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The Commons Speaker, John Bercow, has said the government cannot bring the meaningful vote back to parliament again unless there has been substantial change to the Brexit deal. Number 10 did not immediately set out how it planned to proceed, saying his statement requires “proper consideration”.
Bercow suggested the government could get round the problem by starting a new session of parliament. But he said it would be an unusual move and was not aware of whether or not ministers had such plans.
Nicola Sturgeon complained to Theresa May about suggestions the prime minister will allow the Democratic Unionist party a seat in any Brexit trade talks. For months, May has refused to give Scotland a direct role.
More than 20 Tory MPs said they would not back Theresa May’s deal just to avoid Brexit being cancelled. The ERG leader, Jacob Rees-Mogg, said he would do so. But many of his Brexiter colleagues disagreed.
A government source has told the Press Association that it seems clear the Speaker’s motive today was to rule out a meaningful vote this week, which “also stands in the way of securing a shorter extension”.
Leads you to believe what he really wants is a longer extension, where Parliament will take over the process and force a softer form of Brexit. But anyone who thinks that this makes no-deal more likely is mistaken – the Speaker wouldn’t have done it if it did.
British businesses will be able to trade freely with Iceland and Norway if the UK leaves the European Union, the international trade secretary has announced.
Liam Fox called the agreement with the two countries, which is subject to final checks before it is expected to be signed next week, a “major milestone”. He said it will replicate the existing European Economic Area agreement (EEA) as far as possible.
We have just reached agreement with Iceland and Norway to ensure continued access for British businesses to the European Economic Area should we leave the EU without a deal.
This is one of the largest trade agreements we are party to as a result of our membership of the EU.
Combined with the agreement we have already signed with Liechtenstein and Switzerland, it accounts for close to half of the trade we’re seeking continuity for.
This is good news for British businesses and a major milestone in getting the UK ready for Brexit, no matter the terms of our withdrawal.
I expect to formally sign this agreement shortly and others to follow soon after.
My colleagues, Daniel Boffey and Jennifer Rankin, report that the EU is set to offer Theresa May a helping hand after her plan for a new meaningful vote was derailed, by formally agreeing on a new delayed Brexit date at this week’s summit and keeping it on offer until shortly before midnight on 29 March.
I question the appropriateness of the role of the DexEU secretary in this step of negotiating an extension.
We had a free vote in this house last week and I respect that. I also respect the way he chose to cast that vote, that was absolutely within his right. However, he chose to vote to leave come what may on 29 March. I take a different view to him, the house takes a different view to him.
It is simply not appropriate or credible for him to be the lead person negotiating on this country’s behalf with the European Union.
Sir Stephen Laws, who was formerly responsible for drafting parliamentary legislation, has said the Speaker of the Commons, John Bercow, would be guilty of frustrating the will of the house if he blocked a third meaningful vote when there was a majority for the deal.
The Speaker is right that the ‘same question’ rule is well precedented and would need consideration in this case. But it would be quite wrong to apply the ‘same question’ rule to disallow a third meaningful vote on the government’s Brexit deal. He has not yet finally decided that it will.
In addition, there has been time for a more considered look at the legal effects and implications of the documents produced overnight on 11 March. The ability of the government to put the matter back to the house should not depend on the order in which the questions were put last week or the haste in which decisions were made. Indeed, the vote for a delay of the article 50 deadline resulted in a resolution that specifically provided for a third vote, and so implicitly gave the house’s permission to have one. The Speaker should respect that.
If there is a majority for the deal, preventing the vote would be to frustrate the will of the house. It would be deeply concerning to see a Speaker act in such a way. Those who are opposed to the deal should want to win with a majority on the substance, not by procedural manoeuvring or on a technicality, and the Speaker should allow that.
He warned Bercow that his “reputation for impartiality has already become questionable” and that it was “difficult to see how it could survive the application of the same question rule to a third vote on the deal when the same rule was not applied to prevent Dominic Grieve’s amendments”.
Laws speculated that the government could work around the problem by putting down a new motion insisting on a vote on the deal “notwithstanding the practice of the house”.
The Labour MP Chris Bryant gave a good, short speech on the “no repeat votes” rule in the Commons Brexit debate last week. Here is an extract.
That has been our rule.
This ruling has been repeated many, many times. On 30 June 1864, Sir John Pakington wanted to give more money to nursery schools – hoorah! On 17 May 1870, Mr Torrens wanted to relieve poverty by enabling the poor to emigrate to the colonies. On 9 May 1882, Henry Labouchère wanted to allow MPs to declare, rather than swear, an oath so as to take their seats. On 27 January 1891, Mr Leng wanted to limit railway workers’ very long hours. On 21 May 1912 – this one would probably have the support of every member – George Lansbury wanted to allow women to vote.
My colleague Kevin Rawlinson is now taking over.
Matthew Pennycook, the shadow Brexit minister, asks Kwarteng what length of article 50 extension the government will request, and what reason for it will the government give?
And he asks if MPs will get a vote on the article 50 extension agreement.
Kwarteng says, if the government passes the meaningful vote, it will ask for a short extension. But if it does not get the vote through, it will request a long extension.


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A few months ago, I did a Minimalism Challenge with a group of friends. It was a great way to stay on top of doing a little each day and making forward progress with small blocks of time. It also highlighted a few of my own weaknesses when it comes to many goal-oriented projects and tasks.
The big (oh-so-obvious) discovery: Lack of thorough planning ahead derails momentum.
One afternoon, I was in a mad rush to get my house picked up and food made before some friends arrived for dinner. I’d had a great day: I got some solid work time in, had a fantastic inside picnic with my preschooler and did some fun outside play with both boys, and had adequate time left for cooking and a quick clean.
If that was the end of the story, I could bill myself as the poster-child for Rockstar Work-at-Home Mom. And who doesn’t want that?
What I hadn’t done was my Minimalism Challenge for the day.
I had been meaning to go through and delete a ton of photos from the phone, but hadn’t had a chance to verify that they’ve all made it to the computer. I didn’t have time to do it right then (See: “mad rush to cook and clean”). By the time everyone left and the kids were in bed, I had forgotten all about clearing space on my phone to take a picture.
Did I mention that my interim solution was to hide the items in our pantry so people wouldn’t see them sitting out and ask me why I had random items on the counter? Yeah, I’m crafty like that. And that’s the only definition of the word “crafty” that will ever apply to me.
Goal for the day missed. And double burden for tomorrow.
Have you found yourself in a similar situation? What is holding you back from reaching your goals is often a small piece of the puzzle. Unfortunately, this small piece of the puzzle is a momentum killer when not planned and accounted for.
BJ Fogg, the creator of Tiny Habits, advocates breaking things down into bite-sized goals, particularly focused on the one first step. For example, if your ultimate goal is to floss your teeth, start by making a goal to set the floss out on the counter every day.
Similarly, I would advocate that there are often “hidden” steps in our projects – those steps that we don’t consciously think about, but are prerequisites to our identified next action.
Think about a goal or project you’re currently working on.
What is the next action that needs to be taken to achieve that goal? Do you need to do anything else to make that next action possible? If so, that’s a hidden step along the way.
Subtle, but I hadn’t accounted for the hidden next action and it killed my momentum.
What is killing your momentum today? Can you identify any hidden next actions? What one small action can you take today to reduce or eliminate the hidden next action barrier?
Released in 2015, The Fringe Hours* by Jessica Turner is a refreshing quick read. Jessica takes a no-nonsense approach with the mentality that of course you should take care of yourself. She also advocates that there is plenty of time in the day for all of us to practice self-care – in the fringe hours.
As someone who has spent way too much time dwelling on whether or not I’m being selfish with my need for space and alone time and hobbies, I needed to hear the message Jessica shares. Somehow she managed to say what I’ve felt but couldn’t manage to put words to.
Yes, it is important to take care of ourselves so that we can live take care of others. And we have the time to do so – even if some of us have to be more creative to find that time. I’m still learning to prioritize what recharges me, especially when that isn’t something I can quantify as productive.
One of my favorite examples of prioritizing time was that of doing a craft project while laundry was piled up and the dishes weren’t done. In my own life, keeping chores done enough, but not perfect, is one of the only ways to get the time I need for activities that re-charge me.
A great tip for extra reading time: read a magazine while drying your hair. I’ve read while drying my hair for years, although I usually read books rather than magazines. Kindle books are super easy to read. If you’re reading a print book it can get a little tricky to find weighted items to hold down the sides of the pages in order to read hands-free.
I highly recommend you grab a copy and read it in your #FringeHours! Check out more good reads here.
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Think relaxing desert evenings on the patio. Weekend hikes along breathtaking mountain trails. A day on the links, at a Spring Training baseball game or wandering an arts festival.
The growing Southwest Valley region — anchored by the communities of Buckeye, Goodyear and Litchfield Park — draws new-home builders and new-home buyers from all walks of life for value, lifestyle, mountain views and unique amenities.
The Southwest Valley is an outdoor lover’s dream-come-true with hiking, biking, camping and other recreational opportunities at the Estrella Mountain and White Tank Mountain regional parks. The area is also dotted with stunning golf courses including courses at the historic Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park.
Sports enthusiasts flock to the Goodyear Ballpark — Major League Baseball’s Spring Training home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds — and Avondale’s Phoenix International Raceway for all the NASCAR action.
Arts- and culture-seekers have their fill of events across the region from the Native American Fine Arts Festival in Litchfield Park to the Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest.
Several new-home builders offer communities in the Southwest Valley with homes and amenities geared toward buyers at all stages of life.
Mattamy Homes, for instance, offers a range of single-family one- and two-story homes in its Kenwood community which is located in the master-planned community of Verrado in Buckeye. Another Mattamy community, The Cove at Palm Valley North in Litchfield Park, features low-maintenance patio homes.
The Southwest Valley’s top selling points include the fact that it is centrally located to a number of major freeways including Loop 303, Loop 101 and I-10, said Julie Olson, a new home sales counselor for Mattamy Homes at their Sunset Terrace community in Litchfield Park. “Plus, we have a lot of folks who are very impressed with the sense of security with the Air Force base [Luke] close by,” she said.
David Weekley Homes also has a handful of communities in the region that appeal to various types of buyers, from Golf Canyon at Estrella in Goodyear (including golf course home-sites) to Victory at Verrado in Buckeye.
Meanwhile, Woffinden said that Maritage Homes has found the perfect match in first-time homebuyers who can snap up a new home for just north of $200,000 at a community such as Watson Estate in Buckeye.

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At the 2018 NRA National Smallbore Rifle Conventional 3-Position Championships in Bristol, IN, one competitor showed true integrity and character on the firing line. Fifteen-year old M’Leah Lambdin was in standing when she ran out of time for her last shot, a blunder the scorekeepers did not catch. Due to M’Leah’s other four shots grouped extremely close together, they thought she had a double in the same hole, and therefore counted it. M’Leah, of her own accord, informed the match officials that her score should be 10 points lower since she didn’t take the fifth shot.
“My school coach always says, ‘Let your conscience be your guide,’” the teenaged smallbore shooter asserted. M’Leah is in the Junior ROTC program at Granbury High School in Texas. The coach she mentions is Lt. Col. Scott Casey.
Lambdin immediatley called her mother, Beth, who was at home in Texas, after the match.
“I’m so very proud of her and this means more to me than any award or score she could ever get,” said Beth Lambdin about her daughter.
To help us learn more about what makes this young shooter tick, M’Leah was kind enough to answer a few questions for SSUSA about her background in competitive shooting.
A: The first time I ever shot a rifle was five years ago, when I visited my grandfather over summer break, and he taught me how to shoot. After that day I fell in love with shooting. When my parents came to pick me up, I gushed to them about how much I enjoyed shooting with my Grandpa Berry, and how I wanted to go up there again to shoot with him. Grandpa Berry pushed my parents to sign me up for a 4-H shooting team, so that I could continue to shoot.
Q: What’s your favorite part of competition?
A: The best part is that it’s always a competition with yourself. At the end of the day, I’m the one pulling the trigger, shooting for the highest score I can achieve that day. In shooting, I always have to strive to push myself to the limits to improve my score each time I get on the line. The equipment is not the most important, but more yourself as a person. The space between your ears will make or break you in a match. This is a sport that demands constant improvement, and every competition is a new chance at that.
Q: What gun and ammo did you shoot this year?
A: I was using an Anschutz 1907 and Eley as ammo. Depending on whether I’m shooting in a match or practice, I use either Eley Practice, Eley Match or Eley Tenex. Each has helped me shoot the best scores I possibly can.
Q: Do you have a shooting mentor?
A: With so many amazing athletes in this sport, it can be hard to pinpoint just one person. My Grandpa has always been a person I’ve looked up to since he was the first person to teach me how to shoot, but as I became more invested in the shooting sports I become more exposed to even more amazing shooters.
My first outdoor coach, Doug Wall, has always been behind me, no matter how far away or big the match. Coach Wall was the first person who taught me how to read the wind, and he always reminds me to pay attention to the conditions. I’ll always look up to him.
Finally, my parents, for everything they do for me and all the sacrifices they continue to make. No matter how bad of a day I have on the range, or how upset I am with myself, I always have their smiling faces to go back to. They’ve always encouraged me to work for my goals no matter how hard they are.

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Does Tesla expect Model 3 owners to let its car shuttle people around when it’s not in use?
Elon Musk has such a voracious appetite for futuristic change that it seems the man has a hard time keeping still. He meddles with electric cars by day and reusable rockets whenever he has the free time, but in the same way he saw the current way NASA was using spaceships and thought it could be improved upon, he believes cars must evolve in order to be viable transportation in the future. And by that, we’re not just talking about the Autopilot system.
Last October, Tesla posted plans highlighting how Autopilot would be bundled into something called the “Tesla Network.” By the sound of things, the Tesla Network was supposed to be a rideshare service, which, assuming full autonomy comes online during the Model 3’s lifetime, could be used so Model 3 owners not using their car can schedule it to give rides without anyone having to drive the car. All of that would be done to make the owners spare cash in order to pay off the Tesla or use as supplemental income. The Drive, fresh off a drive with the Model 3, put together its own list of features that seem to be geared for Model 3 sharing. The first and most obvious is the Model 3’s reliance on a smartphone as a key.
The actual owner of the car uses the Bluetooth on their smartphones to unlock the doors when approaching and can use an app to operate many of the Model 3’s functions. For the valet or a friend who’s borrowing the car, Tesla provides a key card that can fit into a wallet, much like a hotel room card. While it serves as a practical way to give an owner more space inside their pockets, it also makes perfect sense for ride sharing because it means the borrower doesn't use a master copy of the key. And then there’s the dead giveaway, a camera embedded in the rear-view mirror that faces the driver and occupants inside. Tesla has acknowledged the camera’s existence and claimed it’s inactive at the time.
However, the automaker does not want to make mention of what it's used for just yet. In theory, the camera could be used to check in on a driver to see if they are paying attention to the road while operating under a version of Autopilot that doesn’t offer full autonomy (like the current Autopilot hardware and software combo). However, it could also be used during rideshare scenarios, either to identify the rider who gets inside the car or monitor for unruly behavior (we hope not, that sounds intrusive). In either case, the viability of Tesla’s rideshare service all depends on how quickly the technology comes out, how soon it can ramp up Model 3 production, and how comfortable customers are with sharing their cars.

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It has been said that no other exotic animal has caught the attention of the public quite like the pet hedgehog has. Their spines, friendly and curious nature, as well as that ever-smiling expression have endeared them to millions of confessed hedgehog lovers around the globe.
Those in Britain, Europe and parts of Africa have long known about the hedgehogs charm. British author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter, although most famous for her story of Peter Rabbit, also wrote the wonderful tale of a hedgehog named "Mrs. Tiggy-winkle", a matronly washerwoman. A British wildlife hospital dedicated to rescuing sick and injured hedgehogs is even named after this delightful character.
The interest in hedgehogs doesn't end there, though. Until recently, these remarkable little animals were virtually unknown in North America. But now, thanks to the pioneering efforts of breeders, the African Pygmy Hedgehog is now readily available and can be found in the homes of thousands of happy pet owners. "But why," you may ask, "is there such an interest in hedgehogs as pets?"
Besides having a peaceful and humorous nature, hedgehogs readily lend themselves to just about anyone's lifestyle and schedule. They do best with owners that are able to take them out later in the evening or at night, but if allowed to sleep, they can come out during the day for snuggles. While they require a decent sized cage, they don't need to be walked or let our regularly. Their dietary requirements are very easy to meet and, since they are solitary animals by nature they neither require nor want the companionship of another animal.
While their urine and feces smell (like that of any animal), hedgehogs themselves do not have a strong odor. They have a medium lifespan of 3-6 years, which allows you to enjoy them for a number of years without a long-term commitment of over a decade like many other pets. They also don't need any immunizations, though they do require a yearly or twice-yearly vet check and are prone to some common health issues, especially cancer.
They have adorable little raccoon-like faces, set with beady little black eyes and small pointy noses that seem to twitch constantly, checking out the different odors of the room. Depending on the color variation that you choose, their little white faces may or may not have a mask. Although not related to the porcupine, they are sometimes mistaken for them because of the quills that cover their backs. The similarity ends there, however, since these quills are not barbed or nearly as sharp and remain attached to their bodies. Their little white tummies, on the other hand, are extremely soft and are covered with short, white hair. When frightened, they can roll up into a tight ball and look very much like a sea urchin. They have a short, stubby tail, but this is rarely seen since they keep it tucked up close their bodies. With their tiny little legs and round bodies, it is a real sight to see them scurry across the floor.
Unlike their much larger English cousins, the African Pygmy Hedgehog (or pet hedgehog) is rather small in size, with the average adult weighing between 1/2 and 1 1/4 pounds and are 5 to 8 inches long - about the size of a Guinea Pig. There are a few rare adults that will grow to as much as 1 3/4 to 2 pounds (without being fat) while others are as little as 6 or 7 ounces. Breeders are now concentrating on these differences so that someday, we will have a choice between two different sizes of hedgehogs.
They have a quiet, gentle, disposition that makes them a true delight to own and hold. Each has a distinct personality. They are surprisingly intelligent, fun to play with and are easily entertained. They love to play with tunnels, mazes and specially designed hedgehog wheels. Even something as simple as a toilet paper tube will make a good toy, as they love to stick their heads in them and run about the floor. Despite their solitary nature, they can become very affectionate with their owners (though this is not guaranteed) and will even enjoying watching TV with you or just snuggling in your lap.
Your pet hedgehog should be kept indoors in a large enclosure, which typically should be heated (73 to 80F). It can be fed a good quality dry cat or dog food; they don't bark, although when happy, some will emit a quiet purr; they do not climb curtains or chew on furniture; and, they do not ask to be taken out for a walk. All that your pet asks for is to be fed and watered, loved and appreciated. Besides simply being enjoyed as pets, there is also an active hobby.
Thanks to the efforts of the hard-working folks at the International Hedgehog Association, (IHA) there is now a working show system and standard of perfection for the pet Hedgehog. Breeders and pet owners alike can now show their pets in friendly competition. As well, many breeders are involved in the fascinating and challenging world of color breeding. Many beautiful new colors have already been produced and many breeders are hard at work to produce even more. This adds a whole new dimension to owning hedgehogs and even those with only one or two animals are becoming actively involved.

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Can Arisoy was born in 2000 in Turkey. He started his piano studies at the age of 5 and in 2006 was accepted to The Bilkent University’s Junior Music Department with a full scholarship. He gave his first concert at the age of 7 and his first orchestral concert as a soloist at the age of 11 with Bilkent Youth Symphony Orchestra. When he was 14, he was invited by Turkish National Radio for a recital and interview. In the same year, Can gained a place at The Yehudi Menuhin School with a full scholarship to study with Prof. Marcel Baudet.
Can won 2nd prize in both the 2016 Beethoven Junior Intercollegiate Piano Competition in London and the 2016 Nilüfer International Piano Competition in Turkey. In 2017 he played as a soloist with The Pelly Concert Orchestra in London. In the same year he won the Young Talent Prize in the Senior Category of Ibiza International Piano Competition. In 2018 he played Beethoven 5th piano concerto “Emperor” with The Dorking Chamber Orchestra. He also performed and gave an interview with Karnaval Radio in Istanbul. In the same year his performance of Brahms’ Horn Trio was chosen for The Yehudi Menuhin School 2018 Highlights CD.
During these years, Can has worked with greatly acclaimed pianists such as: Boris Berman, Paul Roberts, Murray MacLahclan, Edith Fischer, Idil Biret, Robert Levin, Gülsin Onay, David Dolan, José Ramón Mendez, Markus Schirmer, Paul Coker, Jeremy Young and Pierre Réach in International Masterclasses.
Since 2015, Can has given concerts in England, Turkey, France, Spain, and Austria, performed in venues such as Steinway Hall, Champs Hill, Clapham Omnibus, King’s Place, Gloucester Music Society, Bilkent Concert Hall and Saygun Hall. He also performed in music festivals including ISA Piano Festival, Gümüslük International Piano Festival, Music Alp International Music Academy and Cheathams Piano Series. Recently Can had the honour to be chosen as a “Talent Unlimited” artist in the UK. Can is still studying at The Yehudi Menuhin School with Prof. Marcel Baudet and will commence studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama from September 2019.

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In legend, named after the Roman god Janus, who had two heads & faces, January gives us all pause & cause to look back (reflect) and forward (predict/prognosticate) at the same time.
As a VoiceOver & Radio dude operating a full-blown recording studio & production business in the great city of New Orleans, LA for now-THIRTY years, I guess it would be safe to say that I’ve got some pretty fascinating stories to tell.
From working with – and RECORDING – everyone from Archie Manning to Dr. Morgus the Magnificent, Quvenzhane Wallis to James Carville, Ronnie Lamarque to Dr. John, Mayor Marc Morial to Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Reverend Avery Alexander to Congressman Bill Jefferson (I could go on and on, name dropping, but you get the idea) – what a RIDE!
When it comes time to reflect, it’s like, OK, so where do I start?!?
I sure do miss some old friends. How about we start there?
I miss my old buddy Buddy Stall. As Louisiana historian, writer & public speaker, Old “Gaspar J” sure could spin a yarn. And always about the people and the town he loved.
Buddy passed (dropped his body) in 2011 at the age of 81, but not before leaving quite the mark on the Crescent City.
His books and speeches about “The City That Care Forgot” are legendary, and were they ever fun!
We worked together for years. Ironically, one of his final gifts to me was the DVD of the special documentary he’d made of the great cemeteries of NOLA!
Or, how about having the opportunity to record the late Reverend Avery C. Alexander for an Academy Award-winning documentary film, as I worked side-by-side with the legendary Charles Guggenheim?!?
The Rev’s candid, honest & heartfelt sentiments resonate and reverberate from last century to this one.
January 2016, reflections on not only some of the great spirits who’ve spent time at the Airlift Productions microphones, but how about the BUSINESSES that have come and gone?
I spent 17 years with Ronnie Lamarque “Bridging the Gap” (remember when he had 7 dealerships on both sides of the river and lake?), I wrote and recorded many commercials for Archie Manning when he & his partner Steve Smith had the long-gone Gold’s Gym franchise on Veterans … and one of my fave old accounts (which has sentimental bearing here) was David Ervin’s “The Daiquiri Factory”!
Imagine using kids from a daycare to “reminisce” (really, can kids do that?) to sell an alcohol-fueled Eggnog Daiquiri on the radio to adults.
Yes, from radio spots to television voice-overs, industrial training narrations to comedy albums, music projects to website audio, educational software to documentary films … life around the old Airlift Productions campus is never boring!
And gee, I didn’t get a chance to tell the stories about recording Anders Osborne & Theresa Andersson right after they landed in America & NOLA, or capturing two entire audio books with James Carville (and the wife), or tracking VoiceOver with Chef John Besh for TLC!
But, hey, that’s what January is all about, right? Looking back – and forward.
Stories for another day, another blog, another time.
In the meantime, look us up at the Airlift Productions Studios. We’ll leave the mics hot and warmed-up for you.
As our old buddy James Taylor once reminded us – “The secret to Life is enjoying the passage of Time”.
And allow me to be one of the last to say Happy New Year to you!
Airlift Productions ~ Audio Alchemy from New Orleans since 1984! And … what’s next?
I’ve only just now returned from the service at Lake Lawn for our old friend & mentor Cosimo Matassa, and came here to just unpack a few things.
And fellow recording engineers – Jay Gallagher & Dave Farrell of Ultrasonic Studios (which opened it’s doors in 1974) & Gary Edwards of New Orleans Sound.
Even N.O. Jazz Fest impressario Quint Davis and Councilwoman & mother of actress Patti Clarkson – Jackie Clarkson were there to pay their respects.
And Karen V’s stories of visiting Cosimo in his final hospice days at Notre Dame ~ wherein she played CDs of Italian music…from opera to Prima, in his final days to elicit smiles ~ were especially poignant.
I was deeply saddened last night watching the ’10:00 Blues’ to hear of the extinguishing of one of New Orleans brightest and enduring lights – Cosimo Matassa.
Is it even possible for one blog to begin to capture this gentleman’s contributions to not only New Orleans history, but the collective musical soul of America? Too bold a statement? Run with me….
In 1945, at age 18, young Cosimo opened J&M Recording Studio at the back of his family’s shop on Rampart Street in our French Quarter. And went to work.
As engineer & producer, Mr. Matassa quickly became the seminal driving force behind the Rock ‘n Roll and Soul sounds of America in the ’50s & ’60s! Really.
Together with Fats Domino, he took us to ‘Blueberry Hill’ and then mixed fruit salad with Little Richard in ‘Tutti Frutti’! The Cos steered and engineered the biggest chart-topping hits of the day – from Sam Cooke to Jerry Lee Lewis … from Dr. John to Ray Charles.
New Orleans R&B/Soul Grandpa COSIMO MATASSA putting in ‘another day at the office’ ~ What a talent. What a guy!
Think about it – every time you hear ‘Mother-In-Law’ by Ernie K. Doe, ‘Barefootin” by Robert Parker, or ‘Working in a Coal Mine’ by Lee Dorsey – take your hat off to Cosimo Matassa!
Together with Dave Bartholomew & Allen Toussaint, he created ‘The New Orleans Sound’, recording the Neville Brothers, The Meters, and Irma Thomas. And ‘the Cos’ was performing at this level long before Berry Gordy even dreamed of the Motown Sound.
A member & inductee of the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame AND the Blues Hall of Fame, Cosimo’s contributions to both the history of music and the collective Soul of America are both wide and deep.
I’ll never forget the night we first met. It was the Big Easy Entertainment Awards Show at the Fairmont Hotel. I was honored to be performing as Live Announcer for the show, and that night in 1998 we paid homage to Cosimo and his talented ears, fingers … passion and spirit!
What a guy. Quiet, reserved and humble, with a ready smile, contagious laugh, and a most gregarious spirit. We shared a table that night – and along with Harry Shearer, more than a laugh or two.
But let us not weep over his passing – let’s celebrate his life and uniquely creative accomplishments. And the fact that we even ever had a chance to bask in his talents in the first place.
So the next time you’re toolin’ down the highway with the oldies station cranked-up on the radio, tapping the steering wheel or thumping the dashboard to Frankie Ford’s ‘Sea Cruise’ or Aaron Neville’s classic ‘Tell It Like It Is’ … smile, tip your hat – and thank ‘the Cos’!
GodSpeed brother Cosimo … and Thank You for your service!
Airlift PROductions & Airlift Mike – making NEW memories from NEW Orleans every day … since 1984!

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Back in the late 90s, I was the founder of a software company called Pangaea. It was a product configurator application being marketed to the sales industry, and so obviously I got to know the head of Selling Power magazine, Gerhard Gschwandtner, for the first time. I have always found him an engaging, insightful, and a personal inspiration to many. The word that springs to mind when I think of Gerhard is "Passion". Gerhard is passionate about many things, but when it comes to selling, Gerhard is the leader of sales passion. So how very appropriate is it that he is the passionate host of the upcoming Sales 2.0 event in Boston on May 21.
Mike: Given the economy, some people instinctively think "cut budgets", but I think it was Forrester at the last Sales 2.0 conference that said "companies that don't invest in the top of the funnel this year, won't be here next year". What are your thoughts about that?
Gerhard: It wasn't Forrester who said that, it was IDC. The exact quote was: "Companies that significantly reduce their sales and marketing investment in 2009 will be gone by 2010." My view is that they are correct. CEO's who have a limited vision of their future trim their budgets according to their vision. In other words, if these CEO's don't see the opportunity to make hay in the recession, they will cut muscle and lose their ability to compete. Many CEO's don't have the guts to challenge themselves or their organizations to go on the offensive, to grab market share and lead their companies out of the recession. They tell themselves "it's impossible." If you recall the word of Muhammad Ali who said, "impossible is not a fact, it is an opinion." To the confident CEO, impossible is a dare, to the less confident, it is an overwhelming fact. In essence, the economy is a game of chicken, those who get scared get wiped out.
Mike: Sales 2.0 is called Sales 2.0 for a reason, it's all about selling, but much of the discussion amongst us 2.0 advocates keeps focusing on the merging of sales and marketing, demand gen, etc. I push the topic with every marketing colleague I know, what would you say to a CMO who asked you why he should be at the Sales 2.0 conference?
Gerhard: Sales 2.0 is all about moving the company into the land of greater possibility where best practice methodology merges with better technology to create more customer value, to drive up productivity and to accelerate the sales cycle. Sales can't do this without marketing. Both departments need to work in lockstep to create a better lead pipeline that's target rich. CMO's need to send their marketing managers out on sales calls to better understand their external customer and to better understand their internal customer: the salesperson.
Mike: The 2.0 in our 2.0 world really started as a result of the internet and how technology and new ways of thinking have changed the way we do business. At the last conference social media dominated one of the discussion panels. What are the industry leaders you talk to saying about social media and it's impact on sales and marketing?
Gerhard: Every sales executive wants to find out how to use social media to connect with more prospects. I know a salesperson who exclusively relies on Linkedin for finding prospects. Facbook can give you a huge advantage when it comes to breaking the ice. In the past, salespeople broke the ice by making a comment about the fish behind the customer's desk. Today, salespeople break the ice by reciting what they've read on the customer's wall on Facebook. Just last month I received an IM message on Facebook about a business opportunity. A week later this translated into a $6,000 deal. I started Twitter a month ago. Today I have over 100 people following me. It allows me to make more connections and spread the word about our conferences. I think social networking is a misnomer, it's Networking 2.0.
Mike: This one is extra credit, it may be a tough one, but I've debated it with many people and am curious of your opinion. Sales 2.0, Web 2.0, the 2.0 world...many have asked what will be here next year? 2.1 or 3.0?
Gerhard: We can't predict what comes next. Nobody knows what future innovation may bring. What we do know is that 1. We're moving towards a world of co-creation. Wikipedia is the poster-child of a new movement where we all want to contribute to a world where all information is available to all people. We want to create a world where ignorance recedes and where we all share our knowledge for the benefit of mankind. 2. We no longer want to learn from institutions, we want to learn from our peers. Universities will lose students if they fail to create their own community that reaches beyond their four walls 3. We're living in a conversation economy. It's the conversation that bubbles up needs, it's the conversation that leads people to new ideas, and new ideas lead us to change, and change often leads to new economic investments. 4. We live in a world where innovation is no longer an isolated event. Today sales 2.0 innovation is cascading into the market at an accelerated pace. Just three years ago we had only 300 sales technology tools, today we have over 2,000. Sales leaders need to rethink the word innovation. Innovation is NOT an event, it needs to be a permanent process that's firmly embedded in the company's DNA. We should not worry so much about what comes after Sales 2.0. we should worry about those companies that "don't get it". I call these companies Zero dot Zero.
Mike: This last question I ask it with every interview. Sort of an informal survey. It started one night with Craig Rosenberg of the Funnelholic as we ate Thai food in San Francisco. As a matter of fact, it was the night before the first Sales 2.0 conference. So last question...what is your preference, green or red curry?
Mike: I should have known, always a trend setter.


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The Sharknado series has been a surprising, interesting hit for the SyFy channel, which presented its first Sharknado installment in 2013, as the movie became a huge topic of conversation on social media, which led to more and more viewers whenever SyFy would show the movie again. The now-yearly spectacle, which stars Ian Ziering and Tara Reid, enters its fourth rendition next month. But ahead of its July premiere, SyFy has been teasing whether or not Reid’s character in the film, April, will be around in this year’s installment.
Even with names like David Hasselhoff and Gary Busey already confirmed for Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, it always seemed likely that Reid would play a big part in the film despite all of the teases surrounding the fate of her character in the series. Rather than tease fans of the series anymore, SyFy released a new teaser today that confirms the fate of April Wexler for Sharknado 4.
With Sharknado 4’s release just over a month out, SyFy having already publicly listed the film’s cast, Reid’s confirmed return should not come as a shock. With its huge social-media presence, SyFy electing to confirm Reid’s return in this manner is understandable as the teaser looks to have been created in a way that would immediately become a trending topic.
It would be fair to claim that Reid is the most recognizable figure in the Sharknado universe – outside of the shark-infested tornadoes, of course – and it’s nice to see that she’ll be reprising her role as April in the upcoming film. It’s hard to imagine a Sharknado film without Reid at this point, but it’s understandable why SyFy would tease fans about her status, as it became a huge topic of conversation after the fact.
Still, it’s going to be interesting to see how many more Sharknado-filled summers SyFy has in mind going forward. No matter how many more films they elect to do, one would think Reid will be involved.
Sharknado: The 4th Awakens will premiere July 31st, 2016 at 8pm ET on Syfy.


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It’s Friday today and I am still recovering from the hustle and bustle of last weekend’s London Collections: Men fashion show. I love weekends like last week. I get to see the best of what fashion has to offer and meet like-minded people who share my passion and creativity. I get a sneak peak of what’s coming up in men’s fashion and get to deliver that to all of you. If you haven’t done so already, check out my post on LCM.
I started with a plaid trouser, because well who doesn’t love plaid right? I love how I wanted the trouser to be the focus of this outfit, so opted for a neutral colour for the blazer. For me the only colour option here was navy, it goes with everything. This particular blazer me a great balance between smart and casual. The gold buttons and sport cut complimented the cut of the trouser perfectly. I always like to throw in an item that you wouldn’t traditionally expect to see in an outfit. In this case, it was the denim shirt. Did you notice it? The shirt had that “double take, look a bit harder” impact that I love; it made sure that people knew I wasn’t going for a strict classic look. The gold and yellow tie matching the pocket square and gold buttons gave the look a playful edge.
Ok since the day I donned this look to this very minute of typing this article, I have been trying to find a name for this look, but I’ve well and truly failed. In fact I am not going to try any more as this look shouldn’t be put in a box.
This is a look is a step away from my normal style and I loved it. LCM seemed like the perfect place to try out something different.
There are different elements to this outfit that are borrowed from different styles. This outfit was about style and practicality. London is freezing right now so layering was an essential part of keeping me warm throughout the LCM weekend, adding the denim jacket under the blazer provided me with the edge I was looking for, and kept me warm… winner all round, I’m sure you’ll agree. For me the risky part of this outfit is the hat. You may be wondering why I see a hat as a risk, well let me explain that I’m not a big hat wearer. Take a look at the pictures on this blog or my instagram and you wont find a hat anywhere. But for me the risk paid off. The yellow knit tie complements the yellow polka dot pocket square, whilst the grey blazer complements the grey shoes. This was definitely my favourite look of the show.
What do you think of the hat?
Three words for this look: clean, sharp dandy! For the last day of the show, I wanted to look sharp without looking like I was wearing a uniform of some sort. Borrowing two thirds of my light brown three-piece suit, wearing a navy jacket created the contrast I wanted. My choice of navy and light brown stripe tie nicely complements the jacket and the waistcoat.
The pink pocket square added a colourful dimension to lift an otherwise low-key outfit. I could have easily gone for a brown pocket square but I reckon the pink definitely everyone know that I wasn’t going to the boardroom.
With Scottish model, Eunice Olumide.
So there you have it, all four looks. Tell me in the comment section below which one is your favourite . Also feel free to share how you would alter any of them .
Do not forget to follow me on Instagram and twitter where I do daily updates of the blog.
I absolutely admire your style and how its very unique to you with the playful elements you add to each outfit. I really had to look hard to notice the denim shirt from day 1’s look if you hadn’t mentioned it.
My fave look is from day 2 and love the colour combos. Navy, yellow and white. its just the pop of yellow socks and that mustard coat (I’m still praying for it).
I love the fun aspect with the hat on day 3. Very cool laid back, preppy look and the combo on day 4 is pretty cool too, you are right, Navy does go with everything.
LOVE the outfit with the hat and the denim jacket under the blazer. Are you a stylist or a model?
Haha! Alright then! Model stylist!


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When it comes to planning the event of your dreams, venues and catering options are both essential for success. The better your choice of dining and location, the easier it is to make sure all guests have a great time, allowing you to make a great first impression. When you choose Chateau on the River in Elizabeth Park as your location and Kosch Catering to deliver amazing food, you know you’ve done it right! Call Kosch today for a great price on great food and help organizing all the little details.
I was very pleased with my entire experience with Chateau on the River. Absolutely beautiful venue overlooking the water. Beautiful inside and out. This venue uses Kosch Catering which was wonderful as well. Our main entree was the Chicken Marsala which tasted even better at the wedding than at the tasting. The price was very reasonable also. Much better than the other venues I looked at. Our event coordinator Lana Kosnik was amazing. She was extremely helpful and responded to all of my emails within minutes over the course of a year. The onsite manager Amber was great too! She called me a few days before to verify some details, and let us in the building from 2-6 the day prior to the wedding to set up. We were also able to get in 4 hours before the wedding to finish, and back in the morning to clean up. While I was in the bathroom freaking out about the rain, my bridesmaids told me they had staff outside with towels drying off everything so I could still have my ceremony outside. I have nothing but good things to say about this venue & catering company. I would recommend them to any bride!!
Chateau on the River at Elizabeth Park. Wedding Wire Review from Melissa. 09/23/16.
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Kosch was a fabulous company to work with. Lana (the coordinator I worked with) was always very prompt at returning phone calls and emails. I always felt assured that she had everything under control. The staff on-site at the chateau were truly a JOY to work with. Jerry and Amber really stood out to me in making sure my day was just as I had hoped. I can't say enough good things. Plus, the venue is a gorgeous backdrop for any style of wedding. I was married on-site and the river was so beautiful to have in pictures.
Chateau on the River at Elizabeth Park. Wedding Wire Review from Danielle. 08-13-16.
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Can i use revoked H1B petition.
My name is sandeep, I got H1B approval in 2016 and i travelled to US in Feb-2017 and worked for about six months and due to some family health problems i came back to india in July month. After that my employer revoked my visa.
Now i would like to know that how can i transfer that visa. Is it possible to work again in US with same petition.
Kindly help me in this regard and let me know the chances to come to US.
If it’s a different company, they need to file a fresh H1B but you will come under exempt category which means you don’t have to go through lottery process again.


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The benefits of a Good Cup of Coffee Every Morning other than being a substitute to other popular beverages like tea, it's also known to provide a few health benefits. However, like any other beverage, it's beneficial only on moderate consumption.
Some of the benefits of drinking it are as follows: however, the enumerated benefits aren't based on any medical or scientifically proved results. Are more of what researchers proclaim. Coffee has been a popular drink and there have been major changes in process of growing beans as well as brewing it to lend it rich taste and special flavor. Gourmet coffee makes a perfect example of the changes and the development that took place in the overall process of growing beans to brewing it.
You feel more active - A cup of gourmet coffee heightens your senses. You feel more energetic. It extends your concentration span. You feel like grasping your subject matter in a better way. However, it's not wise to consume lot of it, just to keep yourself active, better to have it in moderation. it's best to have it twice a day or maximum four times a day.
Zero calorie count - A cup of black coffee contains zero calorie count. Therefore, it proves to be a great drink for all those who are on a diet or want to lose their excess weight. However, it's beneficial only when you cut away milk, cream and sugar. Moreover, its caffeine content keeps you energetic and thus you don't feel low even while on a diet.
Rich In antioxidant - Everyone seems to love coffee. The main reason behind this can be its antioxidant content. Moreover, it's prepared in such a way that it retains almost all of its antioxidant values. Thereby, you enjoy maximum health benefits with every cup. Antioxidants are also known to slow down aging process, thus, you retain your youth for long by drinking it.
Acts as antidepressant - The beans for organic coffee are grown through organic farms and thus these beans contain no harmful chemicals or pesticides. However, they're rich in antioxidants and other useful nutrients. You can even go for decaffeinated variant of the drink. Having some amount of caffeine is good. However, nutritional values of organically grown beans along with high antioxidant values acts as antidepressant. Therefore, you feel good and happy after having a cup of your favorite gourmet coffee.
Improves digestion - Coffee is rich in diuretic and therefore its regular. Moderate consumption of improves your digestion. Therefore, along with giving your day a fresh and energizing start, it also improves your general digestion. There are a lot more in the list of benefits of drinking gourmet coffee. Other than the aforementioned we can't ignore the rich taste and flavor that it offers to make our day a beautiful day.
Other potential health benefits associated with drinking coffee include: protecting against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, liver disease, liver cancer, and promoting a healthy heart.


text: Saperlipopette- Goodness me! In all disorder there is a secret order. Here Nahed Eid brings forth an exhibit of celestial proportions. A heavenly selection filled with dream-like lights, mixed media, the re-incarnation of past objects and a just a dash of unconventionality. From a young age, Nahed had been interested not in what’s on the outside but what’s on the inside of the clock or the toaster. What are the mechanisms that hold us all together? Here she not only re-invents herself, but she breathes new life into common objects because after all life is nothing more than an ongoing renovation. We urge you to take a glance and say saperlipopette at what you see in this exhibit of functional art and visual variation .


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One of these new Web Parts is the Group Calendar Web Part which is currently being rolled out to first release customers.
So, what is it I hear you asking? A Group Calendar Web Part allows you to view a calendar of an existing Outlook group. When adding the Web Part, you simply select the group for which you wish to view calendar events, then using the slider, select the number of events you want to see.
Once the Web Part has been added and the page published it is simple to switch between past and upcoming events.
You can also view more details about specific events and even download the event to add to your personal calendar.
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According to Canon Rumors, the company is set to release two new cameras in July 2017. The first camera that may be released is the Canon EOS 6D Mark II while the second is the Canon EOS Rebel SL2.
Canon has confirmed some of the specifications for Canon EOS 6D Mark II. This camera which will have a taller and wider body will be Wifi compatible. It will feature Vari-Angle LCD screen making it easier to take photos in awkward positions. This camera body will also have Bluetooth. it will also feature a newly designed battery grip. Canon has said that they will take pre-orders in July for August shipment.
While Canon plans to accept pre-orders on the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 in July, this camera body will not ship until September, according to the rumors. Most believe that this camera will be smaller and lighter than the current model, but Canon is still being silent about this camera;s specifications. This camera which the company hopes will attract beginning photographers may be very similar to their EOS77D model. This camera may feature a dual pixel autofocus designed to allow photographers to easily track movement.
Many photographers are anxiously awaiting the release of these two cameras before they make a buying decision. There is no word from Canon rather either camera will feature dual card slots which is a feature that many photographers would love to see. Some potential buyers have stated that if these cameras do not offer this feature, they may switch to Nikon cameras instead as they already offer dual card slots on some models.


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Action code expression to customise the way a note's name is displayed in Tinderbox views via $DisplayName.
$DisplayName holds the evaluated result of $DisplayExpression' code. If $DisplayName has a value if is used instead of $Name in many views within Tinderbox; $Name is unaffected.
Some users find it helpful to use actions and rules to append information to not names, e.g. a word count, number of children or the value of some attribute. However, this does change the actual name of the note and can cause problems with other actions which don't expect note names to change.
See a further description of display expressions.


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The purpose of ANCH 101 is to help new students make a successful transition to the University of Missouri-Kansas City, both academically and personally. This course aims to help students develop and apply critical thinking skills (Interdisciplinary and Innovative Thinking and Valuing and Reasoning), engage in the curricular and co-curricular life of the university, articulate to students the expectations of the University and its faculty, understand the value of a liberal education in the 21st century, and continue to clarify their purpose, meaning, and direction. First-time, year-one students admitted into the University College will enroll in ANCH 101.
Introduction to Urban Studies is a lecture and discussion course that provides the undergraduate student with an overview of the interdisciplinary field of urban social science. The student who successfully completes this course will have a broad understanding of the major issues, vocabulary, basic methods, and prominent scholars in urban studies. We will explore current events of relevance, including the opportunities and problems facing major cities in the United States including Kansas City.
This course merges a variety of academic platforms and student activities so that collaboration among disciplines becomes a natural, logical solution to academic, professional, and performing arts challenges. Course content is derived from music history as it relates to Kansas City in the 21st century through examining the ethics of creating the canon. Activities are drawn directly from music history to achieve understanding in Human Values and Ethical Reasoning as they relate to our community.
This interdisciplinary course examines countercultures, groups whose shared values and practices set them apart from mainstream culture. Students will explore how and why countercultures form, transform and decline; how they reason out, articulate and practice their shared cultural values; their function as distinctive discourse communities; and how individual members negotiate their identities and values within and between cultural groups.
This class surveys European aesthetics, defining what counts as beautiful and the roles art plays in society.
This course will improve the student's understanding of and ability to critically evaluate complex moral dilemmas in medicine, business, law and other professions. Students will learn critical thinking, arguing, writing and presentation skills through examining moral issues for professionals. Guest speakers will introduce students to practical aspects of professional life.
Using archaeological and historical evidence from around the world, including the state of Missouri and the Kansas City region, students will explore the conditions which gave rise to inequality. By exploring slavery in various forms, students will understand its historical development, as well as its continued impact on society today.
Students will analyze, interpret and/or reconstruct human events, experiences, actions and interactions, through case studies that will help them to understand the principles of value and civic duty in a wide range of settings. Students will be able to identify ethical problems in business, apply critical thinking concepts to better synthesize their understanding of ethical issues and moral reasoning, and be able to articulate implications and consequences that emerge from critical thinking constructs when filtering, analyzing and synthesizing multiple variables.
This course is designed to introduce students to the social and philosophical issues in urban education and will include an emphasis on culture, race, class, and ethnicity as they relate to schooling in urban America. Students will engage in thinking and rethinking problems, issues and solutions that complicate our collective understanding of the intersection of urban society and education.
This course provides a broad and general introduction to the practice and history of engineering and computing fields; their impact on humanity and society and their relationship to the ecosystem, professionalism and ethics. The course introduces important concepts relevant to the fields of engineering and computing, including the engineering approach to solving problems, communications and computations, ethics, environmental responsibility and teamwork. Particular attention will be paid to how technology, engineering and pervasive computing impacts society. The course also introduces academic skills and strategies for success as a student and in a professional career.
This course examines representations of race and ethnicity in American film from the silent era onward in mainstream and countercultural traditions. It explores how social, political, and economic conditions contribute to constructions of race and ethnicity.
Prerequisites: Anchor I, DISC 100.
This course examines the Latina/o immigrant experience from the immigrants' diverse origins in the Americas to the communities they shape. Students will examine how empire, war, and economic integration have pushed people to migrate and how work, family, and immigration policy have shaped patterns of migration and settlement as well as integration and exclusion.
Prerequisites: DISC 100 and Anchor I.
This course focuses on the history, representation, literature, social lives, and political roles of women in ancient civilization including Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Biblical World, Greece, and Rome. It integrates methodologies from history, art history and archaeology, literary studies, and women's studies.
This course will focus on what it means for the individual to live in a multicultural, urban, and increasingly global society. Students ill examine their own cultural identity, including values and worldviews as well as assumptions and biases regarding others' diversity. In addition, the course will focus on learning about different cultures and issues associated urbanism, globalization, cultural conflicts and social advocacy.
This course introduces queer theory within the context of gender studies and urban studies. We will read, discuss, and react to classic text in queer theory, lesbian and gay studies, and sexuality and space studies. There will be an emphasis on finding "otherness" within everyday spaces, places, texts, and discourses.
Prerequisites: Anchor I and DISC 100.
This course examines the history, literature, and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome in the context of the Mediterranean world, from its origin until the Barbarian invasion. Students will read poetry, philosophy, history, rhetoric, and letters from primary text sources and they will study material evidence such as architecture, graffiti, and physical objects as representative survivals of these cultures.
This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of women during the Middle ages (ca. 600-1500), focusing on the different cultures of Europe. Arranged around a series of themes, the cluster will read a variety of documentary and literary texts to investigate the ways in which women experienced agency, were depicted and imagined, and acted within the social and cultural contexts of the era.
This interdisciplinary course will explore the cultures, histories, and ideas of one or more regions of the world as well as dynamics of interaction between them. Students will be exposed to a very wide range of disciplinary approaches to this topic and learn how to engage critically in an interdisciplinary dialogue within this field. Topics will vary depending on the instructors.
This interdisciplinary course will explore the cultures, histories, and ideas of the United States. Students will be exposed to a very wide range of disciplinary approaches to this topic and learn how to engage critically in an interdisciplinary dialogue within this field. Topics will vary depending on the instructors.
This course will focus on urban issues to help students develop global perspectives. Urbanization has been a global phenomenon, and more than half of the world population lives in urban areas. Students will learn past, present and future urban issues and challenges on the global scale and about how cities of the world have coped and will cope with these issues and challenges.
This class is an interdisciplinary course that will examine critical issues in women's, gender and sexuality studies by focusing on the intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, and social context. Through their study of these intersections, students will become more sensitive to the impact of social structures on gender and the experiences of women and men.
This is an interdisciplinary, team-taught course designed to teach students ways to think about the complexities of human cultures, past and present, helping them examine how imperialism continues to shape contemporary understandings of personal, institutional, and cultural identities (both of selves and others). The course analyzes global cultures with a focus on the economic, environmental, political and social consequences of specific imperial regimes and the ongoing impact of these regimes on particular groups that continue to live with the legacies of empire.
This interdisciplinary course will explore the cultures, histories, and ideas of a particular region of Europe. Students will be exposed to a wide range of disciplinary approaches to this topic and learn how to engage critically in an interdisciplinary dialogue within this field. Topics will vary depending on the instructors.
This course explores the complex, interconnected dynamics of and between race, (social) class, gender and human sexuality. As an interdisciplinary course, it explores how these concepts are understood holistically and how they are constructed and positioned within US society. This class emphasizes investigations, via critical thinking, about how these different systems of inequality interact with and through each other, while also being sensitive to different theoretical and methodological frameworks from several disciplines employed to analyze those systems.
An interdisciplinary course that uses a comparative perspective to examine the history, social issues, and cultural productions of African Americans, Arab Americans, Asian Americans, Latina/os, and Native Americans. Students will be introduced to key concepts and methods used in the study of race in an American context.
This course examines the fight for civil rights in America in the 20th and 21st centuries in order to emphasize the importance of culture and diversity in American society. Using interdisciplinary methods, the course addresses various local and national movements among the African American, Latino/a, LGBT, and Native American communities, as well as the women's rights movement.
Co-Requisites: DISC 200 (or satisfy DISC 200 with credit from two of ENGLISH 110, ENGLISH 225, or COMM-ST 110).
Prerequisites: Anchor I and DISC I.
This course will introduce the concept of environmental sustainability and review examines how sustainability might work at the individual, neighborhood, state, nation and global scales. Students will participate in some form of community engagement on sustainability as well as reflect upon how their own practices impact the environment.
Remarkable human achievements are revealed by archaeological research, but the human past was frequently shaped as well by disasters of natural and human origin. Drawing on case studies that include data from the geosciences, archaeological excavations, and historical sources, this class examines how earth processes, the biosphere, and human cultural behavior were all sources of catastrophe.
The class will explore the process of adapting both fiction and non-fiction literary works into motion pictures. Students will examine the original literary source, then the interim screenplay and finally the completed motion picture. This class will also explore the practical aspects of creating a film adaptation in Kansas City. Students will interact with Kansas City area film professionals and learn about the practical aspects of filming and exhibiting films in Kansas City.
Prerequisites: Anchor II, DISC 200.
How we remember the past is shaped not only by academic historians but also by collectors, curators, librarians, archivists, artists, architects, urban planners and ordinary people. This course will invite students to participate in the shaping of history and memory through civic engagement in their community. Students will use resources available in local institutions to raise critical awareness about historical issues relevant to the present.
This interdisciplinary anchor III course explores the various roles of artists in society. Using historical examples and building on current best practices, students will engage critically with the interplay between artistic pursuits, social justice, and community engagement.
This course explores the spectrum between basic biological research and bedside clinical practice, delving into the topics “what is translational research?” and “how does a drug get to the market”. By engaging with people from the community involved at all levels of translational research, students will gain an appreciation for the civic issues behind medical research, the interdisciplinary nature of research, and the part that Kansas City institutions play in regional life and health sciences.
Prerequisites: Anchor I, Anchor II.
Using archaeological hoaxes, myths, and mysteries from around the world – including local and regional examples - students will use science to make good judgments about information they receive in today’s world. This course will demonstrate how science approaches questions about human antiquity and will show where pseudoscience falls short.
Societal and ethical obligations of computer science, IT, and electrical/computer engineering practice. Topics include ethical obligations of professional practice, electronic privacy, intellectual property, software and system security and reliability, and whistle-blowing. This course teaches the principles of ethical analysis and how technology, law, and ethics interact in society, to help the graduate confront and deal with the ethical challenges that arise in professional practice.
Introduction to and application of the Engineering Design Process including: product development, needs identification, benchmarking, information gathering, intellectual property, concept generation, creativity methods, concept selection, professional, ethical and legal responsibilities, and computer-aided design and rapid prototyping applications. A comprehensive design project requiring community engagement and an interdisciplinary design approach is required for each student. Recommended preparation: MEC-ENGR 130 or MEC-ENGR 131 or comparable non-engineering 3D CAD course.
Students in this course will explore the problems, challenges, and opportunities of an aging urban population and the role of the University in that context.
Prerequisites: ANCH I (Reasoning and Values) or equivalent, ANCH II (Culture and Diversity) or equivalent.
Co-requisites: DISC 300 (Civic and Community Engagement).
Comprehensive and realistic design project for area municipalities. Design choices and their effect upon the environment. Design constraints include constructability, minimization of environmental impact and cost-effectiveness. Managerial and professional aspects of design practice. Demonstrate understanding of engineering ethics. Includes interdisciplinary, community engagement within the context of civil engineering practice. Recommended preparation: CIV-ENGR 411.
Students will practice skills/principles learned in Anchor I-II by participating in interdisciplinary community projects and clinical activities targeting Kansas City's urban and surrounding rural environments. Students will use strategies of assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation to improve existing, develop new, and reflect on service projects' purposes, methods, and consequences. Major emphases include team collaboration/leadership of civic action, community programming to enact measurable and meaningful change, respectful communication considering health literacy and associated disparities among patients and health care providers, to express ideas supporting wellness through improved oral health.
This is the first of two clinical application courses designed to complement didactic content from the four-course block sequence (N481-N484). Students will integrate an increasingly complex knowledge base with an emphasis on developing effectiveness: personally, interpersonally, and in the health management of populations of clients within systems of community and professional organizations and practice settings. Student cohort groups, in collaboration with personnel from health related organizations and faculty, assess population health needs, identify outcomes and develop action plans based on real need. The practice experience learning processes and outcomes will be collective and provide solutions for the health care community.
Co-requisites: NURSE 482 or NURSE 483.
This course examines how practitioners of science and innovators of technology have engaged with society throughout the past and up to the present. The central question that will frame our examination of their activities is, “What is civic engagement?” Through readings and research, we will examine how science and technology have influenced public policy and thus democracy itself. Students will take advantage of the close proximity of the Linda Hall Library to work with professionals at this unique repository of scientific and technological source material.
This course asks students to consider civic engagement by studying how the history of oil production and consumption has influenced people’s relationships to their communities and environments at the local, regional, and global scale. Bringing together the fields of geology and history, this interdisciplinary course explores how carbon fuels shapes life on the planet. Students will use civic engagement as a lens to examine how the use of fossil fuels has impacted societies and to learn how their actions as individuals and community members presently leave carbon footprints.
This course is an experiential course where in much of the learning occurs through the student’s interaction with their community and the student’s thoughtful reflection on those activities. This course provides an in-depth examination into both the evolution of marginalized communities and dynamics of community building in inner cities, with special emphasis on Kansas City, Missouri. Students will be expected to explore their own role as an active citizen of their community through volunteerism and participation at civic events.
In this course students explore civic engagement through visual culture as both consumers and producers of information, and through both historical and contemporary examples. Areas of study include political communication and propaganda, public art, infographics and data visualization, performance, signage, monuments and mass media.
Course will follow the evolution of ideas of culture from Classical Antiquity to the present, discussing different notions of culture across the world, whether anthropological, political or otherwise. We will begin by considering how culture is opposed to nature, and then move to the idea of comparative cultural anthropology in the Enlightenment, and finish with discussing current ideas of “cultural technologies.” Culture has also been opposed to technology (particularly in old European ideas of high culture), yet it increasingly depends on material mediation, whether through book-printing, the public institutions of newspaper and symphony orchestra, or radio, film and TV.
Is public urban education a “wicked problem,” an unparalleled opportunity, or a complex challenge that can be met during the twenty-first century in the United States? This interdisciplinary course will interrogate that question by surveying the history of public urban education, by considering contemporary educational issues, and by sending students into public urban schools to make their own observations and recommendations. Students will volunteer at least twelve hours during the semester at designated Kansas City schools.
This CITYLAB course engages the undergraduate student as an active participant in the life of an Urban-Serving University through the research and community partnerships developed through a collaborative, community-based process. The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with community-based participatory research (CBPR), to develop a community-based project, and to experience the ethics of civic and community engagement firsthand. The purpose of the CITYLAB approach is to: a) Identify and tackle a complex urban challenge that impacts people’s everyday lives and b) Look at urban problems in new ways through a university-community partnership.
Prerequisites: Anchor 1 and Anchor 2 or equivalent.


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During the first session of the Congress high-level speakers acknowledged the significant contribution of biodiversity and ecosystems services as key inputs to a wide variety of goods and services, as well as to climate change mitigation and poverty eradication in rural areas.
The trade value of biodiversity-derived products in key industries illustrates the importance of biodiversity for the emergence of a green economy. Estimations by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat indicate that the natural ingredient driven cosmetic industry alone is worth $26 billion. Similarly, the natural beverage industry represents about $23 billion, the seed and crop industry $43 billion and botanicals sales approximately $85 billion. This success has been mostly driven by rising consumer awareness, interest and choices that take on board ethical, biodiversity-friendly and sustainability considerations when purchasing goods and services.
However, underlying causes of biodiversity loss such as over exploitation and habitat loss, deforestation and pollution remain mostly unaltered. "Biodiversity loss must be addressed and prevented, and the use of biodiversity-based resources must be managed in a sustainable, equitable and inclusive manner. This must also be a key concern in the formulation of the post 2015 UN development agenda and sustainable development goals", indicated Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD's Secretary General.
In this context, UNCTAD's BioTrade programme has emerged over the last 20 years as an approach that uses trade to promote income generation at the local level while contributing to biodiversity conservation. According to UNCTAD's Secretary General, Dr. Kituyi, "sales revenues of BioTrade beneficiary organizations, working with SMEs and multinational companies, amounted to US$ 4.1 billion in 2011, showing a 76% growth rate from 2010". These figures show a significant increase in the commercial value of sustainable produced biodiversity-based products in both developed and developing country markets.
More recently, "BioTrade is also becoming an instrument that contributes to climate change mitigation", indicated Hans-Peter Egler, Head of the Division for Trade Promotion at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), Switzerland. At the beginning there were no climate change mechanisms that were very coherent with biodiversity. With the emergence of the REDD+ programmes - the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation climate change mitigation solution - and the exploratory work moving toward the convergence of BioTrade and climate change mitigation approaches, there are opportunities for dual benefits to the international community.
Mr. Hans-Peter Egler of SECO, said that Peru has been one of the leading examples on the evolution of BioTrade programmes where coherent regulations, support and capacity building programmes and stakeholder participation has generated practical results and the emergence of successful products.
Creating synergies between multiple layers of incentives may allow the conservation and restoration of ecosystems diversity while ensuring services they provide, such as carbon stocks, are maintained said Braulio Diaz, Executive Secretary of the CBD. This is becoming more evident with the introduction of REDD+ projects in secondary markets.
BioTrade has also become a vehicle to complement the implementation of global regulations regarding trade of endangered or potentially endangered animal and plant species covered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
"CITES does not promote or discourage trade, CITES is about the regulation of trade in listed species. Legal and sustainable collection, processing and trade of listed species such as vicuna, snakes, crocodile and the African cherry are supporting the livelihoods of local communities", indicated Mr. Scanlon, Secretary General of CITES.
Current joint efforts by UNCTAD and CITES to seek options for effective traceability systems for python skins are very practical and can have real effects in promoting legal, verifiable and sustainable trade and in ensuring the livelihoods of those closer to the natural resources.
Biodiversity is by nature multistakeholder. Working with different stakeholders has transaction costs when building incentives, but if regulations and efforts are properly aligned there will be sustainable outcomes.
The entry into force of the Nagoya Protocol in the near future will have a significant impact over access, benefit sharing and flows of biological and genetic resources and on the preservation of traditional knowledge held by local and indigenous communities.


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At the annual College of Arts and Sciences Honors Day, the College recognizes and awards the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of CoAS students, as well as students from across the University. Invitations will be sent to honorees but all members of the Drexel community are invited to attend CoAS Honors Day.
Reception to follow in Behrakis.