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Cooperation with OTIF
Meeting of the OSJD Committee Chairman with the OTIF Secretary General
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On 30 June 2022, at the invitation of the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF), a working meeting was held at the OTIF Secretariat in Bern (Switzerland) between Mirosław Antonowicz, OSJD Committee Chairman, and Wolfgang Küpper, Secretary General of OTIF.
The agenda of the meeting included the matters related to the latest developments that took place within the framework of OTIF and OSJD, future cooperation prospects between OTIF and OSJD, the current state of international railway transport and others.
The OTIF Secretary General presented information on the decisions taken by the OTIF General Assembly, in particular, that the implementation and application of the legal documents developed within its framework is currently being monitored in the OTIF member states.
Information was also provided on the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee on Legal Affairs and International Cooperation, which scope of activities includes the following issues:
- cooperation with international organisations, including OSJD;
- digitalisation of transport;
- implementation and application of documents;
- preparation of the OTIF development strategy until 2050;
- amendments and updates into COTIF.
The OSJD Committee Chairman has informed his counterpart about the decisions taken within the framework of OSJD.
The parties exchanged information on the progress in agreeing on the text of the draft Cooperation Agreement between the Organisation for Co-Operation between Railways (OSJD) and the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF).
On the part of OTIF, the draft Agreement was considered and preliminary agreed upon at the April meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Legal Affairs and International Cooperation.
At the same time, it was also noted that due to the geopolitical situation, the very signing of the Agreement in 2022 is premature.
The OSJD Committee Chairman informed that at this stage there is no unanimous support within the OSJD regarding the draft Agreement.
According to the suggestions and comments received, in-depth cooperation is not necessary and should be maintained the current level.
Taking into account these comments and suggestions, the conclusion of the Agreement looks very doubtful.
The OSJD Committee Chairman informed the Secretary General of OTIF that the participants of the meeting of the AWG of the OSJD Commission on Transport Law on the issues of the document of title noted the possibility of carrying out transportation using the SMGS bill of lading not only in the SMGS area, but also in the CIM/ SMGS space (by expanding the functions of the CIM/SMGS consignment note, taking into account the work carried out by OSJD on the SMGS bill of lading). It was agreed that this issue could be the subject of discussion by the Ad Hoc Committee on Legal Affairs and International Cooperation in October 2022.
The parties exchanged available information on the status of international railway traffic, taking into account the difficult international situation.
The Secretary General provided information on the role of OTIF under the Luxembourg Protocol on Railway Equipment to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment.
It was noted that the Luxembourg Protocol, as a new project-task, is not part of COTIF or the institutional structure of OTIF. In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg Protocol, an International Register of Railway Rolling Stock will be established, which will provide all the necessary information on rolling stock and will help to make the use of railway rolling stock cheaper, in particular in comparison with air mode of transport. The provisions on the International Registry have not entered into force to date. The International Registry will be deposited in Luxembourg and OTIF will act as the Secretariat. The Secretary General of OTIF noted that at the moment there is no information related to the organisational and financial aspects of the International Registry functioning. At the same time, it was stated that possible cooperation in relation to the International Registry is not within the competence of OTIF, but depends on the decision of the states concerned.
Consultative meeting between OSJD and OTIF
On 18 February 2022, representatives of the OSJD Committee and the OTIF Secretariat held a consultative meeting in a videoconferencing mode.
Opening the meeting, Chairman of the OSJD Committee Mirosław Antonowicz and Secretary General of OTIF Wolfgang Küpper welcomed the participants and expressed the opinion that these cyclical meetings shall be continued in the future, which would result in further successful cooperation expansion between OSJD and OTIF and would be expressed in real positive results in the work towards the unification and harmonisation of transport law aimed to ensure international railway transport in the Eurasian area.
As part of the agenda, the Parties considered:
- a roadmap for possible stages in the cooperation development between OSJD and OTIF;
- draft Agreement on Cooperation between OSJD and OTIF;
- the possibility of organising and holding a joint OSJD/OTIF conference (Forum on Railway Law).
In March 2021, the OSJD Committee received a proposal from the OTIF Secretariat aimed at implementing the idea of advanced cooperation. As a result of the discussions at the OSJD forum, the meeting of the Authorised Representatives of the members of the OSJD Ministerial Conference and the members of the Conference of General Directors of the OSJD Railways has decided that the idea of advanced cooperation between OSJD and OTIF will be discussed at the session of the OSJD Ministerial Conference in June 2022. To this end, the OSJD Committee was instructed to hold consultative meetings with the OTIF Secretariat on the issues of expanding the area of cooperation, including the task of determining the goals and objectives of such an advanced cooperation.
In December 2021, the OSJD Committee submitted a written proposal to the OTIF Secretariat to hold consultative meetings in order to substantively discuss the issues of future cooperation. This proposal was supported by the OTIF Secretariat, with the current meeting to have followed.
In his speech, Chairman of the OSJD Committee noted that the goals of cooperation between OSJD and OTIF, specified in the preamble of the draft Agreement on Cooperation between OSJD and OTIF, shall deal with all aspects of international railway transport, the management of which is within the competence of OSJD and OTIF. According to the OSJD Committee Chairman, both organisations should clarify more specific goals in the near future, based, on the one hand, on what is written in "The Common Point of View", and, on the other hand, responding to the challenges of the modern world. An example for this are the issues of digitalisation and the development of a document of title. To achieve these goals, it is necessary to perform the following specific tasks:
- prepare, coordinate and sign an Agreement on Cooperation, if possible, no later than by the end of the current year, after signing which OSJD and OTIF will have a good tool for achieving the set goals;
- establish closer contacts between the specialists of the OSJD Committee and the OTIF Secretariat, which will make it possible to identify the areas on which cooperation should be focused;
- prepare and hold a joint Forum on Railway Law, which can become a real tool for identifying the problematic issues and the ways to resolve them.
OTIF Secretary General Mr. Wolfgang Küpper agreed with the position expressed by the OSJD Committee Chairman and stressed that cooperation between OTIF and OSJD has a longlasting and successful history.
According to the Parties, at this stage it is necessary to focus on the coordination of the draft Agreement on Cooperation between OSJD and OTIF and on signing it, which will become an effective tool and give a new impetus to the implementation of expanded cooperation.
Cooperation between OSJD and OTIF is based on the Cooperation Agreement between OSJD and OTIF dated 5 June 1991 and "The Common Point of View" dated 12 February 2003.
Taking into account the changes in the railway transport sector that have taken place over the past 20 years, the Parties came to the conclusion that it would be advisable to submit to the OSJD members a draft of a new Agreement on Cooperation between OSJD and OTIF, which would provide for expanded cooperation and, at the same time, would replace the documents defining the collaboration options at present.
After making amendments to the previously submitted draft Agreement, its agreed text was supported by the top officials of the Parties.
In the future, the Parties will begin to coordinate the text of the draft Agreement in accordance with their internal procedures in order to obtain an authority to sign it. In this regard, the Parties will inform each other about the progress of internal approvals.
When discussing the possibility of organising and holding a joint OSJD/OTIF conference (Railway Law Forum), the Parties agreed that it is necessary to focus on 2023 for its proper preparation (May or September).
The venue for the first Railway Law Forum should be a State which is a member of both organisations.
The purpose of this event should be to further develop high-quality cooperation in the field of the activities of both organisations. In case the new Agreement on Cooperation is signed, the first Railway Law Forum should be aimed at identifying those issues and problems which OSJD and OTIF specialists need to initially work out in order to increase the competitiveness of railway transport in international traffic.
JOINT STATEMENT ON GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN CONTINUITY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Since the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, borders around the world have been deeply impacted, and Customs administrations, transport authorities and the railway sector are doing their part to prevent and fight the spread of COVID-19, while trying to safeguard supply chain continuity.
International railway transport is an important backbone for the continuity of global supply chains. Now more than ever, international railway transport is playing a vital role in ensuring sustainability in the supply of goods, particularly medical and essential goods.
The World Customs Organization (WCO), the lntergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF) and the Organisation for Co-operation between Railways (OSJD) would like to emphasize that coordination between Customs administrations, transport authorities and the railway sector, together with all the agencies involved, is critical for the continued facilitation of railway supply chains and to mitigate the overall impact of the pandemic on our societies.
As a result of COVID-19's impact on the railway industry, some railway companies are confronted with challenges in preparing and collecting paper-based documents required for Customs procedures in international railway transport.
ln this context, we would like to recall that the WCO's Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC) contains provisions enabling the application of flexible Customs procedures that allow for the acceptance of electronic documents. Noting that the RKC does not preclude Customs administrations from conducting necessary contrais, we would encourage WCO Members to facilitate railway transport by temporarily accepting electronic documents and deferring the requirement for paper-based documents until a later stage, if necessary, as stipulated in the RKC, to permit goods declarations and supporting documents to be submitted by electronic means (Transitional Standards 3.18 and 3.21, Chapter 3, General Annex).
Customs administrations are also encouraged to give due consideration to the RKC recommendation that indicates that Customs should accept as the goods transit declaration any commercial or transport document for the consignment concerned that meets all Customs requirements (Recommended Practice 7, Chapter 1, Specific Annex E).
ln addition, the WCO has launched various initiatives to ensure that the latest and most reliable information and tailored guidance reaches its Members and global supply chain stakeholders. The dedicated COVID- 19 section of the WCO website compiles all relevant existing WCO instruments and tools, HS classification reference for COVID-19 medical supplies, over 100 submissions by WCO Members on the measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a paper by the WCO Private Sector Consultative Group, among others.
Since the outbreak, the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF) has proved its relevance and reliability. Nevertheless, the Secretariat of OTIF is working closely with OTIF Member States to resolve challenges arising from the crisis, particularly in the transport of dangerous goods, such as oxygen, in order to mitigate the restrictions during the crisis.
The ongoing COVID -19 pandemic has challenged OSJD member countries to take more decisive and better coordinated actions in the new reality. ln the period since the enactment of the restrictions in most OSJD countries and across the world to counter the spread of the pandemic, the foundational documents of the OSJD governing international railway freight transport have proven to be essential and reliable.
Nevertheless, the OSJD Committee is cooperating closely with various countries, railways, and international organizations to further improve such documents and keep them up to date to meet new challenges.
The OSJD Bulletin and OSJD website are important channels and forums for sharing and exchanging information on measures implemented by railways to ensure their uninterrupted functioning during the pandemic.
The Secretary General of the WCO, the Secretary General of OTIF and the Chairman of the OSJD Committee are convinced of the importance of multilateral cooperation to address new challenges.
JOINT STATEMENT ON GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN CONTINUITY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC - download PDF
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Visit of the OTIF delegation
On 21 October 2016 a delegation of the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF) headed by the Secretary General of OTIF Francois Davenne.
During the meeting questions of international railway development under the unified CIM/SMGS consignment note, the project of rail post carriages from China to Europe, the project of UNECE uniform railway law, issues of harmonization of the rules for transportation of a dangerous goods, harmonisation in the field of technical compatibility, information support for freight and passenger traffic (TAP TS1 and TAP TSÎ) and others were discussed.
Tadeusz Szozda and Francois Davenne have noted a long-lasting effective cooperation of OSJD and Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail on all issues of railway transport activities that has promoted to the increase in efficiency and competitiveness of the international railway traffic and further development of the Euroasian railway service.
The participants of the meeting noted that the steady growth has been observed in transportation volumes which are performed without re-wrighting the documents from one transport law onto the another due to the application of the uniform CIM/SMGS consignment note. In this regard it is important and necessary to carry out further work towards the implementation development of the uniform CIM/SMGS consignment note application and towards the creation of legal, technical and technological conditions for the application of the electronic uniform CIM/SMGS consignment note.
The parties agreed to continue cooperation towards creating favourable condition for the application of the uniform CIM/SMGS consignment note and towards speeding up the work for the preparation and application of the electronic uniform CIM/SMGS consignment note.
The meeting participants have also communicated about OSJD and OTIF participation in the work which is carried out by the UNECE Group of Experts on the uniform railway law.
The OTIF Secretariat has repeatedly suggested that an informal joint working group be established of the OSJD Committee and the OTIF Secretariat to facilitate practical application of the uniform railway law prepared by the UNECE. a task of The task of this informal joint working group would be preparation of joint proposals about the application of the uniform railway law, as well as other possible actions.
The meeting participants have noted the importance of cooperation between OSJD and OTIF in the field of updating the rules for the transportation of dangerous goods where it was possible to achieve big progress in further harmonisation of legal documents taking into account the changes and amendments in the international legal documents.
The parties have also noted positive results and feasibility of cooperation between OSJD and OTIF concerning further harmonisation of technical requirements in the field of technical interoperability.
The meeting participants have also noted that both OSJD and OTIF are concerned to ensure compatible and functional exchange of electronic data for the international railway service between various railway systems, having agreed to continue cooperation and exchange information in this area of activities.


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Fergie Returns With New Song of Summer Contender, 'M.I.L.F. $'
Ali Szubiak
UPDATE: The "M.I.L.F. $" video is here — and it's a milky, MILF-y paradise. (Plus, it's high in calcium.)
Prepare for cameos from the likes of supermodels and superstar BFFs alike in "Milfville," including Kim Kardashian, Ciara and Chrissy Teigen.
Alessandra Ambrosio, Gemma Ward, Tara Lynn, Devon Aoki, Angela Lindvall, Isabeli Fontana, Amber Valletta and Natasha Poly also appear in Fergie Ferg's incredible MILFpack, while the mighty fine Jon Kortajarena and Jordan Barrett hold it down for the dudes.
As for that "Moms I'd Like To Follow" milk truck in the beginning? Fergie's got an explanation for the newly revised term.
"Changing the acronym to Moms I'd Like To Follow is about empowering women who do it all. They have a career, a family, and still find the time to take care of themselves and feel sexy. With a wink of course :)."
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It's been nearly ten years since Fergie released her debut solo album The Dutchess, and her steady flow of single and video releases from that era has been sorely missed. But fear not, Fergie fans: She's returned to us all with her brand new single "M.I.L.F $," and it's a serious contender for 2016's Song of Summer.
"You got that milk money / I got that MILF money," Fergie raps in her signature flow, the lyrics indicating that her life experiences (she's a mom now!) over the past decade truly have informed her music. So it is with many great artists -- why do you think Taylor Swift sings so often about love in all its heartbreaking incarnations?
But anyway, back to "M.I.L.F. $," which explores Fergie's forever-boss status, something that has yet to wane over the past decade. The first half of the song sees the "Clumsy" singer rapping defiantly over a steady beat, before her vocals reach the mightiest of caterwauls. "Man I did it, don't forget it, motherf---ker I'm ILL" she warns, as though we could ever forget it.
Let "M.I.L.F. $" be your pregame anthem, your club banger, your late-night/early-morning Uber soundtrack:
Fergie's forthcoming album — which is reportedly titled Double Duchess, according to her loose-lipped husband Josh Duhamel — is set to drop later this year. This will come as a relief to fans who have been waiting for its arrival since 2014, when Fergie first premiered the buzz single "L.A. Love (LA LA)."
Listen to "M.I.L.F. $" above and prepare yourself for Fergie's imminent return.
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This weekend, Trycia and I headed to New York. We have starting doing this every December and had lots of fun there. As strange as it sounds, we always get excited when we see a dog walking down the streets. It makes us miss Roxy! We checked out a few of the pet boutiques as well. When we go out of town, we always worry about how things are going at the dog wash (call us over-protective owners). Kayla our manager always keeps things running smoothly! Hope everyone had a great weekend! When we got home, Roxy had lots of fun in the snow!


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Home / 93XRT / CPS parents have until Monday to decide between in-person or remote learning
CPS parents have until Monday to decide between in-person or remote learning
By Bernie Tafoya
December 2, 2020 12/02/2020 6:20 pm
CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The deadline is soon for Chicago Public School parents to choose between in-person or remote learning for their children when CPS starts having students in classrooms again.
If public health experts say it's safe enough, CPS plans to start having pre-kindergarten and special education cluster students returning for in-person learning as soon as Jan. 11. They would be in school buildings five days a week. Kindergarten through 8th graders would be phased in starting Feb. 1.
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CPS Chief Education Officer LaTonya McDade said parents have until Monday to decide whether their children will continue with remote-learning or return to in-person instruction as part of a hybrid learning program.
McDade said that, if parents are unsure, they should opt for in-person learning.
"They can opt out any time from in-person, but you can't do the reverse," she said. "If you opt out of in-person now, your next opportunity to opt-in to in-person won't be until quarter four which is in April."
McDade said the school system has done "quite a bit to make our schools safer." One area CPS is having a problem is in filling 400 new building custodian jobs. Since the job openings were announced a few weeks ago, CPS has only hired 100 custodians.
"Everyone looking to, probably, bolster their custodian force in their organizations. So, yes, it is challenging to onboard that number of people," she said.
The Chicago Teachers Union said now is not the right time to return for in-person learning.
"This is not a perfect plan, and in fact, I would say it is a less than stellar plan, because it doesn't include the chorus of voices that would be necessary to do this successfully," CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates said.
Gates said CPS is not listening enough to parents on what it would take to get them to send their children back into school buildings.
The teachers union leader said the CTU and school administrators have been meeting to work out plans for returning to in-person learning, however, she said, "It doesn't work when we don't work together. You know, that's just the bottom line. And their insistence on doing this alone is delaying a plan that gives all of us confidence that we can do this better."
Gates said testing has to be a "huge part" of any return to in-person learning plan and remote learning has to be made "more sustainable."
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Meanwhile, CPS Chief Education Officer LaTonya McDade said there are no plans yet to have high schoolers return for in-person learning.
"High schools have been a challenge across the nation. No school district has really cracked that nut in how you can bring high school students back in the same way that you can bring back elementary," she said.
She said keeping students physically distant in high schools is a major concern.
When elementary school students return for in-person instruction, everyone will be required to wear face-coverings, there will be HEPA air filters in classrooms, and screen guards have been placed in high-traffic areas.


For millions of Americans, sleeping in a regular bed simply does not provide them with the right kind of support to sleep comfortably. The inability to sleep better at night can often be attributed by the fact that a regular flat mattress simply does not support the natural S curve of the back.
The lack of support is a result of the gaps created when the S curve of the spine rests on a flat mattress. Ergonomic beds can offer the support needed to sleep better at night, and promote good comfort. For people who are looking to sleep better at night, there are plenty of options available. Among these are dual adjustable king beds, memory foam adjustable beds, dual adjustable beds, and more. The one thing they all have in common is to eliminate the discomfort of flat mattresses, and leave no gaps between the body of a sleeper and his or her mattress.
While we do not realize it, when we sleep we regularly change positions in order to find the most comfortable sleeping positions. With a memory foam mattress, the mattress will conform instantly to the natural curves of the body. This means no gaps, better support, less tossing and turning, and more sleep.
There are many different ways to get a better night of sleep. Eating the right foods, getting plenty of exercise, proper ventilation, and ideal temperature can each play a role in how well a person sleeps. However, without a quality mattress that offers the right kind of support, it might still be difficult for many people to get the sleep they really need.
Health studies show that getting enough sleep is crucial to maintaining optimum health. Therefore, If people find themselves having a difficult time getting enough sleep, one of the first things they should do is rethink their beds and mattresses. Something as simple as new beds and mattresses might be the key to sleeping better, and improving their overall comfort.
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UK based organisation pays medical bill for St. Vincent toddler
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11 Sep 2016 - 10:29PM
Four-year-old Ariella Alexander from St. Vincent and the Grenadines suffers with a condition known as steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome, which causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.
Ariella, who is half of a set of twins, was in desperate need of an ultrasound guided renal biopsy and possible immunosuppressive therapy.
Her condition means that the infant suffers from swelling, infections, urine discharges and sometimes blood clots.
Caribbean Aid, an organisation based in the United Kingdom, was informed of the plight of little Ariella by their advocate in St. Vincent, Janelle Cox Douglas, chief executive officer at Taraji Foundation.
Ariella's consultant, Dr. Twanna Browne-Caesar, consultant nephrologist at Milton Cato Memorial Hospitalin Kingstown, advised Caribbean Aid that "Ariella is in desperate need of ultrasound guided kidney biopsy that is not available in her home country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines at this time.
"However, treatment is available on the island of Trinidad, at The Surgi-Med Clinic, Penitence Street, San Fernando, at cost."
Unfortunately, with little Alexander's parents unable to meet the cost of the biopsy; the situation was "no money, no treatment".
Don Brown, managing director of Caribbean Aid CIC, who hase been campaigning on behalf of the Alexander family said: "Caribbean Aid seeks to bridge the gap between Caribbean children in need and the specialist.
Thanks to our supporters and donors, Caribbean Aid managed to raise the full amount needed for little Ariella's medical bill in Trinidad & Tobago within two months.
Ariella received the ultrasound guided kidney biopsy procedure on Sept. 5 and
Caribbean Aid will be making payment to the Surgi-Med Clinic within the next few days.
By raising and maintaining a readily available pool of funds and running appeals and events in the United Kingdom at the time of need, Caribbean Aid provides practical and financial support to children permanently residing within the Caribbean in need of specialist medical treatment overseas, and in doing so evokes awareness, reduce delay, reduce the emotional impact and bring hope to situations of hopelessness, uncertainty and despair.
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Poor we. All de money gone a de airport an a pittance left fu de hospital!
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You find the Hostal Africa situated in a privileged district of the historical part of Tarifa and you will be enchanted by the relaxed atmosphere of the hostel and its warm and welcoming surroundings.
We reformed an antique house of the 19th century to transform it into a welcoming space for travelers. Many have passed in the last 14 years of its existence and they all enjoyed the lovely atmosphere and tranquility of our hostel, where we offer all kinds of useful information, so our guests can enjoy an all-round holiday.
We only have 13 rooms, with a pretty courtyard full of flourishing plants and a breathtaking panoramic terrace, where you have a splendid view over the roofs of the old town, across the straights of Gibraltar to the African coastline. There you can relax after a day on the beach or sightseeing.
Travelers and tourists of all walks of life and countries visit us every year. They enrich our house with their culture, languages and mentalities.
We offer an excellent price-quality balance, with laundry service, WIFI and storage room for sports equipment and bikes. Also your luggage can be stored there if you like to go for a visit to Morocco.
Welcome to the Hostal Africa! The hostel opened its doors in 1998 and we are working since then with the same enthusiasm and spirit offering a centric place which is comfortable, simple and economic. Situated in the centre of the old town, you can enjoy marvelous views from our terrace over the surrounding roofs to the Straights of Gibraltar and further on to the African coastline. Tarifa is perfect for either enjoying numerous outdoors options, or to simply have a well deserved rest.
In the heart of Tarifa, in the old town with many commercial facilities, sharing the special atmosphere and welcoming spirit of its people; this is the privileged district in which you will find the Hostal Africa.


If you want to feel like a fifties movie star then you can't go too far wrong with this 1953 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (their luxury hardtop).
Owning a Cadillac in the fifties was certainly a sign you had "made it". Fully loaded, plenty of chrome and luxurious leather seats all screamed, "I'm doing well". It was an icon, a true status symbol of a car and the choice of many celebrities.
The Coupe de Ville was part of the Series 62 Cadillacs and in its third generation (running from 1948-53). 1953 was the first year Cadillac used a curved, one-piece rear window.
Changes this year also included a bigger, heavier bumper with bullet-like guards also referred to as "Dagmars", the parking lights were now mounted under the headlamps which now had chrome eyebrows and the grille was redesigned.
Weighing over 2 tons there wasn't really anyone that outdid Cadillac in sheer big presence.
The Coupe DeVille and the Convertible were both a little bit more special with powered front seat and power windows as standard.
Those yellow and white seats look like you could just sink into them.
"Coupe de Ville" insignia identifies this extra special series 62 car. Additional luxury appears in the form of chrome roof bows - this gives passengers the further impression that you are riding in a convertible.
1953 Cadillac Series 62 cars have a wheelbase of 126" with overall length 220.5" (sedans 215.5") and width of 80.1".
Cadillac produced 14,550 Coupe Deville cars for the 1953 model year at a base price of $3,995. This is around double the price a Chevrolet would have cost the same year. Optional extras on this car include a factory radio and power antenna ($100), power steering ($177), E-Z-Eye tinted windows ($46) and Autronic-Eye headlight dimmer ($53).
I realize the interior colors are entirely wrong for this DeVille, but I love it! If this car doesn't cheer a person up just driving it, nothing will!!


Do you know how the flow of information is managed on projects?
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This course aims to introduce attendees to how construction projects work, from design through to construction, following standard UK practices.
Each delegate will receive a free BSRIA guide of their choice.
This course is aimed primarily at graduates and other recent entrants to the construction industry. Older or more experienced delegates could also attend to refresh their knowledge and get up-to-speed on recent developments.
Value engineering, and the consequences of changes being made.
Registration commences at 0900 and the course will run from 0930 to 1630. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Delegates will be given copies of the slides, handouts related to the course content, a BSRIA CPD certificate, and a free copy of a BSRIA guide of their choice.


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5 sites to visit on Veterans Day, plus Nov. 11 events
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Many of Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites are home to remnants of forts and earthworks dating back to the 17th century. At these special places, history doesn't just live on plaques and markers; it literally comes alive during re-enactments held occasionally during the year.
In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, plan a trip to one of these five sites that highlight the history of Georgia's earliest battles through the Gulf War. Find more about Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites at GaStateParks.org/History.
Fort King George Historic Site, Darien - GaStateParks.org/FortKingGeorge
Tour the oldest English fort remaining on Georgia's coast at Fort King George, which was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America from 1721 until 1736. The on-site museum offers a film detailing the 18th and 19th- century history of Fort King George, including Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de Talaje mission, Fort King George, the Scots of Darien and 19th century sawmilling.
Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway - GaStateParks.org/FortMorris
In the late 1700s, the Continental Congress fortified barracks on the Medway River at Sunbury to protect the seaport from the British. When the British demanded the fort's surrender on November 25, 1778, the defiant Col. John McIntosh replied, "Come and take it!" The British refused and withdrew back to Florida, but 45 days later, they returned with a superior force, and on January 9, 1779, Fort Morris fell after a short but heavy bombardment. Stand within the earthwork remains and view scenic Saint Catherine's Sound. A museum and film describe the colonial port of Sunbury and the site's history.
Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill - GaStateParks.org/FortMcAllister
Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister State Park showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. Despite being attacked seven times by Union ironclads, the fort didn't fall until 1864—ending General William T. Sherman's "March to the Sea." Explore the cannons, a furnace, bombproof, barracks, palisades and other remains of the battlefield, and admire artifacts in the Civil War museum. This scenic state park includes cabins, camping, walking trails, and fishing piers.
Georgia Veteran's State Park, Cordele - GaStateParks.org/GeorgiaVeterans
For U.S. Veterans, Georgia Veteran's State Park can't be missed, as it was established as a memorial specifically to them. Visit the park's museum that features armored vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals, and other items from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War—including the Boeing B-29A aircraft.
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site, Dallas - GaStateParks.org/PickettsMillBattlefield
In May 1864, the Confederate troops at Pickett's Mill fought for victory of the battlefield against the Federal Army, resulting in a week-delay of the Federal advance on Atlanta. Today, the Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site is one of the best-preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. Travel roads used by Federal and Confederate troops, see earthworks and walk through the same ravine where hundreds died. One of two original cannons used during this battle is now on display in the museum, on loan from Atlanta History Center. Stay overnight nearby at Red Top Mountain State Park's new cabins or campground.
Veteran's Day Events – November 11, 2021
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Visitors can bring used U.S. flags needing retiring to the park for a brief program. Meet at the Stone Amphitheater. Veterans with ID enjoy free boat rental for one hour. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
Hardman Farm Historic Site - Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Veterans, military service members and their families enjoy free admission to Hardman Farm Historic Site. Our last guided tour of the mansion will begin at 3 p.m. 706-878-1077.
Veterans Day Observance
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
Receive a red poppy made by disabled veterans in honor of those who are serving in our nation's armed forces. Includes display by Jonnie Classen Melillo on the tradition of the poppy. $7-$10. 706-655-5870.
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2>internal granular layer is focally indistinct and is occupied by large ganglion cells
The external granular layer of the cerebral cortex is commonly known as layer II. It should not be confused with the internal granular layer of the cerebral cortex (commonly known as layer IV).
The internal granular layer of the cortex, also commonly referred to as the granular layer of the cortex, is the layer IV in the subdivision of the mammalian cortex into 6 layers. The adjective internal is used in opposition to the external granular layer of the cortex.
Brodmann area 12 is a subdivision of the cerebral cortex of the guenon defined on the basis of cytoarchitecture. It occupies the most rostral portion of the frontal lobe. Brodmann-1909 did not regard it as homologous, either topographically or cytoarchitecturally, to rostral area 12 of the human. Distinctive features (Brodmann-1905): a quite distinct internal granular layer (IV) separates slender pyramidal cells of the external pyramidal layer (III) and the internal pyramidal layer (V); the multiform layer (VI) is expanded, contains widely dispersed spindle cells and merges gradually with the underlying cortical white matter; all cells, including the pyramidal cells of the external and internal pyramidal layers are inordinately small; the internal pyramidal layer (V) also contains spindle cells in groups of two to five located close to its border with the internal granular layer (IV).
The molecular layer (I) is unusually wide; the external granular layer (II) contains nests of, for the most part, multipolar cells: the external pyramidal layer (III) contains medium-sized pyramidal cells which merge with cells of the internal pyramidal layer (V); a clear cell free zone represents sublayer 5b of layer V; the multiform layer is wide and has a less clear two sublayer structure; the internal granular layer (IV) is totally absent.
Distinctive features (Brodmann-1905): compared to Brodmann area 6-1909, area 8 has a diffuse but clearly present internal granular layer (IV); sublayer 3b of the external pyramidal layer (III) has densely distributed medium-sized pyramidal cells; the internal pyramidal layer (V) has larger ganglion cells densely distributed with some granule cells interspersed; the external granular layer (II) is denser and broader; cell layers are more distinct; the abundance of cells is somewhat greater.
The fourth, fifth and sixth layers, or the Internal Granular layer, Internal Pyramidal layer, and Polymorphic or Multiform layer respectively, are formed during mouse E11.5 to E14.5. Included in these layers are stellates, radial glia, and pyramidal neurons. Layer six is adjacent to the ventricular zone. During the production of these layers, transcription factors TBR1 and OTX1 are expressed along with CTIP2, or corticoneuronal zinc finger protein.
Brodmann areas were defined based on cytoarchitecture rather than function. Area 14 differs most clearly from Brodmann area 13-1905 in that it lacks a distinct internal granular layer (IV). Other differences are a less distinct external granular layer (II), a widening of the relatively cell-free zone of the external pyramidal layer (III); cells in the internal pyramidal layer (V) are denser and rounded; and the cells of the multiform layer (VI) assume a more distinct tangential orientation
Brodmann area 6 is a cytoarchitecturally defined portion of the frontal lobe of the guenon. Brodmann-1909 regarded it as topographically and cytoarchitecturally homologous to the human agranular frontal area 6 and noted that, in the monkey, area 4 is larger than area 6, whereas, in the human, area 6 is larger than area 4. Distinctive features (Brodmann-1905): It is thick relative to other cortical areas; the transition from cortex to subcortical white matter is gradual; cell layers are indistinct; and the internal granular layer (IV) is absent.
The external granular layer (II) is relatively dense. The external lamina pyramidalis externa (III) has a central stripe of less cellular density that separates two sublayers, IIIa and IIIb. The internal granular layer (IV) is sufficiently wide and dense to separate clearly sublayer IIIb from layer V. The boundary between layers V and VI is defined by larger ganglion cells, more pyramidal in shape, in layer V giving way to smaller, more spindle-shaped cells that become denser and more homogeneous deeper in layer VI. Often the spindle cells are arrayed horizontally as in the claustrum (VICl), which Brodmann considered a likely extension of layer VI beyond the extreme capsule (VICe) (Brodmann-1905).
In the guenon this area is referred to as area 24 of Brodmann-1905. It includes portions of the cingulate gyrus and the frontal lobe. The cortex is thin; it lacks the internal granular layer (IV) so that the densely distributed, plump pyramidal cells of sublayer 3b of the external pyramidal layer (III) merge with similar cells of the internal pyramidal layer (V); the multiform layer (VI) is very thin (Brodmann-1905). Note that Brodmann later divided this area into two areas, area 24 of Brodmann-1909 and area 25 of Brodmann-1909 (Brodmann-1909).
Agranular insula is a portion of the cerebral cortex defined on the basis of internal structure in the human, the macaque, the rat, and the mouse. Classified as allocortex (periallocortex), it is in primates distinguished from adjacent neocortex (proisocortex) by absence of the external granular layer (II) and of the internal granular layer (IV). It occupies the anterior part of the insula, the posterior portion of the orbital gyri and the medial part of the temporal pole. In rodents it is located on the ventrolateral surface of the cortex rostrally, between the piriform area ventrally and the gustatory area or the visceral area (granular insular cortex) dorsally.
Granular insular cortex (or visceral area) refers to a portion of the cerebral cortex defined on the basis of internal structure in the human and macaque, the rat, and the mouse. Classified as neocortex, it is in primates distinguished from adjacent allocortex (periallocortex) by the presence of granular layers – external granular layer (II) and internal granular layer (IV) – and by differentiation of the external pyramidal layer (III) into sublayers. In primates it occupies the posterior part of the insula. In rodents it is located on the lateral surface of the cortex rostrally, dorsal to the gustatory area or, more caudally, dorsal to the agranular insula.
Brodmann area 11 is a subdivision of the frontal lobe of the guenon monkey defined on the basis of cytoarchitecture (Brodmann-1905). Distinctive features: area 11 lacks an internal granular layer (IV); larger pyramidal cells of sublayer 3b of the external pyramidal layer (III) merge with a denser self-contained collection of cells in the internal pyramidal layer (V); similar to area 10 of Brodmann-1909 is the presence in the multiform layer (VI) of trains of cells oriented parallel to the cortical surface separated by acellular fiber bundles; a thick molecular layer (I); a relatively narrow overall cortical thickness; and a gradual transition from the multiform layer (VI) to the subcortical white matter.
Brodmann area 22 is a subdivision of the cerebral cortex of the guenon defined on the basis of cytoarchitecture. It is cytoarchitecturally homologous to the superior temporal area 22 of the human (Brodmann-1909). Distinctive features (Brodmann-1905): compared to Brodmann area 21-1909 the cortical thickness of area 22 is greater; cell density is reduced overall and the internal granular layer (IV) is even less developed with fewer cells; there is no detectable boundary between the internal pyramidal layer (V) and the multiform layer (VI); as in area 21, the ganglion cells of layer V are numerous and are arrayed adjacent to its boundary with layer IV, but they are plumper and more pyramidal in shape; the polymorphic cells of the multiform layer (VI) become gradually more numerous as one goes deeper and gives way to a wide sublayer 6b of fusiform cells as one approaches the boundary of the cortex with the subcortical white matter.
The term Brodmann area 9 refers to a cytoarchitecturally defined portion of the frontal lobe of the guenon. Brodmann-1909 regarded it on the whole as topographically and cytoarchitecturally homologous to the granular frontal area 9 and frontopolar area 10 in the human. Distinctive features (Brodmann-1905): Unlike Brodmann area 6-1909, area 9 has a distinct internal granular layer (IV); unlike Brodmann area 6 or Brodmann area 8-1909, its internal pyramidal layer (V) is divisible into two sublayers, an outer layer 5a of densely distributed medium-size ganglion cells that partially merges with layer IV, and an inner, clearer, cell-poor layer 5b; the pyramidal cells of sublayer 3b of the external pyramidal layer (III) are smaller and sparser in distribution; the external granular layer (II) is narrow, with small numbers of sparsely distributed granule cells.
The term area 4 of Brodmann-1909 refers to a cytoarchitecturally defined portion of the frontal lobe of the guenon. It is located predominantly in the precentral gyrus. Brodmann-1909 regarded it as topographically and cytoarchitecturally homologous to the human gigantopyramidal area 4 and noted that it occupies a much greater fraction of the frontal lobe in the monkey than in the human. Distinctive features (Brodmann-1905): the cortex is unusually thick; the layers are not distinct; the cells are relatively sparsely distributed; giant pyramidal (Betz) cells are present in the internal pyramidal layer (V); lack of an internal granular layer (IV) such that the boundary between the external pyramidal layer (III) and the internal pyramidal layer (V) is indistinct; lack of a distinct external granular layer (II); a gradual transition from the multiform layer (VI) to the subcortical white matter.
Brodmann area 23 is a subdivision of the cerebral cortex of the guenon defined on the basis of cytoarchitecture. Brodmann regarded it as topographically and cytoarchitecturally homologous to the combined ventral posterior cingulate area 23 and dorsal posterior cingulate Brodmann area 31 of the human (Brodmann-1909). Distinctive Features (Brodmann-1905): the cortex is relatively thin; smaller cells predominate; the cell density of the multiform layer (VI) is great, producing a distinct boundary with the subcortical white matter; the internal granular layer (IV) is rather well developed; the internal pyramidal layer (V) contains a dense population of round, medium-sized ganglion cells concentrated at the border with layer IV; layers V and VI are narrow with a distinct mutual boundary.
In guenon Brodmann area 5 is a subdivision of the parietal lobe defined on the basis of cytoarchitecture. It occupies primarily the superior parietal lobule. Brodmann-1909 considered it topologically and cytoarchitecturally homologous to the preparietal area 5 of the human. Distinctive features (Brodmann-1905): compared to area 4 of Brodmann-1909 area 5 has a thick self-contained internal granular layer (IV); lacks a distinct internal pyramidal layer (V); has a marked sublayer 3b of pyramidal cells in the external pyramidal layer (III); has a distinct boundary between the internal pyramidal layer (V) and the multiform layer (VI); and has ganglion cells in layer V beneath its boundary with layer IV that are separated from layer VI by a wide clear zone.
Brodmann area 21 is a subdivision of the cerebral cortex of the guenon defined on the basis of cytoarchitecture. It is cytoarchitecturally homologous to the middle temporal area 21 of the human (Brodmann-1909). Distinctive features (Brodmann-1905): Compared to area 20 of Brodmann-1909, the total cortical thickness of area 21 is greater, the granular cells are less abundant, and the boundary with the subcortical white matter is less distinct; the molecular layer (I) is wider; the pyramidal cells of sublayer 3b of the external pyramidal layer (III) are larger; the internal granular layer (IV) is less developed and contains fewer cells; ganglion cells of the internal pyramidal layer (V) are larger, rounder, and densely arrayed adjacent to layer IV; the boundary between layer V and the multiform layer (VI) is indistinct; and layer VI is wider and has no sublayers.
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Dozens of winemakers and producers partied into the early hours last night for the Decanter World Wine Awards – in London's imposing Natural History Museum
Over 370 people celebrated winning some of the wine world's most prestigious awards, at tables set around the 26-metre diplodocus skeleton that dominates the central hall of the world-famous neo-gothic building.
Introduced by Decanter's publising director Sarah Kemp and consultant editor Steven Spurrier, the third edition of the Awards 'surpassed anything that has gone before,' in the words of Spurrier.
Out of 6,311 entries this year, 29 International Awards were chosen, and 95 Regional Awards, all of which were presented last night.
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Top red wines included Campo Alla Sughera 2004 from Bolgheri (Bordeaux Varietal Over £10), Gordon Brothers Syrah 2002 from Washington State (Rhone Varietal Over £10), the Portuguese Wine and Soul Pintas 2004, which took the Red Blend over £10 prize.
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Diners had come from every winemaking region of the world to be at the event, and were overwhelmed by the grandeur of the museum's vast entrance hall, with its sweeping staircase on which the awards were presented. One guest asked if 'the film Harry Potter was filmed here?' It wasn't.
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By Brooklyn Magazine and Brooklyn Magazine
In a time not too long ago and in a place that's not very far away at all—in fact, the place is Brooklyn and the time is now—Ash Kalb, Cici James, and Jamil Moen decided to start Singularity & Co., Brooklyn's new home to all things sci-fi and pulp. Kalb tells us that "after a little research, we discovered that while New York has a mystery bookshop, and a few comic shops, there is no dedicated sci-fi bookshop. A real tragedy. We wanted to rectify that, and quickly started amassing books, including boxes and boxes of my dad's old sci-fi books from my and his childhood." What they, as well as their newest group member Kaila Hale-Stern, have created is more than just a genre bookstore.
With the help of a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, they've created a brick-and-mortar shop that, Kalb tells us, "is the only place in New York that we know of that you can come and browse shelf after shelf of vintage sci-fi, fantasy, Western, romance, spy, etc. Plus lots of other cool stuff that should be of interest to genre fans. Three words: Klingon greeting cards." But they've gone beyond that by also deciding to select out-of-print titles and give them a new digital life by securing the rights, re-publishing these forgotten books, and "focusing not on the profitability of any particular title we put out, but on building a community and preserving books that might otherwise be forgotten." It's a particularly awesome blend of classic and modern book-selling, and it's one that the people at Singularity are sure will appeal to the "countless science fiction and fantasy fans that live in and around NYC, or visit it every day. We're hoping to give that community a clubhouse, a place to hang out." How could sci-fi fans not flock to Singluarity? Don't forget those three words: Klingon. Greeting. Cards.
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Statute of Limitations on Child Sex Abuse Reconsidered Following Hastert Case
Shafaq Hasan
May 12, 2016; National Public Radio
After a judge sentenced former House Speaker Dennis Hastert to 15 months for banking fraud related to covering up allegations of sexual abuse, the judge also repeatedly called him a "child molester" and expressed his regret that he could not sentence him on the abuse itself. Despite having admitted to the abuse, which took place from the 1960s to the 1980s and involved five total victims who have come forward, Hastert cannot be prosecuted for his past actions due to the Illinois statute of limitations. Following Hastert's case, Illinois lawmakers are considering eliminating the statute of limitations on sexual assault, and advocates across the country are urging other states to change their laws as well.
"I am frustrated," said U.S. Attorney Zachary Fardon following Hastert's hearing in April. "I wish Mr. Hastert would have been called to the carpet in 1968. We all would have been better off today. This isn't perfect, but it's what we got."
It wasn't long after allegations against Hastert came to light that advocates began lobbying Illinois and the federal government to change its laws or, at the very least, remove deadlines to prosecute child sex abuse. Currently, Illinois gives victims who were children when they were abused twenty years after they turn 18 to come forward.
Following the sentencing, members of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) stood on the steps of the Chicago archdiocese and asked the state and federal government to alter the statute of limitations. For many, Hastert's victims represented others for whom the journey to come to terms with their abuse took until adulthood. Unfortunately, by taking that time, they often lost the possibility of attaining any legal justice in many states.
"We are calling on lawmakers in Illinois [to] eliminate the statutes of limitations once and for all," said SNAP president Barbara Blaine in mid-April after Hastert's sentencing. "Protect children, help victims heal, and hold perpetrators accountable."
In a joint press release with Polly Poskin from the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan echoed the advocates' sentiments, asking for lawmakers to reevaluate the statute of limitations for children:
When a prosecutor cannot indict an offender for these heinous acts because the statute of limitations has run, it raises serious moral, legal and ethical questions. We have long supported extending the time period for prosecutors to file sexual assault and abuse charges, and we urge the Legislature to eliminate the statute of limitations on all sex crimes involving children.
Eight states, including Delaware, North Carolina, and South Carolina, do not have any statute of limitations for prosecuting felony sexual assault, regardless of the age of the victim. The majority of states do not have statutes of limitations for sex crimes committed against children. For other victims, however, states vary on their individual policies for prosecuting sexual assault. Alabama and Mississippi give non-minor victims only two and three years to come forward. While the district attorney of Manhattan has been one of the most progressive public figures trying to eliminate the nation's rape kit backlog, New York State only gives non-minor victims for rape in the third and second degree five years to come forward after the abuse has taken place.
Regardless of whether the time limit is three years or 30, many agree the laws do not allow enough time for victims, and the number is largely random when one considers how individualistic the healing process is. "The need for justice and the need for healing do not suddenly go away after some arbitrary number of years has passed," said Katie Hanna, executive director of the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Poskin indicated that it can take victims decades to come to terms with their abuse, and perhaps even longer to report it. The struggle to speak up is made particularly hard when the abuser is someone respected and trusted in the community, like Hastert once was. As such, when a victim finds the statute of limitations does not allow them to find justice in a courtroom, they may feel victimized again.
Statutes of limitations are in place for a reason: to protect the rights of defendants. States do not want to try a case once the evidence is no longer reliable and a defendant cannot mount a proper defense. Can we ensure the integrity of the legal system while also giving victims the opportunity to find justice? It's certainly worth trying.—Shafaq Hasan
Shafaq Hasan is a Community Builder at NPQ. She is a graduate of Brandeis University where she majored in Art History and spent most of her time working in the office of the student newspaper as the Opinions editor, and later, as an Associate editor. As an undergraduate, she was also a research assistant for the Justice Brandeis Law Project at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism from 2011 to 2014.
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The Orion's Arm Universe Project Forums > The Landing Site > The Arrivals Lounge > New here
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I am an avid amateur futurist who just discovered this site and how awesome it is. Seriously, the sheer amount and overall quality of the stuff here is astonishing. I am struck, however, by how much a lot of this mirrors the science fiction of Iain M. Banks. I don't know if anyones brought this up before, but many of the terms and ideas here have direct counter-parts in The Culture universe, although they have different starting points. Is anyone else here a fan of Bank's work (surely there must be many) and did anyone use it as inspiration, or did it just work out that your ideas of futuristic societies happened to be similar?
stevebowers
Welcome to OA!
Yes, Banks has certainly been a great influence. But there are many others, most of which are mentioned on this page
http://www.orionsarm.com/xcms.php?r=oa-p...ledgements
The late, great Mr Banks was producing some inspiring stuff to the very end, and even where his scenario differed to ours (hyperspace, humanoid aliens) it was intriguing. But our scenario also includes large contributions of original material - especially from Anders Sandberg, Aaron Hamilton and Alan Kazlev - which is quite far removed from the Cultureverse.
Drashner1
Hi there, Welcome to OA!
As Steve mentions, Ian Banks has been a major inspiration for OA, up to and including our homage to him, the Banks Orbital:
http://www.orionsarm.com/eg-article/4845ef5c4ca7c
We also have shellworlds in OA, but IIRC our idea actually precedes his And the world he depicts in The Algebraist could be some random part of the OA universe with only fairly minor changes in many respects. Although again, OA preceded that particular work.
Getting back to drawing inspiration from the Cultureverse - in many cases it can be fun to see some particularly inspiring depiction of incredibly advanced tech there and then try to figure out how such a thing might work within the constraints of OA canon. In other cases, the tech in question may actually be an idea developed by a third party and both OA and the Cultureverse adopted the idea in one form or another. An example of this would be the passing mention in Excession that people had once looked like animated bushes or mobile smoke - presumably a reference to robot bushes (idea developed by Hans Moravec) and utility fog (idea developed by J. Storrs Hall). There is also a minor character in Matter that is a type of robot bush.
Yes, I'm a Banks fan if that wasn't already obvious


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