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LEONARDO REBOOTED GRANT From September 10th to November 30th, 2021 + Roots & Seeds XXI GARDEN - Ars Electronica festival 8- 12 September 2021 + Roots and Seeds XXI: Biodiversity Crisis and Plant Resistance October 2020 – September 2022 + The Garden of Earthly Delights 23 April - September 2021 + Galapagos Art & Science Journey September 2022 + The Traveling Plant Since September 2020 +
Quo Artis is an international non-profit organization that seeks to generate connections between art, science and technology, acting as a bridge between professionals in these fields.
The foundation curates, organizes and produces exhibitions, expeditions, conferences and workshops, as well as directing the production of projects on request and conducts research related to art and science
LEONARDO REBOOTED
Da Vinci Labs is launching LEONARDO REBOOTED a grant to support the production of Art & Science projects. Aimed to artists and artistic collectives who produce ground-breaking artworks at the intersection of Art and Science. Curated and coordinated by Quo Artis.
Roots and Seeds XXI: Biodiversity Crisis and Plant Resistance
An international cooperation project between Ars Electronica (AT), Leonardo-OLATS (FR), University of Barcelona (ES) and Quo Artis (ES) as lead partner.
Galapagos Art and Science Journey
In a global world, territorial limits are fading away. A journey is a central element in any investigation, and today maybe even more, although the reasons seem to be multiple. In our world, the global world, we must take actions to reverse the damage done.
Roots & Seeds XXI GARDEN - Ars Electronica festival. 8-12 September, 2021
What is a garden? Is it the same for a scientist, for a philosopher, for a visual artist, for a gardener, for the birds nesting in the trees and bushes, for the worms and bacteria in the soil, for the plants themselves? What is a garden for you?
From September 8 to 12 . Roots & Seeds XXI Participation in Ars Electronica Festival 2021.
The Traveling Plant: "Cruel of Tucuman". 17 & 18 July, 2021
Organised by Quo Artis in collaboration with the Botanical Institut of Barcelona. This is the first event of "The Traveling Plant" project, in which Artist Paula Bruna will present "Cruel of Tucuman", an artwork/performance that reflects the ravages of our globalization on ecosystems, as well as the marked binarism and anthropocentrism that characterizes Western thought.
Roots & Seeds XXI- Multidisciplinary Garden Cartography BCN. 15 & 16 July, 2021
In the frame of Roots & Seeds XXI, Quo Artis organise "Multidisciplinary Garden Cartography BCN". Based on round tables and transdisciplinary dialogues, we will analyse the biodiversity crisis with the intention of proposing sustainable ways of relating to nature.
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Vid Simoniti is a lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Liverpool, MA in Art, Aesthetics and Cultural Institutions. Topics of research include philosophy of art, history of American conceptual art, biotechnological art and, increasingly, visual culture in the digital
Manuela de Barros
Philosopher, art theorist, curator, professor at the University Paris 8 and invited professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Paco Calvo
Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science in the Department of Philosophy, where he directs MINT Lab (Minimum Intelligence Laboratory, specialized in Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Plant Neurobiology).
Claudia Schnugg
Researcher and curator with interdisciplinary experience in social sciences, business administration, cultural sciences, and the arts.


ParentingABC-Blog: How Well Do You Communicate?
Nearly every contact we make involves communications skills. Speaking and listening, our attitude, speech patterns, the words we use, the tone of our voice, our body language and sometimes even the silences all play a part in how successful our communications are.
Is there still room for improvement in your communication with that one or two special person(s)? To find out how well you communicate, answer each statement true or false.
1. I use I/my statements and take responsibility for what I say.
2. I speak specifically and personally, instead of generally and abstractly.
3. I keep my message and my language simple. I get to the point and don't try to confound people or impress them with verbal gymnastics.
4. I hesitate before I speak or respond, giving myself a pause to be sure I want to speak and am clear on what I want to say. If I need to, I check my motives before I say anything.
5. My body language corresponds with my verbal language and my tone. I check my tone (especially in written communication) to be sure it corresponds with my message.
6. I listen to the other person and don't respond until they have completed their thought. I don't try to formulate my answer while they're still speaking.
7. I don't have to fill every pause. I understand silence can sometimes play an important part in communication.
8. If I'm not sure what I want to communicate, I check it out with someone I trust. If I need to, I practice before I say it to the person.
9. I don't hold back when I need to say something. I say what I need to say in a timely manner. If I know what I need to say might cause tension, I ask for time to talk instead of interrupting or choosing a time when the other person is distracted or there isn't enough time to explore the subject.
10. I don't make nice or gloss things over, or say something isn't important when it is or that it doesn't matter when it does. I mean what I say and say what I mean.
11. I understand communication is two-way. I don't just have my say and not listen to the other person's response, or ask if they want to respond.
12. When I don't understand what someone has said, I ask for clarity.
13. I don't assume anyone else knows what I'm thinking or feeling unless I tell them.
14. I don't yell, threaten, bully or verbally abuse anybody.
15. When I say something out of line or something for which I am sorry, I try to correct my misstatement and make amends or apologies where necessary.
Give yourself one point for every True response.
13-15 Points: Congratulations. You've got good communications skills and you use them.
9-11 Points: Though you may understand good communication skills, you need some practice.
0-8 Points: You would benefit from some training and education in communications skills and techniques.
I have to admit that one of my biggest communication problems with people I love is that I speak TOO FAST. To change, I need to have awareness, knowledge, and skills, and I need to be intentional. How about you? What kind of improvements do you need?


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Pair of Opaline Vases with Colorful Flowers on a Sky Blue Ground
Pair of Opaline Vases with Colorful Flowers on a Sky Blue Ground quantity
A lovely pair of 19th century opaline vases with well painted flowers. Individually hand-painted each with a bouquet of peonies, tulips, and other flowers on a light blue ground. The glass is slightly translucent as opaline should be.
Background of Opaline: Opaline is a form of decorative glassware which was at its most popular during the reign of Napoleon 3rd (1852-1870). Manufacture was almost entirely French, although it was inspired by Venetian Milk Glass. The earliest colors used were turquoise blue, yellow, and pink (the latter not produced after 1840). In the mid-19th century, opaline was made in more vivid colors. Sky blue, the color of our vases was invented in Bohemia in 1835 and was first copied in France at Baccarat and Saint-Louis about 1843. The main centers of production were Creusot, Baccarat, and Saint-Louis. Items made of opaline included bowls, vases, boxes, cups, and decanters as well as objects used by perfumers and hairdressers. Dimensions: H 11 in. x Dm 5.5 in.
Condition: Excellent. Slight wear to gilt. Price: $800
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Pair Japanese Imari Jars Made in the Meiji Period, Circa 1880
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[ Retro Scan of the Week ] Sid Meier's Pirates!
Quite possibly the first ever print ad for Sid Meier's Pirates!
Discussion Topic of the Week: What's your favorite Sid Meier game of all time? Oh, and what did you get for Christmas?
Merry Christmas! Just yesterday, PCMag published a slideshow I created that features family photos of kids receiving computers as Christmas gifts in the 1980s. You'll see plenty of vintage home PCs and gleeful children to match. Hope you enjoy it.
Santa has little respect for floppy disks, shoving them in there without sleeves.
Discussion Topic of the Week: When's the last time you used an Atari ST series computer? What did you run on it?
It's that time of year again: the Yuletide. Instead of writing something new and fresh for the season, I thought I'd dredge through the VC&G archives for Christmas material and collect it all in one place.
Below you will find a list of everything Yule-flavored from this site and my freelance work. There are a couple slideshow gems in there that you don't want to miss, so check those out if you haven't already.
Most of the console conversions featured in the piece are from the 1980s, but there's one more recent example in there that might surprise you. Or maybe it won't, because you guys tend to know a lot more than the average bear. Either way, I hope you enjoy it.
I recently scanned this lovely Nintendo-sponsored Christmas greeting off the back of a 1988 issue of Nintendo Power. You can see the complete magazine back in the full-sized version of the scan (click the image above to see it). In that larger scan, names and addresses have been changed to protect the innocent.
Kinda gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling, doesn't it?
Discussion Topic of the Week: Did you ever receive a NES (or even a NES game) for Christmas? Tell us about your memories of the occasion.
You may not have noticed, but commercial video games turned 40 years old just recently. To celebrate, I've written an in-depth history of Computer Space, the first mass-produced video game and the first true arcade video game, which launched in 1971. Those daring enough among you to read over 500 words in one sitting can find the piece over at Technologizer.com. I hope you enjoy it.
Two teen girls compare notes on vampires that attend their high school.
Ah, the dedicated electronic pocket organizer — an ever-present, seemingly useful device for want of a market.
Since the early 1980s, electronics manufacturers have produced pocket-sized computer gadgets that store databases of phone numbers, addresses, calendar appointments, and not much else. These electronic organizers reached their peak (in terms of number of devices in the market) in the mid-1990s. At that time, the technology involved became cheap enough to market to kids.
Despite manufacturers' best efforts, such devices have continuously failed to gain widespread use for a simple reason: none have demonstrably improved upon the paper address book. Not even the socially-hungry teen girl market, as targeted by Sharp in this 1995 ad for the Pocket Locker, could push them into the mainstream.
It was only when manufacturers rolled electronic organizer functionality into a more general-purpose device (think palmtop computer, PalmPilot) that the idea of electronically maintaining personal contact records in a mobile setting took off. Address books, calendars, and phone databases became separate programs that lived in a larger ecosystem of applications that could be run on the device.
Most palmtop computer-style PDAs offered significant advantages over the paper organizer. They synchronized with PCs to back up information, and they could use the stored data in conjunction with other programs for more useful effect — for example, you could actually email someone directly from a record stored in your digital address book.
Contrast that experience to the dedicated pocket organizer model, where the the information you entered became trapped in a tiny plastic box with a crummy display and a kludgy interface that would lose its memory if its batteries ran out.
Today, the organizer-as-software clearly won over dedicated units, and anyone with a mobile phone now carries an organizer software suite in their pocket. It's only one of many functions that cellphones have absorbed on their quest to become the ultimate multipurpose pocket device.
Discussion Topic of the Week: Have you ever used a dedicated electronic pocket organizer device? Tell us about it.


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Glass 'Skeleton' clocks by ATO, 1931
(Left): a monumentally large glass and chrome Art Deco 'Skeleton' mantel clock by ATO, with applied silvered Art Deco numerals and plain hands set over a glass face, with a triple-stepped glass plinth. The electromagnetic movement runs by the assistance of a battery, this being in the very scarce, large size and the second of only two examples that we have ever owned. French, circa 1931. Height overall: 13 inches (33 cm).
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(Right) a smaller glass and chrome Art Deco 1931 'Skeleton' clock to similar design, also by ATO, this version with applied Art Deco numerals and 'spoon' hands set over the glass face, supported by a triple stepped black Bakelite plinth. This version is perfectly adaptable for displaying on a mantel or desk. Height overall: 9 inches (23 cm).
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ATO was a company established in the 1920s by Léon Hatot (1883-1953). Trading under the name ATO from 1923, electric clocks were produced in a partially rebuilt factory in the rue de la Rotonde in Besancon. They were an immediate and unprecedented success, and at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in 1925, Léon Hatot won a Grand Prix for a range of electric clocks, housed in marble, chrome and fine wood cases. The Léon Hatot Company still functions as a watchmaker, under the umbrella of the Swatch group.
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Within five months of its July 2014 launch as modulus.002, this high-flying, highly-specified analogue/digital hybrid supersynth with 12 discrete voices of polyphony is impressively in the hands of a highly-satisfied international customer base now nudging into three-figure territory. That includes some well-known names… though, being British, Modal Electronics is not into name-dropping. Drop-dead gorgeous in both looks (with all-important voice parameters always accessible via a well-thought-through, hands-on user interface that also includes an unrivalled high-quality, context-sensitive 4.3-inch screen with wide viewing angle, and much more besides) and, most importantly, sound — surely speaks volumes about the volumes being sold so swiftly, 002 has played a significant role in proving that whoever said that the high-end hardware synthesiser market is dead is dead wrong!
Speaking of which, the company started to reconsider its Modulus 'branding' and concluded that it needed one more readily reflecting what it is looking to achieve in the long term. Though the Modulus trading name dates back to when current company co-founder and director Paul Maddox made his much-admired MonoWave synthesiser in 1999, by becoming aware of the reemergence from bankruptcy of a non-related MI industry company also known as Modulus, Maddox and his fellow directors decided to create a unique brand by also using The NAMM Show 2015 as the perfect platform to announce that it will be now known as Modal Electronics going forward.
As a breakthrough British company, Modal Electronics has taken the brave decision of investing a not inconsiderable sum to showcase the 002 in Hall C, Booth #4907 at The NAMM Show 2015, January 22-25 in Anaheim, California. There the Modal Electronics team would be delighted to meet and greet all visitors and also demonstrate the latest software developments that are all set to make this easily updatable super-synth superfine. Come check it out.
€3,795.00 EUR (plus VAT). US pricing — correct at time of writing — is $5,200.00 USD (plus local sales tax).
instruments has always been a passion for fellow Modal Electronics co-founder Philip Taysom, a serial technology entrepreneur.
Modal Electronics is privately owned and financed.


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March 14, 2022 Press Releases
Rep. Aguilar Secures Nearly $7 Million for the Inland Empire
Government funding bill strengthens public safety, expands health care and affordable housing options in San Bernardino County
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, Rep. Pete Aguilar praised the passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 government funding bill, which includes his request for $6,987,500 for Inland Empire community projects.
"I came to Congress to deliver for the community that my family has called home for four generations, and the resources we've secured today are going make a positive impact for years to come," Rep. Aguilar said. "From youth mental health services to improving public safety to building affordable homes for veterans, these resources go directly to projects that will raise the quality of life for Inland Empire families and create good-paying jobs for our residents. I look forward to working with local leaders to ensure these projects have an immediate positive impact."
The projects were selected through a community-wide application process and were submitted by Rep. Aguilar to the House Committee on Appropriations. Each project met certain criteria and demonstrated strong evidence of community support. All ten projects submitted by Rep. Aguilar are included in the government funding bill.
The following Inland Empire projects are included:
Project Name: COVID-19 Response Expanded Mental Health Services
Project Requestor: Children's Fund, Inc.
Requested Amount: $100,000
Summary: The funding will provide support for vulnerable and displaced children in the Inland Empire with appropriate, trauma-informed mental healthcare at the Children's Fund Child Abuse Forensic Assessment Center.
Project Name: Rancho Cucamonga Second Story and Beyond Project
Project Requestor: City of Rancho Cucamonga
Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Summary: The funding will develop STEM-related museum exhibits and educational programming for K-12 students to inspire the next generation of scientists in the Inland Empire. The funding also will be used to conduct outreach to underserved, underrepresented, and minority communities to bring diversity to STEM fields, including in space exploration and research.
Project Name: City of Redlands Emergency Operations Center Improvement Project
Project Requestor: City of Redlands
Summary: The funding will help address operational and functional needs at the Emergency Operations Center and will ensure the facility is prepared to respond to any catastrophic events or natural disasters, including earthquakes and fires, in the Inland Empire.
Project Name: City of Rialto's Body Worn-Camera Upgrade
Project Requestor: City of Rialto
Summary: The funding will support transparency in law enforcement by upgrading the city's public safety body-worn camera system to be used by field (sworn and non-sworn) personnel. This project will build trust between Inland Empire residents and law enforcement and simultaneously create a higher quality of evidence for law enforcement investigations.
Project Name: Downtown Upland Main Street Economic Recovery and Revitalization Project
Project Requestor: City of Upland
Summary: The funding will revitalize the historic Upland downtown district to support small
businesses, including through creating pedestrian friendly pathways, rehabilitating decayed
public infrastructure, and increasing access to public transportation and will help the
community's small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project Name: Habitat for Humanity's Veterans Blitz Build
Project Requestor: Habitat for Humanity San Bernadino Area Inc.
Summary: The funding will allow for the construction of at least four homes for honorably discharged veterans in San Bernardino. The funding will provide veterans who served their country affordable housing options and prevent veterans from becoming homeless.
Project Name: Moving KVCR into the Future, Public Broadcasting Opportunities for College
Project Requestor: KVCR Inland Future's Foundation
Summary: The funding would be used for providing Inland Empire community college students with educational experience and hands-on workplace training in public radio and broadcasting through continuance of KVCR and its related student programming. This funding will support KVCR's development team, which will create programs and curricula and support student-produced shows in the Inland Empire.
Project Name: Realizing Educational and Career Hopes (REACH) Project
Project Requestor: Mary's Mercy Center, Inc.
Summary: The funding will create and implement a comprehensive workforce development program for Mary's Mercy Center's homeless transitional housing program participants. In partnership with the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department, the REACH Project will utilize evidence-based workforce development programming and supportive services to provide homeless men, women, and women with children with the foundation needed to obtain and retain employment leading to transitioning to safe and stable housing and self-sufficiency.
Project Name: Increasing Access to Healthcare Program
Project Requestor: SAC Health System
Summary: The funding will increase health center access to low-income residents of San Bernardino County through the use of mobile healthcare. The medically underserved population is often unable to access care, lacks the resources to purchase medications, laboratory tests, and nutritious food, and this program will address the numerous barriers that Inland Empire residents face by bringing health care to low-income residents and improving health outcomes.
Project Name: San Bernardino International Airport Runway Repair Project
Project Requestor: San Bernardino International Airport Authority
Summary: The funding will ensure the airport can conduct critical repair work at the airport's main runway and will help revitalize the airport and create good-paying jobs in San Bernardino.
The FY 2022 $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill includes $13.6 billion in emergency humanitarian, defense and economic assistance for the people of Ukraine. Also included is $1.3 billion to support safer communities, a 2.7 percent pay increase for US servicemembers, and more than $10 billion to strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to confront the climate crisis.
Rep. Aguilar serves as the Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and as a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the committee responsible for funding federal programs and agencies.
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Mentorship: Tips for success
A mentoring relationship can be a very rewarding experience for everyone involved. IT leaders offer advice on how to get started and how to ensure your mentoring efforts pay off.
By Christina Wood
Contributing writer, CIO	 Oct 6, 2021 2:00 am PDT
No matter where you are in your career path, a terrific mentor can help you take on bigger roles, gain insight into technical challenges, and become a better leader. Being a mentor, too, is an important career move — and not only because it looks good on your CV and flatters your ego.
Mentoring can help you hire quality staff, create knowledge on your current team, keep employees from leaving, and boost everyone's job satisfaction. It is a learning opportunity — for mentor and mentee — unlike any other. But how do you establish a mentorship, and do it well once you get there? And how do you encourage and enable the people on your teams to do it, too?
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Asking someone to be your mentor or offering to be someone's mentor can be more awkward than asking someone out on a date. That social anxiety about dating has spawned an industry of advice columnists, books, and sitcoms to help people navigate it. How about mentoring?
I asked skilled mentors for pointers on how they initiate a mentorship, what they talk about, and whether there's an app to help connect mentors and mentees.
This is what they told me.
Mentoring opportunities are everywhere if you look and listen
The first step is finding someone interested in joining you on the mentorship journey. Most experts I spoke to insist that mentorship opportunities are everywhere: on your team, in your company, in other departments (because crossover skills are great), in your social world, maybe even at your local bar.
But asking someone in a role you hope someday to hold to spend their valuable time helping you get there, or suggesting you know enough to help someone else achieve their goals, can be awkward.
"Most people are receptive to being asked to mentor," says Richard Bird, chief customer information officer at Ping Identity. It's flattering. Much harder, he says, is offering to be someone's mentor. This can feel like hubris and raises feelings of imposter syndrome. Before you jump in with an offer to mentor, Bird suggests keeping your ears open for people who are signaling that they are looking for one.
"They might say they want to grow or develop," he says. "Or, one of the biggest phrases I hear is, 'I have been working but still haven't figured X out.' This will often be more about how to navigate organizational or interpersonal dynamics than any type of technical challenge."
If it seems difficult to find someone, you might be overthinking it, suggests Nicole Gavel, head of business development and strategic partnerships at Waymo.
"A lot of folks find it intimidating to get involved in structured mentoring relationship," she says. "But I think successful mentoring, both from the experience of the mentee and the mentor, can be quite informal. Think about all the potential mentors in your network and cultivate those so that you can call on them when you are faced with a challenge."
This is a very targeted approach to mentoring, rather than an ongoing formal meeting with clearly defined roles. In fact, there could be some role switching, with one person mentoring on one topic and being mentored on another.
Gavel suggests that when faced with something difficult — whether it's a technical challenge, a struggle to get stakeholder buy-in, or a career move — scan your network for people you know who might have gone through something similar. "Ask that person: 'I know you worked a deal like this or did this kind of integration. What was your experience on that? Did you learn anything that could be helpful for me?'" she says.
The same goes for being a mentor. "I've largely approached this by saying to people, if I could ever be helpful for you just get in touch," Gavel says.
Consider joining a mentorship community
"Finding a mentor is a lot like dating," says Colleen Tartow, PhD, director of engineering at Starburst Data. "That's one reason I'm part of a community called Plato. This is a leadership mentoring group where businesses bring aspiring engineering leaders and Plato matches me with mentees based on things they are interested in — such as diverse teams, data, and startups."
The Plato mentoring experience is a bit more like speed dating in that it allows Tartow to work mentoring into a busy schedule and is also an easy way to set up mentoring opportunities for an entire team. "I reserve a half hour a week and mentor whoever they set me up with," she says. "I have found some amazing relationships this way."
Chronus, eMentorConnect, MentorcliQ, and MentorCloud are a few other options for online mentoring programs that match individuals or teams with a mentor or mentee.
Define what you will get out of it
Once you have found a mentor or mentee, the next step is making sure the time you spend is productive for both of you.
"I like to start by setting goals and expectations for the mentorship," says Tartow. This is like setting up an operating agreement before you start, and she suggests covering everything from goals, expectations, and availability at the outset. Are you available only at your meetings or are you there for your mentee all the time? What is the purpose of this mentorship?
"You are saying, 'We're going to have coffee once every other week,' or simply, 'We're part of this mentoring program,'" she explains.
Creating this sort of clarity is a leadership skill, says Tartow. "This is leading by example. You are asking your mentee to be clear about what they want to get out of the relationship. Do they want to get promoted? Do they want a new job? Do they want more direct reports? Are they looking to have more strategic influence? Are they looking to help with execution in a challenging environment?"
Of course, the goals can change over time but starting with clear definitions of your goals and roles sets the tone. It also helps you know when — or if — the mentoring relationship is over.
"This is also a lot like therapy," she says. "When they achieve their goal — get the job or whatever it was — then you know, my job here is done."
Look for a mentee who can teach you
Mentorship and sponsorship are, according to many sources, powerful tools for creating a diverse workplace and for promoting diversity of thought.
"Mentoring is the only corporate related activity that allows us to make choices about who we impact and who impacts us," says Bird. "I encourage people — and I do this myself — to ask to be mentored or to mentor people who are as different from you as possible." That way, he says, "you both have the opportunity to learn about different experiences, pathways, and challenges, which helps create a more diverse workforce."
Mark Schlesinger, senior technical fellow of Broadridge Financial Solutions, suggests that to capture this opportunity — even if your mentee is very junior to you — you should work some "reverse mentoring" into your interactions. Your mentee can, he says, "provide valuable insight on topics that can help from an overall diversity and inclusion perspective. These might include insight into generational preferences the company may not be aware of and can help you shape your culture as the workforce changes over time."
Mentoring as a form of recruiting
Reaching out into your community and offering mentoring to students, job seekers, and other industries is a very effective way to not only recruit talent but also to increase the job satisfaction of your current team.
"In our business there is more demand for skilled talent than is available," says Isabel Dewey, senior vice president of people at ReliaQuest. "So, our mentoring starts in the community."
One of the company's outreach mentoring programs sends junior team members to the local university to mentor.
"We call it RQ labs," she explains. "We have a screening process to make sure the mentees have acumen for cybersecurity. Then we give them exposure to what we do and align them with our tech teams, where they learn more about us, how we operate, and how we solve business needs."
Those mentoring relationships feed the company's internship program and "oftentimes those internships become full time," she says.
The program has no problem finding internal mentors because this is an opportunity to help team members grow their careers and is baked into their day, not added to their plate.
"These mentors are only two or three years out of college," she says. "So, it gives them one of their first opportunities to be formal mentors and guides. It was not that long ago that they were in this person's shoes, and it is a great opportunity for people who may be focused on answering tickets to grow some leadership skills."
Practice the art of listening
Several of the experts I spoke to warned against offering advice to a mentee who isn't ready to hear it. One trick to making sure you aren't monologuing just to tick mentoring off on a check box somewhere in your own career path is to learn to listen instead of to teach.
"There's a lot of value in having a mentor to act as a sounding board and help you look at things in a different way," says Heather Natour, head of engineering for seller and B2B at Opendoor. "Being a mentor can be more about listening and empathizing than providing advice and life experiences."
When people are asking for advice, it's often because they have a specific problem to work through, they can't see themselves in the next role, or they feel trapped in a situation or not ready for a challenge.
"A mentor can provide validation of the challenge and point them in the right direction," says Natour. "I help the person see what they can do to move toward a goal. Giving the person a safe space to sort through their unrefined thoughts and emotions is sometimes more productive than advice."
Skip-level mentoring
Natour also recommends skip-level mentoring — where the mentee's manager reports to the mentor —because it gives both the mentor and the mentee insight into the workplace, their role, and specific situations that are hard to achieve otherwise.
"Skip-level managers often have the dual advantage of having more context about the details of a situation and also have more experience for the mentee to learn from," she says. "I have had skip-level managers help me navigate difficult situations with my direct manager, act as sponsors, and help me understand my own role in leveling up the organization or team. In my role as a skip-level manager, I've found that I often provide a different perspective on an issue someone is having. Or I might share feedback that's unique because of my own interpretation of the situation. Rather than trying to solve all their problems, I view my role as helping peers work together, which builds more trust amongst the team."
More on effective hiring and staff management:
6 hot hiring trends — and 5 going cold
7 interview mistakes that cost you key hires
Employee retention: 8 strategies for retaining top talent
9 reasons good employees leave — and how you can prevent it
Diversity and inclusion: 8 best practices for changing your culture
6 hiring trends that are changing how talent is found
Interview tips for winning over job candidates
10 tips for crafting highly effective job descriptions
What is employee experience? Your key to talent retention and recruitment


Windows are essential to your home's beauty and comfort; they give you a wonderful view of the outdoors, protect the inside of your home from the elements and they let in sunlight to brighten up your home. Because they are so vital to a home, they go through a lot of action. It's wise to keep your windows clean so that they keep functioning as they should.
Begin by brushing off your window sill with a small broom or brush. The dirt and dust that gathers on the sill and ledges will get stuck there for a long time otherwise, and brushing will also prevent smearing on the glass later on. Make sure not to use the same cleaning rag that you will eventually use to clean the glass!
Run your vacuum's dusting brush attachment along the side of your window screen that faces in. You can also use this vacuum piece to grab any leftover dirt and dust around your sills.
Use a premixed vinegar-based cleaning solution, or an ammonia-free glass cleaner like Windex® or Sparkle® to clean your window's glass. You can make your own vinegar-based solution by mixing one-part white vinegar to 10 parts water. Apply your cleaner generously to a clean, lint-free cloth or paper towel and wipe down your glass from several different directions for the best clean.
Take care of your beautiful view, protection barrier and light source by keeping your windows clean throughout the year. If you have any questions about interior or exterior window cleaning, or regarding any steps of our cleaning process, give our Baltimore Pella Windows and Doors showroom a call at 301-637-0762 or book an appointment with us online for us to come look at your windows.


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Murder by Gaslight: The Fort Monroe Tragedy.
In June 1891, two young men from Washington D.C., Edward A. "Ned" Hannegan and Thornton J. "Tony" Hains, traveled to Fort Monroe on the Virginia Peninsula for a few days of recreation. They were close friends; both were young men of high social standing from prominent military and political families. Tony Hains was the son of Col. Peter C. Hains of the Army Engineer Corps and the brother of Lt. John P Hains, Third Artillery, both stationed at Fort Monroe. Ned Hannegan was the grandson of former Indiana Senator Edward Hannegan and on his mother's side Gen. Thomas Nelson, who had served as Minister to Chili and Minister to Mexico.
Hains suddenly turned and fired two shots at Hannegan in quick succession. Hannegan fell slowly back into the boat then raised himself up with his arm on the gunwale. Witnesses heard him say, "Help, help, on the shore there; this man has shot and killed me" or some variation of those words. Those watching from shore did not believe it at first and thought Hains and Hannegan were pulling a prank. But when Hains brought the boat in he surrendered himself to the fort commander; Hannegan had been shot through the heart.
Hains claimed that he had fired in self-defense. He said that Hannegan had raised his oar to hit him and felt his life was threatened. Several witnesses had seen the shooting from the shore, only one saw Hannegan raise his oar. Questions were raised as to why Hains would take a revolver to go rowing and why would fire twice if it was in self-defense.
The murder trial of Thornton Hains that September drew huge crowds partly because Senator Daniel W. Voorhees of Indiana, known to be a great orator, would be assisting the defense; also because women, who reportedly made up at least half of the crowd, were fascinated by Tony Hains. Oratory on both sides was of the case was strong and impassioned, but when the jury returned after four hours of deliberation they found Hains not guilty.
Whatever it was that swayed the jury in Hains trial did not sway society around Fort Monroe. Some of the officers were aloof to the family while others continued their relations with the colonel and his wife but refused to recognize the son in any way. Mrs. Hains's aggressive attempts to re-establish her son in society gradually alienated all of her formerly sympathetic friends.
Tony Hains was so upset at being shunned by the fort that he sent a letter to the Secretary of War proposing that the ostracizing and slights toward his family be stopped. He added that if nothing were done officially he would take the matter into his own hands and put an end to it himself. Reportedly the Secretary of War forwarded the letter to the President who handed the matter to the Secret Service. They stationed an agent near the house who diligently shadowed Tony Hains.
Eventually, the Secretary of War showed the letter to Col. Hains. The colonel assured the Secretary that the letter had been written without his knowledge and added that he had been "forced to the melancholy conclusion that his son was insane." Col. Hains requested a transfer and was reassigned to Portland, Maine. Lt. John P. Hains also requested a transfer and was sent to Fort McHenry, Baltimore. Tony Hains reportedly left on his own for South America.
"Arguing the Case," Evening Star, September 14, 1891.
"Blighted by a Crime," Daily Inter Ocean, October 26, 1891.
"The Fort Monroe Tragedy," Evening Star, June 15, 1891.
"The Full Story," Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune, June 15, 1891.
"Hains Not Guilty," Sun, September 16, 1891.
"Murder The Result Of A Quarrel," New York Tribune, June 13, 1891.
"To Commence Tomorrow," Evening Star, July 15, 1891.
"The Trial Begun," Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune, September 9, 1891.
"Trial of Haines," Virginian-Pilot, July 17, 1891.
"A True Bill Against Haines," Macon Telegraph, June 16, 1891.
"Was it Premonition," New York World, July 26, 1891.


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New Victorian Child Safe Standards Released
The Victorian Government has announced new Child Safe Standards (Standards) that will come into effect on 1 July 2022.
The eleven new Standards will replace Victoria's current seven standards and principles. They set out minimum requirements and outline the actions organisations must take to keep children and young people safe.
Key changes include new requirements:
to involve families and communities in organisations' efforts to keep children and young people safe
for a greater focus on safety for Aboriginal children and young people
to manage the risk of child abuse in online environments
for greater clarity on the governance, systems and processes to keep children and young people safe.
Why has this come about?
The Standards are changing to provide more consistency with Standards in the rest of Australia and to strengthen protection from child abuse.
Victoria has had mandatory Child Safe Standards since January 2016.
In 2017, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) recommended that a new version of child safe standards be adopted by each Australian state and territory.
In 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) undertook a review of the Victorian Standards to ensure they were as strong as possible and to consider how they could better align with the recommendations of the Royal Commission.
Now the Government has announced the new Standards, with organisations having until 1 July 2022 to implement changes.
What are the new Standards?
A full version of the new Standards can be found here. An overview is provided below:
Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued
Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture
Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously
Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing
Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice
People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice
Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused
Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training
Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed
Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved
Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.
What help is available?
The Commission has produced initial guidance to assist organisations to understand the new Standards:
New Child Safe Standards Information Sheet
What's new? Overview of the new Child Safe Standards
What's changing? Compare current and new Child Safe Standards
What should organisations do now?
It's time to get to know the new Standards and what is different, and to start planning the changes your organisation needs to make by 1 July 2022.
Until then, you must continue to comply with the current Standards.
To understand more about child safety in sporting organisations, contact Sports Central on 5331 6966 or info@sportscentral.org.au


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NGC 6319 ist eine 13,5 mag helle linsenförmige Galaxie vom Hubble-Typ E/S0 im Sternbild Drache am Nordsternhimmel. Sie ist schätzungsweise 376 Millionen Lichtjahre von der Milchstraße entfernt und hat einen Durchmesser von etwa 90.000 Lichtjahren.

Im selben Himmelsareal befindet sich u. a. die Galaxie NGC 6317.

Das Objekt wurde am 14. Mai 1885 von Lewis A. Swift entdeckt.

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The Application Notebook - A Stable Force Over the Years
Edward Fantuzzi, Michael J. Tessalone
Application Notebook
Application Notebook, Application Notebook-02-11-2011, Volume 0, Issue 0
Application notes are a great opportunity for suppliers to inform the scientific marketplace about the latest applications and areas of method development.
We are happy to present Spectroscopy's first application notebook for 2011. As we enter our 10th year of these supplements, we are very proud of their success. Our February Application Notebook means that the excitement of the biggest analytical event of the year, Pittcon, is just around the corner. While most people are enjoying the snow, looking forward to the Super Bowl, or hoping that spring will soon be here, our dedicated staff is working diligently to help deliver the latest application notes to analytical chemists. The Application Notebook will be one of the most sought-after issues on display at our booth at Pittcon.
In 2010, Spectroscopy celebrated its 25th anniversary of serving the analytical chemistry marketplace. Over the years, we have all witnessed so many changes. One thing that has not changed, however, is scientists' hunger for the latest application notes; in every audience survey we do, the notes continue to rank high on our readers' wish lists. We have answered this demand in both print and digital form: In 2011, we will publish three print application notebooks (February, September, and December), and will continue to offer another avenue for you to receive current application notes with our e-application note alert. You will receive those special alerts six times this year.
Application notes continue to be a great opportunity for suppliers of spectroscopy equipment and accessories to inform the scientific marketplace about the latest applications and areas of method development for their products. At Pittcon, please feel free to stop by our booth (#3218) to discuss what you think about these developments and the future of spectroscopy.
Also at the conference, Spectroscopy and LCGC are proud to be producing live vidcasts at our Pittcon Theater, set to run Monday, March 14 through Wednesday, March 16, at booth #3217. The first two days of the theater will see a lineup of the industry's most respected and well-known experts speaking on topics from molecular and atomic spectroscopy to HPLC/UHPLC, GC, GC–MS, and LC–MS, bringing listeners cutting-edge information in analytical technology.
Enjoy the issue. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta.
Michael J. Tessalone
Science Group Publisher mtessalone@advanstar.com
Edward Fantuzzi
Publisher efantuzzi@advanstar.com
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Wonderland.
7 Wonders: Milan Mens Fashion Week SS17
As the fashion week mayhem moves on to the French capital, let's recap what's in store for Spring/Summer 17 according to Milan.
Italian fashion is synonymous with opulent luxury rendered in colours of the rainbow, heavily embellished, often outrageous, loud and fabulous. But when the boys come to town, the fun seems to amp up even more. Milan was a non-stop five-day-long party that gave us some really great moments and even greater clothes everyone will be queuing up for come next spring. So let's take a look at the wonderful moments in the next instalment of Seven Wonders, Milan style.
Dean and Dan Caten stole the show in Milan. Pure and simple. The clothes were anything but, though, as we have come to expect from the duo. While the usual shredded and heavily embellished denim, metallics and leathers walked down the runway in all their glory, show-stopping in their own right, this season, it was the towering, six inch, glittery platform boots donned by all the models that were the talk on everyone's lips. Bravely, the guys made it up and down the runway without any disasters, which made the whole footwear situation even more impressive. And when the Caten twins stepped out to take their bow in the same skyscrapers of shoes, climbing all the way to their things and shimmering in the spotlight, it was possibly one of the best bows ever. Joking that the shoes were a necessity considering the designers' height, they had a more poignant and serious role to play. Showing their S/S 17 offering on the first day of Milan Menswear Fashion Week, only a few days after the heartbreaking Orlando shootings, the heels and the rainbow sashes floating around their necks, shouted out loud to the world that they are standing tall and proud in support of the LGBTQ community. Emotions were running high.
When the eyes stopped getting distracted by the sparkling, multicoloured feet, finally focusing on the clothes, they were in for a treat too. Inspired by punks, skinheads, rock'n'roll and even disco dudes, a myriad of parkas and bomber jackets were the key pieces of the show, coming in denim covered with custom made Caten brothers sport patches, camo, leather and satin with a floral print. There was even a sequin number. Their allure actually made up for the lack of exposed, muscly torsos which have become a fix on the pair's runway. While beaten up denim also made an appearance, most of the DSquared2 guys got a new polished look for S/S 17 courtesy of a pair of tailored trousers. While you might have to ditch the platforms if you want to get anywhere fast and with all limbs intact, the S/S 17 collection had something for everyone. Start making a wishlist.
Is there anyone who does not want the entire Gucci collection to be hanging in their closets right now? Or at least wishes their boyfriend owned it so you can steal your favourite pieces? Seriously, it seems that Alessandro Michele can do no wrong. Whatever he puts out on the runway is an instant hit, an instant dream piece, and also, sadly, instantly copied and churned out to all the high street stores. But maybe that just goes to show how desirable the new Gucci actually is. Because when Michele makes Donald the Duck cool again, who could resist? Apart from Donald, Japanese kimonos, Louis XVI trousers complete with white stockings, schoolboy uniform jackets, Chinese dragons and rain hats are apparently all the rage now. Or will be come next spring. And it's oh so fun! Michele embraces the joy fashion brings, celebrates the childhood desire of putting on all your favourite clothes at once and walking out of the house feeling on top of the world, but somehow still looking so, so chic. Patterned tights with sport socks plus a traditional Chinese shirt and shorts ensemble? Check. Mustard yellow, baby pink and lime green trimmed purple jacket? Why not? Or an all-over zebra print? Yes please!
Michele's rise has been stratospheric. Since taking up the helm at Gucci in February 2015, he has been unstoppable, the fashion pack falling head over heels for him and his designs. As soon as you think he could not be more desirable, he announces the next phase of his DIY customisation service at the S/S 17 menswear show. And that is the charm of the new Gucci. The constant dialogue between the house and the individual, the luxury of feeling special, important and valued, the freedom of expression allowed through the garments and the celebration of unique character. His work is playful, liberating and somewhat extravagant, allowing the customer to create their own little fantasy within the Gucci house. It's all about exploring and being confident. Most importantly, however, it is inspiring. And isn't that what we really want from our designers?
This season, the Prada kids are on a quest. A treasure hunt where S/S 17 shoes, handbags, pencil cases, wallets and other trophies were up for grabs, proudly displayed strapped to huge hiking backpacks. In contrast to last season's history lesson, Spring/Summer 17 is looking to be a time of the future trailblazer. Complete with a high-tech, sci-fi looking set, Miuccia is clearly looking forward, to a season where Prada comes out of its financial slump, gains new ground and conquers new peaks. Showcasing a predominantly sporty collection, the brand is reaching new territories of potential expansion, appealing to previously untouched customer bases. While travel is still a major theme for Prada, it is not the time travel of A/W 16 anymore, but instead actual world travel, exploring new places, markets and forms. This idea was spelled out in the lighthearted illustrated prints of elephants, buddhas, pineapples and palm trees, which adorned shirts and a nylon jacket-cum-dress. Nylon was definitely a star of the show, cut into rain-macs,vests, drawstring trousers and shorts, rendered in bright, shiny yellows, blues and silvers. Mrs Prada sheds light on a lot of things. But who would have thought she'd make everyone realise that hiking could actually be a lot of fun?
As always, however, there is a more serious message in Prada's latest offering. As models strode down the catwalk with all their possessions, in suits accompanied by waterproofs and torchlights, tailored trousers tucked into hiking socks and sandals (yes, the dreaded uniform of many a tourist is actually chic now), shirts teamed up with long-johns, spare clothes and stilettos spilling out of handbags carried by the female models in silk cocktail dresses and multicoloured sunhats, there was a sense of displacement and uncertainty, with the models being ready for all possible scenarios on their travels. Whether a comment on the global political sphere, the difficulties facing young adults today, or a statement about our society being constantly on the move and in a hurry, is up for a debate, one that we probably won't know the answer to. Whatever it is, Miuccia Prada seems to be optimistic that we are ready to tackle what's coming our way.
Julian Assange is an unlikely inspiration for a fashion show, but that is not a reason to stop Dame Vivienne Westwood from basing her S/S 17 menswear collection on the Wikileaks dissident. Coinciding with the beginning of Assange's fifth year in a self-imposed exile at the Ecuadorian embassy in London, Westwood did not hold back with letting everyone know exactly what she thought about the situation. Backstage, models sported shredded tops scribbled with "Free Assange" over a picture of his cat (whose Instagram account boasts over 1700 followers), a two minute video of the Dame herself opened the show, pleading directly with the Prime Minister to release the 'innocent' man from his banishment, ending the latest menswear show by taking a bow in a t-shirt proclaiming "I am Julian Assange". A bit off the cuff, a bit questionable, but that's what we've come to expect of the queen of punk.
What was perhaps a bit unexpected, although with Westwood the lines are usually blurred between the feminine and the masculine, for S/S 17, skirts and dresses were hanging off almost all the models' bodies, totally doing away with any gender differences. While this obviously has very current connotations, if we were to hark it back to the overarching inspiration of the collection, the make, do and mend vibe of the clothes spoke about living in exile: tattered bits of knitwear hanging across shoulders, toga-style dresses draped over bodies secured with string, bulky, older brother suit jackets and 'arm warmers.' That at least was the first part of the collection, complete with IOU painted on sweaters, vests and t-shirts, implying the power of states over the individual, Assange in particular. Toward the second half, things got a bit more summery, flowing and printed with Hawaiian flowers, undoubtedly corresponding to Westwood's declaration that Assange needs some sun. This lighter mood maintained a subversive note, however, as models walked down with the eye of the Big Brother painted on their faces. This is what Vivienne does best. Her provocative and, frankly, a bit bonkers shows and themes are a highlight for most, when you add in a cute kitten as a backdrop, it could not be anything but a winner.
Anyone whose ideal night in is watching America's Next Top Model was in for a fun surprise at the Giorgio Armani S/S 17 show. The winner of Cycle 22 (yes, there are that many now!), Nyle DiMarco, the super cute deaf model who beat the odds, appeared on the runway in most probably THE t-shirt of the season – donning larger-than-life portrait of Mr Armani himself. And as Instagram became saturated with this look, it put Nyle out of the TV show box and onto the real fashion world map. After the amazing success of Winnie Harlow, a fellow ANTM alumni, the future looks bright for the new arrival.And the light is still shining for the brand too. After forty years of being one of the best known names in fashion, this collection maintains his continued relevance and a move with the times. The designer shows he has a sense of humour, and you'd still go to him for the perfect suit as well as a more relaxed look, now even a parka or a bomber jacket. A true lifestyle brand that is here to stay.
Mr Armani's success rests upon constant innovation, which must be damn hard after four decades in fashion with a huge amount of collections each year. But he's super clever about it. While you can be certain you'd get suiting at one of his shows, this season, the trousers are wider, more confident and comfortable. They come patterned with geometric, graphic prints in a spectrum of blues and greys. On the feet, trainers and slip ons were the shoes of choice, through which a bit of colour was introduced into the show. It's more casual Fridays at the office, but really, how many men still wear a tie to work? There's definitely a sense of a man on the go, a man always ready to do whatever the situation requires, but one that still maintains his supreme style. He's hip and cool whatever the age. Just like Giorgio Armani.
Now D&G was a party and a half. Their usual living it up attitude reached new heights for Spring/Summer 17, courtesy of their own jazz club, complete with a live band and golden palm lanterns lining the runway, of course. It was a trip down memory lane worthy of a celebration, a reconstruction of the first time the design duo met in the early 80s, and a salute to the influence music has on fashion as well as their own lives. Music memorabilia was everywhere. Saxophones appeared on jackets and shirts, sparkly golden tuxedos and bow ties evoked the 50s music scene, animal print oversized jumpers, skinny jeans and kaftans were reminiscent of the musician as a free spirit, an exotic and untouchable idol of many, a hedonistic spirit. As the boys moved through the eras, boombox shaped suitcases, giant headphones, bomber jackets and hoodies took centre stage, while elsewhere, cassettes, electric guitars and words such as JAZZ, SWING and MAMBO were emblazoned onto jackets or rings. Shoes too abruptly changed eras and destinations, from flip flops and brogues to studded boots toughened up even more with badges hanging off the sides. It was a whirlwind of a runway, a lesson in recent music history, a Show with a capital S. While it is debatable how many men will be brave enough to sport an allover pineapple print or a 70s rockstar ensemble, there was still enough pieces for the slightly more subdued D&G customer. With almost 100 looks, it would be surprising if it was not so.
The clothes were not the only stars of the show, however. It's enough if you check out Anna Dello Russo's Instagram account and you'll see all the new generation faces that stole the show, a certain Presley Gerber in particular. His debut on the runway sparked as much excitement as Cameron Dallas' attendance at Calvin Klein last season. He was at Dolce and Gabbana too, of course, and partied the night away with Dello Russo, Vanessa Hudgens, Brandon Thomas Lee and Peter Brant. It was a night to remember, Domenico and Stefano showing us that they still know how it's done.
Tom Notte and Bart Vandebosch of Les Hommes conjured up an army of modern warriors for their S/S 17 collection. Inspired by armour, shamans and South America, the collection was powerful and somewhat macho. But in a good way. Khaki green and black were predominant colours, further driving home the idea of battle and danger. Pierced lips, ears and bridges of noses made the guys look fierce, this was a clan not to be messed with. A welcome change after the many shows composed of sequins, bows and dresses, the collection was hard hitting — a bit of a reality check. Bulletproof vests, utility jackets and cargo trousers appeared on the runway, the models firmly on the ground, stomping around in gladiator sandals that looked like they could do a lot of damage. Suits were even paired with such footwear, perhaps a nod to the dangerous world we now live in. It's good to know that if anything disastrous did truly happen, our boys would look super hot in this Les Hommes collection.
Here too was a sense of progression, from strictly military colours, large pockets and mesh, all in khaki, with a lot of handy straps, leather and studded bombers right in tow. But there was a shift, some white appeared and sweaters were embroidered with Central American patterns, alluding to some sort of a cohabitation between the two cultures, a common respect and benefit gained through collaboration. There will be a huge market for this collection. It is functional, high-tech and really, really good looking. Spring/Summer 17 will sure be exciting!
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This is an insider's account of the NHS reforms, tracing the events which led to Mrs Thatcher's secret review of the NHS; the doctor's violent opposition to the resolution; the attempts to persuade the Government to alter course; and the steady erosion of the best features of the NHS.
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Damn Bad Business: NHS Deformed by Jeremy Lee-Potter
This is an insider's account of the NHS reforms, tracing the events which led to Mrs Thatcher's secret review of the NHS; the doctor's violent opposition to the resolution; the attempts to persuade Kenneth Clarke, William Waldegrave, Virginia Bottomely, John Major and other ministers that the introduction of market principles into healthcare was doomed to prove an expensive failure; and the steady erosion of the best features of the NHS brought about by its commercialization.
Jeremy Lee-Potter
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Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg is a guide to solve conflicts and communicate effectively.
Communication is a major part of everyday life and of our relationship.
If we want to function well with people, we need to learn to communicate effectively.
The words we use impact the way we behave.
O.J. Harvey studies the world literature looking for how often word depicting people as "good" or "bad" would come up.
He found out that countries with a larger usage of bad words also had more incidents.
This doesn't say much however. Correlation is not causation and it might as well be that more violence leads to more negative words and not the opposite.
Labels for example impair our observation skills because they imply a judgment (ie.: "liberal" or "conservative").
The goal of nonviolent communication, or NVC, is to help us communicate our feelings clearly by observing objectively, identify feelings and communicate with compassion.
Imagine as an example that you son left his toys all across the floor.
You would not start yelling at him right away.
finally you ponder for a second what's the best way to voice your request in a way that influence them without hurting them.
Son, when I see your toys spread across the kitchen's floor I feel frustrated because I need our house to be clean and safe.
Do you think you can pick up your toys and take them to your room when you are done playing?
Starting with "I" instead of "you" is a staple of communication manuals.
Observing without evaluating is one of the keys of nonviolent communication and one of the most difficult steps to master.
For example the phrase: "Mark always comes late at work" already implies an evaluation.
Rephrasing it in a way that is object would say: "Mark does not arrive before 9am".
The author talks about creators and victims, which is basically the internal vs external locus of control.
Taking responsibility means that you don't blame anyone else for your own feelings.
What someone does is a stimulus but it's never the cause of our response.
Our response is up to us, and our overall emotional well being is up to us.
A better reaction though would be to walk through you own feelings and verbalize them.
This response will clarify your own feelings and get you more easily down the road of resolution.
OK. What makes you say that. Do you think I'm selfish for something specific that I have done?
When you use this type of communication you will often find out that people will self-soothe and calm down because they feel heard and understood.
Marshall Rosenberg says that many of us are not skilled at communicating our own emotions and needs.
That leads people to passive aggression and grow anger and resentment.
The best you can do, both for yourself and the people around you, is to communicate as directly as possible.
Similar to communicating our needs, voicing our request should be done as directly as possible.
The author says that a great way to be cause less defensiveness as possible in the listener is to communicate what you want them to do instead of what you want to stop doing.
Positive language also helps to make your needs clearer.
For example if a wife tells his husband not to spend too much time at work, he might not be sure what she means.
Does it means he is stressing himself too much or that she wants him to spend more time at home with her?
Marshall Rosenberg says that can use nonviolent communication to talk to ourselves as well.
Way too often indeed we label ourselves negatively and we are way too harsh.
Instead, the next time you are being judgmental towards yourself, focus on your unmet needs.
One of the biggest takeaway for me is to use positive language of what you want people to do, instead of what you don't want them to do.
I feel that using the example of a man beating is wife for communication is wrong and underlines how many people do not understand the psychology of abusers.
Most abusive relationships have nothing to do with bad communication and you only fix them by distancing yourself from the SOB.
Also, in general, watch our for relativism: there is a difference between good and evil.
Some of the examples are a bit simplistic and too "easy". I would have liked to see some harder communication challenges to crack.
I liked how the book stresses that importance of clearly understanding our own feelings and striving to understand the others' feelings.
It might sound touchy feely… And that's exactly the mistake that most do.
If everyone read and applied the lesson from Nonviolent Communication we would certainly live in a better world.
Nonviolent Communication is a very good manual on effective communication.
I can recommend it both for general communication and for communication within a relationship.


Are you looking for ways to increase your earning potential? Most people would love to earn more money without having to take on a second job or work more hours during the week or on the weekends, but sometimes increasing your earning potential at your job isn't as easy as asking for a raise. Employers often want more skills or something in return for paying more money. But earning more skills often requires taking classes, earning certificates, or degrees that are expensive and time consuming.
Look for free online classes. Online, there are plenty of opportunities to learn. Websites like Udemy often have instructors that offer free introductory classes to certain topic matters that you may be able to benefit from. Topics are plentiful and you can complete them in your own time.
If you work in the tech field, there are quite a few websites online that offer free training; some of which even allow you to print out results of all that you've mastered. Codecademy is just one of the many websites online where you can learn to code for free.
If you are looking for a more formal education to increase your skills and earn more money, check to see if the school has any available scholarships to help you cover some of the costs that would be associated with earning a degree or certificate.
Finally, if further education isn't an interest, talk to your boss! Express your interest to learn more about your job, or other opportunities within the company. Convey what your current skills are and where you want your career to go - you may learn that there are opportunities that you didn't know about and it never hurts to show initiative!
Looking for more ways to increase your earning potential or save money? Check out our article on Three ways you can break the payday to payday cycle!


A Fare Management System is the collection of tools or components that automate the ticketing system of a transportation network. It is an automated version of the traditional or manual fare collection system. It comprises of ticket vending machines, automatic gate machines, ticket checking machines and recharging terminals. Fare Management System originated with paper tickets and tokens distributed by staff or dispensed from self-service vending machines. But these have been replaced by magnetic stripe cards. Contactless smart cards from bank networks have been seen more frequently nowadays. This system minimizes waiting time in queues, searching for cash to buy tickets and thereby saves extensive amount of time. Moreover, it enables efficiency in fare collection and also improves the overall transaction rate.
Fare collection technology platforms such as Smart cards and Near Field Communication (NFC) ensures full interoperability and independence of service providers. So the customers have multiple payment options to choose from and as a result there is an increase in customer satisfaction. The transit agencies are getting additional benefits for supporting different payment media and fare policies as a result of the growing adoption of open bank card payments for transit fare. Growing smartphones industry is likely to boost the global Fare Management System market size. Factors such as enhanced efficiency, reduction in frauds, flexible fare plans and enhanced security systems are also expected to drive the growth of the Fare Management System market. Moreover, the costs for planning or implementation of changes or updates of such system is very less as it is done through simply structured system configuration, hence this is also one of the factors impacting the growth of the market.
However high installation and maintenance costs of the Fare Management Systems can hinder the growth of the market. The paper ticketing system still exists in some regions, which is also a factor restraining the growth of the market.
The global Fare Management System market can be segmented on the basis of type of payment system, technology, application, end-users and region.
In March 2018, Rhaetian Railway has started installing new ticket vending machines from the service provider Scheidt & Bachmann at its stations. The previous units were put into operation 10 years ago. The new ticket vending machines are characterized by a wide range of functions and a comprehensive assortment as well as reliability and a long service life. Moreover these vending machines have easier payment options, wider offer range and they also support the SwissPass.
The key vendors in Fare Management System market are Ingenico Group, Accenture, Siemens AG, Infineon Technologies, ATLAS, AzRy, TransData.sk, Indra, National Mobile Payment Plc., TiXi, MJM Innovations, MC Payment, Electronic Funds Source LLC, Cubic and AEP.


Café Zazous are a band who play gypsy jazz with a typical line-up of two guitars, violin and double bass. They often play in the Reading area, typically at the Global Cafe where they play every couple of months, usually on a Thursday (usually starting about 9 pm). Their gigs at the Global Cafe are popular with Reading's swing dancers who will often be dancing Balboa.
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President Barack Obama's discognitive effort as "war president" at the U. S. Military Academy December 1 brings front and center a profound question in American politics. Those on the liberal or Left side of political debate are universally defined as more idealistic in their agenda for human progress, even earthly utopia, than the conservative or Right. Yet the Left adamantly opposes American efforts to "nation-build" or to spread democracy among other nations. Is this not a glaring contradiction?
The point is raised, not to pick a fight with the Left, but to encourage examination of the parties and motives which influence U. S. policy. The same parties and motives are behind the Left's national security policy as are behind economic policies which have devastated the American middle class during the past two years.
Turns out President Kennedy, despite his father's ties to Wall Street and the dominant elite, spoke ideals of the surging American middle class which prevailed in World War II. That another president elected with votes of minority and poor a half-century later should voice the dominant elite agenda is testament to their influence in major media.
The dominant elite determine the Democratic Party's posture on foreign policy, and they do not support spreading democracy abroad. Indeed, they have made deep inroads in undercutting and weakening democracy in the U. S.
A century ago, the dominant elite had its primary political home in the Republican Party, though its influence in both parties was significant. A favorite theorist of American elite at the time was H. G. Wells, who openly detested democracy and capitalism because the two systems were the political and economic tools used by the middle class to impose a "dictatorship" upon the elite.
In a nutshell, the dominant elite control the giant capital pools on and around Wall Street. They are near achieving the aggressive social and economic agenda championed by Wells in private conferences with U. S. presidents from Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin Roosevelt.
Do not be misled to think those who control those giant capital pools are "capitalists." They are financial mercantilists who use influence flowing from their capital to capture U. S. government power, which enables them to exploit regulators, rob the middle class and cripple representative democracy.
The dominant elite who deplore and defeat democracy in the U. S. do not wish it to be spread abroad, where they do better without it. The opposite view is held by Main Street capitalists, who prosper in free markets with rule of law preventing violence and fraud. Though President George W. Bush had family ties to Wall Street through his grandfather, he almost certainly was not in league with the dominant elite, as evidenced by his nation-building effort in Iraq.
President Bush's serious error occurred, not in spreading democracy, but in succumbing to pressure from Senate Democrats led by Wall Street's Charles Schumer to appoint Henry Paulson, CEO of the world's largest investment bank, Goldman Sachs, as Treasury secretary in July, 2006. That decision was as tragically consequential for the middle class as was President Herbert Hoover's request to Congress in 1932 to raise marginal rates of federal income taxes.
Both Hoover's and Bush's actions were pressed upon them by the same circle of dominant elite. In each case, the American electorate was flushed by deplorable economic conditions into the waiting arms of a federal administration completely dominated by those Wall Street elite: Franklin Roosevelt's in 1933 and Barack Obama's in 2009.


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If you are truly going to call yourself a naturalized Texan woman, there is one experience you must undertake. Nope, it's not wearing cowboy boots (Most Texas women wear stylish flip flops 9 months of the year, my dear Yankee friends. Sorry to burst your bubble on that one.). Nope, it's not donning a rhinestone-studded cowboy hat. Nope, it's not getting "big hair." Nope, it's not riding a horse or roping a calf or shooting a gun.
To be truly Texan (or in my case, the naturalized version) and a Texan woman, one must visit the vaunted, hallowed Sam Moon. For my Yankee friends, Sam Moon is basically Cheap Accessory Heaven for us lady folk down here in the Lone Star State. And it makes Claire's and Icing look silly. Why? Because Sam Moon's stores are about 10 times the size of a typical Claire's or Icing store. And there is much more there than hair dohickies (It most certainly is a word!) and jewelry at Sam Moon. There are rows upon rows of tables of purses, tiaras, luggage and now, home goods. It's boggling.
1. Remind yourself to pick your jaw off the floor after entering.
2. Sam must be Asian. And I think everyone who works at Sam Moon's must be his friends and family.
3. They are serious about plastic coverings on things at Sam Moon.
4. I cannot explain our stupidity in not visiting this store when the DD had to wear an average of 4 evening gowns per year during high school.
5. If they have it in clear colors, they have it in red, pink, blue, purple, gold, cream, black and probably orange.
6. Not everything at Sam Moon is cheap. But that's a good thing…for my wallet.
7. If you think you're spending $ 50 at Sam Moon, you are dead wrong. Double that….at least.
8. The DD and I do not have the same taste in jewelry or purses. But, we are pretty good at spotting the things that the other does like.
10. If you have a definite idea of what you want at Sam Moon, you'll change that idea at least 5 times in the course of picking something out.
11. If you can walk out of Sam Moon without buying something, you are a man.
12. If you are a man and forced to accompany a woman to this store, bring War and Peace and one of those folding chairs. Bring a drink for the cup holder. Maybe two. Snacks are probably a good idea, too.
13. There are no one-hour trips to Sam Moon. Plan on at least two, if not three or four hours.
15. Don't see something that's your particular taste??? Who are you? Ivana???
16. If it costs more than $ 5, then it's in the "high security area." And you have to buy it in order to coordinate it with other things in other parts of Sam Moon. Those clever Asians.
17. If you want to think about your high security item, you can put it in a box and take a number coordinating with that box, so it can be retrieved later when you decide you're an idiot if you don't buy it.
18. Apparently, a lot of people take advantage of those boxes.
19. Those boxes are not nearly big enough. I recommend refrigerator box size.
20. They keep building more Sam Moons. And they seem to get closer and closer to my home. This is not a good thing for my wallet. I would say that it might lead to a divorce, but the PH discovered the Sam Moon luggage store. No War & Peace necessary.
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Altec Lansing Octiv 650 iPod dock comes with Music Mood app | What Hi-Fi?
Another day, another iPod/iPhone dock, this time in the form of the £170 Octiv 650 from Altec Lansing.
It's a 2.1 design with a 4in downward-firing subwoofer and a pair of 3in full-range drivers.
There are component and composite video outputs to allow you to stream video directly from your iThingy to your TV, plus an aux input for connecting a second audio device, and a remote control.
Perhaps the most novel feature is the free downloadable Music Mood app which lets users customise their listening experience with a seven-band graphic equaliser, as well as multiple presets.
What's more, the app has a selection of "relaxing and ambient vidoes and sounds" for people to listen to, including a crackling fireplace, ocean waves and gentle rainfall.
The Altec Lansing Octive 650 is available this month from Apple Stores, John lewis, Dixons and PC World. Initially available in charcoal, a grey slate version will be released in June.


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'Challenges and improvements in optimization algorithms for machine learning' with Coralia Cartis
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We are pleased to have Coralia Cartis, a Professor of Numerical Optimization at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford and a Fellow of Balliol College and The Alan Turing Institute for Data Science, join us for this joint ART-AI and University of Bath AI group seminar, entitled 'Challenges and improvements in optimization algorithms for machine learning'.
ART-AI and University of Bath AI group seminar
We are pleased to have Coralia Cartis, a Professor of Numerical Optimization at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford and a Fellow of Balliol College and The Alan Turing Institute for Data Science, join us for this joint ART-AI and University of Bath AI group seminar, entitled 'Challenges and improvements in optimization algorithms for machine learning'.
This seminar will take place online on Zoom on Tuesday 14th June 2022, 12.15pm-1.15pm (BST). Mohammad Golbabaee will be chairing this seminar. For joining instructions, please e-mail [email protected].
We will discuss some key challenges to optimization algorithm development arising from machine learning. In particular, we investigate dimensionality reduction techniques in the variable/parameter domain for local and global optimization; these rely crucially on random projections and allow biased noise, adaptive parameters and have almost sure convergence. We describe and use sketching results that allow efficient projections to low dimensions while preserving using properties, as well as other useful tools from random matrix theory and conic integral geometry. We focus on functions with low effective dimensionality – that are conjectured to provide an insightful proxy for neural networks landscapes. Time permitting we also briefly discuss first- versus second-order optimization methods for training deep neural networks.
Coralia Cartis is Professor of Numerical Optimization at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford and a Fellow of Balliol College and The Alan Turing Institute for Data Science. She received a BSc degree in mathematics from Babesh-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and a PhD degree in mathematics from the University of Cambridge, under the supervision of Prof Michael J.D. Powell. Prior to her current post, she worked as a research scientist at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and as a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford University. Between 2007-2013, she was a (permanent, senior) lecturer in the School of Mathematics, University of Edinburgh. Her research interests include the development and analysis of nonlinear optimization algorithms and diverse applications of optimization from climate modeling to signal processing and machine learning.
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Devil John Moonshine is made in honor of the legendary Civil War soldier, lawman, and moonshiner from Kentucky, Devil John. Made from an old mountain "secret", Devil John Moonshine sauce comes straight from classic Kentucky tradition.
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Occasionally, a prospective customer drops in and asks if the place is open for business, or the phone rings with the same question, or one of the local investors on the prowl for a free meal pops his head in to inquire.
The answer: Not yet, but close.
Ashmont Grill is in the final throes of its prep stage. Rotisserie chickens turn gracefully on a spit encased in glass and visible from the dining room. Fire inspectors tour the newly-expanded Peabody Square building and check off, a large hurdle that leaves the staff visibly relieved. Employees sample croissants and pronounce them "buttery."
A matter of local interest, since its intentions became public 15 months ago, the Ashmont Grill's conversion - from the bomb shelter-like Ashmont Grille to a classed-up, neighborhood-themed eatery run by award-winning restaurateur Chris Douglass, himself an Ashmont Hill resident - is, in kitchen parlance, up. Douglass said a few permits remain undelivered, but that the Grill should be open for business next week.
"I keep saying I want to get out of the construction business and back to the restaurant business," Douglass said Tuesday, as the chickens continued browning and chefs chopped onions in the kitchen. The owner and chef at South End's tony Icarus restaurant, the lower-key Grill represents both a homecoming and departure for Douglass.
The construction phase, close to seven months, has taken the McDonough brothers' Dot Ave. dive and made it, as one investor put it this week, "South Endy" - brightly lit, with hanging lampshades recycled from the stamped-out sheets used to mold spatulas. Behind the bar, a wall of 18-inch pipes await wine bottles and a lucite sheet that will fit in behind them and cast a glow of blue light over the bar. The bar itself is a long and curvy cherrywood affair, the same material used for the dining area's two-tops and booth tables.
Out back, a stone patio will hold 50 of the restaurant's seats, Douglass said, set back from the avenue and shielded from the sun by oversized "shade sails" shipped in from Australia.
"Quite a transformation of space," said Gary Barsomian, the Alban St. artist who crafted the Grill's woodwork.
Aside from Barsomian and a little fiscal borrowing - of the Grill's 40 or so investors, most are Dorchester people - the place has pulled from the neighborhood other talents. A Melville Avenue husband-wife team runs the website. Kitchen manager Alicia McCabe, an Icarus import, said the pastry staff is Dorchester-grown, while much of the rest of the kitchen commutes south from Cambridge. The florist is local. The general manager lived in Jones Hill and is stinting in the South End while looking to move closer to the Grill. Even the pizzas are named for local streets - the Talbot, the Melville, the Welles - and "the Peabody Square," the pie menu's most loaded offering: chicken, smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes, garlic, and mozzarella.
In its all-things-to-all-diners quest, the Grill's menu is versatile. Were it a member of the world champion Red Sox, it would be Tim Wakefield: adaptable, workmanlike, ready to go whenever, and always eager to cross up anyone lazy enough to approach the plate not looking for the knuckler.
Opening each morning at 7 a.m., breakfast is walk-up-and-order, with pastries and breakfast sandwiches at the ready, or boxed lunches and made-to-order salads and andwiches for commuters. The restaurant is equipped with wireless Internet access, McCabe said, for some pre-Red Line e-mailing. On weekends, a sit-down brunch replaces breakfast on the fly, replete with pressed Cuban sandwiches and four-ounce Pearl hot dogs (though the debate rages internally about whether or not to include baked beans with the brunch menu). "I think all the construction workers for the train station over the next three years will be very happy with our hot dogs," McCabe said.
Many of the lunch options carry over, including the house-cured pastrami used in the reubens and a salad roster.
Dinner brings out the rotisserie chicken, along with the road pizzas, the wood-grilled fish. and the pasture-raised burgers, the pappardelle bolognese parmesan. A dessert menu hews to the theme of affordability: espresso flan and flourless chocolate torte, both within reason.
Inheriting the former occupier's liquor license, the Grill will serve alcohol until 1 a.m., Doyle said, including a rotating wine special of Douglass's choice, and a beer list that includes the rarely-seen Victory Hopdevil, a Pennsylvania-brewed IPA.
Adding a different kind of flavor is the staff, which includes the expected waitstaff and kitchen whizzes who ply their trades professionally, but also a few more exotic part-timers. There's a bartender who's an attorney. A hat-and-bag designer who's a waitress. Another waitress whose day job is training monkeys to help the handicapped.
Their mission will be to see off the most anticipated restaurant opening in recent Dorchester memory. The Grill's success is tied into the rejuvenation of Peabody Square itself, which planners insist relies on the redevelopment of Ashmont Station and an adjacent development project that has run into funding trouble.
But the larger goals will have to wait; for now, Douglass and the staff are fretting over fussy telephone wires, buttery croissants, and the fire inspectors who appeared to have unnerved Douglass and the staff.
"Uh-oh," Douglass said, as an alarm technician examined the ear-splitting fire alarm. "Should that be going off?" Douglass asked his brother Jim, who has overseen the renovations. Jim nodded reassuringly, and soon fire inspectors and alarm technicians were on their way, having signed off on the Grill's security, another hurdle cleared.
"The logistics of it alone are mind-boggling," Jim Douglass said of the renovation and the opening.
"Absolutely nuts," Chris Douglass put it.