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*Deep breath*
Don't worry! I'm here! Am I late?! Damn.
Well, I'm going to write a post on the charr anyway. Sit down. Oi. Get that mouse away from the address bar.
So, Charr week slinks off into the darkness. The charr have made a decent impression on me - not quite the whirlwind of joy that Norn week was - but a good impression nonetheless.
textual tour of the village of Smokestead. We've heard a lot about the iterative approach that ANet take in their production, I think for someone who might not have encountered this idea before this post might have been a nice introduction to how they create their environments/events (although, I think Jeffrey Vaughan's post during Norn week was a little more interesting). Other than the focus on the iterative process - Devon Carter also attempted to walk us through the village - I found this a little odd as we couldn't actually see any screenshots of the village itself - but the description was pretty interesting:
The first thing you'll notice when you get to the Village of Smokestead is the sheer amount of metal. It went from a small village with a few metal buildings to a village so full of metal it would make Mötley Crüe blush. You'll then see metal structures and a metal highway taking you out into the world.I have to say this was probably the weakest article of the week - thats not to say I didn't enjoy it anyway - but it was let down by the lack of screenshots of the area he was talking about.
Tuesday was audio-day. Just like the other race weeks, we heard a few snippets of conversation from the Black Citadel and beyond. Out of the voice packs we've been introduced to so far, this was the most encouraging (if you've read my other posts for Human/Norn week you would know I've been rather disappointed by the middle of the road American accents that most of the voice actors seem to be sporting).
In the audio snippets in Scott McGough's article each of the actors seems to have taken a leaf out of Steve Blum's book and gone for the deep and gruff style of kitty-purr. I liked them. Particularly: "Beer is for cubs... I want whisky!"
Awwww... widdle kitty want a dwink?
There has been a niggling worry at the back of my brain however, throughout each of these audio blog posts. I'm hoping once these faceless convo snippets are attached to an NPC that they will begin to look and sound more natural (at the moment it's kinda easy to tell that they are separate lines recorded, probably, on seperate days and then mashed together). I have every faith that ANet can make it work - but I know they have to be very careful with audio as you are constantly walking the line between too cheesy and too casual. Many an MMO dialogue has been lost in uncanny valley.
Wednesday's blog post was a sort of Q&A with ANet artists and designers - Katy Hargrove, Kristen Perry, and Kekai Kotaki. It was interesting to hear about how they negotiated the original design of the charr (even narrowly dodging the pitfall of "cuteness") and how the final concept was forumulised.
A lot of the article was dominated with a discussion on the design of the female charr. Female charr didn't really feature in Guild Wars 1, so it was always going to be a bit of a rocky road trying to feminise such a masculine race without pandering to the WoW-style "big-boobs and pointy ears" crowd:
...initial designs explored the tension between an acceptable human notion of beauty and an animalistic design that is cool, but just too "creature" for the average player to find engaging. This exploratory process brought about one model design that was indeed more humanoid and catgirl in appearance. It had the back leg joint articulation of the charr, but stood much more upright, had a human neck, slender arms and almost hand-like paws—and, yes, breasts. The problem with this design, though, was we were trying to find a solution between both goals, which meant we didn't really satisfy either. The human part of our charr catgirl wasn't human enough to be cute, and the charr part of her wasn't charr enough to be fierce, let alone look like a female of the same race. So while this experiment was very important for visualization, in the end it didn't give us the result we wanted.
I think they've done a decent job of striking the balance between beauty and practicality. Although, I have to admit, if I'm going to play a charr its going to be a 8ft tall man-beast! The article was topped off with Kekai being awesome:
Q: Kekai, how did you approach the charr design for Guild Wars 2?
Kekai: My approach was simple: make the charr badass. And then make them even more badass.
Thursday saw the charr page at Guildwars2.com get updated with lots of juicy info, including:
Finally, Friday saw Ree Soesby (*Swoon* - I should stop doing that, right? WRONG) post on the legions of the charr. Ree released some interesting information about the structure of the charr - the Imperetors at the top of each cohort of charr (Ash, Blood, Iron etc) - below them, the tribunes, then below them the centurions (each commanding a number of warbands - a company) then commanding each warband a legionnaire. Charr without a warband are called Gladiums and have next to no support - to charr, their warband is everything; a family, friendship group, fellow soldiers etc.
I think the most interesting little snippet we recieved during the article was:
Some say that Smodur demands the return of the legendary weapon so that he can use it to bolster his authority and claim rulership of the charr. Other rumors imply that the unconventional imperator wishes to melt down the Claw and destroy the legacy of the Khan-Ur, in hopes that his people will continue moving forward and never look back.
Ree is referring to the Claw of the Khan-Ur - the weapon retrieved from Ascalon city during the Ghosts of Ascalon book. Each race, so far, has had an internal conflict which (I think) is likely to define the personal story of a character of that race. The humans had the internal politics between the Vigil, the Ministerial Guard and the Shining Blade. The Norn had the conflict between the Sons of Sanvir and the Norn themselves. The Charr may have the battle over the role of Primus - the overall leader of the charr.
So - Asura week next. (oh, come on - you know it won't be Sylvari week... right?)


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If you often work at the roof, then you should wear a tool belt around your waist just to carry all your important tools in the right order. The roofing tool belt comes in handy when you need an urgent fix at roofing. You can safely carry all your important tools in a roofing tool belt.It's true that you don't need to carry all the tools while roofing. But the tools you need, you can't carry them at hand. That's why you will need a tool belt for the roof fixing.Finding the best tool belt for roofing is not easy at all. You can check out our reviews on some of the popular models out there on the market or you can follow our guidelines. We hope you'll get a good quality tool belt for your next projects from this content.
Top 5 Best Tool Belt For Roofing
- MagnoGrip 203-017 Magnetic Carpenter's Tool Belt
- Bucket Boss Mullet Buster 3 Bag Tool Bag
- Occidental Leather 9515 Adjust-to-Fit OxyLight Framer
- Bucket Boss 2 Bag Tool Bag Set in Brown
- KwikSafety (Charlotte, NC) HURRICANE
5 of the popular tool belts for roofing review and discussion
1.MagnoGrip 203-017 Magnetic Carpenter's Tool Belt
You don't need to work on the roof on a regular basis. But you will need to when it is urgent. One thing for sure, you cannot take all your tools bear handed. You will always need to carry all the tools in a tool belt.
Finding the perfect tool belt for roofing is not easy at all. We then introduce you to this tool belt.
Made using 100% genuine polyester fabric, the tool belt can withstand any rough conditions with ease. Looks beautiful and sturdy all the time. Features 12 pockets for holding all your tools tightly. The durable double-layered 1680D polyester fabric construction makes the tool belt firm and durable.
The belt is completely adjustable with a lot of features. The belt is easy to access and can carry any sized tools with ease. This is a great tool belt.Available specs:
- Item Weight; 2.25 pounds
- Package Dimensions; 12.1 x 9.9 x 3.4 inches
- Item model number; 203-017
- Color; Red
- Easy to access
- Can carry all your important tools tightly
- Features 12 pockets
- No spilling out of your tools
- Can withstand any rough condition
- Offers no warranty at all
- Zippers are not good
2.Bucket Boss Mullet Buster 3 Bag Tool Bag
For the last 30 years, Bucket Boss has been making the best quality carpenter products. No compromise in quality is their only motto all the time. Now we shall introduce you to one of the best products from them.
When it comes to roofing, you will always need to ensure your own and the safety of the tools. The minor priority for tool belts is that the tools should not split out.
This specific tool belt comes with all the important features for any carpenters. Made using a double-layered 1680D polyester fabric. You can adjust or remove all the pouches in the belt. So, you can say that the tool bag is lightweight, durable and sturdy. It can withstand any harsh condition with ease.
Featuring a steel hammer holder, long-handled tool holder, tape measure clip etc. on the tool belt. Adjusting the tool belt up to 52 inches is not a tough task. Features a special pouch just for your smartphone or mobile phone. So, doing your work is always great with this product.Available specs:
- Item Weight; 5.55 pounds
- Product Dimensions; 31 x 6 x 14 inches
- Item model number; 55135
- Size; full size
- Color; Black
- Material; Nylon
- Sturdy and tough construction
- Made using durable construction polyester fabric
- Can hold any tools with ease
- Offers no warranty at all
3.Occidental Leather 9515 Adjust-to-Fit Oxy Light Framer
Roofing can be fun and dangerous both at the same time. A sturdy and durable tool belt can help you to carry all your tools with ease no doubt. That is why we come with this particular tool belt.
Made up of nylon fabric, the tool belt will serve you for a long time without any problem.
The pouches are in the right place for organizing all your tools with ease. You can also access all your tools whenever you want. You can adjust the belt from 37 inches to 42 inches without any problem. So, you can see this is a great tool bag.
The tool bag can hold any sized tools tightly and you don't need to worry about the tools getting spilled out. Without a doubt, this is a great tool belt for you.Available specs:
- Item Weight; 4.1 pounds
- Product Dimensions; 14.5 x 14.4 x 4.4 inches
- Adjustable and sturdy
- Great for organizing all your important tools
- Can carry a lot of tools
- Looks simple in design
- Right hand-oriented tool belt
- Offers no warranty
4.Bucket Boss 2 Bag Tool Bag Set in Brown
When you are looking for the best tool belt for roofing, we introduce you to this one. Without any doubt, we can say that this is a great tool belt for roofing. Comes with a reinforced pouch bottom for better handling.You can easily access all your organized tools with ease and you don't even need to worry about the tools getting spilled out.
The barrel bottoms and pouches can carry a lot of tools with ease. The color looks beautiful in this tool belt. It comes with brown color and looks as if it is made using leather. But it has a 600 Denier polyester construction and can withstand any harsh condition.
Also, the tool belt is adjustable up to 52 inches. So, anyone can use this tool belt depending on his or her waist size. This is a great belt for any professionals who want to do their job in the right way.Available specs:
- Item Weight: 2.15 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 4 x 13 inches
- Size: Pack of 1
- Color: Brown
- Material; Poly ripstop/600D poly
- Comes with adjustable pouches
- Can adjust the belt up to 52 inches
- Sturdy and durable construction
- Offers a one-year limited warranty
- Zippers are not good
5. KwikSafety (Charlotte, NC) HURRICANE
As we mentioned earlier that roofing sometimes can be very dangerous. But you need to do your job. We introduce you to a special type of tool belt now. It comes with a backrest which is made using breathable and comfortable components to ensure comfort.The belt is unique and ensures quality in your work. The belt can support user range from 49 to 150 kg. Reduces the fear of feeling back pain or aches with the tool belt.
You can carry any tools with this tool belt. From heavy to lightweight, you can easily adjust your tools in the toolbelt and the features ensure that no tool spill out from the tool belt. So, as you can see, this tool belt is great for any given professionals.
Available specs:
- Item Weight: 4.4 pounds
- Package Dimensions: 11 x 7.6 x 4.7 inches
- Size: 1 Pack
- Color: Pass-Through Buckle
- Material: Poly/Nylon Blend these Safety Harnesses are comfortable and easy to use
- Lightweight, easy to use
- Great for carrying all your tools
- Can be used in any area
- A little tough to put on the thing
Buyer guideline: Finding the best tool belt for roofing
We came across the review part. Now we are off with the guideline. You need a proper guideline before you try to get a product for yourself. Which means you cannot expect to get the best out of your product unless you get to know anything about the product.
Now, if you are not interested with the reviewed products you should get a closure look at a specific guideline.
This guideline includes some important consideration that you need to make. Now, in this part of the content, we are going to talk about these considerations for you. Make sure you check them carefully.
Construction material
The first thing you should always check is always the construction material. Products come with different types of materials and the materials will always define the long-lasting feature.
So, checking out the construction materials is very important. As you can see, roofing tool belts generally come with nylon or polyester fabric. Generally, they use 1680D polyester fabric. Some use 600D polyester fabric.
Which means you will get good quality fabric in your tool belt. Some use nylon fabric. Nylon fabric is a little cheap in terms of quality but that works just fine.
The high-end tool belt is made using leather. you can check them out. So, check out the construction quality before you purchase a tool belt.
Adjust ability
The tool belt needs to be adjustable. Different people have a different size in terms of their waist. So, it is important for the tool belts to be adjustable. many tool belts can be adjustable up to 52 inches.
There is a different adjustable option available. So, checking out the adjust ability is a must.
Checking out the number of pockets is another important thing. You need a tool belt just to carry all your tools while roofing.
If you don't have enough pockets on your tool belt, you will face plenty of difficulties while doing your job. Check out the number of pockets before you purchase a tool belt for yourself.
Not just pockets, you also need to check out what type of tools will fit in the pockets. This is also very important for you to check out. For roofing, there are plenty of tools.
If you cannot take the tool you need the most or just need to carry the tool in the bare hand, you don't need a tool belt at all. So, check out the pockets before you purchase a tool belt.
Weight and weight capacity
Another important feature to consider before buying a tool belt is weight and weight capacity.
The weight of the tool belt is a major issue. Some tool belts are very heavy and after carrying tools, the belt becomes much heavier.
Though some tool belt comes with back support which reduces back pain and many other problems.
But all are not the same. Check out the weight of the tool belt. You need to be able to carry all the weight.
Otherwise, you will face many difficulties. So, check out the weight of the tool belt. After that the weight capacity of the tool belt. Weight capacity is mandatory to check.
You cannot just buy a tool belt. Your tools need to be adjustable with the tool belt. Checking out the weight capacity can help a lot in this case.
Some important FAQ:
What is a tool belt for roofing?
Sometimes carpenters or electricians need to go out on the roof to fix something.
As you can see, working on the roof is quite a risky job. They need to carry a lot of tools and surely you cannot carry your tools in your pocket.
You cannot even take them in your bare hand. A tool belt can ease your problem a lot. Tool belts come with multiple pockets for tools and other accessories so that you can organize your tools and accessories.
Tool belts can keep your tools tight and firm. Ensuring safety, tool belts can keep your tools at the tip of your hand. You can easily access all your tools with ease and do your work without any hassle.
Working as a carpenter or electrician is tough. Facing new task daily can sometimes be a pain. To complete daily errands, a tool bag or tool belt can help any professional a lot.
But finding the best tool belt for roofing is not that tough when you get a good guideline or product review.
There are dozens of product out there available on the market. Finding a suitable roofing tol belt may seem confusing at first.
But after making some key considerations, making a choice is easy. In this content, we tried to help you with all these problems. We hope that now you will be able to find the perfect tool belt for you with ease.


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Have you ever had surgery or been in a surgical theatre and noticed that every member of the medical staff is dressed exactly the same?
Of course, the highly trained professionals aren't just making a fashion statement. Scrubs are supposed to be sanitary to protect the patient from harmful bacteria, and wearing them is just as important as surgeons washing their hands or instruments before operating.
While it's clear that doctors match outfits for medical reasons, one doctor from Sydney named Rob Hackett pointed out that not being able to distinguish members of medical staff during surgery can be dangerous.
Dr. Rob decided to alleviate the problem by writing his name and what type of doctor he is right on his surgical cap.
It might look a bit strange at first, but Dr. Rob's idea has actually really taken off around the world and is even helping to save lives.
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I can't see my original birth certificate, can you?
Connecticut Governor Malloy signed a bill last summer that goes into effect on July 1, benefiting adoptees born AFTER 1983. They will be treated just like non adoptees and have the RIGHT to obtain their original birth certificates. This is a tremendous accomplishment, but work still has to be done for those born prior. The best way to make a difference is to get in touch with your state representative and let him/her know your views. Here in Connecticut, we are looking at January 2016 for any real change in this area. Access Connecticut is a grassroots organization who is tirelessly working for our rights. New York State has just introduced a bill, S03314, for adoptee access for the 2015-2016 Session. It is a slow process, but awareness is key.
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Wednesday, May 6
Profile: Elizabeth Mayhew
Mary Alice, who also happens to be a friend of Patricia van Essche, kindly put Elizabeth and me in touch with one another. After talking with Elizabeth and receiving an advance copy of her book I was instantly smitten.
What is so wonderful about this particular book is the ability to actually flip through the upper right hand pages and see four rooms instantly made over. There is nothing else like it on the bookshelves.
Not only does the book include more than 200 color photographs and dozens of line drawings (illustrated by Elizabeth's mother), it includes the fundamentals of color, no-fail wall and trim colors, the art of picking the perfect sofa, chairs, tables, and lighting and strategies on how to prioritize your decorating decisions.
Of course it's always a plus when you love a book and then find out the author is lovely too. Elizabeth and I were finally able to meet in person at Amanda Nisbet's party last Friday. We both have children of the same age and compared notes on the finer points of raising a teen. Her daughter was attending her first boy/girl party on Friday.
Elizabeth's practical advice and stylish point of view comes through so clearly in FLIP! for Decorating. I love that she actually shows you how to put a room together and then explains why it works. It's much like having your best girlfriend offering you solid, savvy advice. Thanks Elizabeth!
I will be doing a follow up Q&A post with Elizabeth shortly. In the meantime, we are giving one copy of FLIP! for Decorating to one All the Best reader. Simply leave a comment or send an email to: email@example.com (subject: FLIP!).
A winner will be announced Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
Photo Credit: Annie Schlechter
33 comments:
Just got a copy and it's great!
- May 6, 2009 at 2:28 PM
- pve design said...
(Not that I am here for the give-away )- just thrilled that you two were able to hook up. Elizabeth reminds me of my sister who can take a blank room and suddenly add such style and grace. It is a true knack to possess such flair for one to "flip" over.
MaryAlice also has that flair for transforming a house into a home.
- May 6, 2009 at 2:28 PM
That rose colored sofa is amazing and the drapes have a Miles Redd look to them.
- May 6, 2009 at 2:29 PM
- Dumbwit Tellher said...
I would "Flip" for this book. What a fun, incredibly informative book. Her design style is stunning. She seems to create rooms devoid of the "kitschy" pitfalls that fall prey to over usage (i.e.; zebra rugs, busts, Greek Key, etc.).
- May 6, 2009 at 2:29 PM
- ALL THE BEST said...
Patricia I have to meet Mary Alice the next time that I am in NYC. I was just speaking with Elizabeth on the phone and Mary Alice was with her. We said,'hello' via the phone! :-)
- May 6, 2009 at 2:33 PM
- ALL THE BEST said...
Anne I though of Miles too!
Dumbwit Tellher you are right, her interiors are fun, yet classic.
- May 6, 2009 at 2:34 PM
- Kelsey B. said...
Love this entry, the book looks fantastic. Great news about the VW partnership, best of luck with it! :)
- May 6, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- Unknown said...
love her style..and the simplicity of her step by step guide! thanks for always bringing this fabulous people to our attention!
- May 6, 2009 at 3:26 PM
- Elizabeth Mayhew said...
Funny that you should mention that my living room curtains have a "Miles Redd feel"--Miles is a good friend, here is the story: I was a decorating editor at House Beautiful when I decided on the green curtains. The inspiration for the pleated ruffle was from a fellow decorating editor, Frouwkje Pagani (now of Pagani Studios--amazing lighting company)--she had a skirt that had a 4-inch pleated trim that I always admired. Ond day she was sitting in my office when I snapped a Polaroid (no digital cameras then!) and declared "I want my curtains to look like your skirt!". I showed the photo (which I still have) to Miles and he helped me deal with the the fabricator. He has since used the same design over and over...I sometimes give him a hard time about copying them! To that end, I also let him copy my sofa for his collection for Oscar de la Renta home...
- May 6, 2009 at 3:30 PM
- Karena said...
Ronda, How exciting. This book by Elizabeth sounds perfect for décor ideas and theory. She must be a very interesting woman and I look forward to your interview!
- May 6, 2009 at 3:49 PM
- Kwana said...
Very exciting. It sounds wonderful. I'm in.
- May 6, 2009 at 4:02 PM
- Brilliant Asylum said...
This book looks fantastic--what a great idea. I am excited about seeing more!
- May 6, 2009 at 4:04 PM
- Susan said...
Flip, another fabulous find! I'm impressed - the book looks amazing... xxx
- May 6, 2009 at 4:08 PM
- Paul Pincus said...
this looks clever and fun! i'm in too.
now, i'm off to the atb bookstore ; )
- May 6, 2009 at 4:10 PM
- Miss Amy said...
what a beautiful looking book! i already feel inspired looking at your snippet of photos!
- May 6, 2009 at 4:29 PM
- Emily Evans Eerdmans said...
Ronda, I need NEED to know what that delicious raspberry velvet fabric is!!!! Love that she didn't use a welt too.
- May 6, 2009 at 4:30 PM
- ###### said...
I would so love a copy of this book..Pic me..ohhhh pick me!
- May 6, 2009 at 4:43 PM
- cassandra said...
it's so hard to find original and helpful books these days - i can't wait to get my hands on this one to check it out! the photos look quite fresh!! :) that sofa and ottoman are DIVINE!
- May 6, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Pick me! Pick me! We are in the midst of a massive reno and deco of our FIRST home. As one of the (volunteer) movers commented: "This place could be a real gem...if decorated right." (Needless to say he got a big fat high five from me!)
I am shamelessly desperate for any advice and this book seems to hold lots of yummy little deco secrets.
- May 6, 2009 at 5:51 PM
- c'est moi said...
would love to check out a copy of FLIP! I'm in the midst of remodeling/redecorating and this would be a very welcome inspiration!
- May 6, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Elizabeth's book is fab fab fab, a must for everyone's bookshelf. btw Elizabeth and Connie were my oh so kind friends who surprised me with the adorable birthday cake that is shown a few posts ago. it is uber perfect.
- May 6, 2009 at 6:28 PM
- SimplyGrove said...
I need this book! Looks great!
- May 6, 2009 at 8:40 PM
- Easy and Elegant Life said...
One way or another, I'd like to get my hands on a copy. Step-by-step is always helpful. Knowing why it works in the final analysis is the icing on the cake.
- May 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
- katiedid said...
OOOOOooooo! I always love a great design book! And from someone who really knows how to do it! Count me in!
- May 6, 2009 at 10:04 PM
- CashmereLibrarian said...
Oh, my. Another one for the Amazon wish list!
- May 6, 2009 at 11:46 PM
- Unknown said...
Looks like the book is great and can't wait to see the Q&A. I love those pops of black. The pattern on the pillows really appeals to me and seems to draw on the background from the photo above. Very nice.
- May 7, 2009 at 1:05 AM
- Plush Palate said...
The book looks fantastic! Can't wait to get a copy asap!
- May 7, 2009 at 6:09 AM
- Lisa Borgnes Giramonti said...
I'm crossing my fingers...(and toes)!
- May 7, 2009 at 4:25 PM
- Rebecca Corvese said...
Flip! looks great! If I'm not the lucky winner, I'm putting it on my "design books to buy" list! Love the iron bed and that red sofa!
- May 7, 2009 at 8:39 PM
- Pink Wallpaper said...
how fun...i can't wait to see the book! thanks for introducing elizabeth to us!
- May 8, 2009 at 3:42 AM
- Cyn said...
I would love a copy of this book, and Elizabeth seems like a great person as well as a great talent (perfect combo)!
Thanks, Rhonda
- May 8, 2009 at 6:30 AM
- Found said...
love the step by step photos! looking forward to checking this book out in person.
- May 10, 2009 at 4:44 AM
Ronda, thank you for your posts about Elizabeth Mayhew - my first time seeing her work, and I'm loving it!
I would love to see more of it in her book, count me in for the draw!
- May 11, 2009 at 3:31 AM


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Transcript Designing Models for Addressing and Naming
CIS460 – NETWORK ANALYSIS AND DESIGN CHAPTER 6 – Designing Models for Addressing and Naming Overview • Look at the guidelines for assigning addresses and names to internetwork components, including networks, subnets, routers, servers, and end systems • Importance of using a structured model for network layer addressing and naming • Importance of developing policies and procedures for addressing and naming Guidelines for Assigning Network-Layer Address – Should be planned, managed and documented – Rules for network-layer addressing • • • • • • • Design a structured model Leave room for growth Assign blocks of addresses in a hierarchical fashion Use meaningful numbers Delegate authority if possible to regional/branch use dynamic addressing use private addresses with network address translation Using a Structured Model for Network-Layer Addressing • Addresses are meaningful, hierarchical, and planned • A clearly documented structured model facilitates management and troubleshooting • With no model problems can occur – – – – Duplicate network and host addresses illegal addresses that cannot route on internet insufficient addresses addresses that cannot be used Using Meaningful Network Numbers • In AppleTalk assign cable range for each network segment – e.g., building number/floor number • In Novell NetWare each network segment is assigned a 4-byte hexadecimal number • Using building and floor numbers allow identifying and narrowing location of problems Administering Addresses by a Central Authority • Corporate IS or enterprise network department should develop a global model for network-layer addressing • In an IP environment can request block of numbers from an ISP or Internet Assigned Numbers Authority • If from ISP request a large enough block for scalability • Use private addresses as an alternative Distributing Authority for Addressing • Determine who is to implement model – if inexperienced networks administrators then keep it simple • If branch/regional offices inexperienced then keep authority centralized Using Dynamic Addressing for End Systems • Reduces the configuration tasks required to connect end systems • Supports users who change offices frequently • Built into desktop protocols such as AppleTalk and Novell NetWare • Minimizes configuration tasks AppleTalk Dynamic Addressing • Network layer stations address consists of a 16-bit network number and an 8-bit node ID • Once network-layer address is chosen it is saved in battery-backed-up RAM so it doesn't have to get new address each time it boots • AppleTalk station communicates with a router to determine the cable range for its network segment Novell NetWare Dynamic Addressing • Station address consists of 4 byte network number and a 6-byte node ID. • 6-byte node ID is the same as the station's MAC address • A network manage configures routers and servers on a NetWare network with the 4 byte network number for a network segments IP Dynamic Addressing • An IP layer address is 4 bytes in length and consists of a prefix and host part • In the past each host was required to be configured manually. Now addressing is done dynamically through – Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) and BOOTP – BOOTP is more sophisticated than RARP and returns additional information including address of default router The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) • DHCP is based on BOOTP • BOOTP hosts interoperate with DHCP • DHCP adds many enhancements to BOOTP including larger vendor specific information field and automatic allocation of reusable network-layer address • DHCP uses a client/server model – Servers allocate network-layer addresses and save information about which addresses are used The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) (Cont'd) • DHCP supports three methods for IP address allocation – Automatic allocation - assigns permanent IP address to a client – Dynamic allocation - assigns an IP address to a client for a limited period of time – Manual - network administrator assigns permanently and DHCP merely conveys address information The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) (Cont'd) • Dynamic is most popular where hosts are not on all of the time. Address given for a short period time called a lease • Can reuse address if lease has expired • Chen client boots it broadcasts a DHCP discover message on its local subnet • each server responds with a DHCP offer message The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) (Cont'd) • Client choose one server response to request configuration parameters • Server selected commits configuration parameters to persistent storage and responds with DHCP ACK message • If no response received client times out and resends a DHCP discover and request messages Using Private Addresses in an IP Environment • These are addresses assigned by internal networks and hosts without any coordination from an ISP or the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority • An advantage is security. Private numbers are not advertised on the Internet • Helps meet goals for adaptability and flexibility Using Private Addresses in an IP Environment (Cont'd) • Network can advertise just one network number or small block of numbers to the Internet • Can reserve scarce Internet addresses for public servers Caveats with Private Addressing • Outsourcing network management is difficult • Difficulty of communicating with partners, vendors, suppliers, and other outsiders • Easy to forget to use a structured model • Assign in a structured, hierarchical fashion Network Address Translation (NAT) • An IP mechanism that is used for converting addresses from an inside network to addresses that are appropriate for an outside network and vice-versa • NAT administrator configures a pool of outside addresses that can be used for translation Network Address Translation (NAT) (Cont'd) • Some NAT products offer port translation for mapping several addresses to the same address • When using NAT all traffic must go through a NAT gateway • Must also modify IP addresses that occur inside the data part of a packet Using a Hierarchical Model for Assigning Addresses • Hierarchical addressing is a model for applying structure to addresses so that numbers in the left part of an address refer to large blocks of networks or nodes, and numbers in the right part of an address refer to individual networks or nodes Why Use a Hierarchical Model for Addressing and Routing • Support for easy troubleshooting, upgrades and manageability • Optimized performance • Faster routing-protocol convergence • Scalability • Stability • Fewer network resources need Why Use a Hierarchical Model for Addressing and Routing (Cont'd) • Permits summarization (aggregation) of network numbers • Summarization allows a router to group many network numbers when advertising its routing table • Facilitates variable-length subnet masking (VLSM) Hierarchical Routing • Means that knowledge of the network topology and configuration is localized • No single router needs to understand how to get to each other network segment • Addresses must be assigned in hierarchical fashion Classless Inter-Domain Routing • The internet has a severe scalability problem • Classless inter_domain Routing (CIDR) is a method for summarizing routes • Addresses should be assigned in blocks • Routers should group routes together to cut down on the quantity of routing information shared by Internet routers Classless Routing Versus Classful Routing • IP address contains a prefix part and a host part – Prefix identifies a block of host numbers and is used for routing that block – Traditional (classful routing) does not transmit any information about the prefix length – Traditional IP hosts and routers had a limited capability to understand prefix lengths and subnets Classless Routing Versus Classful Routing (Cont'd) • Classless routing protocols transmit a prefix length with an IP address • Classless routing protocols include Routing Information Protocol (RIP) V2, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (Enhanced IGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Routing Protocol (BGP) & Intermediate System-to Intermediate System (IS-IS) Route Summarization (Aggregation) • When advertising routes into another major network classful routing protocols automatically summarize subnets • Only advertise route to a Class A, B, or C network instead of routes to subnets • Discontiguous subnets are not supported • Classless routing protocols advertise a route and a prefix length Route Summarization Tips • For route summarization to work correctly – Multiple IP addresses must share the same leftmost bits – Routers must base their routing decisions on a 32-bit IP address and prefix length that can be up to 32 bits – routing protocols must carry the prefix length with 32-bit addresses Discontiguous Subnets • Subnets must be next to each other to be supported • Classless routing protocol can be used to route to discontiguous subnets Mobile Hosts • Classless routing and discontiguous subnets support mobile hosts • A mobile host is a host that moves from one network to another and has a staticallydefined IP address • Routers use the longest prefix available that is appropriate for the destination address in the packet Variable-Length Subnet Masking • Using classless routing means that you can have different sizes of subnets within a single network • Variable length subnet masking (VLSM) relies on providing prefix length information explicitly with each use of an address • It is important to avoid inadvertently overlapping blocks of addresses Designing a Model for Naming • Short meaningful names enhance user productivity and simplify network management • A good naming model strengthens the performance and availability of a network • It should let a user transparently access a service by name rather than address • The system should map the name to the address Distributing Authority for Naming • No department should be burdened with assigning and maintaining all names • If device has local name server instead of depending on a centralized server many names can be resolved to addresses locally without causing traffic on the internetwork Guidelines for Assigning Names • Should be short, meaningful, unambiguous and distinct • Users should recognize which name goes with which device • Can use three letter prefixes • Some networks use geographical names • Avoid names with unusual characters • Avoid case sensitivity Assigning Names in an AppleTalk Environment • You assign names to shared servers and printers • Use meaningful names • can also assign names to zones. A zone is a collection of nodes that share information Assigning Names in a Novell NetWare Environment • Assign names to resources such as volumes on a file server, shared printers, print queues, printer servers and possibly other servers • Generally no need to assign names to end systems Assigning Names in a NetBIOS Environment • Is a session-layer protocol that includes functions for naming devices which ensures the unique of names and finding named services NetBIOS in a Bridged or Switched Environment (NetBEUI) • NetBIOS was originally implemented as session layer software that runs on top of the driver for a NIC • Makes extensive use of broadcast packets for naming functions • When started it broadcasts check-name queries to make sure its name is unique • Can have as many as 32 names NetBIOS in a Novell NetWare Environment (NWLink) • With NWLink NetBIOS runs on top of Novell's Sequenced Packet Exchange and Internetwork Packet Exchange protocols • Uses type-20 broadcast packets to send name registration NetBIOS in a TCP/IP Environment (NetBT) • In this protocol you have 4 options for name registration and lookup – Broadcasts - used to announce services – Lmhosts files - a lmhosts file is place on each station. Not dynamic – Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) - use WINS server to resolve a name – Domain Name System (DNS) - standard internet service which uses a generic IP environment Assigning Names in an IP Environment • Accomplished by configuring hosts files, DNS servers, or Network Information Service (NIS) servers. The Domain Name System • Developed in early 1980s to manage a hosts file containing the names and addresses of all the systems on the Internet – com, edu, gov, etc – Can also include geographical level domains


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NEXT Ensemble begins their 2016-17 season on Oct. 7, at Alleged on Historic 25th Street, in conjunction with Ogden City's First Friday Art Stroll.
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Here I sit, staring at a blank page again. I've come to write, but what I don't know. The painter has it easy. He can just start with some random strokes and see where it goes from there. Me? If I don't start with an end in mind, then I'm stuck rambling till I stumble on to a story.
I have this word floating around in my mind. Offworlder. I want to use it. I want to attach meaning to it. I want others to recognize that meaning. No I want them to identify with that meaning.
Because I know I'm not the only one out there. That feels like this world isn't quite their's. We belong to a different place, different time maybe but can never feel quite satisfied in the current moment.
I think I'll tell a story about a general who had come to this time of abundance and comfort to rest. Picked this moment specifically to lay down the tools of war and pass the time in peace. But the inhabitants of this time and place are all so disrupted. Anxiety, fear, stress, it's all we ever think about. "Don't you people realize you are what you think? If you think you're anxious, then you are anxious!" in impotent rage.
Instead I think I'll laugh happily and silently while I watch the dog try to get the cat to play by chasing her with a stick. This animal, as sweet and loving and empathetic as he can be, obviously does not possess the ability to think from another's perspective. Neither does the cat. That trait along is what make the human species unique and alone. We are all so painfully alone.
At work, I was given a Mac book to use for my official computer. I have avoided using mac products since the domination of the iPhone became evident. I have resisted not due to dislike of the product or specific preference of the other. They are all ultimately the same. However, I do not believe in conformity and I will avoid it at all costs.
On the first day, I was on a deadline to finish a project and I didn't have the patience to let learning a new system interrupt the flow I already had going. So I put it under my PC laptop and raise it up. The second day I made it a point to use it, to get the hang of it. I didn't have all that much though that needed to get done so I really got the hang of web browsing. The past few days I've been using it exclusively, to the neglect of my Windows products at home. Now here I sit at home, writing for the pleasure of it and letting my fingers fly mindlessly over the keyboard, the skills of typing having been ingrained in me from such a young age that it exists in my mind like choreography. Each word is a box step, every commonly used sentence a well rehearsed tango. But my short cut keys. Copy and paste. Alt tab. Ctrl arrow. I keep stumbling, tripping on these once fluent movements.
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Street Scene, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Pastel, 1985
Drawn while surrounded by curious children while stranded in paradise for several days waiting for the next boat to Cabo San Lucas.
This was a very low budget trip whose itinerary was as follows:
Flight from NY to Houston. Greyhound bus to Brownsville TX where I found a $14 hotel two blocks from the border.
Overnight bus from Matamoros to Mexico City. Several days in the capital, with visit to Teotihuacan.
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Overnight boat to Cabo San Lucas ($16 for cabin shared with a stranger from Toronto); followed by 24-hour bus ride up the Baja (all by same bleery-eyed driver) to Tijuana. Met Swiss guy Francois on bus who later visited me several times in New York. Greyhound from San Diego to LA, hung out with my friend Billy for several days before flying back to New York. Trip was about 23 days.


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MAAT and reSITE take you to Lisbon to explore new ways of "sound architecture" for RESONATE
Portugal Architecture News - Dec 19, 2017 - 05:32 14714 views
Amanda Levete-designed MAAT Museum and reSITE, an international urban provocator and multi-industry debate platform, has teamed up to organise a one-of-a-kind event on "sound" and "architecture" for RESONATE conference in Lisbon.
The one-day international event, developed in collaboration with California's Meyer Sound, will bring world's best creators of sound spaces and acoustic experiences to the same stage, which is set to be held on February 12, 2018.
RESONATE will explore new ways of "sound" and "space" as a holistic approach with prominent architects of the most fascinating contemporary music and culture venues and designers of intriguing sound environments.
Artist-led tours, innovative technologies, demonstrations and performances will be part of the event, on top of keynote lectures and discussions with editors from leading global media.
World Architecture Community is official media partner for RESONATE and will be bringing you the hottest topics, live-discussions and keynote sessions from the one-day event, which will take place at the MAAT Museum, in Lisbon, Portugal.
Video by reSITE
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Early bird registrations are open for this one-of-a-kind event for architects, artists, engineers and anyone interested in how sound interacts with architecture. Don't miss your 2-for-1 tickets valid until December 31!
"Most tend to see and talk about architecture as a 3D discipline, focusing on its visual, spatial and functional aspects. But architecture is always experienced in 4D," said Martin Barry, reSITE's Founder.
"Sound and acoustic aspects are crucial for people's experience of public spaces that have always been reSITE's core interest. We are proud to present with the MAAT museum the absolute essence of the best knowledge from around the world on the intersection of architecture and sound innovation and their crossovers to art and experiment," he added.
Amongst 20 international speakers, the organizers have confirmed Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, the Founding Partner of Snøhetta who will present the secrets of their successful Oslo Opera House.
Kjetil Trædal Thorsen of Snøhetta. Image courtesy of reSITE
"This one-day conference at MAAT constitutes a unique opportunity to gain an interdisciplinary and creative perspective into a seldom discussed topic, but one that truly affects the way architectural space is perceived and appreciated," explained Pedro Gadanho, Director of MAAT Museum, an innovative institution attractive by its breathtaking building, one of the latest achievements of Amanda Levete located at the seafront with iconic Lisbon views.
A representative of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, architects of Los Angeles's Broad Museum and The Shed between New York's High Line and Hudson Yards, will speak about their achieved and future projects.
Peer Teglgaard Jeppesen, Principal Partner & Design Director Scandinavia, Architect MAA, MNAL / Henning Larsen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Image courtesy of reSITE
Peer is a partner in the practice and head of design for the Danish and Scandinavian market. Having joined Henning Larsen in 1986, Peer possesses a unique understanding of the company's history and design method. For more than 30 years he has been an essential part of Henning Larsen's development, including notable contributions to shaping practice's profile in cultural projects and urban planning.
Peer has stood at the helm for many of Henning Larsen's major works, including as head partner for all phases of Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center (winner of the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2013), Hangzhou East Lake Opera in southern Shanghai and the Copenhagen Opera House.
Michael Kimmelman, architecture critic at New York Times. Image © Matej Stransky, courtesy of wikipedia
Kimmelman will be speaking at reSITE for the second time after reSITE's annual conference in Prague, held under the title of "Cities in Migration" last year.
Michael Kimmelman is an American author, critic, columnist and pianist. He is the architecture critic for The New York Times and has written on issues of public housing, public space, infrastructure, community development and social responsibility.
He was the paper's longtime chief art critic – "the most acute American art critic of his generation," in the words of the Australian writer Robert Hughes.
RESONATE is the fruit of a new partnership between co-organizers, both fostering innovation and globally relevant dialogue:
MAAT, offering a common ground for discovery and critical thinking that crosses art, architecture and technology; reSITE, a leading voice in Europe in the field of rethinking architecture and public space to make cities more livable with a 6-year experience in designing international, interactive and cross-disciplinary events.
Bill Fontana, an independent artist, composer, Lisbon. Image courtesy of reSITE
Bill Fontana is an American composer and artist who developed an international reputation for his pioneering experiments in sound. SInce the early 70's Fontana has used sound as a sculptural medium to interact with and transform our perceptions of visual and architectural spaces.
Image © Fernando Guerra / FG+SG
The event is closely related to Bill Fontana's Shadow Soundings sound and live streaming installation at MAAT and will offer the last opportunity to explore it on an artist-led tour, before its closing.
The capacity of this event is limited to 200 attendees and discountedtickets are available until the end of December. The full speaker's line-up will be disclosed during winter. You can see the full event program here.
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September 14, 2017
The Chilkat Valley Community Foundation has recently opened its ninth annual grant cycle.
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Deep beneath the Galarpos Mountains, far below even the deepest reaches of the Underground Pass, lay the hidden settlement of Dinas Gwaelod, the Deephold: the secret base of a band of rebel Dark Elves, a remnant of the old Iorwerth cult of the Dark Lord, who called themselves y Ceidwaid, The Keepers. It was irreversibly destroyed in Year 8 of the Sixth Age.
In Year 2 of the Sixth Age, after the death of the old Lord Iorwerth and the destruction of the Dark Lord, most of Clan Iorwerth accepted Iestin Edern as their new leader and were reconciled, more or less, with the other Elf clans in the restored city of Prifddinas. There were some among them, however, who refused to give up their old death-cult, despite the destruction of the Dark Lord: these "Dark Elves" were never stamped out entirely - they merely learned to keep their religion to themselves.
One such sect, styling themselves Ceidwaid y Tywyllwch or "the Keepers of the Dark", was formed by a veteran Iorwerth assassin named Marwnad. For the Keepers, from the start it was never enough to practise their faith in secret: their goal was to see Prifddinas returned to Dark Elf control.
The creation of the Deephold
Marwnad sought the aid of one of the most powerful and reclusive of the old Lord Iorweth's allies, an ancient magician by the name of Mathonwy, to help her build a secret base for her sect and ensure it could not be found; but Mathonwy went one better. Over three years, Mathonwy designed and oversaw the construction of an entire hidden city for them, beneath the deepest caverns of the Underground Pass, where no one would stumble across it by accident; and he concealed its entrance behind an enchanted labyrinth that could not be solved except by one who already knew the way.
During the construction, many Keepers were required to dwell within the Underground Pass, protected from its monsters and madness by Mathonwy and their best magicians. Whenever the rare traveler strayed too near to the site, the works would fall silent, the Keepers would don their old Mourner disguises, and in most cases, the traveler would never be seen again; although on one occasion, a band of Mourners who went out to waylay a pair of travelers who strayed too near were themselves killed. The sole survivor returned babbling about a giant crystal owl, but Marwnad dismissed this as some kind of hallucination, and Mathonwy said nothing.
The Deephold was finally completed in Year 5 of the Sixth Age, and the Keepers officially took up residence there.
After Marwnad kidnapped her daughter Fynnien at the end of Year 7 of the Sixth Age, hoping to convert her into a Dark Elf, Tylluan Hen, who had lain in wait in the Underground Pass where the Keepers had previously been observed, was able to follow them undetected through the Labyrinth and reveal the location of the entrance to the Elves of Prifddinas.
A force of Elves, led by Talhaearn of the Cadarn, entered the Underground Pass by stealth, and launched a surprise assault on the Deephold. The Keepers, outnumbered and cornered, were swiftly defeated. Many of them fled or surrendered, but a large band broke through the Elven line and escaped into the Pass. A few eventually made it back to Prifddinas, where they continued to practise their death-cult in secret.
In the wake of the Cadarn victory, the enchantments Mathonwy had laid on Dinas Gwaelod were painstakingly undone by the crystal-singers of Prifddinas. Finally, the cavern was totally collapsed by their mages.


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The Parent Partnership Service is one of the jewels of Education Leeds, although strictly speaking it is an arms length service offering impartial advice, guidance and support to parents and carers across the city. Bridget Mork, the Parent Partnership Service Co-ordinator, leads a brilliant team of talented colleagues who are doing a great job working for our most important client group after our children and young people. It has been real priviledge working with the team over the years and wonderful to see how the service has developed and grown and how well it is supported by our parents and carers. It was great to see Parent Power at the lunch and to hear more about there work.
A brilliant lunch with a truly amazing group of young, passionate and enthusiastic colleagues who are doing something wonderful with our parents and carers.


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When Donald Trump (a.k.a. #Dolt45, #MangoMussolini) travelled to the state of Utah on Dec. 4 to ink proclamations downsizing Bears Ears National Monument by 85 per cent and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument by nearly 50 per cent (a combined total of 2 million acres), it heralded not only a dark day in American politics (he's the only president ever to revoke the protected status of such lands), but in a land-conservation movement that goes back two hundred years in that country.
In typical ham-fisted conservative fashion, Trump cloaked his move as defence/pushback against "a small handful of very distant bureaucrats located in Washington," who would, by protecting these lands, exert de facto control over Utah's natural resources.
National Monuments are similar to U.S. National Parks, except the latter are designated by acts of congress while monuments are created by presidents via the Antiquities Act of 1906 — a tool used by both parties to protect federal lands.
Because President Barack Obama signed Bear Ears National Monument into existence just before leaving office in December 2016, some rightly see Trump's radical reductions as part of his continued obsession with undoing any Obama-era accomplishment. While nearly three million Americans commented during the public review period, 99 per cent argued in favour of leaving the protected areas untouched. Who were the contrarian one per cent? No surprise there: "The drillers, miners and frackers who were shut out by Bill Clinton and Barack Obama's use of the Antiquities Act would have new leases on life," said a CNN report.
Indeed, the New York Times thought Trump's environmental tirade "could alter the course of American land conservation, possibly opening millions of protected public acres to oil and gas extraction, mining, logging and other commercial activities." Fortunately, a coalition of environmental and natural-resource law scholars from across the American academic spectrum concluded that Trump's move was illegal, and quite likely to be overturned in court.
Within days, representatives of the Hopi, Zuni, Ute and Navajo Nations filed suit in Washington alleging that Trump's shrinking of Bears Ears was an abuse of power "in violation of the United States Constitution and the Antiquities Act." At the same time, The Wilderness Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club and seven other plaintiffs sued Trump and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke over Grand Staircase-Escalante, again arguing the decision was unlawful and "exceeds (Trump's) authority under the US Constitution and the Antiquities Act."
Yvon Chouinard, founder and CEO of Patagonia, told CNN's Bill Weir he would also fight Trump on this. "I think it's a shame that only four per cent of American lands are national parks. Costa Rica's got 10 per cent. Chile will now have way more parks than we have," said Chouinard. "We need more, not less."
Chouinard is part of a large coalition that has also filed suit against the changes to Bears Ears. Those plaintiffs include Patagonia Works, Utah Diné Bikéyah, Friends of Cedar Mesa, Archaeology Southwest (there are hundreds of Native American dwellings and artworks in the monument), Conservation Lands Foundation, Access Fund, the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology (the place is loaded with important fossils), and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. North Vancouver's Arc'teryx, another tireless supporter of public lands, donated net proceeds from its U.S. e-commerce sales on Nov. 28 (Giving Tuesday) to The Conservation Alliance, along with an additional $30K to that organization's Public Lands Defense Fund.
The question, of course, is how long these processes will take to wend their way through the courts and what damage may be done in the interim. Already, uranium and oil interests are lining up to enter lands removed from the monuments — the real reason Trump did so. In fact, resource companies reputedly dictated the new boundaries in much the same way oil companies dictated revision of the Fisheries and Navigable Waterways Acts in Canada. But although idealogically aligned with Trump's odious GOP, even the despicable HarperCons hadn't dared try anything so bold as stealing protected lands, relying instead on Canada's vastness and the continued ability (in the past, at least) for radical extractionists to go into remote, unprotected areas and operate very much under the social, cultural, political and environmental radars. Still, Christy Clark's B.C. "Liberal" conservatives managed to pass the Park Amendment Act in 2014, a controversial piece of legislation with zero social license that allows government to issue park-use permits under two general categories unrelated to the mandate and purpose of BC Parks: film production and research — the second a term vague enough, as Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver pointed out at the time, to accommodate exploratory drilling.
Yvon Chouinard, echoing the battle cry of the anti-Trump movement "Recover, Resist, Reform," best sums general reaction to these industry-driven conservative land-grabs. "I think the only thing this administration understands is lawsuits," he told CNN. "We're losing this planet, and we have an evil government. And not just the federal government, but wacko politicians out of Utah and (other) places. I mean, it's evil. And I'm not going to stand back and just let evil win."
Leslie Anthony is a Whistler-based author, editor, biologist and bon vivant who has never met a mountain he didn't like.


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With a stay at Stella Maris Three Bedroom Villa in Cancun (Hotel Zone), you'll be minutes from Playa Ballenas and close to La Isla Shopping Mall. This guesthouse is within close proximity of Aquaworld and Luxury Avenue. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.


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Toronto Hospital Privacy Breach: A Year Later
24 April 2016
Last spring, nearly 14,000 expecting mothers at a Toronto hospital left as more than new parents – they left as victims of Canada's latest privacy breach. In the weeks that followed, the story emerged: A nurse in Rouge Valley Hospital's maternity department was among five people charged for their roles in stealing the new moms' confidential records and selling them to financial firms.
Just a few weeks later, three other Toronto hospital workers were charged for illegally accessing former mayor Rob Ford's medical file after he was admitted for treatment at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
Together, the two incidents brought the security of health records across the country under scrutiny, as well the laws in place to protect them. In the year since, however, privacy breaches have continued to plague the health care industry.
Improving Legislation to Protect Privacy
Shortly after last spring's high-profile breaches, Ontario Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins announced a new bill to help law enforcement crack down on illegal accesses. The bill was designed to add teeth to Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act, which had not led to a single conviction in the decade since it became law. One reason it had been so unsuccessful is that is places a six-month limit on prosecuting privacy offenders. As a result, in order to successfully charge someone under PHIPA, any investigations by either the health care organization itself or by the provincial Information and Privacy Commissioner must be wrapped up within six months.
Even still, PHIPA leaves the authority to prosecute solely in the hands of the Attorney General, who will not prosecute until not only the Privacy Commissioner has advised him or her to do so, but until police have reinvestigated the breach and confirmed a law has been broken. All things considered, it proved incredibly difficult to squeeze that lengthy process into a short, six-month window.
Hoskins' amendments would have removed the six-month limitation on prosecuting privacy breaches, as well as increased fines and made reporting such incidents mandatory. While it was introduced to the floor in September, the bill was tabled before it could become law.
An Epidemic' of Privacy Breaches in Health Care
The very next month, another privacy breach – this one in Alberta – saw one health care professional fired and another 47 disciplined for illegally accessing a patient's confidential records. According to Scott Sibbald, spokesperson for Alberta's Privacy Commission, "this isn't an isolated incident by any means."
"We are seeing, and I guess for lack of a better term, an epidemic within electronic medical records systems," Sibbald told the CBC.
Putting the Alberta case into context, Sibbald said privacy breaches had been on the rise for at least two years leading up to the incident. The reason for such a sharp uptick in breaches, he explained, is that more and more patient records are being moved into centralized, electronic databases.
Protecting Your Identity
While it does not appear that the aforementioned breaches were performed out of a desire to commit fraud or identity theft, health records contain personal information that could be valuable in the hands of an ID thief. From specific details about a person's medical history, to identifying information, to financial data stored for billing purposes, medical files are virtually a one-stop shop for identity thieves looking for a complete personal profile.
While there is no way to make sure your hospital records aren't seen by anyone but your doctors, there are steps you can take to help protect your identity should a breach occur. By signing up for an identity theft protection service, you can receive notifications should we detect certain activity that may indicate you could be a victim of ID theft. To learn more about how to improve your identity theft protection, contact Identity Guard Canada today.


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Here's three random picks I reviewed from Guerlain's renowned "L'art et la Matière" exclusive series.
Cruel Gardenia
Year: 2008
Nose: Randa Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte
Nice and pleasant opening of rose and gardenia, with a fruity pomegranate note and an almost bittersweet touch like rose pepper or pimiento, a substantial dose of aldehydes, a nice green leafy feel and a earthy patchouli note (I know half of this it's not listed: still this is what I smell). Soft and cozy base of sweet sandalwood and white musks, soft and cozy as a freshly-cleaned super soft pillow – so nor creamy neither powdery. A bright, golden, elegant but lively and vibrant fragrance, quite multi-faceted – it has a slight spicy-saffron note, a super slight boozy hint, with herbaceous/natural and floral echoes, and just the right amount of synthetic which gives it the "right" shape, roundness, overall transparency and contemporaneity. Besides, it eventually emerges a peculiar and really interesting salty note which smells just like the skin of a woman wearing a scent under the sun, so there is "the scent" but also a hint of salty skin-sweat (I don't mean "bad-smelling" sweat, just that tiny translucent layer you have after having spent an afternoon under the sun - or... doing some other equally hot activities, if you get what I mean). Which gives a really sensual, materic skin-like shape to this. Good persistence and projection. Not a masterpiece given we're talking about Guerlain, but really good!
Bois d'Arménie
Year: 2006
Nose: Annick Menardo
Pungent, sticky, dense woody-balsamic opening, with some floral notes accidentally entangled in this syrup, a caramelised vibe with anise notes, and a quite realistic, dry, dark aromatic note – the guaiac wood, softened by an incense fog which makes it smell dustier and darker. Earthy patchouli and a subtle fresh breeze. A bag of spices, and a hint of vanilla. Finally, a round, discreet, powdery and bit plastic iris note. Once it settles on the skin, it slowly becomes unexpectedly more and more bright and luminous, something that really "opens up" your nose – perhaps it's some particularly balsamic incense accord, however it's nice and aerial. It then evolves on a spicy/medicinal accord with floral notes and a woody base, and a thin, rarified but palpable smoky/incense meditative breeze all around. Pleasant, interesting, intriguing, really aromatic, worth a try. Weak persistence.
Cuir Beluga
Year: 2005
Nose: Olivier Polge
The opening is elegant, aerial and captivating, with a mellow, silky, sumptuous and super soft suede note sided with a subtle aromatic woods note, in a rich, dusty cloud of vanilla and talcum, blended with a floral-spicy heart (saffron, cumin?). If you inspire with more strength you detect a dry, dark far base, which may be the "below side" of suede, with anise notes and a bitter, crunchy, subtle herbal feel. Quite a deep scent, with a strong "dimensionality", rounded by a "Guerlinade" of aldehydic vanillin-orris. Also I agree with the references to Shalimar, this smells quite like a "futuristic" tribute. As minutes pass the green-suede accord emerges better, with a bittersweet, almost animalic feel dusted with a talcum-vanilla powder – unpredictable, but really elegant and quite sensual too, also because of a slight salty "skin" note. To sum up: a powdery suede-vanilla accord with spices and a slight metallic feel, developed in a translucent, aerial, deep, cozy richness, with a peculiar personality which i am not able to describe – just try it. Not a gourmand, though; it's all quite breezy and ethereal, don't expect any "thickness". Big promises which however, sadly, are then partially disappointed: in fact, after a while it just starts to "fall apart", many notes vanish one after another, like in a dream just before waking up, when "stuff" around you starts to disappear (actually it never happened to me as far as I remember, but in movies it happens often). And you end up with a generic, still nice but a bit "pointless" drydown of vanilla on a subtle metallic-suede base. Actually more than losing notes, it loses in depth and width. The drydown, however, lasts for ages and it's not bad. An interesting fragrance which for me, is worth a try. I tested the old version (darker juice), I am given to understand the more recent one is lighter and more delicate.
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From kandisky to Botero at Palazzo Zaguri
Precious wefts meet the great works of the 20th century, a view not to be missed, a journey through magnificent tapestries and contemporary art. More than 100 works on display, featuring the famous masters Kandinsky, Dalì, Miró, Casorati, Capogrossi, Andy Warhol.
The colors of Matisse and Paul Klee, De Chirico's timeless forms, the disruptive art of Corrado Cagli and Mirko Basaldella. A great exhibition that goes beyond the framework, as well as the artist, beyond the painting.
A journey through more than a century in the ancient and noble Palazzo Zaguri.
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From November 1st 2018 to May 1st 2019
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (last admission 6 p.m.)
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You are cordially invited to share the experience of a lifetime with your little one at an Enchanted Tea Party with your favorite princesses from RJ's Amazing Entertainment! The Enchanted Princess Tea Party is full of princess interactions! We promise your little ones will have the opportunity to meet each and every princess in attendance.
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You and your child will share beverages and desserts* with royalty in a truly elegant setting at the McCreery House, complete with white linens and waitstaff designed to make your child feel special. A professional photographer will take photos of your little one with a princess once you arrive. Each additional princess will lead a fun craft or activity for you and your child to do together. You will even get a chance to see Rapunzel in her tower! We look forward to sharing the magic with you this spring!
To purchase tickets and for detailed information, please visit RJ's Amazing Entertainment Princess Tea Party website.


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Enjoying a cold beer or a glass of wine at the end of your day may not be so pleasant when you find out that you are drinking a harmful weed killer.
Roundup is everywhere. As the most commonly used agrichemical in the world, Roundup and its main active ingredient, glyphosate, is showing up in places where people would not expect, such as food and their favorite drinks.
The past few years have revealed some disturbing news for the alcohol industry. In 2015, CBS news broke the announcement of a lawsuit against 31 brands of wines for high levels of inorganic arsenic. In 2016, beer testing in Germany also revealed residues of glyphosate in every single sample tested, even independent beers.
According to a new report by U.S. PIRG Education Fund. In Glyphosate pesticide in beer and wine, they tested five wines, 14 beers and one hard cider for the study. The wine brands were Barefoot, Beringer, Frey (organic), Inkarri Estates (organic), and Sutter Home. The beers examined were from Budweiser, Coors, Corona, Guiness, Heineken, Miller, Peak (organic), Sam Adams, Samuel Smith (organic), Sierra Nevada, Stella Artois, Tsingtao and New Belgium. Ace Perry Hard Cider was also tested. The study results confirm past results of several other groups, including Moms Across America.
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Tsingtao was found to be the worst beer for glyphosate, with 49.7parts per billion (ppb), and of the five wines, the 2018 Sutter Home merlot had the highest levels of glyphosate, with 51.4 ppb.
Roundup is commonly sprayed in vineyards to keep the rows looking tidy and free of so-called weeds and on grain crops (used in beer) as a drying agent just before harvest. Glyphosate herbicides do not dry, wash or cook off and they have been proven to be neurotoxic, carcinogenic, endocrine disruptors and a cause of liver disease at very low levels.
So how does glyphosate contaminate organic wines and beers? Drift, polluted irrigation water, soil and through a new phenomena: pesticide rains. Glyphosate and other toxic chemical particles remain in evaporated water or dust clouds which form into rain and can contaminate vineyards and grain crops thousands of miles away.
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Of particular note, the study found that, despite weed killer products like Roundup being prohibited in the making of organic beers and wines, glyphosate was discovered in three of the four organic alcoholic beverages tested.
The Brewers Association, which represents more than 4,900 small and independent craft brewers, said in a statement:
"Brewers do not want glyphosate used on barley or any raw brewing material, and the barley grower organizations have also come out strongly against glyphosate."
The amount of glyphosate discovered in the samples ranged as high as 51 parts per billion (ppb) in Sutter Home wine and more than 25 ppb in non-organic beers from Budweiser, Coors, Corona, Miller and Tsingtao. The organic drinks were found to have totals as high as 5.2 ppb. While these numbers are below the EPA's risk tolerances for beverages, at least one previous scientific study found that as little as one part per trillion of glyphosate can stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells and disrupt the endocrine system.
The 2018 Sutter Home Merlot was the wine with the highest concentration of glyphosate at 51.4 parts per billion, or ppb, while in the beer category, it was Tsingtao from Hong Kong with 49.7 ppb. The American beer with the largest trace was Coors Light with 31.1. ppb.
Organic adult beverages were also implicated in the U.S. PIRG research. For example, A 2016 Inkarri Malbec had 5.3 ppb and a 2017 Samuel Smith Organic Lager, 5.7 ppb.
William Reeves, a toxicologist for Bayer, which now owns Monsanto, accused the group of publicizing misleading information about pesticide residues in food.
"Craft brewers pride ourselves on producing the highest quality products for our patrons, and that necessitates the use of the highest quality, safest ingredients," said Elan Walsky, who is co-owner of Coalition Brewing in Portland, Oregon. "Maintaining this high standard of excellence is not only important for our beer and our health, but also for the local community from the farmers who grow our hops and barley, all the way down to the people enjoying our beer."
With the findings indicating glyphosate contamination is common in over-the-counter beers and wine, the report recommends that, unless it can be proved otherwise, the pesticide should be banned in the U.S. due to its many potential health risks and ubiquitous presence in food, water and alcohol.
"With a federal court looking at the connection between Roundup and cancer today, we believe this is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on glyphosate," Cook-Schultz said. "This chemical could prove a true risk to so many Americans' health, and they should know that it is everywhere — including in many of their favorite drinks."


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Sweden is the happiest country to be old in
- 01 Oct
A new survey has revealed that Sweden is the best country in the world to grow old in, closely followed by Norway and Germany.
The survey looked at welfare and pensions, transport and community spirit, as well as other factors that give people over the age of 60 the greatest quality of life.
Sweden's reliable transport and community spirit as well as generous welfare and pensions combined with other factors were found to give the regions older population the greatest quality of life.
The UK's ranking suffered due to shortage of buses and trains in rural areas and poor access to employment an education in later life, reports the Telegraph.
Sir Richard Jolly, the development economist who advised the report, said: "This shows it's not just pensions that count but a lot of other things. Germany does so much better than the UK though it is not that much richer as a country. If Britons have a place to move to when they get older it should be Germany."
Silvia Stefanoni, chief executive of HelpAge International, which devised the index with the United Nations, said: "The world is rapidly ageing - people over 60 years of age already exceed children under five, and by 2050 they will outnumber children under 15. However the issue of ageing is continually excluded from global and national agendas."
The survey found that money isn't everything when it comes to the wellbeing of older people. It also presented the fact that spectacular economic growth doesn't necessarily benefit the elderly.
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Sony has just given some folks over at a few European countries and one down south a kind of gift to keep the busy during the holiday season. Starting today, Playstation Mobile will be available in eight more countries, bringing some of Sony's games to more Android smartphones in the world.
Sony's PlayStation Mobile allows gamers to access a limited selection of games that can be played on the PlayStation Vita as well as certified mobile devices such as Sony Xperia smartphones. Compared to the whole gamut of games available on the PlayStation Network, the games on PlayStation Mobile are not as many, and a lot of them are more casual than most, which shouldn't really be a shock considering they are targeted at less powerful mobile devices.
Sony's offering has also limited coverage when it comes to regions but the company is working on bringing PlayStation Mobile to more territories. Today, New Zealand, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden join the roster of supported countries. This is just in time of the holidays but a bit late for Sony's five-week giveaway promo, which is currently on hiatus and will resume on January 8.
Owners of PlayStation-certified mobile handsets will be able to use the PlayStation Mobile app, which can be downloaded for free from the link below. Take note, however, that a game purchased from the PlayStation Store can only be played on up to three devices, including the PS Vita.
Download: PlayStation Mobile
SOURCE: Sony