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May 13, 2014
4 Apps and Web Tools Perfect For Digital Art Class
There are lots of web tools and apps out there that teach specific educational material. If you tried to catalog the vast number of spelling, reading, writing, and math apps out there, you'd probably have a full time job just keeping track of everything that's out there. There are apps for specific math concepts (like the series of iDevBooks apps that we've mentioned in the past) as well as more general ones. There are apps for every age group and reading level.
That said, once you make an exit from the basic reading-writing-math apps category, apps for teaching specific subjects are harder to come by. Not because they don't exist, by any stretch, but more because they're not as easy to find, despite the categorization of app stores. Sometimes browsing just doesn't do it – you have to know what you're looking for!
I find this to be especially true when looking at apps for teaching subjects like art or music. Since these are inherently practical subjects, there often aren't great 'teaching' apps as there are for math or reading. But don't be fooled into thinking these types of tools aren't out there – they are! Here are a few of our favorite digital art class apps and web tools!
Google Art Project
The Google Art Project is a web based tool that allows users to explore collections of art from different museums around the world. From the Textile Museum of Canada to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the variety of works showcased here is substantial. The images are high-res, so viewing the artwork via the site is actually almost as good as going to the museum. Users can virtually tour the museums, explore historical context and find other information about each piece, and even 'curate' their own collection.
ArtSite is a web-based platform and accompanying app made with art teachers in mind. It allows students to create virtual galleries, explore information on pieces in museums, and organize their materials. It also enables students to create portfolios of their own work, and explore other students' portfolios as well. The service is cloud based, so you can work from any computer or iPad. Teachers pay for access, but student access is free.
PicsArt is a free photo app and drawing tool for Android and iOS. It offers drawing functionality, as well as the ability for users to upload their photos and designs to share with other users. Hashtags enable easy searching (and for more people to be able to see your work!), and the site also offers some fun drawing tutorials for their drawing tool.
Paper by FiftyThree is a drawing and painting app that allows users to create sketchbooks of their work. There are lots of different pen options to choose from, though there are fewer brush options. They are easy to use and yield a pretty real result as compared with working with the physical materials. One brush is free, but there is a cost for additional brushes/pens.


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Janglerock Cult Favorite Jeffrey Dean Foster Makes a Couple of Rare NYC Appearances
by delarue
REM was just the tip of the iceberg. The American south was a hotbed of janglerock back throughout the 80s – the Athens band may have triggered the explosion, but there were also the dB's, Let's Active and a whole slew of what were then called college radio groups, many of whom got their fifteen minutes on the low end of the FM dial. Jeffrey Dean Foster goes back that far, starting with the Right Profile (whose keyboardist went on to fame co-authoring the Freakanomics books, and whose drummer later joined Superchunk), then the Carneys, and afterward in the late 90s with the Pinetops (the powerpop band, not the Pennsylvania newgrass cult favorites). So it makes sense that Foster's new album, The Arrow – streaming at Bandcamp – would be produced by janglerock mavens Mitch Easter and Don Dixon. Foster is passing through town over the next few days, with a stop in Brooklyn tomorrow night, Feb 15 at 8:30 PM at 12th St. Bar & Grill, 1123 8th Ave @ 12th St in Park Slope (F/G to 7th Ave). Then on Tuesday the 17th he's at the small room at the Rockwood at 6 – and afterward, serious janglerock fans who want to make a real night of it can go right next door for Matt Keating's album release show.
Foster's new album kicks off with the mid-period Wilco powerpop soundalike Life Is Sweet, a pensively rousing shot in the arm complete with big two-guitar freakout by John Pfiffner and Easter himself. "Life is sweet but it doesn't last," Foster sings energetically: his enthusiasm hasn't lost a step in practically thirty years, something for all of us to consider. Likewise, When You Break looks to Jeff Tweedy at his most animated for its mashup of 90s alt-country and powerpop, fueled by Brian Landrum's hard-hitting drums and Dixon's terse bass work.
With its web of watery 80s chorus-box guitars, Morningside has a period-perfect Reagan-era angst: "Watch the water under the bridge downtown, fear and envy running round," is Foster's opening line: the menacing ambience grows from there. Foster picks up the pace after that with Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts, a ghoulabilly song in an 80s costume with an aching string arrangement overdubbed by Ecki Heins. After that, The Sun Will Shine Again reimagines Big Star as late 80s REM but with good vocals.
The piano ballad The Lucky One mingles Beatles and late 80s/early 90s Hoboken indie pop: "I used to ride the subway train at four o'clock in the morning, I didn't know how lucky I was to make it home," Foster muses soberly. From there the band segues into the fiery, scampering powerpop smash Young Tigers Disappear: speaking of Hoboken, it would be a standout track on a Bongos record. Then they bring it down, ominously, with a stark Appalachian-tinged miniature featuring the eerie harmonies of Tres Chicas' Lynn Blakey and Tonya Lamm.
The similarly gorgeous and uneasy Jigsaw Man has a psychedelic shimmer straight out of the Chuck Prophet playbook, as does the more soul-inspired, restlessly ethereal Out of the Blue. Hang My Head On You has a glamrock strut like the Jayhawks doing Bowie, while Open Book puts a 90s alt-country swirl on four-on-the-floor Springsteen rock. The album comes full circle with the steady, straightforward title track and its neat chamber pop touches. All this ought to go a long way toward helping the world get to know a guy whose consistently strong tunesmithing deserves more than a cult following.

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The world has lost a great deal of talent to untimely deaths and the music industry seems to suffer the most. These young stars not only influenced the music industry but often defined an entire generation. The strange thing is that a large proportion of these young and talented musicians or rockstars died prematurely at the age of 27, is there a link to their talent or the demanding industry in which they find themselves in?
Amy Winehouse is just one of the latest victims to fall short of their 28th birthday. Do these young stars suffer from the high expectation of their public thrust upon them at such an early age? Fame driving them towards excess at the bottom of bottle or at the tip of needle? Or do they simple lack the support of genuine people who care more about their well-being rather then their bank balance?
But who are the most famous of these Rockstars to become part of this infamous club at the age of 27?
Jimi Hendrix – November 27, 1942 to September 18, 1970. Their best known album was: The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Kurt Cobain – February 20, 1967 to April 5, 1994. Their best known album was: Nevermind
Jim Morrison – December 8, 1943 to July 3, 1971. Their best known album was: Doors
Janis Joplin – January 19, 1943 to October 4, 1970. Their best known album was: Pearl
Amy Winehouse – 14 September 1983 to 23 July 2011. Their best known album was: Back To Black [Explicit]
Brian Jones – 28 February 1942 to 3 July 1969. Their best known album was: Beggars Banquet
Richey James Edwards – 22 December 1967 to 1 February 1995. Their best known album was (well known after he passed but this album was made up completely of lyrics he left behind): Journal for Plague Lovers
Dave Alexander – June 3, 1947 to February 10, 1975. Their best known album was: The Stooges
Ron "Pigpen" McKernan – September 8, 1945 to March 8, 1973. Their best known album was: Grateful Dead
Rudy Lewis – 23 August, 1936 to May 20, 1964. Their best known album was: Under The Boardwalk


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I had to have the most awkward of conversation with Mr X tonight. It left me fairly exasperated.
I sat him down and pulled out The Book. The one I'll be using this weekend when I have that talk I'm dreading with the Girl.
"It's time. She needs to know. Is there anything you think we should absolutely cover or leave out?"
He turned bright red, squirmed, and stuttered "Now?"
"This weekend. She wants to know how babies are made and she's not buying that thing about eating a special baby capsule."
He got up and paced the room.
He started to get a little pale.
"You don't have to be in the room with me when I talk to her."
"Oh thank G-d!"
He's still a little nervous though. I catch him glancing at her and then shaking his head and frowning.
She asked if something was wrong with him.
"Yes. He has a daughter."
And that's it. He and a friend, who has 3 daughters, have a plan for the first time a guy shows up for one of the girls. They intend to answer the door in jeans, muscle t-shirts and scowls. They're both big guys. They can be very intimidating. I pity any boy who has to face them. I pity the girls because there is little chance of them getting out if their dads are home.
I look at her and think about that night in the hospital when I lay in the bed beside her and she just looked at me. She didn't make a peep. Didn't move. Just blink and stare.
I got wrapped up in that image of her. My baby. My first born. I let myself forget that eventually she would grow up and need to know things about her body and sex.
Now that time is here and it's not that the idea of telling her about it is horrible. It's the thought that she's not a baby anymore.
Every year it gets harder and harder to keep her from the things that will hurt her.
Her first heartbreak. First crush. The first time some other girl calls her a name (and I'm going to find it very difficult not to find that girl and beat her senseless for it just as I'm sure it will be hard not to run over little Johnny for breaking her heart).
I know that a large part of my fear, as mildly irrational as it may be, is that she's growing too far away from me. Because that's how it was with my mom.
The older I got, the less she wanted to have to do with me. The farther apart we grew until one day, she was just that lady who gave birth to me.
I don't want that to happen with us. I want the kind of relationship with Grown-up Girl X that I always wanted with the kind of mom I wished I had.
And ok, I am choking a little at the thought of having a sex talk with my baby girl.
I take comfort in knowing that Mr X will someday have to have the Talk with Hurricane.
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3 Valentines Day Looks
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! In my opinion, I think the Monday after should be a holiday so everyone can recover, but sadly it is not. Anyway, Valentines Day is right around the corner, and whether you are going out, having a casual day, or staying in, I have a look for you.
1. Going Out
A floral dress is a perfect option for v-day this year. It is great for a dinner out, but could easily work as a casual outfit too. The dress I am wearing is also super warm because the material is velvet (I might have an obsession with velvet dresses). It looks a little dressed up, but is still very comfy. I paired the look with my favorite boots, because I wear them with everything in the winter. I would choose some walking shoes like I did with this outfit, because it is practically impossible to walk around in heels with the weather. My hair has a slight curl to it because I split it into 4 even sections and wrapped it around my curling iron quickly, then brushed though with my fingers. It gives hair a natural curl to it, without the big frizzy part. Here is where everything is from:
Dress: Aeropostale
Shoes: H&M
2. Casual
If you want to look like you tried to put together an outfit on v-day, the easiest option is to wear something pink. I love the subtle appearance of the look, as it doesn't scream hearts and pink. The light faded pink sweater is so comfy, and I paired it with white jeans to keep the lightness of the look. The ripped holes in the knees give it a very casual look, and if you wanted to dress it up more, you could easily by wearing hole-less pants. Here is where I got everything:
Sweater: unknown (it was a gift!)
Pants: Pacsun - Bullhead Denim
Shoes: Payless
3. Staying In
If Valentine's Day just isn't for you, then here is the perfect look. A onsie is comfortable and cute at the same time, so next Sunday can be spent lazying around in one. My bunny outfit always reminds me of Valentines Day because the pink belly is in the shape of a heart, along with the little tail in the back. Nonetheless, this is how I will be spending my V-Day this year, sitting around snacking on pumpkin seeds. I haven't done a favorites post in a while, so I figured I would show off one of my favorite snacks recently. Pumpkin seeds are my favorite, and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar makes them taste even better, This snack is called Super Seedz, and if you looking for an alternative to potato chips, I highly recommend them,
Here is a little close up of the footsies of my adorable pajamas. I think the little bunnies are so cute!
Did you enjoy these 3 looks for Valentines Day? Let me know in the comments how you plan to spend your's, whether you are staying in with family or going out with friends. I happen to have a 4 day weekend this week, and I am very excited about having some time off from school. Have a fabulous week and I wish you the best Valentine's Day!
xx Hanna
Amy Arnold
2/10/2016 02:45:08 pm
Great idea to share some options! Loving the sweater in the casual option.
2/10/2016 04:07:37 pm
Great post! Love the outfits!
2/12/2016 08:38:33 am
I love all 3 looks, but the staying in rocks! Thanks for sharing and check out our Valentine's Day Special!
3/15/2016 12:56:11 pm
Bit late but.. I LOVE THE STAYING IN OUTFIT SO CUTE!!! I wonder where you got the onesie??🤔😄💞 SO CUTE!! WISH I WAS WEARING THAT ONESIE THIS V DAY!! (I grew out of mine😢)
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Black Panther has a wonderful Hot Toys release now up for preorder. The figure will ship in early 2019 and retail for $259. You are going to want to place and order now. Especially once you see the pictures and lay eyes on what they have done with this one.
"What happens now determines what happens to the rest of the world."
Marvel Studios is continuing to expand the Marvel Cinematic Universe by bringing some more exciting new characters to the screen. The young king T'Challa a.k.a. Black Panther who made his debut in Captain America: Civil War, this time must secure the throne and save Wakanda from enemies who intent to bring the downfall of the reclusive and technologically advanced African nation.
In anticipation to the release of exciting Marvel blockbuster Black Panther, Hot Toys is proud to present our latest creation – Black Panther 1/6th scale collectible figure. For the first time ever, Hot toys has incorporated insanely detailed luminous reflective patterns into the costume to re-create this extraordinary new Panther Habit suit with mystical elements under specialized LED lighting exposures.
Finely crafted based on the appearance of Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther in the movie of the same title, the movie-accurate collectible figure features two interchangeable heads which include a newly developed head sculpt with stunning likeness and an all-new masked head with two interchangeable eye pieces, newly developed body which can naturally portray Black Panther's muscular body, a meticulously tailored new Black Panther suit with fine details and the spectacular feature of purple patterns appearing under specialized LED light, a character backdrop and a movie themed hexagonal figure stand with two specialized LED light unit.
Now it's the time to pre-order this new Black Panther collectible figure, the warrior king will surely be one of the most epic additions to your Marvel collection.
– Product Code: MMS470
– Product Name: Black Panther
– Height: Approximately 31.5 cm tall
– Points of Articulations: 32
– Special Features: One meticulously tailored black and silver colored Panther Habit suit with luminous reflective patterns appearing under specialized LED light unit, One Black Panther spear
– Artists: Head Sculpted by So-Young, Lee. 3D Designed by Da-Hye, Kim
– Head Painted by JC. Hong
– Head Art Directed by JC. Hong
The 1/6th scale Black Panther Collectible Figure specially features:
– One (1) newly developed interchangeable head sculpt with authentic and detailed likeness of Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa/Black Panther in Black Panther
– One (1) newly developed interchangeable Black Panther masked head with two (2) interchangeable eye pieces (masked and unmasked)
– Approximately 31.5 cm tall
– Newly developed muscular body with over 32 points of articulations
– Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable hands including:
– One (1) pair of fists
– One (1) pair of clenching hands
– One (1) pair of clenching hands with claws
– One (1) right hand for holding spear
– Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-printed
– One (1) meticulously tailored black and silver colored Panther Habit suit with luminous reflective patterns appearing under specialized LED light unit
– One (1) spear
– Two (2) specialized LED light unit (battery operated)
– Specially designed Black Panther themed hexagonal figure stand with character nameplate, movie logo and character backdrop
This figure is simply incredible. What else is there to say? The Chadwick Boseman likeness is great, The suit looks to fit the figure well. Everything is finely detailed. Just a superb release. But then they go and add these LED effects on the suit and it makes the figure jaw-dropping.
LOOK AT THAT. It makes this a must-buy. I just don't have to say anything else.
You can preorder the figure here. Do it before it sells out.


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The firm, which runs the B&Q and Screwfix chains in Britain and Castorama and Brico Depot in France and other countries, said adjusted pretax profit for the six months to Aug.1 fell 2.3 per cent to 384 million pounds ($592 million).
That was slightly ahead of a forecast of 380 million pounds.
Group like-for-like sales rose by 2.0 per cent, with the UK and Ireland division up 3.3 per cent. In France underlying sales fell 0.3 per cent due to ongoing weak consumer confidence.
Kingfisher currently has 412 Screwfix UK stores, which supply tools, plumbing and electrical equipment to Britain's tradesmen and home improvement enthusiasts.


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This is one of those gigantic pressed "sexy" sandwiches as they are called in the blog world. This one hosts freshly made pesto, roasted red peppers and eggplant from my Foxtail Farm CSA as well as fresh mozzarella and a little lemon mayo.
The idea is to take a large loaf of fresh bread like chiabatta or stirato and remove the innards. Then you can stuff it with most anything you like on a sandwich, wrap it in plastic and press it in the fridge by placing it under a cutting board weighted down with cast iron pans. This beauty travels well, and tonight will be enjoyed at the music and movies at Lake Harriet Bandshell.
If you've got the gumption, wrap the beast in foil and warm it in the oven – I think it will be even better like that!
Peppers and Eggplant – Roasted Sandwich
Sandwich Ingredients:
- 1 loaf stirato or chiabatta sliced in half and soft bread removed
- 1 cup basil pesto
- mayo (optional)
- 6-7 red peppers, roasted
- 2 medium eggplant, salted and sweated then roasted
- 16 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Pesto Ingredients:
- 1 large bunch basil
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Pesto Directions:
In a food processor, blend basil, walnuts, garlic, salt and pepper. While the machine runs, drizzle olive oil through the feed hole just until the pesto forms a paste. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice. This pesto should be a little dry so your sandwich doesn't get mushy.
Roasting Directions:
1) Slice the eggplant into 1/2 slices. Sprinkle with salt and place in a colander for thirty minutes to sweat. Rinse and pat dry with a clean towel.
2) brush the eggplant with oil and place on baking sheet in single layer.
3) Place whole peppers on baking sheet.
4) Roast eggplant and peppers at 425 degrees until they are browned. The peppers should be blistered on all sides so you may want to turn them a few times during the roasting process.
5) After the peppers are blistered, place them in a brown paper bag and roll the top down to seal. You want to steam the skins off as the peppers cool. Once they cool, the skins will slip off fairly easily. I have run into a few peppers that give me trouble, so I just leave those skins on. Don't sweat it – keep it simple.
6) Spread the pesto on both halves of the sandwich and then layer the eggplant, roasted peppers and mozzarella cheese. Spread the mayo on top of the pesto and close the sandwich.
7) Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap, place it between two large cutting boards and flatten with cast iron pans. It should press in the fridge for three to four hours before serving.


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Winstanley College
Caterlink specialises in providing schools, colleges and universities with catering services. After winning the catering contract at Winstanley College in Wigan, the company decided it wanted to address a challenge faced by most educational establishments – lack of dining space.
Caterlink wanted to create more space to be able to serve more students during break and lunchtimes. The college had also identified a need for a multi-purpose room that students could use during their free periods.
The area where the canopy was going to be installed had a rather extreme fall in the ground. As a result, the ground had to be dug up and levelled off and a concrete foundation had to be put in place before the installation work could take place.
The solution
We recommended our Cantabria canopy system because it perfectly matched Caterlink's and the college's requirements by providing them with a multi-purpose space that students can take advantage of all year round.
In particular, we felt the Cantabria was the ideal solution because the:
- Roof can be retracted at the touch of a button – meaning students can make the most of the warmer weather in the summer months and be fully protected in more changeable and wintry weather. It also offers UV protection from the sun's rays
- Sliding glass screens make it possible to transform the open space into a fully enclosed unit quickly and easily
- LED lighting and electric heating mean the space can be used when it's light or dark and still be nice and warm when it's cold outside
- System offers weatherproof protection all year round from the wind, rain, ice and snow
- The school were looking for a system that can be freestanding in the courtyard area, the Cantabria was the obvious choice to meet this requirement.
Caterlink has created more dining space for students to use during break and lunchtimes and the college has been provided with an additional area where students can go during their free sessions. Thanks to the versatility of the Cantabria, students are now provided with an additional area they can utilise come wind, rain or shine. The school are so pleased with the system that it is now called the 'Garden Room' and is even used for parents evening and other events.
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Is it possible to accelerate learning? It is, with the new microlearning approach.
Technology and job functions are changing rapidly. In today's fast-paced digital environment, people need to constantly up-skill, but have little time to learn. Microlearning offers us a solution. Microlearning is a modular delivery approach to online training where content is engineered into a series of short, concise, and dynamic learning moments, each a complete experience on its own while supporting the learning sequence as a whole.


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Design Brief
The Buddyland games are heating up - choose your character, decide what competition they'll dazzle the audience with and spin a story of glory to win this 3D modeling contest!
After reading the free e-book (see designer resources) The Little Designer, make your choice - what Buddy game will you write about and who is your Buddyland character?
This contest has two parts: a short written story and a model created in Tinkercad.
The short story should be at least 5 sentences in English and should be submitted through this linked form.
The story will be judged more on creativity than spelling or grammar, but do your best to write clearly.
Once you've submitted your story, it's time to design and submit at least one 3D model related to your story - a model of the character you wrote about, the spectacular scene of the Buddy games, or the incredibly speedy cars and aircrafts driven during the races. Let us see your story come to life in Tinkercad and remember, you can upload to MyMiniFactory directly from Tinkercad.
We would love to see your creations 3D printed and displayed at your school, home or maker happy place and posted on all our socials with the hashtags #Tinkerdream @MyMiniFactory @Tinkercad @DreamFactory @3D_Fuel
This contest is open all students currently enrolled in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.
We look forward to seeing your amazing designs.
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Hikvision, have launched yet another impressive piece of technology with their new Thermal Bi-spectrum bullet camera with built in advanced fire detection technology.
The new camera, model DS-2TD2615-7/10 camera is cost-effective and will prove beneficial in protecting the immediate perimeter of a building, aiding the fight against property loss and damage.
The cameras deep learning technology uses behavioural analysis to deliver smart alarms in situations such as line crossing, region entrance/exit, intrusion and more.
Features worth boasting:
• Image processing technology combines several image processing and improving technologies to create the best thermal outcome
• NETD (Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference), less than 50mK (millikelvin)
• The lower the temperature difference sensed by the camera, the smaller the value thus a better image
• Temperature exception alarm function, allowing a temperature threshold to be set which will trigger an alarm in the event the temperature goes above this pre-set limit
• Clearer image details with optical details overlaid onto thermal images
• High sensitivity, 160 x 120 resolution sensor (output resolution 320 x 240), supports contrast adjustment
• Mirror image, digital zoom x2, x4, x8, and local output
• Strong environmental adaptability, so the camera can detect bad weather or more extreme environments and auto-calibrate to compensate
This new camera is added value to any perimeter security and fire prevention efforts and will mostly be beneficial to critical infrastructures such as airports, railways, prisons and power stations. In addition to this, the camera has been designed with installers in mind, making it convenient to install on a wall, ceiling or stand mounting. It is also small in size, neat and has a stable design, making it aesthetically pleasing.
To enquire about this camera, feel free to give us a call on +44 (0)1923 855 006 or email email@example.com.


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Ms Sabina Shugg Life Member 2017
"Sabina, a 1993 Mining Engineering graduate, has made a significant contribution to the Alumni over a 10 year period of continuous service as a council member and as a prominent member of the mining fraternity. Sabina has been a very effective at introducing, providing and contributing to the increase in female WASMA members, the increase in female enrolment to WASM and increases in secondary students studying STEM subjects especially females. Introducing major sponsors to WASMA programs, providing links to political and industry leaders, contributing to the mentoring program, the improvement of the D&D Sundowner through the introduction of WIMWA and contributing to WASMA matters using her extensive external network.
Sabina has almost singlehandedly been a beacon and pathfinder for women in mining which is extremely important to the function and success of the Alumni. In addition to her contributions to WASMA she has been widely recognised by her peers and other institutions.
Mr Tony James Life Member 2016
Managing Director of Carbine Resources, Tony James, was made a Life Member of WASM Alumni in August 2016, an honour that acknowledged a decade at the helm of the school's alumni association. James is still at the "pit face", now on a new quest for gold within the historic tailings of the Mount Morgan Gold Mine in Queensland. TJ treasures his relationship with WASM that began some 35 years ago.
James was born in Bridgetown, WA, in 1963 and, with a teacher as a father, lived in numerous regional towns during his childhood. It was his father who pointed him in the direction of WASM.
"He encouraged me to go to Kalgoorlie to visit WASM for a 'Focus on Mining' tour," he says. He believed the mining industry had a bright future in WA and that it was a good fit for me. He was right."James was accepted and begin studying as a mining engineer in 1981.
TJ's career has seen him gain experience amid challenging roles in a wide range of locations including BHP Gold Mines, Telfer, Mt Pleasant, Newcrest, Western Metals, Delta and Aurion Gold, Black Swan
Nickel Mine, Lion Ore and Alacer Gold Corp. James renewed his relationship with WASM in 2000 when returned to Kalgoorlie to take up a role at the Kanowna Belle Gold Mine for Delta Gold. "I decided I should put back into WASM in acknowledgement of all the great opportunities I have received as a graduate," he says. That led him to become the President of the WASM Alumni, a position he held for 10 years. "That period of time was challenging for the Alumni and we have strengthened our resolve as to the importance of WASM and the value of those degrees received by its graduates over more than a century," he says. "We are working hard to reestablish those strong affiliations and ensure the legacy continues." TJ has been humbled by the award of WASM Alumni Life Membership. "I truly appreciate the recognition. It's nice to be rewarded for the effort and service one puts into an organisation like WASMA,"
Mr Clive Annear Life Member 2015
Mr Jack Manners Graduated 1951
Jack Ernest Larkin Manners, life member of the WA School of Mines Graduates Association, was born in 1922 in Kalgoorlie, the eldest son of the Joe Manners, General Manager of one of the significant mines on the Golden Mile, Boulder Perseverance Limited. He was the first, second-generation graduate of the WA School of Mines and a third generation mining man.
When his father was a member of the staff of Rio Tinto Ltd, based in London, Jack attended Colet Court, St Paul's Preparatory School for five years.
Initially, Jack worked on the Boulder Perseverance and Lake View and Star mines in Kalgoorlie but when he graduated he to moved to Northern Rhodesia where he joined Rhokana Corporation as a Mine Captain. This was a valuable experience, which no doubt helped in his appointment as Chief Mining Engineer for North Broken Hill Ltd in Broken Hill when he decided to return to Australia in 1960. In 1965 Jack moved to Melbourne and joined R Hare & Associates (later called Metals Exploration NL) as General Manager. This was at the height of the Western Australian nickel boom and there were many opportunities in Western Australia for experienced mining engineers.
Attracted by the excitement Jack returned to WA in 1967 and joined WMC in Kalgoorlie as Chief Mining Engineer. Much of the work he did was centred around Kambalda and two years later he was appointed Assistant Resident Manager – Administration at Kambalda Nickel Operations under John B Oliver.


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The ability to merge community posts
Pretty self explanatory. The ability to merge forum posts, especially in feature requests, the same question or idea gets posted multiple time. The ability to merge these would be very valuable.
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This would incredibly helpful when your community is very active. When posts are duplicated it can get kinda messy :(
Yes, please add this feature! This becomes especially important when attempting to track the number of votes each feature request has accumulated on our Community. Thank you :)
You should really consider developing this.
This idea was requested 6 years ago. It is still being requested today. You at least need to let us know if you are even considering adding it. It's such a simple feature.
+1 This is a basic forum feature. We're starting to consider integrating other options like Vanilla Forums using the Zendesk API, although we'd rather not have to introduce another software platform into the mix.
Agreed, this gets my vote too. Zendesk reps, could we get an update on this?
Hi everybody,
I can't give you an ETA but we are actively working to enhance functionality in Zendesk Community. We hear you and are aware that this functionality is a need.
I hope to be the bearer of good news in the not too distant future.
Hi there,
We are doing research to better understand the issues you face moderating and managing your Community, and how that impacts your workflow, community strategy and growth.
If you would like to give your feedback directly to the Product team and help us understand your use-case and needs, please fill out the form and we will be in touch.
Thank you!
Are there any updates on this suggestion? The ability for votes to be "transferred" to the duplicated post would be particularly useful for us, as this is important for evaluating our clients' suggestions.
Wow a long running request this one with a lot of votes... added mine too
Thumbs up for this as well!
Here's another up-vote
Yes please.
We have thousands of feature requests, many of them duplicates. It's so tough to actually know what our customers want from our software when one request is spread out amongst 10 different posts. Please add the ability to merge topics and tally the votes. It would give our product team better insight and allow more sanity for our documentation team.
Hey everybody,
this is currently a feature we are looking into implementing. Current implementation would be closing one thread and referring it to the new one, totaling the votes. This would not merge the comments on one page but would refer all users to a single source of truth post.
If you have any feedback on this, please let me know.
- Oscar, Product Manager for Community.


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Sunday, February 1, 2015
February Sketch for You To Try
Well, February is already upon us and it will be a short month at that! The weather has been a bit crazy (not as crazy as the blizzard conditions up north); 30's and rainy yesterday and today is supposed to be sunny and warm. Go figure. Either way, all of our outdoor sports activities have been cancelled because of the rain from yesterday, we have one indoor soccer championship to take on and then it will be time for the SUPERBOWL (go Seahawks)! I do hope to squeeze in a little crafty time today as well.
Sketch For You To Try from REVERSE CONFETTI!
I thought I'd make this one another cute Valentine's card because I still need a couple more for our girls. As I was going through my Reverse Confetti stamps to try and find a good one for this card, I came across the CLASS ACT set with the cute "You're a class act" sentiment and it reminded me of all the kiddy valentines that say, "You're a class act, Valentine". I knew I could make that work by using the LIGHTHEARTED LETTERS stamps to spell out the Valentine part. So I stamped the little notebook paper, die cut it using the CLASS ACT Confetti Cuts, and created my sentiment, but the pink flag banner was too plain. I grabbed my WHOLE LOTTA HEARTS background stamp and created my own printed paper with the red hearts and X's. Both sizes of red die cut hearts are from the LOVE NOTE Confetti Cuts and the Valentines flag banners are from the TAG ME Confetti Cuts. Combined they are the perfect little embellishments!
Ok, well I hope y'all get a chance to play along with the sketch! Be sure and check the REVERSE CONFETTI Blog HERE to be inspired by the Confetti Crew and their creations and to get the scoop on how easy it is to get in on the SFYTT action! Wish us luck in the championship! Go PINK EXPLOSION AND GO AUDRIE!
SUSIE Q-TIP: Having an alphabet stamp set really comes in handy when you need to "alter" or add to a sentiment to change the phrasing.
Paper: White, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores (PTI), Bubblegum (MFT), We Go Together (Pebbles), Homemade (Jen Hadfield, AC)
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black, Red Hot (MFT)
Accessories: Class Act and Love Note Confetti Cuts (Reverse Confetti), Hawaiian Shores Stitched Ribbon (PTI), Button, Divine Twine (TCP), Sequins, Hot Glue, Foam Boosters
Finished Size: A2
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Book review"The Shift: Taking Your Life from Ambition to Meaning"
by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
I read this book in one sitting; it was surely a page-turner (about 112 pages).
In four chapters, "From…Ambition…To…Meaning," respectively, the author raises awareness of life's transitions, beginning at intangible Spirit and resulting in the ever-revealing purpose of our present, ultimately restoring ourselves back to Spirit.
Dr. Dyer incorporates inspiring quotes and personal stories that embellish his points and fills your spirit as you read.
Here are two of my favorite quotes from the book:
"I now feel that any big challenge is an opportunity to grow to a higher spiritual level, where gratitude gradually replaces remorse." (p.69) I have been experiencing this transition, and it has made a positive impact on my approach to life each day.
The other quote is an old Turkish proverb, "No matter how far you have gone on a wrong road, turn back." This is also encouraging. Once we realize we are walking down the wrong road, that realization alone gives us the grace to turn around and allow ourselves to be led to the road that is best for us. We don't have to continue to do what no longer feels right – regardless of how long we've been doing it.
Ultimately, this book celebrates the growth process and encourages us to forge ahead and answer the call of our deepest meaning.
Delightful read.
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TUC should focus on Iran, not Israel
The TUC was right to discuss international affairs at its annual congress. Unions have been involved in global solidarity actions for more than 150 years. In an increasingly globalised world, unions have to make their voices heard on issues affecting their members and working people abroad.
The problem is that the decision the TUC took to support boycotts, sanctions and divestment targeting Israel was the wrong one. The energetic campaign to target the most democratic and lively trade union federation in the Middle East, the Israeli Histadrut, is a disappointing case of misplaced priorities. Iran, not Israel, should have been the focus of TUC attention this year.
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The collaboration started back in 2013, when Danske Spill signed their contract with Prima Networks Ltd, which were powered by Microgaming, through Betware. Following this deal, Betware started delivering the games from Microgaming to Danske Spil, which had access to instant titles and bingo this way.
Thanks to the new gaming license, which Danske Spil obtained from the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, the lottery will now be allowed to operate rooms which will also be made available to players from outside the country. The move to the Bingo Network from Microgaming was made on March 7th, 2018, and thanks to it the lottery will be able to take advantage of a higher player liquidity, so there will be bigger jackpots and additional games on offer.
According to the Danske Licens Spil Head of Product, Soren Schneider, it was quite important for the company to have a strong product, now that the Bingo game as been made widely available in Denmark. They're trying to remain leaders in this market and to continue to grow. The move to another bingo network, the one from Microgaming, should help insure that.
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"There are no simple solutions to the current stand-off with Russia. The European Union and other western countries need to find a way of containing Russian attempts to put pressure on Eastern Partnership countries and confront Russia's massive and misleading propaganda targeted at its own population, the populations of the former Soviet States, and the global community. However at the same time Russia needs to be engaged with diplomatically, including on the core issue of the future of European security." This was stated by LINKS Director Dennis Sammut, speaking at three events held in Brussels and London in December 2014, at the end of a year that has been considered the most difficult and challenging for European security since the end of the cold war.
The first event was the conference, Security Challenges and Conflict Resolution in Eastern Europe, organised by CMI (Crisis Management Initiative) and EPC (European Policy Centre) in Brussels on 9 December. The event was held under the auspices of the Swiss Chairmanship of the OSCE and hosted at the Swiss Mission to the European Union. The second event was a Chatham House event organised by the Russia and Eurasia programme on 10 December with the theme Security Challenges in the North and South Caucasus, whilst the third event was an expert round-table organised by the European Policy Centre in Brussels with the theme "European Security in a time of uncertainty" held on 16 December.
Speaking at the first event on 9 December, Dennis Sammut said:
The lessons of 2014 are many, but a key one is that the tools we have used in the past twenty-five years to deal with conflict resolution in the former Soviet Union, to manage Russia and Russian fears, aspirations and ambitions, and to help the process of transition for the post-Soviet Republics have not worked. Up to know we have deluded ourselves that we have at least capped the problem. There have been warning signs in the past which were conveniently ignored because they were not perhaps important enough, or close enough. But Ukraine has finally exposed the reality. Not only have we not solved the problems, we are not even now able to manage them to avoid them escalating. Russia has thorn up the rule-book of European security, has completely disregarded agreements of which it was itself a signatory and has trampled on the values that were meant to bond Europe together.
Whilst I am a great believer in soft power, a grey area has developed between soft power and weak power and we are very often confusing the two. Less than one year ago, during the visit of President Putin to Brussels in January 2014, we were told that the lunch had been cancelled as a sign of the EU displeasure at Russian action in Eastern Europe. This was how the EU thought it was projecting soft power. Eight weeks later Russia occupied and annexed Crimea. It has taken a full year for the European Union to get its act together on Ukraine, and in terms of the South Caucasus the situation is not much better. Let us be clear, the responsibility for this lays in the national capitals, as much as it lays here in Brussels and both need to be subjected to a reality test. Europe's soft power needs to be reflected:
- Through a more robust political engagement with the issues and the stakeholders on the ground;
- Through a better communication strategy that will be overarching when necessary and targeted and nuanced when possible;
- Through a complimentary process of multilateral diplomacy pursued through existing institutions, but also through new initiatives.
Speaking on the situation in the South Caucasus Dennis Sammut said:
The next challenge and the next tests are going to be in the South Caucasus. The fragmentation of the region is now complete. The three South Caucasus countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are now on completely different political trajectories. We must now accept this reality and we must work within it. This will require a strategic and holistic approach. The piecemeal tactics of the last two decades are no longer acceptable, even if they are packaged in great visions, such as the Eastern Partnership.
For the European Union, and for the west in general Georgia is now of huge importance. Its success will be our success and its failure will be our failure. Engagement with Georgia therefore needs to be intensified. Before somebody reminds me of the Association agreement, the financial instruments and all the other technical assistance that the EU is now giving to Georgia let me hasten to add that important as these things are they are incomplete. Georgia remains a politically immature country, and I say this with no sense of glee or of contempt. The transition from the Saakashvili government to the current leadership was awkward but better than could be expected but problems related to the culture of government persist. The European Union, the member states, European politicians and European civil society are going to have to invest much more in terms of time and resources in Georgian politics for this relationship between Georgia and Europe, which the Georgian people and political elite want, and which we in Europe claim we want too, to develop. I do not agree with those who say that nothing is worth doing if we do not at the same time offer Georgia a membership perspective. Indeed I suggest it is the other way round, a membership perspective without the kind of engagement I am talking about will only lead to frustrations of the sort we have seen in Turkey in the last decade.
We need to stand by Georgia particularly in the face of the latest Russian provocations. The new arrangements that Russia is pushing for its relations with Abkhazia and South Ossetia are yet another Russian unilateral attempt to change the European order. The presence of the European Union as a full partner in the Geneva Process is both an opportunity and a responsibility. The European Union, and indeed Georgia itself, have not yet found a way of engaging properly with the Abkhaz and Ossetian people beyond the debate on status. Where is our communication strategy towards the people of these territories? What indeed are the tools with which we are communicating?
In different ways over the last two years both Armenia and Azerbaijan have refused the European Union's hand of partnership. There is nothing either wrong, or tragic in such a development, but this does create a different dynamic in our relationship with these two countries. The situation even creates some opportunities. It is time for the European Union to articulate more comprehensively our position on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and its resolution. If either Armenia or Azerbaijan had signed an association agreement such a task would have been more difficult, although in some ways it would have been more easy if both had done so. As Mr Putin is already finding out, having one of these countries inside the tent, and one outside, limits your room for manoeuvre somehow. But now since neither have, nor are likely to sign this Association Agreement, we need to revisit the issues from this new perspective. The European Union's position in this regard therefore needs to be based both on a principled and on a pragmatic approach – principled in terms of respect for universal values and norms and international law; pragmatic in terms of recognising European interests in an important and strategic part of our neighbourhood. The European Union needs to be ready to challenge some of the false narratives that seem to have taken ground simply on the basis that they are nauseatingly repeated by the sides. In doing so we will inevitably upset either or both of the sides. It needs to be done.
In both Armenia and Azerbaijan the message of the European Union is not reaching the mass of the population and is often distorted. We need mechanisms that will address these shortcomings. Russia has decided that the situation in the South Caucasus is a zero sum game. It is not only challenging the European Union as an institution but more seriously it is challenging European values. We need to take up these challenges.
Speaking at Chatham House a day later, Dennis Sammut criticised those who were putting the current stand-off with Russia in a cold-war framework and said this was distorting both the problem and the solution to it. There was a Russian master plan but this was not global domination but to restore Russian hegemony over the territory that was before the USSR. But Russian leaders understood that they could not tamper with the newly acquired statehood of the former Soviet Republics and so the approach had to be more nuanced. Perhaps a template can be seen in the way that Russia was consolidating its hold in Abkhazia and South Ossetia through new treaties that still paid lip service to their independence, but in fact turned them into protectorates more reminiscent of the 19th century than the 21st. LINKS Director said Russia needs to be confronted in the court of world public opinion; contained on the ground on the slopes of the Caucasus Mountains and the banks of the Dniestr and elsewhere with all the tools that soft power can provide, but it also needs to be engaged with politically and diplomatically intensively and imaginatively. He praised the work done by the Swiss Chairmanship of the OSCE in 2014 in their effort to keep the lines of communication open and to keep alive the process of Helsinki +40. He said this process needs to be developed into a proper discussion on the next chapter of European Security. Dennis Sammut criticised those who said that Putin was unreliable and could not be trusted as a negotiating partner. He said that if the west could do business with Brezhnev in the 1970s and bring about the signing of the Helsinki Final Act, doing business with Putin could not possibly be more difficult. It was a challenge that needs to be addressed not avoided.


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Navy Recruitment Submarines Surface
Australian Defence Jobs is running a recruitment campaign for the Royal Australian Navy focusing on the submariner career path. Print advertisements show submarines coming to the surface as the words "Courage", "Determination" and "Confidence". The tagline: "What Will Surface in You?". Each word is intended to portray the personality traits that can be developed further whilst serving one's country in the challenging role of a submariner.
The Submariner campaign was developed at George Patterson Y&R, Melbourne, by executive creative director Ben Coulson, art director Ant Simmons, copywriter Alex Wadelton and agency producer Sam Joy.
Retouching and 3D imaging was done at Electric Art by Bruce Bigelow, Inness Robins and Paul Gawman.
The team at Electric Art combined photography, retouching & 3D imagery to build the final images. The first step was to model a Royal Australian Navy Collins class submarine and then compare the rough typography against the real submarine in order to see what topographical tricks and morphs were required to make the type look like a submarine, yet still be readable. Different lighting and oceanic conditions appear in each execution and various angles were explored on each submarine in order to differentiate between the three final images.
See more at Electric Art.
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Is Complete Healing Possible? An Introduction to Holism
Food used to be just called just "food". Then we started adding poison to the food supply and "organic" was born (food that is natural and complete – nothing added – especially anything toxic). In healthcare a practitioner used to ensure that the root of an issue was addressed as well as symptoms. Now with the advent of Western Medicine (primary focus on acute care and symptoms only, with drugs and surgery the primary inerventioin) we have the emergence of functional or integrative medicine. These approaches speak to a more holistic approach. So what is holism? Find out by reading my article on this subject that was originally posted on GringoTree: https://www.gringotree.com/is-complete-healing-possible-an-introduction-to-holism/


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Now, how the heck did Gilligan and the crew make huts out of that?
You did realize that the huts on Gilligan's Island were made out of bamboo, right? And, what is that? A Bamboo Tablet, by Wacom.... Do I really have to spell it out for you?
Hang on....*Mmphff* Nomnomnom.......Ahhh. That's-a spicy meat-a-ball!
All right...you got me. I'm enjoying my diner while typing. I don't normally do that. Food+keyboard=new keyboard. But tonight, I'm multi tasking. I was visiting OtterPop today, (he's doing great. he's in rehab already and they think he'll come home Thursday), and I didn't get lunch, so I'se starving.
Now, where was I? Oh yeah....
Bamboo, (the plant, not the tablet. The tablet was for humor..), is a very common plant around the world. It will grow in almost any location. Including where I live in Wisconsin. Bamboo, (some of the herbaceous varieties), can withstand temps down to -20 F.
For many cultures, bamboo was vital to their success. After all, you can eat it, build houses with it, make tools with it, and even burn it for heat. It's a very handy plant to have around.
And, luckily for the people that use it, they won't ever run out. It's also the fastest growing plant on the planet. If conditions are perfect, bamboo has been observed to grow 98 inches in one day. It's typical growth rate, however, is more like 1.5 - 4 inches a day.
And now, since it's Monday, we come to the fun part. This is the point where you get to decide if I'm lying or not. But that's why it's called Made Up Monday, right?
Did otter actually eat meatballs for diner?
Bamboo forests can contain millions of trees, all closely packed. Some bamboo can reach heights of 50 feet! That means bamboo can go from seed to full grown tree in about 10 months.
What can you do, slacker?
So there you go. Truth or lie?
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Rare separately published charts of the area around Santa Cruz and Point Año Nuevo, on the coastline of Northern California.
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The detail around Santa Cruz is quite remarkable, including a location of the Mission, San Lorenzo River, stretching west to the area near Natural Bridges.


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Harbin, the renowned 'Ice City', is located in the south of Heilongjiang Province, the most northeastern part of China with a shape of a swan when viewed on a map. Not only for the city's special position, but also as the center of Heilongjiang's political, economic, educational and cultural life, Harbin is described as the pearl beneath the swan's neck, and plays a vital role in communications between South and North Asia as well the regions of Europe and the Pacific Ocean.
Being the famous 'Ice City', Harbin attracts visitors from home and abroad by the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival it helds each year. It is a happy carnival which provides visitors a whole world of ice and snow. The festival usually begins from January and last for over one month. The best collections of ice artworks are mainly exhibited in the following venues:
Ice and Snow World
Sun Island Scenic Area
Zhaolin Park
Ice Lantern Garden Party
Yabuli International Ski Resort
As of August 1st, 2015, foreign visitors from 51 countries can enjoy the 72 hours visa-free transit policy when transiting in Taiping International Airport.
Before you visit a city, it is always useful to know at least a little of its history. It was the birthplace of Jin (1115-1234) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties, the latter of which had a very considerable influence on modern Chinese history. At the end of the 19th century, Russia built the terminus of the Middle East Railway here. Later, more than 160,000 foreigners from 33 countries migrated to this place, promoting the development of a capitalist economy in the city.
The economy and culture of Harbin achieved unprecedented prosperity at that time and the city gradually grew into a famous international commercial port. Assimilating external culture, the city created its unique and exotic cityscape. The majestic St. Sofia Orthodox Church and Zhongyang Dajie each built in a European style have the effect of bringing you into an 'eastern Moscow'. Even though you are sure to be attracted by various exotic buildings, the Dragon Tower which embodies the wisdom of the Chinese people is a must on your journey.
Besides these rich cultural heritages, this city is favored with beautiful natural scenery. Based on meandering Songhua River and subject to severe low temperatures in winter, the city boasts a unique ice and snow culture. So, it is also called the 'Ice City'. Each winter fantastic sculptures created from snow and ice, ice lanterns and exciting sporting events attract thousands of visitors from home and abroad. The cool summers make the city highly popular as a natural summer resort. It is widely accepted that the Sun Island Scenic Resort is the best choice during a sweltering summer.
The local people in Harbin have created a very distinctive food culture which reflects the history and special geographical position of this city. However, under the influence of neighboring Russia, a number of authentic western food restaurants have been established here. This coming together of Chinese and Western flavors will definitely fulfill your appetite.
Every year, vast numbers of visitors flock to this city and the city has adapted itself to meet the needs of this great influx of tourists. Convenient transportation by air and water can ease your journeys and ensuring a comfortable way of either getting to or around the city. A large number of star-rated hotels with good services await you here.
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Lithuanian streamer Karina "Karupups" Martsinkevich has been temporarily banned from Twitch following cosplaying as Apex Legend's Lifeline and using blackface makeup.
As reported by Kotaku, Martsinkevich was streaming herself preparing her Lifeline cosplay in Twitch's "Just Chatting" section when, after she dyed her hair and dressed to mimic the Apex Legends character, she applied a dark foundation to her face that caused Twitch to take the stream down even before she could finish her cosplay prep.
Martsinkevich took to YouTube to announce her 30-day suspension and explain that she was banned for "engaging in hateful conduct against a person or group of people." However, she claims she "just wanted to be similar to Lifeline from Apex...it wasn't meant to have [sic] a joke of anyone. It was just a cosplay, guys, for my favorite legend from a computer game."
She said she didn't mean for her cosplay "to be painful for anyone" and apologized to anyone she may have offended during her stream.
While the intent may not have been malicious, it none-the-less invoked the terrible history of blackface - which has been used since the 1800s by white actors with "shoe polish or burnt cork, sometimes on top of highlighting their lips or other features, to perform exaggerated and racist stereotypes of black people."
This is unfortunately not the first incident regarding the widely looked down upon blackface in the cosplay community, as Kotaku also brings up examples of others getting in similar trouble for portraying Overwatch's Sombra and Michonne from The Walking Dead.
Following her ban, Martsinkevich took to Russian social media app VK and posted once again her picture in cosplay, saying "Thank you for the enormous support. Thank you for not leaving me alone in such a situation. So, guys and girls, what do you think about Cosplay?"
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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN who strongly believes and agrees this has no place in the cosplay community. You can follow him in Twitter @AdamBankhurst.


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ANNA BLODA: Photography as a Reciprocal Expression
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Rubicon, one of the top-performing hedge fund firms during the credit crisis, is suing former partners Santiago Alarco and Tim Attias over a rival firm it claims they secretly planned to set up following an acrimonious internal dispute.
As revealed on prweek.com/uk, Media House chairman Jack Irvine was recommended to Rubicon by Cayman Stock Exchange chairman Anthony Travers.
A key element of media enquiries that Irvine has been dealing with is the suggestion that Attias and Alarco were responsible for Rubicon's success, over and above chairman Paul Brewer.
'Even when they were there, (Brewer) was still very visible,' said Irvine.
Some of the press coverage has focused on the fact that Attias was formerly the boyfriend of Jerry Hall, which led to the story being picked up by Daily Mail society columnist Richard Kay.
Irvine said that he had not included Hall's connection in the briefing note that he issued to journalists but that it was 'a godsend' that the media remembered Attias' connection to Hall and polo playing.
Rubicon has issued legal proceedings against Attias and Alarco, claiming the pair 'behaved dishonestly in failing to disclose' plans for a new firm.
Also mentioned in the proceedings at the High Court of Justice in London is Catherine Cripps, investment director at GAM, a former investor with Rubicon.
Irvine explained that he is working as part of the 'legal-media' team with Marcus Rutherford at Reed Smith Solicitors.
The story has already been covered by the Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph and The Times as well as a host of US titles.