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The Fordham Ram
The Fordham Ram is Fordham University's journal of record. https://thefordhamram.com/
The Ram is published and distributed free of charge every Wednesday during the academic year to the Rose Hill, Lincoln Center and Westchester campuses with a readership of 4,500. The Ram office is located in the basement of the McGinley Center, Room B-52. To read The Ram archives since 1918 online, go here: http://digital.library.fordham.edu/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=%2FRAM&CISOSTART=1,1
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Find more information about the recent ban here: https://thefordhamram.com/89089/news/fordham-bans-e-scooters-and-e-bikes/
BREAKING: In an email to the Fordham community, Public Safety announced that as of Jan. 3, all battery-powered e-scooters, e-bikes and e-skateboards will be banned from use or storage on university property, due to fire safety concerns.
Learning to Dwell in the Present While Abroad
Jamison Rogers finishes his time in London with a solo trip to Paris, which is forcing him to soak up the last minutes of his time abroad.
Jamison Rodgers realized the importance of slowing down, taking time to dwell in the moment and not stress about the future.
Psychedelic Drug Usage in Mental Health Treatment Should be Normalized
Op-ed: "There is plenty of research to support the benefits of psychedelic drugs. This research has likely contributed to the recent legalization of some psychedelics, such as mushrooms, which Colorado most recently legalized in early November."
Under regulation, psilocybin is proven to have extraordinary effects and positive experiences for people seeking an alternative to standard medicine.
American Two-Party System Intrinsically Restricts Liberties
Op-Ed: "America's two-party system promotes a divisive culture that opposes individual liberties."
Bipartisanship has remained at the center of the U.S. government since its inception. However, its historical efficacy often obscures its current drawbacks to the public.
Speak Up, But Not at Fordham
If Fordham wants to avoid ending up on future FIRE rankings, it needs to rework its policies regarding student expression and free speech on campus.
A Final Hurrah in Belgium as the Semester Abroad Ends
Emma's time abroad is coming to an end, after her semester she has changed her perspective and is going to miss Paris like crazy.
Emma Lipkind reconnected with herself by traveling to Bruges, Belgium all by herself, braving the unknown as a solo traveler at the tail end of her semester abroad. (Courtesy of Instagram)
New Instagram Account Finds Flossers at Fordham
The prevalence of discarded flossers around Rose Hill influenced Nicole Braun, FCRH '24, to start her Instagram account, "flossed.n.found," which documents abandoned flossers across Fordham's campus.
Nicole Braun founded the Instagram account, "flossed.n.found," to document the phenomena of discarded, littered flossers that she finds all over the ground.
A Heart Wrenching and Moving Depiction of Historical Brutality: "Till"
The lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till infamously changed the course of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, and the long-awaited film, "Till," captures how influential his death was.
Released this past October, "Till" is a testament to how lethal the venom of racism is within the veins of the United States.
Fordham Senior Researches TikTok Algorithms
Sabine Ryan, FCRH '23, spent the summer researching the TikTok algorithm to test her hypothesis that TikTok can predict peoples' sexuality before they know it themselves.
Senior Expresses Self Through Instagram Art
Fordham senior, Nolan Chiles, balances his love for the arts with his molecular neuroscience major, claiming there is creativity in science.
Nolan Chiles expresses himself by drawing cartoon pictures of two characters, Bingus and Bort, and posting the artwork he creates onto social media.
Update on Fordham's Diversity Action Plan
In summer 2020, the university released a plan to "[address] racism" and "[educate] for justice."
In Praise of an Underrated Director, Elaine May
Elaine May was was a pioneer of both comedy and cinema, flouting traditional gender roles and defying all expectations of what women in the film industry could be.
Elaine May directed four movies throughout her career, all of which failed to receive critical claim. Landis Hall believes this is naive, and fails to acknowledge her true contributions to the art form of film.
Close Relationship Between China and North Korea is Cause for Concern
Op-ed: "In mid-November, North Korea launched two intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that flew into the waters west of Japan. This is the first missile North Korea has launched over another nation."
China's continued rise to the top of the world food chain could lead to a deepening of the relationship between China and North Korea.
Rose Hill Hosts Workshop to Welcome "Hostile Terrain" Display
Hostile Terrain 94 (HT94) is an art project sponsored and organized by the Undocumented Migration Project (UMP). This year, the exhibition will be located on the Rose Hill campus, and the installation process is projected to begin in February 2023.
Last year, Fordham University's Ildiko Butler Gallery displayed an exhibit titled "Hostile Terrain 94: A Vigil for Lives Lost." Hostile Terrain 94 (HT94) is an art project sponsored and organized by the Undocumented Migration Project (UMP). This year, the exhibition will be located on the Rose...
Branch Out with These Underrated Italian Spots in the Bronx
Many students never venture beyond Enzo's or Mario's, despite the variety of other options available on Arthur Ave.
When choosing a spot to eat in Bronx Little Italy, skip the popular choices and go for these underrated gems.
N.I.L. Deals Are Not to Blame for Sexism in Women's Sports
Op-ed: "In July 2021, the Supreme Court laid down a unanimous decision that would drastically alter the college sports landscape forever: the ability to pay college athletes."
As women decide to enter into N.I.L. deals, there should always be some caution as to what deal they are signing, just as anyone should have caution as they approach any contract. The deals themselves, though, have been a key building block to the funding and promotion of women's sports over the p...
Every Woman Shouldn't Have To Be An Anti-Hero
Female characters who are chaotic and polarizing are also enigmatic and charming in their own flawed ways. They may be unlikable, but that doesn't make them anti-heroes.
Nicole Braun explores the tendency for unlikeable, female protagonists to be described in similar ways to violent, male anti-heroes despite not sharing similarities with them.
Netflix's "The Crown" Stirs Criticisms With Fifth Season
"The Crown" returned for its fifth season places the spotlight on the crumbling marriage and subsequent divorce of Princess Diana and Prince Charles.
Peter Morgan's "The Crown" continues to follow the evolution of the British monarchy into the 1990s, when the ancient institution began to grapple with the modern world.
Fordham Hosts "Living the Mission Event"
On Nov. 16, Fordham University's Division of Mission Integration and Ministry hosted a panel titled "Living the Mission."
On Nov. 16, the Division of Mission Integration and Ministry hosted a panel titled "Living the Mission." The event was organized by Robert Parmach, director of Ignatian mission initiatives, and Vanessa Rotondo, associate director of campus engagement and senior advisor for Ignatian leadership. T...
Future of Tourism: Airbnbs Won't Replace Hotels
Op-ed: "While Airbnbs are growing in popularity, they won't replace the traditional hospitality industry."
During the pandemic, Airbnbs grew in popularity as a cheaper alternative to hotels because they offered users a more private experience with more personal space. Although this rise in popularity has added a new perspective to the traveling experience, I don't think Airbnbs will ever fully replace ...
Musk In Over His Head, Evidenced by Prank Accounts
Op-ed: "Despite his history of financial success as the richest person in the world, Elon Musk has faced a considerable amount of economic turmoil trying to navigate the aftershocks of purchasing Twitter in October."
With his recent acquisition of Twitter, the world has experienced Elon Musk's shortcomings, it exposes his flaws and humanity in the professional world. Has Musk bitten off more than he could chew?
"Enola Holmes 2" is an Exciting and Youthful Mystery
"Enola Holmes 2," released at the end of October 2022 and directed by Harry Bradbeer, is a well-thought-out, fun and captivating mystery film.
"Enola Holmes 2" is a solid sequel that continues the fun, lighthearted and exciting tone from the first film.
United Student Government's CSM Hosts Biannual Week of Action
United Student Government's Committee on Sexual Misconduct's (CSM) biannual Week of Action will increase awareness on Fordham's campus about sexual harassment and assault.
United Student Government's Committee on Sexual Misconduct's (CSM) biannual Week of Action will occur from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2.
USG's Diversity Action Coalition Hosts Student Activism Panel
On Nov. 28, United Student Government's (USG) Diversity Action Coalition (DAC) hosted its third annual student activism panel. On Nov. 28, United Student Government's (USG) Diversity Action Coalition (DAC) hosted its third annual student activism panel.
On Nov. 28, United Student Government's (USG) Diversity Action Coalition (DAC) hosted its third annual student activism panel.
Smushie is a Smash Hit at Rodrigue's Coffee House
Fordham's Rodrigue's Coffee House hosted a mini concert with artist Smushie, an independent Chicago-born artist who plays easy-to-listen-to music.
With engaging sets from Chicago-born indie band Smushie and Fordham student band Crotana, this free Rod's concert was a breath of fresh air.
CPS Holds Conscious Dating Workshop
On Wednesday Nov. 16, Fordham Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) held a virtual workshop on conscious dating. The workshop was an initiative to educate students about how to approach relationships from a place of awareness and acceptance.
On Wednesday Nov. 16, Fordham Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) held a virtual workshop on conscious dating.
Rose Hill Symphony Orchestra Shines in Fall Concert
Rose Hill's own Symphony Orchestra transported friends, family and faculty to Czech Republic and Spain in thier annual Fall concert.
Just before Thanksgiving Break, the Rose Hill Symphony Orchestra put on their fall concert to showcase the musical talents of Fordham students.
American Commitment is Needed to Fight Climate Change
Op-ed: "Ultimately, if the United States wants to maintain its hegemony and keep its edge over global competitor China, it's going to have to earn its keep by leading the pack in the fight against climate change and global warming."
It remains to be seen if Biden's words will spur concrete action. The financial contributions he has committed will undoubtedly help those in need, but more needs to be done to fill the gaps where the U.S. has floundered in the past.
In a Windowless Room, Inspiration Is on the Walls
Op-ed: "In addition to old issues, AP style guidelines and formatting rules, the walls of the Ram office are covered in pictures and notes. These are a testament to the sense of community the Ram fosters."
The Ram office is a place where you can create; laugh; struggle; share ideas; discuss morals, politics or life; fail and succeed. While I am endlessly proud of the skills and talents of everyone at the Ram, it is really the community that made this year so special.
Fordham Students' Holiday Traditions
Fordham students share their holiday traditions
The Fordham Ram interviewed students about the holiday traditions they're looking forward to over the coming break. Video created by Hanif Amanullah for The ...
Fordham Jetés Put on a Stunning Performance of the Nutcracker
The Fordham Jetés performed their classic rendition of the Nutcracker and proved to be very impressive, from the intricate costumes to the beautifully designed set.
Complete with intricate costumes and beautiful choreography, Fordham Jetés put on a stunning performance of "The Nutcracker."
Our Story Provides a Safe Space for Students to Share
Stories filled Bepler Commons on Nov. 17, crafted by the impassioned speakers and their mentors, who together make up the club of Our Story.
Sentiments of gratitude, hope, and pride make up the most magical aspects of Our Story.
Fordham University's ACE Presents: "Dynasty"
Fordham University's Asian Cultural Exchange (ACE) celebrated their 23rd annual "Dynasty" event to celebrate the end of the harvest and the beginning of the winter holidays.
The Asian Cultural Exchange (ACE) club at Fordham invited Fordham students to indulge and food and community.
Fordham Hosts Lecture on Civil Rights Featuring Patricia Sullivan
On Nov. 15, Fordham hosted a lecture featuring Patricia Sullivan, Ph.D., titled, "Robert Kennedy, Civil Rights, and the Racial Reckoning of the 1960s."
Maxwell Frost Represents Generation Z and the Future of Congress
Op-ed: "Gen Z is already engaged on many levels of the political process, which is impressive for such a young generation. Politicians like Frost can inspire younger people to run for office."
The election of Maxwell Frost to Congress is a watershed moment in American politics. It is a sign of how powerful a force Generation Z has become within the electorate.
CSA's Hosts Annual "Thanks-Give-Away"
On Nov. 17, Fordham's Commuter Student Association (CSA) hosted its annual Thanks-Give-Away event.
On Nov. 17, the Commuter Student Association (CSA) hosted its annual Thanks-Give-Away event. This year's event was "CSAturday Night Fever" theme, complete with 70s disco music, arcade games, colorful lights and decorations.
Jesse Rutherford Should Know Better — But We Should Too
Op-ed: "The public's response to Eilish's relationship reflects a broader cultural tendency toward wrong-minded and poisonous victim-blaming that we still haven't eradicated."
The public's response to Eilish's relationship reflects a broader cultural tendency toward wrong-minded and poisonous victim-blaming that we still haven't eradicated. Blame Rutherford. He's the one who should know better.
Senior Fights for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Catholic Spaces
Benedict Reilly, FCRH '23, is a senior you can likely find active on Gmail or GroupMe at any given time, promoting the latest opportunity for engagement and community at Fordham. https://buff.ly/3OaROKV…-catholic-spaces/
Committed to several Fordham communities, senior Benedict Reilly FCRH has made strides in his pursuit of q***r spiritual visibility.
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Is a $4 Billion Moral Sin
Op-ed: "Businesses, especially grocery stores that serve a public good, have a duty to prioritize their consumers and their employees above their shareholders."
This merger shows that the leaders of the Kroger and Albertsons corporations have lost sight of the people they serve: their customers and employees.
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Happy first day of school Rams! Fordham First-Years moved in to their dorms this past weekend and spent the next few days participating in the first fully in-person orientation since 2019.
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United Student Government (USG) elections began on April 11 and concluded on April 12. Following the close of the election period, the votes concluded that Santiago Vidal, FCRH '24, and Ava Coogan FCRH '25, will serve as executive president and executive vice president for the 2022-23 academic year. https://thefordhamram.com/86010/uncategorized/usg-2022-23-election-results/
At United Student Government's final standard meeting for the academic year, Jamie Serruto, FCRH '24, raised concern about how the election commission handled the Election Code violations during last year's election. https://thefordhamram.com/86027/news/usg-discusses-last-years-election-code-violations/
Rose Hill's United Student Government (USG) did not disclose sanctions that were placed on candidates last election cycle, and that it is USG's policy not to disclose to voters when candidates are sanctioned. The Ram's editorial board does not support this policy, as voters deserve to have full transparency when casting their votes. https://thefordhamram.com/86045/opinion/editorial-4-13/
On April 4, Fordham's Office of Disability Studies held their yearly Distinguished Lecture on Disability featuring anthropologist Roy R. Grinker, Ph.D. https://thefordhamram.com/85817/news/disability-studies-program/
Public Safety announced on March 25 that they will be hosting self-defense classes taught by the New York Self Defense Academy during the first and second weeks of April. https://thefordhamram.com/85776/uncategorized/public-safety-offers-self-defense-classes/
Kerri Maniscalco's book, "Stalking Jack The Ripper" offers a different, more scientific perspective on how Jack the Ripper ravaged London and provides a unique retelling and interpretation of the historical event. https://thefordhamram.com/85837/culture/stalking-jack-the-ripper-by-kerri-maniscalo/
With United Student Government (USG) elections starting today, Monday, April 11, The Fordham Ram conducted an investigation into USG election processes which uncovered a lack of transparency about candidates who break the organization's lengthy rules while campaigning, raising questions about why USG does not disclose important information to voters.
The investigation discovered that in the 2021 USG election cycle, its Elections Commission placed sanctions on several candidates then-running for office after an internal investigation into misconduct. USG's standard operating procedure is not to publish or share any information about such investigations' results.
According to several students interviewed by the Ram, the sanctions were put in place after someone complained to USG election officials about a series of text messages shared in a group of at least 11 USG senators, executive board members and committee members that disparaged another member of USG. The name of the group chat in which the messages were sent was also changed to various insulting phrases about said candidate.
The Ram spoke to Fordham students who feel it is important for USG to be transparent to the community it is elected to represent.
https://thefordhamram.com/85963/news/usg-fails-to-disclose-prior-sanctions-against-candidates/
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Op-Ed: "Mental health services must be made more readily available for student-athletes in universities around the world." https://thefordhamram.com/85791/opinion/the-importance-of-prioritizing-student-athletes-mental-health/
Fordham Dance Marathon (FDM) raised approximately $116,564 in support of the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation at their main fundraising event, the dance marathon, on April 2. FDM's main event lasted for 11 hours, from 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. https://thefordhamram.com/85770/uncategorized/fordham-has-annual-dance-marathon/
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Abigail Ladwig (Photos courtesy Sawyer County Sheriff's Office)
A 3-year-old missing in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, was found a little over 24 hours after she went missing, according to an update posted on the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office Facebook page at 7:40 p.m. Monday.
The Sheriff's Office said the child, Abigail Ladwig, was missing in the village of Winter. Many volunteers responded to the department's request for aid in the search.
She was last seen following the family dog, a tan and brown cocker spaniel named Peanut, around 6:45 p.m. Sunday.
She was found at approximately 7:20 p.m. Monday when she and the dog Peanut were located walking from the woods into a neighboring yard a short distance from her residence. Abigail had minor scratches, insect bites and dehydration during her nearly 24-hour period lost in the woods. She was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment and released.
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Natural Gas Pipeline Operator Shut Down Due To Ransomware Attack, DHS Reports
Through a "spearphishing link" sent to staff at the facility, hackers were able to deploy ransomware on the operational network, leading to a two-day shutdown.
A major U.S.-based natural gas compression facility was hit with a ransomware attack, causing the pipeline operator to shut down operations for two days, according to a new security advisory issued this week by the Department of Homeland Security.
The advisory, published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said that a hacker was able to gain access to the facility's operational (OT) network by using a "spearphishing link to obtain initial access to the organization's information technology (IT) network."
Hypothetically, IT and OT networks should not be connected, as OT networks are "workstations for managing critical factory equipment and other factory operations," ZDNet reported. But in this case, the unnamed company did not have those security protections in place.
The attacker was able to deploy commodity ransomware to encrypt data on both the IT and OT networks at the same time before demanding a ransom payment, according to the advisory. The CISA report did not name the natural gas compression company, nor specify when the attack took place. Advisories are usually released as case studies for organizations facing similar threats, featuring tips from CISA on how other facilities can learn from the incident.
"At no time did the threat actor obtain the ability to control or manipulate operations," the advisory notes. "Although the direct operational impact of the cyberattack was limited to one control facility, geographically distinct compression facilities also had to halt operations because of pipeline transmission dependencies."
That dependency led to a shutdown for approximately two days. The victim facility's emergency response plans were not focused on cybersecurity but rather on physical safety.
"The victim cited gaps in cybersecurity knowledge and the wide range of possible scenarios as reasons for failing to adequately incorporate cybersecurity into emergency response planning," the advisory reads.
Operators are advised to ensure that their emergency response plans include cyber attacks and their varied consequences, including loss of control of their systems and loss of safety. Employees should be equipped with the knowledge and training they need to make quick decisions in the face of a ransomware attack.
While the victim facility in this case was able to obtain replacement equipment and facilitate the data recovery process through last-known-good configurations, other organizations should also consider having the ability to "fail over to alternate control systems," according to CISA. Manual operation should be possible in the case of a cyber attack, the agency said.
Ransomware attacks hit at least over 200,000 organizations last year, and the average ransom demanded rose dramatically at the end of 2019, according to data obtained by The New York Times. Many organizations and companies do not report the attacks to the FBI or law enforcement agencies, making it more difficult to track the rapid increase in ransomware attacks.
Haley Samsel is an Associate Content Editor for the Infrastructure Solutions Group at 1105 Media.
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Plains Art Museum: Progressive Architecture Dinner
[Pelican Lake, Minnesota]
Words by Tracy Nicholson
Imagine touring four spectacular homes on Pelican Lake, visiting with the architects and owners, then being offered an array of drinks and a spectacular catered course at every stop. This is your look inside Plains Art Museum's Progressive Architecture Dinner. Join Midwest Nest as we recap their September 8th event which introduced us to an entirely new approach to lake home living, architecture, art and cuisine.
Art + Architecture
A concept dreamed up by Sandy Thompson of Plains Art Museum, this four-home tour is custom designed to introduce the idea of art plus architecture. Along the way, 50 guests were invited to dine on locally prepared fare and admire the space, art and stunning lake views. Although the original plan was to tour via a five-pontoon armada, the day's wind and whitecaps kept the tour traveling by dry land. Every home's tour lasted one hour and ended with a conversation between the homeowner and the architect, with an open forum for guests to intervene and inquire. All proceeds from the tour sustain PlainsArt4All, the Museum's free general admission initiative.
Sandy Thompson, Director of Development, and Andy Maus, Director & CEO of Plains Art Museum.
Tour Stop #1: The Dawsons
To kick off the tour, guests arrived at noon to the spectacular home of Georgia and Tom Dawson where the first course of Hors-d'oeuvres and cocktails were served by Chef Jeff Reitz of Urban Foods. Guests were allowed to tour every inch of the home while the architect, Terry Stroh of T.L. Stroh Architects, offered input regarding the home's timeless and coastal design.
About the Dawson Home:
Tom Dawson's grandfather purchased the site in 1958, which is where Dawson was raised. For 17 years, Tom and Georgia Dawson spent their summers in a 900 square-foot cottage near the property, before opting to design their year-round lake home. Nine years ago, they reached out to longtime friends, Terry Stroh of T.L. Stroh Architects and contractor John Gunkelman, to make their coastal vision a reality. In their first meeting, Georgia Dawson had the entire first floor drawn out on a yellow legal pad, leaving the remainder of the design to Stroh. Taking into account the early drawings, the design needed to include equally beautiful spaces for their growing family.
When in town, the Dawsons reside in a 90-year-old home with dark wood, historic elements. So, for their lakeside retreat, the Dawsons requested the opposite; bright and airy with spacious windows to capture the view. Between their gorgeous regional art collection, pine ceilings, white-washed elements and metal fabrication by P2 Industries, every angle of the Dawson's home is perfectly molded to embrace life on the water.
Upstairs, the Dawsons display an oversized photo book by the celebrated photographer, Annie Leibovitz. The book contains a collection of photos once featured in Vanity Fair.
From the Architect, Terry Stroh:
"Working with Tom and Georgia was always fun. Their design was more about capturing the outside than anything; they wanted something that had a little more of a Floridian vibe to it. The floor plan was centered around family and creating the spaces that they wanted, not what I wanted for them - that's really what it's all about."
"We have two houses on the tour, the Dawsons and Schlossman's and they happen to be best friends. I think any architect would say this; you don't come out with a great house unless you have a great client - they're all people with great taste and also kindness."
Mary and Terry Stroh (T.L. Stroh Architects) along with homeowners, Georgia and Tom Dawson.
"When we first started talking about doing this Progressive Architecture Dinner, something that I had done in California - I sat down with Chris Hawley and asked him if he thought we could do that here. We'd talked about different venues and places that might be interesting, but it was Chris who said, "We have to do the lake. We could do five years of these events just on Pelican Lake." This is the second year now, and it's been a joy to put together."
Sandy Thompson, Plains Art Museum
"I really love the connection that this event creates with architects. Architecture has
a strong relationship with the arts and this gives the architects a chance to really talk about their work in a fun and comfortable setting while building appreciation for their designs. These homes really push people's sensibilities when it comes to design and many of them have well-curated art collections that we love featuring."
Andy Maus, Plains Art Museum
Tour Stop #2: The Hansons
The second stop on the tour led us through a home built on the idea of sparking creativity, expanding the view and redefining traditional lake home standards. Welcome to the year-round lake home of Pam and Dave Hanson with the architect, Craig Helenske of Helenske Design Group. This is a creative and cozy home, almost completely devoid of right angles...read on and we'll explain. At this location, guests were treated to a fall-inspired salad course presented by VIP Chef, Anthony Bachman.
About the Hanson Home:
The Hansons purchased a small cottage on the property in 1987 for a mere $42,500. Hoping to salvage the existing cabin, they explored expansion and renovation options; eventually deciding it was a better investment to start from the ground up. The couple's year-round lake home was completed four years ago with architect Craig Helenske of Helenske Design Group and contractor, Jon Anderson of Dreambuilder. There were only two prerequisites given to Helenske by Dave Hanson; it was to have a modern cabin feel with no square corners - he just simply doesn't like them.
For the exterior, Helenske and Hanson opted for a green-black siding to give the home a robust contrast to the environment. They purposefully drifted away from the stereotypical, white and bright lake home. Their version is a simplified farmhouse style with a unique bow element on the front that expands the view from being a narrow 50-foot, to a panoramic view that's nearly three times the lot's width. In creating those angles, it allowed the two to shape several interesting environments within the home, like a quiet space for reflection and a separate space for socializing.
As president and CEO of H2M, an advertising agency in Downtown Fargo, Dave Hanson is a creative guru during the workweek and after hours. Throughout the home, guests enjoyed a collection of his own photographic art displayed on the walls. In the back guest quarters, Hanson, who's also a musician and past sound technician, has his own recording studio located in the upper loft.
From the Architect, Craig Helenske:
Homeowners Dave & Pam Hanson with the architect, Craig Helenske (Helenske Design Group)
"This was very much a collaborative experience between two stubborn creatives. Dave and I worked pretty closely and he had a vision of wanting to have a slatted acoustic, rosewood-style ceiling in here, so that became kind of the icon for the public space. Rather than a traditional lake or cottage-style ceiling that's overused, the slatting gave the home a unique twist. When you take all of the furniture and people out of here, the home is just sheetrock and paint. It's really Dave and Pam that put the character in this home, through their art, photography and music background. I was just given an opportunity to present their character through this design."
"The lake experience is both inside and out; it's about the wind, finding spaces to enjoy the morning sun - morning, afternoon and evening. There is a lot of opportunity for inside and outside living spaces, and we let those really shape the home. It was a great experience to exchange ideas back and forth and not just communicate ideas to the client. To have somebody that can respond back to you with just as much creative energy makes for a really positive experience."
Tour Stop #3: The Schlossmans
At our third stop on the tour, guests arrived at the extraordinary summer home of Mary and Bill Schlossman with the architect, Terry Stroh of T.L. Stroh Architects. For the entree, guests dined on Blackbird Woodfire's specialty artisan pizzas. Chef Casey Absey and his team brought in their mobile woodfire oven and all were invited to choose one of their tried and true recipes or design their own woodfire masterpiece.
About the Schlossman Home:
Bill Schlossman grew up next door to the existing property, eventually purchasing the adjacent lake lot with small cottage from his brother. When it was time to rebuild, the couple contacted architect Terry Stroh, whom they had previously worked with on the design of their condo, as well as interior designer Lark Lomsdal. To mimic the yesteryear appeal of an authentic cabin or summer home, they opted for a design with more minimally-sized bedrooms and closets, leaving the majority of the square footage for post and beam communal areas.
Working through the details of the design with Stroh, Bill Schlossman had an idea to omit sheetrock in lieu of clear Douglas Fir siding and cedar ceiling beams. This concept would involve a labor-intensive process of perfecting each individual piece of wood, on every wall of the home, with no room for error. Kevin Pagel of Dakota Construction would do the painstaking fabrication with timbers sourced from Pierce Log Homes. Now 12-years old, the home's extraordinary carpentry has maintained its original beauty and structural quality from day one.
Most of the photos throughout the home were taken by Bill Schlossman himself or influential locals like the late Fred Scheel Senior, a renowned photographer in his day. One treasured photo, framed high into the beams, is a sentimental image which inspired the lake home's design; a photograph from 1928 with Bill Schlossman's mother seated at the back of a small row boat, along with his grandfather and uncle.
"We love working with Terry. He originally came up with three different plans, but when we saw this one, it was fabulous," said Mary Schlossman. "This was a great project for Bill and myself - we found out that we had a lot of similar tastes and it was really fun bringing those ideas to Terry. He found a really interesting book at Walker Art Center that had a lot of this style of house depicted in it and quite a few of our ideas were inspired by what we saw."
"Working with a great architect like Terry on this project was critical for pulling together our vision," said Bill Schlossman. "Some people are great designers, but Mary and I, as much as we enjoy looking at different things, can't put it all together by ourselves. We also worked with an interior designer, Lark Lomsdal - she's wonderful. She worked with Braaten Cabinets to design all of the cabinetry throughout the home."
"The whole idea of doing a post and beam structure and the concept of combining that with other conventional construction made this a really fun project. We actually built a model with the contractor, John Gunkelman and he used it during construction because it had every detail within this house. We still have it in our office and we use it to show clients what we can do."
"As architects, we don't always get to see the home once it's lived in, but both the Dawsons and Schlossmans invited us down to see their furnished homes. Seeing what they bring into it and how they use the space, is really what makes it a home."
Mary and Terry Stroh (T.L. Stroh Architects) with homeowners Bill and Mary Schlossman.
Tour Stop #4: The Promersbergers
Our final stop on the Progressive Architecture Dinner did not disappoint. Led down a tree enveloped path, guests were delighted to find brilliance in color and design at the lake home of Jan and Ken Promersberger, with architect Chris Hawley of Chris Hawley Architects. Just when we thought our day could not be any brighter, we were treated to a dessert course, including six different cheesecakes by Pastry Chef Kayla Houchin of Indulgence Baking Co.
About the Promersberger Home:
As owners of The Promersberger Company in Fargo, Ken and Jan have spent the majority of their lives brainstorming creative marketing solutions for clients all across the country. Designing a lake retreat unlike anything else is simply a more personal outlet to foster their creativity. Beyond the barn doors of the agency, they're known for spearheading a unique farmstead-themed community concept called Rocking Horse Farm; another collaboration with Chris Hawley Architects.
After being on the lake for many years, the couple found this 50-foot lakefront, which they purchased within 15-minutes of walking the lot. They'd always envisioned a white exterior with a high pitch, but once on the lot, Ken Promersberger found a bright Scandinavian design with three offset cubes he needed to explore. Presenting the idea to Hawley, each cube would be in a different primary color and have their own view of the lake. To enhance the concept, Hawley suggested having the roof the same color as the siding, which became a game changer in achieving their Scandinavian exterior. These days, the Promersbergers have heard just about every colorful remark about their home, which is often fondly referred to by neighbor kids and their six grandchildren as the "Lego house" or "Crayola house".
"The Airstream on the property was part of the site plan from the beginning. It could be used as an extra bedroom, but we just use it as storage. I've been in the design business all my life and to me, an Airstream is a piece of art," said Ken Promersberger.
Surprisingly, the interior of this colorful abode is a stark contrast to what most outsiders would expect. "We knew for sure that we wanted the interior's style to be minimalistic; we liked the wood and white elements," said Jan Promersberger. "We've always had that style with every house we've had. It is kind of a surprise to walk up to the red, yellow and blue, then come inside and see things calm down a bit. Tom Dawson's son, Mike, is also an architect with Chris and spent quite a bit of time out here - Mike and Chris were both wonderful to work with."
Within the bright white and pitched ceiling design, the Promersbergers and Hawley incorporated acoustic tiles to absorb and reduce noise in their open-concept floor plan. Their next project is to hang a mobile made entirely of white acoustic tiles.
"We wanted to have a screened-in porch but we didn't want to lose the depth, so that's why we have all of these windows that can open. We get quite a breeze through here just by opening the patio doors and a couple of the cubed windows on each side," explained Ken Promersberger.
Continuing their minimalist lake living, the Promersbergers purposefully left closets out of the design, instead, adopting a more Scandinavian approach of using wardrobes. Interestingly enough, two out of the four featured homes do not have closets; the Hansons also keep their lake life minimalistic.
From the Architect, Chris Hawley:
Homeowners Ken and Jan Promersberger with Chris Hawley (Chris Hawley Architects)
"Ken sent me a photo of a Scandinavian fishing village that was a group of gables all lined up in different colors; that's really how this idea got started. The lot is skewed and every cube touches the setback - there's also a five-foot grade change from front to back. It's really interesting that every cube has its own zone; one is the public space, one semi-public and one more private. There's a six-foot offset between the cubes, but we were able to use the same truss all the way through. It was quite the game; anything we did on one side to a cube, we had to do on the other side and stay within the lot line.
"There are a lot of windows, but the way it's designed, they can see far more outside than other people can see in. The discussion about the window placement and quantity was probably the longest conversation that we had when we were designing the home."
Naturally, not everyone in the neighborhood fell in love with their creative expression, but one neighbor, who did admire their creative spirits, gifted them with a piece of art that spoke volumes; affirming their decision to keep pushing the boundaries of conventional architecture and design.
Interested in attending the next Progressive Architecture Dinner?
Sandy Thompson / Director of Development
704 First Avenue North, Fargo
sthompson@plainsart.org
plainsart.org


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ANTICOR Groupe local de Paris et La Maison des Lanceurs d'Alerte s'associent à cette lettre ouverte co-signée par plusieurs dizaines d'organisations européennes.
In an open letter 79 signing organisations urge the EU Council to adopt the Parliament's position on reporting channels. The whistleblower protection directive is currently in trilogue. The signatories express serious concerns about the reporting channels regime in the Council and Commission positions in these negotiations.
It is vital that an EU Directive on the protection of whistleblowers protects the free flow of information necessary for responsible exercises of institutional authority. This is why we, the undersigned, have come together to urge the EU Council to do the right thing – and adopt the Parliament's position on the reporting channels.


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Meet Papa Murphy's Idaho Franchise Owner Nathan Ball
From employee to owner, Nathan Ball knows every angle of a successful pizza franchise
Nathan Ball began making pizzas back in 1994, and almost 30 years later he's still at it — and enjoying every minute. His Papa Murphy's pizza franchise story began in Idaho Falls, when he became an employee at a local store, and then took him to different states, and different roles, before a return to Idaho and multi-unit ownership. Here's his story.
What has your Papa Murphy's journey been?
I went to work at the Idaho Falls store and became an assistant manager. Then I managed a location in Blackfoot, and then one in Pocatello.
Eventually, I supervised six stores for a franchise owner, and when they began opening stores in Iowa, I went to supervise those. After that, I had the opportunity to move to Nashville, where our organization opened 20 stores over several years. My next adventure took me to the Orlando, FL market, where I helped to open four stores in that new market. I then came back to Idaho to work for an owner here, and that led to managing eight stores. I finally bought my first store in Mountain Home about two years ago, and then added two more, in Twin Falls and Burley, a few months after that.
Why did you want to pursue ownership after all those years helping others get their stores going?
I know this business from the ground up, and I love the pizza. I couldn't see myself doing anything else. And it was time to own my own business instead of working for other people. I certainly knew what it took to successfully open a store!
You mentioned opening stores in a new market. How do you build brand awareness?
We learned about ways to get the word out, through social media and things like that.
I also really believe in community partnerships. I got involved with schools, some YMCAs, groups like that. We have built a trailer and we take coupons to events, and also pizzas, and that shows people who we are and lets them taste the product. Those people value us because we are a true partner. We don't just show up with some coupons or bookmarks. We get involved.
What has that partnership looked like?
At one school, we did so much volunteer work, we got their "partner in education of the year" award! We would come to all their events — carnivals, sports events, book fairs — and sell pizza by the slice. We also would donate a percentage of our sales — not profits, total sales — back to the school. That was extra money for them, and it showed how much we also valued that partnership.
What's your trailer like? How much does it help business?
It's basically a food truck, you just can't drive it. It has three propane gas ovens, and we can take it most anywhere and cook up pizza for people. Samples are great, because we can showcase different things. Any school event will have pepperoni pizza, which kids say is great, but we can also offer up adult fare like our chicken, vegetarian, or herb chicken Mediterranean pizzas, on a thin crust, and feed the parents too.
What has your approach to social media been?
I've seen a lot of different markets try different things. We create Facebook campaigns that are targeted to our area, and we also rely on the team at Papa Murphy's because they do a lot of great, national campaigns. We have also built a community of brand ambassadors, so they take our message and amplify it in their own channels, and that's great. We always make sure we post live from events and do a lot of tagging.
How closely do you work with the corporate team?
I know if I reach out for anything, they'll help me make it happen. That can be around marketing or advertising, or anything else. I could never afford the marketing that they provide for franchise owners, and it's great. I've been really pleased with the loyalty programs and other tools that help create loyalty and repeat business. And in the last few years, the brand has gotten a lot more creative, like the "bake outside the lines" campaign," which was a lot of fun. If we just try to promote things in-store, it won't go a long way. They do such a good job on all those different angles that build awareness and business.
You've got some outside signage that gets a lot of attention, too. What's that all about?
I put a lot of social media content, or trends, on that marquee sign. I have a reader board that I pretty much dedicate to TikTok trends that has brought us a lot of attention. Here are some things we've had out there:
Our Pizza be Bussin
Tell me you want pizza without telling me you want pizza
Our pizza is just built different
Are you new here? $12 Tuesday
Our pizza is the best, no cap
No money for candles, but always money for pizza
Come get a $9 lg pepperoni, or don't (AS)
Our pizzas are ready for hot grill summer
Why buy Twitter when you can buy pizza
Get in loser, we're going to Papa Murphy's
These are just a few of the trends that we have used. Most of the time it is the employees that come up with them, but it always makes people laugh. The first one I put up was the "Bussin" one, and before I could even get a picture of it, someone had already pulled up in their car to take a picture. The next day, the manager of the coffee place across the street called to ask if they could do something similar. They have a smaller board, so theirs just said, "And our coffee is Bussin."
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"NCIS" alum Pauley Perrette took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a scary story with her followers, saying that a "totally methed out homeless guy who tried to kill me" three years ago has been "back out on the streets," and has now stabbed an LAPD officer who had been looking out for her.
"So the totally methed out homeless guy that tried to kill me In November of 2015 has been back on the streets of Hollywood. My HERO @LAPDHollywood @LAPDHQ Officer Ralph Sanchez… Has kept an eye on me and on him and everyone to try and make sure It doesn't happen again, BUT..," the actress, who played Abby on the CBS procedural, wrote.
"So my Beloved Hero Cop Ralph Sanchez got a call that Dangerous guy was threatening women in Hollywood AGAIN. And my hero cop went there. And guy was CRAZY AGAIN and unfortunately this time had a weapon," Perrette continued.
"My hero cop, Officer Ralph Sanchez, was knifed in the face protecting those women. Protecting all of us, And was injured in other ways," Perrette added.
TheWrap has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department for comment on Perrette's account.
Perrette said that she had been attacked in a November 2015 tweet.
Perrette said she was walking to meet her architect when she was "jumped by a VERY psychotic homeless man," who called himself William.
"He started to punch me again and then said, 'Get the f-k out of here,' and I did," the actress tweeted.
Perrette said she went into shock and collapsed on the sidewalk, where passers-by were disinterested in assisting.
"Some guy walked right past with a dog that licked my face. He was on his phone, annoyed. Did nothing," she wrote.
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Daily Reaction: How Nintendo Fell From Grace and Why They're Skipping E3
Sebastian MossFriday, May 03, 2013
With Sony's big E3 press conference finally dated, and the Xbox 720 set to be announced soon, the Daily Reaction crew of Seb and Dan take a look at the odd man out, Nintendo. Why isn't PlayStation's oldest enemy planning to have a big E3 event? Is there something wrong with the Wii U? Is all lost? Find out all this, and more, in today's riveting DR.
Seb: With Sony and Microsoft battling it out at every juncture, it's only natural that most of our focus is spent on watching the two titans clash. But it's also worth looking at Nintendo, the oldest of the surviving hardware manufacturers and the biggest console seller of the PSWii60 gen.
Last time we talked about the Wii U (Nintendo's next gen-ish non-portable-tablet thingy), was two months before it came out. When discussing whether it would be a big hit, I said "This is not a mass market product. The Just Dance crowd already have their Wiis, and if they upgrade they'll get a Kinect. The average CoD/Batman/Mass Effect gamer won't be interested in ports or an incremental graphics improvement, and the younger kids will ask their parents for a iPad Mini this Christmas."
Fast forward to now and the Wii U has been out for almost half a year. It has not been a mass market product. So far, the Wii U has been an epic disappointment for gamers, Nintendo and their investors. It has seen barely any titles and, as usual, 3rd party support has almost completely dried up already (it won't even get Madden), meaning that it has joined the Wii in collecting dust in the corner.
The console gaming market is split into several segments – completely casual gamers, mainstream AAA core gamers, complete core gamers and Nintendo gamers. Completely casual gamers don't know that the Wii U exists, or if they've heard of it they think it's a peripheral due to its terrible name (that has now led to Nintendo sending pleading messages to Wii owners saying "it's not just an upgrade"). Mainstream AAA core gamers can't get most games on Wii U, so they'll skip it. Same goes for complete core gamers. All that leaves is normal Nintendo gamers, but most of them were abused during the Wii generation, and they don't even have that many games to look forward to this time around.
But wait! There's E3, right? Nintendo can come on and play some Wii U Music until everyone loves them again! Sadly, they're skipping the main E3 conference entirely, instead going with a few behind-the-scenes events with the press.
This is a terrible sign, with the company basically already conceding defeat and allowing the eyes of the world turn to Sony and Microsoft. With the PS4 and 720 taking center stage, the Wii U would never have been able to win when it comes to attention or hype, but they still would have received some coverage, and their show would still have been viewed by millions.
Instead, even less people are going to hear, or be excited about, the Wii U. It is going to continue to fail, with its best chance at remote success being some strong Nintendo IPs – but, at most, that'll get them to Gamecube-level sales.
Dan: Yeah, the fact that Nintendo are not having a major E3 presser really does speak a bit about their current state. With Microsoft set to try and push the PS4 out of the public's mindshare, and Sony looking to keep it, Nintendo, and its underperforming Wii U, are in a bad position. This is not to say that they are going to pull a SEGA any time soon, but given where they were just a few years ago, it really makes you wonder how much they understand the market they once dominated.
Skipping the big press event at E3 means that they are not only missing out on having an opportunity to speak to fans, and gaining international coverage that reaches non-gamers, but they are also missing out on instilling confidence in the future of the brand. The importance of having a major press event at the Electronics Entertainment Expo can arguably be bigger than having a presence on the floor itself, as the press conference is something easily televised, and it allows Nintendo to speak directly about their products. Since they are opting to not go down that road, even though they do have the much smaller Nintendo Direct, it must mean that they're under the impression that they will lose more face than they will gain, or that it just isn't worth the cost.
Simply by avoiding to have the conference, Nintendo will be able to save a bit of cash and use it in places they would be more likely to successfully compete. They have stated that "…we will launch a succession of Wii U titles and we will promote these extensively until the end of the year. Marketing activity will include TV, print, online and PR as well as comprehensive experiential and social media campaigns." But, this marketing push is slated to begin in July, just a month after their competitors will be pushing their next-gen entries in full force. This feels like Nintendo is trying to cut corners because they don't have anything to show, which means that they will only to be overshadowed by their much more powerful adversaries.
Nintendo is in one of two camps at the moment – either they have nothing to show of much consequence for the next year, or they do have something up their sleeve, but do not have enough confidence to show it. Sadly, whichever is true, they really have pinned themselves into a corner and are in a bad way.
What do you think of Nintendo's current position in the market? Have you bought a Wii U? Is Nintendo not having a conference at E3 a sign of things to come? Let us know in the comments below, shoot us an email at [email protected], or use our friend-codes at Seb and Dan.


Is testosterone therapy a good idea? A low level of testosterone has been associated with such negative health effects as obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, inflammation, and elevated cholesterol and triglycerides leading to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. However, testosterone replacement comes with its own set of concerns, in particular, potential negative effects on the cardiovascular system.
Since 2015 the FDA has required that testosterone products be labeled to warn consumers about the potential increase in the risk of heart attack and stroke. Prior to this warning, prescriptions rose three-fold between 2001 and 2011, appearing to indicate that testosterone was being prescribed without true evidence of low levels.
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There is a likely cycle in which high body fat promotes lower testosterone, which promotes more body fat, leading to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In addition, cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may exacerbate this. However, healthier lifestyle habits, such as not smoking, regular physical activity, lower meat and salt intake, and maintaining a healthy weight, are associated with higher testosterone levels in older men.
The hormone is known for its effects on sexual function, but it also plays a role in energy, metabolism, body composition (muscle mass versus fat mass), and bone mineral density. In addition, the hormone affects blood vessels, favoring relaxation of the smooth muscle layer to promote lower blood pressure and better blood flow.
In men with low testosterone, testosterone therapy has improved LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, insulin sensitivity and exercise performance. However, a clinical trial of testosterone therapy conducted in older men with a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease was halted in 2009 because of a high rate of heart attacks and strokes.
Another study published in 2013 retrospectively studied male veterans with low testosterone who either received or did not receive testosterone therapy. That study found the hormone's use was associated with greater risk of all-cause mortality, heart attack, and stroke.
Further, a meta-analysis of placebo-controlled, randomized controlled trials of testosterone therapy found a 54 percent increased risk of cardiovascular events. And, in studies of men who used anabolic steroids, researchers found an increase in heart disease, leading them to question whether testosterone therapy also raises the risk.
The evidence supports keeping testosterone levels within the moderate range. Although extremely low testosterone can be problematic, restoring youthful levels is risky. Over a seven-year follow-up study, older men with midrange levels of testosterone had lower death rates compared to highest or lowest quartiles.
The healthiest thing to do is to prevent testosterone from becoming too low by living healthfully, so you will not need to take replacement hormones. Current research suggests that men can increase testosterone hormone naturally. Two studies of overweight and obese men who participated in a 12-week diet and exercise intervention found that they lost weight, improved their blood pressure, and increased circulating testosterone levels. A proper diet, combined with exercise, reduces body fat and increases muscle mass and strength.
If you are concerned about maintaining adequate testosterone levels you should strive for low levels of body fat by eating a high-nutrient (Nutritarian) diet, limit processed foods and animal products, get regular, vigorous exercise and ensure adequate vitamin D and zinc status. All are safe, natural ways to maintain vitality, health, and strength as you age.
Kelly DM, Jones TH. Testosterone: a metabolic hormone in health and disease. J Endocrinol 2013, 217: R25-45.
Xu L, Freeman G, Cowling BJ, Schooling CM. Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials. BMC Med 2013, 11:108.
Yeap BB, Almeida OP, Hyde Z, et al. Healthier lifestyle predicts higher circulating testosterone in older men: the Health In Men Study. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2009, 70:455-463.
Kumagai H, Zempo-Miyaki A, Yoshikawa T, et al. Lifestyle modification increases serum testosterone level and decreases central blood pressure in overweight and obese men. Endocr J 2015, 62:423-430.
Schulte DM, Hahn M, Oberhauser F, et al. Caloric restriction increases serum testosterone concentrations in obese male subjects by two distinct mechanisms. Horm Metab Res 2014, 46:283-286.


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Pedro Vázquez
FCE - Universidad Austral, Argentina
pvazquez@austral.edu.ar
Rodrigo Basco
Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid bin Khalid Al-Qassimi Chair in Family Business
American University of Sharjah
bascorodrigo@gmail.com
Héctor Rocha
IAE Business School, Argentina
hrocha@iae.edu.ar
Family firms are the most common form of organization in the world (Bjuggren, et al., 2011; Faccio & Lang, 2002; Shanker & Astrachan, 1996) – both in developing and developed economies. Family firms are characterized by the family involvement in ownership, management and control affecting the way firms behave (Gomez-Mejia, et al., 2011) and compete (Basco, 2014). Family involvement in economic activities makes family firms being among the world's oldest firms (The Economist, 2015), to focus more on resilience than performance (Kachaner, et al., 2012), to perform better than non-family firms (Mazzi, 2011) in some contexts, and to have a particular inclination for social issues (Van Gils, et al., 2014; Vazquez, 2016). However, on the other hand, there is a high mortality among family firms during the management succession process from one generation to another, there is a lack of professionalization (Bloom & Van Reenen, 2010) that pushes them to compete in sub-markets and, in some countries, family business tend to control country strategic resources (Morck & Yeung, 2004) increasing social and economic inequality (Fogel, 2006). Consequently, family involvement in economic activities has a paradoxical view as a resilient/rigid organization – Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde effect (Basco, 2015) – with positive and negative effect for economic development(Basco & Bartkeviciute, 2016).
The field of family business has gained significant external legitimacy (Chrisman, et al., 2003; Pérez Rodríguez & Basco, 2011) since its inception by analyzing the family effect on the firm (firm-familiness effect), but a macro understanding of the family firm on regional economic and and social development has hardly being investigated (Stough, et al., 2015). To date, the regional familiness model (Basco, 2015) posits that family firms' embeddedness in social, economic, and productive structures may affect the geographical dynamics (e.g., factors of production, regional processes, and dimensions of proximity) responsible for social and economic development. However, several questions remain open and unexplored.
The aim of this track is to address the call made by Stough, Welter, Block, Wennberg, and Basco (2015) to further investigate the role that family firms plays in regional development, entrepreneurship and clusters (Rocha 2015; 2004). Through studies about how, when, and under what circumstances the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde effect emerges, the special track will help expand our understanding of family business through the researchers' findings about the applicability of extant theories and empirical evidence from developing and developed economies. In addition, this special track can help us develop newly grounded theories to achieve a better understanding of family business and regional development.
Questions and themes that can be submitted and developed for this special track include, yet are not limited to:
How do national and regional contexts in Latin America affect resilience of family firms?
How do family firms contribute to regional development, specifically in terms of regional employment and innovation?
What causal mechanisms underlie the role of family firms in regional development?
Do family firms care more than other firms about the region in which they are located?
Which characteristics of family firms (e.g., management, ownership, control) matter?
What is the role of the founder, and what is the role of succeeding family generations?
What is the role of family-owned businesses in the region in which they are located?
Which regional policies help family firms grow? Which regions attract family firms, and which do not?
Which regional conditions foster family firm development? Which barriers do family firms experience at the regional level?
How can family firms benefit from a strong regional entrepreneurial orientation?
How do family firms affect regional competitiveness?
How do family firms contribute to the development and formation of industrial clusters and regional milieus?
What ethical dilemmas arise for families in business in the context of adverse situations? How do family firms and business families deal with ethical issues?
How do some governance-related characteristics such as autocracy, entrenchment, nepotism, and resistance to change affect family business resilience?
Authors will be able to submit their abstracts to through the website www.laemos.com until September 30, 2017 (SUB-02: Family Business and Regional Development). Notifications of acceptance will be provided by early December 2017. Please do not hesitate to contact Pedro Vázquez (pvazquez@austral.edu.ar) and the organizing committee (localaemos2018@gmail.com) should you need any clarification or further assistance.
Publication opportunities. Journal of Family Business Management Special Issue on "ENTREPRENEURIAL FAMILIES IN BUSINESS ACROSS GENERATIONS, CONTEXTS AND CULTURES". Guest Editors: Albert James, Rowe School of Business, Dalhousie University, Canada, Elias Hadjielias, University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus, Maribel Guerrero, Northumbria University, UK, Allan Discua Cruz, Lancaster University Management School, UK, Rodrigo Basco, American University of Sharjah, Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid bin Khalid Al-Qassimi Chair in Family Business, UAE.
Basco, R. (2014). Exploring the influence of the family upon firm performance: Does strategic behaviour matter? International Small Business Journal, 32(8), 967–995.
Basco, R. (2015). Family Business and Regional Development. A theoretical model of regional familiness. Journal of Family Business Strategy, 6(4), 259–271.
Basco, R., & Bartkeviciute, I. (2016). Is there any room form family business into European Union 2020 Strategy? Family business and regional public policy. Local Economy, 31(6), 709–732.
Bjuggren, C. M., Johansson, D., & Sjögren, H. (2011). A Note on Employment and Gross Domestic Product in Swedish Family-Owned Businesses: A Descriptive Analysis. Family Business Review, 24(4), 362–371.
Bloom, N., & Van Reenen, J. (2010). Why Do Management Practices Differ across Firms and Countries? Journal of Economic Perspectives, 24(1), 203–224.
http://doi.org/doi:
10.1257/jep.24.1.203
Chrisman, J. J., Chua, J. H., & Steier, L. P. (2003). An introduction to theories of family business. Journal of Business Venturing, 18(4), 441–448.
Faccio, M., & Lang, L. H. P. (2002). The ultimate ownership of Western European corporations. Journal of Financial Economics, 65(3), 365–395. Retrieved from
Fogel, K. (2006). Oligarchic family control, social economic outcomes, and the quality of government. Journal of International Business Studies, 37(5), 603–622.
http://doi.org/DOI
10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400213
Gomez-Mejia, L. R., Cruz, C., Berrone, P., & De Castro, J. (2011). The Bind that Ties: Socioemotional Wealth Preservation in Family Firms. The Academy of Management Annals, 5, 653–707.
Kachaner, N., Stalk, G., & Bloch, A. (2012). What you can learn from family business. Harvard Business Review, 90(11), 102-106.
Mazzi, C. (2011). Family business and financial performance: Current state of knowledge and future research challenges. Journal of Family Business Strategy, 2(3), 166–181.
Morck, R. K., & Yeung, B. (2004). Family control and the rent-seeking society. Entrepreneurship-Theory and Practice, 28(4), 391–409.
Perez Rodriguez, M. J., & Basco, R. (2011). The cognitive legitimacy of the family business field. Family Business Review, 24(4).
Rocha, H. (2015). Do clusters matter to firm and regional development and growth? Management Research: Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management, 13(1), 83–123.
http://doi.org/10.1108/MRJIAM-12-2013-0534
Rocha, H. O. (2004). Entrepreneurship and development: The role of clusters. Small Business Economics, 23(5), 363–400.
Shanker, M. C., & Astrachan, J. H. (1996). Myths and Realities: Family Businesses' Contribution to the US Economy— A Framework for Assessing Family Business Statistics. Family Business Review, 9(2), 107–123.
http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-6248.1996.00107.x
Stough, R., Welter, F., Block, J., Wennberg, K., & Basco, R. (2015). Family business and regional science: "Bridging the gap." Journal of Family Business Strategy, 6(4).
The Economist. (2015). Family Companies – To have and to hold. Special Report. April, 18th.
Van Gils, A., Dibrell, C., Neubaum, D. O., & Craig, J. B. (2014). Social Issues in the Family Enterprise. Family Business Review, 27(3), 193–205.
http://doi.org/10.1177/0894486514542398
Vazquez, P. (2016). Family Business Ethics: At the Crossroads of Business Ethics and Family Business. Journal of Business Ethics, 1–19.
Sub-Theme 02: Family Business and Regional Development


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Today's comic book, courtesy the scans_daily community, by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson.
Three dogs set off to investigate the haunted doghouse.
(Taken from The Dark Horse Book of Hauntings.)
"It is flatly un-American for people to be hauled out of a public event with the president of the United States because of, say, a political bumper sticker on their car. But is it too much to ask the White House to say so? Apparently."
-Dan Froomkin
Great read, by Tina Brown: "...the culture of news has become a winner-takes-all proposition."
Report calls intelligence "dead wrong" on Iraqi weapons. Maureen Dowd sees a screw-up.
States grow to rely on income from gambling.
Anne Applebaum on the realities of facing death in modern America.
Andrew Cohen on the only real hero in the Terry Schiavo case.
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Vincitori

Singolare

 Fernando Meligeni ha battuto in finale  Alberto Berasategui 3-6, 6-1, 6-2

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Ventriloquism in the Torah – Vayyetzei
Laban gave Jacob such a hard time.
First Jacob had to work for him for nothing. Then Jacob wanted to marry Rachel, and Laban exacted extra years of work for her.
After the wedding, Jacob found he had been deceived and the wife he had married was Leah. Additional years of work, and eventually he got Rachel. No wonder that he was looking forward to going home with his wives and family.
But now Rachel played a trick on her father Laban. She took with her his t'rafim (Gen. 31:19), and when he found out he expressed his annoyance in no uncertain terms.
Rashi thinks that t'rafim were household gods, and Rachel stole them in the hope that it would stop Laban being idolatrous.
Ibn Ezra, however, says that if Rashi were right, Rachel could merely have hidden the t'rafim: why did she need to steal them?
Ibn Ezra's own view is that they were a kind of dummy that could be mistaken for a person – perhaps something like a ventriloquist's doll.
He refers to I Sam. 19, which relates that Michal took the t'rafim (in this story used as a singular, not plural, noun) and put it in a bed so that Saul would think it was David, who had in fact escaped.
The Ramban (Nachmanides) thinks that the t'rafim in the David story – unlike those that Rachel stole, which were probably household gods – were a kind of clock used to prophesy the future. If this is correct, the reason for Rachel's action was presumably to prevent Laban finding out that Jacob had departed.
The sages rendered t'rafim as "disgraceful things" and criticised the Israelites for following the ways of the Arameans – of whom Laban was one – by idolising them and creating a cult around them.
Whatever the precise nature of t'rafim, if they really helped people to see into the future we can understand the rabbinic disapproval of using them.
Forward time travel, enabling people to experience the future, has always fascinated human beings, but it has its decided drawbacks. When the Psalmist speaks of calling upon God's name, he says, hayom im b'kolo tishma'u – "If only you would listen to His voice today" (Ps. 95:7).
The past is over and we cannot go back and relive it. Our task is today. If we knew the future was going to be good, we might sit back and do nothing, because the future would be good regardless of our actions.
If we knew the future was going to be bad, again we might sit back and do nothing, for nothing we did would make a difference. Life would stagnate.
We have enough to do with today, and we have to leave God to weave our actions into a destiny that, hopefully, will bring pleasure and satisfaction.
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HomeSchoolsChagrin Valley Conference
Kirtland clobbers Columbia
KIRTLAND—Good football teams typically don't make the same mistake twice and almost always clean up their mistakes from one week to the next.
In a 14-13 Week 1 victory at Chagrin Falls last week the Kirtland Hornets stumbled in all phases of the game. They cleaned up most of those mistakes in Friday's 49-14 win over Columbia, a team that has reached the postseason in each of the past five seasons.
"We're trying to get better every day," said Kirtland head coach Tiger LaVerde. "We're not where we want to be. We want to be playing our best football in November. I thought Week 1 to Week 2 was a great improvement on both sides of the ball."
Last week, Kirtland averaged just over five yards per carry against the Tigers. On Friday, the Hornets doubled that by rushing for 362 yards on 35 carries.
"I thought the guys up front did a better job than they did last week," LaVerde said. "Chagrin had a part in that, they played really well defensively and made it hard on us. This week we had a good week of practice and I thought we executed a little bit better and a little bit cleaner."
Jake Neibecker led the way for the Hornets as he rushed for 139 yards on just nine carries. His 51-yard touchdown run gave the Hornets a 7-0 lead with 8:46 left in the first quarter.
Neibecker added a 57-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
"It's really cool; great blocking and huge holes all night," Neibecker said. "Getting through that hole when there's just one guy to beat, it's so fun."
Joey Torok scored from five yards out to push the Kirtland lead to 14-0 and his 35-yard scoring run on the first play of the second quarter gave the Hornets a three-score cushion.
Mike Zeuli set up the next score after he picked off a Columbia pass deep inside Kirtland territory one play after being called for pass interference.
He then stepped in at quarterback for Dylan Fulco, who left the game with an injury, and ran around the left end for a 31-yard touchdown.
Zeuli, who completed 3-of-6 passes for 93 yards, later connected with Torok on a 64-yard scoring toss.
"I knew if my shot was called that I was going to go in and do what I know I can do," Zeuli said. "Even on defense, I was playing as hard as I could. I know even if I make a mistake I was going to come back and try to make a play."
Fulco completed 1-of-2 passes before departing the game and Hornets finished 5-of-11 for 136 yards.
"We completed some balls when we threw them," LaVerde said. "When they put guys up (at the line of scrimmage) we've got to make them pay and tonight we did. We hit some big ones down the field."
Columbia's Brandon Coleman, who ran for 153 yards on 23 carries one week after torching Independence for 202 yards, scored on the first play after the Torok touchdown catch to pull Raiders to within 35-7 at halftime.
Coleman added a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Kirtland limited the Raiders to just 224 yards of offense on 51 plays.
"The defense did a nice job, except on one play in the first half," LaVerde said. "That's a quality team. I wanted our kids to rise to the challenge and I think they did."
Freshman Mario Rodin stepped in at placekicker and went 7-for-7 on point after attempts.
"That freshman kicker, he's money," LaVerde said.
Kirtland improved to 2-0 on the year and heads into the final week of non-conference play with a healthy dose of confidence and momentum.
"Coach was telling us all week how big this was for (playoff) points because they're probably going to go 9-1," Neibecker said. "They're one of the best teams we're going to play all year and it gives us a good confidence boost heading into teams like (Cuyahoga) Heights and our big division rivals."
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One day in 1929 a young legal secretary was chagrined to find that a paper she brought to the office of the County Clerk had not been properly prepared and it was necessary for the Clerk's staff to correct it so it could be filed. The County Clerk suggested that it would be very helpful if the legal secretaries throughout the country would get together and learn what was required in the preparation and filing of legal documents.
That suggestion was taken to heart by the secretary in question, Eula Mae (Smith) Jett, and she mentioned it to her co-workers in Long Beach. The idea was enthusiastically received and soon they were meeting on a regular basis to increase their knowledge. Those meetings revealed that there were problems common to all legal secretaries and it was a good forum for discussion and resolution of many of them.
Soon news of the Long Beach meetings spread to neighboring counties where legal secretaries displayed interest in forming similar organizations. In 1934 representatives from Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena and San Diego met to consider banding together into one association. At the conclusion of a two-day session, the California Federation of Legal Secretaries had been organized with the aim of educating legal secretaries in legal procedure and the preparation of a loose-leaf procedural notebook
Bethine Kline, Orange County; Libby Krause; Evelyn McNiece, Long Beach; Doris Anderson, Long Beach; Eula Mae Jett, Long Beach; Alva Letson, Orange County; Judy Carter, Dallas (standing)
After organizational details were completed and the Federation was functioning, applications for membership were processed from throughout California. An Out-of-State Membership Chairman was appointed to encourage communities in other states to form similar associations, the seed of a national association being planted.
Soon a Code of Ethics as well as a slogan, motto and the official colors of blue and gold were adopted.
The Federation flourished and by 1940 had 12 member chapters throughout California. In July 1940 the California Federation of Legal Secretaries formed a California nonprofit corporation known as LEGAL SECRETARIES, INCORPORATED.
The projects begun by the Federation were continued, expanded and increased. Bylaws and rules for the smooth functioning and growth of the corporation were prepared and adopted.
During the years of World War II, the efforts of the officers were of necessity directed towards holding this new organization together since travel was curtailed. In addition, many members enlisted in the armed services or went to work in war plants, but they could retain their membership status under those circumstances. Despite the difficulties encountered and thanks to the untiring efforts of the leadership, the association did continue and in post-war years began to grow.
1950's – Legal Secretaries Selling War Bonds
By 1949 there were 23 local associations and much thought was given to the ways in which a national association could be established. At the Board of Governors meeting in October 1949, the necessary action was taken and Articles of Incorporation were prepared and filed for the National Association of Legal Secretaries, thus bringing to reality the dream of the founders of the organization. Membership in the National Association of Legal Secretaries ("NALS") eventually became mandatory for each member, so it became a tri-level organization, i.e. local, state and national. Legal Secretaries, Incorporated contributed much to the growth and prosperity of the National Association, both through per capita tax and personnel. However, in 1981 because of insurmountable differences, Legal Secretaries, Incorporated voted to withdraw from the National Association.
After the withdrawal from NALS in 1981, LSI once again set out to increase membership and by May 1992 there were 60 associations and almost 4000 members. In the mid 1990s LSI began to see a decline in membership due to the struggling economy.
As Legal Secretaries, Incorporated continued to thrive, it expanded existing projects and adopted new ones, all of which were discussed in other sections of this history. The basic structure and aims and purposes for which it was organized have remained the same. In 2003 with the resignation of the Executive Secretary, the Executive Committee evaluated the structure of LSI officers and determined that with membership declining it was no longer necessary to have two vice presidents. In November 2003 the Board of Governors voted to eliminate the position of Second Vice President and create the position of Vice President. The duties of the Second Vice President were added to the duties of the Vice President and other members of the Executive Committee.
Much credit goes to Eula Mae Jett and to Evelyn Atwood, who were characterized in bygone years as "founder" and "mother" respectively.


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