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1989 Cycle Master Jury statement
The Master Jury for the 1989 Aga Khan Award for Architecture met twice. In January, it considered the 241 projects submitted by the Award's Nominators, and selected thirty-two to b studied in depth by Technical Reviewers. Then, at the end of June, the thirty-two finalists were reviewed on their own merits and in terms of the issues they reflect, the questions they pose, and the messages they send. The decisions which follow are unanimous, because the jury agreed to make it so, but unanimity was not reached for every project and sharp differences remained to the end on projects which are premiated and on some which are not. Throughout its deliberations, the jury sought to listen to all views and to feel respectful of the projects nominated as well of its own very varied opinions. Furthermore, as it discussed the nominations, the jury became aware of needs and opportunities for the architecture affecting Muslims everywhere which had not been as fully visible in previous Awards. The differences within the jury and the new sense of a universal Muslim community have been incorporated in four statements the jury wishes to make before presenting the Awards themselves.
As in the past, the jury congratulates the staff of the Award whose dedication, enthusiasm, humour, kindness and efficiency made the jury's labour a pleasure. It also congratulates the Technical Reviewers, all of whom undertook their uniquely responsible tasks with creative enthusiasm. They have all contributed to the richness and sophistication of the information available to the jury and stored in the offices of the Award. No segment of contemporary architecture anywhere is so wealthy in data and so well cared for.
The overall dimensions of the architecture affecting Muslims have changed enormously since the Award was created twelve years ago, partly perhaps under the impact of the Award itself. Five aspects of these new dimensions struck the jury: better quality of the final products and of the processes leading to them; complexity of the physical, social and economic components of social and community building; fuller coverage of contiguous Muslim regions; awareness of the large Muslim communities within non-Muslim worlds and the enormous increase in the quantity and quality of nominated projects built by Muslims. Each one of these aspects deserves its own lengthy elaboration. We only wish to stress two points. One is that the appearance of several nominations from the Central Asian Republics of the Soviet Union (one of these nominations was short-listed for Technical Review) allows the Award to consider itself now as the only cultural organism which truly reflects all the sub-cultures of the Muslim world. This is a welcome event indeed with considerable long-range importance for the Award. The second point is that the proper evaluation of some of the new schemes and projects for housing upgrading requires longer use than that needed to evaluate single buildings. As a result, we specifically recommend that the next Jury consider anew the East Wahdat scheme in Amman and the Incremental Development Scheme in Hyderabad. Both seemed to the Jury to have considerable merits which need a few more years to be properly appraised, since socially related architecture requires a flexible time frame for the determination of success or failure.
The Jury's decisions reward several of the directions visible in today's architecture in the Muslim world. These decisions should not be seen as an endorsement of all the implications of the projects involved, nor do they imply the rejection of values expressed in projects which were not premiated. Two examples illustrate our point. We discussed at great length the issue of revivalism as a fully thought-out recasting of forms created and used in the past or in vernacular traditions. The premiated projects include only some examples of that particular point of view, and it behoves the Award to acknowledge additional searches for a genuine, intelligent and tasteful revivalism whose mechanisms and values are not yet fully understood in an Islamic context. Thus, this jury salutes the efforts of Nader Ardalan with Iranian architecture and of Sergo Sutyagin with Central Asian architecture who are or have been involved with an interpretation of formal values which should enlighten our understanding of the past and shape the forms of the future.
The second example of novelty lies in the efforts of individual patrons and of non-governmental organisations in premiated projects and in many that are not. We want to emphasise how much these efforts are a welcome component in the mosaic of contemporary architecture which, especially in its social aspect, was dominated by government or international bureaucracies. We are aware, of course, of the dangers of speculation and profiteering associated with some of these private activities, and this is why we add a note of caution to our satisfaction, but the new enthusiasm of the private sector for improving society is most heart-warming. Finally, we wish to add that the message our decisions sends is not one of contradictions, but of simultaneous and parallel activities which identify some, certainly not all, of the aspirations and built forms of Muslim communities. These communities are in so many places and with so many hopes and ambitions that the solutions to their needs are bound to be different from each other.A jury's decision is a judgement of their quality, not necessarily of the ideologies they imply.


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My fellow family historian and distant relative Ron Roe has alerted me to a problem with the records for my great-great-great-grandfather, John Blanch. John was a shoe and boot maker in Mile End Old Town, Bethnal Green and finally Soho. He was married to Kezia Holdsworth, and their daughter Mary Ann married Daniel Roe, son of Kezia's cousin (and my 3 x great grandmother) Eliza Holdsworth. Daniel's and Mary Ann's youngest son, Joseph Priestley Roe, was my great-grandfather on my mother's side.
Until now, we've believed that John Blanch was christened at the church of St Andrew, Holborn, on 2 August 1802. This is certainly consistent with his age in later census records. The child baptised on this date was the son of James and Sophia Blanch of Saffron Hill, which ran between Holborn and Clerkenwell Green.
Ron has now found another baptismal record for a John Blanch, son of James and Sophia of Saffron Hill, at the same church on 23 January 1810. This would normally lead us to conclude that the first child had died in infancy, and that a later child in the family had been given the same Christian name. However, I've been unable to find a death or burial record for the first John Blanch.
This kind of discovery can make you doubt everything you thought you knew about your ancestor. Is it possible that my 3 x great grandfather wasn't, after all, the son of James and Sophia Blanch?
I've been reviewing what we know about John Blanch, and about his connections with the family of James and Sophia. The first definite record we have for John is his marriage to Kezia at the church of St Anne, Limehouse on 5 July 1827. One of the witnesses to the marriage was Thomas Harrison. It's a fairly common name, and it might be simple coincidence, but someone of that name would marry Mary Ann Blanch, daughter of James and Sophia (and, on our current understanding, John Blanch's older sister) in Southwark in the following year. In October 1827, at the same church, Thomas would witness the marriage of William Henry Blanch (who I believe was John's brother) to Martha Sarah Stokes.
The 1841 census finds John Blanch, Kezia and their young family living in Wellington Street, Mile End Old Town. The census record gives John's age as 40, which would mean he was born around 1801, though we need to bear in mind the tendency of the 1841 officials to round ages up and down. His county of birth is said to be Middlesex. The 1851 census record, which finds the Blanch family at 2 Green Street, Bethnal Green, is more precise. It gives John's age as 50, suggesting a similar date of birth, and his place of birth as 'Middlesex Clerkenwell'. Incidentally, this is exactly how David Blanch, who we believe was John's brother, describes his birthplace in the same census.
One intriguing and telling detail about the 1851 record is the presence in the Blanch household in Bethnal Green of two-year-old Mary Ann Ellis, who is described as a 'nurse child' and as having been born in 'Middlesex, Soho'. Mary Ann was almost certainly the daughter of carpenter and builder Richard Ellis and his wife Marianne Burbidge of Richmond Street, Soho, two of whose daughters, Frances and Sophia, would marry James George Blanch and David John Blanch respectively. These two were the sons of David Blanch, coach maker of King Street, Soho, the possible brother of John Blanch. The precise nature of the connection between the Blanch and Ellis families, which predates these marriages, remains to be explained. However, although it's circumstantial rather than conclusive, I believe Mary Ann's presence in John Blanch's household is fairly strong evidence of a familial link between John and David Blanch. Further evidence of the Ellis connection would come three years later, when John Blanch's daughter Mary Ann and her husband Daniel would give their son, also Daniel, the middle name 'Ellis'.
By 1861, John, Kezia and their family would themselves be living in Soho, in Great Crown Court, just a few streets from where David Blanch and his brother (and coach-making business partner) William Henry lived, though by this date David and his family, as well as his Ellis relatives, had moved to Chelsea. John's daughter Mary Ann and her husband Daniel Roe were also living in Great Crown Court. In the following year their youngest son, my great-grandfather Joseph Priestley Roe, would be born in Great Windmill Street, where William Henry Blanch had recently lived (he died in 1857 in the adjoining Archer Street) and where the Blanch coach-making business had its premises in Ham Yard. The Blanch family had strong links with Soho: James Blanch lived and worked in this area during his first marriage to Jane Barlow, and a number of his children (John Blanch's half-siblings?) were born there.
John Blanch died in the parish of St James, Westminster, in the last quarter of 1869. The official record gives his age at the time of death as 69, confirming that he was born in 1800.
If all the evidence confirms this earlier date of birth for John, and at the same time points towards some kind of link with the family of James and Sophia Blanch, then how are we to explain the 'rogue' baptismal record of 1810?
It might help to review the other records for the family of James and Sophia. They were married at St Anne's, Soho, on 21 March 1792. This was James' second marriage: he already had three children – Maria, Elizabeth Ann and James – by his first marriage to Jane Barlow. James and Sophia's first child together was Mary Ann, who was born on 6 May 1794 and christened on 1 August that year at the church of St George the Martyr, Southwark. On 26 December 1797 their son Thomas was baptised at St Andrew's, Holborn. By now, they were living in Saffron Hill. In 1799, James and Sophia were back at St Anne's, Soho, for the baptism of their daughter Sophia Sarah. She died in the following year and was buried on 21 August 1800 at the Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel in Spa Fields, Clerkenwell.
As we have seen, on 2 August 1802 John Blanch was baptised at St Andrew's, Holborn: the family was once again living in Saffron Hill. When their son William Henry was christened at the same church, on 15 April 1804, James and Sophia were said to be living in nearby York Street . However, it's possible that this was also their address two years earlier and that the parish clerk used 'Saffron Hill' as a shorthand for the whole district. James and Sophia were again at York Street when their son Joseph was baptised on 6 December 1807.
When the second John Blanch christening took place in January 1810, the address was once again given as Saffron Hill. When their youngest son David was baptised on 28 May that year, they were said to be in York Street.
The gap of only four months between the second John Blanch christening, and that of his brother David, is curious, and may provide a clue to the mystery that's bothering me. I think we can dismiss the explanation that David and the 'second John' were twins: if so, why not christen them together? But if they weren't twins, then their baptism dates can't possibly reflect their dates of birth. Or rather, since later census records all suggest David was actually born in 1810, then the baptism date of the second John can't reflect his actual birth date. (As we've already seen, 'our' John was actually born in about 1800, so even the 1802 christening date is a year or two after his actual date of birth.)
So, whatever the explanation for the second John Blanch baptism, it's certain that this child was born some time before January 1810. It's possible, but unlikely, that James and Sophia had two sons named John, but distinguished by a different middle name. Another possible explanation is that there was only one child named John, but he was christened twice – though I can't imagine why this might be.
At this stage, the second John Blanch baptism remains a puzzle. However, I believe there is enough circumstantial evidence to associate my ancestor with the family of James and Sophia, and to continue working on the assumption that John Blanch, shoemaker, was their son.
If anyone has any alternative theories to explain this anomaly, I'd really like to hear from them…
I'm grateful to Ron Roe for pointing out that the three signatures for Thomas Harrison -when he witnessed the marriage of William Henry Blanch in 1825, when he witnessed John Blanch's marriage in 1827, and at his own marriage to Mary Ann Blanch in 1828 – are identical, thus providing further evidence of John's connection to this particular Blanch family. (There's a slight anomaly here, though: why, if they weren't married until 1828, did Mary sign herself 'Mary Harrison' in 1825?)
I've also remembered that one of the witnesses to the marriage of John Blanch's son Joseph James in May 1852 was Richard Ellis: the signature confirms that this is the same person, two of whose daughters would marry two of the sons of Soho coach-maker David Blanch, thus providing further evidence that John Blanch was probably David's brother. Joseph James' wedding took place, of course, a year after the 1851 census, when (as noted above) Richard's two year old daughter Mary Anne was being nursed, presumably by John's wife Keziah, at their home in Bethnal Green.
I should also add that the fact that William Henry Blanch and John Blanch were both married at St Anne, Limehouse within two years of each other, is perhaps significant.

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You are about to travel to Edgecombe St. Mary, a small village in the English countryside filled with rolling hills, thatched cottages, and a cast of characters both hilariously original and as familiar as the members of your own family. Among them is Major Ernest Pettigrew (retired), the unlikely hero of Helen Simonson's debut novel. Wry, courtly, opinionated, and completely endearing, Major Pettigrew is one of the most indelible characters in contemporary fiction, and from the very first page he will steal your heart.
The Major leads a quiet life valuing the proper things that Englishmen have lived by for generations: honor, duty, decorum, and a properly brewed cup of tea. But then his brother's death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village. Drawn together by their shared love of literature and the loss of their respective spouses, the Major and Mrs. Ali soon find their friendship blossoming into something more. But village society insists on embracing him as the quintessential local and her as the permanent foreigner. Can their relationship survive the risks one takes when pursuing happiness in the face of culture and tradition?
About the Author
Helen Simonson was born in England and spent her teenage years in a small village in East Sussex. A graduate of the London School of Economics and former travel advertising executive, she has lived in America for the last two decades. A longtime resident of Brooklyn, she now lives with her husband and two sons in the Washington, D.C., area. This is her first novel.
"In her charming debut novel, Simonson tells the tale of Maj. Ernest Pettigrew, an honor-bound Englishman and widower, and the very embodiment of duty and pride…This is a vastly enjoyable traipse through the English countryside and the long-held traditions of the British aristocracy." - Publishers Weekly
"This irresistibly delightful, thoughtful, and utterly charming and surprising novel reads like the work of a seasoned pro. In fact, it is Simonson's debut. One cannot wait to see what she does next." - Library Journal
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U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, a Florida Democrat, will not be charged over a domestic incident with his estranged wife, Orlando investigators said Friday.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said it had determined that there wasn't probable cause supporting Lolita Grayson's claim that the congressman — from whom she filed for divorce in January — had pushed her against a door.
Earlier this week a judge granted her a restraining order against the Orlando lawmaker, after she alleged he had pushed her against their home's front door when he stopped by last Saturday.
Rep. Grayson said through a spokesman that he was "relieved that this ridiculous ordeal is over" after the announcement Friday that he would not be charged.
"Today the Orange County Sheriff's Department confirmed what we have known all along: Congressman Grayson did nothing wrong," his office said.
Lolita Grayson filed for divorce in January. On Wednesday, she asked a judge to enter a default judgment, claiming Grayson had failed to respond to her petition in a timely manner.
Terry Young, an attorney for Lolita Grayson, didn't respond to a phone call or email.
Alan Grayson's attorneys released a video Wednesday that they said supported the congressman's account.
The video shot by a staffer for the congressman shows Lolita Grayson walking from a red minivan parked in front of their home, pointing her finger and shouting. The video then cuts to the congressman and his wife arguing at the front door to the house. It then shows Lolita Grayson pushing her hand at her estranged husband's face. Alan Grayson was at the house to visit his children.


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Timeforcake: Hands-on gaming with Sifteo Cubes
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Sifteo Cubes are video gaming devices that combine the tactile pleasure of playing and building with real blocks (think Legos) with the fun and versatility of a video game console.
The small cubes actually sense touch and movements – like when they're being spun or shaken. They're also able to sense when they are touching another Sifteo Cube.
So, a character in a video game can walk from one cube into another cube that it's touching, but would be trapped if you took the Sifteo Cube away. You can even tilt a cube to pour a liquid into another one below it.
This video game console is appropriate for kids and adults. A set of three Sifteo Cubes comes from the factory with four games already installed, and you can purchase additional cubes and games online.
Sounds complex, but it's a fascinating concept. Check it out here: https://www.sifteo.com/product
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3. http://tinyurl.com/bds7f89 – This YouTube user posted a video showing someone engaged in interactive window shopping at an Adidas store in Bavaria. Wonder when we'll be seeing more of these installations here in the States.
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Extra Credit: How One Mom Provides "Treasures 4 Teachers"
Kids in Arizona now have the school supplies required to learn, and educators have what they need to teach, because one mom found a smart new way to recycle.
Several days a week, Barbara Blalock pulls up to the 10,000-square-foot facility in Tempe, Arizona, that houses Treasures 4 Teachers, her not-for-profit center which assists educators who have big ideas but limited funds. Inside, aisles and aisles of shelves hold bins of brightly colored buttons and beads, stacks of stickers and scrapbooking supplies, and an ever-changing assortment of paper, pencils and three-ring binders.
Barbara greets her crew and they all go to work preparing for the influx of teachers—50 to 100 a day—who arrive on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For a nominal fee shoppers fill as many bags as they want with supplies. They also have access to a die-cut machine, a copier, a laminator and a library of how-to books. There's even an ongoing series of free hands-on workshops packed with ideas for how to use the materials. "Our goal is for everyone to leave here with lots of suggestions to implement in their classrooms," says Barbara, the 46-year-old mother of three daughters, Amber, 22; Brittany, 18; and Katie, 16.
These are goods and services the teachers wouldn't have any other way. Barbara first became aware of the need in 2003, when she was the regional director of 13 preschools run by the YMCA. "We didn't have a budget for even the basics," she says. "Kids can't learn to write and draw without pencils and crayons and paper. Teachers can't be creative and effective without binders and scissors and staplers and paper clips." Parents, she knew, could not be expected to fill the gap. "It's beyond most people's budget," she says.
With a little research she realized that the problem was more widespread than she had thought. In Arizona over half of all K-8 students can't afford lunch, let alone school supplies—typical of many areas. Across the country teachers are averaging $493 a year of their own money to make up the difference, with 7% of them shelling out around $1,000, according to a study by the National School Supply and Equipment Association.
In a nation where there's such abundance, Barbara felt sure there had to be a solution. Perhaps, she reasoned, big businesses would have inventory they didn't need. As a trial run she called Intel, the giant technology corporation with a campus in nearby Chandler, Arizona, and asked for donations. "Within days I received a shipment of writing implements, files and binders," she says. "I didn't even fill out any forms. Everything they sent to me would have gone to a landfill anyway, so they were glad we could make use of it." Heartened by that success, Barbara solicited donations from nearby branches of companies like Goodrich, Ikea, Motorola and Wells Fargo. "They all jumped on board," she says. Trader Joe's came through with a donation of large reusable shopping bags.
Barbara's next move was to put the word out to friends, family and community groups for donations. The result: Barbara received so much—paper, pencils, file holders, cardboard tubes from paper towels and other recyclable materials—that she had to turn the family's garage into a mini warehouse and draft her husband, Richard, 52, and the kids to help. Richard, who works days at the Safeway supermarket chain, unloaded pallets of materials. The girls organized donations and set up displays.
Within weeks they were ready to open. Hours of operation at first were Saturdays from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. "We got the message out with a press release that landed us a radio interview and an article in the local paper," says Barbara. "As word spread and more teachers were showing up, we added more days."
But even after a few months the organization wasn't yet official. That's when Barbara met a woman who was about to retire and close her organization, which was similar to Barbara's except that it gave out new supplies. Barbara arranged to take over the name, Treasures 4 Teachers, then filed the paperwork to make her project a nonprofit. "This was a big step, but I felt I was ready," she says. "I had worked at Safeway for 13 years before the children were born, doing every job from cashier to stocker to office clerk and relief manager. I knew I could operate a warehouse-style business."
Richard backed her all the way, even though she wouldn't be drawing a salary from the venture anytime in the foreseeable future. They saw it as a side business that helped others. And Barbara was still employed by the Y. What they hadn't counted on, though, was that Barbara would face a serious lung infection. She put Treasures 4 Teachers on hold and used up her sick days at work. It was six months before she recovered. "At that point, the Y had no choice but to replace me," she says. By the end of 2006 she was ready to look for another job. "But in my heart I really wanted to give all my time to Treasures 4 Teachers," she says. "School budgets had gotten terribly tight, so I knew there was real need."
She and Richard sat down, crunched some numbers and decided that if they sold their house, put the money in savings and moved to a rental, they could make it as a one-income family. The girls were enthusiastic about the plan. "How many kids can say their moms are majorly passionate about what they're doing?" says Katie.
Buoyed by her family's support, Barbara resolved to move operations out of her garage. She knew of a private school nearby with a 4,000-square-foot space sitting empty. When asked, they let her use it for a year, rent-free, until it was sold. At that point, Barbara put an ad on Craigslist for discounted space and found a facility in the industrial park where Treasures 4 Teachers is currently located. Her landlord charges only 25 cents a square foot instead of the usual 90 cents that a for-profit business pays.
To cover the rent and other expenses such as insurance and building maintenance, Barbara charges a $35 annual membership fee and relies on cash donations from area businesses and her board of directors to make up the rest. She also asks shoppers to donate $5 for each bagful, and they can take as many as they want at every visit.
Treasures 4 Teachers doesn't have full-time paid staffers, although Barbara recently hired several part-time temps. She and 30 volunteers (including some from the same companies that donate surplus goods) do most of the sorting and organizing. Eventually, she'd like to draw a salary and also have a permanent staff. For now, though, the Blalocks sold their house and are managing on Richard's salary. "We used to have big bedrooms, a family room and a pool," says Katie, who volunteers full-time at Treasures 4 Teachers every summer. "Now we just have a little backyard, and my room is really small. Amber mostly lives in Chicago, but when she comes home to visit we have to share a room. We don't mind, though. We're proud of our mom."
Richard is as supportive as he was at the beginning. Barbara is convinced that's because he, like the girls, spends a lot of time working for the organization. "All you have to do is listen to the teachers talk to one another while they're shopping to get the full impact of what we're accomplishing," she says. "I remember one who was so grateful just for a box of erasers. Her students didn't have any, and they couldn't correct their spelling."
She hears stories like that all the time. For example, Gina Ucci, a 46-year-old first grade teacher at Eugene Field Elementary in Mesa, Arizona, stocks up every fall on three-ring binders and sheet protectors so each child in her class can create a memory book that showcases the year's artwork and writing. "If I had to pay retail prices," says Gina, "I could never afford to have the kids make these keepsakes."
Karen Hanisak, 56, has been frequenting Treasures 4 Teachers since she started working at a K-8 school in Tempe four years ago. "I can do so much more with my students," she says. "Last semester I created my own board games for math and literacy practice with materials I got there. The children actually look forward to using them for the extra work they need." She also recently picked up a pair of two-drawer filing cabinets for $5 each. "It's a 45-minute drive each way, but I make the trip at least every other week," Karen says. "I come not only for the great stuff but also because I get ideas from other teachers while I'm there."
There are even shoppers who travel from Flagstaff and Yuma, over three hours away. "We expect to have an affiliate open in that area and in Tucson by the end of the year," says Barbara. "We already have a board of directors in place, and we're researching a site." She's had so many inquiries from other states that her long-range goal is to establish multiple centers nationwide. "Just imagine that every child could have everything he or she needs in order to succeed," she says. "That's my ultimate dream."
Originally published in the September 2010 issue of Family Circle magazine.
UPDATE: Treasures 4 Teachers suffered a huge setback August 8, 2010 when heavy rains brought down the roof of their warehouse. "One of the volunteers heard a crack," says Barbara. "We were going to grab the computers, but when we heard a second crack, I said, 'We better run.'" Everyone got out safely, but three-quarters of the inventory was destroyed—a loss not covered by insurance—just as school was starting. "We've had so many offers of help," says Barbara. "Volunteers are actually delivering to teachers as requests come in. We're still in business!"
To learn more about Treasures 4 Teachers go to treasures4teachers.org


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|iPotty - Julie Jacobson
Here is an excerpt taken directly from the Associated Press:
Toilet training a toddler is no picnic, but iPotty from CTA Digital seeks to make it a little easier by letting parents attach an iPad to it. This way, junior can gape and paw at the iPad while taking care of business in the old-fashioned part of the plastic potty. IPotty will go on sale in March, first on Amazon.com.
There are potty training apps out there that'll reward toddlers for accomplishing the deed. The company is also examining whether the potty's attachment can be adapted for other types of tablets, beyond the iPad.
"It's novel to a lot of people but we've gotten great feedback from parents who think it'd be great for training," said CTA product specialist Camilo Gallardo.
WHO IT'S FOR: Parents at their wit's end.I don't really know what to say about the iPotty... well, yes I do, but I'll have to come back to it. This might be some interesting fodder for child advocacy groups !


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Wizards of the Coast has turned Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers into geek Madden, each year releasing a fresh set of cards, formulating new challenges, and unleashing them upon a card-collecting public that never stops wanting more. This year's entry reaches a little further than 2013's iOS, PC, Mac, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, adding Android devices to the mix and making my tapping obsession all but inescapable.
At least I can still count on Nintendo to provide me with several Magic-free zones, the Japanese company preferring to provide its own addicting card-based entertainment. On any other platform I will quickly succumb to 10 new decks, 10 new puzzle challenges and 15 new encounters.
Duels of the Planeswalkers has become my favorite way to play Magic. It's relaxing, low-impact card gaming. 2014 comes out this summer.


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I have 2 threads.
each of them reads some data from a shared buffer.
currentDataBuffer.get(thisID); //currentDataBuffer is my shared buffer object
I want to block thread after every call, and release it when all thread read the buffer (once)
so I used this currentDataBuffer object as lock:
currentDataBuffer.get(thisID); synchronized (currentDataBuffer ) { currentDataBuffer.wait(); }
The problem is how can I release those threads?
inside currentDataBuffer I have a map where I store the ids of threads that read data from buffer.
how can I use this.notifyAll(); (from currentDataBuffer ) to wake up all locked threads?


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YOUNG HARRIS - The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team surrendered a goal in each half to Peach Belt Conference newcomer Young Harris College on Saturday afternoon in a 2-0 defeat at Frances Wood Wilson Soccer Field.
The Lady Hurricanes have lost six straight and fall to 2-10-1 overall and 0-8 in conference play. Young Harris improves to 6-6, 2-5 PBC. It was the first meeting between the two schools.
Mika Lopes put the home team ahead in the 29th minute with the game's first score and Whitney Thomas completed the scoring with a goal in the 54th minute.
While Southwestern had its best offensive effort since a 2-1 loss to USC Aiken on Sept. 29, the Lady Hurricanes were shut out for the fourth-consecutive match.
YHC led GSW in shots on goal, 11-5, and held a 7-4 corner kicks advantage.
Amber Milner led GSW with three shots on goal.
Southwestern goalkeeper Amber Bahri saved nine shots to move to the top of the PBC with 78 stops this fall.
Yustin Nambo saved five for YHC.
The Lady Hurricanes return to Americus for a 3:30 p.m. match on Wednesday against Clayton State.


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"NCIS: Los Angeles" Sweeps Time Period with Across-the-Board Growth From Last First-Run Episode
"Person of Interest" First in Viewers and Adults 25-54, Up in Adults 18-49
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NCIS was Tuesday's #1 broadcast in both viewers and key demographics, while NCIS: LOS ANGELES and PERSON OF INTEREST both posted growth from their last original episodes, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Feb. 4.
Note: Due to ACC basketball, CBS had preemptions/delays in Greensboro and Raleigh CBS ratings are tentative and subject to change.
At 8:00 PM, NCIS was first in viewers (19.32m), adults 25-54 (4.4/11) and adults 18-49 (3.0/09). NCIS was the night's #1 program in viewers and key demographics.
At 9:00 PM, NCIS: LOS ANGELES was first in viewers (16.39m), adults 25-54 (4.1/09) and adults 18-49 (2.9/08). Compared to the last first-run broadcast (on Jan. 14, 2014), NCIS: LOS ANGELES was up +14% in adults 25-54 (from 3.6/09), +21% in adults 18-49 (from 2.4/07) and added +520,000 viewers (from 15.87m, +3%).
At 10:00 PM, PERSON OF INTEREST was first in viewers (12.14m), adults 25-54 (3.1/08) and second in adults 18-49 (2.1/06, -0.2 behind NBC). Compared to the last first-run broadcast (on Jan. 14, 2014), PERSON OF INTEREST was up +3% in adults 25-54 (from 3.0/08) and +5% in adults 18-49 (from 2.0/06).
For the night, CBS was first in viewers (15.95m), adults 25-54 (3.9/09) and adults 18-49 (2.7/07).
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Holiday Blu-ray and DVD releases have been touted left and right over the last few weeks, and the main flurry of releases is about to begin, with some titles popping up around the Thanksgiving holiday. The whole deal won't end until after Santa shimmies down a bunch of chimneys and gets his suit all sooty. There's plenty of holiday releases to choose from, and horror fans should be pleased as punch to add V/H/S to the list.
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Even the most dedicated horror fan is probably a little burnt out on found footage features by now. But as any true devotee of the genre knows, horror is all about rebirths and returns, and who better to resurrect the found footage device than a cadre of horror's emerging auteurs.
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When you're out trying to sell a new book, there's no better marketing strategy than making nice with a guy who has 500 million friends.
Former president George W. Bush continued his rehabilitation tour by sitting down with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to discuss his new book, Decision Points, trade jokes and chat about other matters of the day, reports the New York Daily News.
The interview, which was conducted in the San Francisco/Bay Area and streamed live on Facebook and watched by 7,000 viewers on November 29, featured Bush in playful mood, noting that he thought that the social media giant was an "interesting" company. He also stated that, "I use the Facebook."
"I've got over 600,000 friends on my Facebook page," Bush said, before adding that he did the interview because Zuckerberg has "a lot of people paying attention to us, and I'm trying to sell books."
"The truth of the matter is, I'm shamelessly marketing," he said to great laughter from the audience. "I hope people read my book. I've written this book because I recognize there's no such thing as accurate short-term history. I want to give future historians a perspective - mine."
Bush tried to remain above the current political fray, but did weigh in on the new document dump by WikiLeaks, an organization that released over 250,000 confidential U.S. government cables that contained sensitive - and sometimes embarrassing - details about the conduct of the nation's foreign policy.
"Leaks are very damaging and people who leak ought to be prosecuted," he said. "I think it's going to be hard to keep the trust of foreign leaders."
But overall the mood was light. Bush commented that since leaving D.C. he's become enamored with his iPad, though he was a "Blackberry person" when inside the Beltway. He said he didn't really use his iPod to listen to music when out mountain biking anymore, though, because he liked to "hear the birds."
However, he then jokingly added, "That's not true. I've got Decision Points on my iPod. "
The interview even caught Bush doing something that was probably once considered unthinkable: engaging in a fist bump with Facebook's whiz kid.
Selected Reading: New York Daily News, Forbes, USA Today


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The Magic Flute has always fascinated me. The last of Mozart's operas was written just months before his death and has a very particular flavour. Don Giovanni and Le nozze di Figaro are set in the world around us, full of humanity and realism (and the odd stone statue coming to life). The Magic Flute is much more abstract piece, less wedded to stories of people and verismo. It is full of strange symbolism and ideas that challenge the listener to unravel and decode.
It's for this reason that I'm thrilled to be leading audiences in the Linbury Studio Theatre on an interactive performance lecture exploring the significance of the symbols that pepper the opera, their mathematical and philosophical roots and why Mozart might have been drawn to them. Just as Tamino and Pamina underwent trials to reach enlightenment, I shall be taking the audience on their own initiation into my mathematical perspective on The Magic Flute. Mathematics in my view is not a spectator sport, so the audience will be encouraged to join us on stage to explore the mathematical ideas bubbling beneath this beautiful opera. This is an interactive and immersive performance of the mathematics and music of Mozart where everyone in the Linbury will play a part in creating a piece of mathematical musical theatre.
One of the central themes - both of Freemasonry and The Magic Flute - is the movement from chaos to order. This is Mozart writing at a crucial moment in history, both politically and musically. The work had its premiere in Vienna in 1791, two years after the revolution that swept the streets of Paris. The trials that Tamino and Pamina will under go are representative of this transition of a society.
The opera starts in the realm of the Queen of the Night, a world of chaos and darkness. But Tamino's journey brings us to Sarastro's kingdom where light and order reign. Mozart had been initiated into the Masons seven years before he wrote The Magic Flute and one can detect many parallels between Sarastro's society and the Masonic order that Mozart had joined. Mathematical ideas are central to the rituals of the masons and we can see Mozart playing with these ideas throughout the opera. The number three for example, crops up often: from the Queen of the Night's three attendants to the three boys, and even in the key of much of the music – E flat major is a key with three flats.
But this also a statement of a musical revolution. Mozart is a few months from his death. In this opera he is laying out his vision for the music for the future. He is leaving behind the baroque coloratura of the music of the Queen of the Night and taking music into a new dimension.
One of the rituals of the masons calls on its order to become 'lovers of the arts and the sciences.' That is a sentiment I too am passionate to promote. I hope that the event at the Linbury will help audiences to see the beautiful fusion of mathematics and music that is at the heart of The Magic Flute. Just as Sarastro's order can only continue to a new level through the union of Tamino and Pamina, man and woman, both the arts and the sciences need each other to make progress and break new ground.
Die Zauberflöte runs 12 September 2017 - 14 October 2017. Tickets are still available.
Marcus du Sautoy's show on music and mathematics was in the Linbury Studio Theatre 18 – 20 April 2013.


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VAIL – If there's one thing that stood out at the Battle Mountain High School graduation Saturday, it was the strong relationships these students have built over the years not only with each other, but especially with the parents and teachers in their lives.
Battle Mountain High School seniors celebrated their commencement at Ford Amphitheater in Vail in front of hundreds of proud family members and friends. The ceremony was marked by poignant moments filled with advice, examples of friendship, admiration and nostalgia – moments that beloved teachers and parent "Jer-Dog" will remember just as much as these students will.
Jerry Nichols, or "Jer-Dog" as the friends and classmates of his son and 2012 graduate Christian Nichols like to call him, gave the parent address to the graduating class. He, like the teachers who spoke before him, had developed strong bonds with these students and it showed.
Jerry Nichols wanted to share some words with the graduates that he wished he would have heard at their age. He left the class with four tips for life after high school: Get out of your comfort zone; finish what you start; create your own opportunities; and get involved.
They were words many of the students already live by, but it's advice Nichols hoped they wouldn't forget now that high school and childhood is just a memory.
But with that memory begins something new – "an opportunity to go in our own direction," said Carsyn Bock, student body president.
"In this time of so many choices and opportunities, let us pursue our destinies with passion …," she told her fellow
No one could have been a better inspiration for such passion as the teacher the class of 2012 chose to deliver the charge to the class, Mr. Patrick Phelan.
Phelan graduated from Battle Mountain High School, too, Saturday – from four decades of teaching there. As he took center stage to deliver the charge, the graduates all stood and cheered him on. It was obvious this man touched each and every one of their lives in a special way.
As Phelan spoke, the graduates listened carefully. These were words they didn't want to miss from one of those teachers that these students will likely still talk about years from now.
Phelan cracked a few jokes, proving why the students love him. He spoke of the different kinds of parents in the crowd and referred to the parents of the "C" students as those who would clap enthusiastically with tears running down their faces.
"Not tears of joy, tears of relief," Phelan said to a laughing audience.
With all jokes aside, Phelan told the graduates to "celebrate these important moments of your life," – that was the first charge.
The second charge was to "find that special person in your life – it is very
And the third charge was to "be
"When you stop being the person everyone expects you to be and start being the person you truthfully are, your life changes, and it changes for the better – I promise you," Phelan said.
After the students picked up their diplomas and bounced around a few inflatable balls on stage during the ceremony, there was one last message the class of 2012 needed to deliver – a message of remembrance of their classmate and friend Andrew Claymon, who died of cancer his sophomore year and would have graduated this year.
Claymon left his mark on Battle Mountain, and his friends and classmates took the stage in his honor.
"Just because he's not physically present doesn't mean his spirit isn't rejoicing with us in this moment," one graduate and friend said.
And with that remembrance, it was time for the class of 2012 to turn their tassels and graduate from high school.
Assistant Managing Editor Lauren Glendenning can be reached at 970-748-2983 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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I've made several AO-73 QSOs and would love to have them in LotW, however TQSL v 2.0 is rejecting them because the Satellite Name (AO-73) is "invalid". I suspect it is a matter of time before the ARRL updates their list of valid satellites, and I've sent a support request into LotW to point that out.
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While Isobel was sick with the sniffles and incapable of doing anything except watching episode after episode of My Little Pony and demanding constant "nose wipies" I took some time to tidy up some of the vintage clutter that has accumulated on our shelves. I know that some people (ahem, Marie) think my house is a pristine clutter-free environment. That is a big fat lie, but one I would like to help circulate. Also, my legs are hair-free, my vegetables never go bad in the refrigerator, and my farts smell as fresh and clean as the ocean breeze.
Although there are ample areas of my house that could use some organization attention, I worked on my shelves in the library because I could still be within sight of Snuffles McSnotface in case she needed anything. And also because the tops of my shelves have become a monument to vintage clutter. I tended to shove stuff up there after many a thrifting trip because that way I was sure not to walk in to find Isobel using say, a vintage globe as dry erase-board. I could barely reach up there myself, so I knew that crap stashed up there would be safe from furry kitties', or sticky toddler, hands.
I was relieved to find that with the exception of one or two things all my shelves needed were some rearranging, instead of decluttering, and things looked a whole lot better up there.
I worked on my fire place and the shelves in the living room a bit, too, after Sneezle McMouthbreather took a nap. I know it's way too early for Christmas decorations, but I found those julbocken at an estate sale and I love them so much I'm just going to keep them out till the holidays are over. Their presence gives me the impetus to regale Isobel with tales of the wondrous Christmas goat.
I also found a few crocheted lap blankets recently, and at first I thought they'd make great tea party blankets for Isobel, but I keep using them myself in the evenings. It's nice to have a blanket over your legs that doesn't take up a bunch of space.
Pay no attention to the completely dead plant in the terrarium up there. If anyone comes over I'll just tell them it's a Halloween decoration.
My friend Angela found this while we were playing Thrift Store Gore Bingo. I can't believe she didn't want it! Well, maybe I can. But her loss is my gain. My magical, magical gain. Of course, as soon as I got home it was Isobel's gain.


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Anne Hathaway was so hungry while she attempted to lose 14 pounds in 14 days while filming "Les Miserables" she couldn't sleep.
The dedicated actress lost a total of 25 pounds during filming so she could authentically portray desperate prostitute Fantine, who sells her hair and her teeth to survive.
She tells EW.com, "Before we started filming I lost 10 pounds and from the beginning of filming to when she (Fantine) is arrested, I had 14 days to lose 14 pounds, and I ended up losing 15. I lost 25 pounds total.
"I couldn't sleep. I was so starving, my body was keeping me awake at night, like it was telling me, 'Go look for food!' I was kind of in this otherworldly, slightly ecstatic manic state all the time.
"I had nothing else going on in my life, so there was no way to distract myself. At the end of a long day, I couldn't go home and comfort myself with a drink or with food. It was all 'Les Mis,' all the time."


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Boasting a proud seafaring tradition as far back as 2000BC, attracting all manner of invaders over the centuries. Now, the only invaders are visitors drawn here for no fewer than four different (and fascinating) eras of history, a warm dry climate, and a city that knows its place in the world.
There are plenty of fashion outlets, both chains and small independents, along pedestrianised Ded�lou, and a huge mall in the western suburb of T�los, opposite the recommended Karnagio restaurant. For a contrasting experience, trawl the old bazaar along 1866 Street, with its mix of foodstuffs and ethnic souvenirs. Forgot to bring reading material from home? Planet (H�ndakos 73) has a large stock of English-language titles. If you've developed a taste for Cretan music, there's no better place to snag some CDs than Aerakis (Ded�lou 37), including many of their own label.
Food & Drink
Worthwhile, locally patronised establishments are scattered across central Heraklion. Seafood, logically enough, is best found along the seafront; try Ippokambos (Sofokl� Veniz�lou 3) overlooking the Venetian port, for land snails (a Cretan speciality) as well, or Karnagio (M�no�s 3) in T�los suburb, tops for scaly fish, cephalopods, and their own-label bottled wine. Giakoumis (Fot�ou Theodos�ki 8 and contiguous premises) in the central bazaar is the place for succulent lamb chops and excellent bulk wine. For a quick snack or breakfast in an atmospheric setting, it has to be Kirkor (Lion Fountain Square), serving widely esteemed boug�tsa (custard pie), tyr�pitta (cheese pie) and coffees since 1922, at a few tables opposite the Venetian fountain.
Ap�kreas (Carnival)
Though now overtaken in reputation by R�thymno's Carnival, Heraklion's is equally venerable and recently has experienced a small upsurge, with masquers (including, some years, foreign invited troupes) parading and partying.
Sheep blessing, Asi Gonia
On 23 April – or Easter Monday if Easter falls later – takes place the major bash in this pastoral community, on the border between R�thymno and Hani� provinces. George is the patron of shepherds, who bring hundreds of their charges to the village church to be blessed, and then milked, with the milk given away to spectators.
Wine Festivals
Heraklion is the centre of Cretan wine production, and many hill villages put on wine festivals in the summer, with free tasting and various exhibits laid on. Two of the most organised are at Dafn�s (first half of July) and Arh�nes (mid-August).
Heraklion Festival
Municipally sponsored concerts, dance and drama are staged in atmospheric outdoor theatres tucked into corners of the medieval walls.
Houdetsi Festival
Famed musician Ross Daly and his Lavyrinth Musical Workshop are the driving forces behind this showcase of traditional music, food and art in this hill village 23km south of Heraklion.
City-centre hotels in Heraklion lie mostly inside the medieval walls, plus a few just outside. Many are overpriced, or traffic-noisy, or both; happy exceptions include two boutique choices within walking distance of each other – Lato (Epimen�dou 15), which got an annexe added and a facelift in 2011, while retaining its creative rooftop diner, and Marin Dream (Epimen�dou 46), with a less outr� colour scheme (sea views from certain rooms in both). The Galaxy (Dimokrat�as 75) outside the walls is the best value luxury choice, with a pool and wellness centre.


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Calcitonin is available for injection either under the skin
(subcutaneous, or subQ, injection) or into the muscle (intramuscular, or IM,
injection). Miacalcin is available in a nasal spray, but it is not approved by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Paget's
Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. It helps regulate
calcium levels in your body and is involved in the
process of bone building. It slows the rate
of bone thinning.
People use calcitonin to control symptoms of Paget's disease and to
slow the process of bone tissue breaking down and rebuilding too quickly.
Doctors also may prescribe it to help prevent
complications in people who have Paget's disease but do
not yet have symptoms.
Calcitonin helps manage bone pain. The benefits may take a few weeks to notice, and they often go away within a few months after you stop taking the medicine.1
All medicines have side effects. But many people don't feel the side effects, or they are able to deal with them. Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of each medicine you take. Side effects are also listed in the information that comes with your medicine.
Here are some important things to think about:
Call 911 or other emergency services right away if you have:
Call your doctor if you have:
Common side effects of injected calcitonin include:
Common side effects of nasal calcitonin include:
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference
is not available in all systems.)
You must take the injection form of calcitonin daily or at least
several times a week. You or a family member can usually learn how to give the
shot properly. It is important not to give the shot in a certain place one day and then in the same place the next time. Changing the places where you give the shots prevents damage to muscle
It may take a few weeks before pain relief is noticed. Not all
people who take calcitonin get relief from their pain.
Some people develop a resistance to calcitonin. The medicine then
stops working, and the disease becomes
active again.
The effects of calcitonin go away within a few months after you
stop taking the medicine.
Miacalcin is available in a nasal spray. But this form has not been
well tested for Paget's disease.
Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. Taking medicine as your doctor suggests will improve your health and may prevent future problems. If you don't take your medicines properly, you may be putting your health (and perhaps your life) at risk.
There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicine. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Taking Medicines as Prescribed.
Women who use this medicine during pregnancy have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth defects. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you and your doctor must weigh the risks of using this medicine against the risks of not treating your condition.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this medication.
CitationsShoback D, et al. (2011). Metabolic bone disease. In DG Gardner, D Shoback, eds., Greenspan's Basic and Clinical Endocrinology, 9th ed., pp. 227–284. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Inspired by Amy Coffin at We Tree I had a look at the search terms people have used to reach my blog. I feel some of them may have been sadly disappointed. I hope you are not so disappointed.
sewing box – that'll be because of my Sewing Box Pyschology post about how two ladies can buy the same sewing box at the same time, but one (grandmother) trashes hers in a few years, while the other one (her sister's) remains pristine 50 years on. I have them both and can tell at ten paces which one belonged to Elsie.
granny album – yes, Great Granny kept an album of all Granny's antics, and I am lucky enough to be in possession of it. It is causing hilarity at ImagesPast Cottage and I have tagged the posts if you wish to see what she got up to (look for Great Granny's Album in the tag cloud).
glamorous granny – ah, this is no doubt connected to the above. Nuff said.
stonehaven fireballs association – we have very "wide and varied" traditions here, this is just one of them. I can still smell the singeing leg hair and kilts.
car maintenance for girls – well, you probably know by now that I am quite keen on British sports cars, if not the maintenance aspect, but I'm not sure if it's my post about cars built by women for women, or my racing pram post that people are landing on. Either is good 🙂
grandpa granddaughter – this one's a bit iffy, seriously iffy, in fact. I removed some words (cheating, I know, but it was rather unsavoury) however, what they disappointingly landed on was no doubt the beautiful little Rose and her Grandpa, my Grandpa's brother. Fabulous photo 🙂
oropesa ship – ah yes, some members of the family took a cruise on the RMS Oropesa in the 1920's and I have a couple of pics. I suspect this was post-gin o'clock. Or perhaps that was normal behaviour back then?
royal infirmary edinburgh – I'm sorry if you wasted your time Googling for the hospital during an emergency only to find my Mum's nursing badges instead. I hope you survived OK.
sepia + busty – hmm, this is due to a rather inflammatory headline that I gave a post about Granny (she of the album) hoping make the post enticing. I called it "#Sepia Saturday 99 – Glamorous Granny (no, not busty blonde mother of 6)" but I fear that Googlers may have, yet again, been disappointed with the actual content.
Please do leave me a comment to let me know how amused/disappointed you were.
Jo 🙂


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- What is the Naxos Video Library?
- What are the key features and benefits?
- What are the main benefits for academic institutions?
- Can I access the Naxos Video Library at home or from any computer?
- How is it priced?
- Who pays the collection societies for use of the content?
- Do we need licenses or agreements to play the music in classrooms?
- Can I have a free trial subscription?
- How does the Naxos Video Library work?
- What are the hardware and software requirements?
- In what format is the video streamed?
- How is the video quality compared to a DVD?
- Can I fast forward the video?
- How do I enlarge the video screen?
- Can I start the video at a particular scene or aria?
- Can I see subtitles in one language and libretto in another?
- The libretto only shows one act. How do I view the libretto for the whole opera?
- Where can I find the DVD booklet?
- How do I view a playlist?
- How can I search the Naxos Video Library?
- Can I set the default search page and streaming rate?
- How do I login?
- What is IP-Authentication?
- How many simultaneous users can access the library?
- Is it possible to download the videos or burn them to a CD or DVD?
- How reliable is the service?
- What technical support do you offer?
- How can I get my usage statistics?
- We recently purchased new computers at our school. Now they cannot access the Naxos Video Library through the link that we normally use. How do we fix this?
- How do I create a playlist?
- I am a professor and I would like to view static URLs. How can I do this?
- Once I have finished using the service, can I exit by just going to another website?
- Can I use the Naxos Video Library in a language other than English?
- Why am I getting the message, "You are not authorized to view this page?"
- Why am I getting the message, "The maximum number of simultaneous users has been reached..."?
- What do I do if I get the message, "login failed."?
- Why do I get the message, "Sorry! Your license has expired."?
- How do I make a copy of my screen and send it to firstname.lastname@example.com?
Q: What is the Naxos Video Library?
A: The Naxos Video Library is a performing arts video library with over 1,300* operas, ballets, documentaries, live concerts, and musical tours of historic places. It includes the Naxos DVD label, Opus Arte, Arthaus, Dacapo, and EuroArts, among others, and is continuously updated to offer the best selection of performing arts videos. *As of 9th March, 2012
Q: What are the key features and benefits?
A: Naxos Video Library offers a fine selection of studied works performed by some of the world's premier artists and groups. A sophisticated online search engine allows users to search by composer, production, artist, venue, role or genre. Playlists with customized clips from any video are easily created for educational use or for hours of continuous enjoyment. DVD booklets are included with valuable information about the works, artists and composers. New releases are continuously added to provide the best selection and quality of performing arts videos.
Q: What are the main benefits for academic institutions?
A: The Naxos Video Library allows students to see world-renowned musicians performing studied works. Playlists enhance students' grasp of key sections of works. Students have access to institutional playlists and the NVL on or off campus. Multiple users can access the same videos simultaneously as opposed to waiting for the library's DVD to be returned. In the classroom, instructors can choose from a great selection of titles without having to find or purchase DVDs.
Q: Can I access the Naxos Video Library at home or from any computer?
A: Yes. Subscribers can access the Naxos Video Library with a password from any computer with an internet connection and the specified system requirements. If your institution requests IP-authenticated access only, then you will need access through your institution.
Q: How is it priced?
A: Naxos has built its reputation on providing affordable access to high-quality music. Naxos Video Library is a continuation of the same concept. You decide how many simultaneous users will have access to the service (with a minimum of five). The more simultaneous users you purchase, the more cost effective it will be per user.
Q: Who pays the collection societies for the use of the content?
A: Naxos does. Naxos pays all licensing fees for the use of other labels' streaming video. Subscribers to Naxos Video Library do not have the right to publicly perform the contents (e.g. in student performances or other public spaces).
Q: Do we need any licenses or agreements to play the music in classrooms?
A: No. Not in your class. The Fair Use Policy of your organization, institution or local performing arts societies will govern how you can use content that is in copyright.
Q: Can I have a free trial subscription?
A: Yes, if you are a librarian, a music industry professional such as a journalist, or an executive staff member of a performing arts organization, we are happy to offer you a free trial.
Q: How does the Naxos Video Library work?
A: Naxos Video Library streams content using the Adobe Flash Player.
Q: What are the hardware and software requirements?
A: The following are the minimum system requirements for compatibility with Naxos Video Library. If your system exceeds these requirements, that is fine. Anything below the listed minimum requirements will not work.
Flash Version: Minimum 9.0.60. 10 recommended.
Browser: Internet Explorer 7+, FireFox 2+, Safari 2+, Chrome (any version with Flash support)
OS requirements: Any OS that can meet the browser and Flash requirements
Adobe Flash is the default player for Naxos Video Library. Please make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Flash installed. You can find the latest version of Adobe Flash here: www.adobe.com/ap/products/flashplayer/
Q: In what format is the video streamed?
A: The video is streamed via Adobe Flash (at 700Kbps or 2Mbps depending on the type of subscription). To download the latest version of Adobe Flash, visit: https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
Q: How is the video quality compared to a DVD?
A: The standard quality 700Kbps stream could be compared to a VHS tape or VideoCD (VCD), while the 2Mbps stream could be compared to a DVD. However, the library isn't meant to replace purchasing the DVDs or Blu-rays. Instead, it gives users access to a much larger quantity than they would hear on an average daily basis. We've tested the videos on a wall with a 7-foot projector, and it looks quite good. It's not as good as Blu-ray, but to view so many videos in one place at an affordable price, we felt this brought the best value to the user.
Q: Can I fast-forward the video?
A: No, but you can skip to any point in the video with a click of the mouse. Clicking at any point on the player bar will immediately advance the video to that point.
Q: How do I enlarge the video screen?
A: Click on the small grey box on the right of the player bar just below the video screen. There is an option for 2/3 screen and full screen. Press Escape at any point to return to the smaller screen.
Q: Can I start the video at a particular scene or aria?
A: Yes. Click on the Chapters tab to the right of the video screen. All scenes are listed below, and each line is a link to that particular scene. Click on any scene to start the video at that point.
Select Show Chapters under the video screen to see where one chapter/scene ends and another begins on the player bar. Clicking on any part of the player bar will immediately start the video at that point.
Q: Can I see subtitles in one language and libretto in another?
A: Yes. Selecting the subtitles (using the drop-down box below the video screen) and libretto (using the Libretto/Text tab to the right of the video screen) are done separately.
Q: The libretto only shows one act. How do I view the libretto for the whole opera?
A: The libretto appears in the Libretto/Text tab to the right of the video screen one act at a time. When watching Act One, only Act One's libretto will appear in the Libretto/Text tab. When watching Act Two, only Act Two's libretto will appear, etc.
Q: Where can I find the DVD booklet?
A: See Cast tab to the right of the video screen. Click on the PDF that says "Download Booklet" to see the DVD insert.
Q: How do I view a playlist?
A: Click on the playlist tab in the menu bar. Click on Play this Playlist to play any playlist in its entirety. To only play a specific clip, click on the listed time to the right of the clip.
Q: How can I search the Naxos Video Library?
A: The Naxos Video Library can be searched by any one of the following:
Keyword Search bar at the top right corner of the screen
Advanced Search with Role, Work, Venue, Artist, Festival, Title and more
Composer tab - all composer pages include a complete discography
Label tab - see complete holdings of each label on the label page
Production Personnel tab - see complete lists of choreographers, stage designers & more
Genre tab - lists all videos within a given genre in the NVL
Artist tab - lists conductors, orchestras, and all other performing artists
Q: Can I set the default search page and streaming rate?
A: Yes. Administrators can select the Home page or Advanced Search page as the default when logging in. Streaming quality (700Kbps or 2Mbps) is set at purchase.
Q: How do I log in?
A: There are two options.
1. Go to www.NaxosVideoLibrary.com, type in your username and password, and click the Login button. The procedure is the same for logging in at home, in the library or at the office.
2. Institutional subscribers may need to visit a different website. Please check with your librarian regarding off-site access.
Q: What is IP Authentication?
A: IP Authentication is a feature for on-campus use at academic institutions. A dedicated URL will be created for your institution. You will then be able to access Naxos Video Library without additional login because you are authenticated via the computer's IP address, which tells us that you are within the premises of the institution.
Q: How many simultaneous users can access the library?
A: There is no limit to the number of simultaneous users per subscription. You decide how many user spaces you wish to purchase. Our sales associates are happy to help you choose the best subscription for your university or organization.
Q: Is it possible to download the videos or burn them to a CD or DVD?
A: No. It is not possible to download or burn any videos in the Naxos Video Library. Catalogue numbers are listed for all items. DVDs can be purchased through www.Naxos.com, which offers the best prices on Naxos DVDs, or from other retailers if item is not a Naxos product.
Q: How reliable is the service?
A: Naxos Video Library content streams online. The quality of the service is dependent upon the quality of service provided by your local Internet Service Provider. Naxos makes every possible effort to ensure that its servers have sufficient capacity and adequate rate of connectivity to provide each customer with a quality of service comparable to current standards in the industry. Maintenance is performed at times of low usage and will be announced in advance.
Q: What technical support do you offer?
A: Naxos Digital Services offers ongoing email support. Email us with an inquiry, and we will respond within one business day if you are in the Far East or the USA and within two business days for other locations.
USA and Canada: firstname.lastname@example.com
Subscribers OUTSIDE the US and Canada: firstname.lastname@example.com
Q: How can I get my usage statistics?
A: You can view your usage statistics in the "My Account" section of the browse/search page (Please note that this is only available if you enter at www.NaxosVideoLibrary.com using your administrator username and password). There is a button on the "My Account" page labeled "Usage Stat". Click this tab, and you will arrive at a page that allows you to view detailed usage statistics, which are live (in Hong Kong time).
Q: We recently purchased new computers at our school. Now they cannot access the Naxos Video Library through the link that we normally use. How do we fix this?
A: When you add new computers to your network, please make sure that you update their settings based on the NVL technical specifications. Also, please re-send your list of IP ranges to Naxos staff (see relevant email address at the bottom of this page) so that we can update your IP addresses.
Q: How do I create a playlist?
A: Select any video within the Naxos Video Library and click on the Add to Playlist bar below the video screen. Enter the start and stop time for the clip, or allow the video to play and click the Start and Stop buttons at the beginning and end of a clip you would like to add to your playlist. Once a start and stop time has been entered, click Add Clip to Playlist and use drop-down bars to select a playlist to which the clip should be added. Please see instructions below the Add to Playlist feature, the online PDF handbook or video tutorial if further clarification is needed. Please Note: Only professors and administrators can create and edit playlists in the Naxos Video Library.
Q: I am a professor and I would like to view static URLs. How can I do this?
A: First, make sure that you are logged in as a professor, then click on the Playlist tab in the menu bar. Next, click on Show Static Links. The static URLs to all clips and playlists will be displayed below each clip or playlist title.
Q: Once I have finished using the service, can I exit by just going to another website?
A: No. When a user logs in to the Naxos Video Library and fails to log out properly, the user space remains in use for up to an hour before timing out. Subscriptions are based on number of simultaneous users, and another user might be unnecessarily turned away if all user spots are registered as filled. The user space will open up after a time-out period has been reached. The time-out period is different for different types of subscriptions. In the case of an institution, it is set by the administrator. Please ask all users to log out using the following process: Click the Logout button at the top of the page before closing the browser.
Q: Can I use the Naxos Video Library in a language other than English?
A: Currently, the Naxos Video Library website is only in English; however, subtitles and libretto for the videos are available in over 5 languages.
Q: Why am I getting the message "You are not authorized to view this page"?
A: This message means that you are entering from an Internet location whose address is not included in your institution's list of valid IP (Internet Protocol) addresses.
If you are on campus:
Please notify your librarian of this error. If your librarian cannot correct the error, (s)he will contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you are off campus:
Please make sure you are logging in through your school/institution's website. Off-campus login is different from on-campus login. If you are unfamiliar with your institution's login procedures, please contact your librarian. If your librarian notices a problem with off-campus access, (s)he will contact Naxos via email@example.com.
Q: Why am I getting the message "The maximum number of simultaneous users has been reached......"?
A: Each subscription allows a certain number of users to be logged in at one time, and this message appears when all spots are currently in use. Always remember to click the Logout button at the top right of the screen when you are finished using Naxos Video Library to ensure that your user spot opens up immediately. Closing the browser or going to another site without clicking the log-out button will keep your user space occupied until the session times out and can prevent you or other users from logging in.
If you are logging in through a school or institutional subscription, other patrons from your institution may be using Naxos Video Library at the same time. If you receive the "maximum users" message, please contact your librarian and request an increase in the number of user spaces purchased. This will make it easier for all users to gain access as needed.
Q: What do I do if I get the message "Login Failed......"?
A: Please email email@example.com with your full name, username, password and error message. We will check your website or password, make sure that your connection is working properly and ensure access is restored.
Q: Why do I get the message "Sorry! Your license has expired."?
A: It is likely that your subscription to Naxos Video Library has expired. If you access Naxos Video Library via a subscription from an institution, please contact the relevant personnel in the institution.
Q: How do I make a copy of my screen and send it to email@example.com?
A: For Windows:
(1) Press the PRINT SCREEN key on the right of your keyboard. You will not see anything until you complete step (2) below.
(2) Open a new Microsoft Word document, and then press the PASTE key (under the EDIT tab or CTL + "v").
(3) Save the Microsoft/Word document, and email it to email@example.com.
For Macs:
Please follow the relevant steps in the following hyperlink


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