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Edmond-François Pâris (After) Laurent (Lithographer) Pierre Langlumé (Printer)
Nouvelle Zélande. Pirogue de l'Anse de l'Astrolabe (Baie Tasman), Pirogue du Canal de l'Astrolabe
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The Astrolabe under the command of Jules-Sébastian-César Dumont d'Urville departed from France on 28 March 1826, returning on 1 April 1829. Amongst other places the voyage took in the western, southern and eastern coasts of Australia (referred to as Nouvelle Hollande), the upper South Island and east coast of New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Just over two months of the expedition were spent in New Zealand, from 10 January 1827 when landfall was made off the West Coast to 19 March when the ship set sail from the Bay of Islands for Tonga.
De Sainson as official artist to the voyage made numerous illustrations, as described by his Captain on return to France 'His portfolio contains no fewer than 182 views, landscapes, scenes and pictures; 153 portraits, 112 plates of dwellings, monuments, costumes, arms and utensils, and 45 coastal profiles, sketches of trees, etc.' (Collins, 1997, p.13) From these, selections were made for the Atlas Pittoresque to accompany the official account, which included 32 illustrations of New Zealand.
While the publishing model for voyages of exploration of the Captain's official account and an atlas of illustrations was established by Cook's third expedition, the Atlas to the Voyage de la corvette l'Astrolabe was unique in that it was the first such publication to use lithography to reproduce the plates. Indeed this innovative usage of the, relatively new, medium was used to promote the publication in its Prospectus.
Academic Roger Collins recognises the skill of the lithographers involved in the project, remarking that de Sainson's original sketches demonstrate he 'was not an outstanding draftsman'. Indeed his 'reputation owes much to the skills of his interpreters.' (Collins, 1991, p23)
[9.] Nouvelle Zélande. Pirogue de l'Anse de l'Astrolabe (Baie Tasman), Pirogue du Canal de l'Astrolabe, plate 35
This print is one of a number which demonstrates the ethnographic interest the French showed in the different cultures they encountered, their artifacts and ways of life.
Plates 35 and 60 of canoes, from Astrolabe Bay and Tolaga Bay respectively, have the same scientific precision used in botanical drawings: an overall view is given, alongside details of various aspects. From the details recorded and scales given, it is clear that the artist had ready access to Māori canoes, their design and ornamentation.
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Oslo Translations Sweden Finland Travel & Places Flight Times World War 2 All Topics
Norway | Oslo
How far away is Oslo from Norway?
Oslo is the capital of Norway.
How far away is oslo to Norway?
Oslo the capital of Norway
How far away is Norway?
If you are in Oslo, it's not far at all.
How far is new york away from OSLO?
It is about 5,950 kilometers from New York, USA to Oslo, Norway.
How far is it from Horten to Oslo?
By the quickest route by vehicle, it is 93.8 km between Horten, Norway and Oslo, Norway.
How far is it from Norway to Scotland?
The distance from Oslo, Norway to Edinburgh, Scotland is 571 Miles.
Which town is farther from oslo in norway?
Vardø is widely regarded as the Norwegian town furthest away from Oslo. If you include Svalbard, then Longyearbyen is the one furthest away from Oslo.
How far is Norway to belarus?
From Oslo, Norway to Minsk, Belarus, the distance is approximately 1,230 kilometers.
How far is Norway from the equator?
Oslo is about 6500 km from the equator.
How far are the Netherlands from Norway?
About 14 hours drive from Oslo.
How far away is oslo to the equator?
Oslo is about 4 040 kilometers away from equator.
How far above the Arctic Circle is Oslo Norway?
Oslo is about 600km south of the Arctic circle; it is close to 600N latitude.
In which country is Oslo?
Norway Oslo is in the country of Norway. Oslo is the capital of Norway. Oslo is the hub of trade, banking, shipping and industry in Norway, also it is the economic and governmental centre of Norway.
How far is Oslo Norway to Stavanger Norway?
by air, it takes 50 minutes. By car almost 7 hours
What is the latitude and longitude for Oslo Sweden?
That's going to be a tough one because, as far as we know, Oslo is the capital of Norway and Sweden doesn't have one. The center of Oslo, Norway is located at 59.910° north latitude 10.745° east longitude.
What are the five biggest cities in Oslo Norway?
"Oslo Norway" is not a country. Norway is the country and Oslo is the capital of Norway. However, the five biggest cities in Norway are Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger and Drammen.
What are some main cities in Norway?
Oslo (capital), Bergen, Trondheim, Drammen, Tromsø, Stavanger and Kristiansand. Oslo is by far the largest.
Which country is Oslo Norway?
"Oslo Norway" isn't a city. Oslo is a city (in fact, it's the capital) in Norway, so Norway is a country.
Is oslo in Norway?
yes, Oslo is the capital of Norway
What country is Oslo Norway in?
You have got to be kidding me. Norway is the country & Oslo is in Norway.
What county is oslo Norway in?
The city of Oslo, Norway is located within Oslo county.
What is the capital of Norway?
There is no such thing as a "world capital of Norway." The capital (or "national capital") of Norway is Oslo.
How far is it from Minneapolis Minnesota to Oslo Norway?
In linear distance it is about 6 488,81 Kilometers.
Is oslo the middle of the population?
Oslo is the far most populated city in Norway with about 550 000 inhabitants, and over a million included the neighbouring counties
What is the capital of the European country Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo. Oslo
What are latitude and longitude of Oslo Norway?
Oslo, Norway: 59.914069, 10.752172
What country is oslo in?
Minnesota, Florida (small places named after Oslo in Norway) So Oslo is the Capital of Norway.
What country is oslo on?
Oslo is in Norway
Who is the president of Oslo?
there is no president of Oslo or Norway either. There is a premier of Norway though, which is Jens Stoltenberg who lives in Oslo. if you meant the mayor of Oslo it is Fabian Stang
What municipalities can be found in Oslo in Norway?
Oslo is the capital city of Norway and the most populous city in Norway. It is the only city to be considered a municipality and a county. There are no other municipalities in Oslo.
What is the capital of oslo?
Oslo is the capitol of Norway.
Which countrie is in oslo?
Oslo is the capital on Norway
What Country is Oslo located in?
Oslo is Norway
What country is Oslo?
Oslo is the capital of Norway...
Which country is oslo Norway located in?
This may be a trick question, but here goes: Oslo is in Norway.
Is Oslo on the coastside of Norway mountain?
Oslo is not situated in the mountainous part of Norway, it is in the end of the Oslo Fjord in the hilly and flat areas of the southeast of Norway. There is saltwater in the Fjord, but it there is no typically coast-landscape
What region is 60 degrees north latitude and 10 degrees east longitude?
This point is in Norway, not far from Oslo.
What county has the capital Oslo?
Oslo is the capital of Norway, located on the southeastern side of Norway close to the border with Sweden. Oslo is both a capital and county.
What is the diStance Toronto Norway oslo?
The distance from Toronto, Canada to Oslo, Norway is approximately 5,950 kilometers.
What state has a capital called oslo?
The capital of Norway is called Oslo. Norway is not a state. It's a country!
What smells might you encounter in Norway?
The worst smell to be find in Norway may be encountered in Moss, just outside of Oslo (capital). This smell comes from a garbage station, but if you stay away from the center of Oslo and Moss, you will only encounter the finest and freshest air!
What is the populashon of Oslo Norway?
The population of Oslo is 613,285.
Is oslo a national capital?
Which country is the city of oslo?
Country of oslo?
Oslo is the capital of Norway, and not a country
Is Oslo in Europe?
Oslo , Norway is in Northern Europe .
What country has the capital Oslo?
What is the nick name of oslo Norway?
Oslo has no nickname
What Country has Oslo for capital?
Where does the king of Norway live?
What is capitol of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I asked From Left to Write members to reread this classic and/or to introduce their children to this childhood classic. Many of our members enjoyed the bonding time as they read the books aloud or along with their kids.
Eunice at Random Mommy talks about the Golden Ticket of her life.
Oompa Loompas as parent educators? That's how Morninglight Mama from My Thoughts Exactly wants to think of those little guys who terrified her as a child.
Carrie of Poet in the Pantry considers how the movies have tainted her vision of the book.
Shannon from Shannon Morgan Creative can't decide which she loves more, the book or the movie.
Ariane of The Force Expansive speaks on the rewards of being more Charlie Bucket than Veruca Salt!
Melanie at tales from the crib considers the cost and benefit of extravagance.
Jen from Anybody Wants A Peanut ponders creativity without constraint.
Val at Children Of The Old School remembers how her Grandparents gave her the gift of love.
Elaine of Helen and Connor Grow Up uses the book as a great jumping off point for creative art!
Melissa (and her daughter) from Life with Sophia consider what if they won a golden ticket?
Alicia S of Titere con Bonete remembers the book that inspired her love of reading and books.
Char from I (Don't) Know Mommy shares about her family's trip to Hammond's Candies.
Lisa from Hannemaniacs can't wait to share all of her favorite books with her kids.
Michelle of Honest and Truly! discusses the inability of her parents to say no to her children.
NJ from A Cookie Before Dinner gives 10 reasons why you should read a book before watching the movie version.
Catherine from everyday epiphanies is excited to share a bookwormish summer with her children.
Stacy from The Novel Life shares five life lessons Charlie teaches us in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Ally Lang at NorthSideFour passes the writing work on to her nine year old twin girls who share their responses.
Mandi at Chewsy Lovers learned how to spend long distance quality time with her son.
Amiyrah of 4 Hats and Frugal shares how she's bonding with her son thanks to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Janeane from Janeane's World reminds us of the Golden Ticket that helps you take on the world and win.
Emily Stephens at Nap Time Is My Time learned a surprising lesson reading this book with her son.
Karen of Time Crafted finds reading with her kids one of summer's greatest delights.
Jennifer from Ramblings of a Semi-Conscious Mastermind Mommy takes time to read with her kids.
Sandie at Teen Lit Rocks shares how much her nine-year-old daughter related to sweet Charlie from Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Anne Parris of Not a Supermom recalls first walking into her school library and finding her kingdom.
Monica Barnett from Blueprint for Style wonders what she would wear if she were one of the five people selected to tour the Willy Wonka factory.
Rachee at Say it, "Rah-shay" shares how Roald Dahl inspired her to read with her teen.
Now that you've read our discussion, celebrate along with us! To celebrate this milestone, Penguin Young Readers Group, in partnership with Dylan's Candy Bar, the world-famous candy emporium, and First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides books for children from low-income families, is launching a year-long international celebration.
Don't wait to enter because the contest ends August 15th! Plus, for each each sweepstakes entry received, Penguin will make a donation First Book. For sweepstakes entry forms, visitRoaldDahl.com or download your form here.
A monetary donation and one brand new Penguin trade children's book for every national sweepstakes entry received. The book donation will include copies of the anniversary edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which will be distributed by First Book to registered programs and schools serving children in need throughout the United States and Canada.
A donation of a full set of Dahl Penguin titles (17 in total), 50 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory books, and a bean bag to each school selected by First Book's Advisory Boards in 20 markets as part of the First Book Golden Ticket Giveaway.
Although I didn't sign up to read this book and blog on it, I did take the suggestion to read it with my 6yo. We had a lovely time, but I was reminded of how valuable it is to read a good book BEFORE you see the movie, because the 6yo peppered me with questions about differences between the book and the movie version.
Thanks for the idea to share a great read!


Headaches are the second most common complaint following motor vehicle accidents (MVA's). Like the many other MVA symptoms, headache may not be present immediately following the accident and may take several weeks and often months to eventually surface.
Most post-traumatic headaches are thought to originate from the soft tissues and facet joints of the neck as well as injury or irritation to the nerves of the upper cervical spine.


What is the last name of the couple in the story?
A Coney usaa dash cam discount Island chorus girl, an eighth grade school girl.Della and Jim's anniversary, jim's birthday, christmas.The thought that Jim can not afford to buy her a nice gift.How much money does the couple pay for their apartement per week?It was reduced from 30 dollars per week to 20 dollars.« previous question.A chain tgi fridays military discount 2015 uk for his pocket watch A pocket watch A watch fob A couch 8 How old sell kohl's gift card for bitcoin is Jim?Thirty-one Twenty-two Twenty-one One year older than Della.None of the above Related Quizzes Featured Quizzes Related Topics.
She quickly hid it in a dresser drawer.
She didn't buy him anything.
The story uses the literary device known as _ or a situational twist in plot that the reader may not guess or expect.
One dollar and eighty-seven cents, one dollar and seventy-eight cents 2, what does Della want to do with the money?
Looked at herself in the mirror in the flat noticed an ad in the local newspaper told a neighbor about her money problems saw a picture of a short-haired girl in Mme.Works late Asks for a salary increase Sells the couch.7, what does Della give Jim for a gift?A copy of this quiz is in your dashboard."Give it to me quick." "Let me cover my eyes." "Is that all?" "I don't know if I can." « previous question next question progress: 4 of 10 questions, della bought Jim.Brigham-Young, dillinger-Young, dillingham-Young, dylan-Young 5, what happened to Jim's salary?Quizzes, art, literatcher, short Story, the Gift Of The Magi, the Gift Of The Magi By O Henry Quiz 8 Questions By Frankconroy Last updated: Nov 28, 2017.A diamond necklace, a country cottage, nEXT.The story did not say his age.


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Q: Callback to ContentPage from helper class event listener I have a simple Xamarin Forms project to test interaction with a Firebase Realtime Database.  It includes a main page, with buttons to add,edit,delete and query a database.  A Firebase helper class contains all the code to perform those actions, as well as an observable subscription to fire an event when data is added,updated or deleted.
I need the "ShowData" method called by the observable event to make a callback to the ContentPage to refresh a list.
I'm not sure how to accomplish this.  I thought I could add a delegate method to the ContentPage, but didn't know how to code it in the page.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Firebase helper class
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using XamarinFirebase.Model;
using Firebase.Database;
using Firebase.Database.Query;
using System.Linq;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using Firebase.Database.Streaming;
using Xamarin.Forms;

namespace XamarinFirebase.Helper
{

    public class FirebaseHelper
    {
        FirebaseClient firebase = new FirebaseClient("https://xamarinfirebase-bdc74.firebaseio.com/");
        bool init = false;
        int status = 0;

        public void ShowData(FirebaseEvent<Person> e)
        {
            try
            {
                switch (e.EventType)
                {
                    case FirebaseEventType.Delete:
                        if (status == 4)
                        {
                            Device.BeginInvokeOnMainThread(async () =>
                            {
                                await Application.Current.MainPage.DisplayAlert("Deleted", e.EventSource.GetType().ToString() + " - " + e.Object.Name, "OK");
                            });
                        }
                        break;
                    case FirebaseEventType.InsertOrUpdate:
                        if (status == 2)
                        {
                            Device.BeginInvokeOnMainThread(async () =>
                            {
                                await Application.Current.MainPage.DisplayAlert("Added", e.EventSource.GetType().ToString() + " - " + e.Object.Name, "OK");
                            });
                        }
                        if (status == 3)
                        {
                            Device.BeginInvokeOnMainThread(async () =>
                            {
                                await Application.Current.MainPage.DisplayAlert("Updated", e.EventSource.GetType().ToString() + " - " + e.Object.Name, "OK");
                            });
                        }
                        break;
                    default:
                        Device.BeginInvokeOnMainThread(async () =>
                        {
                            await Application.Current.MainPage.DisplayAlert("Unknown", e.EventSource.GetType().ToString() + " - " + e.Object.Name, "OK");
                        });
                        break;
                }

                status = 0;
            }
            catch (Exception)
            {

                throw;
            }
        }

        public async Task<List<Person>> GetAllPersons()
        {
            if (!init)
            {
                var observable = firebase
                    .Child("Persons")
                    .AsObservable<Person>()
                    .Subscribe(d => ShowData(d));

                init = true;
            }

            status = 1;

            return (await firebase
              .Child("Persons")
              .OnceAsync<Person>()).Select(item => new Person
              {
                  Name = item.Object.Name,
                  PersonId = item.Object.PersonId
              }).ToList();
        }

        public async Task<Person> GetPerson(int personId)
        {
            status = 1;

            var allPersons = await GetAllPersons();
            await firebase
              .Child("Persons")
              .OnceAsync<Person>();
            return allPersons.Where(a => a.PersonId == personId).FirstOrDefault();
        }

        public async Task AddPerson(int personId,string name)
        {
            status = 2;

            await firebase
              .Child("Persons")
              .PostAsync(new Person() { PersonId=personId, Name = name });
        }

        public async Task UpdatePerson(int personId, string name)
        {
            status = 3;

            var toUpdatePerson = (await firebase
              .Child("Persons")
              .OnceAsync<Person>()).Where(a => a.Object.PersonId == personId).FirstOrDefault();

            await firebase
              .Child("Persons")
              .Child(toUpdatePerson.Key)
              .PutAsync(new Person() { PersonId = personId, Name = name });
        }

        public async Task DeletePerson(int personId)
        {
            status = 4;

            var toDeletePerson = (await firebase
              .Child("Persons")
              .OnceAsync<Person>()).Where(a => a.Object.PersonId == personId).FirstOrDefault();
            await firebase.Child("Persons").Child(toDeletePerson.Key).DeleteAsync();

        }
    }

}

ContentPage
using System;
using Xamarin.Forms;
using XamarinFirebase.Helper;

namespace XamarinFirebase
{
    public partial class MainPage : ContentPage
    {
        FirebaseHelper firebaseHelper = new FirebaseHelper();

        public MainPage()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        protected async override void OnAppearing()
        {

            base.OnAppearing();
            var allPersons = await firebaseHelper.GetAllPersons();
            lstPersons.ItemsSource = allPersons;
        }

        private async void BtnAdd_Clicked(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            try
            {
                await firebaseHelper.AddPerson(Convert.ToInt32(txtId.Text), txtName.Text);
                txtId.Text = string.Empty;
                txtName.Text = string.Empty;
                var allPersons = await firebaseHelper.GetAllPersons();
                lstPersons.ItemsSource = allPersons;
            }
            catch (Exception)
            {

                throw;
            }
        }

        private async void BtnRetrive_Clicked(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            try
            {
                var person = await firebaseHelper.GetPerson(Convert.ToInt32(txtId.Text));
                if (person != null)
                {
                    txtId.Text = person.PersonId.ToString();
                    txtName.Text = person.Name;

                }
                else
                {
                    await DisplayAlert("Success", "No Person Available", "OK");
                }
            }
            catch (Exception)
            {

                throw;
            }
        }

        private async void BtnUpdate_Clicked(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            try
            {
                await firebaseHelper.UpdatePerson(Convert.ToInt32(txtId.Text), txtName.Text);
                txtId.Text = string.Empty;
                txtName.Text = string.Empty;
                var allPersons = await firebaseHelper.GetAllPersons();
                lstPersons.ItemsSource = allPersons;
            }
            catch (Exception)
            {

                throw;
            }
        }

        private async void BtnDelete_Clicked(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            try
            {
                await firebaseHelper.DeletePerson(Convert.ToInt32(txtId.Text));
                var allPersons = await firebaseHelper.GetAllPersons();
                lstPersons.ItemsSource = allPersons;
            }
            catch (Exception)
            {

                throw;
            }
        }
    }
}

A: Xamarin Forms Messaging Center can do this for you
Subscribe for a Message in your contentPage:
MessagingCenter.Subscribe<MainPage> (this, "Hi", (sender) => {
// Your code here
});

Then throw a message on to the content page something like:
MessagingCenter.Send<MainPage> (this, "Hi");

The string doesn't change - it indicates the message type and is used for determining which subscribers to notify. This sort of message is used to indicate that some event occurred, such as "upload completed", where no further information is required.
NOTE in both cases this is the MainPage instance.
For a better understanding check Messaging Center

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Everyone (but Char since he had work) spent the weekend at Grandma's and celebrated Rory's birthday. We got down there on Friday afternoon and the weather was perfect for playing outside with the cousins. Rory discovered a lot of sticks and the sandbox in Grandma's backyard. He had tons of fun exploring the outdoors! Rory discovered the trampoline's magical powers thanks to Cousin H's help. She would gently bounce whenever he came on the tramp.
After we played outside we came in to play some more. The girls played lots of games. One of them was dress up using things from Grandma's around the world travels. Here's Heidi Anne in head-dress from the Middle East. The girls (minus baby Anastasia) played for hours on end. Anastasia crawled around the place.
Heidi Anne would pause her games to come push Rory around and try to teach him to move the car by himself. She's such a good big sister. Something eventually clicked and he began to move backwards, but slowly learned to go in whichever direction he choose. Later that night we had pizza for dinner and the cousins had to go home.
Saturday morning was busy! Heidi Anne helped make French toast for breakfast. Where Rory accidentally threw a plate, (which shattered). Later Heidi Anne went to the store with Grandma to get supplies for Rory's party and to pick up a party guest, Cousin G. Since I have a nasty latex allergy, Rory's never really seen balloons before. He got super excited when he found the Mylar balloons in the living room. He excitedly bopped them, held them down then giggled as he watched them float "magically" back towards the ceiling.
Family began trickling in for the party around Noon. Just in time for the barbecue lunch. There were corn dogs baked in the oven, hot dogs and hamburgers / veggie burgers. It was such nice weather (in the 60's) we were able to eat outside. Since it gets rather cold at night, we weren't bothered by any flies or bees.
After lunch we came inside to open presents. Rory hasn't gotten the hang of unwrapping gifts. Heidi Anne or myself would assist him. He got a farm puzzle, a dinosaur puzzle, and one that makes sounds of different vehicles like; fire engines, trains, motorcycles, ect.
He also got a stuffed frog and a book, to share with Anastasia since their birthdays and ages are close together. Oh and a magic color pad, all you need is water in a special marker and the black and white page is filled with colors and pictures. (Sorry there aren't more pictures, I was juggling Anastasia and the camera).
After presents came cake! Well, cupcakes to be more precise. Which has been our tradition since Heidi Anne's first birthday. Rory just licked the frosting off his cupcake, then grabbed another one before anybody could stop him and licked the frosting off of that, too. He tried for a third but was intercepted. That little boy got chocolate frosting everywhere on his hands and face!
After cake almost everyone had to get going. Heidi Anne went to go spend the night with Cousin A. Rory spent the rest of the afternoon and early evening playing with Cousin G. Just as the kiddos were finishing up their dinners, Cousin G's parents came to get him. They brought my new niece (from now on Baby Cousin E) with them. She was adorable! I didn't get a chance to hold her because Anastasia wouldn't let me. In fact, Anastasia was super clingy to me this weekend. Maybe next time I see them I'll get to hold Baby Cousin E for a bit (if Anastasia let's me).
Funny Story: We drove home Sunday after we picked up Heidi Anne from her sleepover with cousin A. The long drive was a more difficult then usual, because I had the balloons blocking my review mirror and the sound puzzle would randomly play sirens! Therefore, I never knew for sure if it was a real emergency vehicle trying to get my attention or just the puzzle. I kept envisioning my self getting an evasion from police charge. Not to mention just how ridiculous it would sound to say "But officer, I thought you were my son's puzzle acting up again, I promise!"


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Digital ID in Africa this week: demand for national biometric projects challenge capacities
May 24, 2019 | Frank Hersey
Categories Biometrics News | Civil / National ID | Government Services | ID for All
Biometrics were firmly a part of the continental conversation in parts of Africa this week. In Kenya, at the start of a last-minute week-long extension to Huduma Namba registration, the governor of Nairobi County set out his plans to begin biometric monitoring of City Hall staff. In Ghana, a mention of the online portal for Ghana Card registration during a radio interview drove so much traffic it took down the website. Also in Ghana, the electoral commission outlined its plans to acquire a new set of biometric kits for voter registration exercises, and to investigate bringing data management in-house.
Meanwhile in Malawi's biometrically-vetted general election, the vice president and presidential candidate Saulos Chilima was initially barred from voting in Lilongwe after his profile had accidentally been transferred elsewhere by staff, according to Malawi24.
Ghana: New biometric kits for voter registration
Ghana's electoral commissioner, Jean Mensa, has announced that it will purchase new biometric capture kits for voter registration during a press conference on upcoming electoral registration exercises, according to The Finder. The commission has also signaled the intent to bring data handling in-house.
The electoral commission has decided on a longer-term, narrower registration procedure rather than a quicker, mass campaign to reduce the cost of kit procurement. "We had a proposal to refurbish the existing kit that we had procured. If we compare them to modern technology, you're going to pay less for bringing on board modern technology," said Mensa, "We will be saving this nation some good money if we go in for modern, user-friendly gadgets as opposed to what you have in 2011 that is costly to maintain and also costly to buy."
The cost of refurbishing the current devices was put at $56M, whereas buying new kits would be $20 million less, according to Joy Online.
The initial kits were provided by GenKey, and deployed by the Ghana-based contractor SuperTech Limited (STL). It is not clear whether GenKey will be the supplier again for the 2020 elections, after providing the equipment for the 2008, 2012 and 2016 elections.
Mensa is reported as saying that the EC put a request to STL to service the 13,000 biometric kits ahead of a referendum. STL apparently quoted $1.7M for this, to which Mensa suggested a $200,000 budget for the agency's own IT department to undertake the task. STL said that the IT staff were "untrainable".
The EC is also taking steps to own its IT systems and biometric data center rather than relying on STL at an annual cost of $4M, according to the Ghana News Agency.
Ghanaians are currently registering for national identity cards (see below). The electoral commission is a partner agency for the Ghana Card scheme, though it is not yet clear when and if the biometric Ghana Card system will replace biometric voter registration.
According to the Ghana Card website, "The Ghana Card has a 140k chip with 14 applets and the capacity to accommodate all other cards in circulation. We are likely to have fewer cards in the future when adequate harmonization of systems with the other ID card issuing agencies have been done."
Kenya: Biometric staff monitoring to begin
The initial one-week extension for registration will roll into local registration at Assistant Chief's Offices once the dedicated enrollment ends on May 25, government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna is reported to have said by Capital FM. Reports put the number of people enrolled at 35 or 36 million of a target of 40 million. Some Kenyans may have to re-register if the data they provided does not match that already held on them, Oguna is also reported to have said.
Following Kenya's mass registration for national ID cards, Nairobi is to install biometric verification equipment to improve efficiency and monitor staff, as reported by Capital News.
Registration for the controversial Huduma Namba scheme to create a "single truth" was initially intended to end on May 18 before being given a one-week extension. On May 20, at an impromptu tour of all of City Hall's offices, Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko ordered the installation of the 'Biometric System' in Nairobi County offices to monitor staff hours, weed out ghost workers and improve efficiency.
"I have instructed our County Secretary and Human Resource Department to make sure we have the system as soon as possible because we want to know who comes to work and never reports to work as required," Sonko is reported as saying. Nairobi County, with almost 13,000 staff will be the first to introduce the biometric system.
Security personnel are also being registered by the Huduma Namba scheme and their weapons registered, a process which takes two days. This has led to concerns that the National Police Reservists are being left unarmed, something which Marakwet East sub county police commander Vincent Kitili has denied, as reported by Kenya News. Out of date rifles will be replaced and all firearms will be re-registered and re-branded with the holder's details, according to the Kenya News Agency.
The scheme has proved such a significant event for Kenyans, that "Huduma Namba" even became the most searched-for term on Google in the country in April.
Kenya: Concerns over Huduma Namba data security
Kenya's mass biometric registration exercise has also raised concerns over the security of the data captured by the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS). The ICT Ministry has come out to reassure people, as reported by The Star.
Various groups have brought their concerns to court in Kenya. The ICT Ministry's Loyford Murithi has now filed an affidavit to vouch for the integrity of the system, according to The Star.
Murithi is reported to have said that all biometrics are encrypted immediately as they are captured whether the kit is on- or offline and that, "a data breach on NIIMS database would only reveal encrypted templates of personal identity information, which cannot be unmasked without the requisite decryption key".
According to the affidavit, Murithi said Kenya's system borrowed from Estonia's identity system: "The government chose the model from Estonia because both countries keep a digitally centralized master population register of all their respective citizens and registered foreign nationals resident within the boundaries".
Murithi is also reported to have dismissed concerns that NIIMS uses kits made by OT-MORPHO, the former name for IDEMIA which faces multiple investigations in the country, saying that IDEMIA's software is not being used as software has been provided locally. "All the registration and encryption programs that run on the said hardware components of NIIMS were developed and installed locally by the state."
Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology Director Shared Services Robert Mugo will report to ID4Africa on the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) and the Huduma Namba during day 1 of the movement's annual conference.
Ghana: Registration website shutdown after surge in users
Ghana's National Identification Agency (NIA) registration portal has been temporarily taken down after a spike in attempts to pre-register online for the Ghana Card following a radio interview with the agency's Executive Secretary, Prof. Ken Attafuah, where he mentioned the site as a way to register, as reported by Graphic Online.
The agency site is currently redirecting to a PDF statement which explains that the site was not fully operational when Attafuah mentioned it on Joy FM: "The NIA appreciates the interest shown in the use of the online portal as an alternative to filling the registration forms at the registration centers and is working assiduously to restore the service."
Churches have been authorized as registration centers, in return for Sunday sessions dedicated to registering their congregations, according to media reports.
The West African nation's registration process has met several other difficulties since registration began on April 29, with long lines creating opportunities for corruption, even leading to civil action to stop officers moonlighting.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has this week come out in praise of the NIA's scheme and staff, saying, "we wanted to make sure people when they come to apply for the National ID card to a large extent they can receive the cards before they leave the premises, so that we don't have this whole process of people applying and not collecting and so on," as reported by the Daily Guide.
Meanwhile NIA CEO Ken Attafuah has said on another radio interview with Starr Chat that this has been his "worst job". "It's not just the insults or attacks or the pressure that comes with it but everything with it. All I have always tried to do is to serve my nation with the best that I have in me but you can't get all to appreciate it from that point of view," he told Starr Chat. "There are 11 people we have sacked and 5 that have been suspended over the same reports that the media has been running. In the ones that are of criminal in nature, I'm not touching it. I want the criminal procedure to take place and deal with those involved because that's what it ought to be."
Digital ID in Africa this week: Kenya's biometric ID scheme, blockchain for refugees, universal health and moonlighting officials
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We haven't finished settling down after the Paris climate convention and already were in a high gear just a week into 2016. The Australian Government was decidedly unfestive over the festive season; it was hotter than ever in 2015; insurers paid out record amounts for storm damage and, ironically, climate change is causing power shortages.
Welcome to 2016. It is a hard to think that this year could be anywhere near as big as last year when it comes to action on climate change. Well, it could well be. The biggest event in the world this year is the US presidential election (in November). Climate change will be a key 'battle ground' - fortunately and unfortunately. Closer to home, there's a Federal Election due sometime in Australia in 2016 and climate change will, again, be a key 'battle ground '- and, again, fortunately and unfortunately. We'd rather it not be a battleground - we'd rather there be consensus on mitigation, management and adaptation. There isn't so as it does every year, the incredibly resilient environment protection and improvement lobby - that is, all of us - will be holding our elected officials, candidates, bureaucrats, business and community leaders and the media to account. It promises to be a fascinating year.
While you were enjoying the festive period, the Australian Government tried to sneak out some negative news. The media world has changed and there's no quiet time period these days. So, what did they do? First, the ABC reported the Australian Government gave the go-ahead to the expansion of the Abbot Point Coal Terminal near Bowen in north Queensland, making it one of the world's largest coal ports. The expansion would enable coal to be shipped from proposed mining projects in the Galilee Basin, like Adani's $16 billion Carmichael mine. Conservation groups said they were disappointed with the latest decision.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported Australia's greenhouse gas emissions increased by nearly one per cent in 2015. "Australia emitted 549.3 mega-tonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide in 2014-15, up 0.8 per cent on the year before but down nearly three per cent on projections. Emissions increases were recorded in the electricity, transport, fugitive emissions and industrial and power generation sectors and offset only by a strong decline in agricultural emissions. Combined with emissions from land use and deforestation the overall increase in emissions on the previous year was 1.3 per cent," Peter Hannam reported.
This week Australia's Bureau of Meteorology released its annual climate statement. Well, the climate statement states the climate is getting warmer, as if that's a surprise to anyone! "2015 was Australia's fifth-warmest year on record (national observations commence in 1910). Above average temperatures were persistent throughout the year, with several periods of record warmth. The Australian area-averaged mean temperature for 2015 was 0.83 °C above the 1961–1990 average. Maximum temperatures were 0.96 °C above average, and minimum temperatures were 0.69 °C above average; both the sixth-warmest on record respectively" the bureau reported.
In news from the insurance industry, Reuters reports insurers paid out around $27 billion for natural disaster claims last year with weather causing 94 percent of incidents, underscoring the challenge posed by climate change, data from reinsurer Munich Re showed on Monday. "While the climate phenomenon known as 'El Niño' reduced the development of hurricanes in the North Atlantic, storms and floods still inflicted billions of dollars of damage in Europe and North America, the world's largest reinsurer said in an annual review. The insurance industry lobbied governments to take action to curb climate change in the run-up to the UN climate summit in Paris last year, citing both rising payouts in heavily-insured rich country markets and a lack of affordable insurance in developing countries where it is most needed," Reuters reported.
In the ultimate revenge by nature, Time reports heat waves and drought caused by climate change could hurt power production across the world, according to new research. "The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, shows that weather patterns that lead to higher temperatures could reduce the availability of water that plays an essential role in hydropower and thermoelectric plants. Together, hydropower and thermoelectric plants currently generate 98 per cent of the world's power. Climate change could affect production at the majority of these plants.," Time reported.
Finally in science, with a touch of economics, the Guardian reports 95 per cent consensus of expert economists who say carbon pollution should be cut. The Institute for Policy Integrity at the New York University (NYU) School of Law recently published a report summarizing a survey of economists with climate expertise. The key finding: there's a strong consensus among climate economics experts that we should put a price on carbon pollution to curb the expensive costs of climate change," The Guardian reported.
So, we're away in 2016. A massive year ahead - policy, politics, diplomacy, innovation, science, finance, activism, advocacy and a whole bunch more. Can't wait! In late 2015, the world decided to move forward. In 2016 the world needs to start working out the pace and means to implement what was agreed in Paris. As Al Gore said in Paris the climate crisis is "ultimately a moral issue. It is a choice between right and wrong [though it is also a political, economic, and technological issue]. It's immoral to use the atmosphere as an open sewer and ignore the warnings of the scientists. . . and to condemn future generations to a life of degradation and suffering. This is a great moral challenge that we must confront successfully." We hear you.


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NEWS in MAP: Women in Leadership in Music
As part of the Erasmus+ NEWS in MAP project, RIAM asked women in leadership in music to complete an anonymous questionnaire. It concerned the presence of women in formal leadership positions in music organisations, programmes or other structures (as artistic directors, conductors, music school directors, CEOs, etc.), the competences (abilities, skills, knowledge and/or values) and training of those in formal leadership positions, their opinions of the skills and training that is necessary to assume a formal leadership position, and perceptions surrounding barriers to leadership for women.
Full results and analysis of the survey can be read in the report Comparative Country Analysis on Leadership in Music Employability, available at the link below.
Comparative Country Analysis on Leadership in Music Employability
News in Map (2019-2022)
New Employability within Self-Leadership Academic Programs
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NEWS in MAP is a 3-year strategic partnership project funded by the European Commission's Erasmus+ programme. The context for this project lies in the discrepancy between the skill set required by the music profession and the traditional education available at music college. For example, most institutions do not develop basic skill sets in team building, business establishment, marketing and event design, which are amongst the most important facets of establishing a new career in music.
The path from music student to successful professional is an extraordinary, but often difficult journey. In recent years the landscape for musicians has changed drastically, and the route to becoming a professional musician is in no way a straightforward journey into a single job. Instead, music students must develop a broad range of abilities, knowledge and skills in order to successfully work as a successful music professional, with self-leadership playing a significant role.
Leadership and Gender
"72% of today's leaders are not equipped with the critical core skills needed to lead tomorrow's workforce" (DDI 2015 Global Leadership Forecast) and research has shown that women are underrepresented in leadership positions. Particularly striking is data from within the orchestral profession. A 2019 UCL survey showed that in the symphony orchestras of continental Europe, 36.6% of members were women. In terms of leadership, however, that same study showed that across 40 orchestras in the UK, the USA and Europe, 83.2% of persons occupying Principal Chairs were male, and 16.8% were women.
NEWS in MAP seeks to raise the consciousness of women in relation to their suitability for positions of leadership, to increase both the participation of women at all levels of decision making and the opportunities for women to assume leadership roles. Accordingly, RIAM's current research approaches the question from two different perspectives: the student perspective and the perspective of women in leadership in music. The results of this research will help to inform the development of the module that is at the heart of NEWS in MAP to provide the necessary data and information to incorporate an explicit gender dimension.
The RIAM has surveyed music college students throughout Europe to better understand student perspectives on leadership and the traits and competencies that music college students possess. This survey also measured whether leadership aspirations, competencies, confidence and conceptions vary by gender. In addition to the student survey, the RIAM also surveyed female leaders to gather their opinions of the skills and training necessary to assume formal leadership positions, and their perceptions of barriers to leadership. Full results and analysis of the surveys can be read in the final report Comparative Country Analysis on Leadership in Music Employability.
The NEWS in MAP project seeks to promote student self-leadership to increase employability for graduate musicians.
Mosso con brio (Moved with Vigour) was a blended mobility hosted by the RIAM in Spring 2021. It consisted of a range of activities focusing on internationalisation, inter-university exchange, apprenticeships, and cross-border collaboration. 24 students from 4 HEIs worked together over a 3-week period to cooperatively prepare, present and produce a range of outputs. Students were divided into 3 mixed-institution groups and worked on their project briefs with an assigned mentor.
During the virtual activity week (15-19 March), sessions were delivered by guest speakers/artists and students. Guests included concertmasters from ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Vice President of the AEC. Sessions were varied in content: from practical masterclasses and vlog creation to discussions on gender in student leadership and internationalisation. A presentation on collaborative and creative exchange from the CEO of Irish Baroque Orchestra also connected the virtual mobility activities to a physical "apprenticeship" mobility which took place in Dublin from 8-12 March with RIAM students, captured through a vlog which was presented during the week.
The running and content of virtual activities was largely led by students. Masterclasses were run and presented by students, round table discussions and presentations were moderated by students, guest artists were interviewed by student panels. Mosso con brio's "small, mentored group" structure enabled students to truly lead in the design and public presentation of their project briefs with the support of mentors as facilitators, and not as leaders. The mentors aimed to give the students the knowledge, skills and abilities to run these projects in future without external assistance. The final meeting on 19 March was a structured reflection session. This was a space for participants to reflect on the project and consider their personal achievement of Mosso con brio's learning outcomes and objectives.
A detailed report on Mosso con brio which includes project schedule, recordings, slides, feedback is available at this link.
Every journey needs a map and NEWS in MAP will also create and implement a 14-week course, a "map" that enables students to gain the self-leadership competencies needed for employability in the modern world. The course will blend theoretical knowledge with small apprenticeships in a variety of subjects. The synthesis of these two facets, the theoretical and the applied, will result in an internship that offers a real-world experience.
Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia Roma
Yaşar Üniversitesi Association
Européennes des Conservatoires, Academies musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC)
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Deborah Kelleher, Sarah Sew, Vourneen Ryan, Lynsey Callaghan, David Collins
'Kevin O'Connell's North: Modernism, Sibelius, and Identity'
Dr Jennifer McCay (RIAM Musicianhip Faculty)
This article by Dr Jennifer McCay was published in Nordlit No. 46 (2020): Conceptualizing the North.
The special issue 'Conceptualizing the North' unites theoretical and artistic understandings of and perspectives from 'the north'. As an area that emerges as forbidding, fragile, and fluid, with stark contrasts, the northern regions of the planet have long fascinated artists and scientists. The issue offers a combination of disciplines and approaches, and is deliberately broad in scope. Through its three sections, entitled 'travelling', 'dwelling', and 'composing', the reader is invited to conceptualize the north through visual art, music, poetry, comics, film, history, museums, sagas, and stories.
Jennifer's article explores the influence of Jean Sibelius and Scandinavian modernism on the work of composer, Kevin O'Connell. Read the full article here.
DOCTOR IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE
The latest doctoral dissertations have been added to the TARA Research Repository and are available at the links below.
Mazanek, Matthew, 'Implicit curriculum: improvisation pedagogy in guitar methods 1760-1860' (DMusPerf dissertation, Royal Irish Academy of Music, 2021)
Edge, Kenneth, 'Reimagining the saxophone: preparing works by six Irish composers for performance - a first history' (DMusPerf dissertation, Royal Irish Academy of Music, 2021)


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Legendary Pitcairn Island is visited by a small number of cruise ships every year and each visit is a big occasion on Pitcairn. Local residents are very aware that stopping at Pitcairn Island is a real highlight for many international travellers and the entire Pitcairn community is always at the ready to ensure that these excited, one day visitors enjoy a truly memorable visit to the island's rocky shores - this is a truly unique travel destination.
In close communication with the island prior to arrival, visiting cruise ships often arrange for a local lecture and Pitcairn Curio & Craft Market to be held on board if sea conditions are not suitable to safely land passengers.
But, when sea and weather conditions are right, hundreds of lucky visitors get to make it ashore throughout the season. Visiting Cruise ships generally opt to use their own tenders making the trip to the landing at Bounty Bay a short journey. Once ashore passengers are heartily welcomed by Pitcairn Islands Tourism staff before making their way up the Hill of Difficulty to Adamstown and beyond either on foot or on the back of a 4-wheel drive Quad Bike!
It was one of the best visits we've had to a port without actually setting foot on land. It will be fondly remembered.
Karen Robbins
On average there are between 10-15 cruise ships booked to stop at Pitcairn each season. To book your vessels visit to Pitcairn Island, please contact the Pitcairn Island Office.
Please be advised, Most ships booked in to stop at Pitcairn with large numbers of passengers onboard (1,000+) only stop for 3 hours or so. This is NOT sufficient time, we recommend a minimum of 5-6 hours. If you cannot land your passenger, the Pitcairn Islands Tourism Department will liaise with the ship to arrange the Pitcairn community boarding to set up their curio & craft market and to provide lectures.
Zodiac landing passengers ashore from the MV L'Austral, October 2018
Passengers disembark a Zodiac from the cruise ship MV L'Austral, October 2018
Curio & Craft Market at the town Square, October 2018
"With the number of visiting cruise ships steadily increasing each year, Pitcairn's cruise ship season is always a busy time. Typically it starts around Oct/Nov and runs through to April the following year. The size and type of ship ranges from small expedition vessels, carrying 100 or so passengers, to huge ocean liners carrying up to 2500 - 3000 passengers. With this in mind, Pitcairners must find time to get into their studios and workshops to create their carvings, curios and artwork. These days there's a huge range of Pitcairn keepsakes available, from jewellery, to all types of wooden carvings, bowls and platters, caps & T. Shirts, hand-woven traditional baskets, Bounty and Longboat models, handmade soaps and, of course, Pitcairn Honey.
Most cruise ship companies confirm their booking to visit the island at least a year or so in advance. The booking is confirmed by the Island's Immigration Officer, an announcement of the pending visit made over the radio and the ship's name, arrival and departure times added to the Cruise Ship Bookings List which is ever present on the Public Notice Board at the Square.
As the day of arrival draws near the Immigration Officer, Tourism Coordinator, Mayor and Provisions Officer start corresponding, via email, with the ship to coordinate activities for the day. This varies depending on roles and whether the ship's Captain intends to land passengers or feels it's safer to have the Pitcairn Community go on-board to set up the Pitcairn Island Curio and Craft Market, deliver a lecture and mix and mingle with passengers for a few hours. These days approximately 35 - 45 Pitcairn residents might go out to visit a ship which is unable to land passengers. Those who are unwell or perhaps a little too frail to climb the Jacob's ladder to board the ship are encouraged to allow friends and family to take their goods on board for them - ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to trade and benefit from sales.
Landing cruise ship passengers is always at the Captain's discretion, depending on weather and sea conditions on the day. This means that everyone must be ready to either get themselves and their curio and crafts to the landing in time to go out to the ship or to set up their goods and trading tables along the main road or at the Square in Adamstown. Either way it's always a happy and exciting time with no one really sure which way it will go until the Captain has made his or her final decision.
If the decision is to land passengers, the Captain will opt to use either the ship's own tenders or the Pitcairn Longboats to ferry passengers ashore. And, with the first arrivals everything falls into place. Tourism staff welcome the passengers as they arrive at the Bounty Bay landing, providing them with walking maps and general visitor information. A handful of local Quad Bike Operators provide taxi services up the Hill of Difficulty to the Square and later, once everyone's ashore, guided tours of the island. Frequently though, after several days at sea, many passengers prefer to 'walk the island' taking in Pitcairn's natural and built attractions at their own pace. And, for such a small island, there is a lot to see – including the Church where the Bounty Bible is on display, the Pitcairn Islands Museum, the cemetery and the local market. Those who are fit and healthy wander up over the hill to the top of the island and beyond, visiting St. Paul's Pool, Highest Point, Ship's Landing Point and if they're lucky, the island's one and only Galapagos Tortoise Miz.T
For many cruise ship passengers, getting to Pitcairn is the highlight of their trip. Whether they are able to land or not most convey that having the opportunity to personally meet the descendants of the Bounty Mutineers and learn about their day to day lives is what really makes their time at Pitcairn so truly memorable. And it's a mutual experience. Over generations Pitcairners have forged lifelong friendships with passengers, captains and crew who have visited via cruise ships. At the close of a typical visit both visitors and locals are refreshed and revitalised - satisfied with the day's events, sights seen and friends made".
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September 26, 2012 Mary KlestLeave a comment
Some people think America's gone soft. But inside every company are people who work hard, using their knowledge and talents in unique ways to solve problems and circumvent tough challenges. Their stories reveal a work ethic that is strong and invigorating. So let their voices be heard.
Create content about them that can appear in a trade publication article, a blog post, a press release, a video interview or website copy on the About or News page. They should be heard as brand ambassadors on social media sites. Don't rely only on the best and brightest in the company but also the people who shine in a small but very special way. Reflect the work ethic of customers and you will have a winning content strategy.
Highlight The Inventor
Whether it's an idea, a product, a design or a process, inventors position your company as progressive in thought and deed. While the marketing of such innovation is a collaborative effort, dig deep enough and you will find the person who connected the dots and came up with something new. In big companies you may have to wade through layers of attention seekers but keep going to find the originating source. Ask how it came about. What triggered the idea? What did you need to find the solution? Were you sure of it or did you experiment multiple times before coming up with the best answer?
Interview The Craftsman
How well a product or service is crafted can be the most distinguishing factor separating you from your competition. Respect the craftsman and your customers will respect the product. Starting on page 70 of the 690-page Restoration Hardware Fall 2012 catalog is an article titled "The Leatherman." It tells the story of two craftsmen, how they met, what they value and some of the details of their work. "I wanted to treat leather like everything I do. I wanted it all hand done," says Timothy Oulton. And this from Diego Diaz: "There's not much of this particular kind of thing that you can learn from books or in school. It's by trial, by getting your hands dirty, and that's what I love to do." Turn the page after reading the article and the customer sees the leather products with new eyes and awareness.
Honor The Customer
What role does a customer play? Often, new ideas are generated by questions customers ask or details they demand. Former teacher and now CEO of BLS Enterprises Barry Stoughton is a serial inventor who creates new products inspired by questions from customers. When asked, "How can we extend the life of rubber track pads on our construction equipment?" Barry developed a polyurethane based track pad that doubles the wear time. He didn't stop there. New products are continuously introduced to solve the problems his customers are facing.
Share your company's work ethic through people who exemplify it. Putting a face to the fact builds relationships and authenticity. This kind of content is also good for sharing through word of mouth. Did you hear about the surgeon who performed a double lung transplant on his patient and three months later ran alongside that patient during a 10k race? There are great stories inside your company. Tell them right and your customers will see themselves in it
Google Nightmare of the Worst Kind
September 21, 2012 Joanne CostinLeave a comment
This past month I have spent several hours trying to fix a Google nightmare caused when a client lost access to their Google AdWords account. In the eyes of most small business owners there is Google confusion. Between Google Places, Google AdWords, Google Analytics, Google+ and Gmail, businesses may be using multiple business as well as personal accounts. People sometimes get confused about what account is set up with what Gmail address. In their haste to delegate tasks to someone else, they end up losing access to their account.
My client came to me because they were getting increased charges for Google AdWords, yet they had no idea how to access the account to control their campaign costs. Their account was automatically billed to a credit card. Armed with the credit card number, I was able to get Google to confirm the Gmail address used to set up the account, but then we didn't have the password. To reset the password Google was going to send a pin number to a backup phone number, only the phone number used to create the account didn't belong to the business, or either of the two owners. Turns out the phone number belonged to the business owner's daughter who worked at the firm for a few months. To reset the password we needed to get the pin number that was texted to her personal phone. Now we are trying to determine if the information from Google Adwords can be moved to another account.
If you have ever tried, you know that reaching a live person from Google is not easy. They try to answer all questions on their website and hide their phone numbers pretty well. I found one, and to Google's credit, I was connected with someone from their AdWords department who has been very helpful.
Business owners need to recognize that their website, google analytics and social media accounts, contain valuable information for the business and need to be maintained and protected. You need to keep control over them, and that means properly managing the accounts. To keep you from something like this happening, here's my advice to business owners on setting up your Google account.
1)Start by creating a Gmail account for the business. Keep this separate from any personal accounts. This is key, because the business should stay in control of the account. You can provide permission to others to access the account, but you main control over the password for the account, and can deny access, if you desire. Write down the password, the back-up email and backup phone number for the business , and answers to security questions. Don't let employees or outside agencies use their personal Gmail account or cell phone as the backup.
2)Tie all Google products to the same Gmail account. You want Google Adwords to tie into Google Analytics so you can see how your advertising is impacting website traffic. You can authorize others to be administrators or users on the account using their own Gmail accounts.
3)Google Places is now Google+ Local. Keep you Google Places Business Account separate from your personal Google+ account.
4)Keep all account user names and passwords on one simple spreadsheet.
Include the following:
Website hosting website, login and password
Google analytics UA Number
Company gmail address and password
Blog login address, user name and password
Twitter login and password
LinkedIn login and password
Facebook login and password
Pinterest login and password
Email Marketing login and password
Do you have a Google nightmare to share?
Content Lessons From High School Football
Getting to the goal line
Can a high school football game uncover content lessons for B2B companies? You bet, at least in the mind of this content writer. While watching the game I get an understanding of why it's important to assess opponents, signal a new play, execute, and connect with an audience. Watch this video that shows a fake handoff by the quarterback, a play that initiates a 65-yard run to score a touchdown. That play didn't just happen. It was planned.
Understand your Opponents
Your competition is one form of opponent but another is the customer who struggles with his or her end goals, resources and budget. Content that acknowledges those concerns is like good blockers paving the way for the quarterback's run.
Signal a New Play
If the passes are not caught and the handoffs go nowhere, reimagine your role. No football game is the same and the same holds true for company initiatives. High school kids hear from the coach: "Don't repeat your mistakes, learn from them." For companies, content is measureable. Sometimes it takes a bit of tweaking but you can reach your content goals. Yesterday's content won't support new ideas.
Watch what the quarterback does to make the opponent team change direction. You want your content to do the same – get your audience to change direction toward your solution. Get them thinking differently about what is important, performance and balancing cost.
You Gotta Feel It
Include some sensory element that allows your audience to experience emotion. At the football game you hear the roar of the crowd and clapping. Content writers use language and visual design to create mood and tone.
Add an unexpected connection the way this home game announcer did after reporting the touchdown play: "That a boy." And, "This kid is deceivingly fast." As for the quarterback, he said: "Just before the play I had a feeling: 'This is it." That's the feeling your content can relay: This is it.
Too Much Noise on Your Content Page?
September 5, 2012 Mary KlestLeave a comment
Content consumers are busy. They want your company to create, edit, and distribute content that is relevant to their purpose or problem. A clean and effective content page gets visitors engaged right way. Here are four examples of content that engages.
Delete one third of what's on your content page. That's the challenge. Simple is hard to do but it is effective. Flex-Drain could have added lots of text about why they are better than their competition but instead chose this fun approach using video. Watch it.
Be Purposeful
I like how Freight Center offers visitors a way to interact with their product right away. They sell web-based tools to help shippers comparative shop. Buttons on the Home page invite visitors to calculate freight rates, get instant pricing, and track a shipment. Who could resist?
Get Rid of Moving Objects
Let the visitor choose what to engage with. Here's a good example at InnerMost Cabinets. The faded images at each side of the primary photo stay in place until you click on them. Nothing interrupts one's initial impression of more and discovery.
Focus on Navigation
Let visual design direct the visitor. A restaurant Home page without food photos? The Nagomi website offers a clean, simple navigation design that does double duty in making the visitor feel welcomed and well served.
For business, the best messages online are those that the visitor chooses. Good content writers know this and make it a part of their overall content strategy. When there is too much noise on your content page, visitors will move on and you miss an opportunity. Let your content page speak to them softly, directly and persuasively.


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Water Lantern Festival lights up Ives Concert Park
May 9, 2019 Updated: June 25, 2019 6:05 p.m.
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A celebration of life, love, and peace with a lantern guiding the way. "It was a fun way to spend the evening with friends, sharing our dreams and wishes with each other and then putting it out into the world," said Shreya Yedave, 25, of Danbury, who recently attended a Water Lantern Festival in Hartford. "We had a great time decorating the lanterns and the moment we released them into the water was magical."
On May 11, the Ives Concert Park in Danbury will be illuminated by thousands of paper lanterns. The event will be held from 5:30 to 10 p.m. "This is the first time Ives will be presenting an event like this. It's a very unique and incredible experience that brings many diverse people together to celebrate life," said Phyllis Cortese, executive director of Ives Concert Park. "In an ever-changing world that focuses more on digital connections and less on meaningful relationships, it's important that we bring unique opportunities and experiences to the community to bridge gaps, unite diverse populations and enhance our quality of life."
The Water Lantern Festival was created by One World, which has brought the floating lantern festivals to 70 cities across the country. "We encourage families and friends to spend this evening together while enjoying great food, music, and the fun of decorating lanterns together," said Jessica Dryden, public relations specialist with the Water Lantern Festival.
The event will feature a lively, fun-filled vibe that includes a scavenger hunt and lawn games. Also, there will be a variety of sweet and savory food trucks and merchandise vendors. A DJ will be playing upbeat, acoustic music while participants decorate their lantern then switch to quiet, reflective sounds and meditations during sunset launch.
Upon check-in, participants purchase or pick up a pre-purchased kit that includes a commemorative drawstring bag, a lantern, and marker. "They have the freedom to make it their own. It's not uncommon for people to dedicate their lanterns to lost loved ones, goals for the year, positive thoughts, or artwork," said Dryden. Throughout the night, people can share their lantern stories aloud. "People have the chance to talk about who or what they've dedicated their lantern to. It can be a very somber, emotional, and healing part of the event," she said.
Dryden noted the company prides itself on its commitment to sustainability. The lanterns are made of eco-friendly rice paper and bamboo and they're illuminated with recyclable flameless LED tea lights. "We remove every lantern from our venue following each event," said Dryden.
The festival is a fascinating way to spend an evening. "Sometimes we all need a fun night spent outside with loved ones. Decorating lanterns as a family is a time that can be reflective, healing, and uplifting. The lantern launch is something unlike you've ever seen before. There's something very peaceful about thousands of twinkling lanterns bobbing gently in the water as the sun sets," said Dryden.
For more information, visit waterlanternfestival.com.


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Formation of mesostructured thin films at the air–liquid interface†
Karen J. Edler*a and Bin Yanga
a Chemistry Department, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, UK
E-mail: k.edler@bath.ac.uk
The growth of free-standing surfactant-templated films of inorganic oxides at the air–solution interface is an attractive route to manufacture unsupported mesostructured membranes for a range of potential applications. So far this synthesis method has been relatively neglected due to the fragility of the initial films. More recent work to understand the mechanism of formation has led to development of thicker, more robust films, as well as providing new information on the general formation mechanisms of mesoporous materials whether in film or particulate form. This review describes the properties of silica and other inorganic oxide films templated by surfactants and grown at the air–solution interface, their formation mechanisms and implications for further development of these materials.
This article is part of the themed collection: Mesoporous materials
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CS35300H
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Formation of mesostructured thin films at the air–liquid interface
K. J. Edler and B. Yang, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2013, 42, 3765 DOI: 10.1039/C2CS35300H
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Bin Yang


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import sql.db
import zrd.zrd_file
from sql.elements import Ray, Segment

class TestZRDLoad(unittest.TestCase):
    def test_ZRD_load(self):
        """
        Check that we can load ZRD files alright.
        :return:
        """
        # Load a database without SQL at first
        db = zrd.zrd_file.ZRDFile('tests/basic.ZRD', enable_SQL=False)

        # Check that the SQL system is not initialized
        self.assertIsNone(db.engine)
        self.assertIsNone(db.session)

        # Check that the file is a CFD file
        self.assertEquals(db.file_type, 'CFD')

        # Check that the chunk bytecodes found in the database are 2048 and 6656
        chunk_types = db.chunk_type._chunk_objects.keys()
        self.assertEquals(chunk_types, [2048, 6656])

        # Now load the database with SQL enabled
        db = zrd.zrd_file.ZRDFile('tests/basic.ZRD', enable_SQL=True, verbose_SQL=True)

        # Check that the SQL system is initialized
        self.assertIsNotNone(db.engine)
        self.assertIsNotNone(db.session)

        # Check that the chunk bytecodes stored in the session are identical to those found in the file
        session_chunk_types = [segment.bytecode for segment in db.segments]
        self.assertItemsEqual(chunk_types, session_chunk_types)

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Landmarks in Gary, Indiana
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Landmarks in Harrisburg, PA
by Karen Sweeny-Justice
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While man-made landmarks in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, celebrate the city's long history, natural landmarks offer residents and visitors opportunities to explore the great outdoors. The capital's relatively small size –measuring just 8.11 square miles compared with Philadelphia's 135.1 square miles – makes it easy to get from one landmark to another.
Pennsylvania State Capitol Building
The largest and best known of Harrisburg's man-made landmarks is the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Designed as a "Palace of Art" by Philadelphia architect Joseph Huston and dedicated in 1906, the capitol's dome was modeled after the dome on St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The structure features stained glass, paintings, Renaissance-themed rooms and terra-cotta roof tiles. The Welcome Center at the Capitol, in the East Wing, has interactive exhibits and interpretive displays, and is the starting point for guided tours.
The John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
A designated National Historic Landmark since 1975, the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion (dauphincountyhistory.org) traces its history to the early 18th century and to Harris, the area's first European immigrant and the man for whom the city is named. Cameron acquired the property after the Civil War; while serving abroad as ambassador to Russia, he purchased furnishings for the house that include French mirrors, hand-carved Italian marble fireplace mantles and glass from Bavaria. Hour-long tours are offered Monday through Thursday and on the second of the month, as of publication.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park (forthunter.org), built on a bluff above the Susquehanna River and named for the site of a French and Indian War fort, has both natural and man-made landmarks. Fort Hunter Mansion, which dates to 1786, can be explored daily on guided tours from May 1 to December 23. A free self-guided walking tour explores some of the 40-acre site and leads visitors past historic buildings and to scenic river views. A portion of the Eastern Division of the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Canal is visible in the park and designated by Dauphin County Parks and Recreation as a Natural Swamp Area for nurturing indigenous plants and wildlife.
The Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a natural landmark celebrated in downtown's Riverfront Park. Both open-air gallery and urban playground, the park combines outdoor sculpture and monuments with recreational spaces for bicyclists, anglers, skaters and walkers. The Peace Garden, developed by the Physicians for Social Responsibility, offers a tranquil path interspersed with bronze plaques featuring thoughtful quotes and inspiring phrases. The Susquehanna Water Gaps, cuts through the Appalachian Mountains made by the river, are a designated Natural National Landmark.
City-data.com: Harrisburg
City-data.com: Philadelphia
Pennsylvania General Assembly: The Capitol
Dauphin County Historical Society: Harris - Cameron Mansion: Mansion History
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park: History
PennLive: The story behind Harrisburg's Peace Garden
Vacations Made Easy: Peace Garden at Harrisburg's Riverfront Park
National Park Service: Explore Nature: Susquehanna Water Gaps
Dauphin County Historical Society: Harris - Cameron Mansion: Mansion Tours
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Pennsylvania DCNR: Susquehanna water gaps are re-recognized as a 'National Natural Landmark'
Karen Sweeny-Justice is a writer living in Surprise, Ariz. Her work has appeared in "Writer's Digest" magazine and "RubberStampMadness" magazine, as well as in newspapers around the United States. She also writes book reviews for "RT Book Reviews" magazine.
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Bliss Perry
James Russell Lowell
American poet and critic
William Dean Howells
American author and critic
American writer
Allen Tate
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American editor
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bliss-Perry
Williams College Archives and Special Collections - Biography of Bliss Perry
Bliss Perry - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
Perry, Bliss
November 25, 1860 Williamstown Massachusetts
February 13, 1954 (aged 93) Exeter New Hampshire
Bliss Perry, (born November 25, 1860, Williamstown, Massachusetts, U.S.—died February 13, 1954, Exeter, New Hampshire), American scholar and editor, especially noted for his work in American literature.
Perry was educated at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and at the universities of Berlin and Strassburg (then in Germany). He taught at Williams (1886–93), Princeton University (1893–1900), and Harvard University (1907–30) and was Harvard lecturer at the University of Paris (1909–10). From 1899 to 1909 he edited The Atlantic Monthly. The French government awarded him the Legion of Honour. He edited many volumes, including the works of Edmund Burke, Sir Walter Scott, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, and was general editor (1905–09) of the Cambridge edition of the major American poets. He wrote a number of books, including works on Walt Whitman, John Greenleaf Whittier, Thomas Carlyle, Emerson, and others, as well as novels, short fiction, essays, an autobiography, studies of poetry, and collections of fiction and essays.


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BUDA — The most recent Hays CISD demographic report has shown that the district's growth will irrefutably continue to impact the county's local businesses and their growth as a whole.
Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright and Chief Operations Officer Max Cleaver presented a demographic report on the district during the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Aug. 10, highlighting major trends in the district that show its future growth in schools and homes, and as the local economy booms with companies like Sovereign Flavors and The Boring Company planting roots in the county.
HCISD is one of the largest school districts, land-mass and population-wise, in Texas. Wright said that HCISD has officially surpassed Leander ISD as being the fastest-growing school district in Central Texas.
Courtesy of Hays CISD.
School districts across Texas have started to see a steady increase in enrollment, following a sharp decline of 122,350 students during the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID. This past year, Texas grew by 55,780 students and is expected to grow to around 75,000 this upcoming year.
In HCISD, enrollment is up 1,083 students from 2021-2022, an increase of 5.3%. The district increases by around 1,000 to 1,400 students a year, and there were 22,771 students "in the queue" to start school on Aug. 16.
However, two new charter campuses opening in 2022/2023— schools that operate independently from the school district of the area they are located in — could have an impact on this enrollment, as well as HCISD's ability to hire and retain teachers. There are currently 17 charter schools near or within the HCISD boundary, enrolling more than 5,000 students during the 2020-2021 school year.
Still, the constant influx of new homes is what will really drive numbers to HCISD. The district has 42 active building subdivisions and 34 future subdivisions, and groundwork is underway on more than 6,150 lots within 14 subdivisions.
The upcoming Anthem subdivision behind Hays High School has a projected 2,500 homes, and developers are donating around 15 to 16 acres for the district's 16th elementary school which is already in the works and set to open for the 2024-2025 school year.
While there are various ways schools can "flex" and incrementally increase their capacity, this is more of a Band-Aid than a permanent solution, and the need for more schools is inevitable.
Sunfield Elementary in Buda's Sunfield subdivision, which is the district's 15th elementary school and the 26th in the district overall, opened for the 2022-2023 school year, but the district is already looking ahead to elementary school #17 in east central Kyle to continue to provide relief and avoid over-capacitating schools.
There is a similar forecast on the secondary level, with capacity at Dahlstrom and McCormick middle schools being increased and Wallace MS potentially increasing.
"As we continue to grow, I want people in our community to understand that I hate bureaucracy; I hate red tape," Wright said. "I want people to be valued and heard. Even though we're growing, I still want to have a small town mentality of, "We're going to take care of people." … These are your schools, your children and your tax dollars."
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