How many batteries do you need to store electricity for a night?
Energy storage is a common topic that comes up in discussing energy. A lot of people think it would be easy to just charge some batteries during the day with a solar plant and then use them through the night. Critics of this idea frequently tell proponents to "do the math." This page does the math and tries to help you understand the energy storage issue in concrete, visualizable numbers. We attempted this with pumped storage using aircraft carriers before, but this time we're using batteries.
Robert Stone, the filmmaker who brought us the documentary Pandora's Promise, suggested at a screening in Seattle in October 2013 that he views climate change denial in the same light that he views scale of energy problem deniers. This page is an attempt to better educate the scale-deniers.
The case of interest is the replacement of a single large baseload power plant (1 gigawatt electric) with a large solar array and a bunch of batteries. This is a typical size for a nuclear power plant, and can produce electricity for a city of about 700,000 average US citizens, or 1/440th of the USA. If you want to scale up the battery requirements to the entire USA, just multiply by 440.
While we know that energy demand decreases at night a large baseload remains, and we assume here that the plant continuously operates at 1GWe. This is not uncommon for baseload plants to do.
Now, to figure out how many batteries that would be, we need to know how much energy is stored in a battery. Different types of batteries can store different amounts of energy. Using information from here, we load up some basic information (including some that will be used later). This table mixes energy units of Joules and Watt-hours, but they are easily related by 3600 Joules = 1 Watt-hour and we'll use this conversion throughout.
That seems like a lot, but is hard to visualize. Let's look at the plot in terms of volume. It will still be huge numbers, but we can visualize it better by stacking the batteries up on a full football field, which is 110x49 square meters. How tall will the full football field stacks of batteries be?
# Convert nightEnergy from Joules to Watt*hours and liters to m^3.
So, with modern electric-car Lithium-ion batteries, the football field would have to be stacked 6 meters (~18 feet) tall to store enough energy for one night from one power plant. The next question is, how much would this cost to build?
In all cases, the storage facility adds at least an additional $1 billion to a power plant, just based on battery materials alone. Assuming we don't want to build lots of 14 meter tall lead football fields everywhere (due to heath concerns regarding lead), we're stuck with Li-ion batteries (since Alkalines aren't rechargable), so the estimated battery cost for this facility is $4 billion. This is about the cost of a new 1 GWe nuclear plant.
There are other ways of storing energy besides charging batteries, such as pumped storage. In that case, you have to lift the equivalent of 44 fully loaded aircraft carriers to the top of the Burj Khalifa every night. Another option is to use molten salt, which has high heat capacity.
133.3k Teslas per 700,000 citizens to get through the night. And then their batteries would all be dead for a few hours after the sun came up. So if 1 in 5 people bought Teslas that they just stored in their garage as batteries for the grid and only drove between 11am and 1pm or so, then the storage problem would be solved.
We determined that to replace a single large baseload power plant with a solar plant that doesn't work at night, we need a very large and expensive storage system. With Lithium-ion batteries, the storage required would be a 6-meter tall stack of batteries on an entire football field and would cost more than the power plant itself. We assumed perfect charging, when in fact the charging efficiency of these batteries is much less than 100%.
For additional education, check out our front page at whatisnuclear.com.


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Dr. Brown sorts out the varied opinions on the president's comments and the NFL protests, also weighing in other major news and taking your calls. Listen live here 3-4 pm EST, and call into the show at (866) 348 7884 with your questions and comments.
I sometimes cringe when President Trump makes inflammatory remarks that are often impulsive and divisive. He's not a perfect man by any stretch, but I think he is a perfect patriot. He loves our country and he expresses many opinions that I agree with. On the other hand, it appears he's not a deep thinker, and what I mean by that is he doesn't appear to be a deeply introspective person but rather one that dogmatically sticks to his opinions regardless. Although, he also seems to be open to others opinions and can be swayed by those things he hadn't previously considered. He's most definitely an enigmatic man. I do believe he is being used by God for His purposes and that he's the President we need at this time in our history. That doesn't excuse his faults in the least, I just think they're not as important in the grand scheme of things.
Maybe if they left out the national anthem altogether that would take the wind out of their sails. It might be their attendance will decline so sharply that they won't have to worry about it!
One thing we can all do is pray for him!!


We wanted to change that, so we went on a mission to create the best mineral makeup foundation for dry skin.
In reality, dry skin is just a lack of naturally produced sebum. There are a lot of causes for it, and unfortunately, age is one of the most common because we slow down as we get older. Dryness comes with its own special set of issues so people experiencing it rarely think they're experiencing anything else. Here are the types of things that dry skin sufferers might see.
Dull, rough, or "ashy" complexion. It seems like no matter what, it looks like it's dry.
Occasional red patches. A function of not having enough oil is not having the natural protector that keeps skin safe from outside forces.
Fine lines and wrinkles that are more visible. Pulling to mind the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, we get a little rusty around the joints if we don't stay well-oiled. In our skin, that shows up as fine lines and wrinkles.
Typically feels tight, especially after cleansing. What oils dry skin sufferers do create is often washed away with cleansing and that leaves the skin feeling tight and parched.
Flaking. This one is no joke. Skin builds itself in layers and dry skin sufferers don't have the sebum or the nutrients to reach the outermost layers of the skin so it just flakes away.
Dry skinned folks are brave to take on the foundation challenge. When things go wrong it can be a flakey, puddly mess but when it's right, it's absolutely flawless. Here are some general guidelines for choosing a foundation for dry skin.
Blends well. Many people with dry skin have a hard time absorbing oils, you want a foundation that blends into the skin well instead of just sitting on top.
Doesn't pool in fine lines and wrinkles. We want to even out those creases, not exacerbate them.
Keeps it moisturized. Powder and chemically made foundations can be drying to the skin, for someone experiencing dry skin, an oil-based natural makeup often works best.
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Liquid foundation on top of your skin care routine. Some people find that just mixing it in with their regular beauty routine leaves their skin feeling a bit dry. If this is you, try adding a step here by completing your skin care routine and then mixing your Minerals by Annmarie Foundation with a bit more facial oil and layering that on top. This will give you a beautiful dewy finish.
With your sun protection. If you're using a daily sun protection product, like our Sun Love, you could add your makeup to your sun protection layer. We've found that for dry skinned folks, the Sun Love makes an awesome moisturizing sun protection product and because it's creamy and already a bit tinted, it's the perfect consistency to add Minerals to.
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Chicago-based Bridge Development Partners is continuing to expand along the East Coast by opening an office in Parsippany, N.J., and adding two new principals to run it.
Chicago-based Bridge Development Partners, L.L.C., is continuing to expand along the East Coast by opening an office in Parsippany, N.J., and adding two new principals – Jeffrey Milanaik and John Porcek – to run it.
It is the third office for Bridge Development, a privately owned firm founded in 2000 that develops and acquires industrial and office real estate, and the second on the East Coast. The firm opened an office in Miami in 2009.
Milanaik has more than 28 years experience in commercial real estate and was previously president and partner at Heller Industrial Parks Inc. in Edison, N.J., one of the nation's largest privately held owner/developers of industrial real estate. During his tenure, he increased Heller's industrial development, growing the portfolio by more than 10 million square feet to 16 million square feet in six states. In 2013, he left Heller and started CrownPoint Group, L.L.C., a privately held real estate and development firm.
Porcek, who has 30 years experience in the construction industry in industrial, commercial and renewable energy projects, was most recently executive vice-president and senior partner at Heller. While at Heller, Porcek was responsible for directing the design, development and construction of more than $300 million worth of industrial development projects.
Both men have engineering degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Milanaik's bachelor's degree is in mechanical engineering while Porcek's is in civil engineering.
Bridge Development has acquired and developed more than 7.8 million square feet of office and industrial buildings and projects valued at more than $700 million in the Chicago and South Florida regions. The firm currently has more than $350 million in industrial developments under way.
Since opening the Miami office, the firm has developed five speculative Class A industrial properties totaling 1.2 million square feet to capitalize on the area's rapid growth, including Bridge Point Port 95, Bridge Point Marina Mile, Bridge Point Davie, and Bridge Point Crossroads East.
In July, the firm acquired 17 acres in Hialeah Gardens, Fla., to develop Bridge Point Crossroads West, a 242,000-square-foot office/warehouse facility in Miami-Dade County. It was Bridge Development's third speculative project in the past year in that region.


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Alaska is the largest state in the United States and definitely one of the most beautiful. It is known for it's diverse terrain and abundance of wildlife. It is home to Denali, the tallest mountain peak in North America at 20,310 ft. Fairbanks, Alaska is a beautiful and very diverse… It is best known for it's location for viewing the Northern Lights.
The weather and seasons are quite different in Fairbanks from the rest of the United States. Due to it's geographical location, the solstices are extreme meaning long days of sunlight in the summer and long nights of darkness in the winter.
Also known as the Land of the Midnight Sun, Alaska's summers are full of daylight and outdoor activities. If your goal is to get outside and explore, you will want to visit in the summer. The long hours of daylight are ideal for packing a lot of activities into your days. You can expect temperatures in the 60s-70s. But the weather can still a bit unpredictable, so you may still experience cold overcast or rainy days. Summer is high season in Alaska so hotels are more expensive.
Tip: Don't forget to pack sunscreen and bug spray!
Fall is a beautiful time to visit Fairbanks as the temperatures drop and the days get shorter. The leaves begin to change and make for gorgeous scenery. You can also start seeing the Northern Lights while the weather isn't as cold yet. As the tourist season slows, accommodation rates will drop but many business hours change or close for the winter.
Winters are cold and dark, but they are ideal for viewing the Northern Lights. Winter is the off season, so you will find better accommodation rates. However many businesses close for the winter or have limited hours. March is a great time to visit as the days return to normal lengths of daylight and sunlight but you can still see the Northern Lights.
See pictures from my trip to Fairbanks in March 2018.
There is often still snow and cold temperatures in spring, but with increasing daylight the days are more normal. You can still catch some Northern Lights.
If you're planning to see the Northern Lights, plan your trip between October and March for best viewing opportunities. You can use the Aurora Tracker on the Explore Fairbanks website to check the Aurora Forecast before and during your trip. Many hotels offer wake up calls when the lights are present at night. If you're trying to visit Fairbanks on a budget, go during the off season, between October and May.
There are plenty of options for hotels in Fairbanks.
When I first visited Fairbanks, I stayed here at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Offers complimentary breakfast and a free shuttle to and from the airport, but if it's not running or you don't want to wait, a cab ride to the airport is about $25. Notice: I did have to sign a waiver warning me not to leave money or valuables in our room and that the hotel provided a safe in the lobby to secure valuables.
This hotel sits right on the Chena River in Fairbanks. It is only open mid-May to mid-September, but if offers private cottages along the banks of the river. Each cottage is detached and has its own private deck and a view of the Chena River.
This quaint little hotel is right in downtown Fairbanks. It is open mid-May to mid-September.
Another great option for staying in Fairbanks is AirBNB. Get $40 off your first stay with AirBNB here!
More resorts and hotels are listed on the Alaska.org website here, but I only listed the hotels which we considered and the one we actually stayed at.
If you're planning on staying local to downtown Fairbanks, you can get around easily by taxi. However, with many activities outside of the downtown area, I recommend getting a rental car.
Open daily offering delicious freshly made bread, sandwiches, and sweets. They sell breakfast sandwiches as well, making this a great place for breakfast or lunch!
Fine Alaskan style dining. Great selection of Alaskan seafood, steaks, and locally grown herbs. The restaurant has an outside deck and also offers brunch on Sundays. Open year round but with limited hours in the winter. See their hours here.
Fine dining featuring modern Alaskan cuisine with indoor and outdoor sitting right along the Chena River. The restaurant is located at the River's Edge Resort and is open from mid-May to mid-September. They also offer a breakfast buffet to start your day before exploring Fairbanks.
This is actually outside of Fairbanks, but worth the trip! I recommend stopping here on your way back from hiking in Denali National Park. There is also a replica of the bus that Christopher McCandless lived in outside.
"America's Northern Most Brewing Company" – pub and restaurant.
I'm not personally a fan of Thai food but my friend who lives in Fairbanks says it's amazing!
Our cab drive told us this is a must see place when visiting Fairbanks. It's on our list for next time since we didn't have the time to go this trip!
A great recreational spot to visit during the summertime. Chena Lakes is located about twenty minutes outside of Fairbanks. The campgrounds offer a variety of family friendly activities, including hiking, volleyball courts, fishing, picnic tables, as well as canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats that can be rented for a small fee. In the winter, you can go ice fishing on the lake!
Take a walk with the reindeer at running reindeer ranch! Make a reservation as this is their home.
The same cab driver also told us that the Museum of the North, located on the UAF campus, is a really fascinating place to visit. Again we didn't have time so I'm also adding this to the list for next time! For more information about the exhibits, hours, prices, etc. visit the Museum of the North site here!
Every year, Fairbanks hosts the Ice Sculpture World Championships. Head to the Ice Sculpture Park Ice Alaska (visit them on Facebook here) and see the amazing ice creations. You might get lucky and see people making their sculptures!
Home of the Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and the Alaska Public Lands Information Center – these three organizations work together to educate residents and visitors about the history of Fairbanks.
This is something I'm going to do on my next trip and it's a bucket list item for me. Get a real feel for the Alaskan lifestyle by learning about dog sledding, its history, and how to be a musher. Some places let you take the dogs out for a day trip or even an overnight camping trip. Definitely research what exactly you want to do, but here are a few options to start: Black Spruce Dog Sledding, Sirius Sled Dogs, Paws For Adventure.
Take a sight-seeing excursion of Fairbanks by ground or air.
The hot springs are a must visit when you go to Fairbanks. You can take relax in the hot springs or grab a drink at the Ice Bar. Or you can do both! Note: you must be 18+ to swim in the natural hot springs.
Take a boat tour to see and discover the history of Interior Alaska – this is only available May – September.
Discover the history of aviation in Alaska at the Pioneer Air Museum.
Choose from a variety of different guided ATV tours near Denali National Park. A great and fun way to experience the wilderness of Alaska.
Located 15 miles SE of Fairbanks, Santa Claus House is a popular tourist destination.
Home to North America's tallest peak, Mt. McKinley. While we didn't hike Mt. McKinley, I wish we would have had more time to explore and hike the trails.
This beautiful hike is about 40 minutes outside of Fairbanks and on the way to Chena Hot Springs. You even have the option to hike all the way to the hot springs (8.3 miles one way). The hike offers stunning views and you walk next to the Chena River.
These walking/hiking trails wind through a 75 acre forest with a variety of wildlife in the sanctuary.
Great for bird watching and wildlife viewing. Originally a dairy farm, the grain and fields provided the optimal habitat for waterfowl. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game manages the 2,000+ acre refuge and offers a network of nature trails and viewing platforms and towers.
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Awesome post! I will definitely be saving for later, as I've been wanting to go to Alaska!
I have heard wonderful things about visiting Alaska! I have never been, but I think it could be a lot of fun!


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I was born in 1980 on the East Frisian coast and had the inescapable need to tell stories from an early age. While my parents were working on new plans for their lives after their marriage broke up, I went off with my best friend at the age of 12 to emulate our cinema role models. My weapon: my uncle's Super 8 camera.
My first cinema experience was "Back to the Future" when I was not quite 6 years old. Even today I remember how it felt when the Delorean took off towards the sequel at the end of the film and whizzed into the auditorium with a lightning storm. That's when I knew: that tingle in my stomach is better than Christmas and my birthday put together. Even today, the cut from the last frame of the film to the black background of the credits is the most important moment of any film for me. Later, films like "Stand by Me", "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", "E.T." etc. were high on my list.
I have always been enthralled by films that had the offer of a larger-than-life adventure and yet, at their core, reflected the simple emotions that preoccupy one in real life. So I threw out my grandmother's plans, who saw me as the perfect pastor, and said to myself: I'm going to the movies.
I spent my youth watching short films. I was surrounded by a group of friends who were also film enthusiasts. We tried to figure out how to tell touching stories as well as how much black powder you have to make out of firecrackers to blow up a car. After graduating from high school, doing my community service and training as a media designer in Cologne, I studied directing at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.
During my time at film school, great short films were made that I am very proud of. My favourite project is still the divorce comedy "Höllenritt", where I took a humorous look at our similar childhoods together with author Matthias Schmidt. Here it was again: the mixture of a wacky and entertaining premise with the authentic feelings of a relevant conflict. The film even got us into the Int. Film Festival Berlinale in 2009.
My diploma film "Halbe Portionen" was also successful at film festivals and won me the Max Ophüls Award for medium-length films in 2012, among other prizes. After that, I accepted offers from television and worked for various TV series until I started preparing for my debut film "Zoros Solo" in 2016.
The tragic comedy with Andrea Sawatzki and Mert Dincer premiered in summer 2019 and won several film awards, including the Bernhard Wicki Award in Gold, the NDR Nachwuchspreis, the Bavarian Film Award for the screenplay, as well as several Best Film awards at festivals in the USA. Zoro's Solo" was released in German cinemas in October 2019.
I am currently working on the pilot of a multi-camera sitcom, the development of a feature film and the concept for a drama series. On the side, I'm happy to be an investor for the first time in the start-up Ostfriesland Domizile, a smart booking platform for holiday accommodation in my home region. I also run the rental of David Hasselhoff's official tour KITT, which is also great fun.
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Cool heads needed on global warming
Published 10:16 pm Saturday, June 27, 2009
Fresh on the heels of another legislative victory that could prove burdensomely expensive for American taxpayers and businesses, President Barack Obama used his weekly radio address on Saturday to call for the U.S. Senate to move quickly to ratify the House of Representatives' climate change legislation.
"We cannot be afraid of the future," Obama said. "And we must not be prisoners of the past. Don't believe the misinformation out there that suggests there is somehow a contradiction between investing in clean energy and economic growth."
Ironically, though, Obama and the Earth First movement have forced this legislation on America through fearmongering about the future — or at least the future as predicted by former Vice President Al Gore and the woefully inadequate simulation programs that portend apocalyptic climate change in the face of contrary data and an unclear estimation of the actual cause of global warming.
Opponents of the legislation have their own fears, to be sure, but they're significantly more tangible than those of the environmental left wing, which would have us believe that Americans' use of air conditioners and motor vehicles dooms the planet to an Atlantean fate in tens — or maybe hundreds — of years.
Opponents charge that the legislation will result in higher energy costs, which will hurt families and small businesses and ultimately cost millions of U.S. jobs, as manufacturing companies move their processes overseas, where they will not have to worry about draconian energy taxes or the shell-game of carbon cap-and-trade, which favors large, wealthy companies over small, undercapitalized ones.
And even if Americans can adjust to Obama's goals of cutting the nation's carbon emissions 17 percent by 2020 and 83 percent by 2050, there's no evidence there will be much effect on global warming, since the American standards will have no effect on the emissions coming from developing countries like China.
In fact, according to the U.S. government's Energy Information Administration, the total increase in China's carbon emissions since 2000 is 50 percent higher than that of the rest of the world combined. With Chinese citizens trading in their bicycles for cars at an every increasing rate — and with that nation steadfastly refusing to join any international efforts to reduce carbon emissions — the effects of its pollution are likely to negate any efforts made at a reduction on the part of America.
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Ndukwe made the call at a Workshop organised by World Wide Web Foundation and Paradigm Initiative, on Closing the Digital Gender Gap and Mainstreaming ICTs into Women's Rights Policy and Programme Frameworks in Nigeria, held in Abuja.
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But The Guardian investigation showed that only about 35 per cent of the plan has been achieved thus far in the last four years, as there are still challenges with getting eGovernment; Telemedicine; eSecurity; e-Education, and a host of other rights as provided for in the NBP.
Although, there are about 90 million Internet users in Nigeria, mostly on the narrow band, the country's broadband penetration slows at 22 per cent. The current Internet penetration wobbles at 47.9 per cent, even with five submarine cable systems in the country.
Ndukwe, who is the current national coordinator of A4AI Coalition Nigeria, recommended the constitution of an apolitical committee that would be saddled with the responsibilities of updating the NBP with activities that would pave way for connecting the urban poor and those in the rural settlements.
The emphasis on such committee being apolitical, he maintained, is to avoid the truncation that usually occurred with the transition in governments, especially from one political party to another.
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I imagine it is your pick ups. Only because one of my basses does exactly the same thing, and it's passive.
What about shielding the pickup cavity.
When it comes to pickups and on-board pre-amps, cheap will get you a poor result. If you are not prepared to spend good money, then leave it as is - I'm serious. I've been down this route many times before - you get what you pay for.
If I was to recommend good EQs and Pups to go with them, then Nordstrand Pick-ups and Audere EQ's. The Audere is far superior to Aquilar, but then again it's more expensive.
I would start with doing a proper full shielding job before doing anything else like changing pups and EQs Here's the best advice you can get regarding shielding. http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159191. I followed this to a tee on a cheap-arse SX Jazz and it really made a huge difference, not perfectly quiet, but "more than acceptable".
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It's probably the pickups or perhaps the wires between the pickups and the preamp.
Email me the dimensions of the existing pickups (length and width) and I'll give you some options on quality replacement pickups and preamps.
Hum elimination can be a nightmare, especially on basses and some pickups just seem to hum more than others, even supposed humbuckers.
It is the pickups, which are acting as radio receivers. That explains why they are sensitive to devices that create RFI- Radio Frequency Interference- and the level of noise changes with their orientation. Single coils are particularly susceptible.
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Chris wrote: There is a 12 page thread on Talkbass regarding shielding work,under "pickups and electronics" might be worth a read.
'tis now. Something went screwy with that first link.
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Does seem to be just the front, so will try changing the pickup input to the onboard preamp. Then I'll know if it's the pickup or preamp. Will post results. Still keen on replacing the preamp with an 18v to give more headroom. Some guys I work with are getting right into this as an electronics design challenge. I may release the eventual circuit if it sounds appreciably better than what's there already.
For what its worth, last time I had a hum problem it was only noticeable during the quiet periods between songs. I found if I rolled off the treble on my bass, the noise went bye byes. Tis not a permanent soloution I know, but it worked for me. Try it.
Another link to explore, from Bass Tab dot com.
Here's what you do. There are 4 wires and a shield coming out of a 'humbucker'. In order for the pickup to 'humbuck' the +from coil1 has to go to the - of coil2. Also the magnets in each coil must be reversed. You can test this with a compass. The + wire from coil 2 is then your output which goes to your volume or preamp. The sheild and the remaining - wire go to the cavity sheilding which should also be connected to you output jacks earth tab. If your humbucker is humming it would appear that the wires are the wrong way round or basically the pickup is wired 'parallel' instead of 'in series'. You want the pickup to be wired in series for any humcancelling effects to work. Take the hot wire (usually red) that is attached to the earth of coil 2 (usually green) and swap it with the earth from coil 1 (the wire that goes to screening or output). If they are commercial pickups the red and green are usually the wires which should be soldered together. If you have a red and green wire and they are not attached to each other then there is the problem. Either way, you need to swap the wires round. Confused yet?


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On April 7, 2020 April 7, 2020 By Rowan The PoetIn news
It was Monday the 2nd of March. On the surface, everything was normal. Restaurants were still open, stag parties downed cans and sang on public transport. In amongst it, I was trying to finish my Door-to-Door project.
There wasn't much left to do, I just needed to find 4 people to write a poem for. But I was starting to get the feeling that there wasn't much time. The number of coronavirus cases had jumped suddenly to 39. The country's medical director started talking about 'limiting social contact' very soon.
I realised I might never have the chance to do this again. And, if I really was going to say that I took it as far as it could possibly go, I needed to try something big, something stupid, something seemingly impossible.
A quick look online shows the three most expensive streets in the UK are, unsurprisingly, all in London. Kensington Palace Gardens, or 'Billionaire's Boulevard', comes in at first, with an average house price of £33 million. Second or third seems more debatable, but Grosvenor Crescent in Belgravia is mentioned a lot, as well as Courtenay Avenue in Hampstead Heath.
A bit of me was sure this was doomed to fail, even without the current climate. But then, that's exactly what I thought when I tried Grantchester, or The Byker Wall. In fact, pretty much every time I've set out to do this, I've been massively surprised by what actually happened. I had to try.
So, that day, I hopped on a train from Newcastle to London, heading for the most expensive houses in the country. And I knew exactly where I needed to start.
I'm stood outside Buckingham Palace, staring at the gold coat of arms on the gates. As tourists wander past with backpacks on their front, my heart is pounding and I'm wondering what I'm doing with my life.
At first, it looked like, to speak to someone from the palace, I'd have to walk through the gates and up to the building itself. In the distance, I can make out guards and armed police. I had visions of being gunned down in the courtyard before I even got close.
On further inspection, I can see there's police at the gates themselves, too. Surely, they wouldn't shoot me right there, would they?
I find myself walking up to an officer with a semi-automatic rifle.
"Excuse me, I'm going all around the country knocking on people's doors and writing poems for them. I was wondering if you thought anyone in the palace might be interested?"
"To be honest mate, I don't think so."
"OK. Would you like a poem?"
"No. But all the best with it."
I'm stood outside Kensington Palace Gardens, home to billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, and Chelsea FC owner, Roman Abramovich.
To be honest, Buckingham Palace was more of a personal dare. But I was feeling like, so long as there was no security, I might actually have a chance here. It's not good news. There's a white stone arch and, beyond that, a small brick security office, flanked by automatic barriers.
I kind of know where this is going by now. But I might as well try. I head through the arches and walk up to a security guard. Behind his head is a massive, pink mansion, partly obscured by elm trees. I explain the idea.
"I'm afraid these are mostly ambassador's residences, sir."
"Do you think they might like a poem?"
"No, I don't think so."
"Would you like a poem?"
I walk away from Kensington Palace Gardens, feeling like I need a change of tack. Obviously, talking to security isn't working, but is there another way?
I take a left and find myself on a quiet street, lined with tall, 3 storey terraces. They're all painted a blinding shade of white, with bay windows, big front yards and Victorian-style lampposts outside. Every single one is identical.
This is Palace Gardens Terrace and it runs parallel to Kensington Palace Gardens, with its back facing the street itself. Unlike 'Billionaire's Boulevard', there is no security. I decide to give it a go.
At the first house, I head through a gate and up a wide set of steps to a doorway. The floor is covered in black and white tiles like a chessboard. I tap on a golden letterbox and it makes a deep, hollow sound.
A man comes out in a baseball cap and a red anorak.
"Hi there, my name's Rowan and I'm going around the neighbourhood doing an art project. I was wondering if you had a minute and 10 seconds to spare?"
"Sorry," he says, "I'm too busy."
I try a few more doors, there's mostly no answer. At one, a woman in a fur coat says she's on her way to a meeting in a school. At another, a lady with a Yorkshire accent seems pretty annoyed about the whole concept. I leave quickly.
Then, a few minutes later, I spot a woman in her 30s in a blue parker, with long black hair and sunshades. She's on her way inside and I stop her as she's closing the front gate. She seems quite interested. I do my intro poem* and she laughs at the bits I hoped she would.
"Well, I don't really like poetry," she says. "But something me and my kids could read together would be nice."
This is Mahika and I ask her what kind of subject she thinks would be best.
"It should be about living in London," she says. "About all the things you can do here." I ask her what kind of things you can do in particular. "Well, you could go to the top of The London Eye. You could visit Big Ben."
I like the idea of it being about famous landmarks. I tell Mahika that, coming from Newcastle, I don't really know what it's like to live in London.
"London to me means a place for everyone," she says. "You could meet a poet from Newcastle, you could meet someone from Afghanistan, Dubai, Morocco. Anyone is welcome here."
At this point, Mahika's phone rings. She answers, then puts her hand on the receiver.
"I'm really sorry, I need to take this. Have you got everything you need?" I quickly go over the plans for the delivery, then let her get off.
I can't believe this has actually worked! I was totally prepared to find no one today and I'm already a quarter of the way there. This changes everything.
I'm standing on Grosvenor Crescent in Belgravia, a row of sandstone terraces on steroids. Supposedly, the average house price here is £19 million. There's a massive portico at the front of every door, held up with Roman columns; the space underneath this is the size of my kitchen. The street curves off to the left like a banana and, looking along it, I can't see any security.
I head up to the first house. There's no knocker, just a gold intercom. This is problematic, I know from experience that it's much harder to explain all this via intercom.
I press the button. After a minute, a man answers.
"Sorry, but this building is part of an office. I'm not sure if anyone here wants a poem." I say thanks anyway.
At the next, identical door, I ring another intercom. A man answers.
"Hi, we just spoke before…" he says.
"Oh, is this part of the same office?"
"Yes." I'm about to ask if every property on this street is the same, but he hangs up before I have the chance.
I consider giving in. But I've travelled a very long way to try this, I need to know for sure. I walk up to the next door and ring another intercom.
"Hi again Rowan."
"Don't hang up! Is every door on this street part of your office?"
"Yes. Maybe you could write a poem about that?" I tell him I'll bear it in mind.
Eaton Square is only 5 minutes down the road. Over the years, it's been home to the likes of former prime minister Neville 'I've-got-a-magic-ticket' Chamberlain, and bearded spy man Sean Connery. It looks a lot like Grosvenor Crescent, only the road is straight and much longer. It definitely feels more residential.
As I climb the first steps, I notice more gold intercoms with flat numbers. I start to work my way along, ringing buzzer after buzzer, standing for ages outside each door. Every now and again, someone answers. It's mostly a polite no.
"That sounds lovely," one lady says. "But I'm just in the middle of a yoga class."
Then, a few doors down, I ring a buzzer and the door opens automatically… I wait for someone to come out, but nothing happens… I have absolutely no idea what to do next. I can't see anybody, I get the feeling that whoever opened it is probably expecting someone else. But then, I might as well go in and explain myself in person, right?
I step into a massive hallway with a red paisley carpet, marble walls and mirrors in gold frames. It smells like an antiques shop. I reach a mahogany door and, as I approach it, an American lady answers. She looks at me bemused.
"Hi, I'm probably not who you're expecting." I explain the idea.
"You know what, that sounds great," she says, smiling. "But I'm just in the middle of a conference." I step back into the street, feeling even further out of my depth than before.
I carry on knocking. The sun is setting and I stop to take a picture. A tall man in a bowler hat and a tailcoat comes towards me. I notice he's wearing an earpiece.
"Hi there, sir. Obviously, we've seen you going along the street here. Can I ask what you're doing?" I describe the premise. "OK. Have you got a Twitter or an Instagram account we could use to keep an eye on you?" I find the phrase 'keep an eye on you' quite unsettling.
I pass him my card. He tells me I can carry on, so long as I don't ring the buzzers at the next door.
"The bells here aren't really for ringing," he explains. I ask him what they're for. "Well, they're for invited guests to ring, but the residents have asked me not to allow any cold calls."
I miss out the next house and work my way along the rest of the street. It's getting dark and, from the corner of my eye, the shadow of the man in the bowler hat is never too far away. He doesn't try to stop me, but it adds to the general feeling that it's just about over. I reach the last door and decide to give up.
I walk to Sloane Square station, all the while with the sense that someone is following me. At first, I find this deeply unsettling. After a few minutes, I have to fight the urge to laugh.
I suppose I've finally been beat. But, y'know, I don't feel disappointed. I just feel kind of relieved. I've got away with so much over the past year, it feels important to know where the line is.
And it is worth noting that I found one person today, and that a lot of the residents I spoke to sounded genuinely interested. It's hard to say if they would have got involved if I caught them at another time, or whether it would have been different if the threat of a strange new virus wasn't there.
All I know is, I need to find 3 more people to finish this project. So, first thing tomorrow, I'm going to need a drastic change of scenery.
and I know that sounds quite crazy,
but this could be worse though,
I could be the Avon lady.
In school they taught me poetry's bust,
wrote by bores who've turned to dust
on country manors, deathly shrouds,
serious lords and fluffy clouds.
I found it quite hard to relate,
I grew up on a rough estate-
walls thin as paper used to trace,
the clouds an endless tone of grey.
cos that would spoil it.
So cheers for listening to these verses,
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I am a user of your k8055 and K8061 for a number of projects and I have had very good results. I have a HomeManagment system with weather station that I am using your K8061. It is working good on my Desktop.
I also have a laptop Dell Latitude E6420 that I want to use for a backup Computer for my HomeManager as well as other projects. Using the same program that I use on the desktop, I get a Critical Error on my QB64 program (on the laptop) saying that it cannot find the dynamic library file, K8061.dll. I have it in the System32 folder as well as the SysWOW64 folder and the folder that the basic file is located. The K8061 Demo works great! I have also installed the driver as an unsigned driver.
The laptop can also run the K8055 Demo program as well as using a QB64 program to run the K8055.
If you are using the original driver version 1.0.0.6, then there must be also mpusbapi.dll copied to the DLL folder, e.g. C:\Windows\SysWOW64.
Sorry, It was late at night when I wrote, I did copy mpusbapi.dll to all the locations that I copied the K8061.dll.
I just tried something new.
I just tried to start up my QB64 program on the Desktop without the D8061 connected by usb and it ran the QB64 program and checked for the K8061 to be connected and stopped at a QB64 programmed stop when it could not read the K8061 board.
Just to let you know, The Critical Error display (Cannot find dynamic library file) on the laptop QB64 software start, happens IMMEDIATELY when the program begins as tho it is looking for the dll file before it starts running the software in the QB64 program. As you can see in the screen copy the name of the program on the top of the file display should change to a name that is in the software, but, it remains Untitled.
The Critical Error display (Cannot find dynamic library file) on the laptop QB64 software start, happens IMMEDIATELY when the program begins as tho it is looking for the dll file before it starts running the software in the QB64 program.
Maybe there is missing other DLL?
Is there some additional error message or info that the software doesn't find the K8061.dll ?
Then I get the error, otherwise I do not.
In the folders as described above.
OK - It seems the K8061.dll is the program can't find.
Thanks for you prompt attention, it is Greatly Appreciated!
I found the issue, on the web site I have found 2 k8061.dll files. 1 file is larger 1572 kb and a smaller file 62 kb. I was using the 62 kb file on my desktop and had loaded the 1572 kb file on my laptop, which was unable to read it.
Both of my systems are 64 bit systems.
Which file should I be using ,62kb or 1572 kb, and is there a difference in the mpusbapi.dll files?
How about the driver? Is there a difference on the Driver and which one should I install?
OK, I got it going, found the CD in the box from the i/o card. Instead of using the downloads that I had from checking the web site, I just installed from the disc, and it worked.
The 1572 kb file is for 64 bit applications only. It is included to this downloads package: K8061 update for Windows 64-bit OS.
I am using a Windows 64 bit pc and laptop, Why wouldn't I use the 1572 kb software?
What are 64 bit applications ?
It seems that the QB64 compiles 32 bit .EXE files. So only 32 bit DLLs can be used.
The 1572 kb version is 64 bit.
They are programs compiled for 64 bit operating systems only.
But a 64-bit application will only run on a 64-bit OS.


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By: Mark Pomerleau
Europe's increasingly contested environments have required increasingly complex electronic warfare planning tools. Vehicles, however, can't house the power of command posts, so the Army is adapting an existing system for the tactical edge.
The Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool, or EWPMT, is a command-and-control planning capability that allows commanders and soldiers to visualize on a screen the effects of electronic warfare in the field. As part of efforts to provide soldiers additional capabilities for EWPMT ahead of the program's scheduled add-ons — an effort dubbed Raven Claw — the Army received feedback that troops at the vehicle or platform level don't need the full application required at command posts.
This feedback coincided with other observations from the Raven Claw deployment, which officials said were mixed.
"It does what it's supposed to do, but it requires a lot of computing capacity and also it requires a lot of inputs from the [electronic warfare officers] right now," Col. Mark Dotson, the Army's capability manager for electronic warfare, told C4ISRNET in a November interview.
The Army has received the results of the deployment of a capability that allows electronic warfare planning and management on the move and without network connection.
In response, a new effort called Raven Feather "will address both processing consumption and critical EW tasks required at the vehicle/platform level," Lt. Col. Jason Marshall, product manager for electronic warfare integration at Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors, told C4ISRNET in response to written questions. "Raven Feather will provide a more tactically focused Graphical User Interface as part of the EWPMT Raven Claw system mounted in the vehicle or loaded into the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS)."
Dotson added that the Army is eyeing lighter versions of the capability that could be available for lower echelons that may not need as much modeling and simulation.
"We're looking at ways to tailor it specifically to the echelon, and then that will help us with the platform we need to put it on," he said. The modeling and simulation might be important at the staff officer level, he added, but he questioned whether that computing power is needed at the micro-tactical level.
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The Brass Stacker mount, shown with an Aimpoint Micro H-2, allows access to the factory iron sights.
Although Sergei Simonov's SKS had a relatively short service history—being rapidly eclipsed by Mikhail Kalashnikov's more widespread and famous AK—the tough, stripper-clip-fed infantry arm, which was based on an anti-tank rifle action, is nonetheless deserving of consideration by anyone seeking a reliable semi-automatic rifle chambered in the 7.62x39 mm cartridge.
Upgrading the firing pin helps avoid the accidental detonation of soft primers.
In this case, we chose to investigate one safety-related upgrade and two styles of forward optics mounts, along with a stock accessory—all of which conveyed distinct advantages to our commercially imported Chinese Norinco and Yugoslavian military Model 59 examples. Like most SKS rifles, our Yugo lacked a return spring on its firing pin, allowing the pin to free float or, possibly, jam in the bolt body, which could result in a slamfire. While such a condition can be minimized by removing excess carbon, debris and cosmoline, the SKS's corresponding firing pin and bolt hole tapers are still prone to binding. A spring-retracted firing pin kit ($43) from Texas gunsmith Ben Murray not only helps ensure proper service but can mitigate the unintentional detonation of soft primers. The kit includes the CNC-machined and heat-treated 17-4 stainless steel firing pin, two springs, written instructions and a photographic cutaway, and it proved easy to install on the Yugo. It is also available for all late-1951 and later Russian SKSs along with all Chinese, Albanian and Romanian models.
The Scout Industries mount lies relatively low to the bore axis.
When it comes to shootability, the SKS's sights, while robust and serviceable, are not particularly easy on aging eyes. Although receiver-cover scope mounts abound, most hinder fieldstripping and cleaning, so we decided to try out two different "scout" styles designed for mounting long-eye-relief optics ahead of the chamber area. Another advantage of that style is that they preserve the gun's stripper-clip method of loading.
The SKS2 Scout scope mount ($79) from Scout Industries, Inc. proved to be a rock-solid solution on the Norinco. The U.S.-made accessory is precision-machined to firmly attach to all varieties of the SKS without any drilling or tapping. In fact, the layman can typically install the mount, making his rifle "range ready," within 30 minutes. The only original part of the rifle that must be set aside is the rear sight elevator.
Rick Lowe's leather ammunition carrier affords a proper cheekweld.
The second unit, installed on the Yugo, was the SKS See Thru Scope Mount ($110) from Brass Stacker. Die-formed from 0.115"-thick sheet steel into an inverted U-shape, it attaches by way of a replacement cross bolt. An included pin spanner makes removal of the original cross bolt nut easy. Of course, as its name suggests, the U.S.-made mount allows use of the original irons even with an optic in place. It attaches securely without permanent modifications to the firearm, and allows for complete fieldstripping while attached. Its steel Picatinny rail measures 35⁄16" and has eight cross slots.
Either mount is perfect for a compact red-dot sight such as the Aimpoint Micro H-2, which, admittedly is far pricier ($796) than many SKS users might consider the gun deserves. Still, the model's reinforced housing, see-through, flip-up lens covers, waterproof construction and 50,000-hour battery life from a single CR2032 make it appropriately rugged for the SKS. Whether it or a less expensive optic is chosen, and regardless of which mount is selected, a quality leather cheek rest, such as the one shown from Brass Stacker ($105), will allow the SKS shooter to maintain proper alignment of his eye to the scope's optical axis. In this case, it adds the utility of an on-board ammunition carrier sized for the gun's 10-round stripper clip. Each one is individually hand-crafted, stitched and stamped with a maker's mark by master knifemaker Rick Lowe in Candler, N.C.
The SKS may not be as "hip" as today's other semi-automatic military longarms, but it is a sound and proven design that exhibits reasonable accuracy, commendable reliability and—with the aforementioned accessories—suitable utility for hunting or home defense.


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The Most Popular U.S. Location in 2021
By Anna Gragert December 21, 2021
There are so many amazing places to visit in the U.S., but have you ever wondered what the number-one most popular location is? Zillow now has the answer after reviewing its pageview traffic, available housing inventory, price appreciation, and more for thousands of zip codes within America's top 100 largest metropolitan areas.
Drum roll, please. The most popular U.S. location in 2021 is ... South Lake Tahoe, California! According to Zillow's press release, this city is known for its vacation-style living near the largest freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It also earned first place as the most searched-for area in the small towns and vacations towns categories.
Overall, South Lake Tahoe received 5,469 pageviews per listing and the typical home there is valued at $692,792. Plus, the city is also known for its easy commute to places like the Bay Area, Sacramento, Carson City, and Reno.
In addition to the most popular place overall in the U.S., Zillow also listed winners in more specific categories:
Most popular beach town: Newport, Oregon
Most popular retirement town: Lavallette, New Jersey
Most popular small town: Calabasas, California (following South Lake Tahoe)
Most popular vacation town: Big Bear Lake, California (following South Lake Tahoe)
Most popular college town: Tempe, Arizona
If you're looking to live in the most popular beach town, the average home in Newport is priced at $428,534, while the typical home value in Lavallette — the number-one retirement town — is $874,325. For the latter, Zillow defined retirement towns as "areas where at least 33% of the population is over the age of 65 and has no children or other relatives (other than their spouse) living in the home."
For those looking for a small town vibe with populations between 15,000 and 25,000, Calabasas, California, is a solid choice. However, it is on the expensive side — especially since it's known as a popular place for celebrities to settle down. For a standard home in the city, you should expect to pay at least $1.5 million.
When planning your future vacations, one location you'll want to consider is Big Bear Lake, California, where the environment is ideal for outdoor living. There, you'll find plenty of lakes, parks, and mountain and hiking trails, along with one of the highest inventories of housing units for vacation or recreational use. Other vacation towns to consider, thanks to Zillow's data, are California's Lake Arrowhead and Holmes Beach, Florida.
Lastly, for those seeking a college town, Tempe, Arizona — where Arizona State University is located — might be the right fit. In addition to having one of the largest populations of undergraduate and graduate college students, Tempe also has one of highest numbers of pageviews per rental listing.
So whether you're looking for a place to have outdoor adventures or somewhere to continue your education, there are plenty of popular options for you to choose from in America.
FYI: Here's How Walkability Is Affecting Home Prices
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The Best U.S. Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians in 2021
This Is the Best U.S. City for Digital Nomads, According to Yelp and Zillow
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Astronauts have blasted off to the International Space Station (ISS) less than two months after the previous Soyuz mission failed.
Astronauts Anne McClain from American space agency NASA, David Saint-Jacques from the Canadian Space Agency and Oleg Kononenko of the Russian space agency Roscosmos left aboard the Russian spacecraft from Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan just after 11.31am GMT.
The latest trip to the ISS comes after two astronauts from the US and Russia were forced to make an emergency landing on October 11, following an emergency shutdown of the three-stage booster at its second stage.
NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos's Alexei Ovchinin safely landed back on Earth in an emergency capsule shortly after taking off.
The incident was the first manned launch failure for the Russian space programme since September 1983, when a Soyuz craft exploded on the launch pad. Soviet cosmonauts Vladimir Titov and Gennady Strekalov jettisoned and landed safely near the launch pad.
If the launch of Soyuz MS-11 goes to plan on Monday, the trio should arrive at the ISS about six hours later.
"We are psychologically and technically prepared for blast-off and any situation which, God forbid, may occur on board," said crew commander Kononenko in a news conference.


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Upcoming Events at Hotel Gracanica
For events elsewhere in Pristina and in Kosovo, s. "Festivals & Events", for older events at the hotel s. "Past Events".
Not at the hotel - as usually every Sunday -, but on tour in Germany: The Jimmy Mustafa Band will have concerts in German from June 7th to 23rd 2019. For details s. https://jimmymustafabandontour.wordpress.com/
Recurring or Ongoing Events at Hotel Gracanica
Production of Ajvar and other Preserves
As in the previous years, you again have the opportunity to watch our cooks prepare ajvar the traditional way, learn how to do it yourself and/or buy a jar (2.50 € / 7 €), from the morning until 6:30pm.
Painting by Bajram Mehmeti (http://bajramandfarijamehmeti.jimdo.com/)
Pleurat Doli playing with the Jimmy Mustafa Band, on Sundays 12:00 - 14:00
From now on during the summer, Pleurat Doli will play together with Jimmy Mustafa and Ersad Bunjaku during our Sunday brunch.
Inauguration of Anke Gollub's art installation "Aussicht" (view)
10 August 2017, 6 p.m.
Anke Gollub's art installation "Aussicht" ("view") has been, for one year, part of the exhibition "Art in the Public Space" in Münster/Germany, at Haus Wilkinghege. Now, the artist has donated it to our hotel, where it will be installed in the coming days. You are kindly invited to the official inauguration on 10 August at 6pm. The artist will be present.
The hotel has already shown works by Anke Gollub in 2014 in the exhibition "Behind Barbed Wire" (scroll down for more info).
For more information about the artist and the installation "Aussicht" s. https://ankegollub.wordpress.com/.
Driton Selmani: They say you can't hold two watermelons in one hand
11 March 2017, 5 p.m.
Unveiling of Driton Selmani's photo, our first major acquisition of a work of art for our future permanent exhibition. The event includes two installations of the artist, "Utopia" and "Natural mystic" (s. slideshow below).
Ice Rink Winter 2016/2017
Our ice rink, 16 x 14 m, is finally quite ok, only a few bumps left. Next year, we'll do it perfect..
Exhibition of Wedding Photos
16 December 2016 - 14 February 2017
Maybe you've seen some of them? This year, we have had more than 70 photographers taking photos of over 150 wedding couples at the hotel. On Friday, 16th of December at 5pm, we'll open an exhibition of the best wedding photos, 41 photos of 29 couples by 16 photographers. Don't miss it!
You'll have the chance to choose the best photo. The couple on the winning photo will win a dinner and a night in our superior studio. The winners will be announced at the closing event on 14th of February 2017.
These are the photographers and couples selected for the exhibition: Astrit Hoti / Studio Lumi: Flakon & Albana; Berat Hoxha: Besim & Blerina, Valdrin & Albina; Dini Begolli: Ariana & Nesi; Donart Vitija: Sadik & Albana; Edi Recica: Kenan & Arjeta; Fatlum Hajredinaj: Agim & Lorida, Dardan & Qendresa, Ngadhenjim & Suzana; Fisnik Halili; Flamur Ilazi; Lavdim Begolli / Studio Flori: Alban & Elisa; Foto Vido Sigma: Fisnik & Floriana; Jeton Dajakaj / JD Weddings: Vedat & Emira, Labinot & Fidane, Blerim & Blerta; Norik Uka: Labinot & Filloreta, Yllza & Valdrin, Arena & Adem, Xheneta & Petrit, Fiona & Pellumb, Rahime & Shukri, Albulena & Endrit, Qendresa & Lavdim; On Media LLC: Ehad & Laura; Sefer Aliqkaj: Safet & Qendresa, Ardi & Sabina; Xhansen Pantina: Lirijeta & Egzon
Photos of the Opening on 16 December 2016, by Kiklop:
Meze, Meze, Meze
We've received so many positive feedbacks for the meze we offer on Saturdays that we now also serve a small selection all week round: fried farmer cheese, urnebes (spicy cheese balls), mini chicken patties (w. meat from free range chicken), macanije (yoghurt with baked peppers & garlic) and barena paprika (spicy pickled peppers). For vegetarians, the chicken patties are replaced by sataraš (bell pepper stew). For two people as a starter or one person as a main dish for 5 €. On Saturdays, we of course continue to offer our big meze selection for 8.50 € p.p.
Jimmy Mustafa Band: Album Release Concert
Friday, 18 December 2015, 8pm
Jimmy Mustafa Band was formed in 2009 by Djemalj Jimmy Mustafa in Plemetina, Kosovo. It has played in various compositions and at different music festivals in Kosovo, but mostly just Jimmy Mustafa (guitar) and Ersad Bunjaku (vocals) perform together. They play regularly at Hotel Gracanica during Sunday brunch.
Jimmy Mustafa (*1989) comes from a family of musicians and has learned his art from his father who used to play guitar at Roma weddings. He has composed the music for several documentary films about Roma. Ersad Bunjaku (*1994) also comes from a family of musicians, with his father and brother singing at Roma weddings and parties.
The production of the album was made possible by the Embassy of Switzerland in Kosovo.
Previous recording of one of the songs of the album: https://www.facebook.com/avni.mustafa.161/videos/1535480350019275/
Interview with Jimmy Mustafa in the Romani program of RTK: https://www.facebook.com/yekhipe.tvemisija/videos/942767585804501/
Article on Thomas Reuters Foundation News about the band: http://news.trust.org/item/20160308000347-pn4kn
Website of the band: https://jimmymustafaband.wordpress.com/
Photos: Denis Gidzic
Report by Kron Sadiku on Klan Kosova about the album and the launch concert


Often I think of the word radiance and feel like it is one of those words that has become overused and misunderstood. I would see ads for radiant skin (buy this lotion!) or radiant smiles (buy this toothpaste!) but it never felt like they were correctly embodying the word. What I was searching for was a way to truly understand and connect to this concept. I felt drawn to radiance, almost as if the word itself was the key to youthful energy and vibrance.
As I began to dive into this word and various radiance practices I came across the Buddhist teachings about the four radiant abodes. I felt as if I had hit the jackpot. Not only was radiance a practice that could be embodied, there were FOUR different types of radiance. The research that followed led me to an amazing book by Jack Kornfield called A Wise Heart. I urge anyone who is interested in Buddhist Psychology to check it out! In the meantime, below is a relatively accessible set of practices, which can help anyone feel more radiance and vibrancy in their lives.
Loving kindness is the practice of Metta. It is used to actively cultivate the feeling of loving kindness towards all beings, beginning with yourself. Simply say the words to yourself whenever you would like to boost your loving kindness.
Compassion which is also known as Karuna. Karuna is seeing, truly witnessing, others suffering or your own and allowing space for it.
Sometimes when we believe we are feeling compassion, we want to take away the pain that is present. A wise heart knows that feeling pain is part of life. We can sit with it and allow it to pass. Pain is part of life, yet suffering, is optional. Suffering is caused when we believe that things 'should' be different than they are, or cling to our attachment of making the pain for us or others go away.
A karuna, or compassion meditation might take the words printed above and apply them to someone that has caused pain, or someone that is in pain. Try the metta meditation above but with it being offered to different people in your life in your daily practice to work on compassion.
Joy or more correctly, Sympathetic Joy is another abode known as mudita. For example we can tap into the joy of others and feel it for ourselves. You find mudita by feeling connected to the ways others find success in their lives. Here is a sympathetic joy, or mudita meditation.
Equanimity, also known as upekkha, is the fourth of the radiant abodes. Equanimity can be defined as having a mental calmness, or an even temperament. Peace, equanimity, and balance can be consciously cultivated. With this in mind we can practice seeing the larger tapestry of life. We can discover that moments of fear or bravery, excitement or boredom, happiness or sadness are all fleeting and that there is a greater design for us all. A bigger picture is developed when we dip below the surface to find depth in all of our experiences.
Take a look at the question sets below and see if you can cultivate a truly radiant life!
Loving kindness: What comes to mind when you think of loving kindness? What is one specific example where you have practiced loving kindness?
Compassion: What are some ways that you see compassion in yourself? Who are you the most compassionate towards?
Joy: Your very being, your nature, is joy. How does this statement resonate with you? Can you feel joyful for other people's happiness? When is one specific time in your life that you felt joy for no apparent 'reason'?
Equanimity / Peace: Where are you when you are the most balanced, even and peaceful? Describe that place.


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Wilhelm Traub (* 17. Dezember 1914 in Vorderbüchelberg; † 3. September 1998 in Emmendingen) war ein deutscher Politiker (SPD).

Ausbildung und Beruf
Von 1955 bis zu seinem Eintritt in den Ruhestand war Traub Direktor der Landesversicherungsanstalt des Landes Baden-Württemberg.

Abgeordneter
Traub war Mitglied der SPD. Er war von 1951 bis 1973 Mitglied des Kreistages im damaligen Landkreis Backnang und anschließend des Kreistages im neuen Rems-Murr-Kreis, die längste Zeit als Fraktionsvorsitzender.

Von 1950 bis 1952 war er Landtagsabgeordneter im Landtag von Württemberg-Baden.

Er gehörte dem Deutschen Bundestag von 1953 bis zum 8. September 1955 an. Er war über die Landesliste Baden-Württemberg in den Bundestag eingezogen.

Ehrungen
Nach Wilhelm Traub ist das "Wilhelm-Traub-Haus" der Lebenshilfe für geistig Behinderte e. V. in Backnang benannt.

Werke
 Die Lebenserinnerungen des Backnanger Sozialdemokraten Wilhelm Traub (1914–1998). In Backnanger Jahrbuch. Bd. 7, 1999, , S. 9–42 (postum).

Literatur
 Gerhard Fritz: Neue Quellen zu den Kriegserfahrungen Wilhelm Traubs. In: Backnanger Jahrbuch. Bd. 8, 2000, S. 9–22.
 Rudolf Vierhaus, Ludolf Herbst (Hrsg.), Bruno Jahn (Mitarb.): Biographisches Handbuch der Mitglieder des Deutschen Bundestages. 1949–2002. Bd. 2: N–Z. Anhang. K. G. Saur, München 2002, ISBN 3-598-23782-0, S. 884.

Landtagsabgeordneter (Württemberg-Baden)
Bundestagsabgeordneter (Baden-Württemberg)
SPD-Mitglied
Deutscher
Geboren 1914
Gestorben 1998
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These are seven poems dealing with the before, during, and after-effects of Horrible Harvey Wallbanger, the name I blithely bestowed upon the hurricane before the devastation began for real and took the funny away. My husband and I were two of the Lucky Ones during the dark days of Hurricane Harvey. Surrounded by friends and neighbors whose lives were swamped not only by the storm but by the subsequent releases from upstream dams, we had but to bail and worry and pray and protect our loved ones in anticipation of the worst. And watch in horror as it unfolded all around us.
Kathy Gibbons, "I Will Not Drown," Harvey Memories Project, accessed April 25, 2019, https://harveymemories.org/items/show/110.


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The menu is now complete ....we are waiting on confirmation for our dessert wine selection, its currently being aged in oak, so I'm hoping the winemaker decides hes ready to bottle some for our dinner. Other than that here is the final menu to wet the appetite. All the wine selections are from Westport Rivers Winery.


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