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Domain-Specific Innovativeness: A Meta-Analysis in Business and Consumer Outros Idiomas
Domain-Specific Innovativeness: A Meta-Analysis in Business and Consumer
Clécio Falcão Araújo
Wagner Junior Ladeira
Fernando de Oliveira Santini
Cláudio Hoffmann Sampaio
Revista de Administração e Inovação
The specific domain of a product and the perception of innovation are topics that aroused interest in research in the last twenty years, especially after the development of the domain-specific innovativeness (DSI) construct. This paper conducted a meta-analysis to assess the consequents of the DSI. To this end, a total of 276 works were identified in nine databases, of which 78 were included in the study work, generating 98 observations for a sample set of 40,641. The results showed significant relationships between the consequents: adoption of innovation, attitude, behavioral intention, product usage, opinion leader and risk perception. Furthermore, it was noted that the research method (survey vs. experimental) and the country of application (Western vs. Eastern) were moderating factors of the relationships between DSI, opinion leader and behavioral intention.
Domain-Specific Innovativeness (DSI), Meta-analysis and Consequents
ARAÚJO, C. F.; LADEIRA, W. J.; SANTINI, F. O.; SAMPAIO, C. H. Domain-Specific Innovativeness: A Meta-Analysis in Business and Consumer. Revista de Administração e Inovação, v. 13, n. 2, p. 48-67, 2016.
Araújo, C. F., Ladeira, W. J., Santini, F. O., & Sampaio, C. H. (2016). Domain-Specific Innovativeness: A Meta-Analysis in Business and Consumer. Revista de Administração e Inovação, 13(2), 48-67.
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Comparison of cardiac function in surgically corrected and congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries.
The capacity of the anatomic right ventricle to sustain normal function against systemic pressure long after atrial baffle procedures in patients with complete transposition of the great arteries remains unknown. Pulmonary and systemic ventricular function was measured by first-pass radionuclide studies in 11 children 7 +/- 3 years (+/- standard deviation) after baffle procedures. For comparison, similar measurements were made in eight patients with isolated congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries and in 10 children in a control group. Exercise increased heart rate and cardiac index to similar levels in all three groups. Ventricular volumes were greater than control volumes in both groups with congenital heart disease. Exercise increased pulmonary ventricular ejection fraction in the control and congenitally corrected groups, but not in the surgically corrected group. Systemic ventricular ejection fraction increased during exercise in the control group, but remained unchanged in both transposition groups. These results show that cardiac index during exercise is maintained in patients after baffle procedures for complete transposition of the great arteries. However, pulmonary and systemic ventricular ejection fractions fail to increase with exercise, and ventricular volumes are markedly greater than normal.


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Naggulu village, a symbol of spiritual and material optimism in a way, is now to little Jamilah (not real name) a dark cave she regrets ever having set foot in.
Jamilah (not real name), 13, a Primary Six pupil of Naggulu Umea primary school, was defiled here last November in the house of the secondary school's headteacher. Out of embarrassment she has quit school. But the alleged defiler is at large after spending just about a month in police cells.
"It [defilement] happened in November [2014]. I can't go back to school. Everyone knows I was raped," Jamilah says, with her head bowed down and eyes fixed to the ground.
John Wagaba, 58, the security guard of the secondary school, allegedly used fried cassava as bait to trap Jamilah into the headteacher's house where he had sex with her. Wagaba is reported to have two partners and three children on the same village.
Jamilah's story started as a rumour – that a girl who was living with her grandfather had been "raped"; that for two weeks she had not attended school due to injuries sustained in a forced sexual intercourse. The village kept grumbling about Wagaba. For months men feared for their wives and daughters, women feared for their children. The bubble burst on May 24, 2015, when a village meeting, convened by Naggulu village Chairman Sulaiman Kakande, charged Wagaba with defilement and got him immediately arrested by the police.
"The girl never told us. We heard about it from rumours on the village," says Jane Namata, Jamilah's guardian and wife to her grandfather, Erias Kirumira. Jamilah lived with this family. "During the village meeting some women took her aside and told her that if she did not confess she would be imprisoned. That is when she confessed," adds Namata.
Namata and her husband, however, are rumoured to have known about the incident earlier but pocketed Ushs.500,000 from Wagaba to conceal information, an allegation they deny.
"The whole village knew that the child had been raped. We have been hearing that the man gave the family Ushs.500,000 to settle the issue," says James Matembe, a resident. The police never picked interest in this allegation.
Wagaba was reportedly kept for three days at Namutumba police post and then transferred to Kakiri police station. That is when confusion and fear that Wagaba's crimes would go unpunished ensued.
Jennifer Tafanika, Jamilah's mother, had brought her daughter two years earlier to Naggulu from Busoga so she could grow up on her paternal side. Jamilah was then in Primary Four.
"I was called from Busoga that there was a major issue with my daughter. When I came here they explained to me and took me to the police station. The man [Wagaba] was brought out from the cells to me and when he saw me he confessed that he had raped my daughter. He said 'I raped the girl. I am the askari [guard] at the secondary school and I also sell fried cassava at the school canteen. Please forgive me,'" says Tafanika.
"The police said the file had been brought back from Wakiso to Kakiri. They asked me to produce the birth certificate and baptism card of the child. I told them I had some documents back home in Busoga, and I had no transport to go back there. But they insisted that I should find means or else I had no proof that the girl was young," Tafanika adds.
Tafanika narrates that the police then asked her for "transport" to take the girl to a doctor in Nsambya Hospital to check whether she had been exposed to sex. "I told them I did not have the money. They promised that they would pick me from home and take me to Nsambya but they again came home and asked for money," she says.
"Afterwards one of the policemen told me he would transport the child and I should transport myself. In the morning he called and told me that the doctor we were going to see was not there. That was the last time I heard from them. That was last Friday [June 12]. I am here two weeks. What shocks me is that the family where my daughter was defiled is on the defiler's side," adds a visibly frustrated Tafanika.
Tafanika rented a small room in Naggulu where she lived with Jamilah, with the hope that Wagaba would be punished but early this month, she learnt that Wagaba was a free man.
In what appeared a calculated move, the village, which is without much literacy, was being told that Wagaba had been remanded to Sentema Prison. Sources say that Wagaba was kept in Kakiri Police cells for a month and released on bond. He was never committed to court.
Haji Mudathim Lutale, the headteacher whose house was used by Wagaba could not confirm the defilement. And he said he did not know how far the case had reached.
"I can't say it [the defilement] is true because I did not witness it. This was my school askari [guard] and I had given him my house to keep it for me. The issue happened in the community. This is a day school. What I heard is that the man had agreed with the family and that they had settled the issue but maybe after a misunderstanding they decided to bring it back," Lutale said.
Although Lutale said he headed a day school, investigations have established that there are students, boys and girls, accommodated at the school in a dormitory setting.
Jamir Kiwalabye, the headteacher Nagulu Umea PS, talked of the child as being so polite, an attribute Wagaba could have exploited.
"The child has been very polite and irregular at school. There must have been laziness on the side of the guardians. The child would even lack basic tools like pens, books," he said.
Efforts to get the Police's position were futile as Police at Namayumba referred the writer to the Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) Fred Enanga. Enanga picked his phone and asked the writer to send him an SMS about the issue. By press time he had not yet responded.
On August 5, 2015, the police of Namayumba went to Naggulu village and are reported to have intimidated people out of discussing Wagaba's issue. Najib Ssekito, Robert Kasozi, and one Yombo were arrested and later released on Police bond, apparently for threatening Wagaba's wife whom he had been only visiting at night, after being released by the police.
Wagaba, when contacted by phone, pretended to not understand Luganda. He responded in Kiswahili after a long hesitation: Mimi si Wagaba meaning I am not Wagaba.
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Before finding Jak, his new owner had researched many other companies looking for the best protection dogs to suit his lifestyle in Las Vegas. He had previously owned a protection dog from another company. Unfortunately, the dog ran out of his enclosure and was killed after being struck by a vehicle. This was a tragic example of how important functional recalls and stays in obedience training: with distractions around every corner, owners need to be 100% sure that their dogs will remain focused at all times. A big part of our protection training involves training in public, in places like Boston and Newburyport, MA so that our obedience and personal protection training will remain effective even in the presence of many people and vehicles.
Jak is trained not just to keep his family safe and follow their commands in obedience, he was also shown the rules of the household during his thorough delivery process. He was taught car manners, house manners, and how to behave properly with visiting people and dogs.
Below you can see two videos taken during our delivery process. The first shows the proud new Idaho owner of one of our personal protection dogs, Hans. You can see how this German Shepherd became part of the family, with even his young daughter being able to comfortably handle the dog in protection and obedience.
The second video shows the delivery of Aspen, one of our Guardian Plus level personal protection dogs who now lives in Oklahoma, working in a variety of training exercises during his delivery.
If you are interested in our Protector, Guardian or Guardian Plus training levels, we welcome you to browse our listing of protection dogs for sale.


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Travel Guide: Barcelona's Must-Sees for Creatives, Designers, Photographers
A travel guide to Barcelona specifically geared towards photographers, designers, artists and the creative thinkers.
Pixartprinting November 24, 2017
In our City Guides series, we're getting the inside scoop from local creative professionals. For this instalment, Pixartprinting explores the must-see travel spots in Barcelona.
When a creative person travels, little-known places can be a wonderful source of inspiration. In many cities, away from the commercial areas, there are hidden spaces whose walls exude creativity, just waiting to be discovered by those who know how to scratch the surface.
Ideas are part of our daily life, and we know how difficult it is, sometimes, to pin down one that has been rattling around in your head for a long time. Barcelona, full of light and multiculturalism, is the perfect setting for this purpose. Its grids and wide streets are home to hundreds of spaces inviting you to get away from the ordinary and discover the city's creative secrets.
This guide begins at 10 a.m. with Philip, a curious spirit and a creative, on a day out to discover some new spots in Barcelona. Off we go.
Soho House Barcelona.
First off, Philip takes us to Plaza del Duc de Medicaneli, the historic location in which we're making our first stop: Soho House Barcelona. This space, fronted by an enormous pastel-coloured facade, houses a private club whose admission policy simply involves "having a creative soul". The rooms and other luxury services for its guests and members are complemented by events such as exhibitions, screenings and workshops.
Divided into different environments, each space has been tastefully decorated, a pattern repeated across all of the Soho House venues in London (its original location), New York, Berlin and Toronto. The lobby, bar and balcony (which boasts an exceptional view of the port and La Marina) are imbued with good taste, which is also reflected in the details surrounding us. Fine materials, artworks and bespoke furniture transmit a feeling of comfort and exclusivity that invites visitors to linger and let their ideas flow in the company of the world's most brilliant minds.
Heading up Via Laietana and, more specifically, turning down the well-known Calle del Comtal, you'll find Barcelona's first stationer's with a design focus: Raima. It was over thirty years ago that this shop opened its doors for the first time in a classic seventeenth-century building which, in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, makes its presence felt with an imposing brick facade.
The devotion to creativity that defined this lovable shop in its early years can still be felt in the atmosphere. Philip peruses the stationery on show in this cosy space. He pays special attention to the product that makes the shop what it is, the focal point of its philosophy: paper. Over 2,500 varieties, from the classic ones used in fine art and publishing, to special papers with an endless array of finishes and treatments, are lovingly kept in the storeroom. The colour-coordinated arrangement, structuring and categorizing the products, forms lines and shapes that stimulate the imagination.
Under an extraordinary architectural mass lie some of the most important materials in the history of design. The Museu del Disseny, located to one side of the Glòries Catalanes Square, is the contemporary building that houses these ambitious exhibitions on graphic, fashion and product design, taking a unique approach to these disciplines with permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Its spacious rooms are an invitation to explore the museum and discover every object and space housed inside. Eventually, Philip makes his way to the Documentation Centre, another of the museum's unmissable features. The centre catalogues and archives original pieces, while also putting at the visitors' disposal a large collection of volumes on art and creativity which, without doubt, will delight any culturally curious mind.
Europe's largest travel bookshop does not disappoint Philip. His previous visit has left him pondering about space and time, and an urgent need to soak up the world around him leads him straight to Altaïr, a shop located on the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. A majestic balcony crowns the entrance to this space, which houses books, maps, guides and literature that will transport you wherever you wish to go, making it the ideal place for nomadic souls.
As he walks in, Philip comes across an attractive noticeboard. He reads it closely: Travel enthusiasts visiting the shop are looking for new companions to go on exciting adventures. Under the same roof, dozens of maps fill the top shelves, while other exotic objects (available to buy) populate the displays. Philip closes his eyes and savours the spirit of the place. Being transported to a different place had never been easier.
Continuarà Comics
With its simple appearance this space could easily be mistaken for a comic shop just like any other. Continuarà Comics, however, is much more than that. Philip arrives at this peculiar and visually stimulating shop on Via Laietana on the hunt for some relics from another time that he may touch with his own hands. Its two floors are home to some highly prized collectors' items such as vintage comics and first editions, colourful merchandising and American and European comics. A real journey into the past.
As Philip discovers, the shop, known for its unusual items, holds the title of Spain's oldest specialist comic shop. Projects that have little to do with the more conventional publishing world, such as books published by associations or foundations, are also on offer in this dazzling space that pays tribute to the history, life and role of comics.
Santa Caterina Market
It's time to stop for a bite to eat. Philip head towards Santa Caterina Market, an iconic destination on Francesc Cambó Avenue which marries the past with the present thanks to a strong focus on contemporary architecture. Its colourful, undulating roof inspired by Gaudí's characteristic "trencadís" mosaics welcomes visitors to a space filled with products that stimulate eyes, nose—and mouth, of course.
The inside of the market, which still preserves some signs of its old age, is brought right up to date with its modernist aesthetics. Philip is imbued with the essence of the local produce, the quality of the fruit and the freshest vegetables, and he samples a bunch of them while strolling through the majestic structure. The market takes us back to our innermost selves, delighting our senses and reminding us of the importance of nature.
Zumzeig Cinema
Evenings are the perfect time for a film. Especially if we go to a cinema with a twist. Such is the case of Zumzeig Cinema, a cooperative showing offbeat productions including documentaries, audiovisual essays and arthouse films. Philip heads toward Calle Béjar, just a few minutes from the Hostafrancs metro station, to discover more about this place. He already suspects it will captivate him.
The cinema's fortnightly programming seeks to enrich the city's cultural scene and educate the audience's way of seeing. The space, which is also a cosy meeting place for creatives and viewers, has screens comparable to those in any other well-known cinema. A comfortable place to hide away from the hustle and bustle of city life and in which to discover different realities.
Espai Joliu
The Poblenou neighbourhood has become home in recent years to a large number of spaces offering something different. Espai Joliu, on Calle Badajoz, is one of them. Showing the typical character of those unique, hybrid places that are hard to find outside of Barcelona, this warehouse has been converted into the perfect spot to sample a delicate menu that's as healthy as it is nutritious.
Philip checks out the faded walls while he sips his coffee. The furniture and warm lighting make it a haven of peace in which to leave the city chaos behind and take a breather. Surrounded by plants, magazines and craft objects, he lets out a sigh. What more could he ask for?
On Calle Sant Pere Més, a few minutes from the historic Arc de Triomf, you'll find a real treasure for fans of all things decor and vintage shopping. Philip senses as much as he heads down the narrow street that leads to the space, which brings to mind the most aristocratic side of Barcelona. Inventory, a concept store in the unique Ciutat Vella district, is a place filled with details and nuances.
Original decorative objects of all styles are on offer in this shop, where every nook and cranny seems to be made up of an amalgam of shapes that leaves very little empty space. Even the smallest object, with its unique story, is a reason to pop by this shop, which will delight many creatives, offering the most curious objects and extraordinary rarities.
Búnkers del Carmel
The sun is going down, so Philip must hurry to his final destination: los Búnkers del Carmel. This makeshift viewpoint, one of the highest in the city, promises a unique view over Barcelona from this outlying neighbourhood. Located on the remains of a Spanish Civil War anti-aircraft battery, its distance from the city affords the visitor a way to observe Barcelona in all its complexity.
Philip sits on one of the bunkers's dilapidated cornices and enjoys the breathtaking view. He looks down and casts his eyes over the vast and monumental city, bursting with corners to be explored. Ten spaces, ten ideas. Ten ways to find inspiration. Are there any more to discover?
On the next trip, perhaps.
Photo credits: Rubén Juan


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Angelou Ezeilo
Greening Youth Foundation
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Angelou's love for the environment stretches far back to when she was a little girl who had the chance to escape the dense urban streets of Jersey City, New Jersey, to summer in upstate New York.
After a brief stint of practicing law, it was through her work as a Legal Specialist for the New Jersey State Agriculture and Development Committee that Angelou embarked upon a career as an environmentalist.
Angelou further honed her skills as a Project Manager for the Trust for Public Land (TPL) in both its New Jersey and Georgia offices. In her position, Angelou acquired land for preservation and worked on the New York/New Jersey Highlands Program, Parks for People-Newark, the New York/New Jersey Harbor Program in New Jersey, the Atlanta Beltline and the 20 County Regional Greenspace Initiative in Georgia. While at TPL, Angelou realized the disconnect between the land that was being preserved and the education of people about that preservation—particularly as it related to our next generation. This was the impetus for the Greening Youth Foundation. Under her leadership, the Foundation has taken up the charge of providing environmental access to underserved children and young adults through its Public School Initiative and Youth Conservation Corps programs. Greening Youth Foundation provides its services throughout the country and in West Africa.
Angelou is a graduate of Spelman College, Georgia. She received her Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Florida, College of Law. Angelou is a member of the National Center for Civil and Human Right's Women in Solidarity Society, Atlanta Audubon Society, and South Fork Conservancy boards; Advisory Board Member for the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, The Million Mile Greenway, Inc., Keeping It Wild, Inc., and Outdoor Afro; and sub-committee member of the National Park Service's 21st Century Conservation Corps. Active Planning Rule Federal Advisory Committee Act member and Ashoka Fellow, Angelou, also serves on the Steering Committee of the Next 100 Coalition and Corps Network Council.
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Radio Jackie News: A judge in Georgia has dismissed calls for a petition so convicted killer Jack Shepherd can be extradited from Georgia back to the UK.
A judge in Georgia has dismissed calls for a petition so convicted killer Jack Shepherd can be extradited from Georgia back to the UK.
Shepherd went on the run for 3 months after being convicted of the death of 24 year old charlotte brown, who died in a speed boat crash near Wandsworth Bridge.
He handed himself in to police in Georgia where he has been jailed for 3 months, before being sent back to the UK.
His lawyer says the charge he was convicted of, manslaughter by gross negligence does not apply under Georgian law.


(CNN) - Kamala Harris announced Monday that she is running for president in 2020, arguing that the time has come to fight against what she views as the injustices of the past two years of the Trump presidency.
In a 2020 field that now includes four women, her allies believe that her life's work as a prosecutor -- from her start in Alameda County trying grisly crimes such as sexual assault to felonies including homicide -- will help set her apart. The style developed over those years helped her build a national following when she grilled President Donald Trump's nominees, including Brett Kavanaugh when he was a Supreme Court nominee.
Harris sought to use the anecdotes in the new book to demonstrate her toughness, including how she took on the big banks as California's attorney general after the foreclosure crisis and held out for a $20 billion settlement for California homeowners. The clear subtext throughout her appearances was that she would not be bullied by anyone, including Trump.
Shortly after Harris announced her presidential bid Monday, Michael Ahrens, a spokesman for the Republican National Committee, previewed a Republican line of attack against Harris, telling CNN in a statement she is "arguably the least vetted Democrat running for president, but it's already clear how unqualified and out-of-touch she is."
CORRECTION: This story has been updated to include Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's announcement that she will run for president in 2020, making Sen. Kamala Harris the fourth woman to enter the field of candidates.


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Jusqu'au bout du monde est un téléfilm français réalisé par Gilles de Maistre en 2011, diffusé le  sur France 2.  Il a été suivi par 2,85 millions de téléspectateurs, en France, soit 10,3 % de part de marché.

Synopsis
Virginie, une jeune ethnobotaniste française sur-diplômée, part travailler à Manaus, au Brésil. Elle, qui rêve de découvrir l'Amazonie, sa végétation et les indiens, a accepté un poste dans un laboratoire, propriété d'un richissime homme d'affaires, Jason.  Pourtant, ce dernier n'a pas très bonne réputation : on dit qu'il trafique avec la mafia et, en plus, il a pour projet de construire un immense barrage, qui aura pour effet de chasser les indiens de leurs terres.  Très vite, Virginie fait la connaissance d'une tribu indienne et de Manuel, un militant écologiste qui lutte contre Jason et dont elle tombe amoureuse.  Mais Jason a aussi sa part d'ombre...

Fiche technique
 Réalisateur : Gilles de Maistre
 Scénario : Christophe Graizon, Jacqueline Caüet et Gilles de Maistre
 Durée : 90 min
 Pays :
 Première diffusion:  sur France 2

Distribution

 Claire Keim : Virginie
 Guillaume Cramoisan : Manuel
 Fanny Cottençon : Margot
 Marcos Palmeira : Jason
 Jean Pierre Noher : Diego
 Felipe Rocha : Pedro
 Thiago Peres de Almeida : Sting
 Munahim Mehinaku : Le Xaman
 Luís Carlos Miele : Le Parrain
 Michelle Martins : Dolores

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Liens externes

Téléfilm français des années 2010
Téléfilm diffusé en 2013
Film réalisé par Gilles de Maistre

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November 23, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:05 pm MST
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📍 Venue: Glendale Civic Center
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Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: I. Allegro ma non Tanto
Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18, No. 5: III. Andante cantabile
Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: IV. Presto
Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1: II. Adagio
Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: IV. Allegro
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IV. Allegro Molto
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Wisconsinites are finally seeing some relief in the grocery aisle. From October to December, food prices in the state dropped nearly 2%, according to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Communications Director Paul Ketring says "it had to happen" after many quarters of price increases.
Ketring says farmers had been feeling-the-pinch of high costs of fertilizer,seed and fuel. With cheaper fuel recently, the savings are being passed onto consumers. Although the dropping fuel prices have provided some relief, farmers still have high input costs.
Another reason for the food prices going down is global economic slowing has resulted in less demand for agricultural exports.
A gallon of whole milk went down $.19 and shoppers paid less for items like ham, ground sirloin and flour. Some items went up in price slightly including pork chops, whole chickens, eggs, sugar and tomatoes.


WHEN: January 4 thru February 4, 2018. Thursdays, Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 3pm & 8pm; Sundays at 2pm. Special Meet-and-Greet with the cast and playwright following the first preview on Thursday, January 4. Opening night with reception is Saturday, January 6, at 8pm. Early bird seats available for select performances.
Warm up your winter with a heart-pounding, mind-bending psychological thriller, peppered with comic relief and served up by award-winning playwright, Joel Stone. In an empty church following Mrs. Callahan's funeral, a man of faith (Ames Adamson, left) and a burned-out ICU nurse (Jared Michael Delaney, right) wage a battle of wits and deep convictions about life and death, conscience and faith, that culminates in a shocking resolution.
Directed by Evan Bergman and commissioned by NJPAC's Stage Exchange in Association with NJTA and NJ Rep.


One of the first lessons we cover in the Personal Development/PA Skills section of our courses is to help our students to take a step back from their working week and identify how they can increase the number of positive working days. The lesson is part of a series we cover in conjunction with Sue France's book "The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook" – well worth getting as there are lots of hints and tips.
Our lessons help to bring out how to practically apply some of the ideas in Sue's book and relate to them, so our students develop confidence and more knowhow in helping to manage their professional office role.
1. Going to bed earlier – Yes, it does make a difference. Many sleep research articles identify that if you are in bed and sleeping by 11 pm, you are catching the key time frame for better quality sleep. Starting to wind down after 10 pm is important so you are nodding off by 11 pm. It also means you are more likely to sleep longer and feel more refreshed when you wake up the next day.
2. Getting up earlier – We have all done this especially if you have children to sort out and get ready for school as well. From the moment you wake up you just feel rushed and by the time you get to work you may well feel exhausted just getting over the early morning routine but that rushed feeling never leaves you until you are home again. This is perhaps one of the most frequent ideas students identify when reviewing how they can get more positivity back into their working life (and perhaps home life too!). Worth thinking about and seeing what getting up half an hour earlier could do to your routine.
3. Prepping – Sorting out the things the night before that you need before you all go off in the morning the next day. It will help you feel more relaxed in the morning when you wake up and also helps to remove the rushed feeling in the mornings as well. Lunches, things needed for school and of course anything you need to do for work i.e. make some notes whilst things are fresh in your mind, ready for the next day so you have these as a reminder to help your next day get off on a solid footing.
4. Parking – Not cars but problems. If you have a problem to resolve (which we have most days) and you cannot see how to sort this out, then park it and sleep on it. The subconscious will work on this whilst you are asleep and the next day the way forwards will be much clearer. You may need to park for a couple of days – better to do that than rush into trying to resolve the problem when not properly thought through and what you think is the best way to resolve the problem really feels the right approach. Learn to park problems knowing that in a day or 2 – you will get the right answer coming through. Much better than worrying when you cannot see the way forwards.
5. Having a break – I think we are all guilty of working, working and working right through because our schedules are so busy. It is easy to do this to keep on top of things. But by having a proper lunch break – including a walk outside to get away from the office – you will find the afternoon workload is much easier to cope with and you will feel more on top of things and probably get through more and make better decisions as you go. So do not see a lunch break as a luxury item but more of as necessity so you can work effectively the rest of the day. Guilt free lunch breaks are a must!
With a combination of the above you should find a lot more positivity coming back into your life. You may start to think of other things you could do to ensure a positive working day. Take a step back and see what you come up with!
I find that talking to people helps you to remain positive about the things that may be getting you down. This can help, not only by getting someone else's perspective on a problem, but also by helping you to vent your worries. Sometimes, having a chat with a friend can help you see that the problem or worry is not as big or as bad as it seems leading to a more relaxed and more positive you!
We are all guilty of staying at our desk to complete just one more task. Not having regular breaks tires out both our brain and our eyes leading to frustration and negativity. Getting up from my desk refreshes me, allows me to concentrate better and increases my productivity. At the end of the day I leave work feeling more positive.
I have been guilty of all of the above! Since starting the Personal Development course with Penny it has really helped me to break some bad habits. Sue France's book "The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook" has so many really helpful hints and tips that has made my working life a lot better. Well worth a read.
This information has really helped me over the past few weeks, as I was sitting completing my coursework for hours. When what I should be going is having regular breaks.
I like to get to work a little bit earlier so I can relax and prepare myself for the day. I usually turn on my PC and make myself a cup of tea. This helps me to get ready for a busy day.
I find getting up half an hour earlier each day to meditate for 10 minutes clears and relaxes the mind before a busy day ahead.
Good advice about parking your problems – it's true that our thoughts can be muddled if we try to tackle things straight away. I agree about lunch breaks. Where I work most people eat at their desks but we only have 30mins break and I always take this and get some fresh air. I recently spent time in France and for them lunch was really important, and it made me realise that we shouldn't feel guilty for taking this time and eating properly. Au contraire..!
Great advice. It's true about lunch breaks. Where I work most people eat at their desks but we only have 30mins break and I always take this and get some fresh air. I recently spent time in France and for them lunch is really important, and it made me realise that we shouldn't feel guilty for taking this time and eating properly. Au contraire!
I also feel routine really helps me stay positive, I am such a planner and this helps to keep me organised and stress free! The book by Sue French is turning out to be a great read and really thought provoking. It has really made me think about myself and what i can do to enhance my lifestyle and my daily routine, because change can really put a fresh spin on things and the book I feel has supported me to embrace change better instead of avoiding it.
I also a feel a good diet keeps me positive as when i eat healthier, I feel better and more energised in myself which keeps me going for longer and helps me concentrate and study.
I think it is great though that everyone has lots of different ideas to share and gives others hints and tips to feel more positive in their working day, so thanks everyone!
Great tips for a perfect positive day!
Mindfulness is a key which, in a way, is also the point Nr. 5. Being present at this moment & avoid any sort of influence from other situations & people.
Permanently "parking" isn't going to solve the problems; "sleeping on it" may bring a new solution though.
Having read this article a couple of weeks ago, I'm really making a conscious effort to take a proper lunch break. I'm lucky enough to work in a beautiful office (a converted barn nestled at the foot of the Sussex Downs) and have been making sure that I step away from my desk and take advantage of the surroundings by walking a mile up the lane and back most lunchtimes. Not only is this enabling me to get away from my work, clear my head and refocus but it's also helping me to up my daily steps and move more!


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Article Jan. 1, 2017
The new biofuels
ExxonMobil continues work on advanced lower-emissions energy technologies.
In its most recent Outlook for Energy, ExxonMobil projected that carbon-related emissions will peak in the 2030s and then decline. Driving this anticipated drop is increased energy efficiency coupled with a shift to lower-emission fuels for both power and transportation.
As a global energy company, ExxonMobil is laying the groundwork to meet this energy transition. It has grown its production of natural gas to meet an ever-increasing demand for this clean and reliable fuel. It's also investing in research to develop biofuels from several innovative feedstocks.
Since 2009, the company has worked with Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI) to develop fuels from algae. Underpinning this joint research is a goal as simple as it is challenging: develop scalable, energy-rich algae oil that conventional refineries can process and convert into products such as diesel and jet fuel to meet growing demand.
Photo — A researcher monitoring algae growth at the SGI laboratory in La Jolla, California.
One of the challenges ExxonMobil and SGI faced was finding a strain of algae that not only grew the energy-rich fatty lipids required to convert the algae into low-emission fuel, but how to do so without impacting its growth. Maintaining the algae's productivity is essential for the feedstock to eventually scale into a commercial-grade fuel.
This year, the two companies announced that they had developed a strain of algae that did just that.
"It was a true eureka moment when we knew what we had," says Rob Brown, SGI's Senior Director and the lead scientist on the algae project. "After years of research, we've managed to move the needle in a substantial way."
"This research is part of our ongoing work to make scalable, affordable and reliable energy accessible to the world," says Jennifer Feeley, biofuels research portfolio manager for ExxonMobil Research and Engineering (EMRE). "While there is still work ahead, low-emission renewable diesel refined from algae could be one part of the solution."
The rewards of "fat" algae
To boost fat production, SGI and ExxonMobil scientists tweaked the part of the algae genome responsible for the assimilation of nitrogen, an essential nutrient. This genetic modification more than doubled its oil content, from 20 percent to 40 percent, with little or no impact to the algae's growth cycle.
When it comes to algae, the potential rewards are worth the challenges to be expected when developing an entirely new energy resource.
The fuel offers several tangible benefits poised to strengthen the ongoing transition to low-emission energy resources. It emits fewer greenhouse gases than most conventional energy sources. In 2012, ExxonMobil and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) concluded that on a life-cycle assessment basis, algae biofuels released half as many greenhouse gas emissions as petroleum-derived fuels.
Compared to other biofuel feedstocks, algae yields are also more productive. An acre of palm-oil trees will produce about 650 gallons (2,460 liters) of palm oil in one year, compared to more than 2,000 gallons (7,570 liters) of oil from algae. Finally, once refined, algae-derived diesel is "engine-ready," which means that if scaled to commercial levels, it could be pumped into diesel automobiles without major overhauls to car engines.
"While there is still a lot of research to do," explained Vijay Swarup, Vice President, Research and development for EMRE, "the breakthrough does bring ExxonMobil and SGI a step closer to potentially turning algae into a scalable commercial product."
Photo — Oxygenating algae samples to spur growth.
Leaving no stone unturned
Algae research is just one of the opportunities explored by the company when it comes to biofuels.
Although natural gas and oil will continue to supply a majority of the world's energy needs for the foreseeable future, demand for renewables, including biofuels, will grow significantly accounting for about 15 percent of world energy demand by 2040.
To meet this anticipated demand, ExxonMobil is leaving no stone unturned. In addition to the partnership with SGI, ExxonMobil is working with other leading companies and academics to develop ways to convert cellulosic biomass resources, such as corncobs, switchgrass and wood chips, into low-emission diesel and jet fuels. In addition to their ability to produce low-emission fuels, these feedstocks do not compete with food supplies or for fresh water sources.
Fruitful partnerships
ExxonMobil is exploring the potential of bio-refining cellulosic biomass feedstocks with the Renewable Energy Group (REG) using their proprietary fermentation technology. The goal of the program is to modify and improve REG's patented microbe-based technology so that it can be used to convert cellulosic non-food, biomass-sourced sugars into biodiesel.
ExxonMobil is taking a different approach to converting cellulosic biomass into biofuels with the University of Wisconsin. The goal of this program is to discover novel catalytic routes to convert cellulosic biomass into renewable diesel and jet fuel.
ExxonMobil's biofuels research – whether focused on algae or cellulosic resources – is driven by a single goal: to build a portfolio of low-emission fuels that support tomorrow's energy realities.
Learn more about our research by visiting Energy Factor.
Excitement and pride surround Guyana development
The Liza discovery is among the largest in the past decade.
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Going the extra mile is key to success
Exxon Mobil Corporation Director Doug Oberhelman says it's important to step out of one's comfort zone.
the Lamp bids farewell
Editor's note: With this issue, the Lamp will conclude publication, ending a nearly 100-year run. During that time, we published close to 420 issues and more than 12,600 pages. This article chronicles the history of the Lamp and highlights the array of other communication choices now available to readers.
A winning attitude
The Lamp profiled Darren Woods when he became senior vice president in 2015. In his earlier interview, he described his upbringing and his experience in the Downstream and Chemical organizations. Now that Woods has been named chairman and CEO, we wanted to check back in and ask what challenges and opportunities he sees in his new role.
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ExxonMobil's recently opened Port Allen, Louisiana, aviation lubricants plant has achieved full production for the entire line of Mobil Jet™ engine lubricants and is now shipping product worldwide.
Relentless winds. Non-stop rain. Epic flooding and destruction. Hurricane Harvey brought it all. ExxonMobil employees responded with resolve, perseverance and selfless inspiration. Here are a few of their stories.


Myles Bjork chose to serve his country when he joined the U.S. Army in 2000. And he chose Grantham University to advance his career — first in the military and then in the civilian sector. With three Grantham degrees already, Myles is now seeking a fourth, simply because he has witnessed the benefits of a college education first hand.
When he joined the Army, Myles provided tactical communication support as a switch operator maintainer at Fort Bragg, NC. Early in his service, he met with a military career counselor who suggested earning a college degree, so he began classes at Grantham to improve himself and become more competitive for military promotions. He earned his Associate of Arts in multidisciplinary studies in 2012, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in 2014, Master of Science in Information Management – Project Management in 2016, and now he is working on a Master of Science in Business Intelligence.
Promoted to Warrant Officer, Myles served more than ten years in Italy, Kentucky and Alabama, ending his career as an Information Systems Technician. He was deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa and Eastern Europe. After a parachuting injury while on duty, he retired from the military in 2016. Myles' degrees with his military experience have helped him advance in his civilian career, but he isn't done yet. He believes his newest degree path will help him advance yet again and better provide for his family.
Through his military career, education continued to be a priority despite a demanding schedule and several deployments.
"While I earned my degree, occasionally field exercises or deployments would interrupt a class. However, my instructors were very willing to work with me so I could complete the course. This made me even more committed to a Grantham education," he said.
Located in Mobile, Ala., family is the foundation of what motivates Myles. He and his wife, Sommer, will celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary this December. He wants his family to understand the importance of education and service. His 16-year-old daughter, Gabrielle, plans to attend college at Auburn with aspirations to become a veterinarian, and she is also considering enlisting in the military. His son, Nathan, is 13 and plans to attend University of Alabama and possibly join the Armed Forces.
Based on his busy military schedule, an online degree program was a necessity for Myles. Grantham's reputation for serving the military made it a natural fit for him.
"I prefer online and the flexibility of a self-paced curriculum. It works best with my mentality and work ethic," he said.
He said the knowledge he gained help him better manage and lead communication efforts with fellow service members, as well as civilians. And the strategy course in Myles' master's in Information Management – Project Management program helped him better understand how to manage a company's assets.
"I learned a lot with the simulation, and even though I didn't come from a business background, I was in first place for the first few weeks. The course was an eye opener and confidence builder," he said.
Through his career, Myles credits his education for helping him earn promotions in the military and civilian sectors. He hopes one day to be able to give back to other Grantham students.
"Whether as a mentor or instructor, I would love to help other students, the way those at Grantham has helped me achieve my goals," he said.
Myles currently provides a variety of information technology support for the Government Publishing Office Secure Printing Facility located at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. His facility prints secure documents for customers including the State Department, Veterans Administration and Department of Transportation.
Myles began his military career as a Switch Operator Maintainer, a 31F/25F military classification, and progressed to a 255A classification as a Warrant Officer — another great achievement. He credits his education with helping him achieve the rank.


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First-ever executive recall underway after students allege voter fraud
RAUL MORALES / AGGIE
Judicial Council adjusts unconstitutional bylaws
After the 2018 ASUCD Winter Elections, former Senator Andreas Godderis filed five Judicial Council complaints alleging voter fraud and accusing President Michael Gofman, Vice President Shaniah Branson and Unite members of violating ASUCD Bylaws 406(a)(c) and 406(A)(a)(i).
These bylaws state that a "violation of University and/or Student Housing Policy" includes "solicitation in residence halls and prohibited posting/distribution of campaign materials" and outlines the process for addressing voter intimidation and coercion. Witnesses within the filed complaints alleged that a Unite campaign staff member coerced votes for Unite candidates in Redwood Hall of the Tercero dormitories.
Officials who ran with the Unite slate in the Winter Elections and were elected to office include Gofman and Branson as well as Senators Atanas Spasov, Alisha Hacker and Brandon Clemons.
Fourth-year psychology and Spanish double major Becca Nelson, the former Gender and Sexuality Commission chair, attempted to initiate the process to recall an elected official after Godderis' complaints were dismissed by the Judicial Council on the basis that all "complaints must be filed before the announcement of election results."
The case Nelson v. ASUCD was filed with the Judicial Council; it challenges "the timeframe for which recall signature petitions can be released by Elections Committee."
In light of the Judicial Council hearing held over this case, Nelson created a Facebook event page, asking students to attend the meeting to demand the right to an online recall petition.
"Elections Committee denied our right to petition for a recall of Michael Gofman and Shaniah Branson, along with other Unite! slate members complicit in election fraud," the page stated. "They are also denying an online petition and expect that we collect 2500+ (8% of the student body according to the ASUCD constitution) signatures ON PAPER PER CANDIDATE. Only 2600 students voted. We have the right to accountability + transparency."
On April 26, a Judicial Council hearing regarding the recall of Gofman and Branson was held.
Gofman has been accused by former ASUCD officials such as Nelson of transphobia and homophobia. At the March 15 Senate meeting, David Heifitz, the former Business and Finance Commission chair, announced his resignation from his position, saying he would not "serve on the same table as people who are racist, transphobic [or] homophobic" following the election results.
As a senator, Gofman wrote an article defending Milo Yiannopoulos' right to speak on campus, although he condemns the controversial figure. He was also removed from the ASUCD commission Campus Center for the Environment when he abstained from voting on a resolution urging the creation of an environmental justice course. Gofman said he took "vehement issue" with language that critiqued agricultural companies and definitions of the university as a colonialist power.
According to Nelson, the allegations of voter coercion sparked the recall efforts. Obstacles arose, however, which served as loopholes to dismiss legal recall efforts such as unavailable petitions and the requirement that complaints must be submitted before the election. Nelson said there was a lack of response and communication when she asked ASUCD for petition forms.
The Judicial Council later found bylaws on the recall process to be unconstitutional in that the petitions must be submitted before the announcement of results.
"As with anything in the Association, the administrative procedures governing recalls are
laid out in the ASUCD Bylaws," the majority opinion issued in the case Nelson v. ASUCD stated. "However, what would appear to be years of legislative tinkering has led to a mangled recall process that runs perpendicular to the ASUCD Constitution. Two blatantly unconstitutional aspects of the Bylaws include the timeline for initiating a recall, and the threshold for its success."
The Judicial Council ruling struck several "unconstitutional bylaws" and clarified the recall process.
According to Judicial Council Chair Ryan Gardiner, who issued the majority opinion, the convoluted process and rigidness of submission dates did provide an unfair barrier to recall.
Nelson alleged purposeful miscommunication due to biased ASUCD officials who may be partial to Gofman and Branson. However, the majority opinion stated that Nelson's "denial of rights occurred as a result of a bureaucratic and administrative process so difficult to navigate that it makes the exercise of one's rights impossible."
"On April 17th, 2018, Rebecca Nelson attempted to exercise her constitutionally guaranteed right to initiate a recall election against several ASUCD elected officials," stated the majority opinion. "The process that ensued was riddled with inconsistency, confusion, miscommunication, and amounted to a denial of the petitioners right to recall. In this particular case, denial of rights did not occur as a result of an individual's unconstitutional decision making. This case also shed light on the failure of several institutions within the Association, including the Bylaws, our system of elections administration, and the legislative process."
The recall petition is currently available for pick-up at the Student Government Administrative Office.
In arguing for the option of online voting, Nelson said that requiring in-person petition signatures is technologically archaic and ableist against those immobile. She said that recall petitions should be held to the same regulations as original voting submissions — votes for the Winter Elections were submitted online.
Mahssa Rezaei, the current Elections Committee chair who took over after the previous chair resigned, explained at the hearing why the Elections Committee did not want to provide online petitions. She claimed that "there's no system for online petition." According to Rezaei, Creative Media (the committee that created the online voting platforms) is "too busy to code and create an online petition."
Nelson asked about the possibility of creating a Google form or document.
At the Judicial Council hearing, Rezaei said they tried to go forward with online petitions but were "questioned at the committee by the constitutionality of this whole process."
Ultimately, Rezaei reiterated the Elections Committee's reasoning against providing online petitions, but did agree to make physical petitions available to Nelson in accordance with Judicial Affairs' new ruling. In addition, the Elections Committee must prepare and present official petition forms to the petitioners within two academic days.
"Judicial Council's ruling indicated that the decision to provide paper or electronic petitions is up to the discretion of the Elections Committee," Rezai said. "In regards to the Google Form, in addition to the reasons we outlined during the hearing for having physical petitions, the committee also discussed possible issues that may arise with this form of an online petition. We have decided to move forward with providing paper petitions."
Guidelines of the current petition still require signatures from 2,364 undergraduates, or 8 percent of undergraduate students within four weeks. The recall petition forms are currently available on the ASUCD website on the Elections page.
Written by: Aaron Liss — campus@theaggie.org
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article stated that printable petitions are unavailable. It has been updated to reflect that printable petitions are available online. This article has also been updated to clarify Michael Gofman's condemnation of Milo Yiannopoulos.
Campus News February 8, 2023


Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by JonathanLIVE, Jan 1, 2009.
I need to know a way to use /scripts/killacct so that I can just put in a list of accounts and not have to type Y for every single one.
Using WHM will take too long to point and click.. I have a list of user names and would just like to drop into SSH and use the killacct script without having to babysit it.
I tried looking into the script itself, but it uses a perl script that is encoded, so I had no way to hack it to do this.
1- Make a file /home/users that has list of all the cpanel users that you want to delete.
This will delete all the users without prompting for confirmation, but remember apache is restarted whenever an account is terminated to remove the httpd.conf entries of the killed account, killing accounts in bulk can mean downtime for other sites on the server.


Spirits made in Germany are subject to EC law and the stringent directives governing their production processes. A popular generic term for hard liquor consumed ice-cold and in one swoop (often chased by a beer) is Schnaps which means a "gulp" in old German — and that is exactly how it should be drunk. In contrast, a Brandweinis a brandy enjoyed warm and in small measures to let the flavor and aroma unfold. Tradition and innovation yield an immense number of specialties. From grain spirit (made from rye, buckwheat, oats or barley) and fruit spirits of various kinds (made from the fermented pulp or juice or by mashing in alcohol and subsequently distilling) to other fine spirits and liqueurs (including herbal, spice, fruit and bitter liqueurs).
Product Gallery: Here you can find the most common brands in this category from Germany and neighboring countries with a similar cuisine exported to North America.
Aromatique, a delicious, refreshing, and enlivening spiced liquor from the State of Thuringia, best consumed cool.
Korn: a clear grain spirit, not to be confused with the English word corn, which is Mais (maize) in German. It's a good neutral liquor similar to a vodka and ideal served as a beer chaser. Schnaps are always served on their own in small slender shot glasses, never with mixers.
Obstler or Obstwasser (fruit brandy): a distilled spirits produced exclusively from fruit juices, which ferment naturally without the addition of sugar or alcohol.
Egg Liqour: One famous brand is Verpoorten bases in Bonn, which produces an iconic bottle with egg nogg and brandy.
Goldwasser: a specialty from the city of Danzig (Gdansk) in Poland.