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Residential Development Site at Chesterfield Road Farm Chesterfield Road, Oakerthorpe, Alfreton
A superb opportunity to purchase a residential development site extending to 1.01 acres (0.41 ha) in the delightful village of Oakerthorpe with benefit of outline planning permission for six new dwellings in addition to the retention of the original farmhouse.
The property is situated off Chesterfield Road in the locality of Oakerthorpe, a village that sits approximately 1.7 miles west of Alfreton Town centre. The positioning of the property provides for easy reach of major road networks and in turn larger conurbations such as Chesterfield (9.1 miles), Mansfield (9.4 miles) and Derby (12.6 miles). Furthermore, access to the picturesque Peak District National Park is just a short distance away, with Bakewell being 13.3 miles north west.
Heading north from Derby on the A38 towards the M1 junction 28, after the junction for Ripley, take the next exit for Alfreton. At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A61 and keep left on to Eachwell Lane. At the mini-roundabout take the first exit on to the A615 Wingfield Road and continue approximately 1.1 miles to the traffic lights, keeping to the right. Continue taking a right hand turn and continue up the short hill for about 500ft and the property can be seen on the left hand side indicated by our 'For Sale' board.
The sale offers a rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a development site with benefit of outline planning permission for six new dwellings. The site, formerly a working farm includes a range of buildings and the farmhouse. As per the approved consent, in addition to the six new dwellings the farmhouse is retained for renovation. The site as existing has vehicular access off Chesterfield Road both in to the farmyard and in front of the farmhouse and is bounded by a mixture of mature hedgerow and post and rail fencing.
Planning Application Ref: AVA/2018/1167
Outline Planning permission was granted by Amber Valley Borough Council on 20th August 2020 with All Matters Reserved for the demolition of the barns and development of six dwellings.
A copy is available upon request, or via the Local Planning Authority website.
Technical Pack
A technical pack is available upon request from the Bakewell office including supplementary documents submitted as part of the approved planning permission. Please also refer to the Local Planning Authority website.
Plans, Areas & Photographs
The plans and images are for reference only. The purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the site. Any discrepancies shall not annul no entitle the either party to compensation.
Retained Land
The vendor reserves the right to retain access through the farm yard in order to access third party land to the west. The area marked paddock is excluded from the sale, see the site layout plan on the right of this page.
The land may be viewed at all reasonable times when in possession of a copy of these particulars. Please note, access to the existing farmhouse is not permitted
It is understood that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected, however interested parties are encouraged to make their own enquiries as to the availability and suitability of such services.
In the event that the purchaser or any successor in title gains consent for more units on the site than detailed in the approved consent dated 20th August 2020, the vendor will have a right to exercise an Overage provision over any uplift in value as a result thereof. Please contact the vendor's solicitor for further details.
Rights of Way, Wayleaves & Easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist whether or not they are defined in these particulars.
Timber, Mineral and Sporting Rights
Included as far as they exist.
Tenure & Possession
The property is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Vendor's Solicitor
Cleaver Thompson
5 – 7 King Street
DE55 7AE
Contact: Mrs Angela Turner
Planning Authority
DE5 3BT
Method of Sale:
The property offered for sale by Informal Tender.
All offers should be made in writing on the specified tender form available from the selling agents and should be submitted for the attention of Lewis Butler at Bagshaws LLP, The Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH. Alternatively, email directly to Lewis.Butler@bagshaws.com.
All tenders to be received by 12 noon on Thursday 14th January 2021.
We would suggest all purchasers submitting an offer request an acknowledgement as confirmation that the offer has been received. The agent will not be responsible for the safe receipt of any offer that has not received an acknowledgement.
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Due to recent changes in legislation, all buyers must provide relevant documentation in order to provide proof of their identity and place of residence. The documentation collected will not be disclosed to any other party.
Type: Building Plot
Availability: For Sale
A residential development site extending to 1.01 acres (0.41 ha)
Retention of the original farmhouse.
Outline planning permission for six new dwellings.
In the delightful village of Oakerthorpe.
For Sale by Informal Tender Closing date Thursday 14th January 2021.
Tender pack available from The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell DE45 1AH
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If anyone is a subscriber to newspapers.com, page four of the January 14, 1889, issue of the Salem, Ohio, Daily News has an article about the proposed Odd Fellows Hall in Kent, and I think it might mention the name of the architect, but the OCR text, which is all non-subscribers can read, is too garbled to make it out.
This web page has a history of the Kent Opera House and a few photos. The Opera House was built by the Odd Fellows Lodge in 1889,opening on November 4. The first "moving picture show" at the house took place on November 5, 1906, but it wasn't until 1912 that the theater became a full-time vaudeville and movie house.
Sound equipment was installed in 1929, but the theater closed in 1936. In 1940, the Opera House was reopened by the Schine circuit, who operated it until its final closing in the early 1950s. The vacant building was finally demolished in July, 1963.
The Kent Opera House was located on Columbus Street at the northeast corner of North Water Street.
rsalters (Ron Salters) on January 31, 2012 at 12:58 pm
The Kent Opera House is listed in the 1897-98 edition of the Julius Cahn Official Theatrical Guide. J.L. Henff was Mgr. The house was on the first floor and had 800 seats, electric illumination, ticket prices from 25 cents to 50 cents, and 7 members in the house orchestra. The proscenium opening was 38 feet wide X 20 feet high, and the stage was 28 feet deep. There ws one weekly newspaper and one hotel for show folks. The 1897 population of Kent was 4,000.


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PUBLISHED: January 14, 2022 at 9:05 a.m. | UPDATED: January 14, 2022 at 9:41 a.m.
By Mark Hicks | The Detroit News
A Ferris State University history professor has been suspended after a profanity-filled online video for his students went viral this month, officials confirmed Thursday.
The Big Rapids school's administration "is aware of a course video distributed to students, in early January, by a faculty member, believed to be Professor Barry Mehler," representatives said in a statement to The Detroit News. "The faculty member has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. …As this is a personnel matter, the University has no further comment."
Mehler, who was listed as a history and humanities professor at Ferris, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.
The 14-minute video posted Jan. 9 through Mehler's YouTube account began with the professor removing a helmet in what appeared to be an office, warning about "the level of suffering on this planet … going through the roof" before mentioning he was resuming a "show" and sharing a 20th century commercial on cigarettes.
Note: Strong language and swearing:
Mehler then started an expletive-laden speech that included saying "no … c—sucker of an administrator is going to tell me how to teach my classes because I'm a f—– tenured professor. So if you want to go complain to your dean, f— you. Go ahead. I'm retiring at the end of this year and I couldn't give a flying f— any longer. You people are just vectors of disease to me and I don't want to be anywhere near you. So keep your f—— distance. If you want to talk to me come to my Zoom."
The professor said his "soliloquy," modeled after dialogue in a scene from the TV series "Deadwood," helped illustrate plagiarism and citing sources in classroom work.
Mehler later discussed his grading policy.
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When addressing in-person attendance as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Mehler read from published remarks by an educator believed to have contracted the virus while at a South Carolina campus where a vaccine mandate was not in place.
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Articles from the Peace News log: First World War
Remembrance - Pacifist Style
Rebecca Elson-Watkins | 28 November, 2018
In some ways it is hard to believe it has now been over a century since the guns of the First World War fell silent. The 'war to end all wars' is so deeply engraved on our national consciousness that even now, when there is no living memory of the conflict, people gather to speak, remember and reflect on that awful, bloody war.
I observed the two minute silence at 11am in front of my television at home, unable to face the militarism (not to mention the crowds) taking place down the river at the Whitehall Cenotaph. The service in Tavistock Square, politely timed at 1pm for those who wished to attend both services in person, is far more my speed. Here there is no marching, no saluting, no talk of the glorious dead. Instead there is quiet reflection, poetry, and a deep sadness that far from ending all wars, 'The Great War' sowed the seeds for the next major conflict, and the Cold and proxy wars that followed. There was a theme this year at Tavistock Square, and a pledge – 'No More War – Let's Make Peace Happen'.
Devils on Horseback - Film Review
Rebecca Anne Elson-Watkins | 20 November, 2018
The case of Henry Rivett Albrow, a conscientious objector.
It is the case of Henry Rivett Albrow that forms much of the plot of Devils on Horseback. When he is called before the tribunal he is erudite and eloquent in his impassioned defence of his conscience, calling himself a 'dissident Christian' – mainly because he cannot reconcile 'love thy neighbour' and 'thou shalt not kill' with the church's acceptance of warfare. He is berated mercilessly by the members of the tribunal, with the usual nonsensical questions that are asked of pacifists; 'what if a German raped your mother?' Calmly and clearly Albrow states that he would not take a life to save one, but he would gladly give his own to save another – rendering moot the argument that pacifism is based in cowardice.
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Based on the memoirs of a real-life Canadian flying ace, this play charts the rise of the eponymous Billy from under-achiever, to airman, to international celebrity. The latter for the astonishingly high number of air-to-air combat "victories" that he achieved during the First World War. With a cast of only two, Charles Aitken playing the young Billy, and Oliver Beamish the elder, the play is a simple, but very effective, production.
The set is reminiscent of my great-grandfather's shed, contributing to the sense that we, the audience, are simply having an intimate chat with Billy himself. The sense of intimacy continues throughout the play, with the audience being made privy to the darkest parts of Billy's wartime experiences, often using letters to his real-life fiancée Margaret as a narrative tool.
While the play uses a good dose of humour to convey its message, there is no evasion of the misery of war. Billy remarks on the casualties the Canadian Expeditionary Forces are experiencing in Europe, and concludes that he is 'a casualty in training'. During his journey across the Atlantic, Billy's war trauma begins to manifest itself in nightmares. And there is no sanitising the reality of troop transport, with seasickness featuring heavily.
The Good Soldier Schwejk – film review
A film that uses humour to convey the absurdity of armed conflict.
Sands Films is a unique gem; snuggled up against the south bank of the Thames, it is one of those little secrets that Londoners cherish. Not usually known for their events – it's normally a fully functional film studio – they felt they couldn't let the centenary of the First World War Armistice pass unmarked. I'm very glad they didn't, and judging by the packed house, I'm not alone.
Schwejk (pronounced Sh-wei-ck) is Sands' own project, shot with the WW1 Centenary in mind. They screen it in the same room in which it was filmed, adding an interesting, atmospheric twist. Based on the famous series of stories by the Czech writer Jaroslav Hašek, Schwejk is a satire on the absurdity of war. Many people have identified with the character of Schwejk since his first appearance in cabaret in 1912; he is just an ordinary young man, sold lies and sent to fight someone else's war. As a play it has been performed all over the world, from Germany in the inter-war period, to Manchester and beyond, often being brought up to date to reflect contemporary events. Sands' version is no different, containing references to Iraq, Afghanistan and the so-called 'War on Terror'.
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PN staff | 28 June, 2017
Blending theatre, art and politics, the Peace History Conferences go from strength to strength
The Movement for the Abolition of War (MAW), organiser of the series of Peace History Conferences, has a strong and creative relationship with the Imperial War Museum (IWM) in London. This works because, on MAW's side, there is an attitude not of dogmatic pacifism but of reasoned opposition to the legitimacy of war; and on the Museum's side, war is not glamorised but commemorated in all its aspects. This makes it a fitting venue for a conference like the one on 10 June, especially as the IWM in London is also currently running a major exhibition on the history of the peace movement.
The previous evening, actor and writer Michael Mears presented his one-man play This evil thing at the nearby Oasis Hub. The story of conscientious objectors in the First World War, and especially of CO Bert Brocklesby, was brought to life by Mr Mears as he rearranged the wooden crates which served as props to suggest platforms, trenches or rooms. He also played every role, putting on a jacket to indicate a new character, and switching accents and mannerisms with ease. The play, which first won praise at the Edinburgh Fringe, is accessible to all, a riveting story for those with no prior knowledge of the subject, and one that will probably shed new light on this topic even for seasoned peace campaigners.
The day which followed illustrated both the diversity and the consistency to be found in those working for peace.
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, writer and screenwriter famed for his opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympics, read extracts from a work written in 1517 by Desiderius Erasmus, The Complaint of Peace, in which Peace, personified, wonders why humanity persists in the use of violence. Both the issues and the wit with which they are described are surprisingly relevant for a modern audience.


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NYC Micro Apartments
Architects Imagine Housing Alternatives for New York City
By Sara Polsky Jan 24, 2013, 2:00pm EST
Inside the micro-apartment within the exhibit, a fold-away desk.
[Photos by Will Femia.]
This week has become small spaces week in New York City, with the announcement of the winner of the city's adAPT micro apartment competition and the unveiling of the runners-up. Not at all coincidentally, this week also marks the opening of a new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York, Making Room, focused on new housing models for New York City. Prior to Mayor Bloomberg's adAPT announcement at MCNY this week, Curbed took a stroll through the exhibition, which was inspired by a Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC) initiative comparing NYC's housing stock with its population demographics. That initiative's general conclusion: if 33 percent of NYC households are single adults living alone, NYC needs more small apartments.
The centerpiece of Making Room is a micro apartment of 325 square feet designed by Amie Gross Architects Pierluigi Colombo. Here's a little archibabble on it:
The unit's unique L-shape configuration is wheelchair accessible and adheres to all of New York City's building codes and regulations, except for minimum unit size. Its terrace creates an outdoor 'room' that also increases the sustainability of the unit by bringing in more light and air. Our verdict on walking through it: it certainly didn't feel small.
The exhibition also features several designs for alternative types of NYC housing, pictured in the gallery above. The concepts come from five architectural teams chosen by CHPC and the Architectural League of New York, and competition entrants were told to design housing for certain family configurations, from singles to extended families, without worrying about regulations like minimum unit size and building density.
The designs include 232-square-foot micro-lofts from a team led by Peter Gluck. The lofts would fit 20 to a building on the typical 25 by 100-foot lot, and like the adAPT competition finalists, the building would include many shared amenities. A proposal for detached homes in Queens from the architects at Gans studio shows how accessory dwelling units could be added to a home's lot, to provide space for visitors, tenants, or extended family. Another concept from Gans studio, Re:MX, involves converting an industrial building in Brooklyn into a mixed-use space with the residences organized around an interior courtyard and enough storage that the units could "function as timeshares." Perhaps the adAPT winner will pave the way for some of these proposals to become reality.
UPDATE: Museum reps have clarified that the unit was not designed by Amie Gross Architects, but that Amie Gross was responsible for checking its compliance with building codes. Pierluigi Colombo designed the unit, which was constructed by Clei and Resource Furniture.
· Official site: Making Room [MCNY]
· Meet the Five Finalists in NYC's Micro-Apartment Competition [Curbed]
· Microdwellings coverage [Curbed]
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By Dr. Abdul Alim on March 8, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )
Local Muslim community sends message of peace, understanding
The Columbus Dispatch: Under a banner reading "Love for All, Hatred for None" and with fliers calling the Muslim prophet Muhammad a messenger of peace, a local Muslim community is working to counter images of their faith as hateful and violent.
The effort by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Groveport is part of a national campaign in response to anti-Islam sentiment, such as Quran burnings and cartoons and videos that mock the prophet.
The initiative, by the community's U.S. office, also seeks to show that many Muslims reject violence and respond to such offenses by working to increase education, said Dr. Abdus Salam Malik, president of the central Ohio group, which worships at the Bait-un-Nasir mosque.
"Ignorance breeds enmity. If we reverse that, I think all human beings can exist in peace," he said. "It's not the easy route and it's a difficult route, but it's the lasting route."
At a seminar on Wednesday, the Groveport community hosted about 50 people of various faiths for discussion, prayer and videos about the humanitarian works of Ahmadiyya Muslims, an Islamic sect that believes in a messiah, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
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New chair appointed for MRC Molecular and Cellular Medicine Board
Leading interdisciplinary cell biologist Professor Maddy Parsons has been appointed as the new Chair of the MRC Molecular & Cellular Medicine Board (MCMB).
MRC research boards and panels are made up of a group of leading scientists who play a key role in delivering MRC objectives across the portfolio. The research boards hold their own research budgets and review and manage scientific activity within their specialist science areas. Board chair tenure typically lasts for four years.
About Professor Maddy Parsons
Maddy's research focuses on understanding how cell receptor sensing of environmental changes controls signalling, adhesion and migration in the context of different diseases. The focus is on development and implementation of novel advanced microscopy approaches.
Her research is highly interdisciplinary and spans fundamental cell and molecular biology, biophysics, in vitro, in vivo and translational research. She has strong partnerships with clinicians in areas including skin-blistering, fibrosis, cancer, wound healing and inflammation, as well as collaborations with physicists, data scientists and industry partners.
At King's College London, Maddy is Professor of Cell Biology, Director of both the Nikon Imaging Centre and the Microscopy Innovation Centre and Associate Dean for Impact & Innovation.
In a national setting, she leads the UKRI Technology Touching Life Integrated Biological Imaging Network and the BioImagingUK Community Network and is an executive committee and council member at the Royal Microscopical Society.
Maddy is a current member of MCMB and she has engaged on strategy across research councils, including in the development of the UKRI infrastructure roadmap and as a member of the STFC Science Board. She has a long-standing commitment to inter-disciplinary research training and is dedicated to mentorship for early career scientists.
Aiding the growth of interdisciplinary science
Speaking of her appointment, Maddy said:
The fantastic advances in enabling technologies, tools and 'omics' approaches over the past decade have been transformative in delivering new insight into the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underpin disease.
The MRC has played a critical role in enabling these activities, and in aiding the growth of interdisciplinary science. It is a huge honour to be appointed as MCMB Chair to help shape future investments in this diverse, important and rapidly evolving research area.
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to assist in the support and development of world-class fundamental biomedical research and to ensuring this remains a key priority area within the MRC portfolio.
Maddy will begin her tenure as Chair on 1 April 2021. Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith will conclude her term at the end of December 2020, and current Deputy Chair Professor Andrew Jackson will be Interim Chair between January-March 2021.
https://www.ukri.org/news/new-chair-appointed-for-mrc-molecular-cellular-medicine-board


This is quite an incredible thing to have in your back garden ... a 75m long souterrain!
After descending the steps you find yourself in a 27m long passage running east (all the passages are 1.5m wide and 1.5m high). The passage then turns right for 20m where it turns left and runs for 10m to a dead-end, but fear not! There's more.
Just before the dead-end there is a trapdoor in the ceiling which takes you up to another 4m long passage, which then drops back down into a 25m long passage, like a sort of vertical chicane. This passage terminates in a large room 13m long, 2m high and 2m wide, which runs across the end of the final stretch of passage.
Building this would have been a massive undertaking: certainly beyond my comprehension of time and labour scales. To make it even more amazing there are several other inaccessible souterains close by, which are just as grand in scale.


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Sites covering the business and economic activities of the London Borough of Brent, including listings of companies and industries.
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Apple Beam
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Recording studio specialising in Rhythm and Blues, Pop, Hip Hop and Rock Pop. Includes details of facilities, equipment and rates.
Apply For You
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Employment agency specializing in sales and recruitment. Includes on-line registration and job search.
Archivists Ltd
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Provide archive storage services, including CD and microfilm generation, secure storage, boxes and management.
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Christmas party organisers, with details of exclusive or shared events, available dates and prices.
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Event management company located in NW9. Services include catering and set design and production. Portfolio, contact information and details of services offered.
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Manufacturers of trapped key interlocks for switchgear and machine guarding applications, loading bay safety by drive away prevention and lockout tagout equipment.
Cleshar Contract Services
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Provide fully trained and certified Protection Masters. Located in Stonebridge.
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Flower arrangers and designers for parties and events. Includes photo gallery.
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Located in Wembley offering international relocation services, including storage facilities. Company profile and contact details.
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Catering service covering London offering authentic Peruvian food for parties or business functions.
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Cocktail barmen and mixology for small scale parties and events.
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Suppliers of professional audio equipment. Includes online sales.
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Asian bridal make up with details of Indian wedding hair services and beauty training academy.
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Suppliers and installers of satellite TV equipment. Details of services offered and contact information.
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Wedding and celebration cakes and desserts, with portfolio, testimonials, events and blog.
The Hospitality Network
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Hospitality industry consulting, mentoring and marketing, with details of the team, services and clients.
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Mobile spray tan technician based in Willesden Green. Includes information about the treatment, prices and a photo gallery.
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Repair service including DVD, camcorders and radios, with list of supported manufacturers.
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Comprising Wembley arena, exhibition halls and conference centre. Describes coming events, visitor guide and organisers information.
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INTERSPEECH 2014 Abstract: Nagahama et al.
This paper proposes a novel transform mapping technique based on shared decision tree context clustering (STC) for HMM-based cross-lingual speech synthesis. In the conventional cross-lingual speaker adaptation based on state mapping, the adaptation performance is not always satisfactory when there are mismatches of languages and speakers between the average voice models of input and output languages. In the proposed technique, we alleviate the effect of the mismatches on the transform mapping by introducing a language-independent decision tree constructed by STC, and represent the average voice models using language-independent and dependent tree structures. We also use a bilingual speech corpus for keeping speaker characteristics between the average voice models of different languages. The experimental results show that the proposed technique decreases both spectral and prosodic distortions between original and generated parameter trajectories and significantly improves the naturalness of synthetic speech while keeping the speaker similarity compared to the state mapping.
Bibliographic reference. Nagahama, Daiki / Nose, Takashi / Koriyama, Tomoki / Kobayashi, Takao (2014): "Transform mapping using shared decision tree context clustering for HMM-based cross-lingual speech synthesis", In INTERSPEECH-2014, 770-774.


FAIRFAX, VA - July 30, 2013- Omega World Travel (Omega), an award-winning leader in the travel management industry, announced today its new partnership with Yapta, a pioneer in airfare price assurance services, in order to provide its corporate clients with additional cost savings opportunities within their existing travel programs.
• Fast and quantifiable savings for Omega's clients- FareIQ has identified over 4% in actionable savings across companies' airfare spend.
"We are excited about our partnership with Yapta and it comes at a perfect time when clients have had to cut their travel budgets and are searching for innovative ways to reduce their travel spend," stated Omega's president and CEO Gloria Bohan. "This technology offers Omega one more way to help our clients' control costs, which is every customer's number one concern. We count on our vendors to bring us best-in-class solutions and Yapta has delivered."
"Omega does a phenomenal job of helping its corporate customers reduce airfare costs, and their organization clearly understands where FareIQ can support their savings effort in a very meaningful way," said James Filsinger, President and CEO of Yapta. "As a FareIQ reseller, Omega World Travel now wields a key point of distinction among other leading TMCs. FareIQ enables them to demonstrate for their clients that no savings opportunity will ever be overlooked or go ignored. Yapta is privileged to have Omega as a partner, and we look forward to helping their corporate customers discover a new way to save on airfare."


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In New Mexico, take a trip into the unknown at the Meow Wolf
Indira Laisram
Santa Fe (New Mexico): The US city of Santa Fe is well known for its art, history and old world charm. But amidst all this, lies a quirky art installation called Meow Wolf: The House of Eternal Return, which will immediately transport you into the unknown.
Meow Wolf was formed in 2008 as an artist's collective to supply the city with an alternative art and music venue. The collective kept holding shows by renting out temporary spaces.
But in 2016, "Game of Thrones" author and Santa Fe resident George R.R. Martin pledged $2.7 million and leased out an old bowling alley to create this 20,000 sq.ft permanent installation.
Since then, Meow Wolf has drawn in thousands of domestic and foreign tourists.
"Santa Fe is known as an art city… Artists have been coming here since the early 1900s to create. Likewise, the Meow Wolf collective has drawn artists from all over the country. This group has a lot of upcoming projects and plans to expand," a Visit New Mexico official said.
The installation has about 70 different rooms and once you go in, there isn't a set map or a guide.
A person is supposed to traverse through this phenomena by exploring and touching all the things in and around while trying to get an idea of what is actually going on.
As I entered through a luminescent passage, I found myself in front of the house of the Selig family who disappeared one night after conducting a "forbidden experiment". In the letter box were are few mails that gave clues about the family conducting the experiment.
The lights in the house, including contorted chandeliers, are very dim which immediately gives a very unpleasant feeling. There are video outlets on the walls which play footage of the family.
As I walked up the stairs, there were two bedrooms, one occupied by the parents and one by the twin children who were believed to have been evil and played a big part in the family's disappearance.
All the rooms in the house including closets and the refrigerator, open into different portals. All the dimensions are connected to the story.
There were so many things to see here. I felt like a kid in candyland. So I made my way through the refrigerator that opened into a white space which had a very tall furry creature. The constant eerie music playing in the background adds to the eccentricity of the place.
Passing by the creature, I found myself in a luminescent forest, very similar to the one that's shown in the movie "Avatar". Everything glows here. The giant mushrooms when touched makes a sound. In between the forest, there is even a space for bands to perform live.
Some of the portals or installations include a room of mirrors, a monochrome bathroom whose cabinet opens into a small little passageway, a cabinet full of human hearts, a room with giant animal eyes and a glowing giant aquarium.
It is very easy to get lost here.
I kept winding up in the same place several times but managed to come out on the second floor of the house through the closet in the twins' bedroom. The interesting thing I saw in the kids' bedroom were smaller versions of some of the installations like the giant animal eyes which were in a book and the aquarium.
What one perceives in Meow Wolf is open to personal interpretation. What I personally felt was that the twins without permission conducted the experiment and somehow got everyone else in the family trapped in different dimensions. They can now only return to the real world if someone else reads the clues and reattempts the experiment.
Meow Wolf is literally like being a part of a science fiction movie. It is nothing like you've ever seen before. I am sure if Stanley Kubrick was alive, he would have turned this installation into a big budget Hollywood movie.
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Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards
National Parks — World
This was the year travelers sought out spacious skies and sprawling plains—and these national parks delivered.
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1. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Maasai call the plains of Serengeti National Park "the place where the land moves on forever"—so prepare to be astonished by its vastness. And here, you can witness the famous Serengeti annual migration, the largest and longest overland migration on earth. more
The Maasai call the plains of Serengeti National Park "the place where the land moves on forever"—so prepare to be astonished by its vastness. And here, you can witness the famous Serengeti annual migration, the largest and longest overland migration on earth.
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2. Jim Corbett National Park, India
Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, Corbett has long been a haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers. The oldest national park in India, Corbett, has over 400 different species of flora and over 550 different species of fauna. The park is best known as... more
Jim Corbett National Park
Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, Corbett has long been a haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers. The oldest national park in India, Corbett, has over 400 different species of flora and over 550 different species of fauna. The park is best known as a protected area for the critically endangered Bengal tiger of India. Tourism is allowed in selected areas of Corbett Tiger Reserve so that people get an opportunity to see its splendid landscape and the diverse wildlife living here. There are many accommodation facilities at Ramnagar as well as at the Corbett National Park. Being one of the most frequently visited parks in the country, the forest department and other agencies have their hotels, lodges, rest houses, log huts for the visitors.
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3. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Maybe your local zoo has lions, leopards, zebras or elephants. Maybe they even have wildebeest. But we bet they don't have 1.3 million wildebeest—never mind 1.3 million wildebeest in migration, with predators in hot pursuit. It's one of the most awesome sights... more
Maybe your local zoo has lions, leopards, zebras or elephants. Maybe they even have wildebeest. But we bet they don't have 1.3 million wildebeest—never mind 1.3 million wildebeest in migration, with predators in hot pursuit. It's one of the most awesome sights in nature, and you can see it at Masai Mara in southwestern Kenya.
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4. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Situated near famed Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park's crown jewels include the Cathedral Group of peaks and the majestic Snake River. The dramatic spires that inspired Ansel Adams rise straight from valley floors, providing awe-inducing views. See them... more
Situated near famed Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park's crown jewels include the Cathedral Group of peaks and the majestic Snake River. The dramatic spires that inspired Ansel Adams rise straight from valley floors, providing awe-inducing views. See them at their most compelling from the comparatively gentle Jenny Lake and Hermitage Point's trails or the switchbacks of Death Canyon. Jackson Lake is favored for windsurfing and sailing. Colter Bay Visitor Center contains an Indian Arts Museum.
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5. Kruger National Park, South Africa
The largest game reserve in South Africa, Kruger National Park is basically a synonym for the word "safari." Home to over 500 bird species, 100 reptiles, nearly 150 mammals, multiple archaeological sites, and a stunningly diversity of trees and flowers, Kruger... more
The largest game reserve in South Africa, Kruger National Park is basically a synonym for the word "safari." Home to over 500 bird species, 100 reptiles, nearly 150 mammals, multiple archaeological sites, and a stunningly diversity of trees and flowers, Kruger is the country's flagship national park. Adventurers can explore the park in a 4x4, take a bush walk or fly above in a hot-air balloon.
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6. Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
If waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife and volcanoes are your thing, then Arenal Volcano National Park will take your breath away. One of the world's most active volcanoes burps tufts of smoke in the background as you make your way through forests and old lava... more
If waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife and volcanoes are your thing, then Arenal Volcano National Park will take your breath away. One of the world's most active volcanoes burps tufts of smoke in the background as you make your way through forests and old lava fields. Take a rafting tour or hit the beach, then retire to a comfy hotel.
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7. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is on almost every traveler's bucket list. Indeed, Theodore Roosevelt called it "the one great sight which every American should see." The Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails offer stunning views, but if hiking's not your cup of tea, rent a... more
The Grand Canyon is on almost every traveler's bucket list. Indeed, Theodore Roosevelt called it "the one great sight which every American should see." The Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails offer stunning views, but if hiking's not your cup of tea, rent a bicycle or take a scenic drive through the park.
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8. Zion National Park, Utah
The spectacular rock formations, rugged canyons, tumbling rivers and pine-blanketed peaks of Zion National Park provide a southwestern wonderland for unparalleled camping, hiking, canyoneering and climbing. Drive Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway or get out and hike.... more
The spectacular rock formations, rugged canyons, tumbling rivers and pine-blanketed peaks of Zion National Park provide a southwestern wonderland for unparalleled camping, hiking, canyoneering and climbing. Drive Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway or get out and hike. Zion's sandstone monoliths and other geological wonders, like the Great White Throne, Grand Staircase and Checkerboard Mesa, backdrop challenging trails from The Narrows to Canyon Overlook, providing inspiration for artists and dreamers.
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9. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Torres Del Paine National Park's beauty lies in its diversity. Located in Chile's Patagonia region, the area is home to sparkling ice fields, blue-green lagoons, golden pampa grasslands, and quiet river villages. One such village, the pueblito Serrano, is... more
Torres del Paine National Park
Torres Del Paine National Park's beauty lies in its diversity. Located in Chile's Patagonia region, the area is home to sparkling ice fields, blue-green lagoons, golden pampa grasslands, and quiet river villages. One such village, the pueblito Serrano, is known as the gateway to the park and is where travelers gather to fish and immerse themselves in the tranquility of everyday local life. Those looking to kick things up a notch can sail on Lake Grey or hike towards the horn-shaped peaks of the Mirador Cuernos.
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10. Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Hailed by Rudyard Kipling as "the eighth wonder of the world," the breathtaking Milford Sound is the star of glacier-carved Fiordland National Park, providing an emerald-green and waterfall-rich backdrop for hiking, biking and kayaking. Frequent downpours only... more
Hailed by Rudyard Kipling as "the eighth wonder of the world," the breathtaking Milford Sound is the star of glacier-carved Fiordland National Park, providing an emerald-green and waterfall-rich backdrop for hiking, biking and kayaking. Frequent downpours only enhance this South Island beauty, sending numerous waterfalls cascading down the cliffs. Passionate nature lovers book in advance to hike the 33-mile Milford Track, a legendary route through alpine passes and temperate rainforest.
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11. Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom
One visit to the Yorkshire Dales and it's easy to understand why the unspoiled countryside is the setting of so many novels. Must-see sights among the land's lush woodlands and expansive moors include Hardraw Force (the longest single-drop waterfall in the... more
Yorkshire Dales National Park
One visit to the Yorkshire Dales and it's easy to understand why the unspoiled countryside is the setting of so many novels. Must-see sights among the land's lush woodlands and expansive moors include Hardraw Force (the longest single-drop waterfall in the North), Gordale Scar, and well-known hill range, the Three Peaks. Less adventurous visitors can rest easy, walking through the manicured lawns of Parcevall Hall Gardens or appreciating Skipton Castle's medieval architecture. Although some prefer to take in the land's wild beauty by foot or horse, the most popular way is via one of the park's famed cycling routes.
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Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Malham Cove
Ribblehead Viaduct
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12. Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania
Centering around massive Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, rising to nearly 20,000 feet), the national park protects the area above 8,850 feet. On ascent, the mountain's foothills morph into lush forests,... more
Centering around massive Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, rising to nearly 20,000 feet), the national park protects the area above 8,850 feet. On ascent, the mountain's foothills morph into lush forests, serving as home to elephants, leopard and buffalo. Further up are moorlands covered in giant heather, then alpine desert land. Higher still come the ice and snow that make Kilimanjaro famous. Hikes to the top (Uhuru Peak) take six to seven days.
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Trekking Hero - Kilimanjaro Day Hike
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13. Bandhavgarh National Park, India
Leopards, white tigers, and spotted deer—oh my! These are just a few of the 22-plus species of mammals found at Bandhavgarh National Park. Added to that potential line-up are 250 different types of birds. Guests can cruise the park via jeep or elephant, with... more
Leopards, white tigers, and spotted deer—oh my! These are just a few of the 22-plus species of mammals found at Bandhavgarh National Park. Added to that potential line-up are 250 different types of birds. Guests can cruise the park via jeep or elephant, with the latter specially trained to find tigers in the wild. For those who aren't interested in going on safari, the Umaria district's rich foliage, high grasslands, and bamboo forests are hailed as some of the most captivating in the country.
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Bandhavgarh Hill
Shesh-Saiya
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14. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Named for the river that runs through its stunning landscape, the Tarangire National Park offers visitors a unique experience of Tanzania. The park is home to the country's largest population of elephants (during the dry season you can see herds of 300 digging... more
Named for the river that runs through its stunning landscape, the Tarangire National Park offers visitors a unique experience of Tanzania. The park is home to the country's largest population of elephants (during the dry season you can see herds of 300 digging in the Tarangire riverbed) and also features other native wildlife such as impalas, rhinos, and hartebeest buffalo. Though safaris are a popular attraction in the area, nature-lovers will delight in experiencing such native vegetation as the baobab tree—otherwise known as the tree of life—and the park's complex network of swamps.
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day trip tarangire
All 9 things to do
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15. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam
The karst formation of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has evolved since the Paleozoic (some 400 million years ago) and so is the oldest major karst area in Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the park's karst landscape is extremely complex with many... more
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
The karst formation of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has evolved since the Paleozoic (some 400 million years ago) and so is the oldest major karst area in Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the park's karst landscape is extremely complex with many geomorphic features of considerable significance. The vast area, extending to the border of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, contains spectacular formations including 65 kilometers of caves and underground rivers.
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Phong Nha Botanic Garden
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16. Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Denali National Park and Preserve is most famous for being the home of Mount McKinley, also called Denali, meaning "The Great One." At 20,320 feet, Mount McKinley is the highest peak in North America. The park, which is larger than the state of Massachusetts,... more
Denali National Park and Preserve
Denali National Park and Preserve is most famous for being the home of Mount McKinley, also called Denali, meaning "The Great One." At 20,320 feet, Mount McKinley is the highest peak in North America. The park, which is larger than the state of Massachusetts, has only one road, making it the perfect backcountry adventure. Try to spot The Big Five: moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and grizzly bears.
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Horseshoe Lake Trail
Wonder Lake
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17. Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland
The largest national park in Europe, Vatnajokull combines thick blue ice caves, black sand beaches, waterfalls, and even lush green fields to create an otherworldly landscape that begs to be explored. Ásbyrgi, a canyon known for its distinct horseshoe shape,... more
Vatnajokull National Park
The largest national park in Europe, Vatnajokull combines thick blue ice caves, black sand beaches, waterfalls, and even lush green fields to create an otherworldly landscape that begs to be explored. Ásbyrgi, a canyon known for its distinct horseshoe shape, is a must for those hoping to discover local woodland. Whether climbing Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnúkur, or hiking to the Detifoss waterfall, the country's scenic terrain and breathtaking geological formations can't be missed.
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Vatnajokull Glacier
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Svartifoss Waterfall
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18. Freycinet, Australia
Visit the Freycinet peninsula (home to the national park of the same name), and it's clear why this area is known as the "jewel of Tasmania's coastline." The land's scenic beauty showcases warm white beaches, deep azure waters, and the rosy pink hue of the... more
Visit the Freycinet peninsula (home to the national park of the same name), and it's clear why this area is known as the "jewel of Tasmania's coastline." The land's scenic beauty showcases warm white beaches, deep azure waters, and the rosy pink hue of the Hazards mountain range. A trip to Wineglass Bay promises one of the state's most celebrated views, as well as the chance to breathe in the crisp sea air. Pitch your tent, park your caravan, and get ready to spend the day fishing, sea kayaking, and relaxing in this stunning locale.
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Wineglass Bay Lookout
Mt Amos Climb
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19. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
There are many different reasons to add Yala National Park to your must-see list: the chance to go on safari and see a wild boar or majestic Sri Lankan leopard, the winding trails, and the fact that in some places the park even touches the Indian Ocean.... more
There are many different reasons to add Yala National Park to your must-see list: the chance to go on safari and see a wild boar or majestic Sri Lankan leopard, the winding trails, and the fact that in some places the park even touches the Indian Ocean. However, two of the most popular reasons to visit are Sithulpauwwa, a Buddhist rock temple, and Magul Maha Viharaya, where folklore says an ancient king wed an abandoned princess. The history and artifacts found here transport you back to those ancient times.
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Buduruwagala
Okanda Devalaya
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20. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is a national treasure. Located primarily in Wyoming, the park also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone has active geothermal features with geysers and boiling mud pots throughout the park. The most famous... more
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is a national treasure. Located primarily in Wyoming, the park also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone has active geothermal features with geysers and boiling mud pots throughout the park. The most famous is Old Faithful, a geyser that has erupted on the clock for decades. Travelers be warned, July is the busiest month of the year, with almost a million visitors alone. The park has a tour bus system, nine visitor centers, and 2,000 campsites.
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Lamar Valley
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21. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
The bubbling, turquoise crystalline pools of Plitvice Lakes National Park comprise one of Croatia's most popular tourist destinations. Just a two-hour drive from Zagreb, the national park offers 50 acres of forest and lake. In winter, it's a wonderland of... more
The bubbling, turquoise crystalline pools of Plitvice Lakes National Park comprise one of Croatia's most popular tourist destinations. Just a two-hour drive from Zagreb, the national park offers 50 acres of forest and lake. In winter, it's a wonderland of frozen waterfalls. In summer, the park is lush with greenery. Wooden walkways and hiking trails traverse the porous karst limestone. This World Heritage Site is a veritable wildlife haven, home to everything from birds to boars and even bears.
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Mali Buk
The Lower Lakes
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22. Westland Tai Poutini National Park, New Zealand
When thinking of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, one word should always come to mind: glacier. The speedy Fox and Franz Josef glaciers (both move up to 13 feet each day) are two popular sights and in some places, you can see the ice stretch back down to... more
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
When thinking of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, one word should always come to mind: glacier. The speedy Fox and Franz Josef glaciers (both move up to 13 feet each day) are two popular sights and in some places, you can see the ice stretch back down to the sea. When you're ready to get back to stable ground, walk around Lake Matheson (which also offers excellent birdwatching via kayak) to enjoy stunning views of Mount Cook.
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Lake Matheson Walk
Tatare Tunnels Walk
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23. Banff National Park, Alberta
With Cascade Mountain to the north and Sulphur Mountain to the south, the town of Banff boasts a magnificent Canadian Rocky Mountain setting. Travelers are spoiled for choice by the irresistible combination of luxury lodges, perfect powder, renowned... more
With Cascade Mountain to the north and Sulphur Mountain to the south, the town of Banff boasts a magnificent Canadian Rocky Mountain setting. Travelers are spoiled for choice by the irresistible combination of luxury lodges, perfect powder, renowned restaurants and energetic nightlife on offer. With both summer and winter appeal, Banff lures visitors to its stores, spas and slopes year-round.
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24. Peak District National Park, United Kingdom
When it comes to outdoor activities, the Peak District National Park is the whole package. Located in the north of England, the park offers everything from horse riding to rock climbing, windsurfing to paragliding, plus walking trails galore. One trail,... more
When it comes to outdoor activities, the Peak District National Park is the whole package. Located in the north of England, the park offers everything from horse riding to rock climbing, windsurfing to paragliding, plus walking trails galore. One trail, Derwent Valley Heritage Way, allows you to take in the area's open landscape while also showcasing its industrial roots. Discovering hidden underground formations at such spots as Titan Cave (the highest natural cavern in the U.K.) is another popular pastime. Best of all, there are camp- and RV sites throughout so guests can settle into these surroundings.
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Monsal Trail
Kinder Scout
Tissington Trail
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25. Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Brazil
Where can you find breathtaking waterfalls, glowing natural pools, and mind-boggling rock formations? Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. Located in the center of Brazil, the park is known for its trails (Sete Quedas, dos Saltos, dos Cânions, and da Seriema)... more
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park
Where can you find breathtaking waterfalls, glowing natural pools, and mind-boggling rock formations? Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. Located in the center of Brazil, the park is known for its trails (Sete Quedas, dos Saltos, dos Cânions, and da Seriema) where visitors can walk among nature while taking in toucans, armadillos, and other native wildlife. Framed by sun-dappled trees and pooling deep emerald water, the roaring Prata and Santa Bárbara falls are other destinations that can't be missed.
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Vale da Lua
Catarata dos Couros
Cachoeira Loquinhas
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This paper outlines a new durability model to assess the first inspection and maintenance period for structures. Practical scatter factor formulae are presented to determine the safe fatigue crack initiation and propagation lives from the results of a single full-scale test of a complete structure. New theoretical solutions are proposed to determine the sa?sm?N surfaces of fatigue crack initiation and propagation. Prediction techniques are then developed to establish the relationship equation between safe fatigue crack initiation and propagation lives with a specific reliability level using a two-stage fatigue damage cumulative rule. A new durability model incorporating safe life and damage tolerance design approaches is derived to assess the first inspection and maintenance period. Finally, the proposed models are applied to assess the first inspection and maintenance period of a fastening structure at the root of helicopter blade.
Xiong, J.J. and Shenoi, R.A. (2009) A durability model incorporating safe life methodology and damage tolerance approach to assess first inspection and maintenance period for structures. Journal of Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 94 (8), 1251-1258. (doi:10.1016/j.ress.2009.01.005).


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SUMMER OF SUPERHEROES/AUTUMN OF REMEMBRANCE
The Voice of America website intoned on September 12, 2011, that "the National September 11 memorial opens to the public Monday in New York City more than a decade after the twin towers of the World Trade Center were taken down by terrorists."
There then ran in simple declarative sentences a description of the dark granite, cube-shaped pools forming "the largest man-made waterfalls in North America." There were hundreds of trees, the report continued, and bronze panels inscribed with the names of nearly 3000 dead. The five-hour remembrance service heard each name read with the hum of waterfalls in the background, an evocation, perhaps, of Psalm 23, "he leadeth me beside the still waters."
The Other Shoe
The simplicity of the memorial itself and the prosaic reporting used to describe it was certainly suited to convey peace and reverence, but something else as well. That something is a latent sense of numbness with which the national reaction to the events of September 11, 2011, seems still freighted. In trying to penetrate the anguished inadequacy of the artistic community so far, it is good to remember the insight of Aldous Huxley who asserted that the artists were the "antennae" of a society. The gifted novelist was himself hailing other gifted souls who almost unwittingly channeled the signs of their times into a muted gift of prophecy.
Two offerings by New Yorkers, one a graphic artist and the other a novelist might make valuable stand-ins for the higher culture.
Art Spiegelman, a Pulitzer-Prize winning graphic novelist and cover artist for The New Yorker, lived in view of the Twin Towers. His oversized, two-page scratchy black-ink sketches in his 2002 offering, "Dropping the Other Shoe," was one of the first artistic responses to 9/11. It was not exactly an encouraging assessment. Three lines resonated for many reviewers in Spiegelman's lament: "On 9/11 time stopped. By 9/12 clocks began to click again. But everyone knew it was the ticking of a time bomb." Essayist Deborah Eisenberg's response in "Twilight of the Superheroes" was equally minimalist. Her book's cover featured a tearful, battered Batman figure overlooking a terraced apartment in view of the towers. Though the 9/11 literature is still young, it is not throwing up the reassuring patriotic stereotypes that even Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney embodied in such popular films as Casablanca and Captains of the Clouds. Ben Marcus noted in the New York Times that "the dream of the superheroes has turned too dreamlike."
The Los Angeles Times book review section of September 4, 2011, was sure that the filmed responses were still unsatisfying, at least so far. In that article, book critic David Ulin nominated The 9/11 Commission Report - a government tome - as embodying "a victory of humanity over fear." This comment, too, reads like minimal reinforcement for such a seminal event.
The Superhero Surfeit
Is it possible for the popular arts to embody what Huxley expected from the more highbrow corners of the culture? Interestingly, the summer of 2011 will go down in the history of American popular film as "the summer of the Superhero."
From Thor's strong opening at the El Capitan in Hollywood on May 2 to the eruption of Captain America across the major cineplexes in mid-July, audiences were treated to a popcorn-leavened digitalized revelry in some of America's most traditional comic-book figures. The summer of 2011 at the movies spanned a gamut from retro-World War Two Captain America to the embryonic X-Men averting the Cuban Missile Crisis down to Ryan Reynold's Green Lantern given a CGI-laced day-pass from earth to Asgard.
Heroes have been with us since the dawn of time, as Joseph Campbell has made blindingly clear. The movie fascination with heroes from the uncomplicated Tom Mix and Gene Autry down to Davy Crockett and Zorro limns the outline of a well-known trajectory. But to have passed through the anti-hero phase from Bonnie and Clyde to Hawkeye Pierce and then to cram four styles of avenging sacrificial superheroes into one summer may indicate the presence of a phenomenon. What critic Adam Mason called "the crumbling superhero genre" may have been a premature analysis given that another Batman sequence is already in the works almost before Christian Bale can get his cape on.
Is there something metaphysical at work here? Could the dream stream that issues forth (however inadvertently) from the creative minds of screenwriters and producers into popular film be signaling something more significant? Is this asking far too much of the popular arts? European-born film critic Seigfried Kracauer did not think so. A generation back he gave testimony to film's subdued psychological dispositions: "those deep layers of collective mentality which extend more or less below the dimensions of consciousness."
O'Connor and Jackson's "Foreword" was written by a public intellectual very much in the mainstream, the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. In trying to penetrate what he called "the only art where the United States has made a real difference," Schlesinger himself made so bold as to take film seriously as a cultural signpost. As a popular art, he wrote, film "is the carrier of deep if enigmatic truths." The movies "offer the social and intellectual historian significant clues to the tastes, apprehensions, myths, inner vibrations of the age." Schlesinger's much neglected commentary probed film's "latent content" as well as its manifest content. The movies, he said, "tell us not just about the surfaces but about the mysteries of American life."
Dreams and Nightmares
The resemblance between watching movies and the dream state is not a new proposition. It's dark. You're in a fairly strange place. Normal human interaction is suspended. The colorized performers are blown up to the size of a warehouse wall. In The Soul of Screenwriting, Keith Cunningham considers film as close as most people get to an "out of the body experience" - boundaries are down, inhibitions are dulled or enhanced by the effect of pulsating or sympathetic music and the subconscious is more free to frolic. In deciphering the dramatic content of movies, he draws upon the dynamics of tension and release which he sees as its essence, usually expressed as "growth through crisis." Thus, in that summer of 2011, the would-be Green Lantern candidate, Hal Jordan, has issues tracing back to his father and his own failure to break through the barriers of his own self-imposed limitations. Captain America must break out of the barriers imposed upon him by meddling "suits" if he is ever to achieve his full measure.
It is well-known that the hero as construct has been in trouble in American culture for some time. What remains intriguing is the appearance of so many crisis-bearers/problem-solvers in one summer - actually a nine-week period. What "inner vibrations of the culture" were the popular arts showing forth? What did they tell us about "our common dream life," as Schlesinger phrases it. This is a murkier realm that most film critics are perhaps wise to steer away from, but social historians, as Schlesinger indicated, are willing to broach it. At least suggestively.
The opposite of the dream state (but closely allied to it) is, of course, the nightmare. In The Terror Dream, social critic Susan Faludi sketched the terrain of a post 9/11 America that had its illusions of security and invincibility shattered. The "protective myth," she wrote, came crashing down along with "the idea that our might makes our homeland impregnable, that our families are safe in the bower of their communities and our women and children safe in the arms of their men." The heaviest disillusionment ripped into the would-be safeguards of our security, she argues: "The events of that morning told us that we could not depend on our protectors: that the White House had not acted on warnings of impending attack, that the FAA had not made safe our airports and planes, that the military had not secured our skies, that the 9/11 dispatchers had not issued the necessary warnings…"
Those disturbing emotions, Faludi went on, "inundated our cultural dream life, belying the bluster of the 'United We Stand' logos." The narrative we had trusted in from the days of John Wayne no loner held. In movie terms, audiences now know that the President is not Captain America. Thor-like demigods and Green Lantern cosmic guardians - where are you?
Heroic Minimalism
As if echoing Faludi, Ryan Reynolds's Green Lantern barely pulled off his conquest of self-doubt in the closing scenes. ("Will someone slap him?" one reviewer asked). The Avengers needed to sharpen their skills in a much less ambiguous time period - the deep freeze years of the Cold War. This was heroic minimalism amidst a plethora of superheroes. For the Avengers, victory came in October 1963 not September 12, 2001.
In the words of Bonnie Tyler's 1980s offering, we need a hero. The media saturation on September 11, 2011 - the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Twin Towers - insisted that there were heroes aplenty among the first responders and ordinary civilians that grim day in 2001. While there is good evidence for this claim, in the larger analysis the political culture failed to respond successfully. The United States went into a full-fledged invasion of Iraq which thoughtful commentary has conceded was a failure. "The Iraq war was intended to project American strength in the world," wrote Ambassador Peter W. Galbraith in Unintended Consequences, "instead it revealed weakness."
And then came more numbing pathos in the late summer of 2011 with the downing of some of the same Navy Seals who actually killed Osama bin Laden, the author of the decade of discontent. Once again the dropping of yet another shoe (killing bin Laden) was followed by a deadened, almost speechless anticlimax. Even the recent drone strike in Yemen killing Anwar al-Awlaki has been met with calls from the ACLU and others that he should not have been assassinated by the CIA, but should have been captured and tried, allowed the rule of law.
"We need a hero." Was the superhero surfeit of Summer 2011, then, projecting a society unconsciously aware of Faludi's thoughts on vulnerability? Will there never be the kind of resolution as occurred (at least ostensibly) in the Cuban Missile Crisis and in Captain America's topos of World War Two? The summer of 2011 at the movies offered an often ambiguous response: heroic minimalism in a season of superheroes. Thor fell from heaven - his on-earth sequences enlivened the film more than heavenly Asgard's computer-generated props, and the Green Lantern barely pulled it out in the end. The most clearcut victories in the summer blockbusters traced back to other eras of national peril. Faludi thinks the nation's "myth of invincibility" was irretrievably shattered on the morning of September 11, 2011. She may be right. Both high and popular culture seem unable to come to terms with the jolt to consciousness that the events of that day inflicted.
Finally, the piece de resistance: Time magazine's September 19, 2011, special tribute edition "Beyond 9/11" shocks with its severe black-and-white shots of everyone from President George W. Bush to armless Iraqi civilian Ali Abbas. The images - even of Rudy Giuliani - are funereal not heroic. The 9/11 Memorial at ground zero with its dark granite, cube-shaped pools rests recessed, somber, quiet, unlike the heroic, jutting presence of the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, or even the recently unveiled Martin Luther King Memorial.
Is the anniversary of 9/11 the reason for the superhero summer - yet also the reason for the almost subliminal, proleptic undercutting of it as well? Audiences trying to cocoon themselves in the reassurances of another era could not quite escape what blogger Tim Grierson claimed - that something seems gone for good. Or at least that the numbed mood in the special National Cathedral Day of Prayer on September 14, 2011, replayed over Trinity Broadcasting, has yet to subside.
From guest contributor Neil Earle