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Martin Richman: Lighting up East London and beyond
by Tomas Jivanda/ September 4, 2013/ People/ No Comments/
Hackney Bridge installation on Mare Street. Pic: Hackney Council
Martin Richman is sitting on the stairs in his studio trying to get some thin strips of wire like lights working, "I wanted to show you something but none of them want to work. This will be my last try then I will abandon ship," he says.
Richman's workshop, located in a closed courtyard in Hackney Wick, is scattered with tools and electronic equipment – the cluttered space looks more like a garage than a studio. The reason being that the 63-year-old artist works with light, producing site-specific installations that utilise illumination as a physical medium. Working as a full time artist since his late 30s, Richman's work can be found across the UK from Bristol to Glasgow, including two pieces in the Olympic Park.
"Hurray! I've got one that works, at least I know one works. Come upstairs." Lighting is a constant consideration of Richman's life. Upstairs, there are no lights on the high ceiling, just six lamps placed to light specific areas of the room. "If I'm working there, I don't necessarily have to see in immaculate detail everything that's going on over there. If I'm reading there, I don't need to be dazzled by some chandelier on the roof," he explains.
'Circuit'. Pic: Martin Richman
The lighting Richman was fiddling with downstairs is scattered throughout the building. It is the remnants of an installation he built in Bath at the end of last year. He is eager to show me photos of it and asks that I search for them on his laptop. He wants me to find a certain article but I can't seem to find it. "Fuck, that's annoying," he says politely.
The piece, titled 'Circuit' is a maze created using the colourful wiry lights. Built in the grounds of an 18th Century house, the work alludes to the labyrinths that once stood there as part of a Victorian pleasure gardens. It is a crowd-pleasing piece which, like most of Richman's work, creates a dialogue with the space and audience.
"I think the best things I do are made for a very particular site," he says. "They respond to the site and are generated out of the site and perhaps ultimately change perceptions of the site. Once you take the that away, it may hold together but suddenly it's not the same thing anymore."
Richman grew up in Southsea, where throughout his childhood, his mother, a "slightly eccentric woman", would take him and his siblings to the beach every day. Having sparked his obsession with light, it is something which has had a lasting impact on his life and art.
"Standing there, looking into the twilight, I would feel, it sounds a bit hokey to say it, but a oneness with the universe. You're there vibrating and the beach is vibrating and you can almost see particles of molecules sort of floating around, there's that occasional few second or minutes when its wow, this is me and the universe interacting."
As well as the twilight of the beach, the lights of the funfair and promenade captured the artist's imagination as a boy.
The final catalyst was the fact Richman grew up in an Orthodox Jewish community and would spend hours "bored as hell" sitting in the local synagogue, There, he began to notice how lighting set the tone of the space.
"You've got the light of the beach, the light of the synagogue, and the light of the fun fair. So I thought to myself: light has this ability to define a sense of place. From then I've always had this sense that by manipulating light you can manipulate space and peoples' perceptions of space."
This manipulation of space has become a key concern of Richman's work and is clearly of great importance to him. He tells how recently he ran into the old director of the Anvil, a theatre in Basingstoke for which he created his first commission following his Central Saint Martins degree show. She described to him how, despite being constantly busy and stressed in the job, upon every encounter with the piece she experienced a quiet moment of calm. For Richman, this anecdote encapsulates the aim of his work: "I thought that's exactly what I'm after – it gave her this moment of being in another place, another space."
Bristol Bridge by Martin Richman
Richman's work with light began at 15 when he proved to be a terrible drummer so instead started a light show for his band. After school, he went to art college in Portsmouth then spent his 20s and 30s touring with bands, working on music videos, lighting window displays and working various other design based jobs. Eventually he stopped touring so that he could spend time painting. At 38 he began a BA in Fine Art at Central Saint Martins and became a full time artist.
Richman has since become extremely prolific, creating a wide variety of works and installations. A work that he remains consistently pleased with, is a footbridge bridge in Bristol designed in collaboration with architect Niall McLaughlin and Price and Myers engineers.
Inspired by an aeroplane wing and constructed as such, the bridge is wrapped in a skin of perforated stainless steel covered in holes. Lights are placed inside the skin so that at night it glows from the inside. This allows the bridge to be stripped back without the addition of any other features disrupting the work. It serves a purpose, something that Richman particularly enjoys.
Working with bridges and underpasses has become a theme of Richman's work, and he completed an installation under the railway bridge on Mare Street in central Hackney earlier this year. It combines coloured lighting and a warping geometric panel, which harks back to his days creating mesmerising lighting for psychedelic bands. A council commission as part of the on going regeneration of the area, Richman says that he would be happy for it to be graffitied on.
"I'm not sure that Hackney council would necessarily see it in exactly the same way and I like the purity of the thing as it exists, in its kind of relatively unsullied state of being, but it seems that maybe its a starting point for a dialogue and that you're laying out a kind of possibility of further mark making or commentary, or endeavour by other people," he says.
'One Whirl' underpass, Olympic Park. Pic: ODA
Richman does however remain pleased to be a part of the regeneration project. He has lived in Hackney for 30 years, raising his family in Victoria Park before moving to Hackney Wick around 10 years ago so has witnessed the changes across the borough.
"Hackney Central, considering how lively Hackney is, is a grubby little bit of land, it's pretty undernourished and really badly lit," he says. "Hackney these days isn't that space anymore, it's a very lively, vibrant place. But you wouldn't know that Hackney is a centre of youth culture when you come out of that station there."
Richman had two-pieces on show to the world in 2012 in the Olympic Park and is working on a third ready for the re-opening. As a resident and member of Hackney's Cultural Interest Group however, he is concerned by the impact the park will have when it reopens, as well as the wider gentrification of the area.
"Locally, there is a creative space called the White Building, (a studio space, gallery, pizzeria and micro brewery located on the canal in Hackney Wick) it's sponsored by the London Legacy Development Corporation, I don't know how long that's going to last but it's got a community feel to it. If I've got any voice at all that is the kind of project that I would like to see more of," he says.
'One Whirl' close up. Pic: ODA
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How do you see these headphones being used todays society? How do you see these headphones playing out in foreign affairs? Do you think they pose as a benefit or a burden to, being that now consumers might ignore learning a new language?
I know that there is also another headphone out there, created by a separate company, which translates real time in your ears. Opposed to what google does, it translates it to a phone then it can be read. That being said, both technologies are monumental in how they will mold our future. Now, is this for the better? Will this lead to people not learning other languages? I don't know. I do know that learning languages is a phenomenal way to keep your brain healthy though. On the positive, this will help people better interact with others. Imagine being in a foreign country and now bing able to converse with anyone.. wild!
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I think they pose as a great benefit for society especially for people that don't speak English as a first language which I can relate to. Spanish was my first language and I struggled early on in school learning English, and with a technology like this I can imagine how many people in similar situation like mine would thrive with these earbuds. It would definitely speed up their process in learning the language. It could also be very useful for people that enjoy traveling to different countries as they can use this to get around easier than having to rely on google translate or tour guides and things like that. This is an exciting technology that could change how people have conversations all over the world!
Hi Michael– I feel like this invention would make the world "flat". What i mean by that is that it would open up so many other lanes of communication for people that have not learned more then their primary language. If used in todays society, it probable would be used mostly by tourists that are not familiar with the native language of the country they are traveling to. I see this as a benefit because consumers have no choice but to learn along the way using a translation device to translate in real time.
Great post! I think this is innovation and technology at its best. This technology can single handedly defy/destroy language barriers and unite countries across seas. I think that this technology will encourage individuals to travel and enjoy different culture without worrying that they will be lost or shamed for not knowing the language. I do not think that this technology will dissuade individuals from learning a new language, in fact, I think that just the opposite will happen. I think that individuals will be able to pick up languages faster because they will have a translator in their ear.
This is a cool innovation, It can decrease the language barriers between individuals. I believe this technology is great for simple conversation. However, I do not think it can replace language learning. I assume that these earbuds use Google Translate as its language database. I use Google Translate a lot, so I know that sometimes Google Translate just doesn't make any sense, especially for some academic papers, and sometimes Google Translate can translate wrong and misleading information.


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Ruling Class: Get Two Shots At The Same Time! "This Is Why God Gave Us Two Arms"
by Mac Slavo | Sep 8, 2022 | Headline News
The Biden administration's coronavirus response coordinator thinks it's reasonable to expect people to get two annual shots simultaneously. Dr. Ashish Jha told a White House press briefing Tuesday that the administration's focus is going to be annual injections for COVID-19 and the flu and that this is "why God gave us two arms.
"The good news is you can get both your flu shot and COVID shot at the same time. It's actually a good idea," said Jha, who is also a dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. "I really believe this is why God gave us two arms — one for the flu shot and the other one for the COVID shot."
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According to a report by The New York Post, Jha also repeated messaging from earlier in the pandemic that people should get vaccinated to help grandparents and vulnerable members of the community. So, today, we're calling on all Americans: Roll up your sleeve to get your COVID-19 vaccine shot," he said.
Jha insisted the United States had reached "an important milestone" with the vaccines, which have long divided the nation and led to mass firings among many refusing to get them. "For a large majority of Americans, we are moving to a point where a single annual COVID shot should provide a high degree of protection against serious illness all year," he said, compared to the need for a shot every few months.
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2 women are suing Apple alleging that former partners hid AirTags in a car and a child's backpack and used the devices to stalk them
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AirTag demonstration at an Apple Store
Two women are suing Apple over its AirTag device, saying former partners used the trackers to stalk them.
In the class-action suit, filed in San Francisco, one plaintiff says an AirTag was hidden in her car.
The suit calls AirTags "the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers."
Two women have filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple alleging that hidden AirTags were used by former partners to stalk them.
The controversial product, which resembles a large button, was designed to help people track personal belongings like luggage. But AirTags have been misused, with notable examples including one being slipped into a model's coat pocket, and others used to follow luxury vehicles before stealing them.
In response, Apple has introduced updates since its 2021 release - when AirTags were reported by one outlet as being "stalker-proof." Apple never officially made this claim, though it did widely tout the AirTag's focus on privacy.
iPhone users will be notified if they've been near an AirTag for an extended period of time, while customers are reminded that stalking is a crime when they first connect the device.
The lawsuit, which was filed on December 5 in San Francisco, says the product is still dangerous because Apple estimates that it takes four-to-eight hours of tracking before any alert is sent.
And if you have an Android device, you need to download a separate app which requires you to press a button rather than scanning in the background automatically.
"With a price point of just $29, it has become the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers," the lawsuit, which was first reported by Bloomberg, says.
The first plaintiff, Lauren Hughes, says she was tracked soon after ending a three-month relationship. Her ex-boyfriend made abusive social media posts, left threatening voicemails, and delivered plants to her door.
Hughes moved to a hotel to escape the harassment, before receiving an iPhone notification about a nearby AirTag. She could only get the device to beep once, before finding it hidden in the wheel well of her car. Staff at a nearby Apple Store couldn't tell her how long it had been there.
She then found a new home, but months later her stalker shared an Instagram post in her new neighbourhood. It included a winking emoji and "#airt2.0" - which the lawsuit says shows his continued use of AirTags.
The second, anonymous plaintiff was going through a "contentious divorce" when her spouse began "harassing her, challenging her about where she went and when, particularly when she was with the couple's child."
She then found an AirTag in the child's backpack and got rid of it - before it was replaced with another. She asked a friend to download the Android tracker app, but because she lives in New York City there are always lots of AirTags around.
The lawsuit includes classes for both iOS and Android users, noting that over 150 police reports were filed as of April 2022.
It says that Apple's executives and publicists "actively sought to portray the AirTag as a harmless-indeed "stalker-proof"-product and therefore misled the public.
It adds that the device's benefits don't outweigh the risks, and its "design defect was a substantial factor" in causing harm.
The plaintiffs seek damages to be determined at any future trial.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Insider about the lawsuit.
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AT SKYLIGHT: SARAH LEVY presents DRINKING GAMES with COCO MELLORS
Drinking Games: A Memoir (St. Martin's Press)
Part memoir and part social critique, Drinking Games is about how one woman drank and lived— and how, for her, the last drink was just the beginning.
On paper, Sarah Levy's life was on track. She was 28, living in New York City, working a great job, and socializing every weekend. But Sarah had a secret: her relationship with alcohol was becoming toxic. And only she could save herself.
Drinking Games explores the role alcohol has in our formative years, and what it means to opt out of a culture completely enmeshed in drinking. It's an examination of what our short-term choices about alcohol do to our long-term selves and how they challenge our ability to be vulnerable enough to discover what we really want in life.
Candid and dynamic, this book speaks to the all-consuming cycle of working hard, playing harder, and trying to look perfect while you're at it. Sarah takes us by the hand through her personal journey with blackouts, dating, relationships, wellness culture, startups, social media, friendship, and self-discovery.
In this intimate and darkly funny memoir, she stumbles through her twenties, explores the impact alcohol has on relationships and identity, and shows us how life's messiest moments can end up being the most profound.
Sarah Levy is a writer based in Los Angeles by way of New York. Her work examines the intersection of sobriety, relationships, and identity and has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine/The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Vogue, Elle, and other publications. She holds a B.A. in Literary Arts from Brown University and pursued a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from The New School. Drinking Games is her first book.
Coco Mellors grew up in London and New York. She has an MFA from New York University, where she was a recipient of the Goldwater Fellowship. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband.
Praise for Drinking Games -
"Bracing and insightful...offers equal measures of introspection and hope. This emotional excavation will inspire anyone navigating addiction." –– Publishers Weekly
"Candid, straightforward, and full of introspection. Levy successfully articulates the emotional roller coaster of being drunk and being sober through important life moments and shows her readers how fulfilling a sober life can be." ––Booklist
"Poignant. [DRINKING GAMES] reads like an intimate conversation between friends." –– Kirkus
"With raw honesty...Levy's path to sobriety becomes a lens through which she reflects on drinking culture and what it means to be sober within that...in her vulnerability and willingness to share the highs and lows of her relationship with alcohol, Levy invites readers to consider what might not be serving them in this moment--and what might be possible on the other side of whatever habit is holding them back from true freedom." –– Shelf Awareness
"Sarah Levy's Drinking Games is more than one woman's captivating story of letting go of a destructive relationship to alcohol. This up close look at Levy's life before, during, and after her decision to stop drinking alcohol offers readers a glimpse at all of the ways a life can transform once sobriety is in place. By turns hilarious and harrowing, Levy generously shows readers how she left behind a party girl lifestyle filled with hollow relationships and unfulfilling work and built a sober life filled with comfort, care, and deep, authentic attachments to herself and others. For anyone who fears that sobriety equals stagnation, boredom, and a stunted life shuffling from one dank basement recovery meeting to the next, prepare to have your mind blown. Levy's Drinking Games is a must-read for anyone curious about the many ways in which sobriety can transform a life." –– Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author of Group
"Thought-provoking and fantastic. Drinking Games explores both the vulnerable emotional core of one woman's relationship with alcohol and how empowering it is to walk away. A terrific read!" –– Cat Marnell, New York Times bestselling author of How to Murder Your Life
"Like Sarah Levy, by giving up the battle with booze, I have found a new world of self-respect and grace. I know that Levy's wise and honest memoir, Drinking Games, will connect with readers who are asking themselves if their life might be a bit brighter and truer without alcohol. May we all find what Levy (and I) was searching for in every cocktail: 'the deepest, purest, and most genuine belief that everything was going to be okay.'" –– Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters and The Sober Lush
"Sarah Levy gives sobriety a makeover in Drinking Games. With the warmth, wit, and wisdom of the venerable friend we all desperately wanted, Sarah draws you into how alcohol defined her relationships with body image, the wellness industry, and her family, and the clarity she gained when she found sobriety. Drinking Games packs a punch: not the gross alcoholic kind but the kind that leaves you feeling breathless. This book should be required reading for every scared person wondering, should I stop now? From hangovers, to blackouts, to the joys of new beginnings, Sarah gives vulnerable and concrete advice for anyone worried that sobriety means an end to all things fun. Spoiler alert: it's not." –– Erin Lee Carr, author of All That You Leave Behind
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Published: St. Martin's Press - January 3rd, 2023
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Glasgow Community Food Network invites you to our Summer 2018 networking event.
This one takes us back to our roots, with a special focus on all the excellent community growing projects across the city. We'll be celebrating the remarkable progress and achievements of the growing community of Glasgow, hearing from speakers involved in different aspects and types of gardening projects.
We'll also take some time to discuss different questions pertinent to community gardening, including the new Local Growing Strategy, supporting volunteers, being enterprising, and more.
As always, we'll have a delicious networking lunch using locally sourced ingredients from a Glasgow based social enterprise.
Finally, we'll be celebrating our birthday! It's one year since we formed the CIC so it's AGM time. We're opening the door to new board members with space for 3 more people, if you're interested get in touch with us before the 6th July via hello@glasgowfood.net. Any new board members or resolutions will need to be passed by the voting membership, so if you're not yet a member remember to sign up now on our website here https://glasgowfood.net/.
Get involved - see you there!


Thongsbridge Tennis Club offers a wide range of coaching programmes to suit different levels and standards of tennis players, from beginners to the more advanced and the very young to the more mature player.
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After this players are moved into the "Junior" groups (10-16 years) and progress from Junior 3 through to Junior 1. We also have Junior groups available for anyone who has not played tennis before and is too old for the Mini tennis programme – Junior Stars.
Alongside these courses, the club runs invitational groups for those players that show potential to become future champions!
There are groups available for the adults too, ranging from beginners to the more advanced player, starting at Beginners and finishing at Advanced.
You can enrol for one "Block" of coaching without joining the Club, but thereafter all adults and children joining the coaching groups are required to become members. Membership is not required for the under 4's.
In the event that there is not room on a course required level, the Club operates a waiting list system. A free 20 minute assessment is available with a coach for Adults that have played before but are unsure of their standard. This will help decide which coaching group is suitable.
Prices for all courses can be found on the Coaching Programme. The programme mirrors the 6 school half terms starting with Block 1 in September and finishing with Block 6 from June to the summer holidays. Prices therefore vary depending upon the length of the half term and if there are any additional holidays e.g. May Day Bank Holiday.
How do I book one-on-one lessons?
Individual lessons should be booked directly with the coaches themselves. A list of coaches, contact numbers and their individual lesson rate can be found on the reverse of the programme time-tables.


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We support high school youth and college students learning about rangelands through Camp Rocky, FFA, the High School Youth Forum, and the Colorado State University Rangeland Ecology Club.
Winter Report - Learn about the students who will be representing the CO Section at the 2019 SRM Meeting in Minneapolis.
Camp Rocky, Colorado's natural resources high school camp, is held on the second week of July at the Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp near Divide.
The Colorado Section of the Society for Range Management gets exposure by having a High School Youth Forum delegate give his/her paper presentation as part of the Camp Rocky program. We also present SRM belt buckles to the "top hand" in the rangeland management group. The CSSRM sponsors youth to the High School Youth Forum each year as part of the SRM's annual meeting and convention. Our delegates always give excellent papers as their participation in the illustrated talk competition of the Forum. We select our delegates from the top campers in the rangeland management group at Camp Rocky and from the high scoring individuals at the state FFA rangeland judging competition.
Our Section assists in the coordination of several FFA rangeland judging activities in the state. These included the southeast Colorado FFA regional Rangeland Judging Contests and the Eastern CO State FFA Rangeland Judging Contests. We present a check in the amount of $200 and SRM plaques to the high scoring individuals at these contests.
The CSSRM solicits high school and college freshman range science students to apply for the Masonic Range Science scholarship that is awarded at the SRM annual convention. We advertise for applications to be submitted for this prestigious scholarship through State FFA and 4-H sources.
For more information about our high school student opportunities, please contact Ben Berlinger our High School Youth Program Chair.
Students from Colorado State University and Front Range Community College are welcome to participate in the club from August to May each year. There are no dues for the club, but members participate in several fundraising events during the year to raise money to attend the annual SRM meeting and conference. In addition, club members compete at many of the collegiate events offered at SRM including the Undergraduate Range Management Exam (URME), plant identification, extemporaneous speaking, and Rangeland Cup competition. Club members also enjoy an annual picnic, guest speakers at club meetings, and restoration volunteer projects.
Officers for the upcoming school year are nominated and voted in to office near the end of the spring semester. The club's president serves as a member of the CSSRM board and relays information between the two organizations.
Develop an understanding of range ecosystems and the principles applicable to the management of range resources. Assist all who work with range resources to keep abreast of new findings and techniques in the science and art of range management. Improve the techniques in the science and art of range management. Improve the effectiveness of range management to obtain from range resources the products and values necessary for human welfare. Create a public appreciation of the economic and social benefits to be obtained from the range environment. Promote professional development of its members.
For more information on the club, connect with them through their Facebook page or by email.
Colorado State University had a successful year at the 2019 Annual SRM Meeting in Minneapolis, MN. There were 13 undergraduate and 6 graduate students competing in various student events.
The students who competed in the Undergraduate Range Management Exam placed 3rd as a team and Cody Mortell took home the individual 1st place award for the contest.
Alexis Emslie took home 1st place in four photography categories.
Two graduate students took home the top two honors for their oral presentations of their research; Jasmine Bruno - 1st place and Kevin Jablonski - 2nd place.
Troy Ocheltree received the Early Career Undergraduate Teaching Award from the Range Science Education Council.
Check out the article written by Karina Puikkonen, CSU Communications Coordinator.


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Family-Friendly Destinations in the UAE
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Date 15 Dec 2021
The United Arab Emirates is well-known for its year-round sunshine, white sandy beaches, family-friendly resorts and friendly locals. Not many people realise that the United Arab Emirates is a collective of seven Emirates; many think that the country is Dubai. You are in for a treat – there is so much more to this welcoming country. The UAE is a relatively young country, having celebrated its 50th anniversary in December 2021. The seven Emirates are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain.
A Supreme Council of Rulers governs the UAE with the seven emirs, who appoint the prime minister and the cabinet. In December 1971, after independence from the British, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujayrah, Sharjah, and Umm al Quwain came together, and in 1972, Ras Al Khaimah joined the federation. Abu Dhabi is the capital city, and Sheikh Zayed Bin-Sultan Al Nuhayyan is the president. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the vice president and prime minister of the UAE, its Minister of Defence, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.
Each of the Emirates is distinctive and has unique offerings.
Family Vacations in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the largest Emirate in the United Arab Emirates and occupies an impressive 84 per cent of the territory. The Emirate boasts a 700 kilometre Arabian Gulf coastline, over 200 islands and Jebel Hafeet, the Emirates highest peak, which rises to 1,240 metres above sea level. Abu Dhabi is connected to the mainland by the Maqta, Mussafah, Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Khalifa bridges. Abu Dhabi has become the world-class centre for sporting events such as the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, the prestigious Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge cross-country rally and the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
For culture vultures, there is so much to discover in the capital. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the world's largest mosques and the only one that truly captures the unique interactions between Islam and other world cultures. It has the world's largest concentration of premier cultural institutions, including the Sheikh Zayed National Museum, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Nature lovers can embrace nature with colourful flamingos, desert antelope, rare oryx, turtles, falcons, and fossils. The landscapes are equally as diverse with some of the largest sand dunes in the world; Sir Banyas Island is occupied with over 13,000 free-roaming animals, the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, which is made up of freshwater lakes, salt flats, wetlands, fossilised sands, and towering dunes. If you are very lucky, you might even find hawksbill turtles on Saadiyat Beach. Further along the coastline is Baynunah and Shuwaihat, ragged cliffs that are home to some of the world's most awe-inspiring rock formations.
With so much to do and see in the capital, the Four Seasons, Al Maryah Island is surrounded by water and near the promenade, city centre and the upscale shopping mall Abu Dhabi Global Market Square. The hotel boasts impressive skyline views, an enviable waterfront location and a gorgeous swimming pool. The hotel's concierge team can help you plan family day's out or arrange babysitting services. The Four Seasons is renowned for its luxurious rooms and spa-like bathrooms, accommodating couples or families. Outside, the elevated pool has inimitable views of the city and nearby restaurants for a quick bite or leisurely dinner whilst the kid's dream of Formula One cars and pink flamingoes. The hotel offers personalised services for your kids with cookies and milk on arrival, kids toiletries, buggies and access to the kid's clubs.
Family Vacations in Dubai
Dubai is the best-known Emirate in the UAE with its iconic sail-shaped building, the Burj Al Arab, the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, the showstopping dancing fountain show and endless world-class hotels, modern architecture, entertainment and dining, incredible shows, shopping centres and some major sporting events. The late H. H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum ruled Dubai from 1958 to 1990. He guided the Emirate with compassion and understanding. He realised what was necessary to transform Dubai into a cosmopolitan and prosperous city. 2021 has seen Dubai open the Expo 2020, celebrate the 50th anniversary at Hatta Dam and re-launch the Dubai Design Week.
Dubai is recognised for its off-the-charts entertainment and attractions. Ski Dubai is a one-of-a-kind winter wonderland in the heart of the city. Where else would you find an ice maze, a state-of-the-art penguin enclosure, ski slopes, snowmen and 6000 tonnes of real snow in the desert? Children over 10 years can try their first SCUBA dive in the world's deepest swimming pool, 60 metres deep and filled with 14 million litres of warm water. The record breaking Deep Dive Dubai allows thrill-seekers to dive into another dimension and discover an underwater world filled with adventure and wonder. The Dubai Aquarium houses over 33,000 marine creatures, including the most extensive collection of sand tiger sharks and a 5-metre Australian crocodile called King Croc. The 48-metre underwater tunnel gives kids an extraordinary view of under the sea.
When you have Madinat Jumeirah, what else do you need? The cluster of four resorts and on-site souk collectively house over 120 restaurants, bars, boutiques, a theatre and abra boat rides through the Venice-inspired waterways. Jumeirah Al Naseem boasts picture-perfect views of Burj Al Arab, the resort and the Arabian Gulf. On arrival, you'll be welcomed with perfectly chilled jasmine-infused flannels and iced tea. The hotel offers a contemporary interpretation of luxurious Arabian nights with cool cream and gold interiors with colonial-style wooden fans, plush furniture, oversized beds and expansive balconies. Jump on an abra or golf buggy and take the kids to Wild Wadi water park or explore the Jumeirah Al Naseem turtle rehabilitation lagoon. The hotel boasts almost 2 kilometres of sandy shores and five lovely pools.
Family Vacations in Sharjah
Sharjah is the third largest Emirate in the UAE. It is well-known for its picturesque landscapes, seascapes, expansive swathes of desert, and the country's most significant number of nature reserves. It has an impressive architectural heritage and cultural wealth. It is home to almost a quarter of the UAE's museums, crowned by UNESCO as the World Book Capital. It hosts the annual Sharjah International Book Fair. UNESCO named Sharjah the Cultural Capital of the Arab World. The Heart of Sharjah is the region's most extensive historical preservation and restoration project. The government is restoring traditional Sharjah architecture, and new structures are forming restaurants, cafés, art galleries, markets and hotels for current and future generations to enjoy Sharjah's cultural and social fabric. The Emirate of Sharjah is ruled by H. H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, continuing the legacy of Al Qasimi rulers since 1600 AD.
The Sharjah Discovery Centre is a great way to encourage learning through fun. Kids can understand the science and technology they encounter in everyday life, including the water world, airports, sports, and television-centric activities. Venture to Al Noor Island and discover beautiful gardens interspersed with art installations and sculptures and the prettiest butterfly house that's home to over 500 exotic butterflies from across the world. All kids love science, so a visit to conduct experiments in aerodynamics and astrophysics in the Sharjah Science Museum is a must. Your children will also learn mysterious secrets about space. If you are a family of nature lovers, head to Wasit Nature Reserve and explore the diverse ecosystem of sand dunes, salt flats, ponds and lakes. It's a pioneering project that transformed a wasteland into a thriving environment for nature.
The best family-centric hotel to keep your children entertained is probably the Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa. The hotel is located on the glorious Sharjah Waterfront and is a stone's throw from Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, Sharjah Aquarium and the China Mall. The five-star hotel boasts a private beach, two pools, a supervised kids club with a playground, board games and puzzles, and an indoor play area. Various eateries have international offerings, including the seafood market and international buffet. The hotel provides delicious packed lunches and picnics if you want to explore the nature reserves, enjoy walks or go on an adventure with your children.
Family Vacations in Ras Al Khaimah
The fourth-largest Emirate in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah, lies in the north and borders Oman's Musandam Peninsular. Ras Al Khaimah was named Gulf Tourism Capital for both 2020 and 2021 by the Gulf Cooperation Council. The Emirate has a vibrantly rich history spanning over 7,000 years and was one of the most prominent trading posts in the Arabian Gulf. RAK is fondly nicknamed the Pearl of the Emirates and is world-known for its exquisite pearls. The fascinating Emirate is home to more than 1,000 archaeological sites, four of which are recorded on the 'UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage'. Al Jazirah Al Hamra is one of the finest examples of a traditional fishing village in the region, and Dhayah Fort is the only remaining hilltop fort in existence in the UAE. The Emirate has almost 65 kilometres of glorious coastline, islands, salt flats, flamingo-filled mangroves and endless desert-scapes for you and your family to explore.
Not only does Ras Al Khaimah possess a fascinating past, but the Jebel Jais mountains give geologists a rare glimpse of the Earth's history. They are one of the few places in the world where scientists can study these oceanic rocks on land. Jebel Jais soars 1,934 metres above sea level to form the highest, cloud-piercing peak in the United Arab Emirates, attracts thrill-seekers and nature lovers from across the globe. Mountain-inspired adventures, adrenaline-pumping experiences and nature-appreciating activities include Jais Flight, the world's longest zipline, Jais Sledder, the hair raising toboggan and Bear Grylls Camp, a survival experience where you can learn skills from the 'Man versus Wild' star.
For a unique experience, why not stay at The Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert in the heart of the protected Al Wadi Nature Reserve. The peaceful resort gives guests the chance to experience authentic desert living in the lap of luxury. Surrounded by nature, there is every opportunity to see the rare oryx, cheeky camels, pretty desert foxes, and, if you are fortunate, the painfully shy desert cat. The unspoilt environment gives you the rare opportunity of experiencing the wilds of the desert and its undulating dunes. Stay in one of the Bedouin-style luxury tented villas with spectacular sunrise or sunset views across the desert. The oversized accommodation offers exceptional biophilic living spaces with large lounges, terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, a free-standing bath and a private swimming pool.
Family Vacations in Umm Al Quwain
Umm Al Quwain is one of the smallest Emirates in the country, with a landmass of only 1 per cent. Fishing is the main contributor to the economy, and seafood is exported throughout the Middle East and into Europe. The Emirate is investing heavily to expand its commercial and investment base and is currently constructing the Ahmed Bin Rashid Port and the Free Trade Zone. Umm Al Quwain has diverse and rich coastal mangroves and many islands lying just off its mainland. The largest island, Al Seniah, is home to regularly returning turtles, falcons and gazelles. There are many recreational activities within the Emirate including, sailing, skydiving, falconry, and camel racing. Dreamland Aqua Park and resort attracts many visitors each year.
Adventurous families can explore the eight-kilometre Seniya Island, just east of Umm Al Quwain. The island will give you an incredible insight into the Emirates' natural beauty and history. It's characterised by extensive mangroves, ghaf trees and other desert flora and fauna, including the Socotra cormorant and the Arabian gazelle. Impressively, there are 65 archaeological sites of interest, including graves and towers. Sporting activities feature heavily in this Emirate, including kitesurfing at eponymous Kite Beach, and a Flintstones-inspired gym called Tarzan's, where the equipment is novelly made from wood. If you are popping into Baracuda to purchase essential deli-wares, you'll spot the Russian cargo plane that was abandoned over two decades ago.
The Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain is a contemporary beach resort that will allow you to disconnect from the world and recharge your batteries. The boutique-style hotel happily accommodates families. There are some rooms for people who want to travel with their pets. Head to the beach, one of the four dining spaces or take some time out in the spa and enjoy one of their signature massages or rituals. The hotel also has a fully equipped gym, a temperature-controlled adults pool and a dedicated kid's splash pool.
Family Vacations in Fujairah
On the eastern coast of the UAE lies Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman, which has an expansive coastline of around 70 kilometres. Its strategic location gives access to the Indian Ocean, making it a major shipping route and connection to the world. Fujeirah shares the Jebel Jais mountains with Ras Al Khaimah; the rugged peaks, valleys, waterfalls, wide beaches, hot and cold natural springs, and peaceful oases afford the Emirate a natural charm. The underwater world is equally impressive with colourful reefs and shipwrecks that teem with little critters, sea turtles and the occasional whale shark cruising through. Have you ever heard of the fictional character Snoopy? There is a namesake island that you can explore by kayaking or snorkelling the crystal clear waters.
Whether you visit Fujairah for a weekend from one of the surrounding Emirates or have an extended stay, there are lots of activities to keep you busy. The daily Souk Al Jumais is a vibrant and energetic market bursting with Arabian charm. You can find traditional items like handmade crafts, pottery made of Fujairah clay, intricate weaving from date palm fronds, rugs, antiques, plants, old-fashioned toys, and fresh fruits and veggies. Wadi Al Wurayah is a protected area with cooling waterfalls, inviting pools and an exciting array of wildlife. The Ain Al Madhab Gardens is in the foothills of the mountains and has ample space for families' to BBQ and picnic in the late afternoon, take leisurely hikes or swim in one of the three temperature-controlled swimming pools. If you enjoy history, a visit to Al Bidya Mosque and the Heritage Village should be on your bucket list.
The Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort nestles amongst the hidden valleys of the Jebel Jais mountains in Dibba, the northernmost area of Fujairah. The contemporary resort showcases a striking modern interpretation of Arabesque design and furnishings. Each room has a private alfresco balcony where you can take in the awe-inspiring views. There are four restaurants and bars with seasonally inspired menus to satisfy any craving. The Little Sailors Kids Club is for children between 4 and 8 years. It offers an extensive array of activities, including rock climbing, arts and crafts, whilst tired parents escape to Willow Stream Spa for a pamper session and one of the blissful signature treatments. For balmy days, you and your family can enjoy splashing around in the temperature-controlled pools.
Family Vacations in Ajman
Ajman is the baby Emirate with less than 1 per cent of the country's land. Ajman is characterised by the rugged mountains and the modern Ajman city that still possesses an original charm. The tiny Emirate lies on the Arabian Gulf nestled between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Head to Ajman Museum and discover thousands of artefacts that have been unearthed since the Mowaihat archaeological site was discovered on the fringe of the city in the mid-1980s. You'll find perfect examples of copper implements and painted Umm al-Nar ceramic vessels. If you prefer nature, why not take a leisurely paddle around the Al Zorah Nature Reserve, which brings you up close and personal with an abundance of bird and marine life. The reserve has a peaceful series of meandering mangroves and channels. You can see over 60 different bird species, including many pink flamingoes.
If you have a fascination with water and sailing, you should visit the traditional Ajman Dhow Building Yard, one of the largest dhow boat builders in the world. You should find between 20 and 30 boats under construction at any one time. You'll be impressed with the craftsmanship that goes into building such a traditional boat. To see the boats in action, pop over to the Ajman fish market.
The Ajman Saray Resort sits proudly on the soft white sandy beaches of the Arabian Gulf. The locals love this stretch of the beach and corniche for a stroll around sunset. There are many cafés, homegrown restaurants and souqs to pop into for a super-strong Arabic coffee and a potter to the historic fort. The modern hotel incorporates Islamic arches, lamps and mashrabeya detailing throughout. The Crown Prince owns the hotel and successfully blends East-meets-West design. Accommodation is spacious and family-friendly, with double-ended baths and roomy showers in each en-suite. The rooms all have spacious balconies with lovely views of the resort, beach and sea. There is an endless array of delicious food to keep you full, from breakfast to sunset cocktails. Try Vista, the international buffet, seafood and steak in Safi, or Mejhana's Arabic specials. If you need some pampering, book a session at the GoCo Spa whilst the children check-in to the kids club for some playtime.
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Free Trade, Yes — Open Borders, No
By Steve H. Hanke
This article appeared on Forbes.com on November 30, 2018.
The most recent migrant firestorm concerns the caravan that has arrived at America's Southern border. This migration, which started in Honduras, picked up thousands followers as it crawled across Mexico, with as many as 5,000 now camping in the Mexican border town Tijuana. In response to this so-called "invasion" — to borrow a word from President Trump — the President has ordered 8,000 troops to the border. If order can't be sustained, Trump has indicated that he will drop the hammer and close the border all together.
Buried in President Trump's fiery rhetoric is a point — an important point: sovereignty. As Prince Talleyrand put it in his "Instructions for the Ambassadors at the Congress of Vienna (Paris 1814)": "Sovereignty is, in the general society of Europe, what private property is in civil society." Yes, boundaries and borders are an important aspect of sovereignty and property. Neither sovereignty nor property is of much value if a country's boundaries and borders aren't protected, secure, and controlled.
Over the decades, the number of legal immigrants arriving on America's shores has irregularly risen. Until World War I, the movement of peoples was relatively free. Immigration to the United States was restricted, only slightly, by the racist Oriental Exclusion Act of 1881 and the Foran Act of 1885, which limited the recruitment of contract labor. Following the Great War, the U.S. passed the Immigration Acts of 1919 and 1924. These were promoted by unions. Quotas were established along ethnic and nationality lines. In 1965, the U.S. dropped its rigid quota system based on ethnicity and nationality to make possible the entry of skilled peoples from any part of the world. So, the system has gone from relatively simple to what is now a complex maze of restrictions and regulations.
As the table below shows, the first decade of the 21st century was the peak decade for immigration. Over 10 million immigrants arrived over that period. In the six following years, over 6 million immigrants arrived. At this current rate, the 2011-2020 period will set a decade-long record.
But, that's only part of the story. The big driver of the political firestorm that engulfs debates about immigration is the large number of illegal aliens who have entered the United States. Recent work by the Pew Research Center shows that the number of "illegals" living in the U.S. peaked in 2007 at 12.2 million and has steadily declined since then, with slightly less than 11 million illegals residing in the U.S. in 2016. With a number of this magnitude, it's rather clear that sovereignty is a real issue, as would be trespass violations on private property. Indeed, it's obvious that the U.S. borders have not been secured and that the immigration firestorm will not subside until they are.
One reason for the movement away from unrestricted immigration is the birth and growth of the welfare state. Milton Friedman, a champion of free markets and free trade, had this to say about the free movement of peoples: "It's just obvious that you can't have free immigration and a welfare state." Friedman puts his finger on an obvious hot button, one that inflames public opinion.
But, there is more to the position taken by the classical liberal Freedman. He appears to embrace what is a contradictory position — free trade and restrictive immigration policies — and to do so for purely pragmatic reasons. It turns out, that, if carefully thought through, free trade and restrictive immigration policies are, in principle, perfectly compatible.
Free trade and free markets result in the owners of goods and services exchanging them in a mutually beneficial way, without government interference. Indeed, the buyers agree to buy and the sellers agree to sell on mutually agreed terms. The government is passive-it only maintains the rules of the game.
When it comes to the movement of people, things are not the same as when goods and services are freely exchanged. Population movements, unlike the movement of goods in free markets, are not necessarily mutually beneficial events. These movements are not the result of an agreement between buyer and seller. Indeed, there can be shipments of immigrants without a willing recipient.
Free trade, yes. Open borders, no. Contrary to Milton Friedman, President Trump is playing the wrong trade card, but in principle the right immigration card.
Steve Hanke is a professor of applied economics at The Johns Hopkins University and senior fellow at the Cato Institute.


We were happy to find that Whamisa sent us a bottle of their Organic Flowers Olive Leaf Mist to review. We had first heard of this little wonder in January when it won the title of "Fanciest Feeling Facial Mist" on Refinery29's Beauty Innovator Awards. We must say, we do feel quite fancy whilst spritzing this on our skin during these hot summer months. The Whamisa Organic Flowers Olive Leaf Mist is equal parts refreshing, hydrating, and soothing on the skin. It is a water-free facial mist that is composed of a combination of organic ingredients including olive, aloe vera, and green tea extract. Now one of our new favorite facial mists, its ingredients are 92.5% organic and naturally fermented.
Lately, we have been using this morning and night, after cleansing and before serums and moisturizers, and find that it leaves the skin cool, hydrated and with a bit of a glow. It can also be used throughout the day as a makeup refresher. The subtle scent of this product is lovely, with notes of rosewood and bergamot. It is packaged in a clear plastic bottle with actual olive leaves inside and retails for $38.00.


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Q: generate xsd from xml I need a tool to automatically generate an xsd from an xml file.
Are there tools that do this? How does it work?
Thanks!

A: Most "big" XML editors boast this feature but in my experience, none can really deliver. The last time I tried (yesterday), Altova XML Spy generated crap.But there is a deeper problem to automated schema generation from XML. In most cases, your Schema will be tied to the one file it was generated from, as the generator is unaware of all the restrictions and defaults you need to have a usable, flexible and safe schema.
There are some tools that could make the creation of Schema really easy. You can start with a visual editor like Liquid XML Studio -it has the nicest visual Schema editor I have seen.
Disclaimer : I am in no way affiliated to Liquid Technologies :)

A: There are several tools such as Altova.
If you would like to do this command line or in code trang is a good option.

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The Avant Garde Project
One of the great electroacoustic compilations, Electronic Music III: Berio/Druckman/Mimaroglu, Turnabout Records (1967).
I've spent the past week or so immersed in the world of electroacoustic composition courtesy of torrents provided by the Avant Garde Project. Wikipedia attempts a definition of electroacoustic music and thus saves me the trouble:
While all electroacoustic music is made with electronic technology, the most successful works in the field are usually concerned with those aspects of sonic design which remain inaccessible to either traditional or electronic musical instruments played live. In particular, most electroacoustic compositions make use of sounds not available to, say, the traditional orchestra; these sounds might include pre-recorded sounds from nature or from the studio, synthesized sounds, processed sounds, and so forth.
Much of it is early electronic music, in other words, produced either with tape machines or rudimentary synth modules or a combination of the two. The Avant Garde Project is devoted to making available 20th century classical-experimental-electroacoustic recordings that are unavailable on CD. I'm less interested in the orchestral end of the project, unless it's work by favourites such as Penderecki or Iannis Xenakis, but it's good to know that they're making the effort especially when much of this work remains on vinyl albums that are forty years old. The releases are listed as AGP1 onwards up to the most recent, AGP99, which happens to be music by Xenakis.
To say this stuff is challenging is something of an understatement, most people have little patience for lengthy compositions of artificial shrieks, squawks and blips, trombones fed through ring modulators or trained singers burbling extracts from Finnegans Wake. Despite the fact that many of these experiments form the foundation of today's electronic music culture, the popular conception of the electroacoustic composer has been that he must be either a psycho rapist, like Chris Sarandon's character in Lipstick, or a loveless neurotic, like John Hurt's character in The Shout; decent people dig the Beatles and play guitars like, er…Charles Manson. Stereotypes aside, not all of it is necessarily alienating. Most people wouldn't realise it but much of the early music for Doctor Who was electroacoustic, including Delia Derbyshire's rendering of the famous theme tune.
Some of this work offers little today beyond curiosity value since a great deal of it was the product of a particular moment in the development of recording and electronic technology, a moment that passed as technology and tastes changed and many of the experiments became absorbed by pop music. Some of the composers were mere doodlers compared to later electronic artists but among the better practitioners in the AGP haul there's Turkish composer Ilhan Mimaroglu, an expert audio collagist whose rare work is collected in three sets covering the years 1964–1983 (AGP30–32).
Mimaroglu stands with one foot in the academic world and the other in the more popular areas of jazz and soundtrack composition. Together with another electroacoustic composer, Tod Dockstadter, he provided music for the score of my favourite Fellini film, Satyricon, and his position at Atlantic Records enabled him to collaborate with trumpet player Freddie Hubbard on one of the more bizarre jazz albums of a decade full of bizarre jazz works, Sing Me a Song of Songmy from 1971. Subtitled "A Fantasy for Electromagnetic Tape", this anti-Vietnam war polemic mixes electroacoustic passages combining spoken word and musical quotes, poetry and sound effects with Hubbard's Quintet grooving away as though they'd wandered in from the studio next door. The opening piece is always a good conversation stopper, "Threnody for Sharon Tate", which features two women reading quotes about murder from associates of the aforementioned Mr Manson while electronic shrieks build unnervingly in the background.
Nothing on the AGP releases is this dramatic, unfortunately, but if you want a taste of Mimaroglu's lighter side, his Prelude for Magnetic Tape XI on AGP30 is three minutes of processed sounds from plucked rubber bands. And if the human music is too much, you could always try the cetaceans; AGP28 is the original collection of whale recordings, Songs of the Humpback Whale. The AGP page says they had to remove a few tracks that are now back in print but the copy I found on a torrent site was the complete album.
Previously on { feuilleton }
• Electric Seance by Pram
• White Noise: Electric Storms, Radiophonics and the Delian Mode
• Ghost Box
• The Photophonic Experiment
• The music of Igor Wakhévitch
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· The DOM is the 14 CFR 119.65 delegate and is responsible for ensuring Company aircraft are maintained in accordance with Company manuals and FARs.
· Key safety position which ensures all Company personnel, processes and procedures, promote safety, security, quality and regulatory compliance for all Company operations.
· Provide overall leadership and direction for the Maintenance Department.
· Responsible to ensure that changes to Maintenance Department are coordinated to coincide with the release of revisions to manual(s) that reflect that organization.
· Formulate departmental processes to support and administer Company policies and procedures.
· Engage in studies relating to current developments in the area of Maintenance to aid in achieving efficient utilization of labor resources.
· Make adjustments to methods, policies, and procedures; and provides for a continued improvement in the safety, efficiency, and productivity of the group.
· Has the overall responsibility for lower management to determine and approve the types and quantities of special tools and test equipment to be used at each Maintenance Station and to ensure that proper tools have been obtained.
· Accomplish other duties assigned.
Coordinate Mechanic's schedules and vacation request. Monitor overtime.
Work directly with Chief Instructors regarding completion times or delays and regarding health of fleet and upcoming MX.
Maintain appropriate MX records and meet with FAA for inspections.
· MUST hold a valid FAA Mechanic's Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.
· MUST meet the requirements of 14 CFR 119.67(c)(1-3)(4)(i-ii).
· MUST be knowledgeable of FARS, aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, Company Maintenance Manuals, FAA-approved Operations Specifications, and applicable maintenance provisions of 14 CFR 135.


This study investigated change in divergent thinking (DT), an indicator of creative potential, at two gender-specific residential summer camps. Additionally, this study examined whether the change in DT varied by gender and by the type of activities campers self-select. Quantitative methods, using a quasi-experimental design was used in order to understand differences in camper scores. A total of 189 youth, 100 girls, 89 boys, between the ages of 9 and 14 years participated in the current study. Participants were administered a modified version of Guilford's (1967) alternate uses task, a measure of DT, in which respondents were asked questions such as name all of the uses for a brick or name all of the uses for a plate before the camp session started, and then again at the end of the two-week session. Results indicate overall mean significant increases in DT across all scoring methods of fluency, flexibility, and originality. Participants who self-selected one or more artistic activities (e.g., drama, arts and crafts, dance) had significant increases on the tasks as opposed to participants who did not select any artistic activities (e.g., basketball, baseball, archery). Finally, girls significantly increased across all scoring methods, whereas boys slightly increased in fluency and flexibility but not in originality. These results indicate residential summer camp may provide a creativity "benefit" for youth in attendance, especially those who participate in certain activities. Practitioners should use this study to understand their own programming in terms of creativity, activity offerings, and camp culture.
Amabile, T. M., & Gitomer, J. (1984). Children's artistic creativity effects of choice in task materials. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 10(2), 209-215.
Baer, J. (2014). Creativity and divergent thinking: A task-specific approach. London: Psychology Press.
Baer, J., & Kaufman, J. C. (2008). Gender differences in creativity. The Journal of Creative Behavior, 42(2), 75-105.
Brown, S. L. & Vaughan, C. (2009). Play: How it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, and invigorates the soul. New York, NY: Penguin.
Cartwright, G. F., Tabatabai, D., Beaudoin, M. C., & Naidoo, L. (2000). Self-actualization of youth in a summer camp. Psychological reports, 87(3), 729-730.
Cropley, A. (2006). In praise of convergent thinking. Creativity research journal, 18(3), 391-404.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1999). Implications of a Systems Perspective for the Study of Creativity. In R. J. Sternberg (Ed.). (1999). Handbook of creativity (pp. 313-336). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
Csikszentmihalyi, M., & Rathunde, K. (1993). The measurement of flow in everyday life: Toward a theory of emergent motivation. In J. E. Jacobs (Ed.), Current theory and research in motivation, Vol. 40. Nebraska Symposium on Motivation, 1992. Developmental perspectives on motivation (pp. 57-97). Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press.
Feist, G. J. (2010). The function of personality in creativity: The nature and nurture of the creative personality. In J. C. Kaufman & R. J. Sternberg (Eds.), The Cambridge handbook of creativity (pp. 113-130). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
Gagné, M., & Deci, E. L. (2014). The history of self-determination theory in psychology and management. In M. Gagné (Ed.), The Oxford handbook of work engagement, motivation, and self-determination theory, (pp. 1-9). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Garst, B. A., & Bruce, F. A. (2003). Identifying 4-H camping outcomes using a standardized evaluation process across multiple 4-H educational centers. Journal of Extension, 41(3), 1-7.
Hegarty, C. B. (2009). The value and meaning of creative leisure. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, 3(1), 10-13.
Henderson, K. A., Bialeschki, M. D., & James, P. A. (2007). Overview of camp research. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 16(4), 755-767.
Hill, E., & Sibthorp, J. (2006). Autonomy support at diabetes camp: a self-determination theory approach to therapeutic recreation. Therapeutic recreation journal, 40(2), 107.
Kaufman, J. C., Plucker, J. A., & Baer, J. (2008). Essentials of creativity assessment. New York, NY: Wiley.
Kim, K. H. (2011). The creativity crisis: The decrease in creative thinking scores on the Torrance tests of creative thinking. Creativity Research Journal, 23(4), 285-295. doi:10.1080/10400419.2011.627805.
Lubart, T. I. (1999). Creativity across cultures. In Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.) Handbook of creativity (pp. 339-550). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
Plucker, J. A., Beghetto, R. A., & Dow, G. T. (2004). Why isn't creativity more important to educational psychologists? Potentials, pitfalls, and future directions in creativity research. Educational Psychologist, 39(2), 83-96.
Plucker, J. A., & Beghetto, R. A. (2004). Why creativity is domain general, why it looks domain specific, and why the distinction does not matter. In E. L. Grigorenko & J. L. Singer (Eds.), Creativity: From potential to realization (pp. 153-167). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Ramsing, R., & Sibthorp, J. (2008). The role of autonomy support in summer camp programs: Preparing youth for productive behaviors. Journal of Park & Recreation Administration, 26(2), 61-77.
Russ, S. W. (2014). Pretend play in childhood: Foundation of adult creativity. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Russ, S. W., Robins, A.L., & Christiano, B.A. (1999). Pretend play: Longitudinal prediction of creativity and affect in fantasy in children. Creativity Research Journal, 12(2), 129-139.
Robinson, K., & Aronica, L. (2015). Creative schools: The grassroots revolution that's transforming education. New York, NY: Viking Press.
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Van Slyck, A. A. (2006). A manufactured wilderness: Summer camps and the shaping of American youth, 1890-1960. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.


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Gale force winds! Where?
No photos tonight. I took them but too late to load. Will show you this new location tomorrow weather permitting.
For those who have written to inquire as to our safety when they heard about the Tropical Storm off the east coast, you can relax. We are safe and sound way up the Potomac at Colonial Beach.
The Tropical Storm that began off the coast of Charleston had moved as far as Cape Fear by this morning. As we left Olverson's and headed down the river toward it's junction with the Potomac, the winds were really gusting and waves were picking up more than predicted. The USCG was putting out a small craft warning for the Chesapeake and telling mariners to be prepared for gale force winds within the next 24 hours. It almost made us consider turning back but we elected to at least take a peek out into the Potomac itself.
The waves had been forecast to be one foot and winds of 8 mph. We were already seeing two footers and winds over 15 mph, but it seemed that once we got out of the confluence of the two rivers things settled slightly and we moved into mostly beam seas of 1-1 1/2 feet that rocked and rolled a bit but were manageable. And the further we traveled up the Potomac the better it seemed to get. Overall the trip was uneventful to Colonial Beach where we will spend three nights.
This is a sheltered marina with good facilities and a nice town nearby with things to do for our layover. Our friends Bill and Pam on Seabiscuit, who we have not seen since Islamorada in the Keys, are trapped in Onancock on the east side of the Chesapeake. They had gusts of 27 mph today and the big winds won't get there until tomorrow. And in Onancock they truly do roll up the sidewalks at 5pm so we are not so bad here.
We gave Cbay a good rinse to get the salt spray off and I used a new cleaner called On and Off to get the mustache off the bow that we had picked up in the tannin infused waters of the Dismal Swamp. It works great.
We will use the time here to prep the boat for our upcoming guests. The twins' Uncle Walter read where I said that we were going to rearrange things on the boat. He said forget about rearranging, hide everything you can and bolt the rest down! Surely between four adults we can manage two five year old boys in a 40 foot space.


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Behold the Moebius 'Transe-Forme' Exhibition in Paris [Art]
Exhibiting now through March 13 at the Fondation Cartier Pour L'art Contemporain in Paris, France is Transe-Forme, an astonishingly ornate and beautiful gallery showing of the works of Jean Giraud, better known to comic book readers as Moebius. The exhibition includes paintings, comics work, sketches and an animated film, and focuses on the recurring theme of metamorphasis in Moebius' work, hence the name Transe-Forme. It seems unlikely that any other comics creator has seen a celebration of his work as impressive and awe-inspiring as Moebius' Paris show, pictures of which you can see below.
Beloved for works including The Incal, Blueberry, Arzach and Silver Surfer: Parable, as well as contributions to films like Alien, The Fifth Element and Tron, Moebius is one of the most influential illustrators of the 20th century. You can see the echoes of his work in Star Wars, Blade Runner, and the films of Hayao Miyazaki, not to mention countless comic book artists.
giarud's style varies greatly from character to character, as well as sometimes from panel to panel. well versed in conveying different graphic atmosphere through his rendering--the minutely detailed to the rapidly sketched--his ability to dramatically adapt to a specific tone of the narrative is further facilitated by the wide variety of medium he employs which include etchings, watercolour, gouache and black and white illustrations.
Fittingly, Transe-Forme spotlights Moebius' original work, spanning his early career to the present day. As you can see from the photographs taken by Olivier Ouadah for the Foundation Cartier and published on Designboom, the artwork becomes even more breathtaking in the elegant space.
a collaboration between moebius and the fondation cartier, the first part of the exhibition in the jean nouvel-designed building is an account of six major characters from the artist's comics. featuring a curvy display table unit that recalls characters of a moebius strip defines the ground level space while directing the viewers along a thematic route. the long glazed facades that flank the room is outfitted with wall length screens depicting a blown up drawing by giraud.
[Via Sam Humphries]
Filed Under: Moebius
Categories: Art, Culture


ELLENCE Injection (epirubicin hydrochloride injection) is an anthracycline cytotoxic agent intended for intravenous administration. ELLENCE is supplied as a sterile, clear, red solution and is available in polypropylene vials containing 50 and 200 mg of epirubicin hydrochloride as a preservative-free, ready-to-use solution. Each milliliter of solution contains 2 mg of epirubicin hydrochloride. Inactive ingredients include sodium chloride, USP, and water for injection, USP. The pH of the solution has been adjusted to 3.0 with hydrochloric acid, NF. Epirubicin hydrochloride is the 4'-epimer of doxorubicin and is a semi-synthetic derivative of daunorubicin. The chemical name is (8S-cis)-10-[(3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-a-L-arabino- hexopyranosyl)oxy]-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-8-(hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy-5,12- naphthacenedione hydrochloride. The active ingredient is a red-orange hygroscopic powder, with the empirical formula C27H29NO11HCl and a molecular weight of 579.95.
Two randomized, open-label, multicenter studies evaluated the use of ELLENCE Injection 100 to 120 mg/m 2 in combination with cyclophosphamide and fluorouracil for the adjuvant treatment of patients with axillary-node-positive breast cancer and no evidence of distant metastatic disease (Stage II or III). Study MA-5 evaluated 120 mg/m 2 of epirubicin per course in combination with cyclophosphamide and fluorouracil (CEF-120 regimen). This study randomized premenopausal and perimenopausal women with one or more positive lymph nodes to an epirubicin-containing CEF- 120 regimen or to a CMF regimen. Study GFEA-05 evaluated the use of 100 mg/m 2 of epirubicin per course in combination with fluorouracil and cyclophosphamide (FEC-100). This study randomized pre- and postmenopausal women to the FEC-100 regimen or to a lower-dose FEC-50 regimen. In the GFEA-05 study, eligible patients were either required to have > 4 nodes involved with tumor or, if only 1 to 3 nodes were positive, to have negative estrogen- and progesterone-receptors and a histologic tumor grade of 2 or 3. A total of 1281 women participated in these studies. Patients with T4 tumors were not eligible for either study.
Hematologic toxicity, cardiotoxicity can result. Patients should be informed of the expected adverse effects of epirubicin, including gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomatitis) and potential neutropenic complications.
Intravenously administered solution. Epirubicin is an anthracycline cytotoxic agent. Although it is known that anthracyclines can interfere with a number of biochemical and biological functions within eukaryotic cells, the precise mechanisms of epirubicin's cytotoxic and/or antiproliferative properties have not been completely elucidated. Epirubicin forms a complex with DNA by intercalation of its planar rings between nucleotide base pairs, with consequent inhibition of nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) and protein synthesis. Such intercalation triggers DNA cleavage by topoisomerase II, resulting in cytocidal activity. Epirubicin also inhibits DNA helicase activity, preventing the enzymatic separation of double-stranded DNA and interfering with replication and transcription. Epirubicin is also involved in oxidation/reduction reactions by generating cytotoxic free radicals. The antiproliferative and cytotoxic activity of epirubicin is thought to result from these or other possible mechanisms. Epirubicin is cytotoxic in vitro to a variety of established murine and human cell lines and primary cultures of human tumors. It is also active in vivo against a variety of murine tumors and human xenografts in athymic mice, including breast tumors.


In the previous post I presented a simple lexical analyzer created purely as a means for me to get deeper into working with the F# language, such projects are a valuable means of subjecting oneself to realistic pressures so that one is compelled to deliver some kind of working solution.
One thing began to dawn on me as I worked on that previous version and that was the intimate relationship between immutability and recursion in these functional languages, this is not something I'd ever considered much before despite that fact that I'm no novice with recursion and have used it many times when manipulating recursive structures like trees.
Several of the books I have recently purchased stress the importance of recursion with functional languages, I can see the basis for this in a book on Lambda Calculus in which it becomes clear very quickly that for some functions we'd need to perform a repeating replacement of lambda terms with instances of themselves – this arises quite naturally from the foundations of lambda calculus.
However in a language that supports iteration (F# certainly does) the question arises – why demand recursion for recursion's sake? why is it, why must it be something we strive to do when writing code in F#? In fact lambda calculus itself does not incorporate recursion because it does not give names to functions and with no means of referring to a function recursion is not possible.
My own understanding at this stage is that recursion is the only way to perform a limited repeating activity without modifying state. If you try to define an iterative algorithm that does not modify some state then you'll actually find it impossible.


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Many Opioid Overdoses May Be Suicides
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- As the United States grapples with an ongoing opioid epidemic, experts are calling attention to a hidden aspect of the crisis: Many overdose deaths may,...
Fetal Procedure Prevents Rare Condition That Leaves Kids Unable...
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Restless Legs Linked to Brain Changes
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Structural changes in the area of the brain that processes sensations may be linked with restless legs syndrome, a new study suggests. People with...
Cases Rise in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The number of illnesses linked to Arizona romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli have risen sharply, from 53 cases a week ago to 84 on Wednesday. The U.S...
Race Now Plays Smaller Role in Americans' Risk of Dying...
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The racial gap between black and white Americans for dying early has narrowed, but opioid overdose deaths among whites might be fueling part of that...
Don't Panic Over 'Dry Drowning' Reports, ER Docs...
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Despite media hype this week around what's being called "dry drowning," a group representing U.S. emergency physicians says the water is still safe for...
Fetal Immune System May Trigger Premature Birth: Study
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Most potential explanations of premature birth revolve around the mother, and what might cause her body to reject her developing fetus. But what if it's...
As Weather Changes, So Do Social Media Posts
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Too hot, too cold, too humid: Weather may influence whether or not people post negative comments on social media, researchers report. They compared...
AHA: His Workouts Helped Him Spot a Dangerous Heart Problem
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (American Heart Association) -- Ricky Reyes had just begun a high-intensity exercise program to get in better shape. But instead of feeling energized, the workouts left him...
Advil + Tylenol Better Than Opioids for Dental Pain
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Over-the-counter ibuprofen and acetaminophen provide better relief for dental pain than prescription opioids and are less likely to cause side effects,...
Can Type 2 Diabetes Lead to Irregular Periods for Teen Girls?
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Stop Burnout in Its Tracks
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Exercise Your Blues Away
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Big Decline in Births to Girls Under 15, CDC Says
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TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Medical marijuana shouldn't be used to treat sleep apnea, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine says in a new position statement. The group warned that...
AHA: What Does the Research Say About Coffee and Your Health?
TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (American Heart Association) -- Coffee. Cup of joe. Java. No matter what you call it, millions of people worldwide wake up and fuel their day with it. And though consumers...
Anesthesia Doesn't Seem to Harm Child's IQ: Study
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Anyone looked for Pikey Club on Google Maps lately?
Just in case any of you missed this.
Perfectly normal training ground dialogue.
If you must all do this, then at least try to do it right.
Blue dippers unlucky not to take more than one point after clearly outplaying Klopp's lot in the second half today.
They went one better last night.
Not only were we the last game, but they left us out completely from the "still to come" slot in the middle.
Bonzo's conversion from fullback to midfielder was a stroke of genius.
I've nothing against the bloke other than he plays for the vermin, but the ref missed an attempted headbutt on a Chelsea player last night.
That's the main takeaway from a loan spell at Senegal Fields.
Topic: How do we create most of our goal scoring opportunities?
Re: How do we get rid of numbers?
Hoof it up to Kane at every opportunity and hope that nobody plays it back to the 'keeper.


Learning Online at UNE: What is an acceptable score?
What is an acceptable score?
There is no easy answer to the question 'What is an acceptable score?' and it is not possible to set a specific score in Turnitin as the "acceptable" threshold. If you have included quotes in your assignment, Turnitin will show them as "not original" and include them in your score, regardless of whether you have referenced them or not. If you have referenced them, you do not need to be concerned about the inclusion of those quotes. Some assignments have a higher proportion of references than others, so will have a higher score.
The originality report may also match some common sentences; generally these are of no concern either. The assignment questions may be included in your assignment and these too may increase the similarity index, but again this is of no concern.
Myth: The Turnitin score, or matching percentage at the top of the report, will help students identify any plagiarism from published online sources in their essays.
Fact: The percentage score only indicates matches between the student's text and other online sources. There are many different reasons why the student's text might match with other sources; for example, students in the same unit all working on the same assignment have been directed to use the same sources, or it could be a pure coincidence that a student has used the same string of words that appear in another random website. Therefore, it should not be assumed that the matches indicated by the Turnitin score involve plagiarism or deliberate cheating.
Myth: A Turnitin score of x% is an acceptable cut-off mark so that students can be sure that they have not plagiarised.
Fact: Because of the large number of variables in the way writers handle sources, no cut-off score can be reliable; in fact, giving a cut-off score can mislead students into thinking that they have avoided plagiarism, whereas they might have still plagiarised inadvertently. For example, a matching score of 14% on one student's assignment could involve no plagiarism, whereas a score of 9% on another does.
Instead of focusing on avoiding plagiarism or the appearance of plagiarism, let's consider Turnitin as a tool for improving students' skills in handling sources as they construct arguments in their essays. After a student submits an early draft to Turnitin for self-checking, he/she should look carefully at all the matches marked in bold font and various colours in the self-check/originality report in order to improve on the use of sources and to avoid inadvertent plagiarism in the final draft. The student's draft will be on the left side of the screen, and the matching colour-coded sources will be listed on the right. The student should consider the following questions to interpret the Turnitin self-check or originality report. Then the student writer can make the necessary changes to the essay before submitting the final draft for marking.
The University has developed the Academic Integrity Module, which includes both practical exercises and links to resources designed to help you understand what it means to act with academic integrity and the consequences of misconduct.