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This GOP Field is Impressing Early by Andy Peth
I hate it when stupid things I see today trigger painful memories of stupid things I did long ago.
For instance, the worst memories from my youth involve bad messaging. It was a family thing. Like when I was 8 years old, leading my peewee football team…
"Men, we'll never lose if we just stay in this huddle! It's safer here! Who's with me?!"
…then there was my Dad, shouting all game from the stands…
"Do not fail me! Please stop failing me!"
…and my Mom…
"Listen to your father, Andrew! Don't make him angry!"
Do I still wake up shaking at 2am? Well…I'm working through it. Unfortunately, whenever I approach recovery, bad messaging from the present "triggers" feelings long buried—leaving me talking to myself at bus stops. And nothing revives my dread like a GOP primary season.
It never fails. Romney wrote off 47% of the electorate…on tape... Gingrich promised to build a moon colony... Paul insisted a border fence would be used to keep us in... Has Rick Perry resumed talking yet? Every four years, I start sweating, my shaking hands frantically switching channels as my candidates melt down—like wicked witches frolicking in a water park. "Do not fail me!" I shout. "Please stop failing me! Triggers! You're…you're all triggers!!!"
But this time, I'm actually—knock on wood—impressed. Cruz, Rubio, Paul, Walker, Fiorina, Jindal—each boasts real skills, leaving other presumptive entrants re-thinking their plans.
Mitt Romney saw this group and retired. Jeb Bush should stay out too, as he has ZERO groundswell among grassroots activists, independents, even many in the establishment—pretty much all mammals. Perry? Huckabee? Santorum? Good guys, but no chance. Ben Carson? Brilliant, but the field is too strong. Christie? Trump? Pataki? Please. Like the time I got really drunk and woke up with an "Akin-Mourdoch 2016" tattoo, some decisions are indefensibly stupid.
Enough triggers. Let's enjoy some strong performances:
Cruz's Message Strategy
Since many deem Ted Cruz too pure for twisted, modern-day America, concerns over him "connecting" merit discussion. Cruz understands. Rather than dodge doubters or brand them all RINO's, Cruz recently discussed clear messaging in New Hampshire:
"The way you win is you draw a line in the sand. You make a clear meaningful distinction why this election matters to you, and two things happen. Number one, you turn out millions of [conservative] voters. But number two… it's also how you earn crossover votes."
"Let's say you're a Michigan auto worker. You've been a Democrat your whole life, your parents were Democrats your whole life. If…the two candidates are…indistinguishable, what are you going to do? You vote Democrat. That's your team, that's your side. Why would you switch?"
"But what happened in 1980 was there was a sharp difference between the two, and millions of FDR Democrats—blue-collar, union members, working-class, gun owners, pro-life, strong national defense—said, 'Hey, those are my values.' And…they crossed over."
(Excerpted from Shane Goldmacher's 4/19/15 article in National Journal.)
Too often, political thinkers forget "normal" voters; people with some party loyalties, but little time for dissecting minutiae. Cruz gets this. Knowing dry policy debates favor Democrats, Cruz startles Americans with foundational truths, awakening hope rather than managing decline.
Nicely done, Ted.
Marco's Redemption, Courtesy of Rush
Whether dazzling crowds or confounding "gotcha" interviewers, Marco Rubio is a messaging dream come true. He's fast. He's clear. He's forceful. Witty and principled, Rubio leaves me with "Wow" expressions.
And yet, Rubio can't talk away his big problem with Republicans: Immigration. Why? Because on this issue, we've been led on, let down, and lied to by many GOP leaders, so Rubio's eloquence is actually a detriment. Though much improved since the "Gang of 8" proposal (which I opposed), Rubio needs help—honest, no BS help—and he just got it from Rush Limbaugh.
On his April 15th show, Rush provided game-changing praise for Rubio, showing him to be nothing like the amnesty machine some feared. Let me quote pieces from two segments (my emphasis added):
"Rubio, at the time, the Gang of Eight bill…he made a prescient prediction. He was spot-on with the prediction, which was in part an explanation for why he was participating in the Gang of Eight."
Rubio said that if Obama does executive amnesty…he could not envision a new Republican president being elected and rescinding it."
"Lo and behold, his prediction turns out to have been right on the money, at least up to the present time."
Later, after quoting Rubio more directly and discussing the bill:
"The whole point of this is just to remark on Rubio's prescience, his forecastability, if you will, because it's a hundred percent spot on. Exactly what he predicted has happened."
Remember, Rush criticized Rubio during the "Gang of 8" discussions. He's no easy sell—nor should he be, after all the corruption and idiocy we've seen on immigration. But with Rubio's much-improved stance (he's competing to be a Gang of 1, not a Gang of 8), Rush's analysis helps.
The upshot is simple: Rubio knew Obama's intentions. And in trying to head him off, Rubio overreached. So he learned from it. But perhaps Rubio's greatest lesson came not from ill-advised strategy, but from helplessness; knowing his eloquence couldn't rescue him. Falling short on such a critical issue, Rubio found himself needing bigtime help—and this time, he got it.
Next time? I don't think there will be a next time. This guy's too sharp.
Turning Tables with Rand
Have you noticed how Republican candidates get all the tough abortion questions?
Reporter: "Mr. Republican, would you force a rape victim to carry the child of her rapist, all while you ban gay weddings and stick us in needless wars to benefit weapons manufacturers?"
GOP Candidate: "I'm sorry, what?"
Reporter: "Also, I can't help but notice you are a man. Care to explain that?"
Democrats get a different treatment:
Reporter: "Mr. Democrat, when Republicans engage in white supremacy by taking contraception from the poor, how do you find the strength to save us from them?"
No wonder I talk to myself at bus stops.
Recently, when questioned by a New Hampshire reporter regarding abortion exceptions, Rand Paul turned the tables, throwing the topic at Democrats:
"You know, we always seem to have the debate way over here on what are the exact details of exceptions or when it starts—why don't we ask the DNC, 'Is it okay to kill a seven pound baby in the uterus?'"
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz responded poorly:
"Here's an answer: I support letting women and their doctors make this decision without government getting involved. Period. End of story."
Thus, not only did DWS endorse partial birth abortion—a position opposed by roughly 80% of Americans—but she also opposed government's involvement in health decisions. Ummm…
Wow. What a train wreck.
For the remainder of this election cycle, Democrats are on the hot seat for their support of late-term abortions. Score one for Rand Paul.
Hope for My Recovery
Cruz, Rubio, and Paul are not alone. Scott Walker is rapidly improving on foreign policy. Bobby Jindal is flat-out brilliant. And Carly Fiorina, who delights in taunting Hillary's lack of achievements, frustrates reporters who challenge her (and you'll love her thoughts on sharing pro-life views). This, my friends, is a pretty awesome group.
Will they be perfect? Not a chance. But while mistakes proved fatal in the past, this current GOP field shows an ability to recover. It's refreshing. For the first time in decades, I'm not laying awake at night, wondering which GOP candidate will trigger my next "episode."
Next time I go to the bus stop, I might actually talk with someone else—maybe that Hillary supporter who keeps muttering to himself: "Wiping a hard drive?...perfectly normal…people do it every day…it's like blaming terror attacks on internet videos…yes, it all makes sense to me now…she got how much Russian money?...Russia got how much American uranium assets?...doesn't matter, she's a woman, so it's okay…I'm gonna be okay…"
On second thought, I'll just listen. Don't want to trigger anything.


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Editor's Journal April 7, 2019
The arts industry in Barbados
I've always believed that artists hold a special role in society. Their desire to make the world just a little more beautiful has a way of inspiring those around them. I've become fascinated by the role that artists play in rejuvenating communities and creating societies that are open to new ideas and embracing change.
I grew up in the core of a small city in Canada. It was the late 70s and many city centres were suffering because big box stores and sprawling suburbs had pulled people out of the city core. In our city, most of the old homes were boarded up and the tree-lined streets had seen much better days. Our local government was desperate to find a way to rejuvenate the city and had thrown all their funds behind an arts centre. It was the best decision they could have made.
The art centre acted like a beacon, drawing people in from the sprawling suburbs. It attracted all ages with programs in painting, ceramics, weaving etc. The classes were the normal arts offerings you might expect, but what we didn't expect was the way the centre worked to ignite creativity within the community. Over just a few years the boarded up homes started to be fixed up, people moved back in from the suburbs. The video arcades and discount stores that had taken over the main street were replaced by restaurants and high-end boutique shops. The families that moved into our neighbourhood were entrepreneurial and creative.
There is a lot of research on the impact the arts have on cities, but what caught my attention were the articles on struggling communities that improved significantly simply because a non-profit, or a social enterprise, created an art centre for creative learning.
Like the small town in Canada where I grew up, many communities around the world have felt the positive economic impact that creative education stirs up. Take for example Ballycastle in Northern Ireland. Ballinglen Arts Foundation was founded by an Amercian couple who wanted to "boost local confidence and economic security by bringing international art practitioners to stay and work in the area." They offered residency programs attracting artists from all over the world. Over the years hundreds came, people moved into the area and the local economy grew. There are hundreds of stories of small towns that have created learning opportunities in the arts, that have invested in culture, and have become stronger and more sustainable because of their investment.
A study done by the University of Pennsylvania found that "In lower-income neighborhoods, cultural resources are "significantly" linked to better health, schooling, and security." Studies in education have shown a direct connection between success in academic subjects and the participation in arts programs.
There is something very powerful that happens when people learn the arts. The process of learning creativity opens people to new ideas, to new ways of thinking, and questioning the world around them.
The arts and culture industry also enhance support for environmental initiatives. When a community is open to ideas, and working collaboratively, they become a cleaner and greener community.
There are many places that still cling to old colonial views of the arts as a charitable endeavor rather than a strong economic industry. And these communities all seem to suffer under the belief that their children must become doctors or lawyers or they will be failures. It is no wonder they also lack entrepreneurs and the creative thinking that contributes to a strong economy.
Now that we are living in Barbados I find there is a feelingof hope that seems to be igniting change, not just at the government level but within the community. I have visited Barbados for over 3 decades, and never has the drive for change been as strong as it is now. Where the arts were once viewed as an endeavor needing charitable support, the industry is just starting to be recognised for the economic value it produces.
My family and I moved to the island last year to explore the possibility of creating an environment centre, but what we found was that the need for an arts centre to feed the community desire for creativity was a much more pressing issue. With the government struggling to carry the massive debt burdening the island, there is little funding available to sustain an arts centre.
Research on changes in the tourism industry has found that both culture and environment experiences are big draws for travellers. So we decided to combine them at a centre where travellers and the community will come together. By building a centre that offers environmental programming and arts workshops, we can attract local participants and affluent travellers and by combining this with a boutique hotel we can sustain the centre.
I have spent the past year meeting with community organizations, artists, and business leaders and the support, advice and encouragement they have given is overwhelming.
We have formed Canvas and Cave as a social enterprise with a mission to ignite creative education in the community, inspire entrepreneurs, and build the foundations Barbados needs to become self-sustaining. I know that we won't succeed without support and direction from the community. When I look at the future, I believe that the process of creative learning will unlock ideas within the community, build collaboration, and inspire entrepreneurs to address the larger challenges facing Barbados.
Forward. Together.
First published in Visual Arts Barbados April 2019 Edition
by Sarah Thomson
Featured March 19, 2019
CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO
Change is never easy to bring about because most people prefer the safety of what they know to the uncertainty of what comes with change.
I'm not sure if it was the short time I spent couch surfing and sleeping on park benches as a teen, or the experiences I have had since, but I have learned that the one and only thing I can truly count on is change.
I remember hitting what I thought was rock bottom when I was just 15 years old. I was demoralized, alone, and realizing that I wasn't the centre of the universe, and the people who passed by my huddled form in a doorway would go on despite me. It was then that I understood that change would happen with or without me, but the decisions I made would impact it. I could influence change, but I had to own the responsibility of making myself into the person I wanted to be.
I started pumping gas at the age of 16, and at 18 started my own company leasing service stations across Ontario. At 24, I won recognition as the top dealer in Canada and by the time I was 30 I had built a multi-million dollar company that focused on turning around failing service stations and making them successful.
The key to turning around each business came from changing the predominant attitude of failure to an attitude of success.
I wasn't afraid to challenge the status quo; to change the way things had always been done. I was one of the first to bring a retail component, to break from the traditional products like oil and windshield washer fluid and bring in different items like chips, chocolate bars, and juice. I was highly criticized for it and taunted by my counterparts for being a silly woman who didn't know what I was doing.
I persisted and eventually others realized that by adding this additional retail component to my locations I was offering convenience to the local area residents and attracting them back. Combine this with cleaning up each location and motivating the staff to be friendly, and it seemed a simple recipe for success.
But the fact is that bringing about change is never simple. It is one of the most challenging tasks one can do, but also one of the most rewarding. Service stations with stores are now common and it is in part because of my desire to change the way that industry went about doing business.
I launched Women's Post Media, a business publication – in newspaper format – designed specifically for women. I believed that businesswomen wanted and needed something to promote and unite them. I went to industry experts to get their backing, but was told that my venture was a long-shot and not likely to succeed because women were more interested in gardening and fashion.
Again I challenged the status quo, and despite having no experience in the industry, I managed to build a successful company turning the newspaper into a magazine and building a large online community of businesswomen. Today it is a highly sought after community and I am glad I did not listen to the "industry experts" and those who told me I wouldn't succeed.
And yet, despite my desire to constantly challenge the status quo, in my early twenties I took up the hobby of restoring old homes and have never given up. Maybe it is the stability of returning an old home to its original beauty that attracts me to this hobby. The reassurance of knowing that despite the changes, what lies underneath – the strong foundations – will always remain. Having solid foundations is the key to navigating through the inevitable changes that life entails.
History May 14, 2018
To be, or not to be
To study Shakespeare or not to study Shakespeare: can we just not?
During the marital combining of the book collection, I had a Norton and the Mr. had a Broadview copy of collected works of Shakespeare, and neither of us would budge, so we ended up keeping both. I'm not sure why entirely, because I flat out don't like Shakespeare.
My book came from the most torturous university class I ever had, a summer school Shakespeare course. I had to read a new play every two or three days for the whole month of July. Despite a well-meaning professor trying to walk us through the Bard's genius, the plays never came alive.
In a first-year English class I studied Taming of the Shrew and the professor convinced us that it wasn't misogynistic at all, that it was actually very winking and clever and Katherine was in on the joke.
Maybe? Who knows. Even Shakespeare scholars don't know much. Is there even any definitive proof he wrote all those plays? And besides are plays even meant to be read in the first place?
It's also a real slog for students to learn iambic pentameter, putting stressed and unstressed marks over all those syllables, trying to understand the convoluted plots, and identifying all the poetic devices, while deciphering ancient wordplay.
It's additionally unsettling that women kill themselves all the time in Shakespeare plays and that there is so much gloom and doom. Aside from the questionable treatment of women in many of these plays, it's also a heartbreaking and real problem when students start to hate English class and consider it an obstacle to their future. I've worked with kids whose grades in math and the sciences are in the 90s but are freaking out that their English grade will drag down their average and limit their university prospects.
There is beauty in the language of Shakespeare, and universal themes in his stories, but maybe we could limit the intake to some sonnets, studying one or two plays, one unit on Elizabethan England, or perhaps a field trip to Stratford.
Some school boards have made waves by discontinuing the tradition of teaching Shakespeare. Will more follow? Yes please!
by Tara Collum
Living December 31, 2017
Don't fall for the fads this New Years, Toronto
I was watching television last night when it started — the parade of weight loss commercials encouraging women to join and lose those 10 pounds. The sheer number of advertisements being pushed on social media is just as disgusting. I can only imagine the affect this has on younger women who are already struggling with their body image.
To be clear, I am not opposed to seeking out aide in weight loss. Some weight loss programs can be incredibly helpful and can offer support to those struggling with their journey. But, these decisions are incredibly personal, and women (and men for that matter) should know there is no such thing as a quick fix. Any program promising you a 10lb loss in one or two weeks is bullshit — which means that most of them are bullshit.
This is the biggest problem with New Years. Most people treat January 1 as a reset, a time to set goals and work towards becoming your "ideal self". It's like all of a sudden, people reflect on the worst parts of themselves and try to come up with a plan to change them.
What some fail to realize is that things like the happiness that comes from something like changing your appearance can also come from confidence and acceptance. Instead of focusing on a number on a scale, try to learn something new. Set a goal to run a 5k, learn to skate, or go on a hike every month. Maybe it is something artistic like painting or taking up creative writing? By becoming active in something new, you gain confidence and focus that you can channel to other areas of your life.
It's also about knowing that you can't change overnight. If change is really what you want, you have to take it in steps. You need to be content with the journey or else you will become disappointed when you don't achieve your goals quickly enough. Be kind to yourself. Be confident in your abilities. And know that you are perfect the way you are.
But, if weight loss is your goal for 2018 — and there is nothing I can say to change your mind — here are a few things you need to know:
A program can help, but it is not a magic solution. Do your research and make sure your program does not deprive you of a whole food group and that it works for your lifestyle. Remember that whatever you choose, you must also be able to afford it financially. Many of these programs are not cheap in the long run, despite the New Year discounts available.
A safe and steady weight loss is 1-2 lbs a week. Sometimes, it is less, and that is okay! Remember, it is better to lose slowly than to lose quickly — as most people who do lose weight quickly gain it all back within a year.
Anything with a pill is most likely not good for you. The same goes for any company that insists juices and cleanses that promise you a drop on the scale.
The best way to lose weight is to eat healthier and move your body. Be active. Enjoy life to the fullest.
I am, of course, not an expert. The advice above is from personal experience. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Best of luck in the New Year!
Living December 1, 2017
5 food trends you need to leave behind in 2017
Another week and another chance to list five irritating things to leave behind in 2017. Last week, Women's Post decided to target five beauty trends and this week it's all about those 'insta-worthy' food trends we have been seeing on our timelines. Let us give food a chance to be food in 2018@
Charcoal Ice Cream
I love ice cream. It's the perfect creamy treat in the summer (and in the winter). But, then something happened in the summer of 2017 I didn't quite understand. 'Charcoal infused' found its way to this delicious dessert. Ice cream became dark — literally the colour of midnight. While this made for lovely images and witty captions like 'an ice-cream to match my soul', it kind of left you with a black tongue, which is never attractive. Plus, standing in line for hours for a pile of black sweet cream was not worth it.
Oversized Foods
While we are on the topic of ice cream, I came across a food video featuring a cafe in Chicago that serves up an ice cream sundae with 25… yes 25… scoops. Are we living in an age where we are so gluttonous we need 25 scoops of ice cream at once?. Maybe this works for a table of 20, but for one or two people, this is definitely insulting. Other oversized food trends include giant pizza slices offered by Lamanna Bakery in Toronto. It has 3 cups of cheese, 50 pepperoni slices, and weighs 5,5lbs.
Rainbow Bagels
The Bagel Store in Brooklyn, New York had been known to offer their famous rainbow bagel. This is not just any rainbow bread, The unicorn rainbow bagel offers rainbow, or funfetti, cream cheese, rainbow sprinkles, and rainbow sugar. While this bagel looks fascinating, many people are just getting these bagels to post an 'insta-worthy' picture. It is also closely related to the unicorn trend, which seems un-ending.
Gold Flaked/Crusted – ' I just want to show off my money' anything
Edible gold. What is this ridiculousness? A few sprinkles of some 24-carat edible gold leaves on your food and you've turned it into the most expensive food. I am talking about the $2000 pizza topped with flakes of edible gold. While it looks good, nutritionists deem it tasteless and just decorative. There is the $666 'Douche Burger' that features a beef patty wrapped in 6 sheets of gold leaf, and topped with lobster, caviar and truffles. Are all these overly expensive foods necessary? I rather wear my gold than eat it.
'Poke' me one more time
I'm talking about those poke bowls (pronounced po-kayy). Over the months, I've been slowly watching this food trend gain momentum. Shop after shop has opened up on Yonge street in downtown Toronto. Maybe it's because I am not a fan of sashimi, but I just don't get the appeal of colourful raw fish and vegetables displayed beautifully in a bowl. In my opinion, the poke bowl has taken the place of several other trending bowls we have seen over the years — acai bowl, chia pudding bowls? While I have full respect for this popular dish in Hawaii, why is it suddenly so popular in this form?
What other trends would you like to see left behind in 2017. Comment below!
Canada ranks number one for civil service gender equality
The Global Government Forum, an organization that measures standards for gender- equality worldwide, ranks Canada as number one out of any G20 country. This ranking places Canada at the top of the civil service sector for having women in leadership positions.
According to the Women Leaders Index, released in September 2017, 46.4 per cent of senior civil servants in Canada are women. There is a 3.3 percentage point difference between Canada and Australia and the gap has been slowly closing over the past few years.
The data was gathered over three years from 2013 to 2016 and measured gender equality in leadership roles in G20 and EU countries. The goal of this forum is to highlight the countries that are leading the way for gender equal roles in federal or national governments, therefore encouraging other countries to do the same.
This is the first year the data has included research from countries outside the G20 with the inclusion of European Union countries. The data collected from the EU shows that these countries are more advanced in terms of gender equality than those included in the G20. Among 28 EU nations the average is 40 per cent high-ranking women.
This data analysis covers a broader base and as a result new fields of analysis were included this year. In addition to civil service leadership and women elected into political office, the forum examined women on private sector boards. It should be noted that in these sub-sector datas collections, Canada ranked low for women in private sector boards.
Canadian Women in Power
The discussion of gender inequality for high ranking positions has been long analyzed and female talent should be promoted within government structures. Canada's most senior civil servant as of January 2016 was Janice Charette. Charette, in response to the index, said public service should represent the population in order to show they are doing the best job possible. The polices and the practices of high ranking countries can have an internal impact on HR management, staff development, recruitment, and the promotion of women.
"If you look at all the research on this, the value proposition for gender equality and diversity in leadership positions, whether in the public sector or the private sector, is very clear," she said in the report. "And I would say that in the public sector it's even more important, because if we are to have credible public service structures and institutions that are able to give good, thoughtful, strategic advice to governments, they have to understand and represent the population they are there to serve. That's absolutely critical."
However, there must be a political appetite in order to change the public leadership roles for women. For instance, both Canada and France have a cabinet that includes 50 per cent women. A strong political role is required for gender diversity and this is the only way conditions may improve.
How do you feel about Canada's ranking and what are your thought on gender equality on a global level?
Home & Garden September 1, 2016
How to make moving schools an adventure
Moving schools as a kid can be daunting and scary. It can also be daunting as a parent, watching your child walk away into a new place.
My daughter and I are moving across town and she will be starting a new school in a week. It is going to be a tough transition from school to school, but I have a few ideas on how to make the change smoother. The number one priority for me is making sure my daughter feels that moving is an adventure rather than a terrifying reality. I've been really positive about the move every time we talk about it (though as we all know, moving can be VERY stressful), and I tell her the fun and new recreational activities and school events she will be a part of in our new neighbourhood.
In a sense I feel like a real estate agent who is selling the neighbourhood to a five-year old. She's had the official tour of the street, seen the school, and I'm taking her along with us through all the steps so that she feels involved. Oftentimes, I think what scares children is feeling out of control of their own lives. As parents, we take our children from place to place without considering their choices. Though I can't let my kindergartener make our life decisions, I can make her feel like she is a part of the change. When it comes to my daughter's new recreation activities, it is her choice. She gets to feel like she is in control.
Another way to help children move is to listen to how they feel about it. I like to get down on my daughter's level (my little three-footer) and ask her how she is doing. Sharing feelings is empowering and often helps more than faking it. I've always asked my daughter how she feels, and it helps her feel better. She has admitted she is sad about leaving her friends at school, for example, and I responded by saying that is okay. I let her know it is perfectly acceptable to express tough emotions and responding to them is the best way to show empathy for her feelings. After discovering she is sad about leaving, I asked her if visiting her friends at her old school would make her feel better. She decided that was a good idea, and felt better after we talked and made a plan.
If kids can't visit their old school, another method is to give your child a picture of their old school, or to make sure that your child can stay in touch with friends after you part ways. This helps the transition and makes kids feel they aren't losing their whole lives. I have a pretty social child, but if you have a shy kid then sometimes drawing a picture also helps to communicate the feelings surrounding the move.
Even if all of these steps are taken, the reality is that the first few weeks of school will still be difficult. Change is hard, and being surrounded with new children is a transition. I plan on being very patient with my daughter in the first couple weeks of school, and if she is more testy than usual, it will be easy to see why. With social children, I hope she will make friends. If she is struggling though, planning a playdate with another child or joining activities with other kids from the school might help her along in her adjustment.
At the end of the day, change is a part of life, and all of us big and small have to figure out how to adjust to it. Even though I can still take every step possible to make sure my daughter is protected from feeling the negative side effects of moving, she has to experience it for herself. The best I can do as a mom is to love her and support her however she needs. I know I'll tell her on the way to school that she is a great little girl and doesn't need to worry. If she struggles to make friends at first, I'll sit down and play dolls with her more often than usual to make her feel better. No matter what, she has me and everything else will fall into place naturally if she has support and love by her side.
What do you think is the most important step to take when moving kids from school to school? Let Women's Post know in the comments below.
Merging music and charity: why does it work?
Music has the power to make you feel, think, and come together with other people. But, what if it had the power to make you give?
Music and charity work is an inspiring combination. Between spewing heavy lyrics or strumming sweet melodies about important world issues, it can teach people to make a difference. Many Canadian musicians have caught on to to this phenomenon and have decided to make stirring changes in the world rather than keeping fortune and fame for themselves.
Two such artists are singer Nelly Furtado and Billy Talent drummer Aaron Solowoniuk. I had the opportunity to attend a panel discussion called Musicians & Charity: Finding a Way to Give Back through the three-day music summit at Canadian Music Week. Free the Children founder, Craig Kielburger and President for Artists for Peace and Justice Canada, Natasha Koifman, joined Furtado and Solowoniuk to talk about the causes closest to their hearts.
Nelly Furtado has been a long-time artist in Canada, but was very down to earth in person, smiling and laughing comfortably while she discussed the importance of charity work in her music. "There are so many great charities, as an artist you ask yourself what is this amounting to? Above all, it is your intention that matters," she said. "What makes you feel angry? What gives you that fire in your belly? If you can't align your career and success with something bigger than that, it is really unfulfilling." Furtado's success with her charity work reflects the global reach that musicians can have in leading people to donate and make a difference in the world.
Furtado recently received the 2016 Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award for her work with Free the Children. Furtado traveled to Kenya with the charity in 2011 to build a school. Her last album, The Spirit Indestructible also raised money to open an all-girls school in Oleleshwa, Kenya.
Furtado explained that you don't need to have a lot of money to make a difference through music either, just passion. Local charity events are always in need of entertainment and it is a good way to practice your skills as a budding artist. There is also an opportunity to dedicate funds from a song or album to a cause. For example, Canadian musician Anjulie is a friend of Furtado's and recently released the song, "Dragonflies". The funds from the song will go to support the Canadian Women Foundation's Campaign against Violence.
Solowoniuk, who is the long-time drummer of Billy Talent, is also a strong supporter of merging charity and the music industry. The drummer was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1998 when he was in his late 20's. Solowoniuk is a soft-spoken man dressed in casual clothes, but sincere when he talks about his disease.
In 2006 he founded F.U.M.S, a charity dedicated to help youth with MS go to university. On behalf of Solowoniuk, Billy Talent puts on an annual concert on boxing day to help the organization. "As a young adult, it was hard to go through a change in my life dealing with a disease that doesn't have a cure, I just thought I'm going to put on a punk rock show," he said. "People grabbed onto that when they found out I wanted to donate money and start these youth programs. We started a camp for kids with MS too. It has grown into something beautiful. When you believe in it, it will go so much further."
Free the Children is arguably one of the most successful charities in Canada and Kielburger, who was only 12 years old when he founded the charity, is constantly thinking of innovative ways to help different causes worldwide. WE Day is one of the ways that Free the Children is helping kids take part in making a difference in the world in a fun way.
The annual event is hosted in 14 stadiums in North America and a variety of famous musicians and celebrities perform. The kids attend for free when they commit to work for a charitable cause through their school. Last year, in Toronto, WE Day was held at the Molson Amphitheatre and featured performers like Hozier, Carly Ray Jepson, Demi Lavato, Magic Johnson.
Music is no doubt a powerful tool. Musicians have large social media followings and are able to influence people around the world to help make a difference. They also have the financial backing to make a credible difference and can use songs or albums to disseminate integral messages about global issues.
What fascinates me is why musicians with so much power and money have a desire to participate in charity work. Furtado spoke of the lack of ultimate fulfillment that results from fame. When you reach your pinnacle of success, if you don't do anything with that power and resources, it can be unsatisfactory. Instead, charity work is humbling and artists a way to share their success and achieve true greatness through their work. If every musician thought this way, imagine the changes that could be achieved in the world. Furtado, and other musicians who do charity work as well, are truly incredible.
All of the inspiring panelists emphasized the importance of helping a cause you believe in. If you find something that impassions you to make a difference it won't feel like a sacrifice, but instead a worthy project to take part in. Seeing famous musicians passionately support further impacts other people's faith in supporting charity work and makes you realize that everyone is capable of making a difference. We all have an obligation to help people and the planet even in a small way.
How would you change the world? Once you find out, the rest will fall into place and you can make a much-needed difference.
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Meeting Mr. Williams
Last November, I had the pleasure of visiting Atlanta for a tradeshow my company was exhibiting in. It's been a long time since I had been there, and much had changed. I was impressed with its parks and buildings, its air of confidence, and the friendliness of its people. When it comes right down to it though, great cities are made by the people that live there.
I met Mr. Williams shortly after I parked my car. I had a lot on my mind – I had to get registered, find my booth, and figure out a way to tote all my stuff there, and all in less than an hour. Mr. Williams started the conversation. "Excuse me sir. It was really cold last night, and I'm hungry. I was wondering if you could help me out."
It was hard to guess his age – he could have been forty, he could've been sixty. The only thing that seemed obvious, from his appearance and his manner, was that he has lived this way for many years.
I am not shocked or surprised when this happens, because it's a fact of life in our society, especially in the larger cities. I have spent some time in various community organizations that focus on the issue of homelessness. Through this, and the wise insights of some really dedicated people, I have gained a sense for some of the reasons a person might end up on the street. It's not as easy as "drugs", or "alcohol", or "laziness", or even "choices". For many, it's a mental or emotional health issue. For others, it was a matter of having no choice; home was not a safe place. And for others, likely Mr. Williams, it's a trans-generational issue; their grandparents were jobless and largely homeless, their parents were born into that state, and then they were too. It's hard to break the cycle, and safety nets alone won't fix it.
I usually keep a few loose bills in my pocket, but the moment I heard his polite petition, I knew I was caught in an awkward state; I only had Canadian money in my pocket, and a couple $20 US bills in my wallet safely tucked in my inside jacket pocket. I answered as kindly as I could; "all I have is a few Canadian dollars, if you want them, you can have them." I lied. He started walking away. But then he turned and came back, and as if he didn't hear or understand my explanation (or perhaps he didn't believe it), he asked again, "please sir, can you help me?" I knew what the answer was – it was 'yes', of course I could help him. The real question to me was would I help him, or would I lie again? At the same moment, another business traveller a couple of parking spaces away yelled out, "hey! Quit bothering those people. Why don't you get a job!"
In that moment, I realized I can be part of the continuing broken paradigm, where the beggars beg and the rest of us don't have the energy to really understand, or I could slow down for a moment and see him as an individual, not all that different from me. "What's your name?" I said, I as began the process of fishing out my wallet. "Mr. Williams", he answered. "Mr. Williams" I said, "I'm sorry I lied." I gave him twenty bucks, and then continued to load marketing material and a computer screen on a dolly I brought with me. He asked to help, but I told him I had it covered. He insisted, nearly begging me to accept his help. I was worried about the screen falling off the dolly, and said I'd prefer to do it myself. I hope he understood, but I realized afterward that my accepting his help would've been a bigger blessing to him than the money I gave him.
We, the manufacturers, the entrepreneurs, the business leaders and the workers – we are the true wealth generators of our society. It's not Wall Street or Bay Street, or the government, it's us. We also are the beginning of the solution – not the whole solution, but the start. We can't cure society's problems with our money, no matter how much we might make or give away. Where we need to be more generous however, is with our time, our caring, and our understanding. Mr. Williams might have been asking for a few dollars, but what he really needed was to matter to someone – in that morning, me. I don't know what needs to be done to change his life, but I think spending a bit of time with him may have changed his day a bit – and who knows what happens from there. (I do know it changed my day – and who knows what happens from there.) Changes are needed in our society, but I think it starts with us, at a more personal level.
Thank you, Mr. Williams. I hope you are doing well.
Paul Hogendoorn is cofounder of FreePoint Technologies. "Measure. Analyze. Share." (Don't forget to share!) He can be reached at paulh@getfreepoint.com or www.getfreepoint.com
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Double Dip on Claymore
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This segment of 'Double Dip' has a bit more of a modern component to it. The series is the anime adaptation of Claymore, a manga started back in 2001. The anime began in early 2007 and ran through September of that year.
The top row shows the JP R2 Limited Edition DVD releases. Each had two discs plus bonus material. There was also a card in each that you could send in after the last volume for a special gift (a holder for all the discs with an original art piece on the back side seen here and here). Funimation released the series in the US R1 market starting in late 2008 in six single disc volumes, seen here in the middle row along with the final volume and art box on the bottom left. In 2010 Funimation released the series again, this time on Blu-ray.
Anime Expo 2012 is all said and done now. Generally, I had a really good time this year. Meet and talked with lots of people over the weekend. Saw some good panels. Joined in on our own panel on Sunday. Picked up a few cool things around the con. Looking forward to next year indeed.
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At our "Old School Anime" panel at Anime Expo 2012 on Sunday, July 1.
Conventions, Updates
Additions for June 2012
Just a few things this month. I have found that anime releases in general have seemed to slow recently. Or perhaps it's just that there isn't much coming out that I am interested in? In any case this is of course good for the wallet. Here is a quick look at the titles I picked up this month. Still need to watch Volume 4 of Gundam Unicorn before I can watch this volume. And I do hope Maria Holic Alive is at least as good as season 1. At least with Golgo 13, you know what you are getting. Probably the same with K-ON!! as well.
AKIRA's long journey
This week's edition of 'Double Dip' brings us the classic AKIRA. Released in Japan in 1988, Streamline Pictures first released the film in the US in 1990 in limited theatrical screenings as well as on VHS. A decade later, Pioneer Entertainment (later Geneon Entertainment) obtained the license to AKIRA and spent roughly $1 million in restoring the film's audio and video quality, as well as recording an all-new English dub. Here you can see the Criterion Collection multi-disc Laserdisc set from 1993 (the laserdisc contains the Streamline English dub on the digital track and the Japanese on the analog track. There are no subs), followed by two the Pioneer DVD releases (Japanese 5.1 version and Special Edition) and lastly and most recently the Blu-ray release by Bandai Entertainment/ HONNEAMISE.
Enter the Double Dip
Even now, with some titles coming out first in either subtitled-only or DVD-only formats and then later released in different or expanded formats, people have to decide whether or not to re-purchase the newer release ………….. or in other terms – to Double Dip.
Those who have been collecting for some time may have seen this choice come and go several times over the years. Here are some examples of the Double Dip.
Coming in at just about 2 decades, the first Silent Mobius movie was originally released in Japan in August of 1991. While it has only seen two official releases in the US, it's a notable favorite of mine since the first Streamline VHS release back in the early 1990's.
Here are the Japanese Laserdisc release, the above mentioned Streamline VHS (English dubbed, it was never released in Japanese w/English subtitles at the time), and the most recent DVD release by Bandai Entertainment USA in the late 2000's (this release was the first to include the original Japanese language track with English subtitles as well as a newly created English language dub track. Unfortunately it did not include the original Streamline English dub. As a bonus item, it did include the OST CD.).


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Saiyami Kher collaborates with Pratik Gandhi for her next project
Saiyami Kher is one busy girl, with two major projects of hers coming up. There are talks of the actor collaborating with Pratik Gandhi for her next project. Pratik is best known for portraying Harshad Mehta in Sony Liv series Scam 1992.
"Saiyami and Pratik are collaborating on the project, which will be produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Raees movie director Rahul Dholakia. The film title is Agni which also stars Divyendu Sharma as one of the leads. The film is based on firefighters. While not much of the details of the project are known, the shooting already started this month. Most of the shooting will be happening in Mumbai and Delhi," says a source close to the team.
Last year both the actors collaborated for a podcast titled Gangistan which is streaming on Spotify.
Excel Entertainment, the production company of Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, has produced movies like DIl Chahta Hai, Gully Boys etc, and the last one being KGF Chapter 2. Saiyami will soon be seen in the third instalment of popular web series Breathe into the Shadows and a film Ghoomer, both opposite Abhishek Bachchan. The film is captained by R Balki.
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These documents were provided by a parent who was doing an independent adoption - thanks Vanessa; they were submitted to the Kazakhstan Consulate in New York City in June 2005, approved in July, and approved by the ministries in Kazakhstan in August. They are provided here for your information only. Your agency should provide you with all of the forms and documents that you need to complete, and they may vary from what is here. Some agencies and some regions require additional documentation than what is here. FWIW, I did an independent adoption in 1999 and these forms look like what I submitted. They are listed in the order that they need to be in for the dossier and are in .doc format or are PDFs . This is not a list of everything that needs to be in the dossier, only forms/documents that must be included in addition to home study, birth certificates, etc.
Registration Letter and Information Sheet : this is the cover letter of the dossier, just listing basic information for quick reference.
Document List and Affadavit is essentially a table of contents.
Petition to Adopt is a formal request to be allowed to adopt. The letter should be addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Education of Astana and Department of Guardianship and Social Care.
Certificate of Authenticity for Passport Photocopies since you can't get a certified copy of your passport, you must first make a copy and then affirm that it is a copy of the original.
Medical Letter verifying that you are healthy enough to adopt. With new requirements being proposed, this document may need to be more detailed and/or contain more than one physician's signature. I have 2 examples of a psych examination letter, one a generic form and one that was an actual letter used ; these are not currently required, but I thought I would provide them just in case.
The following are documents received from the Kazakhstan Consulate that should fulfill the new requirements: medical letter for parents , medical letter for other adults living in the house, and child medical letter for children currently living in the house. Medical reports may expire after 3 months, so be prepared to do them again before you travel.
To get a copy of the doctor's license, it might smooth the way if you had an official letter from your adoption agency that talks about needing it. If the doctor is reluctant, they can write "for adoption purposes only" across it. If all else fails, you should be able to get a copy online from the medical board of your state.
Employment letter : verification of your employment status and salary by your employer.
Self-employment Letter for your CPA to fill out if you are self-employed and don't have a boss to fill out the previous letter.
Financial Information and housing description. People have reported having a problem getting their bank, particularly Bank of America, to write a letter. One reader suggests asking for an "Apostille Reference Letter"; call their National Help/Customer Solutions Line at 888-717-3999; they should send a letter to your local branch manager to sign.
Power of Attorney for Coordinator to allow them to work on your behalf with the orphanage and court.
Registration Obligations agreement to register your child with the Embassy/Consulate and to allow visitation by them. Information and the form are also available from the Kazakhstan Consulate and the Assistant Stork .
The following links are documents from the Kazakhstan Embassy: Medical Form , Parents Committment Letter and Dossier Instructions . If you have a problem downloading these, just let me know as I have a copy.
FBI Identification Record Request can be submitted only by the family directly to the FBI, and can only be sent directly back to the family. They will not apostille this, but they will include a letter stating that they don't do it. The cost is $18 (money order or certified check) for each person, and takes 6-8 weeks. If you need it sooner than that, you can add a deadline to your request, but there is no guarantee that it can be done quickly. You will either get a "No record" response or a FBI Identification Record. I do not think that this can be done from the USCIS fingerprinting, but you can at least have the fingerprints taken at that time: they do not mention whether or not they will accept scanned fingerprints. You should also be able to get the fingerprints done at a local police station. You might want to submit 2 sets of cards, in case one is not readable. Include a letter to the FBI and mark the envelope "URGENT: ADOPTION CASE" to perhaps speed up the process. I have FBI instructions which includes phone numbers that you can call to check on the progress of your prints. The US Embassy in Almaty has provided a letter to the General Procurator and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan concerning criminal background checks done on adopting parents: FBI checks .
Every document must be apostilled; you used to be able to bundle most of the documents and get a single apostille, but that is no longer allowed. The dossier must be translated by translators approved by the Kazakhstan Embassy or Consulate; contact information can be found on the Assistant Stork and Legal-Eaze websites noted above and below. You must also submit two complete exact copies of the translated dossier; every word must show clearly (no blurring or cutting off) and the photocopies must be the same size as the originals.
An excellent resource on the requirements for the dossier can be found on the website of the Assistant Stork . If you are not adopting through an adoption agency, you must submit your dossier in person to the Embassy, or you can use Legal-Eaze to take it to the Consulate in New York City.
Validity of documents: At the time of Embassy submission, all documents must not be older than 4 month from the date of issue. The exceptions are: medical certificates must be less than 3 months old and the FBI clearance must be less than 6 months old.
The notary's commission must be good for at least one year at the time of submission of the dossier; the notary should use an embosser (creates a ridge) instead of just a stamp. The home study agency and social worker's licenses must be valid for a year; if such validity is not possible, a notarized and apostilled letter of explanation from the state's licensing authority must also be submitted.


It's springtime in New England, and for many of us in the HR world, that means it's convention season. As part of my role with JobsInTheUS.com, I am tasked with attending the many wonderful events that occur in our markets: The Maine HR Convention, the Granite State HR Conference, Tri-State SHRM (Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut) and the SHRM Vermont State Conference (to be held later this year).
I get a lot out of attending these conferences and conventions, talking about my company's services while learning about the issues that our clients and business partners want us to help solve. But that's what I get paid to do. Why should you attend? Here are a few reasons.
At every conference, there is a wide variety of speakers who are there to introduce you to the "next big thing." Even though not every one of those ideas becomes big, it's still valuable to see what is on the cutting edge of our industry. We're all too well aware of the major challenges we face in HR. So, why not take an opportunity to hear what the pundits have to say, and then make up your own mind as to whether or not it will help your organization?
Don't forget to bring a line manager or a senior business partner along with you to the convention. This will help you to learn more about the impact that HR can have on the bottom line of your company. By seeing firsthand the ways that leading HR thinkers are applying theory to strategic initiatives, you and your business partner will be able to build bridges within your organization that will help it grow.
HR is a people business, by definition. And what better way to grow, sharpen and enhance your skills than to work with other practitioners who not only share your specialty, but who also work in the same community? Chances are that if you're having a hard time finding someone to fill that niche position within your organization, there is another HR professional in another local company who is facing similar challenges. It would be great to discuss these issues in the comfortable, face-to-face setting of an HR convention.
Don't get me wrong - of course you're going to the event to work, learn, better yourself, and increase your organization's bottom line. But, let's not kid ourselves here - a day away from the daily grind of the office is a great way to recharge your batteries and learn something new.


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Q: How can I use PHP to return a software version number? I am working on a project and part of the process is to check which version of software installed on the host server, specifically Git for this case. From the command line I can run git --version which would return something similar to:
git version 1.8.5.2 (Apple Git-48)
I can use the following code to return the value from the command.
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$gitVersion = exec('git --version');

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However, is there a more efficient way to have the output look like the following:
1.8.5.5

A: <?php
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A: Use explode() and return the second index.
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$parts = explode(' ', shell_exec('git --version'));
return $parts[2];

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ITUC Press : ITUC and TUAC express opposition to current Korea-United States free trade agreement
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ITUC and TUAC express opposition to current Korea-United States free trade agreement
Brussels, 28 June 2007 (ITUC OnLine): On the occasion of the finalisation of preparations for signing a free trade agreement between South Korea and the U.S. on June 30, known as the KORUS-FTA, the ITUC together with the Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) to the OECD have joined their affiliates in Korea and the US in expressing their opposition to the agreement as it currently stands.
The impending signature of the KORUS-FTA has brought about a strike this week by the Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU), protesting against the agreement as part of a broad coalition of Korean groups in opposition to the KORUS-FTA. Last year, both affiliates in Korea of the ITUC and TUAC, the FKTU and the KCTU, joined the AFL-CIO in the US in expressing their deep concern at the course of the KORUS negotiations.
Although the government has threatened to declare this strike of the KMWU illegal, the latest report on Korea by the Committee on Freedom of Association of the ILO remained highly critical of the government of Korea for its continued repression of trade union rights. The Committee emphasized the Government's failure to fulfil the commitment it had made to ratify Conventions 87 and 98 of the ILO when an ILO high-level tripartite mission visited Korea and reported to the Governing Body in 1998.
The ITUC considers that trade agreements should lead to the creation of decent jobs and development and provide for the protection of core labour standards. Yet the provisions for protection of such standards in the KORUS-FTA remain far too limited to be readily put into operation. While the agreement is reported to include a possible provision for fines in cases of violation of core labour standards, the maximum penalties stand to be much lower than those applicable in cases of commercial breaches of the agreement, and so risk being ineffective.
Furthermore, in negotiating this agreement, neither government has evaluated the likely economic and social impact the deal will have on workers. Yet it is likely, as has been highlighted by the International Metalworkers' Federation to which the KMWU is affiliated, that if signed this free trade agreement will lead to an acceleration of capital mobility and financial speculation between Korea and the US, contributing to further restructuring and driving down of wages, employment stability and working conditions.
The ITUC and TUAC are calling therefore for:
* Postponement of the agreement until it has been redesigned so as to promote decent work and respect for core labour standards;
* a full and public assessment of the economic and social impact of the FTA on workers in both countries;
* safeguards for public services, workers' rights, the environment and economic development;
* Implementation in both the US and Korea of the ILO's core labour standards and of the recommendations of the ILO Committee on Freedom of Association to the governments of both countries.
Founded on 1 November 2006, the ITUC represents 168 million workers in 153 countries and territories and has 304 national affiliates.
For more information, please contact the ITUC Press Department on +32 2 224 0204 or +32 476 621 018.
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Fernandezina tijuca est une espèce d'araignées aranéomorphes de la famille des Palpimanidae.

Distribution
Cette espèce est endémique de l'État de Rio de Janeiro au Brésil. Elle se rencontre à Rio de Janeiro, Casimiro de Abreu et Macaé.

Description
Le mâle holotype mesure . La femelle décrit par Castro, Baptista, Grismado et Ramírez en 2015 mesure .

Étymologie
Son nom d'espèce lui a été donné en référence au lieu de sa découverte, le parc national de la Tijuca.

Publication originale
 Ramírez & Grismado, 1996 : A new Fernandezina from Brazil (Araneae, Palpimanidae). Iheringia, Série Zoologia, ,  (texte intégral).

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Palpimanidae
Espèce d'araignées (nom scientifique)
Faune endémique de l'État de Rio de Janeiro

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A technique that harnesses energy loss has been used to produce a phase of matter in which particles of light are locked in place. This opens a path to realizing previously unseen exotic phases of matter.
Kaden R. A. Hazzard
Kaden R. A. Hazzard is in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Rice Center for Quantum Materials, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, USA.
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When light passes through matter, it slows down. Light can even be brought to a standstill when it travels through carefully designed matter. One way in which this occurs is when the velocity of individual particles of light (photons) in a material is zero. Another, more intriguing, way is when photons, which normally pass through each other unimpeded, are made to repel each other. If the repulsion is strong enough, the photons are unable to move, and the light is frozen in place. Writing in Nature, Ma et al.1 report that such a phase of matter, known as a Mott insulator, can be produced by exploiting energy loss in a system in which photons move through an array of superconducting circuits.
Read the paper: A dissipatively stabilized Mott insulator of photons
A wide variety of experiments aim to engineer large quantum systems for use in computation and high-precision sensing, and to design materials that have unprecedented properties. These experiments often treat dissipation — the loss of energy or, more generally, information about a system — as anathema to producing large quantum systems. The reason is that tiny perturbations, including dissipation, often destroy quantum effects in systems of more than a few particles. Great care is therefore taken to minimize dissipation.
However, when dissipation is carefully engineered, it can also be a resource, and its utility for realizing exotic quantum matter is beginning to be harnessed2–8. One common way to use dissipation to produce unusual quantum states is to lower the temperature of a material. This can be accomplished by immersing the material in a coolant to extract energy. Just as cars on a motorway can go from a high-energy, smoothly flowing state to a jammed state by dissipating energy into heat and sound, quantum systems can go from a relatively hot initial state to a cold, jammed state by dissipating energy into photons.
Ma and colleagues used a more sophisticated method to dissipate energy from superconducting circuits, which are similar to ordinary circuits, but have some elements replaced by superconducting wires. The authors used a chain of eight superconducting circuits called transmons. Each transmon can be thought of as a site that photons can occupy. If two photons occupy the same site, they interact with each other at a substantial energy cost.
The authors implemented two different schemes to produce a Mott insulator, a simplified picture of which is a state that has exactly one photon per site. Here, I will describe only the simpler scheme (although the second one was observed to yield a higher-quality final state). To understand this scheme, consider a single site, and how this site might be driven to be occupied by a single photon. It is easy to add a photon to an empty site, without dissipation, by applying a microwave-frequency electric field. However, such a process is equally likely to remove a photon from an already occupied site.
What is needed is an irreversible process that adds a photon to an empty site. Such a process can be engineered by combining non-dissipative processes with a 'reservoir' that rapidly loses photons. In the authors' scheme, an applied microwave field causes photons to be added in pairs to a site (or subtracted in pairs, in the unavoidable reverse process). When the site is occupied by a pair of photons, it has the same energy as the reservoir and one photon can move to the reservoir and be lost, resulting in the site being left with a single photon (Fig. 1a). A single photon on the site is not energetically matched with the reservoir, and therefore remains on the site (Fig. 1b).
Figure 1 | Production of a Mott insulator. Ma et al.1 report a technique for organizing particles of light (photons) into a phase of matter called a Mott insulator. a, The method uses superconducting circuits that can be thought of as sites that photons can occupy. If there are two photons on a site, one photon can move between the site and a 'reservoir', and then will be rapidly lost to the outside world. b, If there is a single photon on a site, it will not move to the reservoir. c, Coupling the end of a chain of sites to a reservoir forces the end site to be occupied by a single photon. If any of the other sites are occupied by two photons, one of the photons will move through the chain until it reaches the end site and then be lost to the reservoir. d, The end result of this process is a Mott insulator, a simple picture of which is a state that has exactly one photon per site.
This idea extends to more than one site. In Ma and colleagues' scheme, the chain of sites in which the Mott insulator is to be prepared is attached at one end to a reservoir (Fig. 1c). If any site in the chain is doubly occupied, one of the photons from this site will wander through the chain until it reaches the end site. This photon will then move to the reservoir and be lost, ultimately resulting in a Mott-insulator state (Fig. 1d).
Although this simple picture makes it look as if the sites could be prepared independently to have exactly one photon, the actual Mott-insulator state is more complicated, and has quantum fluctuations that excite the system to include empty and doubly occupied sites. The authors' scheme prepares the system to include just the right excitations to be in the true Mott-insulator state. This state is an example of a strongly correlated phase of matter, which has been studied for decades in condensed-matter and ultracold-matter physics owing to its importance in quantum materials.
The strongly correlated state prepared in the current experiment is relatively simple, but the superconducting-circuit platform is flexible, and could be used to realize systems that have different geometries and different couplings between sites. Ma and colleagues' scheme is predicted to be able to prepare any gapped phase of matter — defined as having a non-zero energy cost to add or remove a particle — that occurs in any of these systems. One type of gapped phase that will surely be the target of future work is 'topological' matter. Fundamental open questions about the behaviour of topological matter can be explored in superconducting-circuit systems using dissipative preparation schemes9.
At least two further advances are needed if researchers are to use the authors' scheme to prepare complex quantum states. First, the technique needs to be extended to larger quantum systems. Second, the quality of state preparation needs to be increased. Currently, there is a relatively small (roughly 10%) density of defects — sites that have either zero or two photons. Nevertheless, this density is at least ten times larger than that of comparable experiments that use, for example, ultracold atoms10. Reducing the defect density is challenging, but it seems to be an engineering issue rather than a fundamental one.
The ability to engineer quantum states promises to revolutionize areas ranging from materials science to information processing. Because quantum states are often as fragile as they are useful, robust state preparation will be essential to realizing their potential. Ma and colleagues' technique engineers dissipation to drive the system to the desired state and is therefore intrinsically robust to perturbations and noise. The robustness and generality of this scheme will ensure that, as it is refined, it will find a home in the quantum mechanic's toolbox.
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