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Mystery Mountain Winter Park in Manitoba is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers our guide to Mystery Mountain Winter Park, featuring all the key information snow lovers need to know before they hit the slopes.
The BasicsMystery Mountain Winter Park is located 20 minutes north of Thompson, Manitoba. The park is owned by the not-for-profit Thompson Ski Club, and members of the ski club receive exclusive deals. The Thompson Airport lies six miles northwest of Thompson and offers car rentals. The ski season at Mystery Mountain runs from November through May, the longest ski season in Manitoba, according to Skitown.com. With a combination of natural snow and snowmaking machines that can cover 75 percent of the skiable terrain, Mystery Mountain provides guests with top-notch skiing and snowboarding opportunities throughout the season.
The MountainMystery Mountain has 30 acres of skiable slopes. The park receives an average of 75 inches of snowfall each year. The 900-foot mountain boasts a 200-foot vertical drop, and the longest run measures 2,100 feet. Surrounded by untouched wilderness, the park offers challenging tree skiing and steep moguls for expert skiers. Guests also have access to a terrain park and a halfpipe.
Trails And LiftsThere are 18 trails at Mystery Mountain Winter Park. Seventeen percent of the trails are easy, 50 percent are intermediate and 33 percent are difficult. Guests can access the trails by one of four lifts, including one rope tow, two Poma lifts and one T-bar. The park has six miles of groomed snow for cross-country skiers. Mystery Mountain also offers guests access to a terrain park, a half-pipe and an area for snow tubing.
In The NewsMystery Mountain has a top-notch ski patrol team trained by the Canadian Ski Patrol. Each member of the ski patrol team must qualify before hitting the slopes to keep guests safe. Mark Labow, a past president and longtime driving force behind the Canadian Ski Patrol, was inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame in 2011. The snowboard instructors at Mystery Mountain are also highly experienced, and are certified by the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors. Ski instructors are certified by the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance.
CostAn adult lift ticket is priced at $30. A student can gain all-day access to Mystery Mountain for $20. Use of the bunny towrope costs $12 and a cross-country skiing pass costs $5. Preschoolers are free with a paid adult and children 6 and younger can use the bunny towrope for free as well. Mystery Mountain Winter Park offers ski lessons for $30 and snowboard lessons for $40. Ski rental packages start at $25 and snowboard rental packages start at $35.
Apres-SkiAfter a day on the slopes, guests might enjoy the on-site Polar Bar Lounge for drinks. The Mystery Mountain Chalet offers guests a place to get warm after spending the day outside. The chalet serves hot chocolate and snacks at the concession stand. Nearby Thompson gives guests access to restaurants, shopping, golf and outdoor adventures.
WATCH: Mystery Mountain Winter Park
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October is Breast cancer awareness month and Cindy's Hope Chest will have a annual October Rally Up Fund Raiser! I (Mike) Will be responsible for making this happen from initial plan to the execution phase. I will be working on the time lines as well as goals in the next couple of days. We will post the information here on the CHC web site as well as Facebook and Cindy's blog. This will be a multi community, multi state event and hope all will be able to participate. THANKS!
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Book Review: The Culture of Civil War in Kyoto
Posted January 11th, 2011 at 07:16 AM by leakbrewergator
Updated April 3rd, 2011 at 07:18 AM by leakbrewergator
Updated April 3rd, 2011 at 07:18 AM by leakbrewergator
Mary Elizabeth Berry is absolutely one of my favorite historians. I know I've said that countless times on Historum before, but I just don't know if I can stress that enough. I won't lie, The Culture of Civil War in Kyoto is probably my least favorite Berry work. However, that's still good enough to be listed among my favorites.
One word of advice for anyone reading this book: Have a highlighter ready. I was constantly highlighting different terms and concepts throughout this book. In fact, there was so much highlighting, it was hard to go back and pick out specific material that I wanted to write about for this review. This book is as good as any text book when it comes to terminology. However, unlike some historians, Berry does a tremendous job of providing a definition for any Japanese term that she introduces.
The maps in this book are outstanding. They are also very specific. Berry provides maps of certain estates, different roads, what areas were burned during the Onin War, etc. They really were a valuable contribution to the overall work.
At the very basic level, this book discusses what Kyoto was like during different power struggles from the Onin War until the arrival of Oda Nobunaga. Berry breaks down this time period into 7 different power transitions. It is within these categories that I will focus on for the rest of this review.
1.The Onin War, 1567-1477 – This is where Berry's book really brought me in. I've never been a huge fan of studying the Onin War. However, Berry manages to overview the war briefly, while staying very detailed. (I know that doesn't make much sense, but trust me, Berry is good at that sort of thing.) Then, once Berry grabs my attention and has me interested in the Onin War, she reminds me why I never really liked it in the first place. It was basically useless. Berry states:
The Onin War was inconclusive on a grand scale: it effected no settlement, identified no group of victors, established no durable alliances.
3.The battles of the Hosokawa heirs, 1507-1508 – What I found most interesting in this segment, was the fact that Kyoto became much more of a police state during this period. This was especially true in terms of religious tolerance. Among the many primary sources that Berry draws from, there was this directive issued in Kyoto during this particular period regarding Nichiren:
Item….Anyone who conceals a Nichiren priest is guilty of a crime.
Item….If there is any household that displays a Nichiren amulet or devotional oaths, that house, the two adjoining houses, and the three facing houses will be confiscated.
Item….If there is any household that displays a Nichiren amulet or devotional oaths, that house, the two adjoining houses, and the three facing houses will be confiscated.
5.The challenge of Miyoshi Chokei, 1549-1553 – Chokei is generally considered to be one of Japan's greatest politicians. He's also sometimes painted as a villain. He ousted Ashikaga Yoshiteru, forcing him into exile and ruled Kyoto from 1553-1558.
6.Assassination and interregnum, 1565-1568 – This period marked the ascension to power of a man who was a much greater villain than Chokei could have ever been. Matsunaga Hisahide is almost unanimously vilified as a cunning, devious and untrustworthy politician. How that separates him from other politicians? I don't know
7.The invasion of Oda Nobunaga, 1568 – Nobunaga marches on Kyoto and establishes Ashikaga Yoshiaki as his puppet Shogun. Open conflict between the two ensues shortly after….
While I have focused exclusively on these power transitions in this review, The Culture of Civil War in Kyoto provides a lot more depth on what it was like for the commoners in Kyoto throughout these periods. There are excellent chapters on how the townspeople entertained themselves, practiced religion, labored, earned money, paid respects, and just about anything else anyone does on a daily basis.
I really don't want to be one of those people that gives any book he reads and enjoys a 5.0. It's hard for me to find any errors with a Mary Berry work, and this is no exception. However, the subject matter just didn't capture me as much as her other works. It's really no fault of her own.
How it stacks up to past reviews:
Samurai, Warfare and The State – 5.0/5.0
The Culture of Civil War in Kyoto – 4.5/50
Japan's Medieval Population – 3.5/5.0
The Culture of Civil War in Kyoto – 4.5/50
Japan's Medieval Population – 3.5/5.0
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Tomato, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella Frittata
I'm not a big fan of breakfast, I'd rather wait the few hours after I get up to have an early lunch instead. But every now and then I like to have a frittata, which is nothing more than an omelette you bake in the oven (it just sounds so much better doesn't it...fri-ta-ta!). The eggs are so fluffy and I just love all of the flavor combinations you can make. By baking it in the oven, it also gives you those 10 extra minutes to prepare anything else you may want to serve along with it. I've made this many different ways, but this is my all time favorite. It even makes a great, quick dinner idea since it takes no time at all to make. If you're making it for a larger crowd, I like to cut back on the whole eggs and use mostly egg whites with a few whole eggs thrown in for color.
- 4 eggs
- 0.25 cup 2% milk
- 1 Tbsp freshly chopped basil
- 1 roma tomato, chopped
- 2 Ounce fresh mozzarella, chopped
- cooking spray
- In a bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Heat a stainless steel saute pan over medium and spray generously with cooking spray (I use Olive Oil or Canola), making sure you get the sides.
- Add the egg mixture to the pan and push the eggs towards the center, allowing them to cook evenly. When most of the liquid has been cooked, place the entire pan in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 10 minutes or until the eggs have set and are firm.
- CAREFULLY remove the pan from the oven with an oven mitt (YES, the handle will be hot!).
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The Critics' Choice awards from the Broadcast Film Critics Association were presented Monday in LA with "Brokeback Mountain" winning the award for best picture and best director for Ang Lee. Philip Seymour Hoffman won the best actor award for "Capote", while Reese Witherspoon was honored for best actress for "Walk The Line." Paul Giamatti was awarded the best supporting actor prize for Cinderella Man and the prize for best supporting actress was shared by Michelle Williams for Brokeback Mountain and Amy Adams for Junebug. The Freedom Award went to George Clooney, an acting ensemble prize was presented to "Crash", the prize for best documentary went to "March of the Penguins, the best foreign film award went to Kung Fu Hustle", while the award for best writer went to Paul Haggis and Bobby Moresco, "Crash". [Eugene Hernandez]
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This is a good day for signs about the winds of education shifting ……
Recently, National Public Radio (NPR) posted an interview/review of a study completed by a nonpartisan group in assessing high school graduation and the trends of continuing education. One thing I learned by listening is that only 18 of 100 graduating high school students in USA will complete a college or university degree within 6 years. Another learned item is that higher educated people in other countries will work for less money that their peers in the
. Put those together and down the road … 20-25 years … the USA won't have a skilled work force, which translates into jobs requiring higher educated folks headed to folks over seas, while our economy gets turned upside down. That left me with something to chew on….. check it out … Education Study: Remake the Public Schools at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6646361 USA
Lisa Suben knows what works and has the guts to do it. She surprised everyone with higher student achievement results when she didn't follow the school lesson planshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/19/AR2006121900483.html …
Another reminder … we do know what works in education…. but are we doing it?
The Learning Cone is so simple ….so relevant to effective teaching. To see an articulated illustration visit http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/agexed/sae/ppt1/sld012.htm. Last time I talked about Project Based Learning and that is exactly what active learning is. Why isn't there a mandate to use only teaching methods that are effective? Starting in June, 2007 no lesson can be taught without using a proven method that works. The content at school is easy enough to figure out … just look at the curriculum standards laid out by any school district; they will tell you what content teachers will teach.
Why don't more teachers use effective teaching methods to teach? Am I over simplifying this issue about teaching methods? I don't think so. There are always best practices for what is being undertaken. We will reach consensus on the best driving methods or best methods to maintain an individual's health ... the best way to plant a garden or the most efficient way to get a rocket into space. Why not identify and mandate specific teaching methods, like those shown in the Learning Cone, that are proven to be most effective?


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Chai Bar
Chai Bar is located in the grounds belonging to the Calligraphers' Society of Iran, one of Tehran's most historic public gardens. The café occupies a 100-years old mansion in the middle of this garden and library pavilion.
Chai Bar blends traditional Iranian style with a superb garden location. It has a tastefully decorated indoor space plus a beautiful outdoor space with a charming atmosphere. This coffee shop offers a wide range of herbal teas, coffee and hot or cold beverages to choose from. It also serves light traditional dishes, desserts and an exciting breakfast and brunch menu.
Chai Bar's guests can enjoy a walk in the garden or even visit the garden's art center. The cafe is open daily from 10:00 to 23:00.
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Opened in year 2008, Chai Bar is a modern café and tea-house located in a beautiful garden in the northern part of Tehran. This coffee shop offers a variety of teas, coffee and beverages plus light meals such as sandwiches, soups and salads.
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Bangladesh U-19 skipper blames himself for defeat
Dhaka: Bangladesh U-19 cricket captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz has regretted he was not able to carry the bat through as his team collapsed in a heap in their semi-final clash against the West Indies.
Miraz believes Bangladesh would have made 250 runs if he had stayed in the middle, reports bdnews24.com.
The hosts were bowled out for 226 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The Caribbeans reached the target with three wickets and eight balls to spare.
Miraz scored 60 to help Bangladesh to recover from some early setback, pairing in an 85-run stand with Mohammad Shaifuddin, who made 36.
The colts were set to launch a late onslaught on 196 for 5 in 45 overs when Miraz and Shaifuddin went back in successive balls.
Miraz tried to slog a short ball but ended up slicing it to mid-off. Shaifuddin lost his offstump in the next delivery.
"If I could finish the innings, we would have made 250. Shaifuddin got out in the next ball after my dismissal. That pegged us back," Miraz told reporters later.
"We had five overs left with five wickets in hand. We had to take risks. A couple of fours and sixes would have helped us play our natural game."
Bangladesh lost five wickets for 30 runs in the last five overs.
In the quarter-final against Nepal, Bangladesh were in a tight spot chasing a modest 212. Miraz insisted the decision to bat first was to avoid the pressure of a run chase.
He said scoring 20 more runs might have changed the outcome of the game.
"The wicket was a bit slow. It is better to bat first here… you can't always play well under pressure. We did not do well under pressure today either.
"We thought it would be difficult for any team to beat us if we score 240-250 batting first. But we were 20 runs short."
Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka for the third place at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Saturday.


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Note: This is our preferred method. Please, do not ask for color samples. We need YOU to provide color samples.
Based on what Kathy indicated, I came up with this overall shower floor design...turtle tiles, koi tiles, rock tiles, lily pad tiles, and a couple of frog tiles.
Based on her colors, I felt a rock tile perimeter was appropriate to coordinate with her woven tan wallpaper. It helps frame the shower floor tiles, keeping your eye focused on the tiled pond itself. The turtle tiles exactly reflect the Asian green color in her stone tile swatch.
Our client didn't give me a lot of design direction for this unique ceramic tile design. I actually prefer working this way. It allows me to grow as and artist, by permitting me the flexibility to create new design ideas. In this pond, I crossed a couple of koi tiles, have a frog leaping onto a lily pad ceramic tile, and created several new custom glaze colors by double-glazing techniques.
By being allowed creativity, without too much specific data, I feel I created one of my finest lily pond ceramic tile, mosaic designs...thanks Kathy!
Aloha from Hawaii! This is the finished koi pond / turtle pond ceramic tile mosaic that is discussed above. It's always amazing to see the finished installations. The mosaic tile designs really come alive once grouted. Look at the colors pop with the turquoise grout. WOW!
NOTE: If you have a shower, please indicate where the center of the drain is located off each wall.
I recommended that Kathy use a blue grout that is similar to the tiles. Using a "like" color grout makes the water meld together and forces the other tiles to become the focus of the lily pond, while creating depth in the process.
You can have ANY color grout by adding a color pigment to a white or gray-based sanded grout. So don't fret if your local home improvement store or installer can't get a blue, sanded grout. Just go to www.directcolors.com. You can purchase an additive there to use with white and gray SANDED grouts. Specifically see their Concrete Pigment page.
NOTE: If you want a lighter shade of blue, just don't add as much dye to the mix.
This was Kathy's first impression of the finished ceramic tile lily pond photograph:
"All I can say is WOW! It is a truly incredible piece of art that I cannot wait to see installed. You have done a great job matching my color palate and making a beautiful, whimsical, truly unique ceramic tile floor. I am thrilled beyond words. I keep looking at the photos and every time I am blown away." K. Kimball, San Francisco, CA
Remember to include a telephone number and your MAILING address for the work order. We ship USPS Flat Rate.
Example 2
Bill sent a paper template to us. He needed the overall design to fit around his fireplace. He also included drawings of three custom tile elements, and a list of koi species, one for each fish in his own koi pond.
The special elements can be seen in the center of the lily pond fireplace and the other two in the white diamonds on either side of the ceramic tile ying / yang lily pond on the ceramic tile hearth.
Bill preferred pink flowers and some white / blue lotus flower tiles. I'm guessing that's what is in his own pond outside. He preferred the cobalt blue waters and a couple frog tiles, along with a few fall, tile leaves.
"I am more than pleased with my ceramic tile lily ponds! It is truly a unique one of a kind work of art. The mason/tile master who put in the tiles kept commenting on your attention to detail. He has your business card and I am convinced that in this area of Southern Pines and Pinehurst you will get more business." W. Banker
This client also sent a paper template along with his field tile and granite countertop material.
payment policy
I will not start ANY order until payment is received for the tile and shipping. I will notify you when I am ready to start your order and will ask for payment at that time.
Large orders over $4,000 have a contract. 50% down and 50% at finish, prior to shipping.
Also, if I ship your order freight, it is COD. I have people that won't pay their shipping fees on large orders. I only make about $4 per hour after expenses and can't afford to pay your shipping costs, sorry!
At the time your order is ready to ship, I can send you a photograph of your order. So you can see it prior to shipment.
We prefer a check, but you can pay using your credit card through PayPal!
To place an order, follow the steps below:
Send us a detailed email, consisting of type of tiles, sizes, and colors, just as our clients above did.
To calculate your square footage see our Calculate SF link in ANY left hand column. It's easy. Just multiply the height x the width and divide that number by 144 (the number of inches in one square foot.) That number will give you your square footage. Then you can multiply that number by the square foot cost under the Pricing link.
If you need help, PLEASE feel free to call the studio at 423.259.8624 with the details of your order. We always like hearing from you!
"I received the tile yesterday, and oh, they were so worth the wait!! Thank you so very much to you and your crew for doing such a great job, and thanks for the cute little gecko…it was a nice touch." Wendy Honaker, New Castle, Delaware
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Toyota Avalon Reviews
Toyota's best-selling car in the U.S. may be the Camry, but despite several upgrades in equipment levels, exterior designs and overall size, it's still second banana to the Toyota Avalon.
2013 to Present: Toyota Avalon
The Toyota Avalon is the Japanese automaker's biggest – and perhaps best – sedan. Toyota's top-end sedan is features a variety of niceties that separate it from its high-volume Camry sibling.
The current iteration of the Avalon debuted as a 2013 model, but the exterior design still holds up. It looks contemporary, and it's fair to say that the Avalon handles the way it looks: it's firm on the road and is tight enough in turns or emergency maneuvers to make the driver feel confident, but the ride is not so tight that a long cruise on a highway is a bumpy, jostling mess.
The Avalon comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard. Toyota also offers the Avalon as a hybrid model.
On the inside, the Avalon gets the standard Toyota treatment: simplicity to the point of blandness. Over the years, the Japanese maker has done a nice job of finding ways to make its gauges and dashboards more appealing visually without cluttering it with unnecessary affectations.
The Avalon seats five and offers 16 cubic feet of trunk space. Standard features include a USB port, Bluetooth, a touch-screen audio system, proximity key with push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery and heated, power-adjustable front seats.
Available features include navigation, an upgraded audio system with smartphone app integration, a rearview camera, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats and tri-zone automatic climate control.
If you're shopping for a Toyota Avalon, you may also want to consider full-size cars like the Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Azera.
Earlier Avalon Models
The Avalon has been around since the mid-1990s. It was introduced to be the flagship for the Toyota line-up and consistently gets the maker's latest innovations first, and often as standard equipment, including a backup camera, vehicle stability control and its dual variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) engine. While earlier models were only slightly larger than the Toyota Camry, the automaker made the Avalon even bigger with the third-generation model (2005-12 Avalon), further differentiating it from its better-selling sibling.
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Petunia Duo Mixed (Double Petunias) | Tray of 40 Plug Plants£4.99
Youll get masses of carnation type double blooms on these stunning Double Petunias. Fantastic plants in pots, baskets & containers.
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Early, large vibrantly-coloured blooms, all sporting a distinctive, dazzling white cross. Stunning plants in pots, baskets & containers. The flowers hold up really well in bad weather. Height 25-30cm. You will receive a pack of 40 Premium Quality Professionally Produced Petunia Plug Plants. All orders are carefully packed and shipped in our specially designed packaging. Plant your plug plants into 9cm pots or trays and grow on with cold weather protection, then plant out once the danger of frost has passed.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Crystal Dynamics today announced its LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT App is now available on the App Store. There are two versions of the app, one for iPhone and iPod touch and a special iPad-exclusive HD version that takes advantage of the device's large, high-resolution display.
The critically acclaimed LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT App features Lara and her partner Totec in a fast-paced action adventure loaded with enemies, devious traps and mind boggling puzzles. The App offers many firsts from a Lara Croft game, including co-op play and an isometric camera from which to view incredible graphical detail and action.
"We're thrilled to bring the LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT App to iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users," said Darrell Gallagher, General Manager of Crystal Dynamics. "The controls have been optimized to take advantage of these amazing devices and the graphics are absolutely stunning."
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT was developed for Crystal Dynamics by Ideaworks Game Studio, a UK based developer of digital titles.
The LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT App is available for $6.99 for iPhone and iPod touch and $9.99 for the HD version for iPad. The App is now available for download from the App Store on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
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The only thing better than the music at a Grace Potter and The Nocturnals show is the amount of love in the room (the band has some seriously devoted fans). Grace and the gang performed at Terminal 5 ahead of their next studio album due out in 2010.
Concert Photography Notes
Grace Potter puts on an an amazing show. In fact, it's amazing for several reasons; it's musically amazing, visually amazing and as you can probably tell by the preceding shot, it's amazingly hard to shoot.
The "proper" exposure for the lighting was roughly 1/80 at f/2.8 and ISO 3200 – not good considering that Grace and The Nocturnals are often moving around at a speeds that exceed the stopping power of 1/80.
For concert photographers, this leaves a few options (assuming you want to minimize motion blur):
- Shoot in bursts to increase the chances of a frozen frame
- Switch to a prime lens like the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 and shoot at 1/200 at f/1.4 and ISO2000
- Set your exposure to a motion-stopping (but underexposed) 1/200 at f/2.8 and ISO 3200 and pull up the exposure in post.
- A combination of #1 and #3.
Since I like the flexibility of zoom lenses over mid-to-wide primes when the stage is crowded, I opted for option four. I steadied myself on the stage edge and shot in bursts at a slightly underexposed 1/100 at f/2.8 and ISO3200 when the lighting was stronger and a less comfortable 1/60 at f/2.8 and ISO3200 when the lights went down. As you can see in the photos of Grace with the tambourine, this worked well.


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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 11, 2013) - Canadians are used to seeing photovoltaics (PV) - devices that create electricity from sunlight - embedded in calculators, garden accent lighting and other electronic devices. More recently, we have also become more familiar with the sight of the flat, black panels of PV systems mounted on the roofs of houses everywhere. As more and more systems get installed, we are learning more and more about how well they work in our extreme Canadian climate and the relative costs and benefits to the homeowners who install them.
Lessons learned
Most residential PV systems are installed on houses connected to the electricity grid that spans each province or territory. The "grid-intertie" allows homeowners to both receive electricity from the grid as needed and deliver the electricity produced from their PV systems back to the grid. Another finding about PV systems is that most of them do not store electricity in batteries - a feature that would allow the PV/battery system to provide power to the home in the event of a power failure. However, this also results in a more complex and costly system that most homeowners avoid despite the security a backup power system can provide.
Another key finding is that the methods available for contractors to use to estimate how much electricity your PV system will generate have been quite accurate. If they say that you are going to produce 3,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) every year, this will be very close to what you will get in any given year from a properly designed and installed system though weather fluctuations will impact performance from one year to the next. A good initial estimate will help you to figure out how much you might earn from a PV system over time.
Another lesson learned about PV systems is that they work reliably. There are no moving parts to set up and look after and to fail. The components that make up the system are also all relatively well-proven technologies. The electricity output has been found to stay quite steady for years but may taper off over decades. Inverters are the devices that convert the direct-current (DC) electricity generated by PV systems to the alternating current (AC) electricity used in our homes and electricity grid. There have been a few reports of inverter failure, sometimes due to lightning strikes, but overall inverters have been performing well. It is comforting to know, given the relatively large investment you have to make to get a PV system installed on your home, it should have steady and predictable performance for many years to come.
Performance data on PV systems monitored to date reinforces the idea that simple, south-facing, sloped roofs are the best locations for PV installations. Roofs that have complicated shapes, chimneys and overhanging trees that may shadow all or some of the PV modules will reduce electricity production and makes it more difficult to predict the output accurately. When such conditions exist, PV modules that have their own integrated inverters (rather than one central inverter) can be a better choice as if one PV module is shaded, the other unshaded modules will continue to produce electricity. Another benefit of integrated inverters is that your electricity output will be relatively higher. While south facing roofs are best, you can still install PV systems on roofs that face east or west. The electricity output will be lower but sometimes the decrease is only 10-20 per cent and the revenues may still justify the capital costs. The slope of the roof will also affect output, with flatter roofs working best in summer and steeper roofs in winter.
Experience is also showing that snow and ice don't just make it more difficult to get to work in the morning - they also impact on the electricity generating capacity of PV systems. Originally it was thought that snow would slide off the slippery glass surfaces of the PV modules, but experience is showing that this doesn't always happen. Canadian houses can have periods of winter, up to months in a row, where snow coverage can reduce PV electricity output to near zero. Wet snow followed by a freeze is particularly troublesome as the frozen snow sticks hard to the PV modules.
Fortunately, snow accumulation usually does not result in a big decrease from the predicted overall annual PV output estimates. Mid-winter PV output is already low because of short days, low sun angles, and frequently overcast conditions and the snow effects happen when the potential PV output is lowest anyway and this reduces the impact. If you were off-grid and dependent totally on PV output for your electrical needs, preventing snow coverage would be much more important.
We've also seen that the installed cost of a PV system has dropped at least 30 per cent in the last several years, making them more affordable. Estimates for grid-tie solar PV systems (without battery backup) range from $3,000 to $5,000 per kilowatt depending on the local market prices, roof type and complexity, efficiency of the solar panels selected and overall size of the system. Larger systems will cost less per kilowatt than smaller systems. Whether or not investing in a PV system makes financial sense will depend on what your local utility offers for the electricity it produce,s so find out before you invest. For some, knowing they are generating clean energy is enough to make the investment worthwhile.
So if you are thinking about installing a PV system, having a simple, unshaded, south-facing, sloped roof on your house is a good start. If the province, municipality or utility where you live offers financial incentives for residential PV systems, this can make the purchase even more attractive. Regardless of why you choose to install PV, recent evidence suggests that these systems are predictable, reliable, and durable. Photovoltaics in Canada have come of age.
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On 17 October 1829, Hauser did not come to the midday meal, but was found in the cellar of Daumer's house bleeding from a cut wound on the forehead. He asserted that while sitting on the privy he was attacked and wounded by a hooded man who also threatened him with the words: "You still have to die ere you leave the city of Nuremberg." Hauser said that by the voice he recognized the man as the one who brought him to Nuremberg.
As was obvious from his blood trail, Hauser at first fled to the first floor where his room was, but then, instead of moving on to his caretakers, he returned downstairs and climbed through a trap door into the cellar. Alarmed officials called for a police escort and transferred him to the care of Johann Biberbach, one of the municipal authorities.
The alleged attack on Hauser also fueled rumours about his possible descent from the House of Baden. Hauser's critics are of the opinion that he inflicted the wound on himself with a razor, which he then took back to his room before going to the cellar.
'Here lies Kaspar Hauser, riddle of his time. His birth was unknown, his death mysterious.'
The long black strand of hair examined by the British scientists was found on the bark of cedar tree in the Kingdom of Bhutan, a small country on the eastern side of the Himalayas. The tall, hairy creature is believed by many locals to inhabit the forests and mountains of Bhutan, where it is called the Migyur. The British were led to this particular tree by Sonam Dhendup, the kingdom's official Yeti hunter.
Locals had found a mysterious piece of skin in the hollow of the cedar tree, which they think the creature might have called home. Carefully examining the area, the British scientists found fresh footprints just a few hours old. Inside the tree, they noted claw-like scratch marks and found several strands of the hair.
Some of the hair was taken back to the UK for DNA testing. Bryan Sykes, Professor of Human Genetics at the Oxford Institute of Molecular Medicine and one of the world's leading experts on DNA analysis examined the hair. "We found some DNA in it," he said, "but we don't know what it is. It's not a human, not a bear not anything else we have so far been able to identify. It's a mystery and I never thought this would end in a mystery. We have never encountered DNA that we couldn't recognize before."
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4. The Hanging Rock incident
At some point, a rumor appeared that the local police station in Woodend had burned down sometime in the early 1900s, thus destroying any records of the girls' deaths that may have existed. There is (and was) an actual police station at Woodend, but there's no record that it ever burned down. The granddaughter of a police constable from Woodend, Richard Lawless, is reported to have phoned into a radio station and reported that her grandfather's theory is that the girls had fallen into a crevice which was then covered over by a boulder. If what she said is true — and there really isn't any way to know at this point — it proves nothing more than she believed her grandfather's tale
Whether Picnic at Hanging Rock is fact or fiction, my readers must decide for themselves. As the fateful picnic took place in the year 1900, and all the characters who appear in this book are long since dead, it hardly seems important
What really stirred the pot was the 1980 publication of The Murders at Hanging Rock by Australian science fiction author Yvonne Rousseau. Although she prefaced her book with a statement that Picnic at Hanging Rock was fiction, she then went on to offer five possible explanations for the disappearances, since Lindsay had given none at all. Rousseau suggested:
That everything happened in some sort of parallel universe where time was slightly offset, thus accounting for why the bodies were never found, and explaining a major factual error in the original book. Lindsay had set her story on Saturday, February 14, 1900. However this date was actually a Wednesday.
A confusing suggestion that an alternate dimension was somehow involved.
They were all abducted by a UFO, which Rousseau suggested was consistent with Irma's amnesia.
A supernatural event of some kind must have taken place.
That it turns out to have been a conventional murder. The two teenage boys in the story, stable hand Albert and Michael, who was obsessed with Miranda, beat and raped and murdered Miranda, Marion, and Miss McGraw; but Irma escaped, having been beaten to the point of amnesia.
Although the first four explanations have never gained much traction outside of the New Age community (who still frequent Hanging Rock with crystals and robes), the murder story did take root. Among the many visitors who come to the rock today and ask the rangers about the mystery, it turns out that most of them have heard that the girls were murdered
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5. Did the Titanic sink another ship?
One of Gardiner's most controversial statements is that the Titanic did not strike an iceberg, but an IMM rescue ship that was drifting on station with its lights out. Gardiner based this hypothesis on the idea that the supposed iceberg was seen at such a short distance by the lookouts on the Titanic because it was actually a darkened ship, and he also does not believe an iceberg could inflict such sustained and serious damage to a steel double-hulled vessel such as the Titanic.
Gardiner further hypothesizes that the ship that was hit by the Titanic was the one seen by the Californian firing distress rockets, and that this explains the perceived inaction of the Californian (which traditionally is seen as failing to come to the rescue of the Titanic after sighting its distress rockets). Gardiner's hypothesis is that the Californian was not expecting rockets, but a rendezvous. The ice on the deck of the Titanic is explained by Gardiner as ice from the rigging of both the Titanic and the mystery ship she hit. As for the true Titanic, Gardiner alleges that she spent 25 years in service as the Olympic
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S&F! Interesting stuff indeed. I've never heard of the Kasper or Hanging Rock stories. I will research into the topics further.
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I saw this movie last month. My girlfriend had it on. It leaves a lasting impression. Recommended.
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You know whats weird? Night before last I was lying in bed and the thought of, wondering if there will be anymore of these unsolved x files threads, just popped into my mind randomly. And, what do you know, here is one.
Great thread though, interesting stuff as always. S&F
Originally posted by Agent008
Thank you! I love these type of x-files. I always imagine Moulder and Scully while reading the strange stories
That Titanic one is pretty interesting, I'm sure that ship along with the white star line had many secrets being the wealthiest people of the era.
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Found this short movie on The Titanic switch
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2.Bhutan 'Yeti' DNA
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David Archuleta's Father Has Impeccable Taste in Songs
Did you ever wonder how David Archuleta picks the songs he performs on 'American Idol'? Guess what — he doesn't!
If you, like us, were wondering how David Archuleta chooses the music he performs masterfully on American Idol week after week, wonder no more — he doesn't! According to David's vocal coach, the front-runner's father picks all his songs. For each episode, Jeff Archuleta purportedly prepares a short list of tracks, one of which David picks and transforms from mere song into an event. Obviously this is just more fodder for opponents of Jeff's controversial (but highly effective!) methods of (alleged!) stage parenting, but we think it's hard to argue with results. Did you see David's version of "Think of Me" last night? It was perfect! (Except for the part when he forgot the words, but that wasn't his father's fault!) Jeff is obviously looking out for his son's best interests here; David is 17 years old — there's no telling what kind of crappy songs he'd pick on his own!
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NATO and national Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, such as NATO AWACS and USA MPA-P8, tested stealth properties of unmanned underwater vehicles at the sea surface. Tests done within the NATO live trial on ISR Unified Vision on June 2018.
Read more: CMRE and nations test UUVs stealth properties in Unified Vision 2018
The Autonomous Naval Mine CounterMeasures programme was embedded onboard GBR HMS Enterprise as part of SNMCMG2 for the ESP MINEX 18 and ITA MINEX 18, fielding two 21" AUVs demonstrating a next-generation MCM capability.
Read more: CMRE's Containerised MCM research capability joins national MINEXes
The increase of the global maritime traffic and the activities exploiting the ocean resources have led to a series of technological innovations to ensure the safety and security of maritime navigation and guarantee the "blue growth", so is named the growth of the maritime sector, is sustainable and inclusive.
On the 9th and 10th of May CMRE will host the Maritime Big Data Workshop. Researchers, technology providers and institutions participating in main Maritime Big Data initiatives at European level will meet representatives of the operational community.
In the coming month of May CMRE is organising two JANUS events. The first (being held between the 14th and 18th of May) is the JANUS Interoperability fest. The JANUS Interoperability Fest is an experimental activity primarily targeted at industry where we will collectively exercise interoperability through JANUS.
Once again this year, CMRE is participating in the European Robotics League (ERL), a pan-European competition format which aims to provide a platform for challenging, developing and showcasing robotics technologies, bridging the gap between Industry, Research and the public. The novelty is that the competition will reach our everyday lives with its new tournament category called "Smart Cities".
Read more: CMRE will be part of the new season of the European Robotics League
During his January 2018 visit to CMRE, the NATO Chief Scientist Dr. Thomas Killion presented the NATO STO Scientific Achievement Award to CMRE staff for their contributions to "Development and Demonstration of Networked Autonomous ASW".
Read more: NATO Chief Scientist recognizes CMRE team for scientific achievements
On 17 January the NATO Research Vessel Alliance, under the custodianship of CMRE and managed by an Italian Navy Crew, will depart from La Spezia to head towards the marginal ice zones of the northwest Iceland Sea and southwest Greenland Sea to conduct a challenging and highly valued oceanographic campaign run by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).
Read more: 2018 starts for CMRE with the Iceland-Greenland Seas Project
On 1 November Dr Catherine Warner succeeded RADM Hank Ort NLD-N (Retired), as Director of NATO's Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation.
Part of NATO's Science and Technology organization, CMRE continues to work closely with Allied Command Transformation (ACT) to address areas of maritime strategic interest while diversifying products and services with organizations across NATO, the Nations and industry.
Read more: Dr. Catherine Warner takes over as Director of the CMRE
NATO's front line, immediate readiness force in the Southern Region, the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), has been carrying out ground-breaking trials with the S&T Organisation's Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE).
Read more: ASW-ODC'17: a validation of multistatic active sonar manned-unmanned networks
On 16-17 October 2017, in the Ligurian Sea area, CMRE run an Operational Experimentation (OPEX) in cooperation with Standing Naval Maritime Group 2 (HMS DIAMOND, TCG BARBAROS and ESPS BLAS DE LEZO). HMS DIAMOND was able to deploy, operate and recover an underwater glider as an organic asset.
Read more: CMRE demonstrates unmanned underwater technology with SNMG2
The NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) participated for the first time in the DYNAMIC MONARCH exercise, bringing to the operational players a new digital underwater acoustic communications capability that may increase significantly the effectiveness of distressed submarines (DISSUB) escape and rescue operations.
Read more: DYNAMIC MONARCH 17 - JANUS tested in distressed submarine rescue scenarios
The NATO Research Vessel ALLIANCE, operated by the Italian Navy for the CMRE, is sailing off the coast of Iceland, participating in NATO's MARITIME COMMAND (MARCOM) Submarine Warfare Exercise DYNAMIC MONGOOSE 2017 (DMON 17).
Read more: NRV Alliance participating in Dynamic Mongoose 2017
First time ever for a digital underwater communication protocol to be recognised at international level. The protocol opens the way for a standardised Internet of Underwater Things.
Read more: JANUS, the CMRE underwater communication protocol, becomes a NATO Standard
The NRV Alliance just sailed for her first NATO sea trial of the year. New assets on board are aimed to enhance collaborative robotics for MCM applications, including a new vehicle, which only apparently duplicates the CMRE MUSCLE prototype.
Read more: "Double-Muscled" start for CMRE 2017 scientific campaigns
The 2017 ERL Emergency Robots competition will be hosted in Piombino, Tuscany (Italy) on 15-23 September.
Read more: CMRE announces dates of the new robotics Grand Challenge
Staff discussed advances related to the use of AUVs in MCM operations and opportunities for collaboration.
Read more: CMRE visits SNMCMG2 flagship during her port call in La Spezia
CMRE was part of the Monitoring of Dumped Munitions (MODUM) project supported by NATO's Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme.
EKOE presents results and future solutions of robotic ISR networks for NATO at the event in Virginia Beach (USA).
Read more: CMRE lead the session on unmanned robotic solutions for NATO at ACT TIDE Sprint
On 17-28 October 2016, NRV Alliance and CRV Leonardo both operated in the LCAS16 experiment.
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Stat Line Of The Night — 6/14/12 — LeBron James
Kevin Durant emerged victorious during round one of the NBA Finals battle between two of the leagues best players. During round two last night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, it was LeBron James' turn to exact some revenge.
Much like Game One on Tuesday, the Miami Heat jumped out to a sizable lead early, but unlike Tuesday's game, they wouldn't be surrendering said lead on this occasion. James made sure of that, as he led Miami with a team-high 32 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists. He helped get his team out to an early 18-2 lead in the opening quarter and they were up by 12 at the half, but unlike in Game One, they were able to hold off a late charge from the Thunder and earn the important 100-96 victory.
With the win, the Heat will now return home to the American Airlines Arena for the next three games with the series tied 1-1. It is a much more favorable position for the Eastern Conference champs than being down 2-0 heading back home, and they had to hand the Thunder their first home loss of the playoffs in order to put themselves in such a position. LeBron James' performance was a key factor in accomplishing such a feat, and he earns our "Stat Line of the Night" for Thursday, June 14, 2012.


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Forest Whitaker to Catch a Criminal Once a Week
Plus: Kyra Sedgwick and Vincent D'Onofrio are married.
Crime Dog: Forest Whitaker is close to locking down the lead role in a CBS spinoff of Criminal Minds. The show will focus on a group of criminal profilers working outside of the FBI apparatus. Rogues! Whitaker will play the group's charismatic leader and an awesome criminal profiler who has been out of the game for eight years. Unless his technique involves martial arts and pigeons, Whitaker's prodigious talents are going to be severely underused here. [THR]
Larry the Traveling Guy: As a part of its new strategy to appeal to real America, the History Channel has signed up Larry the Cable Guy for a new show. The United States of Larry will use the travelogue format as Larry travels the U.S. hunting for "folks with interesting jobs, hobbies and ways of life." If they're lucky, he might even show them something interesting: Dan Whitney. [TV Squad]
Recession Cinema: Kyra Sedgwick and Vincent D'Onofrio will star as a married couple in Jay Alaimo's indie drama Chlorine. The movie is about a family fighting to keep up with the Jonses in their wealthy New England community. The heads of the family care more about appearances than each other, leading the man into a bad real estate deal. Unfortunately, this shouldn't be too much of a departure for Sedgwick, who knows what it's like to lose all of her money. [THR]
Young Love: CBS picked up Josh Schwartz and Matt Miller's pilot Hitched yesterday. The show revolves around young newlyweds who are still learning about each other with the help of family and friends. Back in our day, that's what dating was for. [THR]
Oil Man: Marc Webb is a busy man. Now that he's locked in to direct the next Spider-Man flick, the director has signed on to helm Fox's pilot Midland. Written by Kyle Killen, the man behind The Beaver, Midland focuses on an oil man who's also a polygamist. Does this mean polygamy dramas are becoming the new crime procedural? Probably not. [THR]


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Wow, this review is late–even by my procrastinating standards! I genuinely thought this box was the June shipment (since I received it earlier this month) so I was holding off on posting this review until mid-month. But imagine my horror when I saw a shipping notice in my email that said my June box was on the way! I went to look at my last review and lo and behold, it was for April. So….yeah. Sorry about that everyone!
Emma & Chloe Jewelry Box is a monthly jewelry club that represents independent, up-and-coming French jewelry designers. In addition to their monthly shipments, you can also purchase jewelry from their online boutique.
Every month they feature a designer and send a surprise piece of jewelry, though you can choose if you prefer gold or silver and whether or not you have pierced ears. If you do the month to month plan, it's $35/month. If you prepay, the price goes down to $33/month for a 3 month subscription, $31/month for a 6 month subscription, and $29/month for a 12 month subscription. The unique piece of jewelry is always valued between $50 and $200, so you're getting a significant discount no matter what option you choose.
I always mention this in every review for Emma & Chloe: the packaging is lovely! This black box comes in a padded bubble mailer, so the box is always in pristine condition. And the box is really sturdy and super cute! The interior pattern is adorable and I love to reuse these boxes for storage or for wrapping gifts.
Each month comes with a little mini magazine and also a postcard. I love the beautifully shot photos and thoughtful content. There's always an interview with the featured designer plus lots of other little articles that are fun to read.
If you're a lover of France (and seriously, who isn't?) you will really enjoy the articles! There's always at least one article that makes me ready to jet off to Paris. Luckily this month it's all about Parisian picnics and how you can create your own without having to fly across the pond. I love all the suggestions! This magazine is packed with styling tips, new trends, and even has a fun quiz at the end every month.
4 Crosses Elsa Earrings | $69.00
The featured piece this month is a beautiful dainty set of earrings from 4 Crosses. Since my preference is gold, I received these in gold but it also came in silver. I love that Emma and Chloe was able to accommodate those who do not have pierced ears! Subscribers who do not have pierced ears were able to get this exact pair as clip ons! I love that, since most subscription companies will just send out an alternative piece like a necklace or bracelet.
Every month comes with a certificate of authenticity and simple care instructions.
A close up of the earrings! I am a big fan of dainty jewelry in general, and long earrings are my jam! They make my neck look really long and they're statement pieces without being too heavy or large. The warm coral color of the bead is also perfect for my skin tone–coral is my favorite shade for lips and cheeks!
Okay, now here's the cool part: you can transform these earrings by folding the earring in half so the bead is at the bottom. The post goes through one of the gold links in the chain and suddenly you have earrings that are half the length and more full. I love it! So much fun and versatile.
These earrings look so beautiful when they move! The little gold leaf shapes reflect light and create a lovely draped effect. I always get compliments on my Emma and Chloe pieces, and this was no exception. I wore it to a fancy dinner last week and several people commented on how delicate and pretty my earrings were!
I'm very happy with the jewelry from this month! Although I haven't had a month that I dislike yet. For the record, this is my 4th month. I think if you're someone like me who adores dainty jewelry and loves all things French, this is perfect for you. The value is great, the quality of the pieces is awesome, the packaging is beautiful, and you get to discover new designers!
I look at my jewelry collection now and think the curation from Emma and Chloe is so on point. The pieces all look cohesive together and they send you a little of everything. So far I've received a ring, a necklace, a bracelet, and now earrings. It's really smart that they alternate so much! I can't wait to see what next month will bring, and hopefully I will be better at keeping track of what boxes are meant for which month in the future!


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SQL Man of Mystery
Wes Brown is a PASS chapter leader and SQL Server MVP. He writes for SQL Server Central and maintains his blog at http://www.sqlserverio.com. Wes is Currently serving as a Senior Lead Consultant at Catapult Systems. Previous experiences include Product Manager for SQL Litespeed by Quest software and consultant to fortune 500 companies. He specializes in high availability, disaster recovery and very large database performance tuning. He is a frequent speaker at local user groups and SQLSaturdays.
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What A Great SQL Saturday! Baton Rouge
Had a great time in Baton Rouge. The event was well attended and had an awesome lineup of speakers. I am putting it on the calendar for next year!
You can download my slide deck at http://sqlserverio.com/my-presentations/ and thanks to everyone that came to my session.
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Our senior club held their AGM recently where Pat Keogh was returned as chairman for the coming year, Colm Doyle secretary and our new treasurer is Edel Wynne, Michael Lennon, stood down having served as treasurer for over 5 years. The club wish to thank him for all his work and dedication to our club over the years.
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SOCIOTAL tackles a diverse set of technological and socio-economic issues, and uses the following questions as initial guidance for its research:
- How can a useful IoT system emerge from the building blocks deployed by people, not companies and enterprises and how it can be organically grown into a trusted eco-system from neighbour hoods to cities and from cities to societies?
- How can an IoT be designed that by its nature prevents people from being exploited in an Orwellian nightmare, instead duly respecting privacy boundaries of individuals?
- How can an IoT be designed to encourage individuals to contribute to an overall whole by sharing infrastructure, resources and information ownership while retaining control on these shared assets?
- Can we exploit abstractions and real world relationships to better model trust relationships and privacy policies between IoT devices? How can we establish and maintain such relationships in an automated fashion removing the burden from the citizens?
- How can we ensure that IoT devices adapt their communication behaviour based on their current communication context and existing security threats? And more specifically how can we minimise exposure of unwanted information of IoT devices and their users?
- How can IoT infrastructure deployed by the city administrations be leveraged and used by the community? What are the implications from the security, trust and privacy perspectives?
- How can we ensure that crowd-sourced infrastructure from the citizens, which may be of low quality or installed in inadequate ways, can still be useful and accurate enough for value generation in the community?
- Can we use social network/media tools to empower citizens to easily manage and share the information flows from their IoT devices to other community members, their cities or the society?
- How can an Internet of Things become a more useful tool for communities and provide a value added infrastructure truly addressing societal needs?


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Justin Miller, guitar and mandolin: Home
Justin's most recent album, "Angelina", includes 14 Latin instrumental pieces featuring Justin on piano, organ, synths, guitars and mandolins.
"Angelina" is available on iTunes and Amazon and at CD Baby for the round, silvery CD...
... but, please note that "Angelina" is not listed under "Justin Miller" but under "JUD MILLER" simply because — as an all-Latin project — it is utterly unlike the hundreds of concerts Justin gave over the 25 years on stage.
Retired from live performance since mid-2013, Justin's shows featured virtuoso guitar performances in a variety of styles including bossa nova, Celtic and classical. In a typical concert, his first selection might be a Brazilian samba followed by a suite of Irish jigs, a Bach minuet, or Justin's unique simulation of bluegrass banjo played on one of his striking, unique nylon string guitars.
When performing on mandolin, Justin's concert repertoire includes Scottish and Irish fiddle tunes, Baroque classics and Italian opera themes, mixed with musical quotations from Beethoven, Grieg or Gershwin.
Justin's electric guitar set might feature his absurdly fast take on Les Paul's "Guitar Boogie", a dramatic version of the Faure´"Pavane" or a laid-back suite of '60s surf hits.
And then there are the wonderful behind-the-music stories about songwriters and performers. Novelist Pat Conroy called Justin "one of the great storytellers. . . an American treasure."