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CD Review: Anderson Stolt's Invention of Knowledge (2016)
It's a match made in heaven for the diehard progressive rock fan – former Yes vocalist and bona fide prog-rock legend Jon Anderson collaborating with Flower Kings founder, guitarist Roine Stolt. Both men have been an essential part of an iconic prog band, and both have dallied with outside projects that took them out of their comfort zone (Anderson on a series of collaborations with Greek electronic music pioneer Vangelis and Stolt with Transatlantic and the Tangent). Both Anderson and Stolt have enjoyed a modicum of success with their solo careers, although both remain firmly identified with their well-known bands.
Anderson Stolt's Invention of Knowledge
So perhaps it was fate that brought them together – or maybe just rock 'n' roll. The two met in 2014 on a Progressive Nation at Sea cruise when Transatlantic drummer Mike Portnoy suggested that the band should perform a couple of songs with Anderson. The performance ended up being an hour long jam on Yes classics like "Long Distance Runaround," "And You And I," and "Starship Trooper." Stolt found an easy musical chemistry with Anderson and the two artists ended up creating Invention of Knowledge, a four-song prog-rock masterpiece with extended suites and more than enough exciting and innovative music to thrill even the hardcore progger.
Working long-distance via the internet, Anderson would email his song ideas and vocals for his co-producer Stolt to assemble and expand upon in the studio. Stolt added some of his most imaginative fretwork to date to the material, while a band consisting of Flower Kings members Jonas Reingold (bass) and Felix Lehrmann (drums) as well as keyboardist Tom Brislin fleshed out the songs and added their own impressive talents to the mix. Backing vocals on several tracks were provided by Nad Sylvan and Pain of Salvation's Daniel Gildenlow, who were joined by the feminine voices of Anja Obermayer, Maria Rerych, and Kristina Westas. The resulting performances are simply breathtaking in both their invention and execution.
The title track, comprised of three suites, enters your consciousness with shimmering vocal harmonies; Anderson's voice eventually soars above the gloss to take center stage alongside Stolt's piercing guitar licks. The song's instrumentation is lush and gorgeous, but Stolt's fretwork really shines, dancing lively across the mix and perfectly complimenting Anderson's lofty, familiar vocals. The second suite depends a lot on Anderson's voice, which never falters in telling his tale while the band weaves golden threads of sound behind him, while the third suite offers up more of Anderson's ethereal vocals accompanied by heady, jazz-rock fusion styled guitar lines.
Everybody Heals
The second song on Invention of Knowledge, "Knowing," is broken down into two suites, with a gentle opening based on Anderson's echoed vocals and swirls of psych-drenched instrumentation and interesting percussive rhythms. Brislin's keyboards are brought to the fore here, the skilled musician evoking memories of Rick Wakeman with his hauntingly beautiful keyboard flourishes. The first suite offers some classical influences with orchestration and signature changes that dart to and fro, Stolt's guitar more subdued in the mix but evincing some interesting stylistic choices which enhance, rather than distract, from the business at hand. Suite two, titled "Chase and Harmony," opens with Brislin's charming piano-play, which offers a nice counterpoint to Anderson's whimsical vocals and the dreamlike instrumentation that runs like a river beneath the performance.
"Everybody Heals" offers three exciting suites, a lonesome violin riff exploding into full instrumentation on the first section before Anderson's vocals kick in and provide a road map for the band to follow. Lehrmann's invigorating percussion work here provides a canvas on which Stolt paints his colorful and multi-textured guitar playing. Although it rises and falls beneath the instrumentation, Stolt's guitar is a vital part of the song, accompanying Brislin's similarly deep-tracked piano. The song's brief second section, titled "Better By Far," veers musically only slightly from the preceding suite, with Stolt's weepy guitar licks matched by Brislin's chiming keyboards while "Golden Light," the third suite, is operatic in scope and cacophonic in nature with some fascinating, clamorous instrumental swerves that will keep the listener on their toes.
Invention of Knowledge closes out with "Know," a sweeping, eleven-minute fantasy that offers up more of Anderson's gorgeous vocal gymnastics and a cinematic soundtrack for his lyrics with tinkling piano notes, flowing guitars and jagged solos, squalls of synthesizer, and sparse rhythms that altogether create a mesmerizing performance that jets by far too quickly. Throughout all of these performances, much like with the Flower Kings' best efforts, Jonas Reingold's understated and fluid bass lines provide the foundation on which all the other musical ideas are built.
The Reverend's Bottom Line
After four-and-a-half decades, I've remained a loyal Yes fan, and I find much of the band's 1970s-era catalog to be the timeless, still-exciting definition of progressive rock. Jon Anderson's solo material is equally enchanting, his unique vocal skills imbuing both his band and solo efforts with an identifiable and magical aura. I've been a longtime fan of the Flower Kings as well, Roine Stolt's contributions to prog-rock guitar easily on a par with Yes' Steve Howe and Genesis' Steve Hackett.
Needless to say, I was excited to hear of a musical collaboration between these two talented artists, and they do not disappoint. Invention of Knowledge is as timeless as anything that Yes or the Flower Kings have released through these many decades, a musical throwback to the hallowed, halcyon prog-rock era of the '70s but still retaining a contemporary sound and edge. Anderson and Stolt – modern-day musical alchemists – have delivered an incredible work that sits proudly with the classic albums of progressive rock history. Grade: A+ (Inside Out Music, released July 8, 2016)
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ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENTS
Strauss Waltzes
Emperor Waltz, Artists' Life, Viennese Life, By The Beautiful Blue Danube, Tales From The Vienna Woods, Die Fledermaus
Viva Italiana!
"That's Amore," Warren/Brooks
"Overture to Barber of Seville" Rossini
"Un bel di Vedrimo," from "Madame Butterfly," Puccini
"Quando men vo," from "La Bohème," Puccini
"Intermezzo," from "Cavalleria Rusticana," Mascagni
"Spring, first movement theme from "The Four Seasons," Vivaldi
"Libiamo," from "La Traviata," Verdi
"La Donna e Mobile," from "Rigoletto," Verdi
"Funiculi, Funicula," Luigi Denza
"Tarantella," Rossini
Hooked on Romance
Air from Suite No. 3 (Air for the G String), Bach
Ave Maria, Schubert
Liebestraum, Liszt
3rd Movt. theme from Symphony No. 9, Beethoven
18th Variation (from "Rhapsody On A Theme by Paganini"), Rachmaninoff
Moonlight Sonata (1st Movt. theme), Beethoven
Pathetique Sonata (2nd Movt. theme), Beethoven
Clarinet Concerto (2nd Movt. theme), Mozart
Largo, Handel
"The Sound of Music," "Maria," "I Have Confidence," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Edelweiss," "The Lonely Goatherd," "So Long, Farewell," "Something Good," "Processional," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain"
"Masquerade," "Angel of Music," "All I Ask of You," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Think of Me," "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again," "The Point of No Return" and "Music of the Night"
Latin Fanfare
Paso Doble, Spanish Eyes, La Paloma, Mexican Hat Dance
West Side Story Suite
Maria, Something's Coming, I Feel Pretty, One Hand One Heart, Somewhere, Tonight, America
America the Beautiful, The Battle Cry of Freedom, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Caissons Go Rolling Along, Dixie, God Bless America, Home on the Range, My Country 'Tis a Thee, Star Spangled Banner, Stars and Stripes Forever, This Land is Your Land, When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again, Yankee Doodle Dandy, You're a Grand Old Flag
Classical Christmas Medley
Warsaw Concerto (Intro), I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Jingle Bell Rock, Rhapsody in Blue, Angels We Have Heard On High, Danse Chinois, Overture to The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto (First Movement theme), Dvorak's New World Symphony theme (Second Movement theme), Warsaw Concerto (main theme), Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto (First Movement theme), March from The Nutcracker, Polovetsian Dances, Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto (Third Movement theme), White Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Guitar Concerto in D
Guitar Concerto in D major, RV 93
II. Largo (Second Movement)
III. Allegro
Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
Poet and Peasant Overture
Franz von Suppé (1819–1895)
Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868)
Warsaw Concerto
Richard Addinsell (1904–1977)
Classical Chopsticks
Maligueña
Ernesto Lecuona (1895–1963)
(KV 183, I. Allegro con brio)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Voi, Che Sapete
(from "The Marriage of Figaro")
(from "Solemn Vespers")
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS
Craig's Song
Margaret's Theme
A Song is Forever
Anniversary Rhapsody
Inamorata
Christina Marie
Hope and Desire
Waltz Andante
When Angels Sigh
A Love is Born
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A small Balochi girl playing Balochi traditional game Gabdi near her home in Turbat.
With the advent of the internet, increasing smart devices and surge in audio-visual games, traditional Balochi games are nearing extinction with every passing day. The traditional games, like Choki, Gabdi, Nogadagi, and Cheerbohi have been replaced with electronic games on smart devices.
These games used to be a leisure activity and were a way of socialization in Balochi society. Children, youths, middle aged men and seniors had their own games to sit together and wear off the day's tiredness by healthy socialization in Makran and Turbat regions.
Nogadagi was the game of middle-aged men and senior citizens. It is a test of intelligence and strategic planning. It requires 9 stones to play and resembles Shatranj or the game of Chess.
Nogadagi, a Game of intelligence, is also at the risk of extinction.
Choki used to be another famous game in Turban and Makran and was loved by teenagers and youth. It resembles Ludo and played with four Choks, made of bisected pieces of wood. Once a popular pastime, now it is only played in the far-flung areas where there is no electricity, internet or television network.
Gabdi, a very energetic Balochi local game, played with one foot, is also at the risk of extinction. It used to be played by both boys and girls. A very healthy and enjoyable game, Gabdi is fast heading towards an end and today youth knows little about it.
Locals are playing the traditional game of Nogadi.
Cherbohi, a form of hide and seek, used to be the most popular game among young children. This game is still played in some parts of Makran and distant villages of Turbat but locals fear that it won't survive another twenty years.
Choki used to be one of the most famous games of Turbat and other parts of Makran.
The youth is getting addicted to games in smart devices like smartphones and tablet computers. Which are not only isolating individuals from society but also cause many psychological abnormalities due to lack of healthy socialization.
The traditional games have never been promoted by local, provincial or central governments. It would have been different if these games were recognized and promoted as our traditional heritage games.


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I love spiders. They are fascinating in behavior. Their webs are works of art. Females are devoted mothers, risking their lives for their offspring (Green lynx spider, trapdoor spider). Yet I have to admit this large jumping spider startled both my husband and me.
Jumping spiders in California are typically the size a pencil eraser. They prowl the rosebush like ocelots stalking prey in the forest. With the best eyesight among spiders, most books say they can see up to two feet away from themselves, in vivid color. And when they call them jumping spiders, they are referring to their ability to jump about six inches, leaping rapidly to grab any insect prey before it can escape.
But this red jumping spider (Phidippus formosus) surprised us with its size and capabilities. It was climbing up the outside of the house when it decided to walk across the second-floor bathroom window. When you compare it to the corner of the window, you can get an idea of its size. It would have easily covered a quarter with its body and legs. (It was close in size to the trapdoor spider that came in the house a few months ago.) The brick red of the top of its abdomen identifies it as a red jumping spider. If a typical jumping spider is like an ocelot, this spider was more like a tiger.
We got a great look at its underside and then it spotted us. It looked at us through the window and when I approached it outside, it spotted me coming when I was at least six feet away (3 times further than the books say they can see). It struck a defensive posture like a boxer, holding its pedipalps up in front of its eyes. I didn't really want to see how far it could jump.
Once it realized I wasn't a threat it continued its journey up the side of the house. I don't know where it was going. They supposedly build their burrows at ground level. This large female was headed toward the peak of our second story roof. Fast moving and on the prowl, she was climbing toward a golden polistes (Polistes fuscatus aurifer) wasp nest at the roof line. I don't think I would have wanted to be a wasp facing off with this voracious spider. But that is what natural balance is all about and the more we create a chemical-free habitat with native plants, the more biodiversity we are seeing in our backyard wildlife sanctuary.
I've been wanting to do this for over a year, build a nesting box for native bees and other insects. My friend Doug Welch from A Gardener's Notebook had sent me various plans and ideas. I had a wooden wine box with a sliding lid and it seemed perfect.
Finding the western bumble bee nest in one of my bird houses finally prompted me to just do it.
I drilled holes of 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" in the lid. Different bee species prefer different size holes. Then I filled the box with hay and dog hair. These were the kinds of fibers in the bird house that the bumble bees had liked.
I mounted two hooks on the back of the box so I could hang it on the fence at the side of the garden.
In this location we can see any activity at the nest box, it is near the vegetable garden, but it is out of the way enough that people won't be crossing any bee traffic. We probably won't see any action until spring, but we finally have our bee nest box up.
Alarmingly, all of the bumble bees, adults and juveniles, still developing in their wax cells, were dead. What killed them? Was is the cold weather snap we had in October/November? There was a garden spider in among the corpses. Had this small spider preyed on the bumble bee nest? I can't imagine that it could have gotten to the juveniles in their waxy cells. Was there some kind of mite or fungus that caused the death of all ages? I don't know.
During the winter the queen bumble bee hibernates in a protected location all alone. She will emerge in the spring to start a new colony and then usually die. I hope that there was at least one survivor from this western bumble bee nest. (More on bumble bees: xerces.org) Our native bees are vital pollinators and typically are not susceptible to the same diseases and environmental conditions that threaten European honey bees. Most are not aggressive and are not a threat to people.
We have noticed carpenter bees nesting in the yard before but this is the first time for bumble bees. I've wanted to create a native bee nesting site for some time. It seems now is the time to finally take on that project.
Is she a little wild looking? Yes. And we love her all the more for it.
Has she grown over the five years? Yes, and this is probably the last year we will be able to bring her in. But when you consider we have invited her in for five years, she was a great investment financially and environmentally. She is a carbon sink, storing carbon in her wood as she grows. How to bring in a live tree.
If you are thinking about a live Christmas or Holiday tree, take the plunge. The Earth will thank you.
Ladybugs are insects that even a toddler can identify. Their red and black markings are distinct and their rounded shape appears nonthreatening. As predators of aphids and other garden leaf-eaters, ladybugs have one of the most positive insect profiles. Everyone loves ladybugs.
But across the country native ladybug populations are declining. What is happening to these important and beloved insects? Citizen scientists can play an important role in helping scientists sleuth out this environmental problem.
I spotted this ladybug on a lavender plant on December 9th. Ladybugs hibernate over the winter as adults and typically they group together in a protected location. One year we cut down a live Christmas tree and brought it into the house only to find that there were about 100 ladybugs hibernating in a clump at the center of the tree. The ladybug I took a photo of was out in the warm winter weather. (Climate Change in California) If it gets caught without a protected place to stay when the temperature turns cooler, as it is expected to do this weekend, will it survive the colder temperatures?
Scientists need your eyes to help solve this mystery of Missing Ladybugs.
I know most people think of Southern California as having year-round warm weather. And while it is true that we don't have snow in the lower elevations, we do actually experience cooler winter temperatures with a winter rainy season.
Over the past few years I have been noting the signs of autumn: leafing out of the wild currants, ripening of the toyon berries. The winter hibernation of the western fence lizards and desert tortoises mark the seasonal change as well. While the tortoises are fast asleep, this morning I saw a young fence lizard out warming itself in the sun.
I've also been recording signs of spring: hummingbird nesting, blooming of the manroot and more.
Last year the Allen's hummingbirds in our yard started to seriously nest in January. The earliest date we have recorded. A lone chick survived from these early nests because winter storms did arrive in early February. Winds tossed youngsters out of nests and sudden cold temperatures overwhelmed young chicks. The one Allen's hummingbird chick was the earliest recorded wild bird hatchling in North America in 2010.
This year we had some early autumn rains, cold weather and then December has had some record warm days. Last year we recorded the manroot blooming the first week in January. On Sunday, December 12th I took these photos of the manroot not only emerging from the ground, but getting ready to bloom. Will this plant survive to fruit in summer if it emerges so early from the ground?
The male hummingbirds are performing breeding displays. Will we see nesting even earlier this year? If so, will the chicks survive when winter temperatures return?
Are you looking for a unique and green way to decorate for the holidays? How about lighting your tree with eel power?
Check out the following story and video on LiveScience.com "Christmas Eel Makes Tree Lights Electric."


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Mahatma Gandhi Temple in Bhatra, Sambalpur
October 3, 2012 News
This is not your regular shrine. The deity who stands leaning on a walking stick with the tricolour beside him is not drawn from Hindu mythology. But the setting and rituals are no less different from any regular temple. How can it be when for scores of people at Salangapalayam about 25km from Erode, Bapu is no less than God?
On Gandhi Jayanti, there is a stream of people from neighbouring villages to the Mahatma Gandhi koil (temple) as it is locally known. They stand outside the sanctum sanctorum before a granite idol of Bapu, heads bowed and hands folded. The priest performs the aarti as part of the daily puja for Bapu. Across the Gandhi idol, stands a small bust of Kasturba.
"I prayed to Bapu to make me a good girl and also help me to come first in my class," says M Sanghvi, a class 4 student of Appachimar Madam Government School.
Apart from numerous children from nearby schools, elders and senior citizens also visit the temple on special occasions like Gandhi Jayanti on Tuesday.
"Generally, we have two pujas for Bapu everyday. On special days like today and on Independence Day and Republic Day we have elaborate rituals like smearing sandal paste, milk and panchaamritham abhishekam," says V Kannan Iyer, chief priest of the temple.
The temple was built in 1997. Vaiyyapuri Mudaliar, a local businessman and a Gandhian, was instrumental in constructing the temple which is now managed by a trust.
"I personally consider Mahatma a divine person who was instrumental in changing the lives of many others. His sense of sacrifice and humility cannot be followed by ordinary people," says Mudaliar. M Kuppulakshmi, a teacher of nearby government high school, says she makes it a point to ask her students to pray at the temple.
In sharp contrast, and almost as an insult to the memory of Gandhi, entry to the Mariamman temple that stands across the Gandhi koil is restricted to upper castes. "Everybody is welcome inside Bapu's temple. But there are some restrictions on the entry of dalits in the Mariamman temple," says S P Annamalai, former panchayat president Salangapalayam.
Surely, Gandhi, who campaigned all his life would have protested at this discrimination.
The most famous Gandhi temple is in Bhatra, a village near Sambalpur in Orissa. This temple built in the 1970s has a dalit priest and reportedly attracts devotees from Orissa and the neighbouring state of Chattisgarh.
Interestingly, Mahatma Gandhi didn't believe in idol worship though he has said he understood the spirit behind it.


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Francis Lee Daniels, Jr. August 18, 1967 - March 2, 2021
Francis Lee Daniels Jr., 53, of Walls, Mississippi passed away on March 2, 2021. Family will be receiving friends on Monday, March 8, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home (290 Goodman Road East Southaven, MS 38671). A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home with interment following at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hernando, MS. Twin Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Francis Lee Daniels, Jr. was born on August 18, 1967 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Frankie was a member of First Baptist Church in Horn Lake, MS where he served as a Deacon and in the children's ministry. In honor his father, he was a mason. Frankie ran a local business with his father for over 20 years-Daniels Auto Repair. He loved everything related to engines, trucks, and cars. Most importantly, Frankie's biggest accomplishment and greatest reward was being a husband, Dad, and Poppy. He would do anything for anyone and was always there when you needed him. Frankie will be incredibly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Frankie is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Becky Daniels; children, Mathew Daniels (Whitney), Morgan Forgette (Cody), Major Daniels and Marlee Daniels; grandchildren, Tilian Forgette and Emmett Daniels; siblings, Rodney Daniels, Tammy Cook, Debbie Brown, and Janet Fowler, mother, Linda Daniels; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Emory and father, Francis Lee Daniels.
Family will be receiving friends on Monday, March 8, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home (290 Goodman Road East Southaven, MS 38671). A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home with interment following at Oak Groove Cemetery in Hernando, MS
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Fortunately, there's no reason to fear a tsunami yet.
As if flooding an entire island with red-hot lava wasn't enough, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has now triggered another earthquake. The Weather Channel reports that two explosions on Monday at the volcano's summit sent ash into the air and triggered at least one magnitude 5.4 earthquake. Lava from Kilauea has already covered over 5,000 acres of the Big Island, and scientists say there's no way to know when the volcano will stop erupting.
An explosion at the summit on Saturday also triggered an earthquake of magnitude 5.2, but fortunately there was no recorded damage from the tremor. The Richter Scale categorizes tremors between magnitude 5 and 6 as moderate earthquakes that occur every 10 to 30 years. Not all earthquakes are related to volcanoes, but in the case of Kilauea, the movement of magma puts pressure on the tectonic plates below. The pressure causes the rocks around it to crack, and magma seeps into the cracks, building even more pressure. Every time the rock cracks, it makes a small earthquake.
Most quakes caused by magma pressure are too small to be registered on anything but sensitive instruments, but the tremor on Saturday could be felt as far away as Hilo, a 45-minute drive from Kilauea. The earthquakes caused by the volcano have been ongoing since its eruption on May 3, with the largest recorded on May 4 at magnitude 6.9 — nearly "severe" on the Richter Scale.
There have been a lot of earthquakes happening around Kilauea.
Roughly 600 homes have already been destroyed by Kilauea's lava, which has covered at least 8 square miles in the Puna district. It continues to affect those living in the lower half of the district, with mandatory evacuations still in effect. The ash plumes sent up by the volcano have reached as high as 10,000 feet above sea level, making it easier for it to blow toward nearby communities. Residents of the Big Island have been warned to expect increased ash presence in the air, which could affect visibility. Were it just the earthquake affecting the area, the need to evacuate would be lessened considerably, but the lava spread is still active and extremely dangerous for residents.
Lava from Kilauea is flowing into the ocean at Kapoho Bay in this photo taken on June 12.
Unfortunately for the communities and natural resources around Kilauea, the more lava that continues to flow likely means more earthquakes. As long as the pressure from magma under the summit exists, there will be continued explosions and tremors, and scientists don't know when it will show signs of stopping. On the flip side, there has been no reason yet to believe that the earthquakes may cause a third natural disaster — a tsunami — which is good, because that's the last thing the island needs.


Hallelujah, spring is here! Just like your home demands a springtime scrub-down, your beauty routine benefits from some serious spring cleaning too. More sunshine, quality outside time, rising temps (at long last!), and pesky allergens present new challenges for your coming-out-of-hibernation skin. Let us show you the way to glowing, soft, happy skin with these five simple tips.
Think the end of winter dryness means your moisturizer can go into retirement? Think again. No matter how much oil skin produces, a good moisturizer is vital for even, silky skin. Lather up with a gentle, moisturizing body wash like Olay Sensitive Body Wash. It's as gentle to skin as water, and unscented, soap-free, and dye-free. You'll emerge from the shower soft, smooth, and touchable.
It's true that exfoliating is a wonderfully effective part of your beauty routine…but choose your products wisely. Abrasive ingredients meant to remove dead skin cells can be overly harsh for those with sensitive skin. Trade strong retinoids and hydroxy acids for creamy formulas with micro-beads to leave skin gorgeous and radiant without causing any irritation.
As long as there's daylight, it's wise to slather on that sunscreen. Powerful rays are responsible for aging your skin, skin cancer, and all kinds of skin damage. If you skimped on using SPF during the winter months, spring is the time to rectify your ways. Look for moisturizers or foundations with an SPF of at least 30. If you're spending the day outdoors, up that number to 50.
Like food, makeup comes with an expiration date—spring-clean your beauty bag. Wash your makeup brushes (you do this regularly, right?), and toss whatever's untouched or has seen better days. Take the time to scale back your makeup to a light, fresh, springy look. Who needs heavy foundation when the birds are chirping?
Your luscious lips undergo changes from winter to spring. If you're experiencing dry or chapped lips, you're not alone. Lip balm to the rescue! Carry a protective lip balm with super-hydrating components like beeswax, Shea butter, nut oils, and cocoa butter, and give your pout some love. Rosy color or shimmery sheen are optional, but why not? Spring has sprung!


Born on September 23, 1926, in North Carolina, John Coltrane could have led a life unrecorded, conforming to the script of his time: military service followed by a normal existence as a family man and laborer minding the socio-economic struggles of the day. As is turned out, Coltrane was not conformist. Armed with a home grown love for music from watching his father play instruments, he was to develop an unassailable passion for jazz that saw him engage the very best, and eventuality produce a revolutionary sub-genre of his own.
By the age of 13, Coltrane was a keen student of the saxophone, inspired by the swing influence of Count Basie and Lester Young, and the bebop style of Charlie Parker. The tragic loss of his family as a teenager dictated a life of adversity worsened by mandatory enlistment to the military for the Second World War in 1943. By now, many jazz greats had been anointed, including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie all of whom he would engage with.
Ironically, the very military service that had interrupted his life would provide the first opportunity for Coltrane to practise his passion as a jazz saxophonist spawning a debut record with the navy before leaving in 1946. The following years saw Coltrane perform with jazz greats including Davis, and Gillespie. While brilliance as a saxophonist earned Coltrane a place among the nobility of the jazz world, this success was not enough insulation against the distraction and destruction of narcotics, a factor that led his mentors to part ways with him.
Coltrane inevitably went solo with The John Coltrane Quartet, and soon experienced an epiphany, becoming both deeply spiritual and teetotal. In time, he developed his own signature style, 'sheets of sound' characterized by an unpredictable parallel play of several notes at once and a fusion with African and Latin American music influences. Coltrane's music in subsequent years was spiritual, and dedicated to the Praise of God.
Sadly, Coltrane died of liver disease in 1967. In spite of his demise, his sounds live on and his contribution to jazz in the 40s, 50s and 60s continues to feature in contemporary spin offs, notably soundtracks for Hollywood movies and musical bases for modern music of the Rhythm and Blues persuasion.


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Der Cromlech von Almendres ist ein dreiphasiger steinzeitlicher Steinkreis im Distrikt Évora in der Region Alentejo in Portugal. Er ist der bedeutendste Cromlech auf der Iberischen Halbinsel und 1000 bis 2000 Jahre älter als Stonehenge.

Lage
Almendres liegt in einem Wäldchen zwischen den Dörfern Valverde und Guadalupe etwa 16 km westlich von Évora in einer Höhe von ca.  an einem Hang unweit der Anta Grande do Zambujeiro und den Steinkreisen von Portela de Mogos und Vale Maria do Meio.

Geschichte
Die wahrscheinlich in Etappen errichtete Anlage wird in die Übergangszeit von der Stein- zur Kupferzeit (4000 bis 2800 v. Chr.) datiert. Bei ihrer Entdeckung und Freilegung in den Jahren nach 1964 waren viele Steine umgestürzt und – aufgrund der Hanglage – teilweise verrollt. Vor allem die Rekonstruktion des östlichen Ovals scheint nicht besonders gelungen.

Steine
Der aus etwa 100 ein bis drei Meter hohen zum Teil von weither antransportierten Steinen (Pedras talhas) aus verschiedenen Gesteinsarten zusammengesetzte Steinkreis besteht heute aus einem doppelten west-östlich gerichteten Steinoval in Form einer "8". Es gibt die Auffassung, dass es sich einst um jeweils zwei Doppelovale gehandelt haben könnte – eine ansonsten für Cromlechs nirgends bekannte Anordnung.

Die meisten Steine sind seitlich und oben abgerundet, was wahrscheinlich nicht auf natürliche Verwitterungsprozesse zurückzuführen sein dürfte. Viele Steine sind gebaucht, d. h. sie sind in der Mitte der Höhe dicker als darüber und darunter.

Nur wenige Steine tragen (später angebrachte ?) Augenmotive, Kreise, Krummstäbe (Báculos) oder Zickzacklinien, sowie Sonnen- und Monddarstellungen als Verzierungen. Mehrere Steine haben Schälchen auf der Oberseite.

Umgebung
Auf dem Gebiet der etwa 500 m nordöstlich gelegenen Finca "Dos Almendres" steht, von Silos und Olivenbäumen umgeben, der etwa 3,50 m hohe Menhir von Almendres. Er besteht aus porphyrischem Granodiorit und hat wie viele Menhire und die meisten zylinderförmigen Kalksteinidole des Landes eine flache und eine gewölbte Seite. Er trägt ebenfalls eine Báculo-Verzierung, die ältere kaum mehr erkennbare Wellenlinien überdeckt.

In der Nähe liegen auch die Reste des Dolmen von Almendres, einer Anta.

Siehe auch
 Megalithen im Distrikt Évora
 Menhire in Portugal

Literatur
 M. Gomes Varela: Menires e cromeleques no complexo cultural megalítico portugués. Trabalhos recentes e estado da questao. In: Domingos J. da Cruz (Hrsg.): O megalitismo no centro de Portugal. Novos dados, problemática e relações com outras áreas peninsulares. Actas seminário. (Mangualde, Novembro 1992). Centro de Estudos Pré-Históricos da Beira Alta, Viseu 1994, ISBN 972-959521-6, S. 317–342 (Estudos pré-históricos 2).
 Thomas G. Schattner (Hrsg.): Archäologischer Wegweiser durch Portugal (= Kulturgeschichte der Antiken Welt. Bd. 74). Philipp von Zabern, Mainz 1998, ISBN 3-8053-2313-1 S. 165
 Jürgen E. Walkowitz: Das Megalithsyndrom. Europäische Kultplätze der Steinzeit (= Beiträge zur Ur- und Frühgeschichte Mitteleuropas. Bd. 36). Beier & Beran, Langenweißbach 2003, ISBN 3-930036-70-3.
 Maria Nunes Gomes Pereira: Comunicação Patrimonial de Monumentos Megalíticos. Estudo de caso do Cromeleque dos Almendres. Diss. Universität Lissabon 2015.
 Ana Palma dos Santos: Monumentos megalíticos do Alto Alentejo. Lissabon 1994, ISBN 972-918416-X.

Weblinks

 Dos Almendres – Fotos + Infos (englisch)
 Dos Almendres – Fotos + Infos (Megalithic Portal, englisch)
 Dos Almendres u. a. – Fotos + Videos (spanisch)
 Dos Almendres – Kurzvideo

Kultbau
Menhir in Portugal
Archäologischer Fundplatz in Europa
Évora
Kunst der Ur- und Frühgeschichte
Steinkreis in Portugal

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The CWA – More than just tea and scones as membership climbs
General News, Lifestyle | October 30, 2018 | 0 | by emmahazeldean
The CWA is being recognised for more than knitting and tea. Photo by Em Hazeldean.
By Em Hazeldean
The Country Women's Association is bucking the downward trend of volunteering in Australia, with a continued increase in its membership.
Their catchphrase, which is used on social media, "not just tea and scones" is helping them to reach younger generations.
Six new branches have opened in 2018, with virtual branches being opened to cater for women who work and are unable to attend meetings.
The Rockingham branch of the CWA opened in January this year and already has 51 members, with the majority in the 30-39 age bracket.
Rockingham CWA branch president Deirdre Atkinson-Byrne says they actively advertise inclusivity.
"We are open to all women, even anyone who identifies as a woman and we have women of all backgrounds and religions," she says.
The branch recently hosted its first public event, an afternoon tea that raised over $2800 for Village Women, a refuge for homeless, pregnant women.
The CWA is the only not for profit organisation run by women for women, and is increasingly being known for its advocacy of social change.
"Although we say we're not just tea and scones, we do feel a lot can be achieved over tea and scones," says Marguerite Zeilinger, the association's WA Communications Officer.
"What better way to share ideas than over a nice cuppa," she says.
State president Heather Allen says the media coverage of the rally against education cuts earlier this year, and the funds the CWA is distributing to drought-stricken farmers has brought the association a lot of attention.
"We're just doing what we've always done, it's just taken all this media coverage to get people to realise it," says Ms Allen.
A report published by Volunteering Australia shows that 93% of volunteers saw positive changes in their lives as a result of their volunteering efforts, and Ms Allen attributes that to a strong sense of community,
"You're just able to discuss your problems, you're in amongst a community, even on Facebook, bless its heart and soul, we're able to help people," she says.
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First Year Academic Convocation for the Class of 2022 features keynote by 'Designing Your Life' co-author Dave Evans
BC Events / Convocation - Published on September 06, 2018
Last year's First Flight Procession beginning on Linden Lane. (Lee Pellegrini)
Best-selling author and design-thinking advocate Dave Evans will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2018 First Year Academic Convocation, the annual event that celebrates the arrival of the freshman class to campus, on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. in Conte Forum.
Evans and Bill Burnett are the authors of the New York Times best-seller Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life, which explains how the application of design thinking— the same envisioning strategy and tools responsible for brilliant technology, outstanding products, and remarkable spaces—can help create a meaningful and fulfilling life, regardless of life status, job, or age.
In a 2016 New York Times interview, Evans—an adjunct lecturer in the Product Design Program at Stanford University, a management consultant, and a founder of game company Electronic Arts—noted, "The question of 'What do I do the rest of my one wild and wonderful life?' is on everyone's mind."
Dave Evans
Since 2004, each incoming class has engaged in a reflective dialogue about a common text in an effort to offer insight into how to respond to life's questions, and to find direction in each student's personal journey.
"Designing Your Life was chosen because the message fits well into our overall goals of student formation," said Michael Sacco, executive director of the Center for Student Formation and Office of First Year Experience. "Boston College's philosophy of formative education encourages our students to engage in habits of reflection and discernment; these practices coincide with the purpose-driven design plan that authors Evans and Burnett present in their book.
"Our hope is that the first-year students will be inspired to design and envision what their life might be like over the next four years, as well as their future well beyond Boston College."
Evans' remarks will follow the First Flight Procession, a lantern-lit journey from Linden Lane to Conte Forum, which mirrors the same path BC's newest students will follow on graduation day. The University's Jesuit community, faculty, and administration will launch their "flight" with a blessing and a challenge to answer the call of Society of Jesus founder St. Ignatius of Loyola to "set the world aflame."
"We believe that First Flight holds a special meaning because it serves as a bookend of what they will again do when they gather on Linden Lane, four short years from now," said Sacco. "The event marks the beginning of their academic journey at BC, and provides a connection for the class through the common reading of Designing Your Life."
Evans, who earned a BS and MS in mechanical engineering from Stanford and a graduate diploma in Contemplative Spirituality from San Francisco Theological Seminary, joins a notable roster of previous First Year Convocation speakers that includes Barack Obama and John McCain. More recent speakers have included Lev Golinkin '03, author of A Backpack, A Bear, and Eight Cases of Vodka; University Trustee Steve Pemberton '89, whose bestselling memoir A Chance in the World was adapted for film; and New York Times op-ed columnist and author David Brooks.
First Year Academic Convocation is coordinated by the Office of First Year Experience, part of the division of University Mission and Ministry.
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The MeasHERment Interview:
Tina McCorkindale
By Bill Paarlberg November 15, 2019 Industry Insight, Interview, The Measherment Interview
The MeasHERment Interview is pleased to welcome Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, the President and CEO of the Institute for Public Relations (IPR), an independent research nonprofit founded in 1956. Read more about Tina here.
The goals of our MeasHERment Interview series include recognizing strong female role models and nurturing female industry leaders. These are also the goals of Mind the Gap: Women's Leadership in Public Relations, a research program sponsored by IPR and KPMG. The research used "a series of 10 focus groups with both male and female, mid-to-senior-level leaders… to address how we can achieve better and quicker progress that empowers and moves more women into leadership positions."
This is a two-part interview, and covers a lot of ground. In the first section we discuss with Tina the results of the Mind the Gap study. In the second we ask about her gender-related work experiences, as we typically ask of our MeasHERment Interview subjects. Click here to jump right to the second section.
Bill Paarlberg, Editor, The Measurement Advisor: Hello Tina, thanks for agreeing to our MeasHERment Interview.
Tina McCorkindale replies: Hi Bill, nice to be here.
TMA: The Institute for Public Relations just launched a new logo. That must be exciting!
TMcC: I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am. As you know, the branding of an organization is critical to its perception and we needed a logo that better reflected our mission and new brand narrative. The new branding is the culmination of work on our governance and strategy, which we began after I came on board four-and-a-half years ago.
Rob Flaherty of Ketchum and Eileen Sheil of Cleveland Clinic took the lead on the brand initiative and the process couldn't have gone better. We had a friendly inter-agency, blind-reviewed competition among our Trustees. After tweaking the submission based on feedback, we had a new logo! Now, we can focus more on our research and building our global portfolio.
Tina McCorkindale on the Mind the Gap Research
TMA: Let's start our discussion by examining our premise. We want to see more women in leadership roles because… well, just why, exactly? I'm a feminist from back before the term became twisted into something other than "equal opportunities and rewards for men and women." So it seems obvious to me that there is intrinsic or moral value in gender parity in leadership. But, more practically, don't we think that gender parity in leadership will improve the functioning of businesses and organizations? You must have data on that.
TMcC: I think your definition of feminist still applies—it's equality for both men and women. Yes, there have been multiple studies that have supported the notion that improving diversity improves business results. We have an IPR signature study that looks at diversity, equity, and inclusion from an interdisciplinary approach and the benefits to not only business but society. The bad news is that the World Economic Forum 2018 Global Gender Gap Report predicts most of us won't see gender-based economic parity in our lifetimes.
The purpose of our IPR-KPMG study is to explore parity in the workplace from the context of gender (shout-out to my co-authors Rebecca Rickert and Megan Dubrowski). The goal is definitely not to have fewer men in leadership. It's more about what you pointed out in terms of parity and equal opportunity.
I saw The Daily Show's Trevor Noah speak at a conference once and he said that old adage is not true: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." Instead, you have to also give him the equipment to fish with if he doesn't have that opportunity or access to the equipment. Equality allows equal opportunity across gender, race, LGBTQ, etc., or even the intersections of all these areas.
In February, we published the qualitative study, which helped inform our quantitative study of more than 850 PR professionals that we hope to release soon. As a preview, there are some surprising findings in there. For example, 50% of respondents said that they have experienced pay discrimination based on gender. Additionally, 43% said there are obstacles to diversity and inclusion in their company. That's nearly half.
Our profession tends to pat ourselves on the back for making strides when it's clear we still have a lot of work still to do. And it's our responsibility to support one another to get to parity—it makes our profession stronger and benefits everyone.
"Our profession tends to pat ourselves on the back for making strides when it's clear we still have a lot of work still to do."
TMA: We know that the comms industry in general is about three-quarters women and one-quarter men. So it makes perfect sense to ask why the top leadership is 80% male. But why aren't we asking why so few men go into comms in the first place? Is that an interesting question?
TMcC: Of course. The pipeline and making sure there is representation throughout the pipeline (along with inclusion and belonging, which are also critical) is important, but it's not the only thing.
It's not even just about the pipeline, but also about making sure we focus on inclusion and retention. Our internal stakeholders need to match and represent our external stakeholders. Research shows that the first promotion makes a difference and where the leadership path is most determined.
TMA: I notice that your focus groups felt that gender was a less important characteristic for leadership than individual characteristics (honesty, authenticity, etc.). Does that imply that they felt gender should even be a consideration at all? Is it valid to ask in this context: Are women better or worse leaders than men? Or shall we just assume that the question is too fraught or unanswerable or pointless and move on?
TMcC: Overall, respondents said gender is not an issue when it comes to leadership. While some did differentiate between male and female leaders, there were consistent across-the-board characteristics both men and women should have if they want to be good leaders. I don't think the answer is too tricky as it's about people's perceptions. If people perceive women to be ineffective leaders (which they don't), how can we address that and help?
In this study we wanted to identify the areas of concern. For example, do you ever notice that we offer specific leadership training for women but not for men? Is this an issue where we suggest that women have a deficiency that we need to fix in their leadership capabilities? Even top universities outside our field offer a "how to be effective leader" classes for women. Women are told to "lean in," but is that really changing the structure of treating everyone equally?
That's what we want to get to—we want to hold a mirror up to ourselves and our industry. Uncomfortable conversations are important to have; they make our industry stronger. Even though we only had one non-binary gender respondent, we shouldn't neglect this audience either.
"…we want to hold a mirror up to ourselves and our industry. Uncomfortable conversations are important to have; they make our industry stronger."
TMA: Your report noted that some men reported sexism in the c-suite, and then "…until that is solved at a macro level we are not going to see the change that needs to be done." Do you think it is possible that a company's atmosphere can change independently of it's leadership? Or that leadership could change in response to those they are leading? I'm thinking here that in general in the U.S. societal change has been rapid lately, yet the highest levels of our political leadership aren't responsible for those changes, or even embrace them. So do you think that can or could or does happen with companies as well?
TMcC: The general public expects more from companies. In the past, we've seen the government being a leader in effecting societal change. But now, we see more companies taking on societal issues, such as immigration and LGBTQ rights. Today, I do think companies are moving much faster than our political leaders.
Change absolutely must come from the top. Your leadership in your organization absolutely must be diverse. Otherwise, every initiative toward D & I (Diversity and Inclusion) is just lip service. I was having a conversation with an agency who was telling me about their excellent D & I programs. I replied, "But all your leadership except one (of 12) are Caucasian men." And she replied, "Well, we did just add Penelope." That's not her real name, by the way.
I think change can happen in two ways. One, leadership must recognize the important of D, E, and I (what is the difference between D & I and D, E and I?) in the executive ranks of the organization and make executive-level changes. Second, employees should hold their employers accountable.
"Change absolutely must come from the top. Your leadership in your organization absolutely must be diverse. Otherwise, every initiative toward D & I is just lip service."
TMA: The study deals with mid- and upper-level men and women. Why did you leave out lower level employees? If there is bias toward encouraging or grooming men for leadership, then isn't it likely to appear with entry level employees, too?
TMcC: One of the reasons we looked at mid to senior-level respondents is because we wanted our respondents to have a certain amount of time working in public relations and have experienced opportunities for promotion. What we have also seen anecdotally is that as you move up in the ranks, you typically have more responsibility in your professional life while trying to fit it all into your personal life. I would say that a lot of the issues are happening at more of the mid and upper levels than entry levels. I also think that the Gen Zers who are entering into the profession are more cognizant of D, E, and I in the workforce.
TMA: It's common to hear that men just don't notice bias against women, whereas women do. Your research found this male bias blindness as well.
TMcC: There's a great study called "Fixing the Flawed Approach to Diversity" by Boston Consulting Group that divides respondents into people of color, women, and LGBTQ. Yes, they did find that there is a degree of male blindness, but there are also people who realize that we need to do better. Some of the best champions in our field are men. In fact, a couple of the individuals who spoke about the sexist C-suite were male.
Men must be on board to champion the cause for equality. One of the respondents in our survey said that the people who are affected by inequality should be the ones who do something about it, not those who aren't involved. That's the wrong attitude. We all need to do something about it. This is not a cause just for women. It's the same with people of color. It's a cause for us all.
There's another great book I recommend called, "Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women" and I strongly believe that we need this. I've had a couple excellent mentors who were men and some of my closest friends in the profession are men—they all champion equality and help our profession to be more inclusive.
A 2019 LeanIn.Org survey found 60 percent of male managers said they are uncomfortable doing workplace activities such as mentoring, socializing, or having one-on-one meetings with women. Treating women differently than men in social interactions has an impact on the success of women in the workplace, because you get less exposure and less opportunity. One of my friends in a different field says he can't be alone in a room, per company policy, with someone of the opposite sex. So he has to stand outside the conference room until someone else joins them. That is absolutely ridiculous. Think about the missed conversations and socializations, not to mention the impact from this type of sex segregation.
"Men must be on board to champion the cause for equality… This is not a cause just for women. It's the same with people of color. It's a cause for us all."
TMA: The report's "Call to Action" includes 5 points that, well, with respect, we've heard many times before. To review for our readers, they are:
Gender equity is not just a cause for women, but for men too.
Address potential pay gaps
Leaders must prioritize action
Take care of your and other's careers.
Review policies and make organizational change
Is there anything significantly new or important here? As one of your respondents said, maybe it's a matter of self-awareness, and this study is one way for the industry to achieve that?
TMcC: Yes, these are the calls for the first part of our study and we will have more in the second phase. I would like to say that everyone is aware in our industry and has taken action against these calls, but they're not. In terms of our study, nearly all organizations offer maternity leave, but only slightly more than half offer paternity leave. People typically have children when they are in an advancement trajectory in their careers. Not giving equal time off sends a message. Therefore, all organizations should have family leave for both parents. We also see more and more professionals in our field who are caretakers for other family members in the profession. All these policies affect talent recruitment and retention.
Fifty percent of our respondents say they've experienced pay discrimination based on gender and 36 percent believe men make a higher salary than women in a similar cohort. So while "addressing potential pay gaps" may seem obvious, people have to take action. Leaders can sit down now and make that change today. Policy changes can happen now too. Leaders must be held accountable. Some companies are doing this, but others are not.
"…while "addressing potential pay gaps" may seem obvious, people have to take action. Leaders can sit down now and make that change today. Policy changes can happen now too. Leaders must be held accountable."
TMA: Many of your respondents imply that the steps necessary to achieve leadership roles are not obviously stated, or are flexible, or biased, or depend on the assistance of someone else (mentoring). Which implies that they find no obvious or generally agreed-upon path of progress to leadership. Is this state of affairs sexism, hidden or embedded in organizational behavior?
TMcC: I'm hoping we can pull some of this out. We won't have a causal relationship, but there are considerations and steps we can all take.
We all like to think that we are unbiased, but research shows that is not the case. One great study that I'm sure many have heard of is of is the implementation of blind auditions in symphony orchestras. These blind auditions, where musicians play behind a screen, have increased the likelihood of female musicians being selected by 30 percent. Now granted, this was 20 years ago, but some of the learnings from this study can be applied elsewhere: how are we making the promotion and leadership tract more "blind reviewed"? Studies have found this technique was especially effective for racially-diverse candidates.
"We all like to think that we are unbiased, but research shows that is not the case."
Ensuring evaluation criteria is both objective and subjective is critical. There's a great Hidden Brain (NPR) podcast by Shankar Vedantam that outlines implicit bias and the results are fascinating, especially when it comes to hiring and promotion. It's something that we all should listen to.
Tina McCorkindale on her personal experiences in the communications and measurement industry
TMA: Most interviews of this sort, including our MeasHERment Interview series, begin with questions about hobbies or pets or favorite books. But after you and I have just discussed the Mind the Gap research, those topics seem way too trite, and a waste of a good opportunity. After all, who better to ask about the difficulties of becoming a female leader in comms than a female leader in comms who does research on becoming a female leader in comms?
So, I'd like to jump right in and ask you to personally reflect on some of the effects indicated in the research we discussed above. Have you found or experienced any issues related to work-life balance, or being criticized when you are assertive or decisive, or anything else in your own career? How did you handle them?
TMcC: It's really work-life fit and how we merge it all together—it's an interwoven mess. I have three kids and I travel a lot—and I'm not alone when I say it's tough. Many of my Trustees travel a lot as well. My husband also has a big position in Seattle so he's facing some of the same challenges.
Our industry, though, has a serious issue with work-life fit. Three-quarters of our respondents said they often work after hours. More than 50 percent said their supervisor expects them to check their email on vacation. We need to do better.
"It's really work-life fit and how we merge it all together—it's an interwoven mess. I have three kids and I travel a lot—and I'm not alone when I say it's tough."
I try not to get overly stressed, because I don't want to stress out my team. Plus, there are some things you just can't control so you just have to go with the flow. But we have to be able to relax and recharge.
Have I had people criticize me when I am assertive or decisive? Yes, I was told once early in my tenure to not be too direct. Not to toot my own horn, but I can hold my own; if someone is giving me a hard time, I have no problem returning it. I use humor a lot and I'm pretty quick-witted.
I believe people value my opinion. Both men and women ask for my advice. It didn't start out that way when I took on the CEO role. But now I'm surrounded by such a wonderful group of Trustees and my amazing executive team. I've been really lucky compared to some of my counterparts.
"Have I had people criticize me when I am assertive or decisive? Yes… Not to toot my own horn, but I can hold my own; if someone is giving me a hard time, I have no problem returning it."
TMA: We talked above about how the research found that some mid-level women did not want to make sacrifices they felt were necessary to become leaders. Well, how about you? What do you have to say about the sacrifices necessary to become a leader?
TMcC: I do think I've made sacrifices in my personal life. I definitely make it to all the important events for my kids and I try to plan accordingly. I'm not going to be away for any of my kids' birthdays or graduations. When I'm home I try to go on their field trips or pick them up from school. Plus, my kids are independent and resilient. I'm starting to take them with me on trips when I present internationally so that gives them an important and diverse perspective. I want them to figure things out for themselves just like my parents did for me growing up.
I also set boundaries at certain times in my professional life. No, I'm not going to step out of my son's performance, and I'm not going to talk to you on Christmas Eve. But I'm very direct about this, and I would never ask my employees to do that either.
But I love my job. I love meeting with people and I love what I do at IPR. I love working. I love the challenges. I like being always on the go and filling every moment of my day. It's just who I am as a person. I thrive that way. I know I don't need eight hours of sleep. I just looked at my Fitbit yesterday and I've only slept more than 8 hours one day this year, but I'm fine with that. I know I have to exercise almost every day. I know I have to say "no" sometimes. But I'm very good at prioritizing and I'm a GSD person (get stuff done – except substitute a different word for "stuff" ?).
I'm happier when I'm working and I know my kids can see that. We all just have to do the best job we can with what we have. My advice to others is, "You do you, whatever that looks like."
But, we all have only a limited time to make a difference on this planet. I want to take advantage of the time I do have by having a personal and professional life that I love. And that's not for everyone. In our study, about one in five individuals said they did not want to have a more senior role in their organization. We all have to do what works best for us.
"I'm happier when I'm working and I know my kids can see that. We all just have to do the best job we can with what we have. My advice to others is, 'You do you, whatever that looks like.' "
TMA: Three years ago, in our last interview, you said, "Stop saying you are in PR because you're not good at math. This comment does our field a tremendous disservice." That was not only a great piece of advice, but also a bit of commentary about the state of PR and measurement. So how about now? Have things changed?
TMcC: I still say the same thing. We're doing better, but yes, stop saying that. ?
TMA: At the time you started studying or working in measurement in particular, did you feel you were doing any sort of great or unusual thing because of your gender? Was it unusual for a woman to be in that role?
TMcC: No, I don't think so. In my measurement career, we had a mix and for me, my analyst and engineering colleagues were primarily female.
TMA: Have you experienced any particular help or hindrance during your career because of your gender?
TMcC: It's a mix. I have a lot of stories I could tell. I've had situations where I was appointed to something as the token female (and I know this because I was told this specifically).
Being how I am as a leader and earning those stripes definitely did not happen overnight. I worked really hard. Of course, I read "The Confidence Code" and "Lean In" (not a fan of the last one), as I had to figure out what type of leader I wanted to be. I'm definitely more comfortable with who I am today.
TMA: Thanks very much for talking with us Tina!
TMcC: You are very welcome Bill.
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Bill Paarlberg is the Editor of The Measurement Advisor. He has been editing and writing about measurement for over 20 years. He was the development and copy editor for "Measuring the Networked Nonprofit" by Beth Kanter and Katie Paine, winner of the 2013 Terry McAdam Book Award.
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If you don't know them, they are the team behind the localization of Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale. An RPG about running an item shop in a fantasy world.Because of differences in ethics however, it is likely they will not publish their current attempt at a project. The reason for this being the issue of DRM.
Like most gamers, Carpe Fulgur have a strong anti-DRM stance, believing users should not be inhibited by security in order to play the game. A team involved in the title Fortune Summoner want the game to have DRM that requires an internet connection, and are unwilling to change stances as it seems.
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Pakistan receives billions of dollars from the US. The recent freeze is only a small share of this large sum of foreign aid but this would definitely serve as a warning to Islamabad.
After withholding $ 800 million in military aid in July last year, a Congressional panel in the US further cut down $ 700 million of assistance to Pakistan at the end of 2011. The US Congress argues that the aid will remain pending until Pakistan implements a strategy against the spread of locally made explosives. According to reports, these homemade bombs are most commonly used in attacks against the coalition forces in Afghanistan.
Almost $ 20 billion in civil and military aid has been paid by the US since 2001, most of which is a reimbursement for cooperation in counterinsurgency to Pakistan, which is believed to have shown reluctance in positive cooperation in the war on terror. BBC reported that some of the Congressmen believe Pakistan has not only 'failed to stop terrorists' from planning attacks on Afghan and coalition forces in Afghanistan but they have in some instances 'helped terrorists'.
The Pak-US ties noticeably strained earlier last year after the arrest of a CIA contractor in January. And following a request for the diversion of most of US's aid to the civilian sector, Pakistan asked for a significant 'cut back' of US military trainers and impeded the process for US personnel to get visas. Pakistani officials chose to remain in a state of denial about having any knowledge of Osama bin Laden's presence in Pakistan. The al Qaeda chief was killed by US Navy SEALs on May 2 in Abbottabad, a garrison town just a couple of hours drive away from the capital, Islamabad.
With all these billions of dollars pledged to Pakistan, the US is understandably upset over Pakistan's obstreperous behaviour in countering insurgency in the region. Many of the terror groups including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and the Haqqani network are up and running. The latter is claimed to be based in North Waziristan and Pakistan has continuously dodged US demands of carrying out a military operation against the al Qaeda-linked Haqqani network. Alternatively, the Obama administration has increased drone attacks on the Haqqani group and other militants in that region. Pakistan has publicly shown grievances about drones. CIA's drone programme could face a bit of a hurdle as the US had to evacuate the Shamsi Airbase in Balochistan, which is believed to be used for drones. Pakistan asked for the evacuation of the base after NATO bombarded a Pakistani military checkpost on the border with Afghanistan killing 24 of its soldiers. Showing its anger over NATO's attack, Pakistan has blocked the supply route to the coalition forces in Afghanistan. However, Reuters recently reported: "Pakistan expects to re-open supply routes to NATO forces in Afghanistan, but will impose tariffs. Fees were designed to both express continued anger over the November 26 attack and raise funds for the state to fight homegrown Taliban militants."
Charging NATO could prove fruitful for Pakistan, which is already under scrutiny from American lawmakers and there are less chances of getting continuous financial support from its international allies in the war on terror. Many US politicians have already shown disbelief about Pakistan's role as a US trustworthy ally despite Islamabad's claims of losing thousands of soldiers and over 30,000 civilians in the war on terror. However, Islamabad has been calling its current pro-insurgency policy as its strategic depth and an element of national interest. The latest episode shows that the US should fully stop funding Pakistan that has enough economic problems and could change its policies if it comes under extreme financial pressure.
Pakistan receives billions of dollars from the US. The recent freeze is only a small share of this large sum of foreign aid but this would definitely serve as a warning to Islamabad, which has to decide to continue its pro-insurgents policy or be a genuine and productive US ally in the war on terror.
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French, Americans, Ukrainians: Ice dance storylines to watch at figure skating worlds
By Brandon PennyMar 25, 2022, 12:49 AM EDT
When the ice dance portion of the 2022 World Figure Skating Championships gets underway with the rhythm dance on Friday, the top teams will look to continue dynasties built by themselves or their nations while another team will be considered victorious simply for taking the ice.
Papadakis and Cizeron fight for five
The team of Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron highlights the field and is expected to receive the warmest welcome in Montpellier, France. Each grew up a roughly four-hour drive from the host city and, for the first time in their lengthy career, will compete in front of a home crowd at worlds.
Papadakis, 26, and Cizeron, 27, are still relatively young compared to their toughest competition but have already achieved far more than most in the sport's history.
After taking silver at the 2018 Winter Olympics, the French rose to the top of the Olympic podium last month and will now look to add a fifth world title to their resume. A win this week would make them only the second ice dance team to collect that many golds since the discipline was added to the worlds program in 1952 and the first in 48 years (Lyudmila Pakhomova and Aleksandr Gorshkov won six from 1970-1976 for the Soviet Union).
Papadakis and Cizeron's last world championships came in 2019. Worlds was canceled in 2020 as the Covid pandemic began and they withdrew last year due to their inconsistent training caused by that pandemic.
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Since March 2018, Papadakis and Cizeron have won all but one competition they entered. The only team to beat them in those four years, Olympic silver medalists Viktoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov of Russia, will not be in France. The same goes for fellow Russians Aleksandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin, who were sixth at the Olympics, after the ISU barred Russian skaters from events through at least the remainder of this season due to the country's attack on Ukraine.
"I certainly don't think it should be considered a diluted competition because every athlete that's there is deserving and world standard," American Madison Hubbell said of the field. "I think it's going to be a very high-level competition, no matter the absence of a few participants."
With Sinitsina and Katsalapov out, the top two U.S. teams – Hubbell and Zachary Donohue, Madison Chock and Evan Bates – should join the French on the podium. All three teams train together at the Ice Academy of Montreal.
The only team whose score has approached those top three teams this season is Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, the 2021 world bronze medalists who were seventh at the Games.
Hubbell and Donohue soak in their swan song
American ice dance teams have won medals at the past six world championships and 14 of the last 16, and this year should be no exception to that trend.
Hubbell and Donohue, both 31, will end their competitive careers Saturday as one of the most decorated U.S. dance teams ever, regardless of what happens in France.
They go out with a silver (or gold) team event medal and bronze ice dance medal from last month's Olympics, at least three world championships medals, 18 Grand Prix medals, a Four Continents title and three U.S. titles.
"Zach and I are dealing with our post-Olympic slump a little differently than others, knowing it's our last few weeks of training together," Hubbell reflected.
A fourth world medal, which is theirs to lose, will tie them with Judy Schwomeyer Sladky/Jim Sladky, Tanith Belbin/Ben Agosto and Meryl Davis/Charlie White for the most by a U.S. ice dance team.
Their Olympic ice dance medal came four years after finishing fourth in their Olympic debut, which Hubbell recently referred to as a "medal that we gave away a bit." They were third in the short dance but missed the podium after Donohue put both hands on the ice in the PyeongChang free dance.
"I have to keep bringing it back to the point that it's such a unique experience not only to go to the Games but to be one of the lucky few that gets to medal," Donohue said of their time in Beijing. "I think it gave us love for not only what we do, but the team around us, the environment and situation that we're in. Being able to hold our heads up high for the rest of our lives and celebrate that together is something that we still look forward to bringing into our final competition at worlds."
They are the only ice dance team to earn medals at the last three world championships, taking silver in 2018 and 2021 and bronze in 2019. Winning the only color missing from their resume will be an uphill battle, though. Their total at the Olympics was nearly nine points off from Papadakis and Cizeron's world record score.
When averaging both teams' scores this season, Hubbell and Donohue are at an 11-point deficit.
"I think it would be against our nature to say anything but that we want to win; we've never been afraid to say that," Hubbell said. "We certainly left points on the table at the Olympics. As happy as we were with our performances and the outcome, neither performance was something we were absolutely blown away with. They all had things we could have done better.
"We've been working to make sure we can hopefully grab all of those extra points, get our levels and leave the rest up to whatever may be. … We're excited to share our last performance with a live audience and 13 of our training teams and almost all of our coaching staff, so it's going to be a really special thing."
Chock and Bates ready for long-awaited return to podium
Chock, 29, and Bates, 33, appeared to be ice dance podium mainstays back when they collected a world silver medal in 2015 and bronze in 2016. They have struggled to get back into the medals, though, finishing seventh, fifth, sixth and fourth in the years since.
It appears that, six years later – almost unheard of in the sport, the time has come for their return.
The three-time U.S. champions were fourth at the Olympics, missing the podium by 3.25 points, and have the third-highest season-average score of the teams at worlds – just 0.17 points off that of Hubbell and Donohue.
Chock and Bates, three- and four-time Olympians, respectively, bested their friends once this season, winning the U.S. title by 1.78 points.
"I know the Russians won't be there, it's a post-Olympic worlds, some people think it's diminished," Bates shared, "but to us it's extremely important. Regardless of who's there, we're going to go there and give it our best shot."
That shot at the medals might come down to Chock and Bates' ability to focus solely on their performances – which includes a well-received free dance representing the relationship between an astronaut (Bates) and an extraterrestrial (Chock) – and temporarily silencing the distractions.
The off-ice couple has been vocal about both the emotional/physical letdown that follows an Olympic Games and the challenge of focusing on their sport when there is a war raging in Ukraine.
"Everything right now is really devastating, and I just think about all of our Ukrainian friends," Chock said. "They just had the biggest highlight of their life [at the Olympics] and then they go home to a war-torn country, and it just breaks my heart and I really just, it's hard to think about anything else. A medal seems like really not a big deal in light of all of that."
Ukrainian team returns to competition ice
Six-time Ukrainian ice dance champions Oleksandra Nazarova and Maksim Nikitin are among the friends Chock was referring to, and despite all odds they will be competing in France.
Chock/Bates and Nazarova/Nikitin trained together in Michigan leading up to the PyeongChang 2018 Games.
"We saw them in Beijing and had never seen them happier," Bates said. "Then we come back and, just in trading messages with them, it's difficult to comprehend and grapple with having a very similar, shared experience in Beijing and then leaving to such a different life experience. That's been hard for us to digest and be okay with."
Chock has been in touch with Nazarova over Instagram direct messages and shared with reporters that her friend was constantly on the go with her family, which included a baby, in an attempt to find a safe place to sleep each night. Meanwhile, Nikitin had joined the fight for his country.
"I think it's been extremely difficult to go to the rink, especially on days when Madi and Sasha (Nazarova) have spoken," Bates shared. "Even if I didn't know anybody, I would feel distracted. I watch the news and keep track of what's happening. It's so horrible and so awful."
When Chock was asked if she sensed defiance from Nazarova in their communications, she replied, "I sensed survival."
Nazarova, 25, and Nikitin, 27, were eventually able to evacuate to Poland, where they spent last week training.
Hubbell said the Ukrainian team, which has been skating together for nearly 15 years, was urged to compete at worlds by Papadakis, who has also asked her fellow skaters to bring supplies for Ukrainian skaters to France.
"There are so many people in the world who are in need of a moment of joy to maybe help them escape from whatever they're battling, whether it be depression or unhappiness to fight anything, and hopefully with our figure skating we can be a very small source of joy that brings their life a little bit of light," Chock said on another way the athletes are able to assist.
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The mental health benefits of kind university climate: Perception of kindness at university relates to longitudinal increases in well-being
Jesus Alfonso Daep DATU, Xunyi LIN
Perceptions of kindness at schools has been found to be associated with increased well-being and academic outcomes in younger adolescents like primary and secondary school students. However, no study has been carried out to examine the link of this organizational-level kindness to well-being in older adolescents. This research explores the association of university kindness with life satisfaction when controlling for auto-regressor effects, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism in selected Chinese adolescents. Cross-lagged panel structural equation modeling showed that Time 1 university kindness was linked to increased Time 2 life satisfaction and Time 3 life satisfaction. There was also an evidence of reciprocal association as earlier levels of life satisfaction (i.e., Time 1 life satisfaction and Time 2 life satisfaction) were consistently linked to subsequent increases in university kindness. This research underscores the mental health benefits associated with perceptions of kindness in university contexts above and beyond the effects of Big Five personality factors. Copyright © 2021 The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) and Springer Nature B.V.
Applied Research in Quality of Life
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-021-09981-z
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Datu, J. A. D., & Lin, X. (2021). The mental health benefits of kind university climate: Perception of kindness at university relates to longitudinal increases in well-being. Applied Research in Quality of Life. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s11482-021-09981-z
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