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I'm a Solution Strategist and This is How I Work Part Two
Brandon Rozelle, SVP, Growth Strategy
Culture / Content
If you're just tuning in and confused why this post is two of three, please refer to the previous post where we covered, at a high level, the definition of a Solution Leader at Rightpoint and an overview of what I do in focusing on Business and Digital Strategy. If you're joining us for the second installment, welcome back! You look fabulous. Thanks for coming along on this little journey.
In this installment, we're going to cover the sources I turn to for News, Trends, and Influences. In Part Three, we will cover Gear, Time Management, and Tips & Tricks.
I consume a lot of content. I know that is pretty normal nowadays, but when I actually started to inventory how much information I'm connecting with on a weekly basis and from how many sources, I was a little surprised. Part of why I was surprised is that I use Feedly (an RSS feed reader) to manage these sources, and present them in a stream of content, which I organize by categories. We will talk about tools in Part Three, but for conversational purposes, when I open Feedly, I just see content coming into categories.
RSS & Feeds
When I expanded my feeds to review which ones I deem most relevant for my work life, I was shocked by just how many I've added to my collection. 92, is the current number of feed sources I'm currently following. 92. Here are the ones that typically give me the most insightful nuggets related to my job:
Unclutterer
The Awesomer
Gear Hungry
Wirecutter
Chart Porn
You may be wondering, "Why would so many sources focused on consumer goods or curated goods be relevant if you are not only focused on retail?" Aha… I'm so glad you asked! Consumer goods are constantly tuning how they market and position products to attract an increasingly younger, digital-native customer. While I do like to know about trends and cool stuff that is now available, I'm equally interested with how these products are being positioned and the product storytelling being used to differentiate them. So, a big part of how I think about what is happening in the world that might be relevant to my clients is not what but how— how something is being presented and how it is different from everything else out there in its category. I'm panning for narrative nuggets—and at the scale I'm consuming content, it doesn't take long for patterns to emerge across all of these sources. You want an example? In a few weeks, we'll cover the topic of nostalgia and how specific products and campaigns are using the power of nostalgia to influence product and experience purchases for Millennial and GenX buyers.
Traditional Research
Other sources that I get periodically (many of these are expected) are Digital & CMO Reports from Deloitte Digital, Gartner and Forrester, and my Daily LinkedIn Digest (those guys have gotten REALLY good at serving up relevant content based on who you follow, your role, and previously shared articles.) Also, I feel like Kantar Retail is a really good source for industry trends that have tremor effects for other industries. CPG/Retail is going through aggressive disruption and transformation right now, and the experience being innovated upon there will have implications for every industry across the next ten years.
Rich Media & Narrative Content
In addition to the content that I read/browse on a weekly basis, there are several favorite sources I turn to for narrative content. I look to these sources to think about narrative and storytelling itself (the construct), as well as the really beautiful and resonant subjects themselves. Also lumped into this category is content I consume purely for personal pleasure—but which almost always teaches me something about how to present complex concepts and information.
When I am commuting (daily) or traveling for work, 80% of the time I am listening to podcasts. I have become addicted to them. The following are podcasts I subscribe to, which I feel have really valuable lessons for my job. And worth noting—where I am providing links, they go to the main website for these shows. You can subscribe to any of them directly from the podcast app of your choice (I personally use Downcast.)
ReplyAll - ReplyAll is like explaining the internet to your parents… if in this metaphor you and I are the parents, and ReplyAll hosts PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman are our patient children trying to help us navigate the world of memes, emerging social tech, cybersecurity and other fascinating but complex topics. A good example episode would be The Grand Tapestry of Pepe.
RadioLab - This is the podcast that got me hooked on podcasts. A slight bent towards science related topics, the hosts bring you along with them as they explore the mysteries and wonders that surround us on a wide variety of topics. Update: CRISPR is a good example of a science/tech episode and the implications for society. From Tree to Shining Tree will just absolutely blow your mind.
99% Invisible - Roman Mars (a design language professional) takes you into the familiar world to uncover the little-known and fascinating stories of things that surround us in the tapestry of everyday life and experience, but which go 99% ignored by most of us. A good starting episode is 99% Symbolic where he dives into one of his passion subjects, Civic Flag Design.
The Venture (Gimlet Media and Virgin America) - This is a new one that explores pioneers who brought a new approach to an existing industry and through their perspective, changed the rules of the game. Start with their first episode, Kill Rock Stars.
ConLaw - A fascinating side-project from 99% Invisible producer and host, Roman Mars. He is hosting a series with constitutional law experts to explore the borders and grey areas of our constitutional law as can be illustrated by the highly unusual Presidency of Donald Trump. It is fascinating, informative and helps us understand how much of our legal system is based on traditions and conventions, rather than black & white. Start with the Inaugural episode.
Homecoming – This is a new Fiction podcast that is teaching me a lot about how far you can use a particular narrative format (voice, radio, auditory) to create a completely new format for telling snackable, longer form fiction. It's a really interesting concept, and features some really great writing.
The Memory Palace - I saved my personal favorite for last. Nate DiMeo is possibly the best narrative writer currently alive. The memory palace focuses on the fascinating aspects of little stories that serve as an example of humanity and culture from the point-of-view of a particular moment. So many of the themes he chooses are historical, but his amazing storytelling shows us (with a very light touch) the relevance of these stories to us today. It's like he grinds these gorgeous, snackable mirrors that we hold up to ourselves to find deeper truth. If you're a soft touch for a beautifully told story like me—you have a 50/50 chance of making it to the end of any episode with a dry eye. Start with a personal favorite episode: Craning.
YouTube & Video Sources
In addition to the myriad podcasts that keep me company, I'm also finding great inspiration from some really great YouTube channels. Many of these are from craftsmen or skilled workers who deconstruct the process of making something. I really love rich media content that helps you have insight into how creative professionals and others solve problems. I feel like this is YouTube's most valuable destiny. That said, it also teaches me a lot about how people are curating/crafting their own content and stories into compelling presentation styles and narratives. Here are a few that I think are worth a look:
Alec Steele - Alec is a blacksmith who lives in the UK. He is the most enthusiastic/optimistic person you're likely to encounter (imagine Ned Flanders with an Anvil) but his joy for the craft is infectious, and he not only shows the successes he has, but also explores the problem solving that goes into learning new skills and confronting uncertainty. Amazingly, he produces a video nearly every single day (5-6 per week.) This is a great example of content-first marketing.
Binging with Babish - Named for a character from the West Wing, this channel features chef Andrew Rea re-creating dishes featured in television shows. (Think Ross Geller's Thanksgiving sandwich from Friends or Homer Simpson's Moon Waffles.) Well edited, well written (Rea is pretty funny) and very snackable (short content.)
Foureyes - Carpenter Chris Salomone explores modern design woodworking from his home workshop in California. His love for modernist design (Herman Miller) shows in every episode, and he tries to carefully break down the complex steps of building with modern design's almost never 45-degree angle rule.
I like to Make Stuff - One man's exploration into becoming a maker. Carpentry, electronics, household projects, you name it. It is also an example of a one-man channel that made the transition from part-time YouTube hobbyist to full-time YouTube creator. Really good tutorials, and he follows-up with lots of supplemental content for you to attempt his projects yourself, at home.
Jimmy Diresta - One of the godfathers of successfully YouTube maker content. Jimmy started as a carpenter with a studio in Brooklyn to a maker in nearly every medium. Jimmy has a very soothing, non-verbal editorial style--and satisfyingly time-lapsed videos show projects go from raw-materials to completion in usually 8-10 minutes.
Laura Kamf - In the mode of Jimmy Diresta (I actually think she was one of his former students), Laura is maker from Germany who has grown her own channel with a specific sense of editorial style.
Tested - This is Adam Savage's channel (from MythBusters.) They cover a wide range of maker community coverage and there is a lot of exploration into arcane areas of making, replication and the influence of technology in how we produce physical objects.
The Infographics Show - Exactly as it suggests, this channel uses visual media and animation to break down complex topics to help you understand and appreciate typically abstract concepts like size and scale. A recent episode covered "The Most Painful Thing a Human Can Experience."
The OffCamera Show - Photographer Sam Jones has begun interviewing some of his subjects, and his curious and casual style provides a really intimate perspective on his subjects; filmmakers, writers, actors and artists. In particular, he has a wonderful way of opening and participating in conversations that enable someone to explore themselves, without Jones risking becoming the focus. It is also really well produced.
Ok, this one went a little longer than expected. Join me next time as we wrap this series and cover Time Management, EDC (gear) critical to being an on-the-go consultant, and Tips & Tricks that I have found invaluable in managing my professional life.
Brandon Rozelle is the Vice President of Solution Strategy at Rightpoint. Follow Brandon on Twitter and LinkedIn.


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El Jardín Botánico de Vegetación Natural Olotina (Parc Nou) o en catalán: Jardí Botànic de Vegetació Natural Olontina (Parc Nou), es un jardín botánico de unas cuatro hectáreas de extensión situado en el volcán del Croscat, en la provincia de Gerona, en la comunidad autónoma de Cataluña, España.

Localización

"Museu dels Volcans" y el Jardí Botànic de Vegetació Natural Olontina (Parc Nou) (Avinguda Santa Coloma, 43, 17800 Olot; teléfono: 972266762)

Historia
El Parc Nou en catalán (Parque Nuevo), era una antigua finca particular, que en el año 1932, pasó a propiedad del ayuntamiento de Olot y se abrió al público el 30 de mayo de 1943 como parque municipal de Olot.

La necesidad de conservar el bosque de robles que aquí existe y la riqueza vegetal de su entorno llevó a la creación del Jardín Botánico en el año 1986.

Colecciones

Son de destacar:

 Áreas de Recreo, con césped natural y árboles aislados.
 Prados Naturales, en la linde del bosque, con una gran variedad de especies herbáceas.
 Prados encharcados, áreas que están empapadas de agua la mayor parte del año, con hierbas de porte alto.
 Robledal de roble pènol (Quercus robur) (su nombre catalán proviene del hecho que sus bellotas cuelgan de un largo pedúnculo), este bosque fue declarado arboleda monumental en el año 1990 por el Departament d'Agricultura, Ramaderia i Pesca de la Generalidad de Cataluña.
Se encuentra por encima de las coladas de lava más recientes del volcán del Croscat. Está formada por robles pènols maduros de gran porte, acompañados por arbustos como el boj y el acebo que alcanzan porte arbóreo. Debajo, ya con poca luz disponible, crecen musgos, hiedras y helechos.
 Bosque Caducifolio Mixto, con el roble 'pènol', el tilo de hoja pequeña, el fresno de hoja grande, el olmo, el cerezo, el arce blanco y la robinia, y plantas arbustivas como el boj, el acebo, el avellano, el boj marino y el evónimo, entre otros.
 Parterres, con especies herbáceas de la comarca de La Garrocha, y plantas medicinales que se utilizan en esta comarca.
 Zona de Restauración de un Robledal de Roble Pènol
En esta zona de unos , a finales del año 1996 se plantaron unos 300 árboles y 500 arbustos acompañantes del pènol, una de las comunidades vegetales más escasas en La Garrocha.

Equipamientos

Dentro del recinto del Jardín botánico, se encuentran:

 Estación Meteorológica
La estación meteorológica del Parc Nou está en funcionamiento desde el año 1988, y cuenta con barómetro de mercurio, barotermohigrógrafo, veleta y anemómetro con los correspondientes indicadores, termómetro de máxima y mínima, higrómetro, pluviómetro y pluviógrafo.
 Torre Castanys, es una mansión de estilo italiano de 1854, obra del arquitecto barcelonés Josep Fontserè. En la planta baja alberga un Museo sobre los Volcanes.

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 Página informativa sobre el jardín botánico

Olot
Olontina
Espacios naturales de la provincia de Gerona
Parques y jardines de España de los años 1980
Parques y jardines de Cataluña del siglo XX
Arquitectura de España de 1986

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Driving in the car with my husband, Marty, has always been a point of contention between us.
Simply put, I never feel comfortable.
He's quite an aggressive driver. He merges far too close to other cars and just loves being a bumper away from the car in front.
To add insult to injury? My depth perception is shot. I had cataract surgery not long ago and my natural lens was replaced. So, I find myself white-knuckled and reaching for any handle I can get hold of.
Marty is a sales rep. He spends a lot of time in the car on his own – about 40,000 miles a year – so seeing me wincing next to him drives him crazy. Mostly because he has a perfect track record and has never had an accident.
But, even knowing that, I'm always sat shotgun with jolted nerves and a fear that the worst is going to happen.
So, when we drove to dinner the other night, we weren't much more than a mile in before everything started to tense up. I did my usual trick of grabbing the handle and fixating on the road for the impending accident.
Out of the corner of my eye though, I saw the most beautiful sight. The sun was setting. The sky was filled with the most beautiful colours: deep pinks, yellows and oranges – all perfectly reflecting off the clouds.
Then, something hit me – just keep looking at that beautiful sky.
Don't look back to the road. Don't pay attention to anything that's going on in front of you. Just relax, watch the sky and forget about it.
I normally couldn't do this. I'd say things like, 'Hey, do you see that runner?!' or 'Slow down, Marty!' over and over again. This time something inside me told me that I needed to do it. So, I did.
It felt peaceful, scary and exhilarating all at the same time. But I put all my faith in Marty to get us to the restaurant in one piece, which he did, and always has done.
Worrying about something that never actually happens?
Scared by something, despite all of the facts?
Telling yourself a story of something terrible, even though a part of you knows it won't happen?
Even though I'd been in the car with Marty hundreds of times before – and never once died – It still scared me. And you've probably had something truly similar, right?
The fear of a situation is always worse the reality.
When you're scared you think about what could go wrong over and over again. Then your imagination kicks in.
What are the people going to be like?
Is the job going to be hard?
What If I'm not good at the job?
In your minds eye it begins to become this horrible, stressful place where nobody likes you, you're not fashionable enough and everyone frowns at your lack of skills.
When, in reality, it's just going to be your average first day at the office.
There's a big beautiful world around you. And when you focus on things like this: the scary, stressful or overwhelming parts of your day, you miss it.
Most of the stressful and scary parts of your life are out of your control. Just like being the passengers in a car. You can shout and scream all you want, but nothing you do is going to make you the driver.
When you realize this it becomes a lot easier to just let go and enjoy the ride.
And when you enjoy the ride, you can embrace all of the beauty in the world around you: that beautiful sky, a mother teaching her child to ride a bike and the birds singing in the trees.
After all, isn't that what life is really all about?
Time is your most valuable currency. And you spend it every second you're alive.
If you waste it, no money in the world can get that time back. Not even Warren Buffett or Bill Gates could possibly buy a single second.
I mean, how many times have you come out from a bad movie and said, "Well, there's two hours of my life I won't be getting back!" – probably more than you care to admit.
The same goes for when you're sat there, stressing out about those little tiresome parts of life: paying bills, getting your kids to basketball and just how bad tomorrow's work day is going to be.
Instead wouldn't it be better for you to spend that time enjoying the beauty in life?
Five minutes admiring a beautiful sunset is going to do a lot more for you than 30 minutes of worrying about your electricity bills.
So, let's take some time now to look at how you can make this change in your life. How you can stop focusing on the stressful and scary parts of your life, and how you can begin to admire the world around you.
For the next few minutes I want you to take a look at yourself and some of your past. Which means you're probably going to need a pen and paper (or at least an online program like Evernote).
…Back? Brilliant. Let's get going then.
Firstly, we're going to work on having trust and faith in the moment.
Write down three or four different situations where you thought the outcome was going to be bad, but it was actually good.
These are times where you wasted a lot of time focusing on the negative, when there was really a positive to be found.
For example, you're called to your manager's office at work. You went in thinking you were going to get yelled at. But you were actually given a pay rise.
Or that you went for a job interview. You thought you absolutely bombed. You replay the conversation over and over in your head for days. Thinking of every possible dumb thing that you said. And then, you get a phone call offering you the job.
What was important about the situation?
What did it teach you about yourself?
Do this for all of the situations you've chosen, and then move onto the next section.
Now you're going to set yourself some tasks for being in the moment. You might have heard this called Mindfulness in other places too.
Let's look at washing your hair as an example.
Usually when I'm washing my hair, it's in the shower before I get the kids to school. This means my head is usually cluttered thinking, "Did they do their homework?", "What should I make for breakfast" or "Shoot, I overslept, crapcrapcrap".
It's probably much the same for you too. My point is, when you're doing any number of these things your mind is elsewhere.
It's time to bring it back to the moment.
When you're washing your hair, focus on everything that happens when you wash your hair: Fingers running along your scalp, soap suds on your face, the relaxing feel of hot water running down your neck.
Think of nothing else but what it is you're doing. Be fully in the moment. If your mind begins to wander – much like meditation – always bring it back to the feel of what you're doing.
I want to hear from you about what you've done. What moments in your life did you choose? Which daily task were you mindful in?
Let me know in the comments section, I'd love to hear all about it.


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London, UK – Much to the anticipation of press and music fans worldwide, UK progressive rock legends Curved Air, featuring iconic vocalist Sonja Kristina, released a new CD 'North Star' via Cherry Red Records on March 17, 2014! 'North Star' is the band's first album featuring new studio material since 1976! The full-length CD features a mixture of re-recordings, cover songs and seven new original compositions, all housed in a lavish digi-pack.
Curved Air, originally formed in 1969, is a groundbreaking progressive art-rock band renowned for their showmanship. Each member pushed the boundaries of possibilities for rock music performance. Vocalist Sonja Kristina won the hearts of a generation of music lovers and was voted top British Female Vocalist of the 1970's whilst the three top twenty albums that this lineup released are regarded as classics.
Breaking through from the underground scene into top of the early '70s album charts, Curved Air's musicians hailed from mixed artistic backgrounds, including classic, folk and electronic sound. The resulting sound of the band is a mixture of progressive rock, folk rock and fusion with classical elements. Along with High Tide and East of Eden, Curved Air was one of the first rock bands after It's a Beautiful Day and The United States of America to feature a violin. Considered (according to AllMusic) "one of the most dramatically accomplished of all the bands lumped into Britain's late-'60s prog explosion, Curved Air released eight studio albums (the first three of which broke the UK Top 20) and had a hit single with 'Back Street Luv', which reached number 4 in the UK. Numerous band splits and reformations have occurred since then but the current line-up of Sonja Kristina, Florian Pilkington-Miksa, Chris Harris, Robert Norton and Paul Sax have been together since 2009". With classic era guitarist Kirby Gregory rejoining the band in 2013.
Curved Air's music was also described as "'Art Rock', the quasi classical imprints of Terry Riley hooked onto beautiful and demonic violin combined with electronic adventurous synths and interwoven with brilliant guitar wizardry mesmerisingly embroidered by the subliminal and exotic presence of a unique girl lead singer Sonja Kristina". Though progressive music pioneers they were hailed as Pop Stars when the sultry "Back Street Luv" was a Top 5 hit in 1971.
All of the players impress. Although only drummer Florian Pilkington-Miksa is from the original line-up, Sonja has found some stunning new instrumentalists who immerse the audience in a set of swirling, whirling solos that emphasize moods and nuances and floating waves of sound that act as a counterpoint to Sonja's dramatic sense of theatricality. Much to the excitement of Curved Air fans, classic-era guitarist Kirby Gregory returns to the fold for 'North Star'!


Messiah is a lively worshipping community who share Holy Communion each Sunday. We have a fine music program and use a variety of liturgies in creative and life-giving ways, ably assisted by our choir. Sunday School is held from September to May -- 9:45-10:45. There is coffee fellowship each week, numerous opportunities for ministry in the wider community as well as various learning opportunities.Service Times: Worship with Holy Communion is held every Sunday at 11 am from September to May, and at 10 am from June to August. More information: Location: Located in Westwood, two blocks from Portage Avenue. Ample parking is available adjacent to the fully wheelchair accessible building. There is designated handicapped parking.
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At least 15 more people die of gastroenteritis
Pakistan withdraws military delegation after 'unwarranted' airport checks
170 people killed in target killings
At least 170 people were killed in various incidents of target killing and shoot-outs across the city in August.
KARACHI: At least 170 people were killed in various incidents of target killing and shoot-outs across the city in August this year.
Among the victims were a member of the Sindh Assembly, police officials, activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Awami National Party, Pakistan Peoples Party, Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi and the Sunni Tehrik.
The month started on a violent note as seven people from the MQM and ANP were gunned down on August 1. This was followed by an attack on MQM MPA Raza Haider on August 2.
On August 6, three MQM activists were shot dead. On August 16, Mirza Khadim Hussain, the son of religious scholar Maulana Mirza Yousuf, was gunned down, which led to more attacks on doctors, police officials and a peshimam.
ANP's Sindh security incharge Ubaidullah Yousufzai was shot dead at the airport on August 19. Four days later, Asif Jan, the brother of an ANP MNA, was gunned down. An MQM unit incharge was shot dead the next day, while Sardar Zulfikar, a senior advocate of the Sindh High Court, was killed on August 28.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 1st, 2010.
ASI, ANP activist among 7 people killed; riots ensue
MPA's murder a 'conspiracy': ANP
Third man gunned down in three days
ANP MNA's brother shot dead in Karachi

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CHERRY VALLEY – Larry M. Thompson, 66, whose Larry's Barber Shop was a center of community life for decades, passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at his home.
Larry was the son of the late Edward Thompson and is survived by his mother, Helen Thompson.
He graduated from Cherry Valley Central School in 1969, and attended Royal Barber & Beauty School in Schenectady, where he obtained his barber license. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Navy where he served honorably.
HAPPENIN' OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAR. 23
By: Staff 03/22/2017 5:00 pm
Author Viramontes Speaks
READING SERIES – 7:30 p.m. The Red Dragon Reading series presents Author Helena Maria Viramontes reading her works followed by a book signing and reception. Free and open to the public. Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center, SUNY Oneonta. Info, www.oneonta.edu/academics/english/reddragonreading/reddragonreadingseries.asp or call Ruth Carr @ (607)436-3446 or George hovis @ (607)436-2571
Janna Wiedemann, 66, Oneonta
IN MEMORIAM: Janna Wiedemann, 66, Oneonta
ONEONTA – Janna Darlene Wiedemann, 66, of Oneonta passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 20, 2017, at Fox Hospital.
She was born Aug. 17, 1950, in Port Jervis, the daughter of the late George Earl and Janna (Lange) Cummings.
For several years, Janna was a greeter at Walmart.
Dick Emerson, 83; Master Carpenter, Army Veteran
By: Jim Kevlin 03/27/2017 12:03 pm
IN MEMORIAM: Dick Emerson, 83;
Master Carpenter, Army Veteran
COOPERSTOWN – Richard W. (Dick) Emerson, 83, master carpenter, passed in Cooperstown on Monday, March 20, 2017, the first day of spring.
Dick was born in the Town of Butternuts, the son of Maynard and Edna (Strong) Emerson. He was an Army veteran, serving in 1950-53.
Edward Egnaczyk, 84, Farmer
By: Jim Kevlin 03/30/2017 11:46 am
IN MEMORIAM: Edward Egnaczyk, Farmer
SPRINGFIELD – Edward S. Egnaczyk, 84, a retired farmer, passed away March 26, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Kasper and Stephania on April 23, 1932.
Paul W. Shelton, 93, WWII Veteran In 32 Naval Battles
Paul W. Shelton, 93, WWII
Veteran In 32 Naval Battles
Paul Shelton
ONEONTA – Paul Wilson Shelton, 93, a World War II veteran who served on the USS Lexington aircraft carrier during 32 battles in the Pacific Theater, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Fox Hospital.
He was born May 18, 1923, in Warwick, Tenn., the son of the late Henry and Clarence (Cherry) Amos. Paul was raised in Woodville, Mississippi and graduated from Woodville High School.
He enlisted in the Navy just before Pearl Harbor Day and, assigned to the USS Lexington, was also involved in the development of radar.
HAPPENIN' OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 2
Spring Music & Crafts
SPRING CRAFT SHOW – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Come find unique items for gifts from the many vendors. Includes drawings for door prizes and a basket raffle. FoxCare Center, 1 FoxCare Drive, Oneonta.
VIOLIN RECITAL – 1 p.m. Performance by Imad Rajib Altaha with free will offering to benefit the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees. Mr. Altaha received his Bachelor of Music Arts from Bagdad Univeristy in 1994 and has played the violin for 30 years. Inlcudes light refreshments, open to the public. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Info, call 547-8401
HAWKEYE REVUE – 2 p.m. CCS Students and guest faculty members perform musical numbers. This years theme is "Songs from Shows We Won't Do." Each performance will be accompanied by a large student orchestra with a few professionals. Open to the public. Suggested donation, $10 adult, $5 children. Cooperstown High School Auditorium. Info, www.cooperstowncs.org/hawkeye-revue-returns-to-cooperstown-csd-on-april-1-and-april-2/
Jeremy Allen, 86; Businessman In Kenya And, Later, Oneonta
Jeremy Allen, 86; Businessman
In Kenya And, Later, Oneonta
Jeremy Allen in recent years on a trip to Victoria Falls in his native Africa. He died May 1 in Oneonta, where he had lived since 1986.
Jeremy Allen
ONEONTA – Jeremy Allen, 86, a polo player, race car driver and businessman in his native Kenya before moving to the U.S. and in 1986 buying Robynwood Adult Home in Oneonta, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2017.
Born Oct. 16, 1930, in Nairobi, Kenya, to Brian and Lorna (Henley) Allen, Jeremy spent his youth in Kenya where he developed a lifelong love of nature and agriculture.
He spent his early school years in Kenya, and at age 14 continued his studies in 1944 at Wellington College in England. Although accepted to Cambridge for biochemistry, he chose to return to Kenya, having been away from home for four years.
Back in Nairobi, he assumed ownership of his father's business, Queens Cleaners & Dyers, Ltd., where deliveries were made by horse-drawn wagon.
HAPPENIN' OTSEGO for TUESDAY, APRIL 11
Get The Jump On Growing Season
FIND HOLY WEEK SERVICES HERE!
SEED STARTING WORKSHOP – 6 p.m. Learn which seeds to start ahead of growing season and which to plant directly, when to plant/transplant, and general care of your plants. Bring your own seed or get some from Carefree Gardens. All ages and abilities welcome. Refreshments provided. Origins Cafe and Carefree Gardens, 558 Beaver Meadow Roads, Cooperstown. Info, www.facebook.com/GrowingCommunityCooperstown/ or email growingcommunity@yahoo.com
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT – 6:30 p.m. March begins at Milne Library, SUNY Oneonta and ends at Muller Plaza, downtown Oneonta. Info, www.ofoinc.org
Anthony Chicorelli, 93; Oneonta Native, World War II Veteran
IN MEMORIAM: Anthony Chicorelli, 93;
Oneonta Native, World War II Veteran
Anthony Chicorelli
ONEONTA – Anthony Chicorelli, 93, a Navy veteran of World War II who retired from Allied Corp., died Thursday, March 30, 2017, from natural causes.
He was born June 25, 1923, son of Eugenio and Alessandra (Pallottolo) Ciccarelli. Affectionately known as Tony to friends and family, he married Frances Louise Beach in 1942. Frances left this world too soon, on May 20, 1993, 69 years young.
Daisy S. Rodriguez, 59; Ran 'Clean As A Daisy' Cleaning Service
IN MEMORIAM: Daisy S. Rodriguez, 59;
Ran 'Clean As A Daisy' Cleaning Service
Daisy S. Rodriguez
ONEONTA – Daisy Sue Rodriguez, 59, passed away unexpectedly while taking care of her son on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Schenectady.
She was born Oct. 22, 1957, in Oneonta, the daughter of the late William and Ruby May (Kingsley) Stone.
Daisy graduated from Unatego Central School and then Utica School of Commerce.
Giancarlo Giacomelli, 77; Furniture Refinisher Since Arriving In U.S.
IN MEMORIAM: Giancarlo Giacomelli, 77;
Furniture Refinisher Since Arriving In U.S.
CHERRY VALLEY – Giancarlo Giacomelli, a furniture refinisher since arriving from Bagni di Lucca, Italy, in 1958, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017, with his loving family by his side. A daughter survives in Oneonta.
Giancarlo was born Oct. 21, 1939, in Grenoble, France, to the late Ernesto Giacomelli and Anna Giusti. He married Renata Feci on Sept 26., 1965, in The Bronx.
Richie Schaefer, 81; Friends Included Foxcare Participants
IN MEMORIAM: Richie Schaefer, 81;
Friends Included Foxcare Participants
Richie Schaefer
STAMFORD – Richard "Richie" Ambrose Schaefer, 81, who developed a group of friends working out at Foxcare Health in Oneonta, passed away March 31, 2017, at Bassett Hospital.
He was born June 12, 1935 in the Yorkville section of Manhattan, the son of Ambrose and Hedwig (Duroff) Schaefer. Richie loved being part of rural New York and spent 51 years in the Stamford area.
Charles K. Herzog, 90, Worcester; WWII Veteran Ran Supply Firm
Charles K. Herzog, 90, Worcester;
WWII Veteran Ran Supply Firm
Charles K. Herzog
WORCESTER – Charles Karl Herzog, 90, at World War II veteran and proprietor of C. Herzog Supply Co., the plumbing supply wholesaler, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2017.
Charlie, the son of the late Andrew and Emma (Rust) Herzog, was born April 12, 1926, in Nuremburg, Germany. The Herzog family emigrated to the United States when Charlie was an infant and settled in Upstate New York. When Charlie was 17 years old, he joined the United States Army to fight in World War II in Europe.
Marjorie Rearick, 55, Oneonta Native, Marine, Mother Of 4
IN MEMORIAM: Marjorie Rearick, 55,
Oneonta Native, Marine, Mother Of 4
Marjorie Rearick
MORRIS – Marjorie Rearick, 55, a Marine and mother of four, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, with her family by her side.
Marjorie was born the daughter of William and Joan Fisher on Sept. 19, 1961, in Oneonta. She served honorably in the Marine Corps from March 1979 to March 1982.
Lately, she was employed by Chobani in New Berlin.
She enjoyed hunting for gems in the Adirondacks, searching for old bottles, and treasure hunting with metal detectors, as well as doing various arts and craft projects ranging from sewing to painting. Despite her various hobbies, what she enjoyed the most was being a mother.


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British startup Minute & Azimut opens pop up store opposite Selfridges
Minute & Azimut is opening its most ambitious pop up store to date with the takeover of a corner boutique right opposite Selfridges in London.
The boutique on Duke Street, a side street that runs perpendicular to Oxford Street, is directly opposite one of the entrances to the famous department store.
The pop, which opens from December 16-24 up replaces a brief temporary store at Candid Arts Trust in East London, which ran from December 2-4.
Minute & Azimut is a brand born in the hipster East London enclave of Shoreditch.
It launched its first collection of watches, called the Bisham range, in June this year following a crowdfunding campaign that raised over £20,000.
The company aims to be socially and environmentally responsible, stating on its website: "If we take from the Earth, we must give back. That's why we pride ourselves on being ecologically conscious. We think it's important, so we partnered with the Woodland Trust, as a hazel member we contribute to the conservation of British woodland and it's thanks to you that we can do this. Our founding principle is a simple one; provide an elegant and durable timepiece whilst giving back to the environment."
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Bag the zipper hassle that comes from combining two single sleeping bags to create a double. The TwoWolves bag from Wolftraders has eliminated the madness by making an extra wide bag that comfortably fits 2 adults. This bag is the size of a queen size mattress. Being as large as it is, the ripstop shell sheds a bit of the weight the canvas version carries. The micro-tech PowerFill lofts nicely and the added body heat from having a second body makes this the perfect year-round sleeping bag.


What a brilliant weekend for the Tigers!
Thanks to all the support from parents and swimmers who came down to help with our bag-packing at Tesco this Sunday!
Thanks to all of your hard work we managed to raise a staggering £814.05 just from packing bags and another £101 from raffle ticket sales!
Thank you all so, so much for your time and effort – though as I am sure you can see from the monies raised that this has more than paid off!


The newest 112 meter Incat vessel, Natchan World, destined for service with Japanese operator Higashinihon Ferry, is currently undergoing final touches at Incat's Prince of Wales shipyard in Hobart, Tasmania, prior to beginning sea trials on April 3.
Already the four MAN 20V 28/33D diesel engines, each rated 9,000 kW at 1,000 rpm, have been started for the first time and the vessel is now completing a series of tests in readiness for sea.
Incat says the MAN 20V 28/33D offers a low weight when compared to other engines in its class and that he advantages of engine durability, efficiency, low noise and low maintenance costs make it the engine of choice for Incat vessels, with impressive fuel consumption, burning less kg per cargo tonne per hour than any other high speed catamaran.
The latest combustion chamber technology with electronically controlled pump pipe injection system and optimized cylinder pressures, reduces specific fuel consumption to <190 g/kwh. at almost a 7 percent reduction per kwh over the previous generation of medium speed diesel engines this represents a massive saving on annual fuel bills.
The vessel is also environmentally compliant with low NOx of <10 g/kwh.
The ferry is fitted with four of the largest transmissions from ZF Marine GmbH, the ZF 60000 NR2H, each with maximum rated power of 12,387 kW. Special technical solutions were required to satisfy the engine room layout and the demand for the highest reliability. The transmission had to be matched to the interface provided and the ZF solution was an excellent compromise with low weight and small dimensions.
Engine power is converted to propulsion thrust through a new design of waterjet from Wärtsilä. The new LJX waterjet offers, in comparison with other waterjets available today, a 25 percent reduction in mounting flange diameter, a 10 percent overall weight reduction and a 35 percent increase in cavitation margin. It comes with a 1500 mm diameter impeller and an inboard layout for steering and reversing hydraulics.
A substantial weight saving has been achieved through the use of Centa carbon-fiber shafts. Some 70 percent of weight has been saved compared to that in the use of conventional steel shafts.
Securing reliable and economical power generation on board are four MAN D2876 LE301/HCM 534C 360 kW alternators.
Early on Thursday, April 3, Natchan World is scheduled to make its first departure from the wharf at Prince of Wales Bay before passing under Hobart's Tasman Bridge after the city's morning rush hour.
The ship will return to the Incat yard for final adjustments to be made during Friday.
On the morning of Saturday 5 April the Natchan World is planned to depart at around 9 am and will head down the River to Storm Bay for a series of sea trials. It is anticipated the ship will return to the city late that afternoon.
On Sunday 6 April, the ferry is scheduled to sail again for further sea trials, after which it will return to the shipyard in preparation for a naming and completion celebration on Tuesday 8April.


economic immaturity may, in due course, become its Achilles heel."
Number 10 is clearly pushing the Santa Claus line. In his Mail on Sunday column James Forsyth writes that "Tories will soon start hitting [UKIP] as the 'Santa Claus party', ridiculing the claim that it can cut taxes while vastly increasing spending on defence and public services. They will seek to portray Nigel Farage as a confidence trickster, trying to pull the wool over voters' eyes." The Christmassy image also reached Andrew Rawnsley: "Ukip's literature in Eastleigh promised tax cuts for "everyone"," he noted, "and more spending on everything from the restoration of student grants to more generous pensions to more prisons. It must be the only party to be led by people who still believe in Santa Claus."
I don't think the Tory leadership has any choice but to try this tactic. The fiscal follies of UKIP's manifesto deserve to be exposed and it will stop many serious voters from supporting Nigel Farage. It won't be enough, of course. Many voters aren't voting for UKIP but against the political establishment. Closer to the election the anti-politics sentiment may subside but it may not and it's very unlikely to disappear completely.


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Section Manager Spring Election Results
The results of two Spring Section Manager (SM) elections were determined when the ballots were counted at ARRL Headquarters on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Because no nominations were received by the original nomination deadline of September 10, 2021, it was necessary to re-solicit nominations for Delaware SM. Joseph Grib, KI3B, a resident of Bear, Delaware was appointed Interim Delaware SM in January 2022 until the election could be held. John Ferguson, K3PFW, a resident of Georgetown, received 162 votes and Grib received 96 votes. Ferguson will begin his 18-month term (instead of a 2-year term) as SM on July 1.
In Indiana, Bob Burns, AK9R, received 625 votes, and incumbent Section Manager Jimmy Merry, KC9RPX, received 344 votes. Burns, a resident of Brownsburg, will begin his 2-year term on July 1. Merry, a resident of Ellettsville, has served as SM for the past 4 years.
Wisconsin will have a new SM on July 1. Jason Spetz, KC9FXE, a resident of Menomonie, was the sole nominee. Spetz will take the reins of the Section's Field Organization from Patrick Moretti, KA1RB. Moretti, a resident of Dousman, decided not to run for a new term of office after serving as SM since 2016.
Scott Roberts, KK4ECR, the only nominee for the Northern Florida Section, will become SM on July 1. He has been serving as the Assistant Section Manager and Public Information Coordinator for the Section. He'll succeed Kevin Bess, KK4BFN, who decided not to run for a new term. Bess, a resident of Edgewater, has been SM since 2018.
The following incumbent Section Managers, who did not face opposition, were declared re-elected and will begin new terms on July 1: Thomas Beebe, W9RY (Illinois); Philip Duggan, N1EP (Maine); David Kidd, KA7OZO (Oregon); James Armstrong, NV6W (Santa Clara Valley), and Paul Gayet, AA1SU (Vermont).
ARRL extends its thanks to all incumbent SMs for their past valued service and congratulations to those who will take office on July 1.


We focus on Agile process improvement, but one of the Storm consultants came up with a very interesting point about one of our other well used phrases: methodology.
Now, Russ Lewis, the leader of Storm Consulting, is the occasional user of the word methodology as are many members of the team, but as colleague Richard Howells politely pointed out, the word is often used when the simpler word 'method' will suffice.
Methodology actually means the science of looking at methods. Therefore, we should be careful in future how we use one of our favourite phrases.
Which leads us into the wider debate of how we're all guilty of using words and phrases which sound good, but are in reality, somewhat erroneous. But does this really matter? Okay, yes, we have to get the meaning right (we cannot go against the dictionary), but when it comes to the oft derided management speak, is it so bad that we let our imaginations fly?
The media are quick to point out that management speak is a pointless complication of existing phrases to make something sound more grandiose, or more creative than it actually is. Take the abused 'thinking outside of the box' phrase which is usually now met with hoots of derision. When hearing this from a client, a consultant will rightly groan. It usually means that the client has no idea what to do, nor have the consultants which have gone before. In short, a miracle is needed.
But the origins of 'thinking outside of the box' came from a well-intentioned desire to get people out of a rut. Taken dispassionately, the phrase does sum up an attempt to get the brain into gear and get moving in a new direction, something which complex IT projects need on a daily basis.
Another one of our favourites is 'air cover'. This is a military phrase and uttered by a field commander who needs air support for his ground troops. In business terms, it's usually used by operational management who need to get the okay from upstairs, in other words, covering their a***.
'We need to get air cover for this…' is a phrase which exactly sums up the position that most of us find ourselves in during every working day. It's a superb 'borrow' from our colleagues in the military.
So, okay, yes, we will watch our use of the word methodology, but don't expect us to use less management speak in the future, because we are big fans of our ever expanding and rich business language.
Because, of course, there is method in our madness!
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Caulk serves several functions and most are adhesive to some degree. But, the real difference between caulks are that some are latex based and some are silicone based. Here's an overview which is right for your project.


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The long-awaited day for fans of the Ace Attorney series has come–Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies is out now for 3DS Nintendo eShop. To celebrate, Capcom has released an exciting new launch trailer featuring voice-acted story and gameplay.
The trailer showcases the main three defense attorneys–Phoenix Wright, Apollo Justice and newcomer Athena Cykes–as they encounter new trials (pun intended), including a courthouse explosion. The launch trailer has been posted below for your enjoyment.
Four years after its release on 3DS, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies has come to Android today for only $19.99.


Eternal Crusade's combat is fully action-based – you shoot or swing with a button, but whether you pull off a headshot, or block an incoming chainsword is entirely based on your skill.
In addition, gamepads are fully supported. Both ranged and melee weapons have equal emphasis — as in the iconic battles of Warhammer 40,000. Combat begins at a distance with guns and heavy vehicle-mounted weaponry before progressing to bloody blade-on-blade action with brutal executions.