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The Biologist, the Mathematician and the Stalker
The Biologist and I were waiting in a dirty bar, slowly sipping our cheap and bitter beer. The Stalker arrived early in the morning, the fog hasn't even settled yet. We jumped inside our car (without roof, of course, as the Stalker requested), then slowly started our trip into the Zone. After sneaking past a few soldiers… wait, no. Scratch that. Here is the real story of our trip into the Chernobyl exclusion zone and to the ghost city Pripyat.
The preparations. The two of us (namely, the Biologist and the Mathematician, of whom I am the latter one) wanted to travel to the Chernobyl exclusion zone - from now on, the Zone - since our childhood. When the Biologist mentioned to me that he plans this trip, I immediately wanted to join. After a few days, we already had our plane ticket to Kiev and planned out the whole tour. When we told our plan to others, they thought that we are crazy. My girlfriend was afraid that I am going to die from radiation. My mother was afraid that I am going to die from radiation and my unborn children will die from radiation and everything I touch will turn to nuclear waste. (If our plane doesn't crash on our way there, she said.) The truth is, there is no need to worry. Nowadays it is safe to travel in the Zone, and hundreds of people do so every day. So, after a quick planning and researching phase, we were off to Ukraine to see the Zone for ourselves.
The arrival. We arrived to the first checkpoint at 10:30 in the morning, where we met our guide, the Stalker. (Actually, he was not a Stalker in the precise sense. A stalker sneaks into the Zone illegally, while we went inside completely legal.)
The Zone is divided into two main parts: a highly contaminated and a less contaminated one. The former is inside a circle of 10 km radius, while the latter one has a radius of roughly 30 km. The whole exclusion zone covers approximately 2500 $latex km^2 $, and it is approachable from several military checkpoints. In order to go into the Zone, you need a guide, an official permit and a detailed itinerary. The first surprise came at the first checkpoint, because there were several buses full of tourists waiting to go in before us. There are whole enterprises in Ukraine dedicated to organizing tours to the Zone. After we gained entrance, we were off to the village Chernobyl, which, as it turned out, is completely populated.
Chernobyl village. Chernobyl, the small village from which the nearby nuclear power plant was named after, was completely evacuated. A few villagers returned over the years, but the village is mostly populated by the workers building the new sarcophagus, administrative personel, etc. For them everything is provided for free by the government, for example the food and the housing.
Near the entrance of the village there are two paticularly interesting memorials. One of them is an iron statue of an angel with a trumpet.
According to the Book of Revelations, seven trumpets will sound, each one before an apocalyptic event. The third trumpet will bring a falling star.
"The third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from the sky on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water— the name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter".
After the explosion at the nuclear plant, some people thought that this is the event what was predicted. It is also worth to note that the word chernobyl is the ukranian word for artemisia vulgaris, or in english, common wormwood.
Right next to the angel, there is a graveyard for the evacuated villages.
More than 100 0000 people were evacuated from more than 100 villages. Along this path, each village has its own cross. After this brief stop, we were on our way to the center of the zone.
The Russian Woodpecker. Besides the nuclear power plant, there are (or to be more precise, were) more Soviet military-operated objects in the zone. The biggest and most interesting one is a huge over-the-horizon radar called DUGA-3, which had the nickname Russian Woodpecker. It broadcasted extremely powerful shortwave signals, which bounced off from the ionosphere, therefore extending its range over the horizon. It required immense power to do this, in fact it was so powerful such that every shortwave frequency in Europe was disrupted by a sharp clicking sound, hence the name Russian Woodpecker. This went on for more than 10 years, and since it was a Soviet military project, no one know what it really was. There were speculations about Soviet mind control and weather control experiments, but of course the truth was much simpler.
Our first glimpse was this. The structure (which is basically a really-really large piece of scrap now) is located deep within the forest, and its area is guarded.
This thing is so ungodly huge that you cannot even fit it in a picture from this location. It is 90 meters high and 750 meters long.
If you look at it from the right angle, you can see interesting patterns. The americans had satelite images of this thing, and they thought that this is a children's camp. An interesting fact is that the construction of this radar cost more than the entire nuclear power plant. After spending a few minutes around, wondering about how big this thing is, we were off to see the reactor.
On the road to Reactor No. 4. Before we arrived to the reactor where the explosion happened, we saw a few interesting things on the road. One of them was a village, which was completely demolished and buried, except the kindergarten building. It was the only building which was made from concrete, the others were made from wood. You can wash the radioactive dust off from concrete, but you cannot do that with wood.
After the short visit in the kindergarten, we saw the reactors for the first time, although from a distance.
On the background you can see the reactors (with the new sarcophagus under construction) and on the right side you can see the cooling channel for the reactors.
The Soviets planned to expand the power plant with two more reactors, but the constructions were abandoned after the accident. This one was abandoned at 95% competion.
What was the cooling channel is now the home of a huge catfish population. Since they are not hunted (because their flesh is tainted with radioactive isotopes and you should not eat from it), sometimes they grow to a very large size, often larger then a meter.
The reactors and the Red Forest area. As I mentioned, the Chernobyl Power Plant had 4 reactors and the accident happened in the 4th one. It is still unclear what caused the explosion, presumably human error. After the explosion, nuclear particles were sprayed into the atmosphere, eventually scattering throughout Europe, contaminating what they had touched. The radioactive dust covered the top layer of the soil in a large proximity of the nuclear reactor, which had to be removed, bagged and buried. Now the contamination is mostly removed and the radiation inside the zone is aproximately 10 times the cosmic radiation. (Which we receive all the time.) Although there are some radiation hotspots, they are very small. (At least, the ones we saw.) There are still a large amount of radioactive material inside the reactor, it has been sealed with a concrete sarcophagus. Now it is completely safe to approach the reactor, and many people do this every day, for example the workers building the new sarcophagus.
Reactor No. 4, where the accident happened. It is clearly visible that the old concrete sarcophagus is crumbling. Which is a problem, since this is the only thing between the huge amount of radioactive material and the outside world. But, as the cranes can tell, the new one is on its way. They started the construction in 2007 and it will be ready in 2017.
This large dome is the new sarcophagus. It has been built upon railroad tracks and has a nuclear power plant-shaped hole in the front. After the construction is finished, it will be slid over the reactor.
The Mathematician (that is, me) and the Reactor.
The Biologist and the Reactor. His t-shirt is an advertisment for a hungarian home brewery MONYO Brewing Co. They produce a beer named Fukushima Heavy Water to raise awareness for earth pollution. (The beer is also green-colored and tastes very good.) My friend contacted the brewery a few weeks before the trip with the idea, and they sent us a few bottles of beer and a t-shirt to wear in front of the reactor. Thanks for the beer again!
The Pripyat town sign is located behind the reactor, in front of the Red Forest. When the explosion happened, the wind was blowing in the direction of Pripyat and the nearby forest. The forest received a huge dose of pollution and the dying trees turned to red, hence the name Red Forest.
The Red Forest is still forbidden. Although most of the radiation was cleared up and washed away, the radiation is still much higher than the usual.
The ghost city Pripyat. Pripyat is located northwest of the reactor. The city was a Soviet propaganda city, among its population of 50,000 people were the operators of the power plant, the engineers, and in general Soviet intellectuals. Now (aside from the tourists) it is empty and a forest has grown in its place. It is like a glimpse of the earth after the human civilization. From now on, I will (mostly) let the pictures do the talking.
First we visited a coffee shop near the Pripyat river.
An abandoned coffee shop is not that interesting, but this one had some very beautiful mosaic glass inside, which was partly destroyed, making it more beautiful. The second building we visited was a movie theatre called Prometheus.
This is the abandoned screening room. The picture is slightly deceiving, since the room was pitch black, we couldn't even see each other, only the two exits. The picture was taken with long exposure, making the torn screen and a few seats remaining there visible.
A lonely piano. It can be found in a building right next to the movie theater.
The ghosts of Pripyat. There are quite a few graffitis in the city, some of them are very haunting.
An abandoned supermarked at the main street. Which, of course was called Lenin avenue. A cultural center was also here on this street. We went in from the back, through a propaganda room.
"Learn, learn, learn!" V. I. Lenin.
The largest theatre of the city was located in this building.
I found this old and torn mathematics book on the floor.
This is an another auditorum, but this one is located in the cultural center.
The next room we visited was the iconic gymnasium. If you saw some pictures taken in Pripyat, chances are you have seen this view.
The next picture is one of my favourite. Look how life found its way through the wooden floor!
The amusement park with the iconic ferris wheel is located near. This place was never used, nobody ever rode the ferris wheel. The opening was scheduled after a few days of the accident.
After the amusement park we visited an another kindergarten, one of the 16 kindergartens in the city. The average age was 26 years around the time, because of the many young families living here.
One of the creepier rooms can be found here. Someone created a scene with dolls sitting around in a circle, which emits a strange atmosphere, like the city had started to live its own life after the evacuation. Which is, in a sense, true: life has found its way inside, but in the shape of a forest.
Walking around the streets is quite spectacular.
We also had the chance to visit a schoolbuilding.
In one of the classrooms we found hundreds of gas masks lying on the floor. Not exactly sure why were these things there, but they made sure that this room is also one of the creepier ones.
Another math book, another gas mask.
The Soviet Patriot newspaper. It is dated 23 April 1986, 3 days before the accident.
The swimming pool is an another iconic room. The liquidators (the personnel responsible for dealing with the radioactive debris after the accident) kept it operational up until 1996, but now it is in ruins.
Look at this view! It must have been nice to have a swim here.
After visiting all these buildings, we climbed to the top of a 16 story building, one of the highest in the city.
At the top of Pripyat. "Look! A city has grown inside a forest."
In the next picture you can see the DUGA-3 radar in the background. It is that huge.
This rooftop was the last stop of our trip. Before we left, we made a picture of us with the reactor in the background.
Unfortunately, we did not find the room which grants wishes.
National Chernobyl Museum. The next day we visited the National Chernobyl Museum in Kiev, which showed the human side of the accident. Up until that point, the whole accident was more or less an abstract thing for me. I know it happened, it did not affect me nor anyone else I know directly, I have not seen the suffering. This museum was mostly dedicated to the victims. For the liquidators, who were sent in right after the explosion to clear the debris without a decent protective gear, sentencing them to death. (And in the photos, which they took right before they were sent to the reactors roof, you can see most of them smiling.) For the children, who got sick and eventually died from the radioactive dust sprayed into the atmosphere.
The museum is a shrine for the victims. In the largest room, which is dedicated for the children, there is an altar with the pictures of thousands of children, who died as a result of the disaster. The younger people were especially in danger, because the explosion released various radioactive isotopes, which embeds itself in various tissues in the body and then they radiate directly from there. For example, iodine-131 can embed itself into the thyroid gland, eventually causing thyroid cancer.
As closing thought, my opinion on nuclear energy. Most people think that the Zone, the Reactor and the ghost city (along with Fukushima prefecture in Japan) symbolizes the dangers of nuclear energy. I do not think so. For me, it symbolizes human negligence and stupidity in two ways. For one, the explosion in Reactor No. 4 was (as far as we know) caused by not just human error but flat out carelessness, which could have been prevented easily. Second, that when a tragedy like this happens (it happened two times in the history of the mankind), blaming the nuclear energy is insane. Decommissioning nuclear plants all over the world after an accident is like putting a halt to air traffic after the captain drives his plane into a mountain. Nuclear power is currently one of the cheapest and cleanest nonrenewable source of energy on the planet, which is unfortunately tainted with stupidity.


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Card Collecting
These cigarette cards were shared with me by Susan Farnsworth, a fellow letter-writing and stationery enthusiast. During a stop at a flea market in Retford, England last summer, Susan found the vintage cards, collected into protective pocket pages, like those you'd see used with baseball trading cards.
Cigarette cards were created in the U.S. around the mid-1800s. The cards were a way to simply stiffen cigarette packaging, and were blank at first, then started to carry advertisements (a businessman's idea, of course).
By the 1890s, cigarette cards were presented as parts of series. It was a UK-based tobacco company that presented one of the first general interest sets. Subjects ranged from city monuments, flora and fauna, and military uniforms to film stars, athletes, and heroic figures. These thematic sets were issued in runs of 25, 50, and more. This encouraged customer loyalty as cigarette card collecting was popularized.
The cigarette cards that Susan found featured full-color, illustrated wild flowers. In my hands I have 18 of the 48 in this series, which was issued in 1939 by Gallaher Ltd. of the UK. The cards were carefully organized into the two pocket pages by color—pinks and blues on the first page, creams and yellows on the second. It brings a smile to wonder about the collector of these.
Thank you, Susan, for your thoughtfulness.


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All things bright and beautiful, illustrated by Bruce Whatley
The big picture story Bible by David Helm with illustrations by Gail Schoonmaker (2nd edition 2010 with audio CDs inside)
Claudia the caterpillar by Andrew McDonough
Philip and the Ethiopian : Acts 8:26-40 for children (Arch books) by Martha Streufert Jander
For children approximately grades 2-6:
The double dabble surprise (Cul-de-sac kids) by Beverly Lewis
For children & teens approximately grades 4-10:
Elisabeth Elliot : joyful surrender (Christian heroes: then & now) by Janet & Geoff Benge
Elsie's holidays at Roselands (The Original Elsie Dinsmore collection ; book 2) by Martha Finley
Elsie's girlhood (The Original Elsie Dinsmore collection ; book 3) by Martha Finley
Fearless and faithful (Risk takers series) by Linda Finlayson
God answers prayer : for girls by Irene Howat
For adults:
A woman's high calling: 10 essentials for Godly living by Elizabeth George
Choosing gratitude : your journey to joy by Nancy Leigh DeMoss with Lawrence Kimbrough
A cup of cold water : the compassion of nurse Edith Cavell (Chosen daughters) by Christine Farenhorst
Dr. Oma : the healing wisdom of Countess Juliana von Stolberg (Chosen daughters) by Ethel Herr
Wings like a dove : the courage of Queen Jeanne d'Albret (Chosen daughters) by Christine Farenhorst
Don't make me count to three! a Mom's look at heart-oriented discipline by Ginger Plowman
Eternity in their hearts by Don Richardson
The hospital by the river : a story of hope by Dr Catherine Hamlin with John Little
War and grace : short biographies from the world wars by Don Stephens
What every man wishes his father had told him by Byron Forrest Yawn
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To induce a change in behavior of the MENA region communities to protect and save the environment.
To promote public private partnership to successfully implement Community-based environment development projects.
To lobby for the practice of a sustainable environmental behaviour in the MENA region both at grassroot and national levels.
To adopt and adapt environmental sound technologies for solid and waste water management
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We believe in community based environmental conservation and management
We believe in developing people's potentials and capacities to respond to environmental needs and protection
Within those limits we believe in fair shares of the available environmental space in particular we are aware that the impacts of damage to the environment hit the poorest in the community the hardest both at home and overseas
We believe in promoting people's action, individual and collective, local, national and international, to tackle the environmental challenges we face
We believe in evidence based solutions to environmental problems that make life better for people while protecting the planet for future generations
We believe in equal participation of women, men whether with special needs or not
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In this economy, having an outstanding resume is key to landing an interview. This is true for the upcoming grads of 2012 and those experienced at job hunting. But creating that perfect document can be a full-time job itself, and a terribly stressful one at that. What type of formatting is best? Does your education go at the top of the page or at the bottom? What is important enough to include? It's enough to overwhelm anyone.
Breathe easy! Every day mobile app developers are hard at work creating mobile applications to streamline business processes, and the resume writing process is no exception. Let's take a look at four that can turn your resume from dreary to desirable.
1. Resume App by Vurgood Applications allows you to create a PDF resume simply and quickly on your iPhone. The app comes with examples, so you aren't left completely on your own. You can include up to four photographs as well as borders to make your resume look polished and professional.
2. Pocket Resume, specifically for Apple devices, allows you to create an impressive, professional resume while having all of the layout work done for you. Pocket Resume even allows you to create a resume based on your LinkedIn profile! You can also export your resume to your computer if you so choose. Pocket Resume is also available in French and German.
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If you've always wanted one of our hand made dresses, here is your chance to get one on sale.
I've always loved unique, well made dresses, and I know they are not so easy to find. So I'm happy to offer a sale to those of you who love couture, but want to be gentle on the pocketbook.
From now until Thursday 07/31, you can stop by and pick out one of our original dresses at 30-60% off.


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SC5-17-2015 - Demonstrating the concept of 'Citizen Observatories'
Specific challenge: New in-situ observatories ('Citizen Observatories') based on citizens' own devices (e.g. smart phones, tablets, laptops, and other social media) used together with innovative technologies can strengthen environmental monitoring capabilities, have the potential to generate new and original applications to reduce investment and running costs of in-situ observations and monitoring applications and solutions, and involve novel partnerships between the private sector, public bodies, NGOs and citizens. However, achieving this depends on further development and testing in real conditions, wider deployment and commercialisation by the private sector and greater user acceptance. This requires leveraging emerging technologies, data and information sharing, developing services and actively engaging in governance at all levels and scales in the domain of environment. It also calls for innovative approaches and tools to handle complexity, interactions and interfaces and to facilitate knowledge transfer, assessment, valuation, uptake and exploitation of data and results for policy, industry and society at large.
Scope: Proposals should scale up, demonstrate, deploy, test in its entirity and validate in real-life conditions the system proposed for Citizen Observatories and the effective transfer of environmental knowledge for policy, industrial, research and societal use, with a focus on the domain of land cover/land use, both in rural and urban areas. Proposals should include a strong involvement of citizens and citizens' associations together with the industrial sector, in particular SMEs, as far as possible. The data collected should complement those from existing systems (e.g. the Copernicus Land Service) and surveys, including national surveys.
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 3 and 5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
Expected Impact: Lowered cost and extension of the in-situ component of the GEOSS and Copernicus initiatives. Better decision-making through the empowerment and active role of citizens and citizen's associations in environmental monitoring, co-operative planning and environmental stewardship, with special impact on land resources management. Enhanced implementation of governance and global policy objectives. Increased deployment and market uptake of innovative in-situ monitoring techniques. Increased European role in the business of in-situ monitoring of the environment.
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SetOutputWorld (called with a world of the wrong size) engages with practices of world-building and myth-making by treating organic objects found at sites of personal pilgrimage as fragments of a geologic body. Through a series of fabricated reliquaries, object identification worksheets, and a navigable virtual terrain, the project plays with ideas of speculative archeology, material alchemy, and encapsulation. At the core of the work is a fascination with the double-edged sword of preservation and the history of plastic as a once utopian and now dystopian material. Through varying shifts in scale, the reliquaries are mirrored in the virtual environment as satellite locales - a (post)anthropocenic narrative of environmental destruction in the name of digital preservation and virtual resolution.
This installation presents the series in the form of a pseudo-museological exhibit. Three circular projections showed the navigator's front and peripheral vision. There were 12 sites in the virtual environment corresponding with the sculptures and a range of hidden characters that each delivered parts of a narrative.
The virtual models are derived from an earlier series of sculptures Future Reliquaries. Images like the one to the left are from a series of prints made by capturing scenes in the virtual environment.
Below is a video documenting the SetOutputWorld and all its components. Early versions of the project can be found in The 3D Additivist Cookbook devised and edited by Morehshin Allahyari and Daniel Rourke.


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At a glanceA soothing night light which plays gentle lullabies.
Features and benefits for Blossom Farm Woolly Lamb Night Light
- Colour changing dome
- Plays 5 lullabies
- Plush is machine washable
- Suitable from birth
Requires 2 x AA Batteries batteries (not included)
The Blossom Farm Woolly Lamb Night Light has a calm colour changing dome and plays five relaxing lullabies, perfect for soothing your baby before they fall asleep. The dome sits in a cute lamb plush with a friendly face and woolly body, it is machine washable, allowing you to keep it fresh and clean.
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Take a look at the rest of the Blossom Farm collection which includes play mats and soft toys.
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At one point last spring, if you'd have asked me which was more disturbing--the wood chipper scene in Fargo or the condition of my house-- I'd probably have picked the latter. Oh. Geez. Margie.
It was month#3 of construction and I headed to the house with a little extra sproing in the ol' Chuck Taylors. I'd just received a text from our foreman saying that the latest round of demo had begun. By that point, demo messes were generally more thrilling than terrifying. Having already said goodbye to Prince's secret hideaway on the upper floor and piñatas in the linoleum-lined living room, I felt steely and unafraid of the fresh new start awaiting our house. Yeah, let's do this!
But that morning, our crew had been especially busy. As I rounded the corner, my stomach dropped like an elevator shaft in a bad action movie. How it happened, I don't know, but apparently, my house had barfed all over itself.
Yikes. In tears, I wondered what kind of costly mess we'd gotten ourselves into and whether this house was simply too challenging, as so many seemed to think when we had first bought it. Maybe we'd been naive to believe otherwise and should be flogged in penance for p*ssing away our nest egg.
Getting through the panic and self-doubt triggered by the sight of our new house laying in pieces all over the yard was amongst the most trying tests of the whole reno process. There were sleepless nights--many of them.
But then came a timely realization, brought on by recollections of our previous construction experiences: in virtually every reno, it's inevitable that things will get worse before they get better. Patience, Jedi. Big, beastly projects demand it.
The next steps, in order of priority, were to: a) stop freaking out; b) stick to the viable building plan in hand and let the project unfold more fully; and c) remember that we had an excellent crew supporting us.
A lot has changed since then:
While we loved the shell of the original 1939 structure, we were less excited about the awkward aesthetics of a 1960s addition along the south side of the house. There was no way of bringing the house back to 1939, but we were able to give it a freshened, character look. Incorporating three dormers into the roofline also gave us a better-functioning upper floor. Three cheers for headroom!
The house now feels more balanced and seemingly comfortable in its new skin. Best of all, I can sleep again.
A note: I'm so grateful to our terrific neighbours and kind passers-by. Even when the place looked like crap and our noise pollution shot through the air with merciless regularity, everyone was SO NICE, offering words of encouragement when we needed them most. Dear neighbourhood friends: thanks for your little white lies and other kindnesses, even when you were skeptical of where this project was heading. It meant a lot.


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In Defense of the Grocery Stores
Perhaps some of you are only just learning about the proposed bag fee legislation. I've been involved in the project for most of the four years since its inception, along with the other members of Sustainable Warwick's BYOBag committee. We have done a great deal of research on the impacts of the single-use plastic grocery bag upon our environment and health. We've had meetings with elected officials and supermarket managers, listened to shop owners in our villages, communicated with other communities that have enacted bag legislation, spoken with hundreds of townsfolk and listened as they shared their frustrations on the subject.
Over 1,550 residents and merchants in the Town of Warwick have signed the petition asking for some kind of single-use bag legislation. Many of them already knew what we learned; that asking people to bring their own bags without imposing a fee garners only the slightest change in shopping habits. Face it folks, we are simply stuck in our ways, with convenience outweighing our common sense. It seems to take a little pain in the pocketbook to move us in the right direction.
When talking with the management at ShopRite and Price Chopper, there was no mustache twirling or evil snickering as some might imagine. Rather, they have been supportive of efforts to reduce the number of bags we consume. Both stores have offered a small bounty for every reusable bag shoppers brought along to carry groceries home, Price Chopper continues this practice, even now. On occasion they have given away free reusable bags to their customers. They welcomed our informational campaign, hung our signs, and set up displays to promote BYOBag Week back in September of 2015.
It seems awfully unfair that these Warwick businesses are now being accused of some kind of subterfuge. Please consider the impact this bag fee legislation will actually have upon them. The proposed law requires grocery stores to charge shoppers five cents per plastic or paper bag. If they don't, they can be fined up to $250 for each infraction. They will need to develop procedures for implementing the law, training their employees in how to conduct themselves with the shoppers, when to charge the five cents and how to determine who is exempt from the fee, and how to politely deal with the inevitable irate shopper who refuses to pay the nickel.
As the people of Ireland, Hong Kong, Israel, Denmark, Washington DC, California, Seattle, Dallas, and many other communities around the world have discovered, that annoying fee actually brings about a change in behavior. These places have all seen a decrease in single-use plastic bag consumption, upwards of 70% in the first year their legislation was implemented. Just this January, Suffolk County introduced a five cent fee for bags and their grocery stores are already reporting a 50-80% drop in bag counts.
So if you find yourself resenting the fee, choose to bring your own bags when you shop. After all, that's the whole idea.


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3 Batch Cooking Tips to Support Even the Busiest Work Week
Today's post is by my good friend and favorite natural chef, Michelle Kabler. Michelle is all about getting busy women cooking again. To accomplish this, Michelle preaches the importance of batch cooking, which she breaks down very simply for us below. Take a look!
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Melbourne Documentary Film Festival - VIVA LA VINCENT
A record-breaking attempt to gather as many people with the same name in the same place at the same time - Vincents in the CITY OF VINCENT (located in Western Australia).
Length: 10:56
Director: ASHLEIGH NICOLAU
Producer: JASMINE LEIVERS
Writer: THOMAS BASKERVILLE
About the writer, director and producer:
ASHLEIGH: Is a film director from Western Australia, she works at the Film and Television Institute (FTI) as their Marketing Coordinator. In 2015 Ashleigh graduated from an undergraduate's degree in film, she studied in both Perth and abroad in the USA. She was recently appointed a position on board of directors for the Australian Cinematographer's Society (ACS) where she hopes to engage other women in the industry.
THOMAS: Thomas is in his final year of a Bachelor of Creative Industries at Edith Cowan University, majoring in both Film and Photography. Currently he is working on expanding his creative portfolio.
JASMINE: Jasmine has a Bachelor of Creative Industries in Film and Video from Edith Cowan University. She currently produces corporate films and has had some success with producing horror short films.
Key cast: ASHLEIGH NICOLAU, THOMAS BASKERVILLE, ALEC NICOLAU
Funders: CITY OF VINCENT, FILM AND TELEVISION INSTITUTE (FTI)
Made in association with: JAZAM PRODUCTIONS, LIGHT SENSITIVE AND BASKERVILLAIN
Release date: JANUARY 2017
Where can I watch it? ON JULY 9TH AT 7.30PM, MDFF
Congratulations! Why did you make your film?
ASHLEIGH: Flipping the classic culturally focused documentary into a new space, Viva La Vincent is a tongue in cheek promotional video for the City of Vincent. We aimed to execute the film in such a way that the audience would forgive the product placement and location hype, leading us to create what is essentially a mockumentry with a community focus.
My goal was to make a funny, crowd pleasing, unique film. My most treasured moments directing this short doco included watching it as it unravelled into something I could not have anticipated.
Imagine I'm a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?
ASHLEIGH: Viva La Vincent is pretty. Every shot is wide, centred and semiotic, which makes it very reminiscent of Wes Anderson's films. It is quirky, happy-go-lucky, easy to follow and heart warming. We micro-focused on the Vincents we interviewed, their passions and their hobbies.
The film really showcases the similarities and differences that resonate with people who share the same name. All I wanted to do was make the audience laugh and enjoy themselves - if you like to laugh then you will like Viva.
How do personal and universal themes work in your film?
The themes in the film centre around community engagement, comedy and the old question 'What's in a name?' While the film's plot is pretty silly, the human element shines through to remind us that there is a rich tapestry of people and stories right in our backyard.
How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development and production?
THOMAS: When the script was initially being worked on things felt a lot more constructed. It was important to let go of that control and let the story tell itself. No matter what could have been written and planned the reality is so much more entertaining.
ASHLEIGH: I met a lot of Vincent's along the way, a majority of them really interesting characters. The people we met really drove the story, which made it really hard to fit SO MUCH into such a small doco. We had to kill a lot of our darlings and really focus on what was important.
What type of feedback have you received so far?
Positive so far! Viva has been nominated for a 28th annual West Australian Screen Award for "Best Short - Factual", the awards will be announced on Monday July 4th, fingers crossed.
Has the feedback surprised or challenged your point of view?
THOMAS: It was definitely surprising because it was so completely overwhelming. A lot of effort went into the film from beginning to end so having a great response so far has been really rewarding.
ASHLEIGH: I am just so happy that it was well received.
What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on?
JASMINE: We would like to show that sometimes a quirky little idea like this can do big things and make people feel good. It was also made by a female producer and director which hopefully inspires other female producers and directors to strive for success in their projects.
ASHLEIGH: I would just like everybody to have the opportunity to hear about it. If your name is Vincent you should see the film. Even if your name isn't Vincent, you should see it too!
Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film's message?
THOMAS: Honestly, we are just happy to get the film out there and get noticed.
ASHLEIGH: I am working on a comedy web series now, so I am hoping that Viva can prove that I can be funny (haha). Any exposure our film gets is great, so journalists and film festival directors come at us!!
What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?
THOMAS: We made this film mainly for people to enjoy. It was very fun to make so it will hopefully be equally as fun to watch.
What's a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?
THOMAS: Honestly I want people to think about how different and diverse everyone is, even if you share a name we are all individuals. We had Vincents with a whole range of backgrounds and stories.
Would you like to add anything else?
ASHLEIGH: I am flying over to Melbourne from Perth to attend the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, my brother Alec Nicolau (who also stars in the film) will be flying over with me...Also a Vincent we interviewed in the film (who came over from Melbourne for the event) will be coming along to see the screening for the first time! Come say hello to us!
What are the key creatives developing or working on now?
ASHLEIGH: I am currently writing a comedy web- series.
THOMAS: Thomas currently just finished a pilot for a mockumentary series and plans on co-writing again with Ashleigh over the next few months.
JASMINE: Jasmine is currently writing and developing a one-off 50 minute documentary to pitch to the ABC.
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Of Sand and Malice Made
by Bradley P. Beaulieu
Series: Song of Shattered Sands
On Sale Date: September 6, 2016
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Çeda, the heroine of the novel Twelve Kings in Sharakhai, is the youngest pit fighter in the history of the great desert city of Sharakhai. In this prequel, she has already made her name in the arena as the fearsome, undefeated White Wolf; none but her closest friends and allies know her true identity.
But this all changes when she crosses the path of Rümayesh, an ehrekh, a sadistic creature forged long ago by the god of chaos. The ehrekh are usually desert dwellers, but this one lurks in the dark corners of Sharakhai, toying with and preying on humans. As Rümayesh works to unmask the White Wolf and claim Çeda for her own, Çeda's struggle becomes a battle for her very soul.
Of Sand and Malice is a prequel to Bradley P. Beaulieu's novel Twelve Kings in Sharakhai introducing readers to a younger Ceda, the fierce heroine who just happens to be a pit-fighter by day and runner at night. Once again, the desert city of Sharakhai is brought to life and this time, Ceda finds herself dealing with an otherworldly desert creature preying on those closest to Ceda.
Beaulieu refers to this book as "the little book that could" and it really works in my opinion as a great companion story to the world of The Song of Shattered Sands series, rather than an introduction. I would recommend readers start with book one as the vivid world created and Ceda's character are not to be missed - the greater depth is pure reading magic.
Of Sand and Malice is a novel of three linked stories dealing with the character Rümayesh, an ehrekh forged long ago by the god of chaos. The ehrekh are desert-dwelling creatures, supernatural in nature and seem to be shapeshifters but are not without vulnerabilities. Each story brings Ceda one step closer to uncovering the truth behind Rümayesh's power but at great cost to those around her.
The story's vibe reminded me of the Arabian Nights where each story is framed or proceeds from the original. These interconnected stories, though, took a bit of muddling through as at first it felt a bit disjointed, but once I got the rhythm of it, I enjoyed them. It is, for this reason, I wouldn't really recommend it as a prequel, but rather a fun addition to the series.
Of Sand and Malice is recommended to fans of book one who will find this a rewarding addition to the storyline. Beaulieu continues to impress me with his writing and the world of Sharakhai is fast becoming a favorite of mine.
Favorite Quote:
"Many great things are created when the world is dark. Things of light and beauty made all the more so for the darkness that surrounds them."


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Senior Speech of
Elijah B. Withers
November 7, 1858
a Failure
Withers, Elijah B.
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Senior Speech
E. B. Withers
Nov. 7
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I am well aware,
Mr. President
and fellow members, that I have chosen for my theme a subject, which grates harshly on the ears of my young and ardent hearers, and would apologize if I thought that my reasoning and arguments would influence your opinions in the least either in regard to the stability of our Republic or lessen your estimation of the deep debt of gratitude we owe its founders or weaken your efforts in preserving untarnished the Constitution of our Fathers.
But since I know that its only effect will be to direct your attention to some of the most objectional features of our government, and cause them thereby to receive your serious attention and consideration. I will, without fear of censure on your part, candidly declare
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my opinions, let the result be what it may. Then why do I say that the
is a failure, and by what process of reasoning have I arrived at that conclusion. It is because I have learned in reviewing the history of the past, what the most casual observer cannot fail to perceive, that nations, like individuals, have their periods of birth, maturity, and decay, that they have always commenced in poverty with virtue and patriotism, and by the advancement of their arts and success and glory of their arms, have arisen to distinction and world wide renown, and have at last by ambition, corruption, and luxury fallen into obscurity and insignificance.
This may be affirmed, without fear of successful contradiction, of every country that risen, flourished and fallen, and notwithstanding Orators have exhausted all of the power and beauty of eloquence and art of rhetoric extolling its praises. Notwithstanding
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statesmen have pronounced it superior to any other government ever fabricated by human hands, notwithstanding Poets after having drawn from their imaginations and applied to it, as to something divine, high sounding periods, sonorous epithets, and ideal perfection. Yet the most casual observer cannot fail to perceive that the
contains within herself the seeds of her own destruction, which have already engrafted themselves so strongly into her most vital parts that the same storm which uproots them will bury her beneath their rubbage.
And besides we know that man is an imperfect and fickle being and consequently all of his works must be imperfect and changeable according to the laws of nature. What folly it is to expect or even hope for permanency and stability while she remains so imperfect and impotent.
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By referring to the past history of this
, we will learn that she, like all other governments, had her commencement in poverty and that her citizens were distinguished for their patriotism, morality, and just appreciation of the benefits and advantages conferred by the
, and were, necessarily, rivals in preserving, unaltered, the Constitution and the liberties conferred by it. Yes in the earlier days of the Republic, worth and merit were the only passports for office and trust under the Constitution, but they have, long since, been superseded by political demagogism and public bribery. In order that we may justly decide whether the expectations and hopes of the founders of this
have been realized, let us compare the injuries and page torn intended to be redressed by it, the rights and privileges to be conferred and the power and influence intended
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to be exerted over the destiny of the Western hemisphere, and will see, by so doing, that she has most signally failed in every instance to accomplish the desired result. What, then were the principal objects for which this
was founded.
It was intended to be a protection against foreign enemies and a regulator of internal strifes and domestic feuds — an asylum for the persecuted and oppressed of other countries — and a security for the lives and property of its own inhabitants. How successfully it has accomplished these intentions, let the present evil times and the more gloomy future answer. Are not the great dissimilarity and differences in the internal administration of the several states threatening daily its precarious existence. Slow I am to acknowledge the facts yet the truth is evident I cannot
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deny it, for even now the rights of the States, sanctioning domestic slavery are no longer respected by those free from this class of persons. A numerical majority of the
people, in their pretended zeal for the civil freedom of the slaves, are daily trampling upon our undoubted rights and destroying with impunity our property. Notwithstanding they are acting in direct violation of that Constitution which they are sworn to preserve inviolate. And while their passions are thus enkindled inbehalf of the slave, their animosity to the master is often proportioned to their false sympathy for the slave, and thus they are daily widening the breach between us and weakening the strength of the
by encouraging our slaves to resist our authority, and by taunting us with the midnight incendiaries of the inhuman slave maddened into
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, which has been properly called a compromise between the different states, each surrendering minor rights for the mutual benefit of the whole and in order to obtain others of greater importance, cannot much longer resist the storms of frenzy and fanaticism, which have thus far threatened in vain the existence of this
, and which appear to be gathering more dark and threatening every day.
The founders of this
pledged their sacred words and honor to observe these compromises, to execute and submit to the laws for its administration and nobly did they maintain their pledges. But their successors, unmindful of the weighty trust impose upon them have proven recreant to every filial duty and a disgrace to the names of their ancestors by violating
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their sacred honor and destroying the noblest of their inheritances, this
. The public Press, formerly the great palladium of of our rights, has degenerated into a mere tool of designing politicians and unprincipled demagogues, by which they weild a tyranny more despotic and cruel than that of
, for they could only destroy the lives of their victims, but the Press not only murders the man, but also his character and reputation. All other tyrants are dreaded and hated by their victims but the public press is idolized and courted by its. The right of suffrage is no longer preserved inviolate, in proof of which of which I need only refer you to the bloodstained streets of
, and
New Orleans
— to the thousand of vigilance committees sprining
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in every city and which are banishing men for their political opinions. However essential the measures to the public prosperity. However sacred the principles involved, they are to be decided not by their utility to the public wellfare but by party principles not by the benefit they will confer on the whole
but by geographical lines and sectional divisions. A people, who incurred the dangers and experienced the inconveniences of a civil war before they would pay a small tax of a few pennies to their mother, will not be deprived of their rights by an ungrateful brother.
Pure and unsullied devotion to liberty ardent attachment to our Country have long since yielded to party strifes and sectional divisions.
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When the inhabitants of a coun[try] have become so corrupt in morals, that the solemn promises and plighted faith of men are broken, when political truth is extinguished and the solemn engagements of men are merely made as stepping stones to power and as instruments of electioneering — that country cannot stand long – but is destined soon to perish, either by being conquered by a foreign country or destroyed by civil commotions.
Already are the sections of the
arrayed against each other and 1860 will soon decide her short lived existence.
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- Use of Computing and Communication Facilities Policy
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To inform the University community about acceptable use of the University's computing and communications facilities.
This Policy applies to all computing and communications facilities provided by the University and to all users and uses of such services.
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Federation University Australia provides students and staff with access to computing and communications services in support of its teaching, learning, research and administrative activities. These facilities include: -
- Access to a data communications network, which links the majority of University computers on campus. The University Network is connected to an external network linking the University with external people, organisations and data that is commonly referred to as the Internet.
- Access to a range of Internet based services such as email, the World Wide Web and other on line resources.
- Access to external High Performance Computing facilities.
- Access to various printing facilities.
- An after hours access card system, allowing students access to some laboratories after business hours, upon purchase of an access card.
- An integrated data network across all campuses, with individual log ins for staff and students providing access to personal and shared storage space on the network and individual email accounts.
- Service Desk ext. 9999
- Student computer laboratories located across all campuses offering PC Windows based workstations and Apple Macintosh laboratories in selected locations.
Set out below are the terms governing the use of these facilities. The University may revise these terms from time to time.
These terms apply to all users and apply to use of all information technology services. Users will be required to sign or indicate their acceptance of the terms prior to obtaining access to information technology services systems. Regardless, use of any such facilities indicates acceptance of these terms. If unsure of the meaning of any of these terms, seek advice from the Service Desk prior to use – phone ext 9999.
The University provides access to standalone or networked personal computers, to multi-user computers and to other ITS resources accessible via the on-campus networks.
It is expected that all users will make use of University computing and communications facilities in a manner, which is ethical, lawful, effective, efficient, in accordance with other University policies and not to the detriment of others. Usage must also be in line with a current course of study or job function.
In some cases external conditions of use apply. For example, the University must ensure all of its Internet traffic relates to its teaching, learning, research and administrative activities as per Australian Academic & Research Network (AARNet) usage policy.
Some services are provided on a cost recovery basis. Laser printing and colour printing are available on a fee-for-service basis.
Use of University facilities for external (non-University) work must be negotiated with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Support & Services) and will be on a fee-for-service basis.
The following categories of people are permitted access to the computing and communication facilities:
- Students of the University for learning and research activities;
- Academic, teaching and general staff who require access to ITS resources and services as part of their duties;
- Associated individuals (visiting fellows, honorary research associates);
- University based student and staff associations;
- Participants in Cooperative Research Centres and other collaborative bodies and
- Students living in University provided accommodation where Internet or network access is provided using University infrastructure.
These categories are governed by University policy and legislation and may alter over time.
All students are entitled to an email, computing and web account. Accounts are automatically created upon successful enrolment and are accessed via a user id and password. Access to any other computing and communications facilities requires authorisation.
Staff of the University are entitled to an email, computing and web account. Access to this account is created when the appropriate application has been authorised and lodged. Access to any other facilities is provided on a needs basis and must be authorised
The University expects all users to exercise responsible and ethical behaviour when using the computing and communications facilities. Please assist the University to keep the network available and accessible by observing the following guidelines:
- Take responsibility for using University computing and communications system in accordance with their appropriate authorised purposes. Unauthorised software must not be installed on the computers. For the purposes of this Policy, "unauthorised software" includes, but is not limited to, games, instant messaging and chat programs, file transfer and peer-to-peer file sharing programs.
- Intentionally downloading unauthorised software or material breaching copyright is prohibited.
- The University network should not be used for private gain. Nor should it be used to store or collect personal information about others where not commissioned to do so.
- Connection of non-University hardware to, or interference with, the University network is not permitted without express authorisation by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Support & Services). This includes, but not limited to, wireless networking devices, printers, file servers (including web) and network equipment.
- Abide by any relevant instructions given by the Vice-Chancellor or delegated officer. Such instructions may be issued by notice displayed in the vicinity of computing facilities, by letter, by electronic communication, in person or otherwise.
- Downloading and also making available for download, material covered by copyright is not permitted and will be dealt with in accordance with this policy and relevant copyright policy and legislation.
- The use of computing facilities is controlled through a "user id" assigned access rights and protected by a personal password.
- Passwords must remain confidential. Users will be held responsible for unauthorised use of their privileges. To help keep access secure: -
- Keep passwords confidential and change them frequently;
- The University enforces minimum password length and complexity rules; and
- Log out of the network whenever not using it or leaving the workstation.
Respect security measures and the integrity of University systems and files. Do not attempt to adversely interfere with the operation of the University's computing, communications or any other facilities using the University's network.
Care should be exercised when providing access to personal files. Protection has been put in place to prevent access to personal files to ensure privacy. Incorrectly set protection will put files at risk of deletion, manipulation, plagiarism or inappropriate use. Staff should be especially careful if the data they have responsibility for is of a corporate nature.
Provide identification (for example by student card) when using University computing facilities, on request of a University staff member.
No form of computer hacking (such as illegally accessing other computers or accounts, knowingly attempting to bypass internal controls or security) is allowed, including scanning, penetration or monitoring tools without express permission from Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Support & Services).
Refer Information Security Policy
Electronic communications encompasses all methods of communication utilising the University network and server infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, voice, video, email, on line text message, conference calls (voice and video), file transfer and application sharing.
Federation University Australia encourages staff and students to appropriately use communication services in order to achieve the mission and goals of the University. The University also encourages the use of electronic communication to share information, to improve communication and to exchange ideas. Given that universities place high value on open communication of ideas, including those new and controversial, the intention of the University is to maximise freedom of communication for purposes that further the goals of the University.
While the University encourages the freedom of communication to further the goals of the University, there are some rules around the use of electronic communication service. These include, but are not limited to:
- Individuals must not use Email for commercial activities except in cases of University sanctioned activities;
- No one shall be added to a Communications Group Lists for other than official University business without his or her consent. Communication Group Lists must be used only for their intended purposes;
- Electronic Communications services must not be used to solicit goods and services or to offer them to other members of the University community. For example, advertising rental of properties, sale of personal goods;
- Advertising or sponsorship is not permitted except where such advertising or sponsorship is clearly related to or supports the mission of the University or other service being provided;
- It is prohibited to use Electronic Communication Services to libel, to send or subscribe to pornographic material, to harass, threaten other individuals, unlawfully vilify or to transmit offensive language or images;
- Email systems should not be used for permanent storage of files. File attachments should be saved to an appropriate location and emails that are no longer required should be deleted. Regular use of email archiving tools should also be used to keep mail box sizes to a manageable level;
- University supplied email addresses should not be used as a personal email address. These are provided for University business only;
- University supplied email addresses should not be used to register on inappropriate or suspicious web sites or mailing lists as this can often contribute to the receiving of SPAM emails. In these cases, the emails can be classified as legitimate as you have subscribed to receive them;
- When using the Electronic Communication recording facilities, ALL parties must give verbal consent both prior to recording starting and again once the recording has commenced. If any party does not wish to have the session recorded, it must not be activated.
- For calls to both the Contact Centre and Service Desk, callers will hear a message advising calls may be recorded for quality and training purposes and be given the option to opt out of having the call recorded.
The University cannot protect individuals against the existence or receipt of material that may offend them. Those who make use of electronic communications are warned that they may willingly or unwillingly come across, or be recipients of, material that they may find offensive. Members of the University community are expected to demonstrate good taste and sensitivity to others in their communications.
Federation University Australia has established university and campus wide group Email addresses in order to allow more effective use of inter campus Email. Group-mailing addresses have been created for each campus and for the University as a whole. The following conditions of use will be applied in order to maintain both the efficiency and usefulness of the group Email service.
- Group Email addressed may be used for University business only and must not be used for personal or commercial activities;
- All communications sent to any of these group addresses should be University related. Personal announcements (eg Lost Pets, For Sale, Lights left on, Lost property etc) must not be sent to these "everyone" addresses;
- For wider distribution across all campuses, use of FedNews, or equivalent, is encouraged;
- Communications should be sent to the smallest group that covers the requirements;
When submitting to Email groups, the email must first be authorised by the Service Desk or senior manager before the email is to sent to the indented group(s).
The University encourages staff and students to use the Internet in order to further the strategic and operational objectives of the University. The University encourages the use of the Internet to share information, to improve communication and to exchange ideas.
- Internet access is provided to all staff and students for use as a tool in completing job functions or in line with a course of study and should be used accordingly.
- Staff must exercise caution when entering into on-line University related purchasing arrangements. As with telephone orders, proper authorisation for purchases must be first obtained. On-line purchases normally involve the use of credit or charge cards, and due regard must be had to conditions regulating their use. Refer to Purchasing Card Policy.
- Where a genuine reason exists (i.e. to support teaching, learning or research activities) that requires access to sites that would be normally regarded as inappropriate, the authorisation of the Dean or Director is required.
- There are no individual student quotas for Internet access, but usage limits and restrictions will apply and be enforced.
- Internet usage levels will be periodically checked, and any users found to have excessively high usage will be investigated and action taken where appropriate. This action may include removal of Internet access privileges for a period of time.
When utilising the Internet or other forms of electronic communication, it is expected that those using the services will do so in an ethical, lawful, respectful, and appropriate manner. However, inappropriate use of these services may result in disciplinary action including loss of privilege to use said services.
Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to:
- Use of University equipment or services for intentionally transmitting, communicating or accessing pornographic or sexually explicit material, images, text or other offensive material.
- It is not acceptable to intentionally create, send or access information (including pornography) that could damage the University's reputation, be misleading or deceptive, result in victimisation or harassment, lead to criminal penalty or civil liability, or be reasonably found to be offensive, obscene, threatening, abusive or defamatory.
- It is inappropriate and potentially unlawful to transmit, communicate or access any material which may discriminate against, harass, bully or vilify colleagues or fellow students or any member of the public on the grounds of: -
- Age;
- Breast feeding;
- Disability;
- Gender identity;
- Industrial activity;
- Status as a parent or carer;
- Parenthood;
- Physical features;
- Pregnancy;
- Race (including colour, nationality descent or ethnic background);
- Religious beliefs or activities;
- Political beliefs;
- Sex;
- Lawful sexual activity;
- Sexual orientation.
Staff or Students may not intentionally create, transmit, distribute, or store any offensive information, data or material that violates Australian or State regulations or laws. The University reserves the right to audit and remove any illegal material from its computer resources without notice.
Respect others' sensibilities and handle potentially offensive material with discretion.
Any form of Bulling or Harassment using Electronic Communications services will not be tolerated and any instances will be dealt with appropriately.
Federation University Australia acknowledges the rapidly growing use of social media by staff and students and encourages its use, in accordance with the Social Media Guidelines, for the purposes of learning, engaging, connecting and collaborating. Social media has become a key tool for staff and students to connect and engage with the University's communities and stakeholders on a global level.
Inappropriate use of social media that results in negative perception of the University, it's staff or students, or not in line with the Social Media Guidelines may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with this policy.
- Materials and works accessible on the Internet are covered by copyright, unless there is an express statement to the contrary. Every employee and student has a responsibility to respect the rights of copyright owners and authors in works they access on the Internet, to the extent and for purposes expressed in the Copyright Act 1968. See the following University Guidelines : Audiovisual Copying & Communication, and Print & Graphic Electronic Copying & Communication.
- Acknowledge copyright obligations on electronic information, including computer software. Documents and other information accessed or used, should be cited with a proper bibliographic reference. Software and related materials protected by copyright law, licences or other contracts may not be pirated, resold or otherwise infringed.
- Staff and students are encouraged to report breaches of these guidelines to their supervisor, lecturer, teacher or an appropriate senior officer. Inform the University of any suspected breach of these terms (for example, if aware that someone has used another's personal account).
- Any instances of Harassment or Bullying, including Cyber Bullying, should be referred to the Bullying Prevention and Management Policy for information and appropriate actions.
- The University keeps and may monitor logs of all activity on the University infrastructure including any computers, laptops, phones and data cards. This monitoring may reveal information such as which Internet servers have been accessed by employees, and the email addresses of those with whom they have communicated. Subject to this section, the University will not, however, engage in real time surveillance of Internet usage, will not monitor the content of email messages sent or received by its employees, and will not disclose any of the logged, or otherwise collected, information to a third party except under compulsion of law.
- On authority of the Vice-Chancellor or delegated officer and if the University reasonably believes that inappropriate use of computing or communication facilities has occurred, the University may review all data sent or received via its electronic communications infrastructure or placed into its storage.
- It is important to remember that electronic communications may be deemed official documents that are subject to the same laws as any other form of correspondence. They are subject to statutory record keeping requirements and can be subpoenaed or "discovered" during legal processes.
- Messages conveyed by Electronic Communication systems through the Internet are capable of being intercepted,traced or recorded by others. Although such practises may be illegal, there should not be an expectation of privacy and care must be taken with confidential documents.
- For safety reasons, do not attempt to repair any computer equipment. Please report all faults to the Service Desk, especially if the fault appears hazardous. Equipment must remain in laboratories and cabling and equipment left alone.
- In order to maintain the facilities at the best possible level eating or drinking in any of the computer laboratories is not permitted.
- The University will supply chairs, tables and/or computers in each laboratory specifically for the use of people with disabilities. Please make these accessible to these people at all times.
- There is software made available in all laboratories for use by people with disabilities. If there are any problems with these facilities please contact the Service Desk.
- Observe basic safety rules, such as wearing sensible footwear in the computer laboratories at all times, so that the possibility of accidents is minimised.
During any planned absence from the University, all staff members must ensure that data and information required to conduct the business of the University are accessible and that notification facilities, such as telephone and email out-of-office messages, are in place. In the event of unplanned leave, if practical the staff member should put such notifications in place from home or by contacting the ICT Service Desk.
A staff member's manager has the right to request notifications be put in place due to staff absences and to request access to data and information stored on University computers or databases. Such requests will be undertaken to ensure operational requirements of the University can continue unobstructed, using the following process.
Data, in this context, refers to information relevant to conducting the business of the University which includes email, data stored on a local personal computer or laptop including external storage devices, and data stored on supplied network storage.
The use of this process to access data for purposes other than those stipulated above, will not be permitted (other processes may be used by the University to access data in exceptional circumstances). Appropriate consideration must be given to the privacy of the staff member and the senders of any emails or messages to that staff member.
- The staff member's manager will attempt to contact the staff member and reach agreement about reasonable alternative arrangements.
- If the staff member is not able to be contacted and / or reasonable alternative arrangements cannot be agreed upon, the manager will advise the relevant Director or Dean.
- The Director or Dean of the area must first be satisfied that reasonable efforts have been made to agree upon alternative arrangements and that the business of the University will be obstructed or delayed by the lack of access to the staff member's data. If satisfied, he or she will make a request for the accessing of the data with a copy of the request also going to the University General Counsel.
- All requests to monitor or access another user's data must be made in writing to the Executive Director, Information Technology and Business Solutions setting out the reason(s) for making the request. a. Where the Executive Director, Information Technology and Business Solutions endorse the request, he or she will then forward it to the Director, Human Resources for approval, upon which the Executive Director, Information Technology and Business Solutions will authorise a staff member to action the request with or without notice to the user whose data is to be monitored or accessed. b. Where the Executive Director, Information Technology and Business Solutions or the Director, Human Resources does not endorse the request, he or she will notify to requester in writing specifying the reason for rejection.
Where permission is given, the manager must access the data on a need-to-know basis only and must keep a record of all data accessed and provide this to the staff member as soon as possible. In the event of a University sanctioned investigation, all details will be recorded by the investigating individual.
The use of email as the means of communicating these requests is sufficient.
Failure to abide by these terms will be treated as misconduct.
Minor infringements
For a first time offence of a minor infringement, a warning will be issued. A second time offence will result in automatic denial of access to one or all facilities for a period of three working days and up to two weeks.
Serious Infringements
A serious infringement includes, but is not limited to, a third and subsequent offence of a minor infringement and will result in automatic denial of access to one or all facilities and will be referred to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Support & Services). This may result in:
- a prolonged denial of access to one or all facilities;
- referral to the appropriate disciplinary procedures; and/or
- referral to law enforcement agencies (where the misconduct constitutes a legal offence)
The University accepts no responsibility for any damage to or loss of data, hardware or software arising directly or indirectly from use of the University's computing and communications facilities or for any consequential loss or damage. The University makes no warranty, express or implied regarding the facilities offered, or their fitness for any particular purpose.
The nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Support & Services) is the responsible officer for the control and administration of this Policy.
- Australian Public Service Code of Conduct
- Australian Public Service Regulations
- Crimes Act 1914
- Copyright Act 1968
- Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000
- Freedom of Information Act 1982
- Information Privacy Act 2000
- Public Records Act 1973
- Public Service Act 1999
- Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Multi-Business Agreement 2009
- University Collective Agreement, Academic and General Staff Employees
- University Legislation: Statute 6.1 Student Discipline and Regulation 6.1 – Student Discipline
- Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010
- Information Privacy Policy
- Information Security Policy
- Equal Opportunity and Valuing Diversity Policy
- Copyright Procedure
- Copyright Take Down Procedure
- Purchasing Card Policy
- Bullying Prevention and Management Policy
- Email Addressing Scheme Schedule
- End User Computing Application Schedule
- Electronic Data Backup Schedule
- Electronic Data Ownership and Accountability Schedule
- Social Media Guidelines
Also see relevant Schedules for additional associated documents (if any).
The Use of Computing and Communication Facilities Policy will be implemented throughout the University via:
- An Announcement Notice posted on the FedNews webpage;
- Inclusion in the the University Policy Library;
- Distribution of e-mails to Deans / Directors / University staff;and
- Staff induction sessions.


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Visual Arts
Woodford sand sculptor gives Italian Nativity a unique presence
For Italians, apparently, nothing says "Oh, holy night" like folks dyeing fabric.
"They like to see sort of street scenes," said Versailles sand sculptor Damon Farmer, "sort of like a day in the life of Bethlehem."
Thus at the giant Nativity in Jesolo, Italy, in addition to the traditional cast — Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, shepherds, wise men, barnyard animals — there are fishermen chatting over barrels, carpet merchants showing their wares, musicians making a joyful noise, and Farmer's contribution: five people hard at work dyeing reams for cloth.
In November, Farmer spent 10 days working with nine other international sand sculptors transforming 750 tons of sand into a giant indoor Nativity scene in Jesolo, a small city north of Venice. He spent another 10 days painting the backgrounds.
If you look closely at the 1,500-foot painted canvas backgrounds, you might notice that scenic Bethlehem looks a little like the Bluegrass.
"Suspiciously like the Woodford County countryside," Farmer said.
The exhibit is a decades-old holiday tradition in the resort town, drawing about 100,000 visitors a year during the off-season.
It's the 13th year that Farmer — who locally sculpted 100 tons of sand as the public watched during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games — has helped transform sand and water into his unique art form.
The sand artist from landlocked Kentucky got started building castles on vacation and, soon enough, was winning competitions, eventually becoming a world-renowned sand sculptor.
"It's not a big community, as you might imagine," Farmer, 63, said of sand sculptors. In fact, he said, the annual fall trip to Italy is kind of a reunion where the best sculptors in the world share tips and strategies.
For the Nativity, each sculptor started with two large blocks of packed sand brought in and formed by city workers. From there, finding the art in the sand is much like a sculptor of marble finding his piece in the stone: bits are subtracted and shaped until the full image emerges.
Farmer said his array of tools is relatively small, about a dozen in all. They range from a bucket-wielding Bobcat to a shovel to a tiny pick for delicate details. The motto of sand sculptors, he said: "Use the biggest tool for as long as possible."
When the exhibit is over in January, he said, the city workers who first set the sand take everything down. But, he said, after 30 years of working in sand he's come to accept its temporary nature.
"Sand sculpture," he said, "is an exercise in letting go."


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Love for my L Town
Many friends have asked how they can help our little town of Lyons, Colorado begin the long journey of rebuilding after the devastating flood a month ago. Our amazing community has come together in so many ways and here is a list of ways many groups have come up with to help:
The Lyons Community Foundation is helping to rebuild Lyons one life and one brick at a time.
For donations and support direct to the businesses of Lyons, visit LyonsStrong.com or The Lyons Business Recovery Fund, PO Box 150, Lyons, CO 80540.
Full of relief resources, Lyons Area Flood Rebuild is a great site with many photos and lists of fundraising efforts.
Lyons is where Oskar Blues and Dale's Pale Ale was born. Always a supporter of community efforts, you can donate to their Can'd Aid Fund.
We love local farms in Boulder County. Many of them found themselves underwater for harvest time this year. Please help our farmers by donating to Front Range Farm Relief Fund.
One of the many things that makes our town so great is the many musicians who live and play music here. These folks are exactly the type who play benefit concerts and give their hearts through sound. Many lost everything in the flood and it is our turn to give back to them through the Lyons Musicians Relief Fund at Wells Fargo Bank. Please direct your donation to Account No.3868653936.
Speaking of music, Planet Bluegrass, the epicenter of great festivals was at the epicenter of destruction along the St. Vrain. Please help these festivals live on and support great music through the Planet Bluegrass Flood Fund.
Some young Lyons locals recently off to college watched the flood from afar. Desperate to help, they promptly started Love4Lyons, showing undying long distance love to their hometown.
For news and updates from Lyons, visit I AM LYONS COLORADO and the Lyons Recorder.


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The Berghaus Toni is located in the car-free resort of Riederalp, 200 metres from the Riederalp-West cable car stop. It offers tasty food and free Wi-Fi.
There is snow from early December to late April and you can ski right down from the ski storage room of the Berghaus Toni.
All of the stylish rooms have an en-suite bathroom and a TV. Some feature a balcony with panoramic views of the mountains and the Mörel Valley.
Meals prepared from organic ingredients are served in the restaurant featuring a terrace. The Ice Bar invites you to enjoy mulled wine after a day of skiing.
Berghaus Toni is a convenient base for glacier tours, for biking with the Berghaus' own mountain bikes or for playing golf at 2000 metres above sea level while enjoying Matterhorn views.
Hereby conditions of cancellation policy. The applied amounts in percentages are to be paid by the guest.
Main cancellation policy and conditions for Winter Season (December to April).
Main cancellation policy and conditions for Summer Season (June to October).


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chocolate chip & cranberry muffins
Muffins are the ultimate comfort food for me. I'm most likely to reach for one when I want to break out of my usual breakfast routine (granola with berries or dried fruit). Muffins are an especially nice way to begin a new week! Cinnamon adds warmth to these vanilla muffins, which are brimming with ruby-red dried cranberries and gooey chocolate chips.
This is my first time pairing chocolate with cranberry, and I was pleasantly surprised by the result – I love the balance of sweet and tart. I'm sharing this recipe as part of November's Chocolate Party; scroll down below the recipe to see more chocolate and cranberry treats.
Chocolate Chip & Cranberry Muffins
1 3/4 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 Tbsp plain nonfat yogurt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp cranberries
2 Tbsp semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup standard muffin pan with baking cups; coat baking cups with cooking spray. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl; make a well in the center of the mixture. Combine buttermilk, yogurt, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl; add to flour mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in cranberries and chocolate chips.
Fill each baking cup 2/3 full of batter, then sprinkle evenly with cranberries and chocolate chips. Bake for 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool in pan on a wire rack for 2 minutes before removing from pan to serve warm or cool completely. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.
Yield – 12 muffins (serving size: 1 muffin)
Calories – 170
Carbs – 28