ERASMUS MUNDUS MESC+ Master Course welcomes applications of students from all over the world, including Europe, until MARCH 10, 2019.
The ERASMUS MUNDUS MESC+ Master Course welcomes applications of students from all over the world, including Europe, until MARCH 10, 2019.
Students selected will have a unique chance to study in France (Toulouse, Amiens), Poland (Warsaw), Slovenia (Ljubljana) and Bilbao (Spain) as well as in the USA (Drexel Philadelphia) or AUSTRALIA (Deakin Melbourne).
The MESC+ Master Course has established a strong partnership with the RS2E and the ALISTORE-ERI networks (including their industrial members), as well as research centers such as the CIC Energigune (Spain) and the NIC (Slovenia).
Please forward extensively to your personal network(s), your respective institutions, your undergraduate students etc...... the following important information, in the body of this message as well as in the attached PDF file.
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?
We are all on the move. Umicore's rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
You will be responsible for collecting, analysing and reporting technology evolutions from the rechargeable battery market, on the short, mid and long term and give guidance to the Technology Strategy team. You will report to the Strategic Insights and Analytics (SIA) Manager.
You identify and translate into materials related metrics the technology drivers for the various Li-ion technologies and markets: type of chemistries, evolutions and trends…etc. This includes cathode and anode materials evolution but also other components in the cell.
You monitor key players technology moves in the value chain with deep focus on peers and competitors' technology strategy (following literature, patents, public announcements….).
You monitor technical progresses of "post Li-Ion" technologies such as Li-S, Li-Air, Solid State Batteries etc. You have a critical technical assessment of the value of these disruptive technologies and of their key players.
With a focus on the Energy Stationary Storage Market, you monitor non-Li-ion technologies such as flywheels, capacitors, other electrochemical solution (NiMH, advanced lead acid), flow batteries, compressed air…For each of these technologies you also identify key players and give a critical view on their technical challenges.
You summarize and report your findings on a regular basis for use by management in defining RBM innovation roadmap and global technology strategy.
You attend conferences and fairs, interact with external technology analysts to gain knowledge and get insights on technology evolutions in the markets of interest for Umicore.
You have a master's degree in chemistry, Physics, Material Sciences, Engineering, or similar with experience in the field of batteries. A PhD is a plus but is not required.
A 1 or 2 years' experience in consulting or in a similar position is a plus.
You are keen to continuously learn about emerging technologies and their real-world applications.
You are excellent at finding, compiling and analysing new technical information.
You are a data cruncher, computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft (and associated) tools.
You are multilingual (English, and minimum one out of other languages like Dutch, French, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese).
You are a critical thinker and are able to work in a team as well as independently.
You are willing to travel abroad.
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If our battery materials can power electric vehicles, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?
The MESC+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree is a 2-year programme in Materials Science and Electrochemistry, fully taught in English, involving 5 Universities in 4 European countries (France, Poland, Slovenia and Spain), 2 Universities in USA and Australia, a European Research Institute (ALISTORE), the French Network on Energy Storage (RS2E), the Slovenian National Institute of Chemistry (NIC) and a leading Research Center in Spain (CIC Energigune).
With more than 5800 employees, Forschungszentrum Jülich is one of the biggest research centers in Europe. Forschungszentrum Jülich focuses on use-inspired basic research to solve the urgent tasks of the society. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach and investigates relations between research areas energy, information, and sustainable bioeconomy.
Keywords: Iron, high valence, Mössbauer and X-ray Absorption/Emission spectroscopies, DFT calculations, Energy materials.
The French network for electrochemical energy storage (RS2E) develops new materials, devices and analytical tools for energy storage and conversion. The fine characterization of materials and the understanding of reaction mechanisms are at the heart of RS2E's research efforts.
SAFT is the specialist in high-tech batteries for industry, from design and development to production, customization to service delivery. For nearly 100 years, SAFT has been providing its customers with batteries with an increasingly long service life for emergency power and propulsion of their critical applications. Our innovative, safe and reliable technology ensures high performance in space, sea, air and land. SAFT provides energy for industry and smart cities, while providing emergency functions in extreme environments from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara desert.
SAFT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TOTAL, is part of the Group's Gas Renewables & Power division.
The SAFT Research department located in Bordeaux is recruiting a scientist. In the frame of a defined research program, he/she will be responsible for the understanding of fundamental phenomena limiting the performance of new generation batteries in order to propose and validate innovative solutions enabling performance and cost optimization.
Doctor Engineer in electrochemistry / Solid state chemistry. Ideally, the candidate will have good knowledge and experience on all solid state batteries using polymer and/or ceramic electrolyte.
We want to leam more about what our partners are doing. lf your center is going to organize a meeting, has received honors, given awards, etc. we want to know.


If journey and surprises get your adrenaline pumping, then it is time to test your skills and see in case your crew has what it takes to complete our Junior Team Race, Household Workforce Race, or Grownup Team Race on Angel Island. New licenses are required yearly, apart from the 3-year fishing license. Any team wishing to appeal or complain any facet of the event can achieve this. Complaints are to be obtained by the Race Director within 24 hour of the team crossing the finish line. The EU's Common Fisheries Coverage (CFP) is deeply unpopular with the UK fishing industry, which desires Britain to be negotiating access and quota rights as an unbiased coastal state by the top of 2020.
You will wish to reel in as quick as potential when the fish grows drained, while additionally being aware of how much line you could have out, how taut the road is, and where the fish is in the water. Nonetheless, racers competing in a crew of 2 in the 24 hour will still be eligible for the Journey 1 Grand Slam Membership. The race is hosted by the Midcoast Conservancy and designed by the members of Strong Machine Adventure Racing.
You must analysis your event to see what the neatest selection of motorbike is. If you don't own a motorbike but would still like to provide adventure racing a try you may borrow or hire bikes. This conventional fishing method is still used at this time by skilled anglers to catch pelagic predators akin to bluefin tuna and swordfish. More than 70 cities in 17 totally different nations took half in the World Day for the Finish of Fishing on March 24, 2018.


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First VP Mehriban Aliyeva to become outstanding statesperson, says Gusman
Mehriban Aliyeva has done a lot for Azerbaijan and its people, and she will become an outstanding statesperson as the first vice president, Mikhail Gusman, the first deputy general director of the TASS agency, told Trend Feb. 21.
"Mehriban Aliyeva has headed the preparations for the most important large-scale projects in the humanitarian and social spheres in Azerbaijan," Gusman said. "These projects include Eurovision, Baku 2015 European Games, the 2016 European Grand Prix and lots of others. The Heydar Aliyev Foundation plays a great role in the development of social life in Azerbaijan."
On Feb. 21, upon Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's order, Mehriban Aliyeva was appointed the first vice president of Azerbaijan.
"One can talk for a very long time about what has been done by Mehriban Aliyeva," Gusman noted. "I think this decision of the Azerbaijani president is not simply a great one, but the right one as well."
President Ilham Aliyev by his order to appoint President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, MP Mehriban Aliyeva as the first vice president of the country, stressed the important place Mehriban Aliyeva has held in the political and public life of Azerbaijan for many years, Gusman added.
He said that based on Mehriban Aliyeva's previous activity, on her new position she will intensely engage in humanitarian, cultural and social development of Azerbaijan.
Gusman said the referendum held in Azerbaijan in September 2016 to amend the country's Constitution by introduction of a position of vice president, has shown that the people of Azerbaijan support the president's idea of the country's more modern, dynamic development, which needs new mechanisms of power.
"The result of the referendum was the best proof of that," said Gusman.
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Tratatul asupra Interzicerii Armelor Nucleare este un tratat internațional al Națiunilor Unite vizând interzicerea utilizării de arme nucleare. Are drept obiectiv întărirea articolului 5 din Tratatul asupra Neproliferării Armelor Nucleare. Tratatul a fost susținut îndeosebi de Campania Internațională pentru Abolirea Armelor Nucleare, reuniune de ONG-uri contra proliferării nucleare, fondată în 2007. Preambulul său face referire la hibakusha cât și la dreptul internațional umanitar și la dreptul internațional al drepturilor omului.

Istorie
În decembrie 2016, o rezoluție a Națiunilor Unite vizând stabilirea acestui tratat a fost votată cu 113 voturi pentru, 35 de voturi contra și 13 abțineri.

Negocierea sa a început în martie 2017, înainte de a fi votat în Adunarea Generală a Națiunilor Unite, la 7 iulie 2017, când 122 de țări din 192 au aprobat tratatul.

Puterile nucleare, cât și țările membre ale NATO, mai multe țări din Africa și din Asia Centrală, Australia și Japonia între altele, au boicotat adoptarea tratatului, cu excepția Țărilor de Jos care este singura țară care s-a opus tratatului în mod categoric.

Ratificarea a început la 20 septembrie 2017, iar punerea sa în aplicare va interveni după ce 50 de state vor fi ratificat tratatul.

La 20 septembrie, tratatul a fost ratificat de Sfântul Scaun.

Semnări și ratificări

Note

Legături externe

Vezi și
 Mișcare antinucleară
 Zonă liberă de arme nucleare

Tratate ale ONU
Tratate internaționale
Tratate semnate în 2017

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Carpeting Stairs With Spindles Staircase Design And Decoration Photos 95 - The image above with the title Carpeting Stairs With Spindles Staircase Design And Decoration Photos 95, is part of Carpeting Stairs with Spindles picture gallery. Size for this image is 470 × 630, a part of Staircase Solutions category and tagged with spindles, carpeting, stairs, published May 14th, 2017 08:28:29 AM by Mary. Find or search for images related to "Carpeting Stairs With Spindles Staircase Design And Decoration Photos 95" in another posts. Back to: Carpeting Stairs with Spindles.


Dell Inspiron 5040 laptop review - today we are going to take a closer look at one of the cheap Dell Inspiron laptops.
Dell Inspiron 5040 is a 15.6-inch laptop that is perfect for home users, students but not so much as a mobile business computing device. It works best as a replacement laptop.
Dell Insprion 5040 laptop has a nice 15.6-inch LED backlit LCD display with good contrast and viewing angles.
The cheapest versions of the Dell Inspiron 5040 laptop come with AMD E-Series dual-core processors rated from 1.6GHz and above.
The space for storage is 320GB but there are models that come with bigger HDD.
Connectivity options for Dell Inspiron 5040 laptop include WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, HDMI, 3x USB ports.
Dell Inspiron 5040 has a built-in camera and microphone for video calls and other apps.
The sound is provided by two loud stereo speakers (the sound quality could be better though).
Dell Insprion 5040 laptop weighs around 2.40kg .
The price - prices for the Inspiron 5040 laptop start at around 260 and can top 400 for the highest specs models.


I had the privilege recently of sitting at the dinner table with Coretta Scott King. It was a larger, more formal table than I'm accustomed to, in a larger, fancier home than mine. Waiters served us - that certainly never happens at my house! - and there were more forks next to my plate than I knew what to do with. Yet for all the grandeur of the setting, it was an intimate evening.
Mrs. King told stories - stories that answered our questions directly in some cases, obliquely in others. But with one exception, the answers weren't what mattered. The places we went, the people we met, the history we learned, mattered. Her eloquence, her elegance, her courage, mattered.
What amazed me even more, however, was not so much what she brought to the table but what she left behind. No trace of bitterness laced her words. No derision, no sarcasm, never a caustic tone. Even when she said, "I always knew someday the call would come" (referring to the call informing her of her husband's death), no rancor strained her voice or pinched her brow.
As the evening progressed, this absence of acrimony captured more and more of my attention. Since my own father's efforts to right social wrongs have, unfortunately, left him a bitter man, I wondered how Mrs. King had escaped a similar fate. She had faced infinitely more pressure and danger and devastation than my dad, yet there she sat, the picture of peace and hope. Finally, I asked, "How can you have gone through so much for a cause that has yet to be fully realized, and come out the other end with hope for the future and without bitterness over the past?"
In response, Mrs. King referred briefly to the strength she derives from her Christian faith. She quickly continued, however, as if that first response were too obvious an answer: "I believe in the philosophy of nonviolence. That has kept me going."
She went on to speak of the power of this approach to change, of its global applicability, of its moral authority. As she spoke, I recalled a book of Martin Luther King's sermons I had recently read. In it, he defines nonviolence as love. Indeed, the title of the book is "Strength to Love."
I put two and two together. If the philosophy of nonviolence - to which Mrs. King attributes her optimism - boils down to love, then the power that kept her from being bitter when her own and her children's lives were threatened, her home bombed, and her husband killed, was love. Pure love.
In her foreword to "Strength to Love," Mrs. King quotes an address her husband gave in 1967. In it, he defines love as "the supreme unifying principle of life" that guides us to "ultimate reality." He continues, "This Hindu-Moslem-Christian-Jewish-Buddhist belief about ultimate reality is beautifully summed up in the first epistle of Saint John: 'Let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God' " (I John 4:7).
Throughout many of the sermons that follow, King elaborates on the demands of love. He writes, for example, that in order to love, we must "know God's image is ineffably etched in [our enemy's] being." That's a tall order, but imagine what the world will be like when we all see God's goodness etched in our enemies.
King also writes of love's rewards. Alluding to part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (see Matt. 5:44), King comments, "The command to love one's enemy is an absolute necessity for our survival." In other words, the chief reward for loving is life itself. I think the Monitor's founder, Mary Baker Eddy, would agree. She wrote in one of her poems, "Love alone is Life" ("Poems," page 7).
Years of living love allowed Dr. King and his followers to triumph over injustice. And after his violent death, years and years of living love have allowed Mrs. King to carry on as mother, ambassador, activist, and lecturer, furthering her own and her husband's dreams and achievements without a trace of bitterness.
I wish my father could have sat beside me at the dinner table that night. I wonder if basking in Mrs. King's radiant love might have restored his hope. It certainly restored mine. To this day, her warmth reminds me that nothing short of loving counts as living.


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Kruszownicowate (Umbilicariaceae Chevall.) – rodzina grzybów z rzędu kruszownicowców (Umbilicariales).

Systematyka
 Pozycja w klasyfikacji według Index Fungorum
Umbilicariaceae, Umbilicariales, Umbilicariomycetidae, Lecanoromycetes, Pezizomycotina, Ascomycota, Fungi.

 Taksonomia
Według aktualizowanej klasyfikacji Index Fungorum bazującej na Dictionary of the Fungi do rodziny Umbilicariaceae należą:
 rodzaj Fulgidea Bendiksby & Timdal 2013
 rodzaj Lasallia Mérat 1821 – pęcherzyca
 rodzaj Umbilicaria Hoffm. 1789 – kruszownica
 rodzaj Xylopsora Bendiksby & Timdal 2013.
Nazwy polskie według W. Fałtynowicza.

Przypisy


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import _omit from 'lodash/omit'
import createReducer from '../createReducer.js'
import * as ActionTypes from './constants.js'
import { entitySets } from '../../lib/configuration.js'

const reducer = createReducer({})
export default reducer.export()

const getEntityName = (e) => entitySets[e.__entitySet].nameAttribute ? e[entitySets[e.__entitySet].nameAttribute] : e.name

const getMetaReferenceAttributes = (e) => {
  const entitySet = entitySets[e.__entitySet]

  const result = {
    __name: getEntityName(e)
  }

  entitySet.referenceAttributes.filter((a) => a !== entitySet.nameAttribute && e[a] != null).forEach((a) => (result['__' + a] = e[a]))

  return result
}

const getReferenceAttributes = (e) => {
  const entitySet = entitySets[e.__entitySet]

  const result = {
    [entitySets[e.__entitySet].nameAttribute]: e.__name
  }

  entitySet.referenceAttributes.filter((a) => a !== entitySet.nameAttribute).forEach((a) => (result[a] = e['__' + a]))

  return result
}

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.LOAD, (state, action) => ({
  ...state,
  [action.entity._id]: Object.assign({}, state[action.entity._id], action.entity, {
    __isLoaded: true
  }, getMetaReferenceAttributes(state[action.entity._id]))
}))

reducer.handleActions([ActionTypes.UPDATE, ActionTypes.DEBOUNCED_UPDATE], (state, action) => ({
  ...state,
  [action.entity._id]: Object.assign({}, state[action.entity._id], action.entity, { __isDirty: true })
}))

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.ADD, (state, action) => ({
  ...state,
  [action.entity._id]: Object.assign({}, state[action.entity._id], action.entity, {
    __isDirty: true,
    __isNew: true
  }, getMetaReferenceAttributes(action.entity))
}))

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.ADD_EXISTING, (state, action) => ({
  ...state,
  [action.entity._id]: Object.assign({}, action.entity, getMetaReferenceAttributes(action.entity))
}))

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.SAVE, (state, action) => ({
  ...state,
  [action._id]: Object.assign({}, state[action._id], { __isDirty: false }, getMetaReferenceAttributes(state[action._id]))
}))

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.SAVE_NEW, (state, action) => _omit({
  ...state,
  [action.entity._id]: Object.assign({}, state[action.oldId], action.entity, {
    __isDirty: false,
    __isNew: false
  }, getMetaReferenceAttributes(Object.assign({}, state[action.oldId], action.entity)))
}, action.oldId))

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.REPLACE, (state, action) => _omit({
  ...state,
  [action.entity._id]: Object.assign({}, state[action.oldId], action.entity, {
    __isDirty: false,
    __isNew: false,
    __isLoaded: action.entity.__isLoaded
  }, getMetaReferenceAttributes(action.entity))
}, action.oldId))

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.LOAD_REFERENCES, (state, action) => {
  let newStateRef = Object.assign({}, state)
  action.entities.forEach((e) => {
    e.__entitySet = action.entitySet
    e.__name = e[entitySets[action.entitySet].nameAttribute]
    newStateRef[e._id] = e
  })
  return newStateRef
})

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.REMOVE, (state, action) => _omit({ ...state }, [action._id, ...(action.children != null ? action.children : [])]))

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.UNLOAD, (state, action) => {
  if (state[action._id].__isNew) {
    return _omit({ ...state }, action._id)
  }

  return {
    ...state,
    [action._id]: Object.assign({
      __isDirty: false,
      __isLoaded: false,
      __entitySet: state[action._id].__entitySet,
      __isNew: state[action._id].__isNew,
      _id: action._id
    }, getReferenceAttributes(state[action._id]))
  }
})

reducer.handleAction(ActionTypes.UNLOAD_ALL, (state, action) => {
  return {}
})

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package br.edu.ifal.sicovi.domain;

import java.io.Serializable;
import java.util.List;

import javax.persistence.Column;
import javax.persistence.Entity;
import javax.persistence.FetchType;
import javax.persistence.GeneratedValue;
import javax.persistence.GenerationType;
import javax.persistence.Id;
import javax.persistence.OneToMany;
import javax.persistence.SequenceGenerator;
import javax.persistence.Table;

@Entity
@Table(name = "patente")
public class Patente implements Serializable {
	/**
	 *
	 */
	private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;

	@Id
	@SequenceGenerator(name = "id", sequenceName = "seq_patente_id")
	@GeneratedValue(generator = "id", strategy = GenerationType.IDENTITY)
	private Integer id;

	@Column(nullable = false)
	private String nome;

	@OneToMany(mappedBy = "patente", fetch = FetchType.LAZY)
	private List<Militar> militares;

	/**
	 * @return the id
	 */
	public Integer getId() {
		return id;
	}

	/**
	 * @param id
	 *            the id to set
	 */
	public void setId(Integer id) {
		this.id = id;
	}

	/**
	 * @return the nome
	 */
	public String getNome() {
		return nome;
	}

	/**
	 * @param nome
	 *            the nome to set
	 */
	public void setNome(String nome) {
		this.nome = nome;
	}

	/**
	 * @return the militares
	 */
	public List<Militar> getMilitares() {
		return militares;
	}

	/**
	 * @param militares
	 *            the militares to set
	 */
	public void setMilitares(List<Militar> militares) {
		this.militares = militares;
	}

	/*
	 * (non-Javadoc)
	 *
	 * @see java.lang.Object#hashCode()
	 */
	@Override
	public int hashCode() {
		final int prime = 31;
		int result = 1;
		result = prime * result + ((id == null) ? 0 : id.hashCode());
		result = prime * result
				+ ((militares == null) ? 0 : militares.hashCode());
		result = prime * result + ((nome == null) ? 0 : nome.hashCode());
		return result;
	}

	/*
	 * (non-Javadoc)
	 *
	 * @see java.lang.Object#equals(java.lang.Object)
	 */
	@Override
	public boolean equals(Object obj) {
		if (this == obj)
			return true;
		if (obj == null)
			return false;
		if (getClass() != obj.getClass())
			return false;
		Patente other = (Patente) obj;
		if (id == null) {
			if (other.id != null)
				return false;
		} else if (!id.equals(other.id))
			return false;
		if (militares == null) {
			if (other.militares != null)
				return false;
		} else if (!militares.equals(other.militares))
			return false;
		if (nome == null) {
			if (other.nome != null)
				return false;
		} else if (!nome.equals(other.nome))
			return false;
		return true;
	}

}


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Henninge Landaas
− Working as much as possible on something, to then be able to let oneself go completely when one meets the public in the concert situation, is happiness. You can´t feel more free. It´s a fantastic feeling to sense the concentration from an entire orchestra all at once. I hope the public can feel this same concentration, the same fragility, and the beauty in that this is art of the moment. That we are together on the journey that a concert is.
Viola player Henninge Båtnes Landaas started playing the violin when she was just three years old, at the Communal Music School in Trondheim. She had a fateful musical experience when she was around eight:
− Around that time I was allowed to join in on an orchestra project with both professional musicians and students at the Trøndelag Music Conservatory. We played Brahms' First symphony, and I had my life's greatest experience. I especially remember the timpanis in the first movement. It was an overwhelming experience of long lines and powerful music. It was almost certainly this first meeting with symphonic music which made me interested.
− You can´t feel more free
She grew up in an exceptionally music-orientated home:
− The whole family would attend absolutely all concerts with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, and when we weren't there, we would play a record with Sibelius' Violin Concerto with David Oistrakh at full blast in the living room. There was a lot of joy and playing together growing up, especially chamber music. Every summer for ten years I would take part in a chamber music course at Sund Folkehøgskole, first with Den Danske Kvartett, then with the Chillingirian Quartet.
It was at these courses that Henninge came into contact with the Vertavo String Quartet, which she was later to become a part of for seventeen years. She has also been a member of the Trondheim Soloists from their beginning in 1987, of The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra since 1994, and was a member of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra from 1996-2000, and from 2009. The aspect of the musical profession Henninge likes best, is the feeling of the music being created anew in the present moment:
− Working as much as possible on something, to then be able to let oneself go completely when one meets the public in the concert situation, is happiness. You can´t feel more free. It´s a fantastic feeling to sense the concentration from an entire orchestra all at once. I hope the public can feel this same concentration, the same fragility, and the beauty in that this is art of the moment. That we are together on the journey that a concert is.
− Small and big highlights crop up
Johannes Brahms is the composer closest to Henninge's heart. When it comes to highlights with the Oslo Philharmonic she mentions playing Rachmaninov's Second symphony and Stravinsky´s The Rite of Spring with Mariss Jansons in 1992 - when she was a new substitute in the second violin group.
− Still, small and big highlights crop up in daily life, when I least expect it, perhaps in a hopelessly dry acoustic, or on a day when I'm tired and fed up. This is why this is a fantastic profession.
At Henninge's house pauses in the music are rare:
− There is music around the clock, everyone is playing and practicing. If we want to relax, we'll watch a film.


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Home Autos news A New Identity On The Horizon For Volkswagen
Autos news
A New Identity On The Horizon For Volkswagen
Faisal - Oct 02, 2020001051
The topic surrounding the future of Volkswagen, an iconic megalith car manufacturer, stirs some level of controversy. While most vehicle manufacturers are showcasing incredibly innovative developments in smart car tech, consumers shine the spotlight on VW in anticipation in hopes of impressive innovations. Visiting a Volkswagen dealership Utah will surely spark interest for the average car enthusiast as the iconic brand has maintained its legacy well over the years.
Impressively, this previous year, the company outsold all of its competitors. Yet, it has a much lower valuation than the legendary electric car maker Tesla, as well as long term market rival, Toyota. So, what exactly is happening behind closed doors at VW, what is their strategy for the future, and how are they working to recover from the emissions scandal? While the scandal also known as the Dieselgate scandal stirred controversy back in 2015 after the United States of America issued a concerning notice of violation regarding the clean air act, VW has since been propelled into an entirely new landscape of standards.
The EU And Emissions
Europe is currently undergoing a process of adopting increasingly strict emissions policies as the world moves persistently towards a greener and cleaner future. This means that all eyes are on VW in anticipation of the upcoming brand modifications. While the company was under such levels of scrutiny, the car manufacturer has little choice but to take extreme measures to meet said new policies. It seems this may mean that the company may unload some of its performance brands.
If you were not aware, VW owns iconic vehicle brands such as the luxury Bugatti, Lamborghini and performance motorcycle brand, Ducati. Whilst these are valuable brands in their own right, VW's business model may mean that they no longer bring justifiable value to VW's operations. However, there is reason to believe the manufacturer will change its pace to meet the new green policies.
When Emissions Mattered Less
In recent years, the global climate crisis has become more and more of a concern for citizens and governments around the world. As a result, numerous governments have implemented policies and new standards for businesses in hopes of achieving a greener future. While this gradual change has thrown many companies under the bus, others have been forced to change direction in terms of innovation aimed at eco-friendly factors. The automobile industry in specific is among businesses who are now required to identify carbon footprint impacts and make necessary adjustments.
Before the global drive to decrease vehicle emissions was a concern, car manufacturers generally utilized their performance brands as a sort of testing ground for R&D. Performance technology often trickled down to the far more lucrative general consumer markets. With the emphasis on emissions, performance research and development has been superseded by research into efficiency.
For a company like VW, holding on to these brands no longer makes practical sense. This has been confirmed by recent anonymous leaks that suggest that VW is in talks with electric supercar manufacturer Rimac for the sale of the iconic Bugatti brand. Bloomberg reported that the company is considering selling Lamborghini off as well. These reports have caused quite a controversial stir in the markets for consumers.
The Rest Of The VW Portfolio
There's no doubt that VW has remained an iconic brand in the automobile industry for decades. With legendary vehicles such as the VW polo and older models such as the VW City Golf taking over the market on an international scale in years gone by, VW has become known as a reigning brand. However, the climate crisis has changed the landscape for manufacturers in several impactful ways. VW in specific will need to make monumental vehicle manufacturing alterations to conform to new necessary standards in terms of fuel efficiency as well as emissions.
What is certain is that the multitude of reports on the matter suggest that VW is undoubtedly going to be taking extreme measures when it comes to its portfolio of brands. There are other brands under the VW umbrella that seem safe for now. Bently and Porsche seem to be off the chopping block for the moment, whilst Audi remains an integral part of VW's core business.
In taking these measures, the company aims to increase its market value of $120b to $330b. It seems unlikely that merely selling off performance brands is the sole strategy to reach this goal. It is therefore going to be rather interesting to see what the company does with its primary brands, VW and Audi.
What Does This Mean For The Consumer
It is always a difficult question to answer, but informed speculation suggests that the sale of its top performance brands suggests a massive shift towards a focus on fuel efficiency and, possibly electric power. The fact that the company is holding on to Porsche may indicate a move towards performance electric. There's absolutely no doubt that consumers will be enticed by the idea of performance hybrid and electric vehicles as to date, such category of automobiles lack the characteristic altogether. Even though Tesla maintains something of a futuristic luxury factor, fuel efficiency and performance are lacking elements of the brand; leaving ample opportunity for existing iconic brands to change pace and appeal to the greener market.
This is exciting news for the regular consumer. At the moment Porsche is the only real competitor to Tesla's performance division, and the prospect of a trickle-down effect suggests that VW and Audi may see some of their performance targeted mass production vehicles, like the VW Golf, released in electric options shortly. This strategy may then justify the ambitious goals the company has regarding market value.
Therefore, there is hardly doubt that the future of several vehicle manufacturer's will include the emergence of exceptional hybrid vehicles. What's more, there is also reason to believe that luxury hybrid and electric cars will be available in a vast selective range, enhancing the general affordability of eco-friendly automobiles.
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Great for soup
Used it for my soup and it kept the liquid clear. An easy clean up with all my herbs ending in the trash, also meant the pot was easier to clean as well. I have never used cheesecloth before, but will from now on.
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Cute book about stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new things
Harry's Hair is a hilarious trip through various hair styles and the effect they have on the wearer. Harry had bed head and is going to be late for an appointment. He combs his wild hair in several styles, from Napoleon to the Beatles, with a short rhyme to briefly explain the style. Whether it's his Grandpa's comb back or Elvis's pompadour, Harry tries it and then discards it for the next. This is an adorable book about exploration and trying new things. The snappy ending was a perfect bow to this lovely gift of a story. The illustrations are crisp and funny. This is a great little book about stepping outside your comfort zone.
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Love the series
Bernard Cornwell's books are timeless tales of an anti hero bucking the system and using his smarts to outwit the folks who feel superiority is based on both wealth and birth. I have been reading these books for over ten years now, and Sharpe's struggle through the ranks, his courage and ingenuity have been entertaining as well as illuminating. The Sharpe series is about the birth of the modern British army. His battles scenes are told through a telescopic lens that places the reader in the middle where they can see the carnage, feel the adrenaline laced fear, the insecurities, as well as the stark realization that the commitment to his fellow soldiers is the only way out. Sharpe should not have been a success. He is little more than a criminal, running from a murder charge, can't sit a horse, borderline illiterate, yet he has a deep rooted sense of morality, a natural affinity for strategy as well as a six sense in understanding a situation, reading it and finding solutions. I love reading about the way he peels back the layers to reveal and then destroy the corruptness that sullies the noble ideals that are the core of his existence. I've learned a lot from the Sharpe books. Cornwell's crisp writing is clear and concise. Sharpe's Havoc joins a superior series about a superior officer and I do indeed hope he and Harper will march again.
Jasper the Kingmaker
Comprehensive and detailed biography of Jasper Tudor, the uncle of Henry VII and brother in law to Margaret Beaufort. Jasper Tudor was the unsung hero of Henry's battle to take the throne. "The importance of Jasper's tutelage of his nephew has only recently been fully appreciated by historians. While Henry's mother, Margaret Beaufort, was an indispensable agent of his interests in England, Jasper was his political mentor in the years spent in exile."
Breverton discusses both Edmund and Jasper's Welsh background, their descent from Welsh royalty, to the upbringing in the court of their half brother, Henry VI. He recounts their elevation to the premier earls of the land, second only to the royal dukes. Clearly Henry VI wanted to protect himself by ennobling and enriching his closest and trusted family members. He furthered Edmund's wealth, by pairing him with the richest and most influential heiress in England at the time. We all know that Edmund did not live to see the son born of that union, and Jasper was thrust into the role of protector and guardian of both Henry and his mother. Jasper took custody of Henry when they made their escape to France, shaping him into the man that would eventually become king. "Henry and Jasper both believed Henry was the chosen one, destined for glory. Henry was possibly the first king to leave a full Treasury, and his three children were linked to the other royal dynasties of Europe." Not a bad legacy.
Jasper Tudor was a kingmaker. Born in secrecy, hidden away because of the stigma of his parent's union, Jasper Tudor accepted his destiny, putting his whole life on hold to take on the dangerous cause of his nephew. Breverton points out that the success of this mission, reunited England with Wales, placing the descendants of the native people on the rightful throne where they belong.
Colorful recounting of Jacobean England
Brilliant recounting of Jacobean England. Peter Ackroyd details the rise and fall of the Stuart kings. He delves into the background of each king, describing the personalities and quirks that illustrated each of their reigns. The road to revolution is paved by the monarchy's growing distance with the population and disconnect with reality. From James I appointments of his Scottish favorites, to Charles I misguided sense of divine influence, the Glorious Revolution took root. Ackroyd writes of the times and the mindset of the people. His sumptuous descriptions are rich and colorful. His books are a window of an era, masterfully and wonderfully retold, leaving the reader with an understanding that events don't just happen, but are the outcome of our own deeds.
"Oh calamity!"
This book started like a slow moving train weighted down with a heavy cargo. There were a lot of characters, and it felt hard to keep up with all the gossipy quips of the catty mothers. With relentless speed, the momentum built, finally taking off to a predictable destination- but it didn't matter. The ride was terrific. By the time I got to know them, the characters lively quirks made them so well defined that when the final chapters arrived, I felt like they were my own neighbors. I loved this book. The mothers were wonderfully neurotic, professional micro managers squeezing details of everyday life into slots that please their well ordered and compulsive minds. I have known several of them, and recognized the little lies that are used to keep the appearance of perfection in tact. Every stereotype was there, from earth mother, to the helicopter corporate mom's and their minions who always manage to manipulate the school. Jane was sweet, and I loved her growth. Madeline angst over her teenage daughter, her warrior heart , her insecurities made her endearingly real. Celeste, well, all I am going to say is I know a Celeste or two, and have seen them struggle the narrow line of real or imagined, love and hate, and the lies they use to survive.
Introduces the Tudor court to young readers
Henry VIII's court was a lace of mystery and secrets. Wendy Dunn creates an atmospheric coming of age book about Katherine Carey, Anne Boleyn's niece. Locked in typical teenage struggle with her mother and stepfather, Kate yearns to live at court with her glamorous aunt, the Queen on England. Tantalizing tidbits of gossip tease her, but she is young and innocent and unaware of the storm brewing in the troubled court. Like a flower unfolding, Katherine slowly learns the secrets of both her and her brother's birth, her mother's sordid past, and her growing role of importance in her aunt's life. Maturity comes with responsibility, and Kate proves her bravery as she steps into history to take her role at her aunt's side as Anne Boleyn meets her fate. Great book to introduce the Tudors to young readers. Uncomplicated and written for teenagers, The Light in the Labyrinth is relatable, as well as irresistible.
Wonderful collection of stories recreating the last days of Pompeii with realism
Perceptive and beautiful collection of short stories strung together like a pearl necklace, each one bringing the reader closer to a tragic and combustible conclusion. Six writers collaborated to highlight the last day of Pompeii, with personal stories of a group a residents from different walks of life. Some based on factual people, others imagined and wrought from the skeletal remains, each tale is powerful and masterly written. Pliny the elder, as well as his nephew, Pliny the Younger are given a backstory as to why only the General left the safety of his home. The story is craftily written, the angst of a teenager finding his adult voice a compelling read. Another coming of age story is of a young bride, torn between her love for a handsome, young artist and the older man her parents arrange for marriage. Each story is connected, the characters sharing plot lines as well as similar fates. Poignant, and perhaps my favorite, is the story of the family destined to be entombed together. Each writer captures the stark panic upon the realization that this is no ordinary tremor. Some fight their fate, other rush to it knowing the futility of resisting. Whether aristocrat or slave, each has hopes and dreams that hang on nature's whims. Though there are survivors, they are scarred forever, their lives altered in ways they could never anticipate. Either way, this is a powerful collection of stories that haunt the reader about an event that took place two thousand years ago. Ultimately it is a tale of love and courage, loyalty and the will to survive.
Tender, sweet, and wickedly funny
Wickedly funny journey of self discovery, This Is Where I Leave You is a week long visit with the family that is the stuff of nightmares. Judd Foxman's walks in on his wife and boss in his bed, ending his decade long marriage, as well as his career. His father has died, and requested his wife and four children sit shiva for seven days. Bruised and broken, he finds himself sitting on the hard shiva chair, in the midst of his snarky family, where secrets surface, rocking his world and making him reevaluate the relationships with his siblings as well redefine the truths that have been the backbone of his life. Jonathan Tropper taps in on the disconnect of our culture, the failure of communication, the selfish quest for self gratification. Everyone is a loser, each one abandoning the hopes and dreams of youth, caught in a cosmic twilight zone of never wanting to grow up. Paul is bitter after losing his chance at professional baseball due to a grievous injury, Wendy yearns for her first love; pinched out when he became disabled, Phillip the overindulged baby of the family refuses to grow up, and lastly Judd mourns the perfect life he lost, refusing to acknowledge it was nothing but an illusion, after all. Throughout the book, the distant siblings bond, learning the blood is indeed thicker than water, and while they may not understand themselves, their family knows and loves them no matter what. This was a marvelous book. Funny, fast moving, and achingly sweet. This is a story about loyalty and love, redemption and forgiveness. Sometimes we need a little help from our loved ones to help ourselves.
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Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2012 for her first book, award winning author Carole P. Roman started writing as a dare from one of her sons. Using an imaginary game she played with her grandson as a base, Captain No Beard was born."Captain No Beard- An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life" has not only been named to Kirkus Best of 2012, it received the Star of Remarkable Merit, and won the Pinnacle Award for 2012. "Pepper Parrot's Problem with Patience" Book 2 in the series, received 5 Stars from The ForeWord Review The Clarion Review. Strangers on the High Seas has won second place in the Rebecca's Reads Choice Awards 2013. It has followed with six more books to the series.
Motivated by her love of yoga, Roman has written a book that not only teaches four poses, but shows how easy and accessible yoga can be.
Her non-fiction series, "If You Were Me and Lived in..." combines her teaching past with her love of exploration and interest in the world around us. The debut book in the series, "If You Were Me and Lived in...Mexico" has won the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children's Non Fiction 2012. France, South Korea, and Norway. Rebecca's Reads has given If You Were Me and Lived in...Norway an honorable mention in the 2013 Choice Awards. If You Were Me and lived in ...France won second place. ForeWord Review has nominated If You Were Me and Lived in...France for best in children's non fiction literature 2013.
Writing for children has opened up a whole second act for her. While she is still working in her family business, this has enabled her to share her sense of humor as well as love for history and culture with the audience she adores. Roman lives on Long Island with her husband and near her children.
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Just in time for the beginning of the holiday seasons, Carole P. Roman is generously giving away two wonderful prizes for her readers. Grand prize is an Kindle Fire with a second prize to another winner of $100 Paypal.
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Theresa is an oracle
I enjoyed this book. In no nonsense fashion, Theresa Caputo demystifies angels and the after life. Her reaffirming optimism is both refreshing and infectious. As you read her book, layers of what separates and complicates life, disappear and the basic rules of humanity take its place. She urges society to strip away its cynicism, do the right thing and let our "inner" angel glow and grow. Yes, we all have a bit of stardust in our hearts, that grows stronger as we learn to accept it and move in the right direction. She makes sense. I have seen Theresa, had a reading, and it changed my life. If goodness is an energy, then Theresa is filled with it. This book may have opened my eyes about a lot of things, but more importantly, it healed my heart.
Happy Reading,
Brilliant biography of Joan of Arc
Lovingly documented biography of Joan of Arc. From the very first chapter Kathryn Harrison debunks myths and demystifies Joan's life by describing 15th century France and how external events shaped the Maid of Orleans's outlook. I was surprised to learn of Joan's not so humble, but rather middle class background. Harrison weaves a stunning tapestry of her life, by blending in the religious, political, and social aspects. Each chapter builds the outline of a quiet girl until she matures into an extraordinary figure prepared to sacrifice anything for her calling. Harrison captures the astounding courage and determination of a teenager willing to risk everything, from her very life to her immortal soul by breaking every social and religious code. She also discusses the many ways Joan has been portrayed throughout history, her narrative exposing the difference between fiction and fantasy. Fascinating and compelling, it a stunning study of a extraordinary teenager who bucked authority and stayed true to her heart.
Great book, great characters, great writing...
Joanna Bourne does not write typical romance books. She captures the flavor of an age, the essence of danger, then lures you into a twisty, winding road of a tale, that captures all of your interest and refuses to let you go. Thomas Paxton and Camille Leyland are survivors of the revolution, trained as children to the infamous Cache, a secret school for children to be trained in the art of subterfuge and espionage. A chance meeting brings this combustible pair together where they must set aside their distrust and recapture the loyalties of their youth that bind them. Camille is being blackmailed, and Thomas is torn by both his need to protect her, as well as the new country he has betrayed. This is romance for grown ups, without simpering misses, and silly plots. Don't expect stale cake of Almacks and bored aristocrats. In James Bond fashion, the heroes are almost indistinguishable from the villains. London is gritty, the players experienced in the art of spying. I loved this book. In a sea of boring Regency romps, this stands out like tiger lily among the daisies. Joanna Bourne's books keep you reading all night long, because you can't put down the book. Her stories are never predictable. I keep checking Amazon for her next publication. Keep writing, Joanna! You have saved me from giving up the genre.
NEW Giveaway!
I recently published new books for my "Captain No Beard" series and "If You Were Me and Lived In..." series. These two series teach important life's lessons and help children to imagine places and things outside of their own space.
Captain No Beard and his crew of loyal pirates heave anchor for another adventure, this time in the icy waters of the Arctic. Captain No Beard's steering a course due north, sailing by the light of the North Star. Everyone on the crew wonders what the captain's up to, especially as he gets embarrassed when they ask. When the captain finally admits his plan, the crew discovers he plans to steal the aurora borealis, the beautiful northern lights that brighten the arctic sky. They're all shocked. They may be pirates, but even they know stealing is bad. Besides, how can anyone steal the lights from the sky? A charming, engaging tale about doing what's right.
In If You Were Me and Lived in…Greece , early learners get a taste of what their life would be like if they lived in Greece while being introduced to the birthplace of democracy. This book is the latest installment of the educational series about the cultures of the world that speaks to young children about the topics that interest them, such as the foods people eat, the names of boys and girls, and the activities that children their age living in a foreign land are likely to engage in. This exciting visit to Greece also introduces the important concept of democracy to children and highlights some of the other cultural contributions that Greece has made to Western civilization. Basic information is offered in a playful way that won't overwhelm children.
Carole P. Roman is giving away a Kindle copy of each of these books and $200 Amazon to one very lucky winner. If you would like to win this, enter in the Rafflecopter below for your chance.
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Scientific and well thought out book
Really well thought out novel that deals with many issues from the quest for answers to the morality of changing human nature. Lawrence Lapin clearly knows what he's talking about when he tackles disease, genetics, and our impact on the earth. Although the characters feel vaguely stereotyped, there is action, adventure, the romance of a deeply rooted marriage, and the question of ethics all crafted into one storyline. It had the same feel of a Dirk Pitt (Clive Cussler) storyline, but with a lot more information. A deep read for those whose interests lie in the direction of what could happen when we tamper with humanity.
Enjoyable Ah Ha moment!
Jack Mack knows how to tell a story. With just one word, or really a sound, he relates all the different ways the frog uses it to tease, be scared, and finally find relief. We had a great time reading it, and the beauty of the book is once the child knows the word, they can read it too. We had fun trying to decide which type of Ah Ha moment little frog was having.
Perfect bag for holding a manduka
This is a fantastic, high quality yoga mat bag! I love it. It's not only large enough to hold my manduka mat but the straps feel durable and strong enough that they won't break. I also love the air-holes on the side so that the mat can breathe. I will definitely be referring my colleagues and students to purchase this bag.
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The After House. It's The Perfect Halloween Read!
Michael Phillip Cash has done it again with a charming book called The After House. Set in scenic Cold Spring Harbor in Long Island, it involves Remy Galway, a newly divorced mom trying to rebuild her shattered life. From the start, her six year old daughter feels the presence of something in the house, but Remy tries her best to lighten the gloomy home. Little do they know that they share the house with the spirit of a crusty whaling captain who is not entertained with the feminine changes to his house. The way he interacts with the humans is both hilarious as well as poignant.
True to his form, Cash's characterizations shine. Reading one of his books is like visiting with old friends. Characters from Stillwell, and The Flip make return appearances, but the book stands alone for first time readers. While it is a ghost story, and does possess the necessary chills, Cash's books are really about human wants and needs. While The Hanging Tree brought home the point that we define our destiny, Stillwell stressed that we don't have to be the victims of it. The After House implies that everyone, dead or alive, comes into our lives for a reason that shapes the outcome of our time here.
It is well written, a page turner and the Cash twist at the end leaves the reader with a satisfied feeling.
Delightful and restful
Delightful and organic scent of lavender to melt away stress. I placed a few drops in the laundry with my sheets and the whole batch had the faint fragrance reminiscent of fields in Provence. Sprinkle of basement carpet, where I do yoga- and the musty odor of indoors is gone. Very powerful, and a mere drop goes a long way.
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This one's a keeper
Charming, sweet love story about a single mom trying to keep her head above water. Jess Thomas is struggling to keep her two children safe, while working as a house cleaner and in a pub. Her estranged and deadbeat husband lives far away and never helps. Desperate to improve her children's chances, she accepts help from the snobby and distant Ed Nicolls. On a wild journey to Scotland, they both drop their guard enough to realize that they enjoy each other's company, and they fit together like a perfect equation.
I must admit, I was not as crazy about this book when I started it. Neither Ed or Jess captured my sympathy, until their relationship blossomed. Their developing love, and the relationship between Ed and the children tugged at both my funny bone as well as my heart. Jojo Moyes knows how to hook a reader and keep them turning pages. Her books are a refreshing delightful read. I loved this book. It's a keeper.
Refreshing look at some of the most infamous royal marriages in history
Leslie Carroll has put together a wonderfully researched book about a dozen royal marriages that would have rocked todays scandal magazines. Throughout history, royals have been used as pawns to make advantageous marriages that would create economic and territorial alliances. Many of them like Margaret of Anjou and Henry VI, or Mary Tudor and Phillip of Spain are familiar stories. Others like Maria Carolina of Austria or the Medici Princesses are not as well known. However, all of the chapters are peppered with fascinating tidbits of information like the sumptuous clothing, to the over the top jewels, as well as the sexual and emotional relationships. Written with care to make it interesting, the breezy style makes for easy reading. This is an enjoyable book that manages to find old stories and refresh them with new insights and information. I particularly loved the chapter of Lady Jane Grey and the one on Louis XIII's marriage to Anne of Austria. Leslie Carroll breathes life into historical figures fleshing them into real people rather than the flat one dimensional characters we studied in school.
Elizabeth and the many women in her orbit and their influence
Comprehensive study about the women who surrounded and perhaps influenced Queen Elizabeth the First. Author Tracy Borman dissects every female relationship and the many ways their orbit intersected with the woman who ruled England. Usually we read about Cecil, Raleigh, Essex, Dudley and a host of males that revolved around the queen, the female's in her life are largely ignored. Borman starts with Ann Boleyn, and works though each woman from Kat Astley, to her many ladies in waiting, to show how their interaction played a role in Elizabeth's decisions. While we usually see Elizabeth as that larger than life warrior, who envisioned herself as a Renaissance prince, stories like the one of her stealing Lady Mary Howard's gaudy dress and wearing it despite it being too short for her, ruining it for the younger woman, presents the queen in a surprising new light- that of a jealous female not above petty spite, rather than the image of Gloriana she preferred.
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Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis
Captain No Beard and his crew of loyal pirates heave anchor for another adventure, this time in the icy waters of the Arctic. Captain No Beard's steering a course due north, sailing by the light of the North Star. Everyone on the crew wonders what the captain's up to, especially as he gets embarrassed when they ask. When the captain finally admits his plan, the crew discovers he plans to steal the aurora borealis, the beautiful northern lights that brighten the arctic sky. They're all shocked. They may be pirates, but even they know stealing is bad. Besides, how can anyone steal the lights from the sky? A charming, engaging tale about doing what's right, Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis is the latest installment in Carole P. Roman's award-winning pirate series. The first book, Captain No Beard—an Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life, received the Kirkus Reviews Best of 2012 award and the Star of Remarkable Achievement. The series presents real-life problems in an imaginary setting and encourages discussion with both parents and educators
If You Were Me and Lived in...Greece: A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World
It's never too early to start teaching children about the world around them. In If You Were Me and Lived in…Greece , early learners get a taste of what their life would be like if they lived in Greece while being introduced to the birthplace of democracy. This book is the latest installment of the educational series about the cultures of the world that speaks to young children about the topics that interest them, such as the foods people eat, the names of boys and girls, and the activities that children their age living in a foreign land are likely to engage in. This exciting visit to Greece also introduces the important concept of democracy to children and highlights some of the other cultural contributions that Greece has made to Western civilization. Basic information is offered in a playful way that won't overwhelm children.
Not just for shoes
Not so great for shoes, but I did find it terrific for crafts. I put it in the playroom on a door and we stored glue sticks, glitters sticks and small items the kids play with when they come over. Keeps it organized and off the floor. Especially great for small places like my vacation home. See through compartment makes items easy to find.
Quick, fun read
Delightful collection of short stories much in the style of Erma Bombeck. Barbara Venkataraman includes the reader in her charming observation of daily tidbits. My favorite is the over accommodating hostess's dinner party that get shot to pieces by today's crazy dietary demands, or the silly clutter of unnecessary gadgets that take over our kitchens. Especially sweet, was the essay about the day she spends with her dad, who is slowly losing his memory. A quick read, it will make you smile, as her experiences are both familiar and funny.
Little Boo delivers a thrilling but non threatening build up for the little ones
Delightful story about a seed who is desperate to be scary. The wind advises the little seed to grow, and have patience. Soon enough, Little Boo turns into a Jack o Lantern and his dream is fulfilled. Great kid friendly celebration of the fall. Lovely illustrations. We enjoyed the build up to an age appropriate "scary " moment. My grandson loved it.
Useful for little girl's room
Great items for all those pesky barrettes and bows. I gave it to my daughter for my granddaughters array of hair essentials. The clear packaging made colors easy to find. She also put her small posts in there and told me it makes it easier to locate the tiny studs. With the hanger, it keeps small items safe from little hands.
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End of the cousin's war
Really well written story of Margaret Pole, ill fated cousin to Henry VIII's mother Elizabeth. Caught in the Cousin's war, or as it is known today as The War of the Roses, Margaret is the daughter of George Duke of Clarence, brother to the king and granddaughter of Warwick the Kingmaker. She and her brother are in line for the throne and seen as rivals by the victorious Henry Tudor. Her brother is imprisoned despite his simple nature, and eventually beheaded to prove to the Spanish that there is no threat to their daughter, Princess Catherine of Aragon's way to the throne, as the wife of Henry and Elizabeth's son Arthur. Confusing, yes, fascinating, without a doubt. Margaret is married off to an unimportant knight, thus leaving her buried and destitute in the country. Gregory takes the story from Margaret's lowest time to her rise under the new monarch Henry the VIII. Despite the fact that Catherine of Aragon's arrival caused the death of her brother, Margaret aligns herself with the princess becoming both friend and confidant. She makes a powerful enemy of Henry's VII 's mother , Margaret Beaufort when she colludes with Catherine, helping her in her quest to marry Henry the VIII. The story weaves through her precarious position in court, where a careless remark or an accident of birth can cause not only a person's downfall, but death. Gregory has a unique way of bringing Tudor England alive, letting us get familiar with the players, whether they were considered key or not. A reader is able to put faces to the names that have haunted history, the information of their existence so dim, their role seemingly unimportant, yet they lived and died for the politics of their country. I liked this book. Margaret Pole was a survivor, a thorny rose in the history of England. Someone who tried to grow under catastrophic circumstances, playing the courtiers game where the outcome of losers meant certain death. This is not a flowery book about living in Tudor England, yet Gregory imbues a real sense of the time, the terror of disease, the horrors of childbirth, a woman's helpless role in society. The King's Curse is allegedly the curse made by Elizabeth the queen in response to the death of her brothers, the princes in the tower. It was in essence the downfall for her own house. In the case of Margaret Pole, the King's horrible curse reflected right back to her, including anyone with Plantagenet blood as well in its carnage.
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Age shall not wither her...
I read the book a few weeks ago and was entertained for the night. While some of the humor pressed uncomfortable boundaries, I would push past the things I didn't find particularly funny until I found a "day" in her life that made me smile at her keen observations. Isn't life like that, though? Our years are filled with all different things, like a smorgasbord that we can pick and choose, and return to savor. I really liked Joan Rivers. Reading her book, was like a window into her fast paced world. The daily observations dragged me though her hectic schedule, the things that ticked her off, and the people she loved. I always knew I liked her. After all, she has been in my living room dozens of times throughout my life from the time I was a little girl. Joan Rivers was only a year older than my mother. I remember rooting for her when she bravely tried to restart her life after it was shattered by the loss of her husband and her career at the same time. I watched as she reinvented herself in a hostile male dominated environment, creating a whole new industry of red carpet interviewers. It's hard to start over when you're looking at the backside of fifty, competing with fresh young faces. I admired that she always included her daughter, sharing her success and making it a family affair. It's hard to work with family, and they were gracious to each other. Lastly, I bless her for showing that older women can be important, productive, beautiful, and useful in our youth obsessed society. Joan Rivers was a first class act, who lived by her own example. While she did sometimes say something that made me squirm,(Yes, the Ann Frank parts were not my favorite), she was groundbreaking in her humor. So, if I had so suffer with one or two jokes that didn't work, the rest was worth it.
Great book to discuss self acceptance as well as the hurt of bullying
Wonderful book about blocking negativity and learning to love yourself. This book was a jewel of a read with so many different ways to open discussions from bullying, to respect, to accepting who you are. Abena is a sweet little girl who's growing awareness of the negative comments of former playmates begins to sour her demeanor. Where she used to find pleasure in her African roots, now she resents anything about her culture. Her grandmother tells her stories about her own youth, as well as quotes her pastor, that "God doesn't make mistakes." She stresses the lesson that we have to find peace and happiness with who we are. Abena shakes off her resentments and when she goes to school the next day, she encounters another girl who faces similar problems. She passes along her lesson, and the girls find their happy place. Washington writes clearly, without sentimentality, but with bright dialog and great visuals. I felt like a fly on the wall in Abena's bedroom. This book transcends race, creed, or nationality. Any educator can broaden a discussion to encompass all types of prejudice. Whether it's body type, a physical challenge, or a person's background, intolerance hurts, ignorance is dangerous, and bigotry is a weapon that loses it's barb when a person is armored with self confidence.
Dark novel about the power of society of those who dare to be different
Interesting and atmospheric book about 17th century Amsterdam. Nella is a young bride to a wealthy merchant adjusting to big city life in Amsterdam. The marriage was arranged by her financially challenged mother and Nella is sent to live with her new husband's cold family. When the marriage remains unconsummated, Nella must discover the web of lies and secrets of the wealthy merchant house. Joannes Brandt is a kind man but an uninterested husband. Out of guilt, he buys his young wife a large cabinet that is an expensive replica of the very house they live in. Strange miniatures begin to arrive from an unknown craftsman that has chilling details. Will they unlock the mysteries of the gloomy home or foretell a devastating future? This book was as dark as a Dutch Masters' painting. The home was filled with anger, unfulfilled dreams, and secrets. Burton imbues a creepy tension as the novel rockets to it's combustive conclusion. Well written, with a flavor of its times, The Miniaturist is an fascinating window into the uber strict religious climate of 17th century Amsterdam, when anything that was different had to be hidden from society.
Peter Ackroyd knows how to write history
Peter Ackroyd knows how to write about history. Organized and easy to read, this is a comprehensive and interesting book about the Tudor dynasty. Just when you think there is nothing new, he blends more information seamlessly throughout the entire book. Concise, well written, lovingly researched, Ackroyd knows what to include and where to place it. If you are interested in history, this book is a must. If you love the Tudors, then add anything he writes to your library.
When my kids and I were looking for an artist for the cultural series, we wanted to find someone who would mix media together for the final product.While Bonnie Lemaire takes the reader and their imagination on a flight of fancy, we wanted this series to be more concrete. We loved the way Kelsea drew children, and when I wrote to her I told her the importance of it not looking too cartoonish. We wanted realism mixed with ethnically correct features. The most important thing was we wanted to avoid stereotypes. Kelsea did all that and more. She is respectful of all the customs and cultures. I loved the research she did to make things as correct as possible and present the country in an entertaining and beautiful way.
Picking artists without ever speaking to them, or meeting in person was hard. Yet, the three illustrators I chose have a keen understanding of the product. They were willing to jump into my world and take a chance creating new characters to be embraced and loved by children. I am grateful for them taking me on and am please to let the the world know about it!
Kelsea Parks Wierenga graduated with a BFA in Illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2006. She has worked seven years as a professional illustrator and designer for CreateSpace.com, a Print On Demand book publisher in Charleston, South Carolina. Sometimes I'm a Fire-Breathing Dragon is an original story that Kelsea wrote, illustrated and published in 2010.
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A great tool to help get a person's life in order
Really simple, easy to follow guide to help a person put their life in perspective and stop procrastinating. John Cruise first identifies the problem, then describes the many possible causes. His next chapters are devoted to relatable ways to break the bad habit of putting things off. He urges the reader to set smaller but definitive goals to be able to achieve success until they can build up to bigger projects. A well written book, it was a vital bit of information because as an overachiever working with many procrastinators, this book helped me not only to understand people I work with, but learn to help them as well. Procrastinating is global and affects physical, emotional, and financial well being. Learning to place things in realistic order, set reasonable goals and learning to say no to the impossible, a person can have a calmer and more balanced life. Nothing works like success and this book is the key to that.
Featured Artist: Sarah Boettcher
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Noise is an addiction in the spectacular 'Sound of Metal'
Riz Ahmed as Ruben in "Sound of Metal."
(Courtesy of Amazon Studios)
Riz Ahmed stars as a noise-metal drummer who loses his hearing
By Ryan BradfordWell, That Was Awkward
Ruben's world is a world of noise.
In the opening scene of "Sound of Metal," Ruben (Riz Ahmed) sits behind a drum set, waiting. Offscreen, his bandmate/partner Lou (Olivia Cooke) dials her guitar's feedback up to Sonic Youth levels. Ruben rocks back and forth with anticipation, his eyes wide with adrenaline. Finally, Lou punches out a distorted chord, and the crowd goes wild. This is Ruben's cue.
He punishes the tom drums with primordial aggression as Lou screams indecipherable lyrics into the mic. Their band, Blackgammon, does not make music so much as it produces chaos. By the end of the song, it's unclear whether Ruben has created something he loves or fears.
It's a stunner of an opening sequence, and one of the best portrayals of extreme noise ever put on film. And it's not just a performance for artists like Lou and Ruben — this type of music holds no commercial appeal or opportunity for financial gain. This noise is their lifeblood. They do it night after night, traveling through the Midwestern cities in their Airstream camper trailer.
Of course, the human body is not equipped to handle this nightly aural assault, and once Ruben begins to experience hearing loss, his world falls apart.
In that sense, "Sound of Metal" might as well be a film about the apocalypse (a genre we've all probably become more familiar with over the past eight months). Like all end-of-the-world tales, the film asks: What's there to live for if all meaning is taken away?
For Ruben, a recovering heroin addict, creating extreme music is his tether to sobriety, even though it's progressed into another addiction unto itself, for there's no other word to convey the physical damage that drumming has rendered on Ruben's body. Even his relationship with Lou is defined by co-dependence. They're two broken people who have only found a tenuous existence through music. It's only when Lou threatens self-harm that Ruben agrees to enter a recovery program for deaf addicts.
Filmed with gritty realism, screenwriter Darius Marder's bold, spectacular directorial debut often feels like an indie thriller instead of a drama. Ahmed — perhaps best known as Jake Gyllenhaal's bug-eyed business partner in "Nightcrawler" — plays Ruben with the intensity of a cornered animal, and the scenes depicting his hearing loss are as disorienting and claustrophobic for the audience as they are to Ruben. His continued denial of his condition is painful to watch, especially during one harrowing Blackgammon show when Ruben loses track of the song he cannot hear, and overcompensates by playing even harder. If music is his addiction, this is his overdose.
Believing that his hearing loss is temporary, Ruben enters the recovery program mostly to appease Lou, but he quickly warms to the group's kind but no-nonsense leader, Joe (played by real life ASL advocate and metal singer Paul Raci). Joe insists that it's not Ruben's hearing that needs fixing, but his mindset.
Ruben slowly settles into the program. He learns sign language and volunteers at a school, teaching drums to deaf children. One of the film's many highlights is a wordless dinner scene where members of Joe's program (all of whom are played by deaf actors) sign wildly to each other and slap the table, giving the film a warm percussive harmony, which works in exact opposition to the abrasive noise of Ruben's former life. Without a doubt, the audio design in "Sound of Metal" is more innovative than any movie in recent history, and it successfully links sound to narrative in profound and emotionally wrenching ways.
Like any addict's road to acceptance, Ruben's path is difficult and fraught with obstacles. He develops a habit of sneaking into Joe's office to check email, keep up with Lou and catch glimpses of his former life — activities that are strictly prohibited in Joe's program.
These continual missteps are what prevent the film from falling into schmaltz. Joe is right: There's no solution to Ruben's disability, and for a film to provide one would only be insulting to the deaf community. The film doesn't pander either — there's no "what's lost is now gained" lesson to be learned. Ruben has changed, but for the better or worse depends entirely up to him.
"Sound of Metal" premiered last year at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, but in many ways it feels like a film for 2020. Given the popularity of hate-watching and doomscrolling through social media, it's easy to compare Ruben's addiction to noise with our own. And watching Ruben yearn for normalcy — whatever that looks like — is as painful as witnessing friends and family demand the same, despite a worldwide pandemic that has pulled out the threads on what it means to be normal.
Like Ruben, we have very little control over the noise that surrounds us, but we can learn to recognize the rare moments of stillness, and take refuge in the quiet.
Bradford is a freelance writer.
"Sound of Metal"
When: Available Friday
Where: Amazon Prime Video
Running time: 2 hours
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Meskel Square in Addis Ababa.
Statue in front of the "Red Terror" Martyrs Memorial Museum.
"Adefres", a homemade duplicating machine used to duplicate underground leaflets against the Derg regime.
"Wofelala", a typical torture technique used by the Derg.
Painting showing the Derg regime torturing an individual.
Skulls of the martyrs, murdered by the Derg.
Holy Trinity Cathedral, where Emperor Haile Selassie I is entombed.
Front view of the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
The African Union's headquarters.
Another view of the African Union.
Street in Addis Ababa.
National Museum of Ethiopia with a cannon used by Emperor Menelik II at the Battle of Adwa (1896) in the foreground.
Replica of Lucy, a 3.2 million year old Australopithecus afarensis.
Partial skull of Australopithecus boisei.
Partial skull of Homo rhodesiensis.
One of the earliest known fossils of Homo sapiens at 160,000 years old.
Weapons of Emperor Tewodros (1855-1868), with a shield made out of elephant hide in the center.
Closeup of the ceremonial hat of "Ligaba" ("Minister of the Palace").
Crown of Emperor Haile Selassie I.
Limestone altar from the 5th-4th centuries BC.
Painting of the Holy Trinity.
Traditional Ethiopian painting.
Statue of the "Lion of Judah".
A throne of Emperor Haile Selassie I.
Makeshift hookah.
Collection of Christian crosses.
Wheelbarrow full of bananas.
St. George's Cathedral.
Another view of St. George's Cathedral.
Parishioners waiting outside faithfully until mass is completed.
Procession of priests (including the caretaker of the Ark of the Covenant – he is seated in a covered chair and being carried away) with a crowd watching.
Slums in Addis Ababa.
Flying over some interesting landscaping in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia looking an awful lot like southern Utah.
Stone huts in Axum.
Belltower of the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, in the background.
Chapel of the Tablet – where the Ark of the Covenant is kept (supposedly).
Angle-view of the Chapel of the Tablet.
Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion.
Closeup of the belltower of the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion.
Stelae in the Northern Stelae Field.
The Obelisk of Axum (twenty-four meters tall).
The toppled "Great Stele" (thirty-three meters tall).
Tomb of the False Door (also known as the "Tomb of Remhai").
Inside the Tomb of the False Door.
Corridor connected to tombs underneath the Northern Stelae Field.
Camel parked on the side of the road in Axum.
Dirt road in the northern part of Axum.
Creek through pastures north of Axum.
Stone walls in Axum.
Looking toward the Northern Stelae Field and Axum from halfway-up Bete Giorgis.
Fallen tree on the path up Bete Giorgis.
Church of Arbuta Emsasa.
The ruins of Dingur.
Walking around inside the ruins of Dingur.
Gudit Stelae Field.
Another view of the Gudit Stelae Field.
Ethiopian dry red wine, produced in the Zeway Valley.
Ethiopian Orthodox religious figures in front of the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion.
Inside the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion.
Fresco inside the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion.
The Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion.
Side view of the Chapel of the Tablet.
Chapel of the Tablet, seen from the adjacent monastery.
The front of the monastery by the Chapel of the Tablet.
Inside the monastery.
Painting of the Timkat celebration in Axum.
Front view of the Chapel of the Tablet, seen from the invisible line that no foreigner may cross.
The man (and the AK-47) assigned to guard the Chapel of the Tablet.
Entrance to Gebre's tomb.
Inside Gebre's tomb.
Looking up at the entrance stairs inside Kaleb's tomb.
The stone sarcophagi inside Kaleb's tomb.
Terraced fields north of Axum.
Remains of a tree in the arid Ethiopian countryside.
Walled stone dwelling.
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The Abba Panteleon monastery perched on top of the hill in the distance.
Dirt road lined with stone walls through the farmlands.
Stone hut with a thatched roof.
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