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Many may be wondering where the heck I've gone. I apologize! I have been really trying to focus on getting some habits cemented in place down here, instead of allowing myself to feel like I'm on permanent vacation. I have also been sick with one thing after another ( a cough-heavy cold, food poisoning, my period, a crippling headache for a few days….) and I haven't felt much motivation to be productive blog-wise for about a month. I still want to do a post about Cusco, but I'm going to save it for a day when I don't have to work later, because that's going to take all day.
Life in Arequipa is awesome. It took me a while to find my feet here and truly feel at home, but now I genuinely love it, and walking around on the cobbled streets or the slick pavement of the historic part of the city, with aged white-stone walls rising all around me I can't help but smile my biggest smile because it's all just so lovely.
Perhaps the biggest update is that I am no longer teaching. The school I worked for was sloppy and disorganized. The person who was supposed to help the teachers here seemed to care neither about our health nor safety and was incredibly difficult to reach when one or more of us were sick with things that seemed like they had the potential to be dangerous. He actually completely turned on one of my closest friends here and is currently trying to get her kicked out of our apartments because she stopped working for them, too. Her arrival was one of the most atrocious things I have ever witnessed. It was a seemingly endless series of screw-ups and stressful situations that he should have made better and instead made worse. He took her leave-taking very personally (whereas mine was no problem, apparently), and in total it is an organization with which I want no more interaction whatsoever.
I'm at a coffee shop now, and I'm so happy. It's a great place that I spent a lot of time at anyway, so I'm enjoying the people and the work. I get excited about going in. There's just something I love about being behind a counter. I'm learning how to make coffee, and I spend a lot of time around some pretty delicious desserts. I move around a lot and feel healthier doing so. And after I'm finished I can just sit down on a cozy sofa and read my book for a while.
I will be in Texas for the month of December, from 1 December to 5 January. After I return I am moving into an apartment in Cusco with two sisters from Lima who own a bookstore and tea room. I completely fell in love with Cusco when I was there, and I can't wait to be there. Now, though, I think I'm really going to miss Arequipa when I go. They're both great cities with wonderful people in them, and it will be hard to move.
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The College Tenure and Promotion (T & P) Committee is a standing committee of the Woodring College of Education, which has obligations to both the candidate and the institution. The College Tenure and Promotion Committee bears responsibility for ensuring that due process procedures are followed during its review and deliberations. The committee shall review the candidate's file in order to determine that the department's review meets the standards set forth by that department and the College (CBA 220.127.116.11). In addition, the Committee has the responsibility to periodically review and recommend updates to the WCE Plan for Faculty Development and Evaluation to ensure its alignment with collective bargaining agreements, College and University policies, and evolving expectations regarding tenure and promotion.
Subsequent to department reviews and completion of Chair's summary, the T & P Committee (1) examines candidate portfolios for tenure and promotion and 5-year post tenure reviews, and (2) makes recommendations to the Dean regarding compliance with department and college evaluation plans.
- Don Burgess, Secondary Education, Spring 2019, Chair
- Sondra Cuban, Health & Community Studies, Spring 2019
- Maria Timmons Flores, Elementary Education, Spring 2020
- Joseph Hunter, Special Education & Education Leadership, Spring 2021
- Lauren McClanahan, Secondary Education, Spring 2021
- Marsha Riddle Buly, Elementary Education, Spring 2022
- Karen Olstad (staff support)
Meeting Minutes
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PICTOU — The Festival of Summer Sounds continues at the deCoste Centre this week (July 13 and 14) with Tales and Tunes, featuring performances by John Spyder Macdonald, Ben Miller and Anita MacDonald and Mary Beth Carty.
Combining the fiery edge of the Scottish border pipes with the sounds of the Cape Breton fiddle, Ben Miller and Anita MacDonald join together, merging traditional influences from Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island, as well as the Highlands and islands of Scotland. This fresh, talented duo pairs driving dance tunes with expressive Gaelic airs and songs. Their unique blend of lively dance-music transcends boundaries – equally at home at a kitchen ceilidh, or on a late night festival stage.
Mary Beth Carty hails from just down the road in Lanark, Antigonish County, and is known for her passionate, memorable voice, which earned her a nomination for Traditional Singer of the Year at the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Also a solid instrumentalist, she plays guitar, accordion and musical bones, adding a unique twist to any band.
Pictou County's own John Spyder Macdonald is well known throughout the province for his traditional and original music and will play host for all nights of the shows.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 at the door. Call the deCoste for further information at 902-485-8848.


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Wellington: Auckland police are searching for an Indian student who went missing after a night out, a media report said on Monday. Police have also appealed for help in the search of Mandeep Singh, who did not return after he went out with friends in the wee hours of Sunday, the New Zealand Herald reported.
Mandeep left with his three flatmates for Bungalow8 club in Viaduct Harbour, Auckland. His friends lost contact with him at about 3.20 am. His flatmate Gurjeed Singh, who was the last person to see him, said he and Mandeep stayed at Bungalow8 while their other two flatmates left for another nightclub.
"He told me to go to the other side and enjoy myself, to go to the dance floor," Gurjeed said, adding, "I was dancing and enjoying myself. After 20 or 25 minutes I looked for him and he was not there."
He did not turn up for his work and his culinary arts course at the Cornell Institute of Business and Technology on Monday. His best friend Jatin Kalia, said Mandeep called him and told him that he was at home.
"The background was all quiet when he called, it was not noisy like the club, so we thought he must have been outside the club and roaming the streets," Kalia said.
When the other flatmates got home, they could not find Mandeep.


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Specifications of a Gateway 2000 Computerby Dennis Lee Chapman
The specs of a Gateway 2000 computer are appropriate for running Windows 95, 98, 98SE and ME. By today's standards, the Gateway 2000 specs are obsolete, but it will still run early Windows OSs.
The processor of a Gateway 2000 computer is an Intel 266MHz Pentium II Processor with 512k cache. This is a tenth the power of the laptops of 2010 and about the same processor speed as your typical cell phone in 2010.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
The RAM of a Gateway 2000 is 128MB SDRAM. SDRAM is not to be confused with DIMMS memory, which is faster and more reliable than its predecessor.
Graphics Card
The graphics card of a Gateway 2000 computer is an AccelGraphics Permedia 2 AGP 8MB Video Card. 8MB is a powerful graphics card and means this machine was very good with PC games of its time, such as Myst.
Hard Drive
The hard drive of a Gateway 2000 computer is a 6.4GB Ultra ATA hard drive. One full HD DVD consists of about 6.4 GB.
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- processor image by Orlando Florin Rosu from Fotolia.com


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TOP 10 temporary structures of 2014
TOP 10 temporary structures of 2014
the past twelve months have seen a wealth of temporary projects realized across the globe. while schemes of this nature are challenging for architects, (with smaller budgets and short timescales), there is also an element of freedom involved, which can allow for a greater level of invention and detailing. often conceived as public buildings, designs must function at a human scale, interacting with their occupants, while truly testing the limits of architectural innovation and engineering. continuing our annual review of the year's BIG stories, we take a look at the numerous temporary structures that caught our eye in 2014.
fiber-woven research pavilion by ICD/ITKE
photo © ICD/ITKE university of stuttgart
as part of an ongoing series of experimental full-scale projects, the institute for computational design (ICD) and the institute of building structures and structural design (ITKE) at the university of stuttgart realized a structure made of woven fibers. the team worked with biologists to investigate the shells of beetles, in order to develop a light weight panelized canopy form. this process was streamlined with the use of parametric modeling and computer simulation tools.
2014 serpentine pavilion by smiljan radic
photo © iwan baan
earlier this year, the fourteenth serpentine pavilion opened in london's hyde park, designed by chilean architect smiljan radić. the temporary building occupied a 514 square meter footprint, positioned outside the entrance of the renowned gallery in kensington gardens. the semi-translucent, cylindrical structure was perched on large quarry stones, envisioned as a flexible and multi-purpose social space that also housed a public café.
fish rack structures by rintala eggertsson
photo © gunnar holmstad
influenced by traditional arctic fish racks, rintala eggertsson architects installed a series of wood structures on a beach in northern norway to serve as the functional framework for the arts festival, SALT. the pitched forms will be used primarily for displaying artwork and hosting musical performances, while remaining flexible for other potential exhibitions.
many small cubes by sou fujimoto
photo © marc domage
marking his first work in paris, japanese architect sou fujimoto realized a monumental installation as part of the small nomad house series, set with the tuileries gardens. presented for FIAC, the floating volumes are attached to one another by only an edge or a corner, seemingly hovering in mid-air as they rise above the landscape, forming a visually light and aerial architectural piece.
5,000 arms to hold you by starn brothers
photo © elie posner
having already erected 'big bambú' installations across the globe – including the rooftop of the MET museum in new york, MACRO museum in rome and 2011 venice art biennale – mike and doug starn completed the ninth iteration of their monumental work at the israel museum's billy rose art garden. towering 16 meters high, and covering more than 700 square meters, the piece invites visitors into its delicate and airy framework of 10,000 bamboo poles; forming an elaborate labyrinth of winding and intimate paths.
sensing spaces installations at the royal academy of arts
photo by james harris / © royal academy of arts, london, 2014
in februray this year, a diverse range of architectural practices transformed the main galleries of the royal academy of arts through a variety of site-specific installations. 'sensing spaces' was intended to explore the essential elements of architecture, immersing guests within a multi-sensory experience. applying a human context and scale throughout, the event featured projects by kengo kuma, álvaro siza and pezo von ellrichshausen.
identity pavilion by urbanus at BCN re.set
photo by marcela grassi
a series of pavilions were built around barcelona for an event titled BCN re.set, organized by architect benedetta tagliabue (EMBT) with fundació enric miralles. for one of these installations, chinese-based design studio urbanus created a porous bamboo structure which reinterprets the form of ancient roman and catalan vaults. the practice worked with the architecture school at la salle (URL) to conceive and realize the undertaking, utilizing their local understanding to enrich the project.
photo © laurent clement
located in a plaza in heerlen, netherlands, the small dwelling designed by french architect stéphane malka is supported by typical scaffolding framework, and covers a blank brick wall otherwise blanketed by graffiti. although the structure is immobile, it embodies nomadic functionality, by offering itself as a shelter for temporary occupation by anyone who might be passing by.
crest installation by zaha hadid
photo © ed reeve
zaha hadid unveiled an installation in the grounds of london's V&A museum where it remained before being moved to dubai to become part of the city's ME hotel – also designed by iraqi-born architect. the structure's precise form has been manufactured to be as thin as possible, reflecting its surroundings and creating a radiant display of light and shadow. titled 'crest', the temporary design formed part of the institution's events for london design festival 2014.
hy-fi by the living at MoMA PS1
photo © kris graves
constructed in MoMA PS1's courtyard, the project comprises a circular tower of organic and reflective bricks made from a biodegradable material, conceived by the living's principle david benjamin. using a pioneering method of bio-design, the structure is formed entirely of organic matter, integrating biological technologies alongside advanced computer-based engineering.
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architecture news
MAD architects unveils plans for 'wormhole library' on the coast of hainan
the monolithic design is cast from white concrete, which ensures that the building's interior ground, walls, and ceiling read as a continuous surface.
the monolithic design is cast from white concrete, which ensures that the building's interior ground, walls, and ceiling read as a continuous surface.
wonderwall's tokyo toilet comprises 15 interlocking concrete walls
titled 'modern kawaya', the design references the toilets used in the country in neolithic times.
titled 'modern kawaya', the design references the toilets used in the country in neolithic times.
hyuntek yoon rethinks the brooklyn bridge with elevated pedestrian and bike paths
the proposal vertically and horizontally separates the pedestrian, bike, and vehicular paths, so users can enjoy the bridge at their own speed.
the proposal vertically and horizontally separates the pedestrian, bike, and vehicular paths, so users can enjoy the bridge at their own speed.
sou fujimoto's 'arbre blanc' tower in montpellier photographed by iwan baan
conceived as a tree, the tower's balconies and terraces appear as branches allowing residents to maximize time spent outdoors.
conceived as a tree, the tower's balconies and terraces appear as branches allowing residents to maximize time spent outdoors.


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We know that not everyone likes huge kitchens and that there are those who prize a smaller space, where everything is practical and functional. It really all depends on the house where you live, as to what size you have and we all have a responsibility to try to make the best possible use of the room with clever storage and practical ideas.
Having a small kitchen is nothing to be embarrassed or upset about, as with some careful planning, determined design and clever thinking, you can have not only a stunning space to prepare your food in, but one that is perfectly proportioned and immensely functional too.
Take a look at our tips for making the most of a small kitchen and see if we can help you to unlock the hidden potential in your own food prep space. Who knows, you might have a much larger kitchen than you thought!
When you have a small kitchen, a hugely important tip is to stick to the essential in terms of what you have out on your countertops! There is little point in cluttering up an already tiny area with items that you infrequently use or simply don't need!
We suggest that you think about popping any juicers and fancy gadgets that you don't make good use of away in a cupboard, leaving only vital utensils and everyday appliances, such as kettles and toasters, out on the worktop. Take a look at this lovely space, from Studio Duggan and you will see what we mean. The worktop area is clearly at a real premium, but by keeping it as free of clutter as possible, the kitchen seems much larger and far more usable!
In a small kitchen, you can still enjoy the practicality of eating close to where you cook your food, if you introduce some dual functionality. We are talking about transforming an area of your worktop into a breakfast bar!
This tip could not be any simpler, as all you need are some tall bar stools et voila! You have a breakfast bar! Negating the need for an extra set of table and chairs, which will swallow any free space whole, a breakfast bar is a great way to integrate your existing functionality and needs and for an extra space-saving tip; look for stools that can fold flat, so you can hang them on the back of the cupboards. Genius!
You might believe that in a small kitchen, the worst thing you could do is decorate with bright and vibrant colours, but we wholeheartedly disagree! We think some bold colour really adds depth and presence to a small space, especially as an all white interior could actually draw attention to the fact that you are trying to make the room feel bigger!
If you don't want to go the whole hog for bright colours, simply use them as fun accents, as seen here and don't be shy! Whatever your favourite colour is, buy something fantastic in it and get it installed. If nothing else, it will bring you joy every time you go to cook a meal!
Corners can be such annoyances, especially in a small kitchen as they feel like such wasted space, but they don't have to! Rather than leaving them empty or not knowing what to do with them at all, we suggest that you install something handy there, like a coffee machine or even something really simple, like a tea towel holder.
In a small room, every nuance of available space becomes a precious commodity, so really think about what would be helpful and where. If you want to hang your utensils in the corner, go for it. Or, if you have the space, why not consider hanging some fresh herb plants? That will free up some space in the condiments cupboard!
Paring things back is a good way to maximise your small kitchen space, but we know that a minimalist style will not suit everybody, especially if the rest of your home is fairly cluttered and busy. You can still work with some of the key principles though, so don't overlook this tip!
We think that adding cupboard space is a highly valuable tip, as you can clear everything away and look to be adopting minimalism, but in reality, you still have as many belongings as always, they are just better stowed away! Check out the clever storage in this kitchen, with the sink plinth and almost invisible top cupboard. We bet they are full to bursting with crockery and cooking implements, but you'd never know and the room feels much larger for it!
Regardless of what you want and need to store in your kitchen, be sure to maximise every bit of space possible and come up with clever storage solutions that work specifically for you. If you have a huge number of cookery books, include a bookshelf, or if you are a wine connoisseur, install a wine rack. Whatever you have the most of, accommodate it and do so in a way that will be practical and usable for you. Don't forget that making the most of a small kitchen means making it work for you in the best way possible, so use our tips, but personalise them for your specific needs!
Are you a fan of beautiful kitchen design? Take a look at this Ideabook: Inspirational Kitchen Ideas. We think you will be blown away by number three!


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So I've cast the Central Park Hoodie aside. It's completely seamed together and only missing the button band. But, it's decidedly shorter than I wanted and I can't bring myself to pick up all those stitches and knit 3 inches of ribbing. That just sounds boring.
So I cast on for Elizabeth Zimmerman's Saddle Shoulder Aran made famous by Brooklyn Tweed. I kindof want my version to look like Gumboots'. Oh yeah, and I have to cut a steek when I'm done knitting this beauty.
I'm knitting it in Rowan Yorkshire Tweed DK. I had a hard time deciding between this color (frog) and a pale blue. I ended up with this color because it has these beautiful blue and yellow flecks of tweed in it.
I took those pictures a few days ago. I'm much farther now, but it is currently raining buckets and this was the best pictures I could muster.
As I was walking to work the other morning a water droplet hit me square in the head. I looked up to see what that was all about and saw these storm shudders...
Monday, September 15, 2008
I'm done with Hurricanes.
Labels: Hurricane, Saddle SHoulder Aran
1 comment:
- Tenacious said...
Oh my, I'm so glad you got back safely and got your cat, and are getting back to normal and your knitting! I hope N.O. is done with hurricanes, too.
- September 15, 2008 at 4:57 PM
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