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PHIL*2080 - Animals in Philosophy
This course provides an introduction to the subject of nonhuman animals and how they have been understood or conceived of in philosophy. A wide range of primary and secondary sources (Western and non-Western) will be examined, starting with philosophers from ancient Greece and culminating with contemporary philosophical writers. This course will examine the concept of the animal itself, the nature of animal minds, the importance of species membership, and the relationship between human and non-human animals. It will also discuss applied issues related to animal welfare, wildlife, agriculture, experimentation, and the environment. This course shall also look at animals in terms of ethical and social/political considerations, including feminist theory. As such, this course addresses the 'animal question' from multiple philosophical perspectives, including elements from metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, ethics, and social/political theory, and applies them to practical and pressing issues involving the use of animals for human purposes.
By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
1. Describe and compare ancient and historical views of animals in both Western and non-Western philosophy.
2. Identify, explain and understand issues, concepts and arguments related to the study of animal minds, consciousness, self-awareness, beliefs, etc.
3. Explicate and analyze the main arguments of at least two philosophers in short written critiques.
4. Examine and critically evaluate the arguments of philosophers on the moral value of animals, social and political views of animals and issues of justice.
5. Apply various views on animals to practical issues involving the use of animals in such things as agriculture, experimentation and research.
6. Explain of how philosophical topics related to animals are approached in both analytic and continental traditions.
7. Engage in debates about animal welfare, animal ethics and the use of animals in various industries.
8. Discuss and debate focused questions on the assigned readings and topics within online discussion forums.
History of Animals in Philosophy
Animal Minds, Consciousness and Beliefs
Species: Definitions, Concepts and Issues
Animality and the Animal Other
Animals and Feminist Philosophy
Animals and Ethics
Animals and Social/Political Philosophy
Pre-requisite(s): 2.00 credits or (1 of PHIL*1000, PHIL*1010, PHIL*1050)
Assessment Item Weight Learning Outcomes
Quizzes Online 20% (best 4/5) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
Discussions Online 15% (3 x 5%) 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Written Assignments 30% (2 x 15%) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Online Final Exam 35% 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
Total 100% 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Additional Technical Requirements
This course will use the Respondus tool to invigilate one or more exams. In order to use Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor, you must meet the following technical requirements:
Operating Systems: Windows 10, 8, 7; Mac OS X 10.10 or higher.
Memory: Windows 2 GB RAM; Mac 512 MB RAM.
For Mac users: Safari must function properly on the computer.
Mac users must have Adobe Flash Player installed to Safari, even if a different browser is normally used.
Functioning webcam and microphone. The webcam and microphone can be built into your computer or can be the type that plugs in with a USB cable. (You will be required to do an environment scan of your room, so please ensure you can move your computer, laptop or webcam for this scan.)
A broadband Internet connection. It is recommended that you access the Internet via a wired connection.


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Q: I cannot assign values to dynamic cstring and modfiy them For a homework problem, I need to implement a cstring class and overload operators. However, I am having trouble initializing the char array. In the following code,
StringClass::StringClass()
{
    c = new char[10];
    c = "Default";
    stringlength = strlen(c);
}

#pragma once
#include <fstream>
class StringClass
{
private:
    char* c;
    int stringlength;
public:
    StringClass();
    ~StringClass();
    void print()const;
    StringClass(char*, int);
    StringClass(const StringClass*);
    StringClass& operator=(const StringClass*);
    friend std::istream& operator>>(std::istream&, StringClass*);
    friend std::ostream& operator<<(std::ostream&, const StringClass*);
    StringClass& operator+(const StringClass*);
    char operator[](int);
};

For the line c = "Default";
I get an error const char* cannot be assigned to char*,but I did not set c to a const. If I change charc to const char c, I can set it equal to default in the constructor but then I cannot modify it further. Why is this?
EDIT: I can change the declaration to this and it works properly. Is this the correct way to do this?
c = new char[10]{ "Default" };

Full implementation file,
#include "StringClass.h"
#include <fstream>
#include <iostream>

StringClass::StringClass()
{
    c = new char[10];
    c = "Default";
    stringlength = strlen(c);
}

StringClass::~StringClass()
{
    c = NULL;
    delete c;
}

void StringClass::print()const
{
    for (int i = 0; i < 10; ++i)
        std::cout << c[i];

    std::cout<< std::endl;

    std::cout << stringlength;
}
StringClass::StringClass(const StringClass* p)
{
    for (int i = 0; i < 10; ++i)
    {
        c[i] = p->c[i];
    }
    stringlength = p->stringlength;
}

StringClass& StringClass::operator=(const StringClass* a)
{
    if (this == a)
        return *this;
    else
    {
        for(int i = 0; i < 10; ++i)
        c = &a->c[i];
        stringlength = a->stringlength;
    }
    return *this;
}

//std::istream& operator>>(std::istream& in, StringClass* a)
//{
    //in >> a->c >> a->stringlength;
    //return in;
//}

std::ostream& operator<<(std::ostream& out, const StringClass* a)
{
    out << a->c << " " << a->stringlength << std::endl;
    return out;
}

StringClass& StringClass::operator+(const StringClass* a)
{
    StringClass temp;
    temp.c = c + *a->c;
    temp.stringlength = stringlength + a->stringlength;
    return temp;
}

char StringClass::operator[](int a)
{
    return c[a];
}

A: c = new char[10]{ "Hello" };

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Home Truman Library Photograph Collection Crowd around Clement Attlee's plane.
Crowd around Clement Attlee's plane.
Title Crowd around Clement Attlee's plane.
Description National Airport, arrival of British Prime Minister Clement Attlee.


For any event or function in Melbourne there is a perfect venue waiting to be booked. There are venues that can accommodate large groups of families and friends for weddings or anniversaries. There are smaller venues for gatherings with friends and there is a selection of spaces that are surrounded by the beauty of nature that is so abundant in Melbourne. What all of these events spaces have in common is that they each have their own unique style, are always flexible, and provide the best event service possible.
Many of the venues in Melbourne are new with a modern and artistic style that is perfect for non-traditional events.. You will never enter two of the same places and get the same experience or atmosphere. With cultural influences from around the world as well as influences from various periods of history, the venues in Melbourne are incredibly stylish. There are cosy lounges as well as secret clubs, ballrooms and anything else you can imagine, all of which come with a price tag that depends on the local area. The sophistication and the extravagance can be felt in every venue regardless of what style is trying to be achieved.
Themed events for holidays, classic gatherings such as weddings as well as casual and fun events like birthday parties can all be held in a venue that is perfectly suited for the occasion. The venues match the nature of the area or have an industrial or nautical style. It is not unusual to have a bridal shower and tea party in one of the garden houses or to have an elegant anniversary dinner at one of the high-class restaurants. Melbourne caters to those that have a taste for uniqueness and flair. You will be able to plan your event and then choose the perfect venue in whatever area of the city is best suited to the style of the occasion.


Words + Pictures = Web - Buddy Scalera on digital marketing & content strategy.
Conflict is story. Graphic by Joe Kalinowski based on a photo by Gianluca Ramalho Misiti.
Without conflict, there is no story. It is conflict that defines the story.
Let's start with a story example. Everyone loves zombies, so let's make this a story set in the zombie apocalypse. Now, consider your main character Bob. What does Bob want? Does he want to win the zombie-slaying trophy? If so, why? What will winning the trophy be?
It doesn't matter if Bob is from present day or from the future (a guy from the future fighting zombies is a nice setup!). All that really matter is that Bob wants something and why he wants it can be clearly defined.
There are lots of different theories on story conflicts, but many educators agree there are generally four types of conflict. (Meta irony: Someone will disagree with this.) These are conflicts that work both in fiction, non fiction, and marketing stories.


My "life may be in danger from occult forces beyond my comprehension" from following your blog? Whoa! Care to elaborate?
I'm seriously interested in the history of occultism and magic but I'm satirising the style of writing that you find in popular books about the occult and witchcraft published in the 1950s and 1960s in this case. Don't worry, I think you're safe!
(feeling relieved) Well it that's the case, bring on Witchcraft in Britain Part 3!


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Dong Jianjun (; born 18 May 1988), known by his ring name Taishan Dong, is a Chinese undefeated professional boxer who fights at heavyweight.

Amateur career
Dong initially started out in basketball, hockey  and kickboxing, taking the ring name Taishan after the mountain of the same name. In February 2013, he floored Bob Sapp in a kickboxing fight held in Tokyo. Dong met with boxing promoter Liu Gang who persuaded him to take up professional boxing.

Professional boxing career
After arriving to the US at the start of 2014 with ambitions to become a professional boxer, Dong met with attorney George Gallegos. Gallegos, who would later become his manager, introduced him to boxing trainer John Bray. Dong did not understand English at the time and Bray was unable to speak Chinese but the pair bonded over their shared interest in boxing. In July, Dong fought his professional debut against Alex Rozman (2-6-0), which Dong won in a second-round technical knockout. His next fight came in November, knocking out Tommy Washington Jr. (3-6-0) in just over two and a half first round minutes. In February 2015, Dong defeated Rory McCrary (3-2-0) in a unanimous decision over four rounds. Judges scored the fight 40-34, 40-34 and 39-35 in Dong's favor. His next fight came on the Canelo vs Kirkland undercard where he faced Jamal woods, Dong won the contest over 4 rounds in a majority decision win with the judges scoring the bout 40-36, 39-37 and one judge scoring it even at 38-38.

Dong's height has seen him being promoted as the "Yao Ming of boxing". He is currently signed to Golden Boy Promotions and trains with Buddy McGirt. Dong was offered a contract with Top Rank, who wanted to focus on expanding his reputation in Asia, but chose to sign with Golden Boy because they offered to develop him first in the US.

On Oct 14, 2017, Dong took part in a three-day talent tryout at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. On July 17, 2018, Dong was announced as part of the latest class of WWE recruits. On December 15 2018, it was announced that he had left WWE voluntarily.

Professional boxing record
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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="8" | 6 Wins (3 knockouts, 3 decisions),  0 Losses, 0 Draws
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|  style="border-style:none none solid solid;" | Type
|  style="border-style:none none solid solid;" | Rd., Time
|  style="border-style:none none solid solid;" | Date
|  style="border-style:none none solid solid;" | Location
|  style="border-style:none none solid solid;" | Notes
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| Win
| 6–0
| align=left |  Daniel Arambula
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| align=left |  Lance Gauch
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| 3–0
| align=left |  Roy McCrary
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| align=left |  Tommy Washington Jr.
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| align=left |  Alex Rozman
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References

External links

Living people
1988 births
Heavyweight boxers
Chinese male boxers
People from Lanzhou

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Dehumanization In Huckleberry Finn
During the latter half of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the titular character seeing an opportunity to leave behind two con men he rushes back to his raft to inform his traveling companion and runaway slave Jim. Only to see that Jim was missing, being deep in pro slavery south he urgently began to look for him with no success. Huckleberry in a burst of emotion shouts "Someone stole my nigger!" even as he uses the derogatory word, Huck has shown throughout the story what he cares for Jim more than just a piece of property. Later, when he arrives at the Phelps farm with the intent to find and steal Jim back, is welcomed in my Mrs. Phelps. Believing Huckleberry to be her nephew, Tom Sawyer, sits him down in which this exchange occurs: " 'Don't say yes'm-say Aunt Sally Where'd she get aground?' 'It warn't the grounding-that didn't keep us back but a little. We blowed out a cylinder-head.' 'Good gracious! Anybody hurt?' 'No'm. Killed a nigger.' 'Well, it's lucky, because sometimes people do get hurt.' " These scenes taken in a literal interpretation are highly racist, and ignorant to the inhumane treatment of slaves. This conversation instead is an example of the Sam Clemens's under the pseudonym Mark Twain, use of irony to comment on those topics. Satirizing…show more content…
Just before continuing to show Huck what she considers a person, retelling the death of a white Baptist. Yet, because slaves were not considered people instead property, the death of a slave would be a great economic loss (Hearn pg. 354). In "Life on the Wester Rivers" in the chapter "Human Life Is Cheap" a reversal of Aunt Sally's sentiments occurs when steamboat owners get word of someone had fallen overboard, panicked at the thought paying restitution due to a loss of a slave, when they are told that it was a white man they responded with a delayed "Poor fellow." (John Habernehl ctd. By Hearn pg.
Theme Of Inhumanity In Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain expressed through his characters how slaves were thought of as property and not human beings. This is evident at the slave auction and throughout the story as Jim fights to buy his family's freedom. Aunt Sally also drives home the message that blacks are not men when after the steamboat explosion she is told a "nigger" was killed and she replies, "Well, it's lucky; because sometimes people do get hurt!" (Twain 228). Earlier, Twain shows just how racist people are when Pap Finn actually gives up his right to vote because a black man has the right to vote.
Biblical Allusions In Huckleberry Finn Essay
Twain illustrates Such a scenario when Huckleberry struggles with keeping Jim from Miss Watson, after he says he would steal his family back from their slave owners. Huckleberry's conscience says to him "what had poor Miss Watson done to [him], that [he] could see her nigger go off right under [his] eyes and never say one single word?"(Twain 138) Huckleberry begins to regret not turning Jim in because he believes that he steals from a woman that did nothing wrong and that Jim's family belongs to a man who did not do him harm and work be harmed by Jim's actions that he would of wrongfully facilitated. This makes his conscience "[stir] up hotter than ever"(Twain 139) because in reflection to morals taught to him in the "book", the bible, by Miss Watson, it is a sin and wrongful to hurt another and steal. In Michael Lackey essay, Beyond Good and Evil: Huckleberry Finn on Human Intimacy, Lackey states that "For there to be an objective moral value, there must first be a God who spoke it into being.
Huckleberry Finn Symbolism Analysis
This quote is showing where Jim ran away from his masters home and town so that he can free himself and his family. The town is also keeping Huckleberry Finn "captive" to. Throughout the novel Twain talks about how Huckleberry Finn feels trapped in the town and how he wants to escape civilization and his father. "Every little while he locked me in and went down to the store, three miles, to the ferry, and traded fish and game for whisky, and fetched it home and got drunk and had a good time, and licked me. "(Twain 34).
Huckleberry Finn Irony Analysis
This can be noticed throughout the book and in the three scenes talked about before because the white characters in the book often times make irrational comments about slaves that relate to what they are doing themselves. Twain's use of irony the scene about Huck being upset with the fact that Jim would steal his family back if he had too, shows that Huck did not think Jim should be able to and was not deserving enough to have his own family. This shows the greater truth of slavery because even though Huck likes Jim, he did not agree with Jim's want to have a free family. The scene where the Duke, the King, and Huck are categorizing slaves as thieves, when they themselves are thieves shows the greater truth of slavery that slaves were categorized into certain types of people, even though it was not true of all slaves. The scene were Tom says that he would hang a slave if they were ungrateful and ranaway shows the greater truth of slavery that if a slave disobeyed, they deserved death.
Morality In Mark Twain's The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
Once he runs away from his father, Huck lives on a river with Jim. The river symbolizes freedom, and it becomes symbolic of Huck's journey to discover his natural virtue. In Mark Twain's novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the author develops Huck's conscience and morality through the characters
Character Quotes In The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
This quote showed how they don't care about Jim and how they just care about the money. Another quote "While slaveholders profit from slavery, the slaves themselves are oppressed, exploited, and physically and mentally abused. Jim is inhumanely ripped away from his wife and children. However, white slaveholders rationalize the oppression, exploitation, and abuse of black slaves by ridiculously assuring themselves of a racist stereotype, that black people are mentally inferior to white people, more animal than human." (LitCharts).
How Did Huckleberry Finn Influence Society
A summary about the book is a young boy running away from home because he has an abusive father. Two sisters, Miss Watson and an unnamed widow, takes Huck in and tries to teach him etiquette and tells him to read the Bible. The sisters want to adopt him but Huck wants to be free. Along the way he finds an escaped slave named Jim. The two go on adventures throughout the book always escaping from trouble.
Social Hypocrisy In Huck Finn
Twain uses Satire when Aunt Sally said, "its lucky; because sometimes people do get hurt" when Huck clearly told Aunt Sally that it "killed a nigger". Twain uses this to poke fun of social hypocrisy during the Pre-Civil War era. During that time, one would be considered a good white person if they attend church and when they take care of their family and other people. Aunt Sally represents the good and common people during this time era, as she consider African Americans more of a property than a human being. Twain uses Aunt Sally to show the reader that social hypocrisy was something that is idiotic and it also revealed to the readers the corrupt society Huck Finn lives
What Is Jim's Relationship In Huckleberry Finn
He stopped to think about what if he did not tell Miss Watson where Jim was and help him get his freedom instead. In the 19th century if one was caught helping a slave escape to freedom, it was greatly frowned upon. "It would get all around, that Huck Finn helped a nigger to get his freedom; and if I was to ever see anybody from that town again, I'd be ready to get down and lick his boots for shame" (Twain 213). Society planted this image into Huck's head, because if he were to help the runaway slave escape, he would be the laughing stock of the town. His head told him to care about what society thought of him, but his heart told him he should help Jim reach his
Personal Relationship In Huckleberry Finn
In the novel The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain, illustrates the bond formed between Huck, the protagonist, and Jim, Huck's companion. Huck's father Pap, while he was still alive, he beaten Huck repeatedly, kidnapped, and scared his son to the extent, that Huck, out of fear, feigns his own death to escape Pap'd grasp. While Huck and Jim travel down the Mississippi River it became apparent that Jim is more of a father figure to Huck than his biological father. Pap teaches the virtues of a life not worth living, while Jim gives Huck the proper fatherly support, compassion, and knowledge for Hick to become a man. Pap is an ignorant drunk who attempts to scam any possible person.
Dialectical Journal For Huckleberry Finn
Kelly Meusborn AP Lit & Comp 12 31 August 2015 19th Century Novel: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn NOTE-TAKING TASKS: a)	Huckleberry Finn runs away from his home and abusive father. He meets up with Jim, a runaway slave and together they set out on a journey on the Mississippi River. The encounter all sorts of people that lead Huck and Jim into trouble. Ultimately these characters and events help Huck form his own understanding on life and himself.
Why Is Huck Finn Be Taught In Today's School
In the novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, is a book about a boy named HuckleBerry Finn who 's from St. Petersburg, Missouri. Huck has a drunk and abusive father who only wants huck for his money, so Huck fakes his own death. At the same time Jim (a black slave owned by Miss Watson) heard that he was going to be sold down south, where he would be mistreated and separated from his family. They team up and try to make it up to the free states up north. This book shows examples of large amounts of racism and stereotyping threw out the book, and the big question is show it be taught in today 's school systems?
Pap Finn Argumentative Essay
One day Huck discovers that his father, Pap Finn, has returned to town. Because Pap has a history of violence and drunkenness, Huck is worried about Pap 's intentions, especially toward his invested money. When his dad confronted him, he told him to quiet school and stop trying to make himself something that he is not. Even though Pap Finn told Huck to quiet he still went to make his dad mad. Pap Finn kidnaps Huck and takes him across Mississippi river to a small cabin.
How Does Mark Twain Use Satire
In Grangerford episode The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain uses satire to attack the Grangerfords by exposing hypocrisy in their way of life. Twain does this to criticize the behavior of the slave-owning plantation families in the South. One of the best examples of this is the feud the Grangerfords have with the Shepherdson family. The Grangerfords are perceived as being of high social class, but by the end of the episode, Twain makes it apparent that they are awful people. When he first meets them, Huck describes the Grangerfords as "a mighty nice family" (100) with a nice plantation to match.
Huck And Jim's Journey
Huck leaves the boat feeling guilty for thinking of turning him in, yet he's still convinced that he has to do it, so he goes and continues on his way. He runs into two slave catchers, who ask to check the boat, which would've been the easiest way for Huck to turn him in. However, Huck feels obligated to protect Jim, and convinces the slave catchers that it's his sick father in the boat, evading the capture of Jim. In this moment, Huck starts to question the ideas of society, thinking to himself, "What's the use you learning to do the right when it's troublesome to do right and ain 't' no trouble to do wrong, and the wages is just the same?" (119).
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Why Pride is still relevant
Steph Powell 1 June 2019 Why Pride is still relevant2019-06-01T19:34:56+01:00 Comment, Features, Green Parties, Social Movements No Comment
Image credit: Creative Commons, The Lilac Bonzai
Every year in June we celebrate Pride month. We do this to remember the Stonewall riots which occurred in 1969, which happened in response to a police raid at the Stonewall bar in New York. From that moment the gay, or (now referred to as) the LGBTIQA+ movement began. In London, the first Gay Pride took place in 1972 with a small yet significant gathering of some 2000 people. Pride has now evolved into a massive, glittery celebration held in many cities across the world. And none so much as here in Brighton & Hove.
On the weekend of 3rd August 2019, our city's streets, bars and businesses will be decked out with the rainbow flag, which will notably also fly proudly above the town hall, the police station, and various other civic buildings. It will be a carnival air of fun, partying and flamboyance in all its wonderful glory. It is truly a magnificent weekend, and arguably the biggest event in the city's calendar.
Why we've still got work to do
Despite wins for LGBTIQA+ rights in recent years, we still have a way to go. A friend recently remarked that "But you have equal marriage now don't you?" as if that feat alone had dispensed with all the discrimination towards LGBTIQA+ people! Sadly, even in modern Britain that's far from the truth.
Despite legislation in the form of the Equality Act, 2010, and equal marriage in 2013, LGBTIQA+ people can still expect to face prejudice just because of who they are. A Stonewall poll in 2017 stated that 2 in 5 Trans people, and 1 in 6 cis-gender LGB people had experienced a hate crime in the last 12 months. It went on to state that 4 in 5 LGBT+ people didn't report it. Furthermore, if an LGBTIQA+ person belongs to another marginalised group, that they are then even more likely to be victims of abuse.
Research also shows that globally, there are around 70 countries where it is still a crime to be LGBTIQA+. This means that in those countries you could be imprisoned or even put to death simply for being who you are; for being part of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Only this year in 2019, have we have read about the persecution of gay men in Chechnya, and in Brunei, where a law was implemented to stone to death LGBTIQA+ persons. Sadly, it appears that despite the good things that have improved the rights of LGBTIQA+ people, we are far from full equality.
What have the Greens have done to promote LGBT+ rights?
The Greens' stance on LGBTIQA+ rights has been, and continues to be unequivocal. Darren Johnson, former London Assembly Member, first proposed a register for civil partnerships. This was a watershed moment for LGBTIQA+ rights which led to the changes we then saw.
Caroline Lucas MP has been a passionate advocate for LGBTIQA+ rights: she voted for same-sex equal marriage in 2015; she spoke out against the NHS cuts which could affect HIV treatment; and much more. Our policy as a party on LGBTIQA+ rights is vast.
As a Councillor on Brighton & Hove between 2011- 2015, I'm proud of the many things that we achieved as the first Green council. Crucially, we were the first council to roll-out the Trans Scrutiny; an extensive piece of work which stretched over 3 years. During this, the council and councillors worked together with local LGBTIQA+ charities, the NHS, various groups and individuals, who put together a large number of workforce recommendations from their findings. This included, amongst many other things: the Trans Inclusion school kit, accessible gender-neutral toilets, and Trans Inclusive swimming classes.
Somewhere over the rainbow… Pride still has its place
Pride to me is without doubt today, an important event in the city's calendar. It is a wonderful weekend to celebrate our diversity, and to realise how far our LGBTIQA+ rights have come.
But it's also a time to remember that those rights are sadly not shared by everyone in our global community. With the world political situation in turmoil, paving the way for far-right leaders like Trump and Bolsonaro, we should never ever take the rights that we have now, for granted.
We must for a moment, extend our deep gratitude to those who went before us – brave people, who stood up to discrimination, and whose campaigning brought about the protections that we have in the UK today, to allow us to live freely, and to be who we are. Hopefully one day, those rights will be extended globally to all the LGBTIQA+ community.
So, with this serious message in mind, it leaves me to invite you to come to Brighton and Hove on the weekend of the 3rd August 2019 for Pride. Come and be a part of the celebrations, and enjoy every minute of this happy, inclusive and wonderful day.
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Q: Retrieve comma separated foreign key table data using Entity Framework I have a column which saves user id's as comma separated values
'32,12,64'

What is best way of getting the related table data using Entity Framework if possible as [NotMapped] property in partial class of Task, since there is a trigger to maintain audit history moving user id's to child table is not possible. Please see sample code below
public class Task
{
    public int Id { get;set; }
    public string UserIds { get;set; }
    public string UserNames { get;set; }
}

var task = GetCurrentTask()

foreach(var userId in task.UserIds.Split(','))
{
   task.UserNames += GetUserNameFor(userId);
}

A: Here, UserIDs field is String so, you can query using LINQ if you have the value of this field.
var userIDs = "32,12,64";
var result = Usertable.retrieve(x=> x.UserID.Contains(userIDs)).ToList();

Try this way. You can find all the data from the User table with all fields value in results.


China: The demise of the Quad?
While having lunch with an Asian diplomat a couple of weeks ago, I happened to mention the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, which comprises the United States, Japan, India and Australia and is commonly known as the Quad. That on-and-off security dialogue focused on China when it started in 2007 and was seen as the democratic countries' response to China's increasingly assertive rise. The dialogue ended when Australia pulled out but, after a 10-year hiatus, it was revived in 2017 when the free and open Indo-Pacific strategy was launched.
The term Indo-Pacific was introduced into the vocabulary of President Donald Trump and other Pacific leaders to replace "Asia-Pacific" to make it clear that India, and the Indian Ocean, are part and parcel of the security interest of these countries. In June, the United States announced that the US Pacific Command had been renamed the US Indo-Pacific Command.
It was generally assumed that the Quad's raison d'etre was China, though this was not openly said. China knew it and protested to all four members back in 2007, when the dialogue also saw parallel joint military exercises on a large scale.
So it is not surprising that, after its revival in 2017, one of China's goals may have been to nip it in the bud quickly and quietly. And this it seems to have achieved quite successfully, through diplomacy, without use of force.
It turns out that China's president, Xi Jinping, spent two days quietly talking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April in Wuhan, in central China, mostly at shirtsleeves meetings. They discussed a range of issues, including trade, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and the intractable border issue. At the end of the two-day meeting, while the problems hadn't been resolved, they had agreed at least on how they should be approached. Modi called that meeting a "milestone." Since then, India has been noticeably quiet about China.
Japan, too, was the beneficiary of the resumption of China's smile diplomacy. In mid-April, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a rare visit to Japan and accepted Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's proposal for an exchange of summit visits. The following month, Premier Li Keqiang visited Japan as part of a trilateral summit involving China, Japan and South Korea, but Li stayed on beyond the meeting to pay an official visit to Japan.
With that, the ice was broken. Li invited Abe to visit China. If Abe wins the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race in September, as is likely, he may visit China in October. Xi has agreed to visit Japan next year. Actually, it is high time for an exchange of visits by leaders of the world's second and third largest economies. Both Xi and Abe assumed office in 2012 but neither has made an official visit to the other's country.
Meanwhile, Japan has also agreed to join China's Belt and Road Initiative. Some Japanese companies are interested in exploring cooperation with China in a third country since both Japan and China have much experience with infrastructure construction and financing. Japan had been one of the few countries reluctant to take part in the Chinese initiative and that was a factor in delaying the thaw between the two countries.
So, China has greatly improved relations with India and Japan. But underlying realities remain, such as both countries' opposition to Chinese actions in the South China Sea as well as Beijing's construction and militarization of islands in the Spratly archipelago. What China has achieved isn't a change in the fundamental position of these countries so much as a willingness to cooperate and to manage differences.
China's diplomacy was the focus of attention last month when the Communist Party held a rare meeting called Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs. That meeting established Xi Jinping Thought as the guiding thought of China's diplomacy.
After the conference, one scholar, Zhang Zhirong, a professor at the School of International Studies, Peking University, recounted with relish Xi's report of his successful diplomacy, saying, "China has defused the tensions with some neighboring countries, including India and Japan, thanks to its correct foreign policy." There was no mention of the Quad.
China's improvement of relations with India and Japan is to be applauded. However, it doesn't mean that those two countries will remain quiet if China should overstep its bounds say, in the South China Sea, the East China Sea, or the Indian Ocean.


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In 2014 she was an artist-in-residence at the Vancouver Art Centre in Albany, Western Australia where she produced a project titled WIND focusing on the use and impact of wind farms in the region. In 2013 Madelynne was commissioned by the Liquid Architecture Festival of Sound Art to produce a series of sound recordings of the effects of weather on the city of Melbourne for their Sonic City Festival. Between 2010 and 2012 she undertook a three-year study in collaboration with Philip Samartzis of indigenous settlements in The Kimberley region of Western Australia through TURA's remote regional residency program, documenting the social and environmental conditions affecting remote communities. Outcomes from this project have been presented at Fremantle Art Centre (2012), and the South African National Museum in Cape Town (2010).
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Konecranes has completed acquisition of Terex MHPS trading as Demag Cranes, Hoists, Material Handling and Ports Solutions.
According to the company the acquisition will improve Konecranes' position as a focused global leader in the industrial lifting and port solutions market, as the two crane brands share their considerable combined knowledge and technology, becoming a substantial force in the lifting business in sub-Saharan Africa.
Konecranes anticipates achieving substantial growth opportunities in the service business which is already a stronghold of the company in Southern Africa.
The company has a long history of conducting routine service inspections, repairs and refurbishment of Demag cranes.
In South Africa, the merger also extends to the Wolff Cranes brand which was acquired by Demag in the late 1980's.
In terms of the port material segment, it includes handling technology with a broad range of manual, semi-automated solutions under the Gottwald and Noell brands.
"We are extremely proud to combine forces with Demag. We want to provide a home for Demag and Port Solutions, from which these businesses can grow and become stronger as part of our joint organization.
The acquisition makes it possible for us to realize a long list of synergies between our two companies. We will be one technology company, ready to create the next generation of lifting," Knut Stewen, Konecranes' Managing Director Southern African Countries and Vice President Head of Region Africa, said.
Stewen's sentiments were also echoed by John Haarhoff, Managing Director of Demag MHPS (Pty) Ltd. "We strongly believe that in the long term, the sharing of combined technology will allow the two businesses to develop solutions that will further improve the productivity and safety of the Demag, Wolff and Konecranes.
We aim together to excel at providing the services our customers require".
In a first joint team effort, the Demag/Konecranes team signed a three year service and maintenance contract for Arcellor Mittal Saldanha Steel Mill which will require a supervisor and four technical teams on site.
Based on 2015 financials, Konecranes and Demag had aggregated sales of approximately EUR 3.5 billion, adjusted EBITDA of EUR 267 million and a total workforce of approximately 19,000".
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A Buddhist monk stands in a small monastery's courtyard inside the temple complex of Dhankar.
When temperatures are near 0°C, it tends to be easier to carry around all my camera lighting gear, as it was in Dhankar. The sweaty discomfort associated with tropical heat and 30 pounds of camera gear disappear with temperatures found at 2+ miles elevation. Goodbye, sweaty back and shoulders; hello labored breathing and altitude headaches from the lack of oxygen.
Our monk friend was in the process of locking up the monastery but was gracious enough to allow me to set up and snap a few photos of him (along with another monk - coming tomorrow).
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2011 Lexus IS 350C F Sport Special Edition
Cars Reviews Lexus Lexus IS Convertible Luxury cars Special editions 2011
by Simona, on February 21, 2011, 17:00
When we got our turn with the new Lexus F-Sports Edition, we weren't all that impressed with the suped up IS 350C. Lexus had basically taken their boring sedan and juiced it up just for the sheer sport of it and, as it turns out, a geek on steroids still isn't all that cool. Now it seems as if Lexus is bringing it back for the 2011MY, but with a few changes in its price and number of units.
Either people agreed with us and Lexus is lowering the price with the hopes that more units will sell and even out their bottom line, or the company thinks more people should get the chance to drive around in their pseudo-sports car. Something tells us that the jump from 100 units to 175 and the $55,120 (down from last year's $57,500) price tag is more of a bargaining chip than it is a gesture of sincerity. Either way, the Lexus IS 350C F Sport Special Edition will go on sale at the end of February 2011.
Lexus didn't concern themselves with upgrading the engine of the vehicle, which is probably a good thing because the car couldn't handle the power it was given to begin with, but they did add a few new F Sport Performance accessories to make it worth our while - not that it is. They also changed the exterior colors from Tungsten Pearl and Obsidian to Starfire Pearl and Obsidian.
Hit the jump to read more about the Lexus IS 350C F Sport Special Edition.
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six-speed automatic
306 hp at 6,400 rpm
277 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm
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There are just a few elements that set this special edition apart from its standard model. For starters, there is a new set of 19-inch forged alloy wheels with a dark graphite finish and Michelin Pilot Sport tires, plus a shock set developed in cooperation with Bilstein and lowering springs that reduce the ride height approximately one-inch in the front and rear resulting in a more aggressive appearance and lower center of gravity. Other additions include a sway bar set that helps reduce body roll and provide flatter cornering, and Bi-Xenon high intensity headlamps with LED daytime running lights. The best addition is the new shock set because, in the words of our test driver, last year's model came with a suspension that seemed to be sculpted out of rock.
The Lexus IS 350C F Sport will come in two exterior colors - Starfire Pearl and Obsidian - and will feature special badging to further distinguish it from the rest of the models.
The same sporty look continues in the interior of the vehicle with black and red semi-aniline leather-trimmed seats with sporty red stitching, heated and ventilated front seats with wood trim, and Lexus Navigation.
The HDD navigation system features a seven-inch VGA touch-screen, Bluetooth phonebook download capabilities, a rear back-up camera, Voice Command casual-language voice recognition system, Lexus Enform, XM NavTraffic, XM NavWeather, and XM Sports and Stocks.
No changes will be made under the hood of this year's F-Sport. The special edition will get the usual 3.5 liter V6 engine that develops a total of 306 hp at 6,400 rpm and 277 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The new Lexus IS 350C F Sport Special Edition will go on sale at the end of February2011 and will carry a price of $55,120.
The Lexus IS350C takes on models like the BMW 3-Series convertible, the Audi S5, and the Volvo C70.
The BMW 3-Series has a starting price of $58,700 and is powered by a 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology that delivers a total of 320 HP. While the BMW is a few thousand dollars more expensive than the IS350C, it is indeed more powerful and features a more impressive design.
The C70 is being offered with three gas burning and two diesel engines: A turbocharged five cylinder making 227 HP is at the top of the list and still isn't enough to out-power any of the vehicles mentioned here. The $39,950 price tag reflects this, but makes it a viable option for anyone who cannot afford the other competitors.
The Audi S5 is priced at $59,050 and is powered by a 3.0 TFSI engine that delivers 333 HP and 325 lb-ft. of torque. This is by far the best looking and fastest model of any of the cars mentioned here, so we would be more likely to take the Audi over any of the others, even with the slightly higher price.
Impressive look
Good technology
Less powerful than some of its competitors
Will the new shock set absorb the bumps and bruises?
(762) posted on 01.4.2012
I am really impressed with the classy design and luxurious looks of this convertible car. I must agree either that the price is really good, not like the other cars. It is really nice to hear that it is so affordable.
(647) posted on 12.23.2011
I love the performance accessories of this Lexus sports car. I would love to have a car like this but I know that it will cost in a high price, I wish I could afford this.
I just love the fact that it can offer lots of great technology, which is so interesting with this. As for its exterior, I can say that it looks very decent and exclusive on its aesthetic design.
It looks so decent and neat on its white body paint. However, when it comes into exterior appearance, I think Audi S5 would still be stood out. Anyway, I think they should also give an extra focused on how they could boost their engine.
This new look of Lexus is really so impressive and had the looks of an elegant sports car. I also love the performance accessories of it. Well, I truly love to have a car like this but I know that it will cost in a high price, I wish I could afford this one.
I must say that this is my dreamed convertible car! looks so simple but very appealing, had an impressive engine specification and a four seater car. Oh! I wish the priced of this one will only be reasonable!
I love the simplicity of this convertible car. It really looks so simple, but it was oozing with an appeal and angst! Moreover, I also love the fact that it is a four-seater car even the engine is quite impressive on it.
The new facelift of this Lexus is really fabulous and awesome. The performance accessories of this Lexus sports car are looking great. I would love to have a car like this but I know that it will cost in a high price.
The new look of this Lexus is really impressive and have the looks of an elegant sports car. I love the performance accessories of this Lexus sports car. I would love to have a car like this but I know that it will cost in a high price, I wish I could afford this.
Impressive! I like the decency look of this f sport convertible car and I noticed its front headlights. It seems so cool, but I don't think that V6 engine is really suited for it.
I like how they lower the price of the cars but they enhance the features and apply more design on it, a worthy to buy.
I am really impressed with the classy design and luxurios looks of this convertible car. I must agreed either that the price is really good, not like the other cars. It is really nice to hear that it is so affordable.
I would agree on that one. The accessory they put up is a good one. The engine performance is quite enough for a competition. The price is good too, it not as pricey compare to others.
I love the performance and its accessories on this sports car; as well as the technology either but sorry to say I'm not impressed with the looks of this one.
(1211) posted on 05.26.2011
This one is really rather nice. I really don't have that much love for the IS, but the way they did this one is actually just amazing. I especially like the colors.
Yes! I Agree. Its kinda more competent high engine with BMW compare to Lexus performance. I think Lexus is usual than other type of hybrid car it seems less powerful capacity.
yeah, the look is great but compare to its competitor Lexus is just nothing. Competitors engine like in BMW is much powerful compare to this..
really want to congratulate Toyota for making the Lexus. There's no doubt that this car is one of the most successful car ever! it look so sporty and performance accessories is impressive!
(39) posted on 02.22.2011
I like it! The performance is good for the price and it's a Lexus!
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ICE and CIHT call for action on airport planning
26 Oct 12 The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) have said that the aviation debate has become too heavily politicised and centred on a third runway at Heathrow.
They said that in the long term, the UK is likely to need significantly more national hub capacity, which we must plan for now.
The comments come in a joint response to the government's draft aviation policy framework consultation, which also includes a separate vision for aviation capacity. They believe that the long-term choice is not whether to build a 3rd runway, or a new hub airport - but whether Heathrow can realistically be expanded beyond three runways. If not, plans for an alternative hub airport in South East England must be developed quickly.
The institutions call for a 'twin track' approach to aviation capacity, which pushes ahead with solutions that will maintain the UK's position as a leading aviation hub in the longer term - as well as focusing on what can be delivered in the short term to help relieve the capacity restraints at Heathrow and keep the UK from slipping even further behind its European rivals.
Alex Lake, from ICE's aviation expert panel, said: "Looking to the longer term, to maintain its global economic competitiveness, the UK needs a hub with more than three runways and rapid access to Central London. If we decide Heathrow can't or shouldn't be expanded to this size we will need to develop a new hub facility elsewhere in South East England. This will naturally take time, so the Davies Commission must press on with evaluating all available long term options now.
"This however, does not remove the need for action over the next 5-10 years to keep the UK in the game in the short term. The commission must therefore simultaneously conduct a thorough review of all the short term options."
But ICE and CIHT warn that expanding Heathrow or building a new hub airport will never become a reality if investors do not believe the UK has an aviation strategy that can survive a change of government.
Sue Percy, CIHT chief executive, said: "The creation of an Independent Commission to examine future capacity needs and how they could be met is welcome, but its final report will not be published until after the 2015 general election, potentially causing yet more delay and indecision and damaging the UK's credibility as a location for private investment in aviation infrastructure. The commission's interim report in 2013 must indicate a clear direction of travel and come 2015, government should make an unambiguous decision that has cross party consensus and can be driven forward."
Key ICE/CIHT recommendations:
A 'twin track' approach to UK aviation capacity, which pushes ahead with realistic long term as well as shorter term solutions
The introduction of an Act of Parliament to create a special, time limited delivery body like the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to implement the Davies Commission's recommendations
Actions to ensure UK regional airports can fulfil their role:
The introduction of a Public Service Obligation (PSO) on Heathrow and any future UK hub, preserving landing slots to key UK regional airports where a High Speed Rail option is not available. This would need to be accompanied by appropriate compensation arrangements for hub operators
An urgent review of the impact of current levels of Air Passenger Duty on the competitiveness of UK regional airports.


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Pasto è una città della Colombia, capoluogo del dipartimento di Nariño. La città è stata centro amministrativo, culturale e religiose della regione fin dai tempi coloniali. È conosciuta anche come la Ciudad Sorpresa de Colombia.

In qualità di capoluogo di provincia, ospita la sede del governo di Nariño, l'Assemblea di dipartimento, il Tribunale distrettuale, il procuratore generale, e le istituzioni quartier generale degli enti governativi.

Toponomastica
Il nome del comune e della città deriva dal nome di erbe indigene Pastos, Pas = persone e to= terra o gente della terra, che ha vissuto nella Valle Atriz all'arrivo dei conquistadores spagnoli.

Storia
Fu fondata da Sebastián de Belalcázar, uno dei luogotenenti di Francisco Pizarro nel 1537 sul sito è ora occupato dalla popolazione di Yacuanquer e successivamente trasferito nella sua attuale situazione ha avuto luogo quando arrivò Aldana a pacificare la regione nel 1539.

Geografia fisica

Territorio

Clima
Poiché la città si trova in una valle andina sui 2.527 metri ai piedi del vulcano Galeras la precipitazione e la nuvolosità sono abbastanza alti. La temperatura media annuale è di 13,3 °C, la visibilità è di 10 km e l'umidità è dal 60% all'88%.

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Software Patents in India – FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions on Best Practices
Patent Protection for Software and Mobile Applications (Apps) – FAQs
How are software patents granted in India?
Software patents are granted in India if the computer related inventions pass the patent eligibility test. Software patents are granted by the Indian patent office for inventions that are novel, inventive, and are capable of industrial application. Software patents comprising innovative processes combined with hardware aspects can be registered under Indian patent laws.
For the purposes of patent registration in India, the process / method claims of software patents should be drafted in combination with apparatus / system claims including hardware features, which should not be a general hardware, such as a computer, or a mobile device. In addition, the system / apparatus claims should be limited by novel aspects of the corresponding methods or processes. More details on software patents in India can be found here. Other FAQs on software patents can be seen here.
Does Indian patent law allow software patents?
Yes, software / computer related innovations can be protected under patent rights as provided by the Indian patent laws. However, according to section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act, mathematical formulae, business methods, and computer programs per se, are treated as non-patentable inventions.
Accordingly, computer related inventions, or CRIs, including mobile applications and software patents, can be protected in India by way of novel and inventive combination of innovative processes / method claims embodied via hardware, wherein the combination or hardware and software should be capable of industrial application, as defined in the patent law. More details on software patents in India can be found here. Other FAQs on software patents can be seen here.
How to apply for software patent in India?
The first step to apply for software patents in India is to determine whether the software based innovation is eligible for patent protection or not. The patent eligibility, or patentability, is determined by conducting a patent prior art search, which covers patent and non-patent literature to determine the novelty and inventive step (non-obviousness) of the proposed invention.
Another important step is to determine if the proposed invention falls under the category of the non-patentable inventions, which is specified under Section 3(k) of the Indian patents act. As per Indian patent laws, software / mobile apps fall under the category of computer related inventions (CRIs), which have to drafted in a particular manner to pass the patent eligibility test.
Therefore, once a software patent is drafted, the same can be applied to Indian patent office by following the patent e-filing process, or the physical filing, under the guidance of an Indian patent attorney or a patent law firm with expertise in patents. More details on software patents in India can be found here. Other FAQs on software patents can be seen here.
How to patent a software in India?
Indian patent laws don't specifically provide patent protection for computer programs per se, but computer related inventions (CRIs) can be protected under the Patents Act, including software and mobile applications. Software owners and publishers can protect intellectual property rights by combined protection of software patents and software copyright. Copyright protection is aimed at protecting software source code, while patent protection is aimed at protecting technical aspects of the software and mobile applications, which should satisfy the patent eligibility criteria as specified under the provisions of the Indian patent laws. More details on software patents in India can be found here. Other FAQs on software patents can be seen here.
How to patent a mobile application in India?
Mobile applications can be patented by filing one or more patent applications with the Indian patent office corresponding to one or more innovative features of the mobile application. The Indian Patents Act state that one patent application should relate to a single invention only.
Accordingly, innovative aspects of the mobile app can be patented by drafting patent claims covering the corresponding hardware and software features, by way of system / apparatus claims and method / process claims. While drafting patent claims for mobile app based innovations, utmost care must be given to highlight novel aspects to connect the hardware elements with each other, wherein each element shall be limited in accordance with its functionality as described in method claims. More details on software patents in India can be found here. Other FAQs on software patents can be seen here.
What are the examples of software patents in India?
Technology companies like Microsoft have been filing patents in India regularly and most of such patent pertain to the category of software patents. While patents cannot be obtained in India for computer program per se, software and mobile applications can be protected in India by claiming combination of novel aspects of hardware and software, by way of system and method claims.
Examples of software patents in India may be seen here.
As may be concluded from above, the Indian patent office grants patent for software and mobile apps, which fall under the category of computer related inventions (CRIs), as method claims describing hardware features, which are further limited by their respective functionality as specified in the method claims. More details on software patents in India can be found here. Other FAQs on software patents can be seen here.
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Using the tools on SunEarthTools.com I have made a 3D model of the solar ray-cones for our House. We consider buying extra solar panels and I have always wanted to know exaclty what the relative position of the panels to the solar rays is.
It is clear that the orientation of the house (SW) and the trees, limit the efficiency. A Southern orientation is next to impossible on a steeply sloped roof, so we will have to live with it.


Real Life: I Quit my Job - Home Office Tour!!
Since I left my full time job in October I have been working on turning a spare room that was unsused except for junk (do other people have those rooms in their house - tell me I'm not alone here ;)) into a home office. I wanted to create a space that would motivate and inspire me to work, and also something that would help separate my daily personal life and my work life. I felt like if I did my work in my living room for example, I would have less boundaries as to what was "work time" and what was "netflix time". Now in the mornings when I get up I can actually still "go to the office" - but my commute is much more enjoyable! Take a look at the before and after pictures of the space below and read to the end to find out where you can find some similar pieces. Fun fact about me - Interior decorating/design is a very close second to Yoga when it comes to things I'm passionate about.


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I have worked at the University of Wollongong as a Mobile Application Developer, BeerMogul Games as a Web Applications Developer, BlueScope Steel as a Systems Analyst and have also co-founded the startup Gravvity.


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This new model uses a double layer of high density microfleece with the breathable, waterproof membrane laminated between. Although it has an overall weight rating of 360g/m2, the material is only 3mm thick, making it ideal as a layering garment underneath an outer waterproof shell, or as an outer fleece on those chilly spring or autumn days.


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The Slick & Wesson Sell Out!
A Gunnery Network Editorial By Marv Stenhammar
Slick & Wesson
In a surprise move, British owned Smith & Wesson caved in to mounting legal pressure and signed a deal with the Clinton administration, in what most gun owners are calling a Sell Out. Reaction from the administration has been to heap praise on S&W and to encourage various armed federal agencies, states, cities and municipalities to make firearms purchases from S&W. HUD announced they would make every effort to purchase firearms from S&W and other gun companies who signed the agreement. As of this date, no other gun companies have signed up for the Clinton HUD gun deal. An administration spokesman said they are very pleased with the agreement and with Smith & Wesson.
The reaction from gun owners and firearms dealers has been exactly the opposite, with most gun dealers, including S&W's two largest wholesale distributors, RSR and Davidsons, canceling all orders for S&W products and announcing that they were to immediately stop buying and selling all Smith & Wesson firearms and associated products. This impromptu "boycott" has now been followed by an official message from GOA - Gun Owners of America, one of the nations largest gun rights organizations, calling for an official Boycott of S&W. The NRA and several other firearms activists call this agreement a sell out that threatens the Firearms Industry and private gun ownership.
The national media is reporting that the agreement calls for trigger locks and improved safety measures that make the agreement seem like a no brainier. However the "devil" is in the details and as Dave Kopel puts it in his article below this is indeed a "Faustian Bargain". Did S&W make a deal with the devil and sell there sole and the civil rights of all American gun owners for a quick reprieve from the nonsense suits and legal fees they faced? I think so. I believe that the law suits pending against the firearms industry will be thrown out or lost. Many have already been thrown out and several more face dismissal. I encourage gun owners and the Firearms Industry as a whole to stand together and to continue to fight for freedom and our basic human rights to own firearms. As the founders said "We must all hang together... or we may all hang separately."
Gun owners and freedom loving individuals should take this opportunity to show there disdain for Slick & Wesson and this foolish agreement by refusing to purchase S&W products and by contacting Smith & Wesson executives and customer service representatives at the following contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
S&W Customer Service Contacts
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Web Page - www.Smith-Wesson.com
E-Mail Contacts:
The Boss - [email protected]
Questions - [email protected]
We should also all show our support and encouragement to the Firearms Manufacturers that have announced they will not sign a deal with the devil by calling them up and thinking them for their support of freedom and by purchasing their products in lieu of any Slick & Wesson products. A complete listing of Firearms Manufacturers is online at URL: http://www.GunneryNetwork.com/man.html
The agreement between S&W and the government is online at the HUD website
- at URL: http://www.hud.gov/pressrel/gunagree.html
To decipher the S&W agreement and to understand the implications please read the article - Smith & Wesson's Faustian Bargain - By Dave B. Kopel - March 20, 2000.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) Announces Boycott of Clinton & Wesson
- GOA Press Release - March 21, 2000
Pressure Levels Rising on "Clinton & Wesson"
- GOA working with Representative Hostettler to defang S&W agreement
Smith & Wesson Buy into Another Clinton Lie
- By Gary Lane - March 28, 2000
Smith & Wesson Must Die!
- By L. Neil Smith - April 7, 2000
Smith & Wesson, Going, Going...
S&W announces more layoffs - CEO fired.
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For over 40 years Mel Gussow was the lead cultural critic for the New York Times. During the full length of his career, Gussow recorded interviews with stars and unknowns of the American and British theater. These interviews, recorded primarily on reel-to-reel and audiocassette tapes, were conducted at various venues largely in and around New York. Some of the interviews served as the basis of publications documenting the careers and processes of noted writers such as Samuel Beckett, Arthur Miller, and Tom Stoppard. Mel Gussow died in 2005. His widow Ann Gussow placed the archive at the Harry Ransom Center in 2009. The manuscript portion of the collection was fully cataloged and an online finding aid published in 2010 when the collection opened to the public for research. Access to this collection is on-site, and limited research facsimiles of manuscript materials are created for a fee for patrons unable to visit in person. At the time of the collection's arrival, the audio recordings were physically separated from the manuscripts. The 977 recordings (1974-2004) comprise 921 cassettes, 55 open-reel tapes, and 1 compact disc. In 2010, the recordings were individually cataloged and rehoused if necessary. Patrons have access to only the 32 recordings that the Center digitized in-house for user requests; original recordings are not available for consultation. Finding Aid for Mel Gussow Papers: http://norman.hrc.utexas.edu/fasearch/findingAid.cfm?eadid=00606.
The Harry Ransom Center proposes a seven-month pilot project to outsource the digitization of 75 cassette audiotape interviews recorded by Mel Gussow (1933-2005), renowned New York Times American and British theater critic. Gussow was among the first to legitimize the off-off-Broadway movement and bring broad attention via the Times to early productions at LaMaMa, the Caffe Cino, and the Living Theatre—discovering writers such as Lanford Wilson and Sam Shepard, and actors Kevin Kline, Meryl Street, and Sigourney Weaver. Gussow also authored and edited nine books, including a biography of playwright Edward Albee and four on his conversations with playwrights Samuel Beckett, Arthur Miller, Harold Pinter, and Tom Stoppard. The digitized interview recordings, made available to the public via the Center's digital collections portal, CONTENTdm, will allow a multi-disciplinary research and teaching community to hear candidly from a range of figures representing forty years of American and British theater.


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Q: Change Variant property-names (Delphi) I'm learning a great framework mORMot for Delphi, and I found plenty of useful functions to handle with Variant (in SynCommons).
Now I want to change some property-names of a Variant, but after a search I have not found such a function, so I decide to write one:
program Project7;

{$APPTYPE CONSOLE}

{$R *.res}

uses
  System.SysUtils, SynCommons;

function VariantChangeNames(var V: Variant; const FromNames, ToNames: TRawUTF8DynArray): Boolean;
var
  Name: RawUTF8;
  PData: PDocVariantData;
  Val: Variant;
  i, k: Integer;
begin
  Result := False;
  PData := DocVariantData(V);
  i := 0;
  for Name in FromNames do
  begin
    k := PData^.GetValueIndex(Name);
    if k <> -1 then
    begin
      Val := PData^.Value[k];
      PData^.Value[ToNames[i]] := Val;
      PData^.Delete(k); // If delete before setting value, Val will be incorrect.
      Result := True;
    end;
    Inc(i);
  end;
end;

var
  V: Variant;
begin
  V := TDocVariant.New();
  V.Name := 'John';
  V.Age := 20;
  VariantChangeNames(V, ['Name'], ['RealName']);
  Writeln(VariantToString(V)); // {"Age":20,"RealName":"John"}
end.

VariantChangeNames I wrote may not be very efficient since it needs to do both delete and add. It seems that directly modify the VName member of the TDocVariantData is the most efficient way, but it's a private member.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
BTW: The mail server of mORMot official forum seems to have a problem, when I post a topic, it shows:
An error was encountered
Error: Could not connect to smtp host "217.70.184.11" (111) (Connection refused).

A: This question was solved in mORMot forum.


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Tofino Profile: Marilyn Brewer
by Shirley Langer, Tofino
Marilyn is a sophisticated and experienced woman who takes the word community more seriously than most of us. That's because she knows from experience the wealth of human resources residing in every community--the people with talent and ability available to offer their talent for the interest and benefit of the wider community. For twenty-three years, Marilyn was Events Manager of Community & Educational Programs at Harbourfront in Toronto. Managing a team of fifteen or so, her job was to reach out to the cultural communities of that huge multicultural city, and give individuals and groups the opportunity to showcase their culture for their fellow citizens. Over those twenty-three years, she saw Harbourfront's modest programs grow on the reclaimed site of an industrial wasteland to become an internationally renowned cultural center. Over the years she has worked with First Nations, South Asians, Italians, Portuguese and dozens of other ethnic groups in presenting their artists, their crafts. Amazingly, these cultural events are always gratis to the public.
When I ask Marilyn to comment on some of the programs or Harbourfront festivals that were the most memorable for her, her first example revealed her humanist character. She described an extraordinary Harbourfront event called The Earth Spirit Festival. In 1988, the Canadian government formerly apologized to Japanese Canadians for systematic persecution during the Second World War, and provided some financial compensation for their losses of property. The Japanese Canadian Association decided to use some of the redress money to celebrate their cultural heritage by exploring similarities between their heritage and that of Canada's First Nations. Marilyn then talked about Harbourfront's School By The Water, a science program for elementary and secondary school kids through guided exploration of Toronto's waterfront. For several years, Marilyn collaborated with Peter Gabriel's organization, womad, the World of Music, Art and Dance. In fact, Harbourfront presented the first womad festival in North America. And then there were twenty-three Canada Days at Harbourfront to plan.
You could say Marilyn's passion is presenting artists and events to the public. "On reflection," says Marilyn, "I think it is observing the exchange that takes place between artist and audience that I find the most gratifying. It's upsetting to see how often funding is cut from arts programs, as though the arts aren't important, or even necessary."
Marilyn's original career choice was performing opera. She began singing while very young, studied at the University of Toronto Opera School and sang with the Canadian Opera Company for three seasons. Losing her motivation and direction while dealing with one of life's lessons, she decided eventually to follow another path. She interviewed for the job at Harbourfront, mentored by an individual who "opened my eyes to the depth and breadth of community, and the importance of giving community a voice." When she retired in 2002, she wasted no time in returning to Tofino and Clayoquot Sound. She first visited in 1982 with her then four year old daughter, Jennifer, after reading about Pacific Rim National Park.
"I was seeking ocean, coastline and natural beauty," she says. "The attraction was immediate, and after that, I visited Tofino every few years."
Once a resident, it's no surprise that Marilyn naturally gravitated toward involvement with the Pacific Rim Arts Society, known as PRAS. Did she think a small festival could be organized in 2004 with a budget of $10,000, PRAS wanted to know? Marilyn accepted the challenge, and the result was a small but excellent festival. Some of the performers were The Borealis String Quartette, Celso Machado, and horn player, Mike Herriot. This year, pras wanted to do something special, it being PRAS 20th Anniversary. So for the first time, in addition to wonderful music, tthe festival will present a theatrical experience featuring First Nations performer, Margo Kane, celebrated for forging and promoting aboriginal theater. Ms. Kane's company, Full Circle First Nations Performance, will perform Confessions of an Indian Cowboy. At this writing, Marilyn and her colleague Daysi Tattersall are occupied with a myriad of organizational details. "Funding is always a challenge," says Marilyn, "often coming through late, often making it necessary to confirm bookings at the very last minute." Nevertheless, Marilyn Brewer seems unflappable. What else would you expect from a pro with 23 years experience?
I probe Marilyn's feelings about not having followed the path of performance in opera. "I do miss singing. I do have regrets. The human voice is an extraordinary instrument inside us, capable of conveying emotion so wonderfully. And what a glorious way of life performing opera would have been! But I feel fortunate to have worked in the arts. Artists are fascinating because they are creators and often visionaries. Working with them enabled me to express my creative side."
Is there life beyond organizing arts festivals, I want to know? "I'd like to explore the possibilities of retirement," Marilyn replies. "I've always been very interested in textile art. I'd like to travel with friends. I definitely want to spend more time with my daughter and learn more about her work in the field of healing arts." What about your life here in Tofino, I ask? Has moving here fulfilled your expectations? Marilyn answers carefully. "The community of Tofino, the place as a whole, is unique, very special. I would like to see the community come together to articulate a vision for the future of our village. The community would need to put in place strong leadership to carry out and sustain that vision."
Spoken like a true community person.
Shirley Langer describes herself as a woman about town with a well developed civic consciousness.
Tofino Time July 2007
The Tofino Legion
Tofino tides: Tide table for Tofino Jury 2007
Tofino surf: Surf Etiquette
Tofino concerts: Music in July 2007
The Pacific Rim Summer Festival 2007
Tofino artist Pete Clarkson
Tofino artist Marion Syme
Pacific Rim National Park: The Shorepine Bog trail
The Salmon Forest
Tofino's crow girls and crow boys
What's in a name? The MacLeods of Tofino
Tofino Timeless: Chapter 7
Horoscope for July 2007
Tofino gardening in July 2007
Tofino yoga: 15 minute yoga
Events in Tofino: Calendar for July 2007
Tofino resident Marilyn Brewer is a sophisticated and experienced woman who takes the word community more seriously than most of us.


These changes have happened before (other root servers have renumbered). I have never heard of an operational problem caused by such an exercise, and I guarantee there are resolvers running happily today with hints files that are *ancient*.
> consequences for the entire globe.
I think the trailing clause in your message above is over-stated. In fact, there are near zero operational consequences.


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World War I Flight Timeline
1917-1918 Flight Timeline
The Fokker D VII was considered by many historians to be the best fighter of World War I.
Peter M. Bowers Collection
September 11, 1917 French ace Georges Guynemer is shot down and killed.
September 17, 1917 Zeppelin-Staaken R planes, capable of carrying one-ton bombs, raid England.
September 23, 1917 Werner Voss is killed in a heroic, epic dogfight with the British No. 56 Squadron.
October 11, 1917 The RFC forms the 41st Wing, dedicated to strategic bombing.
October 29, 1917 The first American-made DH-4 flies with the #4 Liberty engine.
November 7, 1917 The Russian revolution begins.
November 18, 1917 The U.S. Navy begins combat operations with Tellier flying boats in France.
November 20, 1917 The Battle of Cambrai takes place. Low-level attacks on both sides set a future pattern for air-to-ground warfare.
November 21, 1917 The U.S. Navy demonstrates a radio-controlled flying bomb.
November 27, 1917 Benny Foulois takes over as the Chief of Air Service, American Expeditionary Force (AEF)
December 1917 Katherine Stinson sets an American cross-country duration record with a flight of nine hours and ten minutes, from San Diego to San Francisco.
January 1918 The Fokker D VII wins a fighter competition in Berlin.
January 19, 1918 The U.S. School of Aviation Medicine is founded.
January 23, 1918 The first U.S. Army balloon ascends in France.
February 1918 The first U.S. squadrons form in France.
February 16, 1918 A plant opens at Romorantin, France, to assemble American planes.
February 18, 1918 The 95th Aero Squadron, the first "all-American" unit, arrives in France.
March 21, 1918 A gigantic German offensive begins.
April 1918 Fokker D VIIs, the best fighters of the war, become operational.
April 1, 1918 Britain establishes the Royal Air Force (RAF) out of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS).
April 12, 1918 Zeppelins raid England. It is the last raid of the war to cause casualties.
April 13, 1918 An Argentine pilot, in a Morane-Saulnier Parasol, is the first to cross the Andes Mountains.
April 14, 1918 Lieutenants Douglas Campbell and Alan Winslow score the first U.S. air victories when they shoot down Pfalz and Albatros aircraft over their airdrome.
April 21, 1918 Baron Manfred von Richthofen is shot down and killed.
May 11, 1918 The first American-built DH-4 arrives in France.
May 15, 1918 The Packard LePere fighter flies.
May 15, 1918 The Army establishes airmail service between New York and Washington, D.C.
May 29, 1918 General John Pershing makes nonflyer Mason Patrick the Chief of Air Service, AEF.
June 5, 1918 Hugh Trenchard heads the "Independent Air Force" to attack the German homeland.
June 12, 1918 The first AEF bomber squadron, the 96th Aero Squadron, forms. Members fly French aircraft.
June 19, 1918 Francesco Baracca, the leading Italian ace with 34 victories, is killed.
July 9, 1918 Major James McCudden, one of Britain's top aces, is killed when his aircraft crashes on takeoff.
July 26, 1918 One-eyed pilot Mick Mannock, a British ace with 73 victories, is shot down in flames.
August 1918 Fokker D VII fighters score 565 kills in one month.
August 2, 1918 The first combat flight of an American DH-4 is a fiasco.
Eerie Plane Ruins Across the Globe Draw Wreckage Hunters
Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future
Golden Age of Flight Timeline


Here you can discover our starting position generator.
Just click on "starting position generator" and you obtain a randomly chosen initial position; In the window below you can create the set up of the pieces which correspond to a fixed algebraic notation of an initial position or you can ask for the algebraic notation which fits a determined starting configuration of the pieces. We recommend to copy the randomly generated position from the window above or simply to put in a number between 001 and 960. Click on "show starting position on the board" and you can visualize the generated initial position on the chess board.


Very Practical Chinese » Learn to Understand, Speak, Read AND Write Mandarin!
The VPC Book and accompanying VPC Study Guide use Standard Mandarin, and anything you learn from these books will be understood throughout China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, as well as in Mandarin speaking communities the world over.
The unique VPC layout integrates visual and audio learning for maximum benefit, with over 16 hours of audio, recording 45 extremely practical, everyday conversations. In addition, the VPC books give you an innovative, practical solution for becoming literate at the same pace as you become verbally fluent in Chinese!
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Featuring 45 original, easy to learn and extremely practical everyday conversations, supported by more than 16 hours of audio, the VPC Book covers a wide range of useful topics.
It's the perfect book for real life!
The VPC Study Guide is a line-by-line explanation of the 45 dialogues from the VPC Book. Each 5-6 page chapter features clear, concise explanations, while offering an abundance of examples, and even more vocabulary!
An absolute must for the serious student!
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The extra baggage is something I feel every day—when I run, when I sit, when I get dressed.
"There's a reason why they are some of the thickest and strongest muscles in the body," says Mike Young, PhD, owner of Athletic Lab Sports Performance Center in North Carolina. "Working together, they are the engine for human locomotion." So maybe we should take a look in a double mirror and give it a few minutes' attention.
Medius: This is the primary stabilizer of the hip joint. "Any time we have only one foot on the ground during standing, walking, running, or jumping, the gluteus medius ensures that the knee and pelvic alignments are preserved," Young says. If that alignment is off, you can't move efficiently, which hurts athletic performance and increases risks of injury.
Instead of being burdened with a back side, I figured, why couldn't I sub out my adipose tissue for muscle tissue?
Ted Spiker (@ProfSpiker) is the chair of the department of journalism at the University of Florida and the author or co-author of about 20 books on health and fitness.


Spring 2.5-What is New and Noteworthy with Rod Johnson.
Rod Johnson, CEO, co-founder of SpringSource (formally Interface21) and "Father of Spring". The Spring Framework open source project began in February 2003, based on the Interface21 framework published with Rod's best-selling Expert One-on-One J2EE Design and Development.
Rod is one of the world's leading authorities on Java and J2EE development. He is a best-selling author, experienced consultant, and open source developer, as well as a popular conference speaker.
Rod's best-selling Expert One-on-One J2EE Design and Development (2002) was one of the most influential books ever published on J2EE. The sequel, J2EE without EJB (July 2004, with Juergen Hoeller), has proven almost equally significant, establishing a comprehensive vision for lightweight, post-EJB J2EE development.


Aragon Research names IBM a leader in its evaluation of enterprise social network providers for the fifth consecutive year.
The market for Enterprise Social Network (ESNs) is shifting to focus on Digital Work Hubs, as buyers look to consolidate the rising tide of work tools.
Read this global report to gain insights on how the ESNs are helping people share knowledge inside and outside of the enterprise.


… the human brain is made up of more neurons than there are stars in the galaxy – over 100 billion. Pathways in your brain are rewired second to second as you learn to do new things.
Crime is a problem everywhere, and especially in big cities, but why are some areas more at risk than others?
With almost two million flights in and out of the UK every year, how do airlines make sure that every one has its full complement of staff?


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For years, the old parties have joined in a race to the bottom on refugees. Labor has shamefully said it is on a 'unity ticket' with the Liberals when it comes to policies of cruelty.
The Greens know there is a better way. At this election, we have an opportunity to change direction. The polls are tightening. The chance of a hung parliament is a growing.
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But it's not as simple as it sounds. Before workers can feel comfortable about sharing ideas and insights with one another and with management, you have to create the right environment. Bosses who have created a culture in which decisions are made at the top, with input from only a few executives behind closed doors, can't turn on a dime and ask for help from the troops. They don't have the credibility. To develop it, they first must prove that the experiences and observations and imaginations of people across the company are regarded as corporate assets.
We have found that coaching—for the boss and by the boss—can help change the enviroment and get employees to see themselves as empowered team players. When a business owner learns to communicate in what we call a "We-centric" way (as opposed to an "I-centric" way) the overall IQ of the organization rises.
First, it helps to identify and break down some of the attitudes and behaviors of the typical I-centric leader—patterns that make them less effective than they could be. These individuals refuse to share power or speak candidly, for fear they will appear weak or soft. The domineering I-centric leader, perhaps unintentionally, turns the focus of the organization inward, because everybody wants to know what the all-powerful boss is up to. The company takes its collective eye off the customer—with predictable results.
When it comes to communicating, I-centric leaders often don't. They assume that voicing their ideas and repeating them will cause employees to embrace them. It doesn't work that way. Overall, the I-centric leader persists in Alpha behavior—he (or she) has to be the last word on everything. For these people, winning means somebody else has to lose. They never admit mistakes, and the stakes are high for that kind of behavior.
We-centric leaders, by contrast, are less hung up on status and maintaining ultimate authority. They lead by example—showing the organization that it is essential to listen as well as talk, to share information and to learn from mistakes.
Share Power. At meetings, give the lead to your employees so they learn how to lead too.
Seek feedback. Ask employees how you are doing as a leader. Listen to what they say and be open to change.
Focus everyone on pleasing the customer. Turn their attention outward, to the market, rather than inward at the boss. This produces better performance.
Share a framework for change. Start by setting down over-arching goals, then ask people for strategies to achieve them. Don't think of strategy and implementation as separate spheres; engage employees in both.
Behave like a leader, not a dominator. Don't try to win by intimidation. Define leadership in terms of creating environments for success for everyone—yourself, included.
Break down silos. Identify areas where territoriality is getting in the way, and find strategies to end turf wars and foster cooperation; sponsor leadership challenges in the organization that requires teams of people from different areas to work together on vital business challenges.
Be the change. Asking others to change doesn't create change. You need to change how you interact with others: Show, don't tell.
Be human. By admitting when you are wrong and showing that you can turn a mistake into a "learning moment," you teach employees that they can do it too.
Once the boss has started creating a We culture, coaching is a proven way to start engaging employees in more meaningful ways. A good place to start is to ask employees to help identify best practices—processes and tactics that can improve company performance. This exercise determines what constitutes excellence in your company and helps to identify what is good and what is working. Sharing ideas and best practices routinely is an essential way of elevating skills, generating enthusiasm and reinforcing the "We" culture. Colleagues who learn from each other are more apt to develop the higher-level skills and institutional wisdom needed to meet ever-higher goals.
Don't expect overnight results. This is a process that needs to become part of the company routine—not a one-off event. As leaders repeatedly engage employees with questions about how to do the job better (rather than simply dictating marching orders) they create a virtuous cycle of advice, suggestions and feedback. In the process, they create a community of colleagues that looks forward to coming to work every day.
These conversations need to be "dialogues" not "talk-ats." It is important to establish the ground rules for the group—to determine the scope and objectives. But it is essential that each member plays a role in creating the future.
Organize groups around common experiences to share best practices—a team of sales executives, or a team of marketing executives. Pay attention to group dynamics; don't let any one person, including the boss, dominate.
Select team members for diversity of viewpoint—it is in the clash of ideas that new insights are formed.
Ask all the members of the team to describe processes they use that are having a positive impact or are creating new business success. They should talk about how they can transfer this knowledge to others and how it can be applied across the organization (if it can).
As a leader, you have a tremendous opportunity to promote mutuality and to counter territoriality and silo thinking, by encouraging everyone to grow along with you. As everyone—including the boss—receives regular feedback on their ideas, on their performance and on their behavior, your organizational IQ (and organizational profitability) grows exponentially. It's a win-win, which is what WE-centric leadership is all about.
Judith E. Glaser, CEO of Benchmark Communications, Inc. and author of Creating WE: Change I-Thinking to We-Thinking & Build a Healthy Thriving Organization; Platinum Press, 2005. Selected as one of the best business books of 2005. www.creatingwe.com; and The DNA of Leadership, February 2006; 212 307 4386.


Shadow Box Frame to be used with Magnetic Shadow Box Class. The magnetic frame comes in two colors: black or white. The frame is a one time cost of $19.99. You can use the frame over and over again with the different seasonal inserts for each month.