Do you know the definition of the 4th industrial revolution?
Har du det sorte bælte i forandringsparathed?
Disrupt dit lederskab – og nyd turen!
Often when I talk with other leaders, even in the tech world, there is an outspoken lack of clarity about what the definition of the fourth industrial revolution really is. Isn't is just more of the third revolution with automatization and digitization? It is not.
Is the profound and systemic changes in our society, made possible by convergence of the maturation of new technologies and the exponential growth in computational power, digitization, digitalization and digital interconnectedness.
The word revolution means abrupt and radical change and the world has changed significantly before. What is different this time is the speed of change.
In the third industrial revolution, the core was digital technologies that have computer hardware, software and network. It led to increased automatization, digitization, digitalization (see Appendix 1) – and this revolution is still ongoing.
Adding ubiquitous and mobile internet, smaller and more powerful sensors, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The speed of change is faster than ever before – it is exponential or near to.
The term industrial revolution is no longer an adequate term as the fourth industrial revolution goes far beyond the industrial sector. We see the new technological developments, new products or new business models, and it is easy to get excited about the technological possibilities. However, the systemic change of our society is an underlying disrupting change of major impact. It will impact everything. It will transform supply chains, production, education, healthcare, transportation, entertainment, regulation, energy supply, water supply, health, learning… It will change way we work, how much we work, how we learn and thrive, how we consider countries or global companies. Its profound changes will change our perspective of what it means to live, be successful and be in this world. It is truly a revolution – a paradigm shift that is underway.
It is important to remember that the world is not at an even level in terms of which industrial revolution that has been implemented. Today one cannot talk about which countries are at which level, as a country may have universities and companies working at the forefront of a technology in the fourth industrial revolution, while a large part of the country has not completed the second where electricity is available to everyone, or the 3rd where everyone have access to internet.
Singularity University is a private institution which has made it their mark to be at the forefront of knowing the latest about those exponential technologies that can be used to tackle the world's biggest challenges. They have interest in the technologies that can impact 1 B people over 10 years. Think about that number for a while – that is a significant ambition – and it also gives the scale of impact that these exponential technologies have.
I participated in the Singularity University Global Summit in San Francisco in August 2016. I am a technical literate and already knowledgeably about many of the technologies, yet I was seriously surprised and mentally expanded after two days of examples of what the technologies can do and the speed with which they develop. It is breathtaking, when one understands what the potential and impact and scalability some of these solutions have. Very encouragingly, most of the developments was started from a deep desire to improve life of human beings.
These technologies will have impact and many of them will be joined generating even more possibilities. It is impossible to predict which technologies will disrupt what, when and in which way. These technologies enable great opportunities but also great pitfalls and potential negative impact. Klaus Schwab lists both positive and negative impacts of many of the technologies in his book and it is important reading for anyone.
Change is the only constant in life. We all need to change with the new era. This change is however of a magnitude and a speed that demands that we think in more holistic perspectives and have much more focus on the life of human beings as well as the foundation for life – the planet, when we develop society and our businesses.
This leave us with a huge demand of courageous leaders, who are ambitious on behalf of the common good, leaders who take responsibility for shaping the future, and leaders who can lead in a constantly changing world of possibilities.
Humans follow the strong narratives that reach your feelings, heart and soul. Facts are extremely important, but they need to be supplemented with a strong emotional narrative before they really stick with us. The boldest example in newer time is how Americans have followed the narrative of the new American President – a narrative borne out of emotions of fear and lack and fueled with strong emotions towards chosen people or causes – regardless of facts.
We must develop strong positive narratives for development of our future. Strong narratives, that do not disregard the downsides while still painting an involving and emotionally desirable picture of the future way of living and working. Our lives will be very transformed and many things we consider fundamental, important and prestigious today will disappear and new norms will develop. Companies too play a crucial role in giving strong narratives for their contribution to the society – the purpose of the company.
Digitization refers to the action or process of digitizing; the conversion of analog information (eg. signals, images, sounds and objects) into digital form (i.e. numeric, binary format). The majority of sectors and industries in media, banking and finance, telecoms, medtech and health care have been strongly affected by this conversion of information.
Digitalization, by contrast, refers to "the adoption or increase in use of digital or computer technology by an organization, industry, country, etc.". It is the actual 'process' of the technologically-induced change within these industries. This process has enabled much of the phenomena today known as the Internet of Things, Industrial Internet, Industry 4.0, Big data, machine to machine communication, blockchain, cryptocurrencies etc.
Finally, digital transformation is described as "the total and overall societal effect of digitalization". Digitization has enabled the process of digitalization, which resulted in stronger opportunities to transform and change existing business models, socio-economic structures, legal and policy measures, organizational patterns, cultural barriers, etc.
[i] Prof Klaus Schwab, The Fourth Industrial Revolution (WEF, 2016).
[iii] J. Scott Brennen and Daniel Kreiss, "Digitalization," in The International Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and Philosophy (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016).
Kære leder – har du det sorte bælte i forandringsparathed?
Jeg var til et spændende foredrag med Tim Vang forleden. 35 topledere sad og lyttede interesseret til hans kloge ord om eksponentiel forandringshastighed, om hvor anderledes fremtiden bliver om blot få år, og hvorfor det er vigtigt at prøve ideer hurtigt af for at fejle hurtigt – også kaldet pretoptyping – genialt koncept i øvrigt.
Men det var noget andet, der skete, der virkelig slog mig. Tim står på scenen og taler "Der er selvsagt brug for stor forandringsparathed i fremtiden. Er i forandringsparate? " spørger han ud i salen "lad mig se en hånd i vejret for dem, der er". Alle ledere rækker hånden i vejret – for selvfølgelig er vi forandringsparate – vi tænker meget på omstilling til fremtiden, disruption for ikke at tale om at hverdagen er fuld af ledelsesudfordringer, der kræver øjeblikkelig forandringsparathed. "Godt "siger Tim "og så til det næste programpunkt – jeg skal bruge en frivillig her oppe på scenen, hvem har lyst?". Der var én, der rakte hånden i vejret. "Se, jeg skal faktisk ikke bruge nogen heroppe, men I har lige taget en test i hvor forandringsparate I i virkeligheden er" siger Tim. For pokker, hvor havde han ret, vi tænker alle, at vi er parate til forandring, og ved også godt, at det er en helt nødvendig ledelsesegenskab, men forandringsparathed kan gradbøjes.
Jeg har en grundlæggende lyst til at være i udvikling hele livet, så jeg har altid udfordret mig selv til at bryde ud af min komfortzone. Rejst meget til andre kulturer, taget på mere specielle eller primitive rejser, gået i mod strømmen om at købe villa og stor bil, men også sørget for at udfordre mig i jobskifte med rimelige mellemrum og sågar taget mig udviklingstid mellem direktørjobs. Mr. Facebook Mark Zuckerberg giver sig selv udfordringen at lære én ny ting hvert år – et år lærte han kinesisk.
Flere afdelinger i Novo Nordisk går en mindre produktiv tid i møde. Der er en høj pris at betale for at varsle massefyringer i god tid, for virksomheden og for medarbejderne, men sådan er reglerne. Hvad kan man gøre for at få det bedst mulige ud af den frygtsomme periode?
1. TRÆNE MEDARBEJDERNE I AT HÅNDTERE FRYGTEN. Der er altid en vej. Det er vigtigt at huske, at det der sker ikke er definitivt, det er en fase af livet – en fase med en afmålt tidsramme, der nok er ukendt, men typisk 3-12 måneder. Der skal muligvis en træner på, men det handler om at den enkelte visualiserer 2-4 fremtidige scenarier, og systematisk går i detajler med hvert af dem, og smage på godt og skidt. Hvordan ser det ud, hvad er det værste der kan ske, hvad er det bedste der kan ske, hvad er vigtig for mig i mit liv, hvad kan jeg selv gøre. Ved at turde at se fremtidige scenarier i øjenene og udforske dem, så kan man tage handlekraften og handlingsretten tilbage til sig selv i tilfældet af, at der bliver brug for det.
2. KLÆDE LEDERNE ORDENTLIGT PÅ TIL FØR, UNDER OG EFTER FYRINGSRUNDEN. Lederne i store ordentlige virksomheder som Novo Nordisk bliver sikkert behørigt trænet i at gennemføre en ordentlig og værdig fyring. Men bliver de trænet i at lede i månederne inden fyringen? Og månederne efter? Det er nu, der for alvor skal steppes op i lederskabet – hvor en blanding af maskulin og feminin ledelse skal i spil. Maskulin ledelse med klare mål og rammer for de næste måneder, målet med de næste måneder er…", "hvad skal vi fokusere på at levere nu er…" men supleret med feminin ledelse: lederen skal også iscenesætte at tale om uvisheden og frygten i afdelingen og give en åben invitation til medarbejderne kan komme og tale 1:1 der ønsker det – mødet kan ikke ændre situationen, men nogle medarbejdere har glæde af at få talt om tingene eller at få noget personlig feedback. Lederne skal tænke i at lede mennersker i denne tid for at 1) holde produktiviteten oppe og 2) få medarbejderne bedst muligt igennem tiden før og efter selve fyringerne.
3. GIV DE FYREDE MEDARBEJDERNE EN MENTAL MADPAKKE MED PÅ REJSEN. Man kan føle sig meget utilstrækkelig efter en fyring. Som medarbejder har du brug for noget, at komme videre på; f.eks. at det ikke handlede om dig personligt, eller kontruktiv feedback om styrker at bygge videre på i fremtiden, f.eks. ved et tilbud fra lederen om at give en skriftlig anbefaling. Mange større virksomheder giver forløb hos en ekstern partner så medarbejderen får professionel hjælp til at komme godt videre. Det ændrer bare ikke ved, at det er den nuværende leder, der hurtigst kan skabe det bedst mulige fundament for at komme videre. Det bør være en hver god leders ambition.
Det er en vildt facinerende tid, vi lever i. Fremtiden er fuld af muligheder, og vi kommer ikke uden om disruption. Lige hjemkommet fra Silicon Valley i Californien, en smeltedigel af nye startups, der er i fuld gang med at disrupte den verden, vi kender fra i går. Jeg tilbragte desuden tre dage med Singularity University, der er stedet, hvor viden om den nyeste, fremmeste og kommende teknologiske formåen er koncentreret. Jeg kom dertil med en bekymring for klodens store problemstillinger og gik derfra i lutter opløftet stemning over, at mulighederne ligger foran os. Teknologisk er det allerede – eller er ved at blive – muligt at løse de fleste af de største problemer i denne verden.
At frygte eller ikke frygte disruption? Det er opløftende, at et overtal af de nye startups jeg mødte i Silicon Valley er drevet af et mål om at gøre verden til et bedre sted. De tager udgangspunkt i menneskers og klodens problemer og bidrager passioneret med løsninger. Jeg tog på denne rejse med en nysgerrighed på der gik ud på at finde ud af, hvordan vi som mennesker skal udvikle os i den disruptive fremtid.
Ultrakort essens: Vi kommer til at leve længere, arbejde mindre, ja i perioder slet ikke have et arbejde. Mange af de jobs som vi kender i dag vil ikke længere være relevante om 10 år, og mange virksomheder vil ophøre med at eksistere. Til gengæld vil der opstå nye virksomheder og nye jobs. Men man spår, at antallet af jobs vil falde relativt i fremtiden.
Lige nu kan det for de fleste virke angstprovokerende at forestille sig et andet arbejdsliv. Men fat mod. Det bliver billigere at leve i fremtiden, så du behøver faktisk ikke at arbejde så meget. Der er mange, der på egen krop har følt hvor skønt, det er at leve med mindre arbejde, og have tid til at mærke sig selv. Det bliver desuden nemmere af, at hele samfundets norm om, at "man kun er noget i kraft af sit arbejde" kommer til at ændre sig til, at "du er noget i kraft af, at du er dig!". Jeg tænker at det kan blive vidunderligt. Så kan vi også få tid til at være mennesker igen, interessere os for venner, familie og for andre mennesker i samfundet. Vi kan genoptage de gamle grækeres kulturelle forlystelser, og vi kan nyde naturen og livet.
Live and let die. Selvsagt frygter virksomheder for at blive disrupted – altså, at den rolle virksomheden udfylder i samfundet bliver overflødig. For tiden er disruption ofte drevet af nye virksomheders brug af data og teknologi til at skabe et meget attraktivt alternativ til nuværende ydelser. De har tilmed ofte en helt anden forretningsmodel, som gør, at det er svært bare at tage konkurrencen op.
Vi har en forestilling om, at virksomheder skal have et langt og lykkeligt virke. Disruption har den ulyksagelige effekt for en virksomhed, at virksomhedens virke langsomt eller hurtigt bliver overflødigt. Det er ok. Der er ingen naturlov i, at vi har de samme behov årtier efter årtier, så det bør ikke være nogen skam at lukke en branche ned. Det er dog en særdeles vanskelig ledelsesopgave. En lang række virksomheder er derfor gået igang med at disrupte sig selv – bankerne, forsikringsbranchen m.fl. har lavet et samarbejde med iværksættere for at få ideerne og nå at disrupte sig selv, før andre gør det. Dette er efter min mening det mest konstruktive, virksomhedsledere kan gøre i en disruptiv tid.
At lede i en disruptiv tid. Disruption er blevet et hverdagsord. Men hvad stiller vi op med det som ledere? At lede disruptive virksomheder er det samme som at skabe fremtiden. Efter at have mødt en del opstartsvirksomheder i Sillicon Valley og i Danmark, så kan man se, at dynamikken er en helt anden end i de større etablerede virksomheder. De bliver ledt på et purpose, et skønt narrativ for, hvad de kan gøre for verden, de bliver ledet med entreprenørånd, co-creation, manglende frygt for egen formåen, åbenhed for andres ideer og erfaringer, med samarbejde og holdånd, "go-do-it" og med fuld fart ud over stepperne.
Startup-virksomheden er drevet i udviklingens ånd. Den corporate virksomhed er drevet i optimeringens ånd. Det giver sig selv, som også mange virksomheder har erfaret og velbeskrevet i litteraturen, at "startuppen" ikke kan overleve i den corporate virksomhed. Lidt populært kan man sige, at immunforsvaret i den corporate virksomhed dræber "startuppen". Erfaringer viser, at det faktisk er en rigtig dårlig ide at indkorporere "startuppen" i virksomheden – selv når den synes over kritisk masse.
Det betyder, at vi kan se for os, at de store virksomheder starter nye selvstændige virksomheder op, der kan disrupte den gamle virksomhed. I stedet for at indkorporere den nye virksomhed, så kan man lade ledere og medarbejdere søge jobs i den nye virksomhed og dermed blive vurderet i forhold til den nye virksomheds behov og systemer.
Med mine 20 år i ledelse af teknologi- og videnstunge virksomheder er jeg helt overbevist om, at fremtiden kalder på et ledelsesmæssigt paradigmeskifte til en mere ambitiøs og energigivende ledelse. Både hvis du skal lede en opstartsvirksomhed, en transition eller en gammel virksomhed, så er tiltrækning af de bedste medarbejdere et kardinalpunkt. I det perspektiv er det gamle kriseledelsesparadigme, frygtledelse, siloledelse, micro management og overkontrol helt ineffektivt. Vi kan kun løfte os innovativt ind i fremtiden ved at tænke mere i at lede hele mennesket, at håndtere frygt, at skabe energi og at trække på både de maskuline (blå) og de feminine (rød) ledelsestilgange – dette ledelsestilgang kalder jeg "Det lilla lederskab". Det lilla lederskab er både ambitiøst på forretningen, målene og resultaterne, og på virksomhedens formål samt medarbejdere og lederes trivsel.
Din personlige ambition for dit lederskab. Det er et stærkt udgangspunkt at vide, hvor man selv kommer fra som leder. Hvad brænder du for? Hvad drives du af? Hvad er dit eget livs "purpose"? Dernæst er det godt at tage stilling til, om du vil være leder eller manager. Forstået på den måde om du vil sætte retning og få folk med dig, eller om du vil løse de opgaver, der kommer af sig selv af at have rollen leder i en virksomhed. Hvis du vælger lederrollen, så tænk over påvirkningen, du vil gøre med dit lederskab, hvad er selve lederskabets kvalitet og mål, sæt ambitiøse mål for dig selv og dine medarbejdere.
Bliv ven med din frygt. Vi er alle mennesker og inderst inde bor den bare i os – frygten. Vi har allesammen – allesammen – fået en frygt med os fra barndommen, og den styrer os hele livet, indtil vi omfavner den og slutter fred. Frygten kan drive os til gode resultater, men den kan også forhindre os i at nå resultater, vi ønsker os. Der er en del teknikker til at blive ven med din personlige frygt.
Dertil kommer de frygt-drivere, der kommer af frygten for at miste, og de dræner din energi i stor stil. Frygten for at mangle noget, frygten for at miste din egen stilling, din egen præstige, dit eget ego, frygten for hvad andre tænker, og hvad fremtiden bringer. Også disse kan du arbejde med, så du til sidst bliver stort set fri for det drivanker, som frygt er for din energi og dine handlinger. Når du er fri af frygten, kan du tage de bedste beslutninger, have det bedste samarbejde og skabe de bedste resultater. Du kan føle dig fri og levende.
Det at turde se frygten i øjnene og lege i tankerne med scernarier om, hvad nu hvis det og det skete, hvad ville det så egentlig betyde, og hvad er det værste der kan ske? At turde tænke disse scenarier er en stor inspiration til at åbne for muligheder, ens egen udvikling og kan være den nysgerrige vej til større mod.
Lær at skabe energi. Energi i livet er der masser af. I virkeligheden er der mange af de ting, vi går og gør, der tærer på energien. I udgangspunkt har vi masser af god energi, hvis vi hviler i os selv. Det kræver en indsats at hvile i sig selv, man skal lytte meget nøje til sig selv og sin krop og turde se sin frygt i øjnene. En god måde at vokse på som leder er at blive mere og mere bevist om, hvad der giver en energi, og hvad der dræner en for energi – og så justere sin måde at samarbejde, uddelegere og leve på derefter.
Energi er noget der smitter, og derfor er det særligt vigtigt, at du som leder bruger din energi i dit lederskab. Du kan sætte den gode energi igang bevidst, hvis du arbejder med din egen energi og på at skabe energi i situationer.
Til at skabe min grundenergi bruger jeg motion, meditation og sund kost som basis energigivere, men jeg bruger også teknikker til at bygge energi op, inden jeg går ind til et møde, skal holde et foredrag eller have en vanskelig samtale. Det er teknikker, der bygger på at visualisere et godt resultat af mødet, uden at jeg nødvendigvis skal sætte ord på et helt konkret resultat.
Og så er der den store teknik, der hedder at se verden i et andet lys – eller paraphrasing, som jeg kalder det. Hvis en situation er vanskelig, eller hvis jeg står med en konflikt. Hjælper det at se det i et helt andet perspektiv eller fra den andens synsvinkel.
De feminine og maskuline ledelsestilgange. Til en tid hvor ting forandrer sig hurtigt, er det helt umuligt som leder altid at vide, hvad der er bedst. Det handler i stedet om at få medarbejdernes viden, iderigdom, engagement i spil til at løse udfordringerne. Det kræver, at vi som ledere bruger hele os selv – både de 'maskuline' og de 'feminine' sider af os.
For at få ledelse afkoblet kønsdebatten ridser jeg spillepladen for god ledelse op i farverne blå og rød – samt blandingerne heraf, der giver lilla. Blå står for de maskuline ledelsestilgange, og farven rød står for de feminine ledelsestilgange. Husk maskulin er ikke det samme som mand og feminin ikke det samme som kvinde. Alle mennesker har både maskuline og feminine sider af sig. ALLE disse ledelsestilgange er GODE og nødvendige i god ledelse af en virksomhed. Det afgørende er, at vi fleksibelt bruger dem alle i vores ledelse.
Der er ikke én leder, der er mester i alle tilgangene, men til forandrings-processer og til at få medarbejderne med på rejsen, er det afgørende, at alle tilgangene bruges i vores ledelse. Så enten må du træne dem du ikke føler dig på hjemmebane i, eller også teamer du op med en, der supplerer dig på disse områder.
I en disruptiv tid har vi alle mulighed for at være med til at skabe fremtiden. For virksomheden og for os selv. Nyd udviklingen!
– det er tid til at opgradere ledelse til en digital og hurtig foranderlig verden.
Digitalisering og ny teknologi møder os i alle sammenhænge. Tiden vi lever i, som World Economic Forum har benævnt Den Fjerde Industrielle Revolution, vil fundamentalt ændre, hvordan vi lever, driver forretning og agerer i samfundet.
De fleste virksomheder har fokus på digitalisering, ny teknologi og disruption, med opmærksomhed på at gribe mulighederne. De færreste har tanke for måden vi leder på under disse forhold.
Som ledere skal vi skifte forståelsesramme fra lineær tænkning til eksponentiel og innovativ tænkning. Vi skal bort fra KPI og resultatstyring som det drivende og i stedet se den menneskelige evne til at arbejde i komplekse og usikre sammenhænge som den resultatskabende kraft. Vi skal lede så medarbejderne får mod og energi til at tage ansvar. Det handler om at lede med purpose, reducere frygt, lede det hele menneske from human doing to human being, skabe energi, redefinere succes, skabe agilitet og opbygge mod.
Disse ændringer i ledelsesform og organisering er helt nødvendige for at være hurtig og smidig nok til at gribe mulighederne. Det enestående er, at de selvsamme tiltag også tackler flere af tidens udfordringer med stress, for lavt engagement, stagnerende produktivitet og ringe repræsentation af kvinder i f.eks. tech og ledelse. I øvrigt kan det nye ledelsesparadigme implementeres på ethvert trin i en virksomheds omstilling fra succes i den lineære tid til succes i den nye æra. De virksomheder, der forstår det, vil overleve og blomstre.
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Postmates your pumpkin spice latte and cozy up for (yet another) quarantine binge-watch season. If you're fishing for something new to stream, we've got you. There's a coming-of-age drama that features Kid Cudi (!), an action-packed nostalgic animation, a creepy spinoff thriller, and new season of the Emmy-winning Baby Y … er, The Mandalorian. Check out everything that's new on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max below, as well as a few personal selections from the Ringer staff.
What's New to Streaming in October
A selected list of movies and TV shows coming this month that The Ringer is very excited about.
Fargo (Netflix, October 1)
Sean Fennessey: Every community deserves a Marge Gunderson—smart, sensible, decent, and in charge. In other words, a hero. There aren't many heroes in the Coens' filmography. And this one isn't wearing a cape or cowl. Fargo, like Blood Simple before it, is unvarnished—it is shot in unflashy movements, observant of details, marking patterns of speech and disquiet in rooms. But Marge, played by Joel's wife Frances McDormand in an Oscar-winning turn, is what catapulted the Coen brothers out of the respected category and into the realm of major American filmmakers. While it's ultimately a satisfying crime thriller, with a load-bearing score from Carter Burwell, it's a kind of movie miracle that it was nominated for Best Picture. Watching a film like this—at an impressionable age—stand beside conventional nominees like The English Patient, gave me hope and faith in awards ceremonies. It was misplaced. But love for Fargo never has been.
Schitt's Creek Season 6 (Netflix, October 7)
Ben Lindbergh: Schitt's Creek is the story of the Roses, who lose their fortune and their mansion because of an embezzling business manager and take refuge in an asset so seemingly worthless that the government declines to confiscate it—the unassuming small town of Schitt's Creek, which Johnny purchased decades earlier solely so he could give the deed to David as a gag gift. In the first episode, we get a glimpse of their lavish life as they pack a few personal possessions. The next time we see them, they've reluctantly relocated to the tiny, ignobly named town. They move into two adjoining motel rooms, where they lament their loss in social status, clash with the locals, and, eventually, start repairing broken relationships, forging fresh ones, and searching for a purpose beyond pining for their former lives.
The Mandalorian Season 2 (Disney+, October 30)
Lindbergh: Disney didn't divulge that Baby Yoda existed until fans discovered the secret for themselves on the screen. Unsurprisingly, the people who pulled off that improbable feat of spoiler prevention are still playing their sabacc cards close to the vest. The trailer looks great, showcasing the variety in terrain that makes The Mandalorian a feast for the eyes and a treat for galactic tourists. We see a bantha and a Tusken Raider riding on what appears to be Tatooine, in addition to shots of a water world that could be Mon Cala (judging by the tentacle-faced Quarren who are also native to Admiral Ackbar's home planet) and a graffiti-filled industrial setting that's tougher to place. The Mandalorian has repeatedly let us linger in the seedy settings that most of the Star Wars films whisk us past, and the trailer doesn't disappointment in that department, serving up a crowded dock, a banged-up barge, and a roomful of unsavory sorts (including cycloptic Abyssin Gore Koresh) watching and wagering on Gamorrean duelists.
Carmen Sandiego Season 3 (Netflix, October 1)
Claire McNear: The new Carmen Sandiego series delves into the crimson enigma's backstory. We learn that an infant Carmen (voiced by Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez) was found by a road outside Buenos Aires by a team of professional globe-trotting bandits, who operate under the very subtle—and familiar, if you know your Sandiego lore—aegis "V.I.L.E." (That's Villains' International League of Evil, in case you were still uncertain of where your allegiances ought to lie.)
Some New-ish Things You Might've Missed
Because it's hard to keep up with everything, here are a few things that have premiered somewhat recently that may be worth catching up on.
Alison Herman: [Sarah] Paulson returned to the [Ryan] Murphy fold for the latest era in his illustrious career. Ratched is the third Murphy show to premiere on Netflix, a partnership the streaming service paid an eye-watering $300 million for the privilege of forming, and the first to star Paulson in any capacity. An origin story for the domineering, abusive nurse from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ratched marks relatively new territory for Murphy, who's well-versed in true crime but has largely eschewed adaptations of fiction. But it is also, in some ways, an attempted return to form: Once again, Paulson anchors a horror-inflected story set at a mental institution—but this time as the villain, not the hero.
We Are Who We Are (HBO)
Herman: Sure, there are parallels between the show and Call Me by Your Name—enough that fans of the latter will be satisfied and stick around. Fraser (Jack Dylan Grazer of It) is a sensitive, repressed teen from the States, dragged across the Atlantic by his parents' profession—in this case, his mother Sarah's (Chloë Sevigny) new gig commanding a military base just outside Venice. There, he meets a kindred spirit who prompts him to explore his sexuality—in this case, not a love interest but a new friend and fellow army brat named Cait (Jordan Kristine Seamón). Together, the two of them hang out, consume substances, and dance at outdoor discotheques—in this case, Frank Ocean and the Rolling Stones swap in for Sufjan Stevens and the Psychedelic Furs.
Raised by Wolves (HBO)
Herman: A conceptual, minimalist work of science fiction, Raised by Wolves has a predictable set of references: 2001: A Space Odyssey, with its sleek design and ominous use of artificial intelligence; and the Alien franchise, with its first two episodes directed by Ridley Scott, who also serves as executive producer. Raised by Wolves has its share of action sequences set on close-quartered spaceships, but creator Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners, Papillon) seems more influenced by the mythological parts of Scott's famous saga—the ones that deal with the dawn of a new civilization from the primordial ooze, or an ancestor drinking a potion, or the chest cavity of some poor human on a routine space mission. Except in Raised by Wolves, humanity isn't at risk from some external, toothy, acid-blooded threat: It's at war with itself.
Woke (Hulu)
Michael Tedder: Infused with the casually radical politics long associated with the Bay Area, Woke is a sui generis show that defies easy categorization. Picture Boots Riley directing an episode of Bryan Fuller's cultishly adored Wonderfalls, or perhaps an episode of Pee-Wee's Playhouse, and you're getting close. It's the sort of weird show that the streaming revolution was designed to nurture, something that even a decade ago would have seemed too niche, too hot, for the mainstream.
But now, Woke is increasingly feeling like a show everyone needs to see, whether they like it or not. [Keith] Knight and [Marshall] Todd aren't afraid to jab their fingers directly into the soft underbelly of everything a certain type of white person would like to pretend isn't there. But they'd also like it if you laughed while they poked.
Challenger: The Final Flight (Netflix)
Lindbergh: As an alternative to the endless hours of low-stakes escapism that streaming services serve up to temporarily take our troubles away, Challenger: The Final Flight isn't an easy sell. It's a three-hour exhumation of a traumatic event that imprinted itself on the psyche of anyone who was watching when it went down. The new Netflix limited series, which debuted on Wednesday, chronicles the lead-up to, causes of, and fallout from the fiery disintegration of the space shuttle Challenger 73 seconds after its launch on January 28, 1986, which resulted in the deaths of its seven-member crew of six astronauts and high school social studies teacher Christa McAuliffe. The destruction of the Challenger was a horror that everyone who was watching live or on taped delay wished they could unsee. Yet The Final Flight makes a strong case for forcing oneself to see it again, even—or, perhaps, especially—at a time when we're overwhelmed by the disasters unfolding in front of our eyes.
The Third Day (HBO)
Miles Surrey: While the familiar Midsommar and Wicker Man vibes are what might draw viewers to the series—rest assured, there's plenty of moments to scratch that freaky cult itch—cocreators Felix Barrett and Dennis Kelly's larger purpose is to use Osea Island to paint a portrait of grief. Sam, who's scarred by the kidnapping and murder of his son many years ago, appears to be subliminally drawn to the island in spite of the obvious warning signs because it represents a fresh start. It should be no surprise that people can make questionable decisions in the midst of profound loss. (Helen is also grieving, but the details of her situation are best kept under wraps.) It's an admirable, if not entirely original, conceit—one that might also satisfy zealots of an all-time great HBO series, The Leftovers.
Bonus Watching
A random collection of movies and TV shows that are a little more off the beaten path.
What to watch to satisfy your travel bug: As Taika Waititi becomes a household name, it's easy to overlook his excellent earlier work. He's more than just the director of Thor: Ragnarok and co-director of What We Do in the Shadows. The New Zealand director's earnest, hilarious, and often overlooked coming-of-age adventure Hunt for the Wilderpeople—coming to Netflix on October 1—is perfect for your next binge-watch. It finds a delinquent boy and his foster dad on an absurd chase through the New Zealand wilderness. If you have loved anything Taika has helmed, you'll enjoy this even more. — Steve Ahlman
What to watch when you're too lazy to work out: Thank me later, but I've found your newest reality TV obsession: Battle of the Fittest Couples available to stream on the Paramount Network app. Hosted by Bachelorette real-life fit-couple JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers (of course), 12 couples compete in various challenges for a $100,000 cash prize. Come for the rigorous competition but stay for the drama. The pairs test their endurance, agility, and dramatic abilities. The challenges look hard and sometimes I'm out of breath from just watching them, but by season's end, you'll be rooting for your favorite "swolemates" to win. I mean, it's better than actually working out. — Jordan Ligons


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Don't Let THIS Happen To You…Get A Patient Champion
By Rose on	 August 11, 2017 CONTRIBUTOR - Patient Engagement
More than ever in today's healthcare, it is important for consumers to champion their own care and to have an advocate, someone to help champion their care, because patients are not experts in disease management while needing to know what questions to ask, and individuals will not fully process information while in a compromised emotional state – as demonstrated in the following story.
A wonderful, young mother of small children contacted me and relayed her experience. She had gone into remission from a potentially life threatening condition. After eight years of being asymptomatic while off all drugs, she began to experience the onset of new symptoms. With a recent scan performed, she went to a new doctor in her small town to get the results, (I shall refer to him as Dr. A). She stated,
"I went alone, which I know I shouldn't have, because at the beginning I was comprehending everything, but by the end I did not retain everything he said. When Dr. A told me the condition was back, the tears started to roll down my face. Dr. A looked at me and asked, "Why are you crying, you knew that you had the disease." After his statement hit me, I am not sure how much I was retaining of the information."
Dr. A did not consider that his patient was now a mother of small children, and her primary concern is how to care for them – the situation was no longer about herself; she was sitting in front of him alone; and, she now lives in a small town without access to an expert in her disease management. The doctor did not recognize that his patient was thrown off balance by his comment, and she was not comprehending what was being said.
A Healthcare Champion is Always Needed – Consumers Need to be Aware
Whether you, your spouse, family or a friend acts as the advocate, one is always needed. For people who cannot have someone championing at their side, a phone/computer can be used to record discussions for future reference, especially in times of stress. Many people cannot retain information while trying to process emotion. Additionally, they will often not think about the questions they need to ask, because they are not medical experts.
In the case of the young mother, I asked her how Dr. A came to the conclusion of the disease return when she had not signed a release for her previous tests to be compared to the most recent one. She stated, "I just assumed…" She was not in a state of mind to question the fact that tests done in a different State were not released, and the radiologist did not specifically write about any changes from the comparison of previous scans. After we spoke, she knew to request a copy of all tests to be copied on CD for her to keep, and to specifically ask for a comparison report of past to present scans from the radiologist.
We also discussed the need to track all medications, tests, onset of symptoms in relation to activity and environment, etc. in a journal. Once the journal was created, the question was asked, "The doctor wanted to put you on the latest medication, without you telling him you had an arrhythmia last year, when was the last time you had an EKG? And, all doctors need to be aware of this." Once the initial shock started to wear off, she took time to make a list of multiple questions to ask after receiving, from an advocacy group, resources from experts in the field. "I don't want to just start taking the latest and greatest drug recently on the market without knowing about the other medications, side effects, and until these other tests are first done, and he has talked with my other doctors."
The term advocacy has been morphed in the industry to often mean access to care, help with payment. Patient champions are needed – especially at the onset of news, while people are wrestling with the emotions of denial/fear etc. – to assist with how to proceed through the system, to ask the right questions, to discuss the patient's role in making decisions regarding a plan of care, and to champion their own desired outcomes. Consumers also need to be assisted for being their own interoperability, owners of their health information for understanding associations of symptoms, meds, labs, and tests, in partnership with all the physicians.
A Partnership Always Needs to Exist for Quality Care
In 2015, I wrote a very explicit definition for Population Health, because as the story of this young mother exemplifies, all other definitions were generic, or an extension of public health, and they all lacked what is needed to achieve the health of the population, specifically: Population health is an established community of people (consumers/patients), working in partnership with health providers, advocates and educators operating holistically as a team within an integrated health maintenance continuum, to perpetually achieve and enhance quantifiably agreed upon quality of life outcomes.
About Rose Rohloff
Rose M. Rohloff is a 35+ year healthcare veteran with a background of nursing, business, information systems, consulting, with a focus on industry leading business analytics. She is a speaker and patient champion for healthcare consumerism, teaching patient engagement to the population, the actual customers-consumers. She also brings new BA to healthcare removing information silos within health systems, and expanding the traditional care continuum to a health maintenance continuum, addressing Population Health. Ms. Rohloff brought to the forefront that the industry did not have a unified, clear definition for Population Health, while not first listening to the Population: So she wrote a very explicit definition, because with the challenges within the population, all other definitions lacked what is needed to achieve the health of the individuals, inclusion of engagement. Population health is an established community of people (consumers/patients), working in partnership with health providers, advocates and educators operating holistically as a team within an integrated health maintenance continuum, to perpetually achieve and enhance quantifiably agreed upon quality of life outcomes.
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Summer is here and what better way to tote your things around than with this lady liberty bag!?! It's a fun project to make and trust us, kids will love it as well. You can use this for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Flag Day or any other patriotic events. This is a great custom gift to give to friends and family. Here's how you make it!
Print your favorite patriotic art from the internet or create your own, then trace onto a piece of freezer paper. Cut out with scissors or x-acto to create a stencil and iron it waxy side down onto the front of your shirt to create a temporary bond. Make sure to cover exposed areas of your shirt with more freezer paper or paper towels to protect from overspray. Lightly spray a coat of Sapphire Shimmer over the stencil openings and let dry, then spray a second coat. Continue spraying light coats versus one heavy coat to help prevent color bleed. When you are happy with your color coverage, let dry and remove the stencil.


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David Feherty at the McCallum Theatre April 22 & 23, 2022
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David Feherty was once referred to as "a cross between Oprah Winfrey and Johnny Carson" by The New York Times—and the professional golfer-turned golf analyst-turned humorist will be bringing his one-man show to the McCallum Theatre for two performances, at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23.
Feherty is a former professional golfer on the European Tour and PGA Tour who now works as a broadcaster and writer with NBC Sports and Golf Channel. Born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, Feherty turned professional in 1976 and spent most of his playing career in Europe, where he won five times and finished in the Top 10 twice in the European Tour's Order of Merit. He spent 1994 and 1995 mainly playing on the PGA Tour, and finished second at the 1994 New England Classic.
In 1997, Feherty retired from the tours and began his career as an on-course reporter and golf analyst. Feherty is a contributor to Golf Magazine and has his own column in the back of the magazine called "Sidespin." He is also a New York Times best-selling author of four books: A Nasty Bit of Rough, Somewhere in Ireland a Village Is Missing an Idiot, An Idiot for All Seasons, and David Feherty's Totally Subjective History of the Ryder Cup. In 2011, Feherty premiered his own weekly primetime talk show called Feherty on the Golf Channel.
Feherty is also a co-announcer on EA Sports' Tiger Woods PGA Tour series with Jim Nantz, and is a periodic guest on Dallas' sports radio station, KTCK.
In 2014, Feherty decided to take his act on the road and travel across North America for his live show, Off Tour! Wandering Around on His Own. His cutting-edge style is full of great stories from behind the scenes. As The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said, "David Feherty was uproariously funny. It was two hours of zaniness and madcap storytelling. People were coming out of their seats with laughter."
Please note that proof of vaccination is required for entry into all McCallum Theatre performances. Masks must be worn at all times. For updated information on health and safety protocols, please visit www.mccallumtheatre.com.
Tickets for this performance are priced at $125, $95 and $65. Tickets are available online or by calling the McCallum Theatre Box Office at (760) 340-2787. The McCallum Theatre, located at 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert CA 92260, accepts payment by cash, personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
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For those who are not already, please cease current activity and toddle over to our friend Harbour Master's Electron Dance, and read The Aspiration, in which he is chronicling a game of Neptune's Pride. At turns hilarious and heartbreaking, even emotionally exhausting, it is always epic and written in a classic Harbour Masterian style that many can emulate but none can match.
It's not over yet, but that will be sufficient to get you checking back every day for the heart-rending finale.
Good stuff! I take it you've seen the RPS diary feature on a beta version of the game.
I've been avoiding reading these because… well I'm just scared. I should keep in mind how well HM can write and get his thoughts across in an entertaining manner though. Perhaps I can wrangle up the courage to read all these.
No, NO! No report on a freeform game will ever match the beauty of Boatmurdered. Nothing. Ever. I WILL NOT READ IT. Also I have a responsibility to my health to EAT at some point today, so I really don't have time.
Gregg – I don't hold it against you. Unless you're still saying that in Feb 2012 and then, of course, I will hold it against you, as well as a carpet stapler. Ewww.
I lack the strategy gene, so I must live vicariously through others and HM's adventures are highly entertaining. And brilliant! I've only read through part 2 (supposed to be working), but I can't wait to finish the rest.
I lack the patience gene. Neptune's Pride demands such a routine I start forgetting about it or attacking random people to see what happens by the third day.


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From the top of remote mountain peaks to untamed rivers, unlocked tombs and the search for distant galaxies, Discovery audiences don't just explore our fantastic world, they are immersed in it. Such a place deserves the ultimate cheering section. And more viewers than ever are joining in.
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NY NOW and Gift for Life Team Up for 2022 AIDS Walk New York
Friday, April 15 2022 @ 04:42 pm
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The Signature Wholesale Market Pledges to Support and Donate to New York-Based Charity
New York, NY (April 13, 2022) – NY NOW?, today's wholesale market for tomorrow's retail world, where brands, buyers, and designers gather to connect and discover a world of inspiration, today announced their donation to AIDS Walk New York 2022. The $8,000 donation will go towards HIV/AIDS care, prevention services, and advocacy.
Alongside Gift for Life, the gift and home décor industries' sole national charitable organization, NY NOW fielded a team for the in-person return of AIDS Walk New York 2022, an annual 10K walk raising funds for Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), on Sunday, May 15th in New York's Central Park. Through their combined efforts, NY NOW and Gift for Life raised over $15,000 for the cause, with NY NOW matching the first $8,000 in donations.
"NY NOW is thrilled to support the AIDS Walk New York 2022 fundraising efforts," says Karalynn Sprouse, NY NOW Executive Vice President. "Gift for Life is one of our most valued partners, and we are so excited that we were able to help raise awareness and funds for such an important cause. In partnership with Gift for Life, we hope to continue in our mission to support charities on both the national and local level in need of support and raise awareness for these incredible organizations."
NY NOW and Gift for Life are longtime partners, frequently collaborating to raise funds for an assortment of New York based causes. Most recently, the "Floor to Store" exclusive installation, curated by Amy Loewenberg Sr Relations Manager at the February 2022 NY NOW Winter Market, helped to raised funds for the World Central Kitchen.
NY NOW will once again be back in-person this summer for the NY NOW Summer Market, from Sunday, August 14th – Wednesday, August 17th. Registration for the Summer 2022 Market is officially open with over 300 brands confirmed to showcase the latest and greatest across home goods, apparel, accessories, jewelry, stationery and more. Brands include: Opal Road, Addison Ross, The French Farm, Kikkerland, DECO BOKO, Swahili, Philippa Roberts, Alashan Cashmere, Barefoot Dreams, Harper Group, Designworks Collective and Blackwing.
"We're excited to be back in-person for a second year in a row," says Karalynn Sprouse, Executive Vice President of NY NOW. "The NY NOW Summer Market plays an integral role in the businesses of our exhibitors and buyers. We're happy we're able to continue to support our community of small businesses across home, design, accessories and more."
For more information on the Summer 2022 Market and registration, please visit www.nynow.com and follow along on social media @nynow for timely updates.
About NY NOW:
NY NOW is today's wholesale market for tomorrow's retail world. Rich with diverse products for discerning retailers, museum stores and specialty buyers. Where artisans meet designers, celebrate creativity and tell their stories. Where eclectic products shine, from home style to fashion statements, from amazing accessories to the perfect gift. Twice a year in New York City, America's design capital. NY NOW is the best platform to build brand exposure. To generate leads and write orders. www.nynow.com
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Emerald is a leader in building dynamic, market-driven business-to-business platforms that integrate live events with a broad array of industry insights, digital tools, and data-focused solutions to create uniquely rich experiences. As true partners, we at Emerald strive to build out customers' businesses by creating opportunities that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. With over 140 events each year, our teams are creators and connectors who are thoroughly immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information, please visit www.emeraldx.com
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AIDS Walk New York is the world's largest and most visible HIV/AIDS fundraising event. It was born in 1986 out of the anguish of gay men in neighborhoods from Greenwich Village to Harlem who were first besieged by the deadly new disease. It was nurtured by the passions of New York's diverse communities of art, culture, and commerce so ravaged by the early HIV epidemic. It was steeled for the long haul by activists who knew that ending HIV/AIDS would require more than fighting the virus. It would also require confronting the social ills that fuel it – racism, sexism, homophobia, and poverty.
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Two from Mosaic Associates Architects Earn ALEP Credential
Mosaic Associates Architects announced that Associate Principal Callie Gaspary and Architectural Designer Amanda Vottis recently completed the Advanced Academy for Designing Learning Spaces to become Accredited Learning Environments Planners (ALEP).
The rigorous Advanced Academy is a comprehensive 36-week program of study grounded in the key knowledge and skills central to the sound planning, building and maintenance of learner-centered school facilities.
The ALEP credential is a mark of excellence developed by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE, formerly known as CEFPI) to reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities of a competent educational facility planner. According to A4LE, those who receive the ALEP credential represent the "highest qualification in our profession."
"The A4LE is the only professional organization whose principal focus is improving the places where children learn," said Mosaic Principal Mike Fanning. "The accreditation is a glowing affirmation of Callie's and Amanda's knowledge, work, and commitment to education."
Mosaic Associates Architects is an award-winning, 37-person architectural firm located in Troy, N.Y. that specializes in designing for education, an expertise developed over the firm's 150 years of continuous practice.


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There's nothing quite like the countdown to handing in the PhD. Puff pant, puff pant. I think I can, I think I can. But….
On the one hand, you may be absolutely sick of the sight of the text and just want to get it in and get it all over with. The danger is that you don't spend enough time doing the last round of revising and editing. On the other hand, you might be utterly terrified about what you've done, convinced that it's nowhere near ready. The danger is that you keep adding and adding and rewriting and rewriting and never get to the end.
Finishing is a really important moment. Just like a marathon runner, the doctoral researcher has to have stamina – you have to save some of your energy till the end. You have to summon up the last bit of chutzpah to finish off well.
So what does finishing look like? It's primarily about checking what you've got, and adjusting where necessary. Now is not the time to start off any big new line of argument. Now is the time to be brave and call a temporary halt.
There are three areas that bear looking at: content, refining the writing and proof-reading.
Here's a few pointers to get going with and some links to some other relevant posts. Don't forget to ask your supervisor and other experienced people in your discipline for more! This is not an exhaustive list.
•	Does the introduction create a compelling mandate for the study?
•	Have you clearly stated the research question/problem/thesis somewhere near the start so the examiner can find it easily without having to search for pages and pages?
•	If you are in a field where it is customary to say something about yourself at the start, is this section concise and to the point? No diary like rambles required! Does the personal story tell the examiner that you have been critical and reflective about your life story and its connections with your research?
•	If you have a conventional literature review chapter, does it read like a list? What can you tweak to foreground the ideas rather than authors?
•	Have you made the connections between the literatures and your methods – what 'stuff' are you carrying into the study? Is there a clear statement about how the literatures have informed your thinking and design?
•	Have you made the connections between the literatures and your results discussion? Have you established the aspect of the literatures that your work will speak to?
Remember this is not an essay – the examiner is interested in what you did and why.
•	Is there a justification for your approach as the way to answer your research question? Are you clear about the difference between methodology and methods?
•	Are you clear about what your approach allows you to see and say; do you know its limits?
•	Is there an audit trail?
•	Is there unnecessary verbage – an essay on poststructuralism, a big trawl through all of the possible methodologies, a long consideration of methods you haven't used?
•	Is there any material that could or should go in an appendix?
•	This is a PhD – the Ph is Philosophy – so have you done something more than describe your results – have you provided an interpretation of them, do you say what the results mean?
•	Is this discussion more than a report? – it should be an argument that leads to a succinct statement of your contribution.
•	Have you clearly linked your results to the existing literatures so you can establish your contribution?
•	Have you economically restated the research question and provided your answer to it?
•	Have you spelled out the implications of the research? Do you have a good answer to the So What and Now What questions?
•	Are the claims you make congruent with your results? In other words – have you over- or under-claimed?
Does your thesis abstract clearly state the problem, the methods, the results and your claims to a knowledge contribution?
Can you make sense of the argument by looking at the headings and subheadings? Are there any headings that are too clever by half or badly worded?
Is there a good don't-forget-this summary at the end of each chapter?
Does it take a long time for any of the chapters to get going? Revise – the examiner doesn't need a clever embellishment to get them into substance of the chapter – they need to understand what the chapter is about and to be stimulated to read it, not driven down a side road.
Does the introduction locate this chapter as the next move in the overall narrative?
Do the chapters logically follow on from each other?
Do you get déjà vu going from one chapter to the other? Revise the introduction – any links you established to help you to get the writing to flow between chapters need to come out when you write for the reader. If you haven't lost the link backs already, do it now.
Does the introduction to the thesis have a road map to the text?
Is there a little guide, an overview, to each chapter in its introduction?
If you are making a very complex argument, have you paused to remind the reader where you are up to?
Is there signposting you can now take out – it helped you in the writing, but is it all necessary for the examiner?
Are there too many jammed in together? Can you say some of this in your own words?
Have you interpreted quotations? They don't stand for and by themselves – the examiner needs to know how you've interpreted them. Sandwich quotations.
Are you IN the text rather than hiding behind other voices and texts?
Do you make evaluative comments?
Are there ways in which you have got beyond 'dispassionate reporting' to writing which signals your passion for the material?
Pick a couple of pages in each chapter and look particularly for the number of times you use the passive voice and nominalisation. Is the text overloaded with dead writing? Is this a clue you need to read the lot for this kind of impersonal writing.
•	Is the manuscript in a coherent style? This includes the references – check the style guide for rules about brackets, stops, commas, capital letters and italics.
•	Do all citations have dates and page numbers, if appropriate?
•	Do you suffer from wandering tense, over use of particular words, incorrect subject-verb agreements – even poor spelling?
•	Have you got some shockingly long sentences – break them up.
•	Have you got some shocking long paragraphs – break them up around the key ideas/moves, and make sure your topic sentences are well focused.
•	Have you got pages and pages of prose where all the sentences are the same length? (Zzzzz) Get some variety in there.
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Your comment caught my eye Liz – the frazzled PhD student alongside working as a GP. Totally understand that feeling. I'm a GP in Sydney, Australia. That was me for the last six years. Finally decided I had to have a period out of the workforce if I was to complete this PhD. Have spent this year writing my thesis and all going well should submit by the end of the year. Makes such a difference when there is none of the pressure of clinical work and teaching. Highly recommend it but understandably not everyone may be in a position to do this for obvious practical reasons.
This is helpful Pat – thank you :). I am going to save this for my new PhD student – long way to go but I'm sure this will give her a helpful guide when the time comes.
Thank you Pat for sharing this. I always look forward to your tweets. Though the list looks when I think that I will have to do all before submission but reading it now is making the journey ahead less dreadful.
I plan to submit in 9 months time and will make sure I integrate them into my plan, post it.on.my wall and get things done well.
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Thanks so much for this Pat – I swear you are looking over my shoulder as I finish the last part of my thesis prior to submission. I am exactly at this point! I've used your blog countless times throughout my candidature. Now only 2 months from submission at a part-time pace I'm right in the thick of this list, currently rooting out dead sentences and wandering tenses (and finishing off my discussion chapter). Thank you!
Good list to have at hand as I get close to submission!
Almost 4 years since you published this and it's still useful! I'm 12 days out and relieved to have done … most of these things. Thanks for providing it so succinctly!


In this time of increasingly shocking divisiveness, it's easy to forget what the word "yoga" really means.
The Sanskrit root actually means " to unite."
The master agreed to come and asked for a small hut with a garden that he could tend. For three days, he tended the garden, performing no special rituals or asking anything further from the villagers. On the fourth day, rain began to fall on the parched earth. When asked how he had achieved such a miracle, the master answered that he was not responsible for the rain. However, he explained, when he came to the village, he had sensed disharmony within himself. Each day, as he tended the garden, he returned a little more to himself.
When he returned to balance, the rain came naturally.
Of course injustice in all forms must be addressed and healed, but the greater challenge is to embrace a heroism that does not further divide us.
"People are afraid that if they let go of their anger and righteousness and wrath, and look at their own feelings--and even see the good in a bad person--they're going to lose the energy they need to do something about the problem. But actually you get more strength and energy by operating from a place of love and concern. You can be just as tough, but more effectively tough. It's like a martial art."
in all beings and at all times."
Perhaps that's the hardest part of the struggle: Seeing the Divine in ALL BEINGS...and at ALL TIMES.
And yet if we want the rain to come naturally, we have to make bringing ourselves back into balance our priority.


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How exactly will the Kawhi Leonard situation end? And other lingering NBA offseason questions.
Kawhi Leonard is still a Spur. (Eric Gay/Associated Press)
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LAS VEGAS — With the NBA Summer League underway in Sin City, it's a good time to assess where the NBA stands one week into free agency.
Most of the big business is done. LeBron James changed teams; Paul George, Chris Paul and Kevin Durant remained with their current ones; and DeMarcus Cousins signed with the Golden State Warriors.
But just because the major moves are made doesn't mean all of the business is complete. There are still a handful of significant names on the market and other issues outstanding before players can spend what's left of the summer on vacation — before gearing up for the start of next season.
Here's a look at them:
1. What will be the resolution to the Kawhi Leonard situation?
Leonard is still a Spur, despite it appearing at many points over the past few weeks that he could be dealt elsewhere. So what does that mean for his future — and does it mean he will be with the Spurs when training camp starts 11 weeks from today?
That very much remains to be seen.
San Antonio has never been an organization that lets the world know what it is thinking, and that remains the case with regard to Leonard. Even studying the team's moves from this summer could be seen in multiple ways. On one hand, bringing back Rudy Gay on a one-year deal and signing Marco Belinelli to a two-year pact seem designed for San Antonio to be as competitive as possible next season. On the other, not matching Kyle Anderson's offer sheet — essentially leaving Leonard as the only small forward on the roster — seems the opposite.
Not matching Anderson also could mean the Spurs are trying to leave open as much space as possible to attack free agency next summer — with or without Leonard. With as many as 10 all-stars on the market next summer, the Spurs will be an attractive destination to land one of them if Leonard remains in San Antonio.
But that all comes back to whether the Spurs decide to keep him. For every person who posed that question here at the Summer League, a different answer was given. To some, things have grown too toxic and Leonard has to get shipped out of town. To others, Leonard remains one of the league's most talented players and every possible avenue to mend fences needs to be pursued before deciding it's time to end the relationship.
The Philadelphia 76ers have consistently remained atop the list of teams expected to land Leonard. There is an obvious connection between the franchises with Coach Brett Brown, Gregg Popovich's longtime assistant, now running the Sixers, plus the fact Philadelphia is in the Eastern Conference and the Sixers have the talent to make a deal. The one thing that was consistent was that such a deal will likely hinge on whether Philadelphia makes Markelle Fultz available. If the Sixers do, it'll be hard for another team to top their offer.
The Toronto Raptors also generated buzz as a potential destination for Leonard. With LeBron James out of the Eastern Conference, perhaps Raptors President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri is willing to swing for the fences and move DeMar DeRozan or Kyle Lowry in such a deal.
Further complicating the situation is Leonard's health, which, until he's on a court in a live-game situation, will probably remain a mystery.
2. Where will Isaiah Thomas land?
A year ago, Thomas was talking about the Boston Celtics having to "back up the Brinks truck" to sign him.
Now, Thomas is just hoping to find a job in the NBA.
The Orlando Magic seemed like a possible fit, but that appears off the radar now that the team traded for Jerian Grant on Saturday. The Phoenix Suns need a point guard, but Thomas has already worn out his welcome there once. The Charlotte Hornets were in need of a backup to Kemba Walker but filled that need by signing Tony Parker.
Perhaps the New Orleans Pelicans would be willing to take a flier? Perhaps the Denver Nuggets or Memphis Grizzlies, teams with potential needs at backup point, would? If not, there is a possibility Thomas will begin the season without a home.
[Isaiah Thomas's hip injury derailed a Cinderella career. Will latest surgery cost him even more?]
This saga is the latest reminder that when fans demand loyalty from players, they leave out the fact that this is an insanely fragile business — one that can change with one false step. Thomas is learning that the hard way this summer.
3. What's next for Carmelo Anthony?
Unlike Thomas, Anthony will have suitors. Three of them, at least: the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.
For Houston, Anthony would likely come off the bench as a scoring power forward. Ironically, that's exactly what Rockets Coach Mike D'Antoni wanted him to do when the two clashed while together with the New York Knicks. D'Antoni's presence was expected to be a roadblock to Anthony's arrival, but multiple sources said D'Antoni would be fine with Anthony coming to Houston. The phrase "time heals all wounds" comes to mind.
For Los Angeles, Anthony would make it the second straight year LeBron James could team up with one of the members of the "banana boat" crew, after he initially did so with Dwyane Wade in Cleveland last year. The difference is Cleveland had designs on getting back to the NBA Finals. Unless the Lakers swing a trade for another prime-age star (and few people here expect them to land Leonard unless something happens midseason), that would not be the case this season. But Anthony already owns a home in Los Angeles and would likely enjoy the opportunity to play there with one of his closest friends.
Then there is Miami, where Anthony would undoubtedly wind up in the best shape of his career, would potentially be there with Wade (if he returns; more on that in a minute) and would be in a system and culture that would demand him to play a certain way.
The guess here, after speaking to people this weekend, is that the decision is between Houston or Los Angeles. Either would be a fascinating situation.
4. Where will the remaining high-profile restricted free agents wind up?
While Nikola Jokic, Zach LaVine, Aaron Gordon and Jusuf Nurkic are all off the market, having re-signed with their current teams, three marquee restricted free agents — Clint Capela, Marcus Smart and Jabari Parker — remain unsigned.
And, as of now, none seem to have much of a chance of getting an offer outside their current teams — the Rockets, Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. That means there are likely to be three lengthy standoffs before deals are struck.
The deal most likely to happen is between Capela and the Rockets, as Houston can ill afford to have Capela go elsewhere and has every incentive to get a deal done. That said, the Rockets are clearly trying to get Capela for as cheap as possible, given they are into the luxury tax and he has no other team making him an offer. The guess here, though, is that Houston will figure out something that makes him happy enough before having him take the qualifying offer and leave the Rockets in the position where they could lose him in a year for nothing.
Smart comes next, and while he has reportedly been frustrated with the way things have played out so far from Boston's side of things, he is in a situation where no one has given him a real offer. The Celtics, however, are also in a tough spot. They could use a mid-sized contract to help facilitate a potential trade down the road, but Smart signing for much more than his qualifying offer would put them into the luxury tax — something Boston would be smart to avoid, given how many years the Celtics are likely to be in it going forward with the series of expensive players who are about to become free agents (Al Horford and Kyrie Irving next year, Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown the year after that, and Jayson Tatum the year after that).
Then there is Parker, who feels destined to take the qualifying offer. The Bucks haven't acted like a team willing to pay him any kind of serious money this summer — and, after Parker has already torn his anterior cruciate ligament twice, it appears no one else is, either. There is little doubt Parker is a big-time talent. But the health concerns appear too great for anyone to take a huge risk on him.
5. Will future Hall of Famers Manu Ginobili and Dwyane Wade return for another season?
Both Ginobili and Wade have an open-door policy with the Spurs and Heat, respectively, to play for them next season. Both the Spurs and Heat, however, have no idea whether either of them will return.
Ginobili is under contract for next season, so his choice purely comes down to whether he wants to continue playing. It's hard to know how much the Leonard situation, plus Parker's departure, factors into what he'll do. The world will likely find out, one way or the other, in a tweet from Ginobili announcing his decision later this summer.
Wade, on the other hand, is a free agent. So while it seems unlikely he'll choose to play anywhere else, he'll at least have to factor in whether he wants to play for the minimum (which it seems likely he'd have to do).
The hope here, from a pure entertainment standpoint, is that both do. The NBA is better off with Ginobili and Wade a part of it, and both showed last season they can be useful bench pieces, even at these later stages of their careers. Now we will wait and see whether they'll decide to sign up for another year of NBA life or whether they're ready to turn the page.
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Film TV music supervisor Scott McDaniel from FUEL TV spoke at the NARIP session on May 3, listened to the songs of the participants and gave feedback. This was the 6th session for Film and TV.
The timing in placing music is different between them Scott explains. When you lock a game you have a window time before it comes out – sometimes a year, sometimes several months. This presents a challenge to finding music that is still current but not played out which can happen with pop music. TV is quick: you find a song, place it and it airs the following week.
How do music needs come on your desk?
Every show has a unique style or theme that's going to apply to it. They stockpile music that can relate to it, so that it is available for use on an ongoing production basis, with so many shows going on, that they have to proactively acquire music.
How big is FUEL TV?
In total we have about 40 people, the music department consists of 3 people: Scott's partner, John Kataozisc, plus a music coordinator, Scott himself and interns.
The network runs on a thin/small line of budget, a lot of shows are documentary or reality shows, we try to build drama/music around it. FUEL TV tries to provide the opportunity to emerging or independent artists.
How do you remember music? And how do you find new?
Scott makes a lot of notes, and keeps lots of spreadsheets while tagging the music.
The favorite sources for finding music would be scouring the internet, referrals by his contact at labels, licensing companies, and also by recommendations from music lovers, friends and more.
Scott prefers to receive music which he can stream before downloading, like soundcloud, bandcamp, box.net, etc.
We heard some great comments regarding the participants' music.
"Cool, I really like it" on the song Til' Tomorrow by Harley Krishna which Robert Case from New Pants Old Pants publishing submitted.
In Scotts eyes (ears) Mystery Schools' Breeze Free was cool and different, and he wants to hear more which was submitted by David Cobb.
Matt Doughty's song was How music is supposed to be!
On the songs of Texas Terri, Scott said they were "stylistically on the point for what FUEL TV is doing, it's very like Motorhead or the Stooges," Scott told us.
"I really like that a lot, the beat is so infectious, this type of music is received very well," on the song Runs Deep by Austin Renfroe which was submitted by Christy Warr.
The best advice Scott got from Ron Broitman is "write more about less" when placing music, also Andrea von Foerster said she'd love to hear a song about nothing.
The first 30 seconds of a song are crucial, to get it placed or not.


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Tuesday 1/31
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24th & 25th August 2020
e-SOGCE Online Conference
"Challenges and Opportunities in the Sabah Oil & Gas Industry"
About Sabah
Experience nature diversity & unique culture
Situated on the beautiful island of Borneo, Sabah is one of the thirteen states which Malaysia is made of. Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia and shares the island of Borneo with Sarawak, Brunei, and Indonesian Kalimantan.
Sabah is richly blessed with nature diversity, unique cultures, fun adventure, beautiful beaches, and fantastic cuisines for the adventurous taste buds. We have it all, from the world's largest flower - the Rafflesia, one of the highest mountains is South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu, to one of the world's top dive sites - Sipadan Island.
Not only will you be amazed by the places to see and things to do here, you will also be treated with unique Sabahan hospitality. Explore the unique culture and tradition of Sabah and get ready to experience sweet memories to last a lifetime!
Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located at the centre of the Maritime Southeast Asia. This island is divided between Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. Indonesians refer to the Borneo Island as "Kalimantan".
Nevertheless, for people outside of Indonesia, "Kalimantan" refers to the area which is occupied by Indonesia on the island of Borneo. Malaysia's region of Borneo is called East Malaysia or Malaysian Borneo. The independent nation of Brunei occupies the remainder of the island, being the wealthiest of the rest. Once known as North Borneo, Sabah was under the British colony during the late 19th century till the early 20th century. Sabah gained its independence through Malaysia on September 16, 1963. At 76, 115 square kilometers large, Sabah is the second biggest state in Malaysia after Sarawak.
Take a tour of the city
More than just work. Make the most of your time here
Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of the state of Sabah which is part of Malaysian Borneo, is conveniently situated within hours by air from major cities in South East Asia. It is directly linked by air to Kuala Lumpur, HongKong, Singapore, Bandar Seri Begawan; Manila, Cebu in the Philippines; Kaohsiung and Taipei in Taiwan; Tokyo in Japan; Seoul in Korea; Guangzhou and Shenshen in China; Perth from Australia and other regional destinations.
Explore Sabah
Sabah with its rich natural history and its wealth of cultural diversity, has much to offer for visitors , friends, families and those who appreciate culture, nature and adventure. For those who prefer to laze under the sun, go swimming, snorkeling or simply relax on the sandy beach of a typical tropical island, the outlying islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off Kota Kinabalu , are only about 7 to 15 minutes away by boat.
Trips to see the Orang Utans at the largest successful Orang Utan Sanctuary in the world in Sandakan and join in on the white river rafting trip at Kiulu or Padas Rivers, are popular tours. For those who enjoy a more active holiday, one should not miss climbing Borneo's highest mountain, Mount Kinabalu 4,096 meters above sea level with its granite massif which, dominates the surrounding landscapes and diving too.
For nature enthusiasts, visit the Kinabalu Park, famous for its endemic flora and fauna and the Klias River Safari, well known for its riverine wildlife such as Proboscis Monkeys.
For culture enthusiasts, visit the Mari Mari Cultural Village and the Monsopiad Cultural Village and try out a cooking lesson in ethnic cuisine. Probably the most popular festival in Sabah is the "Pesta Kaamatan" or Harvest Festivals celebrated by the Kadazans / Dusuns during the month of May. This is ritualistic celebrations greeting the successful harvesting or the rice, and it is a good time to see the Kadazan / Dusun exhibiting traditional performances. You will experience the natural warm hospitality of its people, a great asset of Sabah.
On the 30th and 31st May, every year, the Harvest Festival Celebration will be held at Hongkod Koisaan, the Kadazan Cultural Association ( KDCA) Hall, located about 15 to 20 minutes from the Sutera Harbour Resort. Join in the merriment as the local folks sing, dance , eat and play traditional games.
Climate: Sunny blue skies typify most days; it is summer all year around with occasional rain showers.
A blend of business and leisure
Take this opportunity to discover a glimpse of the island of Borneo
People, language and common customs
The people of Sabah are known as Sabahans. Sabah is the third most populous state in Malaysia after Selangor and Johor; it also has one of the highest population growth rates in the country.
There are currently 32 officially recognized ethnic groups in Sabah with the largest non-indigenous ethnic group being the Chinese and the largest indigenous group being the Kadazan-Dusun people. Two other larger ethnic groups in Sabah are the Bajau and Murut, compared to other states in the country; Sabah has relatively very small population of Indians and South Asians.
Apart from the Sabahans' very own diverse mother tongues, Bahasa Malaysia (national language) and English is widely spoken; Mandarin and some Chinese dialects are also widely spoken.
In Sabah, we greet people by saying "selamat datang" (welcome) and/or "terima kasih" (thank you) with a smile. Due to religious reasons, some may prefer not to have physical contact with others. However, a handshake is generally acceptable as a way of introducing oneself.
It's customary to remove shoes before entering a mosque as well as homes. In places of worship, visitors are required to dress modestly. Nude sunbathing is not allowed and is very frowned upon. Avoid pointing your index finger at others, as this is considered rude in the local custom.
Sabah is a state with a democratic political system with universal suffrage. Here, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Head of State of Sabah) sits on top of the hierarchy, followed by the State Legislative Assembly and the State Cabinet. A general Election takes place every five years for both the State and the Federal level officials.
Sabah's economy was traditionally lumber dependent. However, with the increasing depletion of natural forests as well as ecological efforts to conserve the rainforest; palm oil has proven to be a more sustainable resource.
Other than that, Sabah's economy is highly dependent on agricultural products such rubber and cocoa. Sabah also exports other produces such as vegetables and seafood. Tourism, particularly eco-tourism, is presently the second largest contributor to the economy.
Equatorial/Tropical—the climate is generally hot and sunny all year round; visitors need to wear comfortable clothing to avoid heatstroke. We also have scattered unpredictable rains, therefore, it's advisable to always bring an umbrella in case it rains.
Lowlands (Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Sandakan, Tawau) – 32 degrees Centigrade
Highlands (Ranau, Kundasang, Tambunan) – 21 degrees Centigrade
Bear in mind though, that Mount Kinabalu has its own climate. Temperatures can drop to freezing level above 3500 meters.
Malaysian Ringgit (RM)T
ravelers' cheques and foreign currencies can be changed for Malaysian Ringgit at banks and hotels. However, there are also money changer kiosks available at major shopping complexes and airport. Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion.
MAJOR CREDIT AND CHARGE CARDS
VISA, MasterCrad, American Express, Diners Club - credit and charge cards are accepted in almost all departmental stores , supermarkets, petrol stations and restaurants.
Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+8)
BANKING HOURS
Monday through Friday from 9.30am to 3pm
USUAL OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday from 8am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm; Saturday from 8am – 1pm
Shopping centers, supermarkets, restaurants and mini markets are generally open daily from 10am to 10pm
As for tipping; food and beverages in exclusive restaurants, cafes and clubs, as well as accommodations normally include 5 per cent service charges. Tipping is not obligatory in most places.
ELECTRICITY & WATER FACILITIES
Electricity is on the 240 Volts AC/ 50-Cycle system; treated pipe water is available in most urban and sub-urban areas.
Mobile telecommunications cover many parts of Sabah with the exception of some remote areas. Public phones are scarcely available in most places.
Government hospitals, clinics and dispensaries are available in all towns. The list of private medical practitioners and pharmacies are available in the local phone directory. However, those with specific medical needs are advised to have a good supply of medications.
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5. Check out your emotions. It's okay to feel overwhelmed (don't we all!). Get professional help if you have signs of post- partum-depression.
4. Do SOMETHING each day for YOU! Visit the PSP Pampered Parent section on how to treat yourself.
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