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Helena Bonham Carter Weighs In On The Growing Discussion About Diversity In Hollywood
The British actress weighs in on the growing discussion about diversity in Hollywood, and suggests that diversity means Elona Holmes would have to be black.
AceShowbiz - Helena Bonham Carter believes Millie Bobby Brown would have lost out on the role of Enola Holmes to a black actress if the film was made in 2020.
The mystery movie, based on Nancy Springer's books, centres upon the teenage sister of an already-famous Sherlock Holmes, began shooting last year (19) and is released on Netflix on Wednesday (23Sep20).
Helena thinks that if the movie were produced now, it might have has a different lead due to Hollywood's focus on racial diversity following the Black Lives Matter protests over the spring and summer.
"Everyone's desperate to talk about race these days, but it's a good feminist movie," "The Crown" star tells British newspaper The Times. "If we did it this year we'd have to make Millie black. I'm sure somebody would object to me saying that, but that's true. But it's a very democratic and radical film anyway."
Bosses at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced new guidelines for Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, stating that one main character or 30 per cent of smaller ones must be played by actors of colour.
Helena loved working with Millie on the new movie, on which the 16-year-old is also a producer.
"I thought I was going to be her old mentor, but then I realised very quickly that she was much older than me inside, much more sophisticated," she explains.
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The Latvian national team came to Vienna, Austria, with its sights set on promotion back into the world's elite class at the U20 level.
By wrapping up the tournament with their fifth victory in five games at the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division I Group A, that mission was accomplished! After three years in the Division I the Latvians will return to the top level for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal and Toronto, Canada.
However, the 3-0 victory in the last game sure didn't come easy.
Heading into the last day of play against last place Italy, who came into the game without a point and having been outscored 26 to 5, all Latvia needed was one point against the tournament's weakest contestant to absolutely ensure promotion. And although it looked like it would be a walk in the park heading in, Italy clearly showed up to crash the party.
"We knew this game was going to be tough, because they were going to sit back on defence and we'd have to find a way to go through them. We had a lot of chances for a goal and couldn't capitalize, but we knew one would come eventually, so we kept plugging away," explains Latvian first line forward Haralds Egle, who currently plays his club hockey for the Madison Capitols of the USHL.
The eventual game winner was scored by Egle on a nifty move to put the puck over Italian goalie Hannes Treibenreif's stick side shoulder. It came just three and a half minutes into the game.
After that, Treibenreif shut the door again and again as Latvia's waves of attack led to nothing more than frustration. "I know how games like this can be. They're psychologically tricky. When you shoot a lot and the puck doesn't go in, the opposition goalie becomes more and more confident. It's when character becomes very important and that's what our boys showed," stated Latvian General Manager Juris Stals, who himself is still an active player after a long international career.
Treibenreif and his teammates did everything necessary to keep them in the game and although Italy only mustered six shots all game long, they missed on two excellent opportunities that resulted from Latvian errors they forced through an effective defensive concept. Eventually, they could no longer hold the fort and Kirils Galoha was able to put a backhand shot in through a crowd in the goal crease with roughly seven minutes to go in the game.
When Italy was awarded a late power play, Coach Erwin Kostner pulled the goalie to get a 6-on-4 advantage. The two-man advantage began with some good puck movement until a shot from the point was blocked by Martins Dzierkals, a Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick, who then dished it off to Rodrigo Abols, who potted his fourth goal of the tournament into an empty net with just 40 seconds left to play.
The joy and relief on the Latvian bench could be felt for the remainder of the game.
"I'm feeling just great. This is finally taking place after my three years of doing this. The third time's the charm, I guess. Now our many 97-born players can play on the big stage in Canada a year from now," claimed an elated Rodrigo Abols, who currently plays WHL hockey for the Portland Winterhawks.
It was a sentiment that clearly wasn't just his own. "This is fantastic. We all knew heading in that we needed at least a point to move up. There was going to be no stopping us. We got the job done and the emotions are really up right now," concurred forward Filip Buncis.
For the tournament, the team's MVP proved to be starting goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks, who put up an outstanding 1.71 goals against average and 94.1 save percentage over four starts. "I think it's amazing that I was named the team's MVP. It's the first time anything like this has happened to me. And I have to think of how my teammates were always blocking shots and moving out bodies. They made my job a lot easier," explained the elated Kivlenieks.
This game once again went to show how close the teams at this level have closed the gap. There's no doubt that Latvia was the tournament's top team, but gaining promotion was no walk in the park at any juncture in playing five gruelling games in just seven days.
"We never really panicked today against Italy. Obviously, that wasn't the score that we or anyone else was expecting. We went in knowing we can't underestimate them. They have a strong goalie and he showed that today. They kept things tight in their 2-1 loss to Germany and their goalie faced like 60 some shots, so we knew it could happen again. We wanted to play tight and knew they'd concentrate solely on defence," stated Abols, who went on to further summarize the challenges of the tournament.
The Latvian U20 program headed to Vienna, Austria for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division I Group A on a mission. Knowing that no one was going to hand the traditional ice hockey nation promotion into the world's top class at the U20 level on a plate, the Latvians nevertheless brought an internationally experienced group that had to be considered one of the favourites heading in.
Now there'll be a whole new challenge for the program, but one the program – and the hockey world – are looking forward to with good reason.
With the loss today, Italy has officially been relegated and despite two closer results, only managed to score five goals. Host Austria will look to close the tournament at home with a convincing second place finish tonight at 20:00. For this, they'll need a victory over Kazakhstan, which is entering the game with five points. An overtime game between Germany and Norway ensured that Germany will finish at least third. Certain at this point is that each of Austria, Germany, Norway, and Kazakhstan will be returning to Division I Group A play next December together with France, which earned promotion to that level.
For Latvia, there'll be a closing ceremony with medals, then some celebrations tonight followed by a Christmas to remember. The program will closely watch the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championships in Helsinki starting on 26th December.
Then it will go back to work in preparing for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal and Toronto beginning next December. With its U20 and U18 teams both back with the world's elite, 2016 is truly going to be a year to remember for the Latvian ice hockey program.
The rest of the hockey world best consider itself warned.


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SubTopic Transaction and protocol security
SOA, Web services security hinge on XML gateways
XML security gateways could be the missing piece in most SOA deployments, says Tim Bond, a senior security engineer at webMethods Inc.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Enterprises are moving forward with service oriented architecture (SOA) projects to reduce complexity and increase flexibility between systems and applications, but some security pros fear they're being left behind and must scramble to learn new ways to protect those systems from Web-based attacks.
"Some applications are exposed like never before," said Ian Lange, a senior security manager at an Ohio-based manufacturer implementing SOA. "We're introducing better ways for systems and applications to interact but we're also giving attackers new avenues to conduct their attacks."
Most network firewalls aren't designed to handle the latest Web services standards, resulting in new avenues of attack for digital miscreants, said Tim Bond, a senior security engineer at webMethods Inc. In his presentation at the Infosec World Conference and Expo, Bond said a growing number of vendors are selling XML security gateways, appliances that can be plugged into a network and act as an intermediary, decrypting and encrypting Web services data to determine the authenticity and lock out attackers.
"It's not just passing a message through, it's actually taking action," Bond said. "It needs to be customized for each deployment, but it can be very effective in protecting from many attacks."
Bond said that most SOA layouts further expose applications by placing them just behind an outer layer of defense, rather than placing them within the inner walls of a company's security defenses along with other critical applications and systems. Those applications are vulnerable, because they're being exposed to partners, customer relationship management and supply chain management systems. Attackers can scan Web services description language (WSDL) -- the XML language used in Web service calls -- to find out where vulnerabilities lie, Bond said.
"The WSDL itself may expose structure such as file directories or open ports of a server where Web services reside," Bond said. "You're exposing the service endpoint proprietary API and this gives you more features, but it's riskier."
A whole market has grown around protecting WSDL, Bond said. Canada-based Layer 7 Technologies Inc. and UK-based Vordel are producing gateway appliances to protect XML and SOAP language in Web service calls. Reactivity, which was recently acquired by Cisco Systems Inc. and DataPower, now a division of IBM, also address Web services security.
Transaction values will be much higher and traditional SSL, security communications protocol for point-to-point communications, won't be enough to protect transactions, Bond said.
"You're network may be encrypted but your database won't be," he said. "You're now putting stuff that has real bottom line dollars for big customers right on the front line."
In addition to SQL-injection attacks, XML is potentially vulnerable to schema poisoning -- a method of attack in which the XML schema can be manipulated to alter processing information. A sophisticated attacker can also conduct an XML routing detour, redirecting sensitive data within the XML path, Bond said.
Security becomes complicated with distributed systems in an SOA environment, said Dindo Roberts, an application security manager at New York City-based MetLife Inc. Web services with active interfaces allow the usage of applications that were previously restricted to using conventional custom authentication. Security pros need new methods, such as an XML security gateway to protect those applications, Roberts said.
"Developers are building it out, so we've got to address it now," Roberts said. "Nobody's shown me a great model in terms of rolling this stuff out."
Dig Deeper on Financial transaction protocols and security
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA)
Aite Group: Take action now to manage remote deposit capture risks
Check fraud scams: Old problem that isn't going away
FDIC: Educate business customers about the need for security
Financial institutions reported more suspected fraud in 2008
RASHport (Routing and Special Handling)
OUCH protocol
Identity management for financial firms in turbulent times 2
Banks neglect responsibility for data breaches, some say
4 steps to making better-informed IT investments –DellEMC
SOA and Web services security hinge on XML gateways – ComputerWeekly.com
Wall Street pins integration hopes on XML – ComputerWeekly.com
XML complexity introduces security risks – SearchSecurity

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1. I delight in the sensations I experience in the world around me: super-saturated colors, the simplicity and contrast of black and white, the scent and patter of rain, the graininess of aged cheese, the creaminess of Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffles, the smokiness, crackling and warmth of a fire, the sounds of the forest, the softness of cashmere, the tingle of Fleur de Sel, the grain and smell of aged wood and the sweetness of a Narcissus blossom. My pleasure is found through the senses.
2. I'm loyal to those close to me and I expect it in return. If you've betrayed me, it is difficult to regain my trust. Betrayal cuts me very deeply. Trust, respect and loyalty are essential.
3. I strive for balance; I'm always looking for the Yin/Yang in my life, my work, my spirituality, my relationships. When I'm balanced, I feel the most in tune with life's pulse. Yoga, meditation, cooking and playing in the dirt help me to balance.
4. I'm introverted. I spend large chunks of my free time by myself and I like it – need it – that way. I enjoy my time with others, but need down time alone to "recharge". I'm shy and usually uncomfortable around those I don't know.
5. Contentment is not the same as complacency. I detest complacency and embrace contentment.
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Enjoy an authentic Italian experience from renowned Chefs from around the world - Co Chefs Mario Compegna and Colin (Colin was previously the chef at the former 27 on fourth) create daily masterpieces for the lover of food. Menu highlights include Roasted Venison Loin Chop with Herbs, Mashed Potato and Sweet Onion Reduction, Scaloppine al Limone , Vitello al Marsala and Ossobuco alla Romana, Spaghettini con Tonno Albacore and Penne con Pesto Toscano 3 Spiedino di Gamberi . Begin your Brunello dining experience by selecting a fine wine, choosing from a terrific choice of appetizers and we are certain you will enjoy your night out! Brunello at 27 on fourth Restaurant and Bar. Buon Appetito! Prices are reasonable. The service is excellent. The food is outstanding.
A local gem and kept secret, the Rockdell Steakhouse & Tavern gives you all that you were looking for in a great night out, a spectualar steak and "OK" red wine! Looking similar to an 1960 restaurant, the Rockdell is an authentic, home growned part of Collingood. You will enjoy a pefectly cooked generous 10 oz steak (or 12 oz if you prefer) with a mixuture of tasty traditional sides. You are guaranteed to have an experience that is exactly what you wanted. A great steak, a nice bottle of wine, a casual ambience and great company in a small town. Where else can you have a decent steak meal with cocktails and a half litre of wine for well under $100cdn?
Santini's Ristorante – Collingwood's most authentic Italian restaurant!
Our à la carte menu offers a wide range of choices that reflect the regional food and authentic tastes of Italy. From your first bite to your last sip, we will make sure that your time with us is memorable and enjoyable.


In Khavaran theater complex (also known as Tehran's Theater Pardis) a main hall with a capacity of 100 seats has been anticipated which is considered the largest theater hall in the country.
As the largest theater complex in the Middle East, it has an area of 210,000 square meters. Among various spaces designed within the complex are a 1,000-seat main hall, four 150-seat halls, a puppetry hall, and an amphitheater. Also, 3500 sq. meters of the building is allocated to traditional and ethnic performances.
The center is equipped with state-of-the art devices including a moving six-meter deep stage, a side-by-side shooting system and professional projectors. It is designed to host workshops, concerts and symphony orchestras. It is located at Khavaran Road, next to Khavaran Cultural Center.
the extensive facilities of this center could attract the attention of any artist as well as those interested in theater in the country.


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This work is focused on the mass transport of methanol and the methanol-assisted crack healing in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)–graphene composites at different temperatures. The effect of the fraction of graphene on the mass transport of methanol and the methanol-assisted crack healing is also studied. The experimental results reveal that adding graphene to the PMMA matrix increases the resistance to the migration/diffusion of methanol and polymer chains in the PMMA matrix, and the absorption of methanol follows anomalous diffusion. The activation energies for the case I transport and case II transport in the PMMA–graphene composites are relatively independent of the fraction of graphene, and are larger than the corresponding ones in pure PMMA. Increasing the healing time and healing temperature allows for more polymer chains to migrate/diffuse across fractured surfaces, leading to the increase in the fracture strength of the crack-healed PMMA–graphene composites.


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Morocco picks up the pace
The automobile, a jewel of the national economy, continues to accumulate success, both in terms of production and export turnover, and is now opening up to new horizons.
Placing Morocco as the leading exporter of cars to the European Union, the national automotive industry, based mainly on exports, seems to be picking up the pace, thus strengthening its position in the global value chain and taking up new challenges. related to the desire to increase national production capacity.
According to the latest monthly foreign trade indicators, published by the Office des Changes, automotive sector exports reached their highest level in the last five years. These exports amounted to 77.68 billion dirhams (MMDH) for the first nine months of this year, up 34.9% compared to the end of September 2021.
A trend that is reminiscent of the position of this very competitive and structuring sector of the industry, suggesting new opportunities that would make it possible to see the ceiling of ambitions this time even higher.
Indeed, the multinational group "Stellantis", world leader in the manufacture of cars, recently expressed its desire to double the production capacity in the Kingdom, bringing it to 450,000 units, for a total investment of more than 3 billion dirhams, with, as a result, 2,000 new jobs in the Kenitra factory, which already employs more than 3,000 people, with a local integration rate of 69%.
This action, launched by the Stellantis Group, comes in line with the government's strategy to double the size of the automotive industry in Morocco.
In this sense, the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch recently met with the CEO of the Stellantis Group Carlos Tavares. A meeting during which Mr. Akhannouch recalled the High Royal Guidelines relating to the attraction of foreign investment and the improvement of the business climate, while highlighting all the measures taken by the Executive, in particular the promulgation of the new investment charter.
Akhannouch also welcomed the involvement of the "Stellantis" group in the development of its investments in Morocco, despite the context of the crisis, specifying that the doubling of the production capacity of the Kenitra site will contribute to the creation of 2,000 new jobs, in line with the orientations of the government program relating to the promotion of employment.
During this meeting, the Head of Government also noted the contribution of Moroccan executives to the development of the electric automobile sector at the Kenitra plant, highlighting the contribution of a group of Moroccan engineers and technicians to the design and manufacture of these cars.
For the leaders of the Stellantis group, this interview was an opportunity to salute the government's efforts to simplify investment procedures, welcoming the attractiveness of investments in the Kingdom in the field of automobile construction and the attention enjoyed by this sector in Morocco.
The national automotive industry, a sector that is developing in line with the High Royal Guidelines for attracting foreign investment and improving the business climate, continues to lead the battle, not only to strengthen and expand production capacities , but also and above all to take advantage of the current situation to attract new builders.
Ranked 2nd producer of cars in Africa, Morocco displays a production of vehicles intended for more than 74 world destinations, with a local integration rate of 63%. Since 2014, this sector has enabled the creation of 180,000 jobs and has more than 250 national and international equipment manufacturers and manufacturers.


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I feel remiss in my obligations to the site; my long term wrestling with benzos makes for valuable data and it is at the 'Usage Tracker' that early maps stated nothing more than "Here be data". I had resolved to provide as much reliable data as I could and was impressed by the initial effect it had on my usage.
I stopped using it because I had run aground you might say, on a sandy bar which prevented me navigating to my 'Timeline' for Benzos. In my enthusiasm to explore the limits of the 'Usage Tracker' I was 'marooned' so that my benzo column could not find its 'timeline'.
I also stopped recording my 'Done and cannabis intakes which is reflective of a frustration with my inability to reach the benzo timeline and this verges on the petulant in ways I don't realise until later.
At this stage of the enterprise it is a matter of form to provide data as an integral part of the site's function. It is our data, for our use not for sale. I click on 'Old Site' to remind me of the days when there was one person on the site and just how much thought has gone into it way back then. It had a feel of 'rarefied essence' which often comes from working with Felix, very quiet achiever.


Over the years motor and co-ordination difficulties has been referred to using many different terms: motor learning difficulties, minimal brain dysfunction, dyspraxia and latterly Developmental Co-ordination Disorder.
This is now the world- wide recognised term to describe children and adults with lifelong co-ordination difficulties in which 'the marked impairment has a negative impact on the activities of daily living and academic achievement (DSMIV- diagnostic and statistical manual). DSMIV also states that the level of motor co-ordination is substantially below that expected given the persons chronological age and measured intelligence and is not due to a medical condition such as Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy etc.
Research indicates DCD can affect anywhere between 3-10% of the population. In realistic terms this means there is at least one child in every classroom with significant DCD.
This term is often used interchangeably with DCD mainly in the UK and this can be confusing to both parents and professionals. It is a very specific condition in its own right. Dys=difficulty with Praxis= doing, acting. Dyspraxia is an 'impairment or immaturity of the organisation of movement. It affects the forming of the idea of what an activity is (ideation), the subconscious planning of what to do and how to carry the activity out fluently (execution of the task). There may be associated problems with language, perception and thought.


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José Tragó y Arana (Madrid, 1857–1934) was a Spanish pianist and composer.

He was a student of Albéniz. He taught piano at Madrid Royal Conservatory. Among his students were Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Turina, José Muñoz Molleda, Enrique Granados, Dulce María Serret, Vicente Zurrón, Javier Alfonso, soprano :es:Fidela Campiña, composer María Rodrigo and many others.

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1857 births
1934 deaths
Spanish pianists

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Experience New Zealand's aviation history at the MOTAT Aviation Collection located at MOTAT Meola Road. Included as part of your MOTAT general admission, access to MOTAT Meola Road is available via a short tram ride from MOTAT Great North Rd.
Located in the multi-award winning Aviation Display Hall, we host a large collection of recreational, top dressing, commercial and military aircraft which celebrates the evolution of New Zealand aviation since February 1911 when Vivian Walsh achieved sustained and controlled flight in a British Howard Wright biplane.
Our Blister Hanger is located outside behind the Aviation Display Hall and is open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays, where you can see our passionate volunteers working on various restoration projects.
Our Collection includes the only Solent Mark IV Flying Boat left in the World and a rare World War 2 era Avro Lancaster Bomber. Visitors will also be able to see aircraft which saw service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force such as the de Havilland Mosquito and the modern Skyhawk and Aermacchi.
In addition to its aircraft, the Aviation Display Hall hosts a number of small exhibits celebrating the achievements of New Zealand aviation pioneers Jean Batten and the Walsh Brothers which tell the story of New Zealand's aviation pioneers and highlight their many successes. The Sir Keith Park, Bomber Command and Fleet Air Arm displays explore the contribution of New Zealand aviators in times of war.
Our Aviation Workshop has completed many aircraft restorations in our 50 year history of operation.
The Sunderland's tail planes, fin and rudder have been the focus of restoration work. These items have been restored in the workshop and the refitting of both the aileron and flap will occur shortly.
The internal restoration of the Solent is proceeding well with vinyl covering is being applied to new plywood panels. The aircraft lighting and wiring has also been the subject of restoration and refurbishment work.
The Lodestar restoration will begin shortly and is presently sitting in the Blister Hanger.
Aerospace CT-4A Airtrainer - The first New Zealand built aircraft to fly around the world.
Beech AT-11 Kansan ZK-AHO 'Manu Ruuri' - Piet van Asch of New Zealand Aerial Mapping Ltd leased and later bought the aircraft for aerial mapping.
Bennet/Transavia PL-12 Airtruck - This was designed as the Bennett PL-11 Airtruck in 1957, the first New Zealand Designed and built type.
Curtiss P-40E-1 Kittyhawk NZ3039 -This is a composite airframe, including some parts of NZ3039. NZ3039 was manufactured by Curtiss-Wright at Buffalo to a British order but diverted to New Zealand and arrived at Hobsonville on 19 June 1942 and served with the RNZAF.
De Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth - ex ZK-AIN & ZK-BAD - MOTAT has two composite Tiger Moths restored and presented by the Manawatu Aerial Top Dressing Company.; one was presented as a military trainer aircraft, one as a crop duster.
De Havilland DH 89A ZK-AHS 'Mokai' - MOTAT's DH89A, was built in 1938 and flew with Cook Strait Airways between Wellington, Blenheim, Nelson and Greymouth and National Airways Corporation.
De Havilland DH 104 Devon NZ1813 - arrived at Wigram in 1953 and served with the RNZAF.
Douglas C-47 Dakota ZK-BQK served with the RNZAF before flying with National Airways Corporation (NZC).
Everson Brothers Gyrocopter - Built by Ron and Ernie Everson 1961 – 1962 and towed as an aerodyne ('glider helicopter') by car on Muriwai beach.
Grumman TBF-1C Avenger NZ2527 – served with the RNZAF and served as a playground item in Kuirau Park before being removed by MOTAT volunteers in the 1970s.
Hawker Hurricane Replica, 'P3854', OK-1' - fibreglass replica painted as P3854, 'OK-1', to represent one of the two Hurricanes used by (then) Air Vice Marshal Keith Park, AOC 11 Group Fighter Command, in 1940.
Link Trainer - gifted by the RNZAF, and in working condition.
Lockheed Hudson GR Mk III NZ2031 – ARNZAF Hudson was the first RNZAF aircraft to see combat in the Pacific. Ninety-four were used by the RNZAF from 1941 onwards.
Lockheed 18 (C-60) Lodestar, ZK-BVE - This aircraft was built for United Airlines in October 1940 and converted in Australia to a crop duster as ZK-BVE in 1957, one of six used for agricultural work, and flew to New Zealand via Norfolk Island.
Mignet HM-14 'Pou de Ciel' ('Flying Flea') ZM-AAA - was built by Hawke Aircraft Supplies at Waipukurau in Hawke's Bay, powered by a Douglas Dryad engine. An attempt to fly it at the New Plymouth air pageant failed as it was underpowered.
Miles M14A Magister ZK-AYW - was restored in 2012-13 and finished in the colours it carried when flying in New Zealand after many years in its RAF colour scheme.
North American NA-88 / AT-6 Harvard Mk 2, NZ944 – served with the RNZAF until 1945.
Short S25 Sunderland MR V NZ4115 'Q' served with the RNZAF until 1966. One of 5 left in the world.
Short S45A Solent Mk 4, ZK-AMO, named 'Aranui' - ZK-AMO was delivered November 1949 and went into service across the Tasman in December 1949. Later TEAL's Solents flew the 'Coral Route' which eventually connected Auckland to Tahiti via Fiji, Samoa and Aitutaki (Cook Islands) . 'Aranui' is the last Solent IV in existence.
Tui ZK-ADV - Rebuilt from a Lincoln Sport fuselage.
WAC Corporal rocket - Ballistic missile, constructed in the USA from captured German plans, first launch 24 September 1945. On loan from Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC.


With $141 billion lost to improper payments each year, the US government needs innovative ways to ensure the right benefits get to the right people. When the MITRE Corporation called for creative solutions to the problem, analytics leader SAS answered with an analytical approach for verifying the eligibility of benefit applicants. SAS was one of four finalists selected from 29 industry and university entrants in the MITRE Challenge on Strengthening Eligibility Verification for Federal Benefits Programs.
According to MITRE, improper payments due to fraud or error have increased 33 percent since 2013. The 2018 President's Management Agenda listed "getting payments right" as one of its 14 cross-agency priority goals.
The SAS® solution helps recipients get back to work while ensuring benefits get to the people who truly need them. By providing administrators a holistic view of a person's life over time, the recipient can receive the right assistance, from the appropriate agencies, at the best time, instead of an assortment of disparate benefits.
The challenge involved a fictional new benefits program, Program G, which helps people get back to work.
Program G provides supplemental, short-term benefits to working families during periods where benefits from other programs are inadequate for basic living needs. It also provides cash and vouchers to cover expenses for clothing, relocation, transportation, and other items and services required during a work search.
The presiding agency wants to fortify Program G's enrollment and eligibility determination process against lost funds due to fraud, applicant error and agency error. At the same time, the agency wants this process to be efficient, effective and user-friendly, and to protect privacy. Instead of identifying fraud and waste after the fact, the agency seeks to deter fraud and prevent errors through improved application processes and stronger verification techniques.
Eligibility must be verified not only at the time of application but monitored monthly in case "life changes" that affect eligibility occur, such as when the household income level rises above the eligibility threshold. Proposed solutions were required to consider and conform to existing privacy regulations, and to be realistic and replicable.
SAS is a leader in fraud analytics, and has worked with government agencies, banks and insurance companies for years to combat fraud, waste and abuse.
Instead of verifying eligibility per benefit program, SAS proposed a solution that takes a "recipient-centric" approach. The proposed open, interoperable analytics platform strategy provides a benefit program office the ability to access data from virtually any available source, hardware platform, operating system or data format, instill governance, and operationalize data environments that can be used for risk modeling and automated alerting based on life-changing events.
By adding contextual information from outside data sources, in accordance with privacy regulations, Program G improves data reliability and timeliness. The agency can better understand when changes to a recipient's life may have altered their needs.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning can detect and prioritize risk associated with a life changing events like losing a job, leaving a household or being incarcerated. Alerts could identify high-priority individuals who, given a life-changing event, should receive assistance such as a rent voucher or transportation services support.
The solution also supports an infrastructure for collaborating with other federal and state agencies, commercial firms and community partners so the agency can objectively and independently verify whether applicants meet all criteria, before benefits are paid.
Dashboards can empower a benefits program to quantify performance and understand risks to positive outcomes. Data quality techniques strengthen the accuracy of verification and improves fraud detection. For example, entity resolution gives program managers a consistent single view of a recipient. They can know that the William F. Jones in one database, the Billy Jones in another and the Bill F. Jones in a third are the same person, based on additional data about the person.
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An Indiana mother of three who vanished without a trace in 1974 has been found alive in Texas.
Lula Ann Gillespie-Miller was 28 when she signed away her parental rights to her three children, including a newborn, over to her parents.
A letter her parents received was postmarked from Richmond, Indiana in 1975 and was the last time they heard from Gillespie-Miller.
Gillespie-Miller thought she was too young for motherhood, she reportedly told her parents. For the next four decades, she was a missing person in the state of Indiana.
According to the Indiana State Police, that all changed after Detective Sergeant Scott Jarvis took the case in January 2014. The Doe Network, a group that assists families with missing persons investigations, initially contacted ISP about Gillespie-Miller.
Gillespie-Miller began his search in Richmond, where he discovered a case of a Jane Doe whose body was buried in an unmarked grave in the Indiana town.
The detective took a sample of Gillespie-Miller's daughter's DNA to compare to her missing mother's and potentially determine whether the buried body was hers.
While awaiting the DNA test results, police said Jarvis' investigation took him in some new directions.
He began to following the trail of a woman with similarities to Gillespie-Miller who had lived in Tennessee in the 1980's, then moved to Texas.
That trail led to a woman who'd been living in a small Texas town since the 1990's, possibly under an alias.
After this past Thursday, Jarvis would no longer need the DNA results after Texas Rangers the detective asked to visit the woman in Texas made contact.
Police say the woman admitted to them that she is, indeed, Lula Ann Gillespie-Miller.
She is now 69 years old.
Gillespie-Miller has committed no crime, police say. Authorities will not reveal exactly where she now resides because she also retains her right to anonymity.
However, she gave police permission to give her daughter Tammy Miller her address so the two might soon reconnect.
However, Tammy told PEOPLE that's simply not going to happen.
"I'm angry," Miller, 45, said in her first extensive interview. "This isn't going to be one of those happy, made-for-TV movies."


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As the logistics industry has continued to play a prevalent role in transporting vital goods during the COVID-19 pandemic, having the right technology in place to increase efficiency and streamline communication has become increasingly important.
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The town of Liberal, population 20,000, lies on the southern edge of Kansas, right where your thumb would be if you grabbed Oklahoma by its western-facing panhandle. The map around the town is barren. The nearest cities—Wichita, Oklahoma City—are hours away.
That isolation has not stopped immigrants from finding their way to Liberal. From around 40% in 2000, the Hispanic population is now the majority, at 60%. And while English is still the lingua franca in Liberal, Spanish-speaking immigrants have enriched it, subtly changing the way residents of all ethnicities speak to one another.
The existence of this new "Liberal accent" has been discovered by researchers at Kansas State University. They started out by interviewing high schoolers on sports teams with different ethnic makeup. "We were thinking that these teams—based on the ethnic groups that were participating in them—would sound different," Trevin Garcia, a graduate student at KSU, told Atlas Obscura. "What we found was that they're all really talking the same."
"Talking the same" in this case means using a version of Kansas English that has taken on aspects of Spanish. One characteristic of this is the softening of the hard, nasally sound on words with "a" followed by an "n." In many parts of the American midwest, "a" sounds different in that case. The "a" in "bat" is softer and less nasal than the one in "band." But in Liberal, that distinction is going away, as Mary Kohn, a linguist who worked on the research, explains here:
Spanish is also affecting the rhythm of English in Liberal. Most native English speakers have a tendency to emphatically emphasize a syllable in a given word. Like the first syllable in "FA-scinating," or the second in "out-RAGE-ous." Spanish also stresses certain syllables—almost always the second-to-last one—but the effect is less pronounced, making speech sound more even. One recording of a Liberal resident, interviewed by the KSU researchers, demonstrates this (pay attention to both instances of the word "visit"):
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Because Liberal is relatively isolated, and its demographic changes have been swift, the evolution of language appears to be especially quick there. But similar evolution is no doubt happening across the country. As the population of Spanish speakers in the US grows, they learn English, but they change it, too.
This is the kind of shift that worries American who fear losing their identity. But more immigrants only makes that identity richer, says Kohn.
"There has always been this fear that language change is somehow dangerous or scary or will prevent communication," she said, according to a press release. "When we see language change, what we really see is that a community is continuing to develop and grow. It's a sign that we have a vibrant and lively community present. The only kind of language that doesn't change is a dead language."


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Warren K. Howlett was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife Helen on March 4, 2021, after a brief illness. A life-long resident of Westmoreland, Warren was a son of Alfred and Venetha Brown Howlett. He graduated from Westmoreland Central School in 1947 and was a loyal alumnus, often returning for reunions and football games. Enlisting after the Korean War broke out, he saw extensive combat in the United States Army Artillery. After his military service ended, Warren graduated from the Utica School of Commerce and later earned a B.S. in physics from Utica College. He enjoyed a 40+ year career with the Rome Air Material Area (ROAMA) and the 485th Engineering Installation Group, headquartered at Griffiss AFB. Shortly after his retirement from the 485th, Warren was hired by the Town of Westmoreland as Assistant to the Assessor, a part-time position he held until the pandemic began. He took pride in helping his fellow seniors navigate state requirements for STAR and other mandates. During these appointments, stories of "old times in Westmoreland" often enlivened conversations as Warren and his friends shared spirited reminiscences. Warren married Helen Ann Tytul on August 26, 1961, a blessed union that endured until her passing in 2016. Theirs was a loving home, where devotion to family, country, and true American values mattered. The Howletts were lovers of sports and they passed this enthusiasm to their children and grandchildren. Cross-country and downhill skiing, tennis, golf, swimming, camping, and fishing enriched family outings. Both Warren and Helen were varsity athletes in high school, and they thoroughly enjoyed watching children Todd and Karen, and grandchildren Jordyn and Erin, compete in interscholastic play. Blessed with a green thumb, Warren nurtured a productive vegetable garden, carefully measured and manicured with a veteran engineer's skills. Many friends and neighbors savored the fruits of his plantings. Warren spent countless hours maintaining the family homestead and tinkering in his garage, where he rejuvenated old equipment that most people would have abandoned, including his cherished 1950s Sea King outboard. He had a natural ability to repair all things mechanical, and a stubbornness not to "buy new." Warren loved to watch PGA tournaments and, every winter, cheered for S.U.'s basketball teams. In addition, he was a member of the Kirkland Golf Club and American Legion Post 26, Clark Mills. Warren is survived by his son Todd, daughter Karen, daughter-in-law Barbara, and granddaughters Jordyn and Erin; by his brother Robert Howlett, brother-in-law Mike Tytul and sister-in-law Olga Gadz; by many nieces and nephews; and by a special cousin, Joan Jenkins. He was predeceased by his wife Helen, by his parents, and by his reliable lap-warmers, Colby and Barney. Please consider contributions in Warren's memory to the Westmoreland Historical Society, P.O. Box 200, Westmoreland, NY 13490. A burial service will be held in the spring.
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Harold F. Wood, Jr.
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Elmira: Age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Harold was born and raised in Elmira a son of Harold F., Sr. and Ada (Viele) Wood. He is predeceased by his first wife Helen Kisken Wood, second wife Mary Armstrong Wood, and sister Margaret Brink Emmick. Harold is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Michael D. and Kari Wood; daughter and son-in-law Cynthia and Ted Cobb; sister Barbara Peterson, all of Elmira; stepchildren, Stewart Armstrong of Royersford PA, with wife Debbie, Lori Hine of Elmira with husband Rick; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Tom and Sandra Evans of Elmira; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mickey and Don Stough of Carlisle PA; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Harold was a U S Navy veteran, serving his country for four years during the Korean War. He was a fireman on the DL&W Railroad for eleven years. Harold then went to work for the U S Postal Service, retiring after twenty-nine years of service. Following his passion for golf he worked as a starter at the Soaring Eagles Golf Course for ten years. Harold enjoyed traveling….going to see family and friends and attending his Naval reunions. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W Water Street, Elmira, on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial well take place on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira. Interment, with committal prayers and military honors will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Those wishing may honor Harold with a donation to a charity of their choice.
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There are more than a few constants to the conveyor elements a mine manager and others are examining on an everyday basis: Is the line carrying the proper load, and at the proper spacing? Is there too much — or too little — maintenance being performed for the best lifespans of the components? Is an upgrade or replacement needed, and how will any of those adjustments affect the bottom line?
It is expected for operators to have a flurry of questions about whether a mine's conveyor infrastructure is as good, as efficient and as cutting edge as it could be. This is particularly true with a wave of new technology in the space from manufacturers answering the call from an industry seeking to do the best, produce the most, and have the safest line possible with the smallest amount of involved capital. A market forcing the same production levels with a greater pull on limited resources has created somewhat of a perfect storm.
Conveyor engineering companies have be keeping up with the demand and listening to mines' needs, be it at the working section or at the other end of the line where the product is loaded for transport. Below are just a handful of those forward-looking technologies.
Joy Global engineering manager for conveyor systems Todd Kirkpatrick and marketing communications project manager Greg Chaffin, with more than a half century of conveyor expertise between them, have helped keep Joy Global at the forefront of conveyor technology for years, and have spent just as long listening closely to what the OEM's clients have to say when it comes to the job their beltline is doing. One significant issue is increased loads and the need for greater capacities, but not at the expense of abandoning CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturing Association)-class compliance.
The company's response to that is a new engineered idler shaft that has just received patent approval (9,056,727) that can exceed load ratings for a mine's respective CEMA idlers class by 20% to 40%. The idlers were first hinted at by Joy Global in mid-2014, but with the recent patent greenlight, the are now available for purchase to take on anything soft and hard rock mining can throw at them.
Joy Global's SDX 2200 and HD1500 help mines increase load without the typically significant increase in cost.
Ideal for use underground or at the surface, the HD-1500 can be used in CEMA D applications up to a 1,500-lb load rating (D+). Its counterpart, the SDX-2200, is best for CEMA E applications up to a 2,200-load rating (E+) — bringing increased idler-load capacity without the upgrade expense that often goes with such a sizeable change.
According to Kirkpatrick and Chaffin, in addition to bridging a gap between CEMA classes and possibly keep initial purchase costs down for its client mines, the products were also designed to help reduce installation and maintenance costs — think faster installation and removal and less work while the idlers are in place — while also holding true to its mission to design the safest products possible.
For example, from a safety perspective, greater allowed spacing (when ideal to the specific site, the pair noted) equates to fewer idlers for personnel to transport, install and remove. What was a common scenario of whether to install a wider belt or increase load yield while decreasing spacing, both expensive avenues to take and with their own associated safety issues, now has another solution.
For some operations, making decisions on belt line and the engineering and accessories that go into their respective design leaves even more questions, and many reach out for OEM support. Kirkpatrick and Chaffin said its Statix conveyor simulation software can help with those considerations, aiding mines in finding their optimum parameters.
Efficiency, especially when a mine is searching for it, can be improved in a number of ways. Installation practices, and the speed at which the work can be completed, is just one of those routes. What if installation time could be cut by one-third? Calculating the savings of manpower and money alone is a boggling thought.
Flexco believes it has the key to that savings with the introduction of its Pneumatic Single Rivet Driver, which it has designed for use with Flexco SR fasteners and installation bases.
Richwood's ON-Track at work in the field.
There are no edge guides required for Richwood's ON-Track system.
Richwood's design is proactive, avoiding scenarios such as this one, where the structure was damaged by a walking belt.
The tool, initially released in 2012, seems to address all of the components a belt crew would ask for if they could design their own tool: a dual handle for balance and ergonomic gripping, a heavy-duty drive rod for high-quality splices and air-powered with a pneumatic driving force; a single trigger pull per rivet can save a mine time as well as reduce worker fatigue.
Additionally, collated rivets with washers and a specially designed steel guide block ensure that each time the trigger is pulled, a consistent splice is made.
The pneumatic single rivet driver, which comes with a portable carrying case for easy transport, is available now.
One major issue Richwood's clients tackle is that of belt side travel. According to the company, a new way of looking at the problem is needed which will change the perspective from correcting misalignment issues to preventing them.
Flexco released its PSRD (Pneumatic Single Rivet Driver) tool this year.
In many cases, conveyor operations use products that incorporate edge guide rollers; however, this can actually damage belting, which in turn will lead the operation to have to replace that belt prematurely. Additionally, the component's pivots and swivel bearings have the potential to eventually seize, in turn becoming inffective and creating additional risk of belt damage.
One thing that is a common denominator between conventional training idlers, Maloy noted, is in the heart of their design — to react to changes in the path of travel of the belt, including pivoting the idler bring the belt back to its center position.
CEMA (specifically, the 7th edition) has outlined several conditions that need to be met for belts to remain in-path; these include a conveyor structure frame that is aligned and leveled; conveyor tail and head pulleys that are square and aligned on the conveyor frame; straight belt with square splices; belting that is in good contact with troughing rolls; troughing and return idlers that are square with the conveyor frame; properly tensioned belting; and centrally loaded material on the belt itself.
There are times, Maloy said, when all requirements can be checked off from that list, and even be realistically accomplished, but still the operator is left with an issue. It is that time that thinking outside the box may become the next step. Richwood has had great success doing just that, as it outlines in two field case studies. Their solution: the ON-Track Tracking Idler.
One of the largest coal preparation plants in northern West Virginia was facing constant problems with belt tracking and misalignment. Side travel of the return belt was extreme. System inspection confirmed that the belt tracked as far as 12 in. off-center in either direction entering the mid-positioned conveyor drive.
Even though the conveyor was being correctly loaded in the center, belt tracking varied depending on percentage of load on the conveyor. Approximately 75 ft ahead of the drive area, there was evidence that the belt had been rubbing the structure on both sides of the conveyor (see adjacent photo). Costly belt edge damage was a major concern due to the frequent contact with the vertical I-beam structure supporting the drive.
As a result, multiple conventional training idlers were replaced with a single ON-Track unit entering the conveyor drive, eliminating belt misalignment and the consistent problems on this conveyor.
The SHD 1200 Series Cleaner features a special tensioner system.
In consideration of this new method of controlling belt tracking, a large coal producer in southwestern Pennsylvania elected to install the ON-Track Tracking Idler on a large overland conveyor system where they were experiencing persistent problems. The unit was installed about 30 ft prior to the conveyor's mid-drive. Once in place, the belt immediately centered itself in the tracking unit, reducing side travel from 10 in. to no more than 2 in., even with a misaligned vulcanized splice in the system. Under variable loading conditions, testing confirmed the path of the return belt was positively controlled at all times. There have been no other belt trainers required or belt tracking issues since installation of the unit.
So how does Richwood's On-Track work? The system design is proactive instead of reactive, focusing on prevention of belt side tracking and misalignment instead of just correcting a belt misalignment after it occurs.
The unit's multiple roll design also creates a smooth arc to aid in guiding the conveyor, with tension meanwhile getting gradually greater in the areas closer to the edge.
Illinois-based Martin Engineering has had a busy year, with several updates to its current line as well as new product additions for mines of all types. Just last month, the company introduced its family of SHD super heavy-duty primary conveyor belt cleaners designed for severe operating conditions.
Martin's SHD Cleaners were engineered for fast and heavily loaded belts.
Designed for fast, heavily loaded belts being kept up by crews seeking out a long service life and minimal maintenance, Martin's cleaner line has been proven on belts up to 10 ft (305 cm) wide with speeds as high as 2,000 fpm (10 meters/sec) and carrying loads of up to 300,000 tpd.
They are also designed with the company's patented CARP technology, which provides constant angle geometry to match the pulley diameter accurately across all stages of service life. The urethane blade offers up to 42 sq in. (271 sq cm) of wear surface — more than seven times the wearable surface of standard cleaner designs. A range of color-coded and high-performance blade choices are available for many specific applications and materials.
The Martin SHD Series was developed for super heavy-duty applications.
"The extremely durable construction helps eliminate carryback, reduce emergency outages and minimize unscheduled downtime, product engineer Daniel Marshall said, adding that, in some applications, it has been shown to be the only design that can withstand the severe operating conditions.
Currently available are the SHD 1200 Series and the SHD 600 Series cleaners. The SHD 1200 line has been engineered for high-speed conveyors that have a head pulley of 48 in. (122 cm) or more in diameter and belt widths between 42-120 in. (107-305 cm). The blades are up to 12 in. (30.5 cm) in height and are made of a heavy structural steel frame, and the cleaner was designed along with a tensioner system to provide effective cleaning and reduced service requirements. It is fully compatible with reversing conveyors and belts with mechanical splices and has a service temperature range of -30 to 300°F (-34 to 149°C).
SHD 600 Series cleaners are also installed at the primary position, but in this case the units are ideal for pulleys smaller than 48 in. (120 cm).
Installed on the track flanges, Martin's boot rises to the unloading gates for unloading of bottom-discharge hopper cars of connecting hopper cars to under-track conveying systems.
The Martin Engineering design team has also recently tackled the far end of the conveyor's journey with its new Boot-Lift railcar connector for faster and safer unloading of material from bottom-discharge hopper cars where they connect to under-track conveying systems.
Built to prevent material loss and contamination (and without workers having to crawl under a railcar), the new released can be installed on the track flanges and powered by an air-over-hydraulic design.
The boot rises to the unloading gates for clean, efficient unloading of bottom-discharge hopper cars, and added sponge seals can fit securely to the gates for a clean transfer of material to the conveying system.
Connector models, available now, can be used with any bottom-discharge railcar design, including single- and double-opening, round-opening and GATX. Adaptor sheets and transition funnels are also available for interchangeability as needed.
"Users can convert various car models from double- to single-pocket unloading or single to double by simply removing the standard sponge seals and replacing with the appropriate funnel and adaptor sheet," he said, adding that the units require just 1 CFM of air supply at 90 PSI (28 LPM at 6.2 bar) for operation.
The Boot-Lift manual aligner delivers up to 6 in. (152 mm) of total adjustment, or 3 in. (76 mm) in each direction along the track. The pneumatic model gives up to 8 in. (203 mm) of total adjustment, 4 in. (101.5 mm) in either direction. Remote control requires just 10 PSI (0.7 bar) of compressed air.
The units come standard with black vinyl-covered cloth, but other options, including polyethylene-lined; white synthetic rubber-coated cloth; food-grade polyethylene-lined polypropylene; and flame retardant coated polyester are available.
Resulting from feedback the company received from customers, ASGCO has unveiled the Razor-Back Retractable system that site crews can access as needed from outside a line's chute but without breaking the plane of the conveyor.
Expanding on its existing Razor-Back cleaner line, the new series can reduce downtime and even eliminate the need for confined space permits. It has been designed with resilient blade support to absorb even the most severe shock, and the blades can run independently to maintain contact with the line.
Ideal for coal-fired power plants as well as steel mills, iron ore, hard rock mining and aggregate and mineral mining, the Razor-Back Retractable system has universal mounting for easy installation and is available in both tungsten carbide and HD400.
Less than 9 in. of clearance is needed to install the system and to maintain it, especially with the company's Quick-Change slide-out mounting design, and it is safe for mechanical splices and belt speeds up to 1,000 fpm (5 m/sec).
ASGCO has stamped its Total Satisfaction Guarantee (TSG) to the newly released system, which is available now.


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Reasons for change
Change management is a leadership topic that is regularly discussed and analysed. There are myriad books devoted to unpacking the processes involved with change, yet it remains one of the most difficult things to define. I think that's what makes people who can deal with change more valuable. Understanding the change process, or a version of it, is an important step in being able to deal with it, and to help avoid (or manage) resistance to change from colleagues or peers. I once heard it explained this way and have found it to be a useful framework for helping to decide on which next steps to pursue in different scenarios.
Resistance to change can be described in three broad categories: I don't like it, I don't understand it, I don't like you.
I DON'T LIKE IT: There will always be a portion of people that simply don't want to change. A general outline of where people fall on the 'change acceptance continuum' can commonly look like:
Innovators - 2.5%
Early Adopters - 13.5%
Early Majority - 34%
Late Majority - 34%
Resistors - 16%
It's important to understand the possibility of that group of resistors (or laggards). I'm always disappointed when 100% of the population aren't as excited about an improvement initiative as I am, but it's a reality. You can't please everyone all the time. A way to approach this group of people was once described to me through the analogy of a garden. You need to take care of a garden and tend to the conditions that will help the plants to grow. But it's a waste of time and resources to water the rocks - they won't grow. A lot of the time in these instances the collective of the larger group will bring the resistors on board, or they will leave. It takes time, though, and it's paramount that the initiative becomes widely accepted in order for this to happen. Jim Collins' work in 'Good to Great' discussed the idea of 'getting the right people on the bus', which suggests that one of the keys to success in an organisation is to have the right people employed to achieve your goals - and to move on anyone that is not aligned. I think that this has the propensity to be easily misinterpreted. People definitely should be aligned to an organisational vision and mission, no doubt about that. However, they may need time to fully develop an understanding and appreciation of what is being actioned. This is effectively achieved within a a culture of feedback, collaboration and trust, not of fear of being thrown off the bus. In this case, people who are viewed as resistors could actually part of the late majority group. Additionally, what looks like laziness is often exhaustion. Change is about developing automatic behaviours, changing the old ones. This requires a great deal of energy from the rational and emotional sides of people. In the end, the emotional side will always win if both are exhausted. which leads into the next category.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND IT: In their book, 'Switch', Chip and Dan Heath refer to the idea that most resistance to change is situational, not personal. They describe an experiment that gave people free buckets of wretched popcorn. Some people ate more than others - despite the fact that it was stale and didn't taste nice. This resulting data could logically be construed as showing that these people have poor eating habits and need to be educated on how to correct them. However the revelation was that those that ate more were actually given bigger buckets of popcorn. The situation guided their behaviour instead of their personal view or habit. It can be helpful for agents of change to use this idea in their dealings with people. By shaping the path of the change initiative and designing the situation to work in their favour, change events can be fast-tracked. In many cases what looks like resistance to change is actually often a lack of clarity. If people don't understand not only the imperative to change, but also the key steps along the way, then they are more likely to look at a destination that either seems to far away that they'll be exhausted by the time they get there, or they won't be able to see it at all. The 'I don't understand it' group are important because they may actually be supporters of the change but are either too tired or confused about it that they don't adopt.
I DON'T LIKE YOU: Relationships are paramount in modern society and the associated skills of collaboration and communication are constantly emphasised as being vital in order to be successful in the 21st century workforce. If change agents want initiatives to be implemented as successfully as possible then it will be helpful if they have strong relationships and support from the people around them. Michael Watkins offers this advice for leaders that are entering new organisations - failing to create momentum during the first few months virtually guarantees an uphill battle for the rest of your tenure during the job. He talks about the notion of having 3 months (or 90 days) to achieve the break even point of contributing as much value to an organisation as you consume from it. People often look to those in their social network for cues to the 'right' way of thinking and acting. If you are one of those people then you stand a much better chance of creating early adopters or early majority members in your organisation. He also talks about The Coalition Building Cycle: Gaining allies helps you recruit others, which increases your resource base, which increases the likelihood of your agenda's success, which helps you further in gaining more allies....and the cycle begins again. If you don't have good relationships with your colleagues then you are already rowing against the current without a paddle.
References and further reading:
- Watkins, M. (2003) The First 90 Days: Critical success strategies for new leaders at all levels.
- Heath, C. & Heath, D. (2010) Switch: How to change things when change is hard.
- Kotter, J. (2014) Accelerate (Also see Leading Change and A Sense of Urgency)
- Fullan, M. (2001) Leading in a Culture of Change (Also see Change Leader)
- Collins, J. (2001) Good to Great: Why some companies make the lead...and others don't.
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Nassau County is the first school district I'm aware of that has been faced with a citizen's challenge to topics in the schools' science instructional materials. I told you about this back in early November (Nassau County complaint: "stop promoting this scientifically inadequate theory of evolution as fact to our students"). The disgruntled citizen is 71-year-old Jay Shutt who says he retired after 40 years of teaching. His complaint to the school district earned him an official hearing in front of an appointed hearing officer Nov. 1. I obtained the materials from that hearing (Download here: Evolution Materials Nassau County). It's a lengthy PDF that contains Shutt's original complaint, the script he read from during the hearing, and the hearing officer's summary of evidence.
It is my goal to demonstrate to the Board that the material concerning evolution presented in the 3 textbooks I reviewed are not entirely accurate, objective, balanced, and noninflammatory, nor are they suited to the needs of the students.
However, my hope and prayer is the Nassau Board of Education will not only mandate macro-evolution and an old earth not be taught as facts, but will allow Bibles to once again be distributed to our students. And further the Board would use its influence with the state of Florida to bring back legalized corporate prayer and Bible reading to our schools.
This book contains material that leads the reader to believe that "bacteria to man" evolution and an old earth of 4.5 billion years are proven scientific facts. Creation scientists would argue that there are dozens and dozens of scientific observations that indicated the earth is young, only several thousand years old.
Additionally, creation scientists would argue that bacteria to man evolution is impossible because (1) living things only come from living things, not from matter and energy. (2) living cells need information to live and function. That information must come from an intelligent source. It cannot come from matter and energy, and (3) life is too complex to be explained by natural selection and chance beneficial mutations. The human genome has 3 billion base pairs, and the human brain operates faster than 30 trillion calculations per second, exponentially faster than any computer.
The recommendation the school district staff is making to the board is to "Continue using the challenged textbooks without placing a disclaimer in them." You can see that document here: Cover Sheet Agenda Statement for Textbook Challenge Nassau. However, I'm a bit worried that during the hearing, the only counterargument presented by the school district was that replacing the textbooks would be expensive. Of course, I don't expect anyone to answer all of Shutt's laundry list of ignorant claims, but shouldn't someone have mentioned that the textbooks are aligned with the state science standards and therefore are necessary for students to pass the state mandated biology end of course exam?
So, yes, as I predicted long ago when the new instructional materials law was considered by our oh-so-wise lawmakers with little to no debate that this would happen. I knew school boards would be sucked into exactly this time wasting black hole of antiscience garbage. Lawmakers brushed off my concerns as silly.
It turns out that I was right. Imagine that. And we know that complaints about evolution or climate change also popped up in Palm Beach County and Brevard County.
2. Basis for Contesting Instructional Materials.
a. The instructional materials were selected for use in a course or otherwise made available to students in the Nassau County School District but were not subject to public notice, review, comment, and hearing.
3. Procedure for Contesting Instructional Materials.
a. The parent or resident must file a petition, on a form provided by the Nassau County School Board and made available on the Nassau County School District's website, within 30 calendar days after the adoption of the instructional materials by the Nassau County School Board.
If I'm reading the proposed Rule correctly, future citizen complaints must first prove that a textbook's adoption process lacked proper citizen input and that the complaint must be filed within a month of the adoption. That should close the door on complaints like Shutt's. Other school districts need to adopt rules similar to this one if they haven't already. There are ways determined creationists can still use this new instructional materials law to cry foul in an attempt to get a hearing, but, hopefully, the most nonsensical will be filtered out.
My hope is that Nassau County will agree with the recommendation to dismiss Shutt's disclaimer sticker request and this will be the last of it. But as I showed over and over again in my book, Going Ape, issues like this one tend to bring out the closet creationists on school boards. We'll see on Dec. 14.
It seems to me that submissions such as that by Mr Scutt lack objective evidence for both matters of objection as well as the matters for which he advocates.
I wonder whether the Board might find it productive if future complainants were required to provide specific citations for scientific evidence supporting their objection, ditto for any alternative propositions that they make?
Second, it might also be useful if the Board were to identify any commonly proposed matters known to be illegal and therefore unacceptable to be proposed by complainants . For example, the introduction of corporate prayer and Bible readings. Or, that ID is not science but religion (refer Kitzmiller vs Dover"..


Review: 2013-10-26, close fight but not so exciting: Brian Rose vs Javier Francisco Maciel gets two stars. Brian Rose (24-1-1, 7 KOs) entered as the No.10 light middleweight in the world while Javier Francisco Maciel (27-2-0, 20 KOs) entered as the No.24. Rose vs Maciel, WBO light-middleweight title final eliminator; undercard of Kell Brook vs Vyacheslav Senchenko. Watch the video!


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