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Historic Engadine-Style House In Switzerland Foresees A Bright Future
This charming Engadine-style house in Bever, Switzerland, has been a year-round holiday home for the past three decades. Over the centuries uses have included a rectory, a farm, an artisan's workshop and even the residence of a practitioner of mesmerism.
Although the first record of the structure dates to 1762, its cellar walls go back to the 12th century.
The wide, arched front door is in keeping with the Engadine architectural style.
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With its Engadine roots, the heritage-listed chateau has the potential to become an architectural trophy home. The design tradition is characterized by thick walls, deep-set windows and archways. Plastered exterior walls are often decorated with artistically engraved patterns known as sgraffito.
The appealing quirks are evident from the decorative front door. Diamond windows with metal scrollwork flank the arched portal, while the wood door itself displays a pattern of adjoining chevrons that create and mirror the window shape.
Perhaps the architectural whimsy of the house is most apparent in the inviting eat-in kitchen, where an irregular, gently rounded plaster ceiling hugs a wall of burled wood with open shelving. The wood surface is repeated in the custom hood and peninsula. A splash of white tile and white walls complete the look.
The irregular, gently curved ceiling adds a storybook look in the kitchen.
Curving shapes continue in the living room, where a wide bottle-shaped fireplace, another arched door and thick wooden ceiling beams add layers of character.
The more than 500 square meters of living space, about 5,400 square feet, is spread over two floors adorned with carefully maintained period details. There are six bedrooms and five bathrooms.
A variety of woods are used throughout the home, which is designated as a historical structure.
The middle section of the property was built in the 1950s and includes a two-car garage, a studio above it and a barn used for storing tools and equipment. There are up to four outdoor parking spaces as well.
A new owner could demolish this portion of the house and would be permitted to rebuild on the same footprint. A feasibility study is in hand.
Vistas take in a protected greenbelt and the scenic Bever Valley, which has been the inspiration for many a fairy tale.
Quentin Epiney of FGP Swiss & Alps is the listing agent. The asking price is available on request.
Picturesque Bever Valley has scenic views and abundant hiking options.
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Bever is a small village in Upper Engadine in eastern Switzerland. Winter pastimes include cross-country skiing, sledding and horse-drawn carriage rides. A number of ski resorts are nearby. Hiking is popular year round.
The village is within 10 kilometers, about 6 miles, of the alpine resort town of St. Mortiz, which has an abundance of restaurants, shopping and a cosmopolitan vibe.
FGP Swiss & Alps is a founding member of Forbes Global Properties, a consumer marketplace and membership network of elite brokerages selling the world's most luxurious homes.
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Jennings Announces New Senior Art Director
CHAPEL HILL, NC – November 15, 2011 – Jennings, the North Carolina public relations, branding and advertising agency, is excited to announce the appointment of Brandee Hedding to Senior Art Director. In this position, Hedding will be working on a number of the agency's clients such as Cooper University Hospital, Volvo Trucks North America and University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina.
"We are fortunate to find such a talented art director with the range of experience that Brandee possesses," said Jennings Creative Director Mike Allen. "She also brings a unique perspective and style to our creative mix."
Prior to joining Jennings, Hedding worked as an art director at Craig Jackson & Partners and RBW Advertising. She began her career in advertising as a freelance designer and art director in 2001. She has worked with clients such as WakeMed Health & Hospitals, the Carolina Hurricanes and BB&T.
Hedding's work as an art director has been recognized with numerous ADDY awards. She has been affiliated with the local chapters of the American Advertising Federation and AIGA, the professional association for design.
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The Collider > Entrepreneurship > Why does scientific research in Spain excel so much and return so low?
In science, a collider accelerates two beams of protons in opposite directions to make them collide with each other producing very high energies.
This is the essence of The Collider translated to the venture building field: clashing science and entrepreneurship to create highly innovative technological startups. As brilliant as it may seem, this pursuit is born as an answer to a pain too long ignored in this country.
Spain holds the prideful distinction of being one of the international leaders in scientific excellence, a position rigorously backed by facts, both qualitative and quantitative. Our scientists and researchers write about 3,23% of scientific publications on the worldwide level, according to the CYD report from 2016. This places Spain in the 10th position in the global ranking, alongside world power nations like the United States, Germany or Japan. But most importantly, of all Spanish publications, at least 10% land the exclusive label of "excellence" by the international representative boards, setting the bar high for every new article written.
Clearly, Spain has the DNA and the appropriate context to excel in scientific research. Yet, the immediate question is: What do we do with this valuable rough matter? How do we turn this incredible knowledge and talent into tangible action?
Sadly, the answer is little or none. Let's revise the statistics.
According to the Spanish Government, in the past 7 years, the number of patents per year counts on average 414, quite a derisory amount compared to the 85560 papers published only in 2016. But the key data comes here: 1 in every 637 University employers embarks on the shareholding of a startup. This denotes poor entrepreneurial ambition for a field so much immersed in research, innovation and technology. In fact, only 113 spin-offs are born on average each year from all the research centres and labs in Spanish territory.
So, why do we see such a low business return? From an investment of 11.3M€ (majorly from public funding), Spanish Universities see a total of 2.6M€ back. Where are we missing the shot?
Our guess points to a combination of poor entrepreneurial culture and extremely discouraging bureaucracy. Lead researchers have been traditionally comfortably based in their labs and there has never been a call or urge to join the outside world, aside from journals and scientific congresses. Moreover, when someone does move the lever, the tech-transfer process can become really tedious in between paperwork and incompatibilities and poor-competitive conditions.
We lack the mindset and we lack the conditions, key points that set apart the world's scientific research leader, the United States.
The Collider is born to turn back the tide by building the beneficial environment for scientists and entrepreneurs to shake hands and become one. This will be an arduous task involving a change in culture and methodologies but the purpose and the outcome are more than worth a try. And we feel confident to become trendsetters as more and more tech-transfer enthusiasts join us down the line.


Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in partnership with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) launched the Malindi Public Inquiry Audit Report to establish compliance with the Human Rights Principles and Standards by salt manufacturers.
The audit, that was conducted in February 2017 by KNCHR, was premised upon the 2006 Public Inquiry into allegations of Human Rights violations arising from the activities of salt manufacturing companies in Magarini in Malindi sub- County.
Speaking during the event, KAM CEO Ms Phyllis Wakiaga noted that the single most important function of a well-established manufacturing base for any country is to create social equity, reduce inequality and alleviate poverty.
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Cambrian Mountains Walk
Plynlimon and Nant-y-Moch Reservoir
Outline Route Map Walk Grading
Region - Cambrian Mountains
County/Area - Ceredigion
Author - Peter Lane
Ascent - 2200 feet / 667 metres
Grade - hard
Start - OS grid reference SN799841
Lat 52.441629 // Long -3.768327
Postcode SY23 3LE (approx. location only)
Walk Route Description
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Plynlimon is the highest point in mid-Wales and also the high plateau watershed from which two major rivers: the Severn and the Wye derive their source. A wild and barren place, its desolation belies its relative accessibility. This spectacular walk across barren wilderness affords panoramic views that more than rival Snowdonia, with the added bonus that practically nobody will be there to spoil your enjoyment of it. This walk is a serious undertaking suitable only for experienced hill walkers comfortable with finding routes across trackless wilderness. This route should not be attempted in poor visibility due to a lack of defined paths and landmarks on the high plateau. It is also recommended that the 1:25,000 Explorer map be used. The ground in this area can be boggy and treacherous, so poles are recommended for testing the ground ahead.
The start point for this walk is in the hamlet of Esteddfa Gurig at grid reference SN796840. The nearest roadside parking is up the A44 at SN799841. Although this requires a 300 metre walk to the start point, this is the most accessible parking. Enter the farmyard at the fingerpost and pass by a cage most likely filled with barking dogs. All the dogs were caged or tethered when I passed by, but be prepared just in case with a stick or pole. A metal gate marked "All Walks" at the time of writing ahead takes you to the side of a stream. Follow this along a well defined path initially going West and then turning North after a short while all the way up to some derelict mine workings.
Just before reaching the mine workings, the path turns off left (watch out for the waymark). The path deteriorates into little more than a sheep track in a very short space of time. Once you get close to the summit, the path becomes more distinct and cairns guide you to the summit of Pumlumon Fawr. A ladder stile crosses the fence and a dry stone walled refuge and trig point populate the summit. The views are truly magnificent and extend 360 degrees. At this point you must decide whether to go on or turn back. If visibility is poor, retrace back to the start, going on is not worth the risk.
Head for the next cairn ahead and enjoy the views from there and then follow the line of the fence that runs generally East to spot heights of 691m and 727m (Explorer map only). At the lowest point there is a small boggy lake to the left side of the fence, best avoided. Leave the fence where it turns the corner at a cairn at the 727m spot height. Head generally North now, towards some crags, keeping to the high ground until you cross the Nant y Graig-Ias gulley. The delightful reservoir Llyn Llygad Rheidol lies in the valley below. The Northern tip of this lake is your objective. Get down any way you can, generally following the North side of the gulley.
Reaching the reservoir, you will have to cross the outflow (Nant y Llyn). This should not present any difficulty, but requires a good sense of balance walking on the concrete strip where the lake overflows into the stream. This is not as bad as it sounds, the concrete provides good grip and the water is nothing more than a trickle. At worst, you can only fall a couple of feet and get a boot full of water. Once safe on the other side, follow the reservoir access road back to relative civilisation, but pause first to drink in the magnificent views to Pumlumon Fawr.
The reservoir road contours around Pumlumon Fach and emerges onto a beautiful minor road on the banks of Nant-y-Moch reservoir. Turn left on this road, pass a pumping station (a prospective alternate start point) at SN764867 and then uphill to a crossroads. Continue left and downhill with some magnificent views of the dam. Upon reaching Lle-r-neuaddau farm, cross the cattle grid and just up the incline past the farm there is a well made track heading to Dyll Faen wood.
The OS maps show a RUPP (Road Used as a Public Path) joining the track and heading off through the woods. Do not be deceived. The RUPP is no more than a small footpath at best. Through one metal gate, head down towards the wood and a stream. Take care now, it is easy to be lulled by your map into the thought that the wide track continues right through the forest - it does not. In order to stay on the right of way, you will have to turn right at the stream and follow it for about 300 metres before entering the wood at a waymark. This track should eventually emerge on the East side of the wood.
This is easily missed - I know, because I missed it due to being chased by some over-friendly puppies ever since the farm! If you miss it, don't despair - continue on the broad track through another metal gate into the woods until the track terminates. Continue East in the clearing following the telegraph poles in the valley all the way to the fence at the East side of the wood. Extreme caution is required. There is a stream in the middle of the valley, often heard but not seen. One wrong step could place you in serious trouble, keep to the tops of the tussocks or better still, stay away from the bottom of the valley.
Eventually you will emerge at a fence running North-South and whichever path you've taken through the wood, they will be only 20 metres apart now. Cross the fence (via the stile if you've successfully negotiated the right of way) and head down the hill past the old mine to the start point.
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I trust everyone had a great summer. As you know, TBS doesn't shut down during the summer and we have been as busy as ever!
After receiving news of Rabbi Bazer's departure, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of assistance I received from various Temple committees as well as individuals (congregants and NON-congregants) to assist us in the search for a new rabbi. As I've stated before, when there's a great cause, our community knows how to come together and get things done.
Within one week, we were already reviewing candidates and setting up interviews for an interim rabbi. The process went VERY smoothly and I am so proud to announce that we have a signed contract with Rabbi Leonard Gordon of Newton. Rabbi Gordon has been fantastic and I look forward to spending time with him on the Bima during the High Holidays. Both Rabbi Gordon and his wife, Dr. Lori Lefkovitz have a lot to offer our kehilla.
As well as hiring an interim rabbi, the various committees thought it would be great if we could bring an intern into Temple Beth Sholom during this transition year. I'm also proud to announce that Jessica Lowenthal Weber will be with us on select Friday and Shabbat morning services.
Thank you to all of the committees and individuals that made all of this possible. You make my job that much easier and fun.
During the summer break, the Congregation voted on the proposed budget and voted in a new slate of trustees as well as executive committee. Welcome to the new trustees and executive board members.
Our budget calls for a Strength-to-Strength giving level of $108,000. I hope our kehilla can come together again to make for a successful campaign.