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Programs by Campus
Political Science
College of Arts and Sciences
Departmental E-mail: iupolsci [at] indiana [dot] edu
Departmental URL: http://polisci.indiana.edu/home/
(Please note that when conferring University Graduate School degrees, minors, certificates, and sub-plans, The University Graduate School's staff use those requirements contained only in The University Graduate School Bulletin.)
Degrees Offered
Master of Arts, Master of Arts for Teachers, and Doctor of Philosophy
Special Departmental Requirements
(See also general University Graduate School requirements.)
Admission Requirements
Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (verbal and quantitative sections); satisfactory previous academic record; three letters of recommendation; writing sample. International students must complete the TOFEL with a satisfactory score. Applicants holding no academic degree higher than the bachelor's degree may be admitted as Ph.D. students.
Master of Arts Degree
(The department is not currently accepting students in this program. Students enrolled in our Ph.D. program may, if they choose, apply for an M.A. degree before they complete the Ph.D. This M.A. may serve either as a terminal degree or as a stepping stone towards later completion of a Ph.D. Courses taken to satisfy requirements for the M.A. could also count towards completion of requirements for the Ph.D. program, provided that program is completed under existing time limits and the student meets the following requirements.)
M.A. Advisory Committee
Students must form a committee of three or more faculty members who will be responsible for approving a master's paper. One of these faculty members must be designated as the M.A. advisor.
Course Requirements
A total of 30 credit hours, including Y570. At least 15 of the 30 credit hours must be graduate courses (500 level or higher). In order to qualify for the M.A. degree, each graduate student must complete five graduate seminars in political science, averaging at least a grade of B (3.0) in all seminars. For students entering with previous graduate work, the Director of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the student's M.A. advisory committee, may allow transfer up to 8 hours graduate credit from other institutions.
Master's Paper
This written requirement can be based on a research paper prepared in a departmental seminar. If a new paper is written to satisfy this requirement, it may receive no more than 4 hours of credit. The master's paper must be approved by all members of the M.A. Advisory Committee.
Foreign Language/Research-Skill Requirement
The student must demonstrate reading proficiency in one language or proficiency in an approved research skill. Students specializing in American politics or public policy (if admitted before fall 2016) must use an approved research skill, not a foreign language, to meet this requirement.
Master of Arts for Teachers Degree
Information regarding this degree program may be obtained from the School of Education.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Course Requirements
A total of 90 credit hours, including dissertation. Y570 Introduction to the Study of Politics is to be taken in the first year of residence. Students who select a field with an approaches-and-issues seminar should take the seminar during the first two years of residence. Each graduate student must complete 10 graduate seminars numbered 500 and above in political science (excluding directed reading and directed research courses), averaging at least a B (3.0) in all seminars, prior to nomination to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree. (For students entering with previous graduate work, the director of graduate studies, with the recommendation of the student's advisory committee, can reduce the number of required seminars based on the prior graduate training.) A substantial research paper is required at the end of a student's second year. This paper should represent original research performed by the student. The advisory committee will evaluate whether the student's paper is adequate for purposes of this requirement.
Fields of Study
The student will select two fields in political science from the following: American politics; international relations; comparative politics; public policy; political philosophy; theory and methodology.
In exceptional cases, with the written approval of the director of graduate studies, the student may offer as one of the fields a course of study that cuts across two of the established fields.
The outside minor requirement is typically satisfied by completing four courses in one or more related departments or in an interdepartmental program, embracing either substantive material or methodology. Some departments or other programs have specific requirements for a Ph.D. minor; students should check with the relevant unit for details. Students selecting an "eclectic" minor must have the proposed set of courses approved by the advisory committee, the director of graduate studies, and the graduate school.
Advisory Committee
Each student will be assigned an advisory committee, which will include two faculty members from each of the student's two fields in political science and a representative of the outside minor. (Students choosing an eclectic minor need not have a representative of that minor.) The chairperson of the committee serves as the student's principal advisor. The committee will supervise the student's course of study. Early in the student's residence, but in no case later than the third semester of study, the advisory committee will provide the student with a formal review of progress toward the degree.
Foreign Language/Research-Skill Requirement
The student must demonstrate proficiency in any two of the following: a foreign language, mathematics, logic, statistics, or computer science. With the approval of the advisory committee, the student may qualify in a single language or research skill at an advanced level, rather than in two. To qualify in a language at the advanced level, the student must satisfy the in-depth proficiency requirement. For rules regarding qualification in a research skill at the advanced level, consult the director of graduate studies. The student is expected to make satisfactory progress in meeting the requirements for the degree; in particular, the student must satisfy the first language or research-skill requirement during the first year of study and the second requirement no later than the second year.
Qualifying Examination
Students must take qualifying examinations in each of their two fields of study in political science. The qualifying field examination is intended to evaluate the student's substantive knowledge and analytical ability in both of the student's fields of study. The written qualifying examination is administered two times a year: in the fall and spring.
Research Committee
Upon completion of the qualifying examination and presentation of a satisfactory dissertation proposal, the student will be nominated to candidacy for the Ph.D. The University Graduate School, on the recommendation of the department, will appoint a research committee to supervise the dissertation.
Final Examination
Covers the field of study related to the dissertation and defense of the dissertation.
Ph.D. Minor in Political Science
Students from other departments or schools who wish to minor in Political Science should consult with the Director of Graduate Studies, who will ordin arily serve as the minor advisor. Students will be required to complete 12 credit hours of course work; these courses must be completed with a grade point average of at least 3.3 (B+). All courses must be approved for graduate credit and no more than one course should be taken below the 500 level. These requirements may be modified in particu lar cases by the Director of Graduate Studies.


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We have been witness to many impressive launches last month, having just come back from IBC and the Cannes Corporate TV and Media awards.
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This, however, is only one part of a 100-year vision the country and its leadership nurtures to eventually build a knowledge-based economy, with a Mars mission and more. And they have backed this with a lot of strategic planning, phased financial investment, partnerships and other elements necessary to take this vision forward.
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With a lot of coverage around product launches, technologies and esports, I thought I'd shift focus to some of the other highlights at IBC this year.
Diversity, for instance, has been spotlighted at various events globally – a theme that BroadcastPro has also been running with this year, making every effort to bring exceptional women in the region to the fore. As part of that, we bring you an interview with La Liga's new MENA head, Maite Ventura.
For the first time, IBC also chose to reward some exceptional projects that bring the broadcast community together. The 4K 4Charity run, for instance – a regular fixture since 2014 at IBC, NAB and SMPTE – invites the industry to come together for a 4km run, with all proceeds going to non-profits that support increased diversity and inclusion initiatives.
While we have hosted several golf tournaments for the industry, these have been relatively exclusive. Perhaps a run would be more inclusive and offer the perfect opportunity to soak up some sun and get to know each other better. Let us know if the idea appeals to you.

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Op Art: Fooling The Eye
A guest curated exhibition by Kris Ghesquière, Manager at kunzt.gallery.
Op Art (or Optical Art) originated in the early sixties as a reaction to other art-movements like Action Painting and Tachisme. Unlike other non-geometric abstract art movements that developed in Europe in the 40s and 50s, characterized by spontaneous brushwork, drips and scribble-like marks, Op Art belongs to the family of constructivism, which has as its most important goal the creation of the illusion of movement by using lines, colors and shapes.
Op Art shares the field with Kinetic Art: Op Artists are drawn to virtual movement; Kinetic artists are attracted by the possibility of real motion. Both art movements attracted a wide international following with an exhibition in 1965: The Responsive Eye, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The term "Op Art" may first have been used by the artist Donald Judd in a review of an exhibition of "Optical Paintings." Although the term was coined and the exhibition held in 1965, most agree that Victor Vasarely pioneered the movement with his 1938 painting Zebra.
For many, Op Art is the perfect style for an age defined by computing, television, fashion, media and aerospace. One begins to see Op Art showing up everywhere: in print and in television advertising, on LP album covers and as a fashion motif in clothing and interior decoration.
The effects created by Op Art range from the subtle to the disturbing and the disorienting. These effects often appear – to the human eye – to be moving or breathing due to their precise, mathematically-based compositions. Op paintings and sculptures use a framework of pure geometric forms as the basis for their effects and also draw on colour theory and the physiology and psychology of perception.
When watching Optical Art, your eye begins sending your brain the message that what it's seeing has begun to oscillate, flicker, throb and any other verb one can employ to mean: am I dreaming, am I hallucinating, this thing is moving!
Art critics were never very supportive of Op Art, attacking its effects as gimmicks, and today it remains tainted by those dismissals. In my opinion however, Op Art represents a great deal of math, planning and technical skill, as none of it came freshly inked out of a computer peripheral. Original, hand-created Op Art deserves respect at the very least. Leading figures in Op Art include Jesus Rafael Soto, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Julio Le Parc, Victor Vasarely, and Bridget Riley.
Jesús Rafael Soto
Soto's profound study on the work and philosophy of Mondrian triggered his fascination with time, space and material. In his work, the relationship between these three elements is always central. He made his first works out of ordinary materials such as wood, wire and perspex.
He declared: "Mondrian must be brought in movement," so his works evolved into kinetic statues, such as Vibration, art created with metal wires and thin metal plates. Around that time he also created Penetrables. A series of nylon threads hanging from the ceilings of various exhibition spaces, some inside and some outside. The spectator was free to walk through the artwork. Soto makes sensational works with simple means. His work often involves mobile elements and points to the close connection between kinetics and Op Art.
Carlos Cruz-Diez
During a stay in Paris, Cruz-Diez was fascinated by color-theory, and his deep studies in the matter resulted in his famous relief-constructions. These optical objects have parallel, colored stripes that cross each other at certain points. This gives the impression of movement when the angle of viewing the artwork is changed.
To spread his ideas, he started his own school in Venezuela. He made several impressive public installations, like his Chromosaturation in Paris: an environment built within colored glass, in which the spectator can freely walk.
Julio Le Parc
From his early days, Le Parc was interested in avant-garde problems, and he was strongly influenced by Fontana.
With his ground-breaking mobiles and light-sculptures, powered by electricity, Le Parc wished to involve the spectator and let them participate in the artwork. It was a surprising new form of moving sculptures that led to other forms of Kinetic Art. Sometimes his work was influenced by the work of Duchamp and Tinguely.
Victor Vasarely
In the early days of his artistic career, Vasarely was fascinated by the optical and the sensitive possibilities of graphical techniques and colors. He was a pioneer in graphical abstract and kinetic experiments. The surprising reactions that came out of his infinite, complicated color combinations are proof of his sharp intelligence. He was one of the originators of Op Art.
Bridget Riley
With her striped black and white paintings, Riley contributed significantly to the developing phase of the Op Art movement. Bit by bit, she added some color to her serious abstract compositions. When viewing her work, the spectator can get an intense feeling of dizziness. One can see a close relationship with Vasarely's work in Riley's, but her movements have a stronger illusionary effect.


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Table Tennis England is the governing body of table tennis in England, responsible for representing, co-ordinating, administering, marketing and developing this hugely popular sport. They have a strong commitment to increasing the number and standard of licensed coaches, and supporting them in their quest to learn and improve with better access to Continuing Professional Development, training programs, courses and events. The provision of professional, committed, licensed coaches is a cornerstone in the growth of the sport.
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Leveraging Partnerships in COVID-19 Response & Recovery
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Transforming Perspectives The Community Action Poverty Simulation CAPS
Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) is an interactive immersion experience designed to sensitize community participants to the realities of poverty, and ultimately transform perspectives. In this webinar, the National Community Action Partnership and Missouri Community Action Network discuss this powerful tool and how you can use it in your own community to make a lasting impact
Peer-to-Peer Series: Developing Leaders through Community Engagement
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Organizational Standards Technical Assistance Guide – Category 2: Community Engagement
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Collaboration Checkup
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[blockquote source="1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)"]This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.[/blockquote]
Anything You Want
I'd always remember this incident. It was during my Junior College days, where I had to purchase a personal computer for my assignments. Thinking back, must I really have to have a personal computer? The answer was no, but it would be a plus. I wanted one because my friends all had nice looking graphs and charts in their assignments. And I didn't want to lose out just because my assignments didn't look as impressive as theirs. Never mind about the content, but looks count.
One problem after another
So my friend and I visited one of those trade shows where I picked up several brochures on the latest and greatest PCs. But there was one problem, I didn't have any money and hence I needed to get the cash to pay for it. When I found out that I could buy one on hire purchase, rather than cash upfront, I jumped at it. But I needed a guarantor for the hire purchase. Naturally I approached my dad to be my guarantor. But there is another problem. You see, the guarantor has to meet a minimum income requirement. And my dad didn't meet the requirement. We then approached a cousin of mine to be the guarantor but he disagreed. So we are back to square one. Despite all these problems, I still wanted the PC and my dad knew how much I wanted it. So, he did what any father would do, get the son his PC no matter what. He drove me half way through town just to withdraw cash from an overdraft account. It was not until several years later that I learned that my dad didn't have the cash but he really wanted me to have the PC and so he borrowed from the overdraft account, incurring interest from that very moment.
Now that I'm a father
I am now a father myself. And I now understand the why he did that, despite knowing the significant cost involved. I would do the same for my children, although I might use a different approach. Nonetheless, if we know our children need something that will enable them to advance in their work or career, we would do whatever it takes to make that happen for them. Perhaps, it was because we never had the opportunity back then and we don't want to deny our children. Or it could simply be a case of parental love. We just want the best for our children.
Millennials are a different bunch
Lisa Earle McLeod's post on the Millennials she touched on the issue of how a "childhood of household prosperity has created a habit of adult indulgence". What's even scarier is that the data showed that "Millennials are shopping 25-40% more than the average consumer".
And while we want the best for our children, are we being foolish in fueling their wants by not only showering them with toys, gadgets, and designer wears from a young age, but also being ourselves an example of consumerism?
At the other end of the spectrum is our ability to create – creatorism, I'd call it. Years ago, you'd need to be a literary before you could ever think of publishing a book. Now, anyone can publish a book; if they chose to. There are options available now that were unthinkable in the past. Self publishing and assisted self publishing are avenues available to you and me to get a book out.
Power of Influence
If writing a book is not your thing, then you always start a blog, or simply use Facebook or Twitter to broadcast your ideas and influence others. An example was this article that precipitated my wife's decision to get another baby carrier and stop using the one we currently have. This illustrates how an article like this can influence my wife's decision on dumping the Baby Bjorn Carrier and to buy an Ergo Baby Carrier instead.
Our Heavenly Father
If our earthly fathers would go that distance just to make sure we get what we need, think what our heavenly Father can and will do. However, our heavenly Father is all wise and all knowing, hence it would only be matters that are in alignment with His will.
Therefore as we journey into the new year, let us remind ourselves on aligning our work to His will.
Father, we know that You hear us and that You would grant us anything we ask for in Jesus's name. We ask that You will give us the courage, strength, and wisdom to create the body of work that will enable us to fulfill our purpose and to be the person that You wanted us to be. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen.


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Conservatives dominate Polish vote, capitalize on spending
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's conservative ruling Law and Justice party capitalized on its popular social spending policies to do even better at the ballot box than when it swept to power four years ago, according to nearly complete results reported Monday.
If confirmed, the results from Sunday's general election would be the strongest showing for a single Polish party in a parliamentary election in 30 years, since Poland threw off communism to establish democracy.
Law and Justice won just under 44% of Sunday's vote, up from 38% in 2015, according to results reported by the state electoral commission based on 99.5% of the votes. Under the Polish system for seat distribution, the party will still have a majority in the 460-seat lower house of parliament, but only a few seats more than before.
The Civic Coalition, a centrist alliance built around the Civic Platform party, once led by EU leader Donald Tusk, was running second with over 27% support.
Pending results from voting abroad could still adjust the figures somewhat.
Turnout was at a record high of over 61% in a sign of how important voters on all sides considered this election.
Despite the win, Law and Justice leaders were not overly enthusiastic. The result leaves them short of the two-thirds majority that they sought to change the constitution as they reshape Poland into a modern state rooted in a conservative Roman Catholic outlook that rejects abortion and gay rights.
"We achieved a lot, but we deserve more," party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski declared in a victory speech late Sunday.
A political adviser to the ruling party, Andrzej Zybertowicz, said that Kaczynski had counted on a "strong advantage in parliament."
A left-wing alliance build around the Democratic Left Alliance came in third with over 12% support, which brought the left back into parliament after having no representation there over the past four years.
The conservative agrarian Polish People's Party, in alliance with an anti-establishment party led by a rock star, Kukiz 15, got nearly 9%.
Confederation, a new far-right group that is openly anti-Semitic and homophobic, was set to enter parliament after winning 6.8% of the vote.
In the less powerful 100-seat Senate, Sunday's vote saw Law and Justice get just under 45% support. The Civic Coalition won above 35% of the vote, the Polish People's Party had nearly 6% and the left-wing alliance captured just over 2%.
Law and Justice has governed Poland since 2015 and is popular for its social conservatism and generous social spending, including a program that gives families a monthly stipend of 500 zlotys ($125) for each child. It ran a campaign that highlighted its social programs and vowed to defend traditional Roman Catholic values.
In the past, Kaczynski has said he wants a new constitution to "guarantee true democracy" and limit legal protections for lawmakers, judges and prosecutors. Critics fear that would amount to a power grab, given the party's track record on the judiciary and the media.
According to the European Union, the ruling party's overhaul of Poland's courts and public prosecution over the past four years has eroded the country's judicial independence.
The party has also used public media as a tool to promote its own successes and cast a poor light on the opposition.
Monika Scislowska contributed to this report.


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'Neighbors' Is All About Genitalia Jokes
We wrote a few months back about the first trailer for the Seth Rogen/Zac Efron-starring broflick Neighbors and its use of male genitalia for humor. That aforementioned trailer, though, was the Red Band one — AKA the one where all bets are off and profanity is welcome. But now there's a vaguely less R-rated trailer — and surprise! It's got just as many genitalia jokes!
The last trailer for the movie came out pretty much directly before the once-surprising news of Efron's rehab stint broke, but we find ourselves just as amused by the theatrics this time around — Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne are still hilariously harried, and Efron's Robert De Niro impression holds strong.
We'd be interested to maybe see some new footage from this movie — which this new trailer sadly lacks — and as a side note we find ourselves surprised by how little they actually ended up cutting in the process of making this trailer a more "milder green band" after the red band.
Basically: There's still a lot of profanity, a baby still chews on a condom, Efron's character still makes extensive comments about balls to Seth Rogen, and we are still at least mildly excited to see this movie for ourselves.


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Free Horse Racing Tips For Wincanton And Doncaster
The November Handicap Meeting at Doncaster is the traditional final meeting of the turf season on the flat and this year's renewal is typically competitive with 23 runners declared. However, we've an each-way fancy for the big race, as well as a tip for the Wentworth Stakes.
Meanwhile, Wincanton's Badger Ales Trophy Handicap Chase is seen by many as the first significant handicap chase of the National Hunt season. We've also got a tip for that, as well as tips for the Rising Stars Novices' Chase and the Elite Hurdle.
Doncaster 2.05
This looks a high-class renewal of the Listed Wentworth Stakes, with group race winning sprinters Donjuan Triumphant and Librisa Breeze both kept going after running in Ascot's Qipco Champions Sprint. That may be because both horses have endured winless seasons, but it's possible that a tough race last time may have left them vulnerable to a fresher horse.
The horse that could fit the profile is Laugh A Minute who, after being off the track for 11 weeks, could well have been laid out for this decent prize having won on both his previous visits to Doncaster. His trainer Roger Varian has also been banging in the winners in the last couple of weeks.
Wentworth Stakes Free Tip: Laugh A Minute @ 4.50 Bet365
Wincanton 2.25
Trainer Paul Nicholls usually targets the Rising Star Novices' Chase and has won six of the last 10 renewals. His runner this year is the improving Secret Investor, and it's interesting that he had a prep race four weeks ago, a pattern that Nicholls has followed with those six winners, five of which also won their prep race.
However, there's a sneaking suspicion that he'll be better over further in due course, whilst he probably didn't achieve as much over hurdles as Bags Groove. Harry Fry's seven-year-old has also proved himself over fences already, as he won a novice chase on his seasonal debut at Ffos Las, beating some useful horses in the process. It could also be significant that he improved a lot for his seasonal debut last season before winning twice at this time of year. A winner four-times going right-handed, he looks the value in the race.
Rising Stars Novices' Chase Free Tip: Bags Groove @ 2.50 BetVictor
Wincanton 3.00
We Have A Dream is still in the could be anything category, but last year's English juvenile hurdle form has been consistently let down so far. It could be a case that he could only beat the horses that he raced against but, with four-year-olds also only winning one of the last 10 renewals of the Elite Hurdle, the temptation is to look elsewhere.
Nicky Henderson also runs a second runner in Verdana Blue and it could be significant that Henderson considered this good ground loving mare could be a Champion Hurdler contender on decent ground. Her form has taken a few knocks too though, and the horse that looks the least exposed in this field is If The Caps Fits. Beaten just once in six runs, there's a fair chance this unbeaten hurdler would have been rated much higher if a slight injury hadn't stopped him from running at last year's big festivals. There's a chance he may need the run, but he has the most scope for improvement, is unbeaten going right-handed, and looks the value-bet.
Elite Hurdle Free Tip: If The Cap Fits @ 3.25 SkyBet
Doncaster 3.15
It's often an advantage to be drawn low on the round course at Doncaster but, as the front-runners often get racing far too soon in the November Handicap, the statistics suggest it pays to back a horse drawn wide that likes to be held up. The last 10 renewals are a perfect example, with all 10 winners drawn between stalls 9 and 22, whilst it could also be worth noting only one of the last 10 winners has carried more than 9-2.
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One horse that fits those stats is Erik The Red and Kevin Ryan's six-year-old looks like this has always been his end-of-season target after just four runs this season. He started the season on a mark of 99 but has slipped to 96, a mark just 1lb higher than when second in the 2016 renewal and just 2lb higher than when successful here in 2017. He's vulnerable to any potential handicap snips but should give us a good each-way run for our money.
November Handicap Free Tip: Erik The Red (each-way) @ 17.00 WilliamHill (7 places)
Wincanton 3.35
Paul Nicholls is three-handed in his attempt to make it five wins in 11 years in the Badger Ales Trophy Handicap Chase. Last year's winner Present Man is again ridden by the impressive Bryony Frost, though the pair are up a few pounds in the handicap and have significantly more weight to carry. At the other end of the handicap he has Captain Bucks, though this is a step-up in class for him. Therefore, it could be significant that Nicholls pitches El Bandit into a handicap chase on just his second run over fences, the first being a facile odds-on win in a three runner novices' chase nearly 18 months ago. That may not be an ideal prep for a competitive handicap, but El Bandit won several times over hurdles on decent ground, including when twice carrying over 11-0 in handicaps.
Badger Ales Trophy Handicap Chase Free Tip: El Bandit @ 7.00 WilliamHill
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PETRONAS Delays Second FLNG
Malaysian oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) has pushed the commissioning of its second floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project for a later date as the company works to cut costs in a relentless market.
The PFLNG 2 project, to be located off the coast of Sabah in Malaysia, was originally scheduled for delivery in 2018. However, it has not been disclosed what will be the new date of delivery.
The FLNG is being built by Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries as part of a consortium consisting of JGC Corporation, Samsung Heavy Industries Company Limited, JGC (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Samsung Heavy Industries (M) Sdn Bhd.
Meanwhile, PETRONAS' first floating LNG facility (PFLNG 1) at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in Okpo, South Korea is nearing conclusion, with 95% of the structure completed in December 2015. Once completed, the PFLNG 1 will be moored at the Kanowit field, offshore Sarawak, and is designed to produce 1.2 mtpa of LNG.
The announcement comes as Petronas wraps up an extremely difficult 2015 with lower revenue and profit after tax (PAT) amidst a depressed oil price environment and net impairment on assets.
PETRONAS recorded a revenue of RM248 billion, a 25 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2014. The company anticipates its financial performance for 2016 to continue to be affected by the prolonged volatility in oil prices.
Speaking at a press conference Monday, PETRONAS' President and Group CEO, Datuk Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin said that PETRONAS had persevered through the challenging year to remain profitable.
Wan Zulkiflee said that the next two years would continue to be challenging for PETRONAS and that the company's cash flow from operations are unlikely to be able to cover the remaining CAPEX and its RM16 billion dividend commitments to the government.
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Fab pair of 1960s earrings from Juliana. These clip style right and left fit design earrings featur gold plate prong set brilliant resin stones and faceted unfoiled blue, green and purple crystal stones. So fun to dress up or down. They measure 1 1/2" long x 1 1/4" wide and measures 3/4" tall.


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Our morning service starts at 11:00am and we warmly welcome you to come and join with us as we worship the Living God together, take communion and then listen to a relevant message from the Word of God. The service usually finishes around 12:45pm and everyone is invited to enjoy light refreshments afterwards.
For those unable to attend Wellspring, the message is normally live streamed via Facebook, apart from the first Sunday of the month, which is our family service. Please click here to see the latest message.
During term time, there is a Sunday School available for children aged 3 and over whilst the Word of God is being shared.
On the first Sunday of each month we have our family service. This service is slightly shorter and more interactive than our usual one and the children stay in the church for the whole service. We do not have communion during this service.
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Current Affair of 19 June 2018. Read Important Current Affairs for UPSC/SSC/Bank and other state exam
Union Cabinet approves proposal for enactment of Dam Safety Bill, 2018
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 13, 2018 approved the proposal for introduction of Dam Safety Bill, 2018 in the Parliament.
The draft bill has been finalised after wide consultation with leading Indian experts and international experts. It will enable all states and union territories of India to adopt uniform dam safety procedures that will not only ensure the safety of the dams but will also safeguard their benefits.
I&B Minister Inaugurates EU Film Festival in New Delhi
Information and Broadcasting Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore inaugurated the European Union Film Festival at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi. The festival will improve cultural ties between India and European countries.
24 latest European movies from 23 European countries will be screened. The festival is organized by Directorate of Film Festivals under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Cabinet approves 'Three Year Action Plan' of Agricultural Education Division & ICAR Institutes
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the Three Year Action Plan (2017-2020) of Agricultural Education Division and ICAR Institutes with an outlay of Rs 2225.46 crore for strengthening and developing higher agricultural education in India.
The uniformity will also help in protecting human life, livestock and property.
Tourism Ministry launches new Incredible India website
The Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism KJ Alphons launched the new 'Incredible India' website in New Delhi.
The interactive website will showcase India as a holistic destination, revolving around major experiences such as spirituality, heritage, adventure, culture, yoga and wellness. It is designed using trends and technologies of international standards, in order to project India as a 'must-visit' destination, especially among its overseas travelers.
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- User-Friendly Design: The website is aesthetically designed to enable easy dissemination of a large amount of information.
- Advanced Personalisation: The website leverages the power of Adobe Experience Cloud to identify different user personas and offer a personalised experience.
20 states sign MoU to implement Ayushman Bharat - National Health Protection Mission
The Union Health Minister, J P Nadda exchanged Memorandum of Understanding with health ministers from 20 states, marking their commitment towards the launch of the Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) at a Health Ministers conclave in New Delhi.
- The AB-NHPM will protect around 50 crore people from about 10 crore families.
- The scheme will enable cashless and paperless access to services up to Rs 5 lakhs per family per year.
- The services will be available for the beneficiary families at the point of service in both public and private empanelled hospitals across India.
PM Modi inaugurates Integrated Command and Control Centre of Naya Raipur Smart City
Prime Minster Narendra Modi inaugurated the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) of the Naya Raipur Smart City.
With this, the Integrated Command & Control Centre of Naya Raipur now becomes the 10th Smart City Centre to be operational in India.
- Naya Raipur is one of the 3 Smart Cities of Chhattisgarh selected under the Smart Cities Mission, the other two cities are Raipur and Bilaspur.
- Naya Raipur is being envisioned as a service hub across multiple sectors including Information Technology, Bio Technology, Finance, Trade, Hospitality, Medical and Education.
- Naya Raipur is also India's first Smart greenfield city and is also digitally accessible first smart city in the country.
- Naya Raipur has selected IL&FS Ltd in partnership with Schneider Electric as the Master System Integrator (MSI) through a competitive bidding process to design, develop, implement, operate and maintain:
World Bank Approves $700 mn to Improve Primary Education in Bangladesh
The World Bank has approved $700 million to help Bangladesh achieve its education for all vision by improving the primary education sector.
The Quality Learning for All Program (QLEAP) will cover more than 18 million children studying in pre-primary level to grade 5. It will also finance implementation of the government's Fourth Primary Education Development Program (PEDP4).
End of 27 year old dispute between Greece and Macedonia
Why in the discussion?
The 27-year-long dispute between Greece and Macedonia, two countries of Europe, has ended. The dispute between the two countries was about the name of Yugoslavia.
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- In 1991, separated from Yugoslavia, the new country was made of the Republic of Macedonia.
- Located in the south, parts of Greece are also known as Macedonia. There was a dispute between the two countries on this.
- Both countries have agreed that Macedonia will now be known as the 'Republic of North Macedonia'. In the Macedonian language it will be called 'Severna Macedonia'.
- Prior to the official announcement of the new name, the approval of the people of Macedonia and the Parliament of Greece must be obtained.
- The northern region of Greece is also known as Macedonia. Alexander the Great lived in this region. This was the reason Greece's citizens were annoyed with this name.
- It has also been clarified in the agreement that Northern Macedonia will not be regarded as belonging to the Old Greek Civilization.
7.7% economic growth in Q4 of 2017-18 firmly established India as world's fastest growing economy.
Union Minister Arun Jaitley claimed that, 7(point)7 per cent economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2017-18 firmly established India as the fastest growing major economy in the world.
Dudhwa's favorite elephant dies
Why in the discussion?
Recently, elephant Batalik (Batalik), famous for his excursions in Dudhwa National Park, Lakhimpur Kheri, died.
Dudhwa National Park
- Dudhwa National Park is located in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh state. This National Park is a Tiger Reserve area.
- It was established in the year 1977 by preserving the 614 sq km forest area.
- Located in the foothills of the Shivalik mountain range, this garden has special significance in terms of tourism in the state.
- Dudhwa National Park is surrounded by dense forests.
- The park is a huge forest area adjacent to India and Nepal border.
- This park is the largest and rich biodiversity area of Uttar Pradesh. The park is prominent in the world for the protection of tigers and fencing.
- The herds of deer can be seen in the garden area. Five species of deer are found in Dudhwa National Park. The reindeer is main.
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How Live Casino Games Differ from RNG Games
If you have stumbled upon this article and are not 100% sure of how the Live Dealer Game playing environment works and operates, then please do additionally have a look through our Introduction to Live Casino Games as it will give you lots of additional information regarding this new gaming environment.
However, if you have a basic understand of how live casino games work and operate, let us now present to you the main way in which Live Online Casino Games differ completely from the software driven, random number games you may already have a solid understanding of.
Licensed Gaming Venue
When you are playing at a standard casino site it is the operators of the casino that have obtained a gaming license and their game servers have to be located in a secure location within the licensing authority's jurisdiction.
When you are playing at a Live Casino site it is not only the operators who need a gaming license the venue in which those games are being played live from also needs to be fully licensed and all Dealers, Croupiers and other casino employees do need to have been fully trained and have a license to work in such an environment.
So it could be argued that the Live Casino environment is much more highly regulated that the standard online gaming environment, and there are a lot of licenses needed.
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As there are several cameras located around the land based venue at which the Live Casino Games are being played, part of the licensing requirements will dictate the way in which the venue operates much adhere to a range of predetermined operating requirements.
The current game in play must at all times be visible by players sat at home via of course the live video link up, and a nonstop recording must be made of all gaming action. Also when a deck of cards is to be shuffled this should either be performed by the Dealer at the start of each game or by another casino employee and the shuffle must also be filmed and whilst any deck of cards is not in live player it must be visible to players wherever it happens to be.
Often you will find there are several shoes of cards which can be chosen from for each new round of gaming, and there is often another gaming table in the background of the game being used which is a dedicated shuffle table.
This additional table is of course in view to players and this is where another casino employee will fully shuffle each deck and store the cards until they are put into live play. You will also see the current Dealer performing a shuffle on the main gaming table for added fair play and openness.
The video recordings of each gaming session must be stored safely and securely as in the very unlikely event of a player experiencing any problems with a wager placed, the video footage can be independently reviewed to double check the result of each hand.
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One aspect of playing any card based Live Casino Game online is that you will notice the actual cards are bigger than those you would usually find in a land based casino site.
The decks of cards have all been made slightly larger than is usual and this is simply to allow players sat at home, viewing the live video feed of each hand being dealt out to be able to clearly see which cards are in play on that gaming table.
These oversized cards may appear slightly odd at first, however you will soon get used to them and they as mentioned are oversized so you will never be in any doubt as to which cards you, your fellow players and the Dealer is holding.
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Should you be the type of online casino player who religiously hunts around for additional playing value, and prefers to take advantage of any or all bonuses offers that are available to you. Then you need to be aware that the rules and terms and conditions attached to Live Casino Games are much more stringent, and some would say tougher than those on offer to standard software driven casino game players.
There is a reason for this and that is the Live games are often the lowest house edge games on offer in a casino, and whilst large bonuses are always on offer to slot players the reason those slot bonuses are much more generous is that slot games have a much higher house edge and as such casinos can freely dish them out.
The Live games do come with lower house edges of usually less than one percent, so if you do come across a bonus being offered on these types of casino games it is suggested that you read through the terms and conditions to ensure you do not over bet, and are also aware of any increased play through requirements.
Failure to follow the terms and conditions along with any Live Casino Game specific bonus play rules may see you having any winnings accumulated with bonus play being voided! Much like winning would be voided if you took a standard casino bonus offer and played games not permitted to be played with a bonus or wagered for stake levels above those mentioned in the terms and condition of the bonus you claimed.
So always read through the rules and terms and conditions, and if you do not find them appealing simply do not accept the bonus and stick to playing with your own cash instead, as by deign you will be free to place wagers of any value you prefer playing for and can cash out any winnings at any time without having to first exceed any play through requirements.
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Gruff Rhys – Babelsberg
Gruff Rhys has always been brazen with his political beliefs, particularly in the run up and aftermath of Brexit back in 2016. Before the result, Rhys released 'I Love EU' which was "An attempt to make an emotional case for Mother Europe – this flawed, fantastic, potentially utopian megaclub that I've been lucky enough to grow up in". Around the same time, he wrote the ten songs that would appear on his new album, Babelsberg, which explores those similar themes of political turbulence. So why the wait?
Rhys was waiting for Swansea-based composer Stephen McNeff, and the 72-piece BBC National Orchestra of Wales (the Doctor Who orchestra no less, which explains the grandiose, cosmic energy of a few cuts on the record); which not only continues Rhys' cinematic edge started by 2014's Dylan Thomas biopic Set Fire to the Stars, but gives Babelsberg a bombastic, flamboyant and country-tinged atmosphere that evokes Glen Campbell, Scott Walker and, even, Serge Gainsbourg. There's no doubt about it here, no matter how great Rhys' songs are, McNeff is the key player here; constantly elevating Rhys' sometimes surreal, sometimes playful and sometimes downright heartfelt lyrics with aplomb.
It could be argued that Babelsberg sees Rhys at his most political, constantly prodding and provoking a debate. It's made abundantly clear on the Gainsbourg-esque opener 'Frontier Man', which sees its central male figure: "Just a monument to times gone wrong", while 'The Club' explores the bitterness of leaving Europe and the pick-yourself-up attitude many had to employ to combat it. Rhys croons: "They threw me out of the club, into the darkest alley," sincerely echoing the thoughts of, let's be honest, pretty much every Gruff Rhys fan. Importantly, however, the song climaxes at a moment of boldness: "I pick myself up into the blazing sunset." Rhys announces defiantly. It's absolutely classic Rhys, and a real highlight on Babelsberg.
'Oh Dear!', the agitated, delirious number exploring a quasi-sophisticated style of rhythm and blues, sees the orchestra come to the fore beautifully. Possessing the cultivated atmosphere of Ennio Morricone's Spaghetti-Western compositions, Rhys straddles the urgent musical backdrop like Clint Eastwood riding off into the sunset. Likewise, 'Limited Edition Heart' again focuses on Rhys' swooning vocal melody delivery but, this time, with a surge of lyrics brimming with surrealism that explore the apocalypse and redemption. No doubt the finest moment of the record, it sees Rhys instinctively investigate the world of a meta narrative as he anticipates, and subsequently describes, the song's instrumental breakdown. It's a wacky, truly brilliant moment, that could only really come from an artist of Rhys' calibre.
The album's swansong, 'Selfies in the Sunset', again sees Rhys play with the light and the dark of the universe. A meditative, but darkly funny duet with actress and model Lily Cole, sees the duo centred in their – and our – impending doom. "Apocalyptic mushroom clouds/tower above us… This is the end/ Get your phone out to document" the duo scathe in a scrutiny of the 21st Century world but, much like 'The Club', they end on a conclusively positive culmination: "Wake me in the morning at the beginning of a new dawn". It's a brilliantly dark, twisted, yet brutally funny end to an album that offers up so many thoughts and feelings, both optimistic and pessimistic.
This could be Rhys' most lavishly executed pop record, evoking some of Rhys' heroes from the 60s and 70s with a flamboyant, whimsical edge. Certainly, too, the string-laden design behind the record, steeping the record in Americana throughout, helps this feel like one of his more assured and confident releases to date. Babelsberg is essentially a tour through the tempestuous, bumpy and difficult climate we're all adapting to at the moment, and Gruff Rhys acts as the best tour guide you could have.
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Last month I had the priveldge of joining CBT News to discuss how dealerships can transition for the future of the auto industry. The future is here. Dealers need to accept the reality that the old business model is dead.
Change is not going to happen overnight so it is important to keep supporting the current business model while slowly adopting the new one. I am proud to work with some of the best minds in the industry to introduce Paragon Direct – a dealership without walls. Anything customers can do in the store can now be done from the comfort of their homes. The new business model is all about brining the product to the customer, and the sooner we realize that the better off we will be.


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Green Book was such a rousing success when the Middleburg Film Festival added it as their closing film, it sold out so swiftly that the organizers added a second screening and that one filled up too.
Peter Farrelly, Viggo Mortensen and composer Kris Bowers were there in Middleburg to present the film and do a quick Q&A. The film would end up winning the audience award!!
I sat down with Farrelly and Mortensen and was surprised to learn that Mortensen said no to the film the first time until Farrelly convinced him to re-read it. Farrelly also talks about how they had suggested John Travolta to play the role Tony Lipp.
We also talk about how a freak snow blizzard worked out to be a blessing for some of their scenes.
There are spoilers in this chat… so be warned.
How did this fall into your lap?
Peter: There was an attempt on my part to do something different. I should have made the attempt to do something different, but I never do. I always did what came along. Things were there and I do them. Brian Currie one of the writers told me he was writing a screenplay based on his friend's father. I asked about the story and he said, "Black concert pianist, 1962, lived about Carnegie Hall. His record company was sending him on a tour of the South. He was afraid to go so he hired the toughest bouncer in New York City with a 6th-grade education and who was also rather racist himself to go with him. I thought it was fucking home run. I thought it was a huge home run. I kept thinking about for about two months. Brian will tell you a different story that I committed that day, but he never asked if I wanted to do it.
I called him a month later asking about the script and he had no idea what we were talking about because he's working on nine scripts at a time. Brian said he hadn't started working on it, so I offered to work on it with him. We started the Monday after that chat.
And here's Viggo and we have Mahershala. What a pairing. You can't get better than that.
Peter: There is no better pairing in the country, in the world. No matter what you think of the movie, no movie has two better actors than this.
I agree. Absolutely.
Peter: To me it feels like Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid.
Viggo: We had a great time.
Peter: He's a great actor.
Viggo: I was nervous at first. I said to him, "Do you think you should cast a different actor?"
You turned it down?
Viggo: Not really.
Peter: You did turn it down.
Viggo: He said, "Read it again and let's talk in the morning." I read it a few more times.
Peter: I talked to you at least three times.
Viggo: I told you the first time I read it that it accomplished something that was so hard to do. When it's done right, it seems simple. It's very hard to make a story that is engaging and entertaining. The great dialogue was just crackling off the page. It's just a story that is structured so well and keeps on going upward path to the end. You're waiting for it to have a sloppy ending, but it doesn't. It's totally original and totally entertaining.
I said to him, it's an amazing character, but I wasn't sure type-wise. I told him, "You're directing a drama which is something different to what you've been doing." It's kind of insulting, right? [laughs] I didn't mean it that way. I just wasn't sure.
I thought to myself, he doesn't want to miscast his movie. I thought he was crazy. But here we are and I'm really glad I did it.
Peter: He just becomes who he's playing. He really does. From the beginning, watch him in Witness. You'd think he's an Amish guy. I remember that movie. He stood out and he looked like he was Amish. The same with Eastern Promises, you forget.
You do. He just disappears into the role.
Viggo: Once I said yes to it and met Nick Vallelonga and his family, they were telling me things about him and they were encouraging too. They were probably looking at me wondering what the hell I was doing.
Peter: Nick had talked about getting an Italian guy to play it. We talked about Travolta. I brought up Viggo and he said he liked him. That was the only guy that came up who wasn't Italian. Also, he doesn't do a lot of movies.
I know. They're far and few between.
Peter: He reminds me of De Niro in his early career when he'd do a movie every three years or so. You couldn't wait and it was going to be an event. We were worried he was not going to do this movie. Our agents and everyone said we were going down a dead end. They said, "He's a picky guy?" and I didn't care. Did I want to go to someone who wasn't picky? I want the picky guy. The only reason the film got made was because we got him.
Viggo: Once I said yes to it, I wanted to know who my dance partner was going to be. Peter said, "I hope we get Mahershala Ali, he's the one I want. I'm meeting with him in a few days." I thought that was amazing and we'd be in great hands with him playing that character. He's so meticulous with the way he works and so once we had him, we knew we had a team.
Peter: He came on easily once he learned Viggo was on board.
You take us through America and the road trip. The relationship is building as we travel with them. Talk about filming that trip?
Peter: It was tricky because we didn't have a huge budget. We shot it for around $20 million dollars which isn't very much. There was some CGI because we had to get rid of signs.
We actually shot the film in Louisiana except for one day which we shot in New York/Jersey. We had the get the Fall colors. Viggo came even though he had no dialogue in that scene. We had to find all different parts of Louisiana. We were planning to shoot the winter stuff later which would have added more to the budget.
Viggo: We actually got lucky with the snow because there was a snow storm on the day we were going to do that shoot. We were going to shoot a scene and I asked what time it is. I also asked what the temperature was and he said, "It's 36 degrees." It was getting colder and I thought it was going to start snowing. I thought we could actually all do some overtime and sure enough within an hour, there was a blizzard and that's what you end up seeing.
Peter: We were meant to be done at 2 or 3 in the morning, but we went past noon because there was this crazy snow storm. It was actually the first time that snow had accumulated there in 25 years. We had over three inches.
Viggo: It was crazy. Everyone was freaking out.
Peter: If anyone did get hurt. They would have sued our asses. But we were never going to get those shots, if we didn't get it, we'd be chasing snow. Even going to Minnesota you are not guaranteed snow.
Viggo: What's great was we had the same roads. We didn't have to make it match somewhere else.
Kris Bowers performed the other day. He's a genius. He composed the score.
Peter: He composed the score and he worked with Mahershala for a few months beforehand to get him going. When the shit hit the fan, we went to Kris. It was a combination of the two of them.
I knew we needed world-class pianist and Kris' name kept coming up. He was 27 at the time, but he was the guy. We went to him and asked if he could do it. He looked at me about playing a double and said how he played concerts and was really busy. I offered him the score and he said yes.
It's such a beautiful score.
Viggo: It is. I just wanted to say that everywhere we've gone, every audience has had a really positive reaction to it. Whether it's movie people, press, or just audiences. There's this pleasant surprise. I don't know if it's an expectation. The word is, I hear it's entertaining, moving and people definitely want to see it. But I hear, "I just didn't expect that." I think they expected it to be emotionally moving, maybe a little bit thought-provoking.
Peter: Painful? I think they were afraid of the pain.
Viggo: People are saying it's not what they expected. It's a feel-good movie. You walk out feeling good. To me, I was thinking about it. It's a bit like saying, "Preston Sturges was entertaining." It's very difficult to do. What I read in the script, is what this film has become. It doesn't always happen that way. It's really hard to do what Peter did and to take people on this ride. Like with Preston Sturges, people went to see his movies in small towns theaters and they thought about social situations that were serious. This movie is the same way. If you have a movie that people hear, "It's fun but it's about racism and class differences" mainly they'll hear racism. People in a small town or middle America might not make it their first choice. If they hear, "It's a road trip or buddy thing," you're not preaching to the converted. This movie is something everyone will go and see, and they'll get something where their kids might ask, "Is that how it was in 1962?" Or the parents will think about it and go out of their way to consider. It's amazing.
Peter: The other thing I think is people go in -because of the racial stuff – it starts with a guy dropping glasses into a garbage can from the black workers. People think there's going to be some truly ugly moments, but he's more complicated than that. He's not a homophobe, not in the traditional sense. He's open about other things. He's not completely closed minded.
Viggo: It's a movie about first impressions. Doc thinks he's this guy who is crude. My first impression of doc is he's no fun, he's boring. And like all first impressions, they are always wrong.
And they change.
Viggo: They do change. Doc realizes that Tony does have a code of ethics and the ability to learn and the modesty to learn. It's a film about first impressions and how to cure ignorance.


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Tracing history of century-old Vanek 'farmhouse' on Bassett Road
Probably anyone who lives in the west end of Bay Village has noticed some dramatic changes that have occurred in the southernmost block of Bassett Road, just north of the railroad tracks in the last couple years. Several small cottages have been replaced by substantial new homes on the east side of the street, while on the west side of the street, just north of Crossroads Church, a century home has received lots of investment.
The house looked kind of forlorn for a number of years until it was purchased by new owners. Improvements include a large attached garage, painted red with a gambrel roof that looks like a barn. It is a nice addition to the house which looks like a typical gable/wing vernacular farmhouse.
However, it may never have technically been a farmhouse. In 1905 Frank Vanek purchased 6.12 acres of land from the C.M. Oviatt Manufacturing Co. His parcel was originally roughly the same size as the existing church parcel and it backed up to the Lutheran Mission Grounds which were accessed from Ashton Lane, once known as Link Road. To the north of his parcel was Henry and Maria Hagedorn's 18-acre parcel.
The home was built in 1910 by Frank Vanek and remained in the Vanek family for an incredible 86 years with Anna Elizabeth owning the property after Frank passed away in 1944. According to the Bay Directories she occupied the house for another 50 years until 1994. They also indicate that Elizabeth Irene Vanek, their daughter, occupied the house until 1996.
The 1930 U.S. Census has the 46-year-old Frank and 33-year-old Anna occupying the home along with their daughters, Elizabeth, 12, and Marian, 5, along with his brother Joseph, 52. The reason that this may never have really been a farmhouse is that Frank is listed as a carpenter working in home construction in the Census and that he does not own a farm. Based on this information there is a chance that he literally constructed the home, which was valued for the Census at $15,000 in 1930, and that any agriculture that occurred on the property was more of a sideline. An interesting footnote, considering Bay Village's proximity to Lake Erie, is that his brother is listed in the Census as working in the boat repair business.
While some may object to changes made to the house such as vinyl siding and replacement windows and doors, it is nice to see investments made in the existing housing stock of Bay Village rather than just another teardown. I think Frank and Anna Vanek would be proud.
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William R. Krause, AICP I am the Assistant Planning Director for the City of Westlake. I have worked for Westlake for 25 years. I served on the Bay Village Planning Commission for 5 years. I am a member of the Reuben Osborn Learning Center Steering Committee. I am a Board Member and Historian for the Westlake Historical Society and a Trustee of the Western Reserve Architectural Historians. I have been married to Debra for 34 years and am the father of three grown children, grandfather of one and owner of two Shih Tzu's.


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A few days ago, we reported a problem with new members registering and then not being able to login.
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Update on website problems
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Most problems on the website that we reported earlier have been fixed. The profiles are working again and logging out is no longer a problem. The Dutch version of the profiles will still have some issues as some Dutch translations still need to be inserted.
When accessing the college area, you will be asked to login again as this is unfortunately no longer working automatically. You will be able to login with your regular username and password.
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Problems with the website
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Members of the website may currently experience some issues with some parts. There are currently problems with the profiles-section and the logout-button. Other sections, such as the forums and the college, are still working normally.
We apologize for the inconvenience and will try to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
College course books available again in print!
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For quite some time, we have been unable to offer the printed book versions of our courses in the Grove of Dana online Druid college. In the past, these books used to be printed through our Cafepress online shop, until they decided to shut down their book printing services. NOD has therefore decided to bring the books back in print through the online press service of Lulu instead.
We are happy to announce that, as of now, all our course books are back available in print! But there's more:
* Aside from the Bardic and Ovate Course books, we now also have the Druid Course book available in print!
* All books have been reduced in price thanks to the lower printing costs of Lulu, and are now available at only € 12 per book (excluding shipping).
The books are the same as in the past, except for a size format modification and, in most cases, new book cover images. Some revisions in the text have been done in order to edit out spelling errors that had been overlooked in the past, but the content itself is still the same.
Have a look at the new NOD Bookstore by clicking here and check it out for yourself!
It should be noted that the printed book versions of our courses are intended for those who prefer to read the courses on paper rather than on a screen. You are not obligated to buy these books in order to enrol in our courses, as you will still be able to download the course material in full. All profits from the sales of these books will be spent entirely on maintenance expenses of the New Order of Druids.
Changes to Celtopedia
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Celtopedia is a Celtic-related wiki which was launched by the New Order of Druids in 2006. Due to technical reasons related to the server, some changes have recently been made to Celtopedia.
As of now, Celtopedia has become integrated with the "Celtic Library", another wiki which is integrated into the main website. As such, Celtopedia as an independent wiki has ceased to exist and part of its contents has become integrated with the Celtic Library. The Celtic Library will henceforth be known as "Celtopedia" instead.
Not all contents has been moved over: a large portion of the Celtopedia articles were in fact copied from Wikipedia and have since not received necessary updates. For those articles, we refer to Wikipedia for the latest revisions. Other parts, such as the extensive Celtic Timeline and some independent articles, will remain and can be found in the new Celtopedia. This allows us to save on server space, provide better up-to-date content, and to fully integrate Celtopedia into the main website.
The link to Celtopedia still continues to work and will refer to the new integrated weblink: celtopedia.druidcircle.net.
College News
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We would like to announce some changes in the Grove of Dana online Druid College.
The first change is that we have decided to close down the "Becoming Aware" course. The course was lacking mentorship, and since it never attracted many students we have decided it would not be worth the effort of finding new mentors for it for the time being. All other specialisation courses remain available, of course.
The second change is that there are now two College Coordinators. Elke remains college coordinator as before, but she will now get the help of a second coordinator, Ben (Ontwaken). Please allow Ben a bit of time to get up to speed with everything. The recommended communication channels remain the same: the helpdesk support system, e-mail or the "College Technical Support" forum.
Thank you for your understanding.
NOD's 10th anniversary as a non-profit organisation
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This year, in May 2016, the New Order of Druids will exist for 10 years as a non-profit organisation.
The New Order of Druids initially began on February 1, 2003. Originally, it was only a website with a discussion forum, which was later expanded with a college. On May 3, 2006, we became an official non-profit organisation for the first time. The event received a great deal of media attention in the Belgian press.
The New Order of Druids couldn't be what it is today, without the input of all our members. Therefore, we would like to thank you for your input, help and even simply your presence with us. We hope that, with your help, we will be able to continue to grow!
Updates on college certificates and NOD Circles
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We would like to inform you about a few changes and updates within the New Order of Druids.
The first update is of interest to all students of the Bardic, Ovate and Druid courses in the Grove of Dana online Druid college. As of now, it will be possible to request a certificate for completed courses in both digital and printed format. The printed version is available only to upgraded members, as it was already the case before, but the digital version is available to all members, including the free ones.
Note that digital certificates are only available for free members if your date of course completion took place on or after September 1, 2014. For upgraded members, this date is extended to July 2007 (for both the printed and digital formats). You can read all the information and requirements at this link:
The second update concerns a decision we have had to make in relation to the NOD Circles (work groups). Due to prolongued inactivity in all existing groups, it has been decided to close down these circles. The discussion topics that were posted in the related forums, however, will not be lost as they have been moved into the nearest relevant general forum (mostly The Druid Inn and The Celtic Cauldron, depending on the subject). We regret having to make this decision, but we hope to count on your participation in various other topics of interest in the general forums.
Heartbleed bug: no reason for concern
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These past few days, you may have heard of several warnings for the so-called "Heartbleed bug". This bug allowed hackers to exploit an OpenSSL vulnerability among several servers, and steal login details (such as passwords) of several well-known websites from Google to Yahoo.
The question is: does the server of the New Order of Druids website (druidcircle.org and druidcircle.net) have the same vulnerability, and do you need to change your NOD account password?
The answer is no.
Priorweb, the host of the NOD website, has announced on their website that their servers did not use the vulnerable versions of OpenSSL. This means that hackers would not have been able to steal login details from any websites hosted by Priorweb, and that includes the websites of the New Order of Druids.
In short, you do not need to change your password on the NOD website, unless you happen to use the exact same login details on other websites as well, that do or did have that vulnerability.
Here you will find a list of websites that have, or have not, been affected by the Heartbleed bug:
More information on Priorweb's announcement (only available in Dutch):