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From Smithson to Smithsonian	The Birth of an Institution
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Bird, William L., "A suggestion concerning James Smithson's concept of 'Increase and Diffussion,'" Technology and Culture XXXIV (No.2, April 1983): 246-55.
Field, Cynthia R., Richard E. Stamm, and Heather P. Ewing. The Castle: An Illustrated History of the Smithsonian Building, Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1993.
Hellman, Geoffrey T. The Smithsonian: Octopus on the Mall, Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1978.
Hinsley, Curtis M., Jr. The Smithsonian and the American Indian: Making Moral Anthropology in Victorian America, Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1994.
Jones, Bessie Z. Lighthouse of the Skies: The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory: Background and History, 1846-1955, Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution, 1965.
Mergen, Alexa. From Bison to Biopark: 100 Years of the National Zoo, Washington, D.C.: Friends of the National Zoo, 1989.
Meyer, Agnes E. Charles Lang Freer and His Gallery, Washington, D.C.: Freer Gallery of Art, 1970.
Moyer, Albert E. Joseph Henry, The Rise of an American Scientist, Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1997.
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Park, Edwards. "Secretary S. Dillon Ripley Retires After Twenty Years of Innovation." Smithsonian (September 1984): 77-85.
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The BBC Trust has rejected plans to launch a timeshift version of BBC One, saying it failed the public value test.
Ofcom has concluded that the launch of a +1 channel would have the greatest adverse market impact of any of the proposals, capturing viewing share for the BBC at the expense of commercial channels and reducing the profitability, in particular, of ITV and Channel 5, who were very vocal about the proposals.
BBC Director General Tony Hall had previously championed the creation of BBC One+1, first announcing the new service in October 2013.
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Hoax – Julia Gillard Tells Muslims To Adapt or Leave
written by Brett M. Christensen January 11, 2013
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Widely circulated message claims that former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard stated that immigrants should adapt to Australian culture, language and beliefs or leave the country and that Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law should get out of Australia.
Brief Analysis
Julia Gillard made no such comments. The message is nothing more than a revamped version of older hoaxes that named previous Australian Prime Ministers John Howard and Kevin Rudd. The supposed comments on immigration attributed to Gillard in this version were originally aimed at an American audience and were penned by Barry Loudermilk, a US Air Force veteran and columnist for a local newspaper in the American state of Georgia.
W O W ! She Did It Again!!!Australia says NO — This will be the second Time Julia Gillard has done this!She sure isn't backing down on her hard line stance and one has to appreciate her belief in the rights of her native countrymen. A breath of fresh air to see someone lead. Australian Prime Minister does it again!! The whole world needs a leader like this!
Prime Minister Julia Gillard – Australia
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. Separately, Gillard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying she supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote:
'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT… Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.' 'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.' 'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!' 'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.' 'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.' 'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.' 'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'
NOTE: IF we circulate this amongst ourselves in Canada & USA , WE will find the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths. If you agree please SEND THIS ON and ON, to as many people as you know…
Detailed Analysis
This message, which circulates via email and social media, claims that former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard told Muslims living in Australia that they should leave the country if they wished to live under Islamic Sharia law. According to the message, the Gillard government was targeting radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks and supported the monitoring of Mosques by spy agencies. The message, couched as a news report, goes on to quote a diatribe about immigration supposedly delivered by Gillard.
However, Julia Gillard did not make the comments attributed to her. In fact, the message is nothing more than a revamped version of much earlier messages that involved previous Australian Prime Ministers. The first version of the message claimed that it was Prime Minister John Howard who made the remarks. A later version attributed the comments to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. While the original Howard version did contain some elements of truth, both the Rudd and Gillard versions have no basis in fact.
The first part of the message suggests that Prime Minister Gillard told Muslims who wished to live under Islamic Sharia law that they should get out of Australia. It is true that, back in 2005, a high profile Australian political leader did make comments suggesting that Islamic extremists who desired to turn Australia into an Islamic state should leave. However, it was in fact then Federal Treasurer Peter Costello who actually uttered the comments. It is also true that – again in 2005 – then Prime Minister John Howard gave government support to spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. I discuss the original John Howard version of the message in more detail in a separate article here.
The next part of the message transcribes what is claimed to be a speech delivered by Julia Gillard detailing her policies and thoughts on immigration. The piece calls on immigrants to learn English, adapt to Australian values and lifestyle and pointedly reminds them that they always have the right to leave if they are unhappy in their adopted country.
However, the quoted words were not uttered by Julia Gillard and were circulating in various forms years before she supposedly said them. In fact, the words were originally intended for an American audience and were part of a longer piece penned by Barry Loudermilk, a US Air Force veteran and columnist for a local newspaper in the American state of Georgia. Loudermilk wrote the article as a means of expressing his personal views on patriotism and immigration in post-9/11 America.
The article struck a chord with many readers in the US and elsewhere and it soon spread far and wide via email and other means. At some point, versions adapted to Australia, the UK, and elsewhere began circulating.
The bottom line? Gillard never made the remarks attributed to her in this message. Neither did Rudd. And, despite some elements of truth in the original version, Howard never said the quoted words either. Sending on false and misleading information such as this will help nobody.
Hoax – Julia Gillard Tells Muslims To Adapt or Leave was last modified: February 11th, 2018 by Brett M. Christensen
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Gigi August 25, 2019 at 6:04 am
I wish she did say those words. I wish every leader of every country that accepts immigrants said those words and that people with different ways of life adapt to the life of the people in the countries they emigrate.

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Vaccine: Prioritise teachers in phase 2, say leaders
Leaders of 13 unions and membership organisations say vaccination prioritisation, combined with mass testing, would be a sure way to reduce transmissions
Kate Parker
13th January 2021 at 9:47am
Further education leaders have joined forces with those in the schools sector to urge the government to prioritise teachers and education staff for the second phase of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out.
In a letter to education secretary Gavin Williamson and health secretary Matt Hancock, the Association of Colleges is joined by the Association of School and College Leaders, the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, Holex, Landex, Natspec and the Sixth Form Colleges Association, as well as their peers in the school sector, the Early Years Alliance plus the GMB, the University and Colleges Union, Unison, Unite and the National Education Union in calling for early years, school, college, adult education and independent training provider staff to receive the vaccine.
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The letter says: "The case for prioritising early years, school, college, adult education, and independent training provider staff is as follows:
Fully reopening education settings is a national priority, the moment it is safe to do so.
Learning often takes place indoors and in close contact with large numbers of students in multiple groups, putting staff at high risk of catching and transmitting the virus.
Vaccination prioritisation, combined with mass testing, would be a sure way to reduce transmissions, remove any further disruption to the education of our young people and to support the resumption of economic activity by reducing the burden of home schooling on working parents."
The letter also suggests that education staff be "sub-categorised for priority" so that those working in early years, specialist settings and those whose role involves elements of health care and very close contact are first to receive the vaccine.
Leaders say that this sub-group should be closely followed by wider teaching and support staff in all schools and colleges.
'The best way to support the national effort to reopen'
The chief executive of the Association of Colleges, David Hughes, said that the "strength of feeling" from all voices within the education sector could not be clearer.
He said: "Today's letter is a sign that prioritising vaccinations for teachers and staff who work in education is the best way to support the national effort to reopen all education settings as soon as it is safe to do so.
"As part of a wider plan that includes mass testing and all of the measures schools, colleges and other providers are taking, this prioritisation will be a key part of reducing transmissions and reducing any further disruption to students' learning."
University and Colleges Union general secretary Jo Grady said: "The government was right to belatedly move teaching online at colleges last week as part of the new lockdown. But college staff and students have too often been treated as an afterthought during the Covid pandemic. Any safe return to in-person teaching in colleges must include a commitment to prioritise offering the vaccine to college staff.
"A vaccination programme for further education will help reduce transmission, allow colleges to reopen safely and ensure that colleges are well placed to help the country rebuild after the pandemic."
The full list of signatories
David Hughes, chief executive, Association of Colleges
Geoff Barton, general secretary, Association of School and College Leaders
Jane Hickie, chief executive, Association of Employment and Learning Providers
Neil Leitch, chief executive, Early Years Alliance
Kevin Courtney and Mary Bousted, joint general secretaries, National Education Union
Stuart Fegan, national officer, GMB
Alex Payne, chief executive, Landex
Bill Watkin, chief executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association
Sue Pember, policy director, Holex
Clare Howard, chief executive, Natspec
Jo Grady, general secretary, University and Colleges Union
Jon Richards, head of education, Unison
Siobhan Endean, national officer for equalities, Unite
Kate Parker is a FE reporter.
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Historic Eclipse Game draws rave reviews at Volcanoes Stadium
Gary Horowitz
KEIZER – In the middle of the first inning of Monday's baseball game at Volcanoes Stadium, the game stopped.
Players and fans gathered as one to witness a total solar eclipse — and observe the first eclipse delay in professional baseball history.
Their eyes gazed skyward as the moon gradually covered the sun, turning clear blue skies into darkness. It moved some people to tears.
"Look at that! Oh my God! Wow!"
That was a common reaction from fans when totality arrived at 10:17 a.m. at sold-out Volcanoes Stadium.
A short-season A Northwest League game featuring the host Salem-Keizer Volcanoes and Hillsboro Hops was delayed for 58 minutes beginning at 10:03 a.m.
"That was amazing," said Chase Schechter of Wilsonville, who attended the game with her grandmother, Joan Bouchard. "I was surprised that people were coming from all over the world to come see this, but now that I've seen it I would definitely go see it again."
It could be a long wait considering this was the first total solar eclipse to sweep across the United States since 1918.
According to NASA representatives at the ballpark, the next eclipse in the United States will arrive April 8, 2024, beginning in Texas and extending to Maine. It will be a partial eclipse in Oregon.
Bouchard wanted to share the historic occasion with her granddaughter.
"It was very moving," Bouchard said. "I will never be around to see another one, so this was very important to me."
Fans representing 34 states, the District of Columbia and 10 foreign countries – Canada, England, Japan, Australia, Colombia, Italy, Thailand, Norway, South Africa and the Dominican Republic — were in attendance to experience totality at a baseball game. The Volcanoes announced the game one year ago.
A crowd of 5,297 was the largest non-4th of July attendance in franchise history.
"My husband's an aerospace engineer so we know a lot about science and the moon and space," said Regan Rankin of British Columbia. "But the emotional experience that we had with this — I was not prepared for. Tears started streaming."
Totality lasted 1 minute, 43 seconds at the ballpark.
Volcanoes pitchers Stetson Woods, Greg Jacknewitz and Julio Benitez watched totality from the concourse with fans, while most of their teammates congregated outside the Volcanoes' dugout down the right-field line.
"It was pretty insane," Woods said. "I didn't realize how cool it was gonna be."
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Neither did Molly Wasser, an Education and Outreach Specialist at NASA Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Wasser, who spent the weekend at Volcanoes Stadium talking to fans about what to expect during the eclipse, was overwhelmed.
"I screamed. I was so taken aback," Wasser said. "I've explained what's going to happen so often to so many people so I knew what to expect, but still just feeling that and seeing that was amazing."
Season ticket holders Flo and Bob Edmondson of Salem echoed that sentiment.
"It's the most amazing thing I've ever seen," Flo said. "It's one thing I've never seen in all of my 74 years."
The baseball thrown by Volcanoes starter John Timmins for opening pitch, and the baseball used by Hops pitcher Tyler Badamo when play resumed, will be sent to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
The Hops won the game 9-5 and a majority of fans stayed until the late innings. With Interstate-5 backed up for miles in both directions, there was little reason to leave early.
"It was a once in a lifetime kind of event," Volcanoes manager Jolbert Cabrera said, adding "I (didn't like) the four runs they scored before (totality) happened."
Volcanoes co-owner Jerry Walker said vehicles started pulling into the parking lot at Volcanoes Stadium at 3:30 a.m., with gates opening at 5 a.m. First pitch was at 9:51 a.m.
Eclipse Game souvenirs, which included assorted t-shirts, sweatshirts, shot glasses, mugs and baseballs, and replica Eclipse Game jerseys worn by Volcanoes players, were virtually sold out by the middle of the fifth inning.
Three other minor league teams – the Bowling Green (Kentucky) Hot Rods of the Single-A Midwest League, the Nashville (Tennessee) Sounds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League and the Columbia (South Carolina) Fireflies of the Single-A South Atlantic League – also hosted Eclipse Games on Monday.
But the Path of Totality arrived at Volcanoes Stadium first, giving the franchise a place in baseball history.
Walker said the game "far exceeded expectations."
"The enthusiasm was what I didn't anticipate from the fans," Walker said.
Karin Bond arrived at Volcanoes Stadium early Monday morning to watch her first game in person since the 1960s.
"Actually, I've only been to two other baseball games in my life," said Bond, who was in town from Aurora, Colorado. "Once with my father, once with my husband.
"I thought it would be fun to see the eclipse with my friend Virginia. We've traveled all over the world together."
Bond acknowledged that it seemed "pretty odd" to be in a baseball stadium at all, much less shortly after sunrise.
She qualifies as an eclipse chaser of sorts. It was the third total solar eclipse Bond witnessed in person, and first since 2006 in Turkey.
Walker said Volcanoes Stadium won't be in the path of totality again until 2169. That's a long way off, but anyone who was part of the Eclipse Game, fans and players alike, have memories that will resonate for years.
"We were out there and we videotaped everything. It was really cool," Volcanoes outfielder Bryce Johnson said. "This is something I'll tell my kids about one day."
ghorowitz@StatesmanJournal.com, or Twitter.com/ghorowitz


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Portoryko na Letnich Igrzyskach Olimpijskich Młodzieży 2010 w Singapurze reprezentowało 15 sportowców w 9 dyscyplinach.

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 Emmanuel Rodríguez – kategoria 51 kg  złoty medal

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 Ismael Sanabria – 38 miejsce

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 Angel J. Torres Montaivo
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 Carelyn Cordero – 21 miejsce

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This is Marideth Sisco for These Ozarks Hills. I've just come in from the garden where I finally, with help, evicted the last of the weeds where my cucumbers, beans and winter squash should already be in and growing up to my chin or beyond. One of the most aggravating things about getting old is that one is apt to run out of steam long before the things that steam was supposed to accomplish get done. So I have great green tomatoes, lovely green and red cabbages just about to head up, and robust eggplants and pepper plants gathering their steam, getting ready to make splendid things like tabbouleh and baba ghanoush. And Potatoes. Wonderful potatoes of a half-dozen varieties, blooming their majestic heads off. All well and good. But then came the rains, and then a deadline arrived, and then I had to, I mean I got to, go out and tell some stories. And of course, then came the heat to deal with. And while I was doing that, the weeds did what they always do. They got way out ahead of me.
Then I did what I always do. I groused and ground my teeth and whittled away at them, clearing enough greenery to fill a bushel basket and open up enough ground to stick in a poor little trio of root-bound red cabbages that were suffering. Then, of course, I was off and spent another week away, and came back with two more tomatoes forced on me by another gardener who was shocked, shocked, I tell you, upon hearing I had failed to plant any Paul Robesons. Of course I had managed to tuck in two Black Krims, a German Johnson, a green zebra, three Rutgers,three early cascades and some mystery volunteers, some illegal immigrants coming from god knows where and with who knows what intentions. But no. I had to try Paul, and so had to find a space for him, twice.
And there was another thing. I had searched for and found at the Baker Creek spring thing a number of starts of an old sweet potato variety called Oak Leaf. I'd grown them years ago and remembered well their beauty and delicious, stringless flesh. My pal Pat wanted some too, but didn't have space for them. She came over and we repurposed a large bed I'd meant for some Yukon Golds, normally my favorite. But good grief. I already had six varieties of Irish Potatoes. What did I need with another? So we popped those beautiful little Oak Leaf starts into that bed, she spread a five gallon bucked of worm castings over the bed and we topped it off with well-rotted red clover hay for mulch. They're looking great. So are the watermelon and possibly cantaloupe plants from the seeds left among the worm castings. I can't leave them there, or they'll use up the nutrients meant for the yams. But weeds have taken the only place where they could be transplanted to.
Well, I know there are times when one might ask where are friends when you need them, but today it didn't even come up. This was because yesterday evening, about supper time, up popped a long time friend traveling back home from a vacation. She enjoyed a visit with old friends but then had been five hours on the road.
"I need to stop and move around some," she said. "Need any help in the garden or somewhere." I tell you, I almost heard little angelic voices singing in harmony. I'm sure that's what it was. Mosquitoes can sing that high, but they seem incapable of harmonizing on any level, in my experience.
So this morning after coffee, we met in the garden and murdered giant pigweeds, pulled up grasses and made ready the waiting seed bed. And just as soon as I get through with this remarkably true story, we're going to go back out and move watermelons and plant the seeds of sweetmeat squash and fortex beans and lemon cucumbers, and I'll be even happier than I am right now.
So is that the cause of my frequent pose staring out the window looking over my coffee cup at the ever changing garden, feeling a longing for something inexpressible that I somehow intuitively know will bring sunshine into my day? Bacteria? Tiny invisible motes left by some ineffable presence whose purpose is simply to give us free access to joy. Just because?
Imagine it. All the troubles of the world that grow out of our differences about religion and such, our beliefs about who god is, and what he or she wants from us. Who is worthy. Who gets to go to heaven and who is shut out because their God is too mean or too unforgiving to welcome all of his children home.
I have a thought about that. What if God is bigger than that? What if that simple aphorism is true that "we are nearer God's heart in a garden than anywhere else?" And if that's so, if that's what that first garden was meant to tell us – then why on earth are we fighting when there are gardens to plant, soil to get our hands into, oblivious to our differences because we are too busy scooping up invisible living pieces of Joy, of god. by the handful. Too crazy? Too simple to be true? Science won't tell us what to believe about it. It's just soil microbes hanging around waiting to make us happier and smarter. No big deal. Maybe. Maybe we should just stick to our pride and our resentments and our very deep, very important differences. I don't know. Don't care. This is Marideth Sisco for these Ozark Hills, and I'm going out to the garden and see if I can trade me some bean seeds for a little more Joy. Care to join me?
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As we see the weeds & invasive varieties grow over & under our prized gardens……….it is like it's covering us up. Then, at some opportunistic time they can be pulled, cut or dug away to reveal our truly loved prize plantings – we know we've won. Just for a moment in time it's freeing us up somehow….of all the things that tie us down. One baby-step at a time & never enough but it's the hope of more to come. Some people see psychiatrists – other people garden.
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This article will discuss five ways to become a better public speaker — five methods for sharpening your raw talents to morph into a more effective communicator overall.
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1. Practice in different environments
This tip comes from an exercise that musicians sometimes use while practicing.
The idea is to see if you can replicate your performance no matter where you are. As a speaker, you will encounter all kinds of scenarios and audiences. You have surely had distractions around you, being in front of people with different interests, being under different lighting and noise conditions and more.
Practicing speaking in different environments will force you to get comfortable performing under all circumstances. Without the crutch of your favorite environment, you have to remember your lines and recall cues completely on your own.
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2. Produce different kinds of 'speaking' content
Another tip for becoming a more well-rounded speaker is to produce a variety of speaking content. Speakers don't always have to stand on a stage and talk to live audiences.
I create speaking content across many channels — from my website and blog to YouTube and my podcast series. I distribute audio and video recordings of my speeches to my clients and promote them on my social channels. I go live on Facebook and other platforms to speak directly to my audiences that way. You can do the same.
This variety isn't by accident. Producing these different types of content in the digital space allows individuals to sharpen their speaking skills and reach larger audiences than they could in person.
3. Get active on audio platforms
Here's a speaking tip that doesn't involve performing as much as learning from what others are already doing: Get active on professional audio platforms such as Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces to meet with like-minded individuals and discuss relevant topics.
Doing this lets you compare notes with industry counterparts while working on your speaking skills. You will endeavor to communicate with other business leaders and coaches from around the world and all different walks of life.
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4. Take every opportunity to speak
Speak to a group at every available opportunity. I used to wonder how I could speak to an audience when the professional invitations dried up for a bit, and the answer was local service groups.
Toastmasters International, Rotary International, Lions Clubs International and the Freemasons are all great examples of the types of organizations that not only perform good works for their local communities but also welcome speakers and presenters to deliver valuable information to their members.
I find chapters of these groups in many cities and towns that I visit. Having these groups near me allows me to cut down on my travel time and simply makes it more convenient to continue practicing speaking skills while also putting my abilities to good use for my community.
Not only will this help you with your skills at public speaking, but it's a rewarding experience as well.
5. Work with a speaking coach
Finally, every speaker-in-training could benefit from working with a speaking coach or mentor. These professionals provide their clients with professional tips and feedback on everything from the words they're using to how they're delivering them to audiences.
Some speakers wonder why they can't just rely on their friends and families to provide them with honest feedback, and there are some good reasons for not doing that. Family and friends are kind, but that's exactly the problem. Speakers need the unrelenting honesty of professional coaches if they truly want to leave their bad habits behind and become stronger.
I hired a professional speaking coach to improve my skills, and I can attest that it pays dividends every single day in my career.
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Whether it's in the world of business, non-profits or coaching, speaking effectively is vital to success. Communication means everything to professionals, and those who can't tell others what they do and what they're about can't expect to get their visions too far off the ground.
I followed these five actionable tips for becoming a better speaker, and I came out on the other side as a communicator that I never even thought possible. You will do the same.
According to a recent survey conducted by job site Monster, more than one in four (26%) U.S. workers would rather undergo a root canal procedure than work in their offices five days a week. Additionally, nearly two in five (38%) workers said they would quit a job that required just one day onsite. These staggering statistics reveal a clear shift in workers' attitudes towards the traditional office environment, and companies that fail to adapt to this change risk losing their most valuable asset: their employees.
As a highly experienced expert in the field of hybrid work, I talk with 5 to 10 leaders every week about how to make hybrid work serve their needs well. I ask them what their top concern is, and most say it's hiring and retaining talented staff.
External surveys say the same thing, such as this recent survey by Vistage of the leaders of small and medium-sized businesses. It found that 60% of SME CEOs are planning to increase headcount in the year ahead, with only 7% planning on reducing headcount. According to Vistage Chief Research Officer Joe Galvin, this is a significant shift from the trend of big companies making headlines with layoffs, as small and medium business CEOs are reluctant to lay off their hard-won new employees. One key reason for this shift is the recognition that hiring challenges are impacting the ability of these businesses to operate at full capacity. With 61% of CEOs saying that hiring challenges are a major concern for their ability to operate effectively at full capacity.
Given this information, I confidently tell the leaders whom I advise that the future of work is in a flexible hybrid work model that allows for some full-time remote work. This model not only keeps workers happy and engaged, but it also has a positive impact on a company's bottom line.
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One of the most significant benefits of a flexible hybrid work model is increased productivity and employee engagement. Studies have shown that remote workers tend to work more efficiently and are less likely to experience burnout. A mid-size IT services company that I consulted for implemented a flexible working policy, and they saw a 20% increase in productivity among their remote workers.
Remote workers have the ability to create their own personalized work environment, which leads to an increase in productivity. They can work from a location that is most comfortable for them, whether that be their home, a coffee shop or a coworking space. This leads to a decrease in distractions and an increase in focus, resulting in a higher level of productivity.
Flexible working also has a positive impact on employee engagement. When employees have the ability to work in a way that suits them best, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated. This leads to a decrease in turnover, and an increase in employee loyalty and job satisfaction.
Access to a wider talent pool
A flexible hybrid work model also allows companies to tap into a wider talent pool. When companies are not limited by geographical location, they can attract and retain the best talent from all over the world. A large financial services company that I worked with had difficulty finding qualified candidates in their local area, but by implementing a flexible working policy, they were able to hire top talent from other parts of the country.
A flexible working policy also allows for a more diverse workforce, as it can attract candidates who may have previously been excluded due to geographical constraints. This diversity leads to new perspectives, ideas and innovation.
Cost savings on talent
Flexible working can also lead to significant cost savings for companies. A flexible hybrid work model reduces the need for office space, and it can also lead to a reduction in absenteeism and turnover. A retail company that I consulted for implemented a flexible working policy, and they saw a 30% reduction in absenteeism due to less workers taking sick days and a 20% reduction in turnover.
When employees have the ability to work from home, it leads to a reduction in absenteeism as they are less likely to be affected by things such as traffic, weather, or public transportation issues. This can also lead to a decrease in sick leave, and an increase in overall productivity.
Flexible working can also lead to a reduction in turnover, as employees are more likely to be satisfied and engaged in their work. This leads to a decrease in the cost of recruiting and training new employees.
Addressing cognitive biases
Cognitive biases can play a significant role in decision-making when it comes to flexible working. The status quo bias, for example, leads managers to resist change and stick to the traditional office environment. The sunk cost fallacy can also come into play, where managers may be reluctant to change the way things have always been done because they have invested so much time and resources into the current system. By being aware of these cognitive biases and actively working to overcome them, companies can make more informed and effective decisions about their working policies.
One way to overcome these biases is to gather data and conduct studies on the impact of flexible working on employee productivity, engagement, and turnover. This can provide concrete evidence to support the implementation of a flexible hybrid work model. Additionally, it is important for managers to actively seek out feedback from employees on their preferences for working arrangements and to consider their needs and concerns.
Implementing a flexible hybrid work model
Implementing a flexible hybrid work model can seem daunting, but with proper planning and communication, it can be done successfully. It is important to set clear guidelines and expectations for remote work, such as setting specific hours of availability and ensuring regular communication with team members.
It is also important to provide the necessary tools and resources for remote work, such as a reliable internet connection and a secure virtual communication platform. Providing training on hybrid work best practices and technology can also help to ensure a smooth transition, as can hiring a hybrid work consultant to guide your transition.
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The shift in workers' attitudes toward the traditional office environment is undeniable. Companies that fail to adapt to this change risk losing their most valuable asset: their employees. A flexible hybrid work model that allows for some full-time remote work is the future for anyone who cares about worker retention, increased productivity, access to a wider talent pool, cost savings, and overcoming cognitive biases. The time for companies to implement this model is now. As a leader of a company, it's important to recognize that the traditional office model may no longer be the best option for your employees or your business. By embracing a flexible hybrid work model, you can retain top talent, increase productivity and save costs. The future of work is here, and companies that adapt will be well-positioned for success.
One person who was laid off from Google in the company's wave of staff cuts last week says he was on a leave from work taking care of his mother who is terminally ill with cancer.
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Paul Baker was on leave for about a month when he received an email letting him know the company was laying him off, along with around 12,000 others, he told Insider.
"While on carer's leave for my immediate family member's terminal cancer, I too was laid off. After the initial shock, it morphed into sadness because I miss the people," he also wrote on LinkedIn.
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On Jan. 20, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai sent a note to employees taking responsibility for hiring "for a different economic reality than the one we face today."
Baker told Insider that he was on leave and was told by a friend about the layoffs, then found his work laptop had been "cut off," the outlet wrote.
He was a video producer at Google, according to his LinkedIn, and had been at the company since 2018. Baker told Insider he was feeling "shock and sadness." The outlet said it verified the leave period as well as his severance email and prior employment with Google.
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"I'll truly miss it," he said.
Baker also told the outlet he has not received information about how his severance package would be affected by the fact that he was on career leave to care for his mom.
Pichai said in the memo the company will provide "six months of healthcare, job placement services and immigration support for those affected."
Still, he told Insider he would love to go back to the company.
"If there's ever a Google position open for another video producer position, I would take it in a heartbeat," he said.
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Prior to joining the City Council, Mr. Roberts served on the Planning Commission from 1988 to 1992. Mr. Roberts graduated from Chaffey College Fire Academy in 1972 and is retired from the San Bernardino County Fire Department with 32 years of service. Mr. Roberts served 19 years as a Division Chief, including 15 years as the County Fire Marshal. In his last four years of service Mr. Roberts served as the Valley Division Chief (Fontana, Bloomington, Muscoy, Grand Terrace, Devore, San Antonio Heights) and Chief of Support Services.
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Oh the peculiarity in stature, aura, and idiosyncrasy. Is it a paradox? Or is it the tantalizing mystique that sets it aside from the majority of releases to hit the streets in 2017? Why would one of the greatest indie acts of the past decade release such an enigmatic record that has its core fan base wondering what's it's chewing on? And rightfully so. Chew away.
In fact, since they are one of the few starlit acts to break the scene since 2004's jaw-dropping "Funeral" is exactly why this new release isn't "Funeral." It's nothing like any other release from the group, and it's a statement. No, you're right, it's definitely nothing like "Funeral" "or "Neon Bible" or "The Suburbs". It's a statement of nothing less than progression; a note in the annals that says, 'Here's where the group's been, this is what we've done, and this is what we have to say… now.'
With the great James Murphy (see LCD Soundsystem) behind the production helm, the 2013 release of "Reflektor" brought a hint of changing winds for the group. Win Butler and co. branched out and dipped their fingers into genres that weren't necessarily, oh how do you say, characteristic? Yes, that's the word (see LCD Soundsystem). Fast forward a few years, tag along some uncharacteristic ventures, enlist the greats of Thomas Bangalter from Daft Punk, Steve Mackey of Pulp, and Geoff Barrow of Portishead and you get something a little more characteristic. Sure, Everything Now is certainly not of the earth-shattering, physics-defying, mammoth of a release like its predecessors, and its progressive nature undoubtedly highlights that assertion. But does that discredit its intrinsic value?
Let's break it down, shall we? The title track is undoubtedly on par with the "Arcade Fire" sound. The harmony is characteristically French in nature, there are little-to-no electronic aspects, and hell, it's even driven by the strum of acoustic guitar. So, how's that for characteristic? Moving on… The next point that needs to be made is the change in scenery the band went through over the years leading up to making this record. Bands do this for a number of reasons of which we won't get into other than to primarily revel in the atmosphere that translates into sound (see "Here Comes the Night Time" from Reflektor). Now, this isn't a down and dirty, chicken grease, or stand-up-and-slap-your-grand-pappy kind of funk record, but New Orleans is historically renown as a melting pot of genres. Taking all this in stride, songs like "Peter Pan" and "Chemistry" start making a lot more sense. Take the history and progression of the band in strides, and Everything Now starts making a lot more sense. See?
The verdict?
It shines in certain areas moreover others. "Infinite Content" is probably one that could use a buff (or maybe some attention?), but it's not a ball and chain for the whole album. In fact, "Infinite_Content" sounds a lot like that Arcade Fire core, doesn't it? The bottom line is this isn't like any previous Arcade Fire releases. It's a new(ish) sound, the imagery and packaging are aligned as well, and it's a bit of a stepping-out for the group. Does that discredit the intrinsic value? Decide for yourself.
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Arcade Fire came out with a new record that's their first attempt at making a fun album. They added a pinch of party to where they left off on Reflektor, and the result sounds very different from 2004's Funeral.
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Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is expected to surrender to Capitol Hill on Thursday in the case of charges filed against him by two former business partners.
Bannon, who spoke with the House Intelligence Committee in June, was charged in July by the House Oversight Committee with contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with a subpoena from that panel and its Republican chairman, Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina.
The filing in the US District Court for the District of Columbia alleges that Bannon has refused to provide documents requested by the panel related to Bannon's consulting for entities connected to European Business Investments Ltd.
Bannon is set to appear at the US District Court in Washington for a hearing Thursday, according to the House Oversight Committee's website.
Bannon met with the panel in June as part of its work on "illegal foreign money payments and foreign political funding on behalf of foreign candidates," according to a statement from the committee's top Democrat, Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland.
Bannon was indicted on charges of obstruction, conspiracy and making false statements in July.
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Students who meet the eligibility criteria and have been accepted for regular admission to Washington Adventist University are encouraged to submit an application to enter into the Honors College.
Letter of Intent (all applicants): This document is a combination of a letter of introduction to yourself, an explanation of what you hope to gain from the program, as well as what you feel would be your contribution to the program. The letter should be 500-750 words.
Letter of Recommendation (transfer and continuing): This letter should ideally be from a college instructor who knows you well.
Writing Sample (as requested): If requested, this should be a sample of your best high school (if first year applicant) or college level work.
Once applicants have completed the online form, they must send all supplementary documents (letters of intent, letters of recommendation, and/or writing samples) to the Honors email account: honorscollege@wau.edu.
An application will only be processed once a completed application form and supplementary documentation is received by the Honors director.
The Honors director will then supply the application to the Honors Admissions Committee to determine if membership is granted. Early application is highly recommended since membership in the Honors college is competitive and limited.


The buyer cancelled this opportunity, for example because they no longer have the budget. They may publish an updated version later.
Summary of the work An Infrastructure Engineer is required to support existing BAU teams with the support of all Infrastructure Engineer related functions in the Hendon Data Centre whilst also acting as an Infrastructure Engineer for a large priority project.
Expected contract length 6 months initially with the ability to extend up to two years.
•	To deliver some of the ASI/design work, external stakeholder engagement should be expected.
•	To deliver some of the design work, external stakeholder engagement should be expected.
•	Middleware (EntireX), LDAP directory software and Enterprise Service Bus technology (Oracle Service Bus).
What the specialist will work on As well as supporting Subject Matter Experts with live service issues, the specialist shall articulate specifications to a level that an implementation team can use, and refine these specifications with technical colleagues and delivery partners. Specialist expertise shall be available to consult with such as live service teams and other specialist technical teams.
Working arrangements Some remote working is acceptable, supported by a Home Office laptop to enable collaboration and sensitive material to be exchanged. Some meetings can be by conference call, but significant design meetings are expected to be face-to-face at a Home Office location or partner visit. Existing Subject Matter Experts located in Hendon will provide most of the information on the requirements.
Security clearance SC or ability to be SC cleared and may require NPPV3.
An understanding of core technical concepts related to the requirement and ability to build solutions over the last 3-5 years.
A broad understanding of technical concepts, tools and methods and the way in which these are implemented over the last 3-5 years.
Providing 2nd/3rd line support to mission critical systems over the last 3-5 years.
Knowledge/experience of LINUX/Windows operating systems on the PNC Open Systems over the last 3-5 years.
Knowledge/experience of XML Gateway technologies (Axway Vordel and Forum Sentry) over the last 3-5 years.
Knowledge/experience of Java application servers (WebLogic), access control software (SiteMinder), web servers (Apache, Tomcat), middleware (EntireX), LDAP directory software and Enterprise ServiceBus technology (Oracle ServiceBus) over the last 3-5 years.
Knowledge/experience of building, configuring, transitioning, administering and supporting infrastructure technologies and solutions such as: compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, cloud, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and open-source packages and solutions.
Knowledge and experience of proactively resolving technical problems, ensuring that technical solutions continue to meet business requirements taking accountability for actions taken and decisions made.
Demonstrable evidence of responding to incident reports, ensuring relevant prioritisation and detail to allow for effective investigation.
Seek constructive outcomes in discussions.
Actively involve colleagues and partners to deliver an outcome.
Challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress.
Make recommendations for decisions and options.
Personal management of time within a team to best deliver the scope of work.
1. Please can you confirm if there is an incumbent in the role? There is no incumbent.
2. Please can you confirm is this position is inside/outside IR35? This role is outside IR35.
3. What's the IR35 status of this opportunity? This opportunity is outside IR35.
4. The closing date for applications and the latest start date are the same. Please can you confirm when you would like the successful candidate to start the work. Our intention is a starting date (depending on SC Clearance) of 26 November 2018.
5. Is the position inside or outside IR35? The position is outside IR35.
6. Can you please confirm the IR35 status of the role? The role is outside IR35.
7. Are Home Office able to support the clearance process within the timeframes? SC Clearance dictates this. If candidates have this already, we can move very quickly within 2 weeks after offers accepted.
8. Is the position inside or outside of IR35 The position is outside IR35.


and I got to spend the day out in the water and the sun!
For those who might not know a ton about Big Splash, this is our annual water fun event.
that once we set it all up, we get to play with the kids the whole time!
All in all, Big Splash this year was a huge success!


(Feldkirch, 1664 - Milan, 1736) was a German painter active in Milan from 1696 to 1736. Of German origin, he was active in Milan in the first half of the 18th century. Fertile painter of scenes of kind of formulation caravaggesca, his first attributed work is dated 1700; he operated in Lombardia and in Veneto ( Hunters and greengrocers , Modena, Gallery Campori; Farmers' family , Venice, Galleries of the academy). Subsequently the artist, perhaps under the influence of the Cerruti (some of whose works were once attributed to Cipper), to the scrupulous surrender of the detail it replaced a less illustrative vision, more sensitive to the games of light. His last known work is Self-portrait (1736, Hampton Court).
1854-1894 French French painter and engraver. In 1871, after working briefly as a lawyer's clerk, he entered the studio of Isidore Pils at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. When Pils died in 1875 Henri Lehmann took over the studio and Goeneutte left, moving to Montmartre. There he met Auguste Renoir, for whom he often modelled, and Marcellin Desboutin, who inspired his interest in engraving, etching and drypoint. Although Goeneutte was associated with Manet, Degas and Renoir, and his work was influenced by them, for instance in the informality of his compositions, he never exhibited with the Impressionist group, preferring instead the official Salons. Every year from 1876 he exhibited several works in the Paris Salon, such as Boulevard de Clichy under Snow (1876; London, Tate). He visited London in 1880, Rotterdam in 1887 and Venice in 1890.


Book by streaming expert Jan Ozer provides media and technical training to help non-media professionals produce top quality audio and video.
Galax, VA, June 2, 2015. Doceo Publishing announces a new book entitled Mastering Webcam and Smartphone Video: How to Look and Sound Great in Webinars and Videoconferences: Webinar Edition ($24.95), by streaming expert Jan Ozer. The book provides media and technical training for non-media professionals producing webinars and participating in videoconferences. The book is available now on Amazon.com and other online bookstores.
With cameras incorporated into all notebooks, smartphones and tablets, and an inexpensive option for desktop computers, business users are increasingly using video for marketing, training, and sales, whether via webinars or with conferencing programs like Skype or FaceTime. Most users lack media and technical training however, often resulting in poor audio or video quality, and diminished effectiveness. Readers of the prerelease version of the new book confirm that it quickly helped them optimize media quality.
Ari Bixhorn, VP of Marketing at Panopto, which provides video content management systems to businesses and educational institutions, added, " In an industry increasingly plagued by webinars with mediocre video and audio quality, Jan Ozer shows you how to rise above the masses and look like a pro." Significantly, Panopto has commissioned a custom version of the book to distribute to their customers, which Doceo will publish in June, 2015.
After a QuickStart chapter describing fixes for six common gaffes made by newbie producers, the book contains four major sections. The first, Looking Great, includes chapters on positioning the webcam, choosing a background and clothing, simple lighting techniques, and how to optimize webcam settings for quality.
The next, Sounding Great, includes chapters on choosing and using external microphones on Windows and Macintosh computers and iOS and Android mobile devices. The third major section, How it Works in the Programs You Use, includes chapters describing how to optimize audio and video quality in Apple FaceTime, Skype, Onstream Webinars, TalkPoint Convey, GoToWebinar, WebEx, and Google Hangouts.
The final section, Getting it Right on Game Day, contains multiple checklists to ensure the best possible event. The book is complemented by supplemental materials available on www.thewebcambook.com.
Jan Ozer is a streaming and production professional with deep experience on both sides of the camera and with webinar production. An accomplished author, Ozer has written over 25 books on streaming, production, and editing.
The first edition of the book is the Webinar Edition, which contains the product-specific chapters identified above, and is available now on Amazon and other online bookstores. A Retail Edition ($21.95), which contains product-specific chapters on FaceTime, Google Hangouts and Skype, will be available by the end of June. For more information on the book, visit www.thewebcambook.com. For additional info, or to request a review copy, please contact the author at jan@thewebcambook.com.
Doceo Publishing is the publishing arm of The Streaming Learning Center, which has published two previous books, Producing Streaming Video for Multiple Screen Delivery, and Video Compression for Flash, Apple Devices and HTML5. Both books have averaged five-star ratings on Amazon and have been adopted by multiple colleges and universities as textbooks in streaming-media related courses.


New Blipoint contest in which roads and paths will be the main characters. Get ready for the trip! Be a pilgrim and show us your secret places, the ones you only know! This contest's objective is to highlight the most spectacular paths that take you to unique and special places.We know that roads have a visual attraction that leads and rules your steps. When you stare at a photo of a walk, road or path you cannot help following it.
They are so symbolic representing future, effort, the unknown, fear, happiness... Look around, find your path and shoot!
3rd Prize: Professional Lighting Team.
The Best 22 photographs will be exhibited at the next Blipoint Photography Festival in from october 25 to 27, 2019 in Utopia 126, Barcelona Spain.


Being born and raised in Western Washington, I grew up with Seafair and the Blue Angels. It was always a very special part of my childhood! My family would flock to a friend's rooftop or a lakeside park to see them in action, wowing everyone with crazy stunts and sounds that shake your chest and give you goose bumps. Aaaahhhh it really never gets old!
I was invited to watch the Blue Angels on a boat today by my dear and newly-engaged friends Brian and Jaime. We boarded the incredible Golden Eagle out of Ballard at 10 o'clock this morning and cruised out to Lake Washington where there were HUNDREDS of other boats out to enjoy the air show. There were speed boats and sailboats and monster cruisers. The Golden Eagle was the latter!
And may I just say... thank you to ISU Global Insurance for including me today! It was a truly special experience! The 30+ people on board were SO much fun, the food was amazing, and the sun was HOT. What a perfect day to participate in a favorite Seattle past time!
I can't get over how close the Blue Angels got to us. You'd be watching the classic cluster of 4 to the right, and BAM a solo pilot would shoot out of nowhere over your left shoulder. When the 5 would all break off and do their own thing, I had no idea where to look! I didn't want to miss anything. And my photos and video don't do the Angels justice in the slightest.
If you have some time this weekend, get down to Seattle to participate in the Seafair festivities! Cheers and thanks again ISU Global Insurance! Y'all are the absolute best and I'll never forget today!


They feed over 500 people and raise a significant percentage of the meeting's annual budget on this one day. Its a "all hands on deck" affair that is seeped in tradition, culture and generations of memories. For over 125 years Allen's Neck Friends Meeting has been hosting the event. Last year, Friends Journal published a great article on the clambake's history which tells the tale of the clambake from its very beginning. While many of the same recipes are used some things have changed, such as where the clams are harvested and the actual location of the clambake. Still the tradition lives on.
I've heard about this clambake for much of my life. My mother spent her teenage years down the street from Allen's Neck Friends Meeting and in fact it was the very first Quaker meeting she attended. As a teenager myself, I spend my summers in Dartmouth with my grandparents and extended family. A few times on an extended bike ride I found myself either at Allen's Neck or Smith Neck Friends Meetings, both who host a clambake each year. I saw signs for that year's clambakes and the charred honored remnants on the ground of last years fires and asked my mom about it. The legendary clambake was always a bit of a mystery to me. Growing up in Baltimore I had eaten my share of crabs but hearing my mother's stories about raking cohogs and clams and cooking them over the fire was something different.
While I couldn't stay for the whole event this year, I did make it down for the morning. Heading out of Boston before rush hour and beating most of the traffic down to the South coast, I arrived around 8:30am to find the clambake locale already teeming with activity. I helped a group of women turn gallons of ingredients into stuffing at the meeting house, women who prided themselves in this job each year. Then I headed down to the tables and the cooking fire to take some pictures. If you ever get a chance to participate, to help out or to buy a ticket and eat your to your hearts content, do it. I can't wait to come back next year for the whole day--there is depth, there is tradition, there is beauty in the holy community event.


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Climate Change and Biodiversity – What can we learn from birds on islands?
Thanks to Janet Franklin for this guest post on their recent paper! Really interesting to think back through these historical changes.
During the last Ice Age, the islands of the Bahamas were cooler, drier, and much larger than today because sea level was over 100 m lower. The Bahamas also were much closer to the Greater Antillean islands of Cuba and Hispaniola. Thousands of beautifully preserved bird fossils from dry and water-filled caves on the island of Abaco in the Bahamas have allowed us to reconstruct the bird community found there during the last Ice Age (10,000 or more years ago) and compare it with the birdlife on Abaco today.
More than half (25 of 45) of the bird species known to Abaco during the Ice Age no longer live on the island, including various hawks, rails, snipe, nightjars, woodpeckers, and swallows. Also among these 25 species are some that now live in more temperate climates and open habitats, such as the Eastern Bluebird and Eastern Meadowlark. This is what we might expect – that the profound global climate changes that took place as the great continental ice sheets melted would have affected where species can live. Nevertheless, 20 species (from pigeons to parrots to pine warblers – see photos) found as Ice Age fossils still live on Abaco today with its more tropical climate. Furthermore, a diverse set of species (hawks, owls, pigeons, and songbirds) persisted through the major climate change at the end of the Ice Age, but did not survive the past millennium of human presence on Abaco.
This study of ancient birdlife on a tropical island helps us to understand how modern climate change may affect biodiversity, whether on continents or islands. Living species vary considerably in how great a range of climate conditions they can tolerate, with some being very sensitive to changes in temperature and rainfall, and others less so. Regardless of climate change, many species also are affected by the profound environmental changes that take place when humans arrive, clear land, use fire, and bring predators (including themselves) into naïve ecological communities. It is this double-whammy of climate change and direct human impact on the environment that makes us so justifiably concerned about the future of plant and animal life on our planet.
This research was sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Geography and Spatial Sciences Program.
Janet Franklin, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, Arizona State University
David W. Steadman, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
By Craig Layman| 2014-10-08T12:50:19-05:00	October 8th, 2014|Categories: Birds, Blue Holes, Caves, Fossils|1 Comment
Jopestkil Kenya September 19, 2019 at 7:17 am
The world had really changed even the wildlife is now experiencing these changes negatively. How can humans revert as it was?


EMSA's study on the two hazardous substances (PFOS and HBCDD) included in the annexes of regulation (EU) 1257/2013 on ship recycling, is now published and available on the website. In addition to the 13 substances stated in the Hong Kong Convention for safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships, two substances have been added in the EU SRR, namely perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and the brominated flame retardant hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD).
The hazardous substances study developed in close cooperation with DNV-GL to close knowledge gaps regarding properties and use of PFOS and HBCDD. It demonstrates that the two hazardous substances PFOS and HBCDD can be found on board ships and rigs and provides further insight for the current regulation, updated material lists, sampling, handling and analysis of these substances.


Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday celebrations and more royal engagements from around the world | HELLO!
From Trooping the Colour and Queen Elizabeth's 90h birthday celebrations, to Queen Maxima's visit to a tomato factory, we've put together a gallery of all the best royal moments from the last week.
Click through to see what you favorite royals have been up to in the last seven days.
Beautiful in blue! Kate Middleton showed off her slim figure in a floor length blue gown as she met with young Olympic hopefuls at the SportsAid 40th Anniversary dinner in London.
Even the Countess of Wessex couldn't resist a giggle when she met with comedienne Joanna Lumley, at a Gala Evening to honor the The Duke of Edinburgh's award.
Cool for the summer! Princess Olympia of Greece rocked a casual summer outfit as she wandered around New York City with friends.
Wearing a beautiful blue and white coat dress and matching hat, The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning as she arrived at St Paul's cathedral for a service of thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth's milestone birthday. Prince William and Harry accompanied the mom-of-two to the event.
Proving that she can dress up even a white lab coat, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands added a pop of color with a bright orange bag as she toured a sustainable tomato farm in the Friesland Province, with her husband King Willem-Alexander.
Sporting a floral print suit, Princess Anne inspected the Chelsea Pensioners during the annual Founder's Day Parade at The Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Remembering those who lost their lives in the shooting that took place in Florida last week, Queen Letizia and King Felipe signed a book of condolences at the US Embassy in Madrid.
Is this on? Queen Maxima struggled to work out how to turn on a megaphone at the Neighbors' Day celebrations in Urk. Seeing the funny side to her mishap, the royal pulled faces and asked advice from the waiting crowds.
Lady Kitty Spencer took Nico Barattieri di San Pietro as her date to attend the Longines Ladies Awards held at the National History Museum in London.
Overexcited by the planes flying overhead, Prince George attempted to climb up onto the balcony edge at Buckingham Palace, causing panic to ensue from the older royals who rushed to pull him down.
Hi there! Princess Charlotte stole the show when she made her Trooping the Colour debut on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
Taking a moment for herself, Queen Elizabeth took a few moments to rest before stepping out to attend The Patron's Lunch thrown in honor of her 90th birthday.
Looking lovely in a pink collared dress, Queen Letizia of Spain delivered a new National Flag of Speciality of Engineers Regiment, to its squadron in Salamanca, Spain.
Tea for all. Prince Charles joined royal fans at the Patron's Lunch to celebrate his mother's official 90th birthday.
Theatre lover Princess Beatrice was thrilled to visit the Theatre Royal after it re-opened following renovations. Enjoying a tour around the redesigned auditorium, the royal stopped to take a photo with school children who had been practicing a Shakespeare play.
Supportive sister! New mom Princess Sofia of Sweden traveled to Stockholm to attend her younger sister, Sara's graduation ceremony.


Cleaning your oven is always a job that people try to put off until the next day, Blitz Oven Cleaning are here to do tomorrows jobs today! Situated only 20 minutes away from Hertford, Blitz are only a few steps away from getting your oven looking pristine again!
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Hertford has been the county town of Hertfordshire since Saxon times, and it finds itself as the confluence of 4 river valleys, the Rib, Beane and Mimram all join the River Lea in Hertford to flow east and then south to the River Thames as part of the 'Lea Navigation' after the Hertford Castle Weir.
the town retains very much a country-town feel, despite lying only 19 miles north of Central London. This is aided by its proximity to larger towns such as Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Stevenage making it a perfectly central location for Blitz to come and work their magic with your oven!


Baku. 7 April. REPORT.AZ/ Results of control measures to detect violations of law in the distribution of outdoor advertising in the city of Baku have not been formally documented. Report informs it is stated in the report of the Accounting Chamber for 2014.
Report informs it is stated in the report of the Accounting Chamber for 2014.
Thus, during the reporting year the Accounting Chamber audited to identify compliance with the law of business transactions, as well as state tax collection and use of state property department of advertising and information of the Executive Power of Baku city.
According to the report, during the registration of fees for commercial facilities that are permitted to place billboards, differentiation of places of advertising media is not in full compliance with relevant regulations categories.
At the same time, registration of land, buildings and other facilities owned by the state was not carried out.