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Chinese New Year – Year of the Dog
2018 is the Year of the Dog, which symbolises loyalty and friendship. For the traditional Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Mongolian lunisolar calendar, it's the start of the year.
Society is built around tradition. We celebrate Christmas, Easter or Anzac Day because of some sort of tradition or practice in honor of a notable person, significant event or, in some cases, religious belief.
Being one of the oldest cultures in the world, the Chinese culture is, unsuprisingly, noted for being traditional to this day. One of the biggest tradition is the Chinese New Year celebration.
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is an annual celebration where chinese families pay respects to their ancestors, thank the gods for good life, pray for good fortune and gather for a reunion dinner. Following a 12-year zodiac cycle, February 16, 2018 is in celebration of the Year of the Dog that symbolizes loyalty and friendship.
Because the Chinese culture is such a wide-spread influence, traditional Chinese communities around the world observe, anticipate and prepare for the event on a large-scale level.
Traditionally, Chinese communities literally close down businesses, streets and parks to make room for a brilliant parade of dancing dragons, acrobatics, throngs of lit chinese lanterns and fireworks with fascinating hues of red and gold along with the beating of dozens of Tanggus (chinese drum). Families flock the streets to witness the grand parades prepared by their communities while some take to the temples to bring offerings of prayer and food to their gods, ancestors and deceased loved-ones.
For children in the family, the Chinese New Year means something altogether. Elders of the family prepare a red envelope with a gold marking of good fortune on the front called "Ang Pau" or "Hong Bao". These envelopes contain money and are given to every child or anyone unmarried in the family.
New Year's Eve is then celebrated with an exceptional feast of traditional Chinese meat dishes, hotpot, vegetables, noodles to symbolize longetivity and round-shaped fruits to symbolize the shape of coins. On the strike of midnight, traditional Chinese families then greet the new year by eating dumplings or glutinous new year cake.
Some of these traditions are observed in other countries but have been modernized to adjust to different demographics. Sydney, being a basin of a diverse culture, is not a step behind and forges in presenting a rather exciting yet traditional series of events from the 16th of February to the 4th of March in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Lion and dragon dances during the celebration are not to be missed along with a fantastic display of fireworks to light up the night sky. You can also head on to Cicular Quay to see the giant animal lanterns made by Asian-Australian artists. There are also night markets with great finds and a dragon boat race in Darling Harbour for those who love to compete!
Are you looking for some fun this Chinese New Year eve? Check out the links below for a list of events across Sydney. Or, if you know someone who's Chinese, maybe get yourself invited for a traditional Chinese feast! But, don't forget to bring a gift for their table!
Either way you go, you're sure to have heaps of fun! As what the Chinese say: KUNG HEI FAT CHOI, everyone!
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/major-events/chinese-new-year-festival?gclid=CjwKCAiA5OrTBRBlEiwAXXhT6LfahSqRM6gN_PLopIor7dbJUEnGeMHux6av8TccuKWsG93seTLjuxoCrNIQAvD_BwE
https://www.timeout.com/sydney/things-to-do/the-best-chinese-new-year-events-in-sydney
https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/chinatown-and-haymarket/lunar-new-year
Author: NBMs
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Beyer, H. R. (2001). On the stability of the Kerr metric. Communications in Mathematical Physics, 221, 659-676.
Abstract: The reduced (in the angular coordinate phi) wave equation and Klein-Gordon equation are considered on a Kerr background and in the framework of C-0-semigroup theory. Each equation is shown to have a well-posed initial value problem, i.e., to have a unique solution depending continuously on the data. Further, it is shown that the spectrum of the semigroup's generator coincides with the spectrum of an operator polynomial whose coefficients can be read off from the equation. In this way the problem of deciding stability is reduced to a spectral problem and a mathematical basis is provided for mode considerations. For the wave equation it is shown that the resolvent of the semigroup's generator and the corresponding Green's functions can be computed using spheroidal functions. It is to be expected that, analogous to the case of a Schwarzschild background, the quasinormal frequencies of the Kerr black hole appear as resonances, i.e., poles of the analytic continuation of this resolvent. Finally, stability of the solutions of the reduced Klein-Gordon equation is proven for large enough masses.


How's 2016 treating you? We're not that far into it but I'd imagine you've made some small positive changes or self-improvements already.
At QVC throughout January we are looking at positive change, it's a great time to set goals and put the wheels in motion to achieve them. We've even launched a Fitness & Wellbeing page on our website so why not take a peek? I trialled the Tunturi GO 50 exercise bike which features in my previous blog. As with everything I truly believe mind and body are integrally linked, so if we are going to make well-being improvements it must incorporate both – it's about balance and moderation.
To counter-act the indulgence of food and drink over the festive period I decided to treat my skin with what it deserves, some pampering by an expert! I was lucky enough to get an appointment at The House of Elemis in Mayfair for some serious skin treatments. It was such an indulgent but beautifully luxurious treat, I was completely pampered by my therapist.
On arrival you can see all the Elemis products displayed, most of which we offer at QVC – I immediately felt at home. My therapist then came over to introduce herself and have a chat about my skin, my issues and what I was hoping to achieve from the visit. I was really just after some relaxation but if she could address my dehydrated skin I'd be delighted. She explained at this time of year most of us have dehydrated and fatigued skin from our lifestyle, heating/air conditioning and over indulgence. We then headed up to the treatment suite, all the decor and the lighting are beautifully relaxing – there's a wonderful air of calm despite the fact you're in central London; and naturally the aroma is divine.
Elemis are about personalised treatments, before any facial begins they map your skin issues on a state of the art machine so they can tailor the treatment especially for you. The therapists use ground breaking technology as part of their BioTech facial and I couldn't wait to see and feel the results. The treatment bed was so comfortable, the temperature of the room was just right and I already felt even more relaxed. The entire one hour treatment was wonderful from start to finish – I pretty much drifted off. I had to chuckle a few times because even though my eyes were closed I recognised lots of the products she was using on me from QVC. My skin looked amazing afterwards, I was really impressed with how hydrated, fresh and revitalised it appeared.
Back in reception I was offered a special fresh skin juice of my choice to complement the treatment. The entire experience was amazing, highly recommended – but remember if you can't for whatever reason, we stock plenty of Elemis offerings right here.
One of the products recommended by the therapist was the Skin Bliss Capsules which are packed with antioxidants to de-stress tired and fatigued skin after the festive period – my therapist said everyone, regardless of skin type should look to use the capsules for at least a month every 6 months, and now is the perfect time of year to try them.


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Arthur Garner (* 8. Februar 1851 in Bath; † nach 1898) war ein australischer Schauspieler und Theaterunternehmer englischer Herkunft.

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Garner arbeitete zunächst für Charles J. Phipps, der vor allem als Architekt von vierzig englischen Theatern bekannt wurde. Seine Laufbahn als Schauspieler begann er als Protégé von George Gordon. Er tourte durch die englische Provinz und kam 1873 erstmals nach Melbourne, wo er drei Jahre blieb. 1879 kehrte er als Leiter der London Comedy Company (mit Fred Marshall und George Gordon als Hauptdarstellern) nach Australien zurück, und im Folgejahr eröffnete er in Adelaide das Garner's Theatre. Ende 1881 tat er sich als Theaterunternehmer mit James Cassius Williamson und George Musgrove zusammen. Als The Triumvirat bzw. Trio kontrollierten sie bis 1890 mehrere Theater in Sydney und Melbourne und holten englische Schauspieler wie George Rignold, Dion Boucicault senior und Nellie Stewart nach Australien.

Wegen finanzieller Probleme verließ Garner 1891 das Triumvirat. In der Saison 1895–96 leitete er mit Phil Goatcher das Palace Theatre. Nach der Insolvenz 1897 kehrte er nach England zurück. Über sein weiteres Leben ist nichts bekannt. Garner war in erster Ehe mit der Schauspielerin Blanche Stammers verheiratet, die 1883 starb, in zweiter Ehe mit der Autorin Letitia Hill Martin, einer Schwester von Arthur Patchett Martin.

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 Arthur Garner. Australian Variety Theatre Archiv - Entrepreneurs
 Arthur Garner. AusStage

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STORY BEHIND THE LAUNCH OF OUR THIRD WORKSHOP IN INDIA
On February 16, we proudly launched our third soap-recycling workshop in India, located in the Kalas locality of Pune.
The day before, we went to Kalas to visit and prepare for the inauguration ceremony. We were greeted by children running to meet us, mothers waving at us while they collect water at the public tap, and neighbours inviting us into their home for chai.
Madhuri and Sushma, our veteran Hygiene Ambassadors from Kalwa, travelled to Pune to welcome Leena, Sujata and Aniiethaa to our Sundara family in Pune.
Let's take a step back to explain how we got connected to this wonderful community.
Madhuri Pawar, one of our Hygiene Ambassadors and supervisor of the Kalwa workshop in Mumbai, grew up in the house at the end of the lane where our new Pune workshop is located. Madhuri hasn't been shy to tell all of her friends from back home (Kalas) how impactful her time with Sundara has been. Word of mouth spread on all of the positive impact Sundara was having in Kalwa. Madhuri's friends became eager to have this program replicated in Pune. After ensuring that Sundara's soap recycling program was not only needed in Kalas, but that the entire community welcomed the idea with open arms, we knew we had found the perfect location for our third soap recycling workshop in India.
Sunita, Madhuri's childhood friend who helped Sundara connect with and hire our three incredible new Hygiene Ambassadors
Over 40% of Pune's 4 million residents are living below the poverty line in crowded urban slums. A 2008 study on water identified that 256 government schools in the slums of Pune have zero access to soap. The need for access to proper hygiene and sanitation here is so great–and it's because of our incredible supporters like you, who helped us raise over 20K for this new workshop, that we are already hard at work to bring thousands of bars of soap into these schools.
Aniiethaa has worked hard in different jobs to earn money throughout her life, working for a fishing company in the Maldives and at Sushrut Hospital, teaching tuition classes and selling saris. After returning from the Maldives, she wanted to own her own home more than anything, and after five years of more hard work and savings, she was able to buy a quaint two-story house in Kalas. When Aniiethaa met with our Sundara India director Kenneth Desouza, she offered to move her belongings to the second floor to rent the first floor to Sundara so that we could set-up our workshop there.
Workshop ready to be inaugurated
Aniiethaa has running water and a toilet in her home, but many of her neighbours do not have the same luxury; they have to fetch water at the public tap every morning and use the 20 public latrines available for the community.
Sujata, Meena and Aniiethaa proudly invited neighbours to join our inauguration ceremony on February 16. Their excitement to start in their new roles of Sundara Hygiene Ambassadors is contagious.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony
"I love the fact that I will get to meet people and help them through my work", Aniiethaa tells us. Meena adds that she feels proud that she will be able to reach out to people that would otherwise would not have access to soap. All three Hygiene Ambassadors are moved when we explain that with their hard work and dedication to Sundara, over 4000 children across Pune slums will receive soap and hygiene education.
This is only the beginning of what will be an amazing new journey for these women, their Kalas neighbours and the communities they will serve. Sundara is beaming with joy to provide these women with a living wage, transferable employment skills, and most of all, empowerment to become agents of change within their own lives.
Welcome to the Sundara family, Aniiethaa, Meena and Sujata!
Sundara Team October 19, 2017
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Working from home has it's benefits but often the environment can affect your work ethic. That's why its important to create the perfect working atmosphere for you. In this blog we are going to be discussing the best way to make your perfect home office!
One of the first steps to creating your home office is to first pick the ideal space. You should choose a quiet room which is not off a main hallway. You should also take into consideration the amenities you need, don't put yourself too far away from the bathroom or kitchen.
Lighting can have a major impact on your attitude and work ethic. If it's too dark you may feel slow where as too bright you might find it hard to concentrate. Try and embrace natural light as much as you can. If you need to work at night, choose a small lamp that gives out a warm glow.
Being sat at your desk for hours on end can take its toll on you which is why you should try your best to create a comfortable area. Choose your desk chair wisely and introduce a sofa in the room where you can move to for different tasks, keeping you active but comfy at the same time.
Being in a cluttered area can make you lose focus on the task at hand. Which is why it's important to put a proper storage plan together. Making sure everything is where you need it but is neatly positioned. Add some personalisation to your storage unit with pictures or plants to create a more homely feel.


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The key term in the above definition is "Appropriate." In case your problem solving procedure doesn't fit the problem at hand, you are able to execute the procedure to the highest quality possible and still not address the problem. You can look high and low, and under every bush in plain sight, but unless you're using a proper analytical strategy you will never find enough pieces of the puzzle to address a difficult problem.
Even the most brilliant and heroic effort will lead to naught if you're using a problem solving procedure that doesn't fit the problem. Is breaking a down into smaller problems in order that they can be solved individually.
Our premise basic premise of Thwink.org is that only an analytical strategy can solve difficult social problems. The world's problem solvers are neglecting to solve problems like global environmental sustainability and the corporate dominance difficulty because they are pushing on low instead of high leverage points. If activists would change to a strategy that fits the problem, as science did back in the 17th century when it adopted the Scientific Method, they would be able to correctly analyze challenging problems and discover the high leverage points essential to solve them. An approach will be the use of an appropriate procedure to break a problem down into the elements essential to solve it.
Therefore a strategy is the only dependable way that will work on solving the international environmental sustainability problem, because that challenge is too large and complex too solve any other way. Unlike simple difficulties, difficult problems require an analysis to solve them, because finding the correct solution takes a rigorous analysis. Because the Scientific Method is a strategy, a strategy is the only known means to address challenging problems. The analytical strategy is the only known strategy that works consistently on issues. Proposition 1 - The analytical strategy is the only known strategy that works consistently on issues. First we will need to prove that the analytical strategy is the only known strategy that works consistently on difficult problems.
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Department of Library & Information Science
The origin of Library and Information Science education in the University of Madras starts with the Summer School by Dr.S.R. Ranganathan, the then Librarian of the University in the year 1929 under the auspices of Madras Library Association. This led to the introduction of Certificate Course in Library Science by the University in 1931. In 1937, the Certificate Course was converted into Diploma Course. Dr.S.R. Ranganathan donated a Lac of rupees in the year 1957 (University's Centenary Year) for establishing a teaching Department in the University. The Sarada Ranganathan Chair in Library Science in 1959, which was the first Professorship in Library Science in the British Commonwealth. Department of Library Science was established in 1960. And it has expanded as the Department of Library and Information Science in 1976. In 1989, two years integrated course in Library & Information Science was introduced. The nomenclature of the course changed from Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) to M.Sc., (Library & Information Science) in 1993-94.
The nomenclature of the Department and the degree of the PG Programme was changed into Department of Information Science and M.Sc., Information Science during the academic year 2003-2004. Again the name has been changed to M.Sc., (Library & Information Science) in the academic year 2013-2014. In accordance with the UGC recommendation regarding the uniformity in nomenclature of the PG in Library & Information Science at the national level, the nomenclature of the degree was changed to as M.Lib.I.Sc. (Master of Library and Information Science) with effect from 2015-2016.
1. To impart quality higher education in Library and Information Science 2. To develop personnel with knowledge, skills and character leading to creating, maintaining and developing knowledge society.
1.To develop personnel with aptitudes and skills to face the challenges and needs of fast changing society. 2.To promote research and publications by imparting quality and social relevant knowledge. 3.To contribute knowledge to the discipline by research and publications. 4. To contribute innovative teaching and learning methods in Library and Information Science.
Our students have been placed in the Library & Information Centers of top Academic Institutions including Schools, Colleges, Universities and Research Organizations. Selected Special Libraries in which our students were placed are Clubs, YRG Care, RMRL, British Council and Media Libraries. In the Corporate Sectors including MNCs like Wipro Systems, InfoSys, Tata Consultancy Services, HSBC Ltd. EDUTECH & many others, our students have been placed successfully. Our students also have been placed in some reputed Volunteer Organizations too.
This Department is the First Department in the country to have been awarded with SAP status since 1996 and in 2001 SAP Phase II was approved and completed in 2006. The two phases of SAP is completed. Presently the Department has moved into UGC-SAP-DRS III for the period 2007-2012. The thrust areas for the SAP supported activities include: Digital Libraries & E-publishing. Under the SAP Project the Department has undertaken a project entitled "Digital Archiving of Publications of University of Madras". The objective is to digitize all the publications of University of Madras. Under SAP, a series of Seminars/Workshops are conducted annually to benefit the Library and Information Professionals, Scholars and Students.
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Florence C Dr. A. Amudavalli Mapping the Dynamics of Human Nutrition 2001
Padmavathi K.P Dr. A. Amudavalli Publication Status and Pattern of India and China on Chemistry 2004
Daniel Thomas Sigamani M Dr. A. Amudavalli Information Resources Management and Utilisation in Transport Corporations of Tamil Nadu 2004
Krishnamoorthy G Dr. A. Amudavalli Indian Literature on Health Sciences: A Scientometric Study 2003
Senthilkumaran P Dr. A. Amudavalli R &D output on Spices amongst the Asian countries - A cross National Analysis 2005
Rathinasabapathy G Dr. A. Amudavalli AGRILIBNET (Agricultural Libraries Network) A Prototype Web Portal 2006
Rathinasabapathi R Dr. A. Amudavalli Institutional Repository of the National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis 2012
Manuelraj P Dr. A. Amudavalli Scholarly Communication and Collaboration Pattern of the Faculty in Christian Medical College, Vellore (India) 2013
Ganasekar A Dr. A. Amudavalli Design and Development of eMSTB (Madras State Tamil Bibliography, 1867-1935) 2013
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SRC pays the entry fee for the series on behalf of its members. So all you have to do is turn up and run wearing a club shirt or vest. The first few over the finish line in each category count for one of the teams, whether it be senior or veteran; men or ladies.
The organiser Shirley Starr says 'There are no set rules as it has worked really well over they years to make it quite informal. As for 2nd claim runners, I don't see any problem with them taking part so long as their 1st claim club does not participate. It tends to be left up to the clubs to 'play fair', hence the informality of rules. As long as runners are registered with the participating clubs then I see no problem. My theory has always been the more the merrier and encourage all people who want to take part'.


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15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Abilene, Texas
Written by Anietra Hamper
Besides the cheery and welcoming visuals in Abilene, this railroad town is filled with historical interest. From the interactive Frontier Texas! heritage center to the historic ruins at Fort Phantom Hill, Abilene is where you will learn about the transition from frontier life to modern railroad prosperity in the late 1800s.
Walk through downtown Abilene in the historic district beside the railroad tracks, where the shopping, dining, and entertainment spaces create new life inside the restored buildings. The SoDA district just south of downtown is one of the newest sections of Abilene, with buildings and warehouses that are being renovated into restaurants, lodging, and apartments.
A good place to start your Abilene visit is at the visitor center in the historic downtown, located in the T&P train depot. Here, you can pick up a map and walk to many of the local tourist attractions, or take a self-guided tour of the outdoor sculptures.
You can get an Abilene Round Up Pass for discounts if you plan to visit multiple attractions during your stay. Find out about the best places to visit with our list of the top things to do in Abilene.
1. Frontier Texas!
Frontier Texas! | Photo Copyright: Ian Henderson
One of the top experiences in Abilene is at the interactive Frontier Texas! attraction, which brings the Old West to life. The exhibits take you through the beginning of the frontier settlement and chronicle the evolution of the region, which was home to Comanche Native American Indians, cowboys, buffalo hunters, and outlaws in the 1700s and 1800s.
Frontier Texas! has a collection of artifacts, including Clovis spearheads and flint daggers. History is immersive through the use of holograms and technology to introduce visitors to the people who played dominant roles in the development of the Old West.
One of the most popular exhibits to experience is the Frontier Experience Theater, where you get a front seat to history in a rotating chair with a 360-degree experience that takes you through the prosperity and struggles of frontier life, including a Wild West shootout and buffalo stampede.
Frontier Texas! is also the visitor center for the Texas Forts Trail, which covers 64 counties in the region. You can get maps and information about the trail if you want to spend more time experiencing local history.
Address: 625 North First Street, Abilene, Texas
Official site: http://www.frontiertexas.com/
2. Abilene Zoo
Abilene Zoo | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper
The Abilene Zoo is a must-visit for families. The zoo has more than 127 species, from giraffes and capybaras to reptiles and amphibians. Be sure to catch one of the daily Keeper Chats, where you can learn about some of the animals, their habitats, and feeding patterns.
There are several zoo regions, with animals from wetlands and the Americas, Africa, Caribbean, and South America. For an interactive experience, you can take part in a giraffe feeding for an additional fee, and get up-close to the tall animals as they take food right out of your hand.
A stroll on the zoo grounds will take several hours, but if you prefer to rest your feet, you can take a ride through the zoo on the Safari Express train. Another way to experience the zoo grounds is onboard a Swan Boat on Nelson Lake, where you get to spend time on the water and feed the fish.
Address: 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, Texas
Official site: https://abilenezoo.org/
3. Fort Phantom Hill
Fort Phantom Hill | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper
Adventurers who enjoy seeing historic ruins will want to visit Fort Phantom Hill. The fort was established in 1851 to protect local settlers against the westward movement of the frontier. You can take a self-guided tour through the 38-acre site, which is free and open to the public.
Walk the fort grounds and see ruins of the structures that used to be here. Fire destroyed much of them after the U.S. Army left the site in 1854. Pick up a brochure in the pavilion near the parking lot that shows diagrams of each of the ruins on the site to help you identify specific structures like the guardhouse, the commanding officers' quarters, and other buildings.
Fort Phantom Hill is part of the Texas Forts Trail, which extends 650 miles to historic forts in West Central Texas.
Address: 10818 FM 600, Abilene, Texas
Official site: https://fortphantom.org/
4. The Grace Museum
The Grace Museum | Photo Copyright: Ian Henderson
The Grace Museum in downtown Abilene is one of the cultural treasures of the city. It has five art galleries to explore, with permanent and visiting exhibits throughout the year. The galleries feature more than 2,500 works, from paintings and photographs to prints, books, and watercolors.
The history collection in the museum houses more than 12,000 items, like old photographs, railway archives, textiles, and vintage furniture. Some of the other key gallery collections in the Grace Museum are the Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Garments and Fashion, Mallouf Boots & Tools Collection, and Household Tools & Items.
You can easily spend several hours walking through the museum. There is a coffee shop on-site, which is a nice place to end your visit.
Address: 102 Cypress Street, Abilene, Texas
Official site: https://www.thegracemuseum.org/
5. Jacob's Dream Monument
Jacob's Dream monument | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper
The Jacob's Dream monument is a stunning 40-foot-tall statue located on the campus of Abilene Christian University. The bronze statue and the limestone blocks surrounding it are designed to create a quiet space for peaceful meditation.
The monument was dedicated during the university's Centennial year celebration. After you look at the monument, you can walk around campus on the pedestrian walkways to enjoy the beautiful landscaping and architecture.
Address: 1949 ACU Drive, Abilene, Texas
6. 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum | Photo Copyright: Ian Henderson
From street level, you would not know that the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum held such profound history and displays inside. While the museum's primary focus is on the 12th Armored Division and nearly six month period of combat, it contains so much more related to WWII.
The veteran-owned museum has three floors of exhibits and an outside area with military vehicles, including a Sherman tank. A section of the museum contains a Holocaust room depicting the 12th Armored Division's liberation of Landsburg concentration camp.
Another area houses a POW room, and there is a floor that includes exhibits showing facets of combat, like medical and communications systems. One of the most popular areas is on the lower level, where there are seven dioramas depicting the 12th Armored Division's biggest battles, with scenes that are recounted from veterans.
Address: 1289 N. 2nd St., Abilene, Texas
Official site: https://www.12tharmoreddivisionmuseum.com/
7. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature | Photo Copyright: Ian Henderson
Since Abilene is the Storybook Capital of America, it makes sense that there would be a state-of-the-art National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature in town. This is a unique museum dedicated to children's literature and the authors behind many American classics.
Inside the center, you will find artwork showcased from collaborations with recognized illustrators, which display the unique appeal of this genre to young audiences and what makes their award-winning work so memorable.
A great time to visit the center is during one of the public events, like an exhibition opening, or at one of the free family art events held every Saturday with activities for kids. The Children's Art and Literacy Festival is a large event in Abilene, held each June. For classic children's books and gifts, be sure to visit the center's gift shop.
Address: 102 Cedar Street, Abilene, Texas
Official site: https://www.nccil.org/
8. Swenson House and Gardens
Swenson House and Gardens | Photo Copyright: Ian Henderson
For anyone who enjoys discovering historic homes or local architecture, the Swenson House and Gardens is a beautiful example of the 20th-century homes in the area. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a living museum, as the docents are dressed in late 19th-century attire to make the experience come alive.
The home is furnished and decorated the way the Swenson family, a prominent family in the early settlement of Abilene, had it when they lived here. You should plan to spend about an hour touring the home, and leave additional time to walk the beautifully manicured grounds and gardens. There are seasonal public events held at the home throughout the year.
Address: 1726 Swenson Street, Abilene, Texas
Official site: https://www.swenson-house.org/
9. Morgan Jones Planetarium
Morgan Jones Planetarium | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper
A great side visit if you have time in Abilene is to the Morgan Jones Planetarium. The small planetarium opened in 1968 with a single aluminum ball, with pinholes that were used with projected light to inspire and educate audiences about the galaxy.
While the technology has upgraded significantly since then, the passion and dedication to educating about the planet remain the same as it did at its inception. The planetarium is primarily for educational use, but there are weekly public showings on the topics of geology, weather, galaxy, and oceanography. It is worth looking for a time to visit this small gem in Abilene while you are in town.
Address: 700 N. Mockingbird, Abilene, Texas
10. Dyess Memorial Museum
Dyess Memorial Museum | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper
Just outside the Dyess Air Force Base is the Dyess Memorial Museum and Dyess Linear Air Park. The museum houses artifacts related to the local air force base and the Abilene Army Airfield.
The memorial park next to the museum is a nice area to walk around or sit to enjoy the activity surrounding the outskirts of the active Air Force Base. The Dyess Linear Air Park has a number of historic aircraft on display, including 34 planes from the U.S. Air Force and Army Air Corps, as well as fighters, cargo planes, and others.
The Linear Air Park is located inside the Air Force Base, so you can request tours and make arrangements to visit from the museum.
Address: Arnold Blvd. & Military Dr. Abilene, Texas
Official site: https://www.abilenevisitors.com/Dyess_Memorial_Museum_and_Dyess_Linear_Air_Park
11. Take in a Show at the Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre | Photo Copyright: Ian Henderson
When the lights on the outside of the historic Paramount Theatre are running, there is a nostalgic feeling that accompanies the performance taking place inside. The stunning Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene is a great venue to take in an evening performance and enjoy the restored ambience of what started as a movie house in the 1930s.
The illuminated marquee and elaborate sidewalk ticket office have been a staple in Abilene for nearly a century. The inside of the auditorium was designed to replicate an evening in a Spanish courtyard, with clouds that are projected over a night sky. The Paramount Theatre is an iconic live performance venue hosting everything from concerts and ballet to films.
Official site: https://www.paramountabilene.com/
12. Center for Contemporary Arts
Center for Contemporary Arts | Photo Copyright: Ian Henderson
Located in historic downtown Abilene, the Center for Contemporary Arts supports the artistic culture of the region with regular exhibits and events. The center has a number of art studios and galleries that are free to visit, featuring a range of artistic expressions.
Artists' studios are located directly inside the center, and there are exhibits that change throughout the year. The five galleries feature regional art, short films, photography, and other genres of contemporary arts. This is a great place to visit if you are interested in finding out about regional art and artists.
Official site: https://www.center-arts.com/history
13. Historic Downtown Abilene
Historic Downtown Abilene | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper
Historic Downtown Abilene is best explored on foot. The town emerged in the 1880s with the start of the T&P Railway. There is plenty of parking available, so you can find a spot to park then hit the local sidewalks to see the downtown area and visit many of the local attractions.
All the buildings downtown are historic, and are now filled with boutique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and museums. A good place to start your downtown walking tour is from Frontier Texas! or the T&P Depot on North 1st Street, where you can pick up a downtown walking tour map so that you make sure to hit the highlights.
Take note of the sculptures around town, particularly the collection of Dr. Seuss figures in Everman Park by the Abilene Visitor Center. Before you head out of downtown, stop at Candies by Vletas, a locally famous chocolatier that has been a staple in Abilene since 1912. You can easily find them by the train depot with the large "Chocolate" sign on the top.
14. Abilene State Park
Abilene State Park | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper
The Abilene State Park is a natural outdoor setting that not only offers a perfect recreational day in the region but also holds a great deal of history. The park is located near Buffalo Gap, which was home to the early settlers of West Central Texas, so this natural area played an important role to their survival and shelter.
Today, Abilene State Park preserves the live oaks, pecan trees, willows, and elms that make up a large part of its hills. The habitat at the park offers prime wildlife viewing for birds like hawks, wrens, and mockingbirds, and land animals like armadillos. Hike on some of the trails in the park or enjoy swimming in the historic swimming pool, biking, and fishing.
If you are traveling with children, a nice trail to take is the Eagle Trail, which leads to the one-acre Wallow Pond and was designed specifically for younger hikers. Camping is available at the park if you want to make an outdoor weekend out of your visit.
Address: 150 Park Road 32, Tuscola, Texas
Official site: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/abilene
15. Taylor County History Center
Taylor County History Center | Photo Copyright: Ian Henderson
In the late 1800s, the area in Buffalo Gap that currently houses the Taylor County History Center, was the county seat. The original courthouse remains there, along with other original buildings from the area that have been relocated to create a village experience for visitors.
The Taylor County History Center lets visitors connect to the area's frontier past and its transition, when the railroad arrived in Abilene in the late 1800s and changed the county forever.
There are more than 20 frontier buildings on the property, including a blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, chapel, and a buffalo hunter's cabin. The interpretive staff on-site can provide historical details and even a few great Texas frontier stories about the evolution of this region.
You can round out your visit with dinner at the nearby Perini Ranch Steakhouse, rooted in a family history of local ranching and serving cowboy cuisine in a ranch-style atmosphere.
Address: 133 N. William Street, Buffalo Gap, Texas
Official site: https://www.taylorcountyhistorycenter.org/
Where to Stay for Sightseeing in Abilene
Abilene has many places to stay, including luxury accommodations like the Abilene Warehouse in the chic SoDa District near the historic downtown, and more hotels are opening as the district evolves. Many of the additional lodging options are mid-range and budget accommodations.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Abilene I-20 is located near the I-20 highway for convenient access, and offers free breakfast.
The Hilton Garden Inn Abilene is centrally located between historic downtown and the commercial district, so you can get to everything easily.
The Big Country Hotel & Suites is located close to several Abilene attractions, offers free breakfast, and has a pool, and the Comfort Suites is an option suitable for families that need additional space. It also has free breakfast.
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Europa Nostra takes part in #HeritageforFuture Conference in Luxembourg
December 06, 2018 | Posted in Networking
To mark the end of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and before the closing Conference of the Year in Vienna, the Creative Europe Desk Culture – Luxembourg and the European Institute of Cultural Routes organised the Conference "#HeritageforFuture" in Luxembourg on 3-4 December. This major conference addressed the question of sustainable support for cultural heritage in Europe and highlighted the potential of European networking and funding as well as the legacy of the European Year of Cultural Heritage.
The Conference was opened by Guy Arendt, Secretary of State for Culture in Luxembourg, Michel Magnier, Director of Culture and Creativity at the DG EAC at the European Commission, Snežana Samardžić-Marković, Director General for Democracy at the Council of Europe, and Christian Biever, the new President of the European Institute of Cultural Routes, whose offices are located in the Neumünster Abbey in the historical part of Luxembourg City.
Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, Secretary General of Europa Nostra, set the tone of the Conference. In her keynote speech, she recounted her personal experience of the European Year of Cultural Heritage, telling the story of how the proclamation of the Year was achieved and spoke of its future legacy and the many bridges built between all the different stakeholders. The Secretary General of Europa Nostra stressed that a strong coalition – gathering the EU Institutions, the Member States, the European Heritage Alliance 3.3, the Reflection Group, the European Heritage Heads Forum and all partners, including those behind the European Heritage Days, the European Heritage Label and the European Cultural Routes – has emerged from a common sense of purpose and a shared narrative. She also emphasised the important political contribution that representatives and institutions from Luxembourg have made to the European Year.
Three major themes were discussed during the Conference: 1) Sustainable investment: financing cultural heritage in Europe's regions; (2) Anticipating needs and challenges: towards the sustainable management of cultural heritage projects; and (3) How to combine efforts for sustainable support: fostering European synergies.
Guy Clausse, Executive Vice-President of Europa Nostra, was one of the panelists of the first session on European Funds for cultural, local and regional development. He underlined the need for sustainable solutions for cultural heritage sites and for identifying the socioeconomic benefits derived from investing in cultural heritage in order to attract a mix of complementary funding sources including EU funding.
On the second day of the Conference, three case studies demonstrated the importance of ensuring the sustainability of funded projects.
The closing session "How to combine efforts for sustainable support: fostering European synergies", gathered representatives of various institutions, including Francisco de Paula Coelho, Dean of the European Investment Bank Institute, and the Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, Secretary General of Europa Nostra.
The next edition of the #HeritageForFuture Conference will take place on 2-3 December 2019 in Luxembourg and will further engage with the themes of financing, sustainability and networking, while offering further opportunity for networking.
Thumbnail photo: © Malgorzata Skwara
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Next year's Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship will feature arguably the strongest field ever assembled at a Middle East golf tournament, after organisers Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and title sponsor HSBC unveiled an eye-catching roster of Major winners and past and present world number ones for the January 26-29 showpiece.
Three reigning Major winners head Abu Dhabi's 2012 line-up and will battle it out for the European PGA Tour-sanctioned event's US$2.7 million prize fund, with Charl Schwartzel (US Masters), Rory McIlroy (US Open) and Darren Clarke (Open Championship) all eyeing top honours at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
The Major-winning trio will be joined in Abu Dhabi's dream field by Luke Donald, the current world number one, and three other players that have reached the summit of the sport's rankings: Martin Kaymer, the defending champion and three-time Falcon trophy winner, enigmatic Englishman Lee Westwood, and Abu Dhabi debutant, Tiger Woods – the most famous name in golf.
With more household names set to be confirmed in coming weeks, half of the world's top 10 players – including Australia's Jason Day, the current world number eight – will square-off on the National Course for the championship's seventh showing. The contenders also include Korean sensation, KJ Choi – the current world number 15.
"The giants of golf are coming to Abu Dhabi," said Faisal Al Sheikh, Events Manager, ADTA. "Traditionally, we have prioritised depth of field at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and that has not changed for our seventh year. It is safe to say we are amassing the finest field to ever contest a Middle East tournament.
"Much-loved by Abu Dhabi galleries, the ever-popular Martin Kaymer will be back; but to win a fourth title he must overcome his sternest challenge yet. The collection of world-class contenders includes familiar faces and some new ones. We are confident that record crowds will gather to see Tiger Woods make his Abu Dhabi debut in what will be his only competitive Middle East appearance of the year."
Having initiated a series of activities that saw 40,000 spectators attend this year's event, up 20 per cent on 2010 figures, HSBC, the Championship's Title sponsor, are anticipating the quality of field – coupled with a vastly improved programme of entertainment and events in the expanded Championship Village – will attract even more visitors in 2012.
"Today, we are cementing the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship's position as the region's pre-eminent date on the Tour calendar. In our second year as sponsor, we are delighted to see such major steps forward in terms of players and in the overall offering for spectators," said Simon Cooper, Deputy Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Middle East & North Africa.
"The Championship has become a key part of our global golf programme and through our partnership with ADTA we are now looking to drive the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship – and the game of golf – to the next level in the Middle East.
"Earlier this month we saw our defending Champion, Martin Kaymer, secure an HSBC double, winning our WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in China. Now we will wait to see if he can go on to win his fourth Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship title.
"We are also delighted to welcome Tiger Woods to the tournament for the first time. He has been a long time supporter of our HSBC golf tournaments around the world and we are looking forward to seeing how he tackles the challenging National Course."
Woods, whose numerous achievements include 14 Major wins, 71 PGA Tour wins and the record for most consecutive number of weeks as the world's top-ranked player, revealed he has been eyeing Abu Dhabi for some time.
"I've heard a lot about Abu Dhabi and the Championship which is a favourite among many of the players who return each year," said Woods. "I'm looking forward to 2012 and what I hope will be a great year of golf for me. I've always enjoyed playing in HSBC events around the world, so I have been interested in including the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in my schedule for some time. I am also intrigued to spend time in Abu Dhabi. Visiting new places is one of the things I really enjoy about being a professional golfer."
With Woods, Donald, Kaymer, McIlroy, Westwood, Clarke, Schwartzel, Day and Choi forming a truly world-class international field, Peter German, the Tournament Director, promised more star player announcements in weeks to come.
"The players unveiled today make a very strong statement about the position of this event on the European Tour. We are committed to delivering one of the strongest fields ever seen in regional golf and we'll only be adding to this incredible line-up before January 26."
Players also weighed in, with defending champion Kaymer, 26, throwing down an early gauntlet to his potential challengers. "Abu Dhabi is a special championship for me, obviously. I love the course and I've played some of my best golf on the National. The amazing field means next year is going to be a special and it will be my toughest Abu Dhabi challenge yet," he said.
Meanwhile, Englishman Donald praised the championship's emergence on the international golf scene; the world number one insisting it is now a must-play event for the game's leading names. "Abu Dhabi is putting golf at the heart of its development; the investment in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship has created one of the calendar's most attractive dates. I don't think it's any surprise to see so many of the world's best players including it on their schedule."
Elsewhere, Open winner Clarke believes local fans are in for a feast of golf. "It's going to be a real treat for the galleries. There were 40,000 spectators last year and that's only going to shoot up in 2012 with the field we are looking at," said the Northern Irishman.
McIlroy, Clarke's compatriot and fellow 2011 Major winner, believes the exciting, hotly-contested Championship is the perfect environment for the game's top players to get their prospective seasons started. "Abu Dhabi is a great way to begin the year," said McIlroy, 22. "Every year the field gets stronger and stronger and the championship gets harder to win. I finished second last year, so I'm hoping to go one better this time! I think there will be some truly great leader-board tussles over the weekend."
Away from all the course action, the Championship Village has been expanded to 1,200m² and provides a fantastic range of attractions, prizes, games, competitions, live performances and family-friendly fun. Fans will also be able to enjoy the popular HSBC Interactive Zone, which offers a variety of sporting activities that reflect the diversity of HSBC's global sports sponsorship. Open to all, the HSBC Interactive Zone allows participants to test and hone their swing and putting techniques, while non-golfers can spend time in the creative area.
With Championship tickets priced at AED 50 for a daily pass and AED 150 for a four-day pass, a range of innovative promotions have also been introduced for next year. As well as a family-friendly picnic day, the first-ever 'Dress in Red Day' will see any visitor with red in their outfit – whether something simple like a red hat or even red accessories – enter for free. As is tradition at the family-centric event, Emirates Golf Federation members and children under-18 – when accompanied by an adult – also enter free of charge. HSBC customers can benefit by simply presenting their cards at the entry gate during tournament week. Premier card holders can redeem two daily tickets, while regular card holders can claim one daily ticket.


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Sykesville, MD (Mountview / Glenelg)
Mountview / Glenelg
About Sykesville, MD (Mountview / Glenelg)
Mountview / Glenelg median real estate price is $733,766, which is more expensive than 91.3% of the neighborhoods in Maryland and 89.0% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
The average rental price in Mountview / Glenelg is currently $1,970, based on NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. Rents here are currently lower in price than 56.3% of Maryland neighborhoods.
Mountview / Glenelg is a rural neighborhood (based on population density) located in Sykesville, Maryland.
Mountview / Glenelg real estate is primarily made up of medium sized (three or four bedroom) to large (four, five or more bedroom) single-family homes and townhomes. Most of the residential real estate is owner occupied. Many of the residences in the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood are established but not old, having been built between 1970 and 1999. A number of residences were also built between 2000 and the present.
Real estate vacancies in Mountview / Glenelg are 5.3%, which is lower than one will find in 71.6% of American neighborhoods. Demand for real estate in Mountview / Glenelg is above average for the U.S., and may signal some demand for either price increases or new construction of residential product for this neighborhood.
When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same, but they only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. This neighborhood is very unique in some important ways, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive exploration and analysis.
Wealth makes most things in life easier, and a few things harder. If you are wealthy and enjoy keeping up with the Jones', this neighborhood will interest you. In fact, according to NeighborhoodScout's research, the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood is wealthier than 99.3% of the neighborhoods in the United States. Residents here are truly in a unique situation even when compared to other Americans, based on the sheer amount of wealth concentrated here. Even in times of economic downturn, residents of this neighborhood, as a group, suffered less and recovered more quickly. This is indeed a stand-out characteristic of this neighborhood. As one would expect in a considerably wealthy neighborhood such as this, Mountview / Glenelg also has one of the lowest ratings of child poverty in the nation.
In addition, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis, Mountview / Glenelg is among the best neighborhoods for families in Maryland. In fact, this neighborhood is more family-friendly than 99.4% of neighborhoods in the entire state of Maryland. Its combination of top public schools, low crime rates, and owner-occupied single family homes gives this area the look and feel of a "Leave It to Beaver" episode. Many other families also live here, making it easy to socialize and develop a strong sense of community. In addition, the high number of college-educated parents influences the academic success of the local schools. Overall, you will find all of the amenities a family needs to thrive in the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood. In addition to being an excellent choice for families with school-aged children, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for urban sophisticates, highly educated executives and active retirees.
Also, priests and therapists would like to think they know the secrets to a truly successful marriage, but according to NeighborhoodScout's research, the folks of the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood may actually hold the key. 69.6% of its residents are married, which is a higher percentage than is found in 98.5% of the neighborhoods in America.
Finally, if knowledge is power, then imagine the cumulative power of one neighborhood where many of the adults have earned an advanced degree, such as a Masters, law degree, medical degree, or even a Ph.D. This is certainly the case in the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood, where 35.0% have earned an advanced degree. Compare that to the average neighborhood in America, where just 12.4% of adults have completed a post-graduate degree, and you can see why this neighborhood is a stand out. In fact, this neighborhood has a higher rate of adults with an advanced degree than 95.9% of the neighborhoods in America.
Owner-occupied real estate dominates the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood. In fact, according to NeighborhoodScout research, the percentage of residential real estate occupied by its owner is higher here than in 99.4% of neighborhoods in America.
In addition, one way that the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood really stands out, is that it has more large 4, 5, or additional bedroom homes and real estate than 98.7% of the neighborhoods in America. When you walk or drive around this neighborhood, you'll instantly notice the size of the homes here which definitely makes a strong visual statement.
Furthermore, some neighborhoods are made up of apartments. Some consist of row houses, and most - by far - consist of a mixture of housing types. But the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood stands out due to the total dominance of detached, single-family homes here. There are nearly no other types of residential real estate in the neighborhood. In fact, this neighborhood has a higher proportion of single-family homes in its real estate stock than 97.2% of all American neighborhoods.
Executives, managers and professionals make up 69.0% of the workforce in the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood which, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis, is a higher proportion of such high-level people than is found in 96.8% of the neighborhoods in America. For this reason, this neighborhood really stands out as unique.
Did you know that the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood has more British and English ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 2.6% of this neighborhood's residents have British ancestry and 17.4% have English ancestry.
Mountview / Glenelg is also pretty special linguistically. Significantly, 2.0% of its residents five years old and above primarily speak Korean at home. While this may seem like a small percentage, it is higher than 96.2% of the neighborhoods in America.
The neighbors in the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood in Sykesville are wealthy, making it among the 15% highest income neighborhoods in America. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 99.3% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 0.0% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 100.0% of America's neighborhoods.
In the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood, 69.0% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants, with 13.6% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations (10.1%), and 9.7% in government jobs, whether they are in local, state, or federal positions.
The most common language spoken in the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood is English, spoken by 89.9% of households. Some people also speak Langs. of India (3.4%).
In the Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood in Sykesville, MD, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as English (17.4%). There are also a number of people of German ancestry (16.3%), and residents who report Irish roots (15.6%), and some of the residents are also of Asian ancestry (9.7%), along with some Polish ancestry residents (8.6%), among others. In addition, 12.0% of the residents of this neighborhood were born in another country.
Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in Mountview / Glenelg neighborhood spend between 30 and 45 minutes commuting one-way to work (40.7% of working residents), which is at or a bit above the average length of a commute across all U.S. neighborhoods.
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Last week SkyWay Technologies Co. hosted a visit by Dmitry Afanasyev, General Director of the Autonomous non-commercial organization "United Information Center of socially responsible organizations and conscientious entrepreneurs". The main purpose of the visit was to examine SkyWay technology, its basic benefits, as well as its practical implementation at EcoTechnoPark.
Dmitry Afanasyev has visited the office of SkyWay Technologies Co., pilot production facilities and testing and demonstration site of the Company. He appreciated highly the achievements of designers and engineers, in particular, the unicar, in which one can observe the surroundings from a bird's-eye view. He also noted the high level of environmental friendliness of SkyWay technology, which significantly surpasses all other modes of transport by this feature.
The Autonomous non-commercial organization "United Information Center of socially responsible organizations and conscientious entrepreneurs" is an entity, in which one of the main objectives is informational support for socially responsible business and rendering of consulting assistance in the field of consumer rights protection.


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720-HP 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, Ring Record Holder, Costs $326K
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mercedes-amg has announced that the 2021 gt black series starts at $326,050.
it's powered by a 720-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter v-8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. amg claims it'll reach 60 mph in 3.1 seconds.
it'll arrive in the u.s. early next year.
the mercedes-amg gt has finally gotten its top-dog black series variant, and it's powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter flat-plane-crank v-8, dubbed m178 ls2, that produces 720 horsepower. it's currently the nürburgring production car lap record holder with a time of 6:48 on the 12.94-mile course, and when it goes on sale in the u.s. early next year it'll start at $326,050.
an aggressive aerodynamics package, which includes a manually adjustable carbon-fiber front splitter and a two-piece carbon-fiber wing painted in matte black, sets the black series far apart from the rest of the gt lineup, even the aggressive track-focused gt r. that's not all the carbon fiber, though. the fenders, hood, roof, and rear hatch are all made of the stuff. a staggered set of 19-inch front and 20-inch rear amg forged wheels are standard, wrapped in ultra sticky michelin pilot sport cup 2 r rubber, and the camber is manually adjustable on both axles.
a special paint color, magmabeam (pictured above), is exclusively available for the black series, and it is the only extra-cost paint option. interior customization options include amg carbon-fiber doorsills, orange or silver contrast stitching, silver-colored seatbelts, a rear luggage area crossbar in either matte carbon fiber or gloss black aluminum, a touchpad for the center control, and a burmester surround-sound system. customers can also opt for a lane tracking package that includes blind-spot and lane-keeping assists, and there's also a fitted car cover available. pricing for these options will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
the gt black series is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter v-8 that uses a lighter, flat-plane crankshaft, as seen on ferraris and the ford mustang shelby gt350. the car makes 720 horsepower from 6700 to 6900 rpm, and peak torque is 590 lb-ft available from 2000 to 6000 rpm. amg claims it'll blast to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds thanks to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and reach a top speed of 202 mph. even better, as of this writing, it's the fastest production car around the green hell.
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Yes, it was a time when All Lives Mattered. It was a time when people didn't apologize for stating the obvious in that American Lives Matter.
It was a time not that long ago when Americans had no color or race because the vast majority was in fact united. And yes, the vast majority of us were angry at those who did such a thing.
For those of us who refuse to forget, 9/11 is a constant reminder of the wickedness in the world.
But specifically, 9/11 is a day when average Americans were shown the evil that is the Muslim world. And yes, it was a time when we would become educated as to those who support Muslim terrorism.
Does it aggravate me that some act as though it never happened? You bet it does! Does it aggravate me that people are looking at securing the U.S.-Mexican border as a immigration issue, or worse a racial issue, when in fact it is a security issue? You bet it does!
These two factors bother me simply because those who pretend that it never happened are the same Liberal folks who try to scam people into believing that securing the U.S.-Mexican border is a immigration and racial problem. They purposely neglect to mention the fact that securing the border is an integral part of our Nation's overall security.
Securing the border is about security. And yes, that is one thing we should remember on the anniversary of 9/11.
Securing the border goes hand in hand with securing our shipping ports and securing our airports. It makes no sense at all to secure the ports, airports, and our Northern border, but not secure America's southern border, Yes, leaving the southern border unsecured is the same as locking your front door and locking all your windows -- while leaving your back door unlocked and wide open to any criminal in the area.
And what comes with poor security? While it may be our fault, we are leaving ourselves to the mercy of those who want to kill us. We leave ourselves open to unimaginable evils.
And yes, as the old saying goes, "The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist."
There are some who still say it never happened. But for me, I have seen the Devil a few times in my life. But mostly, I remember how he showed his face to the world on 9/11!
While others gave strength and comfort to us all, others prove without a doubt that the Devil lives in the hearts of those so evil that they are awash in hate.
Yes, there are those who hate as a way of life. To them, only certain lives matter while others simply don't. Yes, to them, only certain lives matter while others just don't. They live in evil.
And frankly, part of me wants to feel sorry for them but I can't. That's because another part of me hopes that one day they meet the evil they support, and get exactly what's coming to them.


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Dan Kuykendall Republican - TN
KUYKENDALL, Dan Heflin, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Cherokee, San Saba County, Tex., July 9, 1924; attended public schools at Cherokee, Tex.; B.S., Texas A.&M. University, 1947; served as lieutenant, pilot in the United States Army Air Corps, 1942-1945; joined Procter & Gamble Co., in 1947 and worked in Corpus Christi and Houston, Tex., and Memphis, Tenn.; co-chairman, Shelby County Republican Party, 1963-1964; member of the board of directors of the charter group drafting new charter for city of Memphis in 1965-1966; Republican nominee for the United States Senate from Tenneessee in 1964; elected as a Republican to the Ninetieth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1967-January 3, 1975); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1974 to the Ninety-fourth Congress; died on June, 12, 2008, in Memphis, Tenn.
Representative 01/03/1973 01/03/1975 8 House of Representatives TN
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Friends and family mourn Nigel Wade's passing
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archive – Diving NewsFriends and family mourn Nigel Wade's passing
More than 200 people attended the funeral of celebrated UK diver Nigel Wade at West Berkshire Crematorium in Thatcham on Wednesday, 12 April.
Diver's Technical Editor, who was 59, had died in hospital the previous week following a sudden heart attack, as reported on Divernet.
A fire-fighter for 30 years, Nigel had been Watch Commander for Surrey Fire & Rescue Service when he retired from the service in 2010. Fire-service personnel turned out in force to attend the ceremony, and provided a guard of honour outside the chapel.
They paid their respects alongside friends and family and large numbers of mourners from the diving community, at a service billed as "A Celebration for the Life of Nigel Wade".
Among a number of moving eulogies given by members of the family, the fire service and fellow-divers, Paul Colley, Chairman of the British Society of Underwater Photographers, paid tribute to Nigel's outstanding abilities as a photographer, both under water and topside, and to his generosity in sharing his knowledge, while dive-tour operator John Spencer-Ades recognised not only Nigel's diving expertise and other skills but his positive influence on everyone with whom he came into contact.
An account of Nigel Wade's memorable final dive trip, which took place on a Maldives liveaboard a few weeks before his death, will appear in a future issue of Diver.
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PRESS RELEASE — SANTA CLARA, Calif., JUNE 16, 2015 – Accelerite, a leading provider of software for IT infrastructure, mobile, and cloud solutions to some of the largest enterprises in the world, today announced it has acquired Convirture, a unified management provider for virtualization and cloud environments. Through the companies' combined technologies in its Cloud solution portfolio, Accelerite will offer enterprises and service providers the freedom to choose and deploy any combination of hypervisors and cloud platforms.
With today's proliferation of cloud offerings, market research firm IDC found 67 percent of enterprises expect to utilize two or more major cloud service providers this year. The challenge comes in managing and weaving together these heterogeneous environments as problems can arise in the management, configuration, orchestration, and optimization of the data center and cloud infrastructure. The development of an innovative technology solution to address this growing customer pain point served as the catalyst for Accelerite's acquisition of Convirture.
There is more merger-and-acquisition activity to come, according to the report.
We covered some real doozies this week.


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