Quay 2c were appointed as Architects by clients New York Developments in February 2012 to look at this site opposite Plaistow Station. A previous scheme by other Architects was refused on 26th September 2011. The feedback from LB Newham Planning Dept and their Design Review Panel (to whom we subsequently made 2 further presentations of the proposals) identified a number of major problems with the original scheme. Our brief in taking over the project was to introduce a viable and active usage to the ground floor and produce good quality flats above that will overcome the reasons for refusal. The scheme was granted planning permission in December 2012.
Improving the quality of the buildings' interaction with Plaistow Rd at ground level, and for users exiting from the station, was clearly an essential aspiration. Through early dialogue with Planning and Design officers this has evolved into the ground floor being designated as a creative hub, providing 18 artists studios. Entry to the flats and studios are from separate entrances from Plaistow Rd. Set side by side they immediately bringing activity and purpose to the streetscape. The lower ground floor entered from the back street provides car parking and service access.
The scheme seeks to contribute positively to the evolving development of the wider area. To this end Quay 2c has involved the artist Caroline Broadhead in the design team at an early stage. This has resulted in the building being named "New Willow House" recalling the absent "The Willows" a grand looking house that once sat in Valetta park to the north.
Endorsing this theme the 6/8 storey building is designed as to link in as a terrace. It is also destined to be made of cross laminated timber panel, their site time and procedures helping the procurement issues raised by the site being adjacent to the railway. Materials similarly follow the "New Willow House" theme with a bark coloured grey wood textured ship-lapped vertical boarding framing gold "fins" following the curve of the building. These are in-filled with wintergarden amenity space to each flat deemed desirable for acoustic reasons. The glass louvers these are made of extend into other glazed cladding panels backed with the colour of willow leaves and other composite window openings.
Proposed elevation to Plaistow Road.


Home > Business > "On Screen!" Is Skype The Best Choice For Your Business?
While we're not yet speeding through the stars on oddly designed space ships and having romantic entanglements with green women, Star Trek still did a fairly good job of predicting many aspects of the future. Their hand held communicators were a precursor to mobile phones, and of course let's not forget how they used to talk to people via that big video screen on the ships bridge. Lieutenant Uhura would furrow her brow and say, "Captain, we're receiving a transmission" and Captain Kirk would nod in a manly way and reply, "On screen!" The giant video screen was then the location for a video call that allowed the crew of the Starship Enterprise to talk to whichever alien happened to be threatening them that particular week (all of whom spoke perfect English and sounded as though they were from Southern California). While it seemed so amazingly futuristic just a generation ago, we now do it all the time without even thinking about it- we just call it Skype. While Skype has cornered the market in consumer video conferencing, they've also snapped up a large amount of the commercial market. But is Skype really the best choice when it comes to your businesses needs?
Skype certainly has the recognition factor; it's the most widely used system of its type, and so we all feel comfortable with it, whether we're using it at work or at home, despite the fact that it's certainly best suited to the latter. Is Skype's continued dominance in its field assured, or will it be similar to how MySpace disappeared and made way for Facebook (and not by choice)?
Google Hangout was launched in order to counter the dominance of Skype but it's yet to make significant inroads. It has a number of features to differentiate itself from Skype, most notably the generation of a unique web address that you can give to people so that they can watch the discussion; excellent in meetings and academia. It remains to be seen whether the Hangout will grow as expected, and it may become like when Microsoft introduced Bing as an alternative to Google. Does anyone ever say they're going to "Bing" something?
Remember that Apple computers come ready to use the underutilized FaceTime system, which allows Mac to Mac videoconferencing, as well as Mac to iPad (second generation or higher) or iPhone (iPhone 4 and higher). This might not seem like such a helpful proposition, but given Apple's dominance in certain industries, you can easily use FaceTime for a wide variety of your video conferencing needs.
There are an array of free video conferencing systems available online, many of which were set up as direct competitors to Skype. All of them do a perfectly serviceable job, and their only real shortcoming is that functionality isn't so obvious, simply through their unfamiliarity… But did you know how to use Skype the first time? All of these communications systems utilize VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, and your VoIP service provider can assist you in setting up a telecommunications system that includes video conferencing, without necessarily having to rely on Skype. This means that your VoIP becomes a part of some fully integrated business phone systems – that can easily handle all your businesses telecommunication needs.


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GWEC and Costa Rican energy agencies join forces to create a route for offshore wind energy development in Costa Rica
September 1, 2021 reve
Today, the Global Wind Energy Council together with the Vice-ministry of Energy and Environmental Quality (MINAE) of Ministry of Environment and Energy and Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) have kicked-off a joint initiative to build knowledge about the local benefits of offshore wind and explore pathways for its future development and growth in Costa Rica.
The closed-door workshop, which takes place on 1 and 2 September, brings together representatives from across the public and private sector and key stakeholders in Costa Rica, to enhance understanding of the scope of benefits, costs, and other challenges and opportunities for offshore wind development in the country.
With a total offshore wind technical potential of 14 GW, of which near of 1 GW is fixed-bottom offshore wind and 13 GW is floating offshore wind, Costa Rica has the potential to become a first mover for offshore wind in Central America. Building up an offshore wind industry could generate numerous local and regional socioeconomic benefits, from driving decarbonisation and providing affordable electricity, to sustainable job creation.
As an abundant, scalable, cost-competitive, and reliable source of renewable energy, offshore wind is an important pillar of the global energy transition and can play a key role in realising Costa Rica's net-zero by 2050 target as outlined in the country's National Decarbonisation Plan.
Costa Rica has been a leader in renewable energy and sustainability for years. Now it is time for the country to lead again by kick-starting the offshore wind sector in Central America. Tapping into Costa Rica's offshore wind potential will help the country to cement its position as a decarbonisation pioneer of the region, while securing socioeconomic benefits for local communities and building a thriving local economy. We are pleased to work together with the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment and Energy and Costa Rican Electricity Institute on this important initiative to build the foundation for a thriving the future offshore wind industry in the country Ben Backwell, CEO, GWEC Tweet
Rolando Castro, Vice minister of Energy and Environmental Quality (MINAE), added: "Costa Rica is a small country in territory but big in commitment to the environmental future of the planet and has lofty sustainability goals with a running climate change policy, an economy decarbonization strategy, and a long promise to keep producing near of 99% of clean electricity from renewable sources. In the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity, the country start to boost a non-conventional renewable energy portfolio with a road map on offshore wind energy. We know that ocean energy must overcome a number or challenges to prove the reliability, affordability and accessibility. Despite this, the offshore wind represents a source of plentiful energy potential, able to drive a blue economy and provide significant socio-economic opportunities, such as jobs creation, improved livelihoods, local value chains and enhanced synergies between coastal stakeholders. Thanks to all national and international experts who attended these workshops. We know that offshore wind is already enjoying exponential growth and represents a mid-term energy source that will generate national prosperity.
Offshore wind represents a source of plentiful energy potential, able to drive a blue economy and provide significant socio-economic opportunities, such as jobs creation, improved livelihoods, local value chains and enhanced synergies between coastal stakeholders. Thanks to all national and international experts who attended these workshops. We know that offshore wind is already enjoying exponential growth and represents a mid-term energy source that will generate national prosperity. Rolando Castro, Vice minister of Energy and Environmental Quality (MINAE) Tweet
Kenneth Lobo, Director of Planning and Sustainability, ICE, says: During its 72 years of history, the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) has contributed to the development of Costa Rica bringing electricity and telecommunications services to all corners of the national territory with a focus on social welfare, environmental protection, and creation of economic value. In terms of electricity, ICE has shown vocation and responsibility by promoting the generation of electricity from renewable sources, low in greenhouse gas emissions and resilient to climate change, whilst incorporating energy security and sustainability criteria from the planning stages. Therefore, identifying and determining the energy potential available to the country is an ongoing task that aims to expand the portfolio of renewable energy projects. Following this direction and understanding the role that offshore wind energy could have in their different forms, ICE collaborates with academia, non-governmental organizations, and private industries to promote the development of research and training initiatives that assess the marine energies potential in the country.
Identifying and determining the energy potential available to the country is an ongoing task that aims to expand the portfolio of renewable energy projects. Following this direction and understanding the role that offshore wind energy could have in their different forms, ICE collaborates with academia, non-governmental organizations, and private industries to promote the development of research and training initiatives that assess the marine energies potential in the country. Kenneth Lobo, Director of Planning and Sustainability, ICE Tweet
About GWEC
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is the global trade association for the wind power industry, representing over 1,500 companies, organisations, and institutions in more than 80 countries. Working with the UNFCCC, REN21, the IEA, IRENA, international financial institutions and the IPCC, GWEC advocates for policies to help wind power reach its full potential in as wide a variety of countries as possible. Find out more: www.gwec.net
The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Environmental Quality of Costa Rica (MINAE) is the national entity responsible for the management, coordination and implementation of all issues regarding natural resources in the country. www.minae.go.cr
Costa Rican Institute of Electricity, (ICE), is the Costa Rican government-run electricity and telecommunications services provider. The company was founded on 8 April 1949 by Decree-Law No. 449, and since then provides these services throughout the country. ICE Group is a corporation, made up for independent businesses: The Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE), RACSA, provides info communication solutions. Electricity and Lightning National Company, is an energy supplier for the Metropolitan Area (GAM) and collection management a branch in charge of support to the other companies of the group in matters related to the management of collections with clients. In regards the vision of future, ICE is moving forward to models of convergence between energy and telecommunications, boosting of digitalization in Costa Rica, leading decarbonization and promotion of electromobility paths and internationalization of its expertise as contribution to the development in the region.
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Category: Authentic
50 Years of Wisdom
© LISA S CLARK 2022
This is a current photo of me at 55 years old and a photo of me at 5 years old starting Kindergarten. Ohhh, the things I would like to tell that sweet, happy girl. I've had to learn most things in life the hard way. I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling that way. Over the past five years, I have worked very hard to reclaim the joy I felt as this young girl. And I move forward continuing to make the second half of my life, the best half of my life.
Lisa Stephanie Clark Aging, Authentic, Courage, Education, Emotional Health, Faith, Happiness, Health, Hope, Introvert, Joy, Kindness, Lifestyle, Love, Peace, Personal Growth, Positivity, Relationships, Self, Simplicity, Well-Being, Wisdom, Women October 25, 2022 October 29, 2022
Making Sense of My MS
Rockford, Illinois © LISA S CLARK 2022
This is a photo of me as a pom pon girl in high school. During my high school years, I remember having tons of energy in all areas of my life. It was when I started college that I started to experience mental, emotional, and physical fatigue that simply intensified as the years passed. Fatigue is the most common Multiple Sclerosis symptom.
During my freshman year in college, I also started having significant symptoms of depression, another common MS symptom. The summer before my senior year, I also started having dizziness and vertigo, and this triggered panic attacks. I had lived with anxiety since I was a child, but this was on a whole new level.
I'd like to say that I sought help for all of my symptoms, but I did not. I shoved it all down, and forged ahead to graduate school. I set a goal for myself to get a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and to become a Licensed Psychologist. At the age of 36, I reached that goal. But I was beyond exhausted. The year was 2003.
I was eventually diagnosed with MS in August 2016 when my left arm and hand went numb. I finally had a symptom that I couldn't ignore or push through. I went to my doctor, and she immediately sent me to the hospital to get multiple MRIs done. The results showed lesions in my brain and spine – classic Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple blood tests, to rule out other medical conditions, confirmed the diagnosis.
I am happy to report that function returned to my left arm and hand, and that I have been stable (i.e. no new MS lesions) for the past 6 years. Getting the MS diagnosis was scary as hell, but my life finally made sense to me. The diagnosis also made me determined to enjoy all areas of my life moving forward. As I indicated on my Profile, I am Reclaiming the Joy of My Youth.
To learn more about Multiple Sclerosis, go to www.nationalmssociety.org
Lisa Stephanie Clark Authentic, Childhood, Chronic Illness, Courage, Emotional Health, Faith, Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Hope, Illinois, Inspiration, Joy, Lifestyle, Memories, Motivation, Multiple Sclerosis, Peace, Personal Growth, Positivity, Self, Well-Being, Wisdom August 4, 2022 August 15, 2022
Lisa Stephanie Clark Authentic, Courage, Emotional Health, Faith, Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Hope, Inspiration, Joy, Lifestyle, Love, Motivation, Peace, Personal Growth, Positivity, Self, Simplicity, Well-Being, Wisdom July 15, 2022 July 15, 2022
Always Speak Your Truth
Lisa Stephanie Clark Authentic, Courage, Emotional Health, Health, Peace, Personal Growth, Self, Well-Being, Wisdom June 2, 2022 June 3, 2022
No More Playing Dumb
I have a vivid recollection of not studying for AP Chemistry exams my Senior Year in high school (1984-1985). Why?! Because when I got A's, I was teased by the popular boys in my class. I realize now that this was based on their own insecurities, but it speaks to the times – girls were supposed to be sweet, attractive, and not overly ambitious or smart. If you went to college, your main goal was to get a MRS degree.
I really didn't embrace my intelligence until I went to graduate school in 1992. It took moving to California for me to forge a new path and identity for myself. Everyone but my mom Ulla tried to talk me out of it. Thank you, Mom – I couldn't have done it without your support.
Lisa Stephanie Clark Authentic, Courage, Education, Generation X, Motivation, Parents, Personal Growth, Self, Well-Being, Wisdom, Women April 2, 2022 April 2, 2022
Just Be You
Trying to be what you think people want, need, expect, or like is EXHAUSTING.
Pay attention to those people that accept you for you.
They are PRICELESS.
Lisa Stephanie Clark Authentic, Emotional Health, Family, Friends, Happiness, Health, Husband, Joy, Kindness, Love, Peace, Personal Growth, Positivity, Relationships, Self, Well-Being March 10, 2022
As difficult as it was being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, it also Woke Me Up. It pushed me to take full ownership of my life, and to set long overdue limits and boundaries with everyone in my life. I now only allow genuine, supportive, and kind people in my inner circle. And the freedom I feel is tremendous.
Lisa Stephanie Clark Authentic, Chronic Illness, Courage, Emotional Health, Happiness, Health, Joy, Kindness, Multiple Sclerosis, Peace, Personal Growth, Relationships, Relaxation, Self, Well-Being March 3, 2022 March 6, 2022
Incredibly Accurate
Highlights for me, the Thinker…
Deep thoughts, big questions ✅
Intellectual curiosity ✅
Ability to find & create meaning ✅
Ideal collaborator, the Adventurer ✅
Perpetual student✅
Inquisitive mind ✅
Sense of wonder ✅
Depth of perception ✅
"Seek out the company of the Adventurer types, who provide the perfect counterbalance to your introspective and analytical nature. The infectious energy and playful spirit of the Adventurer remind you to embrace the joys of creation, and to not be afraid to get your hands a little dirty in the process." ✅
Lisa Stephanie Clark Authentic, Courage, Creativity, Happiness, Hobbies, Husband, Introvert, Lifestyle, Personal Growth, Play, Self February 22, 2022 February 27, 2022
Green Bay, Wisconsin © LISA S CLARK 2022
This is 55. When you stay young at heart, it shows. My husband has true love, peace, and happiness in his life, and for a man, that is everything. He loves his job, and his health has never been better. Most importantly, he knows how to play and not take life too seriously. I turn 55 myself next month, and try to follow his example as much as possible.
Lisa Stephanie Clark Aging, Authentic, Happiness, Health, Husband, Images, Joy, Love, Men, Peace, Personal Growth, Play, Positivity, Relationships, Simplicity, Well-Being, Wisdom February 14, 2022 February 27, 2022
Aging is a Blessing
Boston, Massachusetts © LISA S CLARK 2022
This is me the Summer of '89 at 22 years old. I was lost and confused, but kept hearing people say, "college will be the best years of your life!" As I reached my late twenties, I heard how I was going to be "old" once I turned 30 – how ridiculous is that?!
By the time I reached 40, there was talk of being "middle aged", and never in a flattering way. Luckily by then, I'd figured a few things out, like not caring about "they" and "them". When I reached 50, I felt my best yet, even as people were welcoming me to the "over-the-hill" club.
It's all just nonsense. I wouldn't trade who I am now at 54 for myself at 22 for a million dollars. Because aging, if you let it, brings immeasurable wisdom, peace, confidence, and focus. I truly believe – life before 50 is simply research.
Lisa Stephanie Clark Aging, Authentic, Images, Travel February 12, 2022 February 27, 2022
Proud Wife
My husband Terry Clark just had his best sales year ever. He absolutely loves his job which draws on his natural talents and abilities. At 55 years old, he has definitely hit his stride. We are forever grateful to God for giving him this work opportunity 7 years ago, which brought him to Madison, WI where I was living at the time. We moved to Green Bay, WI 4 years ago so that he could help build an office and service area here.
Lisa Stephanie Clark Aging, Authentic, Celebration, Faith, Gratitude, Happiness, Husband, Images, Joy, Lifestyle, Love, Men, Peace, Personal Growth, Well-Being, Wisconsin December 15, 2021 February 28, 2022
"Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
This is one of my favorite quotes because it delivers a very important truth. If you want to live a peaceful, joyful, and powerful life, you must embrace your authentic self.
What is your authentic self, you ask? It is simply who you were created to be in this world.
The process of discovering your authentic self is not so simple. This is because most of us have been influenced by our families, schools, and communities since a very early age. As we grow up, there are pressures to fit in. We receive strong signals that it's not okay to be ourselves.
So over the years, we become someone that makes others happy, while we ourselves feel empty and lost. We feel like we're faking it all.
If you do decide to embark on a journey of self-discovery, know that it will take work. But as the saying goes, nothing worth having comes easy.
Once you discover your authentic self, you begin to see that what makes you unique in this world is where your value lies.
Lisa Stephanie Clark Aging, Authentic, Courage, Emotional Health, Happiness, Images, Joy, Peace, Personal Growth, Positivity, Self, Sweden, Travel, Well-Being, Wisdom March 22, 2019 April 8, 2022


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Ralph Van Meter Papers
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Ralph Van Meter
Ralph Van Meter, the first president of the University of Massachusetts after it changed its name from Massachusetts State College in 1947, spent nearly 40 years learning, teaching, and leading on the Amherst campus. A graduate of Ohio State University (B.S., 1917), he came to the Massachusetts Agricultural College as a specialist in Food Conservation in 1917, serving in the Pomology Department first as a professor, and then as the head from 1936 to 1948. The Board of Trustees appointed Van Meter as Acting President in 1947 and President in 1948. He was responsible for a number of innovations, including the creation of the position of Provost (first held by John Paul Mather) and the establishment of new schools of business administration and engineering.
Correspondence, memos, reports, clippings, and other papers, relating to matters at issue during Van Meter's presidency of University of Massachusetts including the building program, World War II veterans, accreditation, and the university seal; together with published writings, biographical material, military records, and material from Van Meter's inauguration as university president.
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Obama has done plenty to damage the country.
His efforts to nationalize local law enforcement… his push through of Obamacare despite zero bipartisan support… his divisive rhetoric… his fiscal irresponsibility.
One of the things few media outlet report, is the ongoing price tag of Obama's executive-level regulations.
Obama is a big rule maker. Under his administration, the country has seen more than 20,000 new rules added to the book. They all add up to a regulatory burden on America businesses that clocks in at $108 billion annually.
And that's just the face-value price tag. Never mind the cost in terms of freedom and innovation, slowed growth and curbed opportunity. When those costs are factored in, the burden is difficult to calculate.
One thing is for sure. The regulatory burden of government has grown to crippling proportions. Businesses spend somewhere around $2 trillion every year just to comply with government rules. Imagine the boost that sum would give our economy if it were put toward more productive means.
The Heritage Foundation does a thorough job of summarizing all this in their recently released report, Red Tape Rising. Click the link to download your copy.


It's Ke$ha like we've never seen her before: deglittered and showered! In April's issue of Maxim magazine, it seems that Ke$ha even ran a brush through her hair before this photo shoot. If you want see what our favorite Animal blah, blah, blahed to Maxim, you'll have to pick up a copy yourself. But if you've ever wondered what Ke$ha looks like underneath all that sparkly eye makeup, then check out these pics.


Duet Stacking Chairs can fly solo, stand in rows or be set up in just about any configuration you want. Their polypropylene seats feature a waterfall edge, so your guests, audience or visitors will remain comfortable. Armrests make these guest chairs even more supportive.
In addition to being comfortable for your guests, these stacking chairs are convenient for you as well. Their steel rod frames include sled bases with non-marring glides which prevent damage to floors. With a built-in carrying handle the chairs are super convenient to transport and store. Whether you need seating for a performance, ceremony, meal or any other event, the Duet guest chair really stacks up.
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Q: What's the best performing xml parsing for GAE (Python Version)? I think we all know this page, but the benchmarks provided dated from more than two years ago. So, I would like to know if you could point out the best xml parser around. As I need just a xml parser, the more important thing to me is speed over everything else.
My objective is to process some xml feeds (about 25k) that are 4kb in size (this will be a daily task). As you probably know, I'm restricted by the 30 seconds request timeout. So, what's the best parser (Python only) that I can use?
Thanks for your anwsers.
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I'll. I'm writing some code now and plan to run some profiling in the near future. Regarding your question, the answer is no. Processing takes just a little time when compared with downloading the actual xml feed. But, I can't increase Google's Bandwidth, so I can only focus on this right now.
My only problem is that i need to do this as fastest as possible because my objective is to get a snapshot of a website status. And, as internet is live and people keep adding and changing it's data, i need the fastest method because any data insertion during the "downloading and processing" time span will actually mess with my statistical analisys.
I used to do it from my own computer and the process took 24 minutes back then, but now the website has 12 times more information.

A: I know that this don't awnser my question directly, but id does what i just needed.
I remenbered that xml is not the only file type I could use, so instead of using a xml parser I choose to use json. About 2.5 times smaller in size. What means a decrease in download time. I used simplejson as my json libray.
I used from google.appengine.api import urlfetch to get the json feeds in parallel:
class GetEntityJSON(webapp.RequestHandler):
  def post(self):
    url = 'http://url.that.generates.the.feeds/'
    if self.request.get('idList'):
      idList = self.request.get('idList').split(',')

      try:
        asyncRequests = self._asyncFetch([url + id + '.json' for id in idList])
      except urlfetch.DownloadError:
        # Dealed with time out errors (#5) as these were very frequent

      for result in asyncRequests:
        if result.status_code == 200:
          entityJSON = simplejson.loads(result.content)
          # Filled a database entity with some json info. It goes like this:
          # entity= Entity(
          # name = entityJSON['name'],
          # dateOfBirth = entityJSON['date_of_birth']
          # ).put()

    self.redirect('/')

  def _asyncFetch(self, urlList):
    rpcs = []
    for url in urlList:
      rpc = urlfetch.create_rpc(deadline = 10)
      urlfetch.make_fetch_call(rpc, url)
      rpcs.append(rpc)
    return [rpc.get_result() for rpc in rpcs]

I tried getting 10 feeds at a time, but most of the times an individual feed raised the DownloadError #5 (Time out). Then, I increased the deadline to 10 seconds and started getting 5 feeds at a time.
But still, 25k feeds getting 5 at a time results in 5k calls. In a queue that can spawn 5 tasks a second, the total task time should be 17min in the end.

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Growing up in Denmark, influenced by minimalist Scandinavian design, Lene's work has always been closely defined by clean, modern and geometric styles. Her passion for design and creativity has been the driving force behind her career in product design. Lene has been a product designer in a number of industries with various international clients since 2000. For the past 15 years, Lene, her Danish husband and two young children have lived throughout Asia and currently reside in Hong Kong.
In 2008 Lene discovered the paper crafting industry. She found it extremely rewarding to be able to create beautiful Scandinavian and Asian influenced artwork that could be translated into dies and used by others to create their own artwork in cards, journals and scrapbook pages. Now with Spellbinders, Lene feels at home with her design freedom and her love of giving crafters the tools necessary to make beautiful art.
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R2T:123 Resourcing Your Resourcefulness – Real. Raw. Truths.
Some skills you can be taught in school and some are just innately part of who you are, right? Well, not always. Being a "resourceful" person is one of those traits that you can be born with, and at the same time, can also be cultivated and made stronger with some key strategies.
What's so great about being resourceful, you ask? Well, it's one of, if not THE most useful core character strength anyone can have. Being resourceful means that when you have something that you want to achieve, do or create, that you may not always have a smooth and clear path to get you from here to there. Being resourceful means that you have an "out of the box" thinking mentality that can create opportunities and visualize all the possible ways that you can get something done so that if one thing does not work, you have other ways of getting the result you want.
So, how does one become more resourceful? The first thing to keep an open mind. Self-confidence is also a necessary component to being resourceful. Knowing that no matter what, you will figure out a way and make it happen brings about a solution based mindset that can solve problems and accomplish goals. This confidence also allows your mind to open up and to a newer level of creativity and imagination to create something new. Being proactive and persistent are also hallmarks of resourcefulness.


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LBRY Brings First Ever Original Series To The Blockchain
Industry: Technology
Cop Chronicles is available today exclusively on LBRY and Spee.ch, Unbubbled with Jamie King coming in November
Manchester, NH (PRUnderground) October 24th, 2017
Cop Chronicles releases today, exclusively on LBRY, a blockchain-based video platform. The highly binge-able comedy series from Heckbender follows the adventures of Higgs and McGraw, a couple of no-nonsense cops chasing their meanest adversary yet. With Mark Potts (director of Cinema Six, S&M Lawncare, and Spaghettiman) at the helm, Cop Chronicles puts an unexpected spin on classic buddy cop tropes.
Viewers can watch the first episode of Cop Chronicles for free on Spee.ch, a project built on the LBRY protocol. To watch the rest, viewers can download the LBRY app.
"This seven-episode mini-series represents a milestone in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the entertainment industry," said Jeremy Kauffman, LBRY's CEO. "Original series like Cop Chronicles can be successfully published on the blockchain through decentralized platforms that connect creators directly with their fans – and this is just the beginning."
LBRY also plans to release the first ever original talk show on the blockchain, Unbubbled with Jamie King, in November. King is best know for Steal this Film and Steal This Show (produced with TorrentFreak), which looked at the strange world of copyright law in the digital age. Unbubbled will explore controversial issues with an emphasis on finding the truth instead of winning arguments – a different approach in what's become a hyperpartisan media space. The first episode in the series will examine the current cryptocurrency boom, and ask whether it's sustainable or just another bubble, with new episodes following every two weeks.
LBRY is a blockchain-based protocol and a desktop app that gives content creators the ability to deliver their work directly to their audience, and puts them in control of how much they charge for it. It puts creators and consumers, not media distribution networks, in the driver's seat. LBRY is a working product with hundreds of thousands of users, right now.
LBRY is already hosting content from popular studios and creators like Oscilloscope Laboratories, John Cleese, Casually Explained, MinutePhysics, and Eli the Computer Guy. More are joining every day. If you'd like to learn more about LBRY or schedule an interview with Jeremy Kauffman, LBRY's founder and CEO, email Brinck@lbry.io or call (603) 703-2846.
About LBRY
LBRY Inc. is the creator of the LBRY protocol, a blockchain-based, peer to peer method for devices to communicate and discover verified versions of any kind of digital media, anywhere in the world. They've also built the LBRY app, a desktop viewer for video content on the LBRY network, as the first implementation of their new protocol.
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BILLERICA -- The Clara Sexton House is more than just an old house -- it's home to much of Billerica's history.
And this history is on display from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Monday of the month, May through October, free and open to all.
Built in 1723, the saltbox-style building sits at 36 Concord Road near the town common. The former home of the late Reverend Henry Cummings, pastor of the First Parish Church for 60 years, it is the oldest house in Billerica open to the public and headquarters of the Billerica Historical Society. The Clara Sexton House is packed with artifacts and reminders of life in Billerica during earlier times.
"In the nearly 300 years the house has been here it has seen the first pioneers of Billerica, then the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution with the mills in North Billerica," said Diane Douglas, member of the historical society who was giving tours during a recent open house. "We have clothing, household items and ephemera. We also have records such as letters, journals, documents, probate documents and wills. All of this means we have a lot of stories."
"The Clara Sexton House is a lovely reminder of how we lived in Billerica during its earliest formation. Our visit reminded me that the past is not obscure or unimportant. It plays a role in our everyday lives," said Michele DeParisis of Billerica.
"We learn from our past in order to achieve greater influence over our future. Seeing how we lived, and what we accomplished without modern technology is truly humbling. I'm thrilled that the Historical Society is such a faithful caretaker and that the opportunity to experience the Clara Sexton House is open to all of us," DeParisis added.
Clara Sexton, a member of the Billerica Historical Society, owned the house and willed it to the Historical Society as a place to store artifacts and put them on display, Douglas said.
"Every room is filled with artifacts and we have them all on display and open for anyone to see," she said. "In addition to the monthly open houses, the house is also to school groups and others by appointment."
For more information about the Clara Sexton House, visit http://www.billericahistory.org/.


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Yesterday, I went to my first ever 18+ gig — it was a performance by none other than the Whitlams, in the Show Room (which is hidden in the actual Casino part of the Casino) at Wrest Point. Overall, it was a very good event, which is why I am now to write about it!
The evening started with our arrival at Wrest Point ("we" being Simon, Richard and Myself… The usual crowd :)), and going to the service desk and being asked for ID. Richard, who doesn't drive, didn't have any, so he had to call his Dad up for his Passport (!!!). After the initial kerfuffle, we slotted ourselves into the venue, and awaited the support act.
The support act was Sydney-based performer, Bertie Blackman, and her Band. The music was good, and I was generally impressed by the guitarist and bassist's excessive use of DSP Effects. Their set lasted roughly half an hour. Probably the most notable thing there was that Bertie used a Hub Cap as percussion in one of the songs. That was quite interesting, to say the least.
The Whitlams themselves arrived on stage at about 9:40, and, strangely, began their performance on a song other than No Aphrodisiac (oh, the horror!), instead doing Beauty in Me off their new album. Once dealing with the initial shock of the aforementioned, and collecting myself, I paid more attention.
Their performance of Fall For You was quite incredible. I always imagine hearing that song as a particularly lo-fi, produced piece, so I was amazed when they performed it as a heavy piece with lots of guitar. Incredible.
Jak's solo in Louis Burdett was good.
Tim commenting on the style of our singing to Buy Now, Pay Later. Whilst pointing to a large group of Hutchins People up the front, he commented on our enunciation, particularly the "t"s and "d"s. Mrs Short, once again, I salute you :).
Four Encore songs, beginning with Charlie No.3, and concluding with I Make Hamburgers, with probably the loudest "More Sauce" call I've heard in a long time.
There were far more things than that during the performance, which are far too numerous to mention. What I will point out though, is that I bought a copy of their "Rarities" disc for $10, (Saves me buying another copy of Torch The Moon), and got it signed by Timmy. Yay!
Overall, a really good night. Definitely looking forward to their next performance around here!
School House Executive meeting where we consumed the first full breakfast in the new School Rec Room, which (compliments to the chef,) was very good. Apparently they're going to do it every day next year. Pity I won't be there to enjoy it.
Publishing a Macadam's Manifesto in record time (less than one period). That was great fun!
Receiving the "Laziness" award in the House Farewell assembly. I doubt that I've ever been more honoured :).
Getting a score of 12 (0.6% error) in the National Titration Competition. That's a gold medal!
Water Fight at recess. I got two 80-litre bins worth dumped on me… It was just a pity I had to leave early for a maths test.
Leavers' Lunch. Not too much of note happened there, bar an extremely moving speech by one of the teachers, Mr Rae, who (for those of you who do not know,) has not been at school at all this year due to a life-threatening cancer, which is now in remission. The account was heartfelt, obviously hard for him to tell. I would probably be right in saying that there was not a single person in the room who was not moved.
Leavers' "Barbeque" at Collegiate. It was actually a roast. How disappointing.
Going back to Richard's for the big, fun, non-piss-up get-together. It took a while before we got started with anything interesting… And when we did, we REALLY did. Richard's Mum decided to straighten Jet Holloway's hair. I'll post photos as soon as I have them. It's actually quite funny. We concluded that with a spot of Mario Kart on the GameCube, which was fun for everyone.
Waking up to a cooked breakfast at Richard's. Bacon and Eggs. Yumm.
The Photo. We had a group photo of everyone who came to school in Kinder/Prep/Year 1. That was good, except that the photographer didn't realise there'd be so many… So they took a second photo of only the Kindergarteners.
Chapel Service. The Leavers' Service was probably the first time it actually hit home that I would not be returning to school. Not during the Hymns ("Were you there", sung like a footy anthem), the Sermon (which included footage of us singing, circa Year 4, and Father John delivering one of my Jokes, and people finding it funny!), but when Mrs Short's ELC Choir came up to sing. I sang in that choir in Year 2 (1996!), so that really caused it to hit home. I left the chapel crying.
Awards Assembly. I got awarded two awards (one was my Titration Medal), the other was a cap for Debating (about time).
And that's a fairly accurate wrap-up of my life over the past few days. It's going to be really weird not going back to school after 14 years.
14 Years ago, I stepped into the doors of the Hutchins School to begin my schooling/education/etc. 14 days from today, I will be partaking in a Barbeque at Collegiate to mark the end of it. It's a really scary thought, and I get the idea that my next two weeks are going to be very interesting.
In relation to my aforementioned Debating Final, I lost it — oh well… But in an upnote, my winnings for the UNSW ProgComp ended up being 4 times as much as we expected it to be, to the tune of $400. Not bad at all, considering it comes with a $2000 scholarship to CSE at UNSW. I may consider even taking it up.
Expect more updates as we approach the beginning of SWOT Vac. Until then, Bye!
Just to let you all know what I've been doing with my September Holidays. It's a training site for programming competitions and the like. I'm hoping to run a series of contests every month for the indefinite future, and I've got a few friends helping me out with it, so it should be good.
Check it out Here. You may even take the Alpha test. Enjoy it!
My team has made the Grand Final of the TDU Debating Roster. This means that we'll be facing off against the nearly-omnipotent Elizabeth College team in a battle of wits, logic, and sheer egos. The topic is That unrest in the Pacific is not Australia's Problem, and we are the Affirmative.
So, everyone, book in your diaries Wednesday, October 4, and head on down to Ogilvie High School… It'll be worth it!
Few of you have probably heard of the amaroK Music Player for KDE. If you have, you've probably been lamenting its lack of certain features. I certainly have. There has been one single feature that has kept me coming back to iTunes (through Crossover Office), and that is iTunes' ability to organise your music folder. Well, amaroK now does that. It's time to celebrate.
A full review once I use it more thoroughly.


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The Redshirt's Daughter
by Evan Dicken
By day, Evan Dicken studies old Japanese maps and crunches data for all manner of interesting medical experiments at The Ohio State University. By night, he does neither of these things. His short fiction has most recently appeared in: Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Flash Fiction Online, and Unlikely Story, and he has stories forthcoming from publishers such as: Apex, Cast of Wonders, and Gallery of Curiosities. Please feel free to visit him at: evandicken.com.
Lieutenant Chang came back from Proxima Ceti IV a hero. My mom didn't come back at all.
"It was just her time," Dad said, his voice all echoey and weird through the rejuvenation pod that was regrowing his skin. He'd been mauled while saving Lieutenant Chang, but Mom's body had shielded him from the worst of the plasma beast. I could still see the shadows of her outstretched hands on his face, the skin clean and untouched by the burns that mapped the rest of him.
I was too young to understand, so I cried.
Doctor Ichpujani offered to sedate me, but my aunts and uncles gathered around, carrying me into the cool, murmuring depths of the ship.
There were no remains--a blessing, I was told. We sang the songs of our people late into the shift, my uncles' voices pitched low to match the deep thrum of the engines, my aunts' echoing the sweet whine of power couplings. There was food and cake and a strong, dark liquor brewed from algae in the vents of deck four. I was too young to drink, but one of my uncles snuck me a glass when no one was looking.
"I remember when I lost my parents." He was missing an eye, but his remaining one glittered warm and bright in the cabin lights. "Answering a distress call in the Kuiper belt--a mining colony gone dark. We were expecting some sort of virus, or maybe a crashed alien vessel, or some ancient evil from deep inside the rock, but it was just a Krodan trap. We'd barely hit orbit when a dozen warhawks came screaming out of the gravity well. Lost half of deck six, my mom and dad were...."
He noticed I was crying again and lifted me up. "There, there. Sorry, little one. Forgive an old fool his stories."
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He smelled like paneling and hot wires, his beard rough on my cheek. I wanted to tell him about how Mom used to put me on her shoulders when she did the rounds, how she would smile as I reached up to trail my fingers on the ceilings of the corridors, feeling the hum of the ship through the cold metal. I wanted to tell my uncle all of it and more, but I didn't say anything.
I knew he already knew.
The others crowded around, humming softly. We held each other as the computer began the litany of incidents.
"Specialist Ramil Bhatnagar, killed in action J808.3, Medal of Valor, Posthumous."
"Posthumous," we repeated, voices flattening into the comfortable rhythms of catechism.
"Petty Officer Namida Osei, killed on away mission J808.4, Two Galactic Crosses, Posthumous."
Posthumous
"Yeoman Margaret Wu...."
"Technician Ulalu Heskreeethu...."
I couldn't pick out my mother's name, wasn't even sure I knew it to begin with.
That didn't seem right.
Dad came back a few shifts later, smiling and baby-pink. I couldn't bear to look at him, let alone listen to his platitudes about Mom being part of us all, how I should be happy for her. It made me sick how everyone just went on like nothing had happened. Finally, I screamed at him to leave me alone.
He did.
It wasn't hard to sneak into the access crawlways around the officer's mess. I crouched by a vent just above the bar through several shifts, face pressed to the grate, trying to discover what made the officers special, what made them worthy. They seemed a different species--like exotic birds in their pips and gold bars, laughing as they sipped from tall, fluted glasses.
Eventually, one of my aunts found me.
"Little one, you should be studying your spec manuals." She slid around the bulkhead, bioluminescent skin bathing the crawlway in soft blue light. "Not spying on the Commissioned."
When I didn't respond, she looped a pseudopod around my shoulders. Her touch was warm and soft, comforting like one of the gel couches we used during combat.
I sobbed into her lubricating mucus. "I didn't even know her name."
"The litany gives us ranks, numbers, names," she replied. "It tries to distinguish us, but that's not who we are."
I wanted to tell her that my mother did have a name, that she was someone. That when she shuttled down to collect soil samples from this-or-that planet she would always bring me back a picture--sun, suns setting over alien seas or behind ragged mountains, expanses of golden rock or pale silica sand, night-dark seas teeming with luminous life. We would lie in my bunk, her hair tickling my face, and she would tell me stories. There was no adventure, no narrow escapes, only quiet, beautiful things. I wanted to tell my aunt all of it and more, but I didn't say anything.
I knew she already knew.
Instead, I looked back to the officer's mess. As if by silent notice, the doors whispered open to usher in Commander Chang and a gaggle of junior officers. Another gold pip glittered on his uniform collar. It was all I could do not to kick the grate from its mooring and swoop down on him like a Krodan warhawk.
"I want to kill them all," I said.
"It's been done before, many times, but there are always more." My aunt coiled over herself to form an air pocket, then let it out in a good approximation of a sigh. "Still, if it will make you happy...." She opened an access panel, shifting to deactivate the mess's air scrubbers. "It will make you happy, won't it?"
I bit my lip, my throat hot and scratchy, then shook my head, no.
Below, Commander Chang ordered drinks for the room. Amidst the cheers and backslapping, he told of how he'd defeated the dread plasma beast of Proxima Ceti IV.
"We're not like them, are we?" I asked.
"Maybe once, a long time ago," Dad's voice came from somewhere behind us.
I glanced back and saw him squatting in the shadow of the bulkhead. There were more of us behind--fins, fur, feathers, and flesh crowding the tiny crawlway. Aunts, uncles, and cousins pressed close.
We watched as Chang finished his story, smile fading as the other officers began tales of their own exploits. The clamor grew until it was impossible to distinguish one boast from the next. The party broke into smaller and smaller knots, winding down until, at last, each officer stood alone, talking to no one.
"It's almost suppertime," my aunt said. "Shall we?"
I looked up at Dad. "I'm sorry for yelling at you."
"There's nothing to be sorry for." He smiled Mom's smile. They all did.
"I'll be down soon." I turned back to the grate. "I just want to...."
Dad laid a hand on my shoulder, squeezed once, then left me. I didn't need to say anything. I knew they understood.
The mess was almost empty. Commander Chang sat alone, his glass forgotten on a nearby table. He stared silently out the mess's large viewport, the whole, immeasurable vastness of space stretched out beyond. At first, I thought he was looking at the stars, but as I watched I saw his gaze slip from the bright points of light to dwell upon the darkness in-between.
I thought of going to him, imagined the feel of my small hand in his, the shock of recognition as I told him who I was. He would be mortified, vividly, dramatically so. Maybe he would take me under his wing, up to the bright, sterile bridge, an acting junior ensign's uniform with my own silver pip on the collar--not gold, not yet, not while I was part of his story. Perhaps, eventually, my own ship, my own crew. I would pass them in the corridors, sit with them on shuttles, call them by their ranks, their designations, but they would look me in the eye and know that I knew. Would I still know?
I can't say it didn't appeal to me. I was young, but I was coming to understand.
Someday I might go to him, to any of them--it didn't matter. For now though, I was late for dinner.
And my family was waiting.
This story was first published on Friday, March 24th, 2017
In my day job I'm a data analyst and researcher (basically an academic redshirt), so I've always felt a certain kinship with the characters who get disintegrated, masticated, delaminated, and ultimately invalidated in service to the plot. Post Silver-Age, we've had plenty of stories deconstructing the lives of the rank-and-file--usually for humor, sometimes for pathos, but ultimately (at least in the stories I've read) there's the assumption that crew and officers share the same ethos, the same history, the same fundamental values.
It got me wondering what sort of culture might develop below decks. How might redshirts conceptualize, rationalize, and mythologize their place in a society that clearly viewed them as expendable?
Then, since I'm a genre writer, I naturally took it a few steps too far.
- Evan Dicken
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If you thought all sunscreen was created equal, then this article will shine a little light on which ones to stay away from and which ones you should be using. Sunscreen ingredients have quite the range, and some do very little to protect you from toxic chemicals that are worse for you than sun exposure.
You are told to put sunscreen on before heading out the door each day. You are told to slather it on your kids from head to toe before sending them off to summer camp. You are told to put on a fresh coat every few hours. Dermatologists can't stress enough the importance of sunscreen to help protect your skin from sun damage, skin cancer and aging skin.
But did you know the sunscreen you are applying may more likely be doing more harm than good? Now what do you do? Skip the sunscreen altogether or just use the spray ones? Read on to see which ones to stay away from and which ones are considered safe and best for daily use.
First let's look at the physical makeup of sunscreens
The active ingredients in sunscreens come in two forms, mineral filters and chemical filters. Mineral filters are natural and almost free of substances that could create negative reactions in most people. Most of the sunscreens on the market contain chemical filters, usually a combination of two to six of the following active ingredients: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and octinoxate. They all sound a very "laboratory" made to be putting on your body, and could come with potentially, considerable negative effects. The best is to choose mineral based sunscreens whenever possible, but it's good to become familiar with the chemicals in the non-mineral ones as well.
On the flip side of chemical filter sunscreen is mineral sunscreen, which uses zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. There are also a handful of products which combine zinc oxide with chemical filters. But are these regarded as safe??
So where is the FDA in all of this?
Because there has not been substantial regulation by the Food and Drug Administration, specific action to ban toxic chemicals in sunscreen has yet to take place. In fact, the FDA has not reviewed what is now a multitude of research and evidence of the potential hazards of sunscreen filters. The findings have been mostly ignored or hidden away. Instead, 19 of the chemicals in most sunscreens have been grandfathered in as "safe" ingredients since the late 1970s, when sunscreen safety began it's public campaign, and it remains that way today.
In laboratory studies there's strong evidence showing some chemical filters mimic hormones, the spray sunscreens can cause lung irritation and breathing problems, and physicians report sunscreen-related skin allergies, which raises important questions about unintended human health consequences from frequent sunscreen application. Other studies have shown that sunscreen chemicals can be found in the blood, urine and breast milk samples, and they can seep into internal organs and disrupt normal body system functioning by causing free radical damage and inflammation.
Here is another look at the most dangerous chemicals in sunscreen to avoid and what they do in the body:
Oxybenzone is an estrogen and thyroid disruptor, weakening estrogen. It's a testosterone disrupter too, associated with altered birth weight in human studies, and can cause skin irritations.
Octinoxate is another hormone disruptor, causes disruption in the reproductive system and thyroid, and behavioral alterations in animal studies. It can also cause skin irritations.
Homosalate disrupts estrogen, androgen and progesterone, causing hormonal and metabolic issues.
Octisalate & Octocrylene may cause skin irritations.
The EWG which stands for Environmental Working Group is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that is dedicated to protecting human health and the environment by empowering people to make informed decisions with breakthrough research and education. They have researched sunscreens with fine toothed combs and suggests staying away from sunscreens that include these chemicals.
The EWG recommends staying away from sunscreens with added Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate).
Vitamin A is an antioxidant added to skin products because manufacturers believe it can slow skin aging. Though oral ingestion of vitamin A has been shown to reduce the risk of squamous cell carcinoma in people at high risk for skin cancer, a growing body of science says that Vitamin A also has the possibility of speeding the growth of malignant tumors when used on skin that is exposed to sunlight.
The Stay away from Insect Repellant infused sunscreen
Lastly, the EWG suggests staying away from insect repellent infused in sunscreen. Most insect repellents contain DEET, which is incredibly toxic to the body. It prevents bugs from landing on your and biting you and has been found to be very harmful for children. Furthermore, the main chemical in sunscreen, oxybenzone, raises the absorbability of DEET into the skin and blood. Remember that oxybenzone is associated with cell damage, hormone disruption and skin irritations. Best to avoid that chemical at all possible. Reach for citrus essential oils or citronella to keep bugs away from you and apply mineral sunscreen after the bug repellant is applied.
Look for These: Best Sunscreen Ingredients
Choose sunscreen made with zinc oxide, avobenzone and Mexoryl SX which all have no known evidence of hormone disruption and very little skin irritations reported. Avobenzone offers the best UVA protection for the least amount of chemical fillers. Look for these ingredients when choosing a sunscreen for you and your family.
Also, stay away from spray and powder sunscreen because of the potentially harmful chemicals that could be inhaled through the lungs and cause problems or reactions breathing, and sunscreen with a 50 SPF or higher. Studies conducted by Proctor and Gamble found that people tend to mistake the higher SPF with the length of time needed to re-apply (which is still every 2 hours or after getting wet), and tests they conducted showed that high SPF products actually contained much lower concentrations of protected SPF. They also concluded that high-SPF products require higher concentrations of sun-filtering chemicals than low-SPF sunscreens which raised the risk of soaking in the bad-for your chemicals.
In summary, the Environmental Working Group recommends mineral sunscreen products that provide long lasting, broad spectrum protection, with ingredients that do not pose health concerns such as free radical damage, endocrine disruptors and inflammation in the body.
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by Peter Gabriel
Album: Peter Gabriel (second, scratch) (1978)
This was heavily influenced by Robert Fripp, who got a composer credit. Fripp, formerly guitarist for King Crimson, produced Gabriel's second album over the objections of Atlantic Records, which thought his techniques would not be commercially successful. The album had poor sales.
Fripp named his 1979 solo album Exposure after this.
There arn't many lyrics, but they refer to the media invading Gabriel's privacy.
The drums were double-tracked and range across the stereo spectrum.
This is part of Gabriel's story of Mozo, a mercurial stranger who would come and go, changing people's lives. Mozo would appear in "On The Air," "Down The Dolce Vita," "Here Comes The Flood", "Red Rain," and "That Voice Again," but the Mozo story as a stage production or movie as Gabriel intended never developed.
More songs from Peter Gabriel
Lyrics to Exposure
Peter Gabriel Artistfacts
Tom from Los Angeles, CaI love this track. It sounds like the soundtrack to an assassination. It also strikes me as a perfect backdrop for movie or TV scene of a certain type.
BrickBen Folds Five
The Ben Folds Five song "Brick" is about a difficult time when Folds' girlfriend got an abortion.
Rose MarieSlim Whitman
Country star Slim Whitman's version of the 1920s song "Rose Marie" spent 11 consecutive weeks at #1 in the UK in 1955, a record until 1991 when Bryan Adams' "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" spent 16 weeks at the top.
WomanizerBritney Spears
"Womanizer" was Britney Spears' comeback song, going to #1 about 10 months after she was institutionalized to get treatment for addictions and mental health issues.
All About That BassMeghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor and her producer Kevin Kadish originally wrote "All About That Bass" for another artist to record. However, after Epic Records boss LA Reid heard Meghan play a demo of the song on a ukulele, he signed the young songwriter to his label and told her she should sing it.
Fallin'Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys got a huge break when Oprah had her perform her debut single "Fallin'" on her show.
Songs Discussed in MoviesSong Writing
Bridesmaids, Reservoir Dogs, Willy Wonka - just a few of the flicks where characters discuss specific songs, sometimes as a prelude to murder.
Yacht Rock QuizFact or Fiction
Christopher Cross with Deep Purple? Kenny Loggins in Caddyshack? A Fact or Fiction all about yacht rock and those who made it.
Thomas DolbySongwriter Interviews
He wrote "She Blinded Me With Science" so he could direct a video about a home for deranged scientists.
Joe JacksonSongwriter Interviews
Joe talks about the challenges of of making a Duke Ellington tribute album, and tells the stories behind some of his hits.
Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," KissSong Writing
After cutting his teeth on hardcore punk videos, Paul defined the grunge look with his work on "Hunger Strike" and "Man in the Box."
Taylor DayneSongwriter Interviews
Taylor talks about "The Machine" - the hits, the videos and Clive Davis.


Camley Street Natural Park, in the heart of London, consists in two unique acres of wild green space. Created from an old coal yard back in 1984, it is an urban and nature reserve run by the London Wildlife Trust.
The visitor can wander through the two acres on a path through the foliage. There is a pond to explore and a visitor centre. The park offers natural habitat for birds, butterflies, amphibians and a rich variety of plant life. Habitats include wetlands, woodland and meadow. It's great for a day out with the kids, or just a bit of peace and quiet from the bustle of London.
This island hideaway in miniature is a peaceful spot to pause and take in views of the canal and the park. It takes the environment of the park out into the water. It helps people discover the nature and wildlife of the canal. You'll catch glimpses of birds such as swans and moorhens, and maybe even a kingfisher if you're lucky.
This innovative and internationally acclaimed reserve on the banks of the Regent's Canal is a place for both people and wildlife. It is managed by the London Wildlife Trust.
Currently closed for major improvements to the amenities.


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There was a recent announcement from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) that energy consumption by the federal government is at its lowest point since 1975. This is, as some would say, a big deal and in looking at the contribution of the building sector in achieving this goal, it is in fact a very big deal for green buildings.
While not named specifically, a large portion of the new and renovating buildings meeting these targets and contributing to these energy reductions are LEED buildings. With more than 150 million square feet of federal buildings LEED-certified, it's clear that LEED is helping federal agencies and departments lead by example and achieve the many benefits of green building.
Let's keep the government's commitment to green building going.
First Ever Joint ASHRAE- USGBC Golf tournament!
This event has quickly become the "can't miss" event organized by your USGBC Central Florida Chapter and now we are joining forces with the Central Florida chapter of ASHRAE to bring you the largest construction industry Golf event in Orlando.
The Central Florida Chapter of ASHRAE has partnered with the USGBC Central Florida Chapter with the common goal to bring a higher level of sustainability to the Coalition for the Homeless' Women's Residential Counseling Center in downtown Orlando (WRCC). ASHRAE and USGBC are both committed to partnering with the Coalition for the Homeless to participate in launching a community project focused on education and sustainability improvements.
The WRCC is a 126-person transitional living program for single women and women with children, with an additional 12 beds for emergency situations. In addition to receiving shelter and nutritious meals, homeless women who turn to the Coalition for assistance work with a case manager at the WRCC to build a budget and savings account, and to develop a plan for self-sufficiency. The Coalition's goal is to help their residents move into stable, affordable housing.
This year's Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, April 10 at the rolling hills of Sanctuary Ridge golf club, one of the more unique golfing experiences in Florida. Although the property has had many uses over the past years, the lay of the land and topographic feature resemble that of Ireland and Scotland.
Members of the U.S. Representatives reaffirmed their commitment to advancing school efficiency policy. Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA), Chris Gibson (NY), and Peter Welch (VT) re-introduced the bipartisan Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act.
This legislation might sound familiar to frequent readers. It was passed out of the House Energy and Committee and the by the House of Representatives last year.
The bill would require the Secretary of Energy to establish a centralized clearinghouse to disseminate information on federal programs, incentives, and technical assistance for financing efficiency retrofits and upgrades at schools. The bill would also direct the Secretary to work with other federal agencies to develop a comprehensive list of these programs and to maximize efforts to publicize them through education and outreach.
Smart policy like this has a great chance of getting enacted this Congress. Stay tuned to see how this legislation progresses and how dovetail with other congressional priorities.
LEED offers beacons of hope at shelters across the U.S.
From green roofs, to natural light and landscaped courtyards, green building practices are offering our nation's homeless beacons of hope even in the bleakest of situations. Shelters are turning towards energy-efficiency and sustainability measures as a new solution to improving lives and the communities that surround them.
As of January 2014, over 578,000 people were experiencing homelessness in the United States—and nearly two-thirds of that number lived in emergency shelters or transitional housing programs. Additionally, nationwide emergency shelter use was close to 100% and transitional housing use was between 83-89%. With the homeless assistance system continuing to deal with such a large population, healthy buildings offer a unique opportunity to help the most disenfranchised members of our society heal and reconnect to the communities around them.
Across the country, shelters are certifying to LEED and implementing sustainable design features. Often housed in outdated buildings, such as old, abandoned warehouses, or buildings that have out-served their original use, green initiatives at these shelters are a welcome departure. In return, the cost-savings these energy-efficient measures allow are vital to the often underfunded homeless assistance system.
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On Nov. 7, 2014, Maple Dale School in Fox Point, Wisconsin made history. The school was the first in the world to earn certification under the LEED v4 Operations and Maintenance: Schools rating system, achieving LEED Gold certification.
In a special ceremony, Al Skodowski, Immediate Past Chair of the USGBC Board of Directors, presented the LEED plaque to the Maple Dale-Indian Hill School Board.
The certification was the result of a collaborative process that involved school leadership, staff, students and parents in the implementation of sustainable changes to improve the building's environmental footprint.
Maple Dale School is exemplary in their commitment to sustainability. Student-led initiatives, like a waste audit facilitated by 5th grade students, have been integral to the school's success. Other notable achievements include an Energy Star performance rating of 90, a 26 percent reduction in total water consumption, and the installation of an 11kW photovoltaic solar panel system.
The LEED Gold certification marks yet another success for Wisconsin. Earlier in the fall, the district's Director of Operations, Jim Beckmann, was selected by the Center for Green Schools as one of only six 2014 recipients of its School District Scholarship program. The scholarship recognizes schools that are doing great work in the green schools movement, and provides support through networking, professional development and on-site assistance. The scholarship is funded through a generous grant from Transwestern, which has been a tireless supporter of healthy, safe and efficient schools for every child.
The Center for Green Schools at USGBC launched the Green Apple campaign as a way to partner with businesses that share our vision of providing green schools for all within this generation. The Center is proud to welcome Shaw Contract Group, a company truly committed to providing healthy, high-performing, and sustainable learning spaces around the world, as our newest Green Apple partner.
Shaw has been engaged in Green Apple Day of Service since its inception, and Shaw employees have perennially organized numerous school improvement projects around the country. As a Green Apple partner, Shaw is poised to take its participation in Day of Service to the next level to support the communities in which its employees live and serve.
The Green Apple team works collaboratively with each unique partner to integrate Green Apple branding and messaging into their products and marketing strategies, driving visibility and awareness for the Center's work. To achieve that goal, Shaw recently announced the creation of a Green Apple-branded carpet line, the Cut & Compose Collection, which features letters and numbers rearranged to achieve a bold graphic effect. Each product in the collection has been Cradle to Cradle Certified at the Silver level, and at the end of its useful life, Shaw will pick it up and recycle it at no cost to the customer.
A portion of proceeds from the sales of Cut & Compose, which will be sold to education clients as well as other sectors, will be donated to the Center for Green Schools.
In recognition of the importance of sustainable parking facilities and practices to the development of sustainable communities, the Green Building Certification Institute(GBCI), the certification body for the U.S. Green Building Council's global LEED® green building rating system, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Parking Institute(IPI), the world's largest parking association, and the Green Parking Council (GPC).
Green Garage Certification was developed by experts from a range of related fields, including parking, architecture, engineering, technology, property management, and academia. It assesses 50 elements of parking facility sustainability, including management practices that maximize performance while minimizing waste.
"This is a game-changer," explained John Schmid, chairman of GPC, an affiliate of IPI. "Collaborating with the GBCI will result in a multiplier effect, dramatically increasing awareness of sustainable parking design, operations, and management.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the city of Weifang have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate greater adoption of green buildings while strengthening and encouraging robust green city principles and practices in Weifang.
Selected by China's Ministry of Housing and Urban Rural Development (MOHURD) and the U.S. Department of Energy, Weifang, a city of nine million people, is one of seven pilot Eco-Cities in China that will apply Eco-City guidelines in designated districts to demonstrate how cities can become greener, cleaner, healthier and successful. Eco-Cities is initiative of MOHURD.
The new partnership will also focus on efforts to develop a workforce able to design, build and maintain green buildings, provide public and consumer information and education about green buildings, develop green school programs and collaborate around the adoption of LEED, while providing training opportunities related to green buildings and green communities.
USGBC and the city of Weifang will continue to develop concrete engagements to further their strategic alliance, and will work closely with partners both in the United States and China to advance the cause of green buildings and green cities.


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