Over the years I have captured short pieces of video while out light painting. Here a few from behind the scenes, along with some of our workshop promotional videos.
Designing and creating light painting tools is such an interesting component of our art. Go behind the scenes to watch my unique glass light painting tools being hand made.
There is nothing more exciting than teaching others the joy of light painting this is one of our promotional videos for our workshops and prsentations.
Along with single night workshops in urban areas we can organise fully comprehensive tours away to stunning locations like the Flinders Ranges. Our tours give you the full experience of seeking out locations, planning and capturing incredible imagery whilst out in the wild landscape.
We create workshop experiences of all types. Here is an example of one of our larger events, fully catered and held in a beautifully restored building here in South Australia.
This is a quick video to show how a light painting images are formed. Although most images you see of mine are a single exposure, here I have used stacking to simulate the process. This is the beautiful Seppeltsfield mausoleum in the Barossa Valley.
When I am away scouting locations and getting ready for the night to come I sometimes have a play with some video. This is one of my favourite ruins in the Flinders Ranges.
Waukaringa is an abandoned mine in the Australian outback. This is some more video work while waiting for the sun to disappear and the moon to rise.
The state that mining companies leave the land once they have finished is often disgusting. I found this mine at Waukaringa in the Australian outback. It made me feel sick.
This is what a long day in the Brachina Gorge looks like waiting for the sun to disappear. This was so much fun to make, and I was on my own which makes the amount of camera shots and angles quite humorous.
Robe is a stunning location on the south east coast of South Australia. I didn't sleep this night and the results from the evening were just beautiful.
A lovely video created by Dave Laslett from a night recently spent with beautiful humans.


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Date: 30-MAY-1996
Cessna 340A
Owner/operator: G Aviation Ltd
Registration: G-KINK
MSN: 340-0045
Category: Accident
Location: near Halfpenny Green Airport, Bobbington, Stourbridge, Staffordshire - United Kingdom
Phase: Landing
Nature: Test
Departure airport: Halfpenny Green, Bobbington, Stourbridge (EGBO)
Destination airport: Halfpenny Green, Bobbington, Stourbridge (EGBO)
Investigating agency: AAIB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Written off (damaged beyond repair) 30-5-1996 when crashed 1/2 miles north of Halfpenny Green Airport, Bobbington, Staffordshire. Aircraft was on a post-maintenance test flight, as it it been very little used for some six months previously. According to the following extract from the official AAIB report into the accident:
"In his report to the AAIB, the pilot stated that on throttling back, both engines faltered whereupon he checked that all the throttle, pitch and mixture levers were fully forward, the fuel pumps were switched on and that main tanks were selected on both engines. He then declared an emergency on the AFIS frequency, and requested an immediate left orbit with the intention of landing on Runway 16.
Initially power was restored on both engines and the pilot lowered the landing gear in preparation for a short field landing on Runway 16. However, at approximately 300 ft agl, whilst still travelling downwind, the left engine stopped. There was no time to feather the propeller but the pilot applied right rudder and, with the aircraft descending rapidly, he decided to force-land straight ahead into a field of standing crop to the north west of the airfield.
Unfortunately, whilst manoeuvring to avoid farm buildings, the aircraft's left wing tip struck electricity power lines.
During the subsequent crash landing the aircraft slid about 50 yards and latterly it 'cartwheeled' in the standing crop and came to rest upside down. There was no fire and all three occupants remained suspended by their seat harnesses.
The pilot noticed a strong smell of fuel which was dripping from the region of the fuel valve selectors. He switched off the battery master and engine magneto switches; he also attempted to select both fuel valves to the OFF position but initially he was unsuccessful.
After some difficulty, probably due to the weight of the now inverted boarding steps, the pilot succeeded in opening the main cabin door and together with his passengers, he vacated the aircraft and moved to a safe distance to await the arrival of the emergency services. However, before long, when he was convinced there was no longer any danger of fire, he returned to the aircraft to recover documents and valuables.
At the same time he confirmed that the electrical switches were off and he succeeded in turning the left engine fuel valve selector to OFF. However, the right fuel valve selector could not be moved to the OFF position."
Damage sustained to airframe: Per the AAIB report "Aircraft destroyed". As a result, the registration G-KINK was cancelled by the CAA on 22-5-1997 as "destroyed"
1. AAIB: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422f48b40f0b613420004a1/dft_avsafety_pdf_502115.pdf
2. CAA: https://siteapps.caa.co.uk/g-info/rk=KINK
Accident investigation:
Status: Investigation completed
Download report: Final report
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It just clicks for two people. This starts with the easy nearby leisure destinations such as Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong-Kong, Dubai i.e. mostly South East Asia or UAE. All well within the comfort zone where not much planning, visa formalities or money is required. The essence of this kind of travel is the need for a quick holiday without breaking the bank.
Here the couple realizes that they are getting involved and want to explore the world together. Also the finances improve (and probably marriage is round the corner) and hence Europe is the answer for the urban Indian couple. The Schengen visa allows free movement across 26 countries in the European Union (EU) which means access to some of the greatest historic relics, museums, art galleries, cafes and pubs, not to mention some of the romance capitals of the world like Paris, Rome & Venice.
Now the couple feels that maybe there's more to the world than just short vacations to places which other tourists are visiting as well. There's a need to go slower and travel longer but they don't yet have the finances to fully de-plug from the office back home. The destinations shift from the 'happening' to the more 'off beat' which also reduces the ecological pressure on certain hotspots and supports responsible tourism – some examples are stunning places such as Japan, Kenya, Tanzania, New Zealand, South Africa, the interiors of China and the open lands of Canada & USA.
In this stage, few Indian couples disconnect from their base location and become geographically untagged i.e. they become modern day nomads, possibly digital nomads, where their income stream is from online output. The couple has earned their freedom and has a significant fund for such a shift in lifestyle. Here there is no need to return after 2-3 weeks and the idea of destinations turns to journeys. These experiences can be exploring Machu Picchu in Peru, the rain forests of Central Africa, the great Sahara or the far reaches of Siberia and Mongolia and why not even the Arctic or Antarctica.
In this final stage, the couple pauses to look back on their adventures. They are thankful that they spent their time and money not in lifestyle expenses but in life experiences and realise that money can come at any stage but no one can buy more time. The best years of life should be spent doing what you love, which for many is travelling. A humble advice is to cover the Earth before Earth covers us.
The author's views are his own and do not reflect those of Lonely Planet India.


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• 3/29/18: Scott M. and Lisa J. Abbrederis to Gary and Leticia Curler, $270,000. Town of Dakota.
• 3/29/18: Trust Agreement of Robert and Dorothy Hetman to Tina M. Marchan, $94,313. Town of Saxeville.
• 3/29/18: Roger R. Daul to John P. Jepson, $150,000. Town of Saxeville.
• 3/29/18: Hector Noe Orellana to Oscar and Mirza Orellana, $54,785. Village of Plainfield.
• 3/29/18: Rodney L. Bartlett to Julie J. Mayer, $26,150. Town of Wautoma.
• 3/29/18: Kathleen C. Krueger to Jon M. and Katie R. Krueger, $105,000. Village of Redgranite.
• 4/2/18: Jonathan L. and Christine M. Willard to Rodd O'Leary and Linda Gyr-O'Leary, $175,000. Town of Marion.
• 4/2/18: Randall Wilson to Harlond E. Ferguson, $57,000. City of Wautoma.
• 4/2/18: Hansen Family Revocable Trust to Scott A. and Lynn M. Beck, $10,000. Town of Springwater.
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Vol.1 Brooklyn's May 2016 Book Preview
May brings with it a host of noteworthy books that have caught our eye. Some are the latest works from authors who have become favorites over the years; others are structurally bold, socially relevant, or intensely disconcerting. (In some cases, they may be some combination of the above.) It's going to be a good month for books, whether you're looking for an illuminating take on music or an unsettling ghost story. Here are some of the books due out in May that we're most excited about.
The Spitboy Rule: Tales of a Xicana in a Female Punk Band, Michelle Cruz Gonzales
(May 1, PM Press)
We're always eager to read a good punk memoir, and we've been excited about Michelle Cruz Gonzales's book about her time in the political punk band Spitboy since we first heard about it last year. The addition of contributions from Mimi Thi Nguyen and Martín Sorrondeguy has us even more eager to read this.
The Metaphysical Ukulele, Sean Carswell
(May 3, Ig Publishing)
Sean Carswell's novel explores the lives and styles of beloved writers ranging from Chester Himes to Flannery O'Connor. As the title suggests, ukuleles play a prominent role. This is conceptually bold stuff with more than a little absurdism thrown in, which makes for an appealing combination.
The Assistants, Camille Perri
(May 3rd, Putnam)
With this debut novel, Perri gives the world the call to arms for an entire generation strapped down by debt, to the underpaid and under-appreciated. Hilarious and stylish, this sly and subversive debut should be read by those about to go into the real world, and those of us stuck in the mire of it already.
Zero K, Don DeLillo
(May 3, Scribner)
It's a new Don DeLillo novel; the plot involves cryogenics. Need we say more?
White Sands: Experiences From the Outside World, Geoff Dyer
(May 3, Pantheon)
Geoff Dyer's writings have a powerful sense of place, whether in his collected essays or in his surveys of a particular place with a strong historical resonance. This latest collection of nonfiction bridges his geographic and cultural interests, and looks to be a fine survey of his strengths as a writer.
You Are A Complete Disappointment: A Triumphant Memoir of Failed Expectations, Mike Edison
(May 3, Sterling)
Mike Edison's cultural dispatches, broadcast work, and editorial eye have made him an eminently recognizable personality. This memoir ventures into Edison's formative years and candidly explores the familial dynamics that shaped his literary voice.
Native Believer, Ali Eteraz
(May 3, Akashic Books)
Ali Eteraz's fiction has encompassed everything from the surreal and fantastical to the urgently political. Native Believer, his debut novel, explores questions of nationality, religion, and the fears and paranoia in American society circa right now.
Sweet Lamb of Heaven, Lydia Millet
(May 3, W.W. Norton)
It's a new Lydia Millet novel; the plot involves politics and unsettling religious visions. Need we say more?
Allegheny Front, Matthew Neill Null
(May 3, Sarabande Books)
Lydia Millet also contributed the introduction to this collection from Matthew Neill Null. In it, you'll find a host of stories set in bleak landscapes and featuring characters struggling to survive under harsh circumstances.
We Were Feminists Once: From Riot Grrrl to Covergirl, the Buying and Selling of a Political Movement, Andi Zeisler
(May 3, PublicAffairs)
As a founding editor of Bitch Media, Andi Zeisler is an astute observer of culture and change; in this work of nonfiction, she explores how the concept of feminism has evolved over the last few decades, and how commercialization has affected it.
The Sun & The Moon & The Rolling Stones, Rich Cohen
(May 10, Spiegel & Grau)
Rich Cohen's nonfiction has focused on a host of disparate topics, from the unpleasant side of American influence in 20th century South America to the history of Israel to the 1985 Chicago Bears. The subject of his latest book, as the title might suggest, is a certain long-running rock band–which seems like a very promising blend of author and subject.
The Pier Falls and Other Stories, Mark Haddon
(May 10, Doubleday)
Odds are good that you're familiar with Mark Haddon's novels–The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has had a lengthy second life in its inventive stage adaptation. This book collects nine of his short stories, encompassing a variety of styles and images.
Quiet Creature on the Corner, João Gilberto Noll (translated by Adam Morris)
(May 10, Two Lines Press)
This Brazilian novel, originally released in 1991 and newly translated into English, features a narrator who commits a horrifying act early in the book, and finds himself in a series of disquieting situations after being arrested. This short novel is haunting and unpredictable, sustaining a very unsettling tone throughout.
The Mirror Thief, Martin Seay
(May 10, Melville House)
Martin Seay's massive novel features three intertwined plotlines. Each is set in Venice, but in vastly different times (and vastly different Venices). We're always up for a good structurally inventive novel, and this looks like exactly that.
Witch Hunt, Juliet Escoria
(May 13, Lazy Fascist Press)
We eagerly read Juliet Escoria's 2014 short story collection Black Cloud. Her followup to that is this collection, which finds her shifting her emphasis to poetry, without sacrificing any of the visceral qualities or sense of disorientation that prevailed in her debut.
Letters to Kevin, Stephen Dixon
(May 17, Fantagraphics)
This month brings with it the latest addition to Stephen Dixon's long-running array of unpredictable fiction. Letters to Kevin focuses on a man attempting to make contact with an old friend, and the surreal series of obstacles that emerge to thwart him in this pursuit.
Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me: What Pop Music Rivalries Reveal about the Meaning of Life, Steven Hyden
(May 17, Little, Brown and Company)
Steven Hyden has written about pop culture for the likes of Pitchfork and Grantland. In this, his first book, he looks at pop music through the prism of nineteen distinct rivalries, covering the likes of Dave Mustaine, Dr. Dre, and Taylor Swift.
Shadows in Summerland, Adrian Van Young
(May 17, ChiZine Publications)
Adrian Van Young's debut collection The Man Who Noticed Everything left us eager to read his first novel, which explores occultists in the 19th century. This month brings with it its American release, and we're very excited that it will available to readers here. (We also ran an excerpt from it late last year.)
Action: A Book About Sex, Amy Rose Spiegel
(May 18, Grand Central)
In recent years, Amy Rose Spiegel has written an abundance of nonfiction that's impressed us with its breadth, candor, and emotional weight. This book, her debut, focuses (as the subtitle suggests) on sex, approaching it from multiple angles and perspectives. It also gets bonus points for the reference to The Jam on the cover illustration.
Dear Fang, With Love, Rufi Thorpe
(May 24, Knopf)
Rufi Thorpe's follow-up to the acclaimed The Girls From Corona del Mar focuses on a young woman and her father visiting Lithuania, where they explore the complexities of their family's history, and the places where it converges with the breadth of that nation's history in the 20th Century.
Modern Lovers, Emma Straub
(May 31, Riverhead)
We are admirers of the writings of Emma Straub; we are also admirers of novels focusing on the emotional and familial lives of indie rockers. Ergo, a novel by Straub about the complex lives of onetime bandmates confronting aging and long-running tension has our interest very, very piqued.
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next loop cycle. All you can do is see that the key IS down.
you want to do a real, accurate logging of keys though, I'd say its a no go.
> message? when the LC stack is not in focus?
> is there something i don't know about?


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Blog The new Trader Vic's at the Hilton Jumeirah, Dubai
The new Trader Vic's at the Hilton Jumeirah, Dubai
In Completed Projects by Karlin van der Vyver January 24, 2018
With branches scattered across the globe, Trader Vic's has become known for its exotic cuisines and signature cocktails in an environment inspired by the South Pacific.
Impressed by the stunning product that Cape Reed has to offer, these experts have contracted Cape Reed to help create their unique theme at no less than three outlets in the UAE, with the latest venue located in the popular Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai.
Trader Vic's JBR Thatched Roof with Timber Lath Decorative Detail
The new Trader Vic's at the Hilton Jumeirah, Dubai, with its panoramic views of Jumeirah Beach is a great spot to witness the glorious Arabian sunset.
Trader Vic's JBR Thatched Roof Interior with View of Ain Dubai
But it doesn't stop there – Cape Reed is also busy with construction at a fourth franchise located in Doha, Qatar. This project will include three thatched roofs, a bar and seating area as well as a restaurant.
Trader Vic's Doha
The unmistakable ambiance associated with a genuine Cape Reed roof undoubtedly adds that special something to the buzzing atmosphere that has become synonymous with the Trader Vic's brand!


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What Are the Nation's Top Cities and Regions for Driverless Tech?
Sarah Schmid Stevenson
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Strengths: Robotics, artificial intelligence, universities, talent.
Key players: MIT, nuTonomy, Lyft, Optimus Ride, Toyota, ClearMotion.
X Factor: Will groups developing foundational driverless tech all get acquired?
Credit: Alex Iby/Unsplash
Strengths: Friendly municipal policies, replica city test bed, robotics R&D.
Key players: Carnegie Mellon University, Uber, ArgoAI, Aurora Innovation.
X Factor: Can the nascent local tech ecosystem support big efforts?
Credit: Willie Fineberg/Usplash
Silicon Valley and the Bay Area
Strengths: Center of the U.S. tech industry, thought leadership, tons of investment capital, talent.
Key players: Waymo, Apple, Tesla, Intel, Uber, Lyft, Cruise, Zoox.
X Factor: Can tech companies get driverless cars on the road without the auto industry?
Credit: Jakub Gorajek/Unsplash
Strengths: Lax regulations, sparsely populated highways for testing, vehicle-to-infrastructure projects.
Key players: Tesla, Google, Audi, and others doing testing.
X Factor: Could smart city infrastructure advance the field in new ways?
Credit: Brandon Usmany/Unsplash
Strengths: Climate, lax regulations, well-maintained roads.
Key players: Uber, Waymo, Ford, and Chrysler have done testing here.
X Factor: Will the go-to place for autonomous vehicle pilots reveal any new challenges?
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Strengths: World's largest transportation tech hub, capital of domestic auto industry, most engineers per capita, test beds.
Key players: Big 3 automakers, University of Michigan, Waymo, May Mobility, Techstars.
X Factor: Will this region end up being ground zero for autonomous vehicle development and deployment?
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Whether you think self-driving cars are the stuff of science fiction or a potentially paradigm-shifting new form of transportation, autonomous vehicles are coming—and the companies developing them are spending big money to make it happen.
A few years ago, industry analysts seemed to think Silicon Valley would win the race to get self-driving cars on the road—and plenty of tech giants are involved in their development, including Apple, Google, Uber, Tesla, and Intel. But car companies are fighting to keep pace by becoming more nimble and collaborative, investing in autonomous technology partnerships with companies both large and small. In fact, many now think that it will be one of these tech company-automaker partnerships, combining hardware and software expertise, that gets the job done in the end.
So, who are the leaders, and where are the key regions of influence? Centers of tech innovation like Boston and the Bay Area are heavily involved in the development of autonomous vehicles, but so are smaller, less techy places like Pittsburgh and Phoenix.
Detroit, the city that first put the world on wheels more than 100 years ago, is also a big player in this new frontier—although at least one local venture capitalist cautions the Motor City that it shouldn't assume leading the development of self-driving vehicles is its birthright. (More on that below in the Detroit section.) The United States should likewise not assume the autonomous vehicle race is theirs to win, as Chinese and European companies are also working at a furious pace to get these technologies moving.
We put together this slideshow to highlight the top six American cities and regions for the development of autonomous vehicles, as of late 2017. The list is based on interviews with sources and a review of news reports and analyst opinions. It's not meant to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list, but rather a snapshot of where things might be heading and some of the top entities involved. See the slideshow above and more details on each region below.
With a mayor devoting resources to transportation innovation, city streets open to vehicle testing, and a concentration of tech companies working on autonomous technologies, Boston is at the forefront of the development of self-driving systems. The city is also home to top-tier universities like Harvard and MIT, as well as plenty of corporate R&D outfits, such as the Toyota Research Institute and the Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories.
Automotive supplier Delphi splashed out more than $400 million to acquire four-year-old MIT spinout nuTonomy in October, and another MIT-related startup called Optimus Ride, which is working on the full stack of self-driving software, has raised a total of $23.2 million so far from a cadre of investors.
With an abundance of robotics and artificial intelligence talent, expect to see more Boston-based startups get snapped up by larger entities involved in developing autonomous vehicles. Other Boston companies to watch: automotive tech maker ClearMotion, which raised $100 million from investors earlier this year, and Neurala, a computer vision and deep learning startup.
Famous for being the center of U.S. steel production until the industry moved overseas a few decades ago, Pittsburgh is enjoying a comeback fueled in part by a burgeoning tech ecosystem.
The Steel City put itself on the commercial self-driving map with a long relationship with Uber, which tested its driverless cars at a steel mill repurposed into a replica city. Pittsburgh was the first place to pilot Uber's self-driving taxis with real customers, and Carnegie Mellon University is one of the longest-leading research institutions studying autonomous vehicle tech—its researchers were key to the development of Google's first self-driving car in 2009. In February, Ford invested $1 billion in Pittsburgh startup ArgoAI, saying the company would be responsible for creating the brain powering its autonomous vehicles.
Pittsburgh's relationship with Uber eventually fell apart, but the experience led civic leaders to push for municipal policies that would be friendly to other companies developing driverless technologies. Over the summer, Gizmodo reported that NextDroid, a robotics startup made up of MIT and Carnegie Mellon alums, was stealthily testing autonomous Cadillacs in Pittsburgh.
As the nation's premier center of technology development, Silicon Valley and the Bay Area are home to most of the key companies developing autonomous vehicles. Many of the foundational innovations that underlie driverless cars—machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and more—were pioneered or commercialized in Silicon Valley.
The valley is the headquarters for many of the sector's biggest players, including Waymo (Google's self-driving division), Apple, Tesla, Uber, Lyft, and Intel. It's also home to some of the high-profile startups that bigger entities have acquired, such as Cruise Automation, as well as research and development offices for some of the world's largest auto manufacturers. In short, Silicon Valley is overflowing with software developer talent, capital to advance the sector, and thought leadership to drive the autonomous future.
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Bonfire of the Liberties: New Labour, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law
By Keith Ewing
Price : £23.00 & postage in UK £2.80 (or free collection)
Published Date : 11 Mar 2010
Published By Oxford University Press
Category : General Politics
Format : Paperback
This provocative book confronts the corrosion of civil liberties under successive New Labour governments since 1997. It argues that the last decade has seen a wholesale failure of constitutional principle and exposed the futility of depending on legal rights to restrict the power of executive government. It considers the steps necessary to prevent the continued decline of political standards, arguing that only through rebalancing political power can civil liberties be adequately protected.
Relying on extensive new research of inaccessible sources, the book examines the major battlegrounds over civil liberties under New Labour, including the growth and abuse of police power, state surveillance and counter-terrorist measures. It unfolds a compelling narrative of the major battles fought before Parliament and in the courts, and attacks the failure of the political and legal systems to offer protection to those suffering abuses of their civil liberty at the hands of an aggressive Executive. In doing so, it offers a definitive account of the struggle for civil liberty in modern Britain, and a controversial argument for the reforms necessary to contain executive power.
Other titles of interest
Rebel Minds
A Very Capitalist Condition : A history and politics of disability
Vital Signs: The Deadly Costs of Health Inequality
Corbynism from Below


8:50 Commissioner Tucker moved to approve Commissioners' Proceedings for November 3rd and 7th; Commissioner Prinkki seconded; motion carried.
9:00 County Attorney Alex Nixon and Civil Deputy County Attorney Jacque Papez met with Commissioners. They discussed the Wind Farm New and Expanding Industry Assessment Applications that will be considered at next week's public hearing. The Impact Fee Agreement with EverPower defines the start of construction as when the turbine pads are poured.
10:10 Tom and Mark Patterson met with Commissioners regarding Shorey Road and the possibility of abandoning it as county road. Commissioners gave an overview of the petition process to abandon a county road.
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Panelist, What's in a Name? Unraveling Identification Issues to Reduce Employment and Housing Barriers
Chijioke Akamigbo has served as Maryland Legal Aid's (MLA) Deputy Chief Counsel since August 2020, where he provides oversight and guidance to MLA legal and support staff in MLA's Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Midwestern, Allegany/Garrett, and Cecil/Harford offices. Previously, Chijioke was the managing director for the Maryland Center for Legal Assistance, a fully-owned subsidiary of MLA—that operates the Maryland Judiciary's District Court Help Centers and the Maryland Court Help Centers in Frederick and Annapolis.
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Old and very old children's clothing is hard to come by. Most of the items in the MSU Museum's collection, even special occasion pieces like christening gowns, are in rough shape.
This girls dress suit from 1871, however, is an exception. Both the dress and the jacket are in nearly perfect condition. There are no signs of sweat or areas of wear. I also couldn't find any stains, suggesting that this was not worn many times. There are a few small holes, but those most likely were caused by insects long before it ever got to the museum.
What I love about this piece is how much texture and interest is created using just a few materials. The dozens of shiny buttons brighten up the dull brown/grey wool that makes up the majority of the garment. The burgundy piping and bows add a little bit of fun, without being excessively frilly.
Even the soberly colored main fabric is used creatively. Above right, there is a close-up view of the lower right side of the dress. If you look closely you can see that the three lowest layers are cut on the bias grain. This adds a little bit of interesting texture to that part of the dress. I also wonder, however, if that might have been a way to use some otherwise awkwardly shaped bits of fabric.
The suit is also nicely constructed on the inside. It was interlined entirely in a brown cotton fabric and every single one of the buttons was backed by a small ring.
Given the amount of work and material that went into this suit, I'm surprised that it wasn't heavily worn. I would love to know the story behind it. Did the child this was intended for grow out of it too quickly? Perhaps they passed away from one of the many common diseases of childhood? Or, was this piece intended to be a sales sample, and never really worn at all. Leave a comment below if you have a theory or speculation you'd like to share.
Could this possibly have been a dress belonging to Carolyn Wicker?
Not that I'm aware of. According to the accession reccord, this peice was donnated by a family with a different last name.
Thanks for your reply. It just piqued my interest if it could possibly have belonged to Carolyn, although I didn't think so. I'm thoroughly enjoying your discussions about the collection. Thanks for all your investigations and work them!


Chalmers University of Technology, Chalmers University of Technology, Division of Environmental Systems Analysis.
Pilot- and demonstration plants (PDPs) represent bridges between generating basic knowledge and technological breakthroughs on the one hand, and industrial applications and commercial adoption on the other. This paper reports on a longitudinal study of how two technological fields that received significant public funding evolved—biochemical conversion of biomass and thermal conversion of black liquor. In doing so, this study makes two contributions. First, it provides a framework for analyzing the roles of various types of PDPs in developing new technology. The framework highlights the learning processes taking place at and around these plants and how they contribute to reducing different types of risks. It also elaborates on the importance of actor networks and institutional preconditions, and how both network performance and institutions can be influenced through various strategies. Second, the article contributes with new insights into the challenges of innovation policy in a PDP context. A policy mix is often required because policy cannot be considered meaningfully at a single level of government and will therefore be influenced heavily by limited foresight and politics (both nationally and locally). Therefore, policy must address both the need for parallel and iterative public funding of R&D and different types of plants, as well as attempts to directly influence collaborative processes in actor networks.


Feeling Fictional: FairyLoot Unboxing - May 2017 "Warriors and Legends"
FairyLoot May Box "Warriors and Legends"
I've spent months trying to resist signing up for a subscription box but I've been eyeing up the FairyLoot box for a long time now and I finally gave into temptation in May. I was pretty sure I knew what the book would be and it was one I wanted in hardback anyway so I figured it was the perfect time to give it a try! I've looked into a lot of different subscription boxes and the FairyLoot one has always been the one that impressed me most, especially out of the UK boxes where the shipping costs aren't astronomical, so I'm very happy to say that I loved the contents and have continued my subscription.
I'm going to assume that everyone who is looking at this post either already received their box (especially since I'm so late writing this!) or doesn't mind spoilers so look away now if you don't want to know the contents!
I had a feeling that the book this month would be Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh and I was very happy to be proved correct. The book is wonderful (you can read my review here) and the hardback is absolutely gorgeous. I love the way FairyLoot put all of their books in a little bag to protect them from damage and they also include a beautiful print of the cover with a letter from the author on the back, matching bookmarks and a signed bookplate to stick inside the book.
We were all sent a candle from In the Wick of Time, there were actually two different types available (Flame and Mist) and I got the Mist version which smells so divine I keep having to open it just to have another sniff! The really cute Warriors and Legends tin is from The Tea Leaf Company and contains a Jasmine & Lychee Green Tea, I have to admit I'm one of those rare Brits who doesn't like tea so I'm going to give this to my mum to drink but I definitely want to keep the tin!
This gorgeous Lord of the Rings inspired bookmark by Ink & Wonder is probably my favourite item in the box and I think the feather pen from Flora's Wonder Emporium is really cute too.
The box also included a second paperback book World Mythology in Bite-Sized Chunks by Mark Daniels, some FairyLoot exclusive socks with a Celtic design and a chapter sampler for Naondel by Maria Turtschaninoff (I've not read the first book, Maresi, yet but I've heard wonderful things about the series so I really need to get around to that soon!).
Overall I was really impressed with this box, I think by the time you add up the value of each item you're getting a fair amount for your money and I really enjoyed the fun of having to wait until the box arrived to find out what was inside it. The June theme is "Elementals" and the boxes are already shipping but they still have a few of the July "Tricksters" boxes left so if you want one grab it now while you still have the chance.


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Secretary and Trustees, Heritage Crafts Association
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Flourish Hosted by the Crafts Council 17 - 18 June 2019 Goldsmiths' Hall, London Flourish – the Crafts Council's two-day professional development conference for makers and designers – will be taking place on 17 - 18 June 2019. Flourish is primarily for makers who have been in practice for at least four years, and feel their business needs a boost. Taking place at Goldsmith's Hall, London, both days will be packed with industry leading voices, workshops and panel discussions that cover international trade, business growth, marketing, earning potential, work-life balance, sustainable design, legal advice and articulating your USP.
Graduate Fashion Week 2020
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Creative United
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Introducing 'Living Coral' Pantone's Colour of the Year 2019
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The Compass: Emerging Maker Programme
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Are you making the most out of social media for your business? You could earn twice as much on the average order through Pinterest, over Facebook, new study suggests
Marketing yourself and your business can be tricky, and time consuming. The truth is no one knows your audience like you. However, if you're looking for new ways to shake up your strategy, a new study by Nosto may shed some light on new avenues for success. The study uncovers the true value of Pinterest and Instagram, showing that whilst they may not provide volume in term of traffic (compared to the liked of Facebook), they might encourage customers to spend more per order. While they drive relatively small amounts of traffic, Pinterest and Instagram deliver the highest average order values
Get to know IJL's six winning Kickstarters for 2018
International Jewellery London have announced the six winning designers selected as the 2018 IJL KickStarters. This annual mentoring programme, now in its tenth year, offers the six the exciting opportunity to not only exhibit under the KickStart umbrella at IJL 2018 but also receive invaluable marketing support from IJL and co-sponsors, The National Association of Jewellers. This initiative is recognised by the industry as one of the most successful bursary programmes for new emerging British talent. Sarah Kitley-Spencer, IJL Show Manager, comments: "Congratulations to all of our six KickStart designers. As ever, they show exceptional creative flair and their styles are very
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NAJ preview new website at IJL
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Brilliant social media wins Alice Barnes 2017 Industry's Choice Award
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Folli Follie Partner with Photoslurp
Leading visual commerce and marketing platform Photoslurp has announced a partnership with the FF Group to improve their customers' online shopping experience. The partnership gives flagship jewellery and accessory brands Links of London and Folli Follie the ability to gather user-generated content, such as hash-tagged photos, improving the path to purchase for customers by making them 'shoppable'. "Social proof has always played an important role in building trust with customers ever more so in today's digital world. With brand presence growing rapidly on social networks like Instagram, Photoslurp will ensure we are maximising both our engagement levels and our visual
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Rebecca van Rooijen
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Sarah Salmon
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Market Entry Programme, Centre for Fashion Enterprise
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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Management.Automation.Language;
using Microsoft.Windows.PowerShell.ScriptAnalyzer.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel.Composition;
using System.Globalization;
using System.Management.Automation;

namespace Microsoft.Windows.PowerShell.ScriptAnalyzer.BuiltinRules
{
    /// <summary>
    /// UseVerboseMessageInDSCResource: Analyzes the ast to check that Write-Verbose is called for DSC Resources.
    /// </summary>
    [Export(typeof(IDSCResourceRule))]
    public class UseVerboseMessageInDSCResource : SkipNamedBlock, IDSCResourceRule
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// AnalyzeDSCResource: Analyzes the ast to check that Write-Verbose is called for DSC Resources
        /// <param name="ast">The script's ast</param>
        /// <param name="fileName">The script's file name</param>
        /// </summary>
        public IEnumerable<DiagnosticRecord> AnalyzeDSCResource(Ast ast, string fileName)
        {
            if (ast == null)
            {
                throw new ArgumentNullException(Strings.NullAstErrorMessage);
            }

            IEnumerable<Ast> functionDefinitionAsts = Helper.Instance.DscResourceFunctions(ast);

            foreach (FunctionDefinitionAst functionDefinitionAst in functionDefinitionAsts)
            {
                var commandAsts = functionDefinitionAst.Body.FindAll(testAst => testAst is CommandAst, false);
                bool hasVerbose = false;

                if (null != commandAsts)
                {
                    foreach (CommandAst commandAst in commandAsts)
                    {
                        hasVerbose |= String.Equals(commandAst.GetCommandName(), "Write-Verbose", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase);
                    }
                }

                if (!hasVerbose)
                {
                    yield return new DiagnosticRecord(string.Format(CultureInfo.CurrentCulture, Strings.UseVerboseMessageInDSCResourceErrorFunction, functionDefinitionAst.Name),
                        functionDefinitionAst.Extent, GetName(), DiagnosticSeverity.Information, fileName);
                }

            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// AnalyzeDSCClass: This function returns nothing in the case of dsc class.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="ast"></param>
        /// <param name="fileName"></param>
        /// <returns></returns>
        public IEnumerable<DiagnosticRecord> AnalyzeDSCClass(Ast ast, string fileName)
        {
            return Enumerable.Empty<DiagnosticRecord>();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Method: Retrieves the name of this rule.
        /// </summary>
        public string GetName()
        {
            return string.Format(CultureInfo.CurrentCulture, Strings.NameSpaceFormat, GetSourceName(), Strings.UseVerboseMessageInDSCResourceName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// GetCommonName: Retrieves the common name of this rule.
        /// </summary>
        /// <returns>The common name of this rule</returns>
        public string GetCommonName()
        {
            return string.Format(CultureInfo.CurrentCulture, Strings.UseVerboseMessageInDSCResourceCommonName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Method: Retrieves the description of this rule.
        /// </summary>
        /// <returns>The description of this rule</returns>
        public string GetDescription()
        {
            return string.Format(CultureInfo.CurrentCulture, Strings.UseVerboseMessageInDSCResourceDescription);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Method: Retrieves the type of the rule: builtin, managed or module.
        /// </summary>
        public SourceType GetSourceType()
        {
            return SourceType.Builtin;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// GetSeverity: Retrieves the severity of the rule: error, warning of information.
        /// </summary>
        /// <returns></returns>
        public RuleSeverity GetSeverity()
        {
            return RuleSeverity.Information;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Method: Retrieves the module/assembly name the rule is from.
        /// </summary>
        public string GetSourceName()
        {
            return string.Format(CultureInfo.CurrentCulture, Strings.DSCSourceName);
        }
    }
}

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FOCS Christmas
Crudwell Santa Dash
the Santa dash is back for 2021!
Walk, run, dash around Crudwell village dressed as Santa to raise money for Friends of Crudwell School.
Starting at the church, it's the usual 5k (approx) route around the streets of Crudwell, dressed in your finest festive gear - Santa suits, Christmas jumpers and/or hats (essential).
Starts: 10am Sun 19th Dec. at the Church
Adults £3, children £2, Max £10 per family.
Don't forget to gather sponsorship for your efforts, from your friends and family - here's the link.
Prizes available for the best dressed Santa, best dressed family and best dressed pet.
We look forward to seeing you there. Check out the Facebook group for all the latest updates.
Sunday 19th Dec
at 10am, join us!
© 2021 by Friends of Crudwell School
Friends of Crudwell School (FOCS) is a registered charity. Charity number: 1121210


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Hindu Mythology: Upanishads
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The term Upanishad ('upa' near; 'ni' down; 'sad' to sit) suggests sitting down near; therefore the pupils sitting down near their Pro to learn the key that is major. Inside the splendid isolation of the forest abodes, the philosophers who composed the Upanishads pondered upon the different mysteries of its formation and existence – whether typical, or metaphysical. The responses were nevertheless not not close to all, but limited to select pupils. The explanation for it was simple: expertise can be handled by not everybody.
It's said that the Upanishads were prepared to counter the expanding effect of Buddhism. There's no precise day for that formula of the Upanishads. They stayed composed over an extended time, the core being over 7th - centuries BC. The Upanishads were formerly named one comes near the answers and Vedanta, which basically suggests the final outcome for the Vedas.The structure of the Upanishads marks a significant and running forward inside the route of knowing the secret of earth's design. Through cultures, commentaries, tales, attacks and debate, the Upanishads occur the interesting story of the fact of life, design, living the beyond to the finder of truth. In the Upanishads, opinions about Brahman (the Absolute, or God) and atman (one's accurate self) were proposed.
There are 18 Upanishads viz.:
1. Brhad-aranyaka Upanishad
The Brhad-aranyaka Upanishad is generally approved to become all Upanishads' main. It has three khandas or pieces. The madhu khanda contemplates on the partnership between the Widespread home and the individual. The muni khanda or yajnavalkya is a question which continues on to offer the philosophical assistance for the coaching that is earlier. The khila khanda tackles numerous motions of praise and yoga.
2. Chandogya Upanishad
This Upanishad is really a part of the Sama Veda. The name arises from the singer of the melodies (samans) who is named Chandoga. The Upanishad's initial chapters, discuss sacrifice's habit. The others debate profundity and the origin of the concept of Om , among other things.
3. Aitareya Upanishad
That one forms part of the Rig-Veda. The purpose will be to take him far from the external features of the particular act and also to create the viewer comprehend sacrifice's further meaning.
4. Taittriya Upanishad
A part of the Yajur Veda, this Upanishad is divided into vallis or three parts. The siksa valli relates to the phonetics of the chants, as the others, brahmananda valli and bhrgu valli deal with self realization.
5. Isa Upanishad
Also known as the Isavasya Upanishad, this book handles the union the world, of God, being and becoming. The strain is to the Complete in relationship with the earth (paramesvara). The gist of the teachings is that goals that are otherworldly and a worldly do not need to always be opposed to eachother.
6. Kena Upanishad
The name of this Upanishad arises from the initial word kena, or by whom. It has two parts of prose and two of composition. The sentiments cope with the supreme soul or even the absolute theory (brahmaana) and also the writing discussions of ishvara (lord). The moral of the narrative is that ishvara's information reveals the best way to self-realization.
7. Katha Upanishad
Also called the Kathakopanishad, this Upanishad runs on the history (katha) regarding a Brahmin boy named Nachiketa to expose the facts of the planet as well as the other beyond the veil.
8. Prashna Upanishad
Prashna actually means question, which guide is the main Athrava-Veda. It handles concerns pertaining to the greatest cause, Om's ability, connection of the substantial to the elements of the planet.
9. Mundaka Upanishad
This word is derived from 'mund' or to cut, meaning that anyone who knows the Upanishads is saved from prejudice.
10. Mandukya Upanishad
The Mandukya is definitely a superb treatise which expounds around the theory of Om and its metaphysical meaning in a variety of states of waking, being, aspiration. The subtlest and most profound of the Upanishads, it's stated that this will lead someone to the trail of enlightenment.
11. Svetasvatara Upanishad
This Upanishad's name is after its tutor. It comments to the unity of the people and the earth in one single all encompassing reality. The thought of there being one lord can be discussed here. It is focused on Rudra, the storm god.
12. Kausitaki Brahmana Upanishad
The Upanishad has come-down to us in chunks here and bits there. The text's key is specialized in illustrating the fact the trail to release is through expertise.
13. Maitri Upanishad
This can be a fairly later Upanishad since it has referrals for the Trinity of Hindu Gods (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) which is really a later progress, and plus recommendations towards the earth being illusory in character shows Buddhist effect.
14. Subala Upanishad
Belonging to the Yajur-Veda this Upanishad, puts down a debate involving the sage Brahma and Subala, the author of Gods' Hindu Trinity. It discusses the total as well as the world.
15. Jabala Upanishad
Of the Athrava-Veda, some inquiries regarding renunciation are addressed by this Upanishad.
16. Paingala Upanishad
The Paingala is again a debate the sage -aranyaka's students of his, muni khanda and Paingala. It examines relaxation and its own effects.
17. Kaivalya Upanishad
This Upanishad goes to the state of kaivalya.
18. Vajrasucika Upanishad
From the Sama-Veda the Vajrasucika demonstrates to the nature of the great being.
The theories of the Upanishads' key is summed up in three words: tat tvam asi… you are that.
Hindu Mythology: Upanishads Reviewed by Unknown on 15:22:00 Rating: 5


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NemoCare co-founder Manoj Sanker accepting the AHB Gold Award [Image: TechNode]
Startups Health Tech
Indian baby-healthcare startup 'NemoCare' wins Asia Hardware Battle 2019
NEW DELHI: NemoCare Wellness, an Indian wearables startup that aims to prevent neonatal and maternal deaths in the developing world, has walked away with first prize at Asia Hardware Battle (AHB) 2019, beating over 300 other competitors. The Hyderabad-based healthcare startup won with a wearable device that can be attached to the foot of a newborn baby for continuous monitoring of necessary vital parameters. This data is used to detect apnea, hypothermia, and other distress conditions. The device sends alerts to caregivers to provide timely intervention.
"Going forward, we are building an AI-enabled platform that works on the data being collected through the hardware. That will target specific diseases of the new borns," Manoj Sanker, the company co-founder, said.
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A baby-friendly design and affordability are the product's two major differentiators, according to the CEO. The product, launching early next year, will be priced at Rs 20,000 on the company's B2B platform. NemoCare is also exploring another model that would give out the hardware for free upfront and charge on the usage of consumables.
The product development team consisted of IoT engineers, data scientists, biological engineers, and industrial designers. NemoCare was also the regional winner of the AHB city pitch in Bangalore, co-organized by local partner Revvx hardware accelerator.
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Two other Indian startups made it to the final 15 shortlist of the competition: Vicara Tech and Lazy Co.
Vicara's "KAI" is a wearable gesture recognition platform that allows users to interact with computers, hardware, software applications, and others, using gestures.
Lazy Co. develops AI-powered smart rings called Aina, which connect with phones via Bluetooth 5 and can serve as a remote for smartphones.
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The longlist was narrowed down to 15 finalists who pitched to a professional judge panel that included Peter Riedl, vice president and head of BMW Group Technology Office, China; Zhang Peng, chief strategy officer and executive partner of UCommune; Qin Gang, partner at Lighthouse Capital; and Ray Tsang, co-founder and managing partner of Chenhui Venture Partners.
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The runner-up prize went to Japanese startup Xenoma, the developer of smart apparel "E-skin" which is a washable and stretchy material equipped with various sensors and devices. The product could be used for tracking human movement data for posture correction, danger prevention, athlete performance, and increasing movement efficiency.
The technology has multiple application scenarios for monitoring health conditions of the elderly, tracking a baby's sleeping conditions and monitoring how tired factory workers are, said company CEO Ichiro Amimori.
The startup has posted more than $1 million in revenue for this year so far, mainly driven by baby services. "We are monitoring over 1,000 babies every day," he noted. Targeting a global market, the company is expanding its business to the US, Germany, and China.
Third place winner Aiello's SPOT is a voice assistant speaker designed for homes and hotels. It can help with room equipment control (lighting, TV, air-conditioning, curtains, etc.), hotel facilities service inquiries, room service, customer complaints, music streaming, VoIP voice calls, alarm clocks, Bluetooth audio, restaurants, and recommendations on things to do.
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Additionally, it's also offering hotel and apartment operators with a comprehensive back-end management system for data analysis and business intelligence insights.
Aiello rolled out the product in October and has inked partnerships with six hotels. It plans to expand operations to provide its services in 30,000 to 50,000 rooms in future years. The speaker is currently available with Chinese and English voice control, and is primarily aimed at the China and the South East Asia markets.
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