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Our regulatory framework generally assumes that ownership of IP works pertains to natural or legal persons. However, what happens when the source code, objects or other assets are created autonomously and are directed by non-human entities, as will increasingly be the case in the future?
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Dutch financial group ING made underlying profits of €988 million ($1.374 billion) in the first quarter of the year, slightly missing expectations, as loan losses remained high despite a better outlook for the Dutch economy.
A Reuters poll of ten analysts predicted underlying net profits of €1.103 billion [$1.5347 billion] for the group, which said on Wednesday it would inject €850 million [$1.183 billion] of fresh capital into the insurance arm it is selling later this year.
"ING Bank posted a solid first-quarter underlying pre-tax result of €1.176 billion [$1.636 billion], reflecting an increase in the net interest margin and lower risk costs as economic conditions improved," Chief Executive Ralph Hamers said in a statement.
Underlying net interest margin – or the gap between what the bank pays for funding and what it earnings from lending – came in at 150 basis points, in line with its target of 150 and 155 basis points by 2017 and well ahead of the 138 basis points recorded in the first quarter of 2013.
Loan losses at the bank came in at €468 million [$651 million] for the quarter, down on the €561 million [$780.5 million] in the first quarter of 2013 and in line with the bank's guidance that last year was the peak. Net lending grew by €5.1 billion [$7.1 billion], higher than the €2.5 billion [$3.4785 billion] of new lending in the first quarter of 2013 and the €2.1 billion [$2.92 billion] in the last quarter of 2014.
Analysts see loan growth, which is particularly challenging in the muted Dutch home market, as key to ING's future earnings. Earlier this week, the European Commission raised its economic growth forecasts for the Netherlands, which is still expected to lag EU-area growth for 2014 and 2015.
The bank's return on equity was 10.2 percent for the quarter, against a target of 10 to 13 percent. Its core tier one capital, a key measure of financial strength, came in at 10.1 percent.
The group confirmed that a mooted stock market offering of its insurance arm would now only be a secondary listing, after it attracted private investment of €1.275 billion [$1.774 billion] and agreed to put €850 million [$1.182 billion] of group capital into the insurer.
(Reporting by Laura Noonan; Editing by Miral Fahmy)
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text: AI gets written about a lot. Its the "big data" of 2019, but very few people write about the challenges facing AI. Is there a reason why AI will not succeed, other than the fear of cinema-scenario machines taking over the world?Lets first talk about that – machines will not be taking over the world anytime soon. AI is pretty rudimentary right now, and the foreseeable future shows AI being a benefit that augments the ability for people to get more done. Just think back to Back To The Future – most of what they predicted hasn't yet manifested, and I doubt SkyNet will be coming to fruition anytime soon, either. It might sell tickets, but its not indicative of where people are headed.


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"Private Pool Mountain View home in Oro Valley, AZ. This one floor 3-bedroom ranch will capture your imagination. The newly installed pool and natural waterfall will bring tranquility to the mountain views. This executive style furnished home is located on an acre of the quiet Catalina Mountain range. One of many hiking trailheads is close by as well as golf, tennis and horse back riding. A pleasant courtyard embraces you as you arrive from the seldom-traveled cul-de-sac of Ridge View Place in Oro Valley AZ,a suburb Northwest of Tucson. Specially designed self-cleaning pebbeltech pool is built to interact with the surrounding landscape and environment. Full access to DSL internet and all channel Direct TV Satellite with a 60" HD TV await your visit, enjoy the wood burning fireplace on those chilly evenings or use our high resolution telescope to view the nightly wonders of the Arizona skies. Truly a home away from home awaits you when you plan a visit to our Private Pool Mountain View home. Snowbirds welcome. Airport: Tucson International Distance: 25"You may view more information about this 2300 sq ft Villa by visiting the home's site.
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Dearest Readers,
2013 has proven to be a year of exciting transitions and new beginnings. Istanbul was my home, my stomping grounds and adventure-base for almost 4 years. The city's dynamic energy was thrilling and overwhelming, inspiring and exhausting. It is certainly one of my favorite places in the world and will always be somewhere I call 'home'.
I miss the accordion man that walked through our street every Sunday morning. I miss the lemon cart and the old grandmothers who yelled, chatted, smiled and strolled as they passed through the web of city streets. I miss the cats at every turn. I miss passing four grocery stores on my way home. I miss knowing I can jump on the bus or metro in a matter of minutes and get almost anywhere in the city. I miss the music pouring out of the Taksim bars. I miss when the streets are so full you can hardly walk. I miss the sparkling Bosphorus, where boats of all sizes travel in all directions. I miss constantly being exposed to new words, flavors, music and experiences. And, of course I miss my Istanbul friends and family.
Where am I now?! I am currently on Bainbridge Island, outside of Seattle, back on American soil. It is a place where you can hear the birds chirping, walk along the beach without seeing another soul and occasionally, if you are really lucky, you will see beautiful Mount Rainier. It is a place where everyone wants to know your story (and most people already do). Everyone makes eye contact with one another and it is expected for you to say hello (with a smile) to every stranger you pass. Small town life is charming in its quirks and serenity.
There has been significant culture shock. It took me 3 weeks to muster the courage to enter a grocery store. It boggles my mind that there can be entire aisles of salad dressing and cereal. I still stand on the right side of an escalator. I am learning to tip 20 percent after every meal. I cannot hear (or see) my neighbors. The streets of Seattle seem so empty, even at the height of commuter hours.
In some ways life seems to have slowed down. We sleep in every day. The stress of work is absent from my life. I am surrounded by the comfort, love and support of family. However, I am constantly reminded that time never stops. Everyone I know has big, busy and full lives that have changed so much since my original departure. It is fun to get to know my closest friends in new ways and see how everyone has grown-up and started their own unique path towards the life they want to live.
What am I doing?! Exploring my options, networking, dreaming big and daydreaming about my next adventures (and blog). I am toying with the idea of careers in international education, public relations, public affairs, higher education and even writing. I am currently working on a book to ensure my adventures and experiences outlive the blur of my memories. I am considering my options for a blog about the social, economic, cultural realities of the Millennial generation I find myself to be a member of. I am trying to tame my wanderlust to imagine myself staying in one place long enough to establish real roots. I miss Istanbul and the exciting world I left behind, but I am also thrilled to imagine all the possibilities that await me.
Stay tuned for future posts and updates!
From Seattle with love…


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Previous England World Cup Managers
Since 1947 the England football team have had 16 managers over the 52 period, five of which have been appointed since the turn of the 21st century.
Walter Winterbottom - 1947–1963
Winterbottom was the first post war England manager and came from an era when managers were left in charge long enough to leave a legacy serving his country for sixteen years
Alf Ramsey - 1963–1974
Ramsey took over from Winterbottom and was known as a firm but fair manager. His greatest achievement was leading his England side to the World Cup Final in 1966.
Ron Greenwood - 1977–1982
Greenwood managed to guide his England side to their first World Cup in 12 years by qualifying for the 1982 World Cup in Spain.
Bobby Robson - 1982–1990
Robson took over from Greenwood after the England side were knocked out of the 1982 World Cup, he immediately courted controversy by dropping Kevin Keegan in his first game in charge.
Glenn Hoddle - 1996 -1999
Taking over from Terry Venables, Hoddle looked like the perfect choice in the role of England manager but his comments in an interview with a national newspaper led to his early dismissal.
Sven-Goran Eriksson - 2001–2006
The appointment of Sven-Goran Eriksson caused a major controversy among England fans after the English Football Association appointed him as the first foreign manager of the English national team.


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I've been grinning like a fool all morning, ever since I opened my eyes at 8:15, when my alarm sounded. I didn't get out of bed right away; my legs were curled perfectly under mounds of blankets, and my arms inside my sweatshirt and my toes inside my thick socks were warm. But I knew right away what had happened.
A trip out to the hall window confirmed it.
Snow changes everything. Even our gravel alley lined with garbage cans looks sufficiently magical.
I was stopped by two trains on my walk to campus, but how could I care with slush at my feet and heavy clouds hanging promisingly above my head?
And then, and then, I walked into work. Sharon handed me, as she does every few mornings, signs to be posted on specific classroom doors. The signs announce that a class has been cancelled, and I always imagine this task of mine to be a noble one, for what other announcement causes so much joy amongst students? But on this particular day, as I posted the signs, I read them: "Cancelled: Latin American History, 2:00-3:40." It was my class. My only class for today has been cancelled.
I suspect I don't have to tell you that I squealed with delight and jumped up and down and bounded outside to make a snow angel, and then wasn't even disappointed that there's not quite enough ground coverage for that kind of joyful expression.
I still have a paper to write today, friends, but Thursday has come through again.


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I wish I can say I was surprised by the reported comment in the Fremantle Gazette today from Fremantle's CEO Graeme Mackenzie but I'm not.
The fact that someone has raised a $30,000,000.00+ question on the city's Kings Square Business Plan (KSBP) and over the last 7+ months and the city (COF) has repeatedly failed to answer even 1(one) question is alarming. The fact the COF, CEO and Mayor Brad have failed to answer any of these questions is incredible, further to see them personally attack that rate payer for patiently asking the questions over 3 months, initially and over 7 months now in total makes you wonder what going on?
When you read the article and see comments that from the CEO it's "too late to ask questions" you have to ask why? A resident has question how the KSBP makes a positive NPV of just over $4 million, when his calculation comes out with a negative $30 million NPV. I'm not sure what lenses Graeme is referring to but it must be a hell of a kaleidoscope he is looking thought to get such different figures.
Whether the city has a contract or not again is not relevant to the questions being asked. Or the future ones that are doing to be asked. As currently the real question are around "Good governance: transparency, accountability, consultation and responsible Council management of assets and rates."
They always seem to say the right words, we appreciate the questions, we appreciate public interest, thank you for the question but it's their action that tell the real story personal media attacks on residents, refusing to answer the questions they appreciated you asking.
Statements like this are worrying as if the plan was so good why did Mr Lee not find the answers in the plan and why does the COF just not simply point out to Mr Lee what page of their comprehensive business plan has the answers. "In the interim, I need to make it clear that the business plan for this project was the most comprehensive business plan ever released by the City of Fremantle, containing information far exceeding the minimum requirements for a business plan produced by a local government," he said. So either the business plan bar for facts is set real low or maybe the comprehensive part refers to the PR, glossy images and rhetoric, instead of in depth financials and economic details need to quantify the actual financial outcomes and impact on the COF finances?
So yet again we wait to see what answers we will get but note the CEO is quoted as saying "However, he said the City would release additional information to address some of Mr Lee's questions in the coming weeks." Not all the questions but SOME, not very reassuring after 7 months.
The question we need to have answered is the business plan as it was presented to council a true representation of the actual impact on the city's finances. The financial facts could not have changed from then to now, sure interest rate may have land value may have but the documents behind the business plan are still the same surely?
The comment, "It was based on the best information and knowledge at the time, so anyone now looking at the plan is not viewing it through the same time lens." Sounds like we may have a bit spin or change of impact on the City coming? This doesn't change the business plan that was presented or the documents used to build that assumption.
The longer the COF drags this out the more doubt they put into the city and its future this issue should have been dealt with answers swiftly to get past it and get on with growing Fremantle, instead of leaving a veil, of secrecy, worry, questions and doubt. It can't be good for trying to attract new development/business to the city while the COF leaves such issues unresolved?
All these issues will make it very interesting to see the answers to the questions still before the minister for Local Government Tony Simpson.


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Luke 15:1-7
Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus,
but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying,
"This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."
So to them he addressed this parable.
"What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them
would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert
and go after the lost one until he finds it?
And when he does find it,
he sets it on his shoulders with great joy
and, upon his arrival home,
he calls together his friends and neighbors and says to them,
'Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.'
I tell you, in just the same way
there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
than over ninety-nine righteous people
who have no need of repentance."
May the peace and love of Jesus Christ our Lord be with you,


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The Tata Nexon is a new chapter in Tata Motors' book, in terms of in-car technology, sophistication, design and the overall cohesive experience of a good drive.
You must have seen the Tata Nexon concept in plenty of photos by now. From initial unveilings at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2014, to showing it off at Geneva Motor Show this year, Tata has been upbeat about the Nexon for a long while now. Driving it around the winding uphill roads in Kochi, I could totally see why.
So what all have changed? Well, pretty much everything. The Tata Nexon concept relies heavily on design, and brings with itself a completely new design. Alongside, you get completely revamped interiors, two new engines, a new transmission, a bigger steering wheel with a new electric motor, and all of these combine to make the Tata Nexon a truly "new" car. Hence, quite understandably, Tata's bets behind this one are quite big.
The technology inside
The Tata ConnectNext infotainment system gets a significant upgrade with this new generation platform. Still built on BlackBerry's QNX platform, the new ConnectNext infotainment software gets an all-new interface that changes the theme based on the mode you are driving in. It gets more refined icons, although some of the chunkiness of the older UI are still retained. The biggest addition to this new system, along with the bigger display size, are Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. While CarPlay will be released for the system in the coming days, Android Auto is already enabled. Alongside, you get Tata's updated ConnectNext suite of smartphone apps to use if Android Auto is not really your thing. The ConnectNext apps are also finally coming to iOS, which should make the appeal of this infotainment system more universal.
Moving on, the display now gets a floating design akin to the way Mercedes-Benz and Audi have put their displays in cars. It does not retract into a recess, but the design itself looks significantly more upmarket and practical than the previous, central column-mounted one. The Nexon gets a new, 6.5-inch display with screen resolution of 800x480 pixels and 140ppi pixel density, which is richer than before. Tata states that the upgrade was enforced to make the system eligible to support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and now meet the graphic and screen size requirements. While it is indeed richer than before, it is not very sharp or hi-res, and the display does look a tad bit lacking in fidelity.
You get USB support for audio playback, and loading photos and videos to be viewed when the car is static. Other resources include an aux-in for wired audio connectivity, Bluetooth for wireless connectivity, phone synchronisation to load contacts and call lists, full air conditioning control, and navigation support via Android Auto (Google Maps). The new interface itself is quite easy to operate, include four hubs of controls in the four corners of the display. To the top-left you get Climate Control settings including air recirculation, air flow, blower, Economy mode, and AC temperature settings. The top-right corner houses input modes - two USB ports, aux, Bluetooth, FM and AM. The bottom-left panel acts as a control center, somewhat mimicking Apple's iOS. This includes quick music toggles, notifications from the connected phone, display brightness dimmer, radio frequency tuner, device selector, and display and audio on/off. The bottom-right panel includes vehicle, audio, Bluetooth, volume, general and all settings tabs.
Sifting through the icons on the display shows split-second stutters, which is not really surprising. The richer display also helps the rear view camera, which also gets dynamic guiderails to ease reverse parking. The touch response for the infotainment system is quite smooth, and there are hardly any missed taps. You can alternatively operate it from the six, column-loaded physical buttons. There is also one customisable button to which you can assign a favourite function, and a chrome-embellished toggle to swipe through the settings and icons on the infotainment display. Operating the system is easy and ergonomic, and it falls in the driver's line of sight to aid safety. However, a better resolution display would have certainly been welcome.
The last bit of interesting technology that Tata is working on is a wrist band that will negate the need for carrying the car key around. The band is still being perfected by Tata, and it is not sure yet if it will be an optional accessory or included as standard equipment with the car. The band will work as a fitness tracker and a key authenticator, and you can simply wear it to your morning jog, keep track of your steps and heart rate, and not worry about carrying around an extra key fob. This is yet another element about the Nexon that is really impressive, and will add to the overall end-user experience when it is launched.
Audio system
The Tata Nexon gets eight Harman-built speakers, along with four amplifiers of 25W RMS each. Despite the impressive configuration inside the rather well-insulated cabin, the sound itself is not boomingly loud. The audio itself is on the flatter side by default, and you will need to work the equaliser manually to get a respectable balance of the frequency range. One impressive bit here is that the factor of audio distortion at high playback volumes is not there, which makes the overall music sound quite clean. It is not the loudest, but the audio quality itself is fairly commendable.
Other electronics
Among all the other bells and whistles inside the Tata Nexon are an automatic climate control system, power-operable outside rear view mirrors, a chilled glove box with cup, phone and iPad holder, rear parking sensors, rear AC vents with blower control, LED DRLs (which can be switched off by a two-step mechanism), and the familiar MFD in the instrument cluster that, unfortunately, remains the same old monochrome strip. You do not get any button on the steering wheel or on the wiper/light knobs to control the MFD, and have to reach out to the instrument cluster for the Mode button to switch through two trip meters, an odometer, overall mileage, and temperature and date/time display. All of these bring up a feature-laden equipment list, which is one of the key factors that Tata is banking on for the Nexon.
Staying true to its promise, the Tata Nexon actually feels way more premium than the previous Tata cars. The interiors have been redesigned, and now include better quality plastic inserts - both glossy and matte textured ones, chrome strips, contrastic colour schemes and a modern-looking dash. The straight line of the dash looks impressive and seamless, with the floating display looking quite chic. The central column with the control toggles and buttons feel a little bland from the aesthetic point of view - while the textured top of the dash along with the floating display looks young and exciting, the lower half looks borrowed from older cars.
In-car ergonomics are good - the wide window line on the door gives good room to rest your elbow on, and there's a central armrest as well. The door controls are placed well within reach, and the fabric inserts add a touch of warmth and continuity to the interiors. You get a sliding door to hide away the storage space in the central column, and the addition of this layer also contributes to the neatness of the central column in terms of functionality and design. The 12V power socket, USB and aux ports are placed in a recess that is a tad too deep to reach, but works in terms of stowing your phone in the same cubbyhole. The drive mode controller is rather large, and while it doesn't feel out of line, it could have been less prominent and that would have contributed to the overall design.
The rear seat bench has good recline, although the window line is a bit high for those who are not too tall. There is plenty of headroom and shoulder room, and three, moderately tall people can sit quite easily here. The Nexon also provides decent leg and knee room, and thigh support is reasonably pliant as well. There is a central armrest that opens up with cup holders, and two AC vents add a touch of personalisation. You get blower control as well to control air intensity in rear seats. There is also a 12V power socket mounted above the rear left headrest. The overall quality, fit and finish has been hiked from before, and now feels much better than before. However, it remains to be seen how the components fare in the longer run to give a better verdict.
This is where all of Tata's efforts are concentrated on, and it really shows. The Nexon retains the blackened honeycomb grille from older Tata designs, along with a chrome slab that Tata calls the 'Humanity line'. The air dam is wide and adds a touch of aggression to the front facade, and the teardrop headlamps now get an LED strip that is the Daytime Running Light. Moving towards the rear you get swooping lines that move to the rear end, and a bold plastic cladding around the glass cabin that looks unlike any car design that we've seen till now. The roofline resembles a coupe, and has a lot of boldness and muscle to hold its own character on the road. A few of these lines may not be impeccable in terms of the seamless flow, but the quirky design looks modern and unique, and really works. There were a lot of people on the road during our test drive stopping to look back, and even take a photo of the car, and the Nexon actually resembles what its concept looked like. The contrast roof colour and body colour along with the plastic line creates a nice texture to the car, and you will certainly not miss it on the road.
The drive
We now have two new engines powering the Nexon - a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol and a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel. Both the engines produce 110 brake horsepower, with the petrol engine producing 170Nm of torque, and the diesel one, 260Nm. The petrol engine does produce more power than before, but it is not really the most exciting powertrain out there. The power delivery is fairly flat and linear, which really works in the city. However, the 'City' mode does feel somewhat underpowered, and so does the 'Eco', so we often shifted to 'Sport' to get the most out of the car. The new 6-speed transmission has shorter gear ratios to accommodate the extra gear, but you will need to really work the gears to get the most out of the engine. Even then, it is not the sportiest out there, but in what I really liked, has a quaint linearity about it where it does not feel underpowered at all in most city drives, and even at moderate speeds on the highway.
The steering's electric motor has been upgraded and now provides better power assistance, weight distribution and feedback on the road. The steering is more responsive and accurate, and coupled with the good weight distribution, eases handling of this rather heavy car. The suspension is beautifully balanced, and it is this that makes the ride quality so good. There is pillowy comfort on the road, and the Nexon does not get easily unsettled by sudden bumps. This makes it a great car to be on the back seat, and the interior equipment array makes sure that you have a comfortable, plush ride.
The Tata Nexon is a mighty impressive effort in our books. It looks different from everything else on the road, makes heads turn, rides and handles really well, and has a lot of features and storage space to aid practicality. You get automatic climate control, Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay soon), better interior quality, a good steering wheel, and almost everything that makes for a good car. There is, of course, room for improvement - the steering wheel itself could have been bigger, some of the lines on the outside feel disjointed, a few elements inside still feel a bit commonplace, and the engine itself is not very peppy for enthusiastic drivers. However, not until you nitpick that you come across these elements.
The Nexon is relying on the technology inside to become a hot seller, and Tata may potentially price it anywhere between Rs. 6.5 lac to Rs. 10.5 lac, all variants considered. With that good pricing and the incredible list of features on board, we expect a lot out of the Nexon. It all remains to be proven in the market, this festive season.
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Abdul Buhari has been fasting for Ramadan since the age of 12, but this year he will be missing the holy month. He has good reason for it: Buhari, 30, is one of the UK's top discus throwers and will be representing Team GB in the men's discus event at London 2012. He has decided not to risk his Olympic performance by being without food or water.
"It was a really difficult decision because I've fasted all my life for Ramadan – it's incredibly important to me. But if I fast, it will be impossible to stay in peak condition and perform at my highest level in the Games," he says. "I believe God is forgiving, and I'll make up for every single day I've missed." He plans to fast later on in the year.
This is the second time Buhari has missed Ramadan; last year, when it coincided with the athletic world championships in Korea, was the first. After much discussion with his coach, wife and several imams, he concluded that fasting and competing in top-level athletics just weren't compatible. "I went through it with my trainer, looking at whether I could get enough calories for the nutrition and energy I needed, but in the end we decided it would be too risky."
In Korea, Buhari shared a flat with fellow Team GB athlete and Muslim Mo Farah for the championships. "We both weren't fasting and we found that really hard. No Muslim wants to miss Ramadan."
All four of Team GB's Muslim athletes (Buhari, Farah, rower Moe Sbihi and fencer Husayn Rosowsky) have decided not to fast during Ramadan this year, so as not to jeopardise their Olympic performance. While Farah and Rosowsky will also make up for it later in the year, Sbihi has instead decided to provide 60 meals a day for the poor for every day of fasting he misses. He came up with the charitable solution after consulting with Muslim scholars in Morocco, where his father is from.
More than 3,000 Muslim athletes are expected to participate in London 2012, although the games organisers say it's impossible to know how many are fasting. Still, they are prepared: fasting athletes can order "breaking-fast packs", filled with dates, water and energy bars, and the canteen will be open 24 hours so anyone fasting can eat sehri, the pre-fast meal consumed just before sunrise, in the early hours.
But is it really advisable for athletes to compete or train while fasting? In 2009, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s nutrition working group began investigating the impact of fasting on sports performance. A team of scientists, led by Ron Maughan, professor of sport and exercise nutrition at Loughborough University, analysed more than 400 articles on Ramadan and sports, and published its findings in the British Journal of Sports Medicine last month. The report concluded: "Fasting of short duration or intermittent nature has little or no effect on the health or performance of most athletes … Ramadan observance has only limited adverse consequences for either training or competitive performance."
"Everyone tends to assume that performance is going to be affected by Ramadan, but there's nothing unusual about playing sports in Ramadan," says Maughan. "Most people who fast for Ramadan, whether they are athletes or not, have been fasting for years. They know how to cope and how far their bodies can go. So it's perfectly safe."
Even though they have opted out of this summer's fasting, Buhari, Sbihi and Rosowsky have all trained during Ramadan in the winter months without problems. As Rosowsky puts it: "You just focus, man up and get on with it."
Buhari weighs 20 stone. He eats six meals and drinks six litres of water on a normal day. On training days during Ramadan he would wake up extra early for sehri, eat a large variety of slow-releasing carbohydrates from porridge and seeded bread to sweet potatoes, brown rice and pasta, along with plenty of water and electrolytes to prevent cramping. At the end of the fast, he'd repeat the process. "Sure, sometimes I would feel thirsty, but ultimately my faith was my motivation. I could draw on that to get me through," he says.
Being able to train during Ramadan is one thing for a competitive athlete and another for your average person, warns Drew Price, a performance nutritionist who works with athletes and Premiership footballers who observe the Ramadan fast. "Ramadan isn't as difficult as people think for athletes, but they have a whole support team to monitor them while fasting. The average person won't have that, so if they want to exercise and fast, they should listen to their bodies. Generally, the fitter you are, the easier it is. Ramadan is only a few weeks out of the year, so you can afford to take it easy in terms of the intensity and volume of exercise you do for one month if you train well the rest of the year."
Personal trainer Imran Ilahi owns a health club in St John's Wood, north London, and last year published Fit4Ramadan, an online fitness manual about how to stay in shape while fasting. He works out during Ramadan, preferring to train before sehri, rather than during fasting hours.
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Asif Ahmad, a 26-year-old from London who goes to the gym three times a week during Ramadan, agrees. "It's a strange concept to comprehend, but playing sports really does mean that adrenaline overshadows most of your natural reactions such as thirst or fatigue," he says "It's all about discipline, after all."


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Three days in Singapore
Day 1
Airport security and customs:
Once you exit immigration (visa process explained in another post) you come to customs. Unlike other countries where you simply walk out unless you have something to declare, in Singapore every bag is rescanned by a customs officer and they are VERY thorough. Be sure to check what you can and cannot bring into the country. We didn't do that but we were lucky.
Glenn had bought a knife in Nepal modeled after the traditional knives the military have. At customs they made him take it out of his backpack and they measured it to be sure it was allowed. We were so nervous that they might take it! Apparently you can only take knives into the country that are 10cm long. Glenn's was right on the edge but they let us through.
They also required me to take my Swiss Army knife out of my bag, but that was not a problem once they saw it.
The metro in Singapore is excellent and goes right to the airport. I recommend booking a hotel within short walking distance of a metro station. That way you can save money by avoiding taking a taxi from the airport to your hotel and it makes it easier to get around the city. Metro into the city center takes about 30-45 minutes.
Here is what the trains look like
We bought the 3-day tourist pass which worked great! Use the metro as much as you want for 3 days – cost $30 (Singapore dollars) per person.
This pass also included a hop on, hop off bus tour with the company FunVee and a boat tour on the river with the company Bubblejet.
Well worth the money.
There are several rules on the metro. Be sure to follow them or you may face steep fines.
Hotels and hostels are VERY expensive in Singapore. We booked one called Hawaii Hostel. The owners were very sweet and really tried but it was incredibly basic and I do not recommend. They did have air conditioning and private rooms which was good.
Bugis Neighborhood:
The location on the other hand was great. It was in the Bugis neighborhood, just a 10 minute walk to the Bugis Metro station and around the corner from Bugis street (a great area full of shopping and food vendors).
Bugis station is on the blue and green metro lines and is only 2 stops away from both Chinatown and Bayfront (Singapore Bay Area and Marina Bay Sands hotel).
Singapore Bay Area:
Singapore Bay is home to one of the world's most famous hotels, the Marina Bay Sands. This hotel opened in 2010. It consists of 3 towers capped by what looks like a large ship. On the roof is a restaurant, 2 bars and the infinity pool they have become famous for.
Below the hotel you will find the Shops at Marina Bay Sands. This is essentially a designer shopping mall. Very fun to walk around and window shop but not very practical for the average traveler. We did not spend much time here, really just passing through.
On this side of the bay you will also find:
The Helix Bridge, which is great for photos
Gardens By The Bay:
After walking around the Bay Area we headed over to Gardens By the Bay (just on the other side of the Marina Bay Sands hotel). This area is a part of the citys plan to transform Singapore from a "Garden City" into a "City in a Garden". It consists of a variety of gardens and conservatories, some of which require an entrance fee, but much of the area can be visited for FREE which I just love.
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Though of course this area can be visited during the day, night is when it is really magical. At the center of the gardens is the SuperTree Grove. Every night at 19:45 and 20:45 these supertrees come to life in a beautiful light show reminiscent of the trees in the movie Avatar. This light show is also set to music and is a perfect evening activity during your visit to Singapore.
Going to the movies:
On our way back to our hostel our first night we passed a movie theatre about 2 blocks from our hostel. We went in to see the times for Interstellar (it had just come out and everyone was talking about how amazing it was). Luckily it was starting in 15 minutes! So we decided to grab some quick dinner at the theatre and went to a movie!
This was not a cultural experience. The theatre was no different from those of America or Denmark. However, when you are traveling for long periods of time it is important to take breaks from traveling to just do something normal (like going to the movies). It helps you to maintain travel stamina and to just relax for a little while.
And the movie was excellent! If you have not seen it, go see it now!
Day 2
Funvee bus tour:
We started our second day in Singapore with the Funvee hop on hop off bus tour.
I am not normally a fan of these tours because I think you miss experiencing a city when you see it from a bus and I think they are usually overprices (this one included).
However, this tour is included for free with the 3 day tourist metro pass so we decided to do it. I have to say it was a lot of fun. The full circle takes about 45 minutes and will take you past some of the major sights such as Chinatown, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore Flyer (currently the worlds largest ferris wheel), etc. The audio commentary was not great so we didn't always know what we were looking at but it was a nice way to see the city for an hour.
Definitely NOT worth buying the ticket for this but because it was free, it was a fun hour. I recommend taking advantage if you buy the 3 day metro pass.
Here are some of the views we had from the top deck of the bus:
After our bus tour we decided to head down to the beach (Yes, Singapore has a beach).
We didn't know anything about it but most things we read said that the beach was free, it was hot in Singapore and we thought a free beach would be a nice inexpensive way to spend our day. What we found was better than we could have possibly imagined!
Take the metro to Harbor Front station (at the end of the yellow and purple lines – only about 15 min from city center). You emerge in a huge shopping mall, VivoCity (nearly every metro station puts you in a shopping mall in Singapore).
There are three ways to get to Sentosa from here.
1. Take the cable car.
Looked really cool with great views but this costs $29 round trip which we felt was a bit expensive.
2. Take the Sentosa Express Train.
This is a metro car/monorail that costs $4
3. Walk across the Sentosa Boardwalk
This is a garden themed boardwalk with lovely views (an people movers so you don't actually have to walk most of the way)
If you choose to enter Sentosa via the boardwalk you only pay $1 (free on weekends and public holidays)
This is what we did.
Once you enter Sentosa, there is a small monorail which takes you through Sentosa and its attractions to the beach (only 4 stops). This monorail is always FREE!
On Sentosa there are many expensive attractions such as Resorts World, Universal Studios, SEAS Aquarium, Madam Tussauds, a waterpark, a zip line and many many restaurants.
At the same time, you can visit Sentosa nearly for free depending on what you want to see and do.
In addition to the free monorail, along the beaches there is a FREE tram which will drive you from one end of the beach to the other making several stops.
The beaches of Sentosa are also FREE!
The beaches are beautiful and clean, so is the water. We went on a Friday so I can't say how crowded it would be on a weekend but when we went we were practically the only ones on the beach.
We found it especially impressive that the water was so clean because just beyond the island and barricades is the giant port of Singapore complete with countless ships of all sizes.
Southern most point of continental Asia
Another fun thing that Sentosa has to offer is the southern most point of continental Asia! It is just next to the beach across a rope and wood bridge reminiscent of the Swiss Family Robinson to a small island. Definitely worth a few pictures.
In the evenings there are two different free shows you can enjoy.
21:00 The Crane Dance – the worlds largest animatronic cranes dance in a show of water light and sound.
21:30 Lake of Dreams – 15 minute water, light and fire show.
This time around we did not stay that late because we were sun tired from the beach and we really wanted to have dinner in Chinatown but I think if you stay at Sentosa for the evening these shows would be great to see.
For dinner we took the metro to Chinatown. After walking through the main streets of Chinatown we decided to get off the beaten track a bit. Mostly the main streets in chinatown are touristy full of shops selling souvenirs and restaurants that in our opinion were a bit overpriced for what they were.
After walking only about 2-3 blocks from the main streets we found a great little restaurant. It was packed! and we were the only tourists there.
The menu was mainly photos and Chinese characters. Of course the dish name was in english but that was not always so helpful. We decided to give it a go and just order. It worked out great!
I ordered the crispy noodles
Glenn ordered the dish of the day: a spicy noodle soup
We were sharing a table with two locals and we started talking to them a bit. They were curious where we were from and what we were doing in Singapore. After dinner they told us about a dessert place around the corner where they were going next to get something called "Snow Ice" and they highly recommended it to us.
Of course local tips are always the best so when we finished our dinner we headed over to find it.
And let me tell you, "Snow Ice" is my new favorite dessert! It is kindof similar to Italian ice or gelato. It is basically shaved ice flavored with a syrup but it is so creamy it almost tastes like ice cream and it comes in so many different flavors.
We ordered the strawberry.
This is a MUST DO if you visit Singapore.
Day 3
To start our third day we explored Bugis street a bit.
Bugis Street is also where you can buy some of the best juice I have ever had and most for only $1 (Singapore dollar = approx $0.80 USD)
Then we headed back to the bay area for a boat ride. The 3 day tourist metro pass also includes a FREE boat tour of the bay and river with BubbleJet. Again I would say, similar to the Funvee bus tour, this boat was not necessarily worth it if you bought a ticket (it costs $30 pp) but for free it was great!
We walked along the boardwalk at Clifford Pier, where you pick up the boat and got some more amazing views of the Marina Bay Sands hotel and the Singapore skyline.
Clifford Pier is also where you will find the statue of the Merlion. This is now the symbol of Singapore. It has the head of a lion and the tail of a fish/mermaid. It was made up in the 1960s to boast tourism. I don't know about you but I love it!
Then we got on our boat.
The boat trip is a nice way to see Singapore in another way.
Here is the Route it takes:
Here are some of the lovely views you will see along the river.
After our boat trip we walked along Clark Quay and the river. All along the river there are great restaurants and cafes so we stops for a beer.
Then we headed back to our hostel and neighborhood to get some dinner and to change for the evening.
We had dinner at this great little place about 2 blocks from our hostel. It was small with plastic tables outside but the food was great. These are the best types of places to eat in Singapore where you get great food and the most bang for your buck.
After dinner we went to our hostel to change for our big evening plans: we were heading to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel to have drinks at the bar on the roof.
To visit the roof of the Marina Bay Sands you can do a few things.
1. pay $23 pp to visit the SkyPark – basically just a viewing deck, one floor below the roof
2. make reservations to eat at the restaurant Ku De Ta
3. Have a drink at one of the two rooftop bars
– SkyBar: openair bar. no dress code (closes when there is bad weather)
– ClubLounge: this club/bar area has a roof so it remains open regardless of weather.
Dress code for men: no shorts, no tank tops, no open toe shoes
Dress code for women: smart casual (basically no restrictions but look vie)
We decided to opt to go up for a drink. Unfortunately for us (though we worked it out) it was raining a bit when we arrived so they closed the skybar. This meant that the Club Lounge was our only option but Glenn could not enter wearing his Crocs (the only shoes he has!). So we went on an adventure. We headed back to Chinatown in search of shoes and amazingly we managed to find a pair and the whole trip took only 1 hour total!
Then it was time to head up to the 57th floor for a now much needed drink.
Remember the drinks are NOT cheap (a beer was $20 and the cheapest drink on the menu) but it is the view you are really paying for so it is totally worth it.
The views are amazing! from one side you can see the Gardens by the Bay and all of the ships in port. Be sure to remember that at 19:45 and 20:45 there is the SuperTree light show at Gardens by the Bay which you can see from the rooftop.
On the other side you can see Singapore Bay and the beautiful skyline.
Here is what the inside of the Club Lounge looks like
And finally, when you visit the rooftop for a drink you get a glimpse of the famous rooftop infinity pool that made this hotel famous. After seeing it we have decided that we will go back to stay at this hotel someday (despite the $300 per night price tag) because we want the experience of swimming in this pool.
Singapore Airport
The next morning we headed to the airport to continue on our trip. Had we known in advance what an amazing airport it is we might have gone hours earlier!
Singapore has an amazing airport and because it is also a large hub is a great choice if you have a long layover.
Throughout the airport there are free foot massage machines
The airport also has so many other amazing amenities including:
– free wifi and computer stations
(to get the wifi password you must either receive an sms or go to an information counter
– if you have a layover of 5 hours or more you can take a FREE city tour of Singapore! (information at terminals 2&3)
Terminal 1
– outdoor deck garden
– cactus garden
– rooftop swimming pool
Yes you read that right. there is a swimming pool at the airport!
Costs $14 per person
Terminal 2
– Enchanted Garden
– Orchid Garden
– Peranakan Exhibition & Porcelain of Asia Exhibition
– Entertainment deck (complete with XBOX360, Playstation 3 and movie theatre)
Terminal 3
– Koi Pond
– Butterfly Garden
– Movie Theatre (open 24 hours)
Enjoy Singapore!!!


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Cross MacKenzie Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of new ceramic sculpture and photographs by acclaimed sculptor Walter McConnell, concurrent with his monumental wet clay installation on view at the Katzen Arts Center. His "wet works" are unfired environments created on site, encased in plastic sheathing forming terrarium-like worlds that remain moist and alive through the constant process of condensation within, mimicking in miniature the natural cycle of growth and decay. These site-specific pieces employ many tons of raw clay, and require teams of assistants to install - the process fascinating performance art in itself that includes the dismantling of these ephemeral creations.
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Stageco was commissioned to design and build a series of video wall structures for five outdoor locations in Vancouver's Whistler Mountains and at the BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver. Their team of engineers and R&D specialists designed a series of bespoke solutions for each location. The differing requirements of each support structure were determined by location, weight, and size of the screens and the required viewing angles for spectators.
Stageco managed the design process, transport logistics and crew in advance of the icy build to start in November 2009, planning for the extreme weather conditions and transportation of material across mountainous areas. Project manager Thierry Nataf explained: "The Whistler Creekside, the site for the Alpine skiing was a very challenging build for the team, working on the side of a steep mountain at over 800m high and in snowy, wintery conditions. The structures across the sites had to support varying sized video screens and scoreboards, as well as take into account the spectator's visibility and location."
On Cypress Mountain, Stageco built two video screen structures to relay the snowboard, ski cross, and freestyle action. A further three video screens were used on the Nordic Ski area for the cross country, biathlon, and ski jump events.
Inside the BC Place Stadium, Stageco designed and built a further three video screen structures to relay the opening and closing ceremonies for the Games and nightly Victory Ceremony presentations to 55,000 spectators. The three screens, measuring 47m, and two 96m² displays were built into the stadium's infrastructure last January to be ready for the Opening ceremonies on February 12.
Tom Bilsen, Stageco's operations manager added: "We used the network of Stageco offices to transport the material required, shipping three containers from Stageco International head offices in Belgium and a further three trucks of mostly scaffolding from Stageco US."


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Kim showed me a picture of something similar to this ages ago, and I've been dying to try it!
There really weren't many options for picture taking during the process, it was mainly an exercise in shaping, shaping and reshaping.
I used a toothpick for the beak because I knew that even if I could get that shape, I would never be able to get it to the pan to cook/cure it!
These are the pieces of my hummingbird, pre paint and assembly.
This is after painting, and yes, I know it doesn't actually resemble any real species of hummingbird lol!
After sealing. Now it just needs assembling/gluing together.
And this is my polymer clay/pinecone hummingbird ready for hanging somewhere or as a gift….. I am still undecided, but glad I finally made one!
I hung it from the string of one of my ceiling fans so it can "fly!"


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Nature. It cured me.
My journey through anxiety has been encompassed by a larger journey…one of self-discovery through the wilderness.
My greatest healing happened deep in the woods, away from people, technology, and the chaos of busy life.
I fondly call these experiences my healing hikes.
Rewind 20 years. One might find me playing in the woods that was adjacent to my best friend's house. I would be playing outside, regardless of the weather extremes. I remember watching the thermometer in our cozy Ohio kitchen, staring until the number went from 9 degrees to 10 degrees. The rule was you could play outside when temps reached double digits.
Nature has always been my safe space. When I was in the height of my panic attacks, I would often escape the environment by running outside. Grocery store meltdown? Quickly escape outside. Stuck in line at the DMV? Gracefully (or not) power walk out the door. Stuck in a stifling conference of 500 people? Get up and run to the parking lot. The end goal of my escape plan was to seek comfort in my true home: nature.
Being outside has always been a source of joy, but that joy became exponential as I realized the impact that wilderness had on my panic.
I started hiking with Kemp and it grew to be a large part of our life. We have been in our "explore" phase for almost 3 years. I keep a journal of every hike/camping trip/kayak trip we take. It has become a precious item in our home. It is a book of reflection, memories, and lessons learned. So far, we have hiked almost 300 miles together.
I believe hiking is a lot like anxiety. Hear me out. When you start hiking at a new trailhead, the path is foreign and new. Your heart races as you get accustomed to the new pace. Your breathing increases to compensate for this increased demand. You focus on the path directly in front of your feet so you don't trip and fall, creating tunnel vision. However, after a few minutes on the trail, you sink into the pace of hiking. Your heart rate and breathing regulate as you adapt. You look up from your feet and gaze at the beautiful periphery. Sounds a lot like riding the wave of anxiety, right?
Hiking taught me to push through moments of discomfort and trust my body.
There is a program called "Walk off the War" and it is geared towards Vets dealing with PTSD. They are guided on hikes and taught to rewire the overstimulated mind. It is the same concept with anxiety.
Nature helps me rewire that hyper-responsive sympathetic nervous system that my body LOVES to use and abuse.
What activities have helped you overcome mental illness?
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Platforma Internaţională de Performance Art – Bucureşti (IPA Bucureşti 2014), 4-6.09.14Posted: August 27, 2014 Filed under: Apeluri la proiecte/ Calls for Projects, Ateliere/Workshopuri/Dezbateri/Debates, Performance/Teatru/Theatre | Tags: ADINA MOCANU, ALEXANDRA SAND, Alexandra Zierle & Paul Carter, ARIANA FERRARI, DANIELA TAKEVA, DAVID SCHEFFLER, Gabriela Mateescu, HELENA TOCHKA KUSHNIR, IMKE ZEINSTRA, IPA, Jürgen Fritz, JOLIJN de WOLF, JULISCHKA STENGELE, LENA KIENZER, LILIA SCHEERDER, LIVI MELTAUS, MANUEL LOPEZ, MARINA OPREA, MARTIN ZEPTER, NILOFAR REZAI, Platforma internationala de performance, PRIYA MISTRY, Rocio Boliver, ROXANA RIEGE, RUTH BIENE, SALLA HAKKOLA, SARA ZALTASH, UK BURCAK KONUKMAN, VAIDA Tamoševičiūtė, Valentin Cernat, VIVIAN CHINASA EZUGHA, YOLANDA BENALBA Leave a comment
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scroll down also for the program of the festival and for the open nights!
IPA (The International Performance Association) este o reţea în continuă dezvoltare pentru artişti care sunt interesaţi de practică în performance art. IPA se străduieşte să ofere cadrul unei platforme în care artişti din toată lumea să poată schimba idei şi mijloace de acţiune.
Evenimentul organizat de IPA constă în ateliere de performance art, Platforma Internaţională de Performance Art şi Conferinţa despre predarea acestui gen de artă. Primele ediţii au fost organizate în Berlin, apoi în Istanbul. La ele, au participat până acum 272 de artişti din 39 de ţări.
După ediţia din Istanbul din anul acesta, IPA se desfăşoară acum la Bucureşti până la data de 6 septembrie 2014, în parteneriat cu Spaţiul Platforma.
Profesorii invitaţi pentru atelierele acestei ediţii sunt Jürgen Fritz (Germania); Alexandra Zierle & Paul Carter (UK); Rocio Boliver (Mexic)
Artiştii care lucrează împreună în această perioadă în Bucureşti sunt:
ARIANA FERRARI, Italia
JULISCHKA STENGELE, Austria
BURCAK KONUKMAN, Turcia
DAVID SCHEFFLER, Germania
GABRIELA MATEESCU, România
livi MELTAUS, Finlanda
LILIA SCHEERDER, Olanda
HELENA TOCHKA KUSHNIR, Israel
YOLANDA BENALBA, Spania
RUTH BIENE, Germania
ROXANA RIEGE, Germania
LENA KIENZER, Austria
NILOFAR REZAI, Germania
MARTIN ZEPTER, Germania
MARINA OPREA, România
SALLA HAKKOLA, Finlanda
IMKE ZEINSTRA, Olanda
ALEXANDRA SAND, România
VAIDA Tamoševičiūtė, Lituania
VALENTIN CERNAT, România
MANUEL LOPEZ, Spania
JOLIJN de WOLF, Olanda
DANIELA TAKEVA, Bulgaria
ADINA MOCANU, România
O seară de scenă deschisă tuturor performerilor interesaţi va fi anunţată în curând şi se va desfăşura la Fabrica Pionierul.
Platforma Internaţională de Performance Art se va petrece între 3 – 6 septembrie la Spaţiul Platforma, Galeria Căminul Artei, ZonaD şi spaţiul public. Vor participa artişti locali şi internaţionali.
Conferinţa va avea loc la Spaţiul Platforma în data de 6 septembrie.
Pentru propuneri de participare la Platformă şi alte sugestii, vă rugăm să ne scrieţi la email@example.com
Programul Platformei şi alte noutăţi vor fi anunţate în următoarele zile.
Duminică 31 august vor avea loc prezentările publice ale workshopurilor din cadrul Platformei Internaționale de Performance Art, începând cu ora 12.00, la Fabrica Pionierul (str. Tăbăcarilor nr. 7, București). Cele 3 grupe de artiști/te și coordonatorii/toarele lor vor avea fiecare 2 ore pentru a discuta și demonstra rezultatele atelierelor desfășurate această săptămână. Vă așteptăm. // Sunday August 31 we welcome you to the public presentations of the IPA workshops that have taken place this past week in Bucharest. Starting at 12.00 at the Pionierul Factory (7 Tăbăcarilor street, Bucharest).
Joi, 4 septembrie/ Thursday, September 4th
Căminul Artei – Str. Biserica Enei 16
12.00 – 14.00 Sara Zaltash (UK) – START
Sing the verse. Repeat continuously while drawing a circle around yourself with graphite pencil. Do not stop singing or drawing the circle until the pencil is finished.
15.00 – Vivian Chinasa Ezugha (UK) –
16.00 – Marina Oprea, Diana Miron (RO) – Fill me up
The entertainment industry gives us the opportunity to live experiences, events that we are not willing to try ourselves through the media eye. Abstract thinking is annihilated and current events are ingested without stopping. Two spectators are emptying their minds via supersaturation with meaningless visual elements. Do they keep on watching or do they withdraw?
Spaţiul Platforma (curte)/ Platforma Space (in the courtyard) – Calea Moşilor 62-68
15.00-18.30 – Andreea David (RO)
Thursday I will build a kitchen in the courtyard of the building. In the moment I start it, I will not know if it is going to be a good work. But I will hope for the best.
Spaţiul Platforma (etaj 1)/ Platforma Space, 1st Floor – Calea Moşilor 62-68
19.30 – Lilia Scheerder (NL)
These days, my work can be defined as sound performance with a strong visual performance element. My performances often involved home-made instruments made from different materials.
20.00 – whatsthebigmistry
whatsthebigmistry is Priya Mistry multidisciplinary artist, based in the UK, working across performance and visual art forms. She was previously an Emotional Bodies artist in residence with Zona D, Gabriela Tudor Foundation, Bucharest in 2012
20.30 – Mihaela Dragan & Mihai Lukacs (RO) – Sara Kali – The Dark Madonna
Sara Kali is the giver of music, dance and the gifts of the mysteries of magic. Poetry, music and invocation will create an echo of the great Dark Mother.
21.00 – Manuel López (ES)
21.30 – Pauza/Break time
22.00 – Yolanda Benalba (ES)
22.30 – Elena Copuzeanu (RO) – Body City
My Attention, a mysterious pilgrim, fell in love with a city-body and miss the way, and find itself, in a compound of exaltation, gestures, movements or even dance.
23.20 – livi Meltaus (FI)
Vineri, 5 septembrie/ Thursday, September 5th
Căminul Artei, Strada Biserica Enei 16
16.00 – 17.30 – Elena Copuzeanu (RO) – What you look is not just what is seen
In this performance installation, I want to redefine the Act of looking from the perspective of the one who is seen as object and subject of contemplation.
12.00-15.00 Zona Caminul Artei – Biserica Enei
'Between our Hands'
Zierle & Carter
Between our Hands explores notions of belonging and 'non belonging', of home and of desolation, bringing focus to what actions it takes to move from a space of non belonging back into a place of belonging. A process unfolds, an action of shedding and tearing away the 'wasteland', of journeying and reconstructing a sense of home.
Zierle & Carter's work has been widely exhibited internationally throughout Europe, Canada, United States, South America, Australia, in Asia and Africa.
~~Public space~~
Unirii Square – Piaţa Unirii, cu începere de la blocul Sitraco/ Unirii Square, starting @ the Sitraco building)
17.00 – Valentin Cernat – Happy
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
18.00 – Burcak Konukman (TR) – in faţa Băncii Naţionale a României/ in front of the National Bank of Romania
Spaţiul Platforma (curte)/ Platforma Space, in the courtyard, Calea Moşilor 62-68
14.00 – 22.00 – Andreea David (RO)
Together with some people, we will use the kitchen to cook aubergines. We plan to make a salad. We will make a fire at 14:00. From 15:00 to 17:00 we will grill the aubergines, and peel them after eachone is done. Till 21:00 we will let them drain and then mince them till 21:30. If everything goes well, acording to the plan, the salad will be served at 21:30. Feel free to join any stage of the process, and if you think there wont be enought salad for everyone, bring your own aubergine.
Spaţiul Platforma (etaj)/ Platforma Space, 1st Floor, Calea Mosilor 62-68
18.30 – 19.30 Talks with the artists that have performed on Thursday
19.30 – Martin Zepter (DE), Jolijn de Wolf (NL), Salla Hakkola (FI)
Three performances happening in the same time.
20.30 – Alexandru Anton (RO) – Healing Voice
21.00 – Marita Bullman (DE)
21.30 – Andreea David
22.30 – Iulia Sima (RO) – A Practice of Presence
23.00 – Sara Zaltash (UK) – SEX-SEX-SEX
SEX-SEX-SEX is a new work that explores pop-song lyrics as collective social meemory. Drenched in ultraviolet nostalgia, singing is radicalized in a Live Art context to make explicit and multivalent statements about sex, sexuality, and lust in relation to popular music.
23.30 – Imke Zeinstra (NL) – Milk
This is an exhausting situation. Good Luck.
Sambata, 6 septembrie/ Saturday, September 6th
Platforma Space, Calea Mosilor 62-68
15.00 – 16.00 – Talks with the artists who have performed on Friday
16.00 – 18.00 – Conference: Teaching Performance Art – with Jürgen Fritz (DE), Alexandra Zierle & Paul Carter (UK), Rocio Boliver (Mexico)
ZonaD – studio Paradis Serial, Iulia Hasdeu Street no 3
19.30 – Salad with Kosmos
Irinel Anghel, Cristina Lilienfeld, Smaranda Găbudeanu
20.30 – Final drinks and saying Goodbye
Mulţumim pentru sprijin Centrului Ceh din Bucureşti, Institutului Goethe şi tuturor celor care ajută.
Parteneri: Spatiul Platforma, UAP, Fundatia Gabriela Tudor
The International Performance Association (IPA) is an expanding network of process oriented artists, devoted to cultural awareness through the professional practice of performance art. IPA strives to provide a platform for such artists from all over the globe to exchange ideas and initiate progress in the world of performance art
The IPA Summer consists of three parts: the workshops, the Platform and the Conference. Starting with 2006, IPA was organized in Berlin, then, in Istanbul. Until today, 272 artists from 39 different nations took part in the IPA Summer.
After its first 2014 edition in Istanbul, IPA is taking place now in Bucharest, between August 25th – September 7 th.
The workshops are hosted by Platforma Space. 28 artists will work in three groups with their teachers: Jürgen Fritz (Germany); Alexandra Zierle & Paul Carter (UK); Rocio Boliver (Mexico). On August 31st, there will be a public presentation of the workshops.
Here you can read about the artists who participate at the workshops, and about their teachers – http://www.ipapress.i-pa.org/en/ipa-bucharest-2/
The Platform Festival and the Conference will happen between September 3rd – September 6th at Platforma Space, Caminul Artei Gallery, ZonaD, and in the public space.
Updates and programme will follow.
For collaborations, performances proposals, meetings and other things, we encourage you to please get in touch at email@example.com
Our thanks to the Czech Centre, the Goethe Institute, and to all people involved.
Partners: Spatiul Platforma, UAP, Fundatia Gabriela Tudor


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See our great Swain Exploration offerings for the Winter/Spring 2020 !
Before- and after-school care2020欧洲杯体育在线网投 is available during the regular school year for Swain students of all ages. Families may schedule specific days and/or times for their children to use this service, or they can drop in by notifying the Main Office that the service is needed.
This program includes crafts, games, and play as well as educational opportunities. It gives children a quiet place to do their homework and class assignments under the supervision of a staff member. In addition to indoor activities, students enjoy several outdoor areas on our 20-acre campus. An after-school snack and beverage are also provided.
Before school care is offered at no charge from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., and after school from 3:10 - 5:30 p.m., when hourly fees apply. For the 2019-2020 school year, the hourly fee for Extended Care is $10.50 per child. Discounts are available for multiple children in the same family.
We also offer child care for current Swain students only on select 'no school' days. We will use to register when we have an upcoming day off.
Check the calendar for current information about Early Dismissals and school closures. For more information, contact Kati Buczynski, Coordinator of Extended Care, at email@example.com.
Active learning at Swain continues during the summer!
We had a wonderful slate of fabulous summer options in 2019 and look forward to providing excellent summer programs in 2020!


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Strappy Satin Dress
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This strappy satin dress is defined by its sheer asymmetric skirt, strappy back, and straight-across neckline. Finished with a slit at the side, wear this with a strappy sandal to complete the look.
- Concealed zipper with hook-and-eye closure at left side seam
- 100% polyester satin; Lining: 100% polyester crepe de chine
- Machine wash
- Imported
Size & Fit
- True to size
- Size 4 measures approximately 60 1/2" from high point shoulder to hem
- Model is 5'11" (180 cm) and is wearing a size 2


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Ponca, Peter
A reliable camp stove can make all the difference on a backcountry trip, and a cup of hot soup, tea, or coffee makes you feel warmer on those cold summit days. In winter, the stove is also essential for melting snow to keep you hydrated. After decades of using a heavy stainless-steel cook set, I upgraded to titanium pots from Snow Peak. One of the best features of the Snow Peak GST-100A Stove is you can put your propane cartridge with the stove inside the pot, which saves room in your backpack. The stove, with a built-in piezo lighter, weighs only three ounces. The stove is made of titanium; it is light yet feels very sturdy. Every time I use it the quality and innovative features impress me. $75; snowpeak.com.
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I have been a member of the Crosier Fathers and Brothers since 1976. I was born and raised on a dairy farm in central Minnesota. During my childhood, my parents formed a family band with my five siblings and me. This background laid the foundation for my love of music and liturgy. I have developed my musical skills, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in music and psychology in 1980 and developing my skills as a liturgical music publisher. I have published a variety of liturgical and musical publications, especially those used by the Crosiers in their liturgical prayer.
I earned my Master of Arts in Pastoral Liturgy in 1984 along with my Master of Divinity. I have served as vocation director and post-novitiate formation director. I also served as director of The Welcome Center, a multicultural ministry established by the Crosiers in collaboration with the parish of St. Odilia in St. Paul, Minnesota.
For a period, I was assigned to Brazil where I worked as Crosier novice director and post-novitiate formation director. This experience required that I learn to speak Brazilian Portuguese. I have been engaged in ministry with the Hispanic community in the United States for more than 20 years, gaining fluency in Spanish as well as familiarity with a variety of cultural patterns within the Latino community.
I was elected prior provincial of the Crosiers in 2011 and led the efforts to establish Crosier Village, a new foundation for the Crosiers in the heart of South Phoenix. I was recently elected the national superior of the Crosiers in the United States under the title of conventual prior. I am the immediate superior of the 47 Crosiers who live in the two Crosier communities in the U.S., one in Onamia, Minnesota and the other in Phoenix.
Born and raised: Spring Hill, Minnesota
Home parish: St. Michael the Archangel
Hobbies and interests: My hobbies include playing piano, guitar, bass and flute, reading, gardening and yard work, walking and enjoying homemade Mexican food!
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We know that industrial hemp is very healthy for our bodies, but it is also healing to the natural environment around us.
Hemp is one of the best plants for use in phytoremediation (healing the soil with plants).
1986 saw the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. The contamination not only affected the people in the area, but also contaminated the soil. In 1998 industrial hemp was planted to remove the contaminants from the soil.
"Hemp is proving to be one of the best phyto-remediative plants we have been able to find," said Slavik Dushenkov, a research scientist with PHYTOTECH.
Hemp would also be an excellent plant choice for healing the soil in Japan, after the nuclear disaster triggered from the earthquake last year. However, hemp farming in Japan has decreased:
"However, the cannabis control law was enacted under GHQ under the United States occupation after World War II in 1948. As a result, an annual license from the prefecture governor was needed to grow hemp . It felt that the farmer was the same as making of the cultivation of hemp the narcotic drug because of the licensing system degree. After that, hemp products of the plant origin disappeared one after another by the spread of the life use goods of the oil origin in postwar days. And the number of farmers who grow hemp has decreased gradually." (Japanhemp.org)
Phytoremediation is the treatment of environmental problems through the use of plants. These plants, called hyperaccumulators, degrade contaminants (radiation, harmful metals, oil, solvents, chemicals, pesticides, sewage, hydrocarbons, etc.) in soil, water, and air.
During phytoremediation the roots of the hemp take in the contaminants. Other plants can be used for phytoremediation, but hemp is ideal because of its deep root system (3 feet or more). "Advantages: The main advantage of phytoextraction is environmental friendliness. Traditional methods that are used for cleaning up heavy metal-contaminated soil disrupt soil structure and reduce soil productivity, whereas phytoextraction can clean up the soil without causing any kind of harm to soil quality. Another benefit of phytoextraction is that it is less expensive than any other clean-up process." (Wikipedia)
The toxic pollution is drawn up into the roots of the plant and into the stalk and leaves. After harvest there may be some remaining contamination, so several crops are often needed to bring the soil back to its healthy levels.
There is currently a Colorado House bill that is being worked on – the study will look at hemp's effectiveness at cleaning the environment (although, that was proven at Chernobyl).
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that more than 30,000 sites in the U.S. alone (including Hanford and Three Mile Island) require hazardous waste treatment. Restoring these areas and their soil, as well as disposing of the wastes, are costly projects, but the costs are expected to be reduced drastically if plants provide the phytoremediation results everyone is hoping for." (www.mhhe.com)
Would hemp as an environmental 'detergent' be practical? In my opinion, a resounding YES!


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I will always sing Wedding Style Guide's praise. It is so great to see a wedding magazine that seeks to publish weddings that have personality and individuality. And it is great to see that they are not afraid to publish weddings and bits and pieces from around the US (seeing as they do lead the way in the wedding industry). So, I am off to buy the latest issue to see what goodies I can find!
Oh and in the last issue they did an article on wedding planners and why they come in handy and I noticed they didn't showcase any Adelaide wedding stylists/planners. Hopefully next time they run a similar article, Mary&Gabrielle (events) will be there!