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A Tech Lover's Stay at the Nolitan Hotel, Downtown NY
The Nolitan Hotel is the first luxury boutique hotel located in NoLita (short for "North of Little Italy"), a thriving and favorite neighborhood in our new hometown, New York. We were recently invited to experience the newly opened design-centric hotel for ourselves, specifically to check out all the tech-related amenities that supposedly offer guests a wide variety of of work/play options at the press of a few buttons. Find out what a resident New Yorker/tech lover thinks about this newcomer to the popular (and frankly over-saturated) boutique hotels market popping up all around the city below...
The neighborhood:
NoLita is a small but exciting neighborhood in downtown Manhattan. Due to its small size, some visitors may be unfamiliar with the area because it is often underrepresented in travel information. But don't let that discourage you from choosing this neighborhood as your next destination. Situated next to SoHo and the Lower East Side and minutes from the East Village, NoLita is an excellent gateway to some of the famous downtown neighborhoods of Manhattan. But it also boasts a ton of great restaurants, shops, and nightlife spots right within its borders. NoLita is very much a residential neighborhood and is not filled with touristy features. This might be off-putting for some but the real benefit is that you will be getting a more authentic NY experience by eating at restaurants that don't title their entrees by NY landmarks and walking into clothing stores that don't have "I Love NY" plastered over all their wares.
The building:
The hotel was designed by local studio Grzywinski + Pons. The architects were acutely aware of the diversified architecture of the area due in part to the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. They chose to highlight this unique characteristic both in the exterior and interior of the building. The facade features two distinct languages which serve to visually split the building so it doesn't feel so monolithic in the presence of the much narrower buildings surrounding it. The materials used both inside and outside were carefully considered to emphasize a feeling of urban luxury with a modern style. Woods, metals, and even poured concrete were utilized yet the building feels cohesive and manages to retain a warm and inviting nature as opposed to an oppressive coldness that many modern buildings suffer from.
The interior of the Nolitan is stylistically similar to the exterior. This can be credited to the architects who were also chosen to design the interior as well. The lobby features a double high ceiling and a beautiful sunken library/sitting area. Beyond that is the hotel's restaurant Ellabess which has a similarly sunken floor that puts the sidewalk outside around eye level for patrons.
Finally, the Nolitan features a beautiful roof with vistas as far as the eye can see. There isn't a single building taller than the Nolitan in the area to block your view. Looking uptown or downtown will give you beautiful views of Manhattan as well as looking east over the Williamsburg bridge into Brooklyn. Unfortunately as of the time of this review, the roof has not yet been completed and remains bare. During my stay, I visited the roof several times.
On the final occasion, however, a security guard very kindly informed me that the roof was off limits while it was unfinished. Whether or not you should be up there, I recommend checking it out at least once. The architects have informed me there are big plans for the roof including built-in wooden benches, plants, and a bar. All of which would elevate the appeal of this hotel both as a place to stay but also for local parties and events.
The room:
My room was on the west end of the hotel featuring a balcony. The room is tiny but that is par for the course as far as NY hotels go unless you wish to pay an astronomical price or live in an undesirable location. Despite its size, the smart layout and storage options made it comfortably livable. When you enter the room you are flanked by the bathroom on one end and a closet and separate room with the toilet on the other. The doors have pocket hinges that remain hidden when it is closed so the two doors almost disappear completely against the wall.
The closet features a refrigerator, ample room to store clothes, the standard robe, wooden hangers, an umbrella, yoga mat, and Nolitan shopping bags. The second room is quite bare with literally a toilet, toilet paper, and wastebin. The walls are bare and the space feels a little dead and forgotten. It would be nice to have a piece of art or something on the walls to help liven it up.
The all-white bathroom on the other end is bright and beautifully designed. The sink is spacious, the mirror is enormous, and there are multiple lighting options available for you. The soaps provided are from a local shop called Red Flower and they're quite good! There are plenty of towels and robes provided but of course more are available after a call to room service. The shower is large by NY standards and is surrounded by glass. My room was tub-less but other layouts feature a beautiful stand alone tub.
Continuing on to the main area and passing a full sized mirror (a necessity for me), you're greeted by a big, extremely comfy bed with storage underneath, as well as two night tables, a desk, two chairs, and a wall mounted television. The room, like the exterior, is undeniably modern and youthful yet still feels very comfortable, welcoming, and luxurious. The decor is tastefully done -- a feature I don't see much in hotels. But our highlight might be the walls. There is a beautiful paint treatment above the bed that makes the black wall slightly glossy and look almost like stone. The 37" TV was plenty large and the room comes with a beautiful clock/stereo/radio which will fit any one of your iPod/iPhone units.
And finally, the balcony is narrow yet long enough to hold about 4 or 5 people tops. The beautiful glass guard might be a bit too much for those who are afraid of heights to handle. There is a metal beam which extends a few inches below the top of the glass guard and is perfect for resting drinks on. The only missing feature which would really elevate the usability of this space would be a tiny table and a chair or two where someone could sit and have a cup of coffee in the morning. Alternatively, it would have been nice to see the back wall built out slightly to create a bench that you could sit on without requiring any more furniture.
The amenities:
To list them all would become quite tedious when you could read about them on the website but there are a few which I found to be particularly unique and pleasurable. There are free bike and skateboard rentals as a means to get around town. Anytime a hotel can promote energy efficient transportation they will get a big nod from Unplggd. There are also board game rentals and for those slightly more tech-inclined you can request a laptop, iPad, or a gaming console like Xbox 360, Playstation 3, or Wii. I'm not sure what games are provided -- you could easily call and ask before your trip -- but you can always feel free to pack your own game if you know you'll have a particular craving once you're there. It's also important to mention the internet usability. It is provided free of charge (a feature which should be standard anywhere you go but sadly, this is not the case.) More importantly, internet is actually reliable and fast. There is nothing more frustrating than a hotel internet connection which is slow or has a weak connection. Neither of those problems exist here so feel confident when you arrive you can rely on a steady internet speed. And If you have pets you're welcome to bring them along as well. The Nolitan will set aside toys and treats for them in your room when you arrive.
The stay:
Upon ordering your reservations you will be emailed a confirmation containing information for your entire stay. In it you can access your "All About You" page that features a full list of options you can select such as whether you prefer to receive a NY Times or Wall St Journal in the morning. Taking a minute to fill out this survey will help the Nolitan better personalize your stay. It's quite a handy feature and is a nice introduction to the kind of service and care you can expect to receive. As your checkin date draws closer you will get a second email, this time featuring the weather outlook for your stay (a handy addition) as well as some tips for transpiration, dining, spa services, etc...
The checkin process was simple and the staff was very friendly. A doorman is also available to help you with your luggage if needed. The room will have plenty of information waiting for you when you arrive including a nice big directory of things to do in case you forgot to plan your trip or need to fill in some gaps with particular restaurants, shops, galleries, etc... One thing missing from this directory which shocked us is a guide to the television channels. The only way to find the channels right now is currently through the TV's onscreen menu navigation which is both slow and tedious to use. This was a major drawback to us when using the TV which is otherwise high quality and features both standard and HD stations as well as HBO.
During my stay I ordered numerous things from room service such as an iPad, board games, an extra toothbrush, and tooth paste. Everything was delivered promptly and exactly as I had requested. When room service is cleaning your room, you're able to refuse the service to change your sheets and towels if you wish to conserve energy and water. This is another smart and ecofriendly option which many hotels have adopted. One feature which left me a bit puzzled was a daily card describing the weather forecast for the day that is left on your bed. The card is beautifully designed and the information is of course very helpful but to repeat this task for each occupied hotel room every day seemed a bit unnecessarily wasteful, particularly when the hotel was attempting to be more ecofriendly elsewhere. Having some kind of app which displays the weather on the TV screen, or having an automatic emailing system so the weather is available on your phone when you wake up, or even having a small chalk board which can be erased and reused might be smarter.
One noticeable element to the room was how noisy it was. Remember when I said you will get an authentic downtown NY experience? Well this is part of it. Since the hotel is situated on Kenmare, a main thoroughfare that reaches all the way down to the Williamsburg bridge, traffic and all of its unpleasant noises is an unavoidable beast. Even on one of the highest floors with the balcony door closed, it was still fairly loud. Mind you, it is easy to carry on a conversation, watch TV, listen to music, and do anything else you might want to do. But it certainly isn't silent by any means inside the room. This might bother some more than others so it is worthwhile to note.
Another "authentic" NY element is the implied voyeurism within the rooms. Although the majority of the windows are distorted with beautiful etched glass, there are some that remain selectively transparent. In my room the transparent window was the one which not only aligned perfectly with the bed, but straight on through to the glass shower as well. Of course there are curtains shoved to the sides of the wall (there is one against the shower as well) that can provide privacy if need be, but the obvious intent is for them to be left open so you can enjoy watching NY while you wash up or relax in bed (and perhaps vice-versa.)
Lastly, there is a minor point which made me a bit disappointed. As you can see in the photos the room comes complete with a desk and desk chair -- a white Eames with an eiffel base. Not so. Upon sitting in the chair I knew instantly the quality was not on par with an Eames. I flipped it over and realized it was missing any kind of authenticity stamp from the manufacturer. Although this isn't a huge detail and didn't detract from my stay, I was curious as to why a hotel which is obviously design-minded and would attract that kind of clientele, would furnish their rooms with cheap knockoffs of the real thing. Not being one to support fakes, I was a bit disappointed by that decision.
In Conclusion:
The stay overall was very enjoyable and exceeded my expectations. Because it's a boutique hotel you feel like you're getting a much more personalized service and that the staff is closely attuned to your needs. I can't recommend this hotel to everyone. If you're a family or expecting to do a lot of standard, touristy things upon your visit, this hotel probably won't be right for you. If however you're young and looking to live like a NYer and not someone in from out of town, this is a great place to be. And although the Nolitan is far from the cheapest option in town, if it is within your price range, you will certainly be getting your money's worth.
Location is excellent for the traveler looking to be immersed in downtown NY
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* Sees weak European market through 2014
* Denies report of Opel talks
MILAN, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Fiat SpA sharply cut its performance targets for the next two years, saying languishing sales in austerity-hit Europe may lop off a third of its previous projections for 2014 trading profit.
The sharp downturn in Europe has forced Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne to focus on bolstering Fiat's operations on Europe instead of buying more shares in Chrysler Group LLC, the U.S. automaker in which Fiat has a 58.5 percent stake.
Marchionne, who runs both Fiat and Chrysler, repeated his plans to merge the two automakers into a single car company by 2014 or 2015, but said Europe took center stage.
``Our primary objective right now is that of fixing the European environment,'' Marchionne told analysts and reporters on a conference call on Tuesday.
The Italian automaker now expects its 2014 trading profit to be between 4.7 billion to 5.2 billion euros, down from its earlier forecast of 7.5 billion euros. Net industrial debt in 2012 could hit 6.5 billion euros, up to 1 billion euros above the previous projection.
The Turin-based company also expects to sell 4.6 million to 4.8 million vehicles in 2014, not the 6 million it forecast in a five-year plan outlined in 2010, back when Europe seemed ready to recover from the global financial crisis.
Fiat, which reported slightly better-than-expected third-quarter profits on Tuesday, said again that it did not plan to shut European factories, unlike some of its competitors.
Instead, it promised to increase investment and return its European operations to profitability in 2015-2016 by developing ``global brands Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Jeep and the Fiat 500 'family'''. Marchionne acknowledged the risk involved in investing and avoiding factory closures, while the European market was shrinking.
``This is truly not for the faint hearted,'' he said. ``We never shied away from the challenges of making Chrysler into a viable carmaker. I think we need to do it one more time, to find a permanent solution to Europe's quandary.''
Under Marchionne, Fiat took management control and a 20 percent stake in Chrysler when the U.S. automaker emerged from a government-funded bankruptcy in 2009.
Since then, Chrysler's revival has kept Fiat afloat in the current European crisis, allowing it to keep all its Italian plants open, although they are running below capacity.
Fiat shares fell sharply after the profit warning and closed down 4.7 percent in Milan at 3.93 euros.
``The share is being buffeted by the lowered targets, though honestly, it's all just a natural consequence of the unfolding crisis on the European markets,'' said an Italian fund manager, who spoke on condition of anonymity. ``Thank God there's Chrysler. Fiat without Chrysler would be in real trouble.''
Earlier in the day, Fiat posted a third-quarter trading profit above analysts' forecasts, as a jump in sales at Chrysler offset a growing loss in Europe, where the carmaker sees no recovery until 2014.
Fiat reported a trading profit of 951 million euros against market expectations of 910 million euros. Its trading loss in Europe was 238 million euros, double the level of a year ago.
Fiat's bearish outlook hammers home the problems facing European carmakers as they struggle to stem losses from high fixed costs in a shrinking market.
Marchionne, who unsuccessfully bid for General Motors Co's European division, Opel, in 2009, said he had not discussed the business with GM since then. He also denied a report that he had proposed a three-way tie-up with GM and France's PSA Peugeot Citroen earlier this month.
According to the anonymously sourced Bloomberg report, Marchionne approached GM and PSA Peugeot Citroen, which are already pursuing an alliance in purchasing, logistics and future vehicle development.
``I wasn't the guy talking to Opel about anything,'' Marchionne said on a conference call, when asked to comment on the report. ``We haven't had conversations since ... 2009.''
Europe's sovereign debt crisis, government spending cuts and high unemployment have hit consumer spending and sent demand plunging, with new car registrations in the region showing their sharpest contraction in September for 12 months.
Last week, U.S. rival Ford Motor Co said it would shut plants in Belgium and Britain, with the loss of thousands of jobs.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has accepted state aid and even Germany's Volkswagen AG, previously more resilient to crisis than its mass-market rivals, posted a big drop in quarterly profits.
Fiat's bottom line continues to be bolstered by Chrysler, which posted an 80 percent rise in quarterly net income on Monday, as well as by strong results in Brazil.
In Italy, total car sales have declined to levels not seen since the 1970s and Fiat has responded by cutting back on spending - a strategy that has drawn criticism from trade unions, politicians and even some other business leaders.

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Padres, Kennedy get past Giants 4-1
SAN DIEGO -- A 21-game winner only two years ago, Ian Kennedy is starting to look more like his old self. That's he doing it in San Diego has been a plus for the Padres.
"Maybe I just needed a little change of scenery," said Kennedy, acquired in a trade from Arizona on July 31. "The coaching staff, the players, everyone has just made it really easy on me to feel comfortable."
Kennedy beat an NL West opponent for the first time in 12 starts this season, pitching the Padres past the San Francisco Giants 4-1 Monday.
Kennedy (6-9) gave up one run and five hits over six innings while striking out seven. He is 3-1 with a 4.04 ERA since arriving in San Diego.
The right-hander improved to 1-5 with a 4.97 ERA in his starts against NL West teams this year.
Huston Street worked a spotless ninth to earn his 26th save in 27 chances as the Padres snapped a three-game losing streak.
"I felt like I could throw my fastball when I wanted to and when you work off that, that is how you have successful games," Kennedy said.
Padres manager Bud Black noted that Kennedy's strikes seldom got too much of the plate.
"He got some fastballs in good spots and that was the key in a couple of big situations," Black said. "He had the fastball at the top of the zone and the fastball into the lefties, and the fastball away from them, too. His fastball was around the zone and that was what he had going today."
"The changeup and curveball came into play, but not as much as we've seen him use it in other games. When he needed to throw a strike he did. When he needed an out, he got one."
Barry Zito (4-11) lost his eighth straight decision. He has won only once in his last 20 starts.
Zito was pulled after four innings, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks. He fell to 0-9 with a 10.00 ERA in his last 11 starts away from AT&T Park.
"It's hard to narrow it down to one thing," Zito said of his road woes. "Normally the splits aren't really that bad in one direction."
Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Zito started well, then lost his command.
"He threw well in the first inning," Bochy said. "Then he had trouble finding the strike zone there and that caused all the problems. That's what did him in."
Kennedy drew one of Zito's three walks in the second. Ronny Cedeno hit an RBI single and Chris Denorfia singled home two runs.
Nick Hundley hit his career-high 11th home run in the fourth when Zito elevated an 80 mph slider.
"He didn't get it to where he wanted to," said Hundley, who stroked his third career home run off of Zito, his most against any pitcher. "You don't want to miss those kind of mistakes because you don't get them very often."
The Giants scored in the fifth on Brandon Belt's double. With runners on second and third, Buster Posey hit a two-out liner that third baseman Logan Forsythe reached high to snag.
In the eighth, the Giants had the tying run at the plate, but Sandoval and Crawford failed to produce against reliever Luke Gregerson.
"That was a little tap dance there, no doubt," Black said of Gregerson's performance. "Sandoval is always a tough out, no matter how he is swinging or what the numbers are. Luke threw him an offspeed pitch and he had a big swing and it only went a couple feet. That was great."
Game notes
Bochy said RHP Matt Cain will start Saturday against the Rockies after he threw a 90-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Cain has been on the DL with a bruised right forearm. ... LHP Jeremy Affeldt was to throw in a simulated game on Tuesday and Bochy said the team will determine his path after that. Affeldt has missed 41 games with a left groin strain. ... Padres 1B Yonder Alonso will undergo a MRI exam Tuesday on his ailing right hand. ... Padres 3B Chase Headley remains out of the lineup with a sore back. ... The Padres recalled RHP Burch Smith from Triple-A Tucson.
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Joe Mauer officially bids Twins farewell in tear-filled news conference
Twins legend Joe Mauer formalized his goodbye to baseball on Monday at a tear-filled yet cheerful news conference to wrap up a 15-year major league career at age 35.
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American Scientific Affiliation, 1986, 48pp.
Reviewed by Dennis Wagner
In 1984 the National Academy of Sciences published an attractive four color booklet entitled, Science and Creationism: A View from the National Academy of Sciences. The purpose of the publication was to help stop the rising tide of creationism, and to that end, the booklet was mailed out free of charge to thousands of high school science teachers across the nation. The booklet drew sharp criticism from scientists and theologians alike for three primary reasons.
First the NAS writers overstated the factuality of the theory of evolution. For example the readers were led to believe that the general theory of evolution was a law of science on equal footing with the laws of gravity. (For another example of overstatement see Peter Gordon's review of Christian Schwabe's paper in this issue, in which Peter quotes from a section of the NAS booklet concerning the molecular evidence for evolution).
The second problem with the NAS booklet was its patronizing and suspicious treatment of religion. Charles Darwin was cited as a devout believer who spent his lifetime searching for truth through science. Meanwhile, several pages later, there is a passage on the significant scientific contributions of Sir Isaac Newton with no reference to the importance that his Christian faith played in his scientific inquiries.
Perhaps the most serious error in the NAS booklet was not what it said, but what it didn't say. The booklet failed to address the most critical issues related to origins. For example there was a section titled Origin of the Universe and Earth, which never mentioned any of the unsolved problems concerning the origin of the universe. Instead the NAS writers shifted the focus from the origin of the universe to the evolution of galaxies. Likewise, when it came to the fossil evidence, the NAS authors conveniently avoided discussing the weakest link in the chain, the origin of the first mammals (metazoa).
Soon after the NAS publication hit the streets, several members of the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) began writing a response (the ASA is a fellowship of 2,200 men and women with degrees in science who are interested in exploring the relation of science to the Christian faith). Eventually a group was formed called the Committee for Integrity in Science Education. David Price (a high school biology teacher with a Ph.D. in Science Education) chaired the committee which included John Wiester, (trained in geology at Stanford and author of The Genesis Connection), and Walt Hearn (former biochemistry professor at Iowa St.).
Part way into the project the committee decided to redirect its focus from a reply to the NAS booklet to a more positive publication that would create a bridge between the two polarized positions of the general evolutionists and the young earth creationists. What the committee finished with was Teaching Science in a Climate of Controversy, which is intended as a handbook for high school science teachers, to allow them to teach the science evidence about origins without undue influence from the ideologies of evolutionism and creationism. The handbook also attempts to make science more exciting by including the unknown and unresolved problems regarding origins.
The first section of Teaching Science shows the teacher how to proceed confidently even in the midst of intense public controversy. Here the teachers are encouraged to teach with openness and to teach science without omitting important points, overstating its claims, or distorting the truth.
After a brief history of the creation/evolution controversy, seven classroom guidelines are presented: 1) When the controversy arises in the classroom the teacher is encouraged to use it as an opportunity for discussion. Such a discussion can help students ask critical questions, weigh probabilities, and separate facts from opinions; 2) Define the limits of discussion. Try to narrow the focus to a few clearly defined questions; 3) Show respect for opposing views. 4) Consider the whole spectrum of opinion; 5) Seek common ground; 6) Watch your language. Define important terms so that meaningless debate is avoided; and 7) Keep asking questions. Don't allow pat answers to terminate the student's thinking process.
The first section ends with a discussion of correcting mistakes in science. There is a human side to science which occassionally causes proponents of both sides to over promote evidence for their cause before the facts are all in. The Piltdown man and the Paluxy mantracks are two examples that are given.
The second edition of Teaching Science focuses on the science evidence by considering four key questions: 1) Did the universe have a beginning? 2) Did life on earth arise by chance? 3) Where did the first animals come from? and 4) Do we share common ancestry with apes?
For such a short publication Teaching Science does an impressive job of covering key issues in each area. No doubt some critics will complain that a key evidence or theory was not covered, but considering the target audience, there is more than enough material on origins presented here than will ever be covered in most high school science course. There are also many photos and diagrams that make the book inviting to browse.
The authors go to great pains to point out which questions go beyond the purview of science into philosophical issues. Unlike the NAS booklet, the Teaching Science authors avoid making dogmatic assertions and encourage teachers to present the known and the unknown, suggesting that this is a stimulating way to teach science.
The booklet ends with a challenge to teachers, a list of additional books and resources, and a score card for a graded response and comments.
During the past nine months over 60,000 copies of Teaching Science have been distributed to educators across the country. 47,000 of those were distributed to high school biology teachers. 76% of those returning the score card have rated Teaching Science very favorably (A-B). Positive reviews have appeared in the Council of Scientific Society Presidents News (February 1987) and by George Cornell of the Associated Press (mid February).
A barrage of negative reviews have also been published in several science journals. In several cases the ASA has made minor changes to the second edition to appease these critics. However, most of the negative criticism is not aimed at the data presented, but rather is an emotional reaction to the ASA attempt to remove the "ism" from the scientism and evolutionism that was so boldly presented in the 1984 NAS booklet. (see The Science Teacher, Editor's Corner, February 1987; Creation/Evolution Newsletter, November/December 1986; Science, 2 January 1987, News and Comments; and American Biology Teacher, May 1987). As mentioned in my editorial elsewhere in this issue, there appears to be an orchestrated campaign to discredit the ASA publication. To date all but the Creation/Evolution Newsletter have refused to publish replies from the ASA authors. However you may write to the ASA office and request copies of the replies that have been sent to each publication.
In conclusion, I highly recommend the Teaching Science handbook. Proponents of both creationism and evolutionism will find some statements in this publication that will no doubt upset them. But what else would you expect from a book whose purpose is to bridge the gap between these two polarized positions? More importantly we will all have something to learn from this book, and hopefully something we can teach without controversy.
Creation's Tiny Mystery
Robert V. Gentry
Earth Science Associates, 1986, 315 pp.
Reviewed by Gregg Wilkerson
For the past 20 years, Robert V. Gentry has studied pleochroic haloes and radiogenic element behavior in granites, pegmatites and coalified wood. Pleochroic haloes are spherical discolorations in biotite and zircon caused by the decay of radioactive elements. This book summarizes Gentry's scientific research. It also gives a detailed account of the Arkansas "Creation Science" trial (December 1981) and of Gentry's personal sacrifice and persecution of his creationist beliefs. The purpose of this book is to provide a description of the Arkansas trial from Gentry's point of view, to "set the record straight" about events that happened and statements that were made at the trial, and to show how pleochroic haloes indicate that the earth was instantaneously created. The organization of the book is as follows: it begins with a description of Gentry's early research into pleochroic haloes. There is then a chronologic commentary on the trial. The book ends with a description of subsequent efforts on Gentry's part to get his creationist interpretations published.
The impetus for the book, Gentry says, was "born out of the ashes of my apparent defeat at the (Arkansas) trial" (p.4). Gentry went to the trial and testified, feeling certain that his testimony would sway the court and substantiate the teaching of "creation science" in Arkansas. Gentry's testimony was only one part of a large body of testimony made on behalf of the State of Arkansas, but it can be said that he was the State's "star witness." The evidence presented at the trial failed to convince Judge Overton and the A.C.L.U. won the case. The "creation science" law was deemed unconstitutional: it violated the separation of church and state. In addition to this legal defeat, Gentry experienced a second personal loss as a result of his testimony. Prior to the trial, Gentry had a $1.00 per year contract to conduct research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Through the arrangement, Gentry was able to use the expensive equipment necessary for his pleochroic halo research. After the trial, this contract was not renewed. Gentry feels that the termination of his research contract was the direct result of his giving creationist testimony at the trial. The picture emerges of personal tragedy for making creationist interpretations that are unacceptable to the evolutionary scientific "establishment." The book's appendix contains reprints of most of Gentry's papers and correspondence with editors of scientific publications. Gentry shows how on several occasions he was required to re-write his conclusions and omit creationist statements from his manuscripts.
In spite of this, Gentry believes that his research will "...stand as a rock of Gibralter against the tide of evolution" (p.202).
A large part of the book is taken up by transcripts of testimony from the trial and Gentry's commentary thereon. Gentry has much to say about testimony from A.C.L.U. witness Dr. G. Brent Dalrymple of the U.S. Geological Survey, Branch of Isotope Geology. Gentry even critiques a letter by Dalrymple sent to Kevin Wirth of SOR. Gentry uses these critiques and commentaries as a forum to show why his creationist interpretations are correct and why "evolutionary" interpretations (as expressed by Dalrymple and others) are wrong. This strikes me as an inappropriate way to discuss science. If published transcripts of the trial indicate anything, it is that the courtroom is not the place to debate scientific issues.
For those not acquainted with Gentry's research, this book is a good place to start learning about pleochroic haloes and isotope diffusion in granite and coalified wood. Gentry is respected in the scientific community as a careful and thorough researcher. Few serious objections have been raised about his experimental techniques or observational procedures. His data is sound. That is why it has been published in prominent scientific journals. Still, while some researchers, such as Kazmaan (1979) and Feather (1978) say they agree with Gentry's identification of Po haloes, no investigator has come forward with new data confirming Gentry's data independently. What Gentry calls "deafening silence" about his work may simply be that nobody outside creationist circles is really interested in pleochroic haloes. One criticism I have about Gentry's reports and book is that it is not possible to determine exactly where his samples were obtained. Any scientific report should enable another scientist to go out and duplicate the research. The important scientific contribution of Gentry's book is his "Radiohalo Catalogue", which includes 60 color photographs. This catalogue will be invaluable to future radiohalo researchers. Few scientists question Gentry's data. I doubt, however, that anyone in the evolutionary "establishment" will take Gentry's interpretations seriously until an "unbiased" researcher can duplicate his findings.
The main purpose of this book is to show how pleochroic haloes should be used as the basis for creation science instruction in the public schools. Gentry wants his interpretations, as well as his data accepted by the scientific community. In his book, Gentry clarifies his interpretation of Precambrian granites. He does not think that all Precambrian rocks are created rocks, only those in which he has found Po-214 and Po-218 radiohaloes. Several questions need to be answered before I can agree with Gentry's flat interpretation:
1) Is the lead that Gentry has found at the center of Po haloes through electron microprobe analysis really from Po-214 and Po-218? The electron microprobe only indicates the mass of the material at the center of the haloes, not its chemistry. Could other elements be present to cause interference effects that result in a wrong interpretation of the variety of lead present in the halo? Such uncertainties must be removed through independent confirmation on higher-energy electron microprobes than were available to Gentry at ORNL.
2) Are the theoretical Po-214 and Po-218 halo radii accurate? Gentry's identification of Po haloes is based, in part, on individual halo radii measurements. Theoretical alpha decay energies are related to halo radii for elemental radiohalocenter identification. Independent verification of the halo radii for these elements is needed.
3) What is the geologic setting of the pleochroic haloes? Some of Gentry's samples are from pegmatites, others from massive granite. A pegmatite, in and of itself, is evidence for a sequence of events. It is a cross-cutting relationship: the pegmatite is younger than the rocks that host it. Pegmatites are often found in fracture zones. This relationship suggests that the generalized sequence of events for the origin of pegmatite is as follows: 1) formation of the host rock, 2) fracturing the host rock, 3) paegmatite intrusion of formation within the fracture zone. This is a logical deduction based on field relationships. To date, the pleochroic haloes have not been interpreted in light of their tectonic or stratigraphic setting. Such data is needed before a final interpretation of the haloes can be made.
4) Do Po haloes exist in Phanerozic rocks? Granites and pegmatites of each geologic period should be analyzed for Po haloes. Gentry states that Po-214 and Po-218 haloes exist only in the "Genesis rocks." Such a statement requires more data than is presently available. After all, the only rocks Gentry has examined are Precambrian. If Po haloes were found in the Boulder or Sierra Nevada batholiths, for example, the hypothesis of fiat creation of Po would be negated, since these intrusives are clearly not "Genesis rocks"--they intrude pre-existing Triassic strata.
5) Are there any nuclear reactions that can produce Po-214 and Po-218 from more ordinary isotopes? Perhaps the interaction of neutrinos or other sub-atomic particle with uranium, thorium, or a normally non-radioactive isotope can lead to the creation of Po isotopes and haloes. Perhaps Po haloes can be formed in the laboratory by exposure of biotite to sub-atomic particles, x-ray or gamma rays. Such studies need to be made before the claim that certain Po haloes represent extinct radioactivity can be sustained.
6) What was the sequence of geologic events in earth history and how are these related to pleochroic haloes? In his book, Gentry brushes off much criticism of his work by stating that this criticism is rooted in uniformitarianism, a philosophy which he believes his research shows is in error. Gentry has a different understanding of contemporary uniformitarianism than most geologists have. We do not hold that the rates of natural processes have been invariant in the past, we only assume that these processes conformed to natural law. The disciplines of stratigraphy and structural geology have deduced a sequence of geologic events for earth history. These deductions are based on fundamental assumptions that are based on logic, not on uniformitarianism. In fact, these logical rules were originally formulated by catastrophists: I refer to the"laws" of superposition and original horizontality (although the latter is demonstrably incorrect in some respects) and to the "laws" of cross-cutting relationships: a fold is older than a dike that cuts across it, a fault is younger than the rocks it displaces, etc.. Using these basic logical rules, geologists constructed the geologic column and found it could be applied universally. Gentry states that his studies indicate that uniformitarianism is an invalid assumption. Let us grant, for the sake of argument, that uniformitarianism cannot be used to deduce past events. What about the sequence of events worked out independent of uniformitarianism? The geologic column is an inference based on the application of logical rules, and must be considered in the interpretation of radiohaloes. The sequence of events in earth history as deduced from superposition and cross-cutting relationships stands apart from evolutionary theory or radiometric dating.
What, then, about Precambrian tectonic and depositional events? Many Precambrian granites show evidence of intrusion into pre-existing Precambrian rocks; these Precambrian granites cut across folded Precambrian metasediments. Gentry holds that some of the Precambrian granites were instantaneously created. However, available evidence about the geologic setting of short half-life Po radiohaloes in coarse-grained igneous rocks suggests that they were not instantaneously created, but are the result of a sequence of geologic events. They cannot have been created unless it is postulated that the creator made the "Genesis Rocks" with an apparent geologic history. Such an ad-hoc hypothesis is not at all satisfying. Furthermore, even if some "Genesis Rocks" do exist, the Po isotope data do not indicate when they were created. Gentry apparently believes that Po radiohaloes are evidence for a young earth (although he does not specify any age). However, it is never made clear how Po radiohaloes can possibly support such an inference. Instantaneous formation does not necessarily indicate young age.
In summary, Creation's Tiny Mystery is a book which everyone interested in the Creation-Evolution debate will want to have. It will be quoted for many years to come by creationists and anti-creationists alike. The book raises several questions about the ethics of the evolutionary scientific "establishment", and its treatment of Gentry. These questions are, of course, colored by Gentry's frustration at not having his creationist interpretations published along with his data. One wonders what harm it would do to publish Gentry's ideas: it might cause another scientist to conduct studies that would support a more traditional interpretation. Then again, Gentry might be right. Why not encourage further investigations?
This book fulfills its purpose of giving an account of the Arkansas "Creation Science" trial. It does not fulfill its purpose of convincing me that pleochroic haloes prove fiat creation. Several important scientific questions must be answered before such an interpretation can be accepted. The book does make a significant contribution to the scientific literature (The Radiohalo Catalogue). Unfortunately, this contribution is lost in the religious-political motivations of the book. Had the book been written as a scientific treatise about pleochroic haloes and diffusive isotope geochemistry and less as an autobiography and editorial about the Arkansas trial, I think it would have greater impact in the non-creationsit community.
Dott, R.H., and Batten, R.L., 1971, Evolution of the Earth, McGraw-Hill, New York, 649 p.
Fether, N., 1978, "The Unsolved Problem of Po-haloes in Precambrian Biotite and Other Old Minerals", Communications to the Royal Society of Edinburgh, No. 11, p.147.
Kazmann, R.G., 1979, "Time: In Full Measure", EOS Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v.60, p.20.
Copyright © 1997 Dennis Wagner, Gregg
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Few hardware vendors have not yet launched their own mini laptop (or, "netbook"). Most brands these days produce their own version of the same hardware, with Intel's i386-compatible Atom cpu's and Windows XP installed on a spinning hard drive or sometimes still a solid state disk. Some Linux models are still sold by some vendors, among whom Asus, which more or less started selling in this OLPC-inspired genre of laptops.
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RE[3]: No flash?
by darknexus on Fri 22nd May 2009 11:04 UTC in reply to "RE[2]: No flash?"
Well, I don't hate Flash itself... just Adobe's unstable, resource hog of a player. If you think it's bad on Linux, try it on OS X and watch your CPU temp skyrocket after about ten minutes of use. Couple this with the fact that Adobe never seems to feel that fixing issues is important. It's too bad Adobe won't open up Flash, and I mean all of Flash not just their Openscreen project. That way there could be better players than Adobes and on more architectures. But, that's about as likely to happen as a universal open streaming format.


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"The Westside is the best side," proud residents claim. And they have a lot to be proud of - friendly, family-oriented neighborhoods, affordable housing and a convenient location are just a few of the benefits of this Jacksonville community.
The Westside epitomizes Jacksonville - it's an area that, in some ways, is the most "Jacksonville" part of Jacksonville. "That is the character of what Jacksonville was, throughout most of the 20th century" said University of North Florida historian, James Crooks. "The Westside, I would say, would be the truer Jacksonville. It reflects the working class, faith-based community that Jacksonville has been through most of its history...the Westside is the remnant of the old Jacksonville."
A long time resident puts it this way, "I wouldn't want to live anywhere but the Westside. For me, it means large lots, inexpensive property, a small-town atmosphere. I see all the trees out here, people with all these big yards. It's a hidden treasure, and people are going to find it". Mike Hogan is a former Jacksonville city councilman whose family goes back several generations on the Westside. "I think west Jacksonville is more the old true South", he said. To him, that means lots of churches, extended families and a slower-paced life.
It is easy to see why the residents of the Westside love their community, whether you want a quaint historic home, a modern condominium, or a home with acres to roam, the Westside has what you are looking for. All this is available with nearby shopping, Jacksonville's landmark restaurants, and great educational opportunites, such as Paxon School for Advanced Studies and FCCJ Kent Campus. Come see why they call it the best side of Jacksonville!


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Biker Drops Double Shot Of "NOS" Into Fuel Tank, Makes Internet Laugh
A forumite at Gixxer claims he poured two 20 oz. bottles of NOS into his motorcycle's fuel tank because it was "running like crap." There's only one "NOS" that comes in 20 oz. sizes — the energy drink. Forum troll or honest-to-goodness recollection of an epic failure? You decide.


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By: Dr Lynda Kelly, Category: Museullaneous, Date: 20 Apr 2011
We've been thinking lots about agile / rapid development models as we begin to delve into the wonderful world of apps. But, what is it and what does it mean for museums?
Are museums ready for agile?
Museums are strange beasts. Often slow to respond, working within a model of exhibition development based on large project teams, long timelines and (sometimes) big budgets. This has resulted, I believe, in a mindset that is not attuned to the idea of agile / rapid development of projects, where an iterative process is the key, resulting in releasing a product that may only be half-finished. Again, this is often anathema to museum folk brought up on the exhibition development model. Even though we often talk about the exhibition not being finished the day it opens, how often do we make changes and updates, as well as accepting that not everything has to be "perfect" on opening day?
So, how to do it?
Of course, Wikipedia was first port of call, with their article about agile software development, with this really useful diagram demonstrating that the process of agility is strategy, release, iteration, daily, continuous.
Actually the first point of call was Twitter and the very wonderful #mtogo group to the rescue. This paper Agile Methods for Project Management by Ellis, et al (2008) is a must-read. They state: "… agile methods directly address the roles of the customer in the planning and development process, as well as the probability of changes in assumptions and requirements that will undoubtedly occur in most projects." They quote the agile software development manifesto which states that they value:
Ellis et al describe their collaboration around developing steve.museum, detailing the following ideas:
One thing that struck me was this comment: "... adhering to such a structured method of working together requires discipline and persistence from the team" – this suggest that while you need to be agile, you also need a set of underlying processes and structures in order to do this.
What could we do?
We're going through a deep thinking process, with a final approach that might look something like this:
What has to change?
This does mean however, that the traditional exhibitions model described above won't work in the agile approach, but what we need to remember is to:
I also think this model can be used across a broader range of museum processes and am keen to get started!
BTW I am indebted to Russ and Jen from the webteam who came up with the final approach and changed my thinking, any errors or misunderstandogs in this blogpost however are my own.
@Russ, the cynic in me says "no we can't" but I don't see why not. Imagine if we'd have done that for a project a large as the new permanent exhibitions or the website dev?
I'm thinking tho that the best model for large-scale developments maybe lies somewhere in between perhaps? I don't think our industry is quite ready for such a radical change yet!
A great recap of the overall strategy. It would be great to see if the Museum could adopt this more widely. It seems some areas have done it very effectively with successful rapid response displays etc. Can we do it on a larger scale?
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1. Re: Adobe AirAdi Ravid Apr 18, 2012 9:42 AM (in response to Neele Meier)
iOS Newsstand or Amazon Newsstand?
iOS Newssatnd = NO. The iPad app is a "native" iOS application that doesn't need the Adobe Air mediator.
Amazon Newsstand = I'd say YES. I have no experience with Amazon Newsstand, but I rely on my experience with Android viewers that prompt you to install Adobe Air when you install the app.
2. Re: Adobe AirNeele Meier Apr 19, 2012 3:22 AM (in response to Adi Ravid)
Thank you Adi,
do you know, wheather "normal" multi-folio apps for android devices need adobe air?
3. Re: Adobe AirAdi Ravid Apr 19, 2012 3:42 AM (in response to Neele Meier)1 person found this helpful
Currently, all Android apps are multi-folio (single edition is iPad only) and they all need Adobe Air.


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It seems that we have been spoiled: A decade of mostly mild winters has led us to believe that all those borderline hardy plants would never get knocked back by a cold winter.
Well, I have seen quite a few crape myrtles, figs and French hydrangeas that are struggling to come back on old wood.
Fear not, however, because these plants are root hardy and will sprout new growth from the roots.
The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins Sunday, June 15, 2014.
To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative area where the person is nominated.
There are some plants that demand good drainage: taxus, coreopsis, gaillardia and penstemon, to name a few. I have lost them all because they were poorly sited in the garden but now that I know where water is slow to drain I know where to plant those trees, shrubs and perennials that like wet environments. There is an upside to poor drainage for some plants, just be sure that water is available when Mother Nature doesn't deliver.
USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced fruit, vegetable and wild rice provisions that affect producers who intend to participate in certain programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014.
"Similar to previous programs that we've administered, planting fruits, vegetables or wild rice on base acres on a farm can result in a payment reduction for program participants," said John W. McCauley, State Executive Director for the Kentucky FSA.
Mulching can make all the difference between a garden that is a joy to work and watch and one that is tedious and untidy.
Among mulch's greatest attributes is its ability to help control weeds.
Mulch also helps conserve soil moisture by 50 percent or more by covering the soil to slow down evaporation. UK soil scientists have found that a mulch on the soil surface can conserve about six inches of soil water during growing season. Most of the water conserved will reduce and/or delay plant water stress.
The most common form of plant propagation is digging and dividing which is frequently done in early spring before new growth or in the fall before plants go dormant. Digging and dividing is great for herbaceous plants but those plants that are considered woody ornamentals do not divide as easily with a spade. In this case we can look to the technique of rooting out softwood cuttings from the mother plant.
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers of the acreage reporting requirements that must be met prior to receiving program benefits. Filing an accurate acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planting acreage, can prevent the loss of benefits for a variety of programs.
In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit their local FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline.
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Nov. 23, 2012 08:15 AM
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When it comes to the inspiration behind the Holiday collection, O'Keefe envisioned a collection that would be a dynamic balance between classic beauty and high fashion. "The Holiday trends are all about sparkle-meets-ladylike," said O'Keefe. "From Tory Burch's Glen Plaid sheath with sequins to Chanel's metallic nail colors or Valentino's Bronze Bow Pumps, top designers are adding a pop of sparkle to classics that women will wear year after year."
O'Keefe and her team will be offering the new timeless luxurious repousse silver pieces with natural sparkling stones throughout the month of December. "These stones," she says, "are not the typical CZ's or crystals but are all natural and of the highest quality. Bottom line our jewelry is an enduring work of art for generations to enjoy; so it's got to be real. But real doesn't mean stodgy."
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* Rebels say have taken Konna from government troops
* UN Security Council condemns rebel advance
* Fighting could squash hopes of peace talks
* Rebel spokesman says fighting at other locations
By Tiemoko Diallo
BAMAKO, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Mali asked for military help from
France after residents of the strategic northern town of Konna
said Islamist rebels drove out the Malian army on Thursday, the
fiercest fighting since militants took control of the country's
north nine months ago.
The fall of Konna, about 600 km (375 miles) northeast of the
capital Bamako, was a major setback to government forces, which
said earlier on Thursday they were making headway against the
alliance of al Qaeda-linked rebels.
The U.N. Security Council convened emergency consultations
in New York and agreed on a statement in which the members
"express their grave concern over the reported military
movements and attacks by terrorist and extremist groups in the
north of Mali, in particular their capture of the city of Konna.
"This serious deterioration of the situation threatens even
more the stability and integrity of Mali, and constitutes a
direct threat to international peace and security," the council
said after the meeting, which was requested by France.
It also repeated calls for restoration of democracy in Mali
and urged U.N. members "to provide assistance to the Malian
Defence and Security Forces in order to reduce the threat posed
by terrorist organizations and associated groups."
French U.N. Ambassador Gerard Araud confirmed receipt of a
request from the Malian government for military assistance and
said the "nature of the response to the letter will be announced
in Paris tomorrow."
U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice described the request for help
from Mali, which was sent to the Security Council: "It wasn't
specific, but it basically said, 'Help, France.'"
Western and regional governments are keen to dislodge the
Islamists from a desert zone of northern Mali larger than
France, which they captured in April, amid concerns they may use
it as a launch pad to stage attacks.
Konna was the last buffer between the rebels and Mopti,
about 50 km (30 miles) south, which is the main town in the
region and is seen as the gateway to the country's north.
After hours of gun battles, heavily armed Islamist fighters
paraded in triumph through Konna's centre, saying they would
push on to take Mopti and its neighbouring town of Sevare,
residents said.
"We took the barracks and we control all of the town of
Konna," MUJWA rebel group spokesman Oumar Ould Hamaha told
Reuters. "The soldiers fled, abandoning their heavy weapons and
armoured vehicles."
News of the fall of Konna sowed panic in Mopti and Sevare,
the latter the site of a large military barracks and airport.
The towns lie at the crossroads between Mali's desert north and
the greener, more populous south.
"We have received the order to evacuate," said the local
head of a U.S. aid agency. "We have already pulled all our
personnel and material out of Mopti."
While a U.N.-sanctioned intervention by African troops is
unlikely before September, due to logistical constraints, world
powers could decide to act sooner, a U.N. diplomat said.
"If the offensive continues, I think there will be an
emergency decision by the international community," U.N. Special
Envoy to the Sahel, Romano Prodi, said during a visit to Bamako
on Thursday, without elaborating.
Former colonial power France has been among the most
outspoken advocates of an African-led military intervention.
Many in Mali's military have also been keen to launch a campaign
to reverse their rout by the militants in April.
The U.N. Security Council has approved in principle the idea
of an international military intervention in the north, though
it has urged African nations to step up detailed planning in
consultation with the United Nations.
An army official had earlier said that soldiers had retaken
Douentza, a town about 120 km east of Konna, which has been in
the hands of Islamists since September.
But residents and a rebel spokesman said Islamists had held
their positions inside Douentza, exchanging fire with government
troops stationed just outside.
The renewed fighting could derail hopes of a breakthrough at
peace talks between the Malian government, the rebels and
separatist Tuaregs, which were scheduled to start in Burkina
Faso on Thursday, but have been postponed until Jan. 21.
Djibril Bassole, Burkina Faso's foreign minister and
regional mediator in the crisis, on Thursday called on the
parties to respect a ceasefire deal agreed on Dec. 4 and said
the fighting posed a threat to talks.
"The climate of confidence has been greatly degraded, and I
am very worried that these talks will not bear fruit," he told
reporters in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou.
Ansar Dine, one of the main rebel factions, last week ended
its ceasefire because of the plan for military intervention.
Once an example of democracy and development in turbulent
West Africa, Mali was plunged into crisis by a March 2012 coup
that allowed Tuareg rebels to seize the north, demanding an
independent homeland. Their rebellion was hijacked by Islamists.
Bickering among Mali's political elite over a roadmap to end
the post-coup transition is causing paralysis and damaging
efforts to unite the country with elections to choose a
replacement for a caretaker government.
Thousands of people took to the streets in Bamako on
Wednesday calling for an end to the political crisis, blocking
the city's two main bridges. The government responded on
Thursday by shutting down schools in Bamako and Kati until
further notice.


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Not sure where to start with this and obviously I don't want to go into a life story. However it is always difficult detailing ones circumstances without necessary information.
Last month I returned after a few months in S America. Before I left I was in a contracted role in the civil service which I didn't mind doing and would have carried on there, however I didn't get the permanent job when it was offered. I had 4 other interviews for other roles but was not successful despite coming very close to getting one of them. I was torn about whether to travel or carry on looking for work but in the end I went for this trip. It was good trip, no regrets on that aspect.
Now I've been back for more than a month and it's been a very difficult time. I feel very anxious, low motivation, self pity and generally extremely disappointed with myself and my life. I have been here before though, story of my life.
I'll be in my mid thirties in a few weeks time and the very thought of it is making me very anxious and in a panic. This is because I'm feeling completely lost and so far behind in life. I have no partner, no career and no job for now, no home (I live with family at the moment). I have nothing going for me. I am trying not to feel like a failure but it is how I feel. I never thought that I would reach this stage of my life and have very little to show for it. I do want to settle down, meet someone, have a family etc. but these things you cannot control of course. I have tried and keep trying but I think it's more to do with not really having that focus on what I actually want. I've thought about seeing a career coach but with the fees that they charge it's probably unrealistic at the moment.
For most of my life I have had no clue as to what to do with myself. I've struggled with depression etc so that hasn't helped. I enjoy travelling, sport, aviation, movies etc. but so do alot of people. As I said I was comfortable in working in the large government depts. where I've been before as I didn't mind the environment and lack of corporate culture. I would love to live and work abroad as I've been settled in the UK for too long now. Problem is I'm not an engineer or doctor where I can just take my skills anywhere. I would settle for an ok job in a place like this, someone to come home to and a modest place to live. That's not much to ask for yet I've never even come close to getting there. I have been stuck in this same place for so many years.
I know I'm not exactly old to start over but I feel so far behind other people my age who are already settled into careers. What are my options at this stage? I worry too about meeting a woman who will accept my situation and circumstances.


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The Phoenix Vela SS0805K is designed for use at home or in the office for storage of valuables, cash and important documents.
With its high quality key lock this safe is ideal for most applications. The Phoenix Vela SS0805K has an Insurance Rating of £1,000 in Cash or£10,000 in Valuables.
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Internal DimensionsH 556 x W 366 x D 435 (mm) H 21.89 x W 14.41 x D 17.13 (inches)
The Phoenix Vela SS0805K - This extra Large Security safe is ideal for home and office applications and has a recommended overnight cash cover of £1,000 in Cash or £10,000 in Valuables. The SS0801K is fited with a high security key lock and comes complete with two keys
Features of the Phoenix Vela SS0805K Key Locking Home Security Safe
- Advisory Insurance Cash Rating is £1000 in Cash*
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- Security Key Locking operation - 2 keys included
- Tested by Phoenix Safe Company
- Solid single-walled body and door
- Colour: Graphite - Mettallic Powder Coated Finish
- Can be installed in cupboards, desks etc.
- Base and back fixing ready, fixings included
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Uses for the Phoenix Vela SS0805K Key Locking Home Security Safe
- Store and secure Valuables such as
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How to Install the Phoenix Vela SS0805K Home Security Safe
- Pre-drilled holes in base and rear wall of safe
- Supplied with fixing bolts to secure to either a brick wall or concrete floor
- Place safe in position and mark drill points through pre-drilled holes
- Remove the safe and make holes using an electriuc drill with a masonry drill bit
- Place safe back in position, insert bolts and tighten to secure
- Bolts cannot be tampered with unless safe door is open
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- Locking Type: Key Lock
- Supplied Safe Shelves: 1 Removable Shelf
- Supplied Safe Drawers: None
- Safe Key Hooks: None
- Safe Internal Fittings: None
- Fixing Methods: Bolt Down, Rear Wall Fixing
- Security Testing Standard: Not Independently Tested
- Lock Testing Standard: Not Independently Tested
- Volume (litres): 88
Weight (kg):
213st, 4lbs (approx)
- Warranty Period: 1 year
- Standard Delivery Time: 1-2 business days
External DimensionsH 560 x W 370 x D 445 (mm) H 22.05 x W 14.57 x D 17.52 (inches)
Internal DimensionsH 556 x W 366 x D 435 (mm) H 21.89 x W 14.41 x D 17.13 (inches)
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See the latest reviews from our customersfor legal documents and some valuables etc its ideal and secure13.04.2017 | 13:56Good for documents I need to keep safe when working at home.25.05.2016 | 08:52
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The Phoenix Vela SS0805K is designed for use at home or in the office for storage of valuables, cash and important documents.
With its high quality key lock this safe is ideal for most applications. The Phoenix Vela SS0805K has an Insurance Rating of £1,000 in Cash or£10,000 in Valuables.
Fixing bolts included, this safe comes with one shelf.


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This program includes songs by Agustín Lara, a segment dedicated to Chavela Vargas (who is critically ill), and music from the "Guelaguetza" festival in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Play List
Along with the segment dedicated to Chavela Vargas, this program presents music from Nicaragua and Venezuela, Alfredo Zitarrosa, from Uruguay, and marimba music from Guatemala, Chiapas and Oaxaca. The literature segment presents examples from the "lírica gauchesca" and "payador" traditions.
This program presents Benny Moré from Cuba, another segment in memory of Chavela Vargas, and the "milonga" according to Astor Piazzolla. The literature segment presents "El payador perseguido" by Atahualpa Yupanqui, from Argentina.
This program includes "boleros" & "danzones", the penultimate segment in memory of Chavela Vargas and children's songs by the legendary Mexican composer Francisco Gabilondo Soler (Cri-Cri). The literature segment presents the second and last part of "El payador perseguido".
This program presents Fado, the final segment in memory of Chavela Vargas, and the sounds of "mariachi tradicional" (w/o trumpets). The literature segment will talk about the 1997 García Márquez's proposals on the Spanish language.
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|MH-247 Thavius Beck - Thru
Thavius Beck returns with his signature blend of mind bending experimental hip-hop and dark synth-driven industrial electronics on his new release Thru. Featuring thirteen tracks of densely layered samples, pulsating synths, and dizzying delay plastered over frantic drum tracks, the album builds on the sound established in his breakout release, Decomposition. In addition to providing vocals on two tracks himself, Thavius collaborates with touring partner and hip-hop's poet laureate, Saul Williams, folk-songstress Mia Doi Todd, Los Angeles staple 2Mex, and up-and-coming MC Nocando on individual tracks. Thru will cement Thavius Beck's position among electronic music production's boldest voices.
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|A visionary sampling of sounds - Re:Up / A strong, distinctive offering - Music Australia Guide / You'd struggle to find a better alternative hip-hop record in this, or any other, year - Rock Sound / Undeniably impressive - The Wire / A damn nice and original album - UK Hip-Hop
|Los Angeles based Thavius Beck has produced his second full length for Mush. Consisting of thirteen tracks of his signature blend of synths and harsh electronic beats. Beck's sound is relentless, and there's not much variety in terms of textures, its all portentous synth chords and epic washes, nasty stabs and strictly quantised beats. The cold, tinny drum fields Beck has opted for invariably cut right through the sound, diverting ears from the subtlety of what's going on underneath, and there is scarcely a decibel's worth of dynamic in the whole album – perhaps this is the fault of the mastering, or maybe its intentional, but this album is an impermeable, compressed wall of sameness. There are frustrating things about this album, but it's undeniably ambitious, uncompromising, and very consistent. The vocal collaborations are heart-felt: the Saul Williams track in particular is well done – it's a bleak, spot-on interpretation of Williams' poem. The piano on Down constitutes one of the albums subtler moments, though where exactly Mia Doi Todd's contribution lies is uncertain, as she is obscured by an overzealous soup of delays and effects. There is some interesting rhythmic experimentation going on, for instance He's Back and Reaching straddle a head nodding 70-80bpm, and double that - depending on your preference, which gives the tracks a nice duality. This music is probably at its best in a live context, in a dark room to accentuate its disembodied strangeness, and a big system to expose the minutiae. Those familiar with the Mush stable might like to check this out. It achieves an odd conflation of hip-hop and electronics, so if you're into angular beats with just a touch of the human, then this might be for you. - Cyclic Defrost


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Improving Energy Access through a district led approach
The Champion District Initiative is a pilot scheme where WWF is showcasing tools and approaches of how engaging with local stakeholders at district level is a preferred approach to increasing energy access for off grid communities in Uganda.
According to Job Mutyaba, the Energy Manager at WWF UCO, he says the initiative that started in June 2012, focuses on increasing access to clean energy for cooking and lighting in a single district.
"The results and lessons we have learned from the Champion District are helping inform us how we can scale up clean energy access to the rest of Uganda," he says.
Through the initiative, WWF aims to actualize the vision of a Ugandan district that is climate resilient and is powered by the effective use of renewable energy alternatives to meet most domestic, social and productive energy needs for human development in Kasese District. To explain why the initiative was set up, Mutyaba has this to say,
"According to the Uganda National Development Plan 2010, Uganda has one of the lowest electricity consumption per capita in the world (at 69.5 kWh per capita)," he says.
This means that Uganda's electricity consumption per capita is 8 times lower than Africa's average (578kWh) and over 40 times lower than the world's average (2,752 kWh) per capita (NDP, 2010).
The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development seeks to meet the energy needs of its fast-growing population and economy in an environmentally sustainable manner (Energy Policy, 2002).
To this end, through the Champion District approach, WWF UCO is working to compliment government initiatives aimed at supporting communities that do not have access to national grip power.
For the Champion District, the target is 100% access to clean energy services for all domestic, productive and social needs in Kasese District by 2020.
While conducting a recent monitoring exercise in Kasese, the project team from WWF visited Muhindo Miriam, a single mother of nine. She told of how using solar light as opposed to using the Kerosene lamp had greatly brought joy and happiness to her home,
"Smoke with (from the) 'tadooba' (Kerosene lamp) was making the children get sick and it was affecting their breathing. But now my family is very happy," she says.
The story of Muhindo is one that WWF hopes to replicate to the over 130,000 households in Kasese that the initiative targets, one household at a time.
Energy poverty afflicts the majority of people living in rural areas of Africa. Approximately 1.3 billion people do not have access to electricity (around 20% of the global population) and rely on Kerosene lamps or candles for lighting and on expensive dry-cell batteries to power radios for communications (IEA, 2011).
On the other hand, an estimated 2.7 billion people rely on traditional use of biomass (wood, straw, charcoal, dung) and another 400 million people depend on coal (mostly in China) for cooking and heating (around 40% of the global population).
If current trends continue, more people will be without access to modern energy services in 2030 than at present.
Increased access to modern energy services for the poor – for both productive and basic uses is a critical development and environment issue
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Elephant conservation in Africa
African elephants are the world's largest terrestrial mammals. Although elephant numbers have recovered from record lows in the 1980s – today there ar...
International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP)
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