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Tag Archives: Historical Fiction
The Woman on the Windowsill: A Tale of Mystery in Several Parts by Sylvia Sellers-García
I really loved reading The Woman on the Windowsill: A Tale of Mystery in Several Parts. It reads as an account of life in Guatemala in the 1800s. I appreciate the author's in-depth analysis of crime, social thought and class/gender divisions within the culture at the time. As I was reading, I found myself considering how much time and effort Sylvia Sellers-García must have spent researching for this book. Her research goes beyond the events surrounding the severed body parts and encompasses many of the aspects of everyday life in Guatemala at the time. Having a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, I am fascinated by many of the avenues Sellers-García explores when considering gender roles, the concept of violence and the role colonialism played in the formation of Guatemala city's criminal governance. The descriptions of Guatemala City, the San Juan de Dios Hospital, the residential areas and cemetery help to develop a setting that makes you feel like you are walking through 19th century Guatemala. The brief glimpses of the past from the hospital records and criminal cases also really caught and held my interest as a reader.
The historical information and the evaluation of viewpoints at each stage of the investigation deserves a 4/5 for me on my overall rating of this book. It was historically fascinating to read and taught me many things about Guatemalan history that I was not aware of. On one side, I absorbed all of the intriguing the content in this book, but on the other side, the format left me wanting more of a narrative to keep it cohesive. I will be honest in saying it reads more like an essay or a research paper, than a novel or book. The chapters are almost irrelevant; the last chapter especially deviates too far from the core investigation to keep the narrative cohesive. The epilogue brings it back somewhat, at least in my opinion. I was hoping for more of a narrative fictional or non-fictional from this book which is why I have only given it 4 out of 5 stars.
I would still highly recommend this book to people, especially those who share my passion of history in Central and South America. I have been to Guatemala City and Antigua and The Woman on the Windowsill: A Tale of Mystery in Several Parts really brought me back to recalling my own experience in these cities. I had the opportunity to stay for a night in the home of a resident of Guatemala City. Their home's vast and elaborate interior was exposed upon entering through large wooden doors fronting an otherwise average street. I recall being amazed at how large and welcoming the home was and how I never would have been able to guess what it held inside just passing by on the street. So I want to thank Sellers-García for bringing back some of those memories for me. I also want to thank NetGalley and Yale University Press so the opportunity to read and review this book!
Tagged as 50 books in a year, book reviews, Books, Guatemala, Historical Fiction, history, new fiction, new release, New Release Novels, reading, reading challenge, The Woman on the Windowsill, writing history
Mystery and Intrigue in London in the 1800s
Just a quick book review if you are looking for a recommendation for some light reading this April! A Twist in Time by Julie McElwain is a time-shift historical fiction available April 11, 2017.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30334200-a-twist-in-time?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book
A Twist in Time is chock-full of mystery and secrecy in upper class British society. The novel which takes place against the backdrop of London in the 1800s is a surprisingly good read! When I read the description I was expecting it to be a bit like Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict but this book was far better!
Julie McElwain gives us a vivid view of life in 1815. Kendra Donovan the heroine of the series struggles to accept that she has been dropped somehow in 1815 and is thrown into a series of murder investigations. The literary is style engaging and Kendra's character is confident and adventurous. The plot of "A Twist in Time" keeps up a good pace moving from scene to scene and I didn't feel like there were any long and drawn out sections. Some time-shift novels have an heightened sense of implausibility but because Kendra has chose to trust the Duke of Aldridge and his nephew Alec with her secret, it somehow makes her presence in the 1800s more plausible. I also appreciated the author changing the point-of-view intermittingly from Kendra to some of the other characters to allow for differing perspectives. Kendra Donovan is an intelligent, solid and delightful heroine and I cannot wait to read more about her adventures.
I also want to thank NetGalley and Pegasus Books for a pre-release copy of the book to read and review.
Tagged as A Twist in Time, Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Julie McElwain, kendra donovan, Mystery, new fiction, Novels, reading, time-shift
Happy Holidays! It's the last month for my 2015 READ50 challenge and I only have 3 more books to go!
I have finished up the last published books in the C.S. Harris series Sebastian St. Cyr. I really enjoyed all of these books. At the core of each of the stories is a little piece of true British and/or French history as well as some conspiracy theories which the author uses as inspiration for her fictional tales. The historical aspects of the novels are what draw me in and the author does a good job at making the events in the story seem historically believable.
I would classify this series as solidly in the Historical Fiction genre but leaning slightly towards Mystery. Romance is not prevalent in the themes of these novels but rather they are mysteries full of revenge, conspiracy and murder. Some threads in the storyline progress very slowly and leave me wishing there was more development to Sebastian and Hero's characters from novel to novel. I find as a reader I only get tiny bits of what Sebastian and Hero are thinking. Furthermore, Hero plays a very small role in the last few novels. It would be nice if she came more to the forefront in the next book(s) in the series because I think she has the makings of a strong heroine.
C. S. Harris' next book in the Sebastian St. Cyr series, When Falcons Fall, is scheduled to be published March 01, 2016. If you are looking for a good mystery series I highly recommend these books. For those in the Leduc Public Library system you usually have to request the books as they all seem to be scattered around Alberta rather than one library holding the entire series.
P.S. Random fact: The author C.S. Harris is just a pen name and the author's real name is Candice Proctor. She also pens under the name C.S. Graham for a Thriller Series. http://www.csharris.net/author.php
47 ~ Who Buries the Dead by C. S. Harris
Beheadings, Slave Traders and Murder
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18590094-who-buries-the-dead?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book
46 ~ Why King's Confess by C. S. Harris
Lost Dauphin, Peace talks between France and England, French Revolution
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18114102-why-kings-confess?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book
45 ~ When Maiden's Mourn by C. S. Harris
Camelot, Lady of Shallot, Murder of Upper Class Maiden
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11879594-when-maidens-mourn?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book
44 ~ Where Shadows Dance by C. S. Harris
International Politics, Natural vs. Unnatural Death, Lies and Diplomacy
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8450509-where-shadows-dance?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book
Tagged as book review, C. S. Harris, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, READ50, reading challenge, Sebastian St. Cyr Series
READ50 Books ~ 40, 41, 42 and 43
It's not long now until 2015 is over! Christmas is coming up quickly! Some of the books leading up to the end of my READ50 list are: The Bee Keepers Apprentice by Laurie R. King, The Painted Lady by David Ashton, Who Buries the Dead, When Maidens Mourn, Why Kings Confess (all by C. S. Harris).
43 ~ Recipes for Love and Murder: A Tannie Maria Mystery by Sally Andrew
LOVED it! I think this novel just made my top 5 books for 2015. I thought the idea of blending food and recipes with a strong female heroine were the perfect mix. Tannie Maria is a superb character. I envy her forcefulness and her desire to make the most out of her life. Tannie Maria goes through a tough marriage and comes out a better person; through her experiences she is able to discover what she is passionate about. Her concern for those around her also seems very genuine. Sally Andrews does an excellent job at portraying life in the small village in South Africa. Tannie Maria lives in the Klein Karoo in a remote house where she enjoys testing new recipes, feeding her chickens and sitting on her deck with a coffee while watching the wildlife. To make some money, Tannie Maria is happy working for the Gazette writing a food column only to have her column changed to a love AND food advice column. She starts to receive all sorts of letters from readers asking for love advice and in return Tannie Maria writes back with honest love advice along with recipes which she believes will help their situations. Tannie Maria believes that different foods can help different situations and she is constantly cooking and bringing people food. BUT don't be tricked by all my talk of food, there is a murder mystery underneath all the yummy cooking. It takes the whole village to work together to solve the murder(s) and even a few handsome police officers.
Definitely you should read this book!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26010158-recipes-for-love-and-murder
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2874812.Sally_Andrew
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1435836813
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/38629860-adrienne-b
42 ~ What Remains of Heaven by C. S. Harris (Book #5 Sebastian St. Cyr Series)
I have been really enjoying this series. A mystery with a little bit of suspense and romance thrown in; I can't wait to get to the next books.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6423507-what-remains-of-heaven
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22067.C_S_Harrishttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1435834404
41 ~ The Next Always by Nora Roberts (Book 1 of Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy)
Not horrible, but a 3 star. This novel has a great cover which piqued my interest but the storyline felt a bit forced and elaborated. The descriptions of the Inn were in-depth to say the least and the stalker Sam felt like he was added in as an afterthought to add drama. A quick read and a feel good novel but fell a bit short for me on content. Interesting to find out that Nora Roberts and her husband actually renovated and own the Inn.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10305231-the-next-always?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book
40 ~ Where Serpents Sleep by C. S. Harris (Book #4 Sebastian St. Cyr Series)
A fun easy read. Not a romance really, more of a mystery/detective novel. I read the first book in the series and didn't love it but decided to give it another chance. Just starting book #5. I appreciated that there was enough mystery and action to keep to me interested and wanting to find out who was killing everyone and why. The story has Hero Jarvis, who is very independent and an early feminist type character. She claims that she does not want to get married but would not mind having children of her own if she could without society rejecting her. She follows class protocol most of the time but occasionally throws it off to accomplish her own agenda. Secondly there is Sebastian who is trying to recover from his heartbreak with Kat. He is not ready for a relationship either but he and Hero work well together in solving the murders.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3142581-where-serpents-sleep?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book
Tagged as book reviews, C. S. Harris, Fiction, Food Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery Novels, Nora Roberts, Recipes for Love and Murder, Sebastian St. Cyr Series, Where Serpents Sleep
The Other Daughter, Circling the Sun and Orphan #8 (37, 38, 39)
39 ~ Orphan #8 by Kim van Alkemade
I found this book a bit tough to get through. I was intrigued by the historical plot of Jewish Orphans but quickly realized it was in fact quite horrible for the orphans at the Hebrew Infant Asylum (Hebrew Infant Home in the novel). I don't mind learning about history but I found each time the novel had a flashback to Rachel Rabinowitz's life at the Orphan Home I wanted to skim read. Experimentation on children and the lifelong impact on the children's general wellbeing is hard to read about. I remember not thinking much of Rachel's description of her bright red hair until mid book when I realized what that was foreshadowing (the permanent loss of hair due to excessive X-rays). Orphan #8 was also a great deal more historical than cultural, as a reader I wanted a bit more of the Jewish heritage to come through.
On a side note, I agree with other reviewers on the fact that Rachel's love life didn't seem to fit the story. Rachel's history is complex enough with the murder of her mother and Rachel and her brother being sent to the Hebrew Infant Home, therefore, I'm not sure if her being a lesbian really adds to her overall character development. I would have liked to hear more about her relationship with her brother and possibly any other connections from her childhood experiences that she carried with her into adulthood.
Orphan #8 manages to capture a dark time in history and I think because of its uniqueness it is very memorable.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23287179-orphan-number-eight
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6306189.Kim_van_Alkemade
38~ Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
Circling the Sun was a pleasant surprise. I had previously read The Paris Wife also by Paula McLain and not really liked much about it. I gave this novel a try because I love historical fiction and the plot of British ex-pats in colonial Africa really intrigued me. Circling the Sun is a historical novel which bases its plot on the life and events of Beryl Markham in a fictional way.
Beryl Markham was not only the first female to fly solo over the Atlantic from Europe but she was also many other things. Beryl was a farmer, a horse trainer, a wife, a pilot and later in life, an author. She was an independent thinker and very ambitious. Raised on a farm in Kenya by her father, Beryl learned to fend for herself even after consecutive failures. She wrote a memoir about all of her adventures in 1942 but it was not well received at the time. Her memoir West with the Night wouldn't become popular until it was re-released in 1983, 3 years before Beryl's death.
If you are intrigued by the life of Beryl Markham I would highly suggest reading Circling the Sun.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23995231-circling-the-sun
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/290189.Paula_McLain
37 ~ The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig
A short and easy read but still an enjoyable novel. The plot was unique for this genre but the romantic interests weren't entirely convincing. Not much to review on this book but the plot could be summaries as:
-Rachel finds out that she is actually the daughter of an Earl and resorts to a disguise to gain herself access to the family.
-She is befriended by Simon who hopes to further his own agenda by helping Rachel confront her father.
-Rachel soon finds herself in the midst of many family secrets as she discovers half siblings and extended family that were previously unbeknownst to her.
-The illusion of a love triangle seems to shatter leaving an opening for Rachel to swoop in and claim her happy ending.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23014679-the-other-daughter?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book
Tagged as Circling the Sun, Colonial Africa, Hebrew Infant Asylum, Historical Fiction, Jewish Orphans, Orphan #8, Paula McLain, Romance, The Other Daughter, West with the Night


Thank you to everyone who came to the FREE Women's Self Defense class this past weekend 10/29/11! Despite the crazy weather, Dasha and the AMAA staff and students taught a great group of ladies who raised money for Kettlebell Kickboxer, Neriza and Team Continuum! Missed it? Don't worry – We'll have more FREE events in the future!
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In present-day research activities, analytical instrumentation is an essential component of chemical and biological studies. The precision and reproducibility have increased the dependence of researchers on instrumental methods of analysis. Effective adaptation of the technical developments in instrumental analysis requires working talents to operate and maintain these sophisticated instruments. Keeping in view of these aspects, an internship training programme is scheduled to create a pool of technically competent manpower for handling analytical instruments.
This internship training is designed to equip the students with theoretical knowledge and hands-on exposure in the fields of analytical instruments applicable in the research areas of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science etc. On successful completion of the period, an exam will be conducted present-day and certificates will be issued.
Selection to the programme will be based on post-graduation (PG) mark merit, written test, and interview. Interested candidates are requested to send their resume, a statement of purpose, copies of PG certificates and mark sheets to "The Scientist In-Charge, Centre for Analytical Instrumentation - Kerala, KSCSTE-KFRI, Peechi - 680 653" so as to reach on or before 15 December 2018. "Application for Internship training in analytical instrumentation" should me has written on the cover. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated for test and interview.
Last date: 15 December 2018.


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International Dispute Settlement
International Dispute Settlement (LAWS90022)
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This subject introduces the techniques and institutions used to manage and resolve international disputes, focusing on both diplomatic (negotiation, mediation, inquiry, and conciliation) and legal (arbitration and judicial settlement) methods. Students will explore historical and topical examples to analyse when, how, and with what effect states, corporations, and individuals have resorted to different forms of international adjudication or arbitration to settle disputes, and consider the extent to which powerful states such as China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US have embraced international dispute settlement. The subject provides detailed analysis of the jurisdictional, procedural, and compliance issues that have arisen in classic and current cases across various substantive areas of international law, including investment, trade, environment, human rights, nuclear testing, the law of the sea, the use of force, and territorial sovereignty. Students will become familiar with different dispute settlement bodies and mechanisms, including the International Court of Justice, investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms, the dispute settlement systems established by the World Trade Organization and the UN Law of the Sea Convention, regional human rights courts and tribunals, and dispute settlement under the Chinese Belt and Road initiative. We will conclude by examining and identifying emergent trends in and challenges to international dispute settlement.
Principal topics include:
The broad historical and political context of international dispute settlement
The international obligation to settle disputes by peaceful means
The role of diplomatic procedures, such as negotiation, mediation, and conciliation
The International Court of Justice, including issues involving state consent to jurisdiction, reservations to the optional clause, the evaluation of scientific evidence, and the Court's advisory jurisdiction
Investor-state dispute settlement, including issues relating to jurisdiction, the use of precedent, and the recognition and enforcement of awards
WTO dispute resolution procedures and the challenges facing the Appellate Body
Dispute settlement under the UN Law of the Sea Convention
Regional human rights courts and tribunals
Dispute settlement under the Chinese Belt and Road initiative
Backlash against and reform of international dispute settlement mechanisms
A student who has successfully completed this subject will:
Be able to identify, analyse, and critically reflect on the diplomatic and legal forms of international dispute settlement
Understand the processes and principles by which international courts and tribunals are created, and the typical procedural rules by which they operate
Be familiar with key cases of the International Court of Justice, the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the World Trade Organization Appellate Body, and the dispute settlement mechanisms established by the Law of the Sea Convention
Be knowledgeable about the types of treaties that are central to this field, including the statutes establishing relevant courts and tribunals, bilateral investment treaties, and treaties on enforcement of international arbitral awards
Be able to evaluate the utility, legitimacy, and effectiveness of different dispute settlement mechanisms
Be aware of the changes that are taking place in this significant field
Have a sophisticated appreciation of the political dimension of international dispute settlement

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Calls himself a writer? - Let's keep that in the sanctity of your brain, shall we?
I'm currently around two-thirds of the way through This Other Eden by Ben Elton. This book just... well it frustrates me! He's never heard of the concept show-don't-tell, and the book is chock full of exposition. Added to that he's trying so hard to be funny a la Douglas Adams and it's falling flat, being a poor imitation at best.
The premise of the book is interesting enough to keep me reading, though, and I have come to like the characters in spite of the writing style.
Has anyone read anything else by him? He's highly recommended, so I'm wondering if it's just this book (or just me!).
You Brits had your Brexit vote last week; this week Australia goes to the polls to elect a Federal government. I'm spending Saturday handing out how-to-vote cards at the local polling booth and I'm actually looking forward to it. I haven't done this for years! And there's an after-election party for the workers, organised by our local member. It might be nice to share the evening with likeminded souls, instead of being camped on the lounge watching the election telecast by myself.
I used to love Ben Elton as a comedian, but I found his books a bit stodgy so far as I can remember.
I've not read anything of his before, but remembered him as one of the writers of The Young Ones, which I loved.


West with a WIN for NIU. Moves on.
West and Wilson lost in round two of the wrestle backs tonight in Philadelphia. Their seasons are over. Both wrestlers are young and have three more cracks at All American honors.
Congrats to both wrestlers for qualifying and extending NIU's streak at the NCAA Championships.
I'm sure the gained experience will serve them well in their continued improvement.
Quote: DEKALB, IL – For the second consecutive season, four NIU wrestlers have been named to the Academic All-MAC team announced Monday by the league office.
The Huskie contingent is led by three-time Academic All-MAC selection Caleb Gossett, a junior from St. Charles, Mo. (Francis Howell Central HS), and includes 2019 NCAA Championships qualifier Bryce West (Solon, Iowa/Solon HS), Drew West (Solon, Iowa/Solon HS) and Will Feldkamp (Dexter, Mich./Dexter HS).


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Biometric system to weed out unhealthy foreign workers
Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 09:23 PM MYT
Director-General of Immigration Department Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali (right) talking to Nepalese foreign worker Khadka Deepak about the fingerprint identification tool at Ajwa Clinic, Shah Alam August 1, 2017. — Bernama pic
SHAH ALAM, Aug 1 — Beginning October, only foreign workers with their fingerprints recorded under the biometric system can go through health screening before getting employment.
Immigration Director-General Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said it was for the purpose of verifying their identity before the health screening and aimed at restricting the spread of infectious diseases in the country.
"This system has been implemented before but its implementation is not comprehensive at the Fomema clinics," he told reporters after a ceremony here today.
Mustafar noted that there were several cases of foreign workers who used other individuals for health screening purposes.
"The number of cases is small but we do not want to compromise in this matter as we only want healthy workers employed in our country," he said.
He said a total of 407,870 foreign workers underwent health screening within the first six months of this year and 10,618 or 2.6 per cent of them failed the test with the majority involving cases of tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis B and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Among the highest number of workers who did not pass the health screening were those from Indonesia, Nepal and Bangladesh, said Mustafar adding that those who failed the screening would soon be repatriated to their respective countries. — Bernama
Immigration Dept nabs 87 Chinese nationals in Puchong over illegal online activities
165,040 illegals repatriated under B4G programme, says Immigration D-G
Return RM2.5b due to migrant workers from rehiring programme, Tenaganita tells govt


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Air France-KLM manager for West Africa Jean-Luc Mevellec confirmed the incident.
A mid-flight engine failure forced an Air France A380 jet with more than 500 passengers on board to turn back to the Ivory Coast capital Abidjan where it landed without further incident early Sunday.
"It happens from time to time. It is a well known phenomenon, well understood and crew are well trained on simulators all year long to deal with this type of fault," he added.


Pendelhaven has been played in more than 293 decks in the last 3 months. It is currently being played in Legacy, Modern, and Peasant , mainly in the following archetypes: Elves, Infect, and Maverick in Legacy. Hardened Scales, Infect, and Elves in Modern.
Pendelhaven has been played in more than 293 decks in the last 3 months. It is currently being played in Legacy, and Modern , mainly in the following archetypes: Elves Infect Maverick. Hardened Scales Infect Elves Mono Green Control Mono U Faeries. Infect.
A list of the most recent decks using Pendelhaven available on MTG decks website.
A list of archetypes playing Pendelhaven by format in the last 90 days according to our MTG decks database.


Friday. End of a week off (which is why I haven't been about/replying to email much). Spent it doing the spring cleaning I've been putting off for a month or so now.
Spring cleaning was soundtracked by Billy Bragg, The Dropkicks and the Levellers, so naturally, what I feel I should be doing now is smashing the state in some way. I may compensate by reading another chapter or two of Demand The Impossible, a book on the history of anarchism that I never got around to finishing, largely because it had migrated to somewhere under the bed.
Speaking of books – I seem to have acquired a copy of "The Watcher's Guide" volume 2 of a series of Buffy annotations books, the sort of thing that I'd never have willingly paid cash for, and I don't recall ever reading it. Can anyone explain why I have it? Did I borrow it off someone (and can you remember why)? Did someone leave it at behind at our place, and has it just migrated in here? Have I been anywhere that they would have been giving them away? And, assuming that no-one sticks their hand up here in the next fortnight to claim it as theirs, would anyone like it? It's just taking up shelf space, and I don't have enough of it to waste.
Fun weekend coming up – Saturday afternoon: board games in a pub. Saturday evening I: Flogging Molly gig. Saturday evening II: clubbing – last weekend was written off to that cold, one the basis I'd rather have written the night off than most of the week.
Sunday will probably be recovery, and not much else. Catching up on my reading after spending most of the last six months in a state of having run out of new stuff to read, I now have a respectable pile to read, and really ought to get on with it.
Monday, it's back to work, where the insanity will almost certainly have begun – I had to cancel a day of my holiday, and go in to work on Wednsday, for what turned out to be a six-hour meeting in Luton. I can recommend against both of those things.
Right, time to tidy this desk. The rest of the place is tidy, so having a desk like a bombsite rather spoils the effect. Also, I've lost my My Bloody Valentine tickets, so they'd better be on here somewhere. Plus, there may be paperwork that needs sorting out on here.
If I were to be in Edinburgh from the 19th of December until the morning of the 24th, who would be around? Could I get crashspace off someone? Would there be enough going on, or will everyone be off doing family stuff?
Last.fm have had this lovely upcoming gigs feature for a couple of months now. They use the data you give them to suggest gigs you might enjoy in your area.
Is anyone planning on going to any of the above?
They've announced the dates for next year's Whisky Live in London – 2nd and 3rd of March, and tickets are available now.
I don't know. If I do decide to go, is there anyone else who would definitely be interested?
Innocent drinks, known mostly around these parts for the endless phonecalls my former colleagues and I used to get for "Hannah from Innnocent Smoothies", while I was working at Sanctuary, are throwing the same free music festival that they have for the last couple of years again this year. (Thus, perhaps justifying the music-related telephonic confusion.) You'd have been forgiven for not noticing the last couple of years, since there was no-one that thrilling on the line-up.
This year, the Saturday (5th August) sees the Puppini Sisters, Nouvelle Vague, Norman Jay and Arrested Development all on the same stage (plus the promising-sounding Whisky Cats). For free. And Carluccios are doing some tasty-sounding (but sadly not free) hampers to be picked up on the day, if you order in advance. It's in Regent's Park.
If no-one has other plans, I (and other reprobates) will be in the Cobden Arms (because it's nearby and got a half-decent beerintheevening write up) from about 7pm. (gmap).
I have a ticket for the O2 Wireless Festival on Sunday, that, even if I have the time to use it, suspect I won't have the energy. It's free to anyone willing to come collect it from wherever I am over the weekend. (Tooting/Battersea Park/Angel being the likely options.) First come, first served.
Strandbeest are in London, in the Traf Square area. Depending on time, I may try and go see them this weekend, with camera in hand.
Fourthly: I would like to sleep now.
Am I meant to be doing anything this Saturday?
Flogging Molly are playithng the Mean Fiddler on Tuesday the 25th of July. Tickets available from http://www.seetickets.com . autosmile and I are going. Feel free to come join us.
Guitar Hero for the PS2 is one of the most awesome things ever. If slightly hand-crippling.
So, the important question is: who do I know (in London) that also owns a copy? Because until there is a head to head rock contest in my living room, I shall remain sadly unfulfilled.


Morocco has received approval for a $25 million loan from the Climate Investment Funds' Clean Technology Fund (CIF CTF) for a solar power project, which is a hybrid of concentrating solar power (CSP) and PV technologies. The Midelt Phase I CSP project is being supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank, with an additional allocation of $25 million to the CTF. Under Phase I, two separate CSP projects of 150-190 MW capacity and a minimum thermal storage of five hours will be developed. The envisaged installed capacity of the PV component could reach approximately 150-210 MW, raising the total capacity of each of the proposed plants to 300-400 MW and the total capacity of this first phase to 600-800 MW.


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This is a Garden of Make Believe...
Growing up as a child in New Jersey, there was a terrific kids' show on television called The Magic Garden. Starring Carole Demas (who originated the role of Sandy in Grease on Broadway and appeared in commercials for Promise margarine in the 70s) and Paula Janis, the show combined songs, stories, lessons and jokes, along with a chuckling patch of flowers (the Chuckle Patch), a pink squirrel named Sherlock and a toybox called The Storybox, from where the stories came.
I remember watching this religiously in the early 1970s; I seem to remember I might have even had a record of theirs. Anyway, just taking a trip down memory lane and this came to mind.
Here's the opening number:
And here's the goodbye song, which never failed to make me sad the show was ending:
I've said it before and I'll say it again: God bless YouTube!!
Labels: nostalgia, television
Book Review: "The Lovers" by Vendela Vida
When Vendela Vida's The Lovers begins, Yvonne, who was recently widowed, has decided to take a vacation to Turkey and return to the city where she and her husband spent their honeymoon nearly 30 years before. It is the first time she's traveled since her husband's death, and she experiences a bit of a culture shock between her home in Vermont and the village in Turkey she is visiting. Soon she begins to realize her plans for a relaxing and contemplative trip might not have been the wisest thing, as being alone with her memories brings to light the challenges she had with her husband as well as the happy times. Her thirst for companionship connects her with Ozlem, whose estranged husband owns the house in which Yvonne is staying, and Ahmet, a young Turkish boy who takes a liking to her. As Yvonne's trip continues, both relationships face difficulties (one tragically), and she finds herself at odds with what to do next, both while on vacation and in her life post-travel.
This was a well-written book that had a lot of things going for it. The characters of Yvonne and Ozlem are very interesting and far more complex than you believe at first glance. And while the story is compelling and intriguing, as very little you expect actually happens, ultimately it left me a bit disappointed. While Yvonne becomes more frantic as the book draws to a close, the story's disjointed nature was jarring, and Yvonne's actions didn't seem true to her character. The ending also seemed a little abrupt for me, although it had been hinted at.
Vida's previous book, Let The Northern Lights Erase Your Name is fantastic. I'd definitely recommend that one; this one, not as much.
Labels: book reviews, fiction
Say What You Mean to Say...
As you might have been able to ascertain—either from my blog posts or if you know me personally—I don't have a tremendous amount of tolerance for people. And among my biggest pet peeves are passive-aggressiveness and people who won't tell you how they truly feel.
Now, I'm a fairly direct person. And even when I don't come out and tell a person that they're angering or upsetting me, my general lack of a poker face leads to emotional transparency, so you pretty much know how I feel. But others have this ability (and it's not an impressive skill, IMHO) to tell you they feel a particular way, when in reality, they feel completely different. And instead of taking the bull by the horns and telling a person the truth, they rely on subterfuge, sometimes even going so far as to build a person up when in reality, they cannot stand them.
Yes, the truth hurts sometimes. But what is to be gained by not confronting a person and pretending their behavior doesn't bother you, or pretending that you think their decisions are wise, when in reality, they're completely off-base? While there is value in letting a person discover their own problems, sometimes their problems are much more visible to others. And even if they don't appear to want your help or your advice, in the end, it's actually more valuable, you know?
I've been in this situation far too often, which unfortunately has left me with the inability to trust most people. I've left myself open to people many times, only to find myself stabbed in the back. Clearly I have my own issues, but it's a little unsettling to find yourself questioning everything a person tells you, wondering whether or not they're being truthful.
To my friends—and those who one day aspire to be my friends (how funny is that?)—I have a pretty thick skin. Don't be afraid to call me out if my behavior angers or upsets you. I'll be much more grateful in the long run, rather than discovering somewhere down the road (Manilow!) that you've been stabbing me in the back all along.
Strangely enough, nothing in my own life inspired this post, but once I started typing, it took on a life of its own. That being said, here's my piece of advice to everyone (credit to John Mayer): say what you mean to say. They've stopped giving out prizes to people for being nice to others, ok?
Labels: musings, random
Book Review: "The Nobodies Album" by Carolyn Parkhurst
What a fantastically affecting, thought-provoking book. The Nobodies Album tells the story of Octavia Frost, an author of relative renown, who has just written her latest book, which is a collection of rewritten endings of all of her other books. As she readies to turn the manuscript into her editor, she finds out that her estranged son, Milo, a rock star, has been accused of brutally murdering his girlfriend, Bettina.
Octavia struggles with trying to rebuild a relationship with her son, despite all of the baggage both of them carry, having not spoken in more than four years. Interspersed with Octavia and Milo's story are the original concluding chapters of all of Octavia's novels as well as her planned rewrites of each. And as you get to know more about her life and her relationship with Milo, reading excerpts of each book becomes a more fascinating meditation on whether art truly does imitate life.
Carolyn Parkhurst is a terrific author. Her first book, The Dogs of Babel, is one of the most memorable books I've ever read, and this book proves she hasn't lost her touch. Octavia and Milo are fascinating, multi-layered characters, imbued with all of the foibles of real people struggling with life. There were several times I worried this book was veering into amateur detective territory or some other cliche, but happily, Parkhurst didn't steer me wrong. This is a beautifully written book which takes you on an emotional and intellectual journey, and I highly recommend it.
Book Review: "Talking to Girls About Duran Duran" by Rob Sheffield
Rob Sheffield and I have a few things in common. Music is a defining characteristic in both of our lives (although he's a writer for Rolling Stone and I just have 15,000+ songs on my iPod) and we're both children of the 80s. (Ok, so the similarities end there.) Both topics are at the forefront of his funny new book, Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man's Quest for True Love and a Cooler Haircut.
Sheffield, who wrote the absolutely fantastic Love is a Mixtape (one of the best books I've read this year), truly loves music. While that book chronicled his ultimately tragic relationship with his first wife, told through mix tapes (remember them?), this book paints a completely accurate picture of teenage angst, the need to be "cool" and the desire to find true love, all against a backdrop of some of the most (and least) memorable bands of the 70s and 80s. From Sheffield's obsession with all things David Bowie to his passion for "new wave" bands like The Human League and Flock of Seagulls, this book even has a chapter dedicated to "cassingles" (cassette singles), which I had more than my share of! And as a reviewer said in Entertainment Weekly, how many books do you know that have a chapter dedicated to Haysi Fantayzee? Of course, given the title of the book, he often touches on the enduring popularity of Duran Duran, and how they are a band that seems to have an unending supply of female fans. (Sheffield's theory is that while they appreciate their male fans, they cater to girls and women. And most of the men who follow their music do so for the women in their lives.)
If you enjoy music commentary as well as a healthy share of humor, pathos, anxiety and angst, pick this book up, especially if you're a conoisseur of 70s and 80s music. And definitely read Love is a Mixtape too, as that one will make you laugh, cry and want to download a ton of songs from iTunes!
Labels: book reviews, nonfiction
I Am a Sap, Exhibit B...
I mentioned that the latest book I read, One Day by David Nicholls, left me emotionally unhinged, furthering my status as a sap.
Here's one way my emotional trigger-finger of sorts got nurtured. The commercial below is from the 1970s and 80s, for Bell System (the days before Verizon and AT&T). If this doesn't make you cry, you're an emotional iceberg.
Labels: television
Book Review: "One Day" by David Nicholls
My name is Larry Hoffer and I am an absolute sap. Seriously. I get teary-eyed when people win sports championships or awards; even some songs and television commercials make me cry. And so while it shouldn't come as a complete surprise to me, David Nicholls' terrific book, One Day made me sob. I mean, I came completely unhinged. Egads.
Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew connect at a party the night they graduate from college in Edinburgh. Dexter is good-looking, popular and privileged, fairly unaware of the world around him except where it directly affects him; Emma, of middle class origins, considers herself to be a bit non-conformist, although she has had a bit of a crush on Dexter throughout college. They nearly sleep together, but spend about a day and a half in each other's company. And this sets in motion a connection that spans nearly 20 years. One Day follows the peaks and valleys of Dexter and Emma's relationship on the same day—July 15—each year. Sometimes they're close friends; sometimes they're not. Sometimes one is romantically involved while the other isn't. Sometimes one experiences career success while the other struggles. One of the characters refers to Emma and Dexter as "Harry and Sally," and there is definitely elements of that film relationship in theirs. But the book is funny, thought-provoking, emotionally charged and even a little maudlin from time to time, especially if you're a sap.
This is a book about love, in many forms—friendship, romance, sexual attraction, marriage, parent/child relationships, unrequited crushes, etc. As Emma says at one point, "Love and be loved, if you ever get the chance." The book may be a bit predictable at times, and sometimes the characters aren't completely likeable, but I found this tremendously compelling and gripping. It has been optioned into a movie, and as much as I hate most film adaptations of books I love, I will definitely need to see this one, because much as its main characters felt about each other, this book has gotten hold of my heart. If you're a romantic—or just a sap like me—read this book.
The Kids Are All Right; Is the Message?
We saw a fantastic movie earlier today, Lisa Cholodenko's The Kids Are All Right. (No, this one doesn't star Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.) This is a brilliant film about Nic and Jules (Annette Bening and Julianne Moore), a lesbian couple dealing with all of the usual struggles couples and families with children deal with, until Paul (Mark Ruffalo), the sperm donor they used for both of their children, comes into their lives. His presence brings a number of hidden issues to light, especially when he begins an affair with one of the women.
I loved this movie. The acting is stellar; the story was humorous, heartbreaking and thought provoking. However—and I know I'm not alone in voicing this concern—I can't help but wonder if the affair that occurs between one of the women and Paul helps reinforce the oft-voiced view that homosexuality is a choice, not something you're born with. While the relationship in this film isn't viewed as a cure-all or even a temporary solution, and it illustrates the fluidity of human sexuality, I think those opponents of homosexuality who choose to see the film may use this as a palette from which to paint gay people as having control over whom they choose to love, that it is a psychological imperative rather than a genetic one.
I know I am more than happy with my life and am deeply in love with my partner. But I also know that if my sexuality truly was a choice, I certainly wouldn't have chosen the path that travels daily through discrimination, hatred, inequality and ignorance. Sexuality isn't a choice, although there are many in this world who choose to sublimate their true feelings to live an easier life—albeit not necessarily a happier one.
I hope more movies celebrating the relative normalcy of "non-traditional" families are made, but I hope that they illustrate that normalcy doesn't always include promiscuity; in fact, it does less than the "traditional" family does.
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When the News Isn't Quite Newsworthy...
If you've ever read this blog, or even if you just know me, you're probably familiar with my general frustration with the media. Whether it's the general laziness I've seen in the mainstream media's not fact checking or at least providing counterpoint to outlandish political claims, or the media's unexplained fascination with so-called celebrities who do nothing celebrity-worthy, there's a reason I watch very little television and only listen to the radio for traffic reports.
I know, they're just doing their job. But here's why I am a bit frustrated.
The Un-Newsworthiness of the News
When I was putting out newspaper for the dog this morning (don't ask), a headline on the sports page caught my eye: Tiger Woods's on-course struggles may be rooted in his problems away from the game. At first I looked to see how old this newspaper was that I was putting out; after all, Tiger's problems started around Thanksgiving and he's been sporadically back on the tour for several months. But this story is from earlier this week.
Really? Is this still a story? Are there still people who think Tiger's struggles have nothing to do with the sinkhole his personal life has fallen into? How is this still newsworthy?
Relationships That Make You Go "So?"
The other story the media just can't get enough of this week is the engagement of Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston. On the surface, this isn't such a big deal: he is the father of her child, after all. But what ups the ante here is that Johnston bashed Bristol's mother like crazy following the 2008 election, even promising to write a tell-all book about the Palins.
Now they're back together. And while I know I shouldn't care, I can't help but believe all of this is somehow orchestrated by the Palins to keep Sarah in the spotlight (not that she doesn't do a good enough job of this by herself). And more than that, I don't understand why this really is news. Is there nothing else out there?
Well, nothing super earth-shaking in this post, just a rant. I can do that. It's my blog...
Book Review: "The Passage" by Justin Cronin
Wow. This was quite a book. Many in the publishing world have labeled Justin Cronin's The Passage a great "beach read," but at nearly 800 pages, you'll need to work out a little first in order to hold the book up for such a long period of time! (Books like this are the reason I love my Kindle...) I've been a fan of Justin Cronin for a while, but his first two books are tame compared to this. Cross Stephen King's The Stand with a little of Michael Crichton's The Andromeda Strain and Stephenie Meyer's vampires (although not the sensitive, brooding ones) and you've just scratched the surface of the book.
This is a gigantic, compelling story that starts in the not-too-distant future with a sense of foreboding, as a team of scientists and researchers travel to South America to research a vampiric bat virus. Only a few make it back alive. Fast forward to a Colorado laboratory, where a researcher has harvested the virus to create a more invincible soldier in the wake of the world's problems. The virus makes people immortal and indestructible, but of course, those are good things only in the right situation. The 12 human test cases—criminals rescued from death sentences—become a race of vampire-like creatures called virals. And then all hell breaks loose, as the virals escape and the virus sweeps the US and the world, and mass casualties, war and destruction ensue. Only a young abandoned girl named Amy holds the key to saving the world.
My description oversimplifies the book a bit, because in its nearly 800 pages, there's so much amazing plot and character development, I'd be sure to spoil some of the frightening and heartbreaking discoveries if I gave more information. While at times the book runs a little slowly, this is a phenomenal story, filled with characters you'll love and those you'll hate, situations that will make you cringe and those that will make you think. Of course, like all good books, Hollywood has already optioned the film rights, but I'd definitely recommend you read the book first. It may keep you up a few nights, but unlike The Stand you won't worry you're in trouble every time you cough! (Or maybe that was just me.) Seriously, read this one!
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Wärtsilä Corporation has announced an additional optimised version of the RT-flex58T-D two-stroke engine with reduced power and greater fuel economy to ensure best matching of engines for the increasing demand of Panamax bulk carriers. The engine will be called RT-flex58T-D ER-3 and is planned to be launched to the market in 2013 in collaboration with Wärtsilä's licensee Diesel United Ltd.
Wärtsilä is further developing the RT-flex58T-D engine due to the strong world-wide interest in environmental issues and greater fuel economy. Shipyards are designing ships that are both environmentally friendly and also having energy saving hull types. This trend is especially prevalent in Japanese shipyards owing to their long-term work on energy-saving technology. This development in turn affects engine builders as the shipyards need to select low-speed two-stroke main engines which are derated and operate at lower speeds for their newly developed ships.
The RT-flex58T-E has a maximum continuous power output of 2350 kW/cylinder at 105 rpm, and the RT-flex58T-D has an output of 2260 kW/cylinder at the same speed. For the ER-3 version this has been reduced to 2035 kW/cylinder also at the same speed.
Although some owners prefer five-cylinder engines for powering Panamax bulk carriers with low power requirements, six-cylinder engines are also of high interest. With an MCR (maximum continuous rated) power of 12,210 kW, the six-cylinder RT-flex58T-D ER-3 neatly fits between the power range of the five- and six-cylinder RT-flex58T-D engines. The matching of the RT-flex58T-D ER-3 to the ship and propeller requirements has been further improved by extending the layout field to a lower minimum speed of 82 rpm, compared to the minimum of 84 rpm for the RT-flex58T-D.
With the addition of the RT-flex58T-D ER-3, Wärtsilä offers three engine types in this size range: two which feature high powers, the RT-flex58T-D and RT-flex58T-E, and the third for lower propeller speeds and lower powers, the RT-flex58T-D ER-3.
For ships in which energy saving and environmentally friendliness are critical, it is extremely helpful to have the extensive outfit of sensors which are standard on electronically-controlled RT-flex engines. This gives detailed operational information of the engines. In combination with Wärtsilä Services products, operators can enjoy more efficient ship operation. These contribute to avoiding engine problems and to reduce the ship's life-cycle costs.


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Thermal Transport Measurements of LaCoO3 and SrTiO3
Alexander Cortes Soto
Thermal conductivity and thermopower measurements as functions of temperature were carried out on SrTiO3 single crystals below room temperature and compared to those obtained for LaCoO3 polycrystalline samples. The maximum value of thermal conductivity for SrTiO3 (110) and Nb-doped SrTiO3 single crystals was 1.09 and 0.91 W/mK, respectively, at 300 K. The thermopower measurements were − 5.47 and − 41.17 μ V/K, respectively, at 300 K. This indicates the predominance of negative charge carriers or electrons in the material. Measurements on LaCoO3 polycrystalline samples yielded maximum values of 0.37 W/mK and 620 μ V/K for thermal conductivity and thermopower, respectively. These positive values suggest that positive charge carriers are predominant or that the compound is slightly hole-doped. We studied the effect of Nb doping on the thermopower and thermal conductivity of SrTiO3 and contrasted the results obtained with similar measurements on LaCoO3.
Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
Cortes Soto, A. (2019). Thermal Transport Measurements of LaCoO3 and SrTiO3. Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 32(5), 1367-1370.
Cortes Soto, Alexander. / Thermal Transport Measurements of LaCoO3 and SrTiO3. In: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism. 2019 ; Vol. 32, No. 5. pp. 1367-1370.
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Dom Pedrito is een gemeente in de Braziliaanse deelstaat Rio Grande do Sul. De gemeente telt 42.643 inwoners (schatting 2009).

Aangrenzende gemeenten
De gemeente grenst aan Bagé, Lavras do Sul, Rosário do Sul, Santana do Livramento en São Gabriel.

Landsgrens
En met als landsgrens aan het departement Rivera met het buurland Uruguay.

Verkeer en vervoer
De plaats ligt aan de wegen BR-293, RS-630 en RS-634.

Externe link
  Website van de gemeente Dom Pedrito

Gemeente in Rio Grande do Sul

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IEI General Contractors Announces New Co-Owner
Post author:Brandon Martzke
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Personnel Changes Highlight Company's Growth
De Pere, Wis. — IEI General Contractors, Inc. is pleased to announces new co-owner and personnel changes within the company.
Brandon Martzke was named co-owner and vice president of administration on Aug. 13. Martzke holds a bachelor's degree in construction management technology and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology, both from Michigan Tech. He has worked as a project manager since being hired in 2008.
"Brandon has clearly demonstrated his commitment to IEI and our customers over the years and we are pleased to welcome him to the co-owner family," says Mike Johnson, chairman of the board.
Nick Zeamer has also been hired as a project manager. Zeamer has held a number of positions in the industry throughout his career and most recently served as a field engineer with Market & Johnson. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie.
"Nick's dedication and attention to detail, among other admirable qualities, make him a valued addition to the IEI team," Johnson says.
Project Manager Kevin Hanson has been named to the IEI board of directors. Previously with Shopko Stores, Inc., Hanson joined IEI in August 1997.
"Kevin has been an asset to the IEI team for nearly 18 years and has been a great resource both internally and with our valued customers," Johnson says.
Along with Martzke and Hanson, the IEI General Contractors, Inc. Board of Directors includes:
Mike Johnson, Chairman of the Board
Johnson is a co-founder of IEI General Contractors along with Brad DePrez. He holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Education from Northern Michigan University and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Lawrence Institute of Technology. His extensive industry experience includes architectural drafting, designing, project coordination, management and estimation.
Chris Berg, Board President
Berg joined IEI in 1990 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration in building construction. His responsibilities include building and maintaining IEI's computer estimating system, maintaining and updating the bid notification system, as well as estimating jobs and managing them. A co-owner of IEI, Berg was named president in November 2012.
Rick Geurts, Vice President of Field Operations
Rick joined IEI in 1989 and has served in multiple capacities during his time with the company. His responsibilities have included estimating, purchasing, scheduling, cost control, field coordination and job site superintendent on commercial and industrial construction projects. Rick is associated with the Carpenters Union Local No. 1146 of Green Bay.
Brad DePrez, Secretary and Treasurer
DePrez is a co-founder of IEI General Contractors, Inc. along with Johnson and serves as the company's chief financial officer. He graduated from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with a degree in Accounting. He is a trustee on the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Pension and Health Funds, and chairman of the Northeast Wisconsin Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen.
Founded in 1989 by Mike Johnson and Brad DePrez, IEI General Contractors, Inc. specializes in commercial building and industrial construction projects. Other services include facility maintenance, additions and renovations and non-profit purchasing. IEI has been a member of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin since 1989.
IEI General Contractors is a regional leader in construction project management and industrial construction, employing up to 50 workers from its De Pere, Wis., headquarters. For more information on IEI General Contractors, Inc., go to https://ieigc.com/ or call 920-337-2111.
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Hi! My name is Peter, and I'm an artist from Bowling Green, Ohio! I recently graduated from Michigan State University in the spring of 2017 with a degree in Media and Information and a minor in Game Development.
Four years ago, I found my passion in concept art, and since then have become president of the game dev club Spartasoft at MSU to help others learn about the art of making games. I've worked at The Games For Entertainment and Learning Lab and Great Lakes Reality Labs in Lansing, Michigan. My studies have taken me abroad to Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Dubai, and I hope to explore more of the world outside my home state as I pursue my career in the game industry.
Outside of game dev, I enjoy activities such as playing the piano, swimming, cosplay, and ballroom dancing, among many others. I don't bite; feel free to contact me anytime! I appreciate any and all feedback and strive to create the best art that I can.
-Led a team comprised of several artists to establish the new studio's 2D to 3D pipeline for both virtual reality simulations and traditional games.
-Set and applied style guidelines for the studio's artists on multiple projects.
2D illustrations, 3D models, and photo bashing.
-Illustrated various user interfaces and their accompanying iconography.
-Partnered with teams of artists, designers, and programmers to create educational video games and virtual reality simulations for multiple clients.
-Produced an assortment of concept pieces including environment, character and prop art. These informed both the team's 3D artists and clients on intended style and tone.
-Created major finalized 2D assets such as background illustrations and user interface elements.
-Consistently met with clients to ensure that product goals and the art style matched expectations.
-Organized a gaming marathon to raise money for Children's Hospitals.
-Recruited over 30 participants and raised $2,200.
-Gave a TEDx speech, "Creating New Worlds: A Journey Through Video Game Design"
-Taught concepts on 3D modeling and animation. Organized daily activities for 60+ students per week.