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The ŠKODA OCTAVIA Celebrates its 60th Anniversary
Press release from ŠKODA AUTO
The ŠKODA OCTAVIA is celebrating 60 years since production was launched: In January 1959, the first copies of this legendary model series rolled off the production line at the Mladá Boleslav plant. The first OCTAVIA generation of the modern era continued the legacy of the popular compact model in the mid-1990s.
Production of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA was launched in January 1959.
The modern successor of the OCTAVIA took the baton in April 1996.
With more than six million OCTAVIAs of all generations sold, the model series is by far the bestseller in the ŠKODA range.
The sonorous name 'OCTAVIA' first enriched ŠKODA's model range exactly 60 years ago. It is no coincidence its name is derived from the Latin 'octavia'. It means 'the eighth', as the newcomer was the brand's eighth model after the Second World War and also the eighth ŠKODA model with the state-of-the-art independent suspension the manufacturer had introduced in 1933.
The first two-door version of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA left the main plant in Mladá Boleslav in January 1959 – alongside its predecessors Š 440 and Š 445 for the first few weeks. Under the hood of the OCTAVIA, a robust four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1.1 litres was used, generating 29.4 kW (40 hp) and driving the rear wheels via a four-speed gearbox. The top speed was 110 km/h; the average consumption was 7.7 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres. The attractive, flowing body design was just as impressive as its driving characteristics. Technical innovations, including the front axle with coil springs and torsion bar stabilizer, gave the OCTAVIA a high degree of ride comfort and easy handling. The introduction of asymmetric headlamps during 1959 increased its active safety. ŠKODA also presented a more powerful variant in 1959 with the OCTAVIA SUPER, featuring a 1.2- litre engine and a peak output of 33 kW (45 hp). Demand for the OCTAVIA model range rose sharply at home and abroad.
On 10 March 1960, the Geneva Motor Show saw the premiere of the sporty ŠKODA OCTAVIA Touring Sport (TS), which boasted an engine output of 37 kW (50 hp). ŠKODA applied to the World Automobile Federation (FIA) for homologation of the TS for racing and rallying in the class of unmodified road vehicles – thus paving the way for the ≥130 km/h two-door model in motor sport. At the famous Monte Carlo Rally with class victories in the years 1961,1962 and 1963, the OCTAVIA TS brought home a hat-trick.
On 11 September 1960, ŠKODA presented the OCTAVIA COMBI in Brno for the first time with a two-piece, horizontally split tailgate. Despite its compact exterior dimensions, the vehicle comfortably sat five and provided 690 litres of boot space with a loading length of 0.965 meters. After folding down the rear backrests, the luggage compartment increased to up to 1050 litres.
The two-door saloon was built until 1964; the last copy – a grey OCTAVIA Super – rolled off the Mladá Boleslav production line on 11 April. The all-new ŠKODA 1000/1100 MB with a selfsupporting body and rear engine would soon step up as its direct successor. The last OCTAVIA estate model left the Kvasiny line on 21 December 1971. Between 1959 and 1971, a total of 360,000 ŠKODA OCTAVIAs were produced, including more than 54,000 estate versions.
The robust and reliable OCTAVIA also provided the technical basis for the first automobile produced in New Zealand in 1966: the TREKKA was developed in close cooperation with the Czech automobile manufacturer and built on a shortened chassis of the OCTAVIA SUPER. The popular utility vehicle is considered to be one of the forerunners of ŠKODA's current SUV models.
With the debut of the first modern OCTAVIA, the name of the model had become synonymous with the entire brand. In 1992 – shortly after ŠKODA joined forces with the Volkswagen Group – work started on developing a completely new model based on the legendary type designation. On a modern technical platform, former Chief Designer Dirk van Braeckel and his team created a body with an unmistakable design. The OCTAVIA saloon with a large tailgate debuted on 4 April 1996 and immediately gained international acclaim with a high level of active and passive safety. It also benefitted from a boot volume of 528 to 1328 litres. The OCTAVIA COMBI, which was even more spacious and especially successful on the European markets, was added to the range in March 1998; the first four-wheel drive version was launched in 1999. 970,000 liftbacks and more than 470,000 estates of the first-generation OCTAVIA had been built by November 2010.
This success was topped by the second generation ŠKODA OCTAVIA, which was built between 2004 and 2013: 1.6 million saloons and 900,000 estates were sold. In addition to the even higher utility value, this generation boasted many technical innovations, including petrol engines with direct injection and DSG automatic dual-clutch gearbox. Today, the third OCTAVIA generation forms the backbone of ŠKODA's model range. It has been in production since November 2012 and was fully updated in February 2017. More than 2.5 million customers have already opted for this generation.
The ŠKODA OCTAVIA has long been firmly established in many markets. This is impressively demonstrated by the fact that almost 6.5 million OCTAVIAs have been produced since 1959. In addition to the main ŠKODA plant in Mladá Boleslav, the OCTAVIA also runs off production lines in China, India, Russia, Kazakhstan and Algeria.
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Ready to Patrol: The ŠKODA Superb is the new frontline Police car
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This post is the first in a new series of plant-based recipes I'm calling Comfort Food "Do Overs" that I look forward to sharing with you in the coming weeks.
During my transition to a plant-based diet, which started 11 years ago while living in Santa Monica, CA, I sometimes suffered withdrawals from certain comfort foods I grew up loving. You know, those foods that get lodged in your head and won't get out until you hunt them down and frickin' destroy 'em!? Never happened to you? Hmmm. Well, I was always a little food-focused as a kid. Especially if there were condiments involved.
As an adult, I knew if I was going to be successful at getting my plant-based diet act together (and later at becoming a vegan chef), I was going to have to figure out a way to satisfy my cravings without feeling deprived. So I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and started rattling my pots and pans (or in this case, my food processor) in the direction of a few of my most formidable hankerings to come up with healthy and clever plant-based stand-ins for meat and dairy.
So today I'm sharing with you a long-lost friend that I mourned for years during my diet transition — a monster, squanchin' tuna sandwich.
Now, back in the day, I never liked just ANY tuna sandwich. It had to be big. Like a pound. It had to be thick, moist and tangy with a dill pickle in there somewhere, and even better.... toasted with melted cheese — a sandwich so formidable that it almost required a fork and knife to eat.
I finally faced this comfort-food-do-over down and recreated my version of a sumptuous tuna sandwich filling using chickpeas, raw sunflower seeds, vegetables, copious glorious condiments (some things never change) and a secret ingredient or two for a nearly identical vegan "stunt double" for its fish- and mayo-based counterpart. This recipe also works nicely as party bites on crostini or cucumber wheels, and the best part? It comes with a tiny side of smug — the kind you earn from knowing you haven't fueled demand for commercial fishing practices that harm our oceans or its residents (I'm like 99% sure mermaids really do exist). The result is pure comfort on a plate. Minus the regret.
Put the carrot and celery in a food processor fitted with the S-blade and pulse into small pieces, no smaller than a pea and no larger than a chickpea. Transfer the veggies to a medium bowl. Add the chickpeas and sunflower seeds to the food processor and pulse until chopped. The chickpeas should look chunky, not smooth, and it's okay if a few whole seeds are visible. Transfer the chickpeas and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the veggies. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, green onion, pickle relish, lemon juice, dill, seaweed, salt, and pepper. Using a fork or wooden spoon, mix everything until well combined. If time, cover and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to bloom.
Toast the bread (see note #3) in a toaster or in the oven before assembling. Prep the bread with additional mayo as you like. Add a slice of tomato, sliced sweet or dill pickles and/or some fresh greens. Spoon on a few heaping spoonfuls of the tuna mixture, and top with the second slice of bread. Cut in half diagonally and serve.
For a Tuna Melt: Adjust the oven rack to the highest position. Turn on the broiler and allow the oven to heat for 10 minutes. Toast the bread before assembling. Spread on additional mayo as you like. Add a slice of tomato and/or sliced sweet or dill pickles. Spoon on the tuna mixture, and top with a slice of vegan provolone or cheddar cheese (see note #4). Transfer the open-faced sandwich to a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn. Remove from the oven, top with fresh greens and the second piece of bread, slice and serve.
1. I like Just Mayo best. If you can't find it, look for Veganaise, or any brand will do.
2. Dulse, wakame, or nori (torn or coarsely chopped before grinding) are all good options. Many seaweeds come in powdered form already. When I can't find them, I use a dedicated spice grinder or a very clean coffee grinder to grind up the seaweed to a fine powder, then measure for the recipe. Store the remainder for another use in an airtight container in the refrigerator. A variety of seaweed can be found at most health food stores, Asian markets and even Whole Foods.
3. I prefer an artisan rye, a rustic whole wheat or sourdough.
4. Chao brand makes some delicious vegan cheese slice flavors that melt really well. But find and use your favorite brand!
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Concept: Infant formula
Review of Infant Feeding: Key Features of Breast Milk and Infant Formula
Mothers' own milk is the best source of nutrition for nearly all infants. Beyond somatic growth, breast milk as a biologic fluid has a variety of other benefits, including modulation of postnatal intestinal function, immune ontogeny, and brain development. Although breastfeeding is highly recommended, breastfeeding may not always be possible, suitable or solely adequate. Infant formula is an industrially produced substitute for infant consumption. Infant formula attempts to mimic the nutritional composition of breast milk as closely as possible, and is based on cow's milk or soymilk. A number of alternatives to cow's milk-based formula also exist. In this article, we review the nutritional information of breast milk and infant formulas for better understanding of the importance of breastfeeding and the uses of infant formula from birth to 12 months of age when a substitute form of nutrition is required.
Concepts: Childbirth, Infant, Nutrition, Milk, Breastfeeding, Baby bottle, Breast milk, Infant formula
Access to Workplace Accommodations to Support Breastfeeding after Passage of the Affordable Care Act
Women's health issues : official publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health
This study examines access to workplace accommodations for breastfeeding, as mandated by the Affordable Care Act, and its associations with breastfeeding initiation and duration. We hypothesize that women with access to reasonable break time and private space to express breast milk would be more likely to breastfeed exclusively at 6 months and to continue breastfeeding for a longer duration.
Concepts: Milk, Breastfeeding, Lactation, Breast milk, Colostrum, Male lactation, Infant formula
The Extent that Noncompliance with the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Influences Breastfeeding Duration.
Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association
Background, Objectives: The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding are not, as yet, the norm in the United States. This study examined how noncompliance with each of the Steps, and combinations of 2 Steps, influence duration of breastfeeding at the breast.Methods: Data were from the national Infant Feeding Practices Study II. The outcome was duration of any breastfeeding at the breast. Propensity scores modeled the probability of exposure to lacking 1 or more of the Ten Steps. Inverse probability weights controlled for confounding. Survival analyses estimated the relationship between the lack of a Step and breastfeeding duration.Results: Lack of Step 6 (No human milk substitutes) was associated with shorter breastfeeding duration, compared with being exposed to Step 6 (10.5-wk decrease). Lack of both Steps 4 (Breastfeed within 1 hour after birth) and 9 (Pacifiers), together, was related to the greatest decrease in breastfeeding duration (11.8-wk decrease). The findings supported a dose-response relationship: being exposed to 6 Steps was related to the longest median duration (48.8 wk), followed by 4 or 5 Steps (39.8 wk), followed by 2 or 3 Steps (36.4 wk).Conclusions: Prevalent US maternity care practices do not, as yet, include all of the Ten Steps. This lack of care may be associated with poor establishment of the physiological feedback systems that support sustained breastfeeding. Breastfeeding at the breast is compromised when specific combinations of Steps are lacking. Efforts to increase implementation of specific Steps and combinations of Steps may be associated with increased duration of breastfeeding.
Concepts: Infant, Milk, Breastfeeding, Lactation, Pacifier, Breast milk, Infant formula, Human milk banking in North America
Breast milk down the drain.
The American journal of nursing
U.S. breastfeeding rates have improved, but we need to do more to support this practice.
Concepts: Milk, Breastfeeding, Lactation, Breast, Breast milk, Colostrum, Male lactation, Infant formula
Maternity Care Practices and Breastfeeding Among Adolescent Mothers Aged 12-19 Years - United States, 2009-2011
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be breastfed exclusively* for the first 6 months of life, and that mothers continue breastfeeding for at least 1 year (1). However, in 2011, only 19.3% of mothers aged ≤20 years in the United States exclusively breastfed their infants at 3 months, compared with 36.4% of women aged 20-29 years and 45.0% of women aged ≥30 years.(†) Hospitals play an essential role in providing care that helps mothers establish and continue breastfeeding. The U.S. Surgeon General and numerous health professional organizations recommend providing care aligned with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), including adherence to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding (Ten Steps), as well as not providing gift packs containing infant formula (2,3). Implementing BFHI-aligned maternity care improves duration of any and exclusive breastfeeding among mothers (4,5); however, studies have not examined associations between BFHI-aligned maternity care and breastfeeding outcomes solely among adolescent mothers (for this report, adolescents refers to persons aged 12-19 years). Therefore, CDC analyzed 2009-2011 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) data and determined that among adolescent mothers who initiated breastfeeding, self-reported prevalence of experiencing any of the nine selected BFHI-aligned maternity care practices included in the PRAMS survey ranged from 29.2% to 95.4%. Among the five practices identified to be significantly associated with breastfeeding outcomes in this study, the more practices a mother experienced, the more likely she was to be breastfeeding (any amount or exclusively) at 4 weeks and 8 weeks postpartum. Given the substantial health advantages conferred to mothers and children through breastfeeding, and the particular vulnerability of adolescent mothers to lower breastfeeding rates, it is important for hospitals to provide evidence-based maternity practices related to breastfeeding as part of their routine care to all mothers, including adolescent mothers.
Concepts: Pregnancy, Childbirth, Infant, United States, Breastfeeding, Baby bottle, Infant formula, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Effects of Infant Formula with Human Milk Oligosaccharides on Growth and Morbidity: A Randomized Multicenter Trial
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
We evaluated effects of infant formula supplemented with 2 human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) on infant growth, tolerance and morbidity.
Concepts: Milk, Breastfeeding, Baby bottle, Breast milk, Infant formula
Goals, dilemmas and assumptions in infant feeding education and support. Applying theory of constraints thinking tools to develop new priorities for action
Maternal & child nutrition
Three important infant feeding support problems are addressed: (1) mothers who use formula milk can feel undersupported and judged; (2) mothers can feel underprepared for problems with breastfeeding; and (3) many mothers who might benefit from breastfeeding support do not access help. Theory of constraints (TOC) is used to examine these problems in relation to ante-natal education and post-natal support. TOC suggests that long-standing unresolved problems or 'undesirable effects' in any system (in this case a system to provide education and support) are caused by conflicts, or dilemmas, within the system, which might not be explicitly acknowledged. Potential solutions are missed by failure to question assumptions which, when interrogated, often turn out to be invalid. Three core dilemmas relating to the three problems are identified, articulated and explored using TOC methodology. These are whether to: (1) promote feeding choice or to promote breastfeeding; (2) present breastfeeding positively, as straightforward and rewarding, or focus on preparing mothers for problems; and (3) offer support proactively or ensure that mothers themselves initiate requests for support. Assumptions are identified and interrogated, leading to clarified priorities for action relating to each problem. These are (1) shift the focus from initial decision-making towards support for mothers throughout their feeding journeys, enabling and protecting decisions to breastfeed as one aspect of ongoing support; (2) to promote the concept of an early-weeks investment and adjustment period during which breastfeeding is established; and (3) to develop more proactive mother-centred models of support for all forms of infant feeding.
Concepts: Infant, Breastfeeding, Baby bottle, Problem solving, Breast milk, Infant formula, Baby food, Theory of Constraints
Breastfeeding as an Exposure Pathway for Perfluorinated Alkylates
Perfluorinated alkylate substances (PFASs) are widely used and have resulted in human exposures worldwide. PFASs occur in breast milk, and the duration of breastfeeding is associated with serum-PFAS concentrations in children. To determine the time-dependent impact of this exposure pathway, we examined the serum concentrations of five major PFASs in a Faroese birth cohort at birth, and at ages 11, 18, and 60 months. Information about the children's breastfeeding history was obtained from the mothers. The trajectory of serum-PFAS concentrations during months with and without breastfeeding was examined by linear mixed models that accounted for the correlations of the PFAS measurements for each child. The models were adjusted for confounders such as body size. The duration of exclusive breastfeeding was associated with increases of most PFAS concentrations by up to 30% per month, with lower increases during partial breast-feeding. In contrast to this main pattern, perfluorohexanesulfonate was not affected by breast-feeding. After cessation of breastfeeding, all serum concentrations decreased. This finding supports the evidence of breastfeeding being an important exposure pathway to some PFASs in infants.
Concepts: Infant, Milk, Breastfeeding, Lactation, Baby bottle, Breast milk, Infant formula
Growth of infants consuming whey-predominant term infant formulas with a protein content of 1.8 g/100 kcal: a multicenter pooled analysis of individual participant data
The American journal of clinical nutrition
High protein intake during infancy may contribute to obesity later in life in infants who are not exclusively breastfed. Lowering the protein content of infant formula so it is closer to that of mature breast milk may reduce long-term risk of overweight or obesity in formula-fed infants.
Concepts: Infant, Nutrition, Milk, Breastfeeding, Baby bottle, Breast milk, Infant formula, Baby food
Variation of Human Milk Glucocorticoids over 24 hour Period
Journal of mammary gland biology and neoplasia
Human milk (HM) contains a complex array of hormones, including members of the glucocorticoid family. The predominant glucocorticoids, cortisol and cortisone may influence the growth and behaviour of the breastfed infant. However, little is understood of the factors regulating the levels of these hormones within HM. The aim of the study was to examine HM cortisol and cortisone concentration, measured in samples collected at each feed during a 24 hour period. Twenty three exclusively breastfeeding mothers collected milk, prior to and after each breastfeeding session over 24 hour period at 3.2(1.60) months. HM cortisol and cortisone levels were measured using high pressure liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy. Cortisone was the predominant glucocorticoid (3.40 ng/ml), and cortisol was detected in all samples (1.62 ng/ml). A positive correlation was found between cortisone and cortisol (r = 0.61, y = 1.93 ± 0.24, p < 0.0001). Cortisol and cortisone concentrations were significantly higher in feeds in the morning (2.97 ng/ml and 4.88 ng/ml), compared to afternoon (1.20 ng/ml and 3.54 ng/ml), evening (0.69 ng/ml and 2.13 ng/ml) and night (1.59 and 3.27 ng/ml). No difference was found between glucocorticoids level of the milk expressed for collection either before or immediately after the breastfeed, or between milk collected from the left or right breast. This study shows that HM glucocorticoid concentrations exhibit a 24 hour pattern, with highest peak levels in the early morning, reflecting the circadian pattern as previously reported in plasma. Thus, HM glucocorticoid concentrations are likely to reflect those in the maternal circulation.
Concepts: Infant, Breastfeeding, Lactation, Glucocorticoid, Cortisol, Breast, Breast milk, Infant formula

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(Nairobi, November 29, 2011) – The transfer of former President Laurent Gbagbo to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for his alleged role in international crimes during Côte d'Ivoire's devastating post-election violence is a major step toward ensuring justice, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch called on the ICC prosecutor to move swiftly on investigations for grave crimes committed by forces allied with the current president, Alassane Ouattara.
Gbagbo's refusal to step down when the Independent Electoral Commission and international observers proclaimed Ouattara the winner of the November 28, 2010 presidential run-off set off six months of violence. At least 3,000 people were killed and more than 150 women raped during the conflict period, often in targeted acts by forces on both sides along political, ethnic, and religious lines.
According to news reports, Ivorian judicial authorities informed Gbagbo of the ICC arrest warrant on November 29, 2011. Gbagbo is the first former head of state taken into custody by the ICC. President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan and the late Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, have likewise been subject to ICC arrest warrants. Al-Bashir has not come into ICC custody, nor did Gaddafi.
"The ICC is playing its part to show that even those at the highest levels of power cannot escape justice when implicated in grave crimes," Keppler said.
Efforts by both the ICC and the Ivorian government to ensure accountability for the post-election crimes are important in returning the rule of law to Côte d'Ivoire, Human Rights Watch said. However, investigations with a view to prosecutions are needed without delay for individuals implicated in grave crimes who fought in the forces allied with Ouattara.
Since Gbagbo's arrest by pro-Ouattara forces on April 11, Ivorian civilian and military prosecutors have charged more than 120 people linked to the Gbagbo camp with post-election crimes. No one from the pro-Ouattara forces has been charged with post-election crimes. This creates a perception of victor's justice and risks stoking further communal tensions, Human Rights Watch said.
Human Rights Watch conducted six field missions to Côte d'Ivoire during the crisis, documenting the evolution of the post-election violence from its outbreak in November 2010 through the conclusion of fighting in May 2011. A report released by Human Rights Watch on October 5 detailed serious international crimes committed by both sides and implicated 13 military and civilian leaders as among those responsible. Gbagbo was specifically named for his role as commander-in-chief of armed forces that committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity. Despite clear evidence of grave crimes committed by his military and militia supporters, Gbagbo neither denounced nor took steps to prevent or investigate the crimes.
Ouattara has promised repeatedly that anyone implicated in crimes committed during the post-election period will be brought to justice. But in terms of charges brought at the national level, the reality remains in stark contrast.
Beginning in December 2010, after Gbagbo refused to accept the election results, elite security force units closely linked to Gbagbo abducted neighborhood political leaders from Ouattara's coalition, dragging them away from restaurants or out of their homes into waiting vehicles. Family members later found the victims' bodies in morgues, riddled with bullets.
Pro-Gbagbo militia manning informal checkpoints throughout Abidjan murdered scores of real or perceived Ouattara supporters, beating them to death with bricks, executing them by gunshot at point-blank range, or burning them alive. Women active in mobilizing voters – or who merely wore pro-Ouattara t-shirts – were targeted and often gang raped by armed forces and militia groups under Gbagbo's control.
As international pressure increased on Gbagbo to step down, the violence became more appalling, Human Rights Watch said. The Gbagbo government-controlled state television station, Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne (RTI), incited violence against pro-Ouattara groups and exhorted followers to set up roadblocks and "denounce foreigners." This marked, in many ways, the culmination of a decade of Gbagbo's manipulation of ethnicity and citizenship, in which northern Ivorians were treated as second-class citizens and West African immigrants as unwelcome interlopers.
Hundreds of people from both groups were killed in Abidjan and the far west between February and April, sometimes solely on the basis of their name or dress. Mosques and Muslim religious leaders were likewise targeted.
Abuses by pro-Ouattara forces did not reach a comparable scale until they began their military offensive in March 2011 to take over the country. In village after village in the far west, particularly between Toulepleu and Guiglo, members of the Republican Forces allied with Ouattara killed civilians from pro-Gbagbo ethnic groups, including elderly people who were unable to flee; raped women; and burned villages to the ground. In Duékoué, the Republican Forces and allied militias massacred several hundred people, pulling unarmed men they alleged to be pro-Gbagbo militia out of their homes and executing them.
Later, during the military campaign to take over and consolidate control of Abidjan, the Republican Forces again executed scores of men from ethnic groups aligned to Gbagbo – at times in detention sites – and tortured others.
By the conflict's end, both sides' armed forces had committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said. An international commission of inquiry presented a report to the Human Rights Council in mid-June that likewise found war crimes and likely crimes against humanity to have been committed by both pro-Gbagbo and pro-Ouattara forces. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Operations in Côte d'Ivoire, the International Federation of Human Rights, and Amnesty International have all released similar findings.
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Did Dogon Tribe Get Their Detailed Knowledge of The Sirius From Ancient Aliens?
The vast universe continuous to amaze our current knowledge. Skeptics and proponents of the ancient alien theories have been facing the challenges for decades regarding the alleged detailed astronomical knowledge of the Dogon tribe.
There are a number of arguments concerning the tribe from Mali, Africa and its reported knowledge of the motions of the star even without the use of modern telescopes.
Sirius, being the brightest star in the sky, had been part of many ancient cultures. Located approximately 8.7 light years from Earth, Sirius has white dwarf star companion called Sirius B, which is invisible to the naked eye. Astronomers first thought of its existence in the 1830s. These scientists developed a mathematical theoretical model of its orbit around Sirius, now known as Sirius A, later in the 19th century.
The astronomers thought that Sirius B must be a super-dense matter, but specifics were beyond their knowledge until the arrival of quantum physics in 1926. In 1894, irregular movement of Sirius B made astronomers think that a third star, Sirius C, may exist. They suspected that a third star exert an influence on the orbit of Sirius B. It is still not clear whether Sirius C exists or not.
The Dogon are believed to have known Sirius before astronomers started contemplating its existence. For the Dogon, Sirius is a three-star system. They even described Sirius B accurately saying that it is a companion star for Sirius that is not visible from Earth. The tribe further explained that Sirius B has a 50-year orbital period, and it travels around Sirius A along an elliptical path. They allegedly have known that it is made of a dense substance not found on Earth.
The Dogon are also thought to have understood that planets, including Earth, rotate on their axes and orbit around the sun. The tribe also said to have known that Jupiter has four moons and Saturn has a ring around it.
Astronomy professor at Sacramento City College Liam McDaid and famed astronomer Carl Sagan concluded that the Dogon's advanced knowledge of Sirius, particularly Sirius B, must have come from modern Western culture. The theory believes that the Dogon got the advanced knowledge of Sirius B from anthropological accounts of Dr. Germaine Dieterlen and Dr. Marcel Griaule, who visited the tribe together in the 1930s.
However, the book "The Sirius Mystery," by Robert Temple suggests an ancient alien theory as an explanation of the detailed knowledge of the Dogon. During an interview for a BBC special, the author presented a 400-year-old Dogon artifact representing the three stars of the Sirius system. In another interview during "Talk Psychic" show, Temple said that the Dogon would tell anyone that their ancestors were given the information from someone coming from the system of the star Sirius.
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The paper explores the potential for Precision Medicine to shift the focus of the health system from the treatment of illness to the protection of health, at the individual level.
This occasional paper provides an overview of energy storage technologies already in Australia and on the horizon, and the opportunities for Australia to lead the world in these fields.
The 2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap outlines national research infrastructure required for the coming decade, so that Australia's world class research system continues to improve productivity, create jobs, lift economic growth and support a healthy environment.
Dr Alan Finkel and a panel of experts discussing the recently released 'Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market', with an emphasis on achieving security, reliability, cost and emissions objectives for the NEM.
This document outlines a plan to maintain security and reliability in the National Electricity Market (NEM) in light of the significant transition underway, including due to rapid technological change.


Lapiz blue with black/grey cloth interior with heated front seats. 300 PS 4 cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with 6 speed DSG twin-clutch automatic transmission and Haldex based 4motion all wheel drive system.
1 owner from new. First registered 30/9/16 and supplied by Listers VW Stratford upon Avon. The only registered keeper is VW Financial Services and we bought the vehicle directly from them. The vehicle was leased or purchased via PCP from them and returned at the end of the 2 year term. We usually have plenty of these to choose from, we don't buy many but we do only buy the best. Most cosmetic issues can be refurbished but you will never have a car as good as one that has been looked after and needed no refurbishment just like this one.
12700 miles with a full service history (see images in slideshow). Last serviced 15/12/18 by Cheltenham VW, all paperwork supplied.
First MOT due 30th September 2019.
Complete owners manual wallet, 2 remote keys, original supplying dealer branded number plates.
Standard 2017 model year run-out Mk7 R spec of heated front seats & satellite navigation. Usual R estate spec of 6 speed DSG automatic gearbox with paddle shifters, 18" Cadiz wheels, adaptive cruise control, Bluetooth phone and music streaming, front and rear parking sensors and lots more.
VO66 VEF is a very nice example of the Golf R Estate, carefully chosen for its low mileage, all original paintwork and exceptional condition - it was rated as 'grade 1' by VW Financial services which is quite rare. No smells or damage inside including in boot area which is rarely the case with estate cars. Still on its original Bridgestone tyres with 3-5mm of tread remaining. Last serviced by VW main dealership in December 2018 and still under warranty so buy with total peace of mind. We can even supply at a discounted rate Warranty Wise Platinum Plus cover to protect the car when the factory warranty expires later this year - this cover is very similar to the manufacturer's warranty and work can be performed at a main dealership or VAT registered specialist.


Growing up to 18 inches in length from the beak to the ends of the tail feathers. Amazon parrot is one of the larger bird species commonly kept as pets. Because of this, they require a rather spacious cage, and plenty of room to fly, play, and exercise. Like other large parrots, Amazons need a variety of toys that they can throw, chew, climb, and swing on. They are very intelligent birds that can quickly bore if left to their own devices. They are recommended for owners who love to play and are looking for a pet that they can spend a lot of time interacting and socializing with.
While one of the most popular parrots is the beautiful Blue Fronted Amazon, there are actually many different amazon species, in all the colours of the rainbow.
With a range of personality and temperament traits as wide as the colours of their plumage, there is an Amazon parrot out there for just about every bird lover's lifestyle.
Amazon parrots have origins in several places in the wild. Ranging from parts of South America to the Caribbean, and even on into Central America and Mexico. Their natural homes are so close to the equator, Amazon parrots thrive in warm, humid climates, and their owners must protect them from cold and drafts in places that experience chilly weather. Many Amazon parrots also enjoy being misted with water once or twice per day. Which might be attributed to the rain forest origins of some particular species. Misting can also have health benefits for these birds, including a positive effect on respiratory function.
Anyone who has ever lived with an Amazon parrot will tell you that these birds can be very, very loud when they decide to be! In the wild, mated pairs might sometimes find themselves separated by vast distances as they forage for food each day. In order to keep track of each other's location, they will often bellow contact calls back and forth. Those who own a pet Amazon can expect the same sort of behaviour in their homes — pet birds like to keep track of their owners, too!


The COMFORT-LUME® I series with PSLS offers a new and attractive alternative to present-day conventional lighting systems. A recess direct/indirect troffer emitting glare free light with a soft and harmonious blend. The linear illuminated slot provides a pleasing decorative look. Making the environment comfortable and appealing. Harshness is eliminated and no obtrusive dark projections below the ceiling line, leaving a clean uncluttered ceiling. The specifiers' choice for use in Offices, Showrooms, Schools, Lobbies, Corridors, Libraries, Hospitals, and Conference Rooms.


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MAX Performs In MYfm's AT&T Sound Studio!
We brought in some 1043MYfm listeners and turned the lights down low in the MYfm AT&T Sound Studio this week for MAX! The Lights Down Low singer came to perform an exclusive, intimate set of some original music and covers of his favorite songs for our audience members. The event was hosted by Valentine In The Morning's Jillian who even gave viewers the opportunity to ask the crooner some burning questions.
MAX kicked off the night with the song that skyrocketed his career last year - Lights Down Low. He explained to Jillian that he proposed to his now wife with an acoustic performance of the track...and didn't have a 'plan B' should she decline. Thankfully she accepted and was sitting in the audience last night to enjoy the show with the rest of our listeners!
Watch a brief clip from his performance below.
Fans were also treated to a cover of Outkast's Ms. Jackson by MAX and his guitar player on the MYfm AT&T Sound Studio stage. You can check out a short clip of his rendition below.
Get in touch with MAX on social media here: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram.


The Ridley Helium X is Ridley's lightweight climbing bike, which is a featherweight in the hills yet easily stiff enough to make it in a GC bunch sprint. It's this performance attitude that gains the Ridley Helium X a spot on Cycling Weekly's Editor's Choice for 2017.
The Ridley Helium X comes out of the same mould as the Helium SLX, the bike of choice for Thomas de Gendt, but it's made of a mix to 30T (30 tonne) and 24T high modulus carbon rather than the Helium SLX's 60T-40T-30T higher-modulus mix.
This makes the frame a touch heavier than the GC contending SLX model, and as a result less expensive, bringing down the Helium X's overall price tag. Regardless of the carbon mix, this test bike still weighs a competitive 7.5kg.
The Ridley Helium X is a lightweight frame with a robust head tube/down tube junction and chunky chainstays for power delivery. The comparatively skinny seatstays are designed to add some cushioning for extra ride comfort. Ridley uses threaded external bottom bracket bearings for more efficient running and ease of maintenance.
The head tube is a bit taller than on some race machines, although the stack means that the ride position remains low, again reflecting the Helium X's big brother's pro race credentials.
The 72° head tube angle and 96.9cm wheelbase on the size 54 tested are quite aggressive, leading to handling that is more edgy than relaxed.
Like the frame, the Helium X's fork is all carbon and made of the same high-modulus 30T-24T mix.
The bike comes with a full Shimano Ultegra groupset, excluding the chainset, which is replaced by a Rotor 3D30 chainset and brakes. With its semi-compact 52/36 rings and 11-28 cassette, there's plenty of range for faster riding as well as the uphills. As you'd expect from Ultegra, the shifting is faultless and the braking effective.
Although they're not a premium wheelset, the Forza RC23 wheels have a quality build and are deep enough to give a sporty look to the bike. The Vittoria Zaffiro Pro tyres give plenty of air volume, a wide stance to the sidewalls and a comfortable ride. With the extra volume, you can also lower the tyre pressure to add comfort.
Ridley's in-house component brand, Forza, sells a comprehensive range of finishing kit and the Helium X makes use of this, with a Forza alloy cockpit, carbon seatpost and saddle.
The Ridley Helium X shows its racing credentials in a lively ride, which makes you want to ride faster and put its handling to use. With the stem slammed, the ride position is racy enough to put you quite long and low, although there are spacers to get the bars 4.5cm higher if you prefer.
Although it feels fast, the Helium X isn't a handful to pilot and is quite happy ridden rapidly on faster flats and descents. There's plenty of rigidity to the bottom bracket and chainstays too, so you can put the power down and climb effectively.
Although billed as a lightweight machine, that rigidity does mean that the Helium X is a bit less plush than some alternatives. It's not uncomfortable, there's just more ride feel, in many ways making you feel more connected with the bike.
At close to £3,000 in Ultegra spec, the Ridley Helium X is also a bit more expensive than some alternatives. But for your money you are getting a WorldTour-level frame tested by Thomas de Gendt and others on the Lotto-Soudal team.
And Ridley has built the Helium X with a range of quality components. Not just the full Shimano groupset, but the wheels and own-brand finishing kit befit a premium machine too.


Clamp Jaw Range: 1/2 to 1-1/2"
A handy mounting solution on set, the EI-A05 Pinch Clamp from E-Image features aluminum and steel construction and clamping to square or round tubing from 1/2 to 1-1/2". The Pinch Clamp has 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 female threads for matching accessories and a 5/8" pin for gear with a 5/8" receiver.
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 4.7 x 3.5 x 1.1"


Welcome to the website for Janice Cairns, speaker, trainer, and management consultant.
Drawing on her successful career in sales and management, Janice helps companies and individuals improve their effectiveness through professional development and skills training.
Janice offers skills development workshops and training sessions that are designed to engage participants and create positive change. Learn more about Janice, and about the workshops and services that she offers, on the following pages.
Janice Cairns is a management consultant and educator specializing in professional development and customer relations. She began her career in a sales position with a national corporation. After many successful years in sales and management with both large corporations and small companies, Janice established her own consultancy to help the individuals in a business come together to build an engaging and effective culture. Janice is an enthusiastic and entertaining speaker and a devoted problem-solver.
In one of her best-received workshops, presenter Janice Cairns gently guides participants to identify our unique procrastination stumbling blocks, and shows us how to release the barriers to achieving our own goals and meeting our responsibilities. No stranger to the procrastination struggle, Janice believes that it takes someone who has successfully fought procrastination to truly help a procrastinator. No hard-driving "Do It Now" lecturer is going to inspire lasting change in a person prone to putting things off.
This updated version of "Conquering Procrastination" incorporates the latest exciting discoveries from neuroscience. Participants learn how their brain reinforces the procrastination habit, how it responds to change, and how it establishes lasting change.
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← Monte Carlo – round 3rd + quarterfinals
Monte Carlo – final →
Monte Carlo – semifinals
Posted on April 21, 2012 by Voo de Mar
2nd semifinal:
(2)Rafael Nadal d. (9)Gilles Simon 6-3, 6-4 [1:50 h]
It was Simon's first clay-court semifinal in such a big event. He had a very favorable draw earlier, but displayed brilliant disposition winning 14 games in a row (!) between 1st set against Gil and 2nd against Tipsarevic… The Frenchman confirmed his great form against Nadal, especially early on. There was 3:3 (15/40) in the 1st set on Nadal's serve when the Spaniard hit the baseline after a long rally. At the second break chance Simon should have won the point at the net but his high-forehand volley was too soft for Nadal's amazing defensive skills. Since that moment Nadal had a control over the progress of the match. Credit to Simon though, he had several break points (in three games) and run very similar distance (both players above 2000 meters). Nadal is unbelievable at Monte Carlo, in his last 29 matches there, he has lost just 2 sets (to Djokovic & Murray), but both 3-setters clinched convincingly anyway. Tomorrow's final looks fascinating, Nadal for the first time since his final against Federer in 2006, won't be a 100% favorite on Monaco's Centre Court, having lost the last seven meetings to Djokovic.
1st semifinal:
(1)Novak Djokovic d. (6)Tomas Berdych 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 [2:42 h]
The match was played in very tough, windy conditions. It irritated Djokovic more, as well as the rustling packed crowd. The Serb led *4:2 in the 1st set, but an unusually patient in rallies Berdych was able to win four straight games and almost got the fifth in succession. There was exposed an interesting stats in the middle of that set, Berdych was constantly violating the serve rule, needing on average 32 seconds between the points while Djokovic known for frequent violation, this time was serving according to rules (23 seconds). The beginning of the 2nd set was crucial, Djokovic had saved break points in the opening and the 3rd games before established a safe 3:0* lead. He is too good recently to lose two sets in a row from a break up… In the 1st game of the decider, Berdych committed two double faults, and it helped Djokovic to break Berdych's serve after an 8-point game, and the Czech's spirit too. Djokovic has improved his H2H against Berdych to 9-1, winning 3 out of the last 4 matches after dropping the first set. Monte Carlo '12 turned into a very challenging tournament in terms of the weather: on Thursday heavy rain, sunny Friday and extremely windy Saturday, Djokovic dealt with all these conditions as a true champion.
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Община () — в Болгарії — територіальна, автономна і адміністративна одиниця країни другого рівня (входить до складу області). В статистиці NUTS Євростату відповідає рівню LAU 1 (local administrative unit)

Очолює общину кмет, який обирається громадянами адміністративно-територіальної одиниці шляхом прямого, рівного і таємного голосування кожні 4 роки. На відміну від керівників центральної влади (президент, прем'єр-міністр) — для кмета немає обмежень щодо термінів, і він може перебувати на посаді більше двох каденцій поспіль.

Усього в Болгарії нараховується 265 общин в складі 28 областей.

Ради общин
Органами місцевого самоврядування в общинах є Ради общин (). Члени цих рад називаються «представниками» ().

На місцевих виборах громадяни Болгарії голосують одночасно за кмета та представників рад двома окремими бюлетенями. Зазвичай представники входять до складу рад пропорційно до результатів виборів кмета. Рада допомагає кмету керувати общиною (зазвичай більшість складається з представників тієї партії чи коаліції, з якої балотувався кмет), а також контролює його дії (зазвичай присутня меншість з опозиційних представників тих партій або коаліцій).

У маленьких общинах представниками рад стають люди з місцевої інтелігенції — юристи, лікарі, підприємці. Чим більше община, тим більше представників великого бізнесу і професійних політиків входить до складу ради.

З-поміж усіх общин тільки три (Варна, Столична та Пловдив) поділяються ще й на міські райони, які очолюють також кмети, і які обираються жителями цього району. У невеликих населених пунктах (зазвичай, де менше 150 жителів) кмет призначає своїх намісників.

Общини Болгарії

Общини Благоєвградської області

Общини Бургаської області

Общини Варненської області

Общини Великотирновської області

Общини Видинської області

Общини Врачанської області

Общини Габровської області

Общини Добрицької області

Общини Кирджалійської області

Общини Кюстендильської області

Общини Ловецької області

Общини Монтанської області

Общини Пазарджицької області

Общини Перницької області

Общини Плевенської області

Общини Пловдивської області

Общини Разградської області

Общини Русенської області

Общини Силістринської області

Общини Сливенської області

Общини Смолянської області

Общини Софійської області

Общини міської області Софія

Общини Старозагорської області

Общини Тирговиштської області

Общини Хасковської області

Общини Шуменської області

Общини Ямбольської області

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 Адміністративний поділ Болгарії
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Tennessee fatal crashes: driver had revoked license
Home»Car Accidents»Tennessee fatal crashes: driver had revoked license
A two-vehicle accident has taken place along the highway. The accident has claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman. As with many fatal crashes in Tennessee, surviving relatives may seek relief through the court system.
The accident reportedly occurred on Friday afternoon as a woman was making her travels along the highway. Suddenly, a male driver of an SUV pulled out of his driveway, right in front of the woman's path. Unable to avoid collision, the woman slammed into the SUV, hitting the driver's side of the vehicle. The man was flown to the hospital with unspecified injuries. The woman later died at the hospital.
Authorities have not yet determined if the driver of the SUV was under the influence of any substance. However, tests have been conducted and officials are awaiting those results. Reportedly, the SUV's driver was operating while his license was revoked due to three prior DUI charges.
Undoubtedly, fatal crashes in Tennessee are traumatizing for everyone involved, including a deceased victim's surviving family members. The other driver in this case may face civil lawsuits resulting from this deadly accident, in addition to possible pending criminal charges. The family members retain the right to pursue legal action against the other driver and a wrongful death claim may be appropriately filed against the driver to recover damages. If the evidence confirms that the driver negligently caused or contributed to the fatal accident, a monetary award may be anticipated to cover funeral expenses and other financial damages permissible under state laws.
Source: timesfreepress.com, Victim identified in fatal crash on Highway 27 in Rhea County, Tenn., Alex Green, Oct. 4, 2013
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Fish Lane Project
Prior Seasons
Queensland's Chamber Orchestra
About Camerata
Artistic Associates
Camerata is a Company in Residence at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).
Camerata was founded in 1987 by acclaimed string educator Elizabeth Morgan AM, as an idealistic ensemble of emerging Artists which she then formed into a professional chamber orchestra in 2005.
Performing without a conductor, the Artistic Associates and their guest artists proudly take full ownership of the music to form a thriving, refreshing and acclaimed voice within the Australian arts landscape.
The constantly evolving group undertakes a major concert season annually in both Brisbane and Toowoomba. In addition, the orchestra perform regularly in festivals, collaborations, regional tours, live-to-air national broadcasts, recording, and fundraising activities.
As a Queensland ensemble, Camerata provides career and performance opportunities for string players who wish to build a professional, international career from Brisbane, and as a point of attraction for those returning from overseas.
Camerata's primary aim is to empower artists, inspire audiences, and enrich communities through music. Camerata performs a variety of styles of music in traditional and non-traditional spaces throughout the state and delivers workshops, school talks and concerts to support the education of young string players.
Camerata has a reputation for innovation and interesting and adventurous programming. The ensemble is extremely flexible in its repertoire and in the way it combines works in programs, playing the core "classics" as well as new and recent music, and Australian music. Camerata regularly works with performers outside the 'classical' sector.
Camerata has established itself as a chamber orchestra of national significance with an outstanding track record of artistic achievement.
Elizabeth Morgan AM was formerly Lecturer in Violin and Viola at The University of Queensland for 18 years and, for 14 years, was Adjunct Senior Lecturer in String Studies and String Pedagogy at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University where she continues as a part-time staff member.
Born and educated in the UK violinist/violist Elizabeth studied at Trinity College of Music London with Jan Sedivka (Sevcik, Thibaud, Kocian, Rostal tradition) and was the British representative in Canada for the International Concours Jeunesses Musicales masterclasses with Henryk Szeryng. She is widely known for her contribution to the development of string teaching in Brisbane, Queensland and Australia. Formerly a member of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, the Mayne Quartet, the Mayne String Trio and the University of Queensland Sinfonieta, she has given workshops and lectures, and has toured throughout Queensland, Australia and the USA. She has toured twice to important centres throughout New Zealand and has remained a regular lecturer.
Elizabeth has received citations from the American String Teachers' Association - "for outstanding leadership and service", from the Australian String Teachers' Association (AUSTA) Queensland, and from the Queensland Youth Symphony Council "for services to the orchestra in its early years". In 1989 she was awarded The University of Queensland's prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award, and in 2000, the AUSTA National Distinguished Service Award. In 2002 she was placed on the first Honour Roll of the International Viola Society, Australia and New Zealand Branch. In 2003 she was appointed as Federal Examiner (strings) for the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB). In Queensland she is an AMEB Senior Examiner, member of the Queensland State Advisory Committee and Chairman of the String Specialist Panel. She reviewed the complete Viola Syllabus for AMEB and has contributed to the development of numerous string syllabuses and Work Books for AMEB.
Elizabeth has undertaken projects for the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC), Youth Music Australia, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, Australian Examinations Board (AMEB), the Australian National Academy (ANAM) and Education Queensland's Fanfare Programme. She was a member of the founding committee for Musically Outstanding Students (MOST) programs for which she was advisor, conductor and tutor for many years. In addition she has pioneered numerous innovative string programmes throughout Queensland and regularly adjudicates throughout the country. Her initiatives include the National Youth Concerto Competition, the Taabinga Spring Music Festival, and Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra.
In 2001 she was responsible for bringing International Workshops for the first time in the southern hemisphere to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, which resulted in the attendance of 500 national and international delegates. In May 2004 she was President of the Jury for the 11th International Violin Competition "Andrea Postacchini" in Fermo, Italy.
In 1975, Elizabeth became the founding president of the Australian String Teachers' Association (AUSTA), a position she held for four terms. Through this organisation she brought leading string performers and educators to Australia, directly influencing the development of string teaching in Australia. Elizabeth introduced the first string pedagogy course into Australia in 1978 while lecturing at The University of Queensland. She has also presented the comprehensive string pedagogy programme at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, arguably the most comprehensive string pedagogy course available. She was a founding member of the International Council of String Teacher Associations (CISTA) and formerly Chairman of Dalcroze Council of Australia.
In the Queen's Birthday Honours 2013, Elizabeth was made a Member of the Order of Australia, for "significant service to music education, particularly the violin."
Camerata is fortunate to enjoy the patronage of:
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland
The Honourable Susan Kiefel AC, Chief Justice of Australia
Dr Brett Dean
Brendan Joyce's leadership of Camerata was recently described by The Australian as dynamic and in Limelight as indefatigable.
He frequently appears as soloist with the group, has led for milestones including its first recordings, tours, broadcasts, collaborations, and in acclaimed performances at the Tyalgum Festival, Darwin Festival, Queensland Music Festival and the Australian Festival of Chamber Music. Brendan is an alumnus of the original version of Camerata that played to critical acclaim 1987-1997.
In demand as a leader and concertmaster, Brendan performs regularly as leader of the Orchestra of the Antipodes in Sydney, and for many years appeared as a guest Concertmaster and member of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. With the latter he performed the premiere on period instruments of Max Richter's Vivaldi Four Seasons Recomposed. During his youth orchestra days he led the Queensland Youth Symphony and Australian Youth Orchestras. Brendan has played with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, America's Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra, and has played the complete cycle of Bartok's iconic String Quartets as a member of the Kurilpa String Quartet.
Brendan attained a Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin Performance from The University of Maryland, USA, receiving awards there for his leadership of the Maryland Handel Festival Opera Orchestra, as well as for presentations and premieres of the music of twenty Australian composers. His early teachers included Joyce Crooks, Lyn Darveniza and Stephen Frewen-Lord in Ayr, Queensland, where he was born and raised. He undertook extensive studies and mentoring with Elizabeth Morgan AM in Brisbane. Brendan also studied in the United States with Gerald Fischbach, and in chamber music with David Salness and the Guarneri String Quartet.
Brendan Joyce
Orchestra Leader
Brendan Joyce is Artistic Director and Leader of Camerata. He was born in Ayr, North Queensland and moved to Brisbane at the end of high school to study music at the University of Queensland. He furthered his musical studies in the USA and attained a Doctor of Musical Arts.
His leadership of Camerata was recently described by The Australian as dynamic and in Limelight as indefatigable.
In demand as a leader and concertmaster, Brendan leads for Orchestra of the Antipodes and Pinchgut Opera in Sydney. Over a 20 year period he has played with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, including as guest Concertmaster and most recently as soloist in their world premiere performances on period instruments of Max Richter's hit work, Vivaldi Four Seasons Recomposed. During his youth orchestra days he led the Queensland Youth Symphony Orchestra and Australian Youth Orchestra. He has played with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and America's Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra, and during 2011 to 2013 performed the complete cycle of Bartok's iconic String Quartets as a member of the Kurilpa String Quartet.
Jonny Ng
Jonny used to be all about drugs and rock & roll: a pharmacist and a musician. Two years ago, Jonny hung up his lab coat to focus entirely on his passion: music and music education. He is a violinist, violist, and pianist; enjoys teaching all three instruments as well as instrumental and choral accompanying, composing, arranging, and conducting. Jonny is Principal Second Violin and Education Manager for Camerata, pianist in Ensemble Entourage for Musica Viva In Schools, upper strings and piano teacher at St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, and regularly tutors for the Queensland Youth Orchestra. From a young age, Jonny has had the privilege of touring all around Australia and the world doing what he loves: playing music. During that elusive down time, Jonny enjoys spending it with his loved ones, cooking, reading, and catching up on sleep.
Tiana Angus
Playing the violin is one of Tiana's favourite things to do. She knew from an early age that she wanted to become a professional violinist and is so grateful that this dream came true as she absolutely loves playing music all day long. Tiana began learning at the age of 12 from her teacher and mentor, Elizabeth Morgan AM who significantly influenced her violin playing and continues to be at the core of her inspiration and passion for musical performance. In 2009, Tiana graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music with a Masters of Music majoring in Violin Performance and String Pedagogy. Tiana says, I absolutely love playing in Camerata especially because of the other wonderful players; they are not only my colleagues but are also my Camerata family. I also love the new and interesting pieces I have been able to perform through being a member of this ensemble.
Sally-Ann Djachenko
Sally-Ann is a Scottish violinist who grew up in Glasgow. She studied (very hard!) at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Academy of Music and Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Her first job was with the Bingham Quartet (London) but she also enjoyed a freelance career playing with many fine UK orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra plus some onstage performances at the National Theatre (alongside Fiona Shaw, who played Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter films). Her best gig ever was making icicle noises for a BBC documentary about Antarctica for which she was paid rather generously for the minimal effort involved! Her most dangerous gig ever was when the Mikado fell into the pit breaking her bow in half in a performance in Geneva. In her time off Sally-Ann enjoys spending time with her children (aged 6 and 8), baking, reading, and international travel. She loves playing in Camerata and thinks the choice of music is really original and exciting (and hopes you do too).
Anne Horton
Anne trained at The Australian Institute of Music and performed for seven years with the Australian String Quartet. Camerata welcomed Anne as an Artistic Associate at the end of 2017 following her move from Canberra to Brisbane.
Jason Tong
Jason has been playing the violin for over twenty years and also enjoys playing the piano and Otamatone usually with mixed results (find a video of someone playing Otamatone, you won't regret it!). When Jason is asked the popular tricky question, who's your favourite composer?, he answers with, Most of the ones with whose last names start with 'B'. In his spare time he enjoys bicycle riding, swimming, picnics, hanging around with friends, and trying all kinds of food from other cultures.
Allana Wales
Allana is a violinist of Camerata and completed her Master of Music Studies at RNCM, Manchester, having been awarded an International Experience Incentive Scheme Grant by the Queensland Conservatorium, where she completed her prior studies with Elizabeth Morgan AM.
Allana holds an LMUSA and ATCL Recital and has appeared as a soloist with the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestras performing Bartok, Tchaikovsky and Bruch violin concertos. Allana was a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra for their 2010 appearance under Sir Mark Elder at the BBC London Proms and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw.
Allana regularly performs with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and in 2009 completed her training with Meredith Page to become teacher of the Alexander Technique.
Alice Buckingham
Alice made her first musical sounds on the violin when she was 7, but discovered her true voice on the viola at 15. From then on there was no going back; music was the only thing for her. Alice is equally passionate about string pedagogy and performance, and is very thankful that she has the opportunity to do both. She loves to travel and experience the sights and sounds of the world. Alice is very happily married to theatre sound designer and composer Dane Alexander, and enjoys attending plays and contemporary theatre just as much as concerts. If she has a spare 15 minutes you'll find her in a comfy chair with a good book and a nice cup of tea. In addition to her life in music, Alice also coordinates a support network for refugee families on the south side of Brisbane.
Anna Colville
Anna has recently relocated back to Brisbane after several years living and performing in London. While in London she performed with prestigious orchestras and chamber ensembles, and toured throughout Europe and China. Highlights in London included performing on the BBC One Show, working with celebrity conductors on the BBC Maestro series, and performing with Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra. Since returning to Brisbane in 2014 she has been performing with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Camerata of St Johns', Revision Orchestra, and other freelance chamber ensembles.
Before moving to London Anna was a member of Fyra String Quartet and the Sculthorpe Quartet, touring extensively in Queensland and NSW, premiering works by Peter Sculthorpe, Elena Kats-Chernin and Matthew Hindson and performing at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music. Anna has a Master of Music Studies from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
Elizabeth Lawrence
Elizabeth completed a Bachelor of Performance and Pedagogy on Violin at the Queensland Conservatorium of music, studying with Elizabeth Morgan AM. After prompting, she picked up a viola and after discovering the deeper sounds, has never looked back.
Elizabeth describes her most notable performance being When times Stops with EDC. Performing on stage from memory with the story and physicality of the dancers moving around was enormously challenging and rewarding.
Elizabeth enjoys making music with friends in many smaller chamber groups. She has a passion for sharing music in rural areas. Her favourite thing about Camerata is touring to regional QLD and taking music to those who can't easily access live music.
I love seeing the faces of school kids hearing an orchestra's sound for the first time.
Katherine Philp
Katherine was born into a very musical family in the town of Murwillumbah in Northern NSW. After beginning cello studies at age 14 she moved to Brisbane to complete a Bachelor of Music, studying with Markus and Mei-Lee Stocker. Since then, she has developed an interesting and fulfilling freelance career playing variously in Camerata, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Kurilpa String Quartet, Musica Viva In Schools, playing as a soloist, playing as a guest in various bands, recording sessions, summer veranda jam sessions, appearing at folk and classical festivals around Australia, and most recently has been perfecting the art of playing Baa, Baa, Black Sheep on the guitar, accompanied by her two-year-old daughter on the descant recorder.
After completing his musical studies in Marseille and Paris, France, Nathan has enjoyed a diverse musical career. Nathan has worked in conjunction with a number of leading composers in Europe for the commissioning of new pieces, as well as working with early music ensembles specialising in the music of the Baroque era.
Shannon Tobin
Shannon has been a long-time member of Camerata. She also performs with other music ensembles and orchestras such as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Shannon studied overseas in Switzerland for three years and had the wonderful opportunity to perform in the Luzern Symphony Orchestra. She likes a diverse range of music and has played with ballet and musical companies, likes contemporary classical music, and in the car she listens to Triple J. Shannon also thoroughly enjoys teaching and is currently the Director of Instrumental Music at Clayfield College.
Marian Heckenberg
Marian was trained at University of Queensland and University of Southern California. During her studies she was awarded First class honours and was the recipient of the Rotary Foundation International Scholarship.
Marian's performance highlights include Wagner's Ring Cycle Adelaide 2004; touring Asia with Chicago the Musical; touring Australia with Westside Story; touring Argentina with Tasmanian Symphony; performing Expressions Dance Company's When time Stops with Camerata; and most recently performing with Edgar Meyer! Marian has also appeared with Melbourne, Western Australian, Adelaide, Tasmanian and Queensland Symphony Orchestras.
In 2019, Marian founded "The Big Brisbane Bass Day", an educational event where double bassists of any age or experience can benefit from masterclasses and chamber music experiences.
At Camerata, Marian values how each individual player takes responsibility and pride in their work, and adores the string repertoire and management team.
Chloe Ann Williamson
A graduate of the University of Queensland and the University of Tasmania, Chloe Ann Williamson maintains an eclectic and successful career as a freelance double bassist. Throughout her studies, Chloe was the recipient of many scholarships and awards including an Australian Postgraduate Award to undertake her master's degree in music. While completing her undergraduate degree she was the principal double bass of the Queensland Youth Symphony as well as a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra, and toured internationally several times with them both. In 2009 Chloe spent a month studying in Quebec, Canada at the prestigious music festival Le Domaine Forget. Chloe has performed both nationally and internationally with a variety of Australian orchestras. A keen chamber musician, Chloe has performed at several chamber music festivals as well as a number of folk festivals across the country. In addition to her hectic performing schedule, Chloe is a passionate educator.
Praised by the Sydney Morning Herald for their 'warmth of sound, sublime inner-voicing and spontaneity,' The Orava String Quartet is emerging as one of Australia's most exciting chamber music ensembles.
Protégés of the world renowned Takács string quartet, the Orava Quartet has performed extensively throughout the USA, Canada, China, Philippines, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong, and have performed for Queen Sofia of Spain and Pope Benedict XVI.
Orava won the Musica Viva Australia Tony Berg Award for the most outstanding Australian ensemble as well as the Peter Druce Audience Prize at the 2013 Asia Pacific Chamber Music Competition in Melbourne.
Orava Quartet have been in residence with Camerata since 2014 and its members are: Daniel Kowalik (violin), David Dalseno (violin), Thomas Chawner (viola), Karol Kowalik (cello).
Beautifully calculated and coordinated... time and motion seemed to defy the laws of Physics
-The Washington Post
www.oravaquartet.com
Brian Bartley
Brian Bartley is the founding partner of the firm Bartley Cohen which he established (as Brian Bartley & Associates) in 2000 after having been a partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth and its predecessor firms since 1976.
His principal areas of practice are professional negligence and professional disciplinary matters, mediation and general commercial litigation.
In addition to serving as Chairman for Camerata, Brian also is currently appointed to the QLS Ethics Committee, and at various times has been: President, Medico-Legal Society of Queensland; Member, Queensland Health Ethics Council; Board member, Centre for Law & Medicine, Bond University; Consulting Editor, Uniform Civil Procedure, Lexis Nexis; and Board member, Incorporated Council of Law Reporting.
Libby Anstis
DEPUTY CHAIR
Libby Anstis has had more than 20 years experience in the performing arts industry with a variety of executive roles at Queensland Theatre Company, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Festival and Centenary of Federation Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Business – Communication from Queensland University of Technology. She was also awarded a National Endowment of the Arts Scholarship to attend a Not For Profit Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University, USA.
Libby has participated as mentor for Backbone Youth Arts 2High Festival and Youth Arts Queensland and various other emerging producers and arts managers. Board positions include Business South Bank, the Conservatorium Advisory Council, Brisbane Powerhouse (current) Camerata (current) and various funding assessment panels for state and federal governments.
Born and educated in Queensland, Judith's career has included secondary teaching, health education, journalism, human resource management, international marketing, general management, speech writing, and editing. The performing arts are an important part of her life as is her commitment to improving the status of women through membership of Zonta International.
Nicola White
Nicola has more than 20 years of financial management experience across a variety of industries, with over 6 years in the performing arts industry. Starting her career working in the chartered accounting sector, after a few years Nicola moved into commerce taking positions in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Nicola completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Queensland in 1994 and was admitted as a member of CPA Australia in 2001.
Jenny Hodgson is Senior Producer with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and has produced classical, jazz and contemporary concerts, productions and events, including Helpmann Award-winning presentations by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra. She also works on Out of the Box and was Managing Producer of the 2010 festival.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Queensland, MBA from Queensland University of Technology and A Mus A and LTCL. She has been involved with orchestral music as General Manager of the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra and as non-executive director with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Jenny is a member of the Helpmann Awards Opera and Classical Music Panel.
Anne-Maree Moon
Anne-Maree Moon currently holds the position of General Manager, Tourism and Major Events for Brisbane Marketing.
Anne-Maree is one of Queensland's most experienced events marketing executives, with over 20 years' experience in arts and entertainment marketing including roles as Associate Director, ACMN Marketing and Advertising, Director of Marketing and Ticketing at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and National Marketing Director, Arts & Entertainment for International Management Group (IMG). In these roles, Anne-Maree developed and implemented national marketing strategies for a variety of high-profile events and productions in addition to developing nationally-recognised audience development programs.
Ben Poschelk
Ben Poschelk is a commercial in-house lawyer with an international development company based in Brisbane, specialising in health and education project implementation. Ben has practiced privately in the principle areas of property, corporate and insurance law. His commercial experience extends to business development in international trade and marketing food based commodities globally.
In addition to serving as a Board member of Camerata, Ben is currently appointed to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland's (RNA) Foundation as a Board member; Member, Brisbane Festival Giving Committee; Member, the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation; and formerly a Member of the RNA's Future Directions Committee.
Cameron Curtis
Cameron Curtis is a Partner at professional services firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, is based in Brisbane and has a focus on technology advisory in the Energy & Resources sector.
Cameron has over 25 years advisory experience in energy, infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, aviation, rail transport and engineering services sectors across a range of technology and business disciplines – this is balanced with a passion for classical music which stems from Cameron's five year involvement with the Queensland Youth Orchestra culminating in a tour of China and Japan in 1983.
Cameron has a degree in Business–Information Technology from the Queensland University of Technology.
Adam moved from regional Queensland to Brisbane to study a Bachelor of Arts (Drama)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
On completion he took his first teaching position at Caboolture State High School and during this time discovered an ability to dance.
Returning to QUT Adam graduated an Associate Degree (Dance Performance) majoring in Ballet and Contemporary Dance and was given his first professional performance engagement with Expressions Dance Company's education team touring Regional Queensland.
Following a move to London, Adam enjoyed a successful career dancing in productions for: English National Ballet, National Theatre, Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company, Sadler's Wells Theatre, Jasmin Vardimon Contemporary Dance Company, and Sir Kenneth Branagh.
Returning to Australia, Adam transitioned to Arts Administration and worked in a variety of roles and on projects for Ausdance Queensland, Youth Arts Queensland, Circa, Queensland Arts Council, and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).
Adam went on to work for arTour (the peak tour coordination body in Queensland) coordinating tours state-wide for Queensland Ballet, Opera Queensland, shake and stir theatre co., deBase productions, three annual Queensland Touring Showcase events, and as Producer of a National touring forum with the Blue Heeler network.
Since 2012 Adam has served as an Industry Peer for Arts Queensland on Music, Theatre, Dance, Festival, and Organisation funding assessment panels, and since 2016 as a Peer Assessor for the Australia Council's Dance panel.
Adam was appointed as Executive Director of Camerata in February 2014 and in 2016 was selected to participate in the Australia Council's 2016 to 2018 Arts Leaders Program.
Angela Loh
Managing Producer
Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Queensland University of Technology, Angela has enjoyed a varied and interesting career as a Stage Manager, Technical Manager and Production Coordinator. She has worked in a variety of genres, including musical theatre, opera, special events, festivals and corporate functions.
Angela began working with Camerata as a casual Stage Manager, and immediately felt a connection with the Camerata family and continues to be amazed and moved by the players' versatility, passion and generosity.
Emma-Kay Price
Emma-Kay joins Camerata with over 17 years of administrative experience, the six most recent specialising in arts administration and event delivery. Emma-Kay has previously worked for arts organisations: Queensland Performing Arts Centre, QMusic and the Australian Music Industry Network, and OzTix.
Emma-Kay brings knowledge and enthusiasm for event delivery, customer service, organisation and arts administration to Camerata. In 2019 Emma-Kay was appointed to the Helpmann Awards Contemporary Music Panel.
Rehearsal Manager
Jason has been playing the violin for over twenty years and also enjoys playing the piano and Otamatone usually with mixed results (find a video of someone playing Otamatone, you won't regret it!).
As Rehearsal Manager, Jason supports our team ensuring that our players know when and where they need to be during performance seasons, and assists in making sure rehearsals run smoothly…and to time!
Education Manager
Jonny used to be all about drugs and rock & roll: a pharmacist and a musician. Two years ago, Jonny hung up his lab coat to focus entirely on his passion: music and music education. He is a violinist, violist, and pianist; enjoys teaching all three instruments as well as instrumental and choral accompanying, composing, arranging, and conducting.
Jonny is Principal Second Violin and Education Manager for Camerata, pianist in Ensemble Entourage for Musica Viva In Schools, upper strings and piano teacher at St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, and regularly tutors for the Queensland Youth Orchestra.
From a young age, Jonny has had the privilege of touring all around Australia and the world doing what he loves: playing music. During that elusive down time, Jonny enjoys spending it with his loved ones, cooking, reading, and catching up on sleep.
Musicians wishing to be considered for an audition or invitation to play with Camerata can express interest to do so at any time.
Artistic Associate auditions will be conducted in February and October 2020.
Camerata also welcomes immediate graduates and final year high-level university students to apply to the Upbeat Program for emerging artists.
Upbeat auditions will be held in November 2020.
Your expression of interest is to include an attachment (no more than one A4 page) containing:
A dot-point CV
Name and contact details of two music referees
A link to a video recording demonstrating up to 5mins of your playing standard (existing recordings may be submitted)
Once complete, your expression of interest is to be emailed to the Executive Director: camerata@camerata.net.au
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A positive weekend, plus transcripts.
Saturday we went to Bright Day. An event that kind of sucked save for the build-your-own-computer section my coworkers were running around in. (we ended up just hanging out there while boyfriends eyes sparkled with amazement at all of these kids and adults pulling apart electronics and putting them together in odd ways, or learning to program, etc. Not too mention the honest surprise that 2 coworkers were volunteering there and another 4/5 came around and that there was no advertisement for our company, that we just did it because we wanted to.) We went to see one of the guest speakers and apparently he was unboxing all these wearables (gadgets galore) and came to one where he past. He held it up and said "this next one I won't put on, it's a lady's wearable, uh not because I don't want to but because it can physically not fit around my wrist."
What was the function of this product? To detect UV and let the ladiez know when they've been sitting in the sun for too long. The following exchange occured.
BC = "Poor ladiez. They have such a hard time. Lounging around in the sun all day long."
Boyfriend = "Incapable of keeping track of how long themselves."
BC = "Of course it's for the ladiez, they have all this free time on there hands. This wouldn't be relevant for men. They work hard all day in the factory!"
Boyfriend = "The mines BC. In the mines! Where there is no sunlight!"
We stood there snickering and decided to get out of there as to not disturb other guests any further.
Today his friend came over with his 4 year old kid to borrow a game. I mentioned we had no kids drinks in the house and suggested we buy some juice or something.
BC = "hehe ask him how kid likes his coffee"
Boyfriend = "haha okay okay. Hey friend, how does kid like his coffee?"
Friend = "Oh you know, just black, whichever lungo you have is cool for him."
We thought we were VERY clever. Yes okay we are lame.
Another thing I learned = cat-toys are equally entertaining to kids as they are to cats.
Also = cat was extremely curious to this new small human that came over and overcame her shyness and followed him around the house for a bit.
Boyfriend spent much of the weekend coming up with terrible/funny puns. They often succeeded in achieving grins.
On a more serious note. Over the weekend we had 2 talks about the melancholy/sadness/dark cloud that I still feel (it doesn't go away over night) and how I feel like I can't work on that while also working on 'us'. We actually had a really long (drunk) talk about it saturday night which I'm stil surprised about. We've never actually talked this deeply about such negative and strong emotions. It was a good talk.


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