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2nd Workshop on Intelligent Video-to-video Communications in Modern Smart Cities
The Digital Agenda for Europe intends to sustain fast and ultrafast Internet access as well as the development and operation of several "open platforms" capable of providing new and innovative products and related services in the framework of Future Internet (FI). In the present context, both citizens and legal entities (organizations, enterprises-companies, (state) authorities, etc.) in urban environment are facing with a multiplicity of challenges that appropriate investments -or properly selective initiatives- in pioneering ICT-based solutions can help "to address and to promote innovative responses", especially those based on user-driven initiatives. Of particular importance become various activities aiming to develop modern solutions or facilities/services of higher quality in communications that should make a beneficial and really effective use of the wider context of the Internet of the Future. Until today, user-driven open innovation methodologies have proven that they can drastically improve the efficiency of the innovation process by bridging between R&D and market entry supporting better and faster take-up of R&D results. In this scope, they are very rapidly becoming the new mainstream method of innovating. Living Labs are specific examples of such open innovation environments in real-life settings, in which user-driven innovation is fully integrated within the co-creation process of new services, products and societal infrastructures.
Cities (or urban areas) are continuously faced with major challenges that require investment in innovative solutions (particularly the ICT-based ones) to improve the quality and efficiency of their infrastructures and services offered. Some anticipate and are "leaders" in adopting smarter development models and may perform a kind of pioneering role in engaging the user in the expected innovation process. Building upon existing user-driven innovation initiatives in Europe, the critical aim is to ensure a wider implementation of open platforms for the provision of Internet-enabled services in cities and thus to include an active involvement of citizens. These platforms should be able to develop "innovation ecosystems" accelerating the move towards "smart" cities" and providing a wide range of opportunities for new, higher quality, and sustainable services for citizens and businesses as well. In fact, this also delimits the essential framework that is actually taken into account the LiveCity PSP-ICT Project (GA No.297291) effort aiming, among other issues, to the development and the operation of suitable applied initiatives (through pilot actions) with the aim of accelerating the uptake of innovative Internet-based technologies and services in cities. These apply user-driven open innovation methodologies across networks of smart cities and may combine: (i) User-driven open innovation; (ii) Connected smart cities, and; (iii) Internet-based services.
The essential aim of the LiveCity Project effort is to empower the citizens of a city to interact with each other in a more productive, efficient and socially useful way, by using high quality video-to-video (v2v) over the Internet. LiveCity proposes v2v applications for a range of user communities in five European cities. The capabilities of modern wireline and 4G wireless networks like IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) and LTE networks, issues related to inelastic traffic forwarding, QoS mechanisms, intelligent agents and architectures for optimal service delivery are "key issues" to be investigated. The intended priority is to be given around structuring several essential well defined scenarios and/or use-cases, as below:
- City Emergency (hospital emergency, pilot activity using live high-quality video-to-video between ambulance and hospital and study of key performance indicators)
- City eHealth (patient monitoring and/or treatment for pre- and/or post-surgical control video-to-video between patients and medical centre(s), in order to remotely support the safe tele-monitoring activities.
- Municipal Services (video-to-video for public administration and public information services, carbon footprint).
- City Education (video-to-video networks between city schools in order to enhance education and to support real interactivity).
- City Experiences (tourism, cultural and city marketing information, usage of video-to-video between museums and/or involved cultural institutes).
Topics of interest :
The Workshop has been established to disseminate research results as well as original technical reports/deliverables from building the aforementioned pilots of video-to-video communications and intelligent telecom applications. It encourages papers from industry and academia covering the following general areas:
- E-government, strategies and business models, application scenarios in the areas of Emergency Services, eHealth and City Experiences, service evaluation and delivery – Regulatory Issues
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), infrastructure and middleware, service requirement validation; service business models and e-government diffusion; service design, service deployment and service delivery; service lifecycle; model-driven service engineering; knowledge-intensive services; risk management in services management; service testing and validation; service bundling; ubiquitous and pervasive services; business aspects and related market practices; regulatory issues and applied policies.
- AI applications and agents in telecommunications – Cloud computing and virtualization
Service-oriented agent-based architectures, protocols and deployment environments; cloud computing M2M (machine-to-machine) interaction/SDNs and cloud telematics; home area networks, smart home, personal area networks.
- Video-to-video communications, IPv6 and mobile networks
IPv6 protocol and next generation networks; HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding) and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; mobile TV, multimedia delivery and LTE/Long Term Evolution; Rate-distortion control in heterogeneous networks, scalable internet streaming; Multipoint-to-Multipoint delivery; interactive advertisement; IPTV and IMS; 3D internet and 3D TV; immersive multimedia; enhanced and augmented reality; virtualization; content delivery; distributed environments.
- Over-The-Top (OTT) Models, SLAs (Service Level Agreements), QoS (Quality of Service) mechanisms and QoE (Quality of Experience) in modern telecommunication networks
Privacy, security, performance, reliability, fault tolerance in modern telecommunication networks; service consumption and delivery outcome; quality of service impact; service audit metrics; service personalization; lifecycle management.
Workshop Chairs
Dr. Ioannis P. Chochliouros, Research Programs Section, Hellenic Telecommunications Organizations (OTE) S.A, Greece
Tel.: +30 210 6114651
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Dr.Latif Ladid, President, IPv6 Forum & Senior Researcher, SnT, University of Luxemburg, Luxemburg
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Prof. Vishanth Weerakkody
Brunel University, UK
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Dr. Ioannis M. Stephanakis, Hellenic Telecommunications Organizations (OTE) S.A, Greece
Tel.: +30 210 6115798
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Academic Program Committee
- Prof. Nancy Alonistioti, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
- Prof. Edmundo Monteiro, Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra, Portugal
- Mr. Donal Morris, CEO, RedZinc Services Ltd., Dublin, Ireland
- Prof. Anastasios Dagiuklas, Hellenic Open University, Greece
- Dr. Rod McCall, Université du Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Ms. Jeanne Caffrey, QuartzSpark Ltd., Ireland
- Mr. Evangelos Sfakianakis, Research Programs Section OTE, Greece
- Mrs. Kelly Georgiadou, Research Programs Section OTE, Greece
- Mr. Luis Cordeiro, OneSource, Consultoria Informatica, LDA, Portugal
Authors are invited to submit original, English-language research contributions or experience reports. Papers should be no longer than 10 pages formatted according to the well-known LNCS Springer style. All aspects of the submission and notification process will be handled online via the EasyChair Conference System at:
Please make sure you select the workshop track in the first step of the submission process.
Important Dates
Paper submission:
May 10, 2013 Extended: May 15, 2013
Author notifications:
May 30, 2013 Extended: June 7, 2013
Camera-ready submission:
June 7, 2013 Extended: June 21, 2013
Early registration:
June 7, 2013 Extended: June 14, 2013 3
Submitted papers will be refereed for quality, correctness, originality, and relevance. Notification and reviews will be communicated via email. Accepted papers will be presented at the workshop and published in the Proceedings of the main event (by Springer). They will also be considered for potential publication in the Special Issues of the Conference.
Registration fees and benefits for the workshops' participants are exactly identical with the ones of the main AIAI 2013 event.


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Editing pictures is one of my favorite hobbies. I love to take an ordinary shot and elevate it to something spectacular. I used to play around with Picnik all the time, and then they shut down the site. Sigh...my house has been a bit cleaner following the shut down, I have to say!
Well, stop the presses, Gypsy Pioneer hopped on at the tail end of my link up last week and gave me one of the best bits of news I've had in 6 months! A replacement for Picnik was available - PicMonkey! It was easy to use, it had lots of effects, and it had the catchy lingo I'd grown to love from my once fave site.
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Twin Cities feature plenty of kids' attractions
ST. PAUL - Children ran past a replica storefront while Stephanie Lipinski rested for a moment on a Minnesota Children's Museum second floor bench.
She and her husband were on a business trip and brought their four children to the museum for the first time after reading positive reviews.
They said their 4-year-old really liked the "Clifford the Big Red Dog" traveling exhibit, and their 10-year-old loved "Our World," an exhibit that allows kids to dress up as firefighters, chefs and pretend to be rock stars.
The museum is one of several Twin Cities' attractions that cater to the younger set.
In this summer of closer-to-home vacations, parents can find plenty to do in the Twin Cities, but they may be more apt to visit the Upper Midwest's largest urban area if they know children will be contented, too.
Children can be entertained and educated at destinations ranging from a science museum to a couple of zoos. Throw in the country's largest indoor amusement park and children will be able to wear out their parents.
The children's museum in St. Paul is one of the most popular young folks' attractions.
One floor up from the Lipinski family, Mary Wyse encouraged her 4-year-old grandson, Jayden, to work with another young boy to operate a large crane in "World Works," which teaches children simple science.
Wyse said she brings Jayden, who lives in Madison, Wis., to the museum every time he visits.
"We come every time, every other month," she said as Jayden ran by. "The one in Madison isn't as good."
"Our girls are cousins and they love Clifford," said Kerry Blansky, visiting with her sister Bridget Gaida and their daughters.
The Clifford the Big Red Dog exhibit will be there until Sept. 7, said Kylee Breems of the museum. She said the museum is aimed at pre-school and early elementary children.
Breems said among the best times to visit the museum are Friday nights, the only days the museum is open until 8 p.m. The pace is slower and less hectic, she said. The busiest day is the third Sunday of each month, because the Target Corp. sponsors free admission.
The first, third and fifth Tuesday mornings of each month are called "Habitot Tuesday."
The Habitot area is aimed at the youngest kids, toddlers and early pre-school. Habitot is "a place for the little ones to go and be out of the way" of the bigger kids, Breems said.
Eight blocks away in downtown St. Paul, the Science Museum of Minnesota overlooks the Mississippi River. Inside, the Coronado family was eating lunch on a recent visit.
Bayley Coronado, 10, was excited about the weather exhibit the family just visited. Bayley's grandfather, Russell Corbitt, told everyone how much he learned from the traveling water exhibit.
Denise Coronado and her family are members, and she said they visit about every two months.
Nearby, Darcy Shetler was burping her 11-month-old.
The Shetler family was vacationing from Michigan and picked the Science Museum as one of the five places to visit. Shetler said her 2- and 4-year-olds liked both traveling exhibits, "Water" and "Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear."
"Anything they can get their hands on" they like, Shetler said.
Janine Hanson of the museum said an exhibit featuring artifacts retrieved from the wreck of the Titanic will replace the exhibits the Shelter family enjoyed. Hanson said that while traveling exhibits are always popular, several of the permanent ones develop strong followings as well.
Ranae Fasig took her 2-year-old son Torrance for his first visit, and her first since junior high.
"I wasn't sure he was going to like it because of the difference between it and the Children's Museum," Fasig said, but said Torrance liked the Science Museum'ss collection of dinosaur fossils the best.
For those without a lot of extra money, another Twin Cities children's destination is free (although donations are accepted). Jakey, 5, goes to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul weekly, said Angela Brandt, a family friend. "He really loves the animals."
The snow leopards and wolves take most of Jakey's attention, as will butterflies later in the summer.
The zoo can be both fun and a learning experience, said a Rochester mom.
"We come here for an educational experience," said Erin Underbakke, who took her 3- and 4-year-olds, Migel and Meeah, to the see the zoo. "It's fun to see all the animals, especially the ones we don't see in our own backyard."
The park also hosts schools for field trips. Chaperone Aaron Korneck, a senior at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, escorted 6-year-old Finn into the park for an educational field trip. Finn, who corrected his age to be six and a half, says he came to see the lions.
"I like them the most," he said. "And the tigers and the polar bears."
Also at Como, besides a large urban park, is a conservatory filled with thousands of tropical plants. And just outside the zoo and conservatory entrance is a historic merry-go-round.
Among the Twin Cities youth-oriented attractions are:
- Minnesota Children's Museum, 10 W. 7th St., St. Paul. (651) 225-6000. www.mcm.org. Five permanent galleries and two traveling exhibits are aimed at younger children.
- Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. (800) 221-9444. www.smm.org. Besides the nine permanent exhibits, the museum will exhibit artifacts from the Titanic from June 12 through early 2010, as well as a companion Imax film in the Omnitheater.
- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul. (651) 487-8200. www.comozooconservatory.org. The zoo hosts animals from all over, and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory has 10 indoor and outdoor gardens. From June 19 to Sept. 7, visitors can come see the 3,000-square-foot Blooming Butterfly garden.
- Como Town Amusement Park, just outside Como Park Zoo. (651) 487.2121. www.comotown.com. The park has 22 rides and attractions.
- Renaissance Festival, 12364 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee. (952) 445-7361. www.renaissancefest.com/MRF. Festival runs Aug. 22 to Oct. 4. Children's Realm provides free crafts for kids.
- Minnesota State Fair, 1265 N. Snelling Ave., Falcon Heights. (651) 288-4400. www.mnstatefair.org. Aug. 27 to Sept. 7. Fair features a daily parade. There is also a family fair that offers a free entertainment stage for families. There is juggling, a comedy show, and the shops surrounding it are focused to families. The most popular exhibit, the Miracle of Birth Center, shows farm animals giving birth along with a variety of baby animals.
- St. Paul Saints Baseball, Midway Stadium; 1771 Energy Park Drive, St Paul. (651) 644-6659. www.saintsbaseball.com. The Saints are known for unique promotions and "ushertainers" who entertain throughout the game.
- Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe, 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington. (952) 883-8800. www.mallofamerica.com. (888) 276-6679. www.nickelodeonuniverse.com. The Mall of America hosts the Nickelodeon Universe (formerly Camp Snoopy) and the Underwater Adventures aquarium, along with the country's largest indoor shopping mall.
- Minnesota Transportation Museum, 193 Pennsylvania Ave. E., St. Paul. (651) 228-0263. www.mtmuseum.org. Especially heavy on train displays.
- Minnesota Zoo and Imax theater, Apple Valley (there are lots of signs). (952) 431-9500. www.mnzoo.org. Nearly 450 species and 2,700-plus individual animals. Temporary Africa exhibit open all summer.
- Valleyfair amusement park, Shakopee. (800) 386-7433. www.valleyfair.com. Wide variety of rides and a water park.
- The Firefighers' Hall and Museum, 664 22nd Ave. N.E., Minneapolis. (612) 623-3817. www.firehallmuseum.org. Open Saturdays only. Fire engines on exhibit dating back 100 years, some of which children can climb on. Fire truck ride included in admission.
- University of Minnesota Raptor Center, 1920 Fitch Ave., St. Paul. (612) 624-4745. www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu. Home of the real big birds, ranging from owls to eagles to hawks. Center specializes in rehabilitation of injured birds, and features many displays.
- University of Minnesota Bell Museum, 10 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis. (612) 624-7083. www.bellmuseum.org. Museum displays the state's diverse animal and plant life. Wolf and nature photography exhibits planned for this summer.
Anderson and Parthun are University of Minnesota journalism students writing stories for Forum Communications newspapers.


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As of October 2017, our home for both production and gallery space is Brevard Clay, located in downtown Brevard, NC. The Brevard Clay gallery will feature 2 distinct lines by Howe Pottery: a colorful, production stoneware and a decorative, yet functional slipware. Mud Dabbers will continue to sell the original production pottery line until December 2017 or supplies run out. Each of the 3 lines satisfy a different aspect of the creative process. The two production lines are based on practice, speed, and perhaps a bit of zen through repetition, and can be differentiated by their glaze schemes. The slipware line follows the joy of wet slip and decoration. All works are meant to be used and enjoyed.


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Peggs Beach camping area
This small campground is very popular with locals, so you will be lucky to find a spot here in the summer holiday season. Although it is close to the highway, it is right next to a gorgeous, wide beach with boat-launching places nearby. There are sites sheltered among the coastal vegetation and a separate, more open area, but few facilities. The tank water should be boiled or treated for drinking. A shower cubicle is available for campers to hang solar showers. Turn off the Bass Hwy 11 km east of the Stanley turn-off, or 14 km west of the Rocky Cape turn-off.
Who to contact: PWS Stanley Field Centre (03) 6458 1480 Camping fees: fees payable by self-registration at the entrances to camping areas
This campsite is located in Peggs Beach Conservation Area
This 208 ha conservation area lies on the coast between Stanley and Rocky Cape National Park. It takes in the beachfront and coastal vegetation of the scenic Peggs Beach, from the Black River inlet to the Little Peggs Beach State Reserve. Camping is at the Peggs Beach end or beside the estuary, and with 4WD boat-launching areas at both camping sites, it is popular spot for a fishing holiday.
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The PGA Tour looked like it was in deep trouble back in 2009. The global recession was especially hard on auto and financial services companies, which happened to be the dual backbones of the Tour's revenue stream. And then Tiger Woods had his car accident and pretty much disappeared from sight.
But the Tour brass, led by commissioner, Tim Finchem, led the way through the dark times, nailing down new TV deals with NBC and
So here we are nearly four years later, and the fruits of those deals and the stability that they brought are being enjoyed by the Tour. The Tour exited the recession and Tiger's down years in better shape than it went into them, a $2 billion sports league (depending on how you count their revenues) that's firing on all cylinders.
Which leads us to this season.
Though it is not quite even half way over yet, it is already one of the most memorable seasons the Tour has had in its 45-year history. Not all of what's transpired this year has been necessarily positive. But it has all been interesting.
To recap:
--Tiger Woods is pretty much back. No, he has not won a major tournament since 2008, so we can't say that he's fully back. (Major wins are how he defines himself, and he's still four back of Nicklaus's record of 18). But Tiger has entered seven events this year, and has won four of them. He will be the favorite this week at the Memorial Tournament, which he has already won five times in his career. He will also be the favorite at the upcoming U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club. Were he to win a major or two this year, an already fascinating year would turn otherworldly.
--Phil Mickelson, longtime rival of Tiger's and one of the few other players who could attract serious eyeballs during the Tiger era, also won this year at the
--Several likable established players have won tournaments this year: Brandt Snedeker, Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar and Graeme McDowell.
--There have been several interesting first-time winners, including former Q-school veteran, Billy Horschel, South Korea's Sang-Moon Bae and the "where-the-heck-did-he-come-from?" Derek Ernst.
--Boo Weekley won last week. Boo is the antithesis of the caricatured country-club golfer, and thus is great for the Tour.
--Former world number one and the Tour's 2012 player of the year, Rory McIlroy, has not won this year, an interesting story in and of itself. Off the course, McIlroy has been very busy, signing a big deal with Nike and firing his management team.
--The Masters was high on drama. The tournament is not officially part of the PGA Tour (it, like the other three majors, is not owned by the Tour). But the Tour benefits from it greatly (most casual golf fans tend to think it is part of the Tour). First you had the controversial drop from Tiger Woods while he held a share of the lead in the tournament. It may have cost him the tournament. Then you had the very likable, somewhat overdue Australian, Adam Scott, win the tournament, his first major.
--The Sergio Garcia-Tiger Woods spat, which began during their pairing at the Players Championship and ended with Garcia's poorly chosen words, kept golf scribes busy for weeks.
--The head of the European Tour, George O'Grady, doubled down on Garcia's racist remarks while trying to defend him, saying: "Most of Sergio's friends in the States happen to be colored athletes." Yikes.
--Vijay Singh was outed for having used deer antler spray, a supposed performance-enhancer (though it turns out it is pretty useless in that regard). The Tour considered a suspension, then eventually dropped the case. Singh turned right around and sued the Tour for damaging his reputation. That's what friends are for.
--The USGA and R&A formally announced the ban of anchored putting strokes. Earlier, Finchem and the Tour came out against the ban. How they handle the rule change will be interesting. Will the Tour back down now? Will there be separate rules? So far, nine tour players who use anchored putters have hired lawyers. This issue is far from over.
--The Tour has come under fire from Congress for its status as a nonprofit entity. They are not too happy about that.
--There are 19 more tournaments—including three majors—left to go. Certainly enough time for more fun and controversy, right?
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Stakeholder role in grid projects:
The Media is a key multiplier of information to the public and can play an important role in shaping public opinion on grid development at large, as well as on specific projects. The Media can have a wide reach, ranging from the local level to the national or international. While certain Media outlets may present information in a neutral manner, others are, by definition, meant to provide an opinion (e.g. newspaper editorials, radio or TV talk shows, opinion blogs, etc.). Certain types of Media are also specialised in particular topics, such as scientific magazines, or are primarily geared to particular audiences, such as local newspapers. The Media may therefore weigh in on discussions about grid development and grid projects, with the potential to sway public opinion.
Project developers of grid projects may involve the Media in order to effectively diffuse key information and increase transparency and knowledge. The information which is available to the public on behalf of various stakeholders will further help steer opinions and reactions to projects. TSOs may ensure that the Media receive accurate and timely information through a dedicated Public Relations department or other Media liaisons.
In addition, the Media can give a voice to other stakeholders – whether directly via interviews, talk show appearances, op-eds, guest columns, etc. – or indirectly, by providing their perspective. Collaboration between the Media and other stakeholders can therefore give farther reach to different perspectives.
At the same time, it is generally the role of the Media to try to present comprehensive and accurate information to the public, whether that information is presented neutrally or to support an opinion. The Media may therefore also take on an active role in seeking out information on projects, and may diffuse information on which other stakeholders had not communicated. The Media thus plays a key role in ensuring that the public is fully informed in grid projects and in driving the debate. Of course, in some cases, Media may also present information that is not fully accurate or that is highly opinionated, thus fuelling additional controversy. However, Media outlets that are generally considered trustworthy and reliable work to ensure that their information is accurate, even if they may take a position on the issue.
Primary concern with grid projects:
Usual patterns:
The Media is concerned with providing the most up-to-date, accurate, comprehensive and interesting information to the public. With substantial competition, particularly for national-level outlets, the Media needs to be able to maintain audience interest and loyalty by providing quality content and/or new or exclusive information. The Media is therefore likely to be interested in key project information, any controversies or successes and any new developments.
Media representatives as such generally do not have a direct stake in grid projects (rather, certain individuals may be personally impacted by a local project, but this is independent of their position in the Media). There is therefore no set position that could be ascribed to the Media as a whole.
In the case of "opinion" Media, its interest in and position on grid development and particular projects may depend, for example, on a given outlet's political leaning (if any), or a local outlet's support of local concerns. In the case of "neutral" Media, it rather presents the information available about a grid project in an objective manner.
Further project-specific questions:
- Do specific Media outlets (particularly specialised, opinion Media or politically-leaning Media) have an existing opinion on grid projects in general and/or on a specific project?
Topography within stakeholder group:
Usual patterns:
The Media landscape can be mapped out from several different perspectives.
It makes sense to first distinguish between different types of Media, such as television, radio, print Media, online Media and others. Different Media types may have different geographical coverage (national/international or local) or audience types (experts or greater public).
Across Media types, local-level Media may be distinguished from national or international Media. In the context of grid projects, national Media is likely to be primarily interested in the overall context (e.g. national energy plans, national grid development, etc.), with perhaps limited reporting on specific local-level projects. Local Media in an affected region, on the other hand, is likely to report with more frequency and in greater detail on a specific project. For example, radio channels or local newspapers are typically strong local Media entities that are also likely to be more familiar with and knowledgeable about specific local concerns.
Media may also be divided by its target groups and content focus. News dailies or general television news shows, for example, cover all general news and target a fairly broad audience, while other Media outlets such as specialised magazines or shows, or online-based Media organisations, may be focused on specific topics or audiences (e.g. young people, technical experts, people interested in environmental issues, etc.). Their coverage of grid projects may therefore vary. Further, they may recognise as experts on particular issues of relevance to grid projects, and/or may have particular influence on certain population groups.
Further project-specific questions:
Which types of Media are likely to report on the grid project?
What differences are likely in the reporting done by national vs. local Media?
Which audience types are likely to rely on particular Media outlets for information? Which tend to be influenced by particular Media outlets?
Individuals within stakeholder organisations/entities:
Usual patterns:
Key individuals within the Media are individual reporters, journalists, radio or TV show hosts, columnists, etc. – particularly those with name recognition or a following amongst the public.
Further project-specific questions:
- Which reporters or journalists are taking a particular interest in the project or could best help to spread project information?
Project stage for engagement:
Usual patterns:
The Media can be engaged by other stakeholders, especially the project developers, during early project stages since Media entities can help diffuse project information (as well as information on grid development plans or energy plans in general) during a period in which the general public, not yet directly affected by a route corridor, may not be particularly interested in seeking out such information. Project developers, such as TSOs, should therefore seize the opportunity to engage the Media in the earliest project stages.
Further project-specific questions:
- Which Media channels are likely to be most effective to diffuse information to the public in a specific country/ region affected by grid projects before concrete placements for the grid lines have been proposed?
Usual patterns:
Throughout subsequent project stages, the Media can play a key role in informing the public and driving opinion. The Media can also give a voice to other stakeholders. TSOs should maintain proper communication with the Media in order to ensure that accurate and timely information is presented to the public.
Further project-specific questions:
- Can specific Media entities be identified that can accompany the grid development process as a neutral observer?
Adequate communication channels for participation/cooperation:
Usual patterns:
Project developers can share project information with the Media via Project websites, ideally by publishing press releases. Project developers can also provide contact information for designated press contacts or public relations departments for the project.
Further project-specific questions:
How often should press releases be published on a Project website?
Does the project have a designated press contact person?
Usual patterns:
Meetings can be scheduled with the Media to provide journalists with information and conduct interviews.
Further project-specific questions:
- How regularly should the stakeholders meet with the media to discuss new information? Who should initiate such meetings?
Usual patterns:
Media representatives may be present at any of a number of events involving other stakeholders and/or the general public. Media presence allows for coverage of the event and dissemination of key issues, information and debates to the broader public. This process boosts transparency and informs those who were unable to participate directly.
Further project-specific questions:
- How many different media representatives are invited to public or stakeholder meetings?
Adequate communication formats for participation/cooperation:
Usual patterns:
In general, Media entities can benefit from and should be provided with any formats conveying content on grid projects. This helps the Media to publish information and opinions on an informed basis.
Hence, if for example brochures / flyers / leaflets / Fact sheets or Infographics have been developed for the grid project, they should also be made available to the Media.
Further project-specific questions:
- Have formats conveying content on a specific grid project already been developed and can be provided to the media?
Country-specific examples:
The energy transition has been widely covered in the German Media in recent years. The Media has drawn attention to both the recent trends in the energy mix which impact grid development needs (e.g. the rising importance of renewable energy sources and the phasing out of nuclear energy), and, especially more recently, the impact of these trends on electricity prices, particularly for Private consumers.
The Irish Media provides substantial coverage of the debate about grid development and particularly of the public's concerns over perceived poor communication or "done deals" made in the context of projects of strategic national importance. Media attention also focuses on the question of overhead lines vs. underground cables, and concerns that integration of renewable energy sources is being done to benefit other countries (e.g. the UK or France), not for Irish energy needs.


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I do know that the value of education, especially with regard to girls, was passed down strongly through the generations. She used to sing me "Na7lam beek tkunee wazeera, mu7amiya, doctora" (I dream of you becoming a minister, a lawyer, a doctor). She admired Thatcher, the woman of steel, as she referred to her. I don't know if she understood Thatcher's policies so much as she cared that a woman was in power in the mighty United Kingdom.
Whether she would call herself a feminist or not, I don't know either. I think she is conflicted because being a feminist might be offensive in Libya. I don't even know if the term was used when she was growing up. It might have just been rebelious and upsetting.
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Valentines Day Troublesbycurious2c©
This story is new territory for me sort of. I tell you now that there is no sex in it, so if you are looking for one of my usual explicit stories...sorry. This is one that has been in my mind for some time. It has a bit of true basis, garnered from a certain person from where I work. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. (And some details of the conversations are embellished for my story, since it was in his words his viewpoint as told to me.) It is a romantic love story that has much truth behind it. In some ways I hope that someone will get something from this that helps them in their lives.
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It all started when I overheard my girlfriend talking to one of her close friends on the phone. I had been dating Kelly for about two years and we were getting to the point where I was beginning to want to ask her to marry me.
Kelly is the type of woman that many would overlook in a crowd. However, once you get to know her you realize that she is a very beautiful and loving person. She hides her body with over- sized clothes, not liking attention that her close to perfect shape brings.
We met at a party one New Years night at a mutual friends place. We found a lot in common and even though I wasn't really that interested in her at that time, I found myself asking her out a week later.
After few months of dating we got to the point where one night she ended up at my place. I made her a nice dinner and afterwards as we watched a movie on my couch we started to kiss. Before I knew what was happening, we were in my bed and I discovered that Kelly was a sexual dynamo.
Without going into details, she showed me a side of her I never even imagined existed. Her attitude in bed was all out and anything goes. I was overwhelmed and trying to catch up for the whole night.
After that night we became closer than ever. It wasn't an all's rosy relationship by any means. I, being a natural man, forgot or didn't do some things that would cause her to be hurt or mad. She, of course, being the woman's woman, would do things to drive me nuts.
We were not living together, her parents being a very strong influence on her life. She felt that even though we were having sex, for her to move in with me would cause trouble with her parents. Out of love for her, and respect for her parents, I never pressed harder for her to move in with me.
Anyway, this day she was talking to her girlfriend and I heard things that scared me and also made me feel bad. I guess that when it came to days like anniversary's or special days like Valentines Day I was a poor excuse of a person. I always forgot them and even sometimes didn't remember until days afterwards.
Kelly had spent the afternoon at my place where we had just finished up some out of this world sex. I had taken a shower after Kelly who evidently called Gina as I was in the bathroom. What I overheard shocked me to my core as I thought that our relationship was going great.
"Oh Gina, if Dave forgets Valentines Day this year I don't know what I'll do. Sometimes I think he just dates me and says the things he does so he can have a steady piece of ass. He never remembers the important things about me or dates."
I was a bit hurt. I actually loved Kelly with all my heart and here she was telling Gina that I was just keeping her around for a steady piece. I was crushed. I know that somehow this was my fault, that my poor memory was the cause of all her feelings like she was talking about.
Kelly went on;
"Yeah, I know Gina, but what's the point of having a hot guy for a boyfriend when he doesn't care enough to remember the small things too? I swear if Dave forgets this Valentines Day I'm leaving him."
There was a pause as Gina was evidently telling her something of vast importance. If I had known that Gina was rooting for me instead of running me down all that time I could have gone to her and found out what to do. I knew that was not likely what Gina was doing though.
Gina and I had never seen exactly eye to eye. She had felt that Kelly was far too good for the likes of me and I felt like she was always attacking me in front of Kelly. The whole two years I had known her she had never said more than two good things about me at all that I knew of.
I was sitting there thinking that Gina was trying to talk Kelly into leaving me. I was getting mad, and since I couldn't very well be mad at myself for being such an ass about dates and stuff, I decided to blame it all on Gina.
Kelly was going on;
"Oh Gina, you know it's not just this Valentines Day. Dave forgets everything. I'm constantly having to remind him of anniversaries and things. If only he would just remember one damn date and surprise me, I probably wouldn't feel so bad. I think he really doesn't care that much about me. I'm just a piece of meat for him to get off with, then he forgets all about me."
A long pause as Gina was surely telling her how right she was and how much of a dick I was. I knew that Gina couldn't possibly be telling Kelly anything good about me considering our past. I was beginning to try to think of how I was going to surprise Kelly and try to remember more things for her.
Kelly was talking again and from what I could overhear, Gina had been raking me over the coals.
"Oh Gina, I don 't think so. Even he wouldn't do that. I know that Dave is always telling me he loves me. I think that...Well, no...but I do love him you know...Gina, you're impossible. What makes you think that will prove anything? I don't know. Gina, that sounds so devious. Look, Dave's going to be getting out of the shower pretty quick, I'll talk to you later ok?"
I could see that Gina was trying to cook up something that involved me and Kelly. I was beginning to really not like her even more now. Who did she think she was trying to drive a wedge between Kelly and I anyway? I was getting mad, and that is probably what really got things rolling then and there.
Later that day, after I dropped Kelly off at her place, I drove over to a buddies house and talked with him about what I should do. Mike wasn't much help at all. I think he was waiting for a break up between Kelly and I so he could move in on her.
Then I remembered Sam. He had gotten married a few years ago. I hadn't talked to him too much, but I figured that he would have some answers for me and good advice on what I should do.
I realized that I was fighting to keep Kelly now that I was ready to ask her to marry me. So close in fact I had been going to bring it up after my shower that fateful day. After overhearing the conversation though, well, you know why I didn't.
Sam proved to be a true friend and gave me lots of advice. I wrote most of it down since I knew my memory wasn't the best and after leaving his place I started right away on trying my best to keep Kelly.
I made reservations at a pretty swank Restaurant. It was one I knew Kelly had mentioned several time. Come to think of it, Gina had talked about it a few times too. At the time I figured that Gina had been rubbing in the fact that her boyfriend had taken her there, like I couldn't afford to take Kelly there or something along those lines.
After making the reservations and paying the advance fee to guarantee them, I then went shopping for a special gift for Kelly. I found her a nice broach and then, since I was in a Jewelry store I began to look at wedding rings.
On impulse, I picked out a beautiful engagement ring with a nice diamond setting. It cost a bundle, and I had to go to the bank to move some money around from my savings to checking in order to get it right at that moment.
Then I went out and bought myself a new suit. I went to a store that had a guy that helped you to dress up. I knew that I wasn't going to be able to pick out the right stuff at all. This guy set me up pretty well, and at one point, as I stepped out of the dressing room I heard a couple of women making comments about me.
I was embarrassed and blushed, and they laughed a bit, teasing me just a little as they walked away. Their comments had been good and I should have been happy, but it also made me realize that it was very easy to treat anyone like a piece of meat.
After getting my new suit, I went to the hairdresser and got a new style. That was a hard thing for me to do since I had always liked my rough-n-easy low care self. What I was doing now was the 'metro sexual' thing and I wasn't sure if it was a good move or not. Sam had insisted that it was necessary though. That night Kelly made a comment about my hair. I could tell she liked it quite a bit.
"Oh wow Dave. Your hair looks great. What brought that change on anyway?'
"Oh, just thought that you would like it. I was tired of that old cut anyway."
"Tired of the old cut huh?"
"Yeah. Why? What's the big deal anyway?"
I was nervous and under a bit of pressure. Kelly usually didn't have all the questions for me like tonight and it had me off guard. I was sure that her and Gina had too much time together today and I could also feel something in the air.
"Um, I'd like to take you out Friday. Special dinner and all. For Valentines Day. You know."
Damn, why was I so nervous? I usually never stuttered or was shy around Kelly anymore. My tongue was all tied up and my heart beating like it was the first time I had ever asked anyone out on a date.
"Valentines Day? You're asking me out on Valentines Day? Do you feel alright Dave?"
"Yes. What's so unusual about my taking you out anyway?'
"Well, it's the first time you've ever asked me out on this particular day to begin with."
"Yeah? Well...Geez Kelly, you know I love you. I just wanted to show you that."
"Hmmm. I did have some plans...but I guess I can cancel them."
"Plans? What kind of plans did you have for Valentines Day anyway?"
"Oh, nothing much really. I was going out with Gina to a party. But, since you asked me out, I'll go with you of course."
"Gina? A party? Is there something you want to tell me Kelly? What's happening between us?"
"Dave, what's gotten into you? You know that Gina and I go way back. I just figured that you weren't going to ask me out on Friday so I made some plans with Gina. Lighten up."
I could see that Kelly was just a touch mad with me. I guess I did sound a bit jealous. I was. I was also scared that I was losing the one person I loved most in life. Kelly went home pretty early that night and for the first time in a long time we didn't have sex. Matter of fact, we didn't' have sex at all for the next three days.
I was sure that Kelly was getting ready to cut me loose. She had never gone without sex for more than a couple of days, and those being that time of the month. I knew it wasn't 'that' time and then, as I thought about it I realized that Kelly and I had only spent a few hours together this whole week.
Then, on Friday morning, disaster struck. First off, I got a call at work, it was the restaurant. They were canceling my reservations. It seemed that some ultra-rich bigwig had reserved the whole damn place and insisted that all other reservations be canceled.
I argued intensely, but to no avail. The maitre'd was quite insistent that my reservation was canceled and my money would be refunded. I frantically tried to find other reservations but everyone was booked up solid. In desperation, I decided a nice romantic dinner at home would be ok. Then came the second phone call with bad news. My apartment building had caught on fire. The place below mine had burned and to make a long story short, all my clothes and personal items had been soaked and ruined. I even had to find another place to live now.
I sat back in my chair at my desk and went blank. In the matter of a few minutes my whole life had been shot to hell. No possible way to save this day now. I had only a few hours until it was time to get ready to pick up Kelly. Then I remembered the ring. It had been in my apartment on my dresser.
I left work and went home, or rather, to what was left of it. My place was a large dark black hole. Not only were my clothes and stuff ruined...they had been burned to a crisp. Where my dresser had sat was a hole the went clear to the basement.
I sat on the curb head in my hands wondering what could possibly go wrong now. Never wonder...it can always get worse. I looked up to see Kelly in my supposed good friends jeep, riding by. She turned as if to hide from me when she saw me sitting on the curb.
I had lost her. My good 'buddy' had helped himself quite nicely it seemed. I was allowed to look through the rubble later that day and actually found the ring still in the box. What good it was going to do me now I didn't know.
I went to my parents house in the 'burbs and showered and cleaned up. I still had some clothes at home, a bit old but they still fit. I sat around the house for a bit until my dad and mom finally drove me nuts with all their talking so I went out and into the city.
I found myself at Sam's place. He took one look at me and let me in. Him and his wife were both all over me, making sure I was ok. I took Sam aside and told him of my whole day. He couldn't believe that my day had gone so wrong so fast.
We ate, and during dinner the phone rang. Sam turned to me and offered me the phone.
"It's Gina. She says it's important."
When I answered the phone it all came out. The anger, the frustration, the hurt. I really dumped on her without warning.
"Called to gloat bitch? Happy now? Kelly's with that wonderful asshole I thought was a friend, my place is gone...wouldn't surprise me to find out you set it on fire anyway. Well...go ahead...gloat. You're getting your way now."
"Dave...what in the hell is the matter with you? I am surely not gloating. Kelly still loves you. And no matter what you may think, I care for you too. We just heard your place burned and I've been trying to get a hold of you all afternoon."
"You just heard huh? I saw Kelly and that...ass drive by. I saw Kelly trying to hide when she saw me sitting on the curb. I saw them together. Running around cheating on me on probably the worst day of my life."
I slammed the phone down my anger taking away all reason. I thanked Sam and his wife for the dinner and left. They were trying to stop me from going. I think that Sam knew I was going to go get real drunk.
I went to a place that I used to go to before Kelly. B.K. I laughed to myself. I had initials now to set a date in time that I probably would never forget. I sat there drinking one after the other. ' The bartender was reluctant to serve me, but I managed to get him to give me a few more drinks way past what he should have. I was on my lips drunk when in walked Kelly and Gina.
Kelly had red-rimmed eyes from crying and Gina looked pissed. I didn't care anymore. I just sat there drinking my last drink, the bartender avoiding my end of the bar now. Kelly came up to me trying to hug me. I shoved her away, angry that she would try that.
"Dave...what's wrong with you? If it's about Mike and I in his jeep today...I'm sorry."
"What, sorry that I caught you running around with...with...that asshole?"
"Dave, you're drunk and not thinking straight. Come to my place and we'll talk."
"We will talk here or not at all...b...bi...*sigh* Kelly."
I still loved her so much I couldn't even call her a name like bitch. I was drunk and angry and still couldn't call her a bitch. I was sure she had cheated on me, leaving me for that asshole of a friend I had.
"Dave, there has been a huge misunderstanding. I still love you Dave. Please, come home with me?"
Gina stepped in close to me for the first time.
"If you weren't so drunk and pathetic right now, I'd kick your ass. Kelly loves you and here you sit trying to drive her away. Get over yourself Dave. You need to sleep it off and then talk in the morning."
"Oh, and you have been such an angel to me the past two years. Always something negative about me in some form or another. You have wanted me to break up with Kelly from day one."
I slammed down the last of my drink and grabbed my last glass still sitting on the bar. As I drank that one I began to feel dizzy and number. I had way to much to drink and my mind was getting foggy.
At some point I passed out. The bartender helped the girls to carry me to Kelly's car. I woke up in the morning, naked in Kelly's bed. Alone. My clothes were gone. I got up and found that I had one hell of a huge headache. I made it to the bathroom and spent too much time worshiping the porcelain god.
After a bit I was able to get up and walk about. I found my clothes washed and folded laying on a chair in the corner of the room. Evidently Kelly had put them there while I was in the bathroom paying tribute.
I got dressed and noticed that my pockets were empty. I went out into the kitchen to get a drink and found Gina and Kelly both sitting there waiting.
"Feel kinda poorly do we?"
Gina was being her usual smart assed self it seemed. I was surprised since I had figured she would have been dancing a victory dance over me, having got her way. Kelly just sat there staring at the table.
"Well, dumbass. I hope you're happy now. Kelly didn't sleep a wink last night."
"No. I'm not happy."
"Do you have any idea how much trouble you caused us last night? Man, your place burning down sucked, but when you took off and then got drunk in that bar, that was too much. Sam told me you were real upset. He couldn't get you to stay though. By the time Kelly and I got there you had fled the scene and gone to that dumpster site called a bar."
"What? What do you mean Sam told you? When did you talk to Sam? How do you even know Sam anyway?"
"Well, special Dave...Kelly called your parents place, then tracked you down to Sam's. He told us where you'd probably go. We went to the first three places and you weren't there. Then, at that last place...man, what a dump it was too...anyway, there you were. I have never seen you so drunk the whole time I've known you."
"Yeah? Well not to worry. You won't ever see me that way again. What, you want to get me here so you could rub it all in my face?"
I was mad. I didn't understand why they had drug me to Kelly's place in the first place. I figured that my parents had asked Kelly to keep an eye on me just in case. I looked for the first time at Kelly and saw her shoulders shaking. She was crying. Feeling real low I slumped into a chair and just sat there, looking at the one person I truly loved, and didn't know what to do.
Gina glared at me, then went to the desk in the corner. She brought out the stuff that had been in my pockets. The receipt for the dinner reservations, the receipt for my new clothes, and the smoked and slightly burned box that contained the ring.
"These were in your pockets. I cleaned them out before I washed your clothes. Why don't you explain those three things to Kelly. I know I'd like to hear your story."
Gina had pointed out the two receipts and the box. I looked at them and then felt the heat of a blush covering my head. Kelly had stopped crying and was just looking at me. I had to know something first, before I made a fool of myself.
"Why...Kelly, why were you riding around with...him? Why did you try to hide your face when I saw you?"
"You won't understand Dave."
"Try me. After my day yesterday I think the least you can do is let me know what's going on."
"Mike came and got me. He heard that your place had burned and he got me so I could go see if there was anything to save. When I saw you sitting there and that look in your eyes...I knew that you thought the worst. I didn't know what else to do but obviously what I did was the wrong thing."
"So you're telling me that Mike just came to bring you over to my place? That's all?"


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Slow Cooked Pumpkin Curry
This one is a favourite here and it's on the menu this week... it's so simple to just pop everything in the slow cooker - then set and forget! And.... it's delicious!
NB: I left the coconut milk which appears in the method off the ingredients list! Eek! We use a 400mL tin! :)


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By clicking on the map that displays the number of providers in each state included on the site's front page, a user accesses a form that requests street address, apartment details and ZIP code. Once he enters these, a list of local providers and an estimate of installation and running costs for each provider appear. Details of national services such as satellite Internet providers are also supplied.


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From June 1, 2012, the following servers will be unavailable:
- SoundRTS 1.1 "public server"
- SoundMUD 0.11 server
- SoundMUD 0.13 server
The web server and the servers list of SoundRTS will still work.
I don't know yet what will happen next. The next hosting, if it ever happens, might be off-line more often, with a bigger latency, and a smaller bandwidth.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
SoundRTS public server will be unavailable
4 comments:
- Pitermach said...
Well, can you at least give people the soundmud server, since unlike soundRTS that one doesn't have its own server creation option.
- May 22, 2012 at 7:58 AM
- SoundMUD said...
First, I will try to move the host to its new location. If the result is not working or good enough, I'll think about publishing the SoundMUD server at the end of June. I'll also write a postmortem of SoundMud 0.13 before the next iteration or experiment.
- May 22, 2012 at 11:57 AM
- franci said...
Please sendme a request for the soundmud log. I can't read it.
- August 12, 2012 at 11:19 AM
- SoundMUD said...
The SoundMUD log is at http://soundmud-devlog.blogspot.fr/ but it isn't very active.
- August 27, 2012 at 7:22 AM
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From Egypt to Sinai. ... his people the folly of resisting Jehovah and assured Israel of his ... sufficient to notice only a few places and incidents of the journey. ... (2) At Elim they found ... /.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter v from egypt to.htm
Following the Cloud. ... a great shout went up from the host of Israel. ... Soon they took up their journey, the cloudy pillar going ... Soon after they came to Elim, where there were twelve ... /.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xii following the cloud.htm
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Shoes of Iron, and Strength Sufficient: a New Year's Promise ... our tent by the wells and palms of Elim, but we ... be the case at the end of their journey as surely ... Whether Israel traversed sand or rock, the camp never halted ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 35 1889/shoes of iron and strength.htm
The Vanguard and Rereward of the Church ... O Israel, there is a well of Elim made for you long ... that they have done any mischief on the journey, or one ... in all their march, for the God of Israel hath so ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the vanguard and rereward of.htm
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Here Next Followeth the History of Moses ... But Moses would not so, but would go three days' journey in desert, and sacrifice to God there. ... Then the children of Israel came in to Elim, where as were ... /.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/here next followeth the history.htm
Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ... ... FAILURE OF URARTU AND RE-CONQUEST Of SYRIA"EGYPT AGAIN UNITED UNDER ETHIOPIAN AUSPICES"PIONKHI"THE DOWNFALL OF DAMASCUS, OF BABYLON, AND OF ISRAEL. ... /.../chapter iitiglath-pileser iii and the.htm
The Tabernacle of the Most High ... the mercy-seat; and in the tabernacle while Israel journeyed in ... the darkness of a long railway journey, by a ... brethren, they certainly have been to Elim to-day ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the tabernacle of the most.htm
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Israel and the End Times
Israel Becoming a State
Israel in the Last Days
Israel Today
Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Cyrus Directs the Rebuilding of the Temple
Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity
Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of One-Tenth of the People
Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Josiah is Succeeded by Jehoahaz
Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Judah in the Historical Books of First and Second Kings
Israel, Prophecies Concerning: The Nation Composed of the Tribes of Judah and Benjamin, Called Judah
Israel, Prophecies Concerning: The Poorest of the People Were Left to Occupy the Country
Israel: (Foreshadowing Circumstances Indicating the Separation): Disagreement After Saul's Death
Israel: (Foreshadowing Circumstances Indicating the Separation): Providential
Israel: (Foreshadowing Circumstances Indicating the Separation): The Rebellion of Sheba
Israel: A Name Given to Jacob
Israel: A Name Given to the Descendants of Jacob, a Nation: Also Called Israelites, and Hebrews
Israel: A Name Given to the Descendants of Jacob, a Nation: Etc
Israel: A Name of the Messiah in Prophecy
Israel: Abide at Kadesh
Israel: Ai Captured
Israel: All Who Were Numbered at Mount Sinai Perished in the Wilderness Except Caleb and Joshua
Israel: are Refused Passage Through the Country of: Edom
Israel: are Scourged With Fiery Serpents
Israel: Army of Syria Invades Israel, But Peacefully Withdraws Through the Tact of the Prophet Elisha
Israel: Arrive at Sinai
Israel: Arrive at the Border of Canaan
Israel: Arrive in the Plains of Moab, at the Fords of the Jordan River
Israel: At the Suggestion of Jethro, Moses' Father-In-Law, They Organize a System of Government
Israel: Borrowed Jewels from the Egyptians
Israel: Children Were Spared when the Firstborn of the Egyptians Were Killed
Israel: Circumcision Observed and the Passover Celebrated
Israel: Commit Idolatry With the People of Moab
Israel: Complain Against Moses and Aaron
Israel: Complain for Lack of Water in Meribah; the Rock is Struck
Israel: Complained for Food
Israel: Complained for Lack of Water at Rephidim
Israel: Complained on Account of the Bitter Water
Israel: Complaining Over the Report
Israel: Conquest of the Land
Israel: Conquest of the Midianites
Israel: Covenant Renewed, Death of Joshua
Israel: Cross the Jordan River
Israel: Defeat the Amalekites
Israel: Defeat the Amorites
Israel: Defeat the Canaanites
Israel: Defeat the Five Amoritish Kings
Israel: Defeat the King of Baasha
Israel: Delivered for Their Idolatry to the King of Mesopotamia During Eight Years
Israel: Divided Into Families, Each of Which had a Chief
Israel: Exempt from the Plagues
Israel: Famine Prevails During the Reign of Ahab
Israel: First Sacrifice offered By, Under the Law
Israel: for the Itinerary, See
Israel: Gifts Consecrated for the Creation of the Tabernacle
Israel: God Withdraws his Presence
Israel: Idolatry of
Israel: Instituted the Passover
Israel: Israel Defeated by the Philistines, and Saul and his Sons are Killed
Israel: Israel, Also Called Samaria, Invaded By, But Defeats, Ben-Hadad, King of Syria
Israel: Jericho Captured
Israel: Joshua Appointed the Leader
Israel: Joshua's Exhortation Immediately Before his Death
Israel: Journey from Rameses to Succoth
Israel: Journey from Succoth to Etham
Israel: Journey to Elim
Israel: Journey to Marah
Israel: Journey to Pi-Hahiroth
Israel: Led by God
Israel: Lived in Egypt for Four-Hundred and Thirty Years
Israel: Lived in Goshen
Israel: Lukewarmness of the Ten Tribes, and Zeal of Judah for David in Absolom's Rebellion
Israel: Made the Journey by Night
Israel: Make a Treaty With the Gibeonites
Israel: March out of the Wilderness
Israel: Men Chosen to Allot the Lands of Canaan Among the Tribes and Families
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Israel: Moses Commissioned As the Deliverer
Israel: Moses Dies, and the People Mourn
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Israel: Names of, Seen in John's Vision, on the Gates of the New Jerusalem
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Israel: Number of, After the Captivity
Israel: Number of, After the Plague
Israel: Number of, at Sinai, by Tribes
Israel: Number of, at the Time of the Exodus
Israel: Number of, Fit for Military Service when They Left Egypt
Israel: Number of, in John's Apocalyptic Vision
Israel: Number of, when David Counted
Israel: Number of, Who Went Into Egypt
Israel: Obduracy of
Israel: Pass Through the Red Sea
Israel: Pattern for the Tabernacle and the Appurtenances, and Forms of Worship to be Observed
Israel: Piety of Those Who Entered Canaan
Israel: Prophecies About the Multitude of
Israel: Prophecies Concerning
Israel: Prophecies of Their Captivity in Eqypt
Israel: Provided With Manna and Quail
Israel: Providentially Cared For
Israel: Punished by a Plague
Israel: Punished by a Plague in Consequence, Twenty-Four Thousand People Die
Israel: Pursued by the Egyptians
Israel: Reaction, and Their Purpose to Enter the Land; are Defeated by the Amalekites
Israel: Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
Israel: Religious Fidelity During the Life of Joshua
Israel: Remove from Shittim to the Jordan River
Israel: Renew the Covenant
Israel: Renew Their Idolatry
Israel: Return to the Wilderness, where They Remain for Thirty Eight Years
Israel: Return With a Majority Report and a Minority Report
Israel: Revolt Consummated Under Rehoboam, Son and Successor of Solomon
Israel: Sanctify Themselves for Receiving the Law
Israel: Scandal of the Bethlehemite's Concubine
Israel: Second Passover Observed
Israel: Send Twelve Spies to View the Land
Israel: Tables Renewed
Israel: The Anger of the Lord in Consequence
Israel: The City of Samaria Besieged
Israel: The City of Samaria Captured, and the People Carried to Assyria
Israel: The Conflict Between the Two Political Factions
Israel: The Daughters of Zelophehad Sue for an Inheritance
Israel: The Day of Their Deliverance to be a Memorial
Israel: The Death of Aaron
Israel: The Descendants of Levi Were Consecrated to the Rites of Religion
Israel: The Erection of the Tabernacle
Israel: The Judgment of God Upon Them in Consequence of Their Unbelief and Complaining
Israel: The Land Allotted
Israel: The Land Repopulated
Israel: The Law Delivered To
Israel: The Message of God to Them
Israel: The Mourning of, when God Refused to Lead Them
Israel: The Name of the Ten Tribes That Revolted from the House of David: Also Called Jacob
Israel: The Order of Camping Sites and the March
Israel: The Order of the March
Israel: The People Backslide, and are Given Over to the Philistines for Chastisement for Eighteen Years
Israel: The People Numbered for the Allotment of the Land
Israel: The People Receive It and Covenant Obedience to It
Israel: The Remnant That Remained After the Able-Bodied Persons Were Carried Into Captivity Affiliated With the Kingdom of Judah
Israel: The Two Factions are Distinguished As Israel and Judah During David's Reign
Israel: Their Groaning Heard by God
Israel: Two and One-Half Tribes Return from the West Side of the Jordan River
Israel: Under the Judges: Abimelech Foments an Inter-Tribal War
Israel: Under the Judges: Delivered by Deborah, a Prophetess, and Judged
Israel: Under the Judges: Led by Abdon for Eight Years
Israel: Under the Judges: Led by Eli for Forty Years
Israel: Under the Judges: Led by Elon for Ten Years
Israel: Under the Judges: Led by Ibzan for Seven Years
Israel: Under the Judges: Led by Jair for Twenty-Two Years
Israel: Under the Judges: Led by Samson for Twenty Years
Israel: Under the Judges: Led by Tola for Twenty-Three Years
Israel: Under the Judges: People Again do Evil and are Put Under Bonds to the King of Syria for Twenty Years
Israel: Under the Judges: People Turn to Idolatry
Israel: Under the Judges: Public Affairs Administered Four-Hundred and Fifty Years by the Judges
Israel: Under the Judges: Reproved by an Angel for not Casting out the Original Inhabitants
Israel: Under the Judges: Return to Idolatry
Israel: Under the Judges: Seven Years of Bondage to the Midianites; Delivered by Gideon
Israel: Under the Judges: Shamgar Resists a Foray of the Philistines and Delivers Israel
Israel: Under the Judges: Struck Down by the Philistines at Eben-Ezer
Israel: Under the Judges: The Ephraimites Go to War Against Other Tribes
Israel: Under the Judges: The Original Inhabitants not Fully Expelled
Israel: Under the Judges: The People Backslide Again are Chastened by the Philistines for Forty Years
Israel: Under the Judges: They Demand a King
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Absalom's Rebellion
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Amalekites Defeated
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Ammonites Invade Israel, are Defeated
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Conquests of David
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: David Anointed As King
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: David Defeats the Amalekites
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: David Made King
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: David Made King Over all Israel
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Goliath Killed
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Ish-Bosheth Made King
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Philistines Struck Down
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Saul Anointed As King
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Solomon Anointed As King
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Solomon's Death
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Solomon's Palace Built
Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: The Temple Built
Israel: Urged by the Egyptians to Depart
Israel: War Continued Between Baasha and Asa
Israel: War Continued Between Jeroboam and Abijam
Israel: War Continued Between the Two Kingdoms all the Days of Rehoboam and Jeroboam
Israel: Water Miraculously Supplied from the Rock at Meribah
Israel: Water of, Sweetened
Israel: were Enslaved and Oppressed by the Egyptians
Miscegenation: Israel
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Abijam's Wicked Reign
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Ahaz Changes the Nature of the Altar in the Temple
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Ahaziah Killed by Jehu
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Ahaziah Succeeds Jehoram
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Ahaziah, Also Called Azariah
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amaziah Reigns, and Judah is Invaded by the King of Israel
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amon Succeeds Manasseh on the Throne
Prophecies Concerning Israel: And Jehoahaz
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Asa Makes a Treaty With Ben-Hadad, King of Syria, to Make War Against Israel
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Asa's Good Reign
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Athaliah, his Mother, Succeeds Him


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At least, that's the case for this 41-year-old ex NFL cheerleader (turned MILF) who gave up the glory of the short skirt for…well, no skirt.
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As for the football team she cheered for? Well, that's not known either, though it probably wouldn't take very much investigative work for you internet sleuths – especially since she reportedly cheered for two different NFL teams.
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Updated with permit information.
Just because plans may appear on the Historic and Design Review Commission agenda doesn't prove they're going to happen. But it does confirm there are plans.
A CVS pharmacy is in the works for 300 E. Commerce (at Navarro) in the building recently occupied by On the Half Shell, and by ultra lounges Encore and Cielo, in other parts.
Requests for approval on signage have been submitted to the HDRC. And a commercial building permit has been submitted with the following description, "demolish existing interior walls and remodel interior space (ground floor only) for use as a retail pharmacy.
The footprint is listed at 7,066 square feet, according to the permit.
Property owner Atrio Limited Partnership is requesting the HDRC consider approval of a 10-foot-high blade sign on the building's corner, two horizontal signs to face Market and Navarro streets, and smaller graphic window signs. Read the agenda item for details.
I'm going to reach out to the land owner and CVS after the HDRC discussion. Last week, Richard Higbie, who co-owns the property, acknowledged negotiations were under way with a tenant, but declined to elaborate. CVS Caremark's director of public relations, Mike DeAngelis, responded via email, "We have no comment at this time."
The HDRC meets 3 p.m. Wednesday, Board Room, Development and Business Services Center, 1901 S. Alamo St.
A CVS in place of On the Half Shell? Not so fast, owners said.
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Josh Duhamel stays casual in jeans, a t-shirt and baseball cap while stopping by a store on early Friday morning (August 29) in Brentwood, Calif.
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Trade and commerce with Saudi Arabia is not unheard-of. It is believable that Trump registered companies in Saudi Arabia because he is businessman by nature and most likely saw some considerable opportunities there. It might not be clear whether what he did was right or wrong, and there are opposing opinions on the matter, but it is certainly likely that he did.
The Washington Post has found that Trump registered eight new companies during this year's presidential campaign that "appear tied to a potential hotel project in Saudi Arabia.
Elsewhere, the Post has found that Trump has started companies that "range from sprawling, ultra-luxury real estate complexes to one-man holding companies and branding deals in Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Panama and other countries, including some where the United States maintains sensitive diplomatic ties.
Nobody knows what Trumps real plans and ideas are for the USA Citizens and the country as a whole. So Trump registered companies in Saudi Arabia which is business. Trump's enterprises have done business in 18 countries and territories across South America, the Middle East and Asia. The conflicts of interest are going to start piling up.
This is a story that keeps appearing in a variety of legitimate news sources, or at least outlets that require some vetting and verification before they publish. It's appeared in Vanity Fair, the Hill, the Washington Post, these aren't rags, and the stories are continuing to surface, so I think it's pretty likely that Trump did indeed register companies in Saudi Arabia.


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A Swedish investigation into migrants claiming asylum as children suggests that three-quarters of those tested were over the age of 18.
Sweden's national forensic medicine agency checked the age of nearly 8,000 people and found that some 6,600 were 18 or over.
The checks were only carried out in cases where there were doubts as to the person's age.
Child migrants are less likely to be sent back to their country of origin.
Between mid-March and late October, the agency (Rättsmedicinalverket) carried out a total of 7,858 age assessments.
Of those, examinations suggested 6,628 were 18 or older (84%), and 112 "possibly" 18 or older , The Local newspaper reports.
The Migration Agency has so far made 5,700 decisions on the basis of those assessments. In 79% of those cases, the agency decided to formally consider the applicant as older than they had initially claimed in their asylum application, reports Svenska Dagbladet.
How are the ages of child migrants verified?
Age assessment is carried out by taking X-rays of wisdom teeth and MRI scans of knee joints, which are then analysed to determine age.
Such medical tests are controversial, with some experts saying dental evidence is not reliable.
Many asylum seekers do not have identity documents as they may have lost them as they fled conflict or a natural disaster , says the International Organization for Migration.
In other cases their country of birth may not have the structures in place to record births, so it is not unusual for people not to know their exact age, says The Local.
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14. Magney House #105architecturalinspiration
In graduate school at The University of Tennessee I started putting the pieces together for my approach to sustainable design. My goal was to find aesthetically pleasing design solutions to common building problems. In this case, water. While searching for rainwater harvesting solutions, I found the Magney House designed by Glenn Murcutt. It was elegant, effective, and done with common materials, a perfect combination.
This home takes on a form that celebrates the movement of water and highlights the importance of it to survival. In a climate where rainstorms are rare, creating a roof that maximizes the collection of water while providing a beautiful form is critical to architectural success. Glenn Murcutt's ability to shape function into form is exactly the type of solution I was looking for to incorporate into my design strategies.
The downspout and the "bowl" used for collecting water along with the gently curving roof shape tells a story. The form of the roof reminds me of a wave of water cascading down into the collection trough. The beauty for me is the simplicity of the materials and form. The idea of letting the solution be so pure is rare in architecture, but very appealing to me. To say this home inspired me seems somehow inadequate.
#105architecturalinspirations is a collection of architectural details, buildings, and spaces that inspire me. I am taking on the challenge of finding two projects to spotlight each week in 2015. Hopefully I will be able to keep up and this process of discovery will push me to create better design solutions for my clients as I research and learn more about those projects I enjoy most. I challenge you to add your comments below about this project and to post your own inspirations for all to enjoy.
Full List of previous #105architecturalinspiration posts
1. Jefferson's Academical Village
4. National Museum of the American Indian
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Bismuth (Bi trig.), Wolfram Camp, Dimbulah, Mareeba Shire, Queensland, Australia. Partial crystals on Quartz matrix. 2,8x2,4x2 cm; 20 g.
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Here we are half way through Monday and almost half way through the year!
I was practically blown half way across Kent yesterday - 2 gazebos sadly lost their fight to survive. Mine was damaged but I am told some replacement organs are available and rescue is feasible. I sold lots of party invitations and got a booking for the summer in an open garden - take a look at http://www.ngs.org.uk/ and see the charities we can help through selling our cards. I also re-booked to do the Christmas bazaar at the same school and arranged to drop off some brochures for the committee and those who didn't brave the gale force winds to be with us.
We are more than half way through Butterfly Tea Party month supporting Children's Hospices UK http://www.butterflyteaparty.com/. Only 10 days to go, but don't worry - to make even the smallest contribution you can still order some of the fabulous cards featured in the charity campaign. Do make a special effort to do this as every little helps, as they say. You can order all 12 of the cards as a set which sells for £12. Obviously the cards can be bought singly if you prefer.
While you are ordering, calling all Phoenix Traders - remember to book your place at a summer road show - I will be at Wolverhampton, York, Huntingdon and Gatwick to catch up with as many of my Phoenix team as I can. I have two spare seats in my car for Gatwick - anyone coming with me from Sevenoaks? It costs £7 for your lunch. Starts at about 9.30, all over for 4.30pm. The 2011 Christmas card artwork will be on display. Guests welcome.
I am going to visit Head Office in June. It's a great opportunity to chat to the staff who look after our orders, to meet and have lunch with the directors, see artwork under consideration for the up-coming releases in a small group and have a glimpse into how the company works. Lift on offer from Sevenoaks.
Take a look at your diary - what is happening after half term? Now would be a great moment to book a lovely lazy summer afternoon with cards and strawberry scones, or later into the evening with cards and Pimms, or stick to the morning with cards and coffee. You don't need to have hordes of people, caterers or bunting - a few friends, a basket of top quality cards round a pot of coffee and a packet of hobnobs will do the trick perfectly.
Next team meeting will be Monday June 13th, 9.30am coffee, 10 - 12noon, my house.
See you then!