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Excerpts from Joe Haldeman's diary
Account Created on 26 March 2007 (#12584623) Last updated on 6 February 2018 Gift
Joe Haldeman's Tangled Web
joe_haldeman@livejournal.com
Born in Oklahoma 9 June 1943. Grew up in Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Washington, D. C., and Alaska. Currently lives in Gainesville, Florida and Cambridge, Massachusetts with his wife Gay Haldeman. As of August 2000, they will have been married thirty-five years.
B. S. in astronomy, University of Maryland, 1967. Graduate work there in math/computer science, 1969-70; no degree (dropped out to write). Went to the Iowa Writers Workshop for an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, 1975.
Currently Adjunct Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (teach writing every fall semester). Visiting Professor, MIT, Writing Department, 1983-84. One semester of Rhetoric ("Bonehead English") at the University of Iowa, as well as an advanced course and writing workshop in modern science fiction. Have also taught writing workshops at Michigan State (Clarion), Clarion West Seattle, SUNY Buffalo, Princeton, University of North Dakota, Kent State, and the University of North Florida. At UNF I taught a workshop in writing the novel. At MIT I am teaching a science fiction writing workshop and (in alternate years) Reading and Writing Longer Fiction and Reading and Writing Genre Fiction. (In college, tutored astronomy, mathematics, and English; coached the fencing team, and taught classical guitar at a music store.)
Drafted 1967, fought in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam as a combat engineer with the 4th Division (1/22nd Airmobile Bn.). Purple Heart and other standard medals.
All part-time, mostly teaching. Have also worked as statistician's assistant (HEW), librarian, computer programmer, musician, laborer, occasional platform speaker and consultant. (In the spirit of Eric Sevareid's definition: a consultant is any ordinary guy fifty miles away from home.) For one disastrous month I was Senior Editor of Astronomy magazine (best issue they ever put out). Have considered myself a full-time writer since 1970, except for that short editorial excursion. I try to write a little every day even while teaching at MIT.
WAR YEAR (short novel) Holt, 1972
COSMIC LAUGHTER (anthology) Holt, 1974
THE FOREVER WAR (novel) St. Martin's Press, 1975
MINDBRIDGE (novel) St. Martin's Press, 1976
PLANET OF JUDGMENT (Star Trek novel) Bantam, 1977
ALL MY SINS REMEMBERED (novel) St. Martin's Press, 1977
STUDY WAR NO MORE (anthology) St. Martin's Press, 1977
INFINITE DREAMS (short story collection) St. Martin's Press, 1978
WORLD WITHOUT END (Star Trek novel) Bantam, 1979
WORLDS (novel) Viking, 1981
WORLDS APART (novel) Viking, 1983
NEBULA AWARDS 17 (anthology) Holt, 1983
DEALING IN FUTURES (short story collection) Viking, 1985
TOOL OF THE TRADE (novel) Morrow, 1987
BUYING TIME (novel) Morrow, 1989
THE HEMINGWAY HOAX (short novel) Morrow, 1990
WORLDS ENOUGH AND TIME (novel) Morrow, 1992
VIETNAM AND OTHER ALIEN WORLDS (essays, fiction, poetry) NESFA Press, 1993
1968 (novel) Hodder & Stoughton, U.K., 1994, William Morrow, Inc., June 1995
SAUL'S DEATH (poetry chapbook) Anamnesis Press, May 1997
FOREVER PEACE (novel) Berkley, October 1997
FOREVER FREE (novel) Ace, 1998
THE COMING (novel) Ace, 2000
GUARDIAN (novel) Ace, 2002
CAMOUFLAGE (novel) Ace 2004
OLD TWENTIETH (novel) Ace 2005
WAR STORIES (collection, two novels and short stories) Night Shade, 2005
A SEPARATE WAR and other stories (short story collection) Ace, 2006
My next novel, THE ACCIDENTAL TIME MACHINE, will come out from Ace in 2007.
In addition, I wrote two adventure novels for Pocket Books, under the "house name" Robert Graham. Many of these books are still in print. Every volume has appeared or will appear as a paperback (Pocket, Ballantine, Bantam, Avon, Ace). Various of the titles have been published in as many as 19 foreign languages. The novel MINDBRIDGE reputedly sold to paperback for a record advance (since surpassed) for a science fiction novel.
I collaborated on an adventure novel, THERE IS NO DARKNESS, with my brother, Jack C. Haldeman II.
WORLDS, WORLDS APART, and WORLDS ENOUGH AND TIME comprise what I consider to be my best work, a trilogy that I worked on from 1975 to 1992. I think THE HEMINGWAY HOAX is the most fun of my books, but some critics would disagree violently.
A few dozen of my short stories, novelettes, and novellas have appeared in various science fiction magazines, along with a few appearances in "mainstream" magazines like Playboy. My songs and poetry come out mostly in tiny little magazines, with one poem in Harper's and two in Omni. Articles and editorials have appeared in various magazines and newspapers (an article on the space shuttle won the Analog Readers' Poll for "best nonfiction" of the year). I'll write just about anything but criticism. (Actually, I have written criticism, but always limiting myself to writers I can praise without reservation.)
Theatrical Adaptations
Movie options have been taken on various titles, and the movie rights to THE FOREVER WAR were bought in '97, but it's dormant right now. I adapted THE FOREVER WAR for live stage; it opened in Chicago, October '83, done by the Organic Theater Company (and didn't lose money, which is unusual for a first shot). I've written a few short movie and TV things for Disney, but none has been produced. A short story, "I of Newton," appeared on the Twilight Zone show in 1985. I wrote the screenplay for a science fiction adventure film that was released on about 800 screens on 21 November 1990. Over my strong objections, they titled it ROBOT JOX (I wanted to call it THE MECHANICS, but they didn't think that was sci-fi enough.)
THE FOREVER WAR won the Hugo, Nebula, and Ditmar Awards as Best Science Fiction Novel of 1975. "Tricentennial" won the Hugo Award for Best SF Short Story of 1976. In 1978, MINDBRIDGE won the Galaxy Award for "Science Fiction and Spirituality," whatever that is. "Saul's Death" won the Rhysling Award for best science fiction poem of the year, 1983. "The Hemingway Hoax" novella won the Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novella of 1990. THE HEMINGWAY HOAX novel won the Italian "Futuro Remoto"Award as Best Novel of 1991. "Eighteen Years Old, October 11th" won the Rhysling Award for 1990. "Graves" won the World Fantasy Award and the Nebula Award for Best Short Story of 1993. "None So Blind" won the short story Hugo in 1995. FOREVER PEACE won the Hugo, Nebula, and John W. Campbell Awards in 1998, the first such "triple crown" in 22 years. "January Fires" won the Rhysling Award in 2002. CAMOUFLAGE won the 2006 Nebula Award and the James Tiptree Award (for science fiction or fantasy about gender issues).
Member of Author's Guild, Writer's Guild, Science Fiction Writers of America, National Space Society (on Board of Advisors), Space Studies Institute. Served as SFWA Treasurer for 2-1/2 years; Chairman of their Grievance Committee for 18 months; President of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, 1992-1994.
Most of the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, the Arctic, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and various Pacific Islands. Guest of honor at science fiction conventions in Melbourne, Australia; Ghent, Belgium; Glasgow and Edinborough, Scotland; Wellington, New Zealand; Timisoara, Romania; Alboraia and Gijon, Spain; Freiburg, Germany, Stockholm, Sweden, and Lisbon, Portugal. In 1982 visited the USSR as a guest of the Soviet Writers Union. In 1986 did a lecture tour of Yugoslavia for the US Information Agency. In 1990 was Guest of Honor at the annual World Science Fiction Convention in The Hague, Netherlands.
Travel, obviously. Omnivorous and indiscriminate reading. Cooking for daily relaxation. Casino gambling (won a poker tournament in Nassau, 1989). Amateur astronomy, drawing and painting, guitar playing; a lot of bicycling and a little fishing, canoeing, swimming, and snorkeling.
Email to Joe can be sent to haldeman"at"mit.edu
academia, astronomy, atheism, biking, cambridge ma, cooking, drawing, figure drawing, folk songs, fountain pens, gainesville fl, guitar, landscapes, mit, pacifism, painting, poetry, science fiction, tea, vietnam, watercolor, wines, writing


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Cultural Heritage Festivals in Seoul!
November's Main Article
Two of Seoul's biggest cultural heritage festivals take place annually in November. See the city and experience Korean food and art at the Seoul Lantern Festival and the Seoul Kimchi Festival!
Seoul Lantern Festival
The PyeongChang Olympic Games Illuminated in Seoul
As the weather cools down, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Cheonggye Plaza light up. The Seoul Lantern Festival takes place each year in November and this year's festival will run from Nov. 3rd through 19th. 2017's festival theme will focus on the upcoming PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. The PyeongChang Games will be illuminated in Seoul through majestic sculptural hanji (traditional Korean paper) lanterns. These beautiful illuminated lanterns will be on display along Cheonggyecheon Stream. Some of the lanterns will be of Olympic figure skaters, short-track skaters, and an Olympic ski jump. Festival-goers can take part in fun activities like writing a New Year's wish note, putting up a wish lantern, or hanging wish notes. There will also be food stalls and food trucks operating throughout the festival's duration. Make happy memories of Seoul and bask in the light of beautiful artworks at the Seoul Lantern Festival!
Nov. 3rd to 19th, 2017
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Gwanghwamun Station (subway line 5) exit 5 / Jonggak Station (subway line 1) exit 5
Admission is free (activities may charge participation fees)
Seoul Kimchi Festival
Kimjang and Kimchi at Seoul Plaza
Kimchi is the cornerstone of Korean cuisine and it's famed for both its delicious flavor and health benefits. Kimchi is so tasty that it's beloved by people all over the world. Kimjang, the process of making kimchi, is a designated UNESCO intangible cultural heritage asset. Visitors to Seoul get a chance to experience kimjang every year in November at the Seoul Kimchi Festival. The 4th Seoul Kimchi Festival will take place at Seoul Plaza from Nov. 3rd to 5th, 2017. There's no better place to experience kimjang culture firsthand in Seoul! Festival-goers can make kimchi themselves (advanced registration required), sample various types of kimchi, visit exhibitions, and even attend kimchi-making master classes. On Nov. 4th and 5th, there will be a kimchi market and food trucks on Mugyo-ro, the street right next to Seoul Plaza. Purchase kimchi, kimchi-making ingredients, and a wide range of Korean food at the festival's market!
※ Kimjang : The process of making and sharing kimchi in large enough quantities that a family will be sustained through the harsh winter. It is emblematic of Korean sharing culture and kimjang is a designated UNESCO intangible cultural heritage asset.
Nov. 3rd to 5th, 2017
110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Seoul Plaza : City Hall Station (subway lines 1, 2) exit 5
Admission to the festival is free. Activities charge fees, please inquire on site for details. Register online for kimjang at the Seoul Kimchi Festival website.
Kimchi Galore
Korean Dishes Featuring Kimchi
Kimchi-bokkeum-bap
Kimchi-bokkeum-bap (kimchi fried rice) is a simple dish but when kimchi and rice meet in a pan, magic happens. Made by stir-frying kimchi in a pan with rice, kimchi-bokkeum-bap is usually served topped with fried eggs and sprinkled with sesame seeds. This dish can be made at home but it's also commonly found at restaurants throughout Seoul.
Kimchi-jjigae
Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew) is a spicy and hearty soup that is perfect for the cooler temperatures of autumn and winter. Kimchi-jjigae tastes best when made with kimchi that has been aged and fermented as freshly-made kimchi doesn't have the same depth of flavor as aged kimchi. The jiggae is typically made with either pork or with fish. Other ingredients used are onion, chillies, and tofu, but each chef adds or leaves out ingredients as desired. Kimchi-jiggae is one of the most common jjigae in Korea and it can easily be found at restaurants in Seoul.
Kimchi-jeon
Kimchi-jeon (kimchi pancake) is a savory pancake that is usually served as a side dish or as a part of a set with beer or makgeolli (rice wine). Kimchi is battered then pan-fried before serving. Special ingredients may include pork belly, shrimp, or sliced squid.
Bossam
Bossam (napa wraps with pork) and kimchi go together like wine and cheese, it's a perfect pairing. Bossam is pork belly that has been boiled with spices and served in thin slices. Bossam is also considered a kimjang food. When it's kimjang season, bossam is usually prepared whenever kimchi is being made. Once the kimjang is finished, Koreans will sit down for a feast of bossam and fresh kimchi. There's nothing like a bit of bossam to go with freshly made kimchi, visitors to Seoul should seek out one of the capital's many bossam restaurants to have a taste for themselves.
Oct. 27, 2017 / Feb. 13, 2019
#Autumn #Seoul Kimchi Festival #Kimchi #Culture #Cheonggyecheon Stream #Festival #Lanterns #Seoul Lantern Festival #Kimjang #Food #Heritage #Fall #Korean Food #Seoul Plaza

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Great finds and displays!!! I have used Crown Awards Company for very inexpensive "plaques" to add to riker type setups. Look for the most inexpensive ones, paper thin and sticky on the back. The gold and black stands out just a little better than the recipe card. LOL.
Just to throw out a little bit of OCD, you should put your labels for the teeth in one of the lower corners of the Riker so the teeth and not the label is your main focal interest on the display.
Most of my larger shark teeth are in Rikers and I think thats a great way to display them.. nice collection and rikers. The clips look interesting I dont like the pins.
We started using the small rikers for our shark teeth but have switched to using the larger ones. I will have to try the ones with the clips. Excellent displays.
As for me and the reason I love the clip fasteners is I get into my Rikers to pull items for trades or switch out for nicer ones often.
The pin holders are ( at least for me) a royal pain in the "bum" to keep in the box. The more you open them, the holes enlarge causing the pin not to stay put.
I even purchased a package of just clips and switched over my older pin fastener Rikers to clip style.
If anyone is interested, PM me and I will give the company information to get them.
"What big teeth you have!"
They're looking good in the Riker mounts, and the gem jar trays too.
@Gizmo @Scylla @minnbuckeye @caldigger @Troodon @fossilsonwheels @Pagurus Thank-you Gents! I agree with Doren that the pins are a pain because the more you mess with them the looser they become, in a rather short time. Also I appreciate the advice about the labels.
Where do you buy the rickers ?
Great looking displays! I am just now finding out about the clips after years of losing those doggone pins. I swear, there are little gremlins that swipe those things the moment I take them out.
They are easy to find once you turn out the lights and walk around barefoot.
Looking good in there fella!
I dont think I am allowed to mention company names on the open forum so I will PM you.


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Q: 2-way scrolling Table in iOS I am an android application developer and new to iOS programming and my very first challenge is to build a 2-way scrolling table in iOS. I am getting many solutions with UICollectionView inside UITableView. But in my case rows will scroll together, not independent of each other. There are more than 15 columns and 100+ rows with text data in the table.
I have achieved the same in Android by using a ListView inside a HorizontalScrollView. But yet to find any solution in iOS. Any help is greatly appreciated.
EDIT: I have added a couple of screens of the android app where the table is scrolled horizontally.

A: So you want this:

You should use a UICollectionView. You can't use UICollectionViewFlowLayout (the only layout that's provided in the public SDK) because it is designed to only scroll in one direction, so you need to implement a custom UICollectionViewLayout subclass that arranges the elements to scroll in both directions if needed.
For full details on building a custom UICollectionViewLayout subclass, you should watch these: videos from WWDC 2012:

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*Session 205: Introducing Collection Views

*Session 219: Advanced Collection Views and Building Custom Layouts
Anyway, I'll just dump an example implementation of GridLayout here for you to start with. For each IndexPath, I use the section as the row number and the item as the column number.
class GridLayout: UICollectionViewLayout {
    var cellHeight: CGFloat = 22
    var cellWidths: [CGFloat] = [] {
        didSet {
            precondition(cellWidths.filter({ $0 <= 0 }).isEmpty)
            invalidateCache()
        }
    }

    override var collectionViewContentSize: CGSize {
        return CGSize(width: totalWidth, height: totalHeight)
    }

    override func layoutAttributesForElements(in rect: CGRect) -> [UICollectionViewLayoutAttributes]? {
        // When bouncing, rect's origin can have a negative x or y, which is bad.
        let newRect = rect.intersection(CGRect(x: 0, y: 0, width: totalWidth, height: totalHeight))

        var poses = [UICollectionViewLayoutAttributes]()
        let rows = rowsOverlapping(newRect)
        let columns = columnsOverlapping(newRect)
        for row in rows {
            for column in columns {
                let indexPath = IndexPath(item: column, section: row)
                poses.append(pose(forCellAt: indexPath))
            }
        }

        return poses
    }

    override func layoutAttributesForItem(at indexPath: IndexPath) -> UICollectionViewLayoutAttributes? {
        return pose(forCellAt: indexPath)
    }

    override func shouldInvalidateLayout(forBoundsChange newBounds: CGRect) -> Bool {
        return false
    }

    private struct CellSpan {
        var minX: CGFloat
        var maxX: CGFloat
    }

    private struct Cache {
        var cellSpans: [CellSpan]
        var totalWidth: CGFloat
    }

    private var _cache: Cache? = nil
    private var cache: Cache {
        if let cache = _cache { return cache }
        var spans = [CellSpan]()
        var x: CGFloat = 0
        for width in cellWidths {
            spans.append(CellSpan(minX: x, maxX: x + width))
            x += width
        }
        let cache = Cache(cellSpans: spans, totalWidth: x)
        _cache = cache
        return cache
    }

    private var totalWidth: CGFloat { return cache.totalWidth }
    private var cellSpans: [CellSpan] { return cache.cellSpans }

    private var totalHeight: CGFloat {
        return cellHeight * CGFloat(collectionView?.numberOfSections ?? 0)
    }

    private func invalidateCache() {
        _cache = nil
        invalidateLayout()
    }

    private func rowsOverlapping(_ rect: CGRect) -> Range<Int> {
        let startRow = Int(floor(rect.minY / cellHeight))
        let endRow = Int(ceil(rect.maxY / cellHeight))
        return startRow ..< endRow
    }

    private func columnsOverlapping(_ rect: CGRect) -> Range<Int> {
        let minX = rect.minX
        let maxX = rect.maxX
        if let start = cellSpans.firstIndex(where: { $0.maxX >= minX }), let end = cellSpans.lastIndex(where: { $0.minX <= maxX }) {
            return start ..< end + 1
        } else {
            return 0 ..< 0
        }
    }

    private func pose(forCellAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> UICollectionViewLayoutAttributes {
        let pose = UICollectionViewLayoutAttributes(forCellWith: indexPath)
        let row = indexPath.section
        let column = indexPath.item
        pose.frame = CGRect(x: cellSpans[column].minX, y: CGFloat(row) * cellHeight, width: cellWidths[column], height: cellHeight)
        return pose
    }
}

To draw the separating lines, I added hairline views to each cell's background:
class GridCell: UICollectionViewCell {
    static var reuseIdentifier: String { return "cell" }

    override init(frame: CGRect) {
        super.init(frame: frame)
        label.frame = bounds.insetBy(dx: 2, dy: 2)
        label.autoresizingMask = [.flexibleWidth, .flexibleHeight]
        contentView.addSubview(label)

        let backgroundView = UIView(frame: CGRect(origin: .zero, size: frame.size))
        backgroundView.backgroundColor = .white
        self.backgroundView = backgroundView

        rightSeparator.backgroundColor = .gray
        backgroundView.addSubview(rightSeparator)

        bottomSeparator.backgroundColor = .gray
        backgroundView.addSubview(bottomSeparator)
    }

    func setRecord(_ record: String) {
        label.text = record
    }

    override func layoutSubviews() {
        super.layoutSubviews()

        let thickness = 1 / (window?.screen.scale ?? 1)
        let size = bounds.size
        rightSeparator.frame = CGRect(x: size.width - thickness, y: 0, width: thickness, height: size.height)
        bottomSeparator.frame = CGRect(x: 0, y: size.height - thickness, width: size.width, height: thickness)
    }

    private let label = UILabel()
    private let rightSeparator = UIView()
    private let bottomSeparator = UIView()

    required init?(coder aDecoder: NSCoder) {
        fatalError("init(coder:) has not been implemented")
    }
}

Here's my demo view controller:
class ViewController: UIViewController {

    var records: [[String]] = (0 ..< 20).map { row in
        (0 ..< 6).map {
            column in
            "Row \(row) column \(column)"
        }
    }

    var cellWidths: [CGFloat] = [ 180, 200, 180, 160, 200, 200 ]

    override func viewDidLoad() {
        super.viewDidLoad()

        let layout = GridLayout()
        layout.cellHeight = 44
        layout.cellWidths = cellWidths
        let collectionView = UICollectionView(frame: view.bounds, collectionViewLayout: layout)
        collectionView.isDirectionalLockEnabled = true
        collectionView.backgroundColor = UIColor(white: 0.95, alpha: 1)
        collectionView.autoresizingMask = [.flexibleWidth, .flexibleHeight]
        collectionView.register(GridCell.self, forCellWithReuseIdentifier: GridCell.reuseIdentifier)
        collectionView.dataSource = self
        view.addSubview(collectionView)
    }

}

extension ViewController: UICollectionViewDataSource {
    func numberOfSections(in collectionView: UICollectionView) -> Int {
        return records.count
    }

    func collectionView(_ collectionView: UICollectionView, numberOfItemsInSection section: Int) -> Int {
        return records[section].count
    }

    func collectionView(_ collectionView: UICollectionView, cellForItemAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> UICollectionViewCell {
        let cell = collectionView.dequeueReusableCell(withReuseIdentifier: GridCell.reuseIdentifier, for: indexPath) as! GridCell
        cell.setRecord(records[indexPath.section][indexPath.item])
        return cell
    }
}

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The Sherrys say that under the existing Inlet Management Plan, sand will be put on areas of Holiday Isle that are private and inaccessible to the public. They argue that if sand was placed on areas on the west side of the pass it would benefit public beach areas on the island.
DESTIN — An estimated 250,000 cubic yards of sand lying at the bottom of East Pass is coveted by residents on Holiday Isle as well as condominium dwellers on Okaloosa Island.
A dredging project scheduled to get under way in February has ratcheted up the bickering over who deserves what portion of the high-quality sand to be used to renourish their eroded beaches, and now the fight has resulted in legal action.
Earlier this month David and Rebecca Sherry, who head the Condo Alliance of Okaloosa Island, petitioned with a third party for an administrative hearing to dispute the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issuing dredging permits to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Sherrys allege that an Inlet Management Plan conpiled to determine where dredged sand is placed was approved by a committee largely made up of Destin residents. They say it unfairly restricts areas west of the city, such as Okaloosa Island.
Anticipating the court action could delay the dredging project, which is "overdue now," according to Okaloosa Commissioner Kelly Windes, Okaloosa County has turned to a Plan B.
The city can contract with the same dredging company the Corps of Engineers would have used to get the work done, Kisela said.
"Unfortunately, the only way to get any consideration from Okaloosa County for the public beaches to the west is to initiate legal proceedings," David Sherry said.
Kisela said that by taking legal action the Sherry's and the Condo Alliance have reneged on an agreement forged over the summer in which it was decided the dredged sand from East Pass would be split about two-thirds to one-third between Holiday Isle and Okaloosa Island.
Contrary to what has been claimed at recent Condo Alliance meetings, Kisela said, Holiday Isle is not getting the bulk of the dredged sand because it is favored by the county and in the Inlet Management Plan. It is receiving the sand because its beaches are the most significantly eroded.


At its December board meeting, The Raymond John Wean Foundation awarded grants of $900,152, making this the foundation's largest grant-making quarter of the year.
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership each received a grant for their work to bring change, leverage opportunities and encourage resident engagement, according to a foundation news release.
The Mahoning Valley College Access Program received a grant for its programming that increases college access through admission and financial-aid advising and college persistence, with an emphasis on Warren and Youngstown city schools.
Youngstown State University's Center for Nonprofit Leadership received a grant for the 2017 Nonprofit Leadership Summer Honors Internship Program to continue its effort in connecting regional nonprofit and public-sector organizations with valuable and talented students, allowing opportunities to increase nonprofit skills and marketability.
Lastly, the Economic Action Group received a grant to fill resource and skill gaps necessary to build on the city of Youngstown's current momentum toward sustainable community and economic development.
The work of the five grantees represents community revitalization, access to educational opportunities and the creation of economic opportunity in the Mahoning Valley.
Raymond John Wean, after having achieved success in the flat-rolled steel processing industry, in 1949 created the foundation that bears his name in Warren.
Since then, more than $100 million in grants have been awarded to a variety of nonprofit organizations in support of the foundation's vision to empower residents to create a healthy, vibrant, equitable and economically stable Valley.
December 15, 2014 12:02 a.m.


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Schaag ist ein Stadtteil von Nettetal im Kreis Viersen in Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Struktur
Schaag ist ein ländlich geprägter Ort und liegt umgeben von kleineren Waldgebieten zwischen dem Mühlenbach und der Nette. Schaag ist kein kleines geschlossenes Dorf. Die zum Dorf gehörenden Wohngebiete, auch Honschaften oder Sektionen genannt, liegen vielmehr zerstreut auf einer Fläche von ca. vier Quadratkilometern. Das Dorf hat 3766 Einwohner (Stand Juni 2013).

Namen und Bedeutung der Wohngebiete
Während die Straßennamen ziemlich neu sind, benannt nach Orten, Personen oder Sachen, sind die Namen der Wohngebiete alt.
Im Folgenden die Bedeutung der einzelnen Namen:

 Schaag, der alte Name für die Dorfmitte, ist entstanden aus Hag oder Haag, einem alten Wort für Hecke, Busch oder Wäldchen.
 Steinkoul, ein alter Name für Schaag, ist heute nicht mehr gebräuchlich. Wo heute der Hubertusplatz ist (Marktplatz), war früher eine Kuhle, eine Grube, in der Lehm gegraben wurde, um Ziegelsteine daraus zu brennen.
 Rieth liegt ziemlich niedrig und war früher wohl sumpfig. Dort wuchs Ried und Schilf.
 Bruckrath lässt darauf schließen, dass dort früher Bruchwald wuchs, der gerodet wurde. Die Endung "-rath" findet man in vielen Ortsnamen. Sie bedeutet Rodung.
 Rahe hat dieselbe Bedeutung.
 Pasch geht auf das mundartliche Wort "Pääsch" zurück. Es bedeutet Busch oder Wald.
 Furth liegt an einer Stelle, an der früher der Weg nach Bracht durch eine flache Stelle, eine Furt, durch den Bach führte.
 Speck ist wahrscheinlich von dem lateinischen Wort "spectare" = sehen abgeleitet. Denn von hier aus kann man gut nach Breyell und ins Nettetal sehen.
 Sonnendyck will sagen, dass dort das Gelände zur Mittagssonne (nach Süden) wie ein Deich sanft abfällt. Dadurch können die Sonnenstrahlen hier besonders wirksam werden. Der Boden ist im Frühjahr schneller trocken und warm.
 Der Kreuzgarten, eine Andachtsstätte im Bereich eines gesprengten Bunkers, wurde nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg angelegt.
 Das heutige Wohngebiet "Am Kreuzgarten" hieß früher Bullen; das kommt von Bühl = Berg. Denn wie in Sonnendyck steigt dort das Gelände von der Nette her leicht an.

Geschichte
Die Geschichte Schaags ist, da der Ort lange Zeit zu Breyell gehörte, mit der dortigen nahezu identisch. Erst 1802 wurde die damalige Kapellengemeinde zur selbständigen Pfarre erhoben.

Der erste Schaager, der das Amt des Bürgermeisters von Breyell von 1851 bis 1872 bekleidete, war Johann Hubert Josef Moubis. Der letzte Bürgermeister in der langen Geschichte der Gemeinde Breyell war als zweiter Schaager von 1966 bis zum 31. Dezember 1969 Hans-Herbert Rösges. Im Rahmen der kommunalen Neugliederung wurde Hans-Herbert Rösges vom Innenminister des Landes NRW zum Ersten Ratsbeauftragten der neuen Stadt Nettetal ernannt. Somit war Hans-Herbert Rösges, also ein Schaager, am 1. Januar 1970 der Erste Bürger der Stadt.

Im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert entstand neben der Landwirtschaft eine bescheidene Industrie. Einige Gerbereien, ein lederverarbeitender Betrieb, eine Tierkörperverwertungsfabrik, eine Brauerei sowie Zigarrenfabrikation, eine Strumpffabrik und ein größerer Käsehandel siedelten sich an. In der Zeit nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg kamen zahlreiche Heimatvertriebene nach Schaag und besiedelten die neu ausgewiesenen Baugebiete.

Bis zur kommunalen Neugliederung gehörte Schaag zur ehemals eigenständigen Gemeinde Breyell im (Kreis Kempen-Krefeld). Breyell wurde am 1. Januar 1970 in die neu gebildete Stadt Nettetal eingegliedert. Im Jahr 1995 wurde der Ort zum politisch selbständigen sechsten und gleichberechtigten Stadtteil Nettetals erhoben.

Der Tornado im Kreis Viersen vom 16. Mai 2018 führte zu Schäden im Ort.

Politik
Sitz der auch für Schaag zuständigen Stadtverwaltung und der politischen Gremien ist der Stadtteil Lobberich.

Persönlichkeiten
 Paul Badde (* 1948), Historiker und Journalist

Weblinks
 Schaag auf der Webseite der Stadt Nettetal

Einzelnachweise

Ortsteil von Nettetal

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Borgo di Galliciano'
Borgo di Galliciano'
Villages and Hamlets
Touristic Services
Festivals, feast days and events
Grekopedia
Gallicianò, another hamlet belonging to the municipality of Condofuri, is the only totally Greek-speaking village in Calabria, although the language is spoken, more and more, within the family circle only. Thanks to its isolated position, it has maintained the cultural, craft, musical and dance customs of the tradition and fostered among its inhabitants a strong sense of community and hospitality, traits peculiar to the Greeks of Calabria.
Gallicianò still follows the Byzantine-Catholic rite in the small Byzantine church of Saint Mary of the Greeks [Panaghìa tis Elladas], erected thanks to the efforts of local architect Domenico Nucera, known also as "Mimmolino l'Artista" [Mimmolino the Artist]. Near the church a small amphitheatre has been built from which it is possible to admire the entire valley.
Although sparsely populated, Gallicianò is a lively hamlet known as the area's musical "capital". For its inhabitants, in fact, music, song and dance are the core of their authentic artistic heritage, practiced, cherished and handed down from father to son for centuries.
The name of the place is mentioned for the very first time in the Brèbion of the Metropolitam Church of Reggio Calabria written in the late-Byzantine period and given as τό Гαλικίανον, from Gallicianum, the name given in a land-taxation document dating from ancient Roman times. The origins of this village can, therefore, be ascribed to that period.
ILLUSTRIOUS PERSONAGES
Gallicianò has been the birthplace of several local poets (known as the shepherd poets). The architect Mimmolino Nucera, nicknamed "l'Artista" and who resides here, has given new life to many abandoned and derelict buildings like the Orthodox church of Panaghìa tis Elladas.
A number of documents record that, in the tenth century AD, immediately after the creation of the Bulgarian state, the Byzantine city of Callicòn, founded by the Romans in the first century BC under the name of Callicum [the present-day Greek-Macedonian town of Kilkìs] was attacked and sacked by the Bulgarians. As a result, many of the inhabitants decided to move to the then Byzantine Tema [province] of Calabria, where they founded the city of Gallicianò.
Perched on top of a rocky outcrop, at about 500 metres above sea level, from the mid-eleventh century on, Gallicianò has towered over the Aspromonte area's most spectacular valley.
This tiny settlement, where Greek is still spoken today, is permeated by a "highly religious" sense of hospitality. Its inhabitants are always ready to rejoice, banquet and make music to the rhythm of the tarantella. In the hamlet, home to a mere handful of family strains, everyone is related, and may be distinguished only thanks to nicknames, 'ngiurie, all, in Greek, of course.
The small square is dominated by the church of the patron saint: Saint John the Baptist. The facade, with its bell-tower, looks like a Greek temple and is a sacred shrine, which all the residents cherish and protect. The entrance is at the top of a flight of steps leading to the raised parvis, called a Prepiglio. Here, on every New Year's Eve, a propitiatory bonfire is lit and a vigil kept to usher in the new day, accompanied by music and dancing, as has been the custom since the dawn of time. Inside the church, at the end of the nave, on the centre of a wooden altar from the Baroque period stands a statue of St. John the Baptist, holding the Lamb on an open copy of the gospel. The coat of arms of the Bishop of Bova, John Camerota, carved on the back of the sculpture, allows us to date the work at some time between 1592 and 1620, although the author remains unknown.
Below, on the left, is a nineteenth-century wooden sculpture of John the Baptist, here portrayed as being young and handsome with his arm outstretched towards God. He is, undoubtedly, the undisputed protagonist of the visceral religiosity of the Gaddhicianisi [Residents of Gallicanò].
EXPLORING THE HISTORIC CENTRE
Travelling along a pathway full of curves and precipices, one reaches some of the houses situated outside the village. Then, after a few kilometres, one arrives at the village which is arranged around the square with the church of San Giovanni Battista, on top of the mount which stands 621 metres above sea level.
Of great importance for the cultural and historical heritage of the village was the inauguration, in 1999, of the small Orthodox church of Panagia tis Elladas (Our Lady of the Greeks) where, on the evening of the 14th August, the funeral procession of the Dormition of Mary was celebrated according to the Greek-orthodox rite. The church, in peasant style, bears testimony to a renewed ecumenical climate, a return "as pilgrims" of Orthodox Christians to ancient Greek places of worship. Inside this church we find a statue of St. John (sixteenth century), a baptismal font, two bells from 1508 and 1683 and some earthenware lamps.
It is possible to visit the hamlet's Museo Etnografico [Ethnographical Museum] dedicated to Angela Bogasari Merianoù, a Greek philosopher who arrived at Gallicianò in the 1970's, to study this tiny community which shared the same origins as herself. The museum was created using materials donated by the villagers themselves, convinced that this was the only way to keep the steadily-fading memory of their hamlet alive.
In Gallicianò it is possible to quench one's thirst at the "Fontana dell'Amore" [Fountain of Love] so called because, in bygone days, it was the place where young fiancés met. In the old Greek-speaking hamlets "official" engagements were known as "cippitinnàu" a compound of the word "ccìppo" [log] associated with the ritual whereby a would-be fiancé placed a charred log at the front door of the house of the girl he wished to marry. If the aspirant "met with the good graces" of the girl's parents, the "ccìppo" was taken into the house during the night; otherwise the girl's father let it roll down the street.
The feast of the patron saint of Gallicianò, Saint John the Baptist, celebrated with great fervour on the 29th of August is an event not to be missed.
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Festa di San Giovanni Battista – 29 Agosto
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TREKKING from Amendolea to Gallicianò
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Church of San Giovanni Battista
Location Borgo di Galliciano'
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SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA [SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST] The church, of Byzantine origin, overlooks the town's main square. It houses two images of the patron...
Gallicianò's "Anzel Merianoù" Ethnographc Museum
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The Museo Etnografico "Anzel Bogasari-Merianoù" in Gallicianò, ["Anzel Merianoù" Ethnographc Museum of Gallicianò], Condofuri, is housed...
Music in Greek Calabria
TipoMusica e Danza
Pios tragudài to calocèri to chimòna chorègui. Choever sings in summer willa dance in winter. Music is the life companion of human beings. It is t...
The Orthodox Church, Gallicianò
On the summit of the hamlet of Gallicianò stands the small church dedicated to Our Lady of Greece [Madonna della Grecia– Panagia tis Elladas] w...
HISTORICAL TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Montebello Jonico stands at 425 metres above sea level. The historic centre has a Mediaeval layout, characterised by narrow streets, consisting, at ti
Costa dei gelsomini [The Jasmine Coast], Costa delle Tartarughe Caretta Caretta [The Loggerhead Sea-Turtle Coast] are two of the names by which Branca
Motta San Giovanni stands at 450 metres above sea level. The term motta [motte] once indicated a fortress, inaccessible while providing a panoramic v
San Lorenzo makes an immediate impact on visitors thanks to its beautiful square, where the Renaissance-style, the mother Church and a gigantic e
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Surficial Geology of the Continental Shelf Off New Hampshire: Morphologic Features and Surficial Sediment
Title Surficial Geology of the Continental Shelf Off New Hampshire: Morphologic Features and Surficial Sediment
Authors Ward, LG, McAvoy, ZS, Vallee-Anziani, M, Morrison, RC
Organization Name Department of Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Marine Minerals Division
Location Sterling, VA
The continental shelf off New Hampshire (NH) in the Western Gulf of Maine (WGOM) is extremely complex and includes extensive bedrock outcrops, marine-modified glacial deposits, marine-formed shoals, seafloor plains, and associated features that are composed of a range of sediment types from mud to gravel. Furthermore, the physiography and composition of the seafloor frequently changes dramatically over relatively short distances (tens of meters). The complexity of the WGOM seafloor results from the interplay of glaciations, sea-level fluctuations, and marine processes (waves and currents). High-resolution multibeam echosounder (MBES) bathymetry and backscatter surveys, along with ground truth consisting of archived seismic reflection profiles, bottom sediment grain size data, vibracores, and video were used to develop surficial geology maps based on the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS). The surficial geology maps cover ~3,250 km2 and extend from the coast of NH seaward ~50 km to Jeffreys Ledge and depict major geoforms (physiographic features) and seafloor substrate (sediment size) classifications. CMECS provides a sound basis for classifying the texture of the seafloor; however, the geoform classifications need to be broadened for paraglacial environments in future studies.
The surficial geology maps presented here are a major refinement of the original maps produced in 2016 (see Ward et al., 2016a). The new maps reflect the results of a major field campaign conducted in 2016-2017 to obtain accurately located sediment samples and seafloor images to complement the original bottom sediment database. The new sites specifically targeted areas where high-resolution MBES bathymetry existed or where surficial features warranted further ground truth for evaluations. This work was designed to enhance the surficial geology mapping efforts and contribute to the development of new approaches for utilizing acoustics to remotely classify seafloor sediments and morphologic features (also supported by the University of New Hampshire Joint Hydrographic Center). The new surficial geology maps presented here depict the exposed bedrock, morphologic features, and sediment distribution on the continental shelf off NH, revealing features of the seafloor in exceptional detail that have not been previously described.
An important finding of this study was the extent and importance of marine-modified glacial features on the WGOM continental shelf. Extensive glacial deposits including drumlins, eskers, outwash, and moraines have been eroded and modified by wave and tidal currents as sea level fluctuated over the last 12,000 years. These features are potential sources of sand and gravel for future beach nourishment projects; however, more detailed subbottom seismic surveys and vibracores are needed for verification. Also, these potential resource areas are presently too far from shore and in too great a depth of water to be easily utilized. As the demand for sand and gravel becomes more acute and technologies advance, mineral resources farther offshore and in deeper water will likely become viable.
DOI 10.34051/p/2021.31


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Three years ago there was a wave of pressure which forced KiwiSaver providers to ditch investments in clusters bombs, nuclear weapons and tobacco stocks. In the wake of the terror attack in Christchurch, KiwiSaver providers are now facing difficult decisions over investments in Facebook, Google and Twitter, changing the way they invest to match the New Zealand Government's ban on semi-automatic guns – more on that here.
Our question for you however, is do you know what your KiwiSaver money is doing now?
For many of us, KiwiSaver will be the most important investment we make and for some of us, it will be the only one we make. The way we invest our money is a powerful and direct way to have an impact on the world. You can choose to invest your KiwiSaver savings in funds that match your personal sustainability values. According to the Responsible Investment Benchmark Report released last year, many ethical funds out perform large capital fund average.
Small things done consistently have great impact and there are more socially responsible options available now than there have ever been before. So, in the best interests of the sustainable and ethical world we're working to create, put on your Superhero cape and take a closer look at what fund your KiwiSaver invests in.
As long as you know the name of your fund, there are online tools available like this one from Sorted that will allow you to see how your money is invested. If you are uncertain, contact your KiwiSaver provider and ask. This is your hard earned money and your concerns count. Some banks have had surprisingly little feedback from KiwiSaver customers, so don't miss the opportunity to ask for advice.
If you decide that you are interested in creating a more ethical and sustainable world and want to redirect your funds accordingly, find a provider that reflects your concerns. The IRD estimates that 500,000 Kiwis use their organisation's default provider. Choosing the right provider can be a powerful lever for positive change. You have the power to make your savings a force for good. If you are interested in changing for good, you must apply direct to the provider. The KiwiSaver website lists providers here. For advice on choosing a fund, check out this guide from Sorted.
The SBN membership includes many NZ banks, investment managers and financial advisers who choose to invest ethically. Use the SBN Directory to draw on their experience and expertise. Sam McGlennon from the Projects & Advisory team says: "As customers, employees and employers, it's clear after the Christchurch shootings we need to keep monitoring and adapting our financial practices as our ethics and understanding evolve. Perhaps the most important thing is to show support and solidarity for those pushing to do the right things".


No one wants to be a homeless home-owner. When you are in the process of selling your home, sometimes the dates you set sneak up on you. You feel like you mention it one day and you turn around and it is time to sell the house. This can cause problems to arise whenever you have not yet closed on your new home, and have some time in between. It can feel like you are going to miss out on the sale or be without home. But the reality is that you can both take advantage of initial buzz and follow through on the sale, and still find someplace to live temporarily. This can happen especially when you are moving areas, but don't worry, we're here to help with some basic pointers on finding a temporary residence, whether you need a year, a week, a month or three months. Sometimes loans can take months to get approved, especially government loans like USDA and FHA. Sometimes the offer may include special considerations and requests, and may take a month to finish, and if they are offering more than asking price you may want to go forward anyways.
This is a very risky option. A leaseback is when one side allows the other to move-in early or stay in the home for a month or two before the buyers move-in. In this situation whoever is renting is basically the tenant, and the other is the landlord. This means all special protections apply. These contracts are normally done month by month with the landlord able to end it at any time, with at least a week notice.
A leaseback where the seller allows the buyer to live there while the deal is closing is the riskiest, especially for the seller. If they haven't closed, the buyer can still live there while the seller works with them to finalize the deal. But if they trash the property or back out before closing, there is little recourse. In this situation your only option is to keep their deposit, and maybe sue for damages, but that means legal fees.
Situation 2 is less risky, if the deal has closed and the buyer just basically moves in early. If they have already closed and the title company and bank have already made payment, then the seller is at less risk because it is harder to back out. Though if damage occurs, and the sale agreement mentions that certain repairs were to be made and those repairs were undocumented and broken again by the tenant, the seller could be at risk. But that is when you just keep the deposit and make sure you document the condition extensively.
If the seller rents from the buyer however, there is less external factors to worry about. Someone who lived there for 10 years is going to keep living the same way more than likely. You already know how they lived, and if they are paying rent and made a deposit, the likelihood it blows up is less likely.
In our next post we will be discussing options you have in the case that you do need to stay somewhere between homes. If you would like more information, please contact The Damron Group Realtors in San Marcos, TX.


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NBPA ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH COSTAR AS THE DIGITAL FAN ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM FOR FANS AND PLAYERS OF THE NBPA
NEW YORK, NY, MAY 4, 2020 – The National Basketball Players Association ("NBPA") and its for-profit subsidiary, THINK450, announced an exclusive multi-year partnership with PADLOKT Global Inc. ("PADLOKT"), making CoStar Experience the platform of choice to give fans unparalleled access to their favorite basketball idols of the NBPA through authentic, immersive LIVE video experiences and much more behind-the-scenes content focusing on the players of the NBPA.
"Our partnership with CoStar is a great way for our players to connect with their fans on a personal level," said Payne Brown, President of THINK450. "Most NBA fans around the world never have the opportunity to engage with their favorite Players. CoStar bridges that gap not only during these times of COVID-19 uncertainty but also hopefully well into the future which is very exciting."
THINK450 is launching a new channel on CoStar that is dedicated to joining members of the NBPA and their fans together through immersive FANCASTS - giving fans rare access to meet and talk LIVE & face-to-face with their basketball idols, the INSIDER SERIES episodes - showcasing the day-to-day lives and lifestyles of the players, and much more.
"My ethos for CoStar has always been about giving all fans from all around the world the chance to meet, talk with and get to know their idols - experiences that can truly make a difference. NBA players are a true representation of what global sports stars should be - personable, supportive of their fans and always willing to give back - the true power of this partnership," said Trent Sydney, Co-Founder & CEO of PADLOKT.
"Engaging with fans is always important to me. While we're not able to play or be out in the community right now, CoStar allows me to connect with people around the world and for them to get to know me in a more relaxed environment," said RJ Barrett, Shooting Guard, New York Knicks. RJ Barrett will be the program's first live "450 LIVE Channel" FanCast, which is scheduled for May 13th.
"That CoStar is dedicated to giving players the platform to engage the modern sports fans on a level they now expect is impressive," said Eric Johnson, WON Worldwide and Head of Commercial, PADLOKT Global. "Watching games is just one part of the fan experience. Marketers need more than just running ads in a broadcast, everyone wants to be a part of the story."
CoStar (www.costarexperience.com & the CoStarExp App) is a globally leading digital fan engagement platform that enables fans to have exclusive access with their idols LIVE & face-to-face from anywhere in the world. CoStar's unique technology solution and proprietary immersive live-video content capabilities brand an experience that's unique, powerful and produced to enable a true connection between fans, celebrities and brands in a safe and controlled environment – creating a deeper connection through direct conversation.
About the NBPA
The National Basketball Players Association is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA's mission is to protect and support the rights and talents of our players, magnify the power of their collective will, and amplify their voices as leaders who will transcend sport and society globally.
The NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interests of all NBA players, including the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the filing of grievances on behalf of the players, or counseling players on benefits, educational and post-NBA career opportunities. Business opportunities are generated by THINK450, the for-profit subsidiary of the NBPA charged with managing the players' group licensing rights.
Dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members, the NBPA Foundation provides support and assistance to persons, communities and organizations around the world that seek to improve the lives of those in need.
About THINK450
THINK450 is the for-profit subsidiary of the NBPA, focusing on innovative business opportunities in various industries including, content & media, grassroots events, licensing, marketing and technology— among others. In representing every current NBA player, THINK450 partners with leading companies and brands to help its members capitalize on the unparalleled value they bring as cultural influencers and community leaders. For more information, visit THINK450.com.


Detailed information about Kawai's acoustic and digital piano instruments, organised by category.
Contact information for Kawai's local offices, and official Kawai piano distributors throughout the world.
The core values that Kawai aspires to, inspired by the imaginative spirit of company founder, Koichi Kawai.


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Home » News » Rails End Gallery needs more funding as COVID-19 impacts take hold
Arts And Culture5 January 2021
2020 was a tough year for Haliburton's Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre.
Located on York Street, inside the community's landmark rail station, the gallery promotes Canadian art, crafts and music created by artists across Haliburton County.
"The Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre supports human connection and belonging through arts engagement," said Laurie Jones, the facility's executive director and curator, during a recent presentation to Dysart et al council. "We create shared experience in public space… We provide programming year round – art exhibitions, concerts and festivals, literary readings, book launches, family programming, music lessons, community outreach."
All of those programs come at a cost, Jones explained. While Dysart makes an annual contribution of $50,000 to help offset some of the gallery's expenses, a considerable amount of its budget is covered by different events and fundraisers held over the course of the year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the gallery wasn't able to host nearly as many events as it usually does.
Popular annual events such as the Haliburton Arts and Craft Festival, the Haliburton Drum Festival and Trash and Treasures were all cancelled in 2020. As a result, the organization's fundraising dollars were well down last year.
While not quite cap in hand, Jones asked Dysart council if there was any way the municipality could increase its contribution this year.
"Last fiscal year, our expenses were $181,000. Half of that was to do with staffing. Usually, money comes in a lot from events… so we're in a bit of a pinch here [right now]," Jones said.
In lieu of asking for more money, Jones suggested the township alter the terms of the lease the gallery has on its building in the hopes they would start picking up the tab for hydro and propane. She estimated that would represent an increase of 12.5 per cent, or $6,250, in 2021.
She also called on Dysart to fund a professional building inspection of the site, so that the gallery's staff can get a clear understanding of the repairs that need to be done and cost estimates to complete them.
"It's a really poorly insulated [building]. We've done everything we can to make it warmer in there," Jones said. "Staff can stay in the office, take their coats off and put a heater on, and it's okay for people coming in and passing through, as they're usually wearing coats in the winter. This doesn't help us with programming, and we would really like to be able to do more community programming."
Ward 2 Coun. Larry Clarke said the Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre was a key partner to the township, indicating he would be happy to support the request for additional funding.
"I don't think what they're asking us for is unreasonable. It's been a challenging year for anyone who relies on foot traffic. We have to support our partnerships," Clarke said. "Our arts community, it all ties into Fleming [College's School of Art + Design] and the identity Haliburton and Dysart is developing throughout the province and world. Visitors are looking towards the arts and how they can interact with our community, enjoy our community and spend money in our community. These are all things that are key to our success and ongoing growth."
Mayor Andrea Roberts said the request for additional funding would be considered during Dysart's 2021 budget deliberations, which begin this Friday, Jan. 8.
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Iran is expected to outline its oil and gas plans and try to lure foreign investment at an exhibition this week
Arthur MacMillan,
File picture shows an oil tanker off the port of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, which is expected to outline big oil and gas projects at a major industry event
© AFP/File Atta Kenare
Tehran (AFP) - Iran is expected to outline big oil and gas projects at a major industry event Wednesday, seeking to lure foreign investment while driving a hard bargain on potential deals.
The plans, which have been trailed in the Iranian media, will likely dominate Iran's 20th Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Fair, a four-day event in Tehran, which opens at 0930 GMT.
Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh, who has signalled Iran's willingness to see international oil giants return, is to give the keynote address.
The exhibition comes as Iran and six world powers inch towards a final nuclear agreement that could lift sanctions imposed on the Islamic republic and remove barriers to foreign investment.
Iran has the world's fourth largest proven oil reserves and the second biggest gas deposits.
But with crude below $60 a barrel and the market experiencing a supply glut, talk of a windfall from Iran's long-undertapped resources is hard to gauge.
With the prospect of the nuclear deal, foreign companies are also weighing the cost of doing business in Iran against the potential returns.
According to the oil ministry, 30 countries -- including Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates -- will have delegates at the Tehran exhibition.
Some 1,200 Iranian companies and 600 international businesses have registered, but no representatives from the US or Saudi Arabia will attend, a spokesman said.
The development of oil and gas fields, including the massive South Pars gas field, shared with Qatar, and the West Karoun oilfield, offer significant potential for foreign tie-ups.
Under Iranian law, foreign companies in the oil and gas sector must partner with local firms.
But with the oil ministry keen to rebuild the industry, having seen exports more than halve under sanctions, there is speculation that contractual terms may be enhanced to attract investors.
Iran is also keen to utilise modern Western technology in the oil sector, the conditions of which would likely be a key part of new contracts.
Major energy firms left or were stifled from doing business in Iran after the United States and the EU imposed sanctions on the industry in 2012, as punishment for Tehran's disputed nuclear programme.
Having agreed an outline framework for a deal on April 2, Iran and the P5+1 powers (Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States plus Germany) aim to conclude a comprehensive accord by the end of June.
Under an interim deal that came into effect in January 2014, which gave some relief from sanctions, Iran has been allowed to maintain its crude oil exports at around 1.2 million barrels per day.
But that is a fraction of what exports were previously -- Iran was shipping 2.5 million bpd of crude abroad in late 2011.
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Q: Is "we all pull on one single string" an idiom or is it just wrong?
We all pull on one single string.

Is this correct English?
When I look up the intended meaning of this phrase, I get the following results from several online dictionaries:

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to pull together

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to act in concern

  But there is no dictionary that says, "to pull on one (single) string".

Hence my question: Is it an idiom or is it wrong?
Addition: This phrase is definately meant to be an idiom. There are no physical strings to be pulled. It means to say that everyone holds together to face a common dread, to make a difference and to fight for a better world. Thats the context.

A: The idiom I know is all pulling in the same direction.

A: It isn't an idiom that I recognize but it is correct English in the sense that it is a valid English sentence. It would, however, need some external context to make sense. I have no idea why you'd want to pull on a string or why many different people would want to pull on the same string. Whatever the original meaning was it is lost without the context. What that context could be is something I have having trouble imagining.

Ever since our second string broke, we all pull on one single string.

Guessing at the non-idiomatic meaning is well outside the scope of EL&U.

A: in unison! but used in a metaphoric sense.
Not an idiom, not literal, but it's literary.
Your friend sure has written nice lyrics (songtext).
A kind of a take on We are all on the same boat with rewording appropriate for the context of a band.
With some luck, it may one day even become an idiom, who knows; and your band, famous. :)