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Black Cat by Ed Silva
Labels: Black Cat, Ed Silva, Marvel Comics, Spider-Man
Doctor Doom by Mike Zeck
Labels: Doctor Doom, Marvel Comics, Mike Zeck
1985: The Eros Avenger part V: Nebuh-Bye-Bye Now
By Jef Willemsen (clarmindcontrol.blogspot.com)
As 1985 drew to a close, so did Starfox' time with the team. But before the ever flaundering Eternal went a'wandering, there were some loose ends to tie up and as it turns out, those would be the ties that bind.
But before Avengers writer Roger Stern gave Starfox the boot, there was still the ongoing subplot of the power mad Vision to deal with. Back in December, 1983's Avengers I#238 it was Starfox who had set up a mind link between the android and the sentient world computer I.S.A.A.C. Starfox meant no harm, but by arranging this meeting of the A.I. minds, he'd put the idea in Vision's head to take over all of Earth's computers and run the planet like I.S.A.A.C. did Titan.
That explained his odd behavior, like forcibly ousting Wasp as Avengers chairman and setting up a secondary team on the West Coast to expand his power base. He even invited gamma powered psychiatrist Leonard Samson to the mansion because he wanted him to head up a third Avengers team in the midwest. Samson turned down the offer, but his visit did give him a chance to interact with Starfox who was still none the wiser about Vision or Earthers in general, as shown in Avengers I#253.
" How do you do! I wasn't aware that green hair was common in terrestrials!"
Sigh... Of all the inconveniently awkward coloring gaffs. But Starfox was too busy to notice Samson's hair was blond. He was far more concerned his teammates had been treating him differently ever since they learned of his emotion manipulating powers. Which is tad hypocritical, after all he didn't bring it up during his membership application back in Avengers I#232. And later, when he sensed that the team took a dim view of hidden abilities, he kept his mouth shut again. But in Avengers I#252, he decided to confront his teammates over dinner.
" These mortals! They grow so solemn at the slightest provocation!"
Solemn or not, this be storytelling at its best... Roger Stern used Starfox's concerns to further the Vision storyline while also giving Hercules some much needed character development. Even though he'd been a member since 1967, Herc never received much in the way of proper character arcs or even particularly deep thought. Whenever he showed up, the prince of power was mostly played for comic relief, think Volstagg if he was Greek and worked out more. But Stern intended to make Hercules a mainstay while slowly making Starfox superfluous. By then, the Eternal served as the team's resident powerhouse but Hercules was mighty too.
Getting back to the Vision's dreams of planetary rule, he was about to start his scheme after months of planning. The plan was shockingly simple: he decided to rule by taking over the world's computers. Back in 1985, that still seemed a somewhat manageable task. He already had access to the NATO and US defense systems thanks to the Avengers' security clearances. Once he was in, I.S.A.A.C. would help him spread his influence on a global level until he would literally be the ghost in the machine.
However, to carry out his plan he needed the others away from the mansion. Using his position as chairman, he sent them on several bogus missions. For one, he ordered Captain Marvel to check out Thanos' old command post Sanctuary II in deep space claiming he'd detected some "disturbing readings". And as for the others... Thanos had a base or two on Earth too.
" My brother Thanos was a ravager of worlds.
He coveted power and worshipped death!
His hidden base could well hold the means to rip this planet asunder!"
So with Earth's mightiest off on a wild goose chase, Vision and I.S.A.A.C. launched their grab for world power. They were briefly interrupted by the Black Knigh who had unwittingly dropped by for a visit only to be quickly trapped by Vision using the mansion's security systems. Only after the Avengers and the West Coast Avengers realized the Vision was unhinged, the truth came out. Both teams invaded the mansion through its heretofore unseen submarine pen. Once inside, the individual members had confrontations with aspects of the Vision. Eros seemed most efficient at conveying the truth.
"I.S.A.A.C couldn't run Earth and neither can you!"
In order to save himself, Vision managed to pull himself out of the pre-Internet. And once he'd left all of Earth's (important) computers, he realized just what has been influencing him. Turns out Ultron constructed the android with a control crystal that I.S.A.A.C. had been using to make Vision more receptive to his way of thinking. With that particular tidbit revealed, Vision decided to literally take matters in his own hand...
" The control crystal... I'm done with it... Forever!"
Android or not, yanking out a good chunk of your brain really shouldn't be that easy. But Vision wasn't out of the woods yet. Even though the existence of the control crystal could have given him an easy out, Stern decided to have him face the music. Vision stepped down and turned himself in.But the US government wanted more. For instance, the equipment he had constructed with help from I.S.A.A.C. But Starfox took care of that, as we saw in Avengers I#258.
"You've put yourself through all this for nothing, sir.
I personally disassembled the Vision's equipment days ago."
Government liaison Raymond Sikorsky is not wrong... Disassembling the Vision's technology is a fancy way of saying you destroyed a piece of evidence. But it's not like Starfox can be brought up for charges, he isn't even native to this planet after all. But that's the Vision dealt with as far as Eros' involvement was concerned.
You'll note that the art style changed dramatically in between panels. Yes, the late great John Buscema had arrived to take over for Al Milgrom which meant the book had a distinctly different feel to it. Aware of Buscema's love of sword and sorcery characters, Stern had the Black Knight stick around as a member. This provided the team with a new resident scientist, the part Eros had been playing as well. He was slowly but surely made obsolete. But Roger Stern made sure to take care of any danglers, like Wasp being afraid of Starfox after she learned what he could do.
"It's disturbing to discover that someone you thought you knew can control people's minds!"
Leave it to the wealthy socialte heiress to be right on the money... It is creepy, especially after all the trouble they'd been through when Moondragon was around and tried to run the team with her mental powers. Having the ability to influence and control those around you and not even being candid about that only makes you more insidious and untrustworthy. So, let's see how Starfox explained himself.
" Jan, I use my special powers only on enemies. Never on friends... Unless they want me to!"
... Sigh. So close.
But this is as apologetic as Eros got. Guess we should take his word for it, after all he acted noble and heroic since he first joined and that's gotta count for something. It's very comparable to how the X-Men had no other choice but to trust professor Xavier when he said he wouldn't violate their thoughts.
Time to get some avenging done... In what would be his last Earth mission as an active member, Eros joined the others in the Savage Land where Terminus had recently resurfaced. He tried to take the giant alien pillager on, but got swatted away like a fly. But even in failure, he still got the girl.
" I'd probably have fallen on my keister if it weren't for Starfox!"
... In Savage Land, you don't hold girl, girl holds you. What a country!
All kidding aside, Terminus proved to be a major threat. After reaching Pangea, he ripped apart its environmental control systems which led to the deaths of thousands when the artificial jungle climate fell prey to the arctic frosts. That led the Wasp to make a shocking decision when she ordered Hercules and Starfox to "stop" Terminus.
"Give him one for me!"
Avengers don't kill, especially not during the 1980s. But what other way to "stop" him is there, after the countless deaths he's caused? Hercules manages to rip his armor open, revealing that Terminus wasn't actually a giant at all, merely a morbidly obese human sized alien who operated the armor like a big robot.
"Terminus... is no longer a threat!"
Leaving an helpless alien to die in the cold. That's... cold. Later stories would retcon this, saying this was actually a Deviant called Jorro roped by the real Terminus to be his accomplice. Nevertheless, that doesn't change the fact the Avengers allowed an enemy to die. At the very least, that makes them accessories to murder.
Now, time to wrap things up and get Starfox off Earth. Remember how Vision had sent Captain Marvel to check on Sanctuary II? She never came back. Turns out there was actually something going on, the massive vessel was being commandeered by Nebula and her space pirates who trapped Monica and forced her to join them as they unleashed a reign of terror all across the cosmos. Xandar was among the first to fall as Nebula moved her attention to the Skrull empire that had fallen into civil war following the destruction of their throneworld at the hands of Galactus.
The Avengers learned of this from Galactus' former herald and Xandarian Firelord. Worried about their teammate, they decided to go after Sanctuary II.
" The swiftest starship produced by the science of my homeworld of Titan... Sent earthward by my doting father Mentor"
Man, John Buscema could draw the heck out of a spaceship. And Stern sure could write exposition to match... Using the Titanian vessel, the Avengers learned much of what was going on in space and teamed up with Skrull general Zedrao and his forces to take on Sanctuary II. For those of you keeping score, Zedrao was also the one who visited Captain Mar-vell on his deathbed to honor him for his valor. That led the team to trust him even as they engaged in an engaging bit of subterfuge.
"That's it, brother... Teach them what it means to oppose Thanos and the Avengers!"
"Thanos" was actually Zedrao, cleverly playing into the fear among many of the Titan's former henchmen that the purple potentate would one day return from the dead. And they weren't wrong to be afraid, six years down the line Thanos would be alive and well for Jim Starlin's Infinity Gauntlet. But for now, he was still quite dead and Starfox was ready to stake a claim to Sanctuary II. But when he finally came face to face with Nebula, the usurper had a surprise.
"Imbecile! I have as much right to this ship as you! it was built by my grandfather!"
... Did not see that coming.
Or this.
"Hello. I'm afraid I don't recognize anyone here... Are any of you Avengers?"
Ye gods, if it's 1985, it's time for Secret Wars II and that means a mandatory visit from the Beyonder. The cluelessly naive almighty one actually helps Nebula escape, which leads Starfox to make a decision.
"I must know if Nebula's claim was true. She must be found!"
... Erm, why? I mean, sure she's certainly not harmless but I wouldn't call her an immediate threat. You recovered Sanctuary II and caused it to self destruct, so with her main base of power gone Nebula is little more than a terrorist who claims to be related to you. If family was that important to the Titan Eternals, wouldn't they have bonded together before to stop Thanos?
Still, it was clear Roger Stern wanted to move the Avengers in another direction and Starfox needed to go. Having him off in space chasing his alleged grand-niece was a perfectly serviceable way of dumping him. So, after a crossover between the Avengers and Fantastic Four annuals of that year that saw the Skrull race losing its ability to shift their shape, Starfox had an announcement to make in December 1985's Avengers I#261.
"That almost sounds as if you're not coming with us"
Got it in one, Cap...
"Because Nebula is my personal responsibility.
If she is Thanos' granddaughter I have a familial duty to stop her."
And with that, he was off, along with Firelord who was eager to make Nebula pay for destroying Xandar. Was it really such a loss? At the time, readers didn't dislike Starfox, but they didn't particularly loved him either. He was just... there. And that's just not good enough, especially after the initial mystery and wonder about him wore off.
After Stern resolved the long running issue with his secret mind control powers, he became a pretty regular member. Great guy to have around, but kind of bland especially when he lost his overly lascivious streak. There wasn't any real conflict or drama, how can you hate a guy who just wanted to have fun?
For the 2.5 years he was with them, Starfox served a meaningful purpose. He shook things up when he arrived, provided a special flavor missing from the team especially after the sassy She-Hulk left and proved to be both powerhouse and residential genius. But the incoming members Hercules and Black Knight would provide Stern with more ample story opportunities. Hercules chafed under having to follow a mortal woman in combat, while Starfox had no problem with Janet calling the shots. If Starfox had still been around when Namor joined a few issues down the line, he'd be even more expendable. What team needs two barrel chested, womanizing strongmen who can fly?
And what of the Mansion Siege? Eros could have dealt with all that nonsense by simply flashing a smile to win over the Masters of Evil.
When next we saw Starfox, it would be during the John Byrne days on the book somewhere near the end of 1990. To Byrne's credit, he picked up on Starfox's chase of Nebula.
Clearly my grandniece has wandered far in the time I searched for her trail between the stars"
You also clearly haven't changed your ways, you sly fox... Even after six years. But then, what is time to an Eternal?
Posted by Clarmindcontrol at 12:17 PM 2 comments
Labels: 1980s, Al Milgrom, Avengers, general Zedrao, ISAAC, Jef Willemsen, John Buscema, mind control, Nebula, Roger Stern, Starfox, Terminus, Vision
1986 - Anatomy of a Cover - G.I. Joe #44 by Mike Zeck and John Beatty
Labels: 1986, Anatomy of a cover, G.I. Joe #44, John Beatty, Marvel Comics, Mike Zeck
My Review of IDW's ROM #1
ROM #1 – "Earthfall Part 1"
Cover price $4.99
Written by Christos Gage and Chris Ryall
Art by David Messina with colour assists by Michele Pata
"We've been invaded and only a s pace knight can save us! First there was his epic return in this year's FCBD #0, and now the ongoing tale of ROM begins in earnest! Christos Gage, Chris Ryall, and David Messina kick off the wildest new series of the year as Rom's war with the DIRE WRAITHS hits close to home in "Earthfall, part 1!""
ROM's long awaited return is finally here. We got a brief glimpse of it in the ROM #0 FCBD edition, there's nothing like holding a #1 in your hands!
The story opens with a fun homage to ROM's original crash landing back in 1979. We get a good look at the functionality of ROM's modern appearance and how his weapons and devices are now an extension of his armour. Just as ROM has received an upgrade, the Dire Wraiths' get to level up as they're able to use human lifeforce to shape change into monstrous hawk creatures.
After an initial encounter with the Dire Wraiths, ROM has to figure out how he's going to approach dealing with their infiltrated brethren. He comes to the rescue of a young woman suffering from post-war PTSD and unaware that the Dire Wraiths have killed her entire family and replaced them. After an impressive battle sequence, ROM tries to settle down the devastated young woman, Darby, who's in a state of shock.
Hats off to Chris Ryall and IDW Publishing for pursuing this character. Re-imagined for a whole new generation, with minor alterations to his armor and a new supporting cast, ROM is ready to continue his epic battle against the Dire Wraiths who have infiltrated human society. Thankfully, his supporting cast has been modernized as well, with stronger female protagonists that will have more of an active presence.
Messina's art reminded me a lot of the work of Ian Akin & Brian Garvey from the 1980s. The panel layouts and the smooth flow and transition really brings the action to life.
I really liked the tip of the hat to Bill Mantlo, the Marvel Comics writer who pretty much created the ROM-verse, in naming the park in the story, Mantlo Park.
The only aspect that I wasn't thrilled about was the upcoming crossover with the other IDW Hasbro properties. While my inner child is blow away at the thought of pitching his GI Joe action figures against ROM, the adult me has become wary of event driven storyline and was hoping for something a bit more focused and streamlined.
However, I'll be there for the next issue to see where they take ROM, the Wraithslayer next! This first issue was worth the 30 year wait!
Posted by Jason Shayer at 5:24 PM 0 comments
Labels: Bill Mantlo, brian garvey, Chris Ryall, Christos Gage, David Messina, Dire Wraiths, ian akin, IDW, Michele Pata, Rom, Sal Buscema
Alpha flight #15 X-Men homage by Anthony Castrillo
Labels: Alpha Flight #15, Anthony Castrillo, Cyclops, Marvel Comics, Uncanny X-Men, Wolverine, X-Men
My SDCC 2016 Wrap-Up
It's hard to believe that it was a week ago today that we flew out to San Diego for SDCC.
An emergency stop at a clinic for pink eye, horrible traffic getting to the airport, and a slow leak in a tire were the only issues plaguing us on our trip to the airport. The flight was on time and really felt cramped for the five hour flight. All our luggage arrived safely and we checked into the Sheraton Marina and head downtown on the free shuttle. That Yellow Line shuttle was amazing, allowing us to travel back and forth from the Convention in about 15 minutes.
Getting our badges was very streamlined and quick. After a quick bite to eat, we got into the Con for Preview Night, but found out that Art Adams' sketch list was already closed. Met the lovely and talented Marjorie Liu, writer for Image's Monstress. After a couple of hours exploring with our jaws wide open, we headed back to the hotel and decompressed at Quinn's, which served a lot great local craft beer.
On Thursday, after a big breakfast at the hotel, we headed down for our first full day. We got into the panel and signing ticket line, but quickly gave up after an hour wait and the line not going anywhere. Snagged a great Shadow sketch from Howard Chaykin. Collected some autographs from Chuck Wendig, Mark Brooks, Len Wein, and William Gibson. Had a nice Italian dinner in the Gaslight district watching the cosplayers. Ended the evening on a rooftop patio with an amazing view of the city and had drinks next to Lucy Lawless and Ted Raimi.
Friday was a rather quiet day as I did a bit of shopping and then made my way over to NerdHQ for the Con Man panel. It was a great, intimate venue and the panel was a lot of fun. Got a few of my Master of Kung Fu issues signed by Paul Gulacy. We had a light dinner and enjoyed a bottle of the Star Trek Anniversary beer. We checked out the gaming area and played a few games of Shadows over Westminster where we chatted with the game's designer. After a bit more cosplay watching along the Gaslight district, we called it a night.
Saturday was crazy, so I knew that I could get to the Con a bit later. I met author Jonathan Maberry who had edited an anthology I was a part of. When he asked me what story I had written, I totally blanked and couldn't remember the title of my story (which was Dirt Man, about a grave golem terrorizing a small town). Had a great lunch at Smash burger. Got my ROM #1 SDCC Exclusive edition signed by the creative team. The crowds near the end of the day were insane. It took us over 20 minutes just to go from our shuttle bus drop-off area to the Gaslight district. After dinner, we headed back to the rooftop bar, but were turned away as it was an NBC exclusive party.
On Sunday, after carefully backing my books and loot, we hit the show for our last day. Did a bit more shopping picking up an Enterprise Hallmark ornament and a Shopkins exclusive toy for my daughter. I picked up my lovely Punk Storm sketch by the talented Jae Lee, who turned out to be a big fan of my blog. We had a last dinner at a Kansas BBQ joint where scenes from Top Gun were filmed. Exhausted, we picked up our luggage and flew out on the red eye.
This was my third visit to SDCC and each of them is special in their own way. I travelled with 3 other guys who had never been, and part of the fun was simply watching their shock and awe as they experience the enormity of SDCC. The Fan Expo we enjoy in Toronto is nowhere near the scale of SDCC. The venue and administration at SDCC is much better handled and has more of a professional feel to it. Also, San Diego genuinely embraces the Comic Con, with nearby hotel venues, theme restaurants, and an overwhelming amount of off-site activities. My only real complain was how all the lines for the signings were handled. Not a lot of the volunteers knew what was going on which spawned many different and confusing line-ups. The highlights of the show to me were meeting the creative team of Monstress and that beautiful Punk Storm sketch by Jae Lee.
Labels: DC Comics, Howard Chaykin, IDW, Image, Jae Lee, Len Wein, Marvel Comics, Monstress, Paul Gulacy, Punk Storm, Rom, SDCC 2016
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Last Wednesday Martha and I reached our 14th wedding anniversary. Today we celebrated by spending more of the day with our good friends Keith and Carrie Hanson and the Royals game. The festivities really began with brunch as First Watch and, of course, Bubba's Benny. You haven't lived until you've had Bubba's Benny for breakfast. In short, Bubba's Benny is two buttermilk biscuits with a sunny side up egg and turkey sausage patties on top smothered by turkey sausage gravy. (It is a little bit of heaven on a plate.) It was Faith and Family Day at the "K" which meant that in addition to the game there would be a concert afterward. As it turned there was much more than just a concert. There was a "warm-up" concert by a local rap group that none of us really enjoyed followed by testimonies from three of the players from the day's game. Throughout the event a clear gospel message was given. They even gave everyone an NIV New Testament as they left. This year's featured group was Crowder. We mistakenly thought we were going to get to enjoy the David Crowder band. As it turned out we weren't disappointed. The concert was short which was good since the day was so hot and long. In spite of the brevity of the concert they managed to pack in contemporary praise and worship, blue grass, and a little southern gospel. Remarkably they combined a banjo, hammer dulcimer, violin, cello, double bass and other assorted instruments into one band and made them all sound great together. I look forward to hearing more from this group. We finished the day at Mi Ranchitos. For some reason after an entire day in the sun we were all craving the espinaca sauce. Thank you Martha for 14 years of wedded bliss. I'm not sure how it's possible but I fall more in love with your every day.
Periodically I like to dig in to Google's app list to see what's new. One thing that they have mastered is internet services. The photo app is a great archive solution for the photos you take on your mobile devices. But, the app that really has me impressed is Google Cloud Print (beta, of course). The most remarkable feature is that any printer can become a cloud printer. Any printer that your desktop has access to can be added to your list of cloud printers using the Chrome browser (http://www.google.com/cloudprint). I know It seems like a step in the wrong direction but this sharing mechanism goes way beyond paper printers. For example, if you have a virtual fax solution that is manifested as a printer on your workstation it can become a cloud printer with all your other printers. You could send a fax from your phone from anywhere you can connect to the internet. It does stop there. All the Android devices that your Google account is aware of are also cloud printer candidates. There are plenty of cloud storage services out there but this solution makes sharing stupid simple. I can't wait to see what they come up with next.
A friend recently posed the philosphical question "What if the bible doesn't have all the answers?". It's an interesting question that begs for consideration. So, what if the bible doesn't have all the answers? Obviously this would mean the answers are potentially somewhere else. Everywhere a person looks for the answers the same question would apply. In the absense of an absolute authority the person looking for answers would be free to pick and choose the answers that are the most appealing. This line of thinking is prevelant everywhere because it eliminates messy things like guilt, humility and accountability. It sounds like a great way to live. Unfortunately it paves the way for things like conflict, discord, and destruction. The evidence is everywhere. Rather than taking the easy way out I suggest considering the opposite question. What if the bible does have all the answers? Beware! This isn't a path for the faint of heart. It will most definitely involve guilt, humility, and accountabilty. Why? Because exploring this question means considering that the bible may be the absolute authority. The only way to truly investigate this question requires following a few simple ground rules. First, interpret what you read literally through the lense of common sense. This is esssential in order to determine what the text actually means rather than what you want it to mean. Second, evaluate everything in context. Meaning is easily skewed, perverted, or lost altogether without context. If you don't believe me just watch the political ads during election season. Finally, validate the text against itself. If the bible is really the absolute authority, as the question suggests, then it certainly won't contradict itself. Let the adventure begin!
I've never been athletically inclined and I probably never will be. Nevertheless with the help of my family we won our first ever athletic competition (pictures are on Facebook). We started training in Taekwondo in August and had our first belt promotion in October. With our yellow belts in hand (actually around our wastes) we went to our first tournament. It was really a family-fun mock tournament. Everyone went home with something just for participation but event winners got special trophies. Our event was the family form. In the family form event your family as a group goes through the series of steps/positions for your belt level. We had twenty positions in our form and since we were still newbie yellow belts we had the added advantage of being allowed to count our numbers out loud as we moved. You are judged on how well you know your form as well as how well you stay in sync with each other. There were seven teams in all and I honestly didn't think we stood a chance. The other teams had been training longer than us (some much longer). I guess our practice and loud counting paid off. Now we have to figure out what to do with a ridiculously large trophy.
God often works in mysterious ways that we won't and may never understand. Our petition for guardianship of our nieces ended with a court appearance last week. In the aftermath we have not been questioning the "why". The "why" is easy. Every detail of our lives is complete orchestrated by God for his glory. The "how" is the source of our consernation. I find myself frequently wondering "How is God possibly going to get the glory from this turn of events?" The answer is that we don't know now, we may never never know in the future, and we aren't entitled to an answer - ever. What we do know is that we have to accept it and move on. We are all having a hard time reaching that point but I'm sure we'll get there eventually.
They say "You never know what you have until you lose it". Well, it's true. Kristine and Abby were integrated into our family as our children for only two short months. I had no idea how strong and deep the bond had become between us until we had to turn them over to their father at the courhouse after our trial ten days ago. It was a cold, hard, immediate change of custody - no integration plan for the girls or visitation plan for us. I'm sure that one day we will see them again. Meanwhile we pray for them continually. It is comforting to know that God is protecting and caring for them. Thank you God for your sovereignty and give us the grace to accept it no matter what!
Isn't it funny how life never plays out the way you plan. You think you can see several turns ahead in the road of life but you blink your eyes and you're suddenly on a different road! I'm glad God is driving and not me. We thought the change in our life was going to limited to our diet. As time goes by we are discovering more foods that the children have a difficult time tolerating. We've began eliminating processed foods from our life. This evolved into eliminating things like refined sugar, homogenized milk, and an assortment of other things. Just a couple of week ago Martha and I decided to try a 30 day purification diet. We made it through most of the "Nothing but Fruits and Vegetables" week when suddenly the road of life shifted in a way no one saw coming. We became the temporary parents of two new little ones.
Due to a series of unfortunately events Martha's sister, Melody, faced losing her two young daughters - Kristine (2 1/2 years) and Abigail (15 months). We've taken them into our home to raise them as our own. It may be a few weeks or a few years. However long we end up having them in our home we will love them with every ounce of our being. They are still young enough to train. So far breaking old habits and creating new ones has not been that much of a challenge. On the downside we are on diaper duty again. There's also the additional laundry and mouths to feed. It also doesn't help that our modest split-level house was never intended for five children. Despite all the changes (including the sudden lack of sleep) it's worth it. We have no regrets and we'd do it again in a heart beat. I'm anxious to see where this road will lead.


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Introducing the Computer-Related Self-Concept: A New Approach to Investigate Gender Differences in Computing Careers
Author(s): Monique Janneck (Luebeck University of Applied Sciences, Germany), Sylvie Vincent-Höper (University of Hamburg, Germany) and Jasmin Ehrhardt (University of Hamburg, Germany)
Source title: Handbook of Research on Social and Organizational Dynamics in the Digital Era
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Efosa C. Idemudia (Arkansas Tech University, USA)
Keywords: Business & Management / Business and Organizational Research / Business Science Reference / Small & Medium Enterprises
View Introducing the Computer-Related Self-Concept: A New Approach to Investigate Gender Differences in Computing Careers on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.
The number of women in STEM fields, especially in computer science, is still very low. Therefore, in this chapter, the computer-related self-concept (CSC) is presented as a new approach to investigate gender differences in computing careers. The computer-related self-concept comprises computer-related attitudes, emotions, and behaviors, integrating different lines of research on computer-related self-cognitions. To establish connections with career development, an extensive online survey was conducted with more than 1100 male and female computing professionals. Results show that men have a significantly more positive computer-related self-concept than women. Furthermore, as hypothesized, the computer-related self-concept shows high correlations with career motivation. Therefore, it is concluded that the computer-related self-concept is a feasible approach to investigate and understand computer-related gender differences. Possible implications regarding measures to foster women's careers in computing are discussed along with prospects for future research.
The Issue of Post-Merger Integration Boundary Management: A Sociomaterial Perspective
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If you want to find out more information or have any questions on the Alumnae Initiatives effort, please contact Valerie Cushman via the methods below.
Valerie brings over 30 years of higher education experience to this work. Her career began at Vassar College where she was a member of the faculty and associate director of athletics. In 1997 she moved to Virginia and Randolph College where she served as the director of athletics and chair of physical education for most of her 10-year tenure but served as the special assistant to the president through the co-education transition. In 2007, she took on the role of senior assistant to the president at Washington and Lee University. Following that she worked as a consultant for her own company, Cushman Curry Consulting, and for Cenergistic, Inc. an energy conservation firm that works with schools and colleges.
Throughout her career her academic and professional work has focused on access to education and equity and opportunity for women, particularly as it relates to Title IX and athletics.
Her educational background includes a B.S. in physical education from SUNY Cortland, an M.S. in sport management from East Stroudsburg University, and a Ph.D. in higher education and cultural foundations of education from Syracuse University.
Valerie Cushman, Senior Director, Alumni Engagement & Inclusion Initiatives
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Secretary Clinton's inspiring piece on how the interests of the U.S. and India are aligned on issue after issue compelled me to articulate one more way in which the world's two biggest democracies could pave the way for international co-operation. This is a remarkable opportunity for the U.S. and India to join together in addressing NCDs, chronic non-communicable diseases. NCDs, including diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic lung diseases, kill about 2 out of 3 people in the world, affecting people in both developed and developing countries though they kill more people in poor countries, and impact the poor the most.
At last year's UN High Level Meeting on NCDs, leaders from the United Nations, the U.S., India and the rest of the world, unanimously acknowledged NCDs as one of the greatest health and development challenges of the century. The Political Declaration they adopted that day recognized the enormous burden of these diseases on economies and societies, and called for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to tackle NCDs. At the World Health Assembly last month, member states agreed to an exciting and noteworthy goal – that of reducing mortality from NCDs by 25% by 2025. The U.S. and India could take the lead and show the world how countries can reach the 25 by 25 goal.
Both the U.S. and India are affected by NCDs. India is home to 50 million people with diabetes, and the International Diabetes Federation predicts that this number will reach 87 million by 2030. According to the CDC, the U.S. is home to approximately 25 million people with diabetes – about 8% of the population. Heart disease and cancer are the top two causes of death in the U.S., and cancer is expected to claim the lives of more than 1,500 Americans a day in 2012.
Prevention is key. According to the World Health Organization, 80% of heart disease, 80% of type II diabetes and 40% of cancers are preventable by avoiding tobacco use, eating healthy foods and increasing physical activity. And, we have great models to emulate. We can learn from New York City's bold ad campaigns and efforts to reduce smoking and sugary drinks consumption, their use of legislation to reduce transfats in restaurants, and their innovative use of public spaces to encourage walking and biking safely. We can support Lets Move, and the First Lady's incredible effort to encourage healthy eating and increase physical activity among school children.
For our part, Arogya World is implementing the mDiabetes text messaging program in India. Using the Nokia Life platform, we're working to reach 1 million people with text messages (developed with Emory University) about diabetes and its prevention in 12 languages. The program is ongoing and we are spending a lot of energy and resources on measurement and evaluation. If found effective, text messaging may become an easy, scalable way to persuade large numbers of people to take up exercise and eat healthier foods in order to prevent diabetes in India, the U.S., and around the world. India is becoming a much-watched center of innovation in healthcare delivery and low-cost, high-quality healthcare is already being delivered to large numbers of people in a sustainable way. And the U.S. is legendary for its innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Both countries have the bold leadership and technology advances needed, and both countries consider the pursuit of healthy living a worthy aspiration and believe fully in the power of innovation - these are what it will take to tackle NCDs.
It is my fervent wish that my country of today and the country of my birth will lead the world in NCD prevention. NCDs are changing the face of global health as we know it, and will define our generation and our legacy, and the world we leave behind.
Nalini lives in Chicago, was born in Bangalore, and currently works in both India and the US.


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O'Neill Opens New £270,000 Community Hall In Annsborough
The community of Annsborough has demonstrated how local people can make local decisions to benefit their community, Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has said.
[caption id="attachment_56691" align="aligncenter" width="540"] DARD MInister Michelle O' Neill MLA, with Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick, Newry Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, along with members of the Annsborough Community Association officially opens the Annsborough Hall.[/caption]
Minister O'Neill was speaking as she officially opened the Annsborough Community Hall in Castlewellan, Co Down. Annsborough Community Forum completed the ambitious £270,000 project to design and develop a community space to cater for the needs of the rural community.
[caption id="attachment_56692" align="alignleft" width="390"] Children from Annsborough show off their skills on the guitar.[/caption]
Grant funding from DARD's Rural Development Programme (RDP) and Ulster Wildlife Trust's Landfill Communities Fund alongside investment from the former Down District Council and Northern Ireland Housing Executive, made this project possible.
Addressing members of the community at the opening last night, Minister O'Neill said: "I congratulate Annsborough Community Forum on completion of this very impressive project.
"The funding of £100,000 from my Department's Rural Development Programme, delivered through Down Rural Area Partnership Local Action Group and Joint Council Committee, has been an important resource in bringing this project to fruition.
Photos from AnnsboroughCommunity Hall opening
[caption id="attachment_56693" align="alignright" width="390"] Dancers from Annsborough with their coach Caoimhe Kelly ready to peform for DARD Minister Michelle O'Neill.[/caption]
"This project demonstrates what the RDP is all about, allowing local people in rural areas to make local decisions which will improve lifestyles and services for their local community, and I am delighted that you have been able to avail of this funding opportunity."
Commenting on the progress of the new Rural Development Programme the Minister stated that she anticipated approval from the European Commission later this year.
She said: "I intend to ensure that the new Rural Development Programme will build on the many successes of the current Programme which is drawing to a close, and will continue to provide support to the development and success of rural communities and businesses, becoming the catalyst and inspiration for rural dwellers to become proactive in bringing their ideas to fruition.
"I look forward to the realisation of many more projects in the coming years under the next Rural Development Programme."
Margaret Ritchie welcomes the official opening of Annsborough Community Hall – a resource for all in the local area Margaret Ritchie MP has welcomed the new facility at Annsborough and said: "I was delighted and proud last week to attend the official opening of Annsborough Community Hall. This is an important and vital resource for the vibrant local community that exists in Annsborough – a resource developed through the initiative of the local community for the local community in the village of Annsborough. "This new community facility will be able to accommodate many activities for young people, families, other individuals and senior citizens. At the official opening we witnessed a sample of the excellent local musical and dancing talent from many of the young people under the direction of well known acclaimed local singer, Andrea Rice from Drumaness. "This new Community Hall which was promoted by the hard working volunteers in Annsborough Community Forum was funded through Down Rural Area Partnership under the Rural Development Programme with match funding from the former Down District Council, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and the Ulster Wildlife Trust Landfill Communities Fund. "I hope that Annsborough Community Hall will be fully used by all within the village and environs. Congratulations and commendations to all those involved with this initiative including the funders, designers, architects and builders as well as local volunteers. I hope that the Forum will now be able, if they so wish, to explore other projects in the local area for the benefit of the community in Annsborough".
South Down MLA Seán Rogers who attended the opening of the newly built Annsborough Community Building, said: "The people of Annsborough should rightfully be very proud of this significant achievement. The many local people who stepped forward to play a role in making this community building a reality have served their community well and generations to come will benefit from their efforts, for this they must be congratulated."
[caption id="attachment_56694" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Michelle O'Neill, DARD MInister with representatives of the Annsborough Community Association, local councillor and MLA's, South Down MP Margaret Ritchie and Janine Connolly, right, Development Officer with the County Down Rural Community Network.[/caption]]]>
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Obituaries: Trujillo, Huss, Behage, Garcia
By Oil City Staff| December 13, 2021
Michael Anthony Trujillo
Michael Anthony Trujillo: September 12, 1977 – December 7, 2021 (age 44)
Michael Anthony Trujillo was born Sept. 12, 1977 in Casper, Wyoming. He passed away at age 44 on December 7, 2021.
He attended Fort Casper Grade School and CY Junior High and graduated from NCHS in 1996. On a scholarship, he went on to attend Trinidad College, where he played the sport he was so passionate for — baseball.
Michael continued his reputation as a valued player. He spent his life playing for various leagues and was well known as an incredible shortstop.
He was an avid outdoorsman and treasured memories made with his dad and brothers hunting and fishing. He was known by many for his dedication to weightlifting and made numerous friends at the gym, always with a big smile on his face.
Michael was often seen doing acts of kindness including shoveling snow and doing all the yardwork for his grandmother Helen Root.
Baker Hughes was his place of employment for several years and most recently at the time of his passing he worked in Dickinson, North Dakota for Scientific Drilling.
Michael was a beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend.
He enjoyed the closeness and companionship of his devoted mother LuAnn, taking frequent long outdoor walks.
Michael was a caring, fun and loving uncle to Connor, Brady, Gavin, Farrah, and Eli Trujillo.
He is survived by his loving parents Fred and LuAnn Trujillo; brothers Ryan of Mills, WY and Jonathan (Brooke) of Windsor, CO; grandmothers Helen Root of Casper, WY and Jenny Trujillo of Henderson, NV; aunts and uncles, including Gary and Becky Root, Dan and Marla Elston, Jeff and Ronica Trujillo, and Calvin and Carrie Lee; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Ofrendo Trujillo and E.J. Root.
Michael was a man of faith and is now at peace with our Lord. Until we are reunited with him again, we cherish his legacy and will forever love and miss him.
There will be a viewing at Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home on Saturday, December 18 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jon Huss
Jon Huss: March 16, 1957 – December 11, 2021 (age 64)
Jon Huss, 64, of Casper, a mountaineer and immigration lawyer, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 after a long illness.
Jon summitted Denali in Alaska, Aconcagua in Argentina, and Elbrus in Russia, as well as many smaller peaks. He only rarely hired guides. He spoke excellent Spanish and a little Russian, and made his way on his own with a few chosen companions.
Jon was the first full-time immigration lawyer in Wyoming, offering assistance with green cards (work permits), naturalization, and defense against deportation. As he liked to say, "In 20 years of doing immigration law in Wyoming, I've worked with someone from every country on earth. And most people in America don't even know where Wyoming is!"
Jon Brian Huss was born March 16, 1957 in San Mateo, the second of three sons born to Barbara Springston Huss and Marvin Huss Sr. His father's job in sales had the family moving many times, to various California locations and then to Kansas City — where Jon attended high school — and finally to the Boulder, Colorado area.
Jon's mother Barbara saw his talent for languages and made it possible for him to work and study in Mexico and in Ecuador, where he spent a summer giving vaccinations to villagers in the coffee fields. He attended Williams College in Massachusetts; came home to be with his mother after her devastating divorce; and after a day or two working in a Colorado oilfield went back to college at the University of Pennsylvania.
As a freshman at Williams, Jon had been recruited to the rowing team. He went back to school at Penn on an athletic scholarship. An excellent oarsman, he was chosen to represent the U.S. as a member of the eight-man boat at the 1980 Summer Olympics in the USSR that ended when President Jimmy Carter withdrew the U.S. from the competition in protest of the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Jon was nonetheless a lifelong Jimmy Carter fan.
A close friend from college encouraged Jon to come to Wyoming after graduation to work for the Powder River Basin Resource Council. He liked Wyoming and had lived here ever since. He met his future wife, Anne MacKinnon, then a reporter for the Casper Star-Tribune, while he was working for Powder River. "For a little while I was news-worthy!" he said.
Frustrated at having to "stop at the courthouse door" when pursuing natural resource issues for Powder River members, he went to the University of Wyoming College of Law. A fine scholar, he studied classical Greek at UW while attending law school. (He explained that he hadn't had much time for academics when he was on the college crew, so he wanted to make the most of his time at UW). Top of his class, he became editor of the law review and went on to clerk for U.S. District Court Judge Clarence Brimmer in Cheyenne. He then took a job with the law firm of Brown, Drew, Massey and Sullivan in Casper, having a few years earlier married MacKinnon, who was based in Casper.
Jon had learned mountaineering while in college, and he made time to take himself up the major mountains. He loved getting to the heights in any place he visited — and on those big mountains, he loved both the challenge and the view: across the clouds, all the way to the Pacific from the top of Aconcagua, for instance.
Not neglecting other sports, he bicycled the roads over mountain passes in Colorado, kayaked the Grand Canyon twice, and raced in local triathlons. On long bicycle rides, he memorized poetry he taped to his handlebars.
In 2000, Jon left the law firm, went with his wife and young son to Bolivia for six months, and came back determined to help people, opening up his one-man immigration law firm in Casper. He was known to make house-calls to clients all over the state. He made people laugh when they were scared speechless in immigration processes, and when possible he got them through it all so they could live and work in the U.S. and raise their families here.
Big, strong and thoughtful, Jon went sure-footed through the world. He traveled with his wife and son to many places: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, China, Nepal, Turkey, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and New Zealand. He tended to be looking for mountains most of the time. His humor, energy and commitment powered his family. He welcomed retirement for more travel and more fun.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Anne MacKinnon of Casper; his son Ted of Jersey City, NJ; his mother Barbara Anderson of Longmont, CO; his brothers Ian (Lisa) Huss of Colorado Springs and Marvin "Bif" (Ceil) Huss III of Colorado Springs; his father Marvin (Sally) Huss, Jr. of Colorado Springs; and numerous nieces, a few nephews, many great-nephews and a few great-nieces.
A memorial will be held in Casper at a later date, when friends and family can plan ahead and travel.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Powder River Basin Resource Council (www.powderriverbasin.org) or the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (www.rmian.org).
Robert N. Behage
Robert N. Behage: 1932 – 2021
Robert N. Behage, a Navy veteran and resident of Manatee County, Florida, peacefully passed at the age of 89 on December 7, 2021.
He was surrounded by loved ones at his daughters' home in Casper, WY.
Robert proudly served his country from 1951-1955. He was a kind and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his children (Tom and Barb), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his son Fred, daughter Karen, and wife Madeline Behage.
Albert Garcia
Albert Garcia: 1930 – 2021
Albert Garcia was born on March 20, 1930 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer in Casper, Wyoming on December 8, 2021. He was one of seven children born to Elvira and Facundo Garcia. He was raised with five brothers — William, Ruben, Rudy, Edward, and Reloy — and his baby sister Gloria. He attended school in Cheyenne and graduated from Cheyenne High School, enlisted as a Corporal in the US Army and was stationed in Korea during the Korean war. During the war, he served in the Far East Command for fourteen months.
He married the love of his life, Mary Espinosa, on August 20, 1957 at St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church in Laramie, Wyoming. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on August 20, 2021. He loved her until the day he died.
As a small child, Albert always had a strong love of art, creating art drawings in the dirt, so it made sense that when he went to the University of Wyoming he majored in art and minored in Spanish. As a student, he worked alongside his professor Dr. Robert Russin on many sculptures on campus in addition to helping sculpt the Lincoln Memorial on I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie. He graduated with honors in 1957 and began his graduate school studies. He studied one summer in New York at Colgate University. He was inducted in the Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Phi, Phi Sigma Iota, and Chi Gamma Iota honor societies. He was a prolific artist and his children are proud to have the honor of housing many of his works of art in their homes.
Mary and Albert moved to Midwest, Wyoming, where he taught school at Midwest High School. They were in Midwest for two years before moving to Casper in 1959, where Albert was transferred to East Junior High School. In total, he taught for 37 years. He felt strongly that his role as an art teacher was to carefully guide students with the intention of bringing out the individual expression of the young artist. His care left an indelible mark on many students, and
he developed strong relationships with those he worked with, including an international exchange student who stayed with his daughter Linda's family. Upon retiring, he became an avid golfer and played almost every day with his golfing buddies.
Our dad was an engaged and wonderful father. He loved his six children and he participated in our lives by attending activities and teaching valuable life lessons of integrity and hard work. He coached his children's baseball and softball teams every summer where he taught many kids the value of sportsmanship. He studied the game and produced winning teams of outstanding young people. In later years, our parents traveled with all of us — they went on adventures to Mexico and Europe, throughout the United States and in far reaches of the State of Wyoming. Our dad was very proud of his family and he let all of us know this through his loving support.
He is survived by his wife Mary; children Leonard Garcia, A. Carl (Gwen) Garcia, Lisa (Chuck) Mangus, R. Vincent (Deb) Garcia and Linda (Wayne) Kiser; grandchildren Cassie Fuller and Andy Garcia, Jessica and Ben Mangus, Rebecca Wright and Christy Jones, and Christopher and Karissa Kiser; great-grandchildren Gracie Forth, Jacob Wright and Vincent Jones; great-great-grandchild Dax James Brown; and many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his brothers Edward and Reloy Garcia and was preceded in death by his son John F. Garcia, parents Elvira and Facundo Garcia, sister Gloria, and brothers William, Ruben, and Rudy.
The Rosary will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021, and his funeral will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
The family is asking that you wear a mask during the services.
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It is habitual that test takers have a tough time with multiple choice questions, this is because they consider multiple choice questions as a stress-free set of question when equated to another type of questions and so forget to pay attention to it.
Irrespective of the format of the question, test takers should concentrate on multiple choice questions a lot.
Many people take a guess to answer multiple choice questions, but these type of questions require good skill and logic to answer them. Here are a few tips on how to solve multiple choice questions.
As time passed by, the complexity of the competition questions has also increased. Earlier there were only text type questions, but now people have started using graphs, pictures, scrambled images etc in multiple choice questions.
These are the type of questions where we will have the option of choosing only one answer. Here the choices will be provided in radio buttons.
In this type of questions, we will be having the option of selecting multiple answers. Here the choices will be provided in check boxes.
How to answer multiple choice questions correctly like a pro?
Multiple choice questions are mostly tricky ones. But with a little smartness we can crack them very easily. With a little knowledge on the subject and a good strategy, you can easily answer any multiple choice questions.
If every step fails, be confident and do the guess work.
Not every one are so comfortable answering multiple choice questions. Now if you are also in the same line, then here are few tips which will be revealing for taking up multiple choice questions.
In most of the competitive cases, multiple choice questions are used as a preliminary exam. In such type of exams , for every wrong answer negative points are given. So you need to answer each and every question very carefully.
Imagine the topic to think logically without looking at the options.
Last but not the least, as per research your first guess will always be right.
Usually the option C is implicated as the right answer in multiple choice questions.
Multiple choice questions are not randomized, when asked.
The best answer to guess in such question is C. It is better than leaving the answer spot blank. Like the saying goes something is better than nothing.
As the probability of being the right answer is not nil, it is better to choose the questions as C (which is like a standard answer among people).
The following mentioned are few multiple choice test tricks and strategies on how to pass a multiple choice test without studying.
Many individuals who take up objective type questions have the habit of guessing the middle option as the answer if they do not know. They also avoid answers which show none, all, always and never.
William Poundstone who is an author opens up that this conventional wisdom will never help throughout the exam and so ignoring conventional wisdom is vital for answering a multiple choice answer.
For answering a multiple choice question, it is a fact that the multiple options are formatted in a tough manner.
All the options seems to be right in some aspect and so the test taker can pick out the wrong answers first and then choose the right answer.
When your question ends with 'a', 'an' or 'the', then the answer should start appropriate to the article and hence correct answer can be chosen appropriately.
Though this does not stand true for all questions, but can help for few which has articles in it . Few questions in English can be handled this way for picking the right option.
When there are options with many variables and so, look out for the options and its patterns and similarities. Pick choices which have the same patterns and leave out the outliners so that the nearest or right answer is picked.
The middle order option is something which should be chosen, for example if the options are 100,150, 200, and 250 then choosing 150 or 200 can be the right choice.
In such cases mostly, right answers are lesser than the maximum and higher than the lowest.
Always remember that the first impression is the best one. Once you have read the question, pick the right answer immediately. As you keep on reading the options there is a chance to choose the wrong option.
Practising well for exam is one way to score maximum. Past test papers, practice exams or study guides can give you an idea on how to answer mcq questions.
In order to use time appropriately, answer the questions for which you know the answers.
For ones which you have a doubt, leave the doubtful question and skip over, at the end again read out the questions which you have not answered and complete the question paper.
By this way your confidence is elevated and you also find more time for hard questions.
The keywords in the question are to be identified and underlined which helps to narrow down the meaning.
By this way the right option will match each and every part of the stem of the question. For the same paying attention to qualifiers, superlatives, negatives are important.
Once the question is read, formulate the answer in your mind rather than looking into the options.
Once you have formulated the answers, look into the options and you can find the answer you formed.
You may have opted for first option based on your first impression, you can also change the answer if you think another response is right.
A concrete reasoning is mandatory to make any changes and not just feeling.
Playing the odd doesn't work out all the time and so playing with such type of methods can be avoided.
Guess work and game play with multiple type questions can be avoided as they do not work well all the time.
It is always a good idea to learn from your mistakes. Once the paper is returned back to you, review the answers and find out the reason for the mistakes taken place.
Reason out if it is the question pattern or study material which has made you to pick an incorrect answer. By this way mistakes in future can be avoided.
A complete reading of the question paper is one way to find out few answers, this is because for some questions answers are found in the question itself. The questions may have a link and answers within it too.
It is a good way to eliminate grammatically wrong answers in a multiple choice question. The answers would never make sense and hence grammatically wrong answers can be avoided.
In a multiple choice paper, if two options are complete opposites then there is a chance that one of them might be the answer.
It is actually a trick used by the professors to check the knowledge of the students in the subject.
There are many questions where one word appears in more than one options. The answer must be one of those choices which have the same word.
In this context eliminate the odd one and choose from the similar options.
Once the question is read the options would have answers related to the question, if there are answers which are unrelated to the question then they can be eliminated as wrong answer.
It is true that multiple choice questions concentrate on minute details in the subject which cannot be retained in mind effectively. Preparing at an early stage is what a multiple choice exam requires.
Frequent review and early preparations are ways to hack the multiple choice exercises instead of tricks and guess work.
It is mandatory for intense preparation for any multiple choice paper, it would be advisable to pay attention to terms and concepts, observations, ideas and lot more. These tips are important as this would be the ones which most commonly appear in the exams.
You can also make lists and tables of important ideas or events which makes learning easier.
Almost all students guess most of the time for a multiple choice answers but guessing would not be apt for negative marking questions. Avoid guess work for negative marking questions as they may lower your final total.
These are a few hints which can be followed for answering multiple choice questionnaire, but these tips are not complete100% true to yield successful results. These are a few tricks to handle the questions. They work for some situations but not completely for all exams, all time and all scenarios. Prior preparations and training are mandatory aspects for any multiple choice exams.
The skill to tackle a multiple choice test paper is mandatory and hence good preparation on the subject along with these techniques is required to win over such exams. Test takers and students can run through these tips with proper preparation and hack their multiple choice exams in the right manner rather than believing in guess work.


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Xi Jinping isn't tightening China's grip on Hong Kong, Carrie Lam says
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Nov 22, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS
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DAVOS (BLOOMBERG) - Chinese President Xi Jinping offered personal assurances that he wouldn't use protests in Hong Kong as an excuse to increase Beijing's control over the city, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said, as she used a World Economic Forum (WEF) visit to try and reassure global investors.
Speaking to Bloomberg Television in Davos on Tuesday (Jan 21), Mrs Lam pushed back against protesters who say China is tightening its grip on Hong Kong, and maintained that the Asian financial centre remains stable despite more than seven months of violent protests.
"There is no truth in the allegation that the central government is tightening the grip on Hong Kong," she said in the interview.
"The central government has time and again made it very clear that they want Hong Kong to succeed under 'one country, two systems' and a high degree of autonomy.
"It was made very clear to me by President Xi Jinping on the three occasions that I met him" in recent months, she added.
Mrs Lam arrived in Davos after a fresh bout of protest violence in downtown Hong Kong, with four police officers injured in clashes with demonstrators on Sunday following an otherwise peaceful rally.
More than seven months of pro-democracy protests have battered the former British colony's economy, undermined its reputation for political stability and increased geopolitical tensions between the United States and China.
China has governed Hong Kong since 1997 under a "one country, two systems" framework that preserves its freedom of expression, independent courts and capitalist financial system.
The city's pro-democracy opposition has accused Beijing of eroding that autonomy and stonewalling calls for meaningful direct elections of the chief executive, who is currently selected by a 1,200-member committee.
In the interview, Mrs Lam pushed back against the idea that Beijing was calling the shots in Hong Kong as the city grappled with the protests, maintaining that Hong Kong has a significant degree of autonomy.
She said she "almost immediately" suspended legislation allowing extraditions to China that initially prompted the unrest, and that "one has to wonder what are the underlying factors that have caused this sustained social unrest".
"They have not given any explicit directive on how to handle it, except that they've made it clear that the solution also has to abide by 'one country, two systems,'" she said, referring to China's directives.
"You can't go beyond the constitutional requirement to solve this issue. Similarly, domestically, I couldn't go beyond the rule of law to solve this political crisis."
Here are highlights from the interview:
UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE
The most consequential demand from protesters is universal suffrage, which was promised in the Basic Law - the city's mini-Constitution - since China took control of the former British colony in 1997.
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Asked why she hasn't agreed to universal suffrage as demanded by protesters, Mrs Lam stuck by a proposal that China made in 2014 to have a committee historically stacked with Beijing loyalists screen nominees.
The proposal also requires that the nominee "loves the country and loves Hong Kong".
"I wouldn't say that framework required approval by the central government as far as the candidates are concerned," Mrs Lam said, adding that she helped design the proposal.
The nominating committee, she said, is "not entirely within sort of Beijing loyalites: You have professional people, you have representatives from the trade unions, from the business sector. But ultimately there is another Basic Law provision that the chief executive has to be appointed by the central people's government".
"It depends on whether we can build consensus on this very important issue within a framework laid down in the Basic Law," she added.
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Mrs Lam has also refused to consider other key protester demands including an independent commission of inquiry, which has statutory power to issue search warrants, compel testimony and hold witnesses in contempt if they fail to cooperate. Instead, she has opted for methods with limited investigative powers that have failed to appease the city's pro-democracy movement.
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In the interview, Mrs Lam said the Independent Police Complaints Council - the city's police complaints watchdog - was sufficient to look into the unrest, calling it "an equally independent and statutory mechanism".
The overseas experts she appointed to advise the body withdrew from the process, citing the agency's lack of independence and resources.
"One of the important principles that I have adhered to in dealing with this very difficult situation is we need to protect the institutional strengths of Hong Kong and uphold the rule of law," Mrs Lam said.
"So if we have already an independent statutory mechanism to deal with that situation, that mechanism must be put in place for very good reason in the overall interest of Hong Kong."
She also said protesters were demanding an amnesty for everyone arrested, including for serious crimes like arson, petrol bombs and setting a man on fire, which "nobody could agree to".
"Am I going to respond to those political demands in order to solve this problem?" she said.
The protests have had a profound impact on the city's retail- and tourism-dependent economy, with rallies deterring visitors from mainland China and elsewhere, and leading companies to cancel many local events. The government has estimated that the economy contracted 1.3 per cent last year, and economists forecast stagnation this year.
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Mrs Lam's administration has so far proposed additional spending of about HK$25 billion (S$4.34 billion) - or less than 1 per cent of the city's gross domestic product - despite holding fiscal reserves in excess of around HK$1 trillion.
"Those four rounds of measures introduced and announced by the financial secretary are really relief measures," Mrs Lam said. "They are there to support the companies, especially the small and medium enterprises, so that we can preserve as many jobs as possible.
"Ultimately, to take Hong Kong out of the economic difficulties requires first of all stability," she added. "Secondly it's an early restoration of law and order, and thirdly it's continued government investment in important sectors - for example, innovation and technology."
MRS LAM OWN FUTURE
Rumours have persisted for months that Beijing may replace Mrs Lam, whose approval rating is hovering near a record low of 14 per cent, according to a Hong Kong Public Opinion Programme survey released earlier this month.
So far, Mr Xi has reaffirmed China's support for Mrs Lam, although Beijing replaced its main representative in Hong Kong earlier this month with an official some analysts described as a hardliner.
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Asked her thoughts on the approval rating, Mrs Lam said: "I have confessed and I have taken full responsibility for misjudgment and for the sort of a lack of a full assessment of the situation in taking forward the Bill. But let me make it very clear, hand on my heart, that Bill was well intended.
"It is not difficult to quit, but walking way from such a big dilemma and problem now is, in my view, not very responsible," she said.
"Because we have several crises that we need to manage at the same time, I will do my utmost to stay in this position to help arrest the current situation," Mrs Lam added.
Asked about her legacy, Mrs Lam noted it was her 40th year in Hong Kong's public service.
"I hope that people would remember, in whichever position facing whichever difficulties, my heart goes to the people of Hong Kong," she said. "And I would continue to serve the people of Hong Kong."
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Give your interns an outline of key facts about the internship like the duration of the program, daily hours, and pay. Responsibilities and goals of the program should also be discussed. Leave nothing to the imagination so that everyone knows what is expected. Never mislead an intern or make assumptions.
Interns need to know how to do their jobs while in the internship. Discuss need to know information including dress code, food policies, as well as social media and smoking policies. Explain what an appropriate work relationship looks like. Discuss what lines cross an appropriate work relationship and what to do in the event that those lines are crossed.
It is easy for new interns to feel insignificant to the company overall. Make them feel just as important as any other employee and introduce them to some of the higher ups within the company. Just a few encouraging words from someone who is a respected, vital part of the company can go a long way.
No matter how big or small your company or organization, let the interns get a good look around at the facilities. Even if your interns will only be working in one small corner of the office during their internship, letting them see the big picture may give them a better sense of how the company works as a whole.
Have interns sign all important paperwork at this time. Provide your policies and procedures for interns to keep in a safe place. Safety regulations will need to be gone over and signed as well.
It's a good idea to provide your new interns with a mentor so that they have a point of reference during the internship. A mentor can help guide the intern and promote productivity. The mentor can help the intern achieve goals and provide help to the intern at all times.
Let your interns take a test spin on the tools they will be using in their work. Now is a good time to set emails and passwords for computers to sign in and out.
The goal of the orientation is to leave the new interns with a sense of understanding and belonging. Leave a good impression that will have all new employees excited and ready to work. Visit www.bridge.jobs to find interns in Rhode Island.


Jongmans draws connections between contemporary disposable materials and the aesthetics of fine silks or lace, presenting creative takes on centuries-old clothing. "The idea of making something out of nothing changes our look on reality," she explains. "…Most people throw that [foam] away. I make clothing out of it; foam is my textile." You can see more of her portraits and garments sculpted from recycled materials on her website and Facebook.


The department has formed a student's club named "ITERON" in the academic year 2002-2003. Activities such as seminars, workshops, industrial visits etc. are conducted by the ITERON club for the students. One of the most popular annual event conducted by ITeron club is the Technical Symposium "ITiazza".
The student representation for the core team is in the form of President, Secretary, Treasurer and representatives from each class. This gives an opportunity to students to develop leadership and organizational skills.
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In Yaakov's encounter with Yitzhak, we learn, "The voice is Yaakov's, while the hands are Esav's." In a number of places, Chazal equate Yaakov with the Godly soul, and Esav with the Yetzer Hara.
From this we see, perhaps, that the only thing that prevents the Yetzer Hara from killing a body outright upon its birth is that its mouth opens. (and the baby cries) The cry, the voice, is the power of Yaakov, and even though, until physical maturity we don't have a proper Godly soul, we do have the imprint of one. That shrill wordless voice of the baby when it is born is a portent of the Torah that will flow from that mouth. For that reason alone, theYetzer Hara is weakened and prevented from taking the child outright.
Were this not enough we see a number of examples in Chazal of those people who were so Holy and so involved in Torah that the Angel of Death (synonymous with the Yetzer Hara) had no power over them. The expression used is that "their mouths never ceased to utter Torah." We find it by David HaMelech, by Rav Yehudah HaNassi and others.
We know Torah is life, that's stated a number of times in the Torah, but perhaps from here we see that the mouth is the sole weapon against the Yetzer Hara.