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Q: Ruby on Rails Controller Test Failure Besides some other Failures I mainly get this one here:
FAIL["test_should_create_kiga", Minitest::Result, 1.6827512969975942]
test_should_create_kiga#Minitest::Result (1.68s)
    "Kiga.count" didn't change by 1.
    Expected: 4
      Actual: 3
    test/controllers/kigas_controller_test.rb:20:in `block in <class:KigasControllerTest>'

I am new to Ruby and I have no idea why it's expecting four kigas instead of three? In the yml file for kigas I only have three samples for kigas:
one:
name: MyString
city: MyString
postalcode: 1
streed: MyString
add_number: 1
capacity: 1
accessible: false
halalkit: false
koschakit: false
vegekit: false
vegankit: false
allday: false
user_id: 8
image_file_name: MyString
image_content_type: MyString
description: MyString

two:
name: MyString
city: MyString
postalcode: 1
streed: MyString
add_number: 1
capacity: 1
accessible: false
halalkit: false
koschakit: false
vegekit: false
vegankit: false
allday: false
user_id: 2
image_file_name: "kiga3.jpeg"
image_content_type: "image/jpeg"
description: MyString

three:
name: MyString
city: MyString
postalcode: 1
streed: MyString
add_number: 1
capacity: 1
accessible: false
halalkit: false
koschakit: false
vegekit: false
vegankit: false
allday: false
user_id: 2
image_file_name: "kiga3.jpeg"
image_content_type: "image/jpeg"
description: MyString

app/test/controllers/kigas_controller_test.rb
require 'test_helper'

class KigasControllerTest < ActionDispatch::IntegrationTest
 setup do
  @kiga = kigas(:one)
  @other_kiga = kigas(:two)
 end
[...]
 test "should create kiga" do
  assert_difference('Kiga.count') do
   post kigas_url, params: { kiga: { accessible: @kiga.accessible, add_number: @kiga.add_number, allday: @kiga.allday, capacity: @kiga.capacity, city: @kiga.city, halalkit: @kiga.halalkit, koschakit: @kiga.koschakit, name: @kiga.name, postalcode: @kiga.postalcode, streed: @kiga.streed, vegankit: @kiga.vegankit, vegekit: @kiga.vegekit, user_id: @kiga.user_id } }
 end

  assert_redirected_to kiga_url(Kiga.last)
 end
[...]
end

app/controllers/kigas_controller.rb
class KigasController < ApplicationController
before_action :set_kiga, only: [:show, :edit, :update, :destroy]
before_action :logged_in_user
 def create
   @kiga = Kiga.new kiga_params
   @kiga.user = current_user
   @kiga.save
   respond_to do |format|
     if @kiga.save
       format.html { redirect_to @kiga, notice: 'Kiga was successfully created.' }
       format.json { render :show, status: :created, location: @kiga }
     else
       format.html { render :new }
       format.json { render json: @kiga.errors, status: :unprocessable_entity }
     end
   end
 end
end

So my Problem is, that I have no clue why the test is expecting four kigas in the create test because I have three samples in the .yml file. I have the same issue for some other objects in my app so maybe it is a fundamental problem I am facing here?
I am happy for any help!

A: It expects four kigas because it is the way assert_difference method works. It expects +1 amount of the records you have. Check this answer: https://stackoverflow.com/a/3348262/7956790

The thing is now, your post kigas_url is not creating a new kiga, maybe you have a certain validation in your Kiga model that is not passed?

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EXP Podcast #51: Sizing Up Handhelds
Big chubby news came out of Nintendo recently: Their next DS version is imminent, and it is a much larger beast than we are used to. The DSi LL (DSi XL for the western market), is a whopper compared to its older sibling. Its screen is fully 93% larger than the original DSi. Take that poor eye sight. This week, Scott and I tackle this behemoth and discuss the current state of handhelds, what we've been playing on our itty-bitty screens, fat fingers, developing for limitations, and the elderly market. You can find more information, including nice photographs, in our show notes, and we encourage you to leave thoughts of any size in the comments section.
- Aside from portability, what has attracted you most to handheld games?
- What limitations of the current handheld market are potentially empowering?
- What games have you been playing on a small scale, and what best use the smaller hardware?
- Run Time: 27 mins 21 secs
- Nintendo Officially reveals the DSi LL, via Destructoid
Written by Jorge Albor at 11/11/2009 05:34:00 PM
Will November 12, 2009 at 2:27 PM
You guys have excellent timing. Just this week I decided, after watching all these people in Japan play around on their DS lites on the subway commute, that I would get a handheld when I got back. But I was having a horrible time trying to figure out which one. For a while I was leaning towards PSP, but you pulled me back.
So LL is just the Japanese way of saying "extra large." You see it on t-shirts and things (LLL is XXL). The DS LL comes on on November 21st, so I'll try to find a store that has it and check out the screen for you. That's the one I'm leaning towards getting now, but I agree with Scott's ominous statement that it feels like they'll just release something much better in a year, or even a few months.
While searching the internet for the best handheld, I did come across something else that sounds interesting. Have you heard of the Pandora? http://openpandora.org/ I'd be interested to hear what you think about it.
Gerard Delaney November 13, 2009 at 11:01 PM
This generation I have bought and sold a PSP and I have also only really held onto my DS because Scribblenauts was coming. (and I'm sure you know how that game went down). I recently upgraded my iPod to a touch model and have been really enjoying how Apple have set up the system. Incorporating the games into a device I was already carrying around constantly allowed me to feel like I'm not carrying around a million gadgets with me. The price point on the Touch is very good because it provides a new space for even shorter, leaner gaming experiences that don't feel are overpriced and also suit the handheld format perfectly.
The games that have stood out for me since picking up the Touch have been Spider, Canabalt, CivRev and Eliminate Pro. I've also delved into the Beneath a Steel Sky remastering but find my lack of affinity for adventure games a hindrance more than the platform which suits the genre perfectly.
I don't think I have played my DS since purchasing the Touch and I'm only really hanging onto it just in case a title arrives that takes my fancy. I often find that when it comes to picking up a new DS game I seem to be much more inclined to pay a bit more money to get a new game for my console instead.
Good podcast guys, thanks for sharing
Christian November 15, 2009 at 8:00 AM
For me, it was New Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi's Island 2 that made me buy a DSlite. Now I own as much as three DS games...plus a whole bunch of GBA games, since I missed out on that console.
I played Zelda Phantom Hourglass at Games Convention a couple of years ago, the funny thing is that I had the same problem with it as you seem to have, it just feels like my hand always blocks my sight no matter where I put it.
I'm still interested in getting a PSP some day(not the Go Version though of course) basically because of God of War: CoO and the Metal Gear Games.
I wonder what Sony's strategy for the future is though, since they seem to have lost the battle against Nintendo on both battlefields, portable and stationary consoles.
Scott Juster November 15, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Well, thanks for the unexpected language lesson!
The handheld market is definitely a weird scene, but I still think the DS offers the best well rounded experience from a consumer perspective.
Thanks for the Pandora link. I haven't had a chance to look through the entire website, but I have a feeling that too much publicity for this project might not be a good thing; If the big companies get wind of this I'm sure they'll face a lawsuit.
@Gerard
Seriously, I felt like the whole community really got burned by Scribblenauts. That'll teach us to be hopeful!
Judging by your current handheld habits, it seems like developers have done a good job making games that fit well on the platform. Plus, the fact that the game machine itself is also a music and video player is great in terms of pocket space.
@Christian
I share your affinity for platforming, so the DSLite is right in my wheelhouse. It's disappointing to see Nintendo drop backwards compatibility in the DSi and DSiXL.
It's really too bad about Zelda: I think the game is pretty cool from a game design standpoint, but the character movement makes it hard.
I keep holding out hope that they'll port the GoW and MGS games to PS2 or PSN, since they're basically console games anyway. Of course, hoping that Sony will do something that makes sense is like hoping that the bus will come on time.
The funny things is that even if they ported the MGS Games and God od War to PS2 or PSN, I would probably still want to play them on the PSP.
Same thing with the two PSP GTA Games or the PSP Silent Hill, which were all ported to the PS2.
I somehow always feel the need to play the games on the console they were originally desigend for, I don't know why. I rather spend time and money on ebay to get a PSone copy of FFVII instead of just downloading it from PSN.
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Triona continues to participate with senior consultants in investigations and projects in various forms of business development, including the rail sector. Last assignment as Triona received by Trafikverket is about establishing a vision for future monitoring of assets and continued work with life cycle costs for assets. We take part in the work that creates the future of smart transport infrastructure.
Triona har already other assignments for most of Trafikverkets business areas that are future-oriented, witch for the railway means specifying requirements for high-speed lines, development of way of working with signaling technology, management of spatial data and the basis for selection of IT systems in the business.
Rail transport increases in importance of Trionas customers, including users of Trionas cloud based service Lasset. Therefore it is especially good to assist Trafikverket in the development of the railway sector.


A historical drama play called Car Simeon — Zlatnijat vek and produced by Stefan Stajčev, director of the Silistra Theatre, debuted in December 2006.
A more indirect influence was the scholarship on Japanese Noh plays that Pound had obtained from Ernest Fenollosa's widow, which provided Yeats with a model for the aristocratic drama he intended to write.
Aaliyah began her acting career that same year; she played herself in the police drama television series New York Undercover.
As feminist literary critic Susan Gubar argues, Mary Shelley's drama is part of a female literary tradition, including Elizabeth Barrett Browning, H.D., Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, and Doris Lessing, which has responded to the story of Ceres and Proserpine.
Award of Distinction for contribution to drama from Belfast Metropolitan College (13 November 2008).
Bana's next project was the historical drama The Other Boleyn Girl (2008).
By that time, the top levels of the ITV drama department had changed and due to Carlton's links with ITV, the BBC was unable to take the series.
Coincidentally, the plot of the drama revolves around three girls who seemed destined to meet each other.
Creator David Simon blamed the show's low ratings in part on its competition against Desperate Housewives and worried that expectations for HBO dramas had changed following the success of The Sopranos.
Davies' move back to the United Kingdom enabled him to develop a new series with prolific The Sarah Jane Adventures writer Phil Ford, Wizards vs Aliens, a forthcoming CBBC drama about a teenage wizard and his scientist friend, and their conflict with aliens who wish to destroy Earth.
Davis was also offered a role in a film version of the Virginia Kellogg prison drama Women Without Men.
East Asian verse dramas also include Japanese Noh.
Eric Foreman, was inspired by his earlier portrayal of a troubled intern on the NBC medical drama ER.
Experts of the art form contrast the principles of Peking opera with the principle of Mo, mimes or imitation, that is found in western dramas.
Gilbert was knighted on 15 July 1907 in recognition of his contributions to drama.
Hawke then appeared alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, Marisa Tomei, and Albert Finney in Sidney Lumet's crime drama Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007).
His final professional work was an episode of the ITV legal drama Kavanagh QC, starring John Thaw.
His main reason for going back to the UK was to attempt, unsuccessfully, to produce a drama series about the Bloomsbury Group for the new Channel 4 network.
Homicide was defeated by I'll Fly Away, an NBC drama series that was canceled in 1993.
In 1997 she was mentioned in an episode of the successful BBC drama This Life.
In 2004 she starred as TV journalist Romila Dutta in Farhan Akhtar's war drama Lakshya, alongside Hrithik Roshan.
In 2009, BBC One broadcast Garrow's Law, a four-part fictionalised drama of Garrow's beginnings at the Old Bailey, starring Andrew Buchan as Garrow.
In a performance that attracted strong praise, he portrayed the Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane in the drama Moneyball, which is based on the 2003 book of the same name written by Michael Lewis.
In addition, three two-disc drama CDs and three radio dramas have been released on CD.
In January 2012, Dunst will also star alongside Mark Ruffalo and Billy Crudup in the drama film, Red Light Winter.


Restructuring, auditing, protecting, organizing, documenting existing network. Preparing to replace numerous servers running Windows 2003 & 20008 as well as many PC OS's. Looking into centrally managed solutions for protection and monitoring.
Also planning to partition part of our user interface to cloud services and have the remaining website rewritten to Wordpress. www.reprographix.com.
Cable management is also on my list of to dos and am just wrapping up alias email accounts.


Apologies, this is going to be a picture heavy post. For the last few years we've been visited by an elf. He arrives on December 1st with our Advent crate and disappears on the 24th, leaving us a Christmas Eve crate.
I see a lot of negative press about Elf on the Shelf and I'm not really sure why. He is not there to shock the children into behaving. In fact he's a little silly and tries to do something different every day to make them smile. My children are 5 and 6 so I'm not sure how long they will believe the Elf is real. I'm hoping they'll always believe in the magic of Christmas, and if a silly little Elf is part of that so so what.
This year I tried to be organised with my Elf activities. I started a secret Elf on the Shelf Pinterest board and started pinning ideas I liked. This made it easy to find something every evening when I wanted to move him for the next day!
Today I'm sharing our 24 Elf on the Shelf ideas. Hopefully they will provide some inspiration, whilst serving as a reminder for me of things he has already done.
The first day our Elf arrived and the children found him taped to the door of our tv unit. I used washi tape which wasn't really strong enough so there were a few times I had to stick him back in place. Eventually I gave up and explained that he wanted to come down!
Our Elf was bored of being downstairs. One morning we found him playing on the stairs!
He liked being up high, this time we found him hanging from the ceiling lights.
One time we even found him hanging off the top of the Christmas tree.
He hid himself in a glass bowl of decorations, perhaps he was trying to hide.
He changed the words on our light box to leave the children a message.
One morning we caught him having a fight with a Stormtrooper. I'm not sure my 6 year year old was very impressed with the lightsabre….
I loved the snow angels the Elf made one morning. This was easy to set up with a tray and a bag of fake snow.
There was one day I ran out of ideas and placed our Elf next the one my 5 year old painted.
One morning he was found hanging from my little display space, his washing below him.
One morning it took the children a while to find the Elf as he was hiding in the Christmas tree, then they noticed it had been decorated with toilet roll too!
One day when I was struck down with flu my husband had to come up with something. He left Buddy the Elf on the table surrounded by the children's colouring pens. He had drawn a picture of himself and left them a message.
He loved being in the living room, so he could keep an eye on the children. One day we found him in the kitchen, or more specifically the fridge. My 6 year old was taking a packed lunch and the cheeky Elf had wrapped it up for him – in wrapping paper!
One another day he brought PNP gifts for the children, their own video messages from Santa which we keep watching again, and again.
Simple but fun were the googly eyes which the Elf added to our picture wall. The children thought this was hilarious and it was so simple to do!
A little trickier was the slide made from a cardboard tube and some string. It worked, kinda.
One of my favourite was the day we found the Elf covered in stickers. My 5 year old loves stickers but I think she saw the funny side of this one.
Most activities were simple but one day the Elf hid chocolate coins around the house. The children enjoyed looking for the chocolate coins, and even found some in their school shoes!
One morning Buddy was found in the fridge (again!). This time he was wrapped up in a scarf to keep warm. He had decorated the milk bottle and a bit of the fridge too.
I've always wanted to have a North Pole Breakfast and one day our Elf set everything out – a new tablecloth, Elf napkins, hats and lots of food. Read more about our North Pole Breakfast over here.
Our Elf clearly had a sweet tooth like us. One morning we caught him toasting marshmallows over a candle flame.
My son is a fan of Star Wars so I thought he would like this one – our Elf was found wearing a Captain Phasma mask.
The final activity was the Elf bringing our Christmas Eve box on Christmas Eve. The arrival of a box of treats always takes the children's minds off the fact our Elf is going away for another year. I can't wait to see what he gets up to in 2017.
This sounds like a great idea to keep the magic in Christmas! I never had this when I was younger but I am definitely going to do this when I have my own kids! Thank you for the inspo!


Here is a cartoon that was recently emailed to me. What do you think of this cartoon?
I am absolutely SICK and TIRED of asking my friends or people my age what they think about a particular current issue in politics and them having no freakin' idea what I'm talkin' about. How do you figure young people, that you can afford to NOT pay attention? Vast amounts of people OUR age and of OUR generation are in Iraq and Afghanistan, losing their lives in a war-you CANNOT afford to NOT pay attention! We are in the middle of an economic recession. Companies everywhere are dissolving, Mass layoffs are happening everyday, people are losing their homes, experienced MIT graduates can't even find work (don't believe me? Click the "links" tab on the left and check out the photos), and all of this as OUR generation is graduating from college- you CANNOT afford to be politically ignorant! Obama's stimulus package may make this recession deathly worse-Do you even know why I said that?
The government isn't sure if we will have social security income when we retire. Do you even know what social security income is? You CANNOT afford to be politically ignorant! Will you be able to afford healthcare when your mom's and pop's healthcare plan drops you? Do you even know how to attain healthcare? You CANNOT afford to be politically ignorant! ESPECIALLY IF YOU FREAKIN' VOTED! You should be paying attention!
If you are a racial minority, a woman, homosexual, or poor- YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO BE POLITICALLY IGNORANT! Legislation has long oppressed and discriminated against you!
WE CANNOT AFFORD TO NOT PAY ATTENTION. We got him in office; we are responsible for him. It is our responsibility to pay attention to every decision he makes. I am SICK AND TIRED of coming across young people, especially fellow African-Americans, who stopped paying attention after November 4, 2008 or January 20, 2009. We must analyze, weigh and critique all of the administration's choices and decide if we agree or disagree; either confirming or disproving that we chose the right person for president. If you don't pay attention, how will you know for yourself if you supported and voted for the right man? When we are puzzled, confused or angry we must ask questions and demand answers. If we don't pay attention, how will we know what questions to ask? Or if there is even anything to question? We must learn from his triumphs and failures as president, so that when the time comes to vote again we will make a better or even better choice. Some accused Bush supporters of blindly following and supporting his administration. If you don't pay attention, won't you be guilty of the same thing?


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Press Releases from Animal Replacement Technologies (7 total)
10-20-2008 | Health & Medicine
Animal Replacement Technologies
Synthetic Human Tissues E-Commerce Site
Animal Replacement Technologies announced today the launch of their E-commerce site (store.anireptec.com) for North America and Europe. A full range of synthetic human tissues and body parts are now available for purchase on the site via, credit card, check, or purchase order. Animal Replacement Technologies, based in Florida, USA, develops sophisticated synthetic human tissues and body parts for the medical device, consumer product, and military technology industries. This technology employs replacable…
Animal Replacement Technologies - Convertible Bond Offering
Animal Replacement Technologies announced today the availability of $1 million USD in convertible bonds in conjunction with their IPO (Initial Private Offering). These securities will pay 15% annually in quarterly installments and may be exchanged for common stock either upon demand or at the company\'s first organized equity offering (scheduled for late 2008). This opportunity is open to individuals, business entities, and educational institutions, and will involve up to $1…
Animal Replacement Technologies - Stock Offering
Animal Replacement Technologies announced today the opening of a new (Series A) private stock offering to fund initial expansion. This opportunity is open to individuals, business entities, and educational institutions, and will involve the placement of up to 1 million shares of common stock at $1 USD per share. A complete prospectus is available for review by potential investors. Animal Replacement Technologies is a high-tech startup company based in Sarasota, Florida…
Second Generation Vascular Lesion Models
Animal Replacement Technologies announced today the launch of their second-generation arterial lesions. These lesions are more sophisticated that the original chronic total occlusion models, and are designed to integrate with the company\'s current peripheral, coronary, and cerebral vascular products. these may be mounted in straight or branched sections as small as 1mm in diameter, may be softcap or hardcap, chronic total occlusions or characterized by a particular TIMI flow, and…
Animal Replacement Technologies - Chief Operating Officer Search
Animal Replacement Technologies announced today the opening of a search for the position of Chief Operating Officer. This new position shall report directly to the President, and will carry executive responsibility for fundraising, sales and marketing, and general business administration. The individual ideally suited for this position will have an MBA from a reputable university and executive-level experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries. Animal Replacement Technologies, based in…
Animal Replacement Technologies Private Offering
Animal Replacement Technologies announced today the opening of a new round (Series A) of private equity financing to fund initial expansion. This offering is available to select individuals, business entities, and educational institutions, and currently involves up to $1 miilion USD in Common Stock. The offering is scheduled to close on April 30, 2007 or when fully subscribed. Please note that this is an announcement only and not an offer…
Synthetic Human Tissue Models
Animal Replacement Technologies announced today the launch of a new line of synthetic human tissue products for professionals involved in medical device development and surgical education. These products are configurable by the end user, and may incorporate a wide variety of synthetic tissues that mimic skin (adult and pediatric), subcutaneous fat, tendon, skeletal muscle, and various types of fascia. Such models find use in a wide variety of applications, particularly…


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News and Information about mercedes-benz sprinter and mercedes-benz e-class
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Mercedes-Benz has new police-ready packages for X-Class, Sprinter, E-Class, GLC
Luckily for German law enforcement officers, Mercedes-Benz is presenting them with more ways to catch criminals as it launches the X-Class truck for cops at the General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference 2018 in Frankfurt. Aside from the truck, the automaker will also reveal other models that are part of its range of Polizei-ready models, including some really efficient options.
Here is the thing, MercedesBenz does not offer many details about the changes for its police focused vehicles. But we are assuming that if these tweaks are similar to those like law enforcement models in the United States, these will likely include radio systems, on-board computers for officers, and a lot of storage space to keep all of the cops' equipment.
For the X-Class in its police spec, the model is based on an all wheel drive to make it perform even better off road. The Polizei livery, however, makes the truck look really cool.
Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz has new police-ready packages for X-Class, Sprinter, E-Class, GLC
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter can be configured for any type of job
We know that in June this year, the third generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be available in dealerships in Europe. Finally, the automaker has shared real details on what we can expect from the new commercial van.
Aside from that, interested buyers in Germany can already place their orders on one of these for a base price of 19,990 euros before tax ($24,530 at current exchange rates). Deliveries for this electrified eSprinter are set to start in 2019.
Though the current version of the Sprinter is available in a rear wheel drive and an all wheel drive option, customers will now be offered in a front wheel drive version of the van.
Read the entire article 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter can be configured for any type of job
Mercedes-Benz opens online configurator for 2018 E-Class Cabriolet
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is certainly a premium convertible that many desire. Of course, it would be nice if customers could create their ideal E-Class Cabriolet according to their taste and preferences. To help customers in the process of creating their perfect E-Class Cabriolet, Mercedes-Benz has already included the new model in its official online configurator.
As offered in the United States, the new E-Class Cabriolet is availed in two flavors -- E400 Cabriolet and the E400 4Matic Cabriolet. The E400 Cabriolet has a starting price of $66,300 and comes powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine that delivers 329 hp (245 kW) of max output and 354 lb-ft (479 Nm) of peak torque. The two-wheel drive E400 Cabriolet could sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds. On the other hand, the E400 4MATIC Cabriolet comes with base price of $68,800. Although it is powered by the same engine as the E400 Cabriolet, the E400 4MATIC Cabriolet has power sent to all four wheels, allowing it to accelerate from nil to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds.
Thanks to the online configurator, interested customers could further individualize the E-Class Cabriolet. For instance, interested buyers could choose between 11 different exterior paints. These finishes include black (no extra cost) and designo Diamond White Metallic (additional $1,515). Four colors are available for the soft top of the E-Class Cabriolet – Black, Blue, Red and Dark Brown.
Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz opens online configurator for 2018 E-Class Cabriolet
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet now available at US dealerships, priced from $66,300
Mercedes-Benz just made an announcement that the 2018 E Class Cabriolet has finally landed in the United States. If you had not known, the E Class will be positioned in between the C and the S-Class convertibles. In fact, the E Class is being marketed as a luxury drop top that will have both a pure, elegant design, with long distance comfort just enough for four occupants.
As its name suggests, it will have a number of similarities with an E Class Coupe, except it will feature a fabric soft top in several colour options like black, red, dark blue, and dark brown. No matter which colour the customer selects, all of them will have the same feature, which promises to reduce both wind and road noise. It is fully automatic with sophisticated insulation that cuts down wind and noise when driving on the highway. In only 20 seconds, the top can fully be opened and closed, while traveling at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour). The roof then folds into a compartment in the trunk after opening.
Aside from the convertible fabric roof, the E Class Cabriolet comes with remarkable options including a heat reflecting leather upholstery, an Aircap wind deflector, as well as an Airscarf neck level heating system.
Read the entire article 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet now available at US dealerships, priced from $66,300
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Coupe and Cabrio come with clever M264 four-cylinder engine
Mercedes-Benz will attempt to achieve what you never thought would go together in a vehicle - a gasoline engine that has low fuel consumption like that of a diesel. And this will be demonstrated on the new two-door E-Class models that will be equipped with the M 264 engine. This four-cylinder engine has been turbocharged and promises to have an output of 299 horsepower (220 kilowatts) from 5,800 rpm and a maximum torque of 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-metres) from 3,000 rpm.
What makes it different from any other four-cylinder 2.0 liter mill is the fact that it has been tweaked, and a 48 V starter-alternator and an electric 48 V water pump have been added. The "EQ Boost" branded starter-alternator enables the boost function to be available at an engine speed range of 2,500 rpm, while increasing output by 14 horsepower (10 kilowatts) and 110 pound-feet (150 Newton metres). This is not the only performance upgrade it has, but Mercedes promises that start up and acceleration will be silky smooth as well.
To save fuel, the M 264 unit can be switched off when the car does not need to use its power, like when coasting or decelerating. This helps the vehicle save fuel when the driver is not stepping on the gas pedal. There is a difference between the coupe and the cabriolet. The four-cylinder unit in the former consumes 6.7 liters / 100 kilometers in the combined cycle, where it emits 149 g/km of CO2 emissions. The latter, on the other hand, uses up 6.8 liters while emitting 154 g/km.
Read the entire article 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Coupe and Cabrio come with clever M264 four-cylinder engine
Emission issues now affecting Mercedes-Benz E350d models, sales stopped in Germany
Emissions, emissions, emissions. We have been hearing a lot about this issue lately, and we know that automakers dread it too, as it is the worst thing that could happen right now for their business.
This time, the victim of emissions would be Mercedes-Benz and now they have to halt the production of their E350d in Germany. This is because they have to implement some changes to the 3.0 liter V6 turbodiesel so it produces less NOx emissions. The company's plan is too fit in a selective catalytic reduction system with more surface area, maximizing the company's AdBlue after-treatment fluid, but Mercedes will still inject the same amount of AdBlue in the system.
Autocar said that it will take a few weeks for Mercedes to do the engine tweaks. Currently, the 3.0 liter V6 produces 258 horsepower (192 kilowatts) and 457 pound feet (620 Newton metres) of torque. The company makes it clear that the only affected engines are the ones on sale in the market since May.
Read the entire article Emission issues now affecting Mercedes-Benz E350d models, sales stopped in Germany
Brabus is back with a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon power upgrade
Mercedes-Benz is not the company you expect to produce slow poke vehicles, and if you want more power boost then they got you covered with an AMG option. The team of tuners at Brabus takes these Mercedes-Benz releases and turns them into bolder, madder creations. Now the notable tuner has revealed its latest creation named the Brabus E-Class Wagon which is based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate.
Clients who are searching for an even edgier style can opt for new wheel designs that measure between 18 and 21 in diameter. The larger ones measure 9 inches in front and 10.5 inches at the back.
These wheels were safety-certified for the S 213 model series by independent German Technical Inspection Association TUV. Drivers can also opt to make the big wheels look more attractive by choosing Brabus' suspension turning alternative.
Read the entire article Brabus is back with a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon power upgrade
Mercedes-AMG E43 Sedan is the newest Aussie Highway Patrol Car
Reporting for duty. It's been a year since the Victoria Police was loaned a new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe. In those 12 months, the coupe served as the law enforcers' reliable highway patrol car. Just when the time has arrived to surrender the car back to Mercedes-Benz Australia, a new replacement quickly took its place.
Clad in police livery with a matching name as the Guardian V2, the new patrol car is none other than the Mercedes-AMG E43 Sedan. The 3.0-liter V6 biturbo engine under its hood is more than enough to fulfill its role as an everyday highway patroller.
Paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission, the E43 boasts an output of 396 hp (295kW) and 384 lb-ft (520Nm) of torque. When chasing cars at high speeds, the AMG specified E43 police car has enough muscle to dash the highways from 0-62 miles (100/kph) per hour in under 4.6 seconds before topping off at 155 mph (250kph).
Read the entire article Mercedes-AMG E43 Sedan is the newest Aussie Highway Patrol Car
2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe priced from 49,051 euros in Germany
Following its global debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (2017 Detroit Auto Show) in January and its European unveiling at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show this month, the new Mercedes-Benz is now finally available to order, at least in its home market Germany. In fact, interested clients could now go Mercedes' Web site and configure their own E Class according to their tastes and preferences.
As to how much the new Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe would cost, the German premium carmaker has already provided a cheat list on the starting prices on each of the four models available at launch: the E200, the E220d, the E300, and the E400 4Matic. For those who have made their orders, they could expect to take deliveries of the latest iteration of the E Class Coupe as early as spring 2017.
The entry-level E200 derives its power from a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that could deliver up to 184 hp (135 kW) of output and up to 221 lb.-ft. (300 Nm) of torque. This amount of power is enough to send the Mercedes E200 Coupe sprinting from nil to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and achieving a top speed of 240 km/h. The Mercedes E200 Coupe is available in Germany at a starting price of EUR49,051.80 (including VAT).
Read the entire article 2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe priced from 49,051 euros in Germany
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet unveiled prior to 2017 Geneva Motor Show
Have you always wanted to have an open-air experience while driving the Mercedes-Benz E-Class? There isn't long to wait as the new 2018 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet will be arriving at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
The convertible version of the 2018 Mercedes E-Class is basically the 2018 Mercedes E-Class Coupe with its roof chopped off. Add some modifications, including the compartment storage for the soft top and we now have the 2018 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet.
On the other hand, Mercedes will be launching a special edition of the E-Class Cabriolet that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Mercedes 300 CE-24 Cabriolet – the first Cabriolet in the E-Class family.
Read the entire article 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet unveiled prior to 2017 Geneva Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz to unveil new E-Class Cabriolet at 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March
German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz will commence deliveries of its new 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe in March, after introducing this luxury sports car in December 2016 and unveiling it at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show in January. But just as Mercedes starts deliveries of the E-Class Coupe, it will also unfurl the fifth and final member of the range at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March – the new open-air 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet.
Currently, the new E-Class family is made up of four models – Sedan (including China-only long wheelbase saloon), Estate, Coupe and All-Terrain. The addition of the Cabriolet model will finally complete Mercedes' E-Class lineup when it is formally unveiled for the global public at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
The 2018 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet should look similar to the coupe version. In fact, this drop-top model is the lone 2018 Mercedes E-Class Coupe without the hard roof, plus it comes with a number of modifications to accommodate the drop-top. In this setup, the 2018 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet allows drivers and passengers to enjoy open-air driving and riding experience. It should also be as long and as wide as the coupe version with dimensions of 4,826 mm in length and 1860 mm in width.
Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz to unveil new E-Class Cabriolet at 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March
A Quick Look: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) vs. BMW 5-Series (G30)
In many industries, it is the rivalries that make things exciting. In basketball for example, there is the well-known rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers against the Boston Celtics. For football, there is Barcelona versus Real Madrid. In the automotive industry, there is the infamous competition between Ferrari and Lamborghini. At present, there is a new rivalry in the making which is the 5-Series (G30) from BMW against the E-Class (W123) of Mercedes-Benz.
What makes the battle between this two exciting is that they both belong to the executive mid-size saloon class. For cars that cost less, what buyers consider are generally related to the value or the added features. Premium models however also take into consideration the design, prestige, and heritage. The choice is made more difficult as both brands have been implementing changes.
For those wanted comfort and be on the more conservative side, the choice was always Mercedes-Benz. BMW meanwhile was all about athletic looks and a thrilling drive. However recently, BMW has been playing it a bit safe with Mercedes becoming more daring. So how do they fare against each other?
Read the entire article A Quick Look: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) vs. BMW 5-Series (G30)
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe now on sale in Germany with base price of €41,220
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 2018 E Class Coupe (sold as 2017MY in Germany) at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (or 2017 Detroit Auto Show). Reports had been saying that Mercedes will commence sales of the E Class coupe in the first or second quarter of 2017. However, it turns out that Mercedes is already selling the 2018 E Class Coupe in its home market, Germany.
Those residing in Germany could now place their orders for the 2018 Mercedes E Class Coupe and get their premium two-door cars as early as March 2017. Buyers could have their own 2018 E Class at a starting price of €41,220 ($42,980) -- excluding taxes – for the entry-level E200.
2018 2-door E Class coupe is considered to be Mercedes' answer to the BMW 4 Series and the Audi A5. It is heavily influenced by Mercedes' "sensual purity" design, considering its fuller body, smoother shape and sloping roofline. The new E Class coupe is underpinned by Mercedes' latest modular rear architecture (MRA platform). In terms of dimensions, the new E-Class coupe measures 4,827 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width and 1,430 mm in height – making it 141 mm longer, 50 mm wider and 25 mm taller than the C-Class coupe. These measurements give rise to sleek yet elegant coupe proportions typical of Mercedes. Its front end is defined by a long hood with power domes, a low-positioned sport grille and central star, and an elongated greenhouse. Notable is the absence of a B pillar, paving way to four frameless side windows.
Read the entire article 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe now on sale in Germany with base price of €41,220
Brabus body tuning package now available for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
Brabus, over the years, has made its after-market options accessible to Mercedes Benz owners. This time, the German auto tuner is offering its latest upgrades for the new 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon.
The W213 line is now available with wide choices of after-sales treatment particularly for customers who want more out of the standard Mercedes-Benz E-class sedan.
No matter what trim you choose, Brabus offers a styling upgrade for the exterior which includes a new front spoiler lip and air intake surrounds that transform the E-class into a more aggressive-looking automobile.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe now available in the UK at starting price of £40,135 OTR
Excited British customers waiting for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe don't have to wait anymore. The new Mercedes E Class Coupe is now available to order at Mercedes dealerships in the United Kingdom with a starting price of £40,135 on the road (OTR).
However, Mercedes' E Class Coupe lineup in the UK doesn't include the E 200 that is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that could generate up to 184 hp (135 kW) of output and up to 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque. The base model for the UK market is the diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz E 220d Coupe.
This model is powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine that could provide 194 hp (143 kW) of max output and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of peak torque, allowing the Mercedes E 220d to sprint from zero to 62 mph in 7.4 seconds. Despite such power, this diesel-powered E 220d emits only 119 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer and could travel up to 61.4 miles on a gallon of diesel fuel. This is the model that features a base price of £40,135 OTR.
Read the entire article 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe now available in the UK at starting price of £40,135 OTR
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is roomier, offers more tech features
After introducing its most intelligent sedan and wagon, Mercedes-Benz once again welcomes a new member of the E-Class family. Armed with state of the art technology, the new 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe also features both the aesthetic and classic appeal of a grand tourer.
Mercedes has equipped its suspensions with selective damping to ensure a more agile and sportier driving feel. That is of course aside from its powerful engine. Just like its siblings, the Coupe comes with the latest driver assistance systems, smartphone integration and a widescreen cockpit.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber likewise said in statement how the new E-Class Coupe combines the most advanced engineering, "agile sportiness" and modern luxury. He believes it has the "spirit" and "personality" that appeal to both mind and heart on the same level.
Read the entire article 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is roomier, offers more tech features
2018 Mercedes-AMG E 50 Coupe 4Matic in the works
When Mercedes-Benz announced that it would unveil the 2018 Mercedes E-Class Coupe at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (or Detroit Auto Show), many were already expecting that the German carmaker would also reveal that an AMG version will follow. And now, it seems that an AMG version would be arriving.
According to a report by Autocar, an AMG variant of the Mercedes-Benz E Class coupe is making its entrance in the second half of 2017 -- of course, this would be after the German carmaker has released the standard E Class, probably between the first and second quarters of the same year. This hot performance model would be the Mercedes-AMG E 50 Coupe.
The 2018 2-door E Class coupe would be Mercedes' counter to the Audi A5 and the BMW 6 Series. For now, we could only speculate on the actual appearance of the new Mercedes E Class coupe from the looks of the test model, which remains under camouflage. It seems, however, Mercedes' "sensual purity" design has greatly influenced the new E Class coupe, judging from its fuller body, sloping roofline and smoother shape also seen on the latest coupe versions of the C Class and S Class.
Read the entire article 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 50 Coupe 4Matic in the works
Lorinser tweaks the looks of the new 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
Compared to its predecessor, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) is more elegant and more stylish. Abiding by Mercedes' design philosophy that helps achieve the so-called "Sensual Purity," the next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class boasts of a look that stirs up emotions.
But it seems that Lorinser, a tuner from Waiblingen, Germany, believes it could do more to make the new Mercedes E Class more stylish. And because it is Lorinser, there is good reason to believe this company. After all, modifying and tinkling Mercedes cars has been the tuner's specialty, and its experience goes all the way back to the 1930s.
One of the many things that Lorinser did to the new Mercedes-Benz E-class is to increase the output of the engines underneath its bonnet. Mercedes E Class models like the E350d or the AMG E43 could now take advantage of a power boost, thanks to Lorinser's new engine management system. Typically, the 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine available on the E350d is able to deliver up to 258 hp of output and up to 620 Nm of torque. This allows the Mercedes E350d to sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a matter of 5.9 seconds.
Read the entire article Lorinser tweaks the looks of the new 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe set to launch 2017 Detroit Auto Show
The highly anticipated North American International Auto Show or Detroit Auto Show will be showcasing the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. According to reports, the Coupe will be out on sale next year, probably between the first and second quarter of 2017. In fact, the executive class is expected to bear similarities with the current S-Class and C-Class models. That means that the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe will have the modular MRA platform, infotainment system, multi-function steering wheel as well as the dual screen instrument cluster just like the sedan or any of the two segments we just mentioned earlier.
At this time, we can only picture the E-Class coupe based on the test model as it is still under disguise. No matter what, it seems that Mercedes Benz applied its "sensual purity" design based on the fuller body, smoother shape and sloping roofline we see on the latest C-Class and S-Class Coupes. The E-Class Coupe goes by the project codename of "C208", meaning to say, it now also comes with Mercedes Benz's latest modular rear architecture. This new MRA platform is much larger judging from the wider tracks and wheelbase measurements.
Basically, the very sleek 2-door coupe is Mercedes Benz's answer to Audi's A5 model and BMW's 6 Series. The upcoming E-Class Coupe will set the standard for the all-new E-Class Cabriolet that will also be on sale next year. Both cars will feature the same 2+2 seating layout and convertible hood.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class takes the high road with new All-Terrain model
Station wagons are becoming more handsome than ever judging from the latest all-road models whipped out by Audi, Volvo and Subaru. Joining the fray is none other than the new Mercedes Benz E-Class All-Terrain, which is set to take the centre stage at the 2016 Paris Motor Show coming this October. Let's have a quick tour and see what the fuss is all about.
The German company has done a pretty amazing job by creating an all-road estate that almost resembles an SUV. So what is there to expect? Aside from its rugged-style front grille, the new off-road vehicle features 4MATIC all-wheel drive, flared wheel arches, bigger sets of wheels plus AIR BODY CONTROL suspension, thereby increasing its ground clearance like never before.
The ALL-TERRAIN is in fact the most versatile version to ever come out of this segment. At least that's how Daimler management board member Ola Källenius perceives the new E-Class' All-Wheel Drive model. Moreover, the rugged styling makes it more like a typical sport utility vehicle than a traditional station wagon but offers the same amount of space needed for those long weekend trips with the whole family.
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The Longest Time (Billy Joel)
"The Longest Time " is a doo-wop single by Billy Joel. The song was released as a single in 1984 as the fourth single from the 1983 album An Innocent Man. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on Billboard 's Adult Contemporary chart. In the United Kingdom the song reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.The song features Joel on lead vocals and all backing vocals. Joel recorded 14 different background tracks which were mixed into the song. Only one musical instrument, a bass guitar, is present in the song. All other sounds in the song are Joel's vocals, along with percussive sounds such as finger snaps and hand claps.
Brick-and-mortar stores were once these people only solution for satisfying your popular keyboard music needs. Printable sheet music is now way more well-liked than having to purchase books and waiting for them to be delivered or getting yourself to a shop. Think back to days gone by when you had to find the right person who immediately had a particular song and then asked him to borrow or even photocopy it.
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When the Moon Is High – Dave Brubeck
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The positioning and segmenting of consumers by ecologically-driven concerns and the development of strategies and solutions that will meet their needs and desires with as little negative impact on the Earth as possible. Products and services which satisfy or appeal to these consumers are often called "green" and their advertising and promotion often make claims of less environmental impact in terms of energy, materials, processes, or toxic substances.
In addition, green marketing includes the representation of a company, product, or service as less harmful to nature. This can lead to greenwashing when this represenation is neither sincere nor accurate.
Other terms for this are Environmental Marketing and Ecological Marketing.
Many builders are starting to base their entire USP on sustainability and energy efficiency. I expect this to take off like wildfire in 2008. I predict a major national homebuilder will be rolling out with a comprehensive campaign to position themselves as green in 2008 as well.
It is my opinion that "green" will be adopted by consumers due to energy savings much more than environmental impact.


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Nov 16, 2016) - Executive Perspectives Live, one of the top online business shows on C-Suite TV, has announced its November programming. Executive Perspectives Live will feature one-on-one interviews with Sudhir Kulkarni, President, Digital at Persistent Systems and Neal Campbell, Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions and Services at CDW.
Sudhir Kulkarni, President, Digital at Persistent Systems, believes there has been a fundamental shift in business relating to digital transformation and that software is the driver for most, if not all, things business. Kulkarni says that companies are internally changing how they take a product to market and most of that process is driven by software. It's not just about selling to companies anymore, but changing the nature of how they do business.
He believes that the digital transformation of enterprises has taken root and the fundamental shift that has taken place also affects the way companies engage with their customers, but there's always risk. While c-suite executives don't want to deal with risk, Kulkarni says risk and compliance are two things to think about when looking at cloud-based software and products. He adds that continuous transformation means companies are staying ahead of the game at all times; if not, they risk being ten steps behind. Kulkarni said, "Yesterday's world is not going to be tomorrow's world."
Neal Campbell, Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions and Services at CDW, talks about the importance of mobile technology and how it's key to have agnosticism in technology. At CDW, they have a large tech organization -- about twenty-five thousand, from product specialists to solution architects. Campbell says the winning formula is having technology teams that are well-versed across a variety of products in regards to mobility and that, once again, software plays a big role in how companies are dealing with this shift.
Campbell states, "Mobile is an extension of your enterprise," but that the ultimate goal is understanding the customer. Trying to understand the customer, both on the product solutions side and the marketing side, helps with scalability.
"This month's episodes are tailor made for B2B enterprises. Whether you're in the product engineering industry or manage a P&L, the fact remains that both digital transformation and mobile have had a significant impact in the way we do business," Hayzlett said. "Sudhir talks about how innovation is equal to digital transformation in today's world and Neal talks about people underestimating the power of culture. I always say, 'culture eats strategy for lunch.'"
C-Suite TV is a web-based digital on-demand business channel featuring interviews and shows with business executives, thought leaders, authors and celebrities providing news and information for business leaders. C-Suite TV is your go-to resource to find out the inside track on trends and discussions taking place in businesses today. This online channel is home to such shows as C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Executive Perspectives Live and Best Seller TV, and more. C-Suite TV is part of C-Suite Network, the world's most powerful network of C-Suite leaders. Connect with C-Suite TV on Twitter and Facebook.


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Electric Cars Firm To Create 1000 Jobs
AGILITEE Africa, a South African electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturer says it will officially launch its products in Zimbabwe on June 18 and aims to create over 1 000 jobs in the country.
On Friday, Agilitee officially launched a range of new vehicles in Sandton soon after listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on the same day.
The company, which has appointed former Energy and Power Development Minister Advocate Fortune Chasi as its chairperson, has identified Zimbabwe as one of its prime markets, owing to Government's green-tech friendly policies.
Speaking at the glitzy launch ceremony, Agilitee Africa chief executive Dr Mandla Lamba said after the launch in Sandton, Zimbabwe was the next port of call.
"We have made history as the first African company of this nature to list on the JSE. We have launched here in Johannesburg and after that we will be launching in Zimbabwe on the 18th of June. Before the end of the year, we want to establish ourselves in all the countries in Africa. Agilitee has also been approached in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Pakistan.
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Suarez et al Toxic Rain in Class: Classroom Interpersonal Microaggressions
Suarez, C., Casanova, S., Martin, M., Katsiaficas, D., Cuellar, V., Smith, N. A., & Dias, S. I. (2015). Toxic rain in class: Classroom interpersonal microaggressions. Educational Researcher, 44(3), 151-160. Doi://10.3102/0013189X15580314
Summary: This article reported on the data from a larger study examining microaggressions in classrooms on community college campuses. This particular part reported on the findings from 60 classroom observations. They found that instructors were the most frequent offenders and the microaggressions were typically targeted at one student as compared to a group of students. Students who used microaggressions targeted other students and never targeted an instructor. Even though there were a predominance of microaggressions in remedial classrooms where the majority of instructors were white, the study found that instructors could be of any gender, age, and ethnicity and still use microaggressions.
Research Questions:
To what extend do microaggressions (MAs) emerge across campuses and classroom types?
What types of MAs are delivered in diverse community college classrooms?
Who are the perpetrators and who are the victims of MAs?
Data Collection and Analysis:
60 structured classroom observations
9 focus groups
Used a protocol called Classroom Interpersonal Microaggressions Protocol to document MAs in "real time"
Research team consisting of all female researchers. Some were doctoral students.
Interesting Quotations:
"Microaggressions (MAs) are 'breif and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative . . . slights and insults' (Sue et al., 2007, p. 17)" (p. 151).
"MAs are by their very nature elusive. The sting of the words (or actions) seem trivial to the perpetrator/initiator – who recognizes neither his or her position of priviliege nor the multiple previous incidents that may have been encountered by the victim over the course of a lifetime (Solorzano et al, 2000; Sue, Capodilupo, Nadal, & Torino, 2008). Typically, the perpetrator delivers a comment without forethought and, if questioned, responds that the comment was not ill-intentioned or that the victim was being overly sensitive (Kohli & Solorzano, 2012; Sue et al., 2007; Sue, 1010b, 2010c). The reality of the victim's experience may be called into question (Sue et al, 2008) without recognition of the cumulative burden and fatigue of ongoing questioning of legitimacy (Smith, Allen & Danley, 2007; Sue, 2010a)" (p. 152).
"These findings suggest that MAs disproportionately occurred in remedial courses relative to general education and vocational courses" (p. 156).
Four types of MAs: (1) intelligence-related MAs, (2) cultural/racial MAs, (3) gendered MAs, and (4) intersectional MAs.
"As educators, we must consider the 'power of words' (Minikel-Lacoque, 2013) and how they may fall like toxic rain in our classrooms. MAs by definition are often unintentional but nonetheless create distinct discomfort for their victims. As educators, we must reflect upon our statements, create classroom climates that do not foster MAs, and develop strategies for addressing MAs when they occur in the classroom" (p. 158).
Kohli, R., & Solorzano, D. (2012). Teachers, please learn our names! Racial microaggressions and the K-12 classroom. Race, Ethnicity, & Education, 14(4), 441-462. Doi: 10.1080/13613324.2012.6740206
Minikel-Lacocque, M. (2013). Racism, college, and the power of words: Microaggressions reconsidered. American Educational Research Jouranl, 50(3), 432-465. Doi: 10.3102/0002831212468048
Smith, W. A., Allen, W. R., & Danley, L. L. (2007). "Assume the position. . . . You fit the description": Psychosocial experiences and racial battle fatigue among African American male college studnets. American Behavioral Scientist, 51(4), 551-578. Doi: 10.1177/0002764207307742.
Solorzano, D., Ceja, M., & Yosso, T. (2000). Critical race theory, racial microaggressions, and campus racial climate: The experiences of African American college studnets. Journal of Negro Education, 69(1), 60-73. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/2696265
Sue, D. W. (Ed.). (2010a). Microaggressions and marginality: Manifestations, dynamics, and impacts. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Sue, D. W. (2010b). Microaggressions in everyday life: Race, gender, and sexual orientation. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Sue, D. W. (2010c). Microaggressions, marginality, and opporession: An introduction. In D. W. Sue (Ed.), Microaggressions and marginality: Manifestations, dynamics and impacts (pp. 3-24). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Sue, D. W., Capodilupo, C. M., Nadal, K. L., & Torino, G. C. (2008). Racial microaggressions and the power to impose reality. American Psychologist, 63(4), 277-279. Doi: 10.1037/0003066X.63.4.277
Sue, D. W., Capodilupo, C. M., Torino, G. C., Bucceri, J. M., Holder, A. M. B., Nadal, K. L., & Esquilin, M. (2007). Racial microaggressions in everyday life: Implications for clinical practice. American Psychologist, 62(4), 271-286. Doi://10.1037/0003-066X.62.4..271
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On Friday afternoon, Tanzanian President John Magufuli showed nearly 10,000 civil servants doors, including high ranking officers, for forging and or using other people's academic certificates to obtain their current positions, it was reported.
The dismissals came amid reports claiming the country has been losing at least $10 million a month in salaries and benefits to 19,708 ghost workers.
"Right from now, those public servants using forged or other people's certificates are dismissed. Further actions including sending to court for forgery will follow," said the president.
A government investigation begun last October found 9,932 people it said had faked their secondary school qualifications, a number equivalent to two percent of the country's civil service.
"The 9,932 employees recruited on the basis of false diplomas will not receive their salary for this month of April and have to leave their positions immediately," Magufuli said.
In a nationally televised public address from the capital Dodoma, Magufuli also ordered an immediate salary suspension for 1,538 civil servants pending investigation.
The government is set to announce 60, 000 posts following its initial plans to recruit in the coming 2017/2018 financial year. Magufuli said the posts would be filled by "qualified persons" as soon as possible and called on local media to publish the names of those fired.
Since winning election in 2015, Magufuli has maintained his fight on corruption and misuse of public funds.