Mastering is the final creative step in the recording process. It's about refining the sound to allow the project to realize its full potential, and optimizing the finished product for all possible environments. Peerless' skilled mastering engineers can make all the necessary adjustments to achieve the best possible sound for every project in the widest variety of listening environments.
By the time a project gets to the mastering stage, it has already been recorded and mixed. Consequently, any adjustment to one element of the sound will affect other elements as well. For example, an adjustment to the lead vocals may also affect a horn section or guitar. Peerless' mastering engineers spend years perfecting the art of the subtle compromises required to make these adjustments without impairing the overall sound. The end result is greatly improved sound quality and a cohesive finished product, in which each song or section of a song works with the whole to create an optimal listening experience.
Please contact us for information about our rates. We will do our best to work within your budget and provide the highest quality mastering and service available. Click here to contact us.
Why should I choose Peerless to master my project?
At Peerless Mastering, we listen to our clients as closely as we listen to their work. Too many studios try to apply a one-size-fits-all approach to the mastering process, instead of adapting to the individual needs of each artist. Our engineers are flexible enough to understand what each client seeks--from a highly polished commercial product to a low-fi indie sound--and skilled enough to make that vision a reality. That's because our engineers have dedicated years to studying the art and science of mastering. We approach each project with the same care and individual attention.
Every project we work on goes through a quality control phase after it is complete. In the quality control phase another engineer listens to the project from start to finish, judging it by our strict quality standards. If he/she finds that something isn't working, the album is sent back to the mastering engineer to make a revision. Quality control also includes artifact removal, which means restoration tools are used to remove unwanted noises including digital pops and clicks, distortion, mouth noise, click track, anything that detracts from the intended aesthetic of the song. It's basically another close listening to be certain that everything sounds the best it possibly can. We provide this service to add another check and balance and make sure we provide our clients with the highest quality mastering.
How will making my music loud effect its quality?
For the past 10-15 years albums have seemed to get louder. This trend is sometimes referred to as "The Loudness War." Some people seem to feel that the louder their record sounds, the better it is. This is a trend that we hope to help reverse. It's surprising how little understanding there is of the compromises that have to be made in order to make a recording louder. Unfortunately, there is no "11" on the knob. Nonetheless, people often ask us to turn it up without compressing it any more. The loudest any digital signal can be is digital zero. So there are basically two ways to make something that peaks near digital zero louder, one is to compress it heavily, then add makeup gain to get it as close to zero as possible and the other is to clip the peaks transients off of the wave form. Both are destructive to the natural dynamics of the music. A good site for further information on this issue is http://www.turnmeup.org.
That said, if having a loud album is important to you, we will do our best to get the album to the level you desire with the least amount of negative consequences. We have a lot of experience mastering both loud and dynamic albums and we will work with you to get the sound that you desire. We will do our best to educate you about the pros and cons of making your album loud, but we will not stand in the way of your creative vision.
Will you do a free mastering sample for us?
Unfortunately, the first song we master in a session usually takes an hour or two of work. There's no quick way to give you a good-sounding sample demo that will represent the work we can do for you as a paying client. Our schedule is very full so it's not viable for us to commit that kind of time to offering free demos, particularly given the volume of inquiries Peerless receives. If you are in the Boston area, we'd be happy to give you a tour of the facility and play you some before-and-after examples.
However, we will do whatever we can to make sure you are comfortable with our work. We want you to be happy with the end result, so we encourage you to get back to us if there's anything you feel could be done better to achieve your sonic goals. We offer free sonic revisions on the mixes we master. Though we don't get a lot of requests for revisions, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure our clients are completely satisfied with the finished product.
Will you give us feedback on our mixes before our mastering session?
Before you even submit your final mixes for mastering, we will listen to your mixes and provide you with our opinions and feedback, hopefully helping you get a better mix before mastering. We provide this service free of charge.
What do I need to do to prepare for a mastering session?
We'll also need to know which mix take you like best, and it's important that your files be well labeled.
What digital file formats do you prefer?
For digital source files we prefer stereo interleaved wave files, where the left and the right are in a single file. We can work with pretty much every digital format, including stereo and split wave, aif, sd2, sonic solutions files, .au, .caf, .mat, and .paf. When sending us files, it's helpful to label them with both the song name and file format extension that you are using.
How should we label the digital files?
It's always a good idea to label your files in the most descriptive way possible, so that we can be sure that we are working on the correct file. We suggest that you label your files in this format: ArtistName_pm_TrackNumber_SongName_MixVersion_SampleRate.FileExtension.
How do I prepare an analog tape for mastering?
If possible, put a fair amount of leader tape at the beginning of the reel and between each song on the reel. This will aid us in locating tracks and will help you avoid bleed through between your songs. For tones, it is always best to provide us with 30 seconds of these frequencies, 1K, 10K, and 100Hz at zero VU in repro. Including 16k and a low end sweep is also helpful. We've found that many tape decks in use today are not in very good working order. Many of these decks will degrade the audio quality of a mix in a number of ways. We recommend that you always keep a digital version of your mixes to reference and compare to the mixes you record on tape. Please also provide us with digital mixes as a reference.
Should we print our digital mixes to tape before mastering?
If you are mixing all digitally in the box, we recommend that you don't print your mixes to tape before the mastering session. With each digital to analog and analog to digital conversion a mix will lose quality. If you like the sound of hitting tape, we can do that for you in the mastering session as part of our analog processing.
Do you want multiple mix versions of the song?
If you are unsure of the levels of an instrument in your mix, it is often a good idea to print multiple versions. For example, clients often provide us with a vocal up mix in addition to the vocal normal mix. Please let us know which mixes you like best and why. If you are undecided, we will offer you advice.
Should we have instrumental mixes mastered also?
We recommend that you print instrumental mixes of all of your songs with vocals. A lot of our clients have had songs placed in movies, advertisements, and in NPR pieces. This is a great alternative revenue stream for recording musicians. We will be happy to master the instrumentals for a small fee if you have them at the session.
Do you accept examples of other artists to reference?
Absolutely. If there is another album that sounds similar to how you'd like your album to sound after it is mastered, we would definitely like to hear it. This will help us understand your creative direction and sonic preferences.
If you are providing an example, please provide us with the original CDs or with wave file ripped from the original CD. MP3s or CDs made from MP3s will not be helpful, as they do not have very good sound quality.
What kind of notes are helpful?
Any notes that you feel will help us in understanding your creative direction will be very helpful. Please let us know about anything that you're hoping to accomplish in mastering. We are not expecting your notes to be technical. Please describe what you'd like in whatever words work for you. If we have questions we will contact you.
Should we attend the mastering session?
If you are able to attend the mastering session, we highly recommend that you do. Your feedback will be invaluable in assisting our mastering engineers during the session. We do not penalize artists or stakeholders for attending sessions.
However, we realize that attendance is not possible for all clients. We will do our best to make the experience as personal as possible for those who are unable to attend. Since we work with artists from all over the world, many of our sessions are unattended.
Would we get in the way if we attended the session?
Not at all. We would enjoy your feedback. We also have a great lounge if get bored. If you attend the session you will be able to approve the mastering song by song as it is completed, which can be very helpful to the mastering engineer.
How will I be able to access my music after the mastering is completed?
We will send you an email with all the information on how you can download and audition your mastering. We will post CD quality wave files so you can listen to the mastering at the same resolution as the CD format and give us feedback.
The mastering will be completed in 1-3 business days after the session. After the mastering session, your songs will go through a complete review by another mastering engineer, who will verify that they meet our quality standards. If any mastering changes are needed, they will be done by the mastering engineer you worked with.
Will you be sending me CDs?
When you approve the mastering, we will prepare your PMCD and reference and you can either pick them up or we will mail them to you.
Will you send our PMCD directly to replication?
We will, but we don't advise it. We recommend that you listen to the physical copy first so that there are no surprises when you receive your final CD.
Should we listen to our PMCD?
We recommend that you do in order to re-verify that everything is perfect before you send it off to replication. Be sure not to get any dust or fingerprints on the PMCD. We recommend only listening to it in a clean tray loading CD player or computer, as the slot loading systems tend to mark up the discs.
How is a PMCD different from the Reference CD?
A PMCD is a verified CD. Before a PMCD is ready, it must be checked for low level C1 and C2 errors and if it passes, it goes through a listening test. This insures that a PMCD will be error free for replication.
How do I approve my project?
If you are satisfied with the mastering, just send us an email or call us to let us know that you are signing off on the project.
What happens after i approve my project?
We will prepare your master parts and let you know when they are ready to pick up or mail.
Please send us an email or call us if you'd like any revisions to the mastering. We want you to be one-hundred percent satisfied and encourage you to contact us if you have any questions.
What if I am not happy with how my project sounds?
We will take care of it. This doesn't happen very often, but if you are not happy, we will do whatever we can to address the problem for you. Please contact us and we will discuss the next steps with you. We are committed to ensuring your satisfaction.
What is an ISRC Code and how do I get one?
ISRC, the International Standard Recording Code, is the internationally recognized identification tool for sound and music video recordings. In the United States, you can register and obtain the code here: http://www.usisrc.org. If you already have a code, we will embed it on your CD. We recommend having your own ISRC code.
How do I get my CD titles to show up in iTunes?
3) In iTunes versions 6 - 10, under the advanced menu, chose "Submit CD Names"
In iTunes 11, under the options tab on the right side of the screen, choose "Submit CD Names"
4) The CD titles will be uploaded to the database and available to everyone within a few days.


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Q: isSelected() does not recognize JRadioButton and JCheckBox are selected I'm new here, and this is my very first post.
I have a very specific need to code this very trivial application only invoking the isSelected() method to check whether or not a JRadioButton or JCheckBox have been selected. This means I do not want to loop through a ButtonGroup and invoke its getSelection() method.
My code is also identical to the one from a textbook authored by Tony Gaddis, which I am currently learning from: Starting Out With Java, From Control Structures through Objects. 4th Edition.
This is a logical problem, as the application compiles and runs without error.
Here's what's going on:
I have four classes: BagelsPanel, CoffeePanel, ToppingsPanel and the GUI class, BagelApp - all of which extend JPanel except the BagelApp class which extends a JFrame.
The purpose of the app is to let a user make coffee, bagel and toppings selections and return the total price of all their selections. The problem is it keeps returning $0.00.
My suspicion is, for some reason, isSelected() isn't recognizing something is selected.
I will post the BagelsPanel and the GUI class code that involves these problems below:
public double calcBagel() {

    double total = 0.00;

    if(button1.isSelected())
        total = PLAIN;
    else if(button2.isSelected())
        total = WHOLE_WHEAT;
    else if(button3.isSelected())
        total = CINNA_RAISON;
    else if(button4.isSelected())
        total = EVERYTHING;

    return total;
}

The above is the calcBagel() method in the BagelsPanel class that's invoking the isSelected() method to check which JRadioButton is selected, then assigning its price to total. Below is the GUI class:
public void buildPanel() {

    panel = new JPanel();
    calc = new JButton("Calculate");
    calc.addActionListener(new ButtonListener());
    panel.add(calc);
}
private class ButtonListener implements ActionListener {

    public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {

        double subtotal = 0.0;
        double total = 0.0;
        bagels = new BagelPanel();
        coffee = new CoffeePanel();
        toppings = new ToppingsPanel();

        subtotal = bagels.calcBagel() + coffee.calcCoffee() +
                    toppings.calcToppings();
        double tax = subtotal * TAX;
        total = subtotal + tax;

        DecimalFormat dollar = new DecimalFormat("$0.00");

        JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Your total is: "
                    + dollar.format(total));
    }
}

Here's some insight: if I change the double variable total, in the calcBagel() method inside the BagelsPanel class to 1.0, and then run the application and click on the JRadioButton "Calculate," it accurately props up a JOptionPane telling me my total is $1.06 (the final double variable TAX is set at 0.06).
I'd really appreciate any help I can get. I'm still a beginner in Java and don't quite understand why my logic is incorrect. I'm embarrassed this might be extremely trivial but I've checked the book and the code is identical. Any suggestions?

A: Your problem is right here, in your actionPerformed method:
    double total = 0.0;
    bagels = new BagelPanel();
    coffee = new CoffeePanel();
    toppings = new ToppingsPanel();

Instead of invoking the methods calcBagel(), calcCoffee(), calcToppings() on the panels that are displayed, you are creating new panels out of nowhere and invoking "calc-methods" on them. Of course they are different objects of the one the user is manipulating in the UI. You should keep a reference to the panels you originally added to your GUI and invoke "calc-methods" on those, not on newly created objects.
P.S: Your code is really mixing model and views.

A: Without a real SSCCE, this is a little hard to answer, but here's what I would do: Using my favorite IDE (Netbeans in my case), I would set a breakpoint at the start of calcBagel() and step through the code line-by-line with the debugger to make sure the variables are set.
Alternatively, you could do something like this:
public double calcBagel() {
    System.out.println("In calcBagel()");
    double total = 0.00;

    if(button1.isSelected()) {
        System.out.println("button1 is selected! Setting total to " + PLAIN);
        total = PLAIN;
    }
    else if(button2.isSelected())  {
        System.out.println("button2 is selected! Setting total to " + WHOLE_WHEAT);
        total = WHOLE_WHEAT;
    }
    else if(button3.isSelected())  {
        System.out.println("button3 is selected! Setting total to " + CINNA_RAISON);
        total = CINNA_RAISON;
    }
    else if(button4.isSelected())  {
        System.out.println("button4 is selected! Setting total to " + EVERYTHING);
        total = EVERYTHING;
    } else {
        System.out.println("No buttons were selected!");
    }
    System.out.println("total = " + total);
    return total;
}

This would be a good way to figure out what's going on with your method as well. Your problem could also very easily not be in this method at all. But this would be a way to find that out.

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A unique feature of the Dom Advanced is its quad arms meant to allow the pilot to utilize multiple weapons for maximum offensive capabilities or deploy up to 7 beam sabers simultaneously for maximum cutting probabilities during defensive or offensive operations. Additionally, it features multiple vernier thrusters with an output exceeding the Sazabi.
Dom was the 8th of 10 units selected for the program due to its renowned battle performance and popularity with mobile suit pilots. It was designed as a multi-purpose unit. However, the complete fall of Zeon eventually led to the abandonment of the program.
This is the second and final re-build of this custom Dom. Dom is probably my second favorite MS after the Nu Gundam. I can't quite explain it but something about the design captures my imagination. This version uses Sazabi legs and Nu thighs. It looks more fitting rather than the Sinanju Stein version. I also redid the paint and improved the details without turning this to a full rebuild. The result is that it is closer to the build quality of my newer works and future regrets should be minimal once I officially retire from making Gunpla. The original concept of the Dom Advanced was to simply create an updated look of the mobile suit.


We have produced a range of free materials as part of the 'Full STEAM Ahead' in partnership with the UK Space Agency Aurora programme for the robotic exploration of Mars.
The European Space Agency and UK Space Agency plan on developing the technologies needed to search for life on other planets and eventually send humans to explore deep space. To begin with robots will be used and developed to explore planets. These modules will focus on providing missions to Mars, the search for life and the development of human colonies on Mars.
You can access all the materials by clicking any of the module contents you're interested in below, or by using the module links on the side menu. If you register an account on our website you can track your progress, earn achievements, badges and certificates from completing lessons and courses.
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Q: Print org-mode files I'm wondering how you guys do print your org files from emacs? Like when you have a meeting and you can't bring your laptop so you quickly print your main TODO list to have something to work on!
Do you export org files to another format before printing? PDF? Latex? I find this to be messy output, I don't want a table of content when it's almost only TODO items.
Any advice would be useful!

A: I print a nice HTML'ized version of my Org files, in such cases.
Have a look at my Bigblow theme therefore (see https://github.com/fniessen/org-html-themes).  I simply requires you to add a couple of lines into your Org file, and that's it.

A: Whenever I remember how, I turn off the table of contents by putting this at the top of my org file:
#+OPTIONS: toc:nil

Then I usually export to HTML, open in a browser, select whatever I need from the file (avoiding headers/footers I don't like) and print the selection only.


On 25 April 2015, Nepal suffered a terrible earthquake that caused shocking damage and destruction. Now, more than one year later, many travelers are asking: is it a good time to visit Kathmandu and the rest of Nepal?
In a word: yes. In fact, this is the perfect opportunity to schedule a trip to this stunningly beautiful mountain country. Despite the strength of the quake, many of Nepal's most famous landmarks remain in good condition, and a number of its UNESCO World Heritage sites have re-opened. A British-sponsored structural engineering firm has also determined that the country – and its famous peaks – are safe to visit. Airports are operating normally, hotels and restaurants are open, and the tourist infrastructure is ready to welcome guests.
Those planning to visit Kathmandu are additionally helping contribute to recovery efforts: for a country whose economy relies heavily on tourism, last year's 65% drop in the number of tourists was further damaging. Take some time, then, to discover the wild nature, stunning vistas, and hospitable culture that the country offers. Read on for what to do during your next stay in Kathmandu – and beyond.
Although photographs taken after the earthquake captured piles of rubble and destruction, in reality many of the most famous landmarks in Kathmandu and the surrounding valley are still standing, many with only minor damage.
Bhaktapur, an ancient city just east of Kathmandu, saw some of its famous brick buildings collapse, though many of its most famous structures – including the Nyatapola Temple, the country's highest – are still standing tall. The famous Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in the country, also escaped with only minimal damage, as did Swayambhunath, another ancient religious landmark.
In the heart of Kathmandu, Durbar Square did suffer the wrath of the temblor – several of the square's most famous temples fully collapsed – but the UNESCO site is in the midst of regeneration, and has now officially reopened for visitors.
Kathmandu has always been a lively and colorful city, pulsing with rickshaws, busy with markets, and crowded with restaurants, and that reality hasn't changed. In the neighbourhood of Thamel, keep an eye out for street markets, where cashmere, jewellery, and other textiles can be picked up for reasonable prices.
A stay in Kathmandu is also the perfect opportunity to sample traditional delicacies, from moreish momos – hearty Nepalese dumplings – to warming noodle soups. Travellers can also venture to destination restaurants like The Old House for a taste of Nepalese fine dining.
First, visit Kathmandu, and then consider branching out to discover more of Nepal's charms.
Just outside of the city is Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, a green oasis that's a gateway to the country's wild side.
Many visitors also head from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park – where the gorgeous new Meghauli Serai Taj Safari Lodge has just opened – to get up close and personal with exotic wildlife. And trekking season is back to its normal routines in 2016 – a jaunt over to Pokhara should appeal to adventurous spirits.
Make 2016 the year you visit Nepal, then. You'll uncover a wonderland of natural beauty and world-famous sites, friendly faces, and the chance to speed along recovery efforts.


These things are proof. Music & lyrics: Linda Bond.
These things. w & m Bobby Cooper.
These things of you / words & music by Peter Hamon.
Chapter 1: after yesterday before tomorrow.
With What's it all about et al.
words & music: Paul Anthony Hiesel Beebe, 1980-, & Justin Wade Cloud, 1980-.
Under tha influince & Grand Canyon State Players.
words & music: Tim O'Reagan.
The ragaman roll: love and death.
Appl. states 2 works are prev. published.
These things that I weigh.
Edward R. Payne III & Theodore Ellis, Jr.
New Matter: all other words, music, recording.
3 songs prev. reg. 1993, SRu 262-546.
James T. Hovan compilation : no. 1.
New Matter: rev. lyrics & music; digital sound recording.
Sound cassette (DAT) + lyrics sheet.
words, music, recording, performance: James T. Hovan.
lyrics, music, arr.: Brandon James Winbush, 1978-.
These things we ask, & other selections.
words & music: Gregory Landfair, 1964-, & Malcom Banks, 1955-.
arr.: Wallace P. Rogers, Jr., 1976- & Charice Walling, 1979-.
These things happen / [performed by] David VanTieghem.
These things happen / David VanTieghem, Peter Laurence Gordon ; [performed by] David VanTieghem.
New Matter: side 1, band 2 of side 2, photo.
sound recording, photo.: Warner Brothers Records, Inc., employer for hire.
Amazing ordinary things. : Compact disc ; Relentless Records M2R2 0554, c2000.
New Matter: new sound recording containing altered equalization and mixing of the instruments.
4 songs prev. reg. in Ken Oak EP, 2003, PA 1-153-415.
music, lyrics, sound recording: Eugene Kenneth Oak.
These things / She Wants Revenge.
These things I remember / remembered by Elizabeth Penn Johnson.
These things are written : an introduction to the religious ideas of the Bible / James M. Efird.
Atlanta : John Knox Press, c1978.
These things of beauty / [text by E. G. White, i.e. Ellen G. White ; photography by G. G. Johnson].
[s.l.] : The Association, c1979.
Copyrights records by White, E. G.
These things happen / by Aston S. Young.
Prev. reg. as Gleanings from the meadows, 1982, TX 869-542.
entire text: C. R. Gibson Company, employer for hire.
example document: What is an iceberg?
These things I hold dear / by Edra A. Weaver.
Francestown, N. H. : Golden Quill Press, c1983.


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NewsGetting Around Metro Detroit
Gov. Whitmer signs bipartisan no-fault auto insurance reform bill
Governor Whitmer signed the bipartisan no-fault auto insurance bill Thursday during the Mackinac Policy Conference.
(WXYZ) — Governor Whitmer signed the bipartisan no-fault auto insurance bill Thursday during the Mackinac Policy Conference.
The governor says the legislation will lower rates and provides choice in coverage.
"By signing this legislation, we are providing relief to millions of drivers across the state and guaranteeing a better auto insurance system for everyone," Whitmer said. "This historic deal shows that, when we put party aside, we can find common ground on our state's toughest issues to provide realistic and affordable coverage options for drivers across Michigan."
For decades, Michigan has required drivers buy unlimited personal injury protection to cover them should they suffer a catastrophic injury. Now, drivers will be able to choose whether they want unlimited coverage or even no coverage at all. If they choose no personal injury protection coverage, analysts say drivers will save on average $1,200 a year. If they choose to keep unlimited coverage, they will save $120 a year due to new limits on how much health care providers can bill insurance companies.
"I am proud to have worked alongside Senate Majority Leader Shirkey, Senate Democratic Leader Ananich, Speaker of the House Chatfield, House Democratic Leader Greig, and all members of the legislature to solve a problem that has been hurting Michigan families for far too long. We still have more important work ahead of us, and I have no doubt that we can seize on this momentum to pass a strong, bipartisan budget that fixes the damn roads."
Glad to have had the opportunity to work across the aisle to bring real reform to the people of Michigan.
Now, let's work together to fix the damn roads, shall we? #FTDR pic.twitter.com/8N8OjQce65
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) May 30, 2019

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Etchinghill est un toponyme pouvant désigner:

Toponyme

Etchinghill, village du Kent
Etchinghill, village du Staffordshire près de Rugeley

Homonymie de toponyme

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RFAOH news
residents 2016-17
Lee Oldford Churchill
Marisa Dipaola
Ramla Fatima
Wayne Wang-Jie Lim
Joyce Lau
George Major
Rob Santaguida
Kelly Malec-Kosak
Ryan Ringer
Enrique Ruiz Acosta
Mary Kroetsch
Heather Kapplow
Georgia Mathewson
Milena Kosec (Honorary resident)
Milena Kosec
Batool Mohammed
MomenTech
Farid Rakun
Karen Zalamea
Honey Biba Beckerlee
MomenTech, United States
Residency Period: 1 November 2013 - 30 April 2014
MomenTech is an experimental production studio based in New York City, founded in 2010 by Filipino-American conceptual artist Reynard Loki and Polish-American multimedia artist Maciej Toporowicz. American filmmaker Mika Johnson joined in 2013. Inspired by transnational progressivism, cosmology, post-humanism, ecology, neo-nomadism, futurism and more, MomenTech has created pop culture remixes, instructional works, site-specifc installations, public space interventions and user-generated content pieces, developing over 35 projects and participating in 18 group exhibitions in the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Greece, South Africa, China and the Philippines.
momentech.blogspot.com/
On-hiatus Proposal Summary
As of November 1, 2013, MomenTech is on hiatus from any and all creative production for a six-month period as they engage fully with our proposed on-hiatus activity: a daily meditation practice.
MomenTech's hiatus residency also includes meditation research, data collection and progress updates posted to the RFAOH website.
This investigation into meditation continues MomenTech's interest in the practice, which began in 2010 with Field Experiment, an interactive, site-specific audiovisual project that explores meditation, self-hypnosis, the media and our cosmic origins (via Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, or CMBR) by asking participants to imagine a field after having stared into live television static for a period of 10 seconds. Field Experiment was selected by the Behring Institute of Medical Research to be a part of their first publication for "Placebos for Art," a long-term research project investigating the influence of "art-based placebos" on public health.
Meditation was also a theme in MomenTech's 2011 project Mandala-Tanque, in which pétanque competitors are invited to play a game on the surface of the pétanque court on which a Tibetan Buddhist sand mandala has been drawn. The project was selected for inclusion at the 2011 Dumbo Arts Festival.
MomenTech will resume its normal production schedule on May 1, 2014.
To contact MomenTech, please email: m01123581321345589144@gmail.com.
Reynard Loki:
Being the primary writer in MomenTech, the task of composing the group's response to the exit questionnaire naturally fell on me. My suggestion to my fellow collaborators was that I would draft a response from the group as a whole and Mika and Maciej would add their own thoughts. But the more I thought about what we "should" express as a group, the more I realized that it was a bit of a fool's errand. It makes sense: Meditation—the daily practice of which was the main activity of MomenTech's residency—is ultimately an individual journey.
Of course, group meditation is a common practice; I have participated in several such gatherings at the Tibet House in New York during our residency as part of my own exploration into the various styles of meditation. But in the end, meditation is an intensely personal activity that can lead to intensely personal revelations, even as it may help to strip away what is to be one of humans' heaviest burdens: the ego.
The initial structure of our residency was straightforward: Each of MomenTech's three members would engage in an individual daily meditation practice for the residency's six-month period. But while the design of our residency may have been rather simple, its goals were anything but: to "develop mindfulness, concentration, insight, wisdom." That's pretty heavy-duty stuff.
Did we develop any of these aspects? I'd like to say yes, but who can really know? Meditation is not so much a "fix-it" therapy as it is a lifestyle, a way of being present in the world. Perhaps that movement towards "being present" and "being in the present" affected MomenTech's ability to plan for future events around the residency. For example, at the outset, we were all gung-ho about hosting weekly online open meditation sessions via Google Hangouts. That plan never materialized until the very end. (We hosted an open meditation on Google Hangout on the last day of our residency.)
One thing is for sure, MomenTech really did go on hiatus and for the first time in our four-year history, took a break from making art; or rather, taking a break from producing the things MomenTech produces (MomenTech, as a rule, avoids using the terms "art" and "artists.") But is that even possible? Art is often compared to life. And if art, like life, is a continual process, then can an artist truly avoid "making art"? Perhaps MomenTech did not think about, design and build a "product," per se, but the experiences we had, both individually and as a group, during our six month hiatus will forever be a part of all our future work in some fundamental way.
Our residency did "create" one kind of important thing: questions. And perhaps the best thing about our residency with RFAOH. Some of the best effects that meditation can call forth have to do with a growth in awareness. And part of becoming aware is to challenge one's status quo, to continually ask questions. What is art? What does it mean to create it? Can an artist take a break from making art? Is meditation an art form? Conversely, can making art be meditative?
I asked my fellow MomenTechnicians to email me a few lines of thoughts and observations a few days after the residency ended.
Maciej Toporowicz:
"Having a surgery and recovery during the residency taught me that meditation has its limits, at least for me," Maciej said. "I wasn't able to meditate, because the post-surgery stress was too much." He added that "having opportunity to meditate more often than usually moved me closer to solving my personal koan, the one I have been trying to solve since a while."
Mika Johnson:
"The main challenge the residency posed for me was in relation to self-discipline. On some days finding time to meditate was not an issue, whereas on other days it was almost interruptive, even frustrating. Undoubtedly, this was partly because the residency was not in a physical space, with a community of artists or meditation practitioners working toward a common goal. However, in the end, this absence of a physical space and community made my practice stronger, in the sense that I had to learn to integrate my meditation time with my normal routines and responsibilities, which is also a useful approach to art making as well.
"In the beginning, we had originally set out to answer short daily and weekly questionnaires. We took a lot of time formulating these questions, which were later abandoned. My guess is that the practice immediately became something very personal, which in many ways was difficult to comment on, at least by questionnaire. I responded similarly to the blog, in the sense that I found it challening to write about something that felt entirely personal. I simply didn't feel I had much to contribute, as the content of that practice was my own subjectivity, not something that I could generalize about or even articulate. In retrospect, I do wish MomenTech had agreed to do one spontaneous drawing before and after each meditation session, as it would have physicalized that response, without rationalizing it. We did this on the last day and all found it surprisingly interesting and satisfying."
"Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through," wrote French author Anais Nin. "Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death."
Could taking a break from "creating art" help to avoid a kind of "artistic death"? Perhaps. One thing is for sure, for six months, a residency with RFAOH changed the normal "elected" state of MomenTech. The decision to meditate during our hiatus only heightened the experience.
Finally, on behalf of MomenTech, I would like to thank Matt and Shinobu, the founders of RFAOH, for making this all possible. We are fortunate to have been a part of this program. Through our residency, MomenTech sowed important seeds for the future.
Full frame image from an original 8×10 negative by Richard Avedon. Andy Warhol's scars resulted from extensive, life-saving surgery following misandrist Valerie Jean Solanas' gunshot wound to his chest.
Upon recovery, Warhol had this to say about his near-death experience, "Before I was shot, I always thought that I was more half-there than all-there – I always suspected that I was watching TV instead of living life. People sometimes say that the way things happen in movies is unreal, but actually it's the way things happen in life that's unreal. The movies make emotions look so strong and real, whereas when things really do happen to you, it's like watching television – you don't feel anything. Right when I was being shot and ever since, I knew that I was watching television. The channels switch, but it's all television."
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A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if it is real.
"Have you ever had a dream, Neo, that you were so sure was real? What if you were unable to wake up from that dream, Neo? How would you know the difference between the dream world and the real world?"
Does The Matrix not repeat exactly Plato's disposition of the cave (ordinary humans as prisoners, tied firmly to their seats and compelled to watch the shadowy performance of (what they falsely consider to be) reality?
When I was in hospital, I felt exactly what Warhol describes as unreal, I had to pinch myself hard to feel that this is really happening to me. Everything was coming through cotton. They would come day and night, wake me up, give me things to swallow, shoot me with heparin till my stomach was blue, check me, touch me. I didn't feel 100% myself, It was more like I was a rag doll or a meaty hologram. Right after surgery, I was in a room separated from main room by a screen/curtain. I could hear never ending static of gossips, jokes, intimate confessions, complaints and other audio traffic exchanged by stuff, nurses and doctors. It was like I was tuned to one radio station 24/7. The feeling of illusion or a dream was intense. I suppose, this is what what Warhol described as watching television.
Static, as remembered by some of us from analog television is also called cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR). It fills up the whole universe, and it is considered to be left over from Big Bang.
Well, what if the universe is a giant 3-D TV broadcast, and we just occupie this one particular channel?
Maciej wrote on Jan 6:
I see Zizek doesn't has a good rep on these pages..LOL. I found him in a similar spot as Baudrillard. Both are crossover from philosophy to pop culture, and boy, they can talk..
shinobu wrote on Jan 5:
and the real tragedy happens when those young fresh-out-of MFA type artists proudly "quote" his babbling in their "conceptual" art work -- (Clearly, not your kind of quotation, Maciej), right, Matt?
I read Zizek a lot many years ago. He was a breath of fresh air in world of dusty academia. I also like his using pop culture and movies to illustrate his theories. I like when you say " the difference between the dream world and the real world is not significant". It is significant for most people on this planet. You must be a real artist. As for myself, I feel compelled to experiment time and time again on my conscious and perception in order to break on through to the other side. ( as Jim Morrison wrote). It is my pet project.
milena wrote on Jan 5:
I can't believe you quote babbler Slavoj Zizek from my country. He has good education, but he usually only says aloud things which we all know and think about but never say.
Maybe for me personal the difference between the dream world and the real world is not significant, both are of the same importance or equal real.
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Take a sponge and wet the bottom a part of your chair's sagging caning.
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Once you demolish, you are going to must store and do away with the refuse and garbage in the best means. The simplest option to deal with that is to mark off an area for debris.
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You probably have food out it should at all times be sealed.
It basically lures them inside. You'll want to clear the counter tops and flooring and filter out any meals particles after consuming and cooking. Preserving your surfaces clean may help prevent pests from entering your property. Start at sq.-one. If you're dealing with pest points, try to determine and remove the factors which hold them thriving. Pests might like your house as a result of it gives them with shelter, food and water. Look to see you should not have food scraps laying round. Plug any potential entryways. Search for sources of water leakage.
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Subsequently, it's essential to ensure that your pesticide is secure and efficient. Don't hesitate to contact the producer of the product when you've got any questions.
Can you see the numbers on your own home from the road? Make sure that they are giant in case emergency personnel need to seek out your home. Happily, it is fast and simple to fix this drawback. If you could conceal a spare key, do so in a safe method. Putting it underneath your doormat, in a plant hanging by the door, in your garage hung on the wall or within the mailbox are all poor decisions. Instead, bury it someplace and mark it in a non-descript approach.
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Ask a neighbor to watch your property and get your mail if you're going on a trip for a week or more. Burglars sometimes will check to see that the mail or newspapers are piling up on a driveway. In case your neighbor gets these upfront, it seems to be as in case you are dwelling. Examine the road handle on the finish of your block to guantee that it's noticeable in the occasion of an emergency. For those who see that it appears illegible, call your town middle to see if you will get a new signal to your road. This is essential as firefighters or police vehicles will need to get to your own home instantly in an emergency.
A great place to put your spare key's on your dog's collar.
Be sure that all exterior wiring is well protected or lined. Copper wiring is a favorite object for theft as it's usually accessible from outside the house and can be offered for a substantial amount of money. Air conditioners are a chief goal for copper thieves. Also make sure that exterior power and cellphone traces are protected and never easily reduce. Damaged windows may cause the chilly to get into your house. Worse, it is an open invitation for a burglar to enter your own home. So, if one in every of your home windows is broken, you'll want to have mounted instantly. The identical applies to broken front doorways, again doorways, and garage doors.
Lock up your private home, even in case you are round. Many individuals suppose that their neighborhood is the safest out there. They're going to depart their doorways unlocked all day (and evening lengthy) with no second thought! That is inviting trouble. Make it a behavior to lock these doorways (and windows) even should you're home. It's in all probability an important basic thing you can do for your loved ones's general safety.
Do not depend on only a spring lock. Spring locks can simply be damaged, sometimes simply utilizing a credit card. These locks are just too weak. Have a deadbolt lock put in as a substitute, which is way harder for an intruder to get round. Be certain there is no means a burglar can saw the deadbolt, though. Don't choose a security firm that you just cannot find any optimistic opinions for online. You may not suppose this implies a lot, but it does. Any firm that does not have any positive suggestions will not be good at what they do, or they are a really new firm, and you don't need to do enterprise with them.
Attach your key to your dog's collar, making certain that it will probably't be seen. The noise should scare the intruder away. Ensure your own home appears to all the time be occupied.
Cultivate your soil to improve the standard of your soil. If you cultivate, or till, your soil, you loosen up elements that may be compacted. Compacted soil does not take in water nicely, and it discourages soil micro-organisms from rising in it. When your soil is correctly tilled, seeds can thrive and grow. Organically grown greens and herbs are the perfect multitasking vegetation for gardeners who have an curiosity in cooking and spices. Most herbs and spices require only the naked minimum of upkeep and require little or no preparation for use in cooking and seasoning. Herbs are aromatic, flavorful, and perfect for landscaping or window gardening.
Grow your own organic tomatoes simply. Tomatoes love light, so select a spot that will get solar all day lengthy. Permit house between your tomato crops to cut back the possibility of soil illnesses that may have an effect on your crop. If you purchase seedlings as an alternative of sprouting your personal, avoid small seedlings with poorly developed root methods; they will take weeks to point out any actual growth.
Calculate how a lot water your vegetation really need. Thinner crops generally want extra water; they include bigger surface space with less capability to retailer water. Plants with large, thick waxy leaves are often extra suited for water-starved environments. Over-watering may additionally trigger problems with the plant as a result of microbial progress on their roots. Protect your seeds from fungus with natural products. You can use milled sphagnum moss to protect all of your crops. If your seeds need light to develop, sprinkle the moss first after which place your seeds. This answer is significantly better than any chemical compounds you could find in a retailer and will defend your seeds efficiently.
Herbs are aromatic, flavorful, and ideal for landscaping or window gardening.
Organic gardening doesn't must contain very arduous work or deep digging in the dirt. If you happen to use things like compost or soil amendments, then you don't have to work the soil so deeply. In addition to, you could find most of a plant's roots in the high six inches of soil. To make sure that your tomatoes in your organic backyard grow as huge and wholesome as they'll, it is best to at all times eliminate the non-fruiting branches of the tomato plants. The reason is as a result of these specific branches will lower your tomato crops' energy, which will negatively impression your crops' progress and well being.
When beginning your natural backyard, don't forget to plant companion vegetation. Companion plants are like very friendly neighbors. They can enrich the soil and hold pests away from your different vegetation. By planting them collectively, you possibly can keep away from using dangerous pesticides or artificial fertilizer products. Do you now understand what makes natural gardening great? Have you learnt about seeds and tools and find out how to use them? In case you have an thought of learn how to answer these questions, then you've gotten learn and understood what it takes to turn into a better and smarter organic gardener.
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Weed control in your natural backyard will probably be tougher than a standard backyard as a result of you can't use chemical herbicides. One of the best methods to control weeds without utilizing chemical substances is creating ground cover with mulch. Save tree trimmings and grass clippings from elsewhere in your backyard and spread them around your vegetation to a depth of about 3 inches. This needs to be sufficient to stop weeds from germinating and rising.
Cover bare spots when you plant. Dry your herbs instantly after harvesting them to stop rot. Do you have a gardening method or do you've a greater gardening approach now?
In case you are experiencing problems with insects, make sure to vacuum all rugs and carpets throughout your own home. Vacuuming picks up ants, bugs, cockroaches and different insects which might be residing inside your own home. If you end up executed, toss the vacuum bag within the outside trashcan. Can you see by the bottom of your own home's doors? If so, this means pests have a simple way to enter your own home. As a way to eliminate this concern, it's good to fix the peak of the door. You could possibly additionally simply add a climate strip seal to your doorways.
Deal with hives after dark, preferably. You can use a can of spray foam (obtainable at home improvement facilities) to maintain undesirable bee hives. The foam reaches long distances and could be very effective at killing stinging bugs. Ideally, the hive ought to be sprayed at nighttime since bees are much less lively then. After spraying, watch the hive for a few days and repeat the spraying if needed. When you have confirmed the bees are not alive, remove the hive.
If there are cockroaches in your house, you might want to take action immediately. Clean your property with some robust cleaning soap and get some garlic, boric acid and catnip. Place this stuff in your cupboards, below your sink and in your toilet. Hold your food in airtight containers and clean your fridge completely. Are you having a slug problem in your backyard or yard? A simple repair for this difficulty is to easily place a pie plate of stale beer around the backyard. The slugs love this and will crawl in and drown in the stale beer. That is a straightforward and cheap repair to a pesky slug drawback.
Do not go away standing water out in your yard. Pests are attracted to drains.
Take away dead bushes and shrubbery. When you let these lifeless crops just sit around, you are begging for pests to hang out around your private home. Instead, be proactive and remove them the minute you can. If it's not a full tree, however merely a couple of branches, cut them off immediately. Make it possible for all your windows and doorways have mesh screens. Guantee that all the screens are in securely and are repaired if necessary. You should definitely use a effective mesh for screens as this can be a bigger deterrent for pests. Verify your door and window seals as effectively for any factors of entry.
As a result of they are so skilled at hiding, it is laborious to get rid of mattress bugs. Previous to taking extermination efforts, be sure to seal apparent holes. Then, they are going to don't have any the place to hide or come again in from. If you have food out it ought to at all times be sealed. Pests usually have excellent senses of scent, so leaving the container open can appeal to them by scent. It is vital not to let your trash linger within the barrel too lengthy. Garbage is also known to draw bugs.
In case you have observed a rise in pests in your house, it's time to do a radical cleansing. Dirty flooring and dirty counters are known to draw quite a lot of bugs including roaches and ants. To help deter pests from coming into your own home clear your counters and your flooring with an answer of bleach and water. Anytime you place brushes round your house, make sure you put them a minimal of 1 foot away. Bugs that nest in wild brush will enter your home if they're close enough. If you happen to find the comb proper next to your home, the insects will inevitably find their way inside.
This may assist keep pests out of your home. In the event you can see daylight under your doorways, either add a weatherproofing strip or lower your door.
Layer in patterns and textures throughout your inside design. These touches may be very fun and provoking. As well, the textures add a brand new sense dimension to your room. When individuals are having fun with your area, they are going to be engaged not solely by their eyes, but also by their sense of touch. If you are trying to upgrade an area of your property, begin with the kitchen. That is the area the place you will spend a whole lot of your time with your family as you may replace old pots, pans and table settings with up to date ones. This can enhance the look of a continuously used space.
All your careful inside-design choices will probably be missed if the room you create is now not purposeful. Points like site visitors stream, upkeep and your private comfort, in addition to the room's intended purpose, must be taken into consideration before any design choices are made for probably the most satisfying outcomes. When re-designing a kitchen, attempt considering exterior the field in regard to counter tops. Granite is always a preferred choice, but wooden, cork and other materials work great. These choices may be extra price-efficient, and add a novel enchantment to your kitchen as properly.
For some individuals, inside design is something that comes quite naturally. For others, it's one thing that they think is best left for many who are naturals at it. The following guide will help those who have difficulties and provides inspiration to those with natural expertise in this space. Try placing mirrors on walls opposite home windows to make rooms look larger. A very good size mirror will reflect the light from the window onto the room, making a two window impact. You will create the looks of a brighter and bigger area.
A great inside design tip is to be taught the art of subtlety.
Consider adding some art work to your room. A pleasant piece of art can actually make a room look "finished." Be sure to select a bit of art work that goes with the colors and feel of the room. You don't want it to compete with other things in te room for consideration. Interior design can convey so much more to your home that you probably had expected once you had originally imagined once you purchased it. The nice factor is that everyone has what it takes to make their residence the home of their desires if they are prepared to place in the effort. If that particular person is you, you must read the article that follows.
Wall sconces are a good way so as to add lighting to any room, and they need to have a focus on the wall that they relate to. You will need to watch out about their proximity to that focal point, though. For example, if the mirror is the target, you do not need the sconce to be proper on high of it. The scale of the mirror will decide precisely how you hang the sconces. Spend money on nice artwork for a classy look. Artwork might not even be your factor, however it's amazing how simply one quality artwork piece can make a room really feel styled. Work are a good way to set the foundation to your room.
If you find yourself getting ready to paint a room, paint only a portion of a wall first, and wait a number of days before you resolve. You may keep away from the effort and added price of re-painting a poor colour selection by seeing how you are feeling about it after a couple of days. Set a finances in your inside-design venture earlier than you begin any work. Costs for dwelling-enchancment tasks can rapidly spiral out of control in the event you do not set a spending limit. Whilst you generally is a little versatile, you shouldn't spend greater than you possibly can afford. Having a funds will help you be extra inventive as nicely.
When starting to plan your home enchancment undertaking you should think about what areas it can save you cash. In case you can create your venture beneath budget, that may go away you with money to work on another house in your home, or to make use of some other place. Keep in mind that costly does not essentially imply better. Investing in some great art is a helpful interior design tip. Though you might not notably care about artwork, a easy painting can add wonders to a room. A painting could additionally serve as a place to begin in which you possibly can start adorning other things.
Some other features, furnishings and accent pieces within the room ought to draw consideration or improve the point of interest, not compete with it in any way.


After several years of outstanding performance, 2015's lackluster results have been disappointing for many U.S. investors. Lest we forget, despite this essentially flat year, the S&P 500 has more than doubled since its 2009 lows! All the while investors have been abandoning U.S. stocks. This week's guest, award winning strategist and macro funds' manager Richard Bernstein explains why he believes the U.S. bull market still has plenty of room to run.
During this holiday weekend, on broadcast TV, we take a look back at transforming the world themes. You can watch this episode here.


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Russian President says Libya needs a ceasefire
80 migrants feared dead off Tunisian coast after setting off Libya's Zuwara
Bloc of Cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's wins Iraq election
By Libyan Express Published 19 May 2018
Iraqi Shiite cleric and leader Moqtada al-Sadr (C-L) shows his ink-stained index finger and holds a national flag while surrounded by people outside a polling station in the central holy city of Najaf on May 12, 2018 (HAIDAR HAMDANI | AFP | Getty Images)
A political bloc led by populist Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, a long-time adversary of the United States who also opposes Iranian influence in Iraq, has won the country's parliamentary election, the electoral commission said on Saturday, Reuters reported.
Sadr himself cannot become prime minister because he did not run in the election, though his bloc's victory puts him in a position to have a strong say in negotiations. His Sairoon electoral list captured 54 parliamentary seats, according to Reuters.
Iraq ballot boxes storage set ablaze amid cllas of a re-run
Iraq declares victory over ISIS
The Victory Alliance, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, trailed in third place with 42 seats, behind the Al-Fatih bloc, which won 47 seats, Reuters added.
Al-Fatih is led by Hadi al-Amiri, who has close ties with Iran and heads an umbrella group of paramilitaries that played a key role in defeating Islamic State.
Reuters also reported that the results were announced a week after Iraqis voted in a nationwide election, which produced surprising results amid a historically low turnout.
The nationalist cleric's success could be a setback for Iran, which has steadily increased its influence in Iraq – its most important ally in the Middle East – since a U.S.-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003, according to Reuters.
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Iraq ponders all options to topple Kurds' overwhelming independence vote
Iraqi forces enter first spots in Tal Afar, west Mosul


In this exercise students work with light, temperature, and phytoplankton biomass proxy (chlorophyll a concentration) data to; Become more skilled in reading and interpreting semi log graphs, temperature profiles, and time series plots. Practice unit conversions. Gain an understanding of k, the attenuation coefficient for nondirectional light. See how the depth of the photic zone and the surface mixed layer varies seasonally at temperate latitudes and how this relates to seasonal phytoplankton productivity dynamics.


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Bodog Sportsbook – Thursday night starts a big weekend that could reshape the BCS standings and national title race. A top-10 ACC showdown takes place in Blacksburg, as the second-ranked and undefeated Boston College Eagles take on the eighth-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies.
Boston College comes into this game with the 19th ranked offense in the nation, the 11th ranked passing offense, and the 73rd ranked rush offense. They are averaging 34.6 PPG.
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Vatican Library Announces New Partnership with Notre Dame
Kelley Malcolm
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May 9, 2016; Indianapolis Star
As part of a ceremony earlier this week, the Vatican Library announced a five-year partnership with the University of Notre Dame to provide access to books and manuscripts currently housed at the Vatican Library to the university's students and scholars. More than mere access, however, the partnership will include jointly presented conferences, the development of joint research programs, opportunities for open communication between the two institutions' personnel, and a series of lectures, art exhibits, and music and theater performances.
The announcement kicks off a 15-day exhibition of materials from the Vatican Library on Notre Dame's campus, which includes Galileo's 1610 astronomical treatise, "Sidereus Nuncius." Notre Dame was considered one of the best ways to connect with an American audience and attract more scholars to use the Vatican Library.
This is the only agreement of its kind with a North American institution. However, it is not the first time that the Vatican has partnered with institutions of higher learning in an effort to expand scholarship. In 2012, the Vatican Library entered into a partnership with Oxford University to digitize 1.5 million pages of texts dating back to the Middle Ages in an effort to make them more widely available to scholars worldwide. That particular project, funded by the UK-based Polonsky Foundation, focused on three subject areas: Greek manuscripts, 15th-century printed books, and Hebrew manuscripts and printed books. The Vatican Library embarked on a similar long-term project with a Japanese technology firm, NTT Data, in 2014. NTT Data provided the funding to continue digitizing manuscripts for the first, four-year phase of the project. Other sponsors are needed for the digitization project, called "DigitaVaticana," to continue.
The Vatican Library is home to more than 80,000 manuscripts. Currently, scholars wishing to reference those manuscripts must receive permission to access them in person and adhere to strict guidelines so as not to damage them. The entire digitization project is expected to take about 15 years and cost in excess of $63 million.
Both the partnership with Notre Dame and the ongoing digitization project contribute to the larger goal of making the information housed in the Vatican Library accessible to scholars and the general population worldwide. In an online message from the Vatican Library, these projects are called "a true effort in favor of the conservation and dissemination of knowledge at the service of culture throughout the world."—Kelley Malcolm
Kelley's passion is working with volunteers to achieve fundraising goals by focusing on strengthening organization-public relationships and data. For the last 13 years, she has worked on fundraising through special events in the voluntary health nonprofit arena at both the national and local level. She is now serving as the Northeast Regional Director for the Children's Hunger Alliance. Her other passion is studying the nonprofit sector as a whole, and she obtained her doctoral degree in Public Policy and Administration in early 2016 from Walden University. Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Kelley now lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Zameczki – grupa turni i skałek w Dolinie Białego w polskich Tatrach Zachodnich. Znajdują się w bezimiennym grzbiecie o długości około 1,5 km, który odgałęzia się od grani Długiego Giewontu około 200 m na zachód od Wrótek i opada w kierunku północnym do Doliny Białego, dzieląc jej górną część na dwie odnogi. Zameczki znajdują się w tym grzbiecie powyżej Ścieżki nad Reglami, grzbiet ciągnie się jeszcze w dół Doliny Białego.

Stoki poniżej Zameczków zarośnięte są lasem. Stoki wschodnie opadają do Potarganego Żlebu, zachodnie do Żlebu pod Wrótka. Zameczki zbudowane są z kruchych skał węglanowych o wysokości dochodzącej do 30 m. Wierzchołki i liczne półki Zameczków natomiast zarośnięte są kosodrzewiną. U taterników Zameczki nigdy nie wzbudzały zainteresowania wspinaczką. Na północnym końcu Zameczków znajduje się ich najwyższa turnia. Łatwo można na nią wejść z przełączki po jej północnej stronie (tuż poniżej tej przełączki znajduje się okno skalne).

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"I have always been interested in the Oil & Gas sector and what this programme offered was well structured and suitable for my future purposes. I would like to start working offshore.
The best thing about the study programme is that the student is given the chance to apply the theory learnt in class during lectures by means of different and related computer programs.
I participate, during the semester, in some SPE seminars regarding process engineering. The programme helped me to understand and to have a critical eye regarding the topics presented.
In the first semester project, we worked on the basic design and basic dimensioning of a separation train and gas treatment processes for an offshore production well. In the second project we studied the use of supercritical carbon dioxide in a geothermal energy extraction process by performing the experiment in a dedicated laboratory.
My current semester project is about evaluating the adequacy of the current industry standard API 521 on a gas filled vessel. Project writing is, together with the courses, a very effective and dynamic way to learn.
The student life in Denmark is very dynamic, free, and independent. In my city, especially at the beginning of the semester, lots of events are offered to the newly arrived students.
The best thing about studying in another country is the chance to meet new people from all around the world and develop new connections. I was surprised by the informality which governs the university, from the head of campus to the professors, allowing you to have a more direct and efficient way to learn, interact and grow during your studies.


Ghanaian Reggae musician popularly known as Rocky Dawuni has launched his much-anticipated album dubbed "Beat of Zion".
The Grammy awards nominee had a lot of material to pull from when putting together his new album, Beat of Zion, which was released on March 23 at the +233 Bar and Grill.
The album launch was graced by a top-notch performance from Wiyaala, Samini, Cabum, and other invited guest.
Rocky Dawuni performed most of the songs on his album including Wickedest Sound featuring Stonebwoy, Champion Arise, Sunshine Day ft Wiyaala, Kyenkyen Bi Adi Mi Awu ft Sarkodie.