• Abundant dinosaurs
Giving advice surprisingly benefits the person sharing the guidance. In a University of Pennsylvania study supported by the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, 2,000 high schoolers were randomly split into two groups: Half gave motivational advice to younger pupils and half did not. The students who offered their insights ended up earning higher grades at the end of the academic quarter. “Motivation is not calculus,” said Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, a post-doctoral researcher in Penn’s Wharton School who led the study. “If you told students who don’t know calculus, ‘Teach this to somebody else,’ that would be ludicrous. Motivation is a little different. Often, people know what they need to do to achieve a goal. They’re just not doing it. The battle is getting people to enact what they already know.” ( Additional information)
• Giving advice
Giving advice surprisingly benefits the person sharing the guidance. In a University of Pennsylvania study supported by the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, 2,000 high schoolers were randomly split into two groups: Half gave motivational advice to younger pupils and half did not. The students who offered their insights ended up earning higher grades at the end of the academic quarter. “Motivation is not calculus,” said Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, a post-doctoral researcher in Penn’s Wharton School who led the study. “If you told students who don’t know calculus, ‘Teach this to somebody else,’ that would be ludicrous. Motivation is a little different. Often, people know what they need to do to achieve a goal. They’re just not doing it. The battle is getting people to enact what they already know.” ( Additional information)
• Life expectancy
For nearly a century, life expectancy in the United States has been increasing. But research from University of Pennsylvania shows that mortality numbers for non-Hispanic whites are now rising, especially for women, 25- to 44-year-olds, and people living in rural areas. “Compared to other countries in 1990, the U.S. started out doing very poorly, and we are now in a much worse situation,” said researcher Samuel Preston. However, the news isn’t all bad: Deaths related to HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular disease and screenable cancers like prostate, breast, cervical, and colon cancer, have all declined. (Additional information)
• Proton therapy
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine found that treating prostate cancer patients with proton therapy -- an FDA approved alternative to traditional radiation -- in higher doses over the course of fewer rounds of treatment led to the same outcomes as patients given standard treatment regimens. “These data can help guide clinicians and patients as they weigh treatment efficacy, tolerability and convenience,” said study senior author Neha Vapiwala. ( Additional information)
• Synthetic lionfish
Human and animal bodies are efficient because each part serves more than one function: A leg is not only for walking but also stores energy and makes blood cells, for example. In contrast, robots are normally designed with compartmentalized parts that separate functions. James Pikul of the University of Pennsylvania helped develop a lionfish robot that is powered by “robotic blood,” the first to combine hydraulic force transmission, movement and energy storage into one system. “We created the robotic fish as a way to show how adding multiple functionalities into robotic parts can dramatically increase their performance and capabilities,” Pikul said. ( Additional information)
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SHARE NEW SINGLE
"PIRANHA"
NEW ALBUM SMILE WIDE
OUT SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW
JULY 22, 2019 - EASTBOURNE, UK - ROAM have shared a new single off their upcoming album, Smile Wide, out September 6, 2019 via Hopeless Records. Fans can listen to "Piranha" now: smarturl.it/PiranhaVisual
Earlier this month, the band shared the music video for "I Don't Think I Live There Anymore," the first single off the new record. Smile Wide is theband's third full-length album, and the follow up to 2017's Great Heights & Nosedives. Upon entering the studio with acclaimed producer, Machine (As It Is, Every Time I Die), the band was determined to break down every pre-conceived notion of what a ROAM song could sound like or be. The result is the most honest, raw, gut-punching collection of songs of the band's career.
"This album truly is a statement for us, both lyrically and sonically," vocalist/guitarist Alex Adam shares. "We're not that vanilla band anymore, we have a sound, we have a voice and we're ready to show the world."
Inspired by years of being let down, being led down the wrong path, and feeling used as a pawn in someone else's game, ROAM pain-stakingly crafted their unique brand of alternative pop rock. The album explores the rock bottom of feeling disheartened, stuck, and unsure of how to break out. More importantly, it follows the journey toward gaining the confidence and voice to stand up for yourself and not let people walk over you anymore. Smile Wide is about doing things for yourself, not listening to other people, and finding the courage to take the risky path (and not the safe one).
Since forming in 2012,ROAM has extensively toured the world, headlining in the US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and supporting acts such as New Found Glory, Sum 41, and playing sets at festivals including Warped Tour, Reading & Leeds, 2000 Trees and Slam Dunk. This Fall, they will embark on a co-headlining tour in Europe with With Confidence.
ROAM is Alex Costello (lead vocals), Alex Adam (vocals/guitar), Sam Veness (guitar), Matt Roskilly (bass), and Miles Gill (drums).
Smile Wide is out September 6, 2019 and is available for pre-order now: smarturl.it/smilewide
Smile Wide Track Listing:
1. Better In Than Out
2. I Don't Think I Live There Anymore
3. LOUD
4. Play Dumb
5. The Fire On The Ceiling
6. Piranha
7. Red & Blue
8. Hand Grenade
9. Toy Box
10. Turn
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Academy Killer
Premieres New Video
"The Distance"
Watch Now on Alternative Press
Lost In Make Believe
Out September 20th, 2019
Available for Pre-Order: bit.ly/preorder-lostinmakebelieve
Hamilton, ON - July 22, 2019 - Passion. Expression. Drive. Hamilton-based pop punk band Academy Killer incorporates each of these things into every note, and is gearing up to share it with the world via their forthcoming sophomore EP, Lost In Make Believe. Now fans can get their first taste of the record with the band's new single and music video, "The Distance," premiering now on Alternative Press.
On "The Distance," lead singer Kevin Talbot shares: "The message is simple; Live passionately, follow your heart and chase your dreams. Everything you do, do it with your entire being."
Drummer Nathaniel Schuster adds: "We are trying to reinforce the mindset that no goal is too big. It's all about your attitude and perspective."
Set to be released on September 20th, 2019, Lost In Make Believe encompasses the band's earnest, honest, and playful energy. For additional information or to pre-order the EP, please visit: bit.ly/preorder-lostinmakebelieve.
Academy Killer rallies listeners to shake off prescriptive norms with their celebratory brand of rock 'n roll. The band builds on a pop punk foundation with driving, uplifting guitar work and soaring, impassioned vocals. Drawing inspiration from emo, modern pop, 90's rock and even the stylings of 50's crooners, they deliver lively melodies underscored by deeply introspective, yet relatable lyrics and themes of self-discovery, positivity, love and loss. Whether on stage or on the radio Academy Killer hooks listeners with their spirit and then lets them get lost in layers of songwriting and feel.
Established with 2016's Late to the Party EP, Academy Killer has quickly built a local following and broken onto the festival circuit with appearances at Burlington's Sound of Music, Hamilton's Supercrawl and Canadian Music Week in Toronto. The quartet, comprised of Kevin Talbot (vocals, guitar), Lucas Goldson (lead guitar), Omar Kurd (bass) and Nathaniel Schuster (drums), are united in their aim to create thoughtful music that's exciting and honest.
Academy Killer has recently emerged from studios and are eagerly preparing to share their second EP, Lost In Make Believe, out September 20, 2019. Pre-order the EP now at bit.ly/preorder-lostinmakebelieve.
For More Information, please visit:
Website: www.academykiller.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/academykiller
Twitter: www.twitter.com/AcademyKiller
Instagram: www.instagram.com/AcademyKillerOfficial
Lost In Make Believe Tracklisting:
1. The Distance
2. Figure Me Out
3. While I Drown
4. It's True
5. Looks to Kill
6. Seventeen
7. Tonight
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Hello Jim
Please feel free to use this opinion piece as is. If you would like an interview or comments on this and related topics, please let me know and I will be happy to coordinate.
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Terry
Hijacked By Emotions At Work?
Name, Tame, And Transform Them
The workplace can make people feel a full range of emotions — sometimes more intensely and frequently than one experiences at home.
The difference is, people are often reluctant to show or acknowledge to themselves their full emotions while on the job. But burying those emotions can cause bigger problems, says Cynthia Howard, author of The Resilient Leader, Mindset Makeover: Uncover the Elephant in the Room.
“Emotions are part of your survival kit,” says Howard (www.eileadership.org), an executive coach and performance expert. “But for too many, emotions are the black box in the aircraft. You look at them only when there has been a crash or a tragedy.
“In the workplace, emotions get ignored for a variety of old assumptions, such as they’re a sign of weakness. But the message that one can separate their emotions and still function well is a myth. Research shows that when you can identify your emotion, you are able to slow your reaction. Thus, you can name it, tame it, and then can take the right action to shift those feelings.”
Howard suggests using a journal to evaluate the following common emotions experienced at work and turn them into positives:
Anger. “Get to know your anger,” Howard says. “When ignored, anger turns to rage, resentment, heart disease, and it shuts down your ability to be happy.” Anger alerts you to set boundaries and facilitate change. Ask yourself these questions: What happens as a result of experiencing anger? How does it affect other people and interfere with your goals? Who or what flips your anger switch on?
Anxiety. “Anxiety arises from thoughts,” Howard says. “It can catch you in an endless thought loop. Did I sign off on that contract? Did I forget something? Anxiety can also serve as a messenger to help you clarify a situation, so you can take action.” Use your phone to create lists or download one of the many apps that will help you stay organized and focused. Consider these questions: How does anxiety interfere with your goals? Who or what flips your anxiety switch on? What would you like to experience instead?
Sadness. This emotion often brings a desire to withdraw and the need to cry. “It’s a cue you need time to reflect and let go of things that are not working,” Howard says. “Sadness gives you a window into what you value. And when you can acknowledge your own sadness, you increase the ability to demonstrate empathy. You develop the courage and ability to do other difficult things.”
Discouragement. When left unchecked, discouragement can erode confidence, motivation and momentum. “Go from discouraged to determined,” Howard says. “Reframe it by identifying three things that are going well for you. Recognize that the discouragement is not permanent. Find a safe person to talk to, then let go of discouragement and focus on your big vision.”
“All these emotions tie into stress,” Howard says. “Chronic, unmanaged stress, often caused by an unwillingness to confront these emotions, interrupts the ability to think clearly, work well with others, and in general, perform. Identifying your emotions leads you to having more control over them.”
About Cynthia Howard, RN, CNC, PhD
Cynthia Howard (www.eileadership.org) is an executive coach, performance expert and the author of The Resilient Leader, Mindset Makeover: Uncover the Elephant in the Room. She researched stress and its consequences in performance during her PhD. In the past 20-plus years she has coached thousands of professionals, leaders and executives toward emotional agility and engaged leadership.
