Jordan Foster Construction is restoring and renovating the historical, 19-story Plaza Hotel, first built in 1929. The 16-month project duration includes work on this unique project which entails the complete renovation of interior hotel rooms and all public spaces, restoration of all historical features in the building and exterior preservation. The hotel will be a 4-Star hotel returned to its former glory. In addition, construction has begun on an adjacent 6-story parking garage with a 541 space capacity. This cast-in-place concrete parking garage will feature architectural elements similar to the Plaza Hotel and provisions for retail and restaurant spaces on the first level.
Jordan Foster Construction entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the OSHA El Paso area office specifically for the Plaza Hotel Historical Renovation project. This partnership is designed to address the hazards within the construction industry, and to promote and recognize a jobsite controlled by a contractor that has demonstrated an effective safety and health program. The partnership is consistent with OSHA's long-range efforts to develop a contractor/government partnership approach to safety management. It allows for better use of OSHA resources and innovation in safety management and encourages increased participation in the safety process from the construction community. Through the course of the project it is anticipated this partnership will impact the lives of over 500 individual employees.


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package org.owasp.appsensor.generator;

import java.util.Random;

import javax.inject.Named;

import org.owasp.appsensor.AppsensorWsRestClientBootDataGeneratorApplication;
import org.owasp.appsensor.core.DetectionPoint;
import org.owasp.appsensor.core.DetectionSystem;
import org.owasp.appsensor.core.Event;
import org.owasp.appsensor.core.IPAddress;
import org.owasp.appsensor.core.User;
import org.owasp.appsensor.core.geolocation.GeoLocation;
import org.owasp.appsensor.event.RestEventManager;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;

import com.google.gson.Gson;

@Named
public class SimpleDataGenerator {

	private Gson gson = new Gson();

	private User bob = new User("bob", new IPAddress("10.10.10.1", new GeoLocation(37.596758, -121.647992)));

	// 5 in 20 seconds (1 every 4 seconds is an attack)
	private DetectionPoint ie1 = new DetectionPoint(DetectionPoint.Category.INPUT_VALIDATION, "IE1");
	// 6 in 30 seconds (1 every 5 seconds is an attack)
	private DetectionPoint ie2 = new DetectionPoint(DetectionPoint.Category.INPUT_VALIDATION, "IE2");
	// 7 in 40 seconds (1 every 5.7 seconds is an attack)
	private DetectionPoint re3 = new DetectionPoint(DetectionPoint.Category.REQUEST, "RE3");
	// 8 in 50 seconds (1 every 6.25 seconds is an attack)
	private DetectionPoint ae4 = new DetectionPoint(DetectionPoint.Category.AUTHENTICATION, "AE4");

	private DetectionSystem detectionSystem = new DetectionSystem("myclientapp");

	@Autowired
	RestEventManager eventManager;

	public void execute() {
//		System.err.println("-- " + gson.toJson(bob));

		// will definitely see attacks, probably many
		EventEmitter ie1Emitter = new EventEmitter(ie1, 1, 4);

		// likely won't see an attack, but possible
		EventEmitter ie2Emitter = new EventEmitter(ie2, 4, 15);

		// very likely will see an attack at some point
		EventEmitter re3Emitter = new EventEmitter(re3, 2, 7);

		// will only see events, not an attack
		EventEmitter ae4Emitter = new EventEmitter(ae4, 10, 20);

		new Thread(ie1Emitter).start();
		new Thread(ie2Emitter).start();
		new Thread(re3Emitter).start();
		new Thread(ae4Emitter).start();
    }

	class EventEmitter implements Runnable {

		private DetectionPoint detectionPoint;
		private int lowerBoundSeconds;
		private int upperBoundSeconds;

		Random random = new Random();

		EventEmitter(DetectionPoint detectionPoint, int lowerBoundSeconds, int upperBoundSeconds) {
			this.detectionPoint = detectionPoint;
			this.lowerBoundSeconds = lowerBoundSeconds;
			this.upperBoundSeconds = upperBoundSeconds;
		}

		@Override
		public void run() {
			while(true) {
				sleep(randInt(lowerBoundSeconds, upperBoundSeconds));

				System.err.format("Sending event type '%s' from user '%s' and system '%s'%s",
						detectionPoint.getLabel(), bob.getUsername(), detectionSystem.getDetectionSystemId(), System.getProperty("line.separator"));
				try {
					Event event = new Event(bob, detectionPoint, detectionSystem);
					System.err.println("sending || " + gson.toJson(event) + " ||");

					synchronized(AppsensorWsRestClientBootDataGeneratorApplication.mutex) {
						eventManager.updateApplicationIdentificationHeaderValue(detectionSystem.getDetectionSystemId());
						eventManager.addEvent(event);
					}
				} catch(Exception e) {
					System.err.println("Exception type: " + e.getClass().getCanonicalName());
					e.printStackTrace();
				}
			}
		}

		private int randInt(int min, int max) {
		    // nextInt is normally exclusive of the top value,
		    // so add 1 to make it inclusive
		    int randomNum = random.nextInt((max - min) + 1) + min;

		    return randomNum;
		}

		private void sleep(int seconds) {
			try {
				Thread.sleep(seconds * 1000);
			} catch (InterruptedException e) {
				e.printStackTrace();
			}
		}

	}
}

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Everyone Is Dirty is a new-wave post-punk rock band that hails from Oakland, CA. Known for their manic live sets, this band is captivating and futuristic, with a strange electricity flowing through their sound. Onstage, femme-fatale lead Sivan Lioncub is an electric violin warrior. You want her to shred, and she does. When she sings, she is a poet & a punk, managing to make sensuality & rage flow together like kissing cousins. Blondie and Siouxsie Sioux come to mind. Tyler English matches her ferocity with psychedelic meltdowns on pedal-steel & hooky riffs on bass. Jake Kopulsky helms the pulse with his lean & mean drumming. Guitarist / producer/ engineer Chris Daddio, whose chemistry with Sivan is unequivocal, has turned their house into a recording studio: Donut Time Audio, which is rapidly becoming a centerfold in Oakland's rock scene. Sivan is always busy collaborating with other artists, most recently recording violin and singing with The Residents on their forthcoming LP 'Intruders'.


The U.S. Coast Guard ice breakers have made their way to Bangor, and they're quite the sight to see!
Thanks to this really cool video posted by Geaghan Brothers Brewing Company on Facebook, you don't even have to leave the comfort of your recliner to check out our fabulous military at work!
As said in a previous post, "The two crews from Rockland and Southwest Harbor support Operation Reliable Energy For Northeast Winters, which is a region-wide effort to keep waterways free of ice and use able so that communities have security, energy and emergency resources that they need to survive the winter."
Thanks for an impressive job well done!
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What, another major Firefox release? Tuesday will see the release of Firefox 6.0, eight weeks after the release of 5.0 and less than 5 months after the release of 4.0 which they have already end-of-lifed.
It's all Google's fault. Version 1 of Chrome released on December 11, 2008. Here we are, less than 1,000 days later, with version 13 as the stable release. Of course Mozilla is the descendant of Netscape which invented the idea of releasing products formally designated as beta, which Google extended to having some products never leave beta. Together the two have taken any meaning out of version numbers.
Actually, while the official release is scheduled for Tuesday, the finished program is available for download today. So shave a few more days off the 5.0 to 6.0 period. And figure that Mozilla will dump support for 5.0 on Tuesday.
I wrote about this a few months ago, complaining of how Mozilla (and, to a somewhat lesser extent, Google) drive IT departments to Internet Explorer with their update policies and minimal management features. In Firefox's case, management is better described as nonexistent.
Mozilla threw a virtual bone to IT with the reactivation of an enterprise working group, but this is a group that Mozilla had let lapse for many years. In the meantime, the rapid release of yet another major version they have once again shown their lack of concern for enterprise needs.
It's impossible to work with a release schedule like this and do any meaningful testing of code before deploying it. If Mozilla really does want enterprises to deploy Firefox they'll have to change strategy.
Larry Seltzer is a freelance writer and consultant, dealing mostly with security matters. He has written recently for Infoworld, eWEEK, Dr. Dobb's Journal, and is a Contributing Editor at PC Magazine and author of their Security Watch blog. He has also written for Symantec Authentication (formerly VeriSign) and Lumension's Intelligent Whitelisting site.


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Q: What are the parts of speech in this exclamatory sentence? I am attempting to help a student with a particular sentence:

*

*What an amazingly wise creature God made in the otter!
The exercise asks him to identify if the sentence is active or passive. That question has been answered (active), but we are attempting to determine the parts of speech and uses in a sentence for the rest of it. Here's what we believe right now.
"God" is the subject. "Made" is the verb. "An amazingly wise" are adjectives modifying "creature," which we believe to be the Direct Object. We are unable to determine what "what" is and how it is used in this sentence.

A: In the terms of the Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language "what" is here an intensifying determiner (CGEL, § 2.57, p. 88). It is equivalent to "such" (CGEL, § 18.57, p. 1416).

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*What an amazingly wise creature God made in the otter!

*God made such an amazingly wise creature in the otter!

A:
What an amazingly wise creature God made in the otter!

Exclamative "what" is an adjective functioning here as an external modifier. It always occurs in NPs with a following head, where it questions quality or degree.
Don't confuse it with interrogative "what", as in "What was that?", which is a pronoun questioning identity.
"What an amazingly wise creature" is object of "made".

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Predictive mineral exploration by Australian scientists has given local mining companies a powerful edge in the hotly competitive world gold market. Instead of pouring money – and lots of it – into the ground in the quest for undiscovered mineral deposits: often coming up empty.
Ore deposit modelling helps to predict where rich deposits are most likely to occur. It's the result of a partnership formed in 2001 between the mining industry and the research community to examine the critical issues surrounding mineral exploration in Australia.
The partnership or cooperative research centre, pmd*CRC, has developed a vastly improved understanding of mineralising processes and a four-dimensional understanding of the evolution of the geology of mineralised terrains.
The success of pmd*CRC's innovative programs and the level of expertise of research teams, has placed the CRC in a strong position to respond to opportunities for commercialisation of technology-based intellectual property.


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Steven "Mike" Anderson
Condolences(4)
Mike Schindler says
We lived next door to Mikes Grandparents Bob And Stella. I bought my first truck from Mike and used to watch him push start that Harley Sportster down the street.
Patty, family and Rhonda, Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are in our prayers and thoughts during this time. We will not be able to come by the funeral home. Prayers for God's comfort and hold you in his palms, arms. Love you Brian and Jane Garrett
LINDA DULONG says
Hearing stories about Stacy's Indiana family makes me feel like I knew Mike. So sorry for your families loss.
Joanne Foley says
Stacy & family,
So terribly sorry for the loss of your dad. We're keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Steven "Mike" Anderson, 72, passed away on October 11, 2021. He was born on October 25, 1948, to Ralph and Virginia (Williams) Anderson in Evansville, Indiana.
Mike was known for his love of the guitar. He played any chance he had; it was one of his favorite pastimes. Mike also enjoyed working on his Monte Carlo during his younger years. He even owned his own Harley Davidson motorcycle that he absolutely loved to ride. Mike was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the Post Office after 30 years of service. Mike married Patty on New Year's Eve 1980, after meeting each other just about two weeks before. Mike had 7 kids total, in chronological order: 2 step (bonus) kids, Gary and Patsy; 4 biological kids, Melissa, Stephanie, Kimberly and Stacy; 1 adopted son, James; 23 grandkids ranging from 7 to 33 years old; 13 great-grandkids ranging from 1 due in November to 11 years old; and of course his furbabies, Lily, Daisy, and JJ the cat. He had 3 daughters from a previous marriage when he met Patty (who had 2 small children) and then they had Stacy. He was the only father that Gary and Patsy ever had and 8 years ago, Patty and Mike adopted their great-grandson, James. It's not going to be the same without him around with his sense of humor, funny comments, and his "set ways." Mike will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Virginia (Williams) Anderson, great grandson Dylan Conover and his daughter, Kimberly Hughes.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary "Patty" (Bruce) Anderson; William "Gary" Vaughn(Julie); Patricia "Patsy" Persinger(Chris); Melissa Hughes; Stephanie Hughes; Stacy Ragucci(Jeff) and James Anderson; 23 grandkids; 13 great-grandkids; his brother David Anderson, sisters Vivian Ransom and Lori Anderson and his pets; Lily, Daisy, and JJ.
Visitation will be from 11 until the time of service at 3pm on October 18, 2021, at Sunset Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to K9s for Warriors.
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By bicycle, it is so much more beautiful!
Some beautiful days were announced for this bridge of the Ascension Day, it is the moment to bestride its bike! Follow I! Departure of the hold of the Port in Niort. If you read well the panel Vélo Francette, I take you to the ocean. Obviously, there the discouragement can settle down for the novices, as me. No panic, course whom I propose you, I tested it, each can thus envisage it without aches the next day.
Follow the Sèvre niortaise, backbone of the Swamp from Poitou from the quay Sharecropper. First meeting, a family of whole coypus seems to greet us! No major difficulty, that of the dish, the time thus to admire the attractive houses. Here we are already arrived in front of Exhibition center, of Chizelles. A table to put us a few moments. A jet-ski exceptionally came to disturb the tranquillity of places. Admire the landscape and compare: on one side the plain of Niort and the other one the Swamp from Poitou. You will have can be the luck to see the flying over a grey heron. 40 couples nest in the swamp of Galucher, every close friend, in front of us.
Let us pursue our path on the white ways, in the direction of Roussille. Ash trees-tadpoles line meadows often intended for the breeding. We arrive at the level of the boat at channel allowing to join the other bank. An advice, borrow it if you are with children. They will be delighted to have a small break! And come back from the good side to continue our stroll!
Still some knocks of pedals and we arrive at Roussille. A jewel of greenery offers itself to you! Leave your bike a few moments. In the face of you, an artist studio, formerly a chamoiserie, a house lock keeper. Cross the blue bridge. For the greediest, a gastronomic break is imperative upon the inn of Roussille. Several tables also are at your disposal for the picnics pulled by the bag.
Here we go again! You will not miss to see numerous fishermen on this route. The sector is considered as its white and carnivorous fishes. Trees mark out all the course, assured shade! Admire the footbridge of Giole, restored in the respect for the metallic constructions of the XIXth century, that you cross and notice these alignments of poplar groves.
You will soon perceive the metallic green bridge of Magné, the destination of our stroll of today. Borrow him. Have a break to have a look on the exhibitions of the Cultural area of the Four Pontet, situated a few meters away from the bridge and the beautiful stained-glass windows of the collegiate church Saint-Catherine.
My stroll ends here, but nothing prevents you from pursuing it to La Rochelle, for example! If, it is possible! You are on the route of Vélo Francette, a route of 628 km of Normandy in the Atlantic Ocean. Get yourselves the guide who has just gone out. A source of information at the 14.90-€ price on sale within the shop of the Tourist office of Niort.


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Spalletti, Ancelotti and Capello linked with Inter
22nd November 2010 Eurotips
Corriere della Sera has claimed that Inter have a shortlist of Luciano Spalletti, Carlo Ancelotti and Fabio Capello to replace under-fire coach Rafa Benitez.
Benitez has struggled to recapture the form that Inter showed under Jose Mourinho last season when they won the Treble. After just a few months in charge, it has been alleged that president Massimo Moratti is on the verge of sacking him.
Ex-Roma coach Spalletti is thought to be the favourite to become Inter boss, having just won the Russian league with Zenit St. Petersburg. Chelsea coach Ancelotti has also been audaciously targeted despite his previous allegiance with the Nerazzurri's rivals Milan. Capello, who is also under pressure as England national team boss, has also been linked with a return to club management with Inter.
Moratti is set to decide whether to persist with Benitez after Wednesday's Champions League match with FC Twente.
Hamsik: We are not thinking about the Champions League
Mourinho takes a swipe at Benitez's Inter


One of the biggest weight gain traps that many people fall into is enjoying too many cocktails or beers too often. Packing roughly 100-200 calories per standard drink (1.5oz 40% alcohol (spirits), 5oz of 12% alcohol (wine) or 12 oz of 5% alcohol (beer)), it's no surprise that the calories, and consequently, the extra weight can sneak up on you in no time. However, according to new research, enjoying a little bit of wine each day may actually help you win the battle of the bulge rather than making it worse.
The first thing that most people are told they have to cut out when on a diet is alcohol. The reason for this is that in order to lose weight, calories need to be cut back and we are consequently left with a limited number of calories with which to work. We need to squeeze in breakfast, lunch, dinner and 3 snacks to get all of the nutrients we need and in order to keep our metabolisms burning through those calories efficiently and that can be a tall order when there aren't too many calories to spare. So you can see that an extra 150-odd liquid calories with no nutritional value per drink just don't fit into the equation.
Surprisingly, according to new research, we might have gotten the story a little bit wrong when it comes to booze and weight loss, but researchers still aren't totally sure. It turns out that among alcohols, wine seems to improve weight loss results while spirits tend to be the culprits when it comes to weight gain.
However, this doesn't mean that one can now drink unlimited amounts of wine and be just fine. Most of the research that has been conducted on this topic has looked into heavy drinking which has been associated with weight gain. Less is known about the effects of drinking just a little bit of alcohol each day on our weight. When it comes to moderate drinking, one to two 5 oz glasses of wine each day has actually been associated with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.
So if you thought you couldn't have any alcohol at all while losing weight, your fears might now be put to rest. But be careful - more research is needed on this topic and we know that those empty calories are still there, any way you slice it. Plus, anyone who has had a drink or two knows that alcohol makes us hungrier and lowers our inhibitions, making eating nachos at midnight (with extra guacamole) seem like a sensible idea. If this sounds like you, then perhaps alcohol may directly and indirectly sabotage your goals! Be sensible and you should be in good shape!


The Black Box Revelation – Do i know you ?
Let the power of the tribe be with you !
I believe that today we collectively as a team set a new standard for conference events. We have received so many compliments about the content and the interactive format of today, that we start blushing 😉 Heartwarming as well. Thank you to all those out there for the encouragements.
First half of the day was spent on digital identity, but not in the sense that we usually talk about it at SWIFT. This went way beyond PKI.
I also would like to say a couple of words on the Digital Asset Grid project, that was also the subject of the deep-dive later that day.
We got quite some interest, but is it clear that we'll have to do quite some internal selling and convincing to make all the benefits of such solution clear. Somebody very senior from a bank suggested that the best thing to do now is probably to build a prototype to make this game-changer more tangible and understandable.
For each topic we had 2-3 ignitor speeched followed by deep dive exploration labs applying the principles of immersive learning.
All speakers surpassed our wildest expectations. Sean Park opened in a phenomenal way, Michael Chui was rock-solid. Larry, Dave and Amir succeeded in very entertaining sessions without falling in the trap of product pitching or commercials, and they made their content very relevant to the financial industry. Michael Driscoll surprised us all with the enormous sheer volume of data they analyse every day, outbeating a lot of big financial institions with probably more traditional technology. and Michael Ouliel blew everybody away when showing how intelligence services dealt with data in real-time, and applying those technologies on voice, video and other media.
But the absolute star of this session was Jeff Jonas, who had co-designed this session with Mela. The best way to describe Jonas is: ROCK + HEALTH + GAMES = GOD. Jeff is the god of Big Data.
We ran way over time, and even after 3 1/2 hours session, the audience was still hungry for more. Awesome !
We had again a staggering day of twitter activity. Today myself i had a lit bit less time to tweet, as i was content owner for all sessions today. But the audience really compensated for this: thanks to all you peeps out there. Somebody called me "tweetmaster": i liked that very much, and it encourages me to continue on this path.
And Chris Skinner once more proved that he is the fasted blogger of all times. Minutes after the session, he had already this post out: http://thefinanser.co.uk/fsclub/2011/09/digital-identities-big-data-and-rogue-traders.html.
Tomorrow is a completely different day. It's our non-technology-topics day with New Economies, Corporate Culture, Banks for a Better World. And last but not least, we will have our Start-up competion grand finale.
What a day ! So full of energy, emotion and inspiration. Don't know where to start.
Why not start withe the Innotribe Opening session ?
As mentioned yesterday, we significantly re-engineered this opening session, based on our experience during the dry-run on Sunday evening.
While the audience was walking-in, we has some nice "spacy" music, with female electronic vocals which gave some sort of mystic ambiance, holding the participants in a deep tension for what was going to come.
Then the lights went down, and from the dark a drummer started playing a tribe-rythm. Slowly African music was faded in, and the Innotribe team – hidden in dark 4 corners of the room – started proclaiming the words of our Power of the Tribe manifesto. A strong emotional start of the session.
Kosta came on, and briefly introduced Lazaro, who gave a 5 min speech about innovation. We were completely taken by surprise when he said "Innotribe is the strongest brand that SWIFT launched in the last 30 years". Wow! This sentence still shivers down my spine. He repeated same during the Welcome Plenary, and even added: "Innotribe is our secret weapon". I'd wish that next year we let go the secrecy, and go fully visible mainstream. We can be proud: and there is no reason for false modesty. Let the communication and delivery machine roar at 150% next year !
The next section was scripted as a theatre play. James Gardner, managing director of Spigit was our narrator. This section was a wonderful back and forward conversation between James and our other 3 keynote speakers: Dan Robles from Social Flights, Brett King – this time introduced as Author and Founder of Movenbank, and Heather Schlegel, CEO of Purple Tornado. For those who don't know, Heather recently joined the Innotribe Team.
There were great interactions with Chris Skinner, the Stanford Students and the Corporate Rebels from Alcatel Lucent.
Brett announced exclusively the launch of his 100% online bank Movenbank, and the opening of the alpha site on 1 Oct 2011 and the use of the CRED – a sort of virtual credibility currency to facilitate on-boarding and lending for candidate customers with strong social media influence or credibility. This is big stuff.
The session was wrapped up with a gorgeous video production by Mela about what to expect for the rest of the week at Sibos.
When people walked out of the room, the Innotribe Team held Innotribe flags, escorting the guests up to the Innotribe Space where most of this week's sessions will be held.
From 12:30 – 14:00 we had the social data session, annimated by our master MC Matteo Rizzi. All talks were excellent and delivered by professional speakers.
What really worked very well was the technique of instigators, sound-boarders, and professional challengers. Chris Skinner and the Stanford Students did not spare the speakers, and almost naturally session participants jumped in with additional questions and observations. In my opinion, a new standard set for audience participation.
The social data lab was very well attended, close to 100 people or so. The group was first split over 3 workshops: reputation and influence, compliance and regulation, and data (for recruitment as an example). They first got inspired by 3×3 matter experts/igniters. In the following part, teams were re-mixed into 6 subteams and received working assignments. A great technique to mix and match the audience, and to create serendipity in the group. At the end the teams had to present their outcome to the group at large.
I agree with Chris when he asked for the relevance of all this for bankers, the "normal" audience for Sibos. It is clearly a point of attention for next sessions at Innotribe. However, off-the-record, one notable speaker told me in confidence that the bankers just don't get it, and risk to be hopelessly be by-passed by the events. A sign of the times is the fact that today Google formally launched Google Wallet and that no single banker tweeted about this or mentioned it in the conversations.
Hugh MacLeod (twitter @gapingvoid) – who is our celebrity artist from Miami – summarized it quite well: the bankers are in search for a language, a lexicon to express themselved about social media and data.
All participants in Innotribe sessions received 5 Reputones, our virtual conference currency. People can express their gratitude and appreciation for somebody else by giving reputones for the quality of networking, opinion, and knowledge. I got several for knowledge and networking and i found receiving very gratifying and motivating. Also giving appreciation is an intrinsic motivator. It's a deeply human feeling and warm emotion. It really creates a special bond with the person you give to. Maybe we should discuss this wednesday during our session on New Economies, where we will also talk about the Gift Economy.
We had a HUGE response on twitter. At the certain moment the twitter current was so strong that i just could not follow in retweeting. Also the social analytics tool showed an overwhelming presence of Innotribe tweets in the Sibos twitter community. I was told that #innotribe even started trending in cyberspace.
I was particularly charmed by the tweets coming from the Opening Plenary with Peter Sondergaard from Gardner Research, which was apparently so-and-so: one tweeter was publicly showing his/her frustration by saying how he/she was longing for the #innotribe space and atmosphere.
Looking forward to another exciting Innotribe day!
Peter (@petervan) from the Innotribe Team.
It is almost 5am on Monday morning now, and I still need to do my daily blog from Innotribe Space. It's because it was a long day yesterday and it was about 11pm last night when we called it a day 😉 So, I decided to get a good (short) sleep first, and do this with a fresh mind in the silence of the Toronto morning.
The day started yesterday with the daily brief at 7:30am. All activities and to-do's of the day are kept on a big central whiteboard, tasks are distributed amongst the crew, and status is updated as tasks get completed. And we have 3-4 check-points with the full team throughout the day. It's super efficient and all crew members are committed like pigs in an (breakfast) omelette.
One of the first big tasks on the list was to go through the room set-up per session. As we make our lives easy (sic), we decided upfront that the room set-up should be different for every session. As everything is video taped, we had to physically set-up every environment so that the video crew can test the lightning and camera focus for specific things that will happen during the sessions.
We also did a dry-run of all the "stings", walk-ins, and walk-outs: these are music jingles. As mentioned yesterday, different for every session. Quite an undertaking, but the folks from Jack Morton have the right professionals and equipment to program all this. Louise, Alex and team: a BIG thank you: you guys are so good!
After/during that we looked in detail at the different designs of the interactive deep dive sessions, the by now famous "Innotribe Labs". As these sessions and the associated assignments for the conference participants need to be perfectly aligned with the messages of our keynotes and projects we want to present, this took some time (understatement).
Today was also the day that our first speakers popped-in into the Innotribe Space. I had the impression that most of them wow-ed with what we had set up, but of course I am biased, so I let you experience and judge yourself the coming 4 days.
This was also the day when we were joined by the students from the Social Data Lab of Andreas Weigend at Stanford University. They became part of the crew, and helped us preparing the activities we planned for our virtual conference currency, the "Reputone".
Sibos TV is a full-blown TV Studio infrastructure for the overall Sibos conference. Sibos TV is just in front of the Innotribe Space: they could not have chosen a better spot 😉 It goes without saying that we reserved some broadcast slots throughout the week. You can expect us live today Monday 19 Sep 2011 at 9am (yep, today), with Martine and Hugh MacLeod. And on Thursday around 12:30pm with Kosta and some special appearance. Of course all this needs a dry-run as well. Martine under the studio spotlights. Hollywood is not far away now.
As we have daily briefs, we also have daily de-briefs at the end of the day. It's really cosy and super informal.
Hey what a coincidence! "The Power of the Tribe" is also the title of our big Innotribe Opening session of today Monday 19 Sep 2011 at 9:30am in Conference Room #1. You can't miss it.
I can't say too much about this session, as we want to keep the surprise. But we have designed it as a very a-typical Sibos session, with music, performance, great speakers, lots of interaction, and two very interesting worldwide announcements.
The dry-run for this session started at 5:30pm and it went – what would I say? – "quite" ok. But as we have experienced so many times in the past, the thing only starts living once you are in the real physical environment of the room, with the speakers all there "in flesh", and with the full technical crew there.
So, guess what? We decided on the spot to re-engineer the session, to get a much better interaction between the speakers, the audience and our 3 "challenger" groups: Chris Skinner, the Stanford students, and the Corporate Rebels from Alcatel Lucent.
I guess it must have been quite late for the speakers last night as well, as they had to re-shuffle their decks, video's etc overnight.
We all meet again this morning at Sibos at 07:30am for a second complete new dry-run. We are sure this opening will get you thinking and inspired, and launch you all into a fantastic Innotribe roller-coaster for the rest of the week.
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This blog post is the first in a daily series of reporting from the Innotribe Space in Toronto. A daily brief and some personal reflections by your blogger of service.
Today was quite some day. All about preparing for the Innotribe show/performance that will start next week Monday 19 September 2011.
This morning we started quite early. All there by 8am !
Our space is gorgeous. It is a 25 x 15m standard conference room that has been transformed in a multi-functional area. All the technical stuff is kept along the walls, so that we can use the space to it's full capacity. Not capacity in sense of number of participants we can get in, but capacity in the sense how we can most optimally create an environment for immersive learning, deep conversations, participation, and… fun !
We have 2 fantastic 103″ plasma screens, and 3 additional smaller ones that we can hoover over the place as needed.
And we have a great technical infrastructure to deal with all the visuals, audio, video, light effects, etc, etc. All this equipment is operated by a fantastic crew from Jack Morton Worldwide. These guys are super professional !
The room will look different for each of the 12 sessions we'll run throughout the week. Sometimes in arena format, sometimes in World Café format, etc… but NEVER in a traditional conference theatre style format.
We also went to check-out the 2 other rooms where Innotribe activities are planned. Conference Room 1 is sometimes referred to as "the boxring", because the stage is in the middle and the audience sits around like in a stadion. Again, plenty of audio/visual support there. That room will be used for the Innotribe Opening session on Monday morning at 9:30am. Not to be missed, and some very special worldwide annoucements to be expected !
Conference Room 3 will be used for the Future of Money session on Thursday at 9am. It looks a bit like a lounge area. And also here we have also a quite spectacular world announcement upcoming.
I was most impressed by the design crew: those are the (SWIFT) people who think deeply on the props and assignments for the interactive sessions, and are also responsible for the execution. Man, this is a lot of prep work ! Some models have to carved in foamboard, magnetic tiles will hold the assignments, sessions will be live scribed, 3D models are being build,… and all this of course in line with the great content we are going to bring this week.
There are still many many things to be done tonight and tomorrow. But we are ready. Ready to give you a performance and experience like you have never seen before at Sibos. Yes, we set high expectations. We think it will be worth it every minute.
Earlier this week, Kosta Peric and Mariela Atanassova kick-started our blogging campaign for the last 2 remaining weeks before we all head for Innotribe in Toronto.
I also just posted two blogs on Digital Identity and Big Data. These are technology subjects.
That is because we believe there is deep disruptive impact on our companies' organizational fabric caused by fast ramping up technologies such as Cloud, Mobile, Social, Location, Big Data, and Digital Identity.
They all transform our companies in what John Hagel calls "Knowledge Flows".
So when I proposed these non-technology themes to the Innotribe team, I initially thought that the "fil rouge" in all of this was that of The Connected Company, broken down into Connected Teams, Connected People, Connected "Value" like alternative currencies or reputation or influence.
"Value" was always simmering under hood when curating the program for this year, it now just hit me what is really is that links all our themes together, and suddenly I can "name" it.
And the "New Economies" is a good illustration of the signals of this emerging new value paradigm.
I believe we are witnessing the end of the double accounting system that had its embryonic start long time ago in the Middle Ages.
What would happen with the balance sheet of our companies, if we also started accounting for the waste passed-on to next generations? If we would really account for waste, the balance sheets would look quite different and few companies would be in a position to present real growth and real profit. Because we don't want – at least that is what I believe – fake growth like in a Ponzi scheme. We want growth and profit based on a correct value accounting system.
All these asset topics are also inspirations for several new economy models. SO I truly believe this is a positive story about alternatives for doomsday thinking.
Hence this session on New Economies.
The session will run from 9am – 10:30am on Wednesday 21 Sep 2011 in the Innotribe Space of the conference.
This session is – taken into account the crazy interactive stuff we'll have done in the previous days – a fairly traditional one, but with the speakers/igniters we have invited, it is impossible that this will be a traditional conference session.
And we have Chris Skinner for Financial Services Club, famous blogger and provocateur.
From a content point of view, the session will be conducted by Jerry Michalski from The REXpedition, and probably one of the most connected people I even met in Silicon Valley and beyond. He is a pattern finder, lateral thinker, Gladwellian connector, facilitator and explorer of the interactions between technology, society and business. And he also fun !
Gregory J. Rader, Blogger – InTheSpiral (www.onthespiral.com) will open the session. I met Gregory through his blog and we met face to face during one of my trips to the US. He is a really smart young guy, who stepped out of his regular job at a trader's company to take responsibility for what he loves. He will start with a framework for New Economies for kick-starting our conversation. I want to emphasize it is "a" framework and not "the" framework. As we move through the lenses of the different igniters, we hope that at the end of the session we'll have a tentative group-sourced model/framework for these new economies. Jerry Michalski, Founder of The REXpedition – this is about the relationship economy – will probably immediately start to challenge the framework.
Art Brock, Co-Founder from the Metacurrency Project will put all this in a broader historical and holistic evolutionary perspective; Dan Robles, Founder – Director – The Ingenesist Project will focus on the Sharing Economy. Dan has also been very helpful in promoting this session through his blog. Thank you, Dan !
I am particularly proud that we'll have Umair Haque, Director Havas Media Lab and Author New Capitalist Manifesto. Unfortunately he won't be able to make it face to face at Sibos, but he will join us via Skype. I strongly recommend that you start exploring his blog on Harvard Business Review , and get an idea of his energizing thinking on new capitalism.
Doc Searls, VRM initiative and Alumnus Fellow – Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard and co-author of the Cluetrain Manifesto. Cluetrain was written in April 1999 (!): in here, Doc launched the thesis "Markets are Conversations". The Cluetrain Manifesto is still as relevant today as in 1999. During this session, Doc will talk about his new and inspiring thinking about the "Intention Economy" also the title for his new upcoming book begin 2012.
And last but not least we'll have Craig Burton, Founder of Novell, and Founder of The Burton Group, and strategic thinker on big infrastructure plays. He deeply believes that SWIFT should open up to the internet in a controlled way – navigating the "Burtonian Innovation Matrix" – and add "accessibility" to its core set of attributes, enabling this way what he calls the "API Economy".
These value-conversations of course spill-over into our other non-technology themes "Corporate Culture" and "Banks for a better World". Martine Deweirdt from the Innotribe team well soon update you on these via a subsequent blog/vlog.
I am sure you will very much enjoy "New Economies" and the rest of that values-day. Looking forward to meeting you all at Innotribe Sibos 2011 in Toronto !
Today, I also posted a blog on our Innotribe theme "Digital Identity".
Here is a deep dive on our Innotribe theme "Discovering the new Physics of Big Data".
Compared to Digital Identity – where we had 2 separate slots, here we will have one big session on Tuesday from 2pm – 5:30pm in the Innotribe Space.
For Big Data our "conductor" will be Jeff Jonas, Chief Scientist IBM Analytics Group – IBM Research Labs, Los Angeles.
I am very proud of having Jeff Jonas with us. He is considered as one of if not THE biggest thinker about Big Data worldwide. Besides being our conductor, he has prepared a mind-blowing pitch towards the end of this session (nobody really wants to come after Jeff ;-).
Sean Park from Anthemis Group will be his partner in crime for this session. Almost a yin/yang couple, they will keep each other honest and on-track so that everything remains very relevant to financial services.
Those patterns on their term can be predictors of all sorts of indicators. In the case of the SWIFT Index, the SWIFT traffic data analysis can give predictive indicators of GDP of countries. Francis Martin from SWIFT will be our man during this session at Innotribe. (Please also note there is a dedicated SWIFT Index presentation on Tuesday morning 10:00am – 10:45am in the SWIFT auditorium).
Banks are vast repositories of Big data.
This data is underused, unconnected, un-contextualized.
After Sean, we'll have several top representatives of some of the bigger vendors in this space.
Larry Ryan, Chief Technologist Financial Service Industry – HP, will share his deep experience on this topic based on his numerous engagements with clients in the financial industry. Amir Halfon, Senior Director of Technology – Oracle will do same from Oracles point of view with a igniting talk on how to manage large amounts of structured and unstructured data. This is Amir's third Innotribe at Sibos, so I am sure he will go the extra mile. And we are also very pleased to have David Campbell, Technical Fellow – Microsoft. For those who don't know, "technical fellow" is a big thing at Microsoft, a sort of reputation and top-expertise title reserved for only 25 out of the 80,000+ employees of Microsoft world-wide.
Michael Ouliel, CEO – Ripple Homeland Security Group, will show some mind-blowing demos on what happens when you release big data power and analytics on video and audio. And Michael Driscoll, CTO – Metamarketsgroup, will focus on the velocity of date, the "movement" of data, the flow. I particularly like his lens of FAST data, BIG analytics and FOCUSED search.
From a format point of view we'll experiment with "Sequential Conversations", something we tried out successfully during SOFA in March 2011 in NYC.
Here is how it works: We'll have invited some of the finest thought leaders in this big data space to give an inspirational igniter talk. The first speaker gives a specific lens on the topic. Right after our facilitation team under the leadership of Mariela will break up the audience in sub-teams and will give them an assignment to help them reflect and condense what they just heard. After that, we have the second speaker with a different lens on the topic. Again, back to the break-outs with a new assignment to digest and complement what was found in the first round. Iterate till all speakers/igniters have passed the revue.
We have created an explorative learning environment, mixing stimulating talks about different aspects of big data and its application in the financial industry, with exercises enabling people to discover the main concepts around what Big data is and how it can be used for better decision making. Since the subject is highly technical, the goal is to create a step by step process by which people can discover themselves the concepts that make Big Data interesting and valuable.
We will stimulate thinking and reflection on where the participants could apply what they learned during the session in their job/company/industry.
And the deliverable will be some kind of puzzle.
Curious? Come and join us for this fantastic, engaging and fun Innotribe Session on Big Data.
Looking forward to meeting you all at Innotribe Sibos 2011 in Toronto !


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Groton Nature Center is a nature center in Groton, Vermont that serves seven area state parks located in Groton State Forest. Natural history exhibits focus on the forest's animals, plants, geology and ecosystems, including Lake Groton. Other exhibits include logging in the forest. The center offers naturalist programs, hikes and concerts. Visitors can obtain maps and trail guides for the parks and forest.

The Center is within walking distance of Big Deer State Park, Stillwater State Park and Boulder Beach State Park. The other parks in Groton State Forest are Kettle Pond State Park, New Discovery State Park, Ricker Pond State Park and Seyon Lodge State Park.

Groton Nature Center is operated by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, as part of the Vermont State Park system.

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Congratulations! You knocked your interview out of the park, and have officially landed the internship of your dreams! Your first day begins next week, and you have absolutely no idea what to wear. You have a few classic pieces that are appropriate for the office, but the majority of your closet consists of faded skinny jeans and other items you wore throughout college. Don't fret, we are here to help!
1. Begin with the basics. It is all about versatility. Blazers, dress pants, and a tote bag are all great places to start.
2. Pay attention to clothing quality. There is nothing worse than a poorly timed wardrobe malfunction in the office.
3. Layer, layer, layer. Offices are notorious for dramatic fluctuations in temperature. Having layers can create a more comfortable working environment for you throughout the day.
4. Add your own personal flair to each outfit. Add a statement necklace, or a chunky bracelet to amp up your look.
5. Determine the appropriate attire for the industry you are in. An internship at the White House and an internship at the local newspaper may call for two different wardrobes.
Now you look great and you feel great! You're ready to take on your first day at the office. Remember, you didn't get the job because of the clothes that you wear. You got the job because you are brilliant, hard-working, ambitious and kind. Those traits, coupled with a stellar wardrobe, are sure to bring you success wherever you go!


Secondhand bargains in Chicago are great too and the cheaper thrift stores like Unique usually have a half off deal of some sort running. We found a Coach bag at Family Thrift on Milwaukee Ave. for $2, unheard of!
Ann, a 40-something editor from Toronto is a big fan of secondhand clothes because they fit her better.
Don't forget to accessorize! Online vintage stores like A Touch of Vintage carry cool, unique pieces that are the perfect finishing touch for your wardrobe or living room.
Still not convinced? Here are some interesting facts that might convince you.
It's green. The David Suzuki Foundation blog says each American throws away about 68 pounds of clothing per year. Remaking what you have, taping into/having clothing trade parties, or re-buying secondhand--are clearly the better ways to buy.
It's chic. How many times have you seen "retro" or "vintage look" in a fashion magazine? Exactly. Skip the pricey footprint and price tag and get the real thing. And bonus, you won't end up in a "Who Wore It Better" photo spread—you've got your own fashion beat.
It helps others. You'll probably have the biggies in your area—Goodwill or Salvation Army which help build your community. Look out too, for smaller gems that also benefit local charities, like St. Vincent de Paul in LA or the arts, like the City Opera Thrift shop in NYC.


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Counterbalancing global perspectives : Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale draws praise for social commentary
The visitors are crowded in front of the Korean Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale, in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday. On the facade of the Korean Pavilion is artist Cody Choi's neon work "Venetian Rhapsody." [ARTS COUNCIL KOREA]
VENICE - Giardini Park is home to 30 national pavilions that have been built over the Venice Biennale's 122-year history. Tucked into a hard-to-find spot in the far reaches of the park is the Korean Pavilion. However, in the preliminary opening of the 57th Venice Biennale held on Wednesday, spotting the Korean Pavilion, run by Arts Council Korea, wasn't difficult at all - flashy neon signs more fitting of Las Vegas or Macau, covered its facade and spectators were crowded in and around the building.
Cody Choi, one of the two artists displaying their work at the Korean Pavilion, presents his artwork that represents the 1990s, "The Thinker." [ARTS COUNCIL KOREA]
The neon signs were a work by Korean artist Cody Choi, titled "Venetian Rhapsody." Choi and artist Lee Wan, as well as curator Lee Dae-hyung have made this year's Korean Pavilion exhibition.
Although the Golden Lion award went to the German Pavilion, lead by artist Anne Imhof, at the official opening of the Biennale on Saturday, the Korean Pavilion has been talk of the town. The Art Newspaper, a major British publication covering the art world, picked Korea as one of the eight highlights of the 87 national pavilions. Artsy, a major art information and trade website, also put Korea on its list of "The Venice Biennale's 11 Best Pavilions."
With "Venetian Rhapsody," Choi said that he intended to satire the biennale's bluff, in an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily. "Artists act like they're all stars [in the biennale], while art critics and dealers say that they have come here to find budding artists but they actually mean new businesses. Its no different from Las Vegas." With the work, the artist also pokes fun at the "casino capitalism" of the art industry, a term referring to a society controlled by speculative financial capital.
From left, artist Lee Wan, curator Lee Dae-hyung and artist Cody Choi pose in front of the Korean Pavilion in the 57th Venice Biennale on Tuesday. [MOON SO-YOUNG]
Like the artist pointed out, the world's largest art event is contradictory as well as complex. It gave up the art fair-esque characteristics that it initially had in its inception and transitioned into a non-commercial event in 1968. But, the biennale is still a playground for art dealers and collectors looking for the next big artist.
Yeesookyung, an artist who was invited to the Venice Biennale's main International Art Exhibition, also spoke about the commercial atmosphere of the festival. Of the 120 artists invited, Yee and artist Kim Sung-hwan are the only Koreans. Yee has garnered much interest through "Nine Dragons in Wonderland," a gigantic gold-lacquer-patched collection of fragments from broken ceramics, but was frustrated due to many gallerists inquiring "not on the meaning of the artwork, but if I had [a sellable] small version of the artwork" numerous times.
Korean artist Yeesookyung's giant tower of gold-lacquer-repaired ceramics fragment, "Nine Dragons in Wonderland" on view at the main International Exhibition of the 57th Venice Biennale in Arsenale, Venice, on Wednesday. [MOON SO-YOUNG]
There is also a contradiction in the cosmopolitanism the biennale wishes to emphasize. The biennale stressed the artistic properties that transcend nationalities rather than continue the tradition of "international competition" that the festival has long been known for. To further highlight the shift in the biennale's direction, the fourth-ever female director of the event, Christine Macel, chose "Viva Arte Viva" as the theme of the central show, dividing it into nine sections called "Trans-Pavilions." Nonetheless, the pavilions of each nation still exist and the competition between pavilions is still very much intact.
Furthermore, the West, which once advanced globalization through imperialism and later through free trade pacts and international events like this one, is now experiencing a rise in neo-isolationism and neo-nationalism.
Ironically, the Korean Pavilion chose "Counterbalance" as its theme. The Korean Pavilion wants to "counterbalance the views about globalization with the perspectives of artists from a non-Western country, as a former colonized nation that went through modernization and globalization under these circumstances," curator Lee said.
Choi's exhibition at the Korean Pavilion, is the results of the cultural conflicts that the artist, born in Korea in 1961, experienced personally and socially during his career between the mid-80s until the mid-2000s in the United States. Choi's "The Thinker," drenched in hot-pink liquid, is the most exemplary of them all.
Regarding the work, the artist said that he had believed he knew the West through the Westernized education and the imported Western culture in Korea, but was so shocked when he arrived in the U.S. by the gap between "the West" he imagined and his new reality.
As a result of the shock, he suffered from indigestion for many years and had to rely on Pepto-Bismol, a pink American digestive medicine.
That is why he re-created Auguste Rodin's "The Thinker" - regarded as the physical embodiment of Western philosophy - with toilet paper and pink medicine, a satire on the gravity of the Western philosophies and inquiring whether a true digestion of Western philosophy as a non-Westerner was indeed possible.
Visitors to the Korean Pavilion view artist Lee Wan's works including the installation of found objects, titled "Mr. K and the Collection of Korean History" on Tuesday. [MOON SO-YOUNG]
Meanwhile, Lee's installation "Mr. K and the Collection of Korean History" and video and objet series "Made In," are placed on opposite sides of the Korean Pavilion.
"Mr. K and the Collection of Korean History" is based on Lee's discovery of the personal effects of one man, Kim Ki-moon (1936-2011) in a flea market, such as his family photo album and a few certificates he received when he was young. With Mr. K's belongings juxtaposed with the artist's own collection of artifacts, Lee traced and re-constructed not only an individual's history but also the history of modern Korea.
"Made In," on the other hand, shows the process of Asian countries' struggles with modernization and globalization. For the series, the artist went to more than ten Asian countries, and while there, produced a variety of consumer goods such as sugar and suit jackets by himself. The items he created are commonly produced through the international division of labor under the global free-trade system.
The video pieces detail the processes along with the final products and data showing the political and economic struggles of each nation.
Spectators take a look at artist Lee Wan's installation work "Proper Time" on the walls and "For a Better Tomorrow," center, in the Korea Pavilion on Tuesday. [MOON SO-YOUNG]
In between a small door situated between the two aforementioned artworks of Lee's, is another artwork displayed in an all-white background, titled "Proper Time." Six hundred and sixty-eight clocks cover the four walls, with each of the clocks engraved with the name, date of birth, nationality and occupation of an individuals that Lee met and interviewed around the world.
Each clock moves at a different pace, depending on the amount of time the individual has to work to afford a meal.
In the center of the room with the four walls covered in clocks, is a fake bronze re-creation of a hopeful family, reminiscent of a public service advertisement Lee, born in 1979, witnessed as a youngster, on a fake marble pedestal during the era of rapid economic development - but the family members are all missing faces.
"The carved out faces of the family members represent the lost values Korea missed out on due to only looking forward during the rapid economic growth," said Lee, also adding, "we sacrificed the important things for a better future."
"Mr. K, Cody Choi and Lee Wan represent the three modern generations of Korea," said curator Lee. "It is a story of each generation represented by each individual, extended to the history of Korea and Asia, Korea's identity in the global context and the politics behind the formation of that identity."
The exhibition received mostly favorable reviews. Adam D. Weinberg, director of Whitney Museum of American Art located in New York, said during his visit to the Korean pavilion on Tuesday, "[The Korean Pavilion] is one of the best pavilions. I love Cody's works. You can tell his single sensibility, though he is working with every kind of media and pointing so many directions, dealing with political, social and personal issues. His works make great drama, but are often quiet. His works are in good harmony with Lee Wan's beautiful pieces - which are archeological but also have poetic qualities."
And Martin Honzik, director of the renowned ARS Eletronica's Festivals, Prix, Exhibitions Division, said, "You have to visit the Korean Pavilion twice. The first time, you come to see the exhibition, and then you return to read the message of the exhibition.
This year's Biennale failed to address an important point. The world is in much chaos and national pavilions seem to have their eyes closed to the chaos we see in the world. The Korean Pavilion, however, offers a notable critique."
Also visiting before the official curtain rising of the biennale, was Suh Jin-suk, director of the Nam June Paik Art Center, who had this to say after his visit to the national pavilion on Wednesday: "It's the Korean Pavilion's best-ever exhibition in regards to its use of space. There seems to be no disharmony or discord in the space [and the artworks]."
BY MOON SO-YOUNG [symoon@joongang.co.kr]


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Rogers has claimed to have stopped throttling access to popular online game World of Warcraft, though at least one customer believes the fix has actually made matters worse. On Wednesday, the CRTC demanded Rogers provide proof of the fix by July 25 or face a public inquiry
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Are your online video games feeling a bit slow lately?
Then you might be a Rogers Communications Inc. customer.
Rogers facing Internet throttling deadline Back to video
In March, Canada's largest cable Internet provider admitted to unintentionally throttling access to World of Warcraft — a popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with more than 11 million subscribers around the world.
The Toronto-based company disclosed its activities after one of its customers filed a complaint with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in February.
Rogers claimed to have resolved the issue in a letter to the CRTC dated May 31. However, the same customer to originally complain of the limitation told the federal regulator on June 9 that Rogers' solution had actually made the problem worse; a claim which Rogers has since disputed.
"Commission staff is not persuaded that this issue has been completely resolved," Lynne Fancy, director of competition, costing and tariffs for the CRTC, said on Wednesday in a letter addressed to Ken Thompson, legal counsel for Rogers on copyright and broadband law.
"There appear to be matters still in dispute."
Ms. Fancy has given the communications giant until Monday, July 25 to provide the CRTC with definitive proof that the throttling issue has been resolved.
Should Rogers fail to meet her deadline, "the Commission may initiate a public process to examine the matter in more detail," she said.
Canadian Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including Rogers, have used various traffic management or "throttling" practices to slow down certain forms of Internet traffic in a move they say is designed to ease congestion on their networks.
Most of the traffic being throttled is peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing traffic run through services such as BitTorrent.
Although BitTorrent and other P2P services are most commonly associated with the online transfer of copyright-infringing music and video content, the technology is used for many legitimate purposes as well.
World of Warcraft publisher Activision Blizzard Inc., for example, uses BitTorrent to distribute software updates.
Another congestion management strategy being employed by Canadian ISPs is usage-based billing for Internet service.


I have a lot to talk about. Like, a lot of items. Because a lot happened.
1.	What team is the noteworthy team of the week?
Avid readers of this blog know that I like to start off by highlighting a team that had a noteworthy week. I've talked a lot about the CIAA North in particular. This week is different, because I get to finally cash in another dark horse candidate. Yes, today I'm going to talk about the program that has been in hibernation for some years. Of course I am using that pun to talk about Shaw!
The Shaw Bears have quietly worked under the radar given the flashy play of the North and the complete dismantling that Fayetteville State has been putting on. The Bears sit at 4-4 after last week's win over Winston-Salem State in my game of the week. What was particularly amazing to watch was how they allowed the Rams to climb back into the game with a one point lead, only to calmly run their offense down the field for another touchdown on the next drive. The most damaging play wasn't that drive; instead, it was the 80+ yard pick six by Kevin Sherman at the END OF THE FIRST HALF. This was truly a team effort, starting with WR Marquis Gorham exceeding 100 yards receiving and The Human GPS LB Devon Hunt notching 15 tackles. Keep in mind that Shaw was one of the few teams who had a true out of conference victory (against Mars Hill), and that is boding well for the continued rebuilding that this program has been undergoing. Don't poke the bear, because a sleepy bear who wakes up isn't a happy one. I'll predict that Shaw will end up with a non-losing record for the first time since 2013.
Man look. Its my obligation to talk about things you may not want to hear. Bowie State was sitting at the 5th seed and Virginia Union was sitting at the 8th seed in the first regional ranking released last week. Monday's release has Bowie State moving into the 4th seed (applause) and Virginia Union seeded…well…*crickets*. That's right, VUU FELL OUT OF THE RANKINGS! Wait, what? Cue the expletives. But they won last week! Are you kidding me?
Rational explanations for this phenomenon boil down to the following: Carson-Newman, who beat VUU by four in week two, also lost last week. That dragged VUU down. This is the plus to say that Out of Conference games matter, people. I say it every year. Also, VUU played a one-win Elizabeth City State, lowering its strength of schedule. So, now we have a two-loss VUU not even in the top 10 while all kind of three-loss Gulf South Conference and SIAC schools are ranked. Blah. It is now likely that VUU will play Johnson C Smith in week 11 to make up for the week three game, but I'm not convinced that playing a two or three win JCSU will help much.
I didn't forget about you, Fayetteville State. The Broncos moved up to 10th in the region. Kudos to the fast progress the Broncos have made in the last two years under Richard Hayes. There's just one problem: one-loss FSU finds itself behind three-loss Wingate by virtue of the head to head loss in week two. Another case of not winning out of conference games.
Nonetheless, the lack of an 11 game schedule really hurts the conference. Madame Commissioner, I'm pleading with you. Stop letting the conference be handicapped with a 10 game schedule!
Offensive Player of the Year: The favorite here has not changed from the prior two years. You know his name. He goes by Amir Hall. Hall remains the country's leader in passing yards per game and overall passing yards. He continues to perform at a high level despite different offensive philosophy this year. Hall should yet again be a Harlon Hill finalist, though it seems like the voters for the award are focused on regular AND postseason performance for the trophy. That really puts the focus on Bowie State to at least get out of the first round this year. Option 1A is VUU's RB Tabyus Taylor, who is also one of the country's most productive backs. Taylor is third in all-purpose yards in the country and BARELY second in the country in individual scoring at 15 points a game. That means Tabyus outscores Lincoln and Elizabeth City State by himself. The dark horse is Chowan's QB Bryce Witt, who is right on Hall's heels. Witt is 4th in the country in total offense and actually leads the conference's QBs for points responsible for.
Defensive Player of the Year: This one will depend on what is most important to the voters. With a game left to play, I think there is a slight nod to WSSU's Free Safety Daryus Skinner. Skinner has had a big impact on WSSU's defense and is a big reason why WSSU allows the fewest points in conference. His nine interceptions lead the country and several of those interceptions have came at critical moments such as in the end zone to stop scoring plays. There's a big case to be made for Shaw's LB Devon Hunt. Hunt became the school's all-time tackling leader as just a Junior who has played three seasons. Hunt is so consistent that you have to respect his body of work this year. Now, if you want to lean on sacks then you're leaning on FSU's DL Keyshawn James. James has bolstered a defensive line in the best way possible for a Broncos defense that needed uplifting from last year. James has played a major role in the Broncos only allowing the second fewest points of any team in the conference.
Special Teams Player of the Year: This award is likely to go to VUU K Jefferson Souza this year. Souza's .800 field goal average is 10th in the country and he is very consistent in field goal attempts too. The runners up are the trio of FSU Broncos: K David Lamb, who is second to Souza in field goal attempt average, PR Tyeous Sharpe, and KR Brandon Smith, both of whom have two TDs in the return game apiece.
Rookie of the year: On offense, I like Miles Hayes of Livingstone, who has injected some life into the offense. Hayes is one the conference's better passers as a true freshman. On defense, I suspect that Bowie State's DL Joshua Pryor and Saint Augustine's LB Joseph Harris Jr will be one-two on the list. Harris paces the crowd with 53 tackles on the season; however, Pryor has 46 tackles, leads the conference with 8.5 sacks, and is second in sacks per game. Chowan DB Connor O'Brien is next with 36 tackles, followed by VUU DB Elijah Johnson. WSSU's Ta'Shaun Taylor and VSU's Rashard Jones.
Biggest Surprise: Was anyone expecting Chowan to light up the scoreboard the way they did? I know the coaching staff loves the pass game, but the maturation of Bryce Witt this fast wasn't expected. Chowan is 4-4, but 4-2 in D2 play with a marquee win over Bowie State. This will be a scary team next year. Also, I wasn't expecting FSU's defense to be this much improved over last year. The broncos give up less than 20 points a game too, and that includes their 27 points surrendered against Wingate in their only loss. Well done.
Most Overrated: WSSU, by far. I mean, this is a team that has crashed and burned from being a playoff team two years ago with largely the same pieces. There's good chance this team ends up with more losses than wins for the first time as a D2 team since 2004. A lot of the issue rests on the offense, which seems so unproductive at critical moments this year. That's with a defense that only gives up 16 points a game. What more do you want from your defense? Jeez. Saint Augustine's really took a nosedive this year too, and that hurts with their team reaching .500 last year. A lot seems to hinge of starting QB DJ Johnson getting hurt early and turning the reigns to true freshman John Darby. Darby performed rather admirably, but has struggled as of late.
Week 10 is officially designated as rivalry week. There is a lot to discuss here as some teams finish their seasons this week, some will play next week, and two will advance to the championship game.
VSU succumbed in a 45-38 shootout with Chowan last week. Cordelral Cook scored five touchdowns (three in the air, two on the ground), but also committed three turnovers. VUU left ECSU scoreless while notching 53 points themselves. The offense was led by who else but Tabyus Taylor's 231 yards rushing. So disrespectful. This game is the game of the week because of the implications for VUU. Last year, VUU needed to win this game just to have a shot at the conference title. While technically this is the case (more on that later), VUU also needs this game to climb back into the regional rankings for playoff seeding. A win here can go a long way towards that goal. Cordelral Cook can only be slowed down, and I expect VUU to do that in this heated rivalry.
So Bowie State has to win this game in order to clinch the Northern Division title. ECSU officially has the title of the team in the CIAA basement this year, as this is really a team in transition. Not really much to say other than uh oh. Look for Bowie State to air it out all over the Vikings to secure the Northern Division crown. This should be the game in which Amir Hall passes former WSSU QB and current Saint Augustine's Offensive Coordinator Kameron Smith as the conference's all-time passing touchdown leader. What better place to do- at home!
This is a meaningless game when it comes to championship aspirations. WSSU's loss to Shaw put FSU at a two-game advantage with one game to play. That means FSU has already secured the Southern division crown. WSSU hopes to avoid a losing season while FSU is playing for their playoff lives. All kinds of interest here. This game has the two stingiest defenses in the conference, and two great running backs in Kerrion Moore and Stevie Green. The difference is FSU's offensive balance, and that will lead the Broncos to victory.
Shaw should be able to blow past their heated rival in the Raleigh Classic. Saint Augustine's just isn't the team it was last year. Btw, Shaw also plays next week, but I will save that conversation for…next week. Key players to watch are Marquis Gorham, Dorrel McClain, Devon Hunt and Jaleel Scroggins for Shaw, and Jeremiah Miller, Joseph Harris, Brandon Jackson, and Roy Garris, Jr for Saint Augustine's.
Two weeks ago, I would have been on the Blue Bear train to win The Commemorative Classic. But the absence of QB Miles Hayes and WR Everett Ransom to injury and 2nd string QB to Alexis Archie for reasons I don't know, has left me leaning to the Golden Bulls. While the defenses are about even, the Golden Bulls just have the edge in the pass game now with Antonio Wallace getting more experience and showing flashes of high productivity in the pass game.
Welp, its Chowan's turn at the Lions. The stunning stat is that this game features the conference's two worst defenses. Chowan gives up 419 yards and Lincoln surrenders 434 yards. There's just a problem here: Chowan also racks up 490 yards while Lincoln is last at 197 yards. Two things to look out for: 1. The Lincoln scoring counter sits at 6.9 points. The Lions need 19 points to tie Missouri Southern State, and 33 points to tie Minnesota-Crookston. You can do it, Lions! Secondly, it will be interesting to see how Chowan's offense attacks the Lions through the air or through the ground. The Hawks have a lot of weapons, but the Lions have found ways to make things interesting (just ask Bowie State).


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Q: Matrix multiplication of a ndarray I have a matrix, for instance, A = np.array([[1,0],[0,1]]) and ndarray of the form B = np.array([[1,2],[3,4],[5,6]]). I want a matrix multiplication of each array of the array B by the matrix A.
I did a for cycle, like this
C = []
for b in B:
    C.append(np.matmul(A,b))
C=np.array(C)

out[]:
array([[1, 2],
   [3, 4],
   [5, 6]])

But I know that this for cycle is time consuming. Is there a better way to do it?

A: When you do funny things with matrix multiplication dimensions, einsum can help clarify what's going on.
In [40]: np.einsum('ij,kj->ki',A,B)
Out[40]:
array([[1, 2],
       [3, 4],
       [5, 6]])

Here we are doing the sum-of-products on the j dimension, and putting B's first dimension first in the result.  Ordinary matmul would be ij,jk->ik.  From that we can see the need for the two transposes in the other answer.
(A@B.T).T

A: Two things: First of all you can use normal matrix multiplication and transposing for that. And 2ndly you can use @ to ask for a matrix multiplication in python.
So try
(A@B.T).T

or equivalently
(B@A.T)


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Commending those willing to serve
Washington County has a new member of the Board of Supervisors.
Support your community, become a first responder
Arlington, Blair and Fort Calhoun volunteer fire departments responded to a record number of calls in 2019.
It's been quite a year. From flooding to growth to new industry and celebrations — there was plenty of newsworthy happenings in Washington County in 2019.
Technology could help reduce traffic violations
Traffic in downtown Blair is a common complaint among residents.
EDITORIAL: Thank you, Washington County
The third year proved to be the charm for Washington County Gives, a one-day fundraising event for area nonprofit organizations held Dec. 3.
Editorial: This is what a small town is all about
Customers lined the sidewalk outside Jim and Connie's Blair Bakery on Saturday to buy doughnuts — glazed, Boston cream, jelly, cake — and other pastries.
Dog park, trail can coincide at Black Elk-Neihardt Park
Black Elk-Neihardt Park is one of Blair's hidden gems, and now two residents are hoping to add to its recreational uses under proposals recently revealed.
Saluting those who served
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." — John F. Kennedy
Dana legacy will live on
The college may be gone, but its legacy will live on.
Mountain bike trail plan a positive one for Blair
Black Elk-Neihardt Park is one of the most picturesque places in Blair.
Newspapers protect your First Amendment rights
By Jim Zachary
With just 45 words the founders guaranteed five — no six — basic freedoms, fundamental American rights.
Blair police are stepping up enforcement
It hasn't been hard to notice the increased flow of traffic moving through downtown Blair since flooding along the Missouri River closed Interstate 29 in Iowa from Loveland to Crescent.
The power of a tweet
Social media can be quite powerful. There are amazing stories to be learned through Facebook, Twitter and other platforms. But there can be a dark side, too.
We can do more
In the wake of a tragedy, a community can show its strength.
Relocating BHS offices a necessity to keep kids safe
It will never happen here. That's what most would like to think.
Attorney general needs to speak up about CBDs
Since Gov. Pete Ricketts signed the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act into law in May, there has been nothing but confusion.
There is still time to celebrate
The City of Blair marked its 150th anniversary Tuesday with a gathering in Lions Park.
Another fantastic fair despite flood
When floodwaters from the Elkhorn River poured into the fairgrounds in Arlington in March, members of the Washington County Fair Board could have easily thrown up their hands.
Selling West School the right decision
Preparing for the future can be a difficult, but necessary, task.
No room for criticism following tragedy
In the wake of a tragedy, so many things are left unanswered.
Remember your freedoms
The Fourth of July is an opportunity for families to gather and celebrate with fun, food and fireworks — a tradition that dates back to the first celebration when fireworks lit up the sky in 1777.
Be safe, courteous this Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July only days away, fireworks have begun to light up the night sky around the state. But not in all cities.
It's time for a new Gateway carnival
The sun was shining for another successful Gateway to the West Days festival, which drew thousands of people for concerts, the car show, a 5K run, food events, and of course, the parade.
It's time to ante up, Nebraska
Place your bets. Just not in Nebraska. Not yet anyway.
Renewable energy should be priority
There is always a need for energy, but people are beginning to show their desire for renewable energy sources.
Four-way stop, roundabout will keep drivers safe
Area residents have had to adjust with the road closures and detours as a result of the March flooding — probably none more so than those who travel state highways 31 and 36.
Hemp should grow in Nebraska
Nebraska farmers could soon have the green light to grow hemp.
Nebraska needs long-term property tax relief plan
With property taxes on the rise, especially on agricultural land, Nebraska lawmakers continue to focus on tax-relief plans, but with little results.
'Calhoun cutoff' project needs to move forward
For 20 years, residents along County Road 32, also known as the "Calhoun cutoff," have been waiting for their road to be finished.
Brick streets committee a positive plan for Blair
Nearly a century ago, Blair's dirt streets were replaced with brick.
City should consider longterm vision before land sale
The City of Blair recently put 5 acres of land up for sale which it had purchased from the Blair YMCA in 2013. There are two parcels just east of the YMCA facility that make up the 5 acres. While it's true that the city could always use some extra cash, we hope the possibility for community …
Be patient as roads are repaired
When the floodwaters rose in early March, no one could have predicted the damage the fast-moving water would leave behind.
Fair Board, volunteers should be commended for moving forward
As floodwaters inundated the Washington County Fairgrounds last month, members of the Fair Board watched in disbelief.
Editorial: We are #NebraskaStrong
In a time of crisis, we turn to our leaders.
Editorial: City must find a solution to officer recruitment, retention
They protect and serve and now the Blair Police Department (BPD) is facing a similar issue as departments around the country: lack of recruits and retaining officers.
Editorial: Solution is needed for dangerous intersection
Three accidents at the same intersection — U.S. Highway 30 and Industrial Park Drive — in less than a year has drawn attention from both city and state officials.
Editorial: South bypass needs to move forward
For more than 20 years, the City of Blair has been working on a bypass project to alleviate the traffic issue through downtown Blair.
Give your feedback on south bypass project
Downtown Blair has plenty to offer the community and its visitors — shops, restaurants and other businesses.
Newspaper Public notices essential for government and public
Late last year, the Nebraska Board of Parole published a notice in newspapers across Nebraska, including the Washington County Enterprise, that it would no longer publish notice of parole board public hearings in newspapers, effective Jan. 1.
Editorial: Just say no to dams
Residents and officials are once again saying no to dams in Washington County.
This season, shop local
It's the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season — Black Friday.
EDITORIAL: Campaign spending, mud-slinging out of control
Campaign spending has always been big business on the national level as candidates try to influence the public and gain votes. But now it's even happening at the local level, and it seems it's getting out of control.
Faith restored on the hill
In 1884, Danish Lutheran immigrants founded Trinity Seminary. It's purpose: to train young men for the ministry.
Candidates made debate a success
On Oct. 11, six candidates vying for three offices on the state and local level stepped up to debate the issues and answer questions from the public.
Educate yourself before casting your vote
Have your questions ready.
Blair, Washington County help Nebraska economy grow
For the second-straight year, Nebraska has been No. 1 in the nation in economic development and Blair played a significant role in helping the state garner such a recognition.
Editorial: Tariffs hurt industries across U.S.
Tariffs are taxes on imports. They are meant to protect domestic business and put foreign competitors at a disadvantage. But those same taxes can also place a burden on U.S. businesses and consumers, which pay more for imported products.
Editorial: Politicizing tragedies needs to stop
A 20-year-old University of Iowa student disappeared while jogging July 18, sparking an extensive month-long search near her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa, a rural community east of Des Moines.
Editorial: Repairing an icon
A Blair landmark is crumbling.
100th Washington County Fair a hit
The 100th Washington County Fair ended with a bang Wednesday night as fireworks lit up the sky in Arlington. The event — two years in the making — went off without a hitch.
Saying no to Big Ox right decision for Blair
At first glance, a plan for a company to build a $60 million, 70,000-square-foot facility, which would add 45 jobs in Blair, sounds like an ideal proposal.


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Launching New Talent Through Mentoring
At Comcast NBCUniversal, we recognize the importance of nurturing when it comes to relationships, people, and programs that help address the societal challenges facing so many of us.
That's why we embrace mentoring opportunities for our employees, and support them and the differences they can make in the lives of others. For example, since 2011, we have provided more than $250,000 to support OutSet: The Young Filmmakers Project. A partnership with the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Outfest, OutSet offers the opportunity for young LGBT filmmakers to learn technical skills from film industry professionals who mentor them to help bring their stories to life. Below is the story of one of those mentors.
As a child growing up in North Carolina, Tina Shaw loved movies. She didn't want to act in them or make films – she wanted to make movie posters.
"I was always a huge film buff, but never thought about production," she said.
With a background in print design and no experience in television, she landed a job at a TV station in Durham, N.C., designing news graphics and opening credits on local shows. She then moved on to another television station in Philadelphia to learn and design for promotion and marketing.
But the movie bug lingered, so she went to California to finally create the posters she dreamed of. When she got there, Tina said, "I found people trying to make films, and it looked interesting… and fun."
Thus her independent film career began, along with all the mistakes that beginners often make.
"I didn't have experienced people I could turn to, or the right people to help nurture me," she said.
Tina Shaw (right) served as a mentor to OutSet participants Angela Jude (left) and Lauren Mok.
After great film festival and licensing success with two earlier films, Tina's third film was screened at Outfest, an LGBT-oriented film showcase and festival in Los Angeles, as part of their popular 'Girls Shorts' program.
Her evolving production and storytelling skills led her to a job six years ago with NBCUniversal, where she is now director of creative and digital production for NBC Entertainment Marketing & Digital. Tina's team creates original short-form videos, typically under 6 minutes in duration, with the creators and casts of popular NBC shows to showcase them on multiple digital platforms and across social media.
"We work to give the audience engaging, original content to keep them interested and coming back to shows like 'Blindspot,' 'The Blacklist' and 'Chicago Med,' to name a few," she said.
Recalling the many questions and challenges she faced as an up-and-coming filmmaker, Tina jumped two years ago at the chance to work with OutSet. She has participated both as a mentor to young filmmakers and as a program speaker.
"My very first question for them was, 'How many of you already have a social media campaign for your film?'" she said. "And there was this slow blink. They live and thrive by social media, but they hadn't thought about marketing and promoting their content because they didn't think they had a product for it."
"I was asking these questions about marketing and promotion and digital distribution, and how can we get our own personal content out there for my last film that I did in 2008," she said. "It's interesting that these same questions still exist almost 10 years later."
The way OutSet works is that each fall 15 fellows, ages 16 to 24, are selected as writers, producers, or directors. Five teams of three are created, and professional mentors who are filmmakers and media executives guide the teams through the entire process of how to put a film together. Classes are held once a week for five months. At the end of the program, teams could premiere their short films at the Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival or Outfest Fusion: LGBT People of Color Film Festival.
OutSet participants and cast members on the set of the short film "Prudence."
OutSet celebrated its fifth anniversary on June 29 with a reception and a screening of films made by former fellows.
"I've reached a point in my career where I feel I have something to offer – a new perspective, valuable information, or even just asking more questions that help drive solutions," Tina said. "And it feels good to know that I have been helpful to someone who might not have found that help elsewhere – thus empowering them to reach their full creative potential."
For Comcast NBCUniversal, Tina said, finding and nurturing talent through OutSet opens the doors to these filmmakers possibly "joining our family and helping us to achieve better storytelling and creative ideas."
Tina still feels amazed when she drives to work every day into the main entrance to the NBCUniversal lot gate in Universal City.
"So many people drive by and think of a TV show or film they love and wonder what's on the other side," she said. "I'm one of the lucky few to be on the other side and see it being put together from the creatives who are here. It's very cool."