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By now, some of you may have received the Cisco propaganda e-mail from the Learning Network about their Exam Transparency Project.

Of course, I was anxious to see what they meant by this transparency, and here it is.

New Certification Exam Topics Roll-Out
The Learning@Cisco Exam and Marketing teams are pleased to announce the completion of an "exam topic transparency" project, which was undertaken to increase openness about exams for Cisco certification candidates?consistent with certification industry best practice today. As part of this collaborative effort, the two teams have restructured the more than 170+ exam topic lists, or blueprints, that appear on the Cisco Learning Network and Cisco.com.

The topics have been made more transparent in two significant ways: They now show, as a percentage, the amount of focus, or weight, given to each general topic, or domain, in the exam. Knowing the percentages will allow certification candidates to allocate study and test-taking time more strategically.Further detail about each domain has been provided by means of subtopics, which will give candidates a clearer sense of exam coverage upfront. Click on Cisco.com and Cisco Learning Network for an example of the new topics information for the 100-101 ICND1 exam. Is this the transparency that you were looking for, or did you have something else in mind?

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I really like this idea, haven't seen this yet but it sounds great. I think this will help anyone without a clear idea of their career path, and those who are wondering what exams would best help their current job roles.

Thanks for posting!

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Heroes of sport & design celebrated by daily portrait project

Artist and Digital Arts contributor Bram Vanhaeren has created a series of portraits of his heroes as part of a new project.

Author: Artist and Digital Arts contributor Bram Vanhaeren has created a series of portraits of his heroes as part of a new project.

Artist and Digital Arts contributor Bram Vanhaeren has created a series of portraits of his heroes as part of a new project.

We caught up with Bram to find out more about the series, titled On The Wall, how he chooses his heroes and the creative process behind the portraits.

DA: Why did you want to do this project?

BV: "After I graduated few months ago, I lost interest in illustrating and art in general. Then few weeks ago, the joy of illustrating took me by surprise and I started illustrating some of my heroes. I was drawing people I look up or athletes from my childhood that took my breath away with their achievements.

"Everything came together so I continued drawing people that inspire me and I like. This way I could share my appreciation for these people with my friends and start a conversation about their heroes."

DA: Tell us a bit about the creative process behind the pieces, from finding references to working them up in a coherent style.

BV: "Most of the time I have a clear idea of who they are and what they represent. I would like to see this same energy in the portrait. It can be in their eyes, their focus, sometimes their movement, and their actions that makes a great portrait.

"So I look up for a great shot, then I start drawing with the Pencil tool in Adobe Illustrator with my mouse (I can't work with tablets). In simple black, I start with the most important details and build the rest around that. Once my black and white illustration is done I start colouring in Adobe Photoshop and add the correct energetic feel to the portraits.

"Once I get that "yes, this is great" feeling, I'm done and share it with my friends."

Use the slideshow controls above and right to see more of Bram's portraits and to find out more about how he created them.

Right: Michael Johnson

Artist and Digital Arts contributor Bram Vanhaeren has created a series of portraits of his heroes as part of a new project.

We caught up with Bram to find out more about the series, titled On The Wall, how he chooses his heroes and the creative process behind the portraits.

DA: Why did you want to do this project?

BV: "After I graduated few months ago, I lost interest in illustrating and art in general. Then few weeks ago, the joy of illustrating took me by surprise and I started illustrating some of my heroes. I was drawing people I look up or athletes from my childhood that took my breath away with their achievements.

"Everything came together so I continued drawing people that inspire me and I like. This way I could share my appreciation for these people with my friends and start a conversation about their heroes."

DA: Tell us a bit about the creative process behind the pieces, from finding references to working them up in a coherent style.

BV: "Most of the time I have a clear idea of who they are and what they represent. I would like to see this same energy in the portrait. It can be in their eyes, their focus, sometimes their movement, and their actions that makes a great portrait.

"So I look up for a great shot, then I start drawing with the Pencil tool in Adobe Illustrator with my mouse (I can't work with tablets). In simple black, I start with the most important details and build the rest around that. Once my black and white illustration is done I start colouring in Adobe Photoshop and add the correct energetic feel to the portraits.

"Once I get that "yes, this is great" feeling, I'm done and share it with my friends."

Use the slideshow controls above and right to see more of Bram's portraits and to find out more about how he created them.

Right: Michael Johnson

DA: How would you sum up your heroes? Is there a single defining characteristic that unites them?

BV: "In the beginning I was really focused on athletes that inspired me when I was a kid, such as Michael Johnson. I started athletics when I was 5 years old, together with my two brothers. Michael Johnson was a figure that really impressed me when I was young.

"From there it was very simple to continue and illustrate my heroes. They had an impact on who I am as an athlete and as a person."

DA: How did you choose who to do first?

BV: "In the beginning I just randomly picked athletes that inspire me. I have a long list actually. Later on I asked for suggestions via social media."

Right: Steve Jobs

DA: In general, how important is it for creatives to look up to heroes to inspire them and drive them creatively and professionally?

BV: "For me it reminds me the fact everyone is continually working on their style, their personality. They remind me that you are powerful beyond measure and inspire you to be who you are and be better every single day."

DA: For someone to be a 'hero', do you need to look up to them personally as well as their works/actions in the professional world?

BV: "I believe so. My heroes are not only inspiring in what they do professionally, but also as people in general. They have this X-factor that grabs your attention and makes you want to do something you thought you could never do."

Right: Bo Jackson

DA: As a wider point, do we have to respect a creative personally to respect their work? And conversely, if they are morally abhorrent – such as Eric Gill – should we ignore their works?

BV: "For me, I can't support someone or show appreciations for their work if they have a disgusting personality – I know this is subjective. I will be drawing Will Smith later today, because he is amazing for so many reasons. If he kills someone tomorrow, my respect will slip away in seconds."

Right: Michael Jordan

DA: How long will you carry on the project for?

BV: "As long as I'm having fun!"

Right: Sofia Boutella

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Heroes of sport & design celebrated by daily portrait project

Artist and Digital Arts contributor Bram Vanhaeren has created a series of portraits of his heroes as part of a new project.

Author: Artist and Digital Arts contributor Bram Vanhaeren has created a series of portraits of his heroes as part of a new project.

Artist and Digital Arts contributor Bram Vanhaeren has created a series of portraits of his heroes as part of a new project.

We caught up with Bram to find out more about the series, titled On The Wall, how he chooses his heroes and the creative process behind the portraits.

DA: Why did you want to do this project?

BV: "After I graduated few months ago, I lost interest in illustrating and art in general. Then few weeks ago, the joy of illustrating took me by surprise and I started illustrating some of my heroes. I was drawing people I look up or athletes from my childhood that took my breath away with their achievements.

"Everything came together so I continued drawing people that inspire me and I like. This way I could share my appreciation for these people with my friends and start a conversation about their heroes."

DA: Tell us a bit about the creative process behind the pieces, from finding references to working them up in a coherent style.

BV: "Most of the time I have a clear idea of who they are and what they represent. I would like to see this same energy in the portrait. It can be in their eyes, their focus, sometimes their movement, and their actions that makes a great portrait.

"So I look up for a great shot, then I start drawing with the Pencil tool in Adobe Illustrator with my mouse (I can't work with tablets). In simple black, I start with the most important details and build the rest around that. Once my black and white illustration is done I start colouring in Adobe Photoshop and add the correct energetic feel to the portraits.

"Once I get that "yes, this is great" feeling, I'm done and share it with my friends."

Use the slideshow controls above and right to see more of Bram's portraits and to find out more about how he created them.

Right: Michael Johnson

Artist and Digital Arts contributor Bram Vanhaeren has created a series of portraits of his heroes as part of a new project.

We caught up with Bram to find out more about the series, titled On The Wall, how he chooses his heroes and the creative process behind the portraits.

DA: Why did you want to do this project?

BV: "After I graduated few months ago, I lost interest in illustrating and art in general. Then few weeks ago, the joy of illustrating took me by surprise and I started illustrating some of my heroes. I was drawing people I look up or athletes from my childhood that took my breath away with their achievements.

"Everything came together so I continued drawing people that inspire me and I like. This way I could share my appreciation for these people with my friends and start a conversation about their heroes."

DA: Tell us a bit about the creative process behind the pieces, from finding references to working them up in a coherent style.

BV: "Most of the time I have a clear idea of who they are and what they represent. I would like to see this same energy in the portrait. It can be in their eyes, their focus, sometimes their movement, and their actions that makes a great portrait.

"So I look up for a great shot, then I start drawing with the Pencil tool in Adobe Illustrator with my mouse (I can't work with tablets). In simple black, I start with the most important details and build the rest around that. Once my black and white illustration is done I start colouring in Adobe Photoshop and add the correct energetic feel to the portraits.

"Once I get that "yes, this is great" feeling, I'm done and share it with my friends."

Use the slideshow controls above and right to see more of Bram's portraits and to find out more about how he created them.

Right: Michael Johnson

DA: How would you sum up your heroes? Is there a single defining characteristic that unites them?

BV: "In the beginning I was really focused on athletes that inspired me when I was a kid, such as Michael Johnson. I started athletics when I was 5 years old, together with my two brothers. Michael Johnson was a figure that really impressed me when I was young.

"From there it was very simple to continue and illustrate my heroes. They had an impact on who I am as an athlete and as a person."

DA: How did you choose who to do first?

BV: "In the beginning I just randomly picked athletes that inspire me. I have a long list actually. Later on I asked for suggestions via social media."

Right: Steve Jobs

DA: In general, how important is it for creatives to look up to heroes to inspire them and drive them creatively and professionally?

BV: "For me it reminds me the fact everyone is continually working on their style, their personality. They remind me that you are powerful beyond measure and inspire you to be who you are and be better every single day."

DA: For someone to be a 'hero', do you need to look up to them personally as well as their works/actions in the professional world?

BV: "I believe so. My heroes are not only inspiring in what they do professionally, but also as people in general. They have this X-factor that grabs your attention and makes you want to do something you thought you could never do."

Right: Bo Jackson

DA: As a wider point, do we have to respect a creative personally to respect their work? And conversely, if they are morally abhorrent – such as Eric Gill – should we ignore their works?

BV: "For me, I can't support someone or show appreciations for their work if they have a disgusting personality – I know this is subjective. I will be drawing Will Smith later today, because he is amazing for so many reasons. If he kills someone tomorrow, my respect will slip away in seconds."

Right: Michael Jordan

DA: How long will you carry on the project for?

BV: "As long as I'm having fun!"

Right: Sofia Boutella

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Sonya Sengson Weighs in on Project Honoring Civil War-Era Women

    PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 04, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Learning about American history has always intrigued Sonya Sengson. She is particularly interested in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. From visiting historical places to reading historical books, she absorbs as much information as she can. When a recent article on the Pocono Record described a Civil War-era project taking place in Gettysburg, she took note.

"Women Behind These Walls" will feature the stories of twenty different women civilians who lived in Gettysburg during the battle. Each one will have her own poster hung in a location around town significant to her life. The project is the result of the efforts by five local business women: Ashley Andyshak Hayes, director of advocacy and public relations at the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County; Linda Clark, licensed battlefield guide and Civil War author; Deb McCauslin is a local historian and owner of For The Cause Productions; Angela Keen Badjie, supervisor of Direct Services at Survivors Inc.; and Joanne Lewis, licensed town guide and licensed battlefield guide.

The project was inspired by a presentation Clark gave at a County Commissioners meeting about her book "The Battle for Gettysburg: What was it like for the Citizens of 1863?" Keen Badjie began to wonder about the experiences of women in particular. She approached Clark with her questions, and with the input of Andyshak Hayes, the idea for the project was created. According to Clark, visitors have an interest in civilian stories because they are able to relate. They might not have military experience, but they have "civilian" experience.

Twenty businesses on Carlisle Street, Baltimore Street, Chambersburg Street, Middle Street, and Washington Street will each have a poster displayed in their window or somewhere on their business. Andyshak Hayes worried that some might not want to participate, but many showed excitement toward the project. Visitors can take a self-guided tour by following the brochure detailing the project. Different locations throughout the town will have the brochures available.

Visitors who are feeling especially ambitious can probably walk the entire tour at once, says Andyshak Hayes.

The women intend for the project to create a "unique learning experience for most visitors." Unless people have extensive knowledge about Civil War history, they most likely have not heard of some of the women featured. For Andyshak Hayes, the project was important because she works at the YWCA, which stands for Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women. Keen Badjie had a similar connection through her work at Survivors Inc, whose mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault. They share a strong belief in communicating the messages of these powerful civilian women with the public.

According to Lewis, "We always hear about the great battle that was fought here and discuss troop maneuvers, leadership decisions, tactics and strategies, but we seldom stop to think what effect the war and the battle had on the civilian population as a whole and the women in particular. What the women of this town did in response to the tragedy of the battle is nothing short of awe inspiring."

And Sonya Sengson agrees. "I think that sometimes people overlook the good done by people other than the soldiers. Women were not on the front lines of battle, but they were left to deal with the effects of it. They cared for the wounded, kept families running, and supported the troops. They deserve to be honored as well. Civilians played an important role in the war which so uniquely impacted and shaped the culture of our country." Sonya Sengson supports the efforts of these local women to educate others on the role that civilian women played in the Battle of Gettysburg.

ABOUT:

Sonya Sengson is a registered pharmacist and a history enthusiast. She has spent time researching her family heritage and discovered their links to American history. Her family came to America in the mid-1600s as indentured servants. Some members fought in the Revolutionary War. She has traveled to historical sites such as Manassas, Annapolis, Mt. Vernon, many sites in Washington DC.

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