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DMTF Shares Plans for Its PLDM for Firmware Update Specification
DMTF's Platform Management Components Intercommunication (PMCI) Working Group defines standards that provide a comprehensive, common architecture for improved communication between management subsystem components. These widely used standards include the Platform Level Data Model (PLDM) for Firmware Update specification. Work is well underway on the next version of this specification, and the group is sharing new details in a public presentation that outlines the efforts in progress.
Version 1.1.0 of the PLDM Firmware Update specification will support firmware updates using a PLDM endpoint to proxy the download to another attached device. This capability will include expanding the header structure for new device images, expanding the state machine to support a proxy based download, and create new inventory commands for devices attached to a proxy. In addition, the work in progress includes adding support for firmware activation independent of file transfer, as well as an expansion of the current list of error codes.
For more details on the forthcoming Version 1.1.0 of the PLDM Firmware Update specification, download the presentation here. To learn more about the PMCI Working Group and the platform management standards it defines, or to get involved in this work, please visit https://www.dmtf.org/standards/pmci.


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Dr Guy Hingston is a respected surgeon (oncoplastic breast surgeon), author and speaker. He has a passionate interest in preventive health and travels speaking and lecturing on this topic to business people, schools, medical colleagues and other groups. His powerful message is drawn from his many years' experience as a surgical oncologist and breast reduction and reconstructive specialist. See www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF9nRL63Gyc
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Poor Prediction
Sadly, my prediction was wrong. The All Blacks won by 18, not 25. Better luck in Wellington Guys. Thanks for your support tonight Tim Atherton.
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ARVADA — The only thing slowing down Ralston Valley senior Shelby Nichols on Tuesday night was a bit of foul trouble.
"Stupid fouls. Stupid aggressive fouls. Being dumb, but I'll figure it out," said Nichols about fouling out with 5:07 left in the fourth quarter, but not before pouring in a game-high 14 points. "I've been struggling with that the last few games."
Nichols got the Mustangs — No. 10 in the latest CHSAANow.com Class 5A girls basketball rankings — off to a hot start going 3-for-3 from 3-point range in the first quarter to quickly push Ralston Valley out to an 18-5 lead over Dakota Ridge on the Mustangs' home court. Ralston Valley eventually went on to win 62-32 in the non-league game against its 5A Jeffco League rival.
"I was just getting some great passes from the teammates. I put them up and hit them, somehow. I don't know how that happened," Nichols said with a smile. "We were getting good ball movement which we haven't been lately."
Foul trouble limited Nichols's playing time on the court. She buried her fourth and final 3-pointer early in the fourth quarter to extend the Mustangs' lead to 50-18, but fouled out in the fourth quarter.
"She (Nichols) had a great game and she barely played," Dakota Ridge coach Diane Thompson said after the Eagles' five-game winning streak came to an end.
Ralston Valley (8-4 record) got some balanced scoring with freshman Saya Sabus (nine points) and junior Ellie Schweiker (eight points) contributing. The Mustangs' bench was impressive. Juniors Maddie Young had eight points and fellow junior Emma Young nearly had a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds.
"My bench played well tonight," Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer said. "Maddie Young and Emma both came in and played well off the bench. That's a good sign."
The Mustangs' leading scorer Sydney Bevington had just four points, but contributed in other ways with 18 rebounds and six assists. Ralston Valley picked up its third straight win since the end of the winter break and it was the first time scoring 60-plus points in 2019.
"We have been struggling," Nichols said of the Mustangs' offense. "I think this is the turning point. We've been relying on our defense quite a bit lately. If we can put a solid defense on one end and solid offense on the other we'll be great."
Ralston Valley finishes the week with an intriguing showdown against 4A's No. 5 ranked Evergreen. The two-time defending 4A state champions will host the Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11.
"The biggest thing I liked tonight is we made progress tonight," Gomer said.
The Eagles (7-5) were led by junior Emily Doolittle scoring 11 points. Doolittle went 9-for-13 from the free-throw line. Dakota Ridge was held to just seven made field goals in the loss.
"We couldn't come close to buying a bucket," Thompson said. "We actually had really good looks, open looks that we normally knockdown."
Dakota Ridge had a good rivalry match-up against rival Columbine on Friday night. The Eagles and Rebels have a 5:30 p.m. tipoff at Columbine High School in what will be a non-league game.
"We've got Columbine on Friday," Thompson said. "Good teams look back and great teams look forward. We've just got to move forward."


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PRESS RELEASEAmsterdam, 29 March 2017 MMD, the leading technology company and brand license partner for Philips Monitors, announces a new 27-inch flat screen E-Line display that steps up performance and viewing quality for the many and varied activities of home users. With Quad HD resolution, the latest Ultra Wide Color technology, and stunning looks for the living space, the new 276E8FJAB display offers crisp imaging and rich, vivid colours that inspire creativity and generate a true-to-life viewing experience.
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Ideal for users who are looking for slick performance and elegant design for their living space, the new display offers much more than the standard features and specs. Colour performance is outstanding: With advanced Ultra Wide Color technology, the display supports a colour gamut that is now wider than ever 114% NTSC based on CIE1976 and 132% sRGB based on CIE 1931, which far exceeds the typical 72% NTSC and 99% sRGB. Ultra Wide Color extends the range of perceptible colours on the screen, a feature that makes the display a valuable tool for activities that benefit from accurate colour reproduction such as home shopping (shoppers see the exact colour of the products they are ordering), as well as watching or editing photos and videos. Complementing its colour abilities, the 276E8FJAB also features Quad HD resolution with 2560 x 1440 pixels for crystal-clear images. Its high-performance wide-view panel supports the high density pixel counts of sources such as DisplayPort and HDMI (supported by the new display), and the extra-wide viewing of 178 degrees makes it possible to view the display from almost any angle.
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Baku. 12 May. REPORT.AZ/ According to the instructions of Azerbaijani President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev, a new military unit for the camp units on the front line, with modern equipment was built and put into operation.
Report was told in the press service of Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
Participating in the opening ceremony of a new military unit, leadership and command staff of the leadership of the ministry have familiarized with the unit's military staff, dining room, boiler room-laundry-bath complex, checkpoint, hostel, including administrative, service, ideological rooms, rest rooms and arsenal, storehouses of food and possessions.
A permanent automatic generator was established in the territory of the military unit, water, gas, electricity and other communication lines were provided.
In accordance with the instruction of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Defense Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov met with residents in nearby villages to the military unit and the employed civilian staff, reviewed the conditions.
Then Defense Minister told the personnel on the work done in connection with the strengthening of military and moral-psychological readiness, improvement of social and living conditions of servicemen, strengthening the material-technical base.
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Monday, 2 November 2015
In A Vase On Monday ~ Preloved
Leaping into this week's 'In A Vase On Monday' and supplying the post title are the the three 'John Riley' chrysanthemums from last week's vase. Will they still be going strong next Monday? They have been joined by a couple of stalwarts which have featured in previous vases, namely mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' and dianthus barbatus 'Green Trick'. Both of these plants are now at the tail end of flower production days for this year and the flowers that I picked are perhaps a little past their sell buy date. I was reluctant to pick the mathiasella until I saw signs of new emerging flowers on the plant. I have just checked and it featured in a vase on 8th June this year. This plant has been in flower on and off since May so certainly works hard for a living. It took a good two or three years to establish but has flourished since. Moreover it seems untroubled by pests/disease - sssshhhhhh - dare I say that out aloud? My only complaint is that I always have to check its spelling and the fact that it's a mouthful to get my tongue round. The dianthus occupies space at the allotment and featured in vases in July and August. Although this week's vase is perhaps my favourite of the three, looking at and comparing the respective vases has made me realise what a versatile character 'Green Trick' is. I intended to take cuttings but smack wrists haven't done so. They are described as short lived perennials so I really hope that the plants come through the winter.
The red twiggy bits are from an overgrown cornus (variety unknown) which is in need of a good prune. The foliage is from one of my favourite plants - brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'. I'm not sure how long the leaves will last in water so will be observing closely.
I've no idea where the vase came from or how long I've had it. There's not even a single clue on its base to suggest its origins. It's a most useful vessel though.
Thanks as always to Cathy over at 'Rambling In The Garden' for being such a gracious hostess every Monday.
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Chrysanthemums last for ages, I've still got half a dozen gorgeous yellow blooms in a vase, they've been there for well over a week and they still look as good as when they were first picked. The cornus looks great in your arrangement, the colour is picked out so well being arranged with the chrysanths.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2 November 2015 at 12:48:00 GMT
Beautiful. I love the green and red and the mixture of interesting textures.ReplyDelete
Perfection...those mums are stunning with the red twigs and green flowers....one of my favorite arrangements Anna!ReplyDelete
A great combination Anna, the reds really stand out against the vivid greens. It confirms what, I think it was Christopher `Lloyd who said that you can plant what ever colour combination you wish so long as there is some green between them.ReplyDelete
The whole arrangement look fresh and bright and the white vase complements the arrangement very well. Love the combination of the reds and greens, and then the red twigs coming up like red fireworks.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2 November 2015 at 16:41:00 GMT
The cornus twigs are a great accompaniment and coincidentally I was inspecting mine today for future use. I love that mathiasella - how is it propagated, I wonder.... ;) - and it is such a lovely soft green which sets off John Riley delightfully.ReplyDelete
I love how the Cornus twigs pick up the color of the color of the mums, Anna. The bright green accents are also wonderful. The Mathiasella is new to me - I have to see if I can hunt down a source for it here, although I'm guessing it may not be adapted to my southern California's climate.ReplyDelete
On lovely Anna, I love the Green Trick and why have I never seen Mathesella before I can' t think. I adore green flowers, this is a must have. The red Cornus sets it off so well.ReplyDelete
So inspiring, thanks for sharing such a beautiful vase, Anna!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2 November 2015 at 23:21:00 GMT
That's a lovely combination of colour and calming greens. I really like the Mathiasella and will have to try growing some. Good idea to add some cornus too.ReplyDelete
I love chrysants such lovely colours of autumn.ReplyDelete
Chrysanths long vase life is why I love them as cut flowers, they're such good value. Nice to see 'Green Trick' in the vase, it's on my list of flowers for next year. Red and green looks perfect for this time of year and I LOVE that Mathiasella! It's a new one to me and even better for being perennial. Love how I can discover new plants through blog reading! Thanks, Anna! CxReplyDelete
Chrysanthemums are certainly very long lasting in a vase, something for me to remember when I am assessing whether or not to grow any next year. I love the green ones I used in the vase this week, they would look fabulous with your red!ReplyDelete
The long-lasting mums are so vibrant, and the green flowers really set them off, Anna. The dogwood twigs are really great for texture with the perfect red. They make me think of Valentine's Day.ReplyDelete
I love this colour combination, very vibrant :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful! :o)ReplyDelete
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"How we present ourselves in business influences our promotion, efficiency with our employees, and how our customers perceive us." (Susan Bixley, author of professional presence)
This article is really about "dressing for success" and I would like you to think about this term very broadly. Consider aspects outside your clothing. You plan your tangible expression of your vision as you, your behavior, your facial expressions, your way of speaking, and how you approach the world. Most of them meet in a comfortable mode that we have been maintaining for years. This can work well for us or prevent new opportunities from opening up. In order for growth and development to come to life, we have to change something with ourselves. And often, what seems to be only an external change, brings us a strong internal change.
Jack Canfield talks about one of his early business experiences when his boss bought himself in a distinguished men's shop. She was very uncomfortable, just because she was in the store, but she could buy an expensive dress. The next day they wore their shirt and realized how fit it was, how the material felt better than a cheaper shirt and how good it looked. It wanted to buy more! "My comfort zone changed slowly because I got used to something better."
One of my coaching clients preparing for an important interview at a university bought what he called "dean's shoes." Wearing the shoe added that she was sure of her presence in the interview. He didn't get this concrete job, but his meeting performance with meetings was even better and better.
Dressing and unsuccessful action is more than stunning. If you act as if you already have a job, a relationship, a house, a car, or anything else, it will make a difference. This is a kind of & # 39; redesign & # 39; the process of body, soul and spirit. What a strong idea! You can choose the attitude and behavior that leads to the desired life.
How would you like to see yourself and your environment? Maybe another shoe will be on the right track.
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The ninth season of The Voice UK is already underway. New episodes air every Saturday from 8:30–10:05 PM GMT (3:30 PM EST / 12:30 PM PST) and if the release schedule is the same as in previous years, there'll be seven episodes in total. Don't worry if you're outside of the UK; below, we'll not only tell you which channel this show is on, we'll also explain how to watch The Voice from abroad for free.
It's important to note that we'll only be recommending official sources for watching The Voice. Given this show's popularity, unlicensed streams are almost inevitable, but we strongly advise against using them. The video is often of very low quality, plus these streams can be taken down at any moment for copyright violation. Besides, you can watch The Voice 2020 for free, which means there's no reason to use unreliable, unauthorized streams.
The Voice season nine will only be shown on geo-restricted streaming services. This means that if you're traveling abroad and there's no official broadcaster in your country, you'll need a VPN to watch on your usual home streaming services.
How to watch The Voice 2020 online abroad for free
Region-locked platforms find the user's location by examining their IP address. However, once connected to a VPN, all these services can see is the location of the server you're using. This makes it easy to access your usual services while abroad on vacation. The process is actually quite simple, too; just follow the steps below to watch The Voice from abroad.
Here's how to watch The Voice UK online (free) from anywhere:
- First, sign up for a reputable VPN service. We recommend ExpressVPN but CyberGhost and NordVPN are both high-quality, low-cost alternatives.
- Next, download and install the VPN app. Note that there are often several versions to choose from, so be sure to get the right one for your device.
- Decide which streaming service you'd like to use, then connect to a server in the appropriate country. You'd use a British VPN server to unblock ITV, for example, or a US one to watch NBC abroad.
- Create a free ITV Hub account. During registration, you'll be asked to enter a UK postcode but this isn't verified and as such, any valid British postcode will work.
- Finally, play a video on your chosen site. If everything has worked, it'll play immediately with no errors. If it doesn't, try clearing your browser's cookies and refreshing the page.
New episodes of The Voice air live each week. To ensure you don't miss the beginning of an episode, we recommend making sure your VPN works as expected in advance. Most major VPNs offer 24/7 support over live chat and email.
How to watch The Voice 2020 for free on UK TV
As ever, The Voice 2020 will be broadcast exclusively on ITV. The good news is that this means you can watch every episode free of charge on ITV Hub. If you have other plans in the evenings, you can also stream season nine on-demand shortly after each episode airs. It gets even better; most shows are removed from the service after a few weeks but season 9 of The Voice UK will be available for three months.
British law says that you need a TV license to watch anything online at the same time that it's on TV. You should note, though, that while ITV Hub asks the user to confirm that they have a license, there's no verification in place. Additionally, you do not need a license to watch The Voice UK on-demand.
ITV Hub is region-locked, meaning you'll have to either be in the UK or connected to a British VPN server to use it. Still searching for the right VPN? ExpressVPN comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can use it to stream The Voice UK risk-free. If you're unsatisfied, just cancel during this period to receive a full refund.
Can I watch The Voice UK 2020 from abroad?
The British version of The Voice will only be shown in the UK, so you'll need to use a VPN to watch from abroad. However, there are several regional spinoffs of this show, many of which have a new season this year. Take a look below to find out how to watch your country's version of The Voice online:
The eighth and final season of Canada's French-language The Voice spinoff, La Voix, will premiere February 9 on TVA. This year's coaches are Garou, Pirate's Heart, Marc Dupré, and Pierre Lapoint.
You can watch every episode for free online, without even having to create an account, and if you miss an episode, it'll be available on-demand the following day.
TVA is geo-restricted, so if you're outside of Canada, you'll have to use a VPN.
A ninth series of The Voice Australia is in the works, although there's no confirmed premiere date as yet. If it's in line with previous seasons, we can expect the first episode to air sometime in Spring. We do know that last season's judges (Kelly Rowland, Delta Goodrem, Boy George, and Guy Sebastian) will all be returning.
Season nine of The Voice will be available live and on-demand on 9Now. This service is completely free to use, but you'll have to create an account before you can watch anything. Additionally, as it's geo-restricted, you'll need a VPN to watch from outside of Australia.
Unfortunately, we don't know when the next season of The Voice USA will air. However, it can't be too far away, since auditions are only running until February 15. The judges have been confirmed, though: this year, they'll be Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Blake Shelton.
NBC will be showing the new season. Episodes will be freely available on-demand, and if your cable TV package includes NBC, you can sign in to the website and watch live at no added cost. You could also sign in with a Hulu, fuboTV, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV, or Sling TV account.
NBC is region-locked, which means it's only available in the US. However, if you're traveling abroad, you can access it as normal by connecting to an American VPN server.
How does The Voice work?
The Voice's unique selling point is that contestants aren't judged on their appearances. The show's judges sit facing away from the stage, and if they're impressed by someone's singing, they press a button that turns their chair around. If more than one judge does this, the contestant can choose who they'd prefer to be mentored by.
From here on out, it's basically a knockout contest. In the first two rounds, acts compete head-to-head, with the judges ultimately deciding who stays. However, in the final live rounds, the audience, the public, and the judges all have a say. The winner gets a recording contract with Polydor Music.
Who are the judges on this season of The Voice UK?
There's one change this year: Jennifer Hudson won't be returning due to other commitments. Instead, the acts will be judged by Olly Murs, Megan Trainor, will.i.am, and Tom Jones. Emma Willis will once again be hosting.


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Fast, stylish and action-packed real time strategy
If you find many real-time strategy games dauntingly complicated and over serious, you should check out this demo for Multiwinia. The sequel to cult favorite Darwinia from 2005, this is stripped-down, retro-styled strategy.
The back story is of a digital world created by a computer scientist, inhabited by a peaceful, law-abiding digital life-form called the Darwinians. However, like many fictional Utopias, the peace was destroyed as the creatures eventually became aggressive and autonomous, and divided into rival groups, driven to destroy each other.
You control your Multiwinians using AWSD and mouse clicks. The control is really simple and effective, the only additional keys being C and SPACE. There are a number of game modes, like Capture The Statue, Rocket Riot and King of the Hill (all playable in the demo), each with different objectives, and numerous maps. The demo includes a couple of maps, tutorials and the option to join in online multiplayer games too.
The first thing you'll notice when you install Multiwinia is how striking the graphics are. It's reminiscent of a 3D Space Invaders, with the Multiwinians themselves being flat blocky figures, existing in polygonal maps. This may not be to all tastes, but we think it looks really cool.
The gameplay is easy to pick up, the objectives are clear, and the sound creates an air of tension. You can quickly get drawn into the increasingly frantic action, ordering your retro armies around to destroy their enemies. As well as using their Multiwinian's lasers and grenades, you'll come across giant spiders, plagues of ants and air-raids during the timed games.
This demo gives you an extensive experience of Multiwinia, and is the most stylish, action-packed fun we've had with a strategy game for some time.


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This is my review of the impressive Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol hotel.
It's fair to say that there aren't many airport hotels worldwide that you would put on your bucket list, but I had been keen to try out the Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Long-term readers will recognise it, because I often use a picture of the hotel with its iconic latticed design:
… to illustrate Hilton articles on Head for Points. It has only been open for a couple of years and my wife has always been very positive when she has stayed there.
There are three hotels in the grounds of Schiphol airport and which are walkable – the Sheraton and the Hilton, which straddle either side of the World Trade Centre office block, and a Citizen M. The first two are reached via an elevated corridor from the lobby of the airport train station.
The Sheraton comes first and it is another two minutes to the Hilton. It's worth the extra walk. The ease of access to the railway station was handy at 5am on Tuesday when I was in need of breakfast an hour before the hotel restaurant opened.
The first thing you notice when you enter the Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol hotel is the cavernous interior (this is taken from the 11th floor):
which at ground level comprises the check-in area, bar and a large open plan seating area.
Check-in was swift. It was only 11am but I was given my keys – apparently there is an early arrival fee (no idea what) but they waived this due to my Diamond status. I was upgraded to an exterior facing room on one of the Executive floors and given lounge access. As a Diamond I could also have had breakfast in the restaurant but due to two 5am starts I never made it.
Here's my room. I liked it a lot. There was a big comfy bed with lots of lighting (reading light, bedside light, 'behind bed' light):
…. a decent desk with enough sockets:
…. and a view over the tarmac:
The bathroom was good. I had no bath (a few rooms with a bath are available on request) but the shower was huge. My only complaint was the water pressure which was not great.
The sink had a plasticky surface which could have been done better. Toiletries, possibly just on the Executive floors, were Crabtree & Evelyn.
I had a coffee machine and a kettle:
What really impressed was a card I was given which offered me a choice of four gifts for being a Diamond member. The options were:
- four items from the mini bar
- 15% off and a free Rituals gift from the spa
- your choice of drink from the Axis Bar
- one night of free car parking
- a charitable donation
I took a €15 cocktail from the gin-driven menu in the bar, which was very good. Given that this is on top of restaurant breakfast AND lounge access, Diamond members of Hilton Honors are VERY well treated here.
The Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol executive lounge
I was a little disappointed by the executive lounge. It is a long thin space and was more of an eating area than somewhere to relax or work. That said, I came here one evening from the snack session and found an impressive mix of salads, pasta etc along with hot chicken wings. There was plenty of wine.
Lounge times are:
- Breakfast 06.00 – 10.00
- Pastries etc 12.00 – 21.30
- Canapes, crudites, salad, cheese, bread etc plus alcoholic drinks 18.00 – 20.00
- Lighter snacks 20.00 – 21.30
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks, fruit 06.00 – 22.30
One other thoughtful touch was a staircase which ran only between the three Executive floors and the lounge. This meant that you could access the lounge quickly without waiting for a lift to make its way up from the lobby.
I was very impressed by the Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol hotel. My treatment as a Diamond member was excellent and the design of the hotel and its rooms is first rate. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again ahead of the Sheraton or Citizen M.
The hotel website is here if you want to find out more.
How to earn Hilton Honors points via UK credit cards
As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Hilton Honors points from UK credit cards. Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses!
Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Hilton Honors points. That page is regularly updated with the latest special offers and will still be accurate even if you are reading this article months after publication.
(Want to earn more hotel points? Click here to see our complete list of promotions from the major hotel chains or use the 'Hotel Promos' link in the menu bar at the top of the page.)


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On good advice, we decided to take the coastal route south to the tropical Casamance region in southern Senegal. It was a 14 hour, extremely painless journey; that is quite something in Western Africa! Cathal and I took couchettes for the overnight trip, which turned out to be very comfortable, even though we were sharing with 10 Sengegalese men!
Wilis boat, Dakar to Ziguinchor
We travelled down the coast and then east up the river Casamance, to arrive in the town of Zinguichor. After a lovely lunch, we took a sept-place car (the same type of Peugeot 504 that took 9 people in Mali!) out to Cap Skirring, a small resort at the coast. We decided to treat ourselves for a few days, and booked into the lovely Maison Bleu, about 1km out of town, right on the beach. Bliss! We have a week to kill here…Nice.
Hibiscus – an example of the beautiful tropical colour
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Having enjoyed the depths of luxury for a few days, it was back to backpacker standards in one of the campaments! Still along the same stretch of beach, still very very nice…One just has to watch out for the numerous locals who are on the beach. Some genuinely just want a chat, but if others get you in their double handed handshake you are doomed to spend at least 30 minutes in their statue/batik shop 'for the pleasure of the eyes'.
Could they make that fashion statement anywhere else?
We managed a small bit of surfing, after a long search for a board that would work at all. 'Club Med Point' proved to be the best spot, unfortuantely on day 2 Cathal got chased off by Club Med Security – we didn't know anyone could own the surf…!
Beach companions at Cap Skirring
Pirogue Trip to Ile de Carabane
We took a river trip up the Casasmance to visit some villages today, a great last day in the area. We shared this trip with a French couple called Yann and Marine. Our guide Albert was great. After an initial hiccup involving a stolen engine and us avoiding having to fork out for an extra taxi ride (tourists seem to have to pick up the tab for mishaps here), we set off on a very enjoyable day. We visited two fishing villages, one small isolated one, and one called Elinkine. The smell of fish was overpowering, especially where they were drying the stuff! Both villages were very relaxed.
Dried shark – Jane grimacing at the smell!
The trip also included a visit to Ile de Carabane, one of the former French trading posts, and a slave-holding point. We travelled back to Cap Skirring in the evening, finishing by a trudge through the mud flats, not pleasant! We went through the 'real' village of Cap Skirring, the pre-tourist one. You would never know it was there from the main holiday drag.
We enjoyed Saturday night out with the French couple. One highlight of the night consisted of everyone rushing out of the restaurant to watch the charter plane fly exceedingly low over the village. A visit to Casa Bambou ended our night – as travellers we were hopelessly underdressed compared to glam locals! Festivities are generally hotting up for the Tabaski festival, a big date in the Islam calendar, (their equivalent of Christmas) which is happening on 21st December. Everyone gets new clothes made, and each family must aa sheep for slaughter. This can prove expensive. The nightclub even raffled a sheep a couple of days before we were there!
Jane with Albert, Marine and Yann on the pirogue


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April 27, 2019
Movie Epidemic 230: CUFF Night 5 - The Dead Center / Red Letter Day / Knife + Heart / Nekrotronic
As day 5 rolls around Chadley might as well be a bag of meat, because as I look at him he's clearly breaking down. Another full day of impressive films. Starting the day with Billy Senese's The Dead Center, basically a great Twilight Zone episode. Local film Red Letter Day. Maybe the most French movie ever made Knife + Heart. Capping off with a midnight showing of an Australian Horror Comedy Nekrotronic! Please listen.


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Did you know the average American takes less vacation time than the average Japanese? Seriously, it's well worth a google. Americans take less vacation time or time off in general for the matter than any other developed nation. Everything about our culture is geared toward work and productivity. Even our food is fast, hence fast food. We also have one of the highest depression rates in the world. Although the Japanese have us heavily beat here and in suicides. You're probably wondering why I'm not sighting sources to back up my statements. Well, because I've read them already and if you think I'm wrong Google it and then send it to me. I'll gladly admit I'm wrong if I am. I'm not.
I am 27 years old, as of last week and I have never taken a vacation. I've never gone anywhere remotely exotic. Unless you count Phoenix for a wedding. Which I don't. Looking back, I honestly believe I could've taken a trip to somewhere different and experienced something fun or exciting, but I never did. Why? I'd rationalize it the way I'm sure most people do. I can't afford it, it's a bad time to leave work with this important project, my family needs my help right now, and so on. I chose and continue to choose to do what so many have. I sit in my recliner and let my free time waste away in front of me while I stare at another screen watching other people live the lives we wish we had. Well, I damn sure want that to change. Let's see if I can put my money where my mouth is.
Portland, Maine. A place I have never been and have always thought of as dreary and cold. Let's see if my opinion changes. I picked it at random and on a whim. Although I did decide upon it because of its small population and because I think it's a relatively safe town. I've been to New York once and D.C. twice, and both times I was utterly out of place, dreadfully nervous and ungodly tired from the city life and noises. Not to mention all of the walking. I know I have a certain degree of anxiety. Crowds make me nervous and cities more so because I've never associated them with friendy or safe environments. I want to change my mind to a degree. I want to get out of my comfort zone but more like a toe at a time as opposed to a cannonball.
I might be downright miserable. I will probably be cold the entire time, but by God, we weren't meant to spend our lives indoors watching other people live the lives we want. It probably wouldn't be much of an adventure to most, but to me, I feel like it would rank as noteworthy. There's only one way to find out. As I finish booking my flight and hotel, I can feel myself crammed in a plane with hundreds of people I don't know and feel my skin crawls at the thought. Cramped spaces and unpredictable people. I hope it all works out. Wish me luck.
A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking.
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As you know, today was the release of the latest version of Mikogo, v2.0.3. When using this version and looking to playback recorded meetings, there is something to take note of.
When upgrading to v2.0.3, you may have uninstalled your previous version of Mikogo then downloaded and installed the new version. If so, then to playback your recorded meetings you can simply open your Start Menu, go to "Mikogo", then Meeting Player, and open your recorded v2.0.3 meetings.
However if you proceeded with the automatic upgrade and are looking to playback your recorded v2.0.3 meetings, there is a slight issue during playback when using the Meeting Player that you access under "Mikogo" via the Start menu.
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Alternatively if you do not wish to download the Meeting Player, simply uninstall and re-install Mikogo as mentioned above. Download Mikogo. This will provide you with the Meeting Player which you can then access via the Start Menu and playback your meetings.
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Saturday, March 06, 2010
Gordon Brown lifts the curtain
Gordon Brown testified yesterday at the British commission investigating the invasion of Iraq. Brown insists that the invasion was "the right thing and was done for the right reasons." Interestingly enough he says the "right reasons" were that Iraq had systematically ignored 14 U.N. resolutions. So I guess we can look for the British invasion of Israel any day now.
But to me the most interesting part of his testimony, in light of what's going on in the U.S. (and in the U.K. and elsewhere right now) with cuts to education, health care, mass transit, libraries, and every possible social service, was this:
"I told [Tony Blair] I would not – and this was right at the beginning – try to rule out any military option on the grounds of cost. Quite the opposite. He should feel free, because this was the right course of action, to discuss the military option that was best for our country and the one that would yield the best results. We understood that some options were more expensive than others but we should accept the option that is right for our country."And really, that pretty much sums it up. When it comes to war, no expense spared. When it comes to people's needs, cue the claims of "there's just no money to pay for X, Y, or Z." Also cue the bake sale.
"If you look at the question of expenditure in Iraq you have got to start from the one fundamental truth: that every request that the military commanders made to us for equipment was answered. No request was ever turned down."


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United States | 2019 | 90′
MIKE WALLACE IS HERE offers an unflinching look at the legendary reporter, who interrogated the 20th century's biggest figures in his over fifty years on air, and his aggressive reporting style and showmanship that redefined what America came to expect from broadcasters. Unearthing decades of never-before-seen archival footage from the 60 Minutes vault, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Mike's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today's precarious tipping point.
United States | 2018 | 39'
The documentary premiered at the 2018 DOC NYC Film Festival and was featured in their Short List for Short Films. On Governor's Island, an ambitious program works to restore once-bountiful oysters and the environmental benefits they bring to New York Harbor. Take Back the Harbor highlights students at a remarkable public high school where environmental stewardship is part of the curriculum.
United States | 2016 | 90'
What would you do if your community gave up on your child? In New Jersey, the parents of a boy on the autism spectrum take matters into their own hands. They form a competitive swim team, recruiting diverse teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations and zero pity. Swim Team chronicles the extraordinary rise of the Jersey Hammerheads, capturing a moving quest for inclusion, independence and a life that feels winning.
United States | 2018 | 87'
PERSONAL STATEMENT is an Emmy nominated feature-length documentary that follows three Brooklyn high school seniors Karoline, Christine and Enoch through their senior year and into college. They work tirelessly as peer college counselors to realize better futures for themselves and their peers. They struggle and they stumble, but refuse to succumb to the barriers that prevent so many low-income students from attending and graduating from college.


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3 Facts about Endangered Species that Everyone Should Know
Human induced global warming and climate change are affecting ecosystems every day. The survival of plants and animals in their natural habitats is increasingly under threat.Read More
Plight of the Salmon and Steelhead
Salmon and Steelheads are two of the oldest species of fish know to fishermen in the United States. They are commonly found in the waters of the Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans and in the surrounding coastal areas. Some species of salmon have also been introduced in non-native waters, such as the Great Lakes of North America and Patagonia in South America. Both salt water and fresh water species of salmon are intensively produced in aquaculture in many parts of the world. (WikipediA)Read More
Concerns About Species Of Living Things Extinction & Ecosystem
In order for the ecosystem to function properly, all species of plants animals and insects, and all types of living and non living things such as air water, soil and so on must stay in harmony. Mother Nature has perfected a system of balance where all different species of animal coexist. They even help each other to survive and grow as they balance out in the ecosystem. Each element of the ecosystem plays an important role, and so, it is important that each species of plants or animals remain in the ecosystem and interact in order to make the ecosystem work.
Extinction and its consequences on ecosystem
Endangered Species Of Cats Habitats & Prey
Many of the species are declining population at alarming rates and some are even becoming extinct through our negative impacts on the globe and because of our deforestation, unplanned urbanization, and so on. Our negative impacts on the globe are forcing some species to move away from their natural habitats, and some are being forced to reduce population due to unfavorable conditions in the nature.
Today we will discuss some of the cats that are facing drastic population decline and might face a significant risk of extinct if our negative impact on the environment continues. Below we will talk about few of such species of cats that are at risk of extinction.
Snow leopard
Snow Leopards (Panthera Uncia) are iconic cats that live in the extreme cold mountainous regions of Alpines, and sub Alpines in the Central Asia. Their population is sparsely spread over 12 countries in the grassy region of northern parts of Nepal and Bhutan, and vast areas of China, Mongolia and Tajikistan. It's estimated that the number of Snow Leopards left in the world today is somewhere between 4000 and 6500. The main reason for the decline in their population is because of hunting. Their skin has been used for long time as traditional medicine in china and they are also hunted to save livestock from being killed.
Russian Panthers
The temperate forests located on the eastern coast of Russia are the host to some of the rarest species of cats in the world. Two of the most endangered species of the world are the Amur Leopard and the Siberian Tiger. These species of cats are being forced to extinction because of several factors over the past few decades. These tigers are capable of running at a speed of 40 miles per hour and leap over 19 feet vertically. The decline in number of these tigers is caused by declining number of prey due to pray poaching and deforestation in the area and through illegal hunting of cats. The beautiful spotted fur can sell for $0000 to $15000 a piece. They are also killed for their bones which is an ingredient for Chinese medicine. Scientists estimate that there are about 530 tigers left in the Siberia region today.
Bengal Tigers
Bengal Tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) has been classified as an endangered species since 2010 by IUCN. These tigers are available in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and in Bhutan. The vast majority of these tigers is found in India, and CITES (Conservation on International Trade of Endangered Species), is talking with India to preserve these animals. The total number of Bengal tigers is about 2500 and they are decreasing in number sharply due to unavailability of pray to support their population. The skin of these tigers can be yellow to brown with black stripes. A male full grown tiger can be about 10 foot long including their tail, and an average tiger is about 3 to 3.5 feet tall, weighing from 450 to 500 pounds. The major diet for these tigers is variety of deer.
Jaguars of New Mexico and Arizona
jaguars (Panthera onca) is one of the largest species of cats in the world. They are about 4 feet long and weigh about 250 pounds. They are tan to brown in color with rings of black spots called rosettes. Jaguars once lived throughout the southwestern United States, including in the continent of South America and Central America. In the United States, most of their ranges were hunted and brought to extinction, only recently they are beginning to populate their usual previous ranges. Their habitat can range from dense forest, grass lands, and scrubland. Recently, the conservationists have been urging the federal wildlife officials to preserve the natural habitats of thee cats to protect these endangered species of cats.
These are some of the endangered species of rare cats around the world. By focusing on the habitats of these species, reducing deforestation, and minimizing poaching of their prey, we could successfully restore these species and protect these species against extinction. The cat and prey populations will recover once we take necessary measures to limit the poaching of cats, prey species and manage the forests for logging more sustainably.
"Amur leopards are teetering on the brink of extinction. With the establishment of the Land of the Leopard National Park, in conjunction with other conservation efforts, we can now start to focus on how to begin bringing them back." – Dr. Sybille Klenzendorf Managing Director, Species Conservation
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**Editor's Note: Click here for our recently compiled list of new products and services that partners can sell.**
Partners who sell VoIP and business-phone systems have new products and services to add to their portfolios.
Voxox has unveiled Cloud Phone Pro, a hosted VoIP service that the company is promoting to businesses of all sizes. Cloud Phone Pro is designed for businesses that want a fully hosted solution that can replace their existing phone service but allow them to continue to use phones they have purchased from vendors.
Features include an intuitive user interface; and local support and training. The Cloud Phone product line made its debut a year ago with its virtual PBX service.
Meantime, San Diego-based Mushroom Networks has a new product called VoIP Armor. It aims to improve VoIP voice quality and call reliability.
As the name suggests, VoIP Armor shields VoIP traffic against any type of WAN link performance fluctuations and link failures. It is also designed to boost simultaneous call capacity thanks to the increased WAN bandwidth of bonded Internet lines.
"More and more enterprises are looking to take advantage of VoIP, especially to connect their branch and remote offices, because of the inherent cost savings VoIP provides. But all too often, the VoIP systems are prone to dropped calls, lower voice quality or simply too inconsistent to be relied upon as effective audio communication," said Cahit Akin, CEO of Mushroom Networks.
Not to be outdone, Digium has introduced Switchvox Rescue, which gives the company's Switchvox on-premises business phone customers a business-continuity service that protects against unexpected system downtime. Switchvox is Digium's unified communications (UC) system.
Switchvox Rescue uses cloud technology to restore a customer's business communications in minutes, requiring only a single phone call to Digium to start the recovery process.
Switchvox Rescue customers can access their rescued system from anywhere through the same browser-based interface that Switchvox customers access in their main system. The service costs $90 per month, but is available for $45 for a limited time.
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State vs. USM series
Mississippi State College and Mississippi Southern College first played one another in football in 1935. Southern, as it was called then, hosted. State, coached by ex-Army coach Ralph Sasse, defeated Southern, coached by ex-Alabama football captain Pooley Hubert, 27-0.
The two in-state rivals, who face off Saturday in Starkville, have played 29 times since. State has won
14. Southern Miss has won
14. There has been one tie – 10-10 in 1973 – when Bob Tyler coached at State and P.W. Underwood at USM.
It has been a streaky series. State won the first five. At one point, Southern Miss won seven straight and 10 of
12. And now State has won the last five, most recently 34-16 at Hattiesburg in 2015.
State is heavily favored for Saturday's 2:30 p.m. kickoff, but to say favorites haven't always won in this series would be an understatement. For most of those seven straight USM victories in the 1970s and 1980s, State was favored. And when Rockey Felker-coached State defeated Southern Miss 26-23 at Hattiesburg in 1989, USM was the favorite, coming off a huge victory over Florida State and with a guy named Brett Favre playing quarterback.
Not long ago, Felker told me, "I'm not sure people now understand how big that win was for us. That was just huge."
It was huge mainly because Southern Miss had been so dominant in the series over the preceding dozen years when the teams played annually. For all his success and all the splendid players he coached at State, the late Emory Bellard was, as he might have put it, "bum-fuzzled" by USM. Bellard was 5-2 against LSU, 2-5 against USM. In 1980, the year Bellard and State knocked off Alabama and Bear Bryant 6-3 in Jackson, the Bulldogs were bodyslammed by the Golden Eagles 42-14 on State's homecoming. Bobby Collins (MSU Class of 1954) was probably the only State alum who enjoyed that homecoming.
I have seen all the State-USM games since 1964. That was when the clock at Scott Field malfunctioned almost as much as the Southern offense. State won 48-7 and the second quarter lasted more than an hour due to the faulty clock. For Southern fans, it seemed an eternity.
Most of the games have been much more competitive. Here are my five most memorable games of the series:
• Nov. 7, 1981, USM 7, Mississippi State 6. Both teams were nationally ranked and featured much future NFL talent when they played before more than 64,000 on a gorgeous day at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The late, great Orley Hood referred to this one as the "limp off" game because players from both teams limped off the field on seemingly every play. State corralled Collier for the most part, but USM's defense, led by the unblockable Jerold Baylis, was equally salty. A fumbled punt proved the difference.
• Sept. 9, 1989, Mississippi State 26, USM 23. USM's Roberts Stadium was packed. Heavily favored USM, led by Brett Favre, was ranked No. 18 and coming off a huge victory over Florida State. The Eagles had won three straight over State and 10 of the last 12. But the Bulldogs got this one and State fans stayed, cheered and clanged their cowbells for a good 30 minutes after the game ended.
• Oct. 7, 1978, USM 22, Mississippi State 17. State led this one at Hattiesburg 17-0 before Collins inserted a walk-on running back named Sammy Winder into the game. It was Winder's coming-out party. He ran through tackler after tackler, leading USM to 22 straight points and the victory.
• Oct. 24, 1970, Mississippi State 51, USM 15. Competitive, no. Memorable, yes. USM had beaten No. 4 Ole Miss 30-14 the week before. On Thursday night, two nights before the State game, USM had an oncampus celebration of the Ole Miss victory when they perhaps should have been thinking about what was to happen in less than 48 hours in Starkville. In retrospect, the outcome was utterly predictable. State wrapped it up in maroon and white from start to finish.
• Sept. 20, 1986: USM 28, Mississippi State 24. State led 24-21 with under four minutes remaining when USM got the ball at its own 2-yard line. The late Keith Daniels, USM's offensive coordinator at the time, called all 18 plays of the drive that ended with Shelton Gandy scoring the winning touchdown. Afterward, an emotionally drained Daniels sobbed as he talked about the winning drive, which really was one of the best these eyes ever witnessed.
Rick Cleveland is a Jacksonbased syndicated columnist.


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DMD Systems Recovery is Named to the 2018 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies for the third time
NEW YORK, August 15, 2018 – Inc. mhttps://www.dmdsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/5000-300×300.pngagazine today revealed that DMD Systems Recovery Inc is No. 3354 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
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Not only have the companies on the 2018 Inc. been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2018 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 538.2 percent, and a median rate of 171.8 percent. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue was $206.1 billion in 2017, accounting for 664,095 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"If your company is on the Inc. 5000, it's unparalleled recognition of your years of hard work and sacrifice," says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. "The lines of business may come and go, or come and stay. What doesn't change is the way entrepreneurs create and accelerate the forces that shape our lives."
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held October 17 to 19, 2018, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort, in San Antonio, Texas. As always, speakers include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.
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Often overshadowed by Dublin and Cork, Limerick is a colourful gem of a city in the Emerald Isle that is quickly making a name for itself as a top destination for all travellers looking to experience Irish culture and history from a new vantage point. Dating back to 812 AD, Limerick was named Ireland's first City of Culture in 2014, an appointment which has since instilled a sense of pride and rejuvenation throughout the city. Explore galleries and markets in the Georgian Quarter, hike through the nearby woodlands and learn about the city's unique and fascinating history at the cathedrals and castles. Our travel guide to Limerick gives you local insight into the best hotels, restaurants and experiences in this historic centre.
At the heart of luxury five-star hotel, Adare Manor is the idea of a homecoming. Whether it's your first or fifth time visiting the grand manor, the team here strive to welcome you as an old friend and cater to your every desire. From preparing a special cocktail in a specific way, arranging for softer or firmer pillows to be delivered to your bedroom, or simply having a chat to catch up on the latest local news, the friendliness and attention to detail here is second to none. The hotel is located on 840 acres of spectacular grounds which encompass a spa, swimming pool and golf course. While it may be tempting to luxuriate in your beautifully furnished hotel room or suite, Adare Manor offers an exciting choice of activities to entertain you during your stay. Ideal for those travelling with families, try your hand at archery, horse riding, fishing, game shooting and many other exciting countryside experiences.
No 1 Pery Square: A welcoming luxury bolthole located in the Georgian Quarter of the city.
One of the biggest draws to this rugged Irish city is the expanding culinary scene that spans from authentic Asian-inspired street food to innovative interpretations of traditional Irish cuisine. One restaurant that is really making its mark on the city is Azur. Striking a balance of fine-dining quality and relaxed Irish hospitality, Azur offers a delicious menu of meat and seafood dishes (as well as plenty of vegetarian options) that showcase local ingredients through modern takes on simple plates – we recommend the mouth-wateringly tender braised beef.
Curragower: Situated in the Medieval Quarter of Limerick, this local favourite serves award-winning comfort dishes in a laidback gastropub environment.
The Grill Room: Perfect for meat lovers, this restaurant is best for dinner and specialises in succulent cuts served in an opulent setting in the city centre.
Sash Restaurant: A cosy restaurant located in a historical boutique hotel offering a menu of high-quality hearty meals.
From meandering through the streets of the old town to hiking through the nearby countryside, Limerick is a city that's best explored on foot. A brilliant experience for all literary enthusiasts, the Angela's Ashes Walking Tour is a fantastic way of discovering grassroots stories about the city and its inhabitants throughout history. Taking you to the main sites of significance featured in Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Angela's Ashes, the highly knowledgable guide, Noel will tell you about the author's impoverished childhood and how this came to inspire and influence his literary masterpiece.
Milk Market: A bustling food market showcasing a variety of different food vendors with a shared passion for quality and provenance.
Cycle Ballyhoura: Rent a bike and go mountain biking through the nearby woodlands. Chris and Liam are on hand to advise all customers regarding the best bikes and trails according to their preferences and ability.
For more unique guides taking you to the best hotels, restaurants and attractions in Ireland, check out our guides to Connemara and Dublin.
If you're interested in booking a trip to any of these destinations, get in touch with our team of regional specialists who will be able to curate, tailor and book a bespoke itinerary exactly to your preferences.


text: The furniture which Pierre Jeanneret created for the public buildings of the city of Chandigarh, the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947, designed by his cousin Le Corbusier, was recently rediscovered by French dealers who have brought much of the pieces to the West and created a market for them. Today, they are found in beautiful homes in New York, London, and Paris, adorned yachts, stylish offices, and salons of avid design collectors. Yesterday, I have visited the Simon Preston Gallery, which presents a solo exhibition by Amie Siegel, an artist with particular interest in cultural objects. The exhibition consists of one fantastic film, which tells the story of the thousands of pieces of furniture – tables, chairs, settees, desks, Pierre Jeanneret created in Chandigarh, and their journey from India to the West.