Das Nuvens Pra Baixo
CineCLACS presents a sneak peek of a documentary by Marco Antonio Gonçalves and Eliska Altmann based on the published diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus, a resident of a favela in São Paulo. Fifty years following the publication of the diary, the filmmakers engage with her account by documenting conversations with five Rio de Janeiro favela residents. The film will be followed by a conversation with Gonçalves and Altmann, moderated by filmmaker and CLACS professor Peter Lucas. About the film: DAS NUVENS PRA BAIXO (Portuguese with English Subtitles) In 1961, for the first time in Brazil's history, a woman, Carolina Maria de Jesus, living in a slum in São Paulo, writes about her daily life and has her diary published. Fifty years later the directors of the film, inspired by this diary, go to look for characters that somehow dialogue with Carolina. In the slum Complexo da Maré, in Rio de Janeiro, five women reveal different experiences and visions of their life in the slum, thus creating continuities and discontinuities with the poetic and critical vision of life expressed by Carolina de Jesus. The voices and visions of these women, Geandra, Iraci, Edilma, Maria da Paz and Vanessa, provide an revigorating and poetically rich image of life in the slums that escapes from the current themes of violence and male dominance, revealing a slum literally lived through a feminine soul. Through the voice of Geandra, an actress, the words written by Carolina gain a new life, in dialogue with the contemporary voices of the other equally strong characters of the women from the Maré complex. Speakers Eliska Altmann is a Brazilian Sociologist and filmmaker, Professor at the Graduate Program of Social Sciences, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro. She is the general coordinator of the selection of films and organization of the Film and Anthropology Forum of the Rio International Ethnographic Film Festival. She worked as a researcher for several documentaries such as Edificio Master of Eduardo Coutinho. She is the author of "Brazil imagined in Latin America: critiques of Glauber Rocha's and Walter Salles' films" and Director of the "CineCríticos" - a website dedicated to film criticism in Latin America(www.cinecríticos.com.br). Marco Antonio Gonçalves is a Brazilian Anthropologist and filmmaker, Professor at the Graduate Program of Anthropology and Sociology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Director of Nextimagem (Centre of Experimental Image and Ethnography). He published several books and articles on the subject of Image and Anthropology (such as 'The Imagined Real: Ethnography, Cinema and Surrealism in Jean Rouch; Sensorial Thought in Eiseinsten´s oeuvre: Perspective, Cinema and Anthropology, e.o.) Peter Lucas teaches at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), the Draper Progam, and Tisch Open Arts. His publications include, Viva Favela: Photojournalism, Visual Inclusion, and Human Rights in Brazil and Action for Disarmament: Ten Things you Can Do. In 2012, Peter Lucas was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for his film projects. In 2015 he was invited to the Sundance Film Festival as a Documentary Fellow. He is the creative producer for Hooligan Sparrow, the opening night film at the upcoming Human Rights Watch Film Festival this June. *The conversation will be held in English. This event if free and open to the public. ID is required to enter the building.
at The King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center
53 Washington Square S, NYU
New York, United States
Orignal From: Das Nuvens Pra Baixo
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
d.health Summit 2016
d.health Summit 2016
About d.health Summit 2016 Presented by Avi Seidmann & Ray Dorsey Official Theme 2016: Aging in Place Bringing together world-class healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs, technology firms, policy makers, financiers and forward thinkers, the second annual d.health Summit will discuss and foster adoption of technology-enabled solutions to improve the health of Aging Americans. By focusing on high engagement and networking, attendees will learn, share and evaluate transformative approaches and disruptive ideas to improve care and generate economic value for one of the country's largest industries in one of its most vibrant cities. Research suggests that enabling and empowering individuals to remain in their homes provides significant health, emotional, and social benefits to aging seniors. In addition, "aging in place" yields cost savings to families, health systems, and government agencies -- new initiatives could save billions on health care costs per year. For diverse business and industry sectors, from larger firms to start-ups, there are abundant opportunities to collaborate and make a difference in the lives of Aging Americans. d.health SUMMIT SPEAKERS 2016 BASTIAAN "BAS" BLOEM MD, PhD Medical Director, Parkinson Center Nijmegen (ParC); Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen,the Netherlands In 2002, Prof. Bloem became Medical Director of the Parkinson Centre Nijmegen, which was recognized in 2005 as a National Parkinson Foundation center of excellence. Together with Dr. Marten Munneke, he developed the national ParkinsonNet concept, which received an award for the best healthcare innovation in the Netherlands, and was awarded with the prestigious Value Based Care Award in 2015. Prof. Bloem is the past-President of the International Society for Gait and Postural Research, is member of the IEC of the Movement Disorders Society, and serves on the editorial board for several national and international journals. Dr. Bloem has published over 500 scientific papers and book chapters. CYNTHIA BOYD MD, MPH Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine An internist, geriatrician, and epidemiologist, Dr. Boyd's research interests include the clinical care of chronically ill and frail older adults, particularly regarding patient-centered care for people with multiple chronic conditions. Dr. Boyd is involved in the development and evaluation of Guided Care, a primary healthcare program infused with the principles of the Chronic Care Model to optimize outcomes for older patients with multiple chronic conditions. She received the American Geriatrics Society's Award for Outstanding Clinical Investigation in 2010 for her body of work. THOMAS J. DEROSA CEO & Director Welltower, Inc. Tom DeRosa is CEO of Welltower Inc. (NYSE: HCN), an S&P 500 company. Under his leadership, the company has grown into the global leader in health care real estate with a broad, diversified portfolio across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Together with its operating partners, the company is connecting health care delivery providers and properties to create more healthful environments for an aging population and to drive efficiencies in healthcare delivery. Mr. DeRosa is a governor of the World Economic Forum and serves on the Board of Argentum, the largest senior living association in the US. CHRISTINA FARR Journalist Farr is a San Francisco-based journalist, whose work has appeared in a variety of publications, including the New York Times, Reuters and VentureBeat. She is host and editor of Future of You, the KQED blog covering the intersection of new technologies, healthcare and medicine. Farr has appeared as a featured expert on NBC, ABC and Reuters TV, and is a regular contributor to NPR. She is co-founder of Ladies Who Vino, a networking group for women in technology and business, and was recently awarded "One To Watch Out For" by Women 2.0. DAMIAN GILBERT Founder & CEO, Touch Care Damian Gilbert is the CEO of TouchCare, a company that created a mobile health application that connects providers with their patients via scheduled, video calls. TouchCare's platform connects patients with their providers, whom they know and trust, a design that supports existing relationships and enhance continuity of care. KAREN IGNAGNI President & CEO, EmblemHealth Karen Ignagni serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of EmblemHealth, a New York City-based not-for-profit health insurance company. EmblemHealth is one of the nation's largest nonprofit health plans, serving 3.1 million people who live and work across the New York tristate area. Prior to joining EmblemHealth in September 2015, Ignagni was President and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) where she was active in working with the White House and congressional leadership on the development of health reform legislation, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Previously, Ms. Ignagni directed the AFL-CIO's Department of Employee Benefits and worked as a Congressional staffer. ADAM JACKSON Co-Founder & CEO, Doctor On Demand Adam Jackson is CEO and co-founder of Doctor On Demand, a healthcare service that provides Video Visits with board-certified physicians and psychologists via smartphones, tablets, and computers. A career technology entrepreneur, his first venture-backed business, MarketSquare (founded in 2004), was one of the first online local shopping destinations on the Internet. It was acquired by a similar service, which was subsequently acquired by Intuit in 2006. Over the past 10 years, Adam has also been an active angel investor and advisor to over two dozen companies. WALTER JIN Founding Partner, Three Fields Capital Mr. Jin has over 20 years of investment and operational experience in the healthcare sector. Three Fields Capital and Pacific Healthcare Management are the investment company and operating company, respectively, that manages a portfolio of private equity and venture capital investments. Previously, Mr. Jin was the co-founder of the healthcare buyout group at The Carlyle Group and was also a healthcare portfolio manager at SAC Capital. Mr. Jin is a graduate of Harvard University and currently serves as an Executive in Residence at Johns Hopkins Medicine and an Innovation Fellows Technical Advisor to the US Department of Health and Human Services. S. CLAIBORNE "CLAY" JOHNSTON MD, PhD Dean, Dell Medical School & VP of Medical Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin Dr. Clay Johnston, inaugural Dean of the Dell Medical School, has an ambitious vision to build a world-class school by creating a vital, inclusive health ecosystem supporting new and innovative models of education, health care delivery and discovery. Clay is also a neurologist specializing in stroke care and research and previously served at UCSF as Associate Vice Chancellor of Research and founding director of the Center for Healthcare Value. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and received a PhD in epidemiology from UC Berkeley. STEPHEN JOHNSTON MBA Co-founder, Aging2.0 Stephen Johnston MBA is co-founder of Aging2.0 a global innovation platform for aging and senior care, and of the Innovation Leaders Fund, a global equity fund focused on innovation. He is co-author of Growth Champions (Wiley, 2012), a book about sustainable corporate growth. Stephen serves on the board of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), and Music and Memory, 501c3 nonprofits focused on improving the quality of life for older people. He has an MA in Economics from Cambridge University and an MBA from Harvard Business School where he was a Fulbright Scholar. He lives in San Francisco, CA. DAVID KLEIN MBA Special Advisor to the CEO, University of Rochester Medical Center David H. Klein is a special advisor to the CEO of the University of Rochester (UR) Medical Center, a professor of public health sciences in the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry and an executive professor of health care management in the UR Simon Business School. Mr. Klein was the Chief Executive Officer of The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. STEVEN LANDERS MD, MPH President & CEO, Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Dr. Landers is President and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group, the nation's second largest not-for-profit home healthcare organization. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation and several other boards including Partnership for Quality Home Health Care, Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), and Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA). Dr. Landers has authored several articles on the role of home care in national publications including The New England Journal of Medicine and The Journal of the American Medicine. NOAH LANG Co-founder & CEO, Stride Health Noah Lang is CEO and cofounder of Stride Health, a mobile web-app backed by NEA & Fidelity that delivers intelligent health coverage investments to independent Americans. Companies like Uber, Intuit and Etsy look to Stride Health to power health care and coverage in the freelancer economy. Prior to founding Stride Health, Mr. Lang was founding VP of Business Development at Reputation.com. He graduated from Stanford University as a President's Scholar with a degree in Product Design. SHELLEY LYFORD President & CEO, Gary & Mary West Foundation; West Health Shelley Lyford is president and CEO of the Gary and Mary West Foundation and West Health, which are advancing innovative healthcare delivery models that enable seniors to age successfully. Lyford chairs the board of directors for the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center and serves on the Executive Committee of Grantmakers in Aging. Previously, she served as a director at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Joan Kroc Institute at the University of San Diego. THOMAS MCINERNEY President and CEO, Genworth Financial Mr. McInerney joined Genworth in January 2013 from the Boston Consulting Group, where he had served as Senior Advisor since June 2011, providing consulting and advisory services to leading insurance and financial services companies in the United States and Canada. Prior to that, Mr. McInerney spent 30 years working with ING Groep NV and Aetna Inc. For many years, he has been active with the American Council of Life Insurers and the Financial Services Roundtable, serving on each association's board and Chief Executive Officer Committee. JONATHAN RAUCH Author & Journalist A senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, Mr. Rauch is the author of six books and numerous articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing editor of National Journal and The Atlantic, which published his 2013article "The Hospital Is No Place for the Elderly: Medical treatment for aging, chronically ill patients is costly and often ineffective. Can they get better care at home?" Mr. Rauch is the recipient of several awards including the 2005 NationaL Magazine Award, the magazine industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer. OSCAR SALAZAR Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, Pager Oscar is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Pager. Oscar has been a part of several successful ventures. He is the founding CTO of Uber and current advisor, as well as the VP of Technology at Ride and CEO of CitiVox. PAULA SPAN Author & Journalist, The New York Times Paula Span writes a column on aging and caregiving - the "New Old Age" - for The New York Times. Her book, "When the Time Comes: Families With Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions," was published in 2009. A long-time staff writer for the Washington Post and a freelance contributor to many magazines and newspapers, she has helped train the next generation of journalists at Columbia University since 1999. She gives talks about aging and caregiving nationally and has begun publishing interviews as part of Amazon's Kindle Singles Interview program. SETH STERNBERG Co-Founder & CEO, Honor Seth Sternberg is a Co-founder and CEO of Honor, a tech-based service that transforms non- medical in-home care for the aging. Prior to Honor, Seth co-founded Meebo, serving as CEO until it was sold to Google in 2012, where he served as Product Director for the Google+ Platform. STEPHANIE TILENIUS Founder & CEO, Vida Stephanie is founder and CEO of Vida, a next-generation mobile continuous care platform for preventive health and chronic health conditions. Prior to Vida, Tilenius was with KPCB, where she worked primarily with late-stage portfolio companies including Nextdoor and MyFitnessPal. Prior to KPCB, Stephanie was vice president of global commerce and payments at Google, helping build and launch new products and platforms. Prior to joining Google, she was at eBay and PayPal for nine years, and in her last role was SVP of eBay.com. A co-founder of PlanetRx.com, she has also worked at Intel, AOL and Firefly, and holds an MBA from Harvard. OWEN TRIPP MBA Co-Founder & CEO, Grand Rounds As co-founder and CEO of Grand Rounds, Owen believes that patients will achieve better healthcare outcomes through the intersection of technology, medical expertise, and extraordinary patient care. Prior to Grand Rounds, Owen co-founded Reputation.com and grew the company into the worldwide leader in online reputation and privacy management; he also held leadership positions at eBay and Accenture (Health and Life Sciences Practice). Owen received a BA with honors from Trinity College and received an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was recently named a Global Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. DEBRA WHITMAN PhD Chief Public Policy Officer AARP As AARP's chief public policy officer, Debra Whitman leads policy development, analysis, research, and global thought leadership to advance the interests of individuals 50-plus and their families. She oversees AARP's Public Policy Institute, Research Center, Office of Policy Development and Integration, Thought Leadership, and AARP International. An economist, she is an authority on aging issues and has extensive experience in national policymaking and domestic and international research. Dr. Whitman holds master's and doctorate degrees in economics from Syracuse University and a bachelor's in economics, math and Italian from Gonzaga University.
at New York Academy of Sciences at 7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street, 40th Floor
New York, United States
Orignal From: d.health Summit 2016
About d.health Summit 2016 Presented by Avi Seidmann & Ray Dorsey Official Theme 2016: Aging in Place Bringing together world-class healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs, technology firms, policy makers, financiers and forward thinkers, the second annual d.health Summit will discuss and foster adoption of technology-enabled solutions to improve the health of Aging Americans. By focusing on high engagement and networking, attendees will learn, share and evaluate transformative approaches and disruptive ideas to improve care and generate economic value for one of the country's largest industries in one of its most vibrant cities. Research suggests that enabling and empowering individuals to remain in their homes provides significant health, emotional, and social benefits to aging seniors. In addition, "aging in place" yields cost savings to families, health systems, and government agencies -- new initiatives could save billions on health care costs per year. For diverse business and industry sectors, from larger firms to start-ups, there are abundant opportunities to collaborate and make a difference in the lives of Aging Americans. d.health SUMMIT SPEAKERS 2016 BASTIAAN "BAS" BLOEM MD, PhD Medical Director, Parkinson Center Nijmegen (ParC); Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen,the Netherlands In 2002, Prof. Bloem became Medical Director of the Parkinson Centre Nijmegen, which was recognized in 2005 as a National Parkinson Foundation center of excellence. Together with Dr. Marten Munneke, he developed the national ParkinsonNet concept, which received an award for the best healthcare innovation in the Netherlands, and was awarded with the prestigious Value Based Care Award in 2015. Prof. Bloem is the past-President of the International Society for Gait and Postural Research, is member of the IEC of the Movement Disorders Society, and serves on the editorial board for several national and international journals. Dr. Bloem has published over 500 scientific papers and book chapters. CYNTHIA BOYD MD, MPH Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine An internist, geriatrician, and epidemiologist, Dr. Boyd's research interests include the clinical care of chronically ill and frail older adults, particularly regarding patient-centered care for people with multiple chronic conditions. Dr. Boyd is involved in the development and evaluation of Guided Care, a primary healthcare program infused with the principles of the Chronic Care Model to optimize outcomes for older patients with multiple chronic conditions. She received the American Geriatrics Society's Award for Outstanding Clinical Investigation in 2010 for her body of work. THOMAS J. DEROSA CEO & Director Welltower, Inc. Tom DeRosa is CEO of Welltower Inc. (NYSE: HCN), an S&P 500 company. Under his leadership, the company has grown into the global leader in health care real estate with a broad, diversified portfolio across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Together with its operating partners, the company is connecting health care delivery providers and properties to create more healthful environments for an aging population and to drive efficiencies in healthcare delivery. Mr. DeRosa is a governor of the World Economic Forum and serves on the Board of Argentum, the largest senior living association in the US. CHRISTINA FARR Journalist Farr is a San Francisco-based journalist, whose work has appeared in a variety of publications, including the New York Times, Reuters and VentureBeat. She is host and editor of Future of You, the KQED blog covering the intersection of new technologies, healthcare and medicine. Farr has appeared as a featured expert on NBC, ABC and Reuters TV, and is a regular contributor to NPR. She is co-founder of Ladies Who Vino, a networking group for women in technology and business, and was recently awarded "One To Watch Out For" by Women 2.0. DAMIAN GILBERT Founder & CEO, Touch Care Damian Gilbert is the CEO of TouchCare, a company that created a mobile health application that connects providers with their patients via scheduled, video calls. TouchCare's platform connects patients with their providers, whom they know and trust, a design that supports existing relationships and enhance continuity of care. KAREN IGNAGNI President & CEO, EmblemHealth Karen Ignagni serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of EmblemHealth, a New York City-based not-for-profit health insurance company. EmblemHealth is one of the nation's largest nonprofit health plans, serving 3.1 million people who live and work across the New York tristate area. Prior to joining EmblemHealth in September 2015, Ignagni was President and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) where she was active in working with the White House and congressional leadership on the development of health reform legislation, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Previously, Ms. Ignagni directed the AFL-CIO's Department of Employee Benefits and worked as a Congressional staffer. ADAM JACKSON Co-Founder & CEO, Doctor On Demand Adam Jackson is CEO and co-founder of Doctor On Demand, a healthcare service that provides Video Visits with board-certified physicians and psychologists via smartphones, tablets, and computers. A career technology entrepreneur, his first venture-backed business, MarketSquare (founded in 2004), was one of the first online local shopping destinations on the Internet. It was acquired by a similar service, which was subsequently acquired by Intuit in 2006. Over the past 10 years, Adam has also been an active angel investor and advisor to over two dozen companies. WALTER JIN Founding Partner, Three Fields Capital Mr. Jin has over 20 years of investment and operational experience in the healthcare sector. Three Fields Capital and Pacific Healthcare Management are the investment company and operating company, respectively, that manages a portfolio of private equity and venture capital investments. Previously, Mr. Jin was the co-founder of the healthcare buyout group at The Carlyle Group and was also a healthcare portfolio manager at SAC Capital. Mr. Jin is a graduate of Harvard University and currently serves as an Executive in Residence at Johns Hopkins Medicine and an Innovation Fellows Technical Advisor to the US Department of Health and Human Services. S. CLAIBORNE "CLAY" JOHNSTON MD, PhD Dean, Dell Medical School & VP of Medical Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin Dr. Clay Johnston, inaugural Dean of the Dell Medical School, has an ambitious vision to build a world-class school by creating a vital, inclusive health ecosystem supporting new and innovative models of education, health care delivery and discovery. Clay is also a neurologist specializing in stroke care and research and previously served at UCSF as Associate Vice Chancellor of Research and founding director of the Center for Healthcare Value. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and received a PhD in epidemiology from UC Berkeley. STEPHEN JOHNSTON MBA Co-founder, Aging2.0 Stephen Johnston MBA is co-founder of Aging2.0 a global innovation platform for aging and senior care, and of the Innovation Leaders Fund, a global equity fund focused on innovation. He is co-author of Growth Champions (Wiley, 2012), a book about sustainable corporate growth. Stephen serves on the board of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), and Music and Memory, 501c3 nonprofits focused on improving the quality of life for older people. He has an MA in Economics from Cambridge University and an MBA from Harvard Business School where he was a Fulbright Scholar. He lives in San Francisco, CA. DAVID KLEIN MBA Special Advisor to the CEO, University of Rochester Medical Center David H. Klein is a special advisor to the CEO of the University of Rochester (UR) Medical Center, a professor of public health sciences in the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry and an executive professor of health care management in the UR Simon Business School. Mr. Klein was the Chief Executive Officer of The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. STEVEN LANDERS MD, MPH President & CEO, Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Dr. Landers is President and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group, the nation's second largest not-for-profit home healthcare organization. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation and several other boards including Partnership for Quality Home Health Care, Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), and Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA). Dr. Landers has authored several articles on the role of home care in national publications including The New England Journal of Medicine and The Journal of the American Medicine. NOAH LANG Co-founder & CEO, Stride Health Noah Lang is CEO and cofounder of Stride Health, a mobile web-app backed by NEA & Fidelity that delivers intelligent health coverage investments to independent Americans. Companies like Uber, Intuit and Etsy look to Stride Health to power health care and coverage in the freelancer economy. Prior to founding Stride Health, Mr. Lang was founding VP of Business Development at Reputation.com. He graduated from Stanford University as a President's Scholar with a degree in Product Design. SHELLEY LYFORD President & CEO, Gary & Mary West Foundation; West Health Shelley Lyford is president and CEO of the Gary and Mary West Foundation and West Health, which are advancing innovative healthcare delivery models that enable seniors to age successfully. Lyford chairs the board of directors for the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center and serves on the Executive Committee of Grantmakers in Aging. Previously, she served as a director at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Joan Kroc Institute at the University of San Diego. THOMAS MCINERNEY President and CEO, Genworth Financial Mr. McInerney joined Genworth in January 2013 from the Boston Consulting Group, where he had served as Senior Advisor since June 2011, providing consulting and advisory services to leading insurance and financial services companies in the United States and Canada. Prior to that, Mr. McInerney spent 30 years working with ING Groep NV and Aetna Inc. For many years, he has been active with the American Council of Life Insurers and the Financial Services Roundtable, serving on each association's board and Chief Executive Officer Committee. JONATHAN RAUCH Author & Journalist A senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, Mr. Rauch is the author of six books and numerous articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing editor of National Journal and The Atlantic, which published his 2013article "The Hospital Is No Place for the Elderly: Medical treatment for aging, chronically ill patients is costly and often ineffective. Can they get better care at home?" Mr. Rauch is the recipient of several awards including the 2005 NationaL Magazine Award, the magazine industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer. OSCAR SALAZAR Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, Pager Oscar is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Pager. Oscar has been a part of several successful ventures. He is the founding CTO of Uber and current advisor, as well as the VP of Technology at Ride and CEO of CitiVox. PAULA SPAN Author & Journalist, The New York Times Paula Span writes a column on aging and caregiving - the "New Old Age" - for The New York Times. Her book, "When the Time Comes: Families With Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions," was published in 2009. A long-time staff writer for the Washington Post and a freelance contributor to many magazines and newspapers, she has helped train the next generation of journalists at Columbia University since 1999. She gives talks about aging and caregiving nationally and has begun publishing interviews as part of Amazon's Kindle Singles Interview program. SETH STERNBERG Co-Founder & CEO, Honor Seth Sternberg is a Co-founder and CEO of Honor, a tech-based service that transforms non- medical in-home care for the aging. Prior to Honor, Seth co-founded Meebo, serving as CEO until it was sold to Google in 2012, where he served as Product Director for the Google+ Platform. STEPHANIE TILENIUS Founder & CEO, Vida Stephanie is founder and CEO of Vida, a next-generation mobile continuous care platform for preventive health and chronic health conditions. Prior to Vida, Tilenius was with KPCB, where she worked primarily with late-stage portfolio companies including Nextdoor and MyFitnessPal. Prior to KPCB, Stephanie was vice president of global commerce and payments at Google, helping build and launch new products and platforms. Prior to joining Google, she was at eBay and PayPal for nine years, and in her last role was SVP of eBay.com. A co-founder of PlanetRx.com, she has also worked at Intel, AOL and Firefly, and holds an MBA from Harvard. OWEN TRIPP MBA Co-Founder & CEO, Grand Rounds As co-founder and CEO of Grand Rounds, Owen believes that patients will achieve better healthcare outcomes through the intersection of technology, medical expertise, and extraordinary patient care. Prior to Grand Rounds, Owen co-founded Reputation.com and grew the company into the worldwide leader in online reputation and privacy management; he also held leadership positions at eBay and Accenture (Health and Life Sciences Practice). Owen received a BA with honors from Trinity College and received an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was recently named a Global Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. DEBRA WHITMAN PhD Chief Public Policy Officer AARP As AARP's chief public policy officer, Debra Whitman leads policy development, analysis, research, and global thought leadership to advance the interests of individuals 50-plus and their families. She oversees AARP's Public Policy Institute, Research Center, Office of Policy Development and Integration, Thought Leadership, and AARP International. An economist, she is an authority on aging issues and has extensive experience in national policymaking and domestic and international research. Dr. Whitman holds master's and doctorate degrees in economics from Syracuse University and a bachelor's in economics, math and Italian from Gonzaga University.
at New York Academy of Sciences at 7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street, 40th Floor
New York, United States
Orignal From: d.health Summit 2016
Writing Opinion Pieces That Compel
Writing Opinion Pieces That Compel
Everybody may be entitled to their opinion, but how many are really catching anyone's attention? The Internet and social media have given a platform to every individual or group with the least bit to say. All too often, those opinions can be missed – or easily dismissed. But some sites and publications do value a well-written opinion piece. Newspapers like the Cambridge Times, Guelph Mercury and Waterloo Region Record dedicate pages to editorial from people and organizations in their communities. An opinion piece in your local paper may reach thousands; well written, it can raise awareness, spark discussion and, just maybe, win people to your cause. This half-day workshop will introduce participants to the basics of effective opinion writing. Using examples from local newspapers, we'll look at: The general purpose and structure of an opinion piece Selecting a topic and your specific angle Bolstering opinion with facts A non-adversarial approach to persuading others How to make your column compelling Participants are encouraged to bring an idea for an opinion piece to the workshop. About the Trainer: Michael Strickland is a strategic storyteller – part communications strategist, part wordsmith – with degrees in rhetorical theory. He spent half of his 30-year career as a journalist, helping to craft stories on a range of topics for newspapers and television. He later led the media relations programs at Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo. Today, Michael writes feature articles for lifestyle publications and a regular column for the Mercury. Participant Limit: 20 Fee: for members* or for non-members. *members of Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener-Waterloo & Area, Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington or United Way of Cambridge & North Dumfries Volunteer Centre. Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance Workshop Registration & Cancellation Policy: Fees for workshops, training opportunities, and events are due prior to or on the date of the event. The Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance reserves the right to request fees in advance. Participants who have registered for a workshop, training opportunity, or event with the Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance will be invoiced for the fee associated with the event if cancellation is not made at least 3 business days prior to the date and time of the event. Cancellation fees will be waived if the participant can find and guarantee an alternate to attend. The Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance reserves the right to cancel a workshop. In the event of cancellation, full refunds will be issued to all paid registrants within one month.
at Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County
275 Eramosa Rd
Guelph, Canada
Orignal From: Writing Opinion Pieces That Compel
Everybody may be entitled to their opinion, but how many are really catching anyone's attention? The Internet and social media have given a platform to every individual or group with the least bit to say. All too often, those opinions can be missed – or easily dismissed. But some sites and publications do value a well-written opinion piece. Newspapers like the Cambridge Times, Guelph Mercury and Waterloo Region Record dedicate pages to editorial from people and organizations in their communities. An opinion piece in your local paper may reach thousands; well written, it can raise awareness, spark discussion and, just maybe, win people to your cause. This half-day workshop will introduce participants to the basics of effective opinion writing. Using examples from local newspapers, we'll look at: The general purpose and structure of an opinion piece Selecting a topic and your specific angle Bolstering opinion with facts A non-adversarial approach to persuading others How to make your column compelling Participants are encouraged to bring an idea for an opinion piece to the workshop. About the Trainer: Michael Strickland is a strategic storyteller – part communications strategist, part wordsmith – with degrees in rhetorical theory. He spent half of his 30-year career as a journalist, helping to craft stories on a range of topics for newspapers and television. He later led the media relations programs at Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo. Today, Michael writes feature articles for lifestyle publications and a regular column for the Mercury. Participant Limit: 20 Fee: for members* or for non-members. *members of Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener-Waterloo & Area, Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington or United Way of Cambridge & North Dumfries Volunteer Centre. Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance Workshop Registration & Cancellation Policy: Fees for workshops, training opportunities, and events are due prior to or on the date of the event. The Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance reserves the right to request fees in advance. Participants who have registered for a workshop, training opportunity, or event with the Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance will be invoiced for the fee associated with the event if cancellation is not made at least 3 business days prior to the date and time of the event. Cancellation fees will be waived if the participant can find and guarantee an alternate to attend. The Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance reserves the right to cancel a workshop. In the event of cancellation, full refunds will be issued to all paid registrants within one month.
at Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County
275 Eramosa Rd
Guelph, Canada
Orignal From: Writing Opinion Pieces That Compel
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) -- Des Moines, IA - Guaranteed to Run!
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) -- Des Moines, IA - Guaranteed to Run!
Class Overview: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is an in-depth two day immersion into the world of Scrum. The class is full of practical, real world techniques that can be implemented immediately at your workplace. This class will allow your organization to enjoy the many advantages Scrum has to offer. Hands-on exercises demonstrate key concepts and let you experience the benefits of Scrum firsthand. Limited to only 20 seats... Sign-up now in order to ensure your spot is reserved! 14 PDUs Awarded Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) eligible class What others are are saying about us: "This was the biggest "bang for the buck" of any class I've ever taken (in 18 years of professional development)." - Heather "The class was extremely helpful in helping me find my role as ScrumMaster on my team." - Michael "I was pleasantly surprised that after only two days I now have a foundation to begin using Scrum at my agency." - Kevin Who should attend? IT Professionals (Architects, BAs, DBAs, Developers, Testers, etc.) IT Leadership (Managers/Directors/VPs/CIOs/CTOs) Project Managers Anyone interested in learning the benefits of Scrum Prerequisites None Class Learning Objectives: As a CSM class participant, I want... To explain Scrum's history, so that I can better appreciate Scrum. To demonstrate the importance of having team values, so that I can facilitate the creation of working agreements amongst team members. To list situations where using Scrum is appropriate, so that I can be more successful at applying Scrum. To describe the Scrum framework, so that I can clearly comprehend the Scrum process. To describe the roles and responsibilities in Scrum, so that I can understand who does what. To experience Scrum, so that I know what it feels like when I start doing it for real. To explain the value of a product vision statement, so that I gain a greater appreciation for why we need one. To explain how to seed a product backlog, so that I can assist the Product Owner with creating one. To demonstrate how to write user stories, so that I can clearly articulate the who, what, and why behind a backlog item. To teach team members how to relatively size backlog items, so that the product owner can make better prioritization decisions. To list and explain the key meetings in Scrum, so that I know what is happening, before, during, and after each sprint. To explain how to tell a good user story from a bad one, so that I can better assist the Product Owner with creating an effective product backlog. To demonstrate how to track team progress, so that I can accurately understand what has been accomplished and how much longer it will take to complete the product. To list and explain the additional meetings recommended for Scrum, so that I can improve the overall efficiency of the Scrum process. To list areas where we might get into trouble, so that I know what to look out for as my organization implements Scrum. To list other fields that may enhance our ability to do Scrum better, so that I can have additional tools to increase our chances of success. An open forum to discuss challenging questions about Scrum, so that I can utilize the collective intelligence of the class participants to brainstorm creative solutions to complex problems. Benefits: Learn while not being bored and having fun Retain more information because of our unique hands-on approach; based on the latest research into brain science Be entertained by stories from our real-world experienced and knowledgeable instructors Maximize investments already made by gaining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs) Increase your personal worth within your company and in the marketplace Takeaways: Easy to use reminders of Scrum Printed class manual Scrum reference card Thumbdrive loaded with; articles, class exercises, whitepapers, etc... 14 PDUs A two year membership to the Scrum Alliance Eligibility to sit for the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam About The Instructor: Lonnie Weaver-Johnson, CST Lonnie Weaver-Johnson, CST is the Agile Practice Lead for The Braintrust Consulting Group. She obtained a degree in communications and then went on to a 20+ year career implementing IT projects and leading people through change. Lonnie enjoys transforming people through; coaching, conflict resolution, performance management, and imparting knowledge. Lonnie started working with Scrum in 2006 and her experience has taken her across the United States and to foreign lands such as India and Canada. Helping teams learn and grow together until they reach a high performing stage is Lonnie's passion. Her candid and patient coaching style helps people understand how to make the necessary behavioral changes to make Scrum work for their teams. She also enjoys partnering with leaders to help them understand how the changes will impact their organization. Lonnie has been an IT leader, a business analyst, a corporate trainer, a ToastMaster officer, a public speaker in her community, and a volunteer at local high schools training kids in team development. In all cases Lonnie brings high energy to her classes, motivates the learners, and uses humor and stories to keep people engaged. To contact Lonnie please e-mail her at lonnie.weaver-johnson@braintrustgroup.com or join her on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnieweaverjohnson. Want more testimonials? Check these out! http://www.braintrustgroup.com/case-studies/testimonials Organizations That We Have Trained: American Airlines Blue Cross Blue Shield Deloitte Department of Homeland Security Earnst & Young EMC Emory University FedEx Garmin GE H&R Block IBM McKesson NASA Oracle Raytheon Thomson Reuters Tractor Supply Vanderbilt University Walmart Many, many, more... Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a refund of your tuition for this class you must notify us no later than 5 business days prior to the class start date. Cancellation requests received after the 5 business day window will be issued a credit that can be applied towards a future class. Privacy Notice: We may on some occasions share your email address with a limited number of our trusted partners. We do not sell your personal information and we treat your privacy with the utmost regard. Please contact us at info@braintrustgroup.com if you have any concerns.
at Staybridge Suites
6905 Lake Drive
Des Moines, United States
Orignal From: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) -- Des Moines, IA - Guaranteed to Run!
Class Overview: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is an in-depth two day immersion into the world of Scrum. The class is full of practical, real world techniques that can be implemented immediately at your workplace. This class will allow your organization to enjoy the many advantages Scrum has to offer. Hands-on exercises demonstrate key concepts and let you experience the benefits of Scrum firsthand. Limited to only 20 seats... Sign-up now in order to ensure your spot is reserved! 14 PDUs Awarded Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) eligible class What others are are saying about us: "This was the biggest "bang for the buck" of any class I've ever taken (in 18 years of professional development)." - Heather "The class was extremely helpful in helping me find my role as ScrumMaster on my team." - Michael "I was pleasantly surprised that after only two days I now have a foundation to begin using Scrum at my agency." - Kevin Who should attend? IT Professionals (Architects, BAs, DBAs, Developers, Testers, etc.) IT Leadership (Managers/Directors/VPs/CIOs/CTOs) Project Managers Anyone interested in learning the benefits of Scrum Prerequisites None Class Learning Objectives: As a CSM class participant, I want... To explain Scrum's history, so that I can better appreciate Scrum. To demonstrate the importance of having team values, so that I can facilitate the creation of working agreements amongst team members. To list situations where using Scrum is appropriate, so that I can be more successful at applying Scrum. To describe the Scrum framework, so that I can clearly comprehend the Scrum process. To describe the roles and responsibilities in Scrum, so that I can understand who does what. To experience Scrum, so that I know what it feels like when I start doing it for real. To explain the value of a product vision statement, so that I gain a greater appreciation for why we need one. To explain how to seed a product backlog, so that I can assist the Product Owner with creating one. To demonstrate how to write user stories, so that I can clearly articulate the who, what, and why behind a backlog item. To teach team members how to relatively size backlog items, so that the product owner can make better prioritization decisions. To list and explain the key meetings in Scrum, so that I know what is happening, before, during, and after each sprint. To explain how to tell a good user story from a bad one, so that I can better assist the Product Owner with creating an effective product backlog. To demonstrate how to track team progress, so that I can accurately understand what has been accomplished and how much longer it will take to complete the product. To list and explain the additional meetings recommended for Scrum, so that I can improve the overall efficiency of the Scrum process. To list areas where we might get into trouble, so that I know what to look out for as my organization implements Scrum. To list other fields that may enhance our ability to do Scrum better, so that I can have additional tools to increase our chances of success. An open forum to discuss challenging questions about Scrum, so that I can utilize the collective intelligence of the class participants to brainstorm creative solutions to complex problems. Benefits: Learn while not being bored and having fun Retain more information because of our unique hands-on approach; based on the latest research into brain science Be entertained by stories from our real-world experienced and knowledgeable instructors Maximize investments already made by gaining valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs) Increase your personal worth within your company and in the marketplace Takeaways: Easy to use reminders of Scrum Printed class manual Scrum reference card Thumbdrive loaded with; articles, class exercises, whitepapers, etc... 14 PDUs A two year membership to the Scrum Alliance Eligibility to sit for the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam About The Instructor: Lonnie Weaver-Johnson, CST Lonnie Weaver-Johnson, CST is the Agile Practice Lead for The Braintrust Consulting Group. She obtained a degree in communications and then went on to a 20+ year career implementing IT projects and leading people through change. Lonnie enjoys transforming people through; coaching, conflict resolution, performance management, and imparting knowledge. Lonnie started working with Scrum in 2006 and her experience has taken her across the United States and to foreign lands such as India and Canada. Helping teams learn and grow together until they reach a high performing stage is Lonnie's passion. Her candid and patient coaching style helps people understand how to make the necessary behavioral changes to make Scrum work for their teams. She also enjoys partnering with leaders to help them understand how the changes will impact their organization. Lonnie has been an IT leader, a business analyst, a corporate trainer, a ToastMaster officer, a public speaker in her community, and a volunteer at local high schools training kids in team development. In all cases Lonnie brings high energy to her classes, motivates the learners, and uses humor and stories to keep people engaged. To contact Lonnie please e-mail her at lonnie.weaver-johnson@braintrustgroup.com or join her on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnieweaverjohnson. Want more testimonials? Check these out! http://www.braintrustgroup.com/case-studies/testimonials Organizations That We Have Trained: American Airlines Blue Cross Blue Shield Deloitte Department of Homeland Security Earnst & Young EMC Emory University FedEx Garmin GE H&R Block IBM McKesson NASA Oracle Raytheon Thomson Reuters Tractor Supply Vanderbilt University Walmart Many, many, more... Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a refund of your tuition for this class you must notify us no later than 5 business days prior to the class start date. Cancellation requests received after the 5 business day window will be issued a credit that can be applied towards a future class. Privacy Notice: We may on some occasions share your email address with a limited number of our trusted partners. We do not sell your personal information and we treat your privacy with the utmost regard. Please contact us at info@braintrustgroup.com if you have any concerns.
at Staybridge Suites
6905 Lake Drive
Des Moines, United States
Orignal From: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) -- Des Moines, IA - Guaranteed to Run!
English Functional Skills May
English Functional Skills May
Course Details As a student on a Functional Skills English course you will learn and practise the skills needed to communicate confidently, effectively and independently. This course supports the practical development of your English skills enabling you to gain the most out of your work, education and day to day life. During the course you will focus on three areas; Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening. Levels of qualification available range from entry level to level 2. A level 2 Functional Skills qualification may be a requirement for work , apprenticeships or traineeships. Course Structure & Teaching Methods The emphasis of teaching is on building up the practical communication skills that you already have so that you can gain the most from life, learning and work. The context for learning is a range of real life contexts and scenarios, such as reading and writing instructions, articles, letters, e-mails and job applications. In addition, the course will cover practical strategies to revise and improve spelling, punctuation and grammar. Entry Level skills aim to ensure that each individual is able to communicate effectively and develop skills in speaking and listening, reading and writing. Within a Level 1 qualification you will: Take part in formal and informal discussions and exchanges that include unfamiliar subjects Read and understand a range of straightforward texts Write a range of texts to communicate information, ideas and opinions, using formats and styles suitable for their purpose and audience Within a Level 2 qualification you will: Make a range of contributions to discussions in a range of contexts, including those that are unfamiliar, and make effective presentations Select, read, understand and compare texts and use them to gather information, ideas, arguments and opinions Write a range of texts, including extended written documents, communicating information, ideas and opinions, effectively and persuasively Teaching methods include tutor-led sessions, tutorials and discussions, plus individual, paired and group tasks. Where possible, the course will include examples related to your workplacement, apprenticeship or traineeship to support your learning
at Immingham Resource Centre
Margaret St
Immingham, United Kingdom
Orignal From: English Functional Skills May
Course Details As a student on a Functional Skills English course you will learn and practise the skills needed to communicate confidently, effectively and independently. This course supports the practical development of your English skills enabling you to gain the most out of your work, education and day to day life. During the course you will focus on three areas; Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening. Levels of qualification available range from entry level to level 2. A level 2 Functional Skills qualification may be a requirement for work , apprenticeships or traineeships. Course Structure & Teaching Methods The emphasis of teaching is on building up the practical communication skills that you already have so that you can gain the most from life, learning and work. The context for learning is a range of real life contexts and scenarios, such as reading and writing instructions, articles, letters, e-mails and job applications. In addition, the course will cover practical strategies to revise and improve spelling, punctuation and grammar. Entry Level skills aim to ensure that each individual is able to communicate effectively and develop skills in speaking and listening, reading and writing. Within a Level 1 qualification you will: Take part in formal and informal discussions and exchanges that include unfamiliar subjects Read and understand a range of straightforward texts Write a range of texts to communicate information, ideas and opinions, using formats and styles suitable for their purpose and audience Within a Level 2 qualification you will: Make a range of contributions to discussions in a range of contexts, including those that are unfamiliar, and make effective presentations Select, read, understand and compare texts and use them to gather information, ideas, arguments and opinions Write a range of texts, including extended written documents, communicating information, ideas and opinions, effectively and persuasively Teaching methods include tutor-led sessions, tutorials and discussions, plus individual, paired and group tasks. Where possible, the course will include examples related to your workplacement, apprenticeship or traineeship to support your learning
at Immingham Resource Centre
Margaret St
Immingham, United Kingdom
Orignal From: English Functional Skills May
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Algorave @ODILeeds
Algorave @ODILeeds
As part of Leeds Digital Festival and as a lead into the Live at Leeds Festival, ODI Leeds is hosting Leeds Algorave curated by Alex McLean , curently artist in residence at ODI HQ. This will be held at our innovation space on the top floor of Munro House 7.30pm til late. "Live coders write computer programs live, while the programs generate their music, but the focus is on people dancing and seriously enjoying themselves" - Dazed & confused "Alexandra Cárdenas has no decks. Instead, she's working on a laptop. A projection behind shows about 20 lines of code, which she is toying with, stripping some away, modifying the parameters of others. The minimal techno starts piling up, reversing on itself. Complex rhythms emerge, fall away, then come back stronger, energising the crowd. Cárdenas is completely lost in the music. This is an "algorave", where humans dance to algorithms." - Wired Magazine "The scene at an algorave is often what you'd expect from any good techno night - a dark room, engaging visuals. a decent, bass-heavy speaker set-up, and lots of people ready to dance. .. performers at algoraves respond to each other and the audience in real time, often projecting the lines of code onto the walls as they type. lt's coding as improvisation and experiment.." - The Wire magazine // VISUALS RITUALS // manchester HELLOCATFOOD // birmingham CHEZ.IO // falmouth // AUDIO ALEXANDRA CARDENAS // berlin ANNY // nottingham BELISHA BEACON // leeds BENOIT AND THE MANDELBROTS // karlsruhe FOXDOT // leeds JOANNE // leeds REGGAETRON // mexico city SAM AARON // cambridge UIAESK! // newcastle YAXU // sheffield More info: http://algorave.com/ http://dazeddigital.com/blog/article/16150/1/what-on-earth-is-livecoding http://www.wired.co.uk/magazine/archive/2013/09/play/algorave http://toplap.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algorave Hosted by ODI Leeds and part of Leeds Digital, supported by CePRA University of Leeds
at ODI Leeds
3rd Floor - Munro House
Leeds, United Kingdom
Orignal From: Algorave @ODILeeds
As part of Leeds Digital Festival and as a lead into the Live at Leeds Festival, ODI Leeds is hosting Leeds Algorave curated by Alex McLean , curently artist in residence at ODI HQ. This will be held at our innovation space on the top floor of Munro House 7.30pm til late. "Live coders write computer programs live, while the programs generate their music, but the focus is on people dancing and seriously enjoying themselves" - Dazed & confused "Alexandra Cárdenas has no decks. Instead, she's working on a laptop. A projection behind shows about 20 lines of code, which she is toying with, stripping some away, modifying the parameters of others. The minimal techno starts piling up, reversing on itself. Complex rhythms emerge, fall away, then come back stronger, energising the crowd. Cárdenas is completely lost in the music. This is an "algorave", where humans dance to algorithms." - Wired Magazine "The scene at an algorave is often what you'd expect from any good techno night - a dark room, engaging visuals. a decent, bass-heavy speaker set-up, and lots of people ready to dance. .. performers at algoraves respond to each other and the audience in real time, often projecting the lines of code onto the walls as they type. lt's coding as improvisation and experiment.." - The Wire magazine // VISUALS RITUALS // manchester HELLOCATFOOD // birmingham CHEZ.IO // falmouth // AUDIO ALEXANDRA CARDENAS // berlin ANNY // nottingham BELISHA BEACON // leeds BENOIT AND THE MANDELBROTS // karlsruhe FOXDOT // leeds JOANNE // leeds REGGAETRON // mexico city SAM AARON // cambridge UIAESK! // newcastle YAXU // sheffield More info: http://algorave.com/ http://dazeddigital.com/blog/article/16150/1/what-on-earth-is-livecoding http://www.wired.co.uk/magazine/archive/2013/09/play/algorave http://toplap.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algorave Hosted by ODI Leeds and part of Leeds Digital, supported by CePRA University of Leeds
at ODI Leeds
3rd Floor - Munro House
Leeds, United Kingdom
Orignal From: Algorave @ODILeeds
The Barakah Effect: Prophetic Leadership and Productivity for Professionals
The Barakah Effect: Prophetic Leadership and Productivity for Professionals
The Barakah Effect is a practical one day workshop that focuses on how to lead yourself, and lead others - from a Prophetic perspective. "Barakah is the attachment of divine goodness to a thing, so if it occurs in something little, it increases it. And if it occurs in something much it benefits it. And the greatest fruits of barakah in all things are to use that barakah in the obedience of Allah (SWT)" - Imam Raghib What is the purpose of this workshop? My name is Mohammed Faris (ProductiveMuslim.com), and together with Omar Usman we've launched a new initiative called The Barakah Effect that helps Muslim Professionals practically implement our Prophetic teachings in our professional lives. We've all had conversations where we say things like, "I have to turn off my Islam when I get to work." And by that we don't mean that we hide the fact that we're Muslim. It means that we have to act like a different person. We have to put aside our faith values such as humility, selflessness, and things like shunning praise and credit. Instead, we feel like we have to be selfish in the name of business. We do this because we're taught you have to play the game to succeed. But what if there was another way? What if we could stop compartmentalizing our faith and spirituality? What if we didn't have to turn if off when we clocked in? It's our firm belief that the best of the best teachings in leadership and productivity ultimately come from the most productive man that ever lived and the most influential leader of all times. However, for many years, his teachings have become disconnected in a way that we no longer think how to apply the lessons in our professional lives - or worse, we think that we simply can't apply them. I remember having a conversation at my workplace with an Investment fund manager who was managing a multi-million dollar investment fund on behalf of the bank I was working for. Now this wasn't just a regular bank - but this was actually an Islamic bank, in an Islamic country, with Muslim employees. I asked her a simple question: "Do you pray istikharah before making an investment decision?" My question was met with blank stare. She never considered it. In fact, no one in her industry has ever taught her to consider it.. What's interesting, is that she was a deeply spiritual person who was known and respected for her piety. This made me realise how far we've come in compartmentalizing our faith. We forgot (or even don't know how) to let the Barakah enter the workplace. The funny thing is, everyone has observed Barakah - including non-Muslims. They just happen to call it different things - like serendipity, or "karma." They talk about putting good things "into the universe" and letting the "universe reward you." We know that what they observed is actually Barakah in action. And we have the blueprint to unlock it based on the teachings of our faith. That's our unfair advantage. That's where this workshop comes in. We want to help every Muslim professional live a life full of Barakah - a whole life. From the moment of waking up until going to sleep. How do we get the Barakah in our lives to help us lead ourselves, live a balanced life, and turn around and bring that to our organizations and teams? The Deen and Dunya Conundrum We often put "deen" and "dunya" at conflict with one another. In other words, if we succeed in our worldly life, it comes at the expense of the afterlife. The Qur'an, however, teaches us the opposite. It commands us to supplicate ambitiously for both. "Our Lord, give us good in this world and in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire" (2:201). It's our firm belief that following the Prophetic models of leadership and productivity will help us to not only better our relationship with our Creator - but become a top performer professionally in the process. A Glimpse at What You'll Take Away From This Workshop: Developing a daily system for yourself that keeps you at peak performance - spiritually, mentally, and physically. Feel fulfilled. Break out of the productivity trap of looking for new apps and hacks to constantly maximize your output. Instead, learn how to *multiply* your efforts by tapping into the power of Barakah to power through your every day challenges the obstacles holding you back. What did the Prophet's (s) day look like? What can we emulate from it? How do we apply his daily habits and routines that to a modern day workplace? How to not just delegate, but empower people around you. Learn the intricate tricks Shaytan plays on us to paralyze us with fear - making it hard for us to be decisive, or even speak up in a meeting at work. What tangible and practical things did the Prophet (s) do to develop the people around him? How did the Prophet (s) lead the un-leadable? Deal with difficult people? Dealing with failure, setbacks, and when things don't go as planned. What does a Prophetic leadership style look like? And how is it applied to a modern professional environment? Authentically implementing your spiritual values in an environment that doesn't prioritize faith. Balancing humility with ambition and assertiveness. What Prophetic work/life balance looks like in regards to your self, family, and community. Instructors Mohammed Faris Mohammed is an internationally sought speaker, coach, and author who spearheaded the niche of productivity and Islam. His most notable accolade is as the Founder of ProductiveMuslim.com, the popular online platform, blog, and productivity training organisation that serves the "e-Ummah" worldwide. He's also the author of the new book "The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity". Popularly known as "Abu Productive" on ProductiveMuslim.com, Mohammed Faris regularly contributes articles, weekly newsletters, Q&A videos and advanced training courses. His website also features articles, doodles and animations from various contributors and productivity experts worldwide. He has delivered talks and trainings at numerous events and seminars across the world including UK, US, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Egypt, Bosnia, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia as well as featured on international media. In 2014, the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre added him to the World's 500 Most Influential Muslims list. Omar Usman Omar is an experienced professional with over 12 years experience in the Healthcare/IT industry where he has worked in clinical applications support, project management, and consulting. He is a certified PMP (Project Management Professional). He also holds a leadership training and speaking certification through the John Maxwell Company, and has held numerous mastermind groups around the topics of leadership and communication. He has also developed and delivered specialized leadership training to hospital executives. He is a founding member of, and has held various leadership roles, with a number of Islamic organizations including Qalam Institute and MuslimMatters.org. You can find his writings on sites like Fiqh of Social Media and Muslim Strategic Initiative (where he blogs about personal and organizational development). He's also a primary instructor of Qalam's Khateeb Workshop program where he has helped train over 700 students in public speaking. Registration and Logistics This is a one day workshop on Saturday April 30th, 2016 taking place at the Westin DFW Airport. *We recommend participants traveling from out of town to stay at the Westin, and to fly in and out of DFW airport. Registration will open at 9am, and the seminar will begin promptly at 9:30am so please be on time. To register please purchase your ticket from this page, we will then send any follow up announcements via email. BONUS - Register today and and receive 6 months free access to the Productive Muslim Academy (which includes our signature ProductiveRamadan Online course).
at Dallas, Texas, United States
Dallas, Texas, United States
Dallas, United States
Orignal From: The Barakah Effect: Prophetic Leadership and Productivity for Professionals
The Barakah Effect is a practical one day workshop that focuses on how to lead yourself, and lead others - from a Prophetic perspective. "Barakah is the attachment of divine goodness to a thing, so if it occurs in something little, it increases it. And if it occurs in something much it benefits it. And the greatest fruits of barakah in all things are to use that barakah in the obedience of Allah (SWT)" - Imam Raghib What is the purpose of this workshop? My name is Mohammed Faris (ProductiveMuslim.com), and together with Omar Usman we've launched a new initiative called The Barakah Effect that helps Muslim Professionals practically implement our Prophetic teachings in our professional lives. We've all had conversations where we say things like, "I have to turn off my Islam when I get to work." And by that we don't mean that we hide the fact that we're Muslim. It means that we have to act like a different person. We have to put aside our faith values such as humility, selflessness, and things like shunning praise and credit. Instead, we feel like we have to be selfish in the name of business. We do this because we're taught you have to play the game to succeed. But what if there was another way? What if we could stop compartmentalizing our faith and spirituality? What if we didn't have to turn if off when we clocked in? It's our firm belief that the best of the best teachings in leadership and productivity ultimately come from the most productive man that ever lived and the most influential leader of all times. However, for many years, his teachings have become disconnected in a way that we no longer think how to apply the lessons in our professional lives - or worse, we think that we simply can't apply them. I remember having a conversation at my workplace with an Investment fund manager who was managing a multi-million dollar investment fund on behalf of the bank I was working for. Now this wasn't just a regular bank - but this was actually an Islamic bank, in an Islamic country, with Muslim employees. I asked her a simple question: "Do you pray istikharah before making an investment decision?" My question was met with blank stare. She never considered it. In fact, no one in her industry has ever taught her to consider it.. What's interesting, is that she was a deeply spiritual person who was known and respected for her piety. This made me realise how far we've come in compartmentalizing our faith. We forgot (or even don't know how) to let the Barakah enter the workplace. The funny thing is, everyone has observed Barakah - including non-Muslims. They just happen to call it different things - like serendipity, or "karma." They talk about putting good things "into the universe" and letting the "universe reward you." We know that what they observed is actually Barakah in action. And we have the blueprint to unlock it based on the teachings of our faith. That's our unfair advantage. That's where this workshop comes in. We want to help every Muslim professional live a life full of Barakah - a whole life. From the moment of waking up until going to sleep. How do we get the Barakah in our lives to help us lead ourselves, live a balanced life, and turn around and bring that to our organizations and teams? The Deen and Dunya Conundrum We often put "deen" and "dunya" at conflict with one another. In other words, if we succeed in our worldly life, it comes at the expense of the afterlife. The Qur'an, however, teaches us the opposite. It commands us to supplicate ambitiously for both. "Our Lord, give us good in this world and in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire" (2:201). It's our firm belief that following the Prophetic models of leadership and productivity will help us to not only better our relationship with our Creator - but become a top performer professionally in the process. A Glimpse at What You'll Take Away From This Workshop: Developing a daily system for yourself that keeps you at peak performance - spiritually, mentally, and physically. Feel fulfilled. Break out of the productivity trap of looking for new apps and hacks to constantly maximize your output. Instead, learn how to *multiply* your efforts by tapping into the power of Barakah to power through your every day challenges the obstacles holding you back. What did the Prophet's (s) day look like? What can we emulate from it? How do we apply his daily habits and routines that to a modern day workplace? How to not just delegate, but empower people around you. Learn the intricate tricks Shaytan plays on us to paralyze us with fear - making it hard for us to be decisive, or even speak up in a meeting at work. What tangible and practical things did the Prophet (s) do to develop the people around him? How did the Prophet (s) lead the un-leadable? Deal with difficult people? Dealing with failure, setbacks, and when things don't go as planned. What does a Prophetic leadership style look like? And how is it applied to a modern professional environment? Authentically implementing your spiritual values in an environment that doesn't prioritize faith. Balancing humility with ambition and assertiveness. What Prophetic work/life balance looks like in regards to your self, family, and community. Instructors Mohammed Faris Mohammed is an internationally sought speaker, coach, and author who spearheaded the niche of productivity and Islam. His most notable accolade is as the Founder of ProductiveMuslim.com, the popular online platform, blog, and productivity training organisation that serves the "e-Ummah" worldwide. He's also the author of the new book "The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity". Popularly known as "Abu Productive" on ProductiveMuslim.com, Mohammed Faris regularly contributes articles, weekly newsletters, Q&A videos and advanced training courses. His website also features articles, doodles and animations from various contributors and productivity experts worldwide. He has delivered talks and trainings at numerous events and seminars across the world including UK, US, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Egypt, Bosnia, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia as well as featured on international media. In 2014, the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre added him to the World's 500 Most Influential Muslims list. Omar Usman Omar is an experienced professional with over 12 years experience in the Healthcare/IT industry where he has worked in clinical applications support, project management, and consulting. He is a certified PMP (Project Management Professional). He also holds a leadership training and speaking certification through the John Maxwell Company, and has held numerous mastermind groups around the topics of leadership and communication. He has also developed and delivered specialized leadership training to hospital executives. He is a founding member of, and has held various leadership roles, with a number of Islamic organizations including Qalam Institute and MuslimMatters.org. You can find his writings on sites like Fiqh of Social Media and Muslim Strategic Initiative (where he blogs about personal and organizational development). He's also a primary instructor of Qalam's Khateeb Workshop program where he has helped train over 700 students in public speaking. Registration and Logistics This is a one day workshop on Saturday April 30th, 2016 taking place at the Westin DFW Airport. *We recommend participants traveling from out of town to stay at the Westin, and to fly in and out of DFW airport. Registration will open at 9am, and the seminar will begin promptly at 9:30am so please be on time. To register please purchase your ticket from this page, we will then send any follow up announcements via email. BONUS - Register today and and receive 6 months free access to the Productive Muslim Academy (which includes our signature ProductiveRamadan Online course).
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Corinne Mammana
Corinne Mammana
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Gershwin. Irving Berlin. Duke Ellington. Join songstress Corinne Mammana as she takes you on a musical journey through the lives and legends of some of the most brilliant composers from The Great American Songbook. Sophisticated and colorful arrangements by 8 time Grammy nominated jazz guitarist, Frank DiBussolo will be accompanying Corinne's stunning vocals. "Mammana applies her superior technique gracefully, carefully, tastefully and intelligently... There's nothing forced here, which is as it should be, and she fits in wonderfully with DiBussolo's understated guitar," describes Bruce Klauber of JazzTimes. Don't miss this class-act duo in an afternoon of Swinging Songs: Lives and Legends of The Great American Songbook.
"Corinne Mammana bridges a sometimes difficult gap between what is obviously her seriously and classically trained vocal instrument, as applied to a lightly swinging book of songs. Her superb technique is a dead giveaway. But Mammana applies her superior technique gracefully, carefully, tastefully and intelligently," describes Bruce Klauber in a recent article in JazzTimes. The songstress originally hails from the Philadelphia area and holds an extensive theatre background including several appearances off-Broadway. She is passionate about fusing together jazz, Broadway and classical music. Corinne most recently appeared on WFMZ 69 News for Music Monday with Eve Tannery, which included a live television performance with 8 time Grammy nominated guitarist Frank DiBussolo (http://www.wfmz.com/news/Music-Monday-Corinne-Mammana/25467594). In the Lehigh Valley, Corinne can be found performing with her jazz quartet and duo twice a month at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Another frequent stop is the charming Jessica's Tea Room in Northampton. Corinne also enjoys performing for local charity events, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness' Night at the Theatre and the Saucon Valley Rotary Club Casino Night. Other Lehigh Valley appearances include Allentown Symphony Hall, Lafayette Jazz Bar and Godfrey Daniels. Off-Broadway, Corinne performed solo at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre and Golden Fleece Ltd, and regionally at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia. In the Philadelphia region, Corinne performed leading and supporting roles at Media Theatre, The Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, City Theatre Company and the Philly Fringe Festival, as well as Cole Porter and Gershwin Concerts with pianist Joe Benedict. Off stage, Corinne enjoys sharing her passion for music with the younger generation teaching private voice and piano lessons. She received classical and musical theatre voice training from James Madison University (2007 Bachelor of Music Degree, Music Theatre emphasis). Bruce Klauber writes, "There's nothing forced here, which is as it should be, and she fits in wonderfully with DiBussolo's understated guitar. If there's a cooler version out there than Mammana's version of Jobim's "Agua De Beber," then it just hasn't been recorded yet." To read the full article on JazzTimes, please visit: http://jazztimes.com/community/articles/130165-a-profile-of-vocalist-corrine-mammana
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Gershwin. Irving Berlin. Duke Ellington. Join songstress Corinne Mammana as she takes you on a musical journey through the lives and legends of some of the most brilliant composers from The Great American Songbook. Sophisticated and colorful arrangements by 8 time Grammy nominated jazz guitarist, Frank DiBussolo will be accompanying Corinne's stunning vocals. "Mammana applies her superior technique gracefully, carefully, tastefully and intelligently... There's nothing forced here, which is as it should be, and she fits in wonderfully with DiBussolo's understated guitar," describes Bruce Klauber of JazzTimes. Don't miss this class-act duo in an afternoon of Swinging Songs: Lives and Legends of The Great American Songbook.
"Corinne Mammana bridges a sometimes difficult gap between what is obviously her seriously and classically trained vocal instrument, as applied to a lightly swinging book of songs. Her superb technique is a dead giveaway. But Mammana applies her superior technique gracefully, carefully, tastefully and intelligently," describes Bruce Klauber in a recent article in JazzTimes. The songstress originally hails from the Philadelphia area and holds an extensive theatre background including several appearances off-Broadway. She is passionate about fusing together jazz, Broadway and classical music. Corinne most recently appeared on WFMZ 69 News for Music Monday with Eve Tannery, which included a live television performance with 8 time Grammy nominated guitarist Frank DiBussolo (http://www.wfmz.com/news/Music-Monday-Corinne-Mammana/25467594). In the Lehigh Valley, Corinne can be found performing with her jazz quartet and duo twice a month at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Another frequent stop is the charming Jessica's Tea Room in Northampton. Corinne also enjoys performing for local charity events, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness' Night at the Theatre and the Saucon Valley Rotary Club Casino Night. Other Lehigh Valley appearances include Allentown Symphony Hall, Lafayette Jazz Bar and Godfrey Daniels. Off-Broadway, Corinne performed solo at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre and Golden Fleece Ltd, and regionally at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia. In the Philadelphia region, Corinne performed leading and supporting roles at Media Theatre, The Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, City Theatre Company and the Philly Fringe Festival, as well as Cole Porter and Gershwin Concerts with pianist Joe Benedict. Off stage, Corinne enjoys sharing her passion for music with the younger generation teaching private voice and piano lessons. She received classical and musical theatre voice training from James Madison University (2007 Bachelor of Music Degree, Music Theatre emphasis). Bruce Klauber writes, "There's nothing forced here, which is as it should be, and she fits in wonderfully with DiBussolo's understated guitar. If there's a cooler version out there than Mammana's version of Jobim's "Agua De Beber," then it just hasn't been recorded yet." To read the full article on JazzTimes, please visit: http://jazztimes.com/community/articles/130165-a-profile-of-vocalist-corrine-mammana
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Social Media Marketing Conference
Social Media Marketing Conference
Social Media Marketing Conference is happening on 09 May 2016 at Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, United States Of America. Its a premier event in Research & Development industry.
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Social Media Marketing Conference is happening on 09 May 2016 at Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, United States Of America. Its a premier event in Research & Development industry.
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Hack E-mail: Connect with Anyone, Build your Business and Brand, Become an Unstoppable Force (Hacks to Create a New Future Series Book 3)
Hack E-mail: Connect with Anyone, Build your Business and Brand, Become an Unstoppable Force (Hacks to Create a New Future Series Book 3)
Become an Unstoppable Force with E-mail
If you have a business or brand that you want to bring to the light, then this is the book for you.
In "Hack E-mail," I share my best strategies for turning e-mail into a marketing weapon. From e-mail outreach campaigns I've been able to:
1) Book between 40-50 podcast and radio interviews across the world, promoting my first book ("Buy Your Own Island) to a best-seller
2) Build an extensive network of mentors and affiliate partners
3) Increase my blog traffic by 400% in a one month period (from 4,262 to 16,688)
4) Connect with influential people
5) Pick up new coaching and freelance clients
Before I began to use these techniques for my own brand, I honed them in campaigns for clients. From fashion companies in Toronto to skin care lines in Malta, business owners have paid me thousands to generate leads for their business through cold e-mail. This stuff works.
The best part is, the things I've done with e-mail, anyone can do!
In this book, I lay out everything I've learned, and share my best strategies and most valuable techniques to get a response from someone and finally get the results you seek.
Among other things, you will learn:*
- How to create positive NLP "anchors" in your e-mails - so that people welcome correspondence from you (pages 26 - 27)
- 7 mistakes of horrible e-mail outreach and how to fix them (page 18)
- How to name drop your way to the top (page 31)
- How to occupy the moral high ground, and enchant people with your story (pages 28 - 30)
- What to do if someone doesn't respond - and get a response 90% of the time
- How to send follow-ups automatically - and "drip feed" your outreach (page 39)
- How to conduct professional CRM campaigns within Gmail (chapter five)
- The "Hidden in Plain Sight" technique to find the top people in any niche, and discover their address
- Plus other unconventional, but effective techniques
Plus, in this book I've included more than two dozen apps and powerful resources to make your e-mails more effective, efficient, more personable, and more powerful.
Are you ready to learn some powerful e-mail outreach techniques and become an unstoppable force?
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Paula Poundstone Headlines the Golden State Theatre
Paula Poundstone Headlines the Golden State Theatre
The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, CA welcomes comedian Paula Poundstone on Friday, April 29th. Thirty two years ago Paula Poundstone climbed on a Greyhound bus and traveled across the country -- stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went. She went on to become one of our country's foremost humorists. You can hear her through your laughter as a regular panelist on NPR's #1 show, a rascal of a weekly news quiz show, Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me. June of 2015 Paula lent her distinctive voice to Disney Pixar's critically acclaimed movie, INSIDE OUT. She tours regularly, performing standup comedy across the country, causing Bob Zany with the Boston Globe to write: "Poundstone can regale an audience for several hours with her distinctive brand of wry, intelligent and witty comedy." Audience members may put it a lit-tle less elegantly: "I peed my pants."
Says, Peter Sagal, Host of NPR's Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me: "People love Paula Pound-stone and they always have. The amazing thing about Paula is that she has an amazingly distinc-tive personality. You can see a lot of really, really great comedians, but you may walk away without a sense of who they really are…Paula comes out on stage and she starts talking about her life and then 20 minutes later you realize you're in the middle of her comedy act and didn't really know it."
Poundstone's ability to be spontaneous with a crowd is the stuff of legend. Poundstone says: "No two shows I do are the same. It's not that I don't repeat material. I do. My shows, when they're good, and I like to think they often are, are like a cocktail party. When you first get there, you talk about how badly you got lost and how hard it was to find parking. Then you tell a story about your kids or what you just saw on the news. You meet some new people and ask them about themselves. Then, someone says, "Tell that story you used to tell," and then someone on the other side of the room spills a drink, and you mock them. No one ever applauds me when I leave a party, though. I think they high five." Paula's interchanges with the audience are never mean or done at a person's expense.
She even manages to handle politics without provoking the pall of disapproval less artful comics receive.
Off-stage Paula Poundstone excels too. She's filed commentary on CBS Sunday Morning, and editorial pieces for NPR's All Things Considered. She has recorded two CD's: I HEART JOKES: Paula Tells Them in Boston (2013), and I HEART JOKES: Paula Tells Them in Maine (2008). An accomplished writer, with national magazine articles and a back-page column for Mother Jones magazine for several years, Paula's first hard cover book, There is Nothing In This Book That I Meant To Say, with a forward by Mary Tyler Moore, was published in November, 2006, by Harmony Books, a division of Random House. It is still in release on audio (Highbridge) and in paperback. Poundstone is also an avid reader and has been the American Library Association (ALA) National Spokesperson for United for Libraries since 2008. United for Libraries is a grass roots organizations of volunteers who work to raise much needed funds to support their local li-braries.
It has been said of Poundstone that she not only shot through the glass ceiling, she never acknowledged it was there. She was never one to stereotype herself as a 'female comedian' or limit herself to comedy from a 'female' point of view. Over the span of her career, she has amassed a list of awards and accolades that include: The first woman to win the cable ACE Award for Best Standup Comedy Special (1992); The first woman to perform standup at the White House Correspondents dinner; (1993); . She has starred in her own comedy specials on HBO and BRAVO. In fact, "Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard," on HBO, was the only time the elite university has allowed their name to be used in the title of a television show. If it means anything to anyone, Paula is recognized as one of Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-ups of all time. She won an American Comedy Award for Best Female Standup Comic, and in 2010 she was one of a select group voted into the Comedy Hall of Fame.
Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me is now the most popular show on NPR, having reached #1 status in 2014.
GET A LAUGH with Paula's comedy CD:
I Heart Jokes - Paula Tells Them In Boston
cdbaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/paulapoundstone1/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-heart-jokes-paula-tells/id632789944
Watch Paula on Craig Ferguson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6WnBZ5G6fc
Visit Paula at: http://www.paulapoundstone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulapoundstone
Twitter: http://twitter.com/PaulaPoundstone
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Fri. 8:00PM / Tickets: - / Call: 831-649-1070
Visit: https://goldenstatetheatre.showare.com/
The Golden State Theatre is located at 417 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940
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Monterey, United States
Orignal From: Paula Poundstone Headlines the Golden State Theatre
The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, CA welcomes comedian Paula Poundstone on Friday, April 29th. Thirty two years ago Paula Poundstone climbed on a Greyhound bus and traveled across the country -- stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went. She went on to become one of our country's foremost humorists. You can hear her through your laughter as a regular panelist on NPR's #1 show, a rascal of a weekly news quiz show, Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me. June of 2015 Paula lent her distinctive voice to Disney Pixar's critically acclaimed movie, INSIDE OUT. She tours regularly, performing standup comedy across the country, causing Bob Zany with the Boston Globe to write: "Poundstone can regale an audience for several hours with her distinctive brand of wry, intelligent and witty comedy." Audience members may put it a lit-tle less elegantly: "I peed my pants."
Says, Peter Sagal, Host of NPR's Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me: "People love Paula Pound-stone and they always have. The amazing thing about Paula is that she has an amazingly distinc-tive personality. You can see a lot of really, really great comedians, but you may walk away without a sense of who they really are…Paula comes out on stage and she starts talking about her life and then 20 minutes later you realize you're in the middle of her comedy act and didn't really know it."
Poundstone's ability to be spontaneous with a crowd is the stuff of legend. Poundstone says: "No two shows I do are the same. It's not that I don't repeat material. I do. My shows, when they're good, and I like to think they often are, are like a cocktail party. When you first get there, you talk about how badly you got lost and how hard it was to find parking. Then you tell a story about your kids or what you just saw on the news. You meet some new people and ask them about themselves. Then, someone says, "Tell that story you used to tell," and then someone on the other side of the room spills a drink, and you mock them. No one ever applauds me when I leave a party, though. I think they high five." Paula's interchanges with the audience are never mean or done at a person's expense.
She even manages to handle politics without provoking the pall of disapproval less artful comics receive.
Off-stage Paula Poundstone excels too. She's filed commentary on CBS Sunday Morning, and editorial pieces for NPR's All Things Considered. She has recorded two CD's: I HEART JOKES: Paula Tells Them in Boston (2013), and I HEART JOKES: Paula Tells Them in Maine (2008). An accomplished writer, with national magazine articles and a back-page column for Mother Jones magazine for several years, Paula's first hard cover book, There is Nothing In This Book That I Meant To Say, with a forward by Mary Tyler Moore, was published in November, 2006, by Harmony Books, a division of Random House. It is still in release on audio (Highbridge) and in paperback. Poundstone is also an avid reader and has been the American Library Association (ALA) National Spokesperson for United for Libraries since 2008. United for Libraries is a grass roots organizations of volunteers who work to raise much needed funds to support their local li-braries.
It has been said of Poundstone that she not only shot through the glass ceiling, she never acknowledged it was there. She was never one to stereotype herself as a 'female comedian' or limit herself to comedy from a 'female' point of view. Over the span of her career, she has amassed a list of awards and accolades that include: The first woman to win the cable ACE Award for Best Standup Comedy Special (1992); The first woman to perform standup at the White House Correspondents dinner; (1993); . She has starred in her own comedy specials on HBO and BRAVO. In fact, "Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard," on HBO, was the only time the elite university has allowed their name to be used in the title of a television show. If it means anything to anyone, Paula is recognized as one of Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-ups of all time. She won an American Comedy Award for Best Female Standup Comic, and in 2010 she was one of a select group voted into the Comedy Hall of Fame.
Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me is now the most popular show on NPR, having reached #1 status in 2014.
GET A LAUGH with Paula's comedy CD:
I Heart Jokes - Paula Tells Them In Boston
cdbaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/paulapoundstone1/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-heart-jokes-paula-tells/id632789944
Watch Paula on Craig Ferguson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6WnBZ5G6fc
Visit Paula at: http://www.paulapoundstone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulapoundstone
Twitter: http://twitter.com/PaulaPoundstone
.
Fri. 8:00PM / Tickets: - / Call: 831-649-1070
Visit: https://goldenstatetheatre.showare.com/
The Golden State Theatre is located at 417 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940
at Golden State Theatre
417 Alvarado Street
Monterey, United States
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Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass
Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass
The Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass is a 1-day course that covers the best practices and tools to effectively manage a software engineering team. These tools relate to behavioral shifts, working with multiple teams in fast-growing technology companies. The class will be taught by Product School founder and CEO, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia. Each class is intentionally limited to 14 students to provide the best possible learning experience. What you will learn: How to manage a software engineering team, increasing the likelihood of the product's overall success. Scrum best practices to provide a level of knowledge beyond typical project management. How to protect your team from both internal and external distractions. Who is this class for: Software engineers who want to transition to a Product Management role Business professionals in finance/consulting who want to work in high-tech companies Project Managers, Marketers, Designers who are seeking for new opportunities in Product Management Prerequisites: The class is geared towards helping you make a transition to a Product Manager career path in a software company. We welcome talented professionals with 5+ years of relevant experience that want to learn how to work with software engineers. Class syllabus: 1- Introduction to Scrum This module covers the rationale for Agile/Scrum, along with an overview of roles, meetings, and most popular tools. 2- Backlog Review Meeting This module covers how to recognize well-formed Product Backlog Items, user story examples, a team effort estimation game (story point estimation), decomposition of large PBIs (e.g. "epics") into smaller ones (e.g. "user stories"), acceptance criteria, definition of done, Product Backlog prioritization, the Scrum Product Owner role, and team self-organization. 3- Sprint Planning Meeting Duration This module covers the first official meeting in the Scrum cycle. Subtopics include the difference between the Product Backlog vs. the Sprint Backlog, how to break PBIs into Sprint Tasks, timeboxing, what is a "potentially shippable product increment", definition of done, planning for testing within a Sprint, limiting Work In Progress (WIP), team volunteerism, and commitment-based planning. 4- Daily Scrum Meeting This module covers the second and most frequent meeting in the Scrum cycle. Subtopics include effective use of the taskboard, team self-organization, how to incorporate varying skills on one team, the Scrum Master role during Sprint Execution, pros and cons of involving the Product Owner each day, the three questions, and keeping the meeting short. 5- Sprint Review/Demo Meeting This module covers the meeting held after the execution of each Sprint in which the team conducts a live demonstration of the working product increment for the Product Owner. For those outside the team, this is the most visible part of Scrum. Subtopics include: Acceptance criteria and definition of done, velocity, transparency, how to involve external stakeholders, and emergent requirements in the Product Backlog. 6- Sprint Retrospective Meeting This module covers the final meeting associated with each Sprint. In this meeting, the team reflects on the Sprint to raise its own awareness of what transpired. It ends with agreements about specific adaptations for future Sprints. Frequently asked questions: What's difficulty level are we talking about here? The Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass is a 1-day course that's been developed for professionals with little to no experience in product management. Can I expense this for my company or write it off for my business? Yes, and we can help you prepare any additional documentation that your employer may need. What's included in the price? The price includes access to the the Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass, the certificate and lifetime access to our perks platform, worth ,500 How can I obtain the The Scrum Master Certificate (SMC)? Upon completion of the class, you'll earn the Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) by Product School. You will be able to use it in your LinkedIn profile and resume. Why should I attend Scrum training instead of just reading books and online articles? You'll spend most of your class time in interactive team activities going beyond the basic concepts into practical application and case studies. I already do some kind of Scrum at my company, how can this certificate benefit me and my team? Each agile company adapts Scrum to their own needs, and this is a great opportunity to take a step back and learn how you can incorporate some of the best practices to your current process. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to learn how each of the companies represented in class apply Scrum. Meet the instructor: Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia is the Founder and CEO at Product School. He has 8 years of experience building teams and digital products on 3 Continents. He is a three times company Co-founder. Before Product School, he was the Lead Instructor of Product Management at General Assembly and Co-founder and CEO of Floqq (invested by 500Startups), the biggest marketplace for online video courses in Latin America. Host: Product School offer Product Management courses in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and New York.
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Orignal From: Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass
The Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass is a 1-day course that covers the best practices and tools to effectively manage a software engineering team. These tools relate to behavioral shifts, working with multiple teams in fast-growing technology companies. The class will be taught by Product School founder and CEO, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia. Each class is intentionally limited to 14 students to provide the best possible learning experience. What you will learn: How to manage a software engineering team, increasing the likelihood of the product's overall success. Scrum best practices to provide a level of knowledge beyond typical project management. How to protect your team from both internal and external distractions. Who is this class for: Software engineers who want to transition to a Product Management role Business professionals in finance/consulting who want to work in high-tech companies Project Managers, Marketers, Designers who are seeking for new opportunities in Product Management Prerequisites: The class is geared towards helping you make a transition to a Product Manager career path in a software company. We welcome talented professionals with 5+ years of relevant experience that want to learn how to work with software engineers. Class syllabus: 1- Introduction to Scrum This module covers the rationale for Agile/Scrum, along with an overview of roles, meetings, and most popular tools. 2- Backlog Review Meeting This module covers how to recognize well-formed Product Backlog Items, user story examples, a team effort estimation game (story point estimation), decomposition of large PBIs (e.g. "epics") into smaller ones (e.g. "user stories"), acceptance criteria, definition of done, Product Backlog prioritization, the Scrum Product Owner role, and team self-organization. 3- Sprint Planning Meeting Duration This module covers the first official meeting in the Scrum cycle. Subtopics include the difference between the Product Backlog vs. the Sprint Backlog, how to break PBIs into Sprint Tasks, timeboxing, what is a "potentially shippable product increment", definition of done, planning for testing within a Sprint, limiting Work In Progress (WIP), team volunteerism, and commitment-based planning. 4- Daily Scrum Meeting This module covers the second and most frequent meeting in the Scrum cycle. Subtopics include effective use of the taskboard, team self-organization, how to incorporate varying skills on one team, the Scrum Master role during Sprint Execution, pros and cons of involving the Product Owner each day, the three questions, and keeping the meeting short. 5- Sprint Review/Demo Meeting This module covers the meeting held after the execution of each Sprint in which the team conducts a live demonstration of the working product increment for the Product Owner. For those outside the team, this is the most visible part of Scrum. Subtopics include: Acceptance criteria and definition of done, velocity, transparency, how to involve external stakeholders, and emergent requirements in the Product Backlog. 6- Sprint Retrospective Meeting This module covers the final meeting associated with each Sprint. In this meeting, the team reflects on the Sprint to raise its own awareness of what transpired. It ends with agreements about specific adaptations for future Sprints. Frequently asked questions: What's difficulty level are we talking about here? The Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass is a 1-day course that's been developed for professionals with little to no experience in product management. Can I expense this for my company or write it off for my business? Yes, and we can help you prepare any additional documentation that your employer may need. What's included in the price? The price includes access to the the Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass, the certificate and lifetime access to our perks platform, worth ,500 How can I obtain the The Scrum Master Certificate (SMC)? Upon completion of the class, you'll earn the Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) by Product School. You will be able to use it in your LinkedIn profile and resume. Why should I attend Scrum training instead of just reading books and online articles? You'll spend most of your class time in interactive team activities going beyond the basic concepts into practical application and case studies. I already do some kind of Scrum at my company, how can this certificate benefit me and my team? Each agile company adapts Scrum to their own needs, and this is a great opportunity to take a step back and learn how you can incorporate some of the best practices to your current process. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to learn how each of the companies represented in class apply Scrum. Meet the instructor: Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia is the Founder and CEO at Product School. He has 8 years of experience building teams and digital products on 3 Continents. He is a three times company Co-founder. Before Product School, he was the Lead Instructor of Product Management at General Assembly and Co-founder and CEO of Floqq (invested by 500Startups), the biggest marketplace for online video courses in Latin America. Host: Product School offer Product Management courses in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and New York.
at The Vault / Online
415 Jackson St Ste B
San Francisco, United States
Orignal From: Scrum Master Certificate (SMC) Masterclass
First snow in 50 years - Roswell, NM - winter 1953
First snow in 50 years - Roswell, NM - winter 1953
The album caption says "First snow in Roswell in 50 years". I don't know if that's precisely true, but I do recall that it was a HUGE deal to see snow that far south in New Mexico...
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Most of the photos in this album were taken nearly 40 years after we first moved to Roswell, as part of some research that I was doing for a novel called Do-Overs, the beginning of which can be found here on my website
www.yourdon.com/personal/fiction/doovers/index.html
and the relevant chapter (concerning Roswell) can be found here:
www.yourdon.com/personal/fiction/doovers/chapters/ch7.html
Before I get into the details, let me make a strong request — if you're looking at these photos, and if you are getting any enjoyment at all of this brief look at some mundane Americana from 60+ years ago: find a similar episode in your own life, and write it down. Gather the pictures, clean them up, and upload them somewhere on the Internet where they can be found. Trust me: there will come a day when the only person on the planet who actually experienced those events is you. Your own memories may be fuzzy and incomplete; but they will be invaluable to your friends and family members, and to many generations of your descendants.
So, what do I remember about the year that I spent in Roswell? Not much at the moment, though I'm sure more details will occur to me in the days to come — and I'll add them to these notes, along with additional photos that I'm tweaking and editing now (including some of the drive from Roswell to Riverside, CA where our family moved next), as well as some "real" contemporaneous photos I've found in family scrapbooks.
For now, here is a random list of things I remember:
1. I discovered roller skates while I lived here — perhaps aided by the presence of nice, smooth, wide sidewalks throughout this whole area of town. Sometimes my mother sent me on a small shopping expedition to the local grocery store, about two blocks away, to buy a quart of milk or a couple of other minor things. The shorts that I wore had no pockets (I have no idea why), so I put the coins that my mother gave me into my mouth, for safekeeping. That way, I had both hands free in case I tripped and fell … but if I had done so, I probably would have swallowed the coins.
2. For Christmas that year (i.e., Christmas of 1953), I was given a .22-caliber rifle. Even today, it would cause only a shrug in many rural parts of the U.S.; and it was certainly unremarkable in the 1950s. My dad felt that every boy should have a rifle, and should learn how to shoot it, clean it, and take care of it in a responsible fashion. I think his intention was to take me out into the open area outside of Roswell, to shoot at rabbits or gophers; but we ended up shooting at cans and bottles in the local dump.
3. In 1953, Roswell had not acquired any fame or attention for its proximity to the alleged alien landing in 1947. Trust me: if there had been even a hint of a rumor, the young kids in that town would have heard about it. Whatever may (or may not) have happened there . If you have no idea what this is all about, take a look at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roswell_UFO_incident
4. For young boys, it was great sport to shoot at moving creatures. Dogs and cats were considered off-limits; and as implied above, we were not allowed to wander the streets with a .22 rifle. But we all had slingshots, and there were an infinite number of lizards in the area. Unfortunately, lizard were far too quick to hit with a relatively inaccurate slingshot (especially if shot with an unevenly-shaped rock; and it was only a year later, in California, that I began shooting marbles). Our greatest success was actually with slower creatures: horned toads, usually referred to as "horny toads," or just "horns." Indeed, they were slow enough that you could capture them with bare hands. You probably have no idea what I'm talking about, so take a look at this National Geographic article: animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/horned-toad/
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#Floatfest16
#Floatfest16
PADDLES TO THE READY! #Floatfest16 is coming!
A two day event proudly instigated by the members of the Murraylands Regional Tourist Association, to encourage you to visit our wonderful Region, and experience life by the River.
The Pretoria Hotel proudly presents Floatfest! A two day family event - with a World record Attempt at the largest number of floating kayak\canoes ("Paddling into the Record Books"), fun for the kids, with "Come and try" canoeing, the PS Marion steaming Houseboats, lots of fun and activities for all, stalls, markets, regional food, and much, much more.
We want to get as many canoes and kayaks on the Murray River at Mannum as possible on Sunday the 1st of May 2016, and put this region into the Record Books. We are encouraging individuals, families and groups from anywhere in the world to get involved. The weekend will include fun for the family and more!
Head over to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/FloatfestAus) or sign up to our mailing list (at www.floatfest.com.au) to ensure you don't miss out on any updates!
at Mary-Ann Reserve
Mannum, Australia
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PADDLES TO THE READY! #Floatfest16 is coming!
A two day event proudly instigated by the members of the Murraylands Regional Tourist Association, to encourage you to visit our wonderful Region, and experience life by the River.
The Pretoria Hotel proudly presents Floatfest! A two day family event - with a World record Attempt at the largest number of floating kayak\canoes ("Paddling into the Record Books"), fun for the kids, with "Come and try" canoeing, the PS Marion steaming Houseboats, lots of fun and activities for all, stalls, markets, regional food, and much, much more.
We want to get as many canoes and kayaks on the Murray River at Mannum as possible on Sunday the 1st of May 2016, and put this region into the Record Books. We are encouraging individuals, families and groups from anywhere in the world to get involved. The weekend will include fun for the family and more!
Head over to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/FloatfestAus) or sign up to our mailing list (at www.floatfest.com.au) to ensure you don't miss out on any updates!
at Mary-Ann Reserve
Mannum, Australia
Orignal From: #Floatfest16
Nostalgic Calligraphy
Nostalgic Calligraphy
Wonderful hand-painted sign on a bookstall at "The Barras" market, Glasgow.
Taken with Panasonic 20mm f1.7 lens on Panasonic GX7.
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Umphrey's McGee
Umphrey's McGee
After 17-plus years of performing more than 100 concerts annually, releasing eight studio albums and selling more than 3.5 million tracks online, Umphreys McGee might be forgiven if they chose to rest on their laurels. But then that wouldnt be consistent with the work ethic demonstrated by the band, which consistently attempts to raise the bar, setting and achieving new goals since forming on the Notre Dame campus in South Bend, IN, in 1997. After releasing their eighth studio album, Similar Skin, the first for their own indie label, Nothing Too Fancy (N2F) Music (distributed by RED), the group continue to push the envelope and test the limits. Their brand-new studio album, The London Session, was a dream come true for the members having been recorded at the legendary Studio Two at historic Abbey Road. The stealth recording session yielded 10 tracks in a single day, proving once again, the prolific UM waits for no one.The original Umphreys McGee played a mix of originals and cover songs, waiting just eight months to release their debut album, the cheekily titled Greatest Hits Volume III. Their initial proper recording, Local Band Does OK, came out in 2002, followed shortly afterward by an appearance at the first-ever Bonnaroo in Tennessee, selling more albums than any other band on the bill. The 2007 double album, Live at the Murat, earned a four-star review in Rolling Stone and a Jammy for Best Live Album.Despite attempts at categorizing UM, the band has devoted its craft to making their devoted followers feel as if they are part of something larger, through such technology-fueled innovations as fan-curated sets, the immersive high-end audio offering, Headphones & Snowcones, where the pristine sound of the live soundboard mix is piped wirelessly through high-end personal monitor systems and headphones, as well as making every live show since 2005 available via their live music portal UMLive.net. UM were also the first group to launch its own single-artist streaming service.Last years Similar Skin saw Umphreys McGee aim to strut their rock and progressive roots, with touchstones ranging from the Police and U2 (The Linear), the Beatles (No Diablo), Nirvana (Loose Ends) and Led Zeppelin (Hindsight) to Metallica, Soundgarden and Pantera (Puppet String) and even the symphonic rock of Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Yes or Genesis (the closing nine-minute live staple, Bridgeless, finally committed to record). Every night, we have the opportunity to play whatever and however long we want, says singer/guitarist Brendan Bayliss. Going into the studio, the challenge was to be as concise as possible, to trim all the fat we could.Recorded at IV Labs in Chicago between tour dates, Similar Skin was produced by Umphreys McGee themselves as a coherent vision, featuring plenty of dynamics and contrast, with many of the songs coming from their live repertoire. Thematically, Bayliss was inspired by his own fatherhood, tackling such issues as living in the moment (The Linear), his own mortality (Cut the Cable, Hourglass), having children (No Diablo), the things that bring us together (Similar Skin), the question of whether there is a God (the Ryan Stasik slap-bass-driven Puppet String), sleep-walking (Educated Guesses), the art of storytelling and, according to Brendan, unresolved psychological issues from the past (Loose Ends).Finding themselves in London last June for three shows at the Brooklyn Bowl, the idea of recording at Abbey Road was first proposed by Umphreys producer Manny Sanchez, a notion, as Bayliss recently told Rolling Stone that seemed as likely as being asked to give a sermon at the Vatican.It wasnt a goal, he explains, because it never seemed like a possibility. But never to be bound by what seems possible, UM secured a coveted day at the worlds most famous recording studio and dove in headfirst.The first songs Umphreys McGee recorded that day were altered acoustic arrangements of Cut the Cable and No Diablo, from Similar Skin. Something we could go in and get quickly, according to Brendan.Bad Friday, a song the band debuted live in Denver the previous New Years Eve and Comma Later, a song described by Rolling Stone as smooth R&B menace with Jeff Beck-styled lead guitar was another recent original, recalling the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Wired album was also recorded at Abbey Road under its cathedral-high ceiling.It makes one note just fold over and over again, coming back around, marveled guitarist/ vocalist Jake Cinninger, who ventured into the original microphone closet, where he discovered all the Neumann and Telefunken mics The Beatles used still in pristine condition. You can hear the echo in the room. The notes keep singing operatically.Glory, Eat and Out of Order were three set-list regulars that had never been recorded for a studio release. With time still left on the clock, the band decided to cut The Beatles (I Want You) Shes So Heavy, for their own entertainment, but ultimately ending up including on the album.Twelve hours after first setting foot in Abbey Road Studios, just before midnight, Umphreys McGee left the historic room with their own new album, The London Session, what Rolling Stone dubs a historical primer, an evolution story inside 51 minutes.Youre looking at 17 years of change, says Bayliss. We managed to capture a good representation of our spectrum.Umphreys McGee are more than just a rock band through nearly two decades, they have proven to be on the cutting-edge of both music and technology, super-serving their fans through a community that stretches from the campus of Notre Dame to the hallowed halls of Abbey Road.
at Brooklyn Bowl
3545 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, United States
Orignal From: Umphrey's McGee
After 17-plus years of performing more than 100 concerts annually, releasing eight studio albums and selling more than 3.5 million tracks online, Umphreys McGee might be forgiven if they chose to rest on their laurels. But then that wouldnt be consistent with the work ethic demonstrated by the band, which consistently attempts to raise the bar, setting and achieving new goals since forming on the Notre Dame campus in South Bend, IN, in 1997. After releasing their eighth studio album, Similar Skin, the first for their own indie label, Nothing Too Fancy (N2F) Music (distributed by RED), the group continue to push the envelope and test the limits. Their brand-new studio album, The London Session, was a dream come true for the members having been recorded at the legendary Studio Two at historic Abbey Road. The stealth recording session yielded 10 tracks in a single day, proving once again, the prolific UM waits for no one.The original Umphreys McGee played a mix of originals and cover songs, waiting just eight months to release their debut album, the cheekily titled Greatest Hits Volume III. Their initial proper recording, Local Band Does OK, came out in 2002, followed shortly afterward by an appearance at the first-ever Bonnaroo in Tennessee, selling more albums than any other band on the bill. The 2007 double album, Live at the Murat, earned a four-star review in Rolling Stone and a Jammy for Best Live Album.Despite attempts at categorizing UM, the band has devoted its craft to making their devoted followers feel as if they are part of something larger, through such technology-fueled innovations as fan-curated sets, the immersive high-end audio offering, Headphones & Snowcones, where the pristine sound of the live soundboard mix is piped wirelessly through high-end personal monitor systems and headphones, as well as making every live show since 2005 available via their live music portal UMLive.net. UM were also the first group to launch its own single-artist streaming service.Last years Similar Skin saw Umphreys McGee aim to strut their rock and progressive roots, with touchstones ranging from the Police and U2 (The Linear), the Beatles (No Diablo), Nirvana (Loose Ends) and Led Zeppelin (Hindsight) to Metallica, Soundgarden and Pantera (Puppet String) and even the symphonic rock of Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Yes or Genesis (the closing nine-minute live staple, Bridgeless, finally committed to record). Every night, we have the opportunity to play whatever and however long we want, says singer/guitarist Brendan Bayliss. Going into the studio, the challenge was to be as concise as possible, to trim all the fat we could.Recorded at IV Labs in Chicago between tour dates, Similar Skin was produced by Umphreys McGee themselves as a coherent vision, featuring plenty of dynamics and contrast, with many of the songs coming from their live repertoire. Thematically, Bayliss was inspired by his own fatherhood, tackling such issues as living in the moment (The Linear), his own mortality (Cut the Cable, Hourglass), having children (No Diablo), the things that bring us together (Similar Skin), the question of whether there is a God (the Ryan Stasik slap-bass-driven Puppet String), sleep-walking (Educated Guesses), the art of storytelling and, according to Brendan, unresolved psychological issues from the past (Loose Ends).Finding themselves in London last June for three shows at the Brooklyn Bowl, the idea of recording at Abbey Road was first proposed by Umphreys producer Manny Sanchez, a notion, as Bayliss recently told Rolling Stone that seemed as likely as being asked to give a sermon at the Vatican.It wasnt a goal, he explains, because it never seemed like a possibility. But never to be bound by what seems possible, UM secured a coveted day at the worlds most famous recording studio and dove in headfirst.The first songs Umphreys McGee recorded that day were altered acoustic arrangements of Cut the Cable and No Diablo, from Similar Skin. Something we could go in and get quickly, according to Brendan.Bad Friday, a song the band debuted live in Denver the previous New Years Eve and Comma Later, a song described by Rolling Stone as smooth R&B menace with Jeff Beck-styled lead guitar was another recent original, recalling the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Wired album was also recorded at Abbey Road under its cathedral-high ceiling.It makes one note just fold over and over again, coming back around, marveled guitarist/ vocalist Jake Cinninger, who ventured into the original microphone closet, where he discovered all the Neumann and Telefunken mics The Beatles used still in pristine condition. You can hear the echo in the room. The notes keep singing operatically.Glory, Eat and Out of Order were three set-list regulars that had never been recorded for a studio release. With time still left on the clock, the band decided to cut The Beatles (I Want You) Shes So Heavy, for their own entertainment, but ultimately ending up including on the album.Twelve hours after first setting foot in Abbey Road Studios, just before midnight, Umphreys McGee left the historic room with their own new album, The London Session, what Rolling Stone dubs a historical primer, an evolution story inside 51 minutes.Youre looking at 17 years of change, says Bayliss. We managed to capture a good representation of our spectrum.Umphreys McGee are more than just a rock band through nearly two decades, they have proven to be on the cutting-edge of both music and technology, super-serving their fans through a community that stretches from the campus of Notre Dame to the hallowed halls of Abbey Road.
at Brooklyn Bowl
3545 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, United States
Orignal From: Umphrey's McGee
Page 3-Boarus D Swine
Page 3-Boarus D Swine
For Page 3, Round 4 of the Rhodia Journal Swap, I present
Boarus D Swine, who says:
I'm not one for 'skinny' dipping!
This little piggy went to market...and made it big in porkbellies!
Hey Babe! You are as pretty as a truffle in mud!
In case you were wondering... Yes! I was the stand-in for Babe!
You can see what others are doing at the Rhodia Journal Swap Tumblr page.
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In Her Absence I Created Her Image
In Her Absence I Created Her Image
Presented in conjunction with Rawiya's exhibit In Her Absence I Created Her Image, this panel discussion will explore representations of individuals in the Middle East. Photography has played a major role in building a global image of society. Often we focus on Western representations of various Middle Eastern people and in doing so we miss a vital perspective and are often given inaccurate representations. Moderator James Wellford and panelists Myriam Abdelaziz, Tamara Abdul Hadi, Laura Boushnak, Tanya Habjouqa and Alia Malek will examine the stereotypes that unfairly place a diverse group of people who practice religion differently, who dress differently, who speak different forms of Arabic, and who have different cultural traditions, into overgeneralized categories. James Wellford is a photography editor, producer, curator, and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. He is currently the Editorial Director of Visura. His collaborative work with photographers has received top honors at the Overseas Press Club, World Press Photo, POYi, American Photo, Visa Pour L'image, PX 3, and NPPA. He curates photography and multimedia shows that address topical issues in the world including most recently: American Photography (Photographic Museum of Humanity), Remembering Liberia (Photoville 2013) and Iraq 10 Years (VII Gallery). James is on the advisory board of the Photobook Museum and the organization Social Documentary Network and is the co-founder of two groups: ScreenProjects and SeenUnseen that are working on ways to create, support, and deliver powerful visual and narrative stories around the world. For 12 years he was the International Photo Editor at Newsweek Magazine. James is a Knight Wallace Fellow from the University of Michigan and a contributing photo editor to Smithsonian Journeys, Foreign Policy and CNN. Alia Malek is a journalist and civil rights lawyer. She is the author of A Country Called Amreeka: US History Re-Told Through Arab American Lives. Her reportage has appeared in several places including the New York Times, The Nation, the Christian Science Monitor, Jadaliyya, McSweeneys, and Guernica.In April 2011, she moved to Damascus, Syria and wrote anonymously for several outlets from inside the country as it began to disintegrate. She returned to the US in May 2013 for the launch of Al Jazeera America, where she was Senior Writer until October 2015. She is currently the Puffin Foundation Writing Fellow at The Nation Institute and at work on a narrative non-fiction book about Syria, a memoir of family, house, and country. Rawiya, meaning she who tells a story, is the first all-female photography collective from the Middle East, and it focuses on raising visibility of female Arab photographers as well as presents an insider view of the region. The photographers, including Myriam Abdelaziz, Tamara Abdul Hadi, Laura Boushnak, and Tanya Habjouqa, combat Western stereotypes of the Middle East. The collective's photography counters these stereotypes through depictions of an all female auto-racing team, the pleasures of daily life even in the face of political turmoil and occupation, the vibrant gay community of Beirut, portraits breaking down the hyper masculine image of the Arab man as well as portraits of empowered Middle Eastern Muslim women.
at Open Source Gallery
306 17th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues
Brooklyn, United States
Orignal From: In Her Absence I Created Her Image
Presented in conjunction with Rawiya's exhibit In Her Absence I Created Her Image, this panel discussion will explore representations of individuals in the Middle East. Photography has played a major role in building a global image of society. Often we focus on Western representations of various Middle Eastern people and in doing so we miss a vital perspective and are often given inaccurate representations. Moderator James Wellford and panelists Myriam Abdelaziz, Tamara Abdul Hadi, Laura Boushnak, Tanya Habjouqa and Alia Malek will examine the stereotypes that unfairly place a diverse group of people who practice religion differently, who dress differently, who speak different forms of Arabic, and who have different cultural traditions, into overgeneralized categories. James Wellford is a photography editor, producer, curator, and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. He is currently the Editorial Director of Visura. His collaborative work with photographers has received top honors at the Overseas Press Club, World Press Photo, POYi, American Photo, Visa Pour L'image, PX 3, and NPPA. He curates photography and multimedia shows that address topical issues in the world including most recently: American Photography (Photographic Museum of Humanity), Remembering Liberia (Photoville 2013) and Iraq 10 Years (VII Gallery). James is on the advisory board of the Photobook Museum and the organization Social Documentary Network and is the co-founder of two groups: ScreenProjects and SeenUnseen that are working on ways to create, support, and deliver powerful visual and narrative stories around the world. For 12 years he was the International Photo Editor at Newsweek Magazine. James is a Knight Wallace Fellow from the University of Michigan and a contributing photo editor to Smithsonian Journeys, Foreign Policy and CNN. Alia Malek is a journalist and civil rights lawyer. She is the author of A Country Called Amreeka: US History Re-Told Through Arab American Lives. Her reportage has appeared in several places including the New York Times, The Nation, the Christian Science Monitor, Jadaliyya, McSweeneys, and Guernica.In April 2011, she moved to Damascus, Syria and wrote anonymously for several outlets from inside the country as it began to disintegrate. She returned to the US in May 2013 for the launch of Al Jazeera America, where she was Senior Writer until October 2015. She is currently the Puffin Foundation Writing Fellow at The Nation Institute and at work on a narrative non-fiction book about Syria, a memoir of family, house, and country. Rawiya, meaning she who tells a story, is the first all-female photography collective from the Middle East, and it focuses on raising visibility of female Arab photographers as well as presents an insider view of the region. The photographers, including Myriam Abdelaziz, Tamara Abdul Hadi, Laura Boushnak, and Tanya Habjouqa, combat Western stereotypes of the Middle East. The collective's photography counters these stereotypes through depictions of an all female auto-racing team, the pleasures of daily life even in the face of political turmoil and occupation, the vibrant gay community of Beirut, portraits breaking down the hyper masculine image of the Arab man as well as portraits of empowered Middle Eastern Muslim women.
at Open Source Gallery
306 17th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues
Brooklyn, United States
Orignal From: In Her Absence I Created Her Image
No Tokens Issue 5: Launch Celebration
No Tokens Issue 5: Launch Celebration
at The Center for Fiction
17 E. 47th Street
New York, United States
Orignal From: No Tokens Issue 5: Launch Celebration
On April 26, we will host a reading featuring No Tokens contributors Wo Chan, Tony Y. Fu, Mary Gaitskill, Muna Gurung, Kirsten Major, Nkosi Nkululeko, Shelly Oria, Nelly Reifler, David Ryan, Michael Sharick, Bud Smith, and Sofi Stambo.
About No Tokens
No Tokens is a biannually published journal celebrating work that is felt in the spine. We are run entirely by women and non-binary people, and we are dedicated to featuring the words and artwork of all voices of the past, present, and future. We are here to keep stories alive. We are here to make a physical object to hold in your hands. We are paying attention.
Wo Chan is a queer Fujianese poet and drag performer. A recipient of fellowships from the Asian American Writers Workshop, Poets House, Kundiman, and Lambda Literary, Wo's work has been published in cream city review, Cortland Review, VYM Magazine, and elsewhere. Wo is a member of the Brooklyn-based drag alliance, Switch n' Play, and has performed at venues including Brooklyn Pride, The Trevor Project, and the Architectural Digest Expo.
Tony Y. Fu is presently biking between Mt. Pyre and Lilycove City. They are working toward the Rain badge and training a team strong enough to challenge the Elite Four. On weekends, they attend pilates mat classes at the Lab, a cozy fitness studio in DUMBO with complimentary towels and two gender-neutral changing rooms that always smell of flowers. We might as well start somewhere. Tonight perhaps rain and in two seasons the Perseids will arrive, meteors dragging across the sky like the finger movements of a promise made with clumsy sincerity.
Muna Gurung splits her time between Kathmandu and NYC. Her fiction and translated works have appeared in Words Without Borders, The Margins, HimanSouthasian, VelaMag and Lalit. She received her MFA from Columbia University, where she was a teaching fellow. Muna currently directs a high school writing center in NYC, where her students help her discover America through activities such as eating an entire packet of "Sour Patch Kids" while writing about the flavour blue. Muna also founded KathaSatha, an organisation that fosters a public writing and storytelling culture in Nepal.
Kirsten Major has had fiction and essays appear in Crannog, The Rake, Chelsea, and Berkeley Fiction Review, and the podcast series The Other Stories. She holds an MFA from Cornell University and has recently completed a short story collection. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and currently resides in New York City.
Nkosi Nkululeko, the 2016 NYC Youth Poet Laureate, is a Callaloo Fellow. He has been nominated for the American Voices Award, Independent Best American Poetry, and Pushcart Prize. His work is currently published in No Tokens, Rose Red Review, Hobart, and elsewhere. He lives in Harlem, New York.
Shelly Oria was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Israel. Her fiction has appeared in McSweeney's and The Paris Review among many other places, and has won a number of awards, including the Indiana Review Fiction Prize. Her short story collection, New York 1, Tel Aviv 0 (FSG and Random House Canada, 2014) earned nominations for a Lambda Literary Award, a Goldie Award, and the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction. A MacDowell Fellow in 2012 and 2014, Shelly teaches fiction at Pratt Institute, where she co-directed the Writers' Forum from 2011 to 2014. New York 1, Tel Aviv 0 was recently translated into Hebrew and published in Israel by Keter Publishing.
Nelly Reifler is the author of a story collection, See Through, and a novel, Elect H. Mouse State Judge. Her stories have appeared in McSweeney's, BOMB, jubilat, Story, and Lucky Peach, among others, and anthologized in books such as Lost Tribe: Jewish Fiction from the Edge and Found Magazine's Requiem for a Paper Bag. A Recommendations editor at Post Road, she teaches at Sarah Lawrence College and lives in Saugerties, New York.
David Ryan is the author of Animals in Motion (Roundabout Press). His fiction has appeared in Esquire, Fence, Tin House, Electric Literature, BOMB, the Mississippi Review, Denver Quarterly, Alaska Quarterly Review, Booth, WW Norton's Flash Fiction Forward, and elsewhere. You can read more about him at www.davidwryan.com.
Michael Sharick holds an MFA from Warren Wilson College. His fiction has appeared in Conveyor and Lumina. He serves as Technical Director for the Picasso Machinery performing arts series in Williamsburg. Sometimes, Michael tells people that he'd rather be fishing, but that's not true. Also, the nanobots are coming to get you. Michael lives in Prospect Heights with his wife and son.
Bud Smith is the author of the novels F 250 and I'm From Electric Peak, among others. He works heavy construction in refineries and power plants. He lives in NYC. www.budsmithwrites.com
Sofi Stambo won the first prize in fiction in 2015 SLS Disquiet literary contest. She was a finalist in the American Short Fiction contest. She has a Master's degree in Literature from Sofia University St. K. Ohridski, Bulgaria and was a graduate student in Literature at City College New York. Sofi Stambo had been published by Promethean, Ep;phany, The Kenyon Review, The MacGuffin, New Letters, Fourteen Hills, New England Review, Stand, American Short Fiction, Guernica and AGNI. Two more of her stories are pending publication by The Lifted Brow and The Avalon Review.
at The Center for Fiction
17 E. 47th Street
New York, United States
Orignal From: No Tokens Issue 5: Launch Celebration
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