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The concept of fuel from seawater seems to be a tool against climate change… until you look into what it entails.
After over a decade of research by the US Navy, technology has been developed that converts the hydrogen and carbon from seawater into fuel. A scale-model replica airplane has been filmed flying using the new seawater fuel. A toy plane is hard to get excited about, but it shows that existing engines can use the energy source without being modified. It's an impressive breakthrough that once again shows the scale of the Pentagon's Research and Development wing. Pentagon projects, such as this one, can easily go undetected by mainstream media. The DoD doesn't need the same level of press coverage that an Apple product requires for market purposes. However, companies just like Apple have benefited from federal programs like Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) which develop some of the world's most cutting-edge systems. While these innovations came from national security concerns, they are often later applied commercially. (The application of GPS and other satellite-based systems is a perfect example). Seawater fuel may also become available to consumers down the road, but this shouldn't be confused as good for the environment.
No one can predict with certainty the success of a new piece of innovation, but what is known is that the seawater-to-fuel process is years off from being ready for primetime. Navy researchers believe that US military ships won't be able to produce their own fuel until the next decade.
This is where skepticism over the story has appeared from environmental activists, and why it's warranted. Will deriving fuel from seawater actually help fight climate change? Researchers have disseminated the warning for years now that oceans are at their limits of carbon uptake, making the waters more acidic and less able to absorb manmade CO2. So the concept of fuel from seawater seems to be a tool against climate change… until you look into what it entails. The two main problems with this new fuel source is (a) even once we wait for it to be developed, is it worth it? and (b) a branch of the Pentagon controls the fate of the project.
The timeline, as mentioned earlier, shows that this technology is only a novelty for at least another ten years. The Navy has the raw ability to extract hydrocarbons from seawater, but when can we see a ship run off of the water that it takes in? (And in the case of the Navy, an aircraft carrier). It's horribly counterproductive if the seawater is processed off site then transported to active fleets. The amount of petroleum required to just transport the seawater fuel product to deployed vessels would negate any carbon offset hoped of being achieved. Therefore, the next goal is to give military ships the capability of producing their own seawater fuel with an installation of onboard catalytic converters.
That said, even once on-site production becomes a reality ships will still rely on fossil fuels. Unfortunately, there has been no mention of the catalytic convertors operating off of solar panels- instead the system will run off good ol' gasoline, the amount of which is currently TBD. So as you can see, seawater-powered fleets is a far cry from a green revolution. But it's a mistake to think that the US Navy is in the green revolution business. The Department of Defense has been, and will always be, in the business ensuring military readiness and global dominance. When the announcement on this technology was made, an enthuasitic Vice Adm. Philip Cullom explained why this is such a big deal:
"It's a huge milestone for us," said Vice Adm. Philip Cullom. "We are in very challenging times where we really do have to think in pretty innovative ways to look at how we create energy, how we value energy and how we consume it. We need to challenge the results of the assumptions that are the result of the last six decades of constant access to cheap, unlimited amounts of fuel."
I don't mean to vilify the Vice Admiral, his quote is accurate and honest assessment on how this development will be applied. This article's purpose is to bring down any giddiness on the prospect of this technology being a move away from fossil fuels. Because as mentioned earlier, the Department of Defense is in the business of increasing military readiness and global dominance.
Watchdog groups like Project Censored have identified the Department of Defense as the worst polluter in the world, well above the usual suspects of multinationals. I'm sure there are some that see these sorts of reports as far-left hyperbole, but that does not detract from the fact that the US military has an extensive track record of toxic dumping and unprecedented use of fossil fuels. This can be traced from the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam to Camp Lejeune here in the US. The DoD has shown that the institution does not see a strong connection between protecting the environment and national security. Now climate change is a far greater issue since it poses as an existential threat, and to the Pentagon's credit they have identified it as such.
Erin Brokovich standing with prostesters in DC urging Pres. Obama to help families of Camp Lejeune
So is climate change the issue that will finally get the DoD to start cleaning up its environmental record? There is some optimistic evidence to say yes. Besides the Pentagon's plans to cope with ensuing rising sea levels, the Obama Administration has made a pointed stance expanding the military's role in the fight against climate change. In 2010, the Obama Administration announced the directive to get 20% of the DoD's energy from renewables by 2020. The same administration signed into law the Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act which grants medical care to those made ill by the Lejeune water supply. Has the Pentagon truly begun to see the national security implications of it's heinous record of pollution? I argue that the answer is between 'barely' and 'meh'. Climate Change is undoubtedly on the Pentagon's radar, but so is a zombie apocalypse. Just because the Pentagon is aware of something, doesn't mean it will act on it- especially if it requires sacrificing the military supremacy.
You know that the Pentagon is acutely aware of the research done on climate change because they have conducted several studies themselves. Establishment R&D groups like the RAND Corporation have been perfunctorily contracted to analyze how the military could reduce it's carbon footprint. If you take the time to read the exhaustive papers, you can tell that its understood greenhouse emissions have serious consequences for the nation. (No 'global warming is a hoax' sentiment in these circles). Unfortunately for climate advocates, the reports that show concern with climate change also strongly advise a continuous reliance on fossil fuels. (If you have time, you should at least read the summary from the RAND report). There are calls for a marginal increase in wind energy, but overall a heavy reliance on fossil fuels for the foreseeable future is the general consensus in the DoD. All hesitancy to use more renewable energy stems from the concern that it will limit the might of the US military. Renewable sources are unable to sustain the growing energy needs and would come at an increased fiscal cost as well. In the same 2011 RAND study, the authors came right out to say that seawater-to-fuel technology would be not be fiscally feasible. (pg 39). Did the authors know about the Navy's work on the new fuel source? Who knows. What can be assumed is that RAND would probably be opposed to incorporating seawater-to-fuel capabilities if it detracts from military strength simply for greenhouse gas reduction. I apologize for the cynicism, but if solar is considered too cumbersome for RAND, then I'm sure they aren't going to wait around for seawater fuel).
The guy from Dr. Stranglove was based on a real RAND Corporation adviser
On an optimistic note, there is reason to believe that the Navy won't be the sole owners of seawater fuel technology forever. As mentioned earlier, the Pentagon has developed some of the most groundbreaking innovations that have instrumental in building our current day economy. (AKA private businesses). ARPANET, a communication system constructed in the 1960s to survive a nuclear attack, was constructed by on the Pentagon's dime. While it was designed for military purposes it later went on to be the foundation for the world wide web. The internet has been improved upon and expanded through private investment, being fully ingratiated into the world economy. So it's not farfetched to think that private groups will work to make the seawater-to-fuel conversion a zero-emission process.
The seawater fuel breakthrough isn't the only prospect the military has in curbing greenhouse emissions. There have been reports that Pentagon is funding research on converting ocean waves and common algae into energy sources as well. They are all exciting projects that have potential to move the country away from fossil fuels. But 'potential' doesn't mean anything until it actually happens. Ultimately, this story shows that the government alone cannot be trusted to solve all problems. A tempered summary but at least it's accurate.


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|Human (Original form)
Chiropteran (Chevalier)
|Deceased (Anime)
Alive (Manga)
|宮城 リク
|85 lbs
| George (adoptive father)
Kai (adoptive older brother)
Hagi (Chevalier Brother)
Saya (Adoptive Sister, Queen)
Kanade & Hibiki (Daughters)
Unnamed Parents (Deceased)
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Saya's Chevalier
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|Episode 01 (anime)
Chapter 1 (manga)
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|English Voice
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Riku Miyagusuku (宮城 リク Miyagusuku Riku) is the adopted brother of Kai and Saya, the youngest of George Miyagusuku's three adopted children and Saya's second chevalier.
A good-looking boy whose apparent age is 14 years old, Riku is 4'3" (130 cm) in height and weighs 85 lbs (38.5 kg). He has neatly-combed brown hair with a fringe and brown eyes. After his transformation, Riku wears black suit given by Joel VI, similar to Haji's and Solomon's attire.
Even though the youngest of the Miyagusuku family, Riku is shown to be more mature than Kai, his elder brother.
Riku is a very kind and intelligent boy. He loves to cook. His gentle nature even rubs off on the reclusive Hagi to some degree, particularly after he brings Hagi a plate of food and asks him to join the others. Hagi teaches Riku how to play the cello and protects him from a bad injury after Riku falls from a moving train.
Cooking: Riku is a good cook and he helps his dad around the Omoro kitchen.
Music: Hagi teaches Riku how to play the cello. Although he has trouble at first because his hands are short, Riku gets the hang of it.
Sports: Riku has no particular interest in sports. But he used to practise pitching as pass-time with his siblings when George was alive. Before his death, he bought baseball gloves and played catch with Saya and Kai in an attempt to bring them together.
Special Abilities
Exceptional Hearing: Even before Riku became a chevalier, he could hear the cries of Chiropterans from long distances and also Diva's singing. This ability caught the eye of Van Argiano first and he decided to capture Riku for delta experiment. Diva's song affects him more than others which even intrigues Diva to develop a special interest in him after they met in the Zoo.
Developed Strength: Being a chevalier enhances his strength though not near Hagi's level.
Regeneration: He gains regenerative abilities, as seen when his shoulder heals almost instantly after a Schiff injures it.
Feeding: Riku does not need to sleep or eat solid food and develops a detest for both. Instead, he results in developing an unquenchable thirst for blood. After the schiff attacked Red Shield ship and a Red Shield guard's dead body lied in a pool of blood, Riku couldn't control himself from approaching to drink the blood. It resulted in Kai letting his younger brother feed on his own blood.
Transformation: Like Solomon, Riku uses a partial transformation of his right hand which transforms to a reddish blade to fight. He asked Solomon to teach him how to do it.
Anime Plot
Life in Okinawa
Riku leads a normal, cheerful life in Okinawa with his adopted father, brother and adopted sister. After their father's death, he accompanies Saya on her journey to slay chiropterans.
In Vietnam
Riku accompanies his brother and sister to Vietnam. With Saya gone to the Lycee, he finds himself passing time with Kai. He wanders around in the neighborhood, meets other children, plays with them. There he meets a girl around his age called Mui who can also hear chiropterans like he does. He and Kai save her once, stay in the orphanage where she stays and get kidnapped. After they break out of the prison and reunite with Saya, Riku's friend transforms and is taken away.
At the Zoo
Riku goes to the Zoo with the other Red Shield members. He is left alone as others spread out to search for Saya. Then he hears Diva singing and getting drawn by the voice, he soon reaches the tower where Diva was imprisoned long ago. When he reaches the dark cell, he sees a girl and mistakes her for Saya. As soon as Diva's eyes glow bright blue, he realizes that she's someone else. But he is too late to escape Diva who starts draining his blood as he lets out a scream.
Becoming a Chevalier
After Diva drinks most of his blood at the "Zoo", Saya is forced to turn Riku into a chevalier to save his life. Afterwards, Riku shows a compulsion similar to Hagi's to protect Saya at any cost. Despite a brief estrangement, Riku remains close to his older brother Kai and works to heal the broken relationship between Kai and Saya after Kai learns the truth about her.
Rape and Death
Draining Riku's blood seems to cause Diva to develop a strong interest in him. She takes Karl to the Red Shield Headquarter to find Riku. Once she finds him, she raped him then kills him with her blood. In the light novel adaptation, it's explained that something in Diva's eyes causes the Chevalier blood in Riku to react with a "maddening desire" that causes him to be incapable of escaping or physically resisting Diva's actions.
After Riku's death, Kai has a piece of his crystallized body made into a pendant, which he wears around his neck to remember his lost brother.
Blood+ Manga
Volume 1
Riku spends his everyday life putting up with his sister's everyday ruckus on waking up late and rushing for school. He has been recently wishing to see the rumored cello-guy who is supposed to be traveling in search of someone. One day, after school hours, he is bullied to a corner by thugs sent by Mao. Saya rescues him and they break for a run. Then they come across the cello-guy who suddenly reaches out for Saya. Horrified, they run away again.
Later, Riku is nearby a gas station when Saya is forced to fight a monster after a force-feeding of blood by the cello-guy. Suddenly, the gas station explodes, injuring Riku badly. He is admitted to the local hospital and watched over by Julia, a doctor and Red Shield agent. During his unconsciousness, Saya learns the truth about herself - that she is not a human.
Volume 2
Riku is kidnapped by Charles, who leaves a message engraved on Julia's chest for Saya to visit Vietnam to find Riku.
Volume 3
At Charles Mansion, Riku save Charles by shielding him with his body and got shot by Van. Saya revive him by giving him her blood and become her chevalier.
Volume 5
In New York, Riku save Saya and the rest from the chiropteran along with Solomon. At the end of the manga, Riku is seen to be crying when Saya went into her 30 years hibernation.


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Archive for the 'Save the Date' Category
The Boys' Path to Western Mass. FinalIn Announcements, News, Save the Date, Sports on October 31, 2013 at 9:51 am
Ally Week CelebrationIn Announcements, News, Save the Date, Uncategorized on October 18, 2013 at 1:49 pm
The whole month of October is national Gay-Straight awareness month. There is the Day Of Silence where everyone is recommended to not talk for a day in support of non-judgement towards homosexuals. Then from October 21 to the 25 is national Ally Week. According to GLSEN is "is a whole week where we can engage in a national dialogue about how everyone in and out of school can work to become better allies to LGBT youth. "
If you log on to http://www.glsen.org/ you can take the pledge to support the GSA or Gay-Straight alliance. On this website you can also find more information about joining GSA, what it's all about and how you can take action in the Day of Silence and Ally Week.
On Thursday October 24th come help us celebrate Ally Week with the Gay Straight Alliance club of Hopkins Academy. There will be an extravagant arrangement of food and refreshments for all! All students and faculty are welcome to join us! The more the merrier!
-Hopkins Academy GSA
Art Opening & GalaIn Announcements, Save the Date on September 24, 2013 at 1:51 pm
Rachael Sage to perform at Mocha Maya'sIn Announcements, Features, Save the Date on November 30, 2012 at 1:13 pm
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On Dec. 2 at 2pm, New York alt-pop singer, songwriter, extraordinaire Rachael Sage will be doing a show at Mocha Maya's! Mocha Maya's is located at 47 Bridge St. Shelburne Falls MA. This is a donations only show. This is part of a series of tours that has lasted most of the year promoting her latest album. Rachael released her latest and 10th studio album HAUNTED BY YOU May 22,2012. All her albums have been under her record label MPress records which she founded in 1996. Over the years Rachael has gained a loyal fan base, touring across the US, UK, Europe,and Asia. She is one of independent music's busiest touring artists performing 150+ shows a year. Her stage presence is memorable to say the least!-All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Stream. So,come on out and see this because it's sure to be a blast!
Opening PVSO GalaIn Announcements, Save the Date on October 12, 2012 at 12:29 pm
To celebrate the start of the 74th season the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorus is having an Opening Gala! it will be held on Friday, October 12th from 5-7:30pm at the Amherst Women's Club located at 35 Triangle street, Amherst Ma 01002.
Tickets cost $25 each and can be reserved here or your RSVP can be made by firstname.lastname@example.com calling (413) 773-3664.
Your ticket price includes the hors d'oeuvres by: Noble Feast, wine from: Spirit Haus, door prizes that include tickets to the October concert at the Academy of Music Northampton, PVSO logo apparel and other fun tchotchkes. There will even be musical entertainment provided by some of the PVS members such as Moon River to be performed by the chorus!
I Hope Tomorrow Is Like Today: BUY YOUR PROM TICKETS!In Announcements, News, Save the Date on April 30, 2012 at 11:50 am
Its that time of year again, prom tickets are now on sale! Purchase your tickets for only $50! Tickets will be sold everyday at lunch beginning March 25, but hurry! After May 14, tickets will no longer be sold.
Prom will be held at Pages Loft in Northampton, located at the Clarion Hotel, on Saturday May 19 at 5:30pm. Buy your tickets now to party "Under the Stars" and create a night of memories you'll never forget!
Hopkins Academy HomecomingIn Announcements, News, Save the Date on September 22, 2011 at 11:58 am
Come to the Junior Class Homecoming Dance!
Soccer games under the lights won't be the only way to celebrate Homecoming this year! A Homecoming dance will be hosted by the Class of 2013 on Friday, October 7th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm in the Hopkins Academy cafeteria. The night will be filled with lots of fun and fast-paced club style music; no slow songs will be played. For a small cost of only $6, you can enjoy a night of dancing with your friends! The money raised will go towards prom costs, and will help the Juniors to plan an awesome prom!


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Cardi B And Offset Married In Their Bedroom To Keep It A Secret
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(AllHipHop News) Pregnant Cardi B has opened up about her secret marriage to fellow rapper Offset, confirming the couple wed on a whim last year with "no dress, no makeup and no ring."
Cardi took to Twitter today (June 25) to address reports of a secret ceremony, shortly after a copy of their marriage certificate, from last September, was unearthed.
In a lengthy message drafted in her Notes app and shared in a screenshot, Cardi, who is pregnant with Offset's baby, explained they wanted to keep the news to themselves as they had only been dating for a few months when they exchanged vows.
"There are so many moments that I share with the world and there are moments that I want to keep for myself! Getting married was one of those moments!" she told her fans.
"Our relationship was so new breaking up and making up and we had a lot of growing to do but we was so in love we didn't want to lose each other," Cardi continued, hinting at Offset's autumn sex tape scandal, when he was caught on camera with another woman.
The hip-hop star went on to recall how they woke up on the morning of September 20 and decided to take the plunge, with just one relative present to witness the impromptu ceremony.
According to reports the wedding ceremony took place in the pair's bedroom at home in Atlanta, Georgia.
"We found someone to marry us, and she did, just the two of us and my cousin," Cardi remembered. "I said I do, with no dress, no makeup and no ring!"
She then addressed Offset's public proposal onstage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in October, when he presented her with huge 8-carat diamond engagement ring.
Offset Proposes To Cardi B In Philly - AllHipHop.com
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"I appreciate and love my husband so much for still wanting for me have that special moment that every girl dreams of when he got down on his knee and put a ring on my finger and he did that for me!!" she said.
Cardi, who confirmed her pregnancy in April, signed off with a message for the couple's critics.
"Well now since you lil nosey f##ks know at least ya can stop saying I had a baby out of wedlock," she quipped.
In the caption for the post, she claimed gossip about her personal life had inspired the name of her recent debut album.
"This why i name my album 'Invasion of privacy' cause people will do the most to be nosey about your life," she tweeted. "Welp f##k it."
Cardi and Offset may have been able to keep their bedroom wedding a secret had the Migos star not given a shout-out to his "wife" onstage at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night
The mother-to-be had to skip the ceremony as she is due to give birth to a baby girl in the coming weeks.


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TSFF Preview: Blood and Sand (1922)
Bieber-fever is a trifling allergy attack compared to the fan fueled adoration of cinema's "Latin Lover," Rodolfo Alfonso Raffaello Pierre Filibert Guglielmi di Valentina D'Antonguolla – or Rudolph Valentino, if you're nasty. Valentino was the first movie star and the attention devoted to his every move, every smoky look, every career decision was astounding, and (one might dare) crushing. Valentino, like all obedient sex symbols, died at the tender age of 31, remaining his young, beautiful, sexy self for eternity. And he's coming to Toronto on March 31 as part of the Toronto Silent Film Festival lineup! I hope there's riot police on call!
Now Mr. Valentino starred in some truly terrible matinee movies. His job was to make the pulse of ladies (and some gentlemen) race and he did so admirably well. No one really cared very much what the movie was or what part he played. But Fred Niblo's Blood and Sand is one of the better Valentino offerings. Here our hero plays Juan Gallardo, a poor boy with a talent for bullfighting. He tosses over his sweet childhood sweetheart Carmen (Lila Lee) for vampish Dona Sol (Nita Naldi). Carmen understands and even rushes to nurse Juan back to health after a terrible goring. Does the cad care? No his obsession for Dona Sol leads to his ultimate downfall.
Now, is there anything profound here? Nope. But Blood and Sand sure is exciting, and man, Valentino sure is pretty. If the "Latin Lover" is this titillating 90 years after the fact, it's easy to see why desolate fans committed suicide when he died and why his 1926 New York funeral erupted into riots. If you want to find out what the fuss is about, get over to Toronto Silent Film Festival and buy your tickets for Blood and Sand.
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Blood and Sand
Musical Interpretation: Andrei Streliaev
Saturday March 31, 2012
4pm (doors open at 3:30)
The Revue 400 Roncesvalles Ave. Toronto
Tickets $12.00/$10.00 seniors and members
Plus: "Animation from the Lawless Days" Koko and the Cartoon Factory 1925 Fleischer Studios
The Toronto Silent Film Festival Program
March 29 – Our Dancing Daughters
March 30 – Tabu: A Tale of the South Seas
April 1: 1000 LAFFS: Playmates
April 2: The Italian Straw Hat
April 3: Variety
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(1) Non-probability sampling: This type of sampling is also known as deliberate sampling, purposive sampling, or judgement sampling. In this sampling procedure, the organisers of the inquiry deliberately choose the particular units of the universe to compose a sample on the basis that the small mass selected out of a large one would represent the whole. For example, if economic conditions of the population living in a state are to be studied, a few cities and towns can be deliberately selected for intensive study on the principle that they can represent the entire state. Besides, the investigator may select a sample yielding results favorable to his point of view. In case that happens, the entire inquiry may get vitiated. Thus, there exists the danger of bias entering into this type of sampling technique. However, if the investigators are impartial, work without bias and have the necessary experience so as to take sound judgement, the obtained results of an analysis of deliberately selected sample may be tolerably reliable.
Quota sampling is also an example of non-probability sampling. In this type of sampling the interviewers are simply given quotas to be filled from the different strata, with some instructions regarding filling up the quotas. Moreover, this type of sampling is relatively inexpensive and quite convenient.
(2) Probability sampling: This type of sampling is also known as random sampling or chance sampling. This sampling procedure gives each element in the population an equal chance of getting selected for the sample; besides, all choices are independent of one another. The obtained results of probability sampling can be assured in terms of probability. In other words, we can measure the errors of estimation or the significance of obtained results from a random sample. In fact, due to this very reason probability sampling design is superior to the deliberate sampling design. Probability sampling ensures the law of Statistical Regularity, which states that if the sample chosen is a random one, the sample will have the same composition and characteristics as the universe. Hence, probability sampling is more or less the best technique to select a representative sample.


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"This is something to watch," says TIME's Wall Street columnist, Daniel Kadlec. "No one expected Hong Kong to get hit this hard, and it did. If this sends the Southeast Asian markets any further into recession, it will have real implications here." U.S. multinationals, in other words, will get out of Asia faster than you can say "default," with global-thinking investors right behind them. "That could be the thing that triggers the 500- or 600 point correction everybody's been waiting for."
The news for small investors is the same old buy-and-hold; once the big cash is back at home, the U.S. markets will stabilize. Indeed, by closing Thursday, there were signs this had already begun. But if the bears don't scatter, and suddenly the Dow's closer to seven grand than eight, listen to Kadlec: "That could be a heck of a buying opportunity."
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Andrew Newman is an artist and researcher based between Sydney and Vienna that investigates artistic technology and crypto cultures with RIAT Institute for Future Cryptoeconomics. His background is in knowledge production in outsider epistemic cultures. He is a former editor of the journal Runway Australian Experimental Arts and a founding editor of the Journal for Research Cultures. He is currently working on the upcoming book "Decolonising the Digital" (2018) with Josh Harle at the Tactical Space Lab in Sydney. Previous publications include "Making Artistic Technology" (2018) "Fake Organum: The Uneasy Institutionalisation of Art as Research" (2017), "Openism: Conversations on Open Hardware", "Cryptocurrencies as Distributed Community Experiments" (2014), and "Experimental Cultures and Epistemic Spaces in Artistic Research" (2013).


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The rooms are comfortable and spacious and the suites just perfect for an entire family. Best of all are the large patios where one can sit out and drink in the awesome beauty of the Arabian Sea any time of the day or night.
The cottages are tastefully fitted with authentic and comfortable Goan Portuguese furniture. For those who prefer non-airconditioned rooms, the crisp sea breeze fills the rooms and your entire being.
The lovely garden of the Calangute Residency is a beautiful foil to the pretty cottages and the blue sea beyond.
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'Destination One', features an eclectic mix of venues serving great food, drinks, music and excitement all this and much more in an ambiance that's refined rather than pretentious. Located at Calangute Beach, Destination One helps add beauty and happiness to the special moments of your life with high dosage of elegance and style. Serving an exotic range of multi-cuisine savouries, a party ambiance it gives you a feeling of celebrating life at its best. It is one of the best wedding venues in Goa to organize an event that is well – coordinated by banqueting team to ensure a truly memorable occasion.
Located on the setting Arabian Sea, Goa brings you dining at its finest, in dramatic outdoor settings that simply cannot be replicated within the confines of walls. The beautiful sunset, the cool breeze and a beach front meal, Escapade gives you unforgettable moments. Add to it an exquisite selection of exotic and standard favourites from across the globe by a team of eminent chefs holding international experience and awards.
Sea Lawns is one of the best wedding venues that can accommodate all your needs for a versatile and surprisingly different venue. At sea lawns, every moment of your wedding is made special, right from ambiance and delectable cuisines to every last detail taken care to ensure that the whole celebration unfolds smoothly. Just imagine an awe-inspiring setting. Under the open blue sky, right the cusp where land meets the endless sea, stretching all the way to the horizon. A place where the waves roll in majestically to greet you and the gushing sea breeze gently whispers a welcome tune. At the very edge of the infinite blue of the ocean, Sea Lawn's being one of the best wedding planners provides an extraordinary location for memorable experiences.
Experience the scintillating magic of being transported to a special slice of paradise, as you leave the real world at the gates and enter a spectacular beach front setting that is sure to take your breath away.
With the vast ocean as the backdrop, and an unmatched range of hospitality services, cuisines and facilities at your disposal, Sea Lawn promises an unforgettable outdoor experience for a wide range of events, ceremonies and gatherings. There is no better place to celebrate, rock, catch up with friends or plan a business get together, than the beach and there is no other beach front venue that even comes close to Sea Lawn at Destination One.
Walk along the beach line from Sinquerim/Candolim/Calangute to Baga for getting all those cobwebs out of your mind. It is a peaceful yet exhilarating experience. You can hire a motorbike or scooter and go on a bike ride to the 16th century Aguada Fort or to the sandy rocky, picturesque beaches like Vagator (7kms) and Anjuna (5kms), Chapora (9kms). Do wear a crash helmet though and ride carefully. Another special feature on this stretch of beaches is the flea market on Wednesdays and Arpora Night market, with live music, on Thursdays and Saturdays.
The streets of Calangute are filled with shops offering a wide range of goods, namely souvenirs, metal crafts, leather items, clothes and jewellery, not just from Goa , but from other parts of the country as well.
The sober may just relax or sun bathe on the sun kissed beaches or sit comfortably in the shacks sipping and watching the ever-playful beach. The adventurous can venture into water sport activities like parasailing or ride the waves on water scooters.
Tito's and Mambo's on the Baga road are a few of he hottest spots where everyone jams up looking for party action.
Entertainment; Kerkar Art Gallery , and Galeira de belas Artes sell contemporary paintings, sculpture, ceramics and crafts.
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Professor Amiram Goldblum, the head of department at the time, was not involved in the decision making.
Channel 2 wrongly involved professor Goldblum and a year later issued a correction and apology.
IAM was not aware of the correction and this was brought to our attention only recently.
We wish to apologize to Professor Goldblum for involving him in this story.
According to the Hebrew University department of media relations, Adel Hidmi was convicted for being a member in a terrorist organization and was in jail for 3 years. Upon his release he requested to complete his doctorate degree at the Hebrew University. The University objected to let him enter the laboratories and Hidmi was forced to complete his studies based on the experiments he conducted in the past. Hidmi has brought in his doctorate thesis recently and it is now under evaluation.


text: Posted on August 5, 2017 Posted By: Keith FoisyCategories: Missions Evergreen supports missionaries Chris & Kara Zinchuck as they serve YWAM in Virginia. YWAM equips young men and women to be missionaries both locally and abroad. Check Chris and Kara out on Facebook or see updates on the YWAM website!


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As always, if you have questions, objections, worries or praise, and especially if you found your picture and want it removed, feel free to contact me. I will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also read my full disclaimer, if you are interested.
Not even one roll of film lying next to my scanner table and I only have one roll of black and white film left – meant to be pushed to 3200 – before I'll get started on my C41 film. This means that I have only 14 rolls of film left to be processed. Perfectly doable before we travel as long as my chemicals are still doing fine. I have no idea how well C41 chemicals keep in my accordion bottles, but I'm hoping that they didn't deteriorate too much in the time that I haven't used them.
I love how these urbex shots came out. I still have one more post of these to come and to be honest still a few more shots from last year. 2014 just doesn't seem to want to go away, that's for sure! I'll definitely make an effort to get through the last of them before the end of the month if I manage to process the remaining colour rolls. Being about 3 months behind on my shots is quite enough I'd say!
All pictures taken with: Leica M6 + Zeiss ZM C-Biogon 35mm f/2.8.
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The newly appointed board members at Ortac Resources Ltd (LON:OTC) have wasted little time in setting out the direction they want the company to go in, after passing all resolutions at the company's annual meeting on 8th September.
Chairman Nick von Schirnding and new non-exec Brian McMaster both bring extensive mining and restructuring experience to the board and have decided that Ortac should focus exclusively on its African exploration mining assets.
This will see Ortac progressing its core gold and copper assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.
Ortac now has significant investments and board representation in respect of two operating companies, Casa Mining Ltd and Zamsort Limited.
READ: Ortac Resources highlights 'strong position' as it sees recovering natural resources sector
The board believes the core investments in Casa and Zamsort present the best near term opportunity for Ortac to create value for shareholders, and that this strategy will ensure a new, focused, value accretive approach going forward.
Zambian copper opportunity
It's taken a little longer to develope than expected, but the upside at the Kalaba copper cobalt project in Zambia looks sizeable. This was a project that for years was mired in a bureaucratic log-jam from which it has only recently broken free. That explains why such a promising resource wasn't worked up further during the last boom, and why Ortac was able to build up to a 14% stake on good terms at a time when funding was more scarce.
The plan now is to build a demonstration plant to initiate small-scale production and generate a certain amount of cashflow, before scaling up.
Gold upside in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Ortac owns 45% of Casa Mining Ltd, which owns the Akyanga gold deposit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This has a well-established resource of 1.05 mln ounces of gold at 2.27 grams per tonne within a wider lower-grade envelope of 1.57 mln ounces at 1.65 grams per tonne.
Exploration work remains ongoing.
A wide range of options now under consideration for other assets
The Company continues to explore a number of strategic options with respect to its Kremnica gold project in Slovakia and will now seek to divest its interest in Andiamo, an Eritrean-focussed investment company.
In Slovakia, the Company is in constructive discussions with a number of parties, both local and international and in the interim, will keep associated expenditures to a minimum.
Chairman pleased to be talking about "clear and simple direction"
"We are pleased to be able to set out the parameters of a clear and simple direction for Ortac's future," said chairman Nick von Schirnding.
"This strategic focus is underpinned by two potentially highly-value accretive exploration assets in the DRC and Zambia. We believe this is the right direction for us, in order to generate near term value for the Company's investors and sets a clear path to long term sustainable growth. Both of these projects have been substantially de-risked and with near term catalysts are at exciting times in their development."


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SUV hits 2 officers at Floyd protest in Buffalo, speeds off
Published Monday, June 1, 2020 11:07PM EDT Last Updated Monday, June 1, 2020 11:34PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A vehicle plowed through a group of law enforcement officers at a George Floyd demonstration Monday night in Buffalo, injuring at least two.
Video posted by a bystander shows a line of police officers, backed up by an armoured personnel carrier, rushing and tackling a man who was being interviewed by a man with a TV camera about 9:30 p.m. Other officers used batons to whack at protesters, who scattered.
Moments later, there was the sound of firearms discharging off camera, then officers ran as an SUV barrelled through a cluster of officers, who ran. At least one appeared to go under the vehicle's wheels.
The SUV drove around an armoured vehicle and sped off as more gunfire sounded.
The officers were taken to Erie County Medical Center. Authorities said their condition was stable.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz tweeted shortly before 11 p.m. that the driver and passengers of the vehicle were believed to be in custody.
Buffalo Police spokesman Michael DeGeorge said two people were struck by gunfire during Monday's protest. It was not immediately known whether the shots came from police or others, he said. They were being treated at the same hospital.
As a police helicopter flew overhead, officers in armoured vehicles later fired tear gas to disperse the crowd within a few blocks of where the police were struck. Several stores in the area were broken into, and people were seen entering and leaving with goods.
One woman on her front stoop said, "I'm scared," to a person over phone.


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If you want to use BirdieSync with WCAP calendars, it is necessary to patch Lightning or Sunbird to correct some issues.
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The term Iran refers to the Iranians, Indo-European speaking peoples that immigrate into the lands now called Iran in the late 2nd millennium BCE. Ancient Iran is often referred to as Persia, but this is a discriminatory term, as many Iranians are not Persians (see the figures on ethnic groups in modern Iran). Also, the the first instances of Iran being referred to as Persia belong to a late moment in ancient Iranian history.
The oldest known form of civilization was in the lands of Elam, dating back to the 6th millennium BCE. Elam was in the mountains immediately east of Mesopotamia. It was in and around the Elamite city of Susa that the first complex civilizations of Iran emerge.
During the last centuries of the last centuries of the 2nd millennium, Iran was the arena of great migrations that would change the character of these lands forever: Indo-Iranian speaking peoples arrived here, mainly Schytians, the Medes and Persians. Over the following centuries these would absorb many of the original peoples of Iran.
Schytians settled in the north of Zagros mountains.
The Medes located across a wide region, from Tabriz in the north to Esfahan in the south, establishing their capital at Ectabana.
The Persians located themselves to the lands south of Orumiyeh lake, north and east of Elam. Their central land would become the region around Shiraz, which has come to known by the name "Fars".


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With interior trends moving further and further into bold and colorful looks, you may be worried when it comes to choosing new neutral rugs for your home. Fear not, neutral colours are still as ever-popular as always and are ideal for adding a sophisticated and natural touch to your home. But how can you use neutral colours to your advantage when it comes to the overall aesthetic of your home? First, lets get down to basics.
What are Neutral Colours?
Neutral colours are anything that has a fairly inoffensive tone such as whites, blacks, greys, creams, browns and beiges. They are often used to create an atmosphere of peace and serenity and for this reason they are the most used in Scandinavian and other nordic styles. One of the main advantages of neutral colours is that they are very easy to combine with other colours. Because of this, they are mostly used as an intermediary between other colours in the room to strike that visual balance.
How can I use Neutral rugs?
When used in decoration, we often tend to think of neutral colours for walls and flooring whereas rug is often associated with much more vivid colours. So, why bother using a neutral rug? To overcome you scepticism, here are some benefits of using neutral rugs. Firstly, a neutral rug has practical benefits, for example, you can use a neutral rug in a lighter shade in a small space to create the illusion of more floor space.
Neutral rugs are also ideal for room that have existing brighter colours. The neutral tones from the rug can bring back that equilibrium to really sober up the overall atmosphere of the room. A classic combination would be to use different neutral colours with wooden furniture and some potted plants creating a natural look similar to Hygge or Scandinavian interiors.
What is Neutral Colour best for you?
Of course, the colour you choose is entirely dependent on your personal tastes and preferences. However, if you are trying to aim for a certain design, then some colours are better suited than others. For instance, creams are perfect for giving light to a living room without making too much of a statement. Similarly, beige, a gorgeously rich colour, makes a room look and feel warmer. Brown, however, gives you a charming rustic look. Using a brown rug is perfect for adding layers and textures to a room so this is something to consider if you feel your home needs a little more character. If you're looking for elegance and sophistication, then there is no doubt you should go for a grey rug, it looks amazing when combined with wooden floors and is hugely trendy right now.
So, there you have it, a small guide that should help you to pick the neutral rugs that is made for your home!


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Here are some items that I've had my eye on when it comes to traveling! When I'm going to be on a long plane ride I always opt for comfort, and I've been looking to add some new pieces to my closet for this purpose. I spotted this cape from Goodnight Macaroon, and I think that there's nothing better than a cape that also doubles as a blanket on the plane. It would be really comfortable paired with these Zella leggings and Adidas superstar sneakers. What are you travel essentials?
One: Goodnight Macaroon cape | Two: Zella leggings | Three: Adidas sneakers |
Four: Rebecca Minkoff passport cover | Five: Delsey suitcase | Six: B iconic headphones


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Boonville's Jason Thurman has signed a letter of intent to run cross country at Columbia College.
In his first season running competitively, Thurman posted personal best times of 4 minutes, 47 seconds in the 1,600 meters and 2:02 in the.
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The Joshua tree may become a casualty of climate change.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday that the iconic plant of the Mojave Desert may need protection under the Endangered Species Act after a petition by an environmental group argued that climate change could decimate nearly all of the trees by the end of this century.
The wildlife service found the petition has "substantial information" that warrants a yearlong review by the agency to evaluate threats to the species and determine whether it should be listed as threatened with extinction, said a Federal Register notice.
If the tree is listed, it could gain new protections, such as critical habitat designations that could restrict development in certain areas.
The petition was written by Taylor Jones, a wildlife biologist with Denver-based WildEarth Guardians, which advocates for wildlife and conservation in the Western states.
"It's climate change for sure," Jones said when contacted by telephone.
The trees require a narrow climate window to thrive and are slow-growing, slow-reproducing plants that respond very slowly to changes in the environment, Jones' petition said.
Some models predict that if global warming trends continue, 90 percent of the trees will be gone by 2100. The fate hinges on how quickly humans stop burning fossil fuels, Jones said.
Making things worse is an invasive grass called red brome that has flourished in Joshua tree habitat. This plant doesn't directly hurt the trees, but it dries up and provides fuel for hotter and more frequent wildfires.
"The trees don't recover well from fires," Jones said.
Wildfires in Joshua Tree National Park, for instance, used to be rare, occurring every 50 to 100 years. But in the 1970s, the frequency of fires in the park increased to every three to 10 years, officials with the U.S. Geological Survey have said.
The majestic Joshua tree is a cousin of the lily, not a cactus. It dominates the flora of high deserts in Joshua Tree National Park and the Mojave National Preserve.
Joshua trees live in a "precarious equilibrium," Jones' petition said. They have evolved a mutual relationship with yucca moths, on which they depend for pollination. Their seed dispersal then depends on the vagaries of rodent caching.
When they grow, the trees serve as habitat for animals that otherwise might disappear, including hawks, scrub jays and Scott's orioles that build hanging nests from their limbs. Rodents pry food from their seed pods, and the yucca night lizard, the smallest lizard in North America, nests beneath their fallen branches.
"These iconic trees are an irreplaceable part of the Mojave Desert and the American landscape," Jones' petition said. "Because of their nature, efforts to save them must look to the future on a time scale of decades, if not centuries."


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So after finally finding the "silent B" in BBB when Kate joined in, we also found an extra K! As an acronym the show is now called "BBKB" which stands for "Bozzy Bytes Kate's Bits". No seriously.
Anyhoo, we're here to broadcast another BBKB this Wednesday, 1st of June, at the usual time. And because time zones on top of Summer Time makes for a lot of confusion, that means 20:00 CEST, 19:00 BST and 18:00 GMT / UTC.


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Kodin hengetär/ Domestic Goddess
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– Maybe I should try out our new vacuum cleaner.
– The model should be really quiet.
(If someone tries to claim that it is possible to bake anything without spreading flour all over the place, I won't believe.)
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Dr. Doris Rapp is a pediatrician, an allergist, and environmental medical specialist. She is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She has written several books for parents telling them how they can figure out why their children are sick and what they can do about it.-- that is fast, easy and inexpensive. Her new book due out soon, entitled "Chemical Time Bomb," looks at how chemicals can damage your body, brain, behavior and sex.
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Report NEP-HEA-2011-01-30This is the archive for NEP-HEA, a report on new working papers in the area of Health Economics. Yong Yin issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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The following items were announced in this report:
- Nicolas R. Ziebarth, 2011. "Assessing the Effectiveness of Health Care Cost Containment Measures," SOEPpapers on Multidisciplinary Panel Data Research 352, DIW Berlin, The German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP).
- Christopher Grigoriou, 2011. "Survival Convergence: Specification Matters," Working Papers halshs-00556799, HAL.
- Patrick Guillaumont & Catherine Korachais & Julie Subervie, 2011. "How Macroeconomic Instability Lowers Child Survival," Working Papers halshs-00557171, HAL.
- Christopher Grigoriou & Patrick Guillaumont, 2011. "Child Mortality Reacts to Relative Prices," Working Papers halshs-00556800, HAL.
- Luc Behaghel & Didier Blanchet & Thierry Debrand & Muriel Roger, 2011. "Disability and social security reforms: The French case," Working Papers halshs-00556722, HAL.
- Hassink, Wolter & van den Berg, Bernard, 2011. "Time-Bound Opportunity Costs of Informal Care: Consequences for Access to Professional Care, Caregiver Support, and Labour Supply Estimates," IZA Discussion Papers 5433, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
- Ciro Avitabile, 2011. "Spillover Effects in Healthcare Programs: Evidence on Social Norms and Information Sharing," CSEF Working Papers 271, Centre for Studies in Economics and Finance (CSEF), University of Naples, Italy, revised 14 Mar 2011.
- Ruane, Frances, 2010. "Towards a Better and Sustainable Health Care System ? Resource Allocation and Financing Issues for Ireland," Papers WP358, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
- Massimiliano Piacenza & Gilberto Turati, 2010. "Does fiscal discipline towards sub-national governments affect citizens' well-being? evidence on health," Working Papers 2010/56, Institut d'Economia de Barcelona (IEB).
- Rodriguez-Garcia, Rosalia & Bonnel, Rene & N'Jie, N'Della & Olivier, Jill & Pascual, F. Brian & Wodon, Quentin, 2011. "Analyzing community responses to HIV and AIDS : operational framework and typology," Policy Research Working Paper Series 5532, The World Bank.
- Brixi, Hana & Mu, Yan & Targa, Beatrice & Hipgrave, David, 2010. "Equity and public governance in health system reform : challenges and opportunities for China," Policy Research Working Paper Series 5530, The World Bank.
- COPPOLA, Gianluigi, 2010. "Health, Lifestyle and Growth," CELPE Discussion Papers 115, CELPE - Centre of Labour Economics and Economic Policy, University of Salerno, Italy.
- Vincenzo Atella & Marianna Brunetti & Nicole Maestas, 2011. "Household Portfolio Choices, Health status and Health Care Systems A Cross-Country Analysis Based on SHARE," CEIS Research Paper 183, Tor Vergata University, CEIS, revised 21 Jan 2011.
- Parodi, Giuliana & Sciulli, Dario, 2010. "Disability and Low Income Persistence in Italian Households," MPRA Paper 28303, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Gori, Luca & Sodini, Mauro, 2011. "Nonlinear dynamics in an OLG growth model with young and old age labour supply: the role of public health expenditure," MPRA Paper 28180, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Scarlett, Lynn & Fraas, Arthur & Morgenstern, Richard & Murphy, Timothy, 2011. "Managing Environmental, Health, and Safety Risks: A Comparative Assessment of the Minerals Management Service and Other Agencies," Discussion Papers dp-10-64, Resources For the Future.


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For Nashville Schools, Homework Will Now Include Country, Rock and Rap
Nashville bills itself as Music City–now it's trying to lock in the future of that status. The city is overhauling its music education program across all 144 public schools, Mayor Karl Dean announced today at a press conference at the Ryman Auditorium, downtown Nashville's temple of country music.
Classes in country, rock and rap will supplement the traditional curriculum of orchestra, choir and band. Instruction in songwriting, production and other skills such as DJ-ing will also be added to music theory and other existing offerings. The new program, dubbed Music Makes Us, will be funded through a mix of public and private funds, primarily commitments from Nashville's deeply embedded music industry, which includes hundreds of record labels, publishers and venues, plus countless professional musicians.


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When you were young, did you know you wanted to be an architect?
I've always had an interest in how things are put together and how they work. I was actually set to pursue a degree in math when I entered college, but I also had this strong creative side, which was probably my first love. Before and during college, I had been lucky enough to travel a fair amount, both domestically and abroad. This, along with my first survey course in art history, left me inspired by the many amazing works of art and architecture I saw. So, I changed course and studied art history and fine arts and worked in the field for some time.
What did you do?
For a number of years, I was a writer at Sculpture magazine in Washington, D.C. Researching and writing about artists who were doing installations and/or large-scale sculpture reignited my fascination with architecture. As a discipline, architecture just seemed to fit my interests—it is a constant balance of the social, the formal, the technical, the functional and the creative arts. I then started working toward graduate school to pursue a master's in architecture. I did my studies at Berkeley, which is what brought me to the Bay Area.
Do you have an architectural hero?
I've always admired Kahn, Scarpa, and Zumthor—their work is so logical while still maintaining moments of pure delight and surprise. Zumthor, at his best, is a master for his use of materials and the meditative quality of his buildings. On the other end of the spectrum, I admire Koolhaus, Bjarke Ingels Group, and Zaha Hadid for their formal innovation. Hadid's work, in particular, conveys a feeling of dynamism and movement, it breathes.
How do you define great architecture?
It has to be socially relevant in the way that it creates a sense of place and connects with people on a cultural, physical or conceptual level. It should work with its natural environment—the sun, the light, wind; the use of materials should be smart and original; and it should have an aesthetic attitude and rational. At its best, design can be fun. Sometimes you just know when you get it right. You found the answer. It's not the only answer, but it is a correct answer, an extremely good one.
What artists have been significantly influential or inspirational for you?
I find Ann Hamilton, James Turrell, and Andy Goldsworthy particularly inspiring. I love the expression of time in Goldsworthy's work—the idea of change built into it. And I am always awed by Anish Kapoor's art for its use of space and bold pigment; he carves space.
What do you do outside of work?
I've been doing set design for the Collected Works theater company. The founders and players in the company are friends of mine who focus on doing site-specific theater in untraditional venues. The most recent play I worked on ran for 3 weeks at San Francisco's Old Mint on 5th Street. It was such a treat to work in that iconic building—to discover the theatrical potential in the old vaults and galleries. Designing for a production in such an unusual space is challenging in ways different from what one would experience in a black box theater. In the performance the audience moved through the building as the action unfolded, and finding ways to orient the audience's movement and attention toward the action of the play became an important part of a theater-goers' overall experience. In theater, the work is ephemeral, so its relationship to time and audience is different, playful.
If you weren't an architect, what would you be?
I would likely make installation art. Though, that said, I can't believe we still don't have jet packs! I walk everywhere I go, and I often think it would be amazing if I could just fly. I might work on developing a really spectacular jet pack for everyday use!


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Park Homes Law (3rd ed) 2009, by Robert Crossley, vii + 305 pp, ISBN 0-95447162-2-8, £42.50 inc p&p
First published in 1996 under the title of Caravan Sites and Mobile Home Parks: The Legal Framework, the book is the definitive guide for residents, site managers, local government staff and all others concerned with this area of the law.
The book covers not just residential parks, but holiday and touring sites, and camping. It provides a clear, practical explanation of how the law works and is supported by full references to legislation and decided cases. Coverage includes:
- Licensing of sites under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960.
- The Caravan Sites Act 1968
- The Mobile Homes Act 1983, as amended by later legislation.
- Planning issues
- Licences, contracts and leases,
- Protection for residents
- Gipsies
- Local authority powers
- Civil and criminal law
Park Homes Law (3rd ed) 2009


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Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes lives on as one of the best-known literary characters in the English language.
Many wonder if the detective who still enthralls readers was based upon a real person, here is the answer.
Conan Doyle, born in Scotland in 1859, studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and went on to work as a physician in England while writing fiction in his spare time. "A Study in Scarlet," his first novel featuring Sherlock Holmes, debuted in 1887.
The Revelation
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective with the knack for solving crimes through observation and reason was modeled after Dr. Joseph Bell, one of Conan Doyle's medical school professors.
A fellow Scotsman born in 1837, the charismatic Bell dazzled his students with demonstrations in which he was able to determine a patient's occupation and other personal details just by studying his appearance and mannerisms.
In addition to taking class with Bell, Conan Doyle served for a time as his clerk at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he got a further look at the older man's diagnostic methods.
Years later, Conan Doyle wrote to Bell: "It is most certainly to you that I owe Sherlock Holmes and though in the stories I have the advantage of being able to place him in all sorts of dramatic positions, I do not think that his analytical work is in the least an exaggeration of some effects which I have seen you produce in the outpatient ward."
The success of the initial Sherlock Holmes stories enabled Conan Doyle to give up his medical practice in 1891 and devote himself to writing; however, the author grew tired of his creation and killed him off in 1893's "The Final Problem." Following a public outcry, Conan Doyle resurrected Holmes and continued to publish stories about the detective until 1927.
Conan Doyle, who was knighted in 1902 for penning a lengthy pamphlet defending Britain's participation in the Boer War, died in England in 1930 (19 years after Bell's passing).
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Friday night, the van is packed from front to rear! I always underestimate the size of this thing!
The lone left over, waiting to hitch a ride in the morning.
All set up and ready for bidders...
The chair on the end was from Cody's class, it was the winner for the most bids of $160.
Private party donations, the stuff I worked hard to collect.
Lots of happy customers.
I've written my notes and am on the post auction high, we are defiantly on the down hill slide until summer. HOORAY!


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Cobblestone Path Church History Research Journals are designed to help middle school and high school students develop a solid understanding of Christian history one "age" at a time. They will also help young adults develop and strengthen skills in pre-writing (notetaking and organization), handwriting, reading comprehension, and research. While much of the research for the journals will be done using the internet, you'll want to have a good Christian history overview text (or two) and you may wish to supply your students with some great biographies or literature pertaining to the time period. For a complete explanation of Cobblestone Path, check out the Series Overview.
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Under the scorching Malawi sun I jumped in the back of a pick-up truck thankful I wasn't on my bike as it wound its way up the mountain road. Then a transfer onto the usual overcrowded African mini van squashed between bananas, chickens and African woman. Five hours after breathing in the unique African body odour mixed with exhaust fumes we arrive at the border town. Then a crowded taxi ride later I arrived at the Malawi boarder with the sun about to set.
Stamped out of Malawi with not long before the Tanzanian boarder closed I was on the back of a bicycle taxi. In the nick of time I arrived before the Tanzanian boarder shut, light fading. I needed Tanzanian shillings. I changed money on the black market, all the money dealers telling me that my 3000 Malawian Kwacha should give me 3000 shillings, but I smelt a little rat. Sure enough after some investigation I found out I was meant to be getting 10 times as much –worth a try guys. Crisis averted.
With my 30,000 shillings in my pocket I jumped on the back of a motorbike taxi rushing to get the "last" mini bus headed for the Southern Tanzania city of Mbeya. I arrived at the mini bus, it's engine revving and hoon honking, the motorbike driver took me for more than the motor bike ride as I handed over this new foreign funny money as I was hustled and pulled into the departing mini van.
After facing near death on the fast dark mini bus ride a couple of hours later I got herded off somewhere on the outskirts of Mbeya. I'm surrounded by darkness and a hoard of taxi drivers pulling at the lone white man standing on the road side left for the dogs. I have no guide book, I don't know where I am, so I say "taxi, hotel'. They all shout 9000, I say 5000, Gilbert steps forward "Ok sir". I like Gilbert, he's tall and skinny wearing a second hand suit two sizes too big. He puts my $2 shop bag tied up with a bungy cord in the back of his unmarked car.
I tell Gilbert that I think I might go straight for the bus station and get an overnight bus ride to Dar es Salam. "No sir, buses leave morning. It's 10pm, now bus station danger". Bugger me 10pm. Having lost my cell phone I also lost my one time telling device. It seems that as well as crossing the border I also crossed a time zone as well.
"OK Mr Gilbert, take me to a back packer hostel". I get a blank stare, I say it slower, still a blank stare. Mbeya is not really a tourist city, it's a city you bypass on your way into Malawi, or on your way to the Tanzanian coast or Mt Kilimanjaro in the north.
I rephrase it, "take me where the white man with no money sleeps"
He laughs, "all white man have money"
We stop outside a black gate, he toots and a guard lets us in. Gilbert takes me to the reception of the local hostel, it's cheap and Mr Mango the receptionist is friendly.
I can't be bothered having a bucket shower. I ask Mr Mango where I can get food at this time of night. I walk out the gate down the dark street, find some street food which happens to be a chip omelette – I like this country. Off another street vendor I buy a big bottle of local beer that is called "Kilimanjaro", apparently it quenches the big Tanzanian thirst. Perfect.
The next leg of my trip starts when Mr Mango knocks of my door signalling it's 4.45am. Gilbert was right, all buses leave in the morning. I get to the bus station at 5.15am. The bus I want is fully booked, so is my second choice. It's clear that you have to pre-book buses to get the good one. Now I only have one option any number of shit buses. My bus station touts tell me that the buses leave at 5.30am and arrive the following day at 12 in the afternoon. Ummm, shit bus or wait for tomorrow morning. Shit bus wins. With the bus leaving soon and no choices, my bargaining attempts are received with brick wall faces. I pay more for the shit bus than I would for the nice bus. What do you do?
Before I pay I make the guy show me my seat as I have specifically asked for a window seat and to be on the side of the bus where there are 2 seats instead of 3. Funnily enough he shows me the seat on my ticket and it has me in the middle seat of the three side. "oh mistake" he tells me. Fancy that. I pay my white man price and get my window seat. The bus leaves in a mist of exhaust smoke, toots, banging on the bus and shouting. Surprisingly the bus is only half full. But an hour later and a hundred road side stops we have 70 people packed on the bus. I'm squashed on my seat, the seats are ridiculously narrow, even with my 10 year old girl hips I'm squashed next to the young university guy beside me and the window.
We hit the open road that the Chinese have built. I have never been in a country that has so many speed bumps on a main road. The university student beside me tells it is to stop speeding. Unfortunately someone forgot to tell the drivers, they hit them at full speed, the bus passengers "urgh" in unison. I make an observation that there is a correlation between crying babies and hitting speed bumps at speed. As well as the babies not liking the speed bumps my bladder also is not a fan. The bus driver tells me he can't let me off the bus to go to the toilet. OK, best I stop drinking water.
It's only a 30 hour bus ride, could be worse.
After 18 hours of heat, sweat, no a/c, no dvd movies, no ipod, a swollen bladder, num legs, hassled by a drunk guy who is adamant I'm Israeli and only two toilet stops I get told we have arrived. What it's only midnight, I had mentally prepared for 12 more hours. Now I realise I misunderstood the guys at the bus station, it was not midday they were meaning but rather midnight it arrived.
As I get a motorbike taxi from the bus station to a cheap hotel I think to myself how travelling as a backpacker and travelling as a cyclist are such different experiences. But maybe that's another post.
All I actually set out to say in this post was that I arrived safely in Moshi, the town at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. I start my climb on the 6th of November. I have a few posts that I have scheduled to be published whilst I'm on the mountain.
The Final countdown has begun!!!!


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A comprehensive, long-term plan for the management and targeted removal of asbestos from Queensland Government buildings is being developed by the Newman Government. Member for Burleigh Michael Hart said the use of all asbestos material was nationally banned at the end of 2003.
"The use of all respirable asbestos fibres are a health hazard and can cause serious asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma, which can take decades to emerge," he said.
Mr HART (Burleigh—LNP) (12.46 am): I rise this evening to talk about one of my local schools, the Burleigh Heads State School. About three weeks ago I visited the school and acted as principal for the day. I spent the afternoon shadowing the principal, Peter Tong. I had a wonderful time at the school.
Mr HART (Burleigh—LNP) (3.13 pm): Today I rise to talk about birthday presents. Members seated in this part of the chamber know that Tuesday was my birthday. On Tuesday morning I was quite surprised when the Manager of Opposition Business, the member for Mulgrave, gave notice that later that afternoon the opposition would move a motion to discuss the performance of the failed Labor Party government over the previous 14 years.
MR HART asked the Minister for Police and Community Safety (MR DEMPSEY)—
MR HART asked The Minister For Science, Information Technology, Innovation And The Arts (MS BATES)—


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Holiday Home Inspired By Hagrid's Hut Opens In North Yorkshire, UK
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Harry Potter fans can now rent a holiday cottage inspired by the fictional home of one of the booksÕ main characters, Rubeus Hagrid.
The GroundkeeperÕs Cottage has just opened at North Shire near Saltburn on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, inspired by the film portrayal of HagridÕs Hut in the Harry Potter novels. The opening comes just ahead of International Harry Potter Day (2 May).
The cottage comprises three interlocking circular slate-roofed buildings, two with turrets, and all with stained glass windows.
Guests approach the lantern-lit wooden door before stepping into the spacious open plan living space comprising galley kitchen, dining area, seating in front of a feature fireplace and wood beams festooned with Hagrid-style paraphernalia such as old baskets, ropes, leather bags and lanterns.
From the living room one door leads to the circular bedroom complete with double bed and a rustic wooden bunk bed, while a second door opens onto a large bathroom where the star feature is a huge freestanding copper bath.
The owner Carol Cavendish, who has been a Harry Potter fan since her early 20s, has also incorporated small touches such as an ink bottle and quill and bespoke copper basin in the bathroom.
However whereas Hagrid would have lived relatively frugally, guests staying in GroundkeeperÕs cottage wonÕt have to skimp on lifeÕs luxuries as two comfy sofas in the living room together with sleigh bed and high quality mattresses on the bunk bed make it more of a cosy, comfortable retreat.
The cottage, which is available for rent from £195 per night, sleeps up to six (four in the bedroom and two on a sofabed). For those who want to bring their own Fang, one well-behaved dog is also allowed at a small extra cost.
This is the next stage in North ShireÕs vision to create a storybook fantasy world for guests. Back in 2015 the site opened the Hobbit-hole inspired cottage, Potts Corner designed with a turf roof, round door and stained glass windows which has since attracted Lord of the Rings devotees worldwide.
According to Carol these have included an American basketball player who travelled from London purely to be photographed outside Potts Corner, a New Zealander who stayed in the cottage and had worked on the Harry Potter films, and a couple from the Midlands who donated a Hobbit outfit to North Shire after a weekÕs stay.
Last year North Shire opened the yurt-style Green Dragon cafŽ inspired by the inn favoured by hobbits in the films, and an Enchanted Barn has been opened for functions. A Storybook Cottage, ShepherdsÕ huts, gypsy caravans and camping are also available on the quiet six-acre site which is just seven miles from the coastal fishing village of Staithes.
Carol explains: ÒBooks have always been an important part of my life even after being diagnosed with dyslexia when I taught myself to read. TheyÕve also helped me through challenging times when I would turn to the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings books for pure escapism.
ÒThatÕs why it is so fantastic to create an environment where others can also leave behind everyday life and step into their favourite storybook. WeÕve seen how Potts Corner has proven to be a hit among adults and children alike and so weÕre sure that would-be Hagrids will be heading our way.Ó
For more information and bookings go to www.northshire.co.uk
Notes to editors:
The GroundkeeperÕs Cottage was built by Billy Cessford, a stage and screen prop maker and set designer from Redcar who has worked with the BBC and various theatre productions.
The GroundkeeperÕs Cottage cost £195,000 to build, partly funded through a grant from the Rural Development Programme for England which was awarded to North Shire to develop the on-site facilities.
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Option Designs bag creative duties for Sansui Mobile
MUMBAI: MUMBAI: After a multi-agency pitch, Option Designs bagged the creative duties for Sansui Mobile.
As per the mandate, the agency will be in-charge of creating a bigger share in the mobile market pie. "The mobile market is bursting out of its seams and with the competition only growing it will be our duty to create a market for the brand and create a bigger share in the pie for it," says the company's managing director Japneet Singh.
The account size is estimated at Rs 2 crore and agencies like MC Saatchi, Percept among others had pitched for it.
On the account win, says Digiworld marketing head Divya S. Nautiyal, "Sansui Mobile is one of the late entrants in the market. Being a Japanese company the USP of the Sansui Mobile is the technology that it would be offering to the market. Colour schemes and the fine sound quality are the two benefits that we would be offering to the users. We want to channelise these offerings in our communique in the most effective way which would further help us in building a top of mind recall for our products."
The company expects the agency to understand the product, market and the behavior of its target audience and accordingly design the messages, so that it can help reach out with the right message for the right set of audience.


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What does it mean for an organization to have a knowledge management strategy? If we think of a corporation as an individual, then a corporation's knowledge management strategy may be likened to individuals' strategy to obtain an education and to apply their knowledge and learning to advance their career. If an individual's education consisted of nothing more than acquiring information (as was largely the case some 50 years ago) he or she would be woefully unprepared to deal with today's rapidly changing business environment. By the same token, if an organization's knowledge management strategy focused solely on information flow, it would also be unable to deal with the challenges of doing business in the knowledge era.
Developing a knowledge management involves four basic steps:
- Dialogue, discuss, debate and define your objectives;
- Formulate a strategy;
- Devise the tactics; and
- Then act.
My Consultancy–Asif J. Mir – Management Consultant–transforms organizations where people have the freedom to be creative, a place that brings out the best in everybody–an open, fair place where people have a sense that what they do matters. For details please visit www.asifjmir.com, and my Lectures.


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Watch Mekhi Phifer in the 'Torchwood: Miracle Day' Series Trailer
Mekhi Phifer lands the leading role of Rex Matheson in the new series Torchwood: Mircale Day.
One day, nobody dies. All across the world, nobody dies. And then the next day, and the next, and the next, people keep aging — they get hurt and sick — but they never die. The result: a population boom, overnight.
With all the extra people, resources are finite. It's said that in four month's time, the human race will cease to be viable. But this can't be a natural event – someone's got to be behind it. It's a race against time as C.I.A. agent Rex Matheson investigates a global conspiracy. The answers lie within an old, secret British institute. As Rex keeps asking "What is Torchwood?", he's drawn into a world of adventure, and a threat to change what it means to be human, forever.
Rex Matheson is a CIA agent at the top of his game. Ruthless, brilliant and destined for fast-track promotion, nothing's going to stop this man from getting whatever he wants in life. But when the world convulses under Miracle Day, Rex discovers that everything he thought was true and safe and fair is now in danger. And when the CIA itself turns against him, Rex finds himself on the run. The only people he can trust are some strangers from a long-lost British institute called Torchwood. Rex finds himself traveling across continents as the scale and ambition of the threat is revealed – but in trying to save the world, will he put his own life at risk once too often?
Watch Mekhi onTorchwood: Mircale Day which premieres July 10th at 10pm EST on Starz.


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CompuMe to rebrand outlets
Power retailer announces 'tecbuy' as new corporate tag
Power retailer CompuMe UAE this week announced it is to rebrand, and will be known as 'tecbuy', trading as tecbuy Electronics Trading LLC.
The IT retail chain made the decision shortly after expanding outside the UAE. CompuME outlets first appeared 15 years ago and have expanded to sell a range of merchandise that includes tablet PCs, smartphones, cameras, TVs, audio equipment, gaming consoles and laptops.
"These are exciting times for the region's IT and digital electronics segments, which have seen the growing popularity of mobility-based devices like tablets, smartphones, cameras and laptops," said Dikran Tchablakian, CEO, tecbuy.
"This increasing preference for all things digital represents a successful fusion between the IT and electronics industry.
"Looking to play a major part in this growth, we have decided to rebrand as 'tecbuy', ushering forth a new phase in our company's continuing development as a retail management enabler.
"With a new name and a new logo, tecbuy is expected to drive in stronger market presence throughout the region via our signature store-in-store concept of leveraging world-class, high-quality technology products and services."


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Tuesday: Working in Teams
It is logical to think that there were times when each of the disciples would have shared their faith on a one-to-one basis, but for the most part we see them in a shared ministry with fellow disciples and being supported by other believers. There is something special about working on an overall plan and receiving support and encouragement from others on the team.
The Bible provides us with a blueprint for effective witnessing and evangelism, and it should not surprise us that, even today, when God raises up someone for a significant responsibility, He inspires a team to gather around the leader.
Read Matthew 10:2–4, Mark 3:16–19, and Luke 6:12–16. What simple lesson can we learn from these lists?
Without question, the early believers worked together in groups. It makes a lot of sense. Besides each one having specific gifts and talents that others don't, there's also protection in numbers. There's a sense of accountability: others are watching you, others can help guide you, others can help protect you from wandering into directions that tragically might lead you astray. A solid team of faithful brothers and sisters, each one looking out for the other, yet all with the common goal of soul-winning, presents the ideal way of doing outreach.
Read Philippians 1:5–18. What is there in Paul's commendations to the believers at Philippi that indicates they were engaged in corporate witnessing and evangelism?
At the beginning of his letter to the Philippians, Paul speaks of their fellowship (partnership, NIV) in the gospel (vs. 5). They had defended and confirmed the gospel (vs. 7) and had spoken the word of God without fear (vs. 14). He also shares his joy because Christ is continually preached (vss. 15–18). Remember, Paul is writing to the church, not to individuals. Of course, it would have been individuals who preached Christ, but the fact that Paul commends the church reveals that this evangelistic preaching was a corporate strategy.
Eager to witness, have you ever found yourself tempted in ways that being in a group could have protected you from? Why is it important to cultivate an attitude of humility and accountability if you are going to work with others in a group?


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In today's connected world, patients have access to what seems like unlimited information about health care options, treatments, and providers. Part of our role as the College is to help patients make informed choices about their care by providing them with information about Ontario's naturopaths. The primary way we do this is through the Public Register on our website.
The four-part Public Register is an important source of information about naturopaths who are registered to practise in the province, as well as the names of people who claim to be naturopaths, but are not. The Register is updated in real-time.
The Naturopathic Doctor Register contains detailed information about all naturopaths registered with the College, including their registration type and status, practice information, and whether they have met the requirements to provide certain additional services like Intravenous Infusion Therapy and the ability to prescribe certain drugs and substances.
The Professional Corporations Register contains information about a type of corporation where a naturopath owns shares and is a director.
The Intravenous Infusion Therapy (IVIT) Premises Register identifies clinics where IVIT is offered, including whether a premises is registered with the College and is authorized to provide IVIT at that location.
The Unauthorized Practitioner Register lists people who are not registered with the College but who refer to and/or present themselves as naturopaths. Holding themselves out to be a regulated health professional is illegal.