#pacesetting

[noisytenant]

i dont really play Sex Video Games very often, so i have a relatively limited list of experiences. that being said, i'm a dabbler. why not.

the very first one i ever played was a game jam demo really focused on allowing the player to have positive consensual sexual encounters that they could pause or stop at any time. i thought this was sweet but kind of unremarkable, because it seems intuitive that in a video game meant for the player's sexual gratification, the player should have ultimate control. not that they can make the developer tell a story they didn't write--this isn't a live encounter after all, there's technical limitations--but they ought to be able to enjoy the game at their own pace and, if the scenario is making them more upset than horny, back away at any time. i think the easiest way to accomplish this is being able to be sent back to the point before the encounter/pre-encounter autosave, but in some cases it would be interesting and very do-able to stop the scene diegetically.

anyways, I have not yet seen a single pornographic video game with this feature since that first one

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Lula and Petro have the chance of a lifetime to save the Amazon. Can they unite idealism and realpolitik to pull it off?

The South American leaders are in the spotlight as they prepare to host this week’s Cop16 biodiversity summit, November’s G20 meeting and next year’s Cop30 climate summit

The rainforest nations of Brazil and Colombia have the best opportunity in a generation to drag the Amazon back from the abyss as they host three of the world’s most important environmental negotiations in the space of little more than a year.

In the process, their leaders – pacesetting Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, and the more cautious and contradictory Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – will offer up overlapping visions for the future of the Amazon, and the world’s path to net zero.

But these leftwing leaders need to align differing views on oil exploration and the speed of change if they are to sway global environmental priorities. On this, there are genuine hopes, but also causes for scepticism.

For those seeking a solution to the world’s polycrisis, all roads lead from Cali in western Colombia to Belém in northern Brazil. Cop16, the global biodiversity summit, opens in Cali next week, followed by the G20 summit of major economies in Rio de Janeiro in mid-November, where Lula will bet on a trifecta of environmental justice issues: energy transition, sustainable development and the fight against hunger. A year later, he will follow up on a bigger stage: the Cop30 climate summit in Belém.

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[allmusic]

AllMusic Staff Pick: Return to Forever / Chick Corea Where Have I Known You Before

This Return to Forever set, celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, finds guitarist Al DiMeola debuting with the pacesetting fusion quartet, an influential unit that also featured keyboardist Chick Corea, electric bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Lenny White.

- Scott Yanow

[cocteautwinslyrics]

addictive and pacesetting

[xerks44]

1981 MAX ROACH & tap dancer HAROLD NICHOLAS of the NICHOLAS BROTHERS

MAX ROACH DAY JANUARY 10, 1924 – AUGUST 16, 2007

A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO AN ALL-TIME JAZZ GREAT

Drummer Max Roach was born on January 10, 1924 in Newland, North Carolina.

Roach, who grew up in Brooklyn, started on the drums when he was ten and studied at the Manhattan School Of Music.

He was in the house band at Monroe’s Uptown House in 1942, getting opportunities to jam with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie who both recognized his forward-looking talents.

Roach made his recording debut with Coleman Hawkins in 1943 (and was on Hawkins’ pioneering bop sessions the following year), worked with the Benny Carter Orchestra, and played on 52nd Street with Gillespie.

With Kenny Clarke (who was the first bop drummer) in the service, Roach built upon his innovations and was quite busy during the second half of the 1940s including working with Stan Getz, Allan Eager, Hawkins, the Charlie Parker Quintet (1947-49), Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool Nonet (1949-50) and virtually every name in modern jazz including with Parker and Gillespie at the famous 1953 Massey Hall Concert.

He co-founded the Debut label with Charles Mingus in 1952 and worked with Louis Jordan, Red Allen, the Lighthouse All-Stars and Jazz At The Philharmonic.

During 1954-56, Roach co-led a pacesetting quintet with Clifford Brown that by late-1955 included Sonny Rollins; after Brown’s tragic death other members of the group included Kenny Dorham, Ray Bryant, Booker Little, Tommy Turrentine, Freddie Hubbard, Hank Mobley, George Coleman, Stanley Turrentine, Clifford Jordan, Julian Priester and Roach’s wife singer Abbey Lincoln.

One of the most respected and skilled jazz drummers of all time (and a master at using space as he built up his solos), Roach continued leading groups for the remainder of his life including a long-time quartet with Odean Pope, Cecil Bridgewater and Tyrone Brown, the all-percussion group M’Boom, the Uptown String Quartet, and special duo albums with the likes of Cecil Taylor, Anthony Braxton and Archie Shepp.

Here is Max Roach accompanying and interacting with dancer Harold Nicholas in 1981.

-Scott Yanow

[1337wtfomgbbq]

Let us talk stage 16 of the Tour de France 1996:

By that point Bjarne had been in yellow for a week and he was out to really make all his contenders realize he was at the top.

At the lower slopes of the climb he told Jan to set a blistering pace, telling him, "Send it, Jan. Send it.". Jan's pacesetting effected the first cull of the lead group and would leave the top group spread out into a long line.

Bjarne then let himself fall back, moving up and down the line of his rivals, almost as if pondering the timing and style of their final execution. Meanwhile Jan was still setting a crazy pace.

Then with seven kilometres to go Bjarne would finally rise out of his saddle 'like Neptune from an unruly sea' and go past everyone else, to finish the stage alone and winning by nearly a minute, extending his lead on the overall standings to almost three minutes.

"I think he wanted to crush us," said Laurent Dufaux.

And given that we know Bjarne, at this point, had so much trust into Jan that he would discuss the strategy of the following day with him on the previous night, before even telling the rest of the team, I do wonder... if Jan knew what Bjarne was gonna do that day? Because I do think he did.

[ishitapbanerjee]

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[akinsola]

CELEBRATING 64 YEARS OF HOME-GOING OF APOSTLE JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA!!!

Today marks 64 years exactly that Africa’s apostolic legend of Faith and pioneer of Pentecostalism, in the person of Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola took the bow and entered the pinions above. The Pentecostal world and of course the general Christian population in Africa is indebted to the apostolic efforts and pacesetting/trailblazing initiatives of this giant of Faith. Apostle Babalola stands tall…

[news247planet]

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[derekcoppess]

The Most Used Leadership Styles

Leaders are essential to business success. They must inspire their subordinates and develop effective communication and leadership skills to motivate them. This requires the ability to switch between different leadership styles. This can be done through the development of individual leadership skills.

Most people adopt a leadership style rooted in their backgrounds, personalities, and preferences. This is not bad, as it helps them develop a good leader. However, sticking with one style for too long can be very discouraging, as it can prevent employees from developing effective leadership. Creating a flexible style can help boost the effectiveness of a leader.

Different leadership styles can also affect the effectiveness of a leader. This article aims to help people develop a leadership style that is flexible enough to meet their personal needs.

Pacesetting Leadership

Pacesetting fast-paced leaders tend to motivate their subordinates and push them to reach their goals. They are known to be highly energetic and have a passion for working hard. The purpose of fast-paced leaders is to drive results, whether developing a new service or working against deadlines. However, this type of environment can be very challenging for some employees.

When working with highly motivated individuals, pacesetting leadership can be very effective. It can help them reach their goals and keep their subordinates focused on their tasks. This type of leadership can also be very beneficial when a deadline is required.

Autocratic Leadership

Autocratic leadership or an authoritarian leader sets a clear end goal and expectations for their subordinates. They then enforce these expectations by setting specific guidelines and deadlines. This type of leadership typically expects subordinates to act on their instructions immediately.

Unlike other leadership styles, autocratic leaders are not always focused on being above their peers. Instead, they usually focus on achieving the best possible results through their actions. This type of leadership can also be very effective when dealing with small groups of people.

The most effective type of leadership is the autocratic style, which can be very beneficial when dealing with highly regulated industries such as construction and healthcare. This type of leadership can also be very effective when dealing with employees who need more guidance.

Coaching Leadership

Coaching leaders believe that their teams are full of potential, and they help their subordinates develop their talents. Like sports coaches, these leaders provide their subordinates with the necessary guidance and direction to reach their full potential.

They can also provide their subordinates with challenging projects to improve their skills and talents. Through regular feedback, coaches can identify areas of weakness and develop strategies to improve their performance.

The coaching style is similar to a transformational leadership style, but it focuses more on the long-term potential of the employees. Coaching leadership is best used when the leaders have more time to spend with their subordinates. This type of leadership works best with individuals open to new ideas and challenges.

Transformational Leadership

Transformational leaders are known for their passion for big-picture goals and are committed to developing an organization’s vision. They map out their company’s goals and vision to inspire their employees. This leadership type also sets expectations geared toward improving the company’s performance.

Transformational leaders can also encourage subordinates to step outside their comfort zones to improve their performance. They can also ask their employees to share their ideas on achieving the company’s goals.

Transformational leadership can be very beneficial when an organization is experiencing a significant change in its direction. This type of leadership can be especially effective during mergers and acquisitions.

Conclusion

The ideal leadership style can be determined by the individual’s personality and the situation at hand. A signature style can help enhance an organization’s effectiveness and make it more profitable.

[mitchbeck]

GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS ALEX IERULLO & MAX MARTIN HONORED

By: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits SHREWSBURY, NJ – The ECHL on Thursday announced its All-ECHL First and Second Teams for 2022-23 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors, and media, featuring Greenville Swamp Rabbits forward Alex Ierullo and defenseman Max Martin on the Second Team. Ierullo, 25, lands his second ECHL honor in as many days, having been named to the league's All-Rookie team on Wednesday. The rookie earns the recognition amidst a pacesetting season for the Swamp Rabbits, tallying 80 points (25g, 55a) in 65 games. A native of Woodbridge, Ontario, Ierullo leads Greenville in goals, assists, and points. The former Bemidji State Beaver (NCAA-DI) is second among ECHL rookies in total scoring and sixth overall in the entire league. In addition, Ierullo's 55 assists are the fourth most in the ECHL entering the final weekend of the regular season. Martin, 23, is honored for a 50-point (14g, 36a) performance in his first season with the Swamp Rabbits. In 65 games in Greenville, the Winnipeg, Manitoba native ranks fourth among ECHL defensemen in total points; they are tied for first with 14 goals. Martin's 50 points land the blue-liner second, behind Ierullo, in team scoring. The 2022-23 regular concludes Thursday and Friday, April 13th and 14th, against the Savannah Ghost Pirates and South Carolina Stingrays, respectively. Puck drop for both games next week are also slated for 7:05 p.m. EDT. Tickets for all Swamp Rabbits home games can be purchased at SwampRabbits.com or by calling (864) 674-7825. About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits … Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has provided family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's LA Kings and the AHL's Ontario Reign. Greenville is a member of the ECHL Premier'AA Hockey League. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOME Read the full article

[hostor-infotech]

Australia New Zealand week 5 news, kickoff times, injuries

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has rested five Wallabies for Friday’s heavyweight clash with the defending Super Rugby Pacific champion Crusaders in Christchurch. And Waratahs boss Darren Coleman has made seven changes to his injury hit side for the date with the pacesetting Chiefs in Sydney. Keep checking in for all the latest round five team news. Watch the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season on…

[sohannabarberaesque]

Poetry Corner

Tell me this doesn't sound like a most unlikely training regime for the Skatebirds when all is said and done:

Doing some training on some isolated stretch of road somewhere in "the boonies" of Nevada-- say, on that stretch of US 50 otherwise known as "the Lonesomest Road."

No doubt the sort of milieu as would dictate where Knock-Knock, Satchel and Scooter would NEED sunglasses all the more, and polarised sport-type such at that.

And talk about an unlikely pacesetter-- no less than The Mystery Machine of Scooby-Doo and crew, all because they were "in the neighbourhood" more than anything.

Not to mention being fellow Funtastics, requiring such to look out for each other in such a true funtastic sort of spirit more than anything.

Or would it be too much to picture as pacesetter the Invisible Motorcycle of the Hair Bear Bunch, in its Luscious Glory of defiance of physics (and, again, more out of convenience than all else?)

But at least when you're on inline skates and seek to pull off something of a comeback-- what else could matter?

Remember, your comments and poetic offerings are welcomed for consideration in this space every Sunday.

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[mumbaianonymous]

How do I stay at a pace I set? How do I set that pace?  A rhythm , a routine - where I am cared for, and I care fort hose that matter to me ?