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Jovica Tasevski-Eternijan (Macedonian: Јовица Тасевски - Етернијан, pronounced ; born 25 July 1976, Skopje) is a Macedonian poet, essayist and literary critic.

He won The Enchanting Poet Award for excellent contribution in poetry writing, given by The Enchanting Verses Literary Review.  His books were shortlisted twice for the most prestigious Macedonian poetry prize Miladinov Brothers and once for Dimitar Mitrev award given by the Macedonian Writers' Association for book of literary criticism and essays.

His poetry is published in a number of anthologies in Macedonia and abroad, it has appeared in many literary magazines and has been translated into several languages.

He is a member of the Editorial Board of the Macedonian literary magazine Stremež and a consultant for Macedonian poetry in The Other Voices International Project, an anthology of world poetry endorsed by UNESCO.

He graduated from the Comparative Literature Department, Faculty of Philology in Skopje.

Works in National and University Library "St. Clement of Ohrid" (Macedonian: "Свети Климент Охридски").

He is a member of the Macedonian Writers' Association, The Poetry Society and of the World Poets Society.

Books
"Исход" (Outcome; poetry collection). Skopje : Galikul, 2012. 54 p.
"Syntax of the Light" (selected poems translated into English by Maja Bakračeska; Skopje: St. Clement of Ohrid, National and University Library, 2011. 170 p.
"Синтаксис на светлината" (Syntax of the Light; selected poems translated into Bulgarian by Petar Karaangov; Sofija : B'lgarski pisatel, Skopje : Makavej, 2010. 68 p.  and
"Синтакса на светлината" (Syntax of the Light; selected poems, volume 91 in capital project "Macedonian literature"). Bitola : Mikena, 2008. 169 p.
"Посоки и огледи" (Directions and Reflections; literary criticism, essays and studies). Skopje : Makedonska reč, 2006. 145 p.
"Небесни стражи" (Heavenly Guards; poetry collection). Skopje : Makedonska reč, 2004. 56 p.
"Клатно" (Pendulum; poetry collection). Skopje : Tri, 2001. 94 p.
"Постојното, плимата" (The Constant, the Tide; literary criticism, essays and studies). Skopje : Makavej, 2000. 168 p. ; 20 cm.
"Веда" (Lightning; poetry collection). Prilep : Spisanie za literatura, umetnost i kultura "Stremež" : Dom na kultura "Marko Cepenkov", 1998. 44 p.
"Визии. Глагол" (Visions. Verb; poetry collection). Skopje : Krajnički, 1997. 73 p.
"Нешто се слуша" (Something Can Be Heard; poetry collection). Skopje : Tasevski-Eternijan J., 1995. 59 p.

Other literary works
With Maja Apostoloska he selected and edited an anthology of Macedonian poetry with religious, biblical and apocryphal motifs, published as a special issue of magazine "Stremež".
Also he is compiler of anthology of youth Macedonian poetry, entitled "Unidentified Celestial Bosom" (2001).

References

1976 births
Living people
Writers from Skopje
Macedonian poets

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Daily Archives: December 1, 2013
LifeStyles® Condoms And The AIDS Healthcare Foundation Launch #LetsChangeEverything Social Media Campaign For World AIDS Day
For every #LetsChangeEverything update during the campaign,The makers of the LifeStyles brand will donate a condom to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation
The makers of LifeStyles® Condoms, one of the nation's leading condom brands, announced the launch of the #LetsChangeEverything social media campaign in partnership with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to raise awareness for World AIDS Day on December 1, 2013.
Based out of Iselin, NJ, the LifeStyles brand was launched in 1985 as a U.S.-based consumer products division of Ansell Limited, a global leader in healthcare barrier protective products with operations in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. With over 20 styles of condoms and an assortment of other pleasure products on the market, the brand and its affiliates are some of the leading distributors of sexual health goods in the U.S. and Canada. More information on the LifeStyles brand can be found at www.lifestyles.com. For more information on Ansell and its other products, please visit www.ansell.com.
The #LetsChangeEverything campaign implores individuals to "change everything" by encouraging a global conversation about HIV and AIDS on December 1 st through a social media promotion around the #LetsChangeEverything hashtag. Until midnight on December 1, #LetsChangeEverything will ask the brands' nearly 200,000 social media fans and followers and their circles to unite in the worldwide fight against HIV by having users donate their statuses to AIDS awareness. For each status shared on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #LetsChangeEverything, the company will donate a condom, up to 20,000 condoms, to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to help prevent the spread of HIV.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider in the USA. AHF currently provides medical care and/or services to over 250,000 individuals in 32 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit nwww.aidshealth.org, on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and on Twitter:@AIDSHealthcare
"Nearly 1.2 million people are living with HIV and almost one in five doesn't know they are infected," said Carol Carrozza, Vice President Sales & Marketing North America for Ansell Healthcare, the makers of LifeStyles Condoms. "We are proud to work alongside the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to raise awareness for World AIDS Day, and are grateful to work with an organization that shares our dedication to promoting HIV/AIDS education and prevention."
The condom maker will ask participants to craft their own messages using the #LetsChangeEverything hashtag on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or utilize a pre-written message to share. For example:
#LetsChangeEverything I'm donating my status to promote #WorldAIDsDay and to change the way the world thinks about HIV and AIDs
I just donated a condom to @AIDSHealthcare to support #WorldAIDsDay #LetsChangeEverything
#LetsChangeEverything together. Start by getting tested. To find a HIV testing center near you visitfreehivtest.net
The #LetsChangeEverything campaign for World AIDS Day comes on the heels of the #KnowYourStatus campaign which was conceptualized for National HIV Testing Day in June, resulting in over 12,000 dedicated status updates across participating platforms.
"One of our goals is to change the way people view HIV testing and condom use," said Whitney Engeran-Cordova, Senior Director of Public Health for AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). "We hope people begin to view these as routine health practices on par with dental visits and brushing your teeth daily, and also as a way to take pride in and control of your own sexual health."
To find a free testing location in your area, visit www.FreeHIVTest.net. For more information about the campaign, visit: www.LifeStyles.com/LetsChangeEverything.
Advocacy Charity Health
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of the Ultimate Coffee Experience
The holiday shopping season has begun, bringing with it countless opportunities to find gifts that everyone on your list will adore. Coffee lover and design expert, Tim Gunn, has already found his must-have for the holidays: the perfection of coffee from Nespresso. With 21 Grands Crus sourced from the top 1-2% of the world's best coffee beans, easy-to-use machines that deliver the barista experience at home, as well as personalized customer service, Nespresso offers a world of experiences – and gift options – to celebrate the season of giving.
"Nespresso machines are truly the perfect gift for the holiday season," says Gunn. "They are contemporary, sleek and stylish. They enhance any environment and make a powerful visual impression because they emphasize what I believe are the most important attributes of great design: quality, taste and style."
New Addition to Nespresso Line of Machines: UMilk
The newest addition to the machine line is the UMilk, which combines the modular design and easy to use technology of the U Machine with a fresh-milk frother. Users are now able to easily make café quality Cappuccinos and Lattes at home with the touch of a button. The UMilk comes in two colors: Pure Black and Pure Cream, and features three pre-programmed cup sizes and automated cup preference memorization.
While the holidays can be a busy time, they should also be an occasion to savor moments of indulgence. For those who wish to invigorate their coffee experience, Nespresso offers its newest holiday variation: Masala Chai. This Grand Cru is characterized by hints of cinnamon, star anise and clove.
Nespresso Boutiques and Boutique-in-Shops are a fantastic place to experience and purchase Nespresso products. At all locations, Nespresso Boutique Specialists are available to help guide customers through the full range of Nespresso machines and assist in sampling the 21 Grand Cru coffees. At Nespresso Flagship Boutiques in New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Beverly Hills, holiday shoppers can sip and savor Nespresso Grand Cru coffees as well as enjoy a menu of sweet and savory fare. For additional information on Nespresso please visit www.nespresso-us.com.
2013 Holiday Gift Guide/Celebration Package
Tequila el Jimador Revamps Its Bottle
Tequila el Jimador (www.eljimador.com), the No. 1 selling 100 percent agave tequila in Mexico*, has significantly updated its bottle aimed at expanding the brand's footprint. Tequila el Jimador's evolution in packaging design
Tequila el Jimador Revamps Its Bottle. (PRNewsFoto/Tequila el Jimador)
presents a new premium look to match the quality of the product. As part of the campaign, the brand will continue to encourage consumers "to live life at 100 percent, with courage, passion and pride", attributes that are found in every bottle of Tequila el Jimador.
From Casa Herradura, established in 1870, el Jimador is a premium, authentic 100 percent agave tequila that captures the spirit of real tequila. Since its introduction in 1994, el Jimador has become the No. 1 selling 100 percent agave tequila in Mexico*. el Jimador is the official sponsor of the MLS, U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams and the annual U.S. Tour of the Mexican National Team.
The revamped bottle features a dynamic embossed illustration of the iconic Jimador, a figure that represents the hard work and dedication to craftsmanship displayed by the master agave harvesters. The slightly modified body of the bottle features stylized, pronounced corners at the shoulders and base, giving the body of the bottle a sleek, modern appeal. Some of the other design changes include a bigger bottle size, smaller streamlined, colored metallic label design to showcase more of the premium tequila, and uniform caps, all aimed at creating a better presence on the shelf. All bottle sizes will be evolving to the new packaging and will maintain the same price point.
To support the launch, the brand will implement a focused brand investment in OOH, digital, print and social platforms including a new intuitive, user-friendly website. Through all these elements, the brand will provide a more valuable experience to consumers.
"With more than 1300 tequila brands in the marketplace, consumers are faced with many options making packaging an important and differentiating aspect. By revamping our bottle design, we are aligning our packaging with our great tasting liquid and making it more relevant to consumers. El Jimador will continue to offer consumers a premium tequila at an accessible price but now with a better presentation," said Jesus Ostos, brand manager for Tequila el Jimador.
Fine Wines & Liqueur
Roederer Estate L'Ermitage 2004 Named #1 On Wine Enthusiast Magazine's Top 100 List 2013
THE FIRST SPARKLING WINE TO BE NAMED #1 ON THE ENTHUSIAST 100
Arnaud Weyrich, Winemaker and VP of Pruduction for Roederer Estate. Roederer Estate L'Ermitage 2004 was Named #1 on Wine Enthusiast Magazine's Top 100 List 2013. (PRNewsFoto/Maisons Marques & Domaines USA Inc.)
Wine Enthusiast magazine announced that Roederer Estate L'Ermitage 2004 has been named their number one wine of 2013 out of the more than 16,500 wines from around the world the tasting panel reviewed this year. Scoring 97 points, this is the first sparkling wine to top their annual Top 100 List. The Wine Enthusiast Top 100 is the pinnacle of their yearly roundups – wines the editors think are remarkable, standout for their uniqueness, their balance and individuality, have an unquestionable appeal and provide editors sheer delight in tasting them. Wines featured in the Top 100 are all top-scoring wines, but also wines that boast exceptional quality-to-price ratios, drinkability and availability.
Roederer Estate L'Ermitage 2004 Named #1 on Wine Enthusiast Magazine's Top 100 List 2013. (PRNewsFoto/Maisons Marques & Domaines USA Inc.)
Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate Winery is nestled in Mendocino County's cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley. As the California outpost of Champagne Louis Roederer, Roederer Estate winery builds upon a centuries-old tradition of fine winemaking. Roederer Estate's sparkling wines are produced using only estate-grown grapes from the winery's own vineyards. Carrying on the tradition of Champagne Louis Roederer in France, special oak-aged
reserve wines are added to each blend. The multi-vintage Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut debuted in 1988 to great acclaim, followed by the Roederer Brut Rose and Roederer Estate's tete de cuvee, L'Ermitage and L'Ermitage Rose
"[Roederer Estate] is an exquisite sparkling wine," says Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast Contributing Reviewer – California, "It has such freshness on the palate, such enviable acidity…This is a delicious wine."
As Roederer Estate's prestige cuvee, L'Ermitage is made in only the best vintages. A special reserve wine is added to each blend. The reserve dosage for L'Ermitage 2004 was aged 5.5 years in French oak. Following disgorgement, L'Ermitage 2004 was aged an additional five months, minimum, on the cork prior to release. The wine contains 52% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir and 4% aged reserve wine of the 2000 vintage.
This is the latest in many accolades for Roederer Estate L'Ermitage. Since its release in 1993, with the 1989 vintage, L'Ermitage has garnered consistently great reviews from many of the industry's key publications.
— 1997 – L'Ermitage 1990 scores 96 points and is named one of Wine & Spirits Top 50 wines of the year.
— 2012 – L'Ermitage 2003 scores 96 points and is named #17 on the Wine Enthusiast Top 100 list.
— 2012 – L'Ermitage 2003 scores 93 points and is named #55 on Wine Spectator Top 100 list.
"I'm thrilled that Roederer Estate has been recognized with such an honor," says Arnaud Weyrich, winemaker and VP of Production. "We have a great team and everyone at the winery truly believes in creating the best California sparkling wine. It's amazing that our efforts have been honored by Wine Enthusiast."
The Body Shop Brings You A Feel Good Cyber Monday
Shop www.TheBodyShop-usa.com on Sunday, December 1st at 7AM to Save 50% Off Your Bath & Body Care, Makeup, Fragrances & More Sitewide + Free Shipping!
The Body Shop Cyber Monday. (PRNewsFoto/The Body Shop USA)
This holiday, The Body Shop is giving you and yours an extra joyful treat! Give the gift of FEEL GOOD beauty that comes straight from the heart with The Body Shop, and save BIG! From Sunday, December 1st – Monday to December 2nd save 50% sitewide + free shipping with any $30 purchase on the products that help you feel good, and benefit the community as well.
The Body Shop offers a full range of bath & body care, skin care, makeup, hair care, fragrance, and men's products made from the finest natural and Community Fair Trade ingredients from around the world. At The Body Shop, when you purchase a product, you're actually giving twice, once to your loved one, and once to our Community Fair Trade partners.
With this mega Cyber Monday deal of 50% off sitewide + free shipping with any $30 purchase, The Body Shop is helping customers cyber SAVE and cyber GIVE. This do-good company always keeps people, animals and the planet in mind, so when you shop with The Body Shop, you are choosing to make a difference and build a bright future.
True to its do-good mission, The Body Shop is gratefully celebrating #GiveBackTuesday on December 3, 2013 with an everyday commitment to giving back to those in need of support. This holiday season, The Body Shop is helping others share in the feelings of joy more than ever. Each purchase contributes to the building of five schools in Community Fair Trade communities around the world—from India to Nepal to Ghana and Honduras. Thank you today, and everyday for sharing in the giving spirit! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piSgqXophAc&feature=youtu.be
The Body Shop International plc. is the original ethical beauty brand, with over 2,500 stores in over 60 markets worldwide. The Body Shop seeks out wonderful natural and ethically sourced ingredients from all four corners of the globe to deliver products bursting with effectiveness—all to enhance your natural beauty. The Body Shop is proud to have been the first beauty brand to have brought the benefits of fair trade to the beauty industry through its own unique Community Fair Trade program, to have introduced 100% recycled packaging, and to continuously campaign for causes to raise funds and awareness on key issues of the day, including animal testing in cosmetics and the sex trafficking of the most vulnerable in our society, children and young people.
Shinola Announces The Launch Of Makers Monday: A movement to encourage consumers to buy American
SHINOLA MAKERS MONDAY. Courtesy of Shinola. (PRNewsFoto/Shinola)
Across the country, something is happening. America is making things once again. Factories are finding themselves celebrated. Seamstresses are suddenly in short supply. And a new generation isn't trying to escape blue collar, they're embracing it. Shinola Detroit (www.Shinola.com) that believe decades from now, people will look back and say that a new renaissance in American manufacturing started here. And they want to help do their part.
Makers Monday was created to celebrate and support the American makers and businesses who make their products in the towns, cities, and neighborhoods where we live. This isn't just a purchase. It's an investment. If every adult in America spends just $10 on December 2nd, that adds up to 2.4 billion dollars. Not bad for a day's work.
Makers Monday asks consumers to put their money where it's made and pledge to buy an American-made product on December 2nd at www.MakersMonday.com. The goal of the campaign is to make it easy to support the people producing quality American-made goods and to celebrate their passion and dedication to the craft of making.
Makers Monday will be an annual campaign, celebrated the Monday after Thanksgiving. MakersMonday.com, the web portal for the event, was launched November 20, 2013. The site will encourage consumers to pledge to buy American on December 2nd, then share that pledge through their social networks, and additionally to share their American-made purchase following the event.
The site will also host a database of American makers and producers as well as provide an opportunity for additional businesses to register. Consumer suggestions are encouraged, making www..MakersMonday.com an evolving, crowd-sourced portal for all things well designed, and well made in the US.
Shinola will also be featuring Makers and sharing related content every Monday throughout the year on Makers Monday-dedicated social channels:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/makersmonday
Twitter: https://twitter.com/makersmonday
Email: info@makersmonday.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/makersmonday
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/makersmonday
Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/makersmonday
Advocacy Americana
Bill and Melinda Gates Select Four Charities for Giving Tuesday
Bill and Melinda Gates are supporting Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving on Dec. 3 (http://community.givingtuesday.org/Page/billandmelinda). As part of that movement, the Gates' are highlighting four of the organizations they personally support, in an effort to help others who want to donate to effective charities this holiday giving season.
Now in its second year, Giving Tuesday is a movement to add a national day of giving to the holiday calendar following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for the giving community to come together to support worthy causes and to encourage giving. During Giving Tuesday in 2012, online giving increased by nearly 50 percent from the previous year according to some measures, and more than 50 million people worldwide spread the word about Giving Tuesday.
Bill and Melinda Gates' top four causes to donate to this Giving Tuesday include these:
— www.DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on the www.DonorsChoose site, and visitors can give any amount to the project that is most inspiring to them.
— Heifer International empowers families to turn hunger and poverty into hope and prosperity by helping bring sustainable agriculture and commerce to areas that need it most. The animals provide partners with both food and reliable income, as agricultural products such as milk, eggs and honey can be traded or sold at market.
— Save the Children gives kids in the United States and around the world what every child deserves: a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm, especially when disaster strikes. When disaster strikes, Save the Children advocates and achieves lasting change for millions of children. They save children's lives.
— World Vision is dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision works on every level to achieve the goal of child well-being — from international activism to checking in on children face-to-face.
" No matter who you support, and how much you give, it's a great way to help create a better world," said Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
As the holiday shopping season begins, individuals are encouraged to contribute what they can to these worthy causes — or any other charitable organizations — to make a positive impact.
Advocacy Charity Charity - Family Charity - Women Children Health
Elton John AIDS Foundation and Mylan Give $1 Million to Nigeria for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
Mylan Inc., one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) announced that they will give a combined $1 million to the Business Leadership Council for a Generation Born HIV Free (BLC) for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) of HIV in Nigeria.
The Business Leadership Council for a Generation Born HIV Free is a private sector-led initiative with one goal: to end transmission of HIV from mothers to their children by the end of 2015. The BLC is committed to bringing a business mindset to this global effort, working behind the scenes to catalyze action that unblocks obstacles, amplifies the work of others, and drives a step change in the world's pace toward a generation born HIV-free. For more information go to: www.joinbornfree.org
Nigeria is home to 3.4 million people living with HIV, with approximately 60,000 children newly infected with the virus in 2012 alone – the most of any nation in the world.[1] For many years, the mother-to-child transmission rate there has remained at 30%[2], despite other countries – from the U.S. to Botswana – virtually eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
To fund this initiative, Mylan has donated $500,000 to EJAF, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar by EJAF, with total funding of $1 million going from EJAF to the BLC. The funding will initially target two of the 13 highest priority states for eMTCT in Nigeria – Plateau and Federal Capital Territory. The funds have been made immediately available to BLC in order that this work in support of the state governments and their partners can commence right away.
The global community, led by UNAIDS and the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has agreed on a Global Plan to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV by the end of 2015. The plan's success depends on Nigeria, as it accounts for more than a quarter of all new infections.
In 2012, the BLC launched a partnership with the Government of Nigeria's Save One Million Lives team to catalyze data-driven, state-by-state operational plans, innovative policies and dedicated management capacity to facilitate scale up of eMTCT services in collaboration with other government entities and implementers. Their partnership has leveraged private sector resources to maximize the impact of funds already available for parts of the program like healthcare workers and medicines. The partnership was tested in Nasarawa state, which, under the leadership of the state government, PEPFAR, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, tripled the number of women being tested for HIV and doubled the number of facilities offering eMTCT services. As a result, 80% of women who tested HIV-positive are now on treatment to prevent their children being born with the virus. The BLC, in collaboration with many other private funders, is now supporting the Save One Million Lives team within the Government of Nigeria to apply this successful model across a dozen more high-priority states.
The $1 million commitment by Mylan and EJAF will support this scale up effort through 2015, contributing to the national goal of testing 90% of pregnant mothers and treating those who are HIV-positive. Continue reading →
Advocacy Charity Charity - Family Children Health
Steve Wynn Unveils Floral Sculptures by Event Designer, Preston Bailey
A CUSTOM-DESIGNED HOT AIR BALLOON AND CAROUSEL DEBUT AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
As part of the resort's continued commitment and appreciation of public art, Wynn Las Vegas unveiled two floral installations conceptualized by acclaimed event designer, Preston Bailey. The resorts feature an array of publicly displayed art, including works by the renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero, Raoul Dufy, Miriam Schapiro, Frank Owen, Tim Bavington, Viola Frey, Kazumi Yoshida and Jeff Koons.
Floral carousel, designed by Preston Bailey, unveiled at Wynn Las Vegas
Globally-celebrated for his unique ability to transform ordinary spaces into lush, theatrical environments, Bailey is known as the premier event designer for a client roster that includes celebrities, royal families, CEO's and athletes. Known for his ability to transform the dreams of his clients into reality, Bailey is often sought out to create never-seen-before designs that serve as backdrops for some of the most memorable moments of their lives. In addition to his events, Preston is a sought-after artist who has been commissioned to create public art installations in London, Taipei, Hong Kong, New York, and Jakarta.
Floral hot air balloon, designed by Preston Bailey, unveiled at Wynn Las Vegas
The visually stunning hot air balloon and animated carousel will indefinitely reside in the atrium at Wynn Las Vegas. The installations were crafted by Wynn Design and Development and Forte Specialty Contractors. Constructed with a core made of fiber-reinforced plastic, the sculptures are adorned with more than 110,000 flowers, artistically arranged in a vibrant color palette. The hot air balloon stands 20 feet tall and weighs 4,000 pounds, while the carousel is 13 feet tall, 16 feet wide and weighs 6,000 pounds. Both installations feature theatrical lighting and are accompanied by festive music. In total, more than 3,500 hours went into completing the installations.
The new floral sculptures complement the existing décor elements within the Wynn atrium, which was designed to create a soft, lush atmosphere that acts as a decompression zone as guests enter the resort. The atrium is home to 50 year old Ficus trees that are surrounded by ten different species of dark and light green base plants. Floral sculpture balls, consisting of nearly 50,000 flowers, hang from the Ficus trees in a combination of colors and sizes. Every three weeks, more than 5,000 seasonal flowering plants are replaced in color palettes matching the season, creating an ever-changing space for guests to enjoy.
When developing the concept of the floral sculptures, Bailey looked to childhood inspirations to play upon the existing whimsical theme of the Wynn atrium. Having always been fascinated by the magic of a carousel and the imposing imagery of a hot air balloon, Bailey translated that captivation into floral interpretations that could live forever in the memories of guests visiting Wynn Las Vegas. Continue reading →
Hotels and Hospitality
UGG® Australia to Host 4th Annual Holiday Register Drive To Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Keeping the tradition of bringing comfort and joy to shoppers this holiday season, UGG Australia will partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fourth year in a row, hosting a register drive to raise funds for the organization. All 41 domestic UGG Australia stores (including 22 concept stores and 19 outlets) will participate in the holiday initiative, kicking off November 29th and running through December 31st.
UGG Australia Sparkle Stockings $45. (PRNewsFoto/UGG Australia)
For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.GreatFutures.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs serve nearly 4 million children and teens through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native American lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. Clubs provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at www.bgca.org/facebook and www.bgca.org/twitter.
Shoppers will have the opportunity to make a contribution at the checkout registers in all stores while on the search for the perfect holiday gift this season. In select locations and while supplies last, shoppers who make a donation will receive a complimentary set of BGCA holiday gift tags.
"We are thrilled to continue our support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America," says Constance X. Rishwain, president of UGG Australia. "Their mission aligns perfectly with UGG's philanthropic focus of empowering kids and providing them with the tools for a successful future."
UGG Australia concept and outlet store locations can be found here: http://www.uggaustralia.com/storelocator
2013 Holiday Gift Guide/Celebration Package Charity Charity - Family Children
(RED) Honors World AIDS Day With The Launch Of New Holiday Campaigns From Partners To Help The Fight Against AIDS
This holiday season, one color unites Theory, Jonathan Adler, Kidrobot, Live Nation Entertainment, Sir Richard's Condom Company, Beats By Dr. Dre, Starbucks, Fab.com, Belvedere Vodka, Priority Records and Coca-Cola: (RED)
World AIDS Day marks a time to celebrate how far we've come in the fight to end AIDS, as well as a time to shine a global spotlight on the monumental, historical opportunity now upon us to deliver the world's first AIDS Free Generation in over 30 years. This World AIDS Day, on December 1, cities, organizations, people and brands including – Jonathan Adler, Theory, Kidrobot, Live Nation Entertainment, Sir Richard's Condom Company,
(RED) honors World AIDS Day with the launch of new holiday campaigns from partners to help fight against AIDS. (PRNewsFoto/(RED))
Fab.com, Coca-Cola, Priority Records (a division of Capital Music Group), Belvedere Vodka, Beats By Dr. Dre andStarbucks – are coming together to invite people all over the world to BE (RED) this holiday season.
Deborah Dugan, CEO of (RED) says, "Every year, (RED) marks World AIDS Day by unveiling a number of campaigns and partnerships to add to our long list of supporters, all aimed at focusing the world's attention on the AIDS crisis and transforming our incredible purchasing power into a global force that saves lives. Today, I'm so thrilled to announce that Theory, Jonathan Adler, Kidrobot, Live Nation Entertainment and Sir Richard's Condom Company are all joining (RED) in the fight to end AIDS! Together, with our current partners, we are turning the holiday season (RED) to show people how their everyday choices can help deliver the first AIDS Free Generation in over 30 years."
Today, it costs as little as 40 cents a day for two antiretroviral pills which can prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to baby. Still, 700 babies are born with HIV every day. Though that's roughly 200 less than in 2012, we can get that number near zero in the next few years. This World AIDS Day, (RED) and its partners invite the world to:
Make a Bold Fashion Statement for an AIDS Free Generation with (THEORY)RED
Wearing red makes a bold statement, but wearing (THEORY)RED makes a bold impact. Theory has partnered with (RED) to create a (THEORY)RED gift card, as well as a collection of five bestselling classics in (RED)'s signature color for Holiday 2013. 25% of the retail price from each (THEORY)RED item purchased at Theory retail stores globally or at Theory.com will be donated to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.
Design a stylish home with (JONATHAN ADLER)RED and help deliver an AIDS Free Generation
This holiday season, home décor enthusiasts can deck the halls (RED) with luxury items from the (JONATHAN ADLER)RED Holiday Capsule Collection. From November 24 through December 24, Jonathan Adler will donate10% of the retail price from select red-colored products at Jonathan Adler stores or at jonathanadler.com to the Global Fund fight AIDS. Additionally, all year round, aromatherapy lovers can enjoy the new (JONATHAN ADLER)RED Special Edition Tomato Pop Candle, which features a clean, crisp garden scent and fights AIDS with every purchase.
Get Playful with (KIDROBOT X KEITH HARING) RED for an AIDS Free Generation
As the premier creator of limited edition art toys, signature apparel and pop culture accessories, Kidrobot has teamed up with (RED) and the Keith Haring Studio to fight AIDS through the universal language of art. Bringing together Kidrobot's iconic 'Bot' sculpture with Keith Haring's legendary artwork, the (KIDROBOT X KEITH HARING)RED collection includes five amazing and surprising conceptual art pieces. 5% of the purchase of every (KIDROBOT X KEITH HARING)RED item at Kidrobot stores globally or at kidrobot.com will be donated to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.
Donate to (RED) through (LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT)RED for an AIDS Free Generation
Through December 15, fans of concerts, sports, theater and family events can go (RED) by opting to add a $5.00 contribution to their Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com ticket purchases. One hundred percent of every donation will go directly to The Global Fund to fight AIDS.
Buy (SIR RICHARDS)RED Condoms for an AIDS Free Generation – Doing Good Never Felt Better!
Doing good never felt better with the (SIR RICHARD'S)RED Condom Packs. Launching the first-ever (PRODUCT)RED Condom Collection, this hip prophylactic brand will be donating 5% of the retail price from the (SIR RICHARD'S)RED 3- and 12-packs to The Global Fund to fight AIDS.
Shop (FAB) RED for an AIDS Free Generation
From December 1-16, holiday gift seekers can enjoy the (FAB)RED store on Fab.com, the one stop shop for (RED) products this holiday season! Fab is offering a range of over 50 items, including items from (RED) partners such as Jonathan Adler, mophie, Theory, FEED, Kidrobot, Fatboy and more. Fab is also including red-colored Fab-sourced products–ranging from posters and tees to wall décor, enamel letters, and luggage — in the (FAB)RED shop, with 10% of proceeds going to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.
Download DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES2 on iTunes for an AIDS Free Generation
(RED) and Priority Records bring dance music fans the ultimate soundtrack to World AIDS Day global celebrations with DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES2 . Currently #1 on the U.S. iTunes Dance Charts, the newDANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES2 album features the hottest dance and pop artists, including Avicii, Baauer,Benny Benassi, Bingo Players, Calvin Harris, Dada Life, deadmau5, Major Lazer, Martin Solveig, RL Grime, Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto, Tommy Trash and many more! 100% of proceeds go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.
Move for an AIDS FREE GENERATION with (COCA-COLA)RED
Help deliver an AIDS Free Generation just by busting a move with cokeREDmoves! Go toCokeREDMoves.com , download the track, and upload a dance video on YouTube or Instagram using #CokeREDMoves as the title or hashtag. For each of the first 1000 #CokeREDmoves videos submitted, Coca-Cola will make a $25 per video donation to the Global Fund, up to $25,000, in addition to the $1 million they already donate annually to the Global Fund. Join Harry Shum Jr., the Jabbawockeez, Les Twins, Mega Jam, Omarion, Richy Jackson, Shane Sparks, Autumn Miller, Kathryn McCormickand more who have all joined the MOVEment!
Drink (STARBUCKS)RED for an AIDS Free Generation
On December 1 st, Starbucks will contribute 10 cents for every handcrafted beverage sold in the US andCanada to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.
Party with (BELVEDERE)RED for an AIDS Free Generation
Join DJ Mark Ronson and (BELVEDERE)RED at Marquee NYC on November 30 th! 50% of profits of (BELVEDERE)RED goes to the Global Fund to fight AIDS. (BELVEDERE)RED is available worldwide throughout the holiday season. If you are of legal drinking age, remember to drink responsibly.
Turn up the Beats for an AIDS Free Generation with (BEATS BY DR. DRE PILL)RED
For one day only – on December 1, World AIDS Day – (RED) partner Beats by Dr. Dre is turning the Beats Pill wireless speaker (RED)! For every red-colored Pill sold on December 1st, Beats will send a portion of the proceeds to the Global Fund to fight AIDS. That's in addition to the (BEATS)RED Solo HD headphones which fight AIDS year round!
See the World Turn (RED) for an AIDS Free Generation
In its fifth year, our "One Color Unites Us" campaign continues as the world's most iconic, distinctive landmarks illuminate (RED) on December 1st. 46 buildings will cast red lights across 12 cities this year, incorporating new partner cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and new partner landmarks such as the Alvin Ailey Theater and Bank of America Tower in New York City. Other incredible participants include the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit, the Hearst and Gehry Buildings in New York, and the CN Tower inToronto, Canada. The complete list of participating landmarks will be available online at blog.joinred.com
(RED) was founded in 2006 by Bono and Bobby Shriver to engage businesses and people in the fight against AIDS. (RED) partners with the world's most iconic brands who contribute up to 50% of profits from (RED) branded goods and services to the Global Fund. (RED) Proud Partners include: Apple, Starbucks, The Coca-Cola Company, Beats by Dr. Dre, Belvedere, Claro, SAP, Telcel and Live Nation Entertainment. (RED) Special Edition partners include: Jonathan Adler, Theory, HEAD, Kidrobot, Mophie, FEED, Sir Richard's Condom Company, Shazam, Girl Skateboards, Nanda Home, Bottletop, Tourneau, Fatboy USA and Bed Bath & Beyond.
To date, (RED) has generated more than $240 million for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, to support HIV/AIDS grants in Ghana, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania. 100 percent of that money goes to work on the ground – no overhead is taken. Global Fund grants that (RED) supports have impacted more than 14 million people with prevention, treatment, counseling, HIV testing and care services. (RED) is a division of The ONE Campaign. Learn more at www.red.org.
THE GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA is an international financing institution dedicated to attracting and disbursing resources to prevent and treat HIV and AIDS, TB and malaria. The Global Fund promotes partnerships between governments, civil society, the private sector and affected communities, the most effective way to help reach those in need. This innovative approach relies on country ownership and performance-based funding, meaning that people in countries implement their own programs based on their priorities and the Global Fund provides financing where verifiable results are achieved.
Since its creation in 2002, the Global Fund has approved funding of US$ 22.9 billion for in 140 countries. To date, programs supported by the Global Fund have provided AIDS treatment for 5.3 million people, anti-tuberculosis treatment for 11 million people and 340 million insecticide-treated nets for the prevention of malaria. The Global Fund works in close collaboration with other bilateral and multilateral organizations to supplement existing efforts in dealing with the three diseases.
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Who is the winner of the Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2018?
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust has announced the production of the winner of the Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2018: Nancy Medina will embark on her directorial debut at the Royal & Derngate with Two Trains Running by August Wilson.
Championing national touring theatre and emerging talents, the RTST promotes diversity, creativity, and commitment. The Director Award - which was renamed last year in memory of the late Sir Peter Hall - offers a unique opportunity for directors to work on a fully-fledged production of their own choice, as part of a main season of a British regional theatre.
Medina's work will premiere in "Made in Northampton" programme next year. In the words of the winner, the prize represents a big step in the development of a career in this field, not only because of the confidence it gives, but also for the support from the panel in her potentials. Medina feels this recognition even more encouraging and "extremely valuable" as an example of practicing equity rather than just promoting equality. At the award presentation on Sunday 18th November, the winner indeed briefly shared how in theatre, as in many other areas of work and community, prejudices and obstacles come often in the way, barring dreams and participation of certain classes more than others.
It was also remembered at the afternoon event how touring is one of the most important things to be done in this time: it connects people, it brings the country together.
The selection process for the RTST award implies a first phase where the candidates are required to propose a play and describe how they would approach it: from concept, to design, and demonstrate how the production would be relevant to our times and to the potential audiences. In the second stage, the applicants rehearse a scene with a group of actors. Medina has proved great sensitivity and details in both, as well as political and social commitment to the work she makes.
Among the trustees and Council members, the RTST praises great names in the arts world: Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Mark Rylance, just to name a few. Sir Trevor Nunn, who attended the prize presentation, told to the small gathering how much a similar award meant for this career. Starting off at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, the solo production he was assigned set him on the path he has then pursued all his life.


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The Reviews for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Say It All!
Often referred to as the "Baby Benz", the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan packs a generous amount of power and features into a compact package. To show Alpharetta shoppers just how impressive the C 300 is, we've collected a handful of online reviews from respected car gurus and auto industry professionals. Take a look below to see what sets the C 300 apart from others in its class, according to the experts!
Drive Quality
"If your idea of a luxury car is one that pampers, impresses and occasionally thrills when the road turns winding, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class should prove a very satisfying purchase." – Kelley Blue Book
"The real pride of the C-Class is its soft ride, which remains smooth under virtually any condition." – U.S News & World Report, Best Cars
At its core, the C 300 is a comfortable cruiser with a sporty side. Top-notch handling technologies, including a 7G-TRONIC® automatic transmission, AGILITY CONTROL® suspension, and a Torque Vectoring Brake, put you in control from start to finish. Standard DYNAMIC SELECT® lets you switch between comfort- and sport-oriented drive modes, giving you the freedom to rapidly accelerate with ease or soak up the sights as you drift down open roadways.
"I would imagine most prospects cross-shopping the C 300 against the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 would choose the Benz for its elegant interior alone." – The Truth About Cars
The all-around sleek look and feel of the C 300 extends to the cabin. Inside, you'll be treated to a variety of appealing features, such as a flowing dash and console, a freestanding 7-inch display screen, circular air vents, and aluminized finishes. Unlike many of its competitors, such as the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, the C-Class astounds with features like genuine wood trim, driver memory settings, and an optional touchpad controller.
"Furthermore, the advanced safety technology that has become a modern Mercedes hallmark is fully present here, such as standard automatic emergency braking: a rare inclusion in this price range." – Edmunds
In NHTSA crash tests, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C 300 scored a top five-star overall safety rating, making it a great choice for safety-conscious drivers. In addition to a variety of basic safety features, such as a network of airbags, stability and traction control, and a rearview camera, the C 300 arms drivers with a handful of assistive technologies. Crosswind Assist, PRESAFE®, ATTENTION ASSIST®, and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS® are all included as standard equipment – a rarity in its segment.
Take the C 300 for a Test Run at RBM of Alpharetta!
Visit RBM of Alpharetta and see for yourself why the reviews for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C 300 have been overwhelmingly positive! To schedule a test drive, contact our sales department at . You'll find us less than 15 minutes from North Point Mall at 345 McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta, GA!


On Saturday, January 23, Fisch Haus will host readings of recent work by Elizabeth Schultz and Catherine Anderson, as well as an artist discussion with Dr. Buller, from 7-9 pm.
For the Final Friday reception in January, Dr. Buller will invite Bethel College students from her January interterm Book Arts course to exhibit their final projects. Working with poems by Elizabeth Schultz and Catherine Anderson, Dr. Buller's students will select compelling phrases to inspire their book creations - much as she has done in the work on exhibit at Fisch Haus this winter.
Dr. Rachel Epp Buller explores creative and critical paths in her dual practice as printmaker/book artist and art historian. She has been folding and cutting paper for as long as she can remember. Much of her recent art and scholarship focuses on intersections of art and the maternal. She is currently Associate Professor of Visual Arts and Design at Bethel College, and regional coordinator of The Feminist Art Project.
Following retirement from Kansas University's English Department, where she was known as a Melville scholar, Elizabeth Schultz became a dedicated advocate for the arts and the environment. She continues to write about the people and places she loves and has published two scholarly books, five books of poetry (three in 2014: The Sauntering Eye, Mrs. Noah Takes the Helm, The Quickening), a memoir, a collection of short stories, and a collection of essays. Her scholarly and creative work has appeared in numerous journals and reviews.
Thank you, Airport Best Western, for your continued support in providing hotel rooms for our visiting artists!


The area near the Mason County Campground includes two overlooks, a disc golf course, picnic area and playground, and connects to the campground by a one-mile trail.
The names of these trails are semi-official, taken from the Campground flyer, although they seem to be simply labels rather than actual names.
If you park in the lower lot just walk the paved drive to the upper lot and go toward the southwest corner of this lot. From there follow the pavement toward Lakeshore Drive where a pedestrian bridge will take you over the road. On the other side there is a four-paneled kiosk with information about the pumped storage facility. If you continue to follow the fence you will come to a fenced, gravel path which slopes to the edge of the bluff for a great view of the water and the roof of the mostly underground power plant.
Access- Park in one of two paved lots on the east side of Lakeshore Drive. The lower lot is open all year, while the upper one is gated in winter.
Distance and time- 0.25 miles from lower parking lot to Vista Point, about 5 minutes (one way). Mileages were measured on a topographic map and verified by pacing, at which I am fairly accurate.
Marking- Not marked, but follow the paved path toward the lake.
Ecosystem- Open field leading to steep dune bluff overlooking Lake Michigan and the Pumped Storage Plant.
From the lower parking lot walk the paved drive to the upper lot. Go to the southeast corner of the lot and a paved path leads up to the top of the impoundment berm. You will be able to see the observation tower which is your destination. There are benches in two locations on the way up for resting- they face Lake Michigan for nice views in their own right. When you reach the tower there are stairs to reach the top of it. You will be able to see both the reservoir surface at 900 feet above sea level, and Lake Michigan at 578 feet.
This is a steep walk, especially near the top. A young man we know who was, at one time, training for the Olympic bike team rode up and down this hill for practice. I rode up it once when I was younger. That was enough for me.
Restrictions- No motorized vehicles allowed. Closed in winter, and they mean it. The high chain-link fence around the resevoir is gated and locked except in summer.
Distance and time- 0.25 mile, about 10 minutes (one way, not counting rests). Mileages were measured on a topographic map and verified by pacing, at which I am fairly accurate.
Ecosystem- Engineered reservoir- very impressive. You will likely see water birds as well.
From the lower parking lot walk the paved drive to the upper lot. Go to the southeast corner of the lot and a paved path leads up to the top of the impoundment berm. Part way up this path a service road goes to the left. Take this, and at the end of the trees you will find a mowed path leading toward the fence at the base of the impoundment. Turn right on this path. At the fence turn left and the trail follows it for a short distance before angling left into a thicket. When you enter the older woods you will pass a very large squarish erratic boulder on your right.
The trail continues fairly straight and crosses rolling hills in short but moderate ups and downs over a vertical range of about 80 feet. In 7 minutes you are directly east of the recreation area where there is a pavillion, playground, picnic area, and toilet facilities (open in summer only). There is a signpost here at a junction with the "official" trail to the pavillion. Cages and tees for frisbee golf are located along the trail. Several more ups and downs will bring you to the end of the woods and to the Chauvez Road crossing in 12 more minutes.
There is another marker sign on the north side of the road. Follow the mowed path and enter a field dotted with young spruce and a stand of white birch. There is a gated, gravel service drive to the west of the trail; do not be confused and follow this. Just a few steps north of Chauvez Road the mowed path turns right (east) so that the spruce and birch will be on your left. I had no trouble following this even in early spring, but just stay parallel to the pavement if you are not sure, and you will be fine. In 5 minutes the trail makes a dip to cross Inman Road, and there is another marker sign here.
Continue east across the open field, passing behind a pavillion used by the model airplane club. From here, even if you are unsure of the actual treadway, you can see several boulders across the field to the east. Pass between these, cross another service drive, re-enter the woods, and after 400 feet you will reach the campground loop drive. There is a marker sign here so you can be assured of finding this terminus of the trail. (Although it is aligned with the paved drive, not the trail!) It is located between campsites 18 and 19. A site map kiosk is located by the campground toilet building (closed in winter). Note that it is not oriented with the direction you are facing when you look at it.
Access- Park in one of two paved lots on the east side of Lakeshore Drive. The lower lot is open all year, while the upper one is gated in winter. OR in summer you can drive to the Picnic Area and access the trail near the mid-point of the description. If you are camping at the campground, you can access it from the north end, but there is no public parking there. People sometimes park where the trail crosses Chauvez Road at the end of the service drive there, but I'm not sure if this is legal.
Restrictions- No motorized vehicles allowed.
Distance and time- 1.2 miles, about 35 minutes (one way). Mileages were measured on a topographic map and verified by pacing, at which I am fairly accurate.
Ecosystem- Mixed hardwood of maple, oak and beech. Some open grassy fields with one beautiful stand of white birch. The Disc Golf Course is used a lot and traffic for this activity has compacted the area quite a bit.
Camping- Mason County Campground has 49 full hook-up sites, modern bath house, playground, picnic tables, grills, fire rings. There is no public parking in the campground.
Playground- swings, spiral slide at the picnic area. Grass surface.
To reach the parking area drive south from Ludington 4 miles on old US 31 (Pere Marquette Highway) to Chauvez Rd. Turn west (right) and continue until the road T's at Lakeshore Dr. Turn south (left) and you will reach the parking area in less than a mile.
Or leave the US 31 Freeway at the Pere Marquette Highway exit, turn south, and you will reach Chauvez Road in 0.75 mile.
To drive to the picnic area take the gated road south off of Chauvez that is 0.25 miles east of the junction with Lakeshore Drive.


Have you just purchased a laptop? Well, here's some news you need to know … A laptop requires quite a number of essential accessories to make it the ultimate mobile computing machine. There are devices like Bluetooth adapters, USB lights and phone chargers which help to make your notebook a much more powerful productivity tool.
So do read on and find out what are the top 10 must have accessories you should buy for your precious laptop. In the next section You can also read must have netbook accessories.
What kind of accessories can you buy for your notebook? Before we jump into the top 10 list, remember that some of these accessories are more essential than other (e.g. laptop security locks and external storage). Others, like laptop speakers and printers are (in my opinion) less essential. Nevertheless, its good to have a look at these products and determine if you need them.
Laptop Security Cables . One of the most important notebook accessories you will need is a laptop security cable. This is one of the easiest ways protecting your notebook against theft. Please remember to use these cables to secure your notebook whenever it leaves your sight. I've had a bad experience before where unsecured of mine was left in the office over the weekend and stolen. So always remember, security comes first.
UPS Device. I know many mobile workers don't think an UPS device is necessary. However, always remember that if you're working in an external environment, the quality of electrical connections may not always be perfect. So protect yourself and your notebook from network and phone line surges with a UPS device.
External Storage. Another device that should be added to your laptop toolbox is external storage. You can choose storage as small as a 1GB pen drive or it can be a huge 500GB backup box. Whichever style you choose, make sure the storage device is easy to use and durable.
Portable Laptop Desks. Here's another thing that is good for your laptop – a portable laptop desk. Believe it or not, long hours spent hunching over a notebook are very damaging on your posture, neck and spine. Having a portable laptop desk allows you to work in comfortable positions and reduce strain on your body.
Laptop Power Adapters. Oh, this is something I make sure I have around. The trouble with many notebooks is that the battery can run out when you least expect it. Make sure that you have your notebook power adapter with you when you go traveling. Although a laptop power adapter comes with the laptop, I sometimes get an additional one so I don't have to lug it with me between home and the office.
Portable Projectors. A portable projector? Why buy a projector as a laptop accessory? Well, it is quite possible (if you are in sales) that you need to make a presentation to more people than you thought. Traveling with your own portable projector means you don't have to go around hunting for a projector, no matter what professional situation you are in.
USB Bluetooth Adapters. Some older laptops do not provide built-in Bluetooth connectivity. I always ensure I have a little USB Bluetooth adapter that allows me to connect my cell phone to the notebook. Don't leave home without it.
Mobile Printers. You might not think this is an essential laptop accessory, but some folks do in fact buy a mobile printer so they can print while on the road. One of the problems with printing on the road is that you need to find a printer, install the drivers, etc. Having a mobile printer saves you all that trouble.
Laptop Speakers. If you are making presentations to a large audience, then your laptop speakers might not be sufficient to produce the aural clarity you need. Invest in some good speakers to ensure the sounds can be caught by the audience.
Laptop Bags, Cases & Backpacks. One of the most essential notebook accessories, in my view, is the notebook bag. If you do much traveling, you might like to think about a college laptop backpack.
Laptop Coolers. It's a must buy laptop accessories to solve a laptop overheated.
Well, that's a lot of must have laptop accessories to look at! There are countless other stuff you can buy to trick out your notebook, but the above list represents my initial thoughts. Personally, I think that a laptop security cable, a UPS device, external storage, a Bluetooth adapter and a wireless laptop mouse. You may have different needs, of course. So until next time, do some research on accessories for laptops and happy computing!
The following are essential netbook accessories which you may want to invest in.
Microsoft's licensing requirement that netbooks installed with Windows 7 Starter or Windows XP Home editions should not ship with more than 1 GB of RAM limits the overall performance of mini laptops in a variety of different tasks. Upgrading the ram in your small notebook can be one of the most effective, cheapest and easiest performance enhance you can give, allowing you to run the operating system better along with more applications at once.
For less than $50 , you can buy a 2GB DDR2 SODIMM to replace the 1GB in your small laptop most have a single SODIMM slot, so you can't just add another 1GB, and the basic Atom N270/N280/N450/N455 platform is limited to 2GB of RAM.
While it's a relatively painless process to upgrade the RAM in most small laptops, it can be hard to figure out what type of RAM you need without first opening your netbook case and looking inside. Consult the netbook's manual to find out how much RAM it can support, the type of RAM it takes, and the number of slots or banks it has.
As a guide new mini laptops with the Atom N450 and N280 processors have a 667MHz front-side bus while the older netbooks with the N270 processor have a 533MHz FSB. Newer small laptops with Atom N455/475/550 processors have 1066MHz FSB if it is paired with DDR 3 memory.
Plugging a higher FSB memory module into a lower FSB machine will underclock it. For example, plugging a RAM with 667MHz FSB into an atom N270 netbook will underclock the RAM to 533MHz.
Lucky for you major memory module makers such as Crucial, Kingston, OCZ, Corsair, PNY Optima, Transcend and Patriot Signature make memory modules that will fit just fine in just about any brand or model out there.
Netbooks generally have trackpads but they are likely to be little, unwieldy, and uncomfortable to use. Many folks would prefer use a standalone mouse. For those who wants such a device, we recommend wireless notebook mice from Logitech or Microsoft.
Wireless mice use radio frequency (RF) technology to communicate data to your notebook. As radio-based, RF devices need 2 primary components: a receiver and a transmitter. The RF receiver can be inserted into the computers USB port. It receives the RF signals from the transmitter, decodes them, and sends the information to the computer just like the wire on a regular mouse.
Netbooks tend to be cut down versions of notebooks in that they have a smaller screen and smaller keyboard. Because of their small size, there's simply not enough space to put an optical drive unit inside. A mini laptop's main focus is web browsing and e-mailing, and relies heavily on the Internet for remote access to Web-based applications. It is increasingly targeted at users of cloud computing which rely on servers and require less powerful client computers. In addition most programs that require installation medium such as a CD or DVD would most likely be too resource heavy for a small laptop.
You need not worry that netbooks do not come with an integrated optical drive. There's a solution: you can buy an optional external drive that you will connect to your mini notebook via USB, when needed. In most cases you won't even need to install drivers as these optical drives are plug and play compatible. They are pretty slim and very light and are a lot cheaper than they used to be.
As a netbook user you should carry a USB thumb drive with you to transfer files easily as you use your netbook out and about while using another PC at home or in the office.
There are many types of USB flash drives presently on the market and have fallen radically in price, even as capacity on them has risen smartly. You might consider that all USB flash drives are the same and for that reason purchase the cheapest one from online store. They are low-priced since they are made out from lower quality components and are much more probably to fail.
Due to the limitation of USB 2.0 transfer speed, capacities larger than 64GB won't be useful in real life until the widespread implementation of USB 3.0 which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and can upload and download simultaneously (USB 2.0 can only do one or the other).
Almost every netbook on the market includes a SD card slot built-in. These slots allow SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity) card to be used to expand the storage capacity and can also be useful for providing a reliable means of transferring data from the small laptop to a removable storage device or another Personal Computer. Before purchasing a SDHC flash memory card you must understand not all SDHC Flash Memory Cards are the same.
Like many people, if you accumulate digital media such as photos, music or movies on your netbook hard drive than sooner or later your are bound to run out of storage space. Moreover, leaving your content on the notebook without backing it up is not a good idea for several important reasons. For one thing, it slows down your computer. And for another – and this is important – you run the risk of losing all your data in the event of a hard-drive crash.
The precious space on your netbook needs to be managed and files stored properly for easy access. Luckily these problems can be taken care by an external portable hard drive. They are also useful for expanding the total amount of storage space and as a means to transfer large amounts of data between a netbook and another primary computer such as a desktop or notebook.
A portable hard drive for a netbook must have a USB 2.0 interface and be entirely powered through the mini laptop's USB port. Although USB 2.0 represents a bottleneck for almost every modern hard drive, the interface is widely used and almost independent of the operating system of your notebook.
Storage makers have begun producing portable hard drives that take advantage of these blazing transfer rates. But before shelling out any money to upgrade your storage solution, ask yourself if USB 3.0 is necessary. Portable drives for mobile users don't have to provide maximum performance, but they need to be light, small, and flexible.
What size is good enough? Well, this will depend on what you store in your hard drive. If your data consists of word documents or excel spreadsheets, you won't need the biggest available on the block. 250GB or 320GB should last a long time for an average user. 500GB should be more than sufficient for mobile users.
The top storage companies such as Western Digital, Seagate, Iomega, Samsung and Toshiba have many models suitable for netbooks. However, their style, features, bundled software, usability, and warranty differ a lot. My recommendation is to go for one or two sizes smaller than the largest size available because that's usually the sweet spot in price.
Most of the peripheral devices that are used with a netbook require a USB port. The average small laptop only comes with three USB ports. In addition to this, the USB ports are often placed so close together than some devices such as flash drives can't be plugged in with other devices due to space conflicts. This is where a mini USB hub will come in handy. A small hub will be extremely useful for those requiring additional ports while on the go. These devices for a mini notebook are highly portable and does not require external power.
Many netbooks have built in mics and webcams to make video and voice calls using VoIP providers such us Skype, but the sound quality of the speaker and microphones generally not so good. If you'd like to be understood by the other person on the line, get a wireless headset. These wireless headsets have excellent sound quality and balanced audio, and captures your voice way better than your netbook's built-in microphone will. Most are optimized for laptops and fordable for easy storage.
The beauty of netbooks is that they can be slung into your purse, totes or briefcase. You might want a little extra protection before undertaking such slinging though. A netbook sleeve (also known as a netbook slipcases) is meant to be used as an additional layer of protection within a separate case. It offers protection without bulk and are easy to travel with, and the checkpoint friendly design lets you go through airport security with the notebook inside the sleeve.
There are many reasons as to why you should invest in a good carrying case for your notebook. Firstly, being extremely small and portable netbooks are susceptible to dings and dents. Secondly it is also used to carrying your mini notebook around at ease without any wrist strain.
Most cases for netbooks include multiple compartments for ease of organization. Often zippered pockets are added to the case for small accessories such as pens and cell phone.
For those wishing to carry not only their netbook and accessories but also files or books may require a bag that is designed for that purpose. A small laptop backpack with space for books are college student's dream come true. Most ladies often lookout for a bag that can double as a purse so that they have the option to carry the netbook with them when necessary.
If you want to looks different, get a netbook skin decal to instantly makeover your netbook to make it unique. If you tire of one you can easily remove it and replace it with another. Add bling, flowers or graphics to suit your mood.
Netbook skin decals are basically a vinyl sticker that you can add to your netbook. Skins not only change the looks of your small laptop, they also protect it from scratches and fingerprints.
As a form of self expression it is just getting popular and customizing your netbook reflects your personality. Gamers, business people, girlie girls, moms and dads all have special personalities that can be brought out by adding a skin to their netbook.
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4 October 1957, Vienna
W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman purchase the house Hinterholz 6, 3062 Kirchstetten, in Lower Austria.
Geonames ID: 2775259
Summer 1959, Kirchstetten, Lower Austria
Auden meets Stella Musulin for the first time. The meeting is initiated by Auden's and Musulin's mutual friend, Christiane Zimmer (1902-1987), Hugo von Hofmannsthal's daughter, who had emigrated to the United States.
Geonames ID: 11704028
Autograph Letter Signed W. H. Auden to Stella Musulin
4-6 August 1960, Kirchstetten, Lower Austria
German composer Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012) visits Auden and Kallmann, the authors of the English libretto for his three-act opera (1961). In Auden and Kallman's guest book, Henze writes: "with love and gratitude and pride to have such a beautiful libretto!"
Typed Letter Signed W. H. Auden to Stella Musulin
Envelope W. H. Auden to Stella Musulin
Auden reads from his poems at the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Literatur [Austrian Society for Literature]. The Austrian actor Wolfgang Gasser reads German-language translations of Auden's poems.
17 May 1963, Vienna
Auden participates in an international Rudolf Kassner symposium at the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Literatur [Austrian Society for Literature]: on the last day of the six-day congress, he speaks about the "Begegnung mit dem Werk Rudolf Kassners" ["Encounter with the Work of Rudolf Kassner"].
Typed Letter Signed W. H. Auden to Stella Musulin with Typescript W. H. Auden "Joseph Weinheber"
Winter 1964/65, Berlin
Auden spends six months in Berlin as guest of the Ford Foundation and their artists-in-residence programme, taking up residence at Hubertusbader Straße 43 in Dahlem
Autograph Letter Signed W. H. Auden to Stella Musulin with Typescript W. H. Auden "Joseph Weinheber"
24 May 1965, Natural History Museum, Vienna
Auden gives a lecture on T. S. Eliot at the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien [Natural History Museum Vienna]. The event has been co-organized by the Austro-British Society, the British Council in Austria, and the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Literatur [Austrian Society for Literature].
1965, Frankfurt am Main
Herbert Heckmann's German translation of Auden's poem "Josef Weinheber" appears in the (volume 76, issue 3)
6 August 1966, Large Festival Hall, Salzburg
Hans Werner Henze's opera , with a libretto by Auden and Kallman, premières at the Salzburg Festival; the German translation of the libretto is produced by Maria Bosse-Sporleder
25 October 1966, Vienna
Auden is awarded the Austrian State Prize for European Literature by Federal Minister of Education Theodor Piffl-Perčević; the laudatory speech is delivered by Austrian writer and critic Hilde Spiel, one of the prize judges (next to writer Gerhard Fritsch and Wolfgang Kraus of the Austrian Society for Literature)
Austrian television broadcasts the TV opera , with a musical setting of a part of Auden's "For the Time Being" (translated into German by Gerhard Fritsch as "Hier und Jetzt") by composer Paul Kont, featuring Helmut Qualtinger as Herod
24-26 April 1967, Palais Pálffy and Redoutensaal, Vienna
Auden participates in a round table on "Literatur als Tradition und Revolution" [Literature as Tradition and Revolution] at the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Literatur [Austrian Society for Literature]. Other participants include the American writer Mary McCarthy, the dissident Soviet literary scholar Efim (Grigorievich) Etkind (Russian Ефим Григорьевич Эткинд), the British writer Philip Toynbee, and the German literary critic Marcel Reich-Ranicki.
A 28-minute episode titled "W. H. Auden" of the documentary feature [The Austrian Portrait], portraying Auden's life and work at Kirchstetten, is broadcast on Austrian national TV
10-13 September 1967, Kirchstetten, Lower Austria
The English poet and critic Stephen Spender (1909-1995), a life-long friend of Auden's, and his wife Natasha visit Auden and Kallman
25 July 1968, Large Festival Hall, Salzburg
Auden delivers the opening address "Worte und Noten" [Words and Musical Notes] at the Salzburg Festival
August 1968, Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union led troops invade Czechoslovakia
Autograph Letter Signed W. H. Auden to Stella Musulin with Typescripts W. H. Auden "August
28 May 1969, Kirchstetten, Lower Austria
Stella Musulin introduces Auden and Kallman to the Austrian historian, journalist, and intellectual Friedrich Heer (1916-1983); in Auden and Kallman's guest book, she notes : "Tag einer historischen Begegnung! [Day of a historical encounter!]"
15-16 July 1969, Kirchstetten, Lower Austria
Russian-American composer Nicolas Nabokov (Николай Дмитриевич Набоков, 1903-1978) visits Auden and Kallman, authors of the libretto for his opera (1971)
Autograph Letter Signed W. H. Auden to Stella Musulin with Typescript W. H. Auden "Freedom and Necessity in the Arts"
29 September 1970, Palais Pálffy, Vienna
Auden reads from his poems at the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Literatur [Austrian Society for Literature]. The actor Peter W. Jost reads German-language translations of Auden's poems.
Telegram W. H. Auden to Stella Musulin
Autograph Letter Signed W. H. Auden to Stella Musulin with Typescript W. H. Auden "Stark Bewölkt"
6 June 1972, Kirchstetten, Lower Austria
Exiled from the Soviet Union, Joseph Brodsky (Иосиф Александрович Бродский, 1940-1996), later Nobel-Prize-winning Russian-American poet and essayist, arrives at Kirchstetten, where he stays with Auden and Kallman for three weeks. Their Kirchstetten guest book contains the following poem by Brodsky: "Visit Russia / Our Russia's a country of Birches / and axes and ikones and Churches / Without any priest / and crosses. At least / Our Russia's a country of SEARCHES."
Auden reads from his poems at the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Literatur [Austrian Society for Literature] to mark the publication of , a bilingual edition of Auden's poems. The actor and theatre director Achim Benning reads from the German-language translations of Auden's poems in this volume.
28-29 September 1973, Hotel Altenburger Hof, Vienna
Auden dies at the Hotel Altenburger Hof after a reading from the new German/English edition of his poems at the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Literatur [Austrian Society for Literature].
4 October 1973, Kirchstetten, Lower Austria
Auden is buried in the local church graveyard of Kirchstetten. The funeral - attended by, among others, Auden's brother John, Stephen Spender, Sonia Orwell, and Charles Monteith - includes an ecumenical service led by Revd Bruce Duncan, chaplain to the British ambassadors to Austria, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia


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Issue Sixteen
Ocean Photography Awards
On your mettle
Interview by Beth Finney
Words by Andy Torbet
"If you are willing to deal with and suffer conditions that other people are not, that means you get to see things that other people will never see."
Andy Torbet spent ten years as a paratrooper, diver and bomb disposal officer in the British Forces before turning his hand to filmmaking and presenting. Using his skills as a pro diver and skydiver, he has travelled around the world to go on extreme and technical adventures for the likes of the BBC, Discover and The History Channel. Highly skilled and meticulously trained, he makes a beeline for the most hostile environments in order to share these bizarre, alien or remote places with the world.
Oceanographic sat down with Andy to discover more about the man behind the mettle.
Oceanographic Magazine (OM): Do you think a sense of adventure is innate in humans?
Andy Torbet (AT): I would like to think so. However, I think to a certain extent we've almost bred it. From an evolutionary standpoint the desire to explore new areas, to find food, prey and resources – I think natural selection would have would have selected for that, which is why humans move and spread out. So, I think a sense of exploration is instinctive. But going to seek adventure for adventure's sake? As humans we need a certain level of stress, it's just got to be the right sort. For example, going to the gym and then resting in order to get stronger and improve. I think people are now looking for these kinds of challenges and stresses through adventure, because we don't get them in our daily lives anymore. If life is too easy, that can cause a different kind of low-lying stress because we're not built for that, we're built to go and find food and avoid being eaten by saber-toothed tigers. Adventure is subjective as well, it depends on what you've done and what you're capable of doing – what one person finds quite mundane someone else might find adventurous. But I think having the occasional adventure, basically makes you happier.
OM: Do you go diving alone?
AT: Yes, I do dive a lot on my own. When deep diving or cave diving, there aren't many differences between going alone or diving with a team. The principle is the same, you have to be wholly self-reliant because chances are, people can't get to you in time to sort out any problems. Often the caves in the UK are so tight and the visibility is so bad that even if someone is in front of you, they can't turn around to get back to you or get past you to help. I by myself alone a lot and even in teams I'm still effectively diving solo. When solo diving, I'm in complete control and if anything goes wrong, it's up to me. The buddy system is important but if you're relying on them to sort something out if it goes wrong, then you're putting an immense amount of pressure on that person if that's your first option.
OM: Have you ever got lost while diving in caves?
AT: Only once. Getting lost in the cave system can be very, very bad. It's one of the main causes of death in cave diving, which is why we're so careful about laying and anchoring line. I was in a mine in Wales quite early on when I was self-teaching cave diving. The line had tucked itself under the edge of an old cart railway track, so when I turned to go back out, I couldn't see it. I was pretty confident because at any junction your always mark the home side somehow, and I also knew that the map was a grid system, so if I just kept following the right hand wall and always turned right I would get to an opening that would take me back out. Luckily, I found the line, and everything was fine – this situation only lasted a few seconds. But your heart rate starts going up and you become very aware that you have a finite period of time to sort this out. That's the difference – there are problems that happen underwater wouldn't be a big deal at all if it were on land, but under the water you're running out of time, which is usually what causes minor issues to become fatal.
When solo diving, I'm in complete control and if anything goes wrong, it's up to me.
OM: What experience underwater has pushed you further out of your comfort zone?
AT: There are loads of things I've done that are outside of my comfort zone – it's good to push yourself in that way. But underwater, I've never felt outside of my comfort zone, that something is too much. If you're feeling that at 120m or in a cave on your own, that's something you should have realised a long time ago. Unlike a lot of extreme sports, where there's a graduation of how bad an accident can be, cave diving is binary. You don't get injured cave diving. Three things can happen: it goes well and you come out fine, something goes wrong but you sort it and come out fine, or something goes wrong and you die. Cave diving can be done very safely but it's not forgiving, so it's not the place to start testing your mettle. You have to be up to the task before getting in the water.
OM: What has diving taught you about control and discipline?
AT: You'd best bloody have it before you get into the water! I think actually that being calm under pressure is not something you are genetically blessed with. Everybody is a good diver when everything is going well but when things go badly, that's when you find out who's any good. There's a phrase in the army 'train hard, fight easy', so if a good diver is out of their comfort zone, it's only ever by a very small amount because they will have trained, both physically and mentally, so that their skills are at a much higher capacity than is required when everything is going smoothly. So if you know you have to go and lift 100kg then I suggest you train to lift 200kg because in the off-chance that something goes wrong you then have the capacity to absorb it. You don't want to be diving at the very edge of your ability.
OM: So I know you spent many years with the army. What skills did you learn that have helped you on extreme adventures?
AT: I joined the army at 20 and my personality is very much carved from the time that I spent in the forces. I think I will forever be an ex-soldier, but a lot of the skills that I learnt in the army are very transferrable to what I do now. So that initial threat assessment, mitigation and bomb disposal, which I did for a while. It's a lot like cave diving in that you need to be able to accurately and logically assess the real dangers – not just what you think might be scary – and deal with them. It's the methods you use to make defusing a bomb safe, to make cave diving safe. It's not about taking massive risks.
OM: Do you think, then, it's important to differentiate between types of adventurers?
AT: It's one of those things – how do you describe yourself? Anyone with a good level of fitness and motivation could jump on a bike and cycle around the world. But no matter how motivated you are, not just anyone could jump out of a plane at 20,000ft or go cave diving in 0°C water. Anyone can do those things, but not tomorrow. You have to put the time and effort into learning these skills in order to be able to do those things. What I do isn't about taking risks, they're cerebral challenges. I've spoken to stunt people, base jumpers, world class rock climbers and cave divers, and they're all remarkably cautious and paranoid. That's how you stay in business for 20-30 years. People often say I must have no fear, that I'm reckless, but I'm probably one of the most cautious person you're likely to meet, that's why I do what I do and I'm still alive. I have no intention of getting myself killed and I don't gamble. These things are skilled based, they're not about being brave.
OM: What was it like to film Dive Odyssey?
AT: It was very cold! It was the brainchild of a Finnish filmmaker called Janne Suhonen and we filmed it down in some old mines in Finland, in December. The mine system, which was about 2°C, is at the bottom of a freshwater lake, which was about 0°C. We were doing four-hour dives and I was incredibly cold every single dive. But the Ojamo Mine was an amazing place to film – just one of the most mind-boggling things I've seen underwater. While it was absolutely beautiful, the thing I'll remember most was the people. We had a world class team of brilliant divers doing some pretty hardcore diving but just having a laugh with it. I appreciate that more and more now, I think 90% of your happiness is paid by the people you're sharing yourself with. You can do a rough job with great people and have an amazing time, but if you're doing a great job with rubbish people you can get pretty miserable. Luckily Dive Odyssey was a great job with really great people.
These things are skilled based, they're not about being brave.
It's like we effectively have two planets, the green and the blue.
OM: Is there something about cold water environments that you have a certain affinity for?
AT: On one hand, those are the jobs I tend to get asked to do. If you need someone to dive in 10 metres of 20°C water, there are so many people who are qualified to do that, whereas the pool of people who are qualified and also up for suffering in cold water is a lot smaller. There are more opportunities for cold dives because there are less people that want to do them. On the other hand, I love the technical challenge of diving and the more difficult the environment the better you have to be. I enjoy that challenge. If you are willing to deal with and suffer conditions that other people are not, that means you get to see things that other people will never see. True exploration, i.e. seeing things that no one else has seen before usually involves a degree of suffering. A few years ago someone asked me what I thought the definition of an expedition was, and I said 'if you don't spend at least 80% of your time on the expedition wishing you weren't on the expedition then it's not an expedition, it's a holiday.' But actually, it's dead easy to be a genuine explorer underwater because there are thousands of miles of reefs in crystal clear blue warm water that has never been seen my humans. But yes, if something is too easy there's no value in it. If you want to value experience then you have to pay for that in some form or another.
OM: You worked on Operation Iceberg some time ago, what was that like?
AT: I got to do some stuff you just never normally get to do. I dived around icebergs, went ice cave diving, even went free diving in flooded crevasses. The ice cave diving was almost like temporary exploration, in that the caves will be gone in 12 months because the glacier moves on, it fractures and changes. I abseiled down a moulin shaft doing lots of self-filming, which was great. It was amazing to explore these places that only existed temporarily, meaning that actually, no one else will ever explore that exact same spot again. Greenland is spectacular, it's a true wilderness.
OM: You've been filming Beyond Bionic where you attempt to match these amazing creatures of the natural world. What's been your most enlightening experience?
AT: I free dived 50m under ice in Alaska in winter for the seal episode. It was -20°C on the surface, the water was around 1°C. The big issue for me was that we thought the water would be gin-clear, but the visibility was less than two metres. There was a line that was pegged two metres under the ice but I was at the surface and I couldn't find it. I was getting cold, I had cameras pointing at me and freediving is such a mental sport – I felt like I was at the edge of not being in a good place to dive. Then I just said to myself: 'this is the job; this is the path you've chosen. It's time to go to work." They weren't quite ready with the camera but I said, 'I either go now or I don't go.' I took a big breath and just went for it. I ended up being very zen about it and stopping for a few seconds at the bottom to take the time to appreciate the beautiful view of the ice above me.
OM: You've written that 'the best way to clear the mind is a day spent chopping wood and then sitting by a fire you've made yourself'. When you live a life of extremes why do the simple things resonate with you?
AT: I think because you have to find a way to rest, and it's not always easy. I see this on social media, a lifestyle that is promoted telling us to sleep four hours a day and just work, work, work. It's probably a great way to earn two million pounds in two years and have a nervous breakdown, but it's not sensible if you want to keep adventuring for years and be happy. You can't sprint for 24 hours. You can't maintain a high level of mental and physical stress continually, even if it can be healthy in small doses. You also have to find ways of coming down from those big, high stress expeditions. Even though you know you're safe while cave diving there's always a constant low level of pressure on you. So it starts with the simple things; camping with my kids, going for a beer with mates, having a bonfire, cooking at home, nights in my own bed.
OM: What does it mean to you to be underwater, to have that capability?
AT: Even though I've been doing it for decades I still recognise it as a privilege. Every time you dive it's like being in a science fiction movie. We now have the equipment and training to go to the most hostile environment on Earth. Forget about the top of Everest, forget about the South Pole, it's the environment on Earth that we are least evolved to survive in. It's more alien and hostile than going to the moon. It's like we effectively have two planets, the green and the blue. We are Earthlings but we now have the capability to be astronauts and visit this blue alien world. I think a lot of people forget that.
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Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, has announced his resignation as the company's CEO. The move comes weeks after the company changed its name to Xe in an attempt to rebrand the firm. Jeremy Scahill, author of Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army, assesses the latest developments.
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Edification comes from the Greek words meaning - a home and to build - literally: to build a house.
BUT: it is a very important concept. ie: we as Christians are to be intentional about "building up" others.
Rom. 16:16 (a) - "greet OA with a holy kiss"
Point #2 - If this is true of our brothers and sisters in Christ, how much more true of our immediate family???
"How To Edify Your Family?"
Specific answer is not hard to come by. The problem is that the specific answers are so many, so varied, and depend on the situation.
The List of specifics is long and varied. Therefore, we will focus on important generalities. Generalities are the structure that underlies the specifics.
#2. Recognize your Ability. Called to perform means you are entrusted with the ability to get the job done. However, you can't do this without the help of the Holy Spirit.
This is not about building a doctor, lawyer, senator, athlete, scholar. It is NOT about your vision for them. It is about GOD'S vision for them.
#4. (as always) Decide. There are three kinds of people - well poisoners, lawn mowers, and life enhancers. Life enhancers must be focused and intentional.
#5. Re-decide. If you are building great edifice, you must develop your skills..... architect, engineer, corporate, etc.
#7. Work at it. Rom. 14:19 It takes "effort"
#8. Remember your partner in the process. (the Holy Spirit) Work with the Holy Spirit.


Dr. Christine Noronha is an entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in PEI with a particular interest in wireworms. She will be visiting Nova Scotia this week and will give an overview of wireworms and their lifecycle (similar to last year's presentation), as well as the most recent updates and highlights from her research into this pest.
The presentation will take place at the Kentville Research Station (32 Main Street, Kentville) on Friday, May 12th, 2017 at 9 am in the Perennia Training Room. I know it's a busy time of year, but we hope you can join us!