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Week In Review: Manufacturing, Test
By Mark LaPedus - 17 Jan, 2020 - Comments: 0
Fab tools, chips and technologies What happened at the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS) this week? The annual three-day conference of executives gave the year's first comprehensive outlook of the global electronics manufacturing industry. Click here to see the details. CyberOptics has unveiled its new WaferSense Auto Resistance Sensor (ARS) and its CyberSpectrum software. The produc... » read more
The Week In Review: Semiconductors
By Susan Rambo - 27 Dec, 2019 - Comments: 0
The tech-centric NASDAQ index this week broke 9,000, which was a first. Key to the latest run-up were reports of a breakthrough on the trade war with China and continued low interest rates. Chuck Peddle, who helped democratize computing and fuel Moore's Law with his $25 processor chip, passed away last week. Peddle designed the MOS Technology 6502, which was the basis for the KIM-1 single-bo... » read more
The Next Semiconductor Revolution
By Ed Sperling - 15 Jan, 2019 - Comments: 0
What will drive the next semiconductor revolution? When you ask people with decades of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and software development, the answers include everything from AI and materials to neuromorphic architectures. Federico Faggin, designer of the world's first microprocessor; Terry Brewer, president and CEO of Brewer Science; Sanjay Natarajan, corporate vice presi... » read more
What Else Is In A Node?
By Sundeep Bajikar - 21 Jun, 2018 - Comments: 0
In part one of this blog, I reported on the 2018 Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS) where Dan Hutcheson of VLSI Research led a panel with representatives of Synopsys, NVIDIA, Intel, ASML and Applied Materials. The participants discussed how the industry is focused on simultaneously squeezing more capabilities from leading-nodes, inter-nodes and trailing-nodes to drive advances in computing. I to... » read more
What's In A Node?
By Sundeep Bajikar - 30 May, 2018 - Comments: 0
In an environment where process nodes are no longer consistently delivering the level of improvements predicted by Moore's Law, the industry will continue to develop "inter-nodes" as a way to deliver incremental improvements in lieu of "full-nodes." A shift in market requirements, in part due to the rise of AI and IoT, is increasing emphasis on trailing-nodes. When it comes to leading... » read more
5 Takeaways From ISS 2018
By Mark LaPedus - 15 Feb, 2018 - Comments: 0
At the recent Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS) in Half Moon Bay, Calif., there were a multitude of presentations on a number of subjects. The event, sponsored by SEMI, had presentations on the outlook for ICs and equipment. As part of the program, ISS also discussed the latest business and technology trends. In no particular order, here are my five takeaways from ISS: Ranging forecasts ... » read more
Transistor Options Beyond 3nm
By Mark LaPedus - 15 Feb, 2018 - Comments: 18
Despite a slowdown in chip scaling amid soaring costs, the industry continues to search for a new transistor type 5 to 10 years out—particularly for the 2nm and 1nm nodes. Specifically, the industry is pinpointing and narrowing down the transistor options for the next major nodes after 3nm. Those two nodes, called 2.5nm and 1.5nm, are slated to appear in 2027 and 2030, respectively, accord... » read more
Dawn Of The Data-Centric Era
By Lara Chamness - 31 Jan, 2018 - Comments: 0
A recurring theme of the recent Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS) in Half Moon Bay, California, was how the explosion of new applications such as autonomous vehicles, digital healthcare, quantum computing, and crytocurrency mining are driving the need for more industry-wide collaboration to enable companies to compete in the "Data Centric" era. The resulting digital economy is creating unpr... » read more
Follow The Moving Money
Semiconductor economics are changing by market, by region, and by product node and packaging type, adding new complexity into decisions about which technology to use for which products and why. Money is the common denominator in all of these decisions, whether it's measured by return on invested capital, quarterly profits, or long-term investments that can include acquisitions, organic growt... » read more
5 Takeaways From ISS
At the recent Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS) in Half Moon Bay, Calif., there were a multitude of presentations on a number of subjects. The event, sponsored by SEMI, had presentations on the outlook for ICs and equipment. It also discussed the latest business and technology trends. In no particular order, here are my five takeaways from ISS: Bullish outlook Citing an inventory corre... » read more
Revving Up For Edge Computing
New approaches to managing and processing data emerge, along with standard ways to compare them.
Multi-Patterning EUV Vs. High-NA EUV
Next-gen litho is important for scaling, but it's also expensive and potentially risky.
Week in Review: IoT, Security, Autos
Marvell & NAV Alliance; drone bill; Hyundai's $35B plan; Intel's edge play; 7nm certifications.
by Jeff Dorsch And Susan Rambo
Over $7 Billion Raised In Mega-Rounds By 27 Firms
September was spectacular for startups, as 27 tech companies raised $100 million or more, taking in a total of $7.1 billion during the month.
Solving The Memory Bottleneck
Moving large amounts of data around a system is no longer the path to success. It is too slow and consumes too much power. It is time to flip the equation.
November 2019 Startup Funding
Sixteen startups attracted funding rounds of nine figures in November.
Using FPGAs For AI
How good are standard FPGAs for AI purposes, and how different will dedicated FPGA-based devices be from them?


LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is investigating Body Renew Medical Group in Lee's Summit. Staff at Body Renew Medical Group wouldn't do an interview with FOX 4 on Tuesday about the investigation, but said they were dealing with technicality.
Several patients said they weren't notified of their appointment being cancelled, but showed up and were told they couldn't receive their hormone injections.
"I called them and I made an appointment and I just said is there anything I need to know before I come in, can I get my shots," said Jennifer Matthies, who has been a patient at the medical group for several months. "They were like we're not going to be able to do shots today."
Matthies said going to the Body Renew Medical Group has dramatically changed her life for the better and she hopes she can start getting hormones from them again soon.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services couldn't tell FOX 4 why Body Renew Medical Group is being investigated. Its spokesman said in a statement, "There is an ongoing investigation involving Body Renew Medical Group, and due to state law the department cannot provide further information at this time."
Sheryl Koziol, a patient at the group, said she showed up Tuesday for an appointment but was also turned away.
"They said right now they're in a, you know, some kind of situation they have to work with," she said. "I am overdue on my hormone replacement, I am 18 days overdue so I came for my hormone injection and was in a little shock."
Koziol said she has always had great service at the center and she hope it isn't shut down. Koziol said she wishes she had more information about the investigation.
"If you think about it, it does give you a little concern," she said. "I'm feeling we need some more information so we would all understand clearer."


In our original planning, there was a direct route through the Alps that many people on caravan forums said was very picturesque and achievable with the caravan…even though looking at Google Maps, there were many hairpin bends. Fortunately, it mainly took the route of valleys rather than climbing up and over the mountains.
However, our Garmin 'Camper' SatNav said "No", and recommended a route via the Austrian Autobahn and Italian Autostrada.
This was a much further route distance wise, though not much difference in time.
Since this wasn't our caravan, we erred on the side of caution and took the Garmin's recommended route.
There's not much difference as you move from Austria to Italy, apart from the road signs and barriers change slightly.
The houses still have that Alpine look, and there are still castles and monasteries dotted around the hill sides.
Of course, it wasn't long before we saw signs for pizza in the towns.
As we continued to head south, the houses become less Alpine and more classic Italian.
The mountains also changed shape slightly, rising as large mountains from flatter countryside. We had made it to the Dolomites region.
Oh, we also passed the Ferrari museum!
After a while, we left all the mountains behind. Italy was now much flatter, hotter, and busier.
By this time we had reached our first toll of the entire journey. Not bad considering how far south in Europe we had travelled.
This was a painless process and just required taking a ticket from an automated booth and paying it many miles later once we reached the Venice area.
The Autostrade takes you through the Venice region, but you don't see Venice. Instead, you pass near the Airport and lots of industrial estates. This is not the most exciting drive, but we started to recognise it from our previous visit many years before, and knew that the end was near.
To get to Camping Ca'Savio, you have to take a long way around.
It's actually on a piece of land that separates the Venice lagoon from the sea, and it can take a while to get there.
The check-in with the caravan at Caping Ca'Savio was very efficient. We were directed to where we could temporarily park our car and caravan while we went off to choose one of the pitches we had available.
We chose a fantastic pitch close to the pool and facilities, and just a stone's throw from the beach.
The pitches were a lot larger than we remembered, and perhaps one of the biggest pitches of all our European campsites.
Many caravans pitched sideways between the trees, but that wasn't a requirement, and so we pitched it 'UK Style' with the hitch at the road side to make it easy to manouvere and get the caravan in out.
In hindsight, pitching it sideways on might have given us a bit more space to sit outside.
This campsite is large and is a major holiday resort for people all over Europe.
Most of the British visitors fly in, though we did meet another family that also towed their caravan down, as well as seeing a large UK Elddis motorhome.
Being a large campsite, there are plenty of swimming pools, a kids club, a pub, a pizza restaurant with fresh baked Italian pizzas (which also does takeaways), and a supermarket with excellent local and Ca'Savio branded wines.
The showers are basic but free. You'll also need to take your own toilet roll to the toilets.
The only real struggle was to find a water point. However, the facilities were just a row down from us and was the best place to fill up our Aquaroll.
As well as great swimming pools, the kids loved the fresh Italian pizzas and ice creams! There's also a great supermarket on site.
Of course, if you don't have your own caravan, you can fly there and stay in one of their static caravans, pre-pitched tents, glamping, or even in their Airstream caravan park.
Oh, and of course, the beach was accessible directly from the campsite.
Camping Ca'Savio has a large sandy beach.
Without airconditioning in the caravan, I was worried it was going to be uncomfortably hot. We had stayed at Camping Ca'Savio in the past in a static caravan, and knew how hot it could get.
However, this wasn't a problem with a Compass Casita, as there were plenty of windows and sunlights to open.
We could also use the caravan's heater as a cool-air fan. All those times we've been using this to heat the caravan during the winter, and now it was being used to keep the caravan cool instead of warm!
This is the second time the kids have visited Venice. The first time, we stayed in a static caravan at Ca'Savio, and this time we brought our own!
Getting to Venice is easy. It's only a short bus ride to the ferry terminal, and the ferry then takes you to St. Mark's square.
Venice is very busy and very expensive – if you eat in a restaurant there. However, after you've seen the main sights, head off to the back streets. You can find some great pizza places where you can pick up some slices to eat on the go, plus there are also a few supermarkets around.
I love the faded charm of the Venetian back streets.
Taking a gondola ride around the back canals of Venice.
And of course, Venice is just as picturesque at night.
It's amazing to think that we travelled all the way with our caravan from the ancient medieval town of Shrewsbury in the UK to the ancient medieval city of Venice in Italy.


Last week, victims of cervical spinal cord injuries got some much needed good news. The University of California in Irvine received $20 million from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The money will be shared with research and innovation leader StemCells, Inc. based in Newark, California.
The fund will be used to focus on beginning clinical trials for humans with spinal cord injuries. StemCells' was the organization that discovered that transplanting human stem cells into rodents could restore their movement, even after a thoracic spinal cord injury.
Nearly 1.3 million Americans have to live with chronic complications from spinal cord injuries and about 147,000 are here in California alone. Patients require surgeries, steroids and rehabilitation for the rest of their lives.
The goal of this funding and research is to partially reverse some or even all of the effects of such a debilitating injury to improve the quality of life of Californians stricken with the need for constant medical care. They can be severely impaired with limited movement, sensations and reflexes. The hope is that this money will translate stem cell research into real-life clinical cures.
People suffering from paraplegia or quadriplegia as a result of a spinal cord injury need ongoing medical treatment. They will probably require in-home nursing care and extensive changes to their home. Our law firm works with life-care planners, medical specialists and vocational economists to develop a complete picture of the financial impact of the accident over the course of our client's lifetime. Learn more at our San Francisco Bay Area Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers web page.


This report examines the debate raging in the United States on the neutrality of the Internet. It discusses the significance of Net Neutrality, and the case for and against Net Neutrality. It examines forces that are trying to undo net neutrality in favor of a closed Internet. The report provides an analysis of Net Neutrality within the context of developments impacting telecommunications and IT markets.
2.1 What is Net Neutrality?
Falls Church, Virginia: FCC's ability to implement the National Broadband Plan will be severely compromised if the current push to clip its authority succeeds, according to a study released by Information Trends. Titled, "The Net Neutrality Conundrum: Does the Internet need Regulation," the study examine recent moves to limit the reach of FCC so as to prevent it from enforcing Net Neutrality, the neutrality of the Internet.
The FCC is being attacked on two fronts, the study pointed out. On the one hand, ISP's such as Verizon and MetroPCS have sued the FCC in an attempt to have its Open Internet rules repealed. On the other hand, the House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to curb FCC's ability to enforce Net Neutrality. These moves, on a broader level, will severely inhibit the ability of the FCC to perform its functions, particularly with reference to the "public interest, convenience and necessity" provision the Communications Act, the study said.
With Web 2.0 has come the capability for operators to block or slow access to competitors Websites that will allow operators to realize their "paid prioritization" plans, the study said. The FCC has always exercised forbearance in regulating computer technologies, the study said, and its Net Neutrality rules are designed to keep the Internet free of attempts by operators to prioritize traffic.
The beauty of the Internet is a user's ability to go to any website and access any application without intervention of a third party, the report said. Paid prioritization will change this because it will put into the hands of the operator the power to control a user's Internet access. It will inhibit the growth of small, entrepreneurial companies who are not able to match major corporations in filling the coffers of the operators.
If operators were allowed to selectively prioritize Internet traffic, the study said, it will amount to censorship of content in violation of First Amendment rights of content providers. Such a move will have international repercussions since it will set a precedent for other countries to follow. Prioritization of Internet traffic will be used by governments in non-democratic governments to block their citizen's access to information.
It is true that the Internet traffic is seeing rapid growth, but the solution is to add network capacity rather than prioritizing traffic. Any attempt to stifle net neutrality will inflict a blow on new product innovation, limit a user's Internet access, and increase price of operators' Internet services. One the other hand, if the Internet is allowed to continue it's traditional of openness, it will spur market growth and technical innovation.
The Internet is one of the most phenomenal developments of this age, and it is critical that its neutrality is maintained, the study said. Web 2.0 represents dynamic as opposed to static site content. The provider of a Web 2.0 service offers a platform for the users to interact. With Web 2.0, a group of people collaborate to create and share information.


ROAAr launched a new book, Many Women, Many Voices; Stories from McGill Collections with a fanfare, a celebration, and a successful sale by Le James Bookstore on November 8th.
Curators, activists, hockey players, students, medical illustrators, secretaries, portrait artists, and sculptors, Many Women, Many Voices celebrates the voices of women in all of those roles and many more. Shining a light on the stories of the women who have shaped McGill and Montreal, it offers illustrated vignettes from the ROAAr collections – Rare Books and Special Collections, the Osler Library of the History of Medicine, the Visual Arts Collections, and the McGill University Archives.
ROAAr has spent the past year crafting this volume of illustrated vignettes. With the help of talented book designer George Vaitkunas and a wide range of contributors including students, doctors, professors, historians, and librarians, the book celebrates women, shining a light on those who helped to shape McGill and Montreal into what they are today. This volume is an invitation to discover the stories waiting in our special collections.
Many Women, Many Voices is now available for sale on site in the McLennan Library Building, 4th floor, Rare Books and Special Collections. It is also for sale in-store and online at McGill's Le James Bookstore.
8 x 10.5 104 pp.


Basic Athletic Training is a comprehensive introduction to current philosophies, procedures, and practices related to the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
It was written and edited by Board of Certification–certified athletic trainers as a comprehensive introduction to current philosophies, procedures, and practices related to the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
This new edition provides comprehensive beginner and intermediate-level instruction on the principles of sports medicine and athletic training.
The athletic training student will learn the basics of athletic training and have a working knowledge of common preventive, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine.
This book includes online educational videos, and materials allow the student to view dynamic aspects of joint anatomy (bones, ligaments, muscles), dermatomes and myotomes, and common injuries.
This book includes a voucher code to access the online materials.
Basic Athletic Training is published in association with Cramer Products, Inc.


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NEW YORK, 14 August 2017 - The Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, has officially requested to be released from his responsibilities as the Special Adviser in order to run in the upcoming legislative elections in his country, Norway. The Secretary-General expresses his sincere gratitude to Mr. Eide for leading his good offices mission on the Cyprus issue in support of the bi-communal talks between the Greek-Cypriot leader, Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish-Cypriot leader, Mustafa Akıncı, in their efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement. Over the last 27 months, with steadfast dedication, commitment and creativity, Mr. Eide helped the two leaders make unprecedented progress towards reaching a viable and sustainable solution to the decades old dispute, bringing them closer than ever before to their shared vision of a united Cyprus. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General
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Panel discussion facilitated by UN in Cyprus to showcase power of sport to foster peace
On 29 September 2022, the 3rd Cyprus Forum, the largest policy-making forum on the divided island, featured a discussion on the underreported topic of Sport and Peacebuilding.
The Technical Committee on Environment held its first plenary meeting of 2023
The Technical Committee on Environment held its first plenary meeting of 2023 and discussed ways to work together to initiate and promote cooperation on environmental issues across the island and to share ideas aiming at common environmental goals.
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SRSG/DSASG Colin Stewart hosted Turkish Cypriot Special Representative, Ergün Olgun, and Greek Cypriot Negotiator, Menelaos Menelaou, at a meeting and dinner to discuss ongoing matters and the work of the technical committees. SRSG/DSASG Stewart thanked Mr. Olgun and Mr.
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Meeting God in the Every Day: God's Kind of Care!
For great is the Holy One of Israel among You."
When I am struggling with painful circumstances, I find it difficult to believe God is working on my behalf. I wonder if others feel that way, too, or is it only me? One time I was struggling with a painful situation and these verses jumped out at me and grabbed my heart. I was convicted, because I know when God seems to be silent or when He is waiting to answer what I consider an important prayer request, I can get despondent. But I have come to realize when He has me waiting, He answers my smallest prayer request to show me He remains intimately involved in my life. One of the times He did that was right after we had moved to California. God seemed so distant during our transition and even though we prayed for guidance, He didn't seem to be directing us to any particular church. I asked God half-heartedly one morning to send a cool breeze to the field in which my husband was working. He was not acclimated to the California desert heat, and was coming in exhausted from it. That night I asked my husband how his day had gone. Without knowing anything about my prayer request, he told me it had been a good day, because a cool breeze had come up in the field in which they were working.
Another time that I was struggling with a long-term trial, it seemed God was silent, refusing to act. At that time my husband was struggling to put an old car back together after he had dismantled it. I could tell he was frustrated, so I asked God to guide his hands so he could put all of the parts back in the right places. That night he told me he had forgotten where all the parts went and all of a sudden he was able to do it. I felt blessed in both situations by such specific answers to such specific prayers for my husband. I don't know why God chose not to make my painful situation end or make His guidance to a new church home more obvious. However, I do know He showed me He cares about the smallest things because he provided a cool breeze on a hot day and gave one frustrated husband the knowledge he needed to put an engine back together. If God is at work in the little situations, surely I can trust Him to work in the bigger more difficult long-term situations.
I have come to realize I don't see all God does. I can't see the changes He is making in another person's heart. I can't always see what He is accomplishing by answering one prayer with a yes and one prayer with a no and still another with wait awhile. I also realize I don't always measure God's care in the same way He does. There were times in the past that I thought His care was stopping a hard trial. But, now I realize God measures His care differently. He might perceive it is more caring to teach me to trust Him in the midst of a trial like illness, persecution, slander, or financial hardship than it would be to stop it. He might perceive it more caring to teach me to obey Him when I am apathetic, tired, ill, don't want to, or am afraid to than it is to make my life easier. He might find it more caring to teach me to love like He does, which may include learning to repay evil with good, mercy for meanness, and grace for hurtful words. He might find it more caring to develop in me the ability to cling to the promise of the resurrection in the face of death. He might find it more caring to reveal Himself to me as a provider than taking away our financial stresses. He definitely is more concerned with developing His character in me, than my personal comfort.
"Sing to the Lord." "Shout aloud and sing for joy." Wow those are powerful commands! When I sing do I sing to the Lord? When is the last time I shouted and sang for joy? One night at a football game we sat by the head coach's wife and we witnessed her passion as she rooted for her husband's team. Believe me, she shouted and cheered passionately and it was fun to watch. However, as I was sitting there watching her, I thought about a lady I had led to the Lord in Mexico. We sat there smiling and nodding at each other afterward, but inside I wanted to do what this lady was doing at the football game. I wanted to stand up and jump up and down for joy. I wanted to run out the door and shout to the mission team that this mom became a believer. I wanted to scream from a mountain top that this beautiful lady had been translated from a kingdom of darkness to a kingdom of light. But I didn't, I just sat there smiling at her. I wonder what held me back from being so passionate over this lady's decision. I also wonder why I don't shout for joy when we watch someone being baptized, when my children or friends make godly choices, weep for their friends, or share Christ. I'm not sure why I don't, but I do know God deserves more applause and a louder shout than a winning football team. Don't get me wrong, I am not against giving applause for jobs well done, just against not giving God the applause He deserves. I am the most guilty of this. I know I've have been on the verge of shouting for joy and have held back. If I believe God is Holy and great why don't I shout it?
When life is hard and I believe God has forgotten me and I am frustrated by His silence, I benefit from spending time in His Word and reviewing what He has done in my own personal life. He has cancelled my sin, paid my debt, and translated me from the Kingdom of Darkness and placed me into His glorious Kingdom of Light. He has made me fit to be partakers of Christ's inheritance and has given me gifts and abilities to use. He has promised to never leave or forsake me! This list doesn't even include the personal things God has given me--godly friends, meeting needs abundantly, the person who shared Christ with me, emotional and physical healing, a new heritage, and a changed heart. Interesting, recounting my blessings returns me to a place the place of joy--the place God desires me to dwell. It also fills my heart with praises…whoa, if I'm not careful…I just might start shouting that God cares!
Prayer: Father, please open our eyes to Your involvement in our lives. Help us to believe the truth of the glorious things Your Word says You have done, are doing, and will do. Free us of all that keeps us from shouting and singing for joy! Fill us with the desire to proclaim Your Holy name among all people, including our families, friends, classmates, co-workers, communities, and nations. You are great and greatly to be praised! Amen.


since a long time I dobn't used Pano2QTVR, but today I tried to create a object movie and run in the problem, that the movie looks blury and the quality settings dosn't show any effect, the file size is allways the same. What can i do?
Attached a screenshot that show my settings + the mov + an original image.
You say you are trying to create a object movie? Maybe with Object2VR ?
You are outputting the final .mov to use the DevalVR viewer.
I have done a test more and it seems to be that the DevalVR caused the blury look. Also I found, that upper quality options can be used for scaling the image quality. But for what can be used the quality settings at the lower options (movement, still)?
PS: It's a pity that the Pano2QTVR development is stoped. I have the feeling, not all options are right working. It could be good, if Pano2QTVR could get a basic support, I mean bug fixes and UI clean up (ok, no additional features).
Pano2QTVR is replaced by Pano2VR for panorama and Object2VR for Object Movies.
You can change the interpolation setting in Files>Settings>Images - Interpolation Filter: (dropdown) list.
Thank you smooth. At Pano2QTVR is no option for that. But the image blury seems to a player problem. The open question is - for what are this options, there is no change in the file size? A help file that explain the options could be great.
I bought Pano2QTVR for creating object movies and panorama movies. Why should I not use it? I think, it should do what it looks like it could do. And not right working options should no cause extra cost. For example some times the reaction of the grip is flipped and the reverse option dosn't do what it should do. Also Object2VR is beta software. I don't like to pay for a beta software that could do what I expect from my bought final software.


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Q: No for loops in elixir. How can I make a board? Here is a snippet of the for loop so far. The problem is decrementing spaces variable
for i <- 0..(row-1) do
  for j <- 0..(col-1) do

  if j == 0 do
  IO.write"+"
  end

 IO.write "--+"
end
IO.puts ""
columns= col+1

for columns <- 1..columns do
if columns == 1 do
IO.write "|"
end

if spaces < 10 do
IO.write " "
IO.write spaces
IO.write "|"

end

end
spaces = spaces - 1 <- This won't decrement after it goes through the forloop again!
end

end

I need to make a board game in Elixir that outputs something like this.
+---+---+---+
| 12| 11| 10|
|B  |   |   |
+---+---+---+
|  7|  8|  9|
| a |  S| e |
+---+---+---+
|  6|  5|  4|
| e |  L|Ad |
+---+---+---+
|  1|  2|  3|
|   |   |   |
+---+---+---+

I've done it on java with the following code using a for loop within another for loop essentially, but this is not possible on elixir. Is there any idea on how to approach this? Thanks.
EDIT: in case anyone wants to see my java code, here it is.
public class math {
static int col = 10;
static int row = 10;
static String top= "---+";
static String side= "|";
static int spaces=col*row;
static int columns;
static int dash;
static String player="A";
public static void main(String args[]){

    for ( int i=0; i < row; i++ ){
        for ( int j=0; j < col; j++ ){
            if ( j==0) System.out.print("+");

            System.out.print(top);

        }

        System.out.print("\n");
        columns=col+1;

        while( columns > 1){
        if(columns == col+1){
            System.out.print("|");
        }
        if( spaces < 10){
        System.out.print("  "+spaces+"|");}
        else if (spaces <100){
            System.out.print(" "+spaces+"|");
        }
        else{
            System.out.print(""+spaces+"|");
        }
        spaces--;
        columns--;}

        System.out.print("\n");
        columns=col+1;
        while(columns >1){
            if (columns == col +1) {System.out.print("|");}
        System.out.print("   |");
        columns--;}
        System.out.print("\n");
        if( i == row-1){
            int botside = col;
            while(botside !=0){
                if(botside == col){
                    System.out.print("+");
                }
            System.out.print(top);
            botside--;}
            }
            }

            }

A: You could use the for special form for list comprehension to achieve what you need with something like:
for i <- 0..(row-1) do
  for j <- 0..(col-1) do
     # Rest of the code
  end
end

A: Here is my solution - based on a board template that you fill with your data.
defmodule Main do

def main(  ) do

 data =
 [
   "B  ", "   ",  "   ",
   " a ", "  S",  " e ",
   " e ", "  L",  "Ad ",
   "   ", "   ",  "   ",
   "" #required terminal
 ]

IO.puts print_board( data )

end

defp print_board( data ) do

board = """
+---+---+---+
| 12| 11| 10|
|   |   |   |
+---+---+---+
|  7|  8|  9|
|   |   |   |
+---+---+---+
|  6|  5|  4|
|   |   |   |
+---+---+---+
|  1|  2|  3|
|   |   |   |
+---+---+---+
"""

String.split( board,"   ")  # Splits board string into a list of strings
 |>  Enum.zip(  data )  # interleaves with data - as list of tuples
 |> Enum.map( fn {a,b} -> a <> b end )  # maps tuples back to merge the list.
end

end

My testing shows it produces your required result when you run Main.main

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Heel pain is a common health problem worldwide. The pain mostly results from walking in shoes with soft soles and insufficient arch support. Are you one of those people suffering from heel pain? If yes, consider making your feet comfortable and stable by wearing shoes with healthy soles and proper arch support. Let's have a look at the top 8 best shoes for heel pain to help you identify what you can get for your feet to reduce your heel pain.
Full Length Heel Seats are helpful to people whose arches are high as they are intended to offer them heel pain, arch pain as well as plantar fasciitis relief. The 91-gram inserts apply the necessary acupressure to the area at the intersection of the plantar fascia ligament and heel bone through its patented Fascia Bar technology to offer an extra support layer for high, unstable as well as fallen arches. They offer 360 � motion control to help you have improved posture and comfort while standing, running or walking.
Available in men's and women's sizes, HTP Heel Seats Foot Orthotic Inserts are designed to fit into fit into the majority of footwear including sneakers, boots as well as shoes. The inserts use patented Fascia Bar technology to apply the right amount of acupressure to the base of your heel bones to align and stretch it into the ideal position. Besides realigning your foot sole's plantar fascia ligament into its correct, healthy position, the inserts also form an extra support layer to complement your damaged heels' natural footpad. They offer 360 � motion control to help you have improved posture and comfort while standing, running or walking. The cleaning of the inserts is a breeze since they are machine washable.
Vivesole Orthotic Shoe Inserts fits well into most shoes especially, casual, athletic and dress shoes. However, you can simply trim them to fit into your small shoes in case they are larger. These 3/4 insoles can relieve your foot or heel pain resulting from plantar fasciitis as they provide necessary support to your foot heels and arches. The non-slip heels in the inserts hold your shoes' insoles in the required positions all day long. These orthotic inserts enhance your stability as you move. Besides, the inserts help your shoes remain odor-free, thanks to their durable, antimicrobial construction which keeps off bacteria.
Weighing about 60 grams, U-Shaped Heel Spur Relief Pads offer the appropriate cushioning to your heels in order to reduce the pain in the heels and bone spur as a result of plantar fasciitis. Their u-shape helps in the reduction of the friction caused by daily walking, hiking or standing, eventually softening your callus. They have a medical-grade silicone construction for shock absorption, feet comfort and heel pain relief. The silicone material also makes the pads long-lasting.
Premium Adjustable Heel Lifts are designed to offer various heel correction benefits particularly to people with heel spurs, sports injuries or Achilles tendonitis. They also accelerate the recovery of those undergoing post-stroke or post-surgical rehabilitation. These heel lifts are made of high-quality rubber material which is not only durable but also offers excellent heel support. The heel lifts feature two removable layers, each with a thickness of 1/8 inches, to allow the customization of the ideal heel lifting. You can use them with sports shoes or dress shoes; they are compatible with either of the shoe types.
This package comes with heel pads, heel cups and grips, shoe inserts and insoles ankle support socks, compression sleeves and plantar fasciitis socks for diverse foot fitness needs. The compression plantar fasciitis feature a fabric heel grips which prevents the slipping out of your heels from your shoes. Regular wearing of the compression plantar fasciitis also helps you avoid the blisters resulting from abrasion while you are on the go. On the other hand, the heel arch support offers your arch the necessary compression in order minimize the severity of plantar fasciitis. Ankle socks provide consistent compression to your entire foot sole, playing a significant role in the alleviation of your arch or heel pain.
Armstrong Gel Heel Cups come in three pairs of silicone heel cup pads. The pads are very light and reduce the fiction of your heels against your shoe's insoles, helping them become softer. Of more importance to people with heel pain or discomfort problems, stress fractures, is that the heel cups offer them relief from such issues. Made of high-quality medical grade silicone material, the heel cup pads are not only comfortable and durable but also easy to clean.
Made of Nylon and Spandex materials (4:1), Physix Gear Plantar Fasciitis Socks are designed to offer you the proper firm compression and feet flexibility while walking or running. You can wear them daily for various activities including running, sports and cycling as they are easy to wash besides being long-lasting. The socks offer your unhealthy plantar facia superior support, helping the banded tissue overcome Plantar Fasciitis, hence relief of the associated symptoms(foot discomfort and pain). You can get these socks in black or pink colour. They are suitable for both genders; males and females.
Don't ignore your heel pain anymore. Get yourself any of the above eight shoe inserts, pads and socks and see the condition of your heels improve significantly.


From today, local banks will commence roll-out of out a new payment platform, set to offer 'instantaneous' transfers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Reportedly in development for four years, the project comes from the New Payments Platform (NPP) whose shareholders include several major banks and the RBA. Roll out is valued at about $1 billion.
The RBA states sixty banks, credit unions and building societies will commence their rollout from today, expanding into the coming months.
Launched by the RBA, the new platform includes "PayID", which features customisable easy-to-remember ID verification (e.g. mobile number), in lieu of recalling an account number.
"The new platform will allow payments to be made in real time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year".
Lovney affirms the new payment platform is not designed for traditional bill payments, rather those who require instant payments – e.g. sellers on Gumtree or eBay.
Small businesses are also tipped to benefit, as they typically experience the burden of delayed payments.
Lovney states transfers could take as little as seconds, and will also assist those who conduct operations outside of standard business hours.
Ultimately, NPP asserts it is up to individual banks to determine their approach to rollout.
Following an RBA review in 2012, the NPP was established a year later, and reportedly involves an initial group of thirteen shareholders including; ANZ, nab, Macquarie Bank, Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, ING Direct, HSBC Australia, Citigroup, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.
When It Comes To Voice Commands And Music, Which Kit Is Best?


Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Kiko Casilla.
Attempt saved. Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Liam Palmer with a cross.
Attempt missed. Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right.
Attempt missed. Pontus Jansson (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Pablo Hernández with a cross following a corner.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Michael Hector.
Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Second Half begins Leeds United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
First Half ends, Leeds United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
Gary Hooper (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Attempt blocked. Mateusz Klich (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pontus Jansson.
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Marco Matias replaces Adam Reach because of an injury.
Delay in match Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) because of an injury.
Attempt saved. Tyler Roberts (Leeds United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal.
Attempt saved. Tyler Roberts (Leeds United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Patrick Bamford with a cross.
Attempt missed. Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Steven Fletcher with a headed pass.
Attempt missed. Pontus Jansson (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Pablo Hernández with a cross following a corner.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Morgan Fox.
Attempt blocked. Luke Ayling (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pontus Jansson.
Attempt missed. Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Keiren Westwood.
Attempt saved. Jack Harrison (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Luke Ayling with a cross.
Attempt saved. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Liam Palmer.
Attempt missed. Tyler Roberts (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Patrick Bamford.
Attempt missed. Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Patrick Bamford.
Attempt missed. Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luke Ayling with a cross.
Attempt missed. Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt blocked. Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tyler Roberts.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Adam Reach.
Attempt missed. Gary Hooper (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right.
Attempt saved. Tyler Roberts (Leeds United) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ezgjan Alioski with a cross.
Attempt blocked. Luke Ayling (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tyler Roberts.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Liam Palmer.
Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
George Boyd (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Tyler Roberts (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.


Front Entrance has a long Driveway with extra parking spaces. An added paved walkway from the side yard along the front of the garage provides convenience for rolling out the trash cans.
Double ovens, Walk-in Pantry and a Butler's Pantry behind the kitchen for extra storage.
Informal Dinning Area adjacent to the kitchen. The French Door opens to the Backyard.
NEW PRICE REDUCTION! Welcome to the suburban living in SARATOGA where open land meets the nearby majestic mountains! This Turnkey and Elegant 2-Story home with 3,222 SF offers both a great location and a functional floor plan. Locates in a quiet cul-du-sac in the inside tract, this house offers a Main Floor Bdrm, a Formal Dining Rm, and a Living Rm with a soaring ceiling. The Kitchen has upgraded Corian countertops, a breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, a convention and a convection oven. The adjoining Family Rm has a cozy fireplace. The downstairs laundry room provides extra storage spaces. The Bonus Rm upstairs opens to a balcony with views of mountains and trees, and can become an optional 5th Bdrm. The Master Bdrm connects to a luxurious bath with Travertine Floors, a soaking tub, a separate shower, Double Vanities, and His and Hers Walk-in Closets with organizers. The 2 Bdrm upstairs share a full Bath. An open loft comes with built in desk and drawers for an Office Space. The entire house has ample windows to let in natural lights. The spacious backyard has a Built-in BBQ. There is even room for a workshop or Gym in the Garage! Central Vacuum and Whole-House HEPA Filters make this a Dream Home for people with Allergies! Convenient location to schools, shopping, groceries, restaurants, hospitals, I-15 and I-215, hiking and bike trails. Truly a great value for any discerning Home Buyers!


The rent at StoneHaven is your Key to Comfort. Pet OK! Apartments ranges from $640 for a one bedroom to a $840 two bedroom. Apartments in this building are about as expensive as the Hazelwood average. This is a pet-friendly apartment.
StoneHaven is your Key to Comfort. Pet OK! Apartments has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
StoneHaven is your Key to Comfort! Four unique one and two bedroom floorplans to choose from with features including woodburning fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and skylights. All homes feature a private entrance and fully equipped kitchens including microwaves, dishwashers, and the ultimate in convenience... washer and dryer connections. The resort style amenities include a 24 hour fitness center, newly resurfaced tennis courts, and outdoor pool with expansive sundeck. StoneHaven offers ideal location near major employers including Boeing, GKN Aerospace, IBM, Covidien, St. Louis Lambert International Aiport, and Convergys. The community is also conveniently located near major highways including I-270, I-170, I-70 and Highway 370.
Explore how far you can travel by car, bus, bike and foot from StoneHaven is your Key to Comfort. Pet OK! Apartments.
StoneHaven is your Key to Comfort. Pet OK! Apartments has some transit which means a few nearby public transportation options.
StoneHaven is your Key to Comfort. Pet OK! Apartments is in the city of Hazelwood, MO. Hazelwood has an average Walk Score of 24 and has 25,703 residents.


4 Games Total Series with handicap.
. individual make up games are allowed from 2nd to 8th week only.
. individual advance games are allowed from 1st to 8th week only.
- bowler is allowed to have 2 maximum either advance or make up games.
. blind scores = current average less 20 pins plus handicap on the 9th week but on the 10th week without handicap.
. no make up or advance games will be allowed.
.. lane assignments will be based on the standing after 9 weeks.
All registered members must have good moral standing whether from the bowling associations or clubs or approved by the committee. Members must also have no outstanding balances from other Bowling Club.
Registration fee of P1,000.00 pesos. League fee is P600.00 pesos per week. Additional P120.00 pesos for those who wants to join in the one night single tournament.
B.	Participants from the One Night Singles Tournament will be based on the latest Eliminator Challenge current averages. **Tournament Committee reserves the right to assign E.A. as a last resort depending on the bowler's level of play.
E.	Computation for weekly handicap will be based on cumulative weekly performance of the bowler plus 12 games of their entering averages. Ex. 1st week 800 series plus entering average 190 x 12 games series divided by 16 games.
. In case of lane breakdown, proper adjustments will be made by the tournament committee.
. Distribution of players to other incomplete teams will be made if necessary.
Bowler with the least handicap will get the higher rank.
Any protest must be submitted in written form by a representative of the team to the tournament committee on the next playing date, after which no protest will be entertained.
A.	Monthly Tournament will be on the last Saturday of the Month, except for special announcement.
B.	Top 3 Bowlers will be declared winners.
A.	One Night Singles Tournament will be held every Saturday.
B.	4 Games Series with Handicap.
D.	Top 3 Bowlers will be declared winners.
E.	Prizes will be based on the total number of participants.
Computation for weekly handicap will be based on cumulative weekly performance of the bowler plus 12 games of their entering averages. Ex. 1st week 800 series plus entering average 190 x 12 games series divided by 16 games.


If you've spent any time reading about, talking about or, even better, actually doing exercise, you've no doubt heard that you need to work on your core. Not just your abs, but your core. Now, most of us think the core is just another name for your abs, but it actually involves much more than that.
In fact, the core is the body's center of power, so the stronger you are in that area, the easier your life will be.
When someone talks about the core, they're referring the muscles deep within the abs and back, attaching to the spine or pelvis. Some of these muscles include the transversus abdominis (TVA), the muscles of the pelvic floor, the lats and the obliques, just to name a few. These muscles are where movement originates and it's also the source of our stability. Whether you're running, lifting weights or picking up your toddler, these 'core' muscles help keep your body stable and balanced.
With this focus on core strength, we're moving away from moves that isolate the abs and incorporating more core training throughout your workout. This type of functional training can be seen everywhere as more people use things like stability balls and medicine balls in their regular workouts.
Adding functional core work to your workouts is as simple as taking some of your ab exercises off the floor.
Stability Balls. You can use exercise balls in a variety of ways to challenge balance, stability and torso strength.
BOSU. This is an excellent piece of equipment that can be used for everything from cardio to sports specific training.
Yoga and Pilates. These types of exercises inherently challenge your balance, flexibility and torso strength, particularly Pilates.
Foam roller. Using a foam roller in your workouts will enhance balance, body awareness, flexibility and torso strength.


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Godiva set to close US stores in response to the coronavirus pandemic
Posted: 26 January 2021
Related core topics: Business news, Cocoa & chocolate
Related topics: chocolate, confectionery, pandemic, premium brands, retail, store closures, US market
Related organisations: Godiva
Related people: Nurtac Ziyal Afridi
Related regions: europe, US, worldwide
Premium chocolate business Godiva is reportedly is set to close all 128 of its US stores by the end of March, which has been attributed to 'waning demand' for physical retail amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
The move by the Belgian-founded luxury company, comes amid considerable pressure on global retail markets, as the impact of covid-19 continues to be felt by many economies around the world, with the US being notably hard-hit.
Confectionery Production understands that the business intends to maintain the remainder of its stores in Europe, UAE and China, but challenging conditions within the US had resulted in its decision to pull out of the region in terms of physical retailing – as its online sales increase.
It has been reported that a key element of the decision came as many of the major shopping mall facilities that had been crucial to the success of the brand within North America, have remained closed, or partially operating during the past year, which has further compounded the situation.
In a statement from the company seen by Confectionery Production, it said that it continues to pursue a growth strategy as its customer base increases, which it said was largely being driven by online sales and greater product purchasing through its grocery, club, and retail partners.
A spokesperson for Godiva said: "Demand for the in-person shopping experience offered through Godiva's brick & mortar locations has waned as a result of the pandemic and its acceleration of changes in consumers' shopping behaviour. In response to these market dynamics, Godiva will exit its 128 brick & mortar locations in North America, partially through sales and partially through closures, by the end of the first quarter in 2021. We will maintain retail operations across Europe, Middle East and Greater China in formats that reflect the unique cultural preferences of those markets."
Just last month, the business, which is owned by Istanbul-based Yildiz Holding, named Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as its CEO, who is a board member of Godiva and chief strategy and growth officer and growth officer for Yildiz.
According to the business, she has played an instrumental role while the business transformed into a global snacking group with more than 300 brands available in over 120 countries. This included leading the acquisition of Godiva in 2008, as well as McVitie's, Carr's, Jacobs, and BN (United Biscuits) in 2014, among her achievements.
The retail landscape that Afridi has been tasked with responding to has been majorly impacted during the course of 2020. According to studies from Coresight Research, analysis is expected to show that between 20,000 and 25,000 stores in the US will have closed permanently during the pandemic.
As has been reported previously by Confectionery Production, there has been a corresponding growth in online sales of confectionery, with particular demand for premium snacks and chocolate, as shoppers around the world have been confined largely to home amid the covid-19 conditions, and have shown renewed interest in comfort food ranges.
Commenting on the situation, CEO Afridi said: "Our brick & mortar locations in North America have had a clear purpose since we first opened our doors in this market – to provide an in-person experience for consumers to enjoy the world's most exquisite chocolates," says Afridi. "We have always been focused on what our consumers need and how they want to experience our brand, which is why we have made this decision."
"Of course, this decision was difficult because of the care we have for our dedicated and hard-working chocolatiers who will be impacted. We are grateful for all they have done to make wonderful moments for our consumers and spread happiness through incredible customer service and living our Values & Behaviours."
LoveRaw plant-based chocolate calls for an end to World Vegan Month
ISM confirms key confectionery event remains on course with global interest
German production of chocolate Santas increases amid growth in global exports
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Il Ngwesi Group Ranch
A Maasai group in Laikipia, Kenya, established a community-conservation area that balances the needs of local pastoralists with wildlife and operates an eco-lodge. The ranch is owned and managed by the local population of almost 7,000 Laikipiak Maasai pastoralists and has played a key role in a network of connected wildlife protected areas and corridors. The work at Il Ngwesi has focused on ensuring both the ecological integrity of the area as well as delivering tangible economic and social benefits to its Maasai members.
Maasai group
Il Ngwesi Group Ranch is located in Mukogodo Division, Laikipia District and consists of 8,645 ha of community managed land. It sits next to the Ngare Ndare River and is predominantly semi-arid and arid savannah land.
Species affected Multi-species
Following the end of commercial hunting in the area in the 1970s, local people began to poach wildlife and by the late 1980s elephant populations were significantly reduced and rhinos had disappeared. The ecosystem was simultaneously under threat from deforestation for timber, fuel wood and agriculture, leading to increased local tensions between pastoralists and farmers. Over-reliance on livestock, the decline of traditional grazing management systems and increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict meant that the Maasai's livelihoods were under threat.
Increasing threats to the Maasai livelihoods and poverty in the area meant the security of Lewa Downs, a privately-owned conservancy nearby was at risk. In response, the management team at Lewa, supported by the Kenya Wildlife Service, encouraged the formation of a community conservation area within Il Ngwesi and the creation of an eco-lodge to generate revenue. Maasai elders and community leaders were engaged in the process and local people were trained as rangers, and the ranch was established in 1995.
The purpose of the eco-lodge, which opened in 1996, is to encourage sustainable land management and therefore conserve the area's flagship wildlife species. The lodge stimulated the development of further conservation-based enterprises, including cultural bomas and community-run camp sites. Revenues generated by initiatives are reinvested into infrastructure projects, for example water projects, schools, educational scholarships and health outreach services.
To protect the ranch by-laws were established outlawing tree-felling, poaching or killing of animals and starting of fires in the conservation area. Il Ngwesi is not fenced, so security personnel are employed and trained by the government's reserve police force.
Local people trained and employed as rangers.
40% of the net profit from the eco-lodge is reinvested in community development
Alternative livelihood activities have been encouraged to decrease reliance on livestock and increase household incomes. Infrastructural projects, alongside health and education programs, have improved the wellbeing of the group ranch's communities.
Income generation has been initiated through the development of artisanal handicraft-making by a women's group and the ranch has also explored the possibility of purchasing and marketing locally-produced honey for tourists.
In collaboration with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), a four-year programme targeting women's groups in craft making has been initiated.
With support from Kansas City Zoo, Reid Park Zoo and the Northern Rangelands Trust, the Ngare Ndare water pipeline was repaired in 2008 after being damaged two years earlier. This ensured a water supply for the lodge and for livestock, and the system was extended to schools and communities. Communities also benefitted from the Sang'a water project, which put in place seven water systems, carrying water from river sources to villages.
An amount is allocated annually for an educational bursaries scheme, where community youth members are funded to attend secondary school and universities.
Community participation is fundamental to its long-term sustainability and many of the early successes were based on the communities benefitting from a diversified income source. By giving the group ranch inhabitants a voice and a vote, the initiative ensured a strong degree of local ownership and tangible socioeconomic impacts also gained the support of the community.
International partners have also contributed in the form of technical assistance, for instance in Il Ngwesi's health and enterprise development schemes.
Effective and accountable community-based natural resources management institutions
Clear and tangible benefits to local communities from wildlife (These may be financial and/or non-financial)
What doesn't work and why
Although a black rhino arrived in 2002, the ranch was not awarded a second rhino, causing frustration on the part of Il Ngwesi's wardens, with bureaucracy and policy changes cited as a reason.
Community support is not assured, with population growth and unpredictable weather patterns increasing tensions over land use for wildlife conservation versus livestock grazing.
Lack of coordinated and coherent sectoral policies/legislation (For example, land use planning, agricultural etc...)
Lack of clearly defined tenure or resource use rights
Il Ngwesi Group Ranch, Kenya
This Maasai group ranch in the central Kenyan district of Laikipia has established an 8,645-hectare community- conserved area that balances the needs of local pastoralists with wildlife conservation and the operation of a lucrative eco-lodge. One of the pioneering and most successful of Kenya's Maasai-owned ecotourism initiatives, Il Ngwesi has served as a model for replication across the country. Its sanctuary rangers ensure a high level of security for the conserved area, which has played a key role in a network of connected wildlife protected areas and corridors in central Kenya.
In addition to the areas of freshwater management and education, ecotourism revenues have been invested in targeted health interventions. The group is a lead partner in a health campaign which offers awareness-raising, testing and counseling, for HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, the campaign has targeted thirteen local group ranches for a combined population of 40,000 people.
Publisher: UNDP
Author(s): United Nations Development Programme
Lewa Conservancy, Northern Rangelands Trust, Kenya Wildlife Service
For further information contact (peoplenotpoaching@gmail.com).


Sometimes scanning a sketch or painting allows me to see things I might not have previously noticed, like in this sketch of the windmill in Pointe Claire. The sky was very dark and dramatic at the horizon line today but I didn't really paint it dark enough(see the top version). After scanning it a first time, I went back and rewet and darkened the sky, let it dry and then scanned it again. The difference is subtle but I think it adds a bit of drama and also helps in separating the sky from the lake.
Definitely makes a difference, more ominous! Love that old mill, so Pointe Claire!!!
There are only a few of these left. This summer I plan to sketch a few more of them. Apparently there's an English style mill in Lasalle that is worth seeing too.
For rocks and stone texture I make sure to change the colour of the wash as I go along. I try to make every square inch a little bit different, warmer or cooler, lighter or darker. Then I go in with some darker areas and build it up like that. I try not to mix up one big puddle of gray and paint the whole structure with that same mix.
That's so neat. I love that old stone windmill. I bet that gets a good breeze off the lake. Does it still work?
See what you mean about subtle. In the second version the lower part of the sky looks fuller and more 3 dimensional though.
It can be windy in that spot Fleet but it was actually a calm day. The windmill doesn't work any more but there are lots of people who come by to see it every day. I even saw someone leading a guided historical tour there.
I really like this piece. It looks like you might have used ink to delineate the cracks in the stone work? Looking at the zoom image I really like these lines. Must have been fun to do.
Another thank you for discussing your technique.
Yes, I used my Micron pen for this. I was working on Waterford NOT paper which takes both ink and watercolour well.
Beautiful…..I love the detail in the stone.
Ink at the stones? Very nice!
Yes, actually there's an ink line on everything.
You did well, it's subtle but it give more contrast. Beautiful !
Stunning and deft handling of the colors on the windmill. It's just one more lesson , to me, of the possibilities watercolor offer. There is nothing left to say – you are awesome, Shari.
You are very kind George. Yes, I never get tired of watercolour.
Your handling of the stone windmill is so effective. I like it so much that I'm jealous.
I love painting those stone walls Lee. When you come to Montreal again I will bring you here.


This PowerPoint presentation illustrates the process for converting WinGAP building sketches into a GIS feature class. If you have additional questions or would like training on how to build this data yourself, contact Jimmy Nolan with the ITOS division of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia at 706 583-0325. There is a related paper in the "Technical Documents" section of this website.


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Marta Alonso Canillar
Visual Arts: Murals, Painting
I was born in Spain but have made my home in California since 1991. As a young girl growing up in Spain in the seventies and eighties I was never encouraged to pursue a career in the arts so my artistic inclinations were put in the background as something I did on occasion, never a priority. I am an emerging artist with no formal academic training in the arts. Nevertheless, art has always been an important focus in my life. Over the years, I have taken occasional classes either in Junior Colleges or private studios in photography and ceramics. In 2014, I took oil painting lessons for the first time, from Cynda Valle in Willits, and soon after I got a commission to do a large painting at Mariposa Market portraying a collage look of rural Mendocino. A year later, the newly built hospital in Willits commissioned me to do another painting of the same scale. This time, it depicted a more representational look of their kitchen garden. Early on, portraiture became a favorite of mine and got a few commissions, some of which are in San Diego and Spain. I have been working very "diligently" over the past 3 years to produce a body of work ready to show at some venue. I started the year 2018 presenting three paintings at the Mendocino Art Center, in Mendocino, for their juried exhibit and took Best-in-Show for one of them. I had an exhibit in Willits at the Brickhouse Coffee for the months of February, March and April of 2018 and am currently showing at Edgewater Gallery in Fort Bragg. This year too, I am going to venture into doing Murals in Fort Bragg for the newly established Mural Project and have already lined up a commission for that. Working with Cynda Valle was a reawakening experience. Not only did she teach me the technicalities of oil painting but has encouraged me to look at my art as part of my self, and extension of my being, allowing me to understand that there are no wrongs in the process of making art, helping me to discard those insecurities and replacing them with confidence, as a woman and an artist.
Danza Davis
Graphic Arts; Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Illustration, Murals, Painting, Visual Arts Instructor
Danza Davis is a professional artist based out of Mendocino County, CA. She majored in studio art and botany at Humboldt State University and studied science illustration at California State University Monterey Bay. In addition to her studio practice and public art projects, she is proud to work for California-based Ink Dwell studio whose focus is on creating art that explores the wonders of the natural world. Western Columbine, Acrylic on Canvas,48 x 48 Danza's current studio work, The Kaleidoscope Series, is a posthumous collaboration with her father that pairs geometric patterns inspired by his work with items from the natural world. North County and Coastal Zone Murals, Mendocino County Juvenile Hall, 2018-2019 Her current public artwork engages incarcerated youth in mural making, made possible by the Arts Council of Mendocino County and the California Arts Council. See more at her website: www.danzadavis.com
Julie Higgins
Visual Arts: Murals, Painting, Works on paper; Soft Pastel
www.artistjuliehiggins.com My work is a constant process of story telling and pushing through the mundane of life into the magic, and the imaginary, which connects me to my sense of nature and how I belong or fit in. It is feeling, emotion, and play set in an ever nurturing landscape with juicy earthy women, sensual form and lots of color. This whole process is how I have come to understand my self and my life in my community and in the world. This process of working with symbols helps me connect with the spirit, and continue my exploration of life and purpose through my art. You can find my work locally at the Prentice Gallery and the Mendocino Art Center in Mendocino, CA. I am also the resident artist at both "the girl & the fig" restaurant in Sonoma, CA and "the fig cafe & wine bar" in Glen Ellen, CA. For more information and locations please visit my website.
Diza Hope
Visual Arts: Murals, Painting, Works on paper
Diza Hope is a Northern California painter working in oil, acrylic and pencil. She studied at California College of the Arts and draws inspiration mostly from natural forms. Lately she has been interested in investigating the architecture, rigidity and beauty of animal skulls juxtaposed against the delicate, undulating and graceful shapes found in flower petals. Besides the formal interest; the distillation of the skull becomes a symbol of our universality and basic oneness, being that we are all made of the same carbon, calcium and stardust and the flower, a symbol of our impermanence, but also the beauty we all have the capacity to create and share. Color plays an important role in her painting process as well and she enjoys pushing the boundaries between harmony and discord through her use of it.
Suzi Marquess Long
Suzi Marquess Long, Artist, pastels, murals, commissions Suzi@mcn.org SuziLong.com
Blake More
Graphic Arts; Literary Arts; Multi Arts; Performing Arts: Dance, Spoken Word, Theatre; Visual Arts: Constructions/Collage, Functional and/or Decorative, Graphic Arts, Murals, New Media/Technology, Painting, Performance Art, Performers and Writers
A 1987 graduate of UCLA and a lifetime member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Blake More is an artist with many creative voices and expressions. Blurring the boundaries between disciplines, her work embraces visual art, poetry, video, performance, costume design, teaching, functional mixed media art/life pieces and hand-painted art cars, including her newest artcar, a Mercedes SL500 painted with a metallic palette she calls "Star Yantra" (staryantra.life). Blake first stepped on stage in Japan in 1994, when she agreed to recite poetry with a friend's jazz band at a Shinjuku music club in Tokyo. Since then, she has performed her spoken word art in a range of venues—from cafes, art galleries and museums to 1000 seat theaters—in major cities all over the world, including Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York City, Amsterdam, New Orleans, and San Francisco. Her performance art is a fusion of spoken word, music, yogic contortion, dance, trapeze, clowning and costuming. She creates to reveal, questions to inspire and shares to engage the audience in soulful expression. Among her performance highlights are the time she shared the stage with jazz pianist Cecil Taylor and beat poet Tony Seymour in a Bob Kaufman tribute reading at the Main branch of the San Francisco Public Library, and the International Poetry Festival in Amsterdam (sponsored by the Provost Poets). She has traveled cross country on a performance tour with a group of San Francisco performance artists and musicians that then became the movie "Head Trip". But her favorite project to date is a multimedia play called Boxing Pandora, which she wrote, produced, costumed, directed and stared in; 75 minutes long, the play itself involved the efforts of over 20 local artists and included an original score, original video (both live and prerecorded), a 13 member Greek-inspired chorus, poetic monologue, dance, audience participation and a trapeze (no monkeys though). A freelance writer for 15 years, Blake's work appeared in Utne Reader, Yoga Journal, Intuition Magazine Alternative Medicine Digest and Tokyo Time Out. To date, she has written two non-fiction books, one fiction book, and three poetry chapbooks. Her most successful book is a holistic health book entitled Alternative Medicine's Definitive Guide to Headaches, which has sold over 100,000 copies sold to date. Her poetry has appeared in a number of literary journals and books, including Heart Flip (CPITS anthology), The Alchemy Of The Word: Voices At the Edge, San Francisco Poets Live At Venue 9, Wood, Water, Air and Fire: Anthology of Mendocino Women Poets, Hard Love: Looking at Violence & Intimacy, The Toaster Broke, So We're Going To Get Married. Author of five books of poetry, her book godmeat is a collection of poetry, prose, color artwork, and a DVD compilation of poem movies (available at godmeat.com), and her chapbook Up In the Me World is available on her website. In addition to her writing, she teaches poetry, multimedia art and performance to K-12 youth. A California Poets In the Schools (CPITS) poet teacher since 2000, she is also the Mendocino County Area Coordinator for CPITS. She organizes two annual Mendocino County High Schgool Poetry Slams and serves as the coach of the Point Arena Youth Poetry Slam Team. She also writes grants to do special, longer residencies, including: One of these projects was entitled "The Poetry Of The Blues", in which she and New Orleans blues pianist Nelson Lunding guided 2nd thru 8th grade students in the writing of original 12 bar blues songs (with titles such as "Rocks in my Shoes", "Our Bus Life" "Soap Opera School"), which were then arranged by Nelson and sung by the kids. These recordings were compiled into five original Kids Blues CDs, and one compilation CD entitled "We're Playing Blues", which is currently on sale as a fundraiser for "Gualala Arts In the Schools". In another especially noteworthy youth project, she and videographer Christian Birk guided six Native American youth in the creation of a documentary film about living on the Pomo Reservations of Kashia, Point Arena, and Manchester in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Because of its raw power and unadorned honesty, the youth film crew became one of 14 youth groups in the nation to be invited to participate in the 2003 Reel Studio Young Filmmakers Workshop at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah; the film has been widely shown to diverse audiences, from schools to art centers, from tribal centers to businesses and social service organizations. It even managed to land a spot on the shelf in the Smithsonian Cultural Heritage Library. She hosts an hour-long public affairs program called Women's Voices on KZYX&Z FM Mendocino. She is also sits on several non-profit arts and education boards, and volunteers with many local organizations. For an extensive list and exploration of Blake More's creative world please visit her website: www.snakelyone.com
Performing Arts: Spoken Word, Storytelling, Vocal; Visual Arts: Film, Illustration, Murals, Painting, Performance Art, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper
JAYE ALISON MOSCARIELLO, MFA, Transart Institute/Plymouth University Cell/Studio: 310.970.4517 artisall@earthlink.net www.chasethemonkey.org BORN New Haven, CT RESIDE Redwood Valley, CA SELECTED MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS 2007 "The Last Show," Asto International Art Festival, Asto Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA "Simultaneous Multiplicity," Asto Museum, Los Angeles, CA Gwangwhamoon Int'l Art Festival, Korea National Assembly Library of Korea GIAF, Korean Cultural Center, Bejing, China 2006 "15th Lantern of the East LA International," Asto Museum, Los Angeles, CA 2002 "Mane Manebu," Kid's Plaza Museum, Osaka, Japan. 2000 "Bridging Two Milleniums," Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India 1999 "Group Show," Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India. Rutman, Howard, "What's Up & Coming," LA City Search.com, January 2002. Emenegger, Ashley, "How to Get Unstuck," Artline Newsletter, Los Angeles, CA, Fall 2001. Etkin, Jay S., "Body & Self – A Hit in Memphis," I.A.S.G. Newsletter, vol.7, num.2, Mar 2000. Lalit Kala Akademi, Catalog, I.A.S.G. Invitational, March 1999. Shaw, David, "1nE Review," Memphis Flyer, Memphis, TN, December 1999. Shay, Daniel, "7th Street Int'l: Round Up the Usual Suspects," I.A.S.G. Newsletter, vol.4, num.10, Washington, DC, December 1997. ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCIES 2006 – 2008 SEA, Montebello, CA Berendo Middle School, Los Angeles, CA La Vida West Pregnant Minor Program, Lawndale, CA Sponsored by Theatre of Hearts/Youth First, Los Angeles, CA PUBLIC ART 2008 Walgrove Elementary School – Courtyard Mural , Mar Vista, CA Hillcrest Elementary School – Outdoor Mural, Los Angelels,CA 2007 99th Street Elementary School, Library Mural, Los Angeles, CA 42nd Street Elementary School, Outdoor Mural, Los Angeles, CA ART WORKSHOPS 2000-2005 "Breaking Out", Art Bootcamp for Blocked Creatives, Santa Monica, CA "One Minute Storytelling" Sister Corita Art Center, Los Angeles, CA "Sending a Message," Sister Corita Art Center, LA, CA EDUCATION MFA, Transart Institute/Plymouth University, Berlin, Germany and Plymouth,UK
Jaye Alison Moscariello
Performing Arts: Storytelling, Vocal; Visual Arts: Film, Murals, Painting, Performance Art, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper
JAYE ALISON MOSCARIELLO 12400 Bakers Creek Rd. Redwood Valley, CA 95470 310.970.4517 artisall@earthlink.net www.chasethemonkey.org www.jayesite.com @jayepo BORN New Haven, CT RESIDE Redwood Valley, CA EDUCATION 2013 – 2015 Transart Institute, Berlin, Germany and New York, New York Masters of Fine Art 2012-2013 Mendocino College, Ukiah, CA 2004 Santa Monica Community College, Santa Monica, CA 2000 University of California Los Angeles, CA 1993 Art Students League of New York, New York, NY 1977-1978 Creative Arts Workshop Studio, New Haven, CT 1972-1976 Paier College of Art, Hamden, CT SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2016 "The Anthropocene Show", Redwood Valley Grange, Redwood Valley, CA* 2015 "Transient Transgressions", Somos Gallery, Berlin, Germany* 2015 "Loose Ends", Somos Gallery, Berlin, Germany 2014 "Pop-Up" Show, Transart Institute at Somos Gallery, Berlin, Germany (July) 2014 "Fifth Annual Altered Books Exhibition", MarinMOCA, Novato, CA (Apr.) 2013 "Pop-Up" Show, Transart Institute at SuperMarket, Berlin, Germany 2012 "Food for Thought" Mendocino College Art Gallery, Ukiah, CA 2012 "Anderson Valley Artists" Oddfellows Hall, Mendocino, CA 2010 "Anderson Valley Artists" Oddfellows Hall, Mendocino, CA "Artist Collective at Elk at Gualala" Gualala Arts Center, Gualala, CA 2009 "Artists Collective at Elk" Gualala Arts Center, Gualala, CA* "113th Annual Open Juried Exhibition" Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, National Arts Club, NY "Art in the Redwoods," Gualala Arts Center, Gualala, CA 2007 "The Last Show", Asto International Art Festival, Asto Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA "Simultaneous Multiplicity," Asto Museum, Los Angeles, CA Gwangwhamoon Int'l Art Festival, Korea National Assembly Library of Korea GIAF, Korean Cultural Center, Bejing, China 2007 "Paris Open 2007" Atelier Grognard, Rueill-MalMaison, France/Espace, Villpinte, France 2007 "THE Swimming Pool Show" ROARK, Los Angeles, CA 2006 "15th Lantern of the East LA International," Asto Museum, Los Angeles, CA 2006 "15th Lantern of the East LA International," Doizaki Gallery, Japanese American Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA 2006 "10 Points of View," ROARK Gallery, Los Angeles, CA * 2004 "Hollywood Bowl Sphere Art Project," Cause & Effect Gallery, Torrance, CA. 2003 "From Korea to Iraq…" Anti War Posters Show, Track 16 Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. 2002 "Reactions," The Williamson Gallery, Pasadena, CA. "Naughty Bits & Pieces," Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA. curated by Christopher Miles "Reactions," Exit Art, New York, NY 2002 "Mane Manebu," Kid's Plaza Museum, Osaka, Japan. 2001 "California Open," curator, Christopher Miles, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA. "Watermedia," Bigfork Art & Cultural Center, Bigfork, MT. 2001 "It Figures," Key Club Video Billboard Show, Los Angeles, CA.4- Person Show, 1st LA Billboard art show. page 2/Moscariello 2001 "Lust & Revenge in the Year of the Snake," Josephine Butler Center, Washington, DC. 2001 "I.A.S.G. at MOCA," Museum of Contemporary Art DC, Washington, DC. 2000 "Bridging Two Milleniums," Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India 2000 "Invitational," MOCA-DC, Washington, DC. 2000 "California Open," curated by Carol Ann Kloneides, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA "Reflections of Humanity," Marlboro Gallery, Largo, MD. "Body & Self," Cooper Street Contemporary Gallery, Memphis, TN.* 1999 "1nE," Vertigo Gallery, Memphis, TN. 1999 "I.A.S.G. Group Show," Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India. 1998 "Downtown Lives_," Downtown Artists Development Association, Los Angeles, CA "Erotica," Olympia Hall, London, England. "Speak Out_," Matrix Arts Gallery, Sacramento, CA. 1997 "Generations," A.I.R. Gallery -25th Anniversary Invitational, New York, NY. 1994 "Art of Northeast America," curated by Holly Solomon, Silvermine Artists Guild, New Canaan, CT "Group 1V," Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, Brooklyn, NY. 1993 "Art of Northeast America," curated by Eliza Rathbone, Silvermine Artists Guild, New Canaan, CT "Group Annual," Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, Armory, Brooklyn, NY. 1992 "Salon of the Mating Spider," Testsite, Williamsburg, NY. "Annual Show," Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, New York, NY. SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017 "Politic-OH!", Willits Center for the Arts, Willits, CA, Oct. 2011 "Chase the Monkey," Scharffenberger Cellars Art Gallery, Philo, CA 2010 "Mendocino Coast" Lauren's, Boonville, CA "Land and Sea," Artists Collective at Elk, Elk,CA "Ocean Series," Canele, Los Angeles, CA 2003 "Narrative Works," Flynn Gallery, Raleigh, NC 2002 "Inside/Out," Modern Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA SELECTED ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS Reith, Sarah, "The Anthropocene Show", Ukiah Daily Journal, April 2016 Museum of Contemporary Art – KIASMA Studio,"In the Middle of a Movie," Catalog, Helsinki, Finland, November 2004. Dickson, Laurie, "Artists Interiors…," Rockport Publishing, November 2003. Mastbaum, Blair, "Art Pick," DigitalCity.LA, Los Angeles, CA, November 2002. Emenegger, Ashley, "Drive-by Art," Artline Newsletter, Los Angeles, CA, Spring 2002. Rutman, Howard, "What's Up & Coming," LA City Search.com, January 2002. Emenegger, Ashley, "How to Get Unstuck," Artline Newsletter, Los Angeles, CA, Fall 2001. Etkin, Jay S., "Body & Self – A Hit in Memphis," I.A.S.G. Newsletter, vol.7, num.2, Mar 2000. Lalit Kala Akademi, Catalog, I.A.S.G. Invitational, March 1999. Shaw, David, "1nE Review," Memphis Flyer, Memphis, TN, December 1999. Shay, Daniel, "7th Street Int'l: Round Up the Usual Suspects," I.A.S.G. Newsletter, vol.4, num.10, Washington, DC, December 1997. . SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS Center for the Study of Political Graphics, Los Angeles, CA Library of Congress, Washington, DC National Archives, Washington, DC Paier College of Art, Hamden, CT St. Joseph's Hospital, Bob Hope Wing, Los Angeles, CA *Co-curator
Elizabeth Raybee
Visual Arts: Murals
Elizabeth Raybee's work has been exhibited at the San Francisco Crafts Museum, the National Jewish Museum, San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens and Museo Italiano, Museum of Man in San Diego, Chicago's Navy Pier and Ukiah's Grace Hudson Museum. Her commissions include the San Francisco Arts Commission, Laguna Honda Hospital, Eden Housing Inc., The San Geronimo Valley Cultural Center, Willits Skate Park, Orr Hot Springs and numerous private homes. Her work has appeared in Bay Area newspapers, on the cover of Artweek Magazine, in television spots and in several contemporary mosaic books. Raybee continues to create residential works for people locally and out of the area.
Lauren Sinnott
I am an artist, historian and former politician. www.goddess.graphics will show you how so many things in my life and work have recently come together in the perfect project: my monumental history mural on the north wall of the Ukiah Valley Conference Center. But let's back up a little. My diverse portfolio is partly the result of making a living through art in the modern world. Before photography was invented, everyone would want me to create their image. Now, it's really only dogs that people commission portraits of. I even paid a vet bill once with a mural of dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and mice. At Point Arena High School, I painted a face that gets walked on: the sports mascot, a 6 ft. grinning pirate on the floor of the basketball court. A local big wave surfer modeled. Art entwines with life… and also its loss. That surfer was part of my California family and I portrayed him as a life-size 3-dimensional winged angel after his death at sea. The lady who commissioned this work died recently and now the angel has come back to me. It all started in Wisconsin's dairyland, where I was raised by an artist mother and poet father. My mom supported us on graphic design, and as a toddler I worked at a little table alongside her. Our house was filled with paintings and books. It was the Age of Aquarius and I knew I was supposed to be at Woodstock, but it was impossible. I was ten. I spent my senior year as an AFS exchange student in Belgium, speaking only French and learning to take class notes in perfect outline form. I discovered the art of conversation, four-hundred year old homes and good coffee. It was there that I began to feel the pull of an old culture living still where it had always been. Back from Belgium, I attended Rice University in wonderfully hot and humid Houston, TX. I earned a BA in Art and French, then a BFA in painting, and an MA in Art History. During graduate study, I encountered a work whose untold story began to open before me, becoming the subject of my thesis, The Double Portrait of Two Men in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. And the story blossomed again with stunning new research on the part of several scholars, leading to my recent paper, Beloved Disciple: Vittore Belliniano and a Double Portrait of Two Men, which explores the possibility that the exalted Venetian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini and his head of studio were lovers. I taught art history for several years at the museum school, painted my most exquisite mural in a private bathroom, and became a single mother of two. But I yearned for the ocean! Not the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, which I had never even seen. And Northern California to be specific, because friends had told me "Your kind of people live there." My boys and I left town in a converted school bus with a wood stove and beds. We found Point Arena located with its lighthouse on a jutting tip of land WEST of the San Andreas fault. This is the other California, where populations are dwarfed by the ridged landscape and pounding ocean. This is exactly what I was looking for, except I forgot that it was going to be impossible to get my PhD. The consolation prize was my life in politics as City Council member and then Mayor of one of only four incorporated cities in Mendocino County. Point Arena is the seventh tiniest city in California, which meant the city staff was small and overworked, and our jobs as elected officials were large and unending. On top of legislative activity, we also had the tasks of employee hiring, evaluating, and firing. It helped to have an eye for detail. It didn't help to earn only $100 a month. (See more about fights and triumphs in city government and much more of my artwork on my main website www.artgoddess.com which will be sleek and modern by Christmas!) My boys and I lived in our bus in the fragrant manzanita forest for a year and when we moved to town I supported us with art and rent. I took jobs ranging from art cars to tombstone design, from wedding dresses to sewing a life-size brocade torso complete with all female reproductive parts for a doctor. I created the Velvet Vulva line of purses for the lesbian, feminist and enlightened market. I painted curbs and hemmed pants. Business signs and design services were a mainstay. I picked blackberries, ate wild mustard greens, baked my own bread, and gleaned apples from the ground. We took in a parade of roommates to make ends meet. My house was teeming with the boys and their friends, and was full of books and paintings. Recently my son who learned Mandarin and now lives in Taiwan paid me a compliment. He said, "Mom, I never knew we were poor." And of course, in real terms, we weren't. All of these experiences have caused me to reflect on the ultimate purpose of the artist and the historian. Art history is a jeweled necklace, a string of masterpieces threaded on inspiration from around the world. Yet art was made by, for, and about real people who led complex lives. A man who loved men and didn't have wealth or a noble patron in 15th-century Venice could be burned alive in the Piazza San Marco. Ghosts walk in those grand cities and on the quiet streets of my own town, where no more than a century ago, it was permitted to shoot an Indian after dark. Forced servitude, kidnappings and massacres took place across California, including multiple occurrences here in Mendocino County. During the 1850s, the new state government's official position was denial of rights and extermination was seen as inevitable. Depravity haunts exaltation, and the sacred charge of the historian is to give voice to the fallen, to shine light on the common and hidden, as well as the great. As a Renaissance painting mutely accomplishes merely by surviving, the historian keeps a subject alive with his published words, and the muralist with her imagery. I love the motto of Yale University: Lux et Veritas. Light and Truth – with one we find the other. My current, four-year project, the huge historical narrative mural on the north wall of the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, is the result of these threads interweaving. I can use all those hours of life drawing, all of that house painting, all my knowledge of narrative art through the centuries, and all my experience working with the public in administration. This is a public work for everyone and about everyone. It contains over one-hundred portraits so far and tells many stories of people who live here now. People can see why this art has meaning. They understand the argument I once presented to a dear friend over dinner: "You will be fascinated," he was informed, looking doubtful as he questioned art history and the importance of such things. "History is to humanity as memory is to the individual," I said. We are each of us walking backwards into the future. "Would you want to do that with your eyes shut?" My companion smiled, saw it was true, and ordered champagne, since he was about to hear what had been revealed by a Venetian inventory from 1569.* *That the great collection of Gabriele Vendramin included a little box portrait of Giovanni Bellini with the portrait of Vittore, his disciple, on its cover.
Antoinette von Grone
Born in 1954. Studied textile design and high fashion. Interneship in window decoration at Hermes-Paris. Currently working mostly in oil on canvas at my studio in Boonville. Represented by Erickson Fine Art in Healdsburg.


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