so they can make a difference. A video of you getting wet in a bikini doesn't do anything on its own; it has to be attached to a message. That message is what makes the difference.
5. Embrace our differences.
As we all know, America is a democracy. That doesn't just apply to politics; it applies to our culture, too. We live in a country whose leaders want to hear from us, even though we all have different views on the same issues. That's the point. Because we aren't forced to think uniformly, we shouldn't quiet our differences of opinion.
We should make ourselves heard if we think our opinions are important and valuable. As humans, we are naturally biased toward one side of an issue, so share that bias with others in hopes of getting a response. If people agree with you, that's great; if they disagree, you learn something. You can't lose. So share your thoughts.
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School Belhaven College
Born February 18, 1971
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Rickard Reimer has spent a decade and a half with the Swedish national team.
Reimer helped Sweden win Bronze at the 1993 European Championship, earning them their first Baseball World Cup appearance. He hit .263/.317/.447 with 9 runs and ten RBI in nine games in the 1993 Euros, while fielding .975 at short. He led the event in fielding at short (.028 ahead of José Arza), tied for 4th in RBI (with Javier Diez, Guglielmo Trinci and Jeffrey Cranston), tied for first with four doubles (even with Johan Hasselström, Olof Lindfors, Marcel Joost and Cranston) and tied for 8th with 17 total bases (even with Johnny Balentina, Jurjan Koenen and Arnaud Fau). In the 1994 Baseball World Cup, he hit .208/.321/.208 and fielded .958 as Sweden's main shortstop. He also was Sweden's most-used pitcher, working 15 innings. He allowed 19 hits and 7 walks and went 1-1 with a 7.80 ERA. He picked up Sweden's first World Cup win ever with a marathon game, going 10 innings and allowing 3 runs to beat Canada; the opposing starter was future MLB All-Star Jeff Zimmerman.
In the 1995 European Championship, Reimer hit .444/.542/.667 to lead Sweden's offense. He had nine RBI in six games. On the mound, he gave up 3 unearned runs in two innings and took a loss. He hit .200/.304/.200 in the 1999 European Championship, fielded .824 at shortstop and went 0-1 with six runs allowed in nine innings.
Rickard batted .250/.364/.321 in the 2003 European Championship and made four errors in eight games at short. 2003 is the first season for which Elitserien stats are presently available online - that season, Reimer hit .355/.429/.504 for the Sundbyberg Heat and fielded .968 at short. On the mound, he was 5-0 with three saves and a 2.26 ERA. He was third in the Elitserien in average, tied Rickard Ljung for third in slugging, was fourth in OBP and was third in RBI (32). He led in saves, was third in ERA (behind Johan Tisell and Magnus Pilegård) and was second with a .209 opponent average (behind Pilegård). He was third in wins as well.
In 2004, Reimer hit .259/.397/.481 and had a 4-2, 3.37 record. During 2005, he batted .310/.450/.396 while fielding .885 at third base for Sundbyberg. He only pitched six innings that season.
Reimer was with Sweden for the 2005 European Championship, producing at a .345/.459/.586 clip and fielding .900 at short. He led Sweden's regulars in slugging and led the team with 7 walks; his 10 hits tied Tony Dermendziev for the team lead. For Sweden in the 2005 Baseball World Cup, hitting .208/.321/.250 with 12 strikeouts in 24 at-bats and a .907 fielding percentage at shortstop. His OPS was above the team average of 520.
In 2006, Reimer moved to the Leksand Lumberjacks and posted a batting line of .361/.492/.509 with 40 runs and 34 RBI. He fielded .904 at shortstop and was 1-0 with a 3.25 ERA. He finished among the leaders in OBP (4th), slugging (5th), runs (tied for third), average (6th) and RBI (4th).
Reimer did not play in the Elitserien in 2007. He still appeared for Sweden in the 2007 European Championship, hitting .308/.424/.423 and tossed one shutout inning.
Reimer joined the Rättvik Butchers in 2008 and hit .313/.460/.500 while going 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA at age 37.
Rickard was put on Sweden's roster for the 2009 Baseball World Cup.
Reimer was a player-coach for the Swedish team in the 2010 European Championship.
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The European Federation EUROM was founded in Brussels in 1958, shortly after the establishment of the European Community.
EUROM represents the interests of manufacturers in the European precision mechanical and optical industries in dealings with the EU Commission and other European, national and international institutions.
The European precision mechanical and optical industries have developed over many centuries through the utilisation of a strong science base and of precision engineering skills. They now form one of the most innovative and efficient industrial sectors in the European Economic Area, with a key function as a supplier of high-tech components, instruments, systems and large-scale installations. Precision engineering, process automation and manufacturing processes are becoming more complex, requiring highly complex, integrated instruments and control systems which include management information systems and are capable of improving the competitiveness of European industry. Although a relatively small market sector it is a provider of key enabling technologies essential to the sustainability and growth of many other major market sectors.
In EUROM's view it is a fundamental responsibility of the Commission and Council of the European Union to maintain fair conditions of competition both among the European Member States on the one hand and, within the framework of the EU external trade relations, with third countries on the other.
EUROM is therefore actively engaged in Europe as a representative of the precision mechanical and optical industries.
Members of EUROM are the professional organisations which represent the precision mechanical and optical industries in their respective countries and their member companies.
The European trade associations are responsible for determining, co-ordinating and representing the interests of their members in dealings with third parties. They therefore provide a major vehicle for the active participation of their members in the development of a viable European economic policy.
The European Federation of Precision, Mechanical and Optical Industries is registrated in the Transparency register of the EU.


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We help clients achieve their goals by applying our expertise to solve financial problems. We serve our clients by focusing on the details so they don't need to, and we seek to establish trust by always putting their interests first. We rely on a broad financial toolkit but approach each situation in a methodical manner. Our understanding of transactions, valuation, and markets helps us manage complicated financial situations. Leverage our decades of experience and expertise to achieve your financial goals.
Our people, and their capabilities, form the core capability that we bring to bear on solving our client's financial problems. Our team pulls from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds with life experience in other fields. We are committed to active participation in the community through civic clubs and other non-profits.
Our advice is informed by research and analysis. We publish research notes and commentary on various topics of interest to clients and needed to support our recommendations. We also monitor certain markets more closely, including valuation trends, the Birmingham Area economic environment, and factors affecting community banks.
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by ErikGunther, Yahoo! Buzz Index editor
While the Super Bowl buzz this year had more to do with dynasty than decency, there are a few intriguing story lines to tackle.
Before the game kicked off, searchers wanted to know exactly what time to tune in. Queries on "Super Bowl Start Time" and "Kickoff Time" were popular early Sunday while viewers struggled through hours of pregame blather.
Once fans figured out the game's start time, they were ready to begin the feast. Calls to the nation's pizza outlets rang throughout the land and we noticed a very cheesy trend. Searches on "Pizza Hut," "Domino's Pizza," and "Papa John's" all rose as the first quarter was under way.
The NFL-produced halftime show starring Paul McCartney was a hit with searchers. Queries on the former Beatle spiked during halftime and created a bit of a ripple effect with searches on "Live and Let Die," "Ringo Starr," and "The Beatles" surging. Maybe it was a fluke, but we also saw a minor spike in searches on teen idol Jesse McCartney (no relation) during the halftime show.
The first commercial to score with searchers was a McDonald's spot about a french fry resembling Abraham Lincoln. Playing off a web trend of auctioning famous faces found in food items, the spot spurred a flurry of searches on "Lincoln Fry." Tracking down the fry wasn't all that difficult the auction for the item was near a million dollars with more than 226 bids at halftime successfully driving couch potatoes from the set to the Net.
Hollywood also spent millions to hype the its summer slate. The clear victors in buzz were Batman Begins and War of the Worlds. The sneak peek at Christian Bale in his bat suit sent movie fans into a tizzy and queries on the new Bruce Wayne zoomed. Later on, an ad for the remake of War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise surpassed Batman's buzz. The CGI-heavy War trailer showcased some scary special effects and the flick is well on its way to becoming summer's buzz hit.
The attempts by some companies to use pop-culture icons of seasons past in their ads fell incomplete. The Lays ad starring faded rapper MC Hammer was stale, and a commercial featuring Dennis Rodman shilling for Silestone in a bubble bath lacked pop. However, one comeback scored some late-game ad searches. Spots for former search king Napster brought the music service back into the spotlight. Now a legit tool of the recording industry, Napster is taking direct aim at iTunes, and the return of the rebel rocked searches.
During the game, Tom Brady was the only player on the receiving end of buzz. Donovan McNabb grabbed a little buzz and ran with it during the third quarter, but three-time champ Brady has grabbed lasting search glory. The ankle of Terrell Owens held up, but the Eagles weren't able to overcome the power of the Pats. Searches on the bionic Owens surged all week as pundits dithered over Owens, his ankle and his ego, but his heroic effort wasn't enough for Philly.
After the game came to a conclusion, searches on "Super Bowl Winners" and "NFL.com" soared like the confetti raining over the victorious Patriots.
And for those of us who spent the game yakking and digging into the seven-layer dip, queries on "Super Bowl Commercials," "Super Bowl Ads," and "2005 Super Bowl Commercials" all jumped following the game. We're sure the success of the ads will be a topic of debate for days to come, but we're sure none of commercials created the lasting sort of buzz the Patriots achieved on the field.
2019 BUD LIGHT – Game of Thrones Joust
1973 NOXZEMA – Joe Namath, Farrah Fawcett
Mercedes-Benz 2017 Super Bowl Ad 'Easy Driver' Directed by Coen Brothers
2019 BURGER KING – Eat Like Andy
2016 HONDA – A New Truck to Love
2017 Mr. Clean Super Bowl 51 (LI) TV Commercial "Cleaner of your Dreams"
2018 M&M'S – M&M'S Again
2020 PLANTERS – Tribute


Sherman clay upright piano, 42 inches tall and waiting to be stolen at a great price! Moving away and cant move the piano with us. The item "Sherman Clay Upright Piano" is in sale since Wednesday, September 14, 2016. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Pianos, Keyboards & Organs\Pianos\Upright Pianos". The seller is "gold.blak" and is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.


Well it appears they do - new research has revealed the predators are individuals with their own distinct way of responding to stress and unfamiliar environments.
According to a study by Macquarie University in Sydney there are shy sharks, risk-taking sharks... even highly strung ones that don't handle stress particularly well.
Macquarie University behavioural ecologist Professor Culum Brown speaks to ABC NewsRadio's Fiona Ellis-Jones.
"The key thing is that each individual within a species is more or less predictable and you can identify them based on their behaviour alone because within certain contexts they're going to behave in a certain way and you can tell them apart individually just based on that behaviour alone," he says.


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Sunday evening 5 - 8pm at U of M Carlson School of Management: 321 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455. Event participants do not need to register separately.
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Since 1999, we've been providing professional video services to Southern California and beyond. Promos, events, commercials, films. We've done and continue to do it all.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and dedication to the relationship we develop with each of our clients. We have the experience and the expertise to deliver an exciting product in a variety of beautiful high definition formats. We look forward to hearing about your upcoming project and to adding you to our long list of happy clients.


As of v3.0, Airtame Homescreen instructions can be customized to your liking. You can, for instance, rewrite the guide in another language, or, advise users to use a USB Drive in the room to get ahold of the Airtame app.
Once you are done editing click on "Apply changes"
☝ You can always reset the text to the default information by removing all text and saving settings.
Some of the information that you will need may vary when you change settings, therefore we have made some variables that you can insert which will replace itself with this changing information. For example the device's name.
The text apperance is controlled using Markdown, a system which will change the look of text when special characters are added on either side of the text you'd like to look diferent.
"Hello   there!" would result in an extra space between "Hello" and "there"
⚠ H6 is always grey. It is the same size as H5. So use H6 only with corresponding backgrounds.
Below you can find some examples based on how you've set up your Airtame device and how would you like people to connect. You can simply copy and paste those in your device settings.
Default: you can restore the default text by removing all text and saving settings.
You can adjust the color of the background and text inside the overlay box. This will help you to customise the welcome screen even more. You can also have a transparent background by clicking on the bar below the color gradient, this will allow your Homescreen content to be visible.


Brisbane City Council recently announced plans to roll out free wifi coverage in Wynnum CBD (Brisbane in Business Jul/Sep 2016). Council confirmed to WynnumCentral that there is no fixed date for the rollout but said it would happen before the end of the financial year, ie by June 2017 (this is contrary to a report in the Wynnum Herald 3rd August p4)which indicated this would happen within the next three years).
As the Wynnum Herald points out, there is already free Council wifi provided at the new Wynnum Library in Florence Street.
WynnumCentral can now reveal that in March 2015 the Wynnum Chamber (CCIQ Brisbane Bayside) and WynnumCentral proposed a joint venture to Brisbane City Council to roll out free wifi in Wynnum CBD, along with a proposal to extend the Wynnum Creative Spaces program in Wynnum Central to address the large number of vacant shops. Unfortunately Brisbane City Council did not take up either of these proposals.
The proposed free wifi network would not only have provided free wifi across Wynnum Central, but would also have provided valuable feedback to traders and event organisers on the number of people in the street for special events and general trading.
I am curious, can someone explain to me a good reason why the council needs to provide a free wifi network. The majority of people have a smart phone that is already connected to the Internet. What about those that have a tablet or laptop,well if you can connect those to a free wifi, you can hotspot them to your own smart phone and use the data you have already paid for.
I don't have a problem with council supplying free services, but why give a free service to the majority that already have that service. But what about the minority that don't have a smart phone. Well the chances are they have no desire or the need to use free wifi. I feel that the money being spent on feel good projects like free wifi, and red buckets on the footpath could be better spent on fixing the poor condition of our roads. The estate I live in has been full of pot holes , lifting manholes and sinking bitumen for over 10 years. We have had to call ambulances on many occasions because people have fallen over the lifting manhole in front of our house. There are many more roads in the same condition in Wynnum. Council could also spend that money on the homeless, also on restructuring Wynnum to allow more visitors eg, fix up parking, plenty of options which have been discussed here before.
As I said, please explain why we need free wifi, I am certainly open minded as to why. I personally can't see justification, for the expense, it is our rates money that is paying for this at the neglect of other infrastructure and maintianence.


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Sallanches is situated on the Sallanche river near Mont Blanc, west of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and north of Megeve. The imposing form of Mont Blanc ensures that there are impressive views from many places in and around the town.
Sallanches is a pleasant small town that features two notable historic monuments: the bridge of Saint-Martin, and the collegiale Church of Saint-Jacques.
The collegiale church was constructed in the baroque style in the 17th century (on the site of an older church) and has a decorative interior with wall and ceiling paintings added in the 19th century by Italian artists, and a medieval tabernacle. The sundial on the church was added in the middle of the 19th century.
The bridge is very ancient in origins (certainly pre-1300) although the river has several times damaged the bridge causing it to be rebuilt at various times over the centuries. Now pedestrian only there are lovely views from the middle of the bridge along the wood lined banks of the river and to the mountains beyond.
There is also the smaller Church of Saint-Martin and several small chapels in Sallanches to see, and you can follow a walk along the river banks.
An interesting and extensive nature centre in Sallanches is found in a 14th century manor house, and provides a good introduction to the landscapes and wildlife of the region, while the waterfall at Arpenaz is a 270 metre high series of waterfalls above a nicely maintained picnic area.
Given the location of the town, not surprisingly the focus is on outdoor activities - hiking, mountain-biking, horseriding and others - in the surrounding mountains and valleys. Rest assured there are almost unlimted opportunities for both summer and winter visitors!
Among the unmissable highlights within the region is the cablecar ride to the Aiguille de Midi (near Chamonix) - if the sky is clear there are exceptional views in all directions from the peak at an altitude of 3842 metres.
To the south of Sallanches, you can visit the ski resort at Megeve and the town of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains.


I am a kind, caring, considerate, compassionate, open-minded, non-judgemental spiritual being. I value service to others over service to self, and enjoy helping people. I do yoga and meditation daily, enjoy dancing (contra dancing, square dancing, and west coast swing),I enjoy hand drumming, bike riding, swimming, building things, being in nature. I live in a small cabin on 14 acres of land and grow chestnuts, paw-paws, pears, apples, peaches, and cherries, God willing. I have been practicing meditation for 46 years, been a vegetarian for 48 years, and a vegan for 18 years.
It would be great if we enjoyed some of the same activities, if you are a vegan, if you are a spiritual, heart-based woman, and easy on the eyes. I have a lot of loving and caring to give my partner. Would you like to dance?


It's all in the details with these Anon Optics Realm goggles in the "Twin Peaks" color way: suede-wrapped frame with laser engraved art.
The Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships kicked off today in Vail, Colorado. After 30 years, the Open has left its Vermont roots, trading Stratton for the larger venue of Vail. I suppose it represents progress for the sport, but am sad to see the event leave the state where it was born and cultivated.
Needless to say, Vermont is steeped in snowboard heritage and has produced more than its fair share of world-class riders. In honor of the state's role in snowboard history and culture, here is my favorite image of my favorite Vermont rider, Betsy Shaw: many time US Open competitor, World Champion, Olympian, all-around hero.
Classic plaid. Patagonia designed by Maria Preteur-Huang.
Full Burton ensemble. Execution of distressed denim print for technical outerwear pants is remarkable, more to follow.
Gretchen Bleiler took 3rd in Women's Halfpipe with style wearing pieces from her signature Oakley GB Collection.
Soko Yamaoka of Japan finished 4th in winning pants.
Hannah Teter happy with 2nd place.
x x x Love this super-clean anorak.
x x Nike Snowboarding vest-over-jacket combo. Starting to see more vests as outerwear. . .


Saïx's XIII Falling Price Deal!
Get Saïx [+] within 5 draws from this exclusive Deal!
This Month's XIII Falling Price Deal has arrived, and this time you can receive Saïx [+]! Get him pre-strengthened to 5 Special Attack Dots within 5 draws from this Deal!
Saïx [+] and Trait Medal #22 will also come with the powerful new skill, Poison+ II Max!When the skill's level is maxed out, it will always activate its effect to inflict Poison when you use the medal!
NOTE: When Poison+ II Max skill is activated in conjunction with a Special Attack that targets random enemies, the Poison effect will be activated on all targets.
However, please be aware that although Poison+ II Max will always activate upon using the medal, depending on the target's resistances, Poison may not be inflicted.
As you can also receive Trait Medal #22 for Saïx [+] both from the current NEW XIII Event and from this Deal, you'll be able to deck out your Saïx [+] with traits and power him up further!
Check here for more information on how to get more copies of Trait Medal #22!
・Saïx [+] will gain a new trait.
・Saïx [+] will gain one Special Attack Dot.
NOTE: If Saïx [+] is already strengthened to 5 Special Attack Dots, the Trait Medal will unlock the Special Attack Bonus. Trait Medals can also re-roll Special Attack Bonuses if the Bonus is already unlocked.
・You are guaranteed to receive a Saïx [+] pre-strengthened to 5 Special Attack Dots within 5 draws from this Falling Price Deal!
・Should you receive Saïx [+] or Trait Medal #22, they will come with the skill Poison+ II Max at max skill level.
・You will receive at least two Tier 6 or higher Medals in each draw! Check below for a list of these Medals!
NOTE: Saïx [+] will come with 5 Special Attack Dots.
NOTE: Trait Medal #22 will come with 0 Special Attack Dots.
・Boosted Saïx [+]: 1,000 more base Strength and Defense.


Conway Park railway station is situated in the town centre of Birkenhead, lying on the Wirral Line of the Merseyrail network.
Conway Park station has an annual footfall of over 1.46 million, allowing your brand to be displayed and exposed to a unique audience. Rail advertising has the power to reach a nationwide audience, including not only the local commuters but also those travelling around the country, visitors arriving through the Port and those arriving for business or leisure.
Opposite the city of Liverpool, Birkenhead is best known as a centre of shipbuilding, as a seaport and its related industries. Furthermore, Birkenhead is renowned for Birkenhead Park , acknowledged as the first publicly funded civic park in Britain, afterwards designated as a conservations area and declared a Grade I listed landscape by English Heritage. It is thought that his design was the model for many parks around the world, including Central Park, New York.
Conway Park Station is served by Merseyrail and services run from here to New Brighton, West Kirby, Hamilton Square and the Mersey Railway Tunnel to Liverpool, with connections to London Euston, London Liverpool Street, Chester and Lincoln.
Advertising formats at the rail station include 6 sheet billboards and train car panels.


Our NHDPE Satin plant sleeves are the strongest, most durable and temperature friendly sleeves on the market today. NHDPE Satin sleeves make a great transport sleeve providing very good protection while en route. Our special blending of film provides ease of use, rigidity and superior strength and does not tear easily.
We quality test all of our sleeves throughout production with at least double the weight of the average pot plant per size – giving our customers the quality assurance they have come to expect with our sleeves.
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What happened after your master thesis?
"That was a bit of a stressful time. I had to leave the dorm a month after I defended my thesis, and I knew that it was going to be difficult to find an apartment in Copenhagen. Luckily, I managed to find a room in Vanløse.
"I found it via LinkedIn. My advisor at the job centre told me that he was sure that I would find a job eventually. Due to my educational background as an engineer and the fact that engineers typically find a job fast, I just had to step it up with my Danish and my opportunities would be good according to him.
Additionally, my advisor signed me up for this 'job café'. The purpose was to meet at the job centre every Monday and apply for jobs intensively for three hours. He told me that the job café was voluntary but that I really had to come. Yet, many people at the job café seemed demotivated: they spend most of the time watching YouTube videos. I thought to myself that I would try to be efficient when I was there – after all, it was only three hours one day a week.
One day, I saw an job ad for the firm I work in today. I could see that I did not completely match what they were looking for but my advisor at the job centre urged me to apply for the position anyway – even though I did not match 100%. I sent my CV and application letter, and two days afterwards an HR person at the company called me to ask if I would like to come by for an interview in about a month. She did not say anything about whether I matched the criteria or not; she just asked about an interview with two of the managers at the firm.
The day of the interview arrived and I had no idea what to expect. Even though my CV and application impressed the two managers they quickly told me that they could not hire me for the position that I had applied for, but because of my experience and educational background, they told me that they would try to find something for me in the company.
In the end, they hired me on 'løntilskud', which is an agreement where the 'kommune' helps financing the salary of the employee for a period. I had no concrete project to work on; I just had to be where help was needed.
That is how I developed into some sort of a 'helping hand' in the company – today, I continue to work in other departments than my own in the company.
Do you have any advice for international students at AAU concerning finding a job?
"First, I think that you must decide on what general direction you want to take in your life; for example, whether you want to work in Denmark specifically or stay on a broader international level.
If you decide on staying in Denmark for at least a year or two and you want to develop your career and life in Denmark, then I would strongly recommend that you learn Danish as fast as possible. Even though Danes are nice and the majority speak English, being able to speak Danish will help you a lot with understanding how Denmark as a society functions.
If you choose the international path, learning Danish may still be a very good idea but it does not seem to be a necessity in the same way.
Based on your education from AAU, did you feel sufficiently prepared for your new work life?
"I definitely had to catch up on some technical aspects of my new position – and the company was patient with that.
However, I felt well prepared for working in both small and big groups. Through the four semesters at AAU, I had developed great experience with working with different people. By working in big groups, I had a clear idea of how different people work together to make things function. You need to have some rules when you work in groups.
'The good story' is a series of interviews where graduates from AAU CPH share their their experiences with the transition phase from studying at AAU to working full-time and their advice for current AAU students. You can read the full interview with Nataliya, and other AAU-graduates, here.


Every year, I see new Real Estate Agents enter the business and I see many of them leave. Nobody said running a business was going to be easy, but I believe many new REALTORS haven't really thought enough about what they are getting into. It's a lot of hard work making it as a Real Estate Salesperson today. 80% of new REALTORS leave the business in the first 2 years, that's right, 80%!
Here are 5 mistakes that I see new Real Estate Agents making when they launch their new business.
Many new REALTORS start out well, and with the right intentions. But they soon find one or two buyers and quickly forget about their prospecting for leads. Lead generation has to continue each and every week. What we prospect for now comes to fruition 30, 60 or 90 days down the road. The relationship you cultivate now, may not pay off for months and months down the road. But by constantly adding new people to our Database and keeping in touch regularly, we can expect to do many deals.
As I mentioned above, we need to keep in touch well with our database if we hope to get any referrals. I recently just did a training program where I asked my audience how often that they need to keep in touch each year with their clients. I was shocked that some agents felt that 2 or 3 times a year was enough. Are you kidding me? A good Agent will stay in contact between 26-32 times a year! Now I don't mean phoning each client that many times, but "touching" them that many times is a must.
Examples would be a monthly newsletter, phoning your clients, writing personal notes, taking clients out for lunch, client appreciation parties! All of these are excellent examples of how to stay in touch regularly!
Many new Agents go on appointments totally unprepared. They think that they can go in their and just wing it. Well if they are competing for the business it's unlikely for them to get the listing when they are up against someone who has a full on listing presentation already prepared and practiced! A full presentation with Statistics, Market Share, Your Bio, Home Marketing Strategy etc is really important for you to make a good impression and show you are the REALTOR for the job!
4. Poor Time Management Skills.


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 John Bell Hood, einen General der Konföderierten Staaten von Amerika
 K-19, russisches Atom-U-Boot
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James Johnson - 06/28/2018
MAGALIA: Motorcyclist, Pickup Crash at Skyway and Wycliff Way (June 28)
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MAGALIA, Calif. (June 28, 2018) — A motorcyclist was injured Thursday morning in a collision with a blue Dodge Dakota pickup truck at Skyway and Wycliff Way, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The rider on a fully-dressed Harley Davidson motorcycle struck the back of the pickup truck about 9:33 a.m. this morning.
The rider was transported to a hospital with undisclosed injuries. It's unknown at this time what led to the crash or who is responsible, but a full investigation is underway.
Traffic Accident Investigation
At this time, it's unclear who is responsible for this collision based on the limited facts in the CHP report.
We offer our heartfelt prayers to all those affected.
If a negligent driver or another entity is at fault for a collision resulting in injuries to you or a loved one, there may be grounds for a personal injury or wrongful death claim. While this is always a personal decision, for many the financial losses associated with a traffic accident are significant.
If you, or your loved one, have been hurt in a California traffic accident, we urge you to contact Johnson Attorneys Group today and speak with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers to help you. We will bring our expertise to your case and guide you every step of the way. Give our office a call at 855-703-4186 for a free consultation.
Johnson Attorneys Group is a proud, long-time supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
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Follow along with thirteen-year-old Kusiima as he faces some tough decisions to make in book three, A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star, of J.A. Myhre's The Rwendigo Tales. One day, Kusiima's life suddenly changes when he travels into a nearby protected forest. In the forest, Kusiima is presented with many choices, all with uncertain outcomes. Readers of all ages won't want to put down this exciting book that addresses current realities like AIDS, malnutrition, and environmental destruction, all set in a richly detailed African adventure story.


The season is changing. The weather is changing. Soon there will be no trace left of the summer days. As the pigment of the leaves change and we watch them fall off the branches then make their way back to earth. It's a reminder that every now and then, we need to make some changes.
Oftentimes we become so accustomed to things and people that we try to hold on so tightly for fear of change. On one hand, this is about convenience and familiarity is comfortable. Our minds can make us believe we need these things, situations, and relationships, and that's why we hold on to them for dear life.
People and things will come in and out of our lives, and we need to learn when it's time to walk away. This has been one of the hardest lessons for me to learn, I've had to painfully walk away from people and things that I wanted to hold onto because of the fear of letting go. I was able to let go and it took strength to walk away.
It takes strength to walk away from someone you love.
When holding on is hurting you and you're stuck in a relationship that is no longer what you want, that is no longer giving you what you deserve, it's time to walk away. The strength that's required to walk away, it might hurt at first but once the pain is gone you will start to see things from a different perspective and you will understand that walking away from someone that is not good for you is a sign of strength and courage. By walking away, you are freeing yourself to eventually find a better partner.
It takes strength to walk away from friends that no longer walk the same path.
If you have grown apart, it takes strength to understand that not all friendships are meant to be forever. By walking away you're not discrediting what you once had, you're not forgetting the memories and the good times you once shared. Instead, you are simply acknowledging that they are different, that things have changed, and this is not what you want anymore.
It takes strength to walk away from the past.
The past has so many memories that we don't want to move on from. Our hearts see the good in them, the history between them, but the pain that the past brings keeps you from living in the present and it ruins your future.
It takes strength to walk away from bad situations.
When you know that nothing you can do will change the situation, walking away is the best solution. Some things can't be fixed.
It takes strength to walk away from a career.
You may have invested your best years and worked your way up but when a job has ceased being satisfying, or what you're doing is no longer fun and you dread the very thought of whatever it is you are doing. It's time to walk away.
It takes strength to walk away from what is comfortable.
It takes strength to walk away and leave everything behind.
It takes strength to walk away from relationships, friends and even family.
It takes strength to walk away from all that you've ever known.
It takes strength to walk away from anything that no longer serves you.
It takes strength to walk away from things in your life that you find yourself too emotionally attached to.
When you finally realize your worth, you'll walk away from your past, people, habits, and choices that don't serve you. You will realize that these things are getting in the way of your own personal growth and happiness.
Walk away from anything which is taxing you mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Walk away from anything that no longer makes you happy, and trust that life has better plans for you. Whenever we walk away from anything that's not serving us, the Universe will bring in something even more wonderful.
Walking away from people and things that are no longer meant to be in our lives allows us to start making new positive memories, and to replace those people and things with better ones.
Walk away from what no longer serves you and gravitate towards the people who make you happy, the things that bring you joy and in the places that bring you peace.
Walking away shows that you are strong.
Walking away has nothing to do with weakness, but everything to do with strength.


SAPIR, which stands for Search in Audio-Visual Content Using Peer-to-peer Information Retrieval, churns through pixels in 100 million images and videos to help users find multimedia content they are looking for. IBM and the European Union are working on the project as an alternative to the way traditional search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Microsoft Bing index images and videos. SAPIR also leverages latitude and longitude coordinates for location-based search.
IBM researchers have created a search engine that takes a different route from Google, Microsoft Bing and other search services to help users find untagged video, pictures and music content.
SAPIR, which stands for Search in Audio-Visual Content Using Peer-to-peer Information Retrieval and was funded by the European Union, churns through pixels in 100 million images and videos to help users find multimedia content they are looking for. IBM and EU launched a SAPIR demo Website here Sept. 10 for the public to test.
Traditional search engines Google, Bing and Yahoo rely on text metadata associated with each image to help users find content. If there is no metadata associated with the content, those search engines can't help users find relevant results, Yosi Mass, a scientist at IBM Research-Haifa and project leader for SAPIR, told eWEEK Sept. 10.
SAPIR indexes the content of each image and clip using descriptors such as text, color, layout, shapes, or sounds, to help users find comparable images. For example, SAPIR scans a digitized photograph or the bit streams in an MP3 sound file, even if they haven't been tagged or indexed with descriptive information; this is because SAPIR automatically indexes and ranks multimedia content users upload to the Web for easy retrieval.
In a demo, Mass showed how a search on the keyword "dolphin" returned dolphin photos of similar colors and shot angles that users had uploaded to Flickr. After clicking the "similar" link on top of one of the photos, eWEEK saw photos that resembled the dolphin photo in color and shape but did not necessarily include dolphins.
A box labeled "use the image in the search" appeared checked above the SAPIR search, so that when a user types in "dolphin" and clicks the search button, they will see more images of dolphins. This search blends dolphin images with similar images that do not include dolphins. The demo was an exercise in helping users conduct a combination text and image search, something that is not possible with current search engines.
Mass also said SAPIR enables users to introduce latitude and longitude coordinates into searches. Do a search for a topic on SAPIR, click "images" and you'll see boxes for Lat and Long to the left of a button for Google Maps under the site's search box.
Enter your geographic area of choice and search for photos on any topic. So, in addition to text and image search, users can further narrow down their topics with location services, which also is crucial for travelers accessing SAPIR via Web-enabled phones.
To wit, this YouTube demo shows how a tourist takes a picture of a statue in Madrid, and searches for comparable pictures in SAPIR. The tourist then did a combined search. By adding "Madrid" to the query, he saw images of the statue he just took a picture of, as well as related pictures of the surrounding plaza he was in.
Eventually, this service could be put to use by cities promoting tourism. "Cities that have a large image collection of monuments in their city can give a very nice service to their tourists," pairing images with historical text information about the attractions users can access from their Web-enabled phones, Mass explained.
IBM has no concrete plans yet to commercialize SAPIR, but there is a clear value in corralling multimedia content. If IBM can harness some of this unstructured data with the SAPIR technology, it might be most useful for the company's enterprise search portfolio, as well as for consumer service providers looking to provide their customers with better image and video search.


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New major release: GRASS GIS 7.2.0 available
We are pleased to announce the stable release of GRASS GIS 7.2.0
What's new in a nuts hell
After almost two years of development the new stable major release GRASS GIS 7.2.0 is available. It provides more than 1950 stability fixes and manual improvements compared to the former stable release version 7.0.5. The new version includes a series of new modules to analyse raster and vector data along with new temporal algebra functionality.More than 50 new addons are also available. A summary of the new features is available at New Features in GRASS GIS 7.2.
About GRASS GIS 7: Its graphical user interface supports the user to make complex GIS operations as simple as possible. The updated Python interface to the C library permits users to create new GRASS GIS-Python modules in a simple way while yet obtaining powerful and fast modules. Furthermore, the libraries were again significantly improved for speed and efficiency, along with support for huge files. A lot of effort has been invested to standardize parameter and flag names. Finally, GRASS GIS 7 comes with a series of new modules to analyse raster and vector data, along with a full temporal framework. For a detailed overview, see the list of new features. As a stable release series, 7.2.x enjoys long-term support.
Binaries/Installer download:
winGRASS 7.2.0: 32bit standalone installer | 64bit standalone installer
winGRASS 7.2.0 OSGeo4W – testing area: 32bit OSGeo4W installer | 64bit OSGeo4W installer
Debian Linux installer
Fedora Linux installer
MacPorts
openSUSE Linux
… further binary packages for other Linux distributions and Mac OSX will follow shortly.
Source code download:
https://grass.osgeo.org/grass72/source/
https://grass.osgeo.org/grass72/source/grass-7.2.0.tar.gz
To get the GRASS GIS 7.2.0 source code directly from SVN, see here.
See also our detailed announcement:
https://trac.osgeo.org/grass/wiki/Release/7.2.0-News
https://trac.osgeo.org/grass/wiki/Grass7/NewFeatures72 (overview of new 7.2 stable release series)
https://grass.osgeo.org/grass72/manuals/addons/ (list of available addons)
First time users may explore the first steps tutorial after installation.
About GRASS GIS
The Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (https://grass.osgeo.org/), commonly referred to as GRASS GIS, is an Open Source Geographic Information System providing powerful raster, vector and geospatial processing capabilities in a single integrated software suite. GRASS GIS includes tools for spatial modeling, visualization of raster and vector data, management and analysis of geospatial data, and the processing of satellite and aerial imagery. It also provides the capability to produce sophisticated presentation graphics and hardcopy maps. GRASS GIS has been translated into about twenty languages and supports a huge array of data formats. It can be used either as a stand-alone application or as backend for other software packages such as QGIS and R geostatistics. It is distributed freely under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). GRASS GIS is a founding member of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo).
The GRASS Development Team, December 2016
This entry was posted in Blog, FOSS4G, GFOSS, GIS, GRASS, OSGeo on January 15, 2017 by neteler.
About neteler
Markus Neteler , a founding-member of the FOSSGIS.de (D-A-CH), GFOSS.it (Italy), and the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo), was head of the GIS and Remote Sensing Unit at the Research and Innovation Centre of the Fondazione Edmund Mach, Trento, Italy from 2008-2016. He then co-founded the mundialis company (Bonn, Germany), a startup specialized in open source development and massive data processing. He is author of several books and chapters on GRASS and various papers on GIS applications. Being passionate about Open Source GIS, he became a GRASS GIS user in 1993 and a developer in 1997, coordinating its development since then.
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Surveillance. Are we defenseless?
September 30, 2016 lghtstrm	Leave a comment
Recent advancements in AI that are increasing exponentially (in areas such as facial recognition) demonstrate a level of sophistication in surveillance that renders most of us indefensible. There is a new transparency, and virtually every global citizen is a potential microbe for scrutiny beneath the microscope. I was blogging about this before I ever set eyes on the CBS drama Person of Interest, but the premise that surveillance could be ubiquitous is very real. The series depicts a mega, master computer that sees everything, but the idea of gathering a networked feed of the world's cameras and a host of other accessible devices into a central data facility where AI sorts, analyzes and learns what kind of behavior is potentially threatening, is well within reach. It isn't even a stretch that something like it already exists.
As with most technologies, however, they do not exist in a vacuum. Technologies converge. Take, for example, a recent article in WIRED about how accurate facial recognition is becoming even when the subject is pixelated or blurred. A common tactic to obscure the identity of video witness or an innocent bystander is to blur or to pixelate their face; a favored technique of Google Maps. Just go to any big city street view and Google has systematically obscured license plates and faces. Today these methods no longer compete against state-of-the-art facial recognition systems.
The next flag is the escalating sophistication of hacker technology. One of the most common methods is malware. Through an email or website, malware can infect a computer and raise havoc. Criminals often use it to ransom a victim's computer before removing the infection. But not all hackers are criminals, per se. The FBI is pushing for the ability to use malware to digital wiretap or otherwise infiltrate potentially thousands of computers using only a single warrant. Ironically, FBI Director James Comey recently admitted that he puts tape over the camera on his personal laptop. I wrote about this a few weeks back What does that say about the security of our laptops and devices?
Is the potential for destructive attacks on our devices is so pervasive that the only defense we have is duct tape? We can track as far back as Edward Snowden, the idea that the NSA can listen in on your phone even when it's off. And since 2014, experts have confirmed that the technology exists. In fact, albeit sketchy, some apps purport to do exactly that. You won't find them in the app store (for obvious reasons), but there are websites where you can click the "buy" button. According to the site Stalkertools.com, which doesn't pass the legit news site test, (note the use of awesome) one these apps promises that you can:
• Record all phone calls made and received, hear everything being said because you can record all calls and even listen to them at a later date.
• GPS Tracking, see on a map on your computer, the exact location of the phone
• See all sites that are opened on the phone's web browser
• Read all the messages sent and received on IM apps like Skype, Whatsapp and all the rest
• See all the passwords and logins to sites that the person uses, this is thanks to the KeyLogger feature.
• Open and close apps with the awesome "remote control" feature
• Read all SMS messages and see all photos send and received on text messages
• See all photos taken with the phone's camera
"How it work" " The best monitoring for protect family" — Sketchy, you think?
I visited one of these sites (above) and, frankly, I would never click a button on a website that can't form a sentence in English, and I would not recommend that you do either. Earlier this year, the UK Independent published an article where Kelli Burns, a mass communication professor at the University of South Florida, alleged that Facebook regularly listens to users phone conversations to see what people are talking about. Of course, she said she can't be certain of that.
Nevertheless, it's out there, and if it has not already happened eventually, some organization or government will find a way to network the access points and begin collecting information across a comprehensive matrix of data points. And, it would seem that we will have to find new forms of duct tape to attempt to manage whatever privacy we have left. I found a site that gives some helpful advice for determining whether someone is tapping your phone.
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The end of code.
May 20, 2016 lghtstrm	Leave a comment
This week WIRED Magazine released their June issue announcing the end of code. That would mean that the ability to write code, as is so cherished in the job world right now, is on the way out. They attribute this tectonic shift to Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, neural networks and the like. In the future (which is taking place now) we won't have to write code to tell computers what to do, we will just have to teach them. I have been over this before through a number of previous writings. An example: Facebook uses a form of machine learning by collecting data from millions of pictures that are posted on the social network. When someone loads a group photo and identifies the people in the shot, Facebook's AI remembers it by logging the prime coordinates on a human face and attributing them to that name (aka facial recognition). If the same coordinates show up again in another post, Facebook identifies it as you. People load the data (on a massive scale), and the machine learns. By naming the person or persons in the photo, you have taught the machine.
The WIRED article makes some interesting connections about the evolution of our thinking concerning the mind, about learning, and how we have taken a circular route in our reasoning. In essence, the mind was once considered a black box; there was no way to figure it out, but you could condition responses, a la Pavlov's Dog. That logic changes with cognitive science which is the idea that the brain is more like a computer. The computing analogy caught on, and researchers began to see the whole idea of thought, memory, and thinking as stuff you could code, or hack, just like a computer. Indeed, it is this reasoning that has led to the notion that DNA is, in fact, codable, hence splicing through Crispr. If it's all just code, we can make anything. That was the thinking. Now there is machine learning and neural networks. You still code, but only to set up the structure by which the "thing" learns, but after that, it's on its own. The result is fractal and not always predictable. You can't go back in and hack the way it is learning because it has started to generate a private math—and we can't make sense of it. In other words, it is a black box. We have, in effect, stymied ourselves.
There is an upside. To train a computer you used to have to learn how to code. Now you just teach it by showing or giving it repetitive information, something anyone can do, though, at this point, some do it better than others.
Always the troubleshooter, I wonder what happens when we—mystified at a "conclusion" or decision arrived at by the machine—can't figure out how to make it stop arriving at that conclusion. You can do the math.
Do we just turn it off?
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Powerful infant.
February 12, 2016 lghtstrm	Leave a comment
In previous blogs (such as this one), I have discussed the subject of virtual reality. Yesterday, I tried it. The motivation for my visit to The Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD), Ohio State's cutting-edge technology and arts center, was a field trip for my junior Collaborative Studio design students. Their project this semester is to design a future system that uses emerging technologies. It is hard to imagine that in the near-future VR will be commonplace. We stepped inside the a large, empty performance stage rigged with a dozen motion capture cameras that could track your movements throughout virtual space. We looked at an experimental animation in which we could stand amidst the characters and another work-in-progress that allowed us to step inside a painting. It wasn't my first time in a Google cardboard device where I could look around at a 360-degree world (sensed by my phone's gyroscope), but on an empty stage where you could walk amongst virtual characters, the experience took on a new dimension—literally. I found myself concerned about bumping into things that weren't there and even getting a bit dizzy. (I did not let on in front of my students).
I immediately saw an application for The Lightstream Chronicles and realized that I could load up one of my scenes from the graphic novel, bring it over to ACCAD's mocap studio and step into this virtual world that I have created. I build all of my scenes (including architecture) to scale, furnish the rooms and interiors and provide for full 360º viewing. Building sets this way allows me to revisit them at any time, follow my characters around or move the camera to get a better angle without having to add walls that I might not have anticipated using. After the demo, I was pretty excited. It became apparent that this technology will enable me to see what my characters see, and stand beside them. It's a bit mind-blowing. Now the question becomes which scene to use. Any ideas?
Clearly VR is in its infancy, but it is a very powerful infant. The future seems exciting, and I can see why people can get caught up in what the promises could be. Of course, I have to be the one to wonder at what this powerful infant will grow up to be.
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Harmless.
December 11, 2015 lghtstrm	Leave a comment
Editor's note: The video link below, no longer exists. These tech companies come and go and they also get bought up. As is the case with Chaotic Moon. Their new parent company has lots to talk about, too. I have substituted a link for an equally interesting tech tool.
Once again, it has been a week where it is difficult to decide what present-future I should talk about. If you are a follower of The Lightstream Chronicles, then you know I am trying to write about more than science fiction. The story is indeed a cyberpunk-ish, crime-thriller, drama intended to entertain, but it is also a means of scrutinizing a future where all the problems we imagine that technology will solve often create new ones, subtle ones that end up re-engineering us. Many of these technologies start out a curiosities, entertainments, or diversions that are picked-up by early-adopting technophiles and end up, gradually in the mainstream.
One of these curiosities is the idea of wearable tech. Wristbands watches and other monitors are designed to keep track of what we do, remind us to do something, or now in increasing popularity, remind us not to do something. One company, Chaotic Moon is working on a series of tattoo-like monitors. These are temporary, press-on circuits that use the conductivity of your skin to help them work and transmit. They are called Tech Tats and self-classified as bio-wearables. In addition to their functional properties, they also have an aesthetic objective—a kind of tattoo. Still somewhat primitive (technologically and artistically) they, nevertheless, fall into this category of harmless diversions.
Monitoring little Susi's temperature.
Of course, Chaotic Moon is hoping (watch the video) that they will become progressively more sophisticated, and their popularity will grow from both as both tech and fashion. Perhaps they should be called bio-fashion. If no one has already claimed this, then you saw it here first, folks. If you watch the video from Chaotic Moon you'll see this promise that these things (in a future iteration) will be used for transactions and should be considered safer than carrying around lots of credit cards. By the way, thieves are already hacking the little chip in your credit card that is supposed to be so much safer than the old non-chipped version. Sorry, I digress.
My brand of design fiction looks at these harmless diversions and asks, "What next?", and "What if?". I think most futurists agree that these kinds of implants will eventually move inside the body through simple injections or, in future versions, constructed inside via nanobots. Under my scrutiny, two interesting things are at work here. First there is the idea of wearing and then implanting technology which clearly brings us across a transhuman threshold, and the idea of fashion as the subtle carrier of harmlessness and adoptive lure. You can probably imagine where I'm going with that.
Next up is VR. Virtual reality is something I blog about fairly often. In The Lightstream Chronicles, it has reached a level of sophistication that surpasses game controllers boxes and hardware. You simply dial in your neocortex to the Lightstream, (the future Internet) and you are literally wherever you want to be and doing whatever your imagination can conjure up. In the story, I more or less predict that this total immersion becomes seriously addictive. Check out the prologue episodes to Season 4.
Thanks to one of my students for pointing out this video called the Uncanny Valley.
"I feel like I can be myself and not go to jail for it."
You can watch it on Vimeo. Chat up the possible idea of any detrimental effects of video games with a gamer and you'll almost certainly hear the word harmless.
These are the design futures that I think about. What do you think?
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Anticipation. Start by working with the future.
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A couple of blogs ago I wrote about my experiment with the notion of ubiquitous surveillance. I chose this topic because in many ways surveillance is becoming ubiquitous. It is also the kind of technology that I see as potentially the most dangerous because it is slow and incremental and it grows through convergence.
Technological convergence is the idea that disparate technologies sometimes merge with, amplify and/or enfold other technologies. An example often cited is the smartphone. At one time its sole purpose was to make phone calls. Meanwhile other technologies such as calculators, cameras, GPS devices, and video players were each separate devices. Gradually, over time, these separate technologies (and many more) converged into a single hand-held device, the smartphone. Today we have a smartphone that would blow the doors off of a laptop from 15 years ago. The downside to technological convergence (TC) is that these changes can be very disruptive to markets. If you were in the business of GPS devices a few years ago you know what this means.
TC makes change much more rapid and more disorderly. Change becomes unpredictable.
The same concept can be applied to other technological advancements. Biotech could merge capabilities with nanotechnology. Robotics could incorporate artificial intelligence. Nanotech for example could enable many of the technologies formerly in our devices to be implanted into our bodies.
Google's Chief of Tech and noted futurist Ray Kurzweil is a someone I follow. Not just because he's brilliant, nor because I agree with his aspirations for future tech, but because he's often right with his predictions; like 80% of the time. According to Peter Diamandis for singularityhub.com,
"'In the 2030s," said Ray, "we are going to send nano-robots into the brain (via capillaries) that will provide full-immersion virtual reality from within the nervous system and will connect our neocortex to the cloud. Just like how we can wirelessly expand the power of our smartphones 10,000-fold in the cloud today, we'll be able to expand our neocortex in the cloud."
I'll let you chew on that for a few sentences while I throw out another concept. Along with all of these "technologies" that seem to be striving for the betterment of humankind, there are more than a few disruptive technologies that are advancing equally as fast. We could toss surveillance, hacking, and terrorism into that pot. There is no reason why these efforts cannot be advanced and converged at an equally alarming and potentially unpredictable rate. You can do the math.
Should that keep us from moving forward? Probably not. But at the same time, maybe we should start thinking about the future as something that could happen instead of something impossible?
More to think about on a Friday afternoon.
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The killer feature for every app.
I have often asked the question: If we could visit the future "in-person" how would it affect us upon our return? How vigorously would we engage our redefined present? Part of the idea behind design fiction, for me, is making the future seem real enough to us that we want to discuss it and ask ourselves is this the future we want. If not, what can we do about it, how might it be changed, refined, or avoided altogether? In a more pessimistic light, I also wonder whether anything could be real enough to rouse us from our media-induced stupor. And the potion is getting stronger.
After Monday and Tuesday this week I was beginning to think it would be a slow news week in the future-tech sector. Not so. (At least I didn't stumble on to them until Wednesday.)
1. Be afraid.
A scary new novel is out called Ghost Fleet. It sounds immensely entertaining, but also ominously possible. It harkens back to some of my previous blogs on autonomous weapons and the harbinger of ubiquitous hacking. How am I going to get time to read this? That's another issue.
2. Play it again.
Google applied for this years ago, but their patent on storing "memories" was approved this week. It appears as though it would have been a feature for the ill-fated Google Glass but could easily be embedded in any visual recording function from networked cameras to a user's contact lens. Essentially it lets you "play-back" whatever you saw, assuming you are wearing or integrating the appropriate recording device, or software. "Siri, replay my vacation!" I must admit it sounds cool.
Ghost Fleet, Google memories, uber hacking, and Thync.
3. Hack-a-mania.
How's this for a teaser? RESEARCHERS HACKED THE BRAKES OF A CORVETTE WITH TEXT MESSAGES. That's what Fast Company threw out there on Wednesday, but it originated with WIRED magazine. It's the latest since the Jeep-Jacking incident just weeks ago. See how fast technology moves? In that episode the hackers, or jackers, whatever, used their laptops to control just about every technology the Jeep had available. However, according to WIRED,
"…a new piece of research suggests there may be an even easier way for hackers to wirelessly access those critical driving functions: Through an entire industry of potentially insecure, internet-enabled gadgets plugged directly into cars' most sensitive guts."
In this instance,
"A 2-inch-square gadget that's designed to be plugged into cars' and trucks' dashboards and used by insurance firms and trucking fleets to monitor vehicles' location, speed and efficiency."
The article clearly demonstrates that these devices are vulnerable to attack, even in government vehicles and, I presume the White House limo as well. You guys better get to work on that.
4. Think about this.
A new $300 device called Thync is now available to stick on your forehead to either relax or energize you through neurosignaling, AKA electricity, that zaps your brain "safely". It's not unrelated to the less sexy shock therapy of ages past. Reports tell me that this is anything but all figured out, but just like the above list, it's just a matter of time until it escalates to the next level.
So what ties all these together? If we look at the historical track of technology, the overarching theme is convergence. All the things that once were separate have now converged. Movies, texts, phone calls, games, GPS, bar-code scanning, cameras and about a thousand other technologies have converged into your phone or your laptop, or tablet. It is a safe bet to see that this trend will continue, in addition to getting smaller and eventually implanted. Isn't technology wonderful?
The only problem is that we have yet to figure out the security issues. Do we, for one moment, think that hacking will go away? We rush new apps and devices to market with a "We'll fix that later," mentality. It's just a matter of time until your energy, mood, "memories", or our national security are up for grabs. Seems like security ought to be on the feature list of every new gadget, especially the ones that access out bodies, our safety, or our information. That's pretty much everything, by the way. The idea is especially important because, let's face it, everything we think is secure, isn't.
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Navigating the spiritual depravity of American politics
Clay Stauffer
For The Tennessean
For years I have been researching the intersection of faith and politics. Specifically I am interested in the connection between faith and values and political leanings. What is it that leads a person to be conservative or liberal, Republican or Democrat, libertarian or independent, and is there a place anymore in our society for moderates?
Jonathan Haidt's book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion" is a fascinating read on this topic. Those of us who lead mainline churches in this country must learn to accept the reality of political and social diversity. It should not scare us or intimidate us.
One of the best things we can do in our churches and culture is to encourage healthy dialogue and civil conversations among those who disagree. But this election has thrown out the book and what has become apparent is the moral and spiritual depravity of American politics. It's why many fervently believe religion and politics should not be mixed. We don't want one to tarnish the other.
However, those who accept reality understand that the two are connected in a variety of ways. Our faith and our values inform our politics and even the candidates we support. But what do you do when you feel like neither candidate represents your values?
Have you noticed the lack of yard signs this year just weeks before the election? I have never seen a "none of the above" option on a presidential ballot before. Sure, you can stay home, which would be neglecting your civic duty as an involved citizen. You can write somebody in, which many plan to do. You can choose the "lesser of two evils" and then debate which one that is.
Make no mistake, politics can be an ugly business. If that was ever doubted, this year proves it. But does it have to be this way?
One of the most disturbing aspects of our culture is that values are slipping. Class seems to be waning. Standards are dropping. Growing secularization, shallow morals and the breakdown of families have all certainly played a major role in getting us here.
Watching last Sunday's debate was not only uncomfortable but surreal (to consider) that the winner would become the leader of the free world. What will it take to restore virtue and civility to American politics? Is that even possible in a 24-hour news culture? What will it take to return to a simple exchange of ideas and visions regarding the proper role of government, taxes, foreign policy, economic growth, healthcare, battling poverty, etc.?
What will it take for us to regain a moral and spiritual component to this exchange of ideas? I'm not talking about a return to divisive culture wars, which seem to accomplish very little. I am talking about mutual respect, civility, decency, integrity and honor.
Faith played a major role in the lives of our founding fathers. They sought to establish a country that would bring out the best in people and not the worst. They also understood that both morality and spirituality must be present in the life of any public servant and in the political process itself. Without it, the citizens lose confidence, become discouraged and even disengage. That seems to be where we are. But we can change it over time. We don't have to settle. There is still great hope in this experiment that we call America because the people are good, values still matter and our spirit is strong.
The Rev. Dr. Clay Stauffer is senior minister of Woodmont Christian Church. His new book is "Preaching Politics" by Chalice Press.


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Does the Transplant Treatment Approach Still Have Value for Myeloma Patients?
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With the introduction of novel therapies, does the transplant treatment approach still have value for multiple myeloma patients? Have transplants been replaced? Our panel of myeloma experts, including Dr. Carol Ann Huff, Dr. Sagar Lonial and Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch, discuss whether transplants still result in the best patient outcomes with the availability of other novel agents. Dr. Lonial also explains what the goal of treatment is and what data health care teams look at to assess its' efficacy. Watch now to find out what the latest research shows on transplants for myeloma patients.
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Jenny Ahlstrom:
So one of the other things that I'd like to ask about is are there any updates on the topic of transplant?
And maybe, Dr. Huff, do you want to share anything that you've seen at this meeting about transplant in general?
Dr. Huff:
Well, I think as we saw the data from the IFM trial that continued to show survival benefits for patients getting transplants, and I think that the question still comes out, do you need transplant? I think the vast majority of people, the data supports that transplant is better than no transplant. I think there's still some question, probably because long-term follow-up is not there yet, that at four years we're not seeing survival differences. But I suspect, like with all of the prior trials, the longer we follow these patients, we're going to continue to see survival benefits. I believe transplant still has a role in the treatment of our patients and really should still be there early on in the course of their disease.
And it's probably too early to tell, with these upcoming therapies that I think we'll talk about a little bit later, if that will eventually be replaced or not, but for now, this is…
Dr. Lonial:
Right, right. I would agree. I think one of the challenges is—it's very interesting—you can have the same data presented, and in Europe they interpret it one way, and in the U.S. it's interpreted in a completely different way. I think that some of it is not really necessarily really being fair to the analysis that is presented. What Dr. Mauro presented in his analysis was that if you achieve a really deep response, including MRD negative, it didn't matter if you were on the transplant or the non-transplant arm. The problem is that that analysis occurred 12 to 18 months after diagnosis. You don't have that data when you're making a decision early on.
And, in fact, the point of early MRD assessment, we have no idea what that means. For me, the real question is not just MRD at 12 months or MRD at 18 months; it's sustained MRD for a prolonged period of time. That's really what's the important endpoint. And I think to only look at that single time point and say it doesn't matter is missing 90 percent of the data.
Dr. Lentzsch:
I completely agree. It is kind of very difficult when we have newly diagnosed myeloma patients to say who will really benefit from a transplant or not. The data altogether show that transplant is so far the best standard of care, and that's what I do in discussions with patients. I say, "I recommend so far transplant."
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