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The Villas of Grand Cypress feature thoughtful details and custom furnishings for a tranquil balance of contemporary and classic styles. You'll enjoy private terraces, high-speed Internet access, and large-screen flat-panel televisions. Pamper yourself with large baths, attentive housekeeping services, and so much more. All of this in one of the premier Orlando resorts adjacent to Walt Disney World.


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A brewery party under the big top
Recommended activities for the coming weeks
Column by Clarke Reader
Starting a new business is never an easy prospect and that's never been truer than in recent years. So, it's no wonder that Arvada's LUKI Brewery is making its birthday party one of the biggest …
Posted Wednesday, July 6, 2022 5:41 pm
Starting a new business is never an easy prospect and that's never been truer than in recent years. So, it's no wonder that Arvada's LUKI Brewery is making its birthday party one of the biggest days of the year for the second year in a row.
The brewery, 14715 W. 64th Ave., Unit A and B, in Arvada, is turning its anniversary into a three-day spectacular on July 15 through 17 that honors the family's connection with the famous Ringing Brothers Circus.
"We decided every year we wanted to showcase a specific aspect of the circus," said Jeff Smith, LUKI co-owner and head ringmaster, in a provided statement. "In our desire to bring wonder and entertainment, what better way than to showcase magic for our third season? Seeing a well-done magic performance brings out the little kid in all of us."
Here's what attendees can expect for each of the three days:
The release of A Victim of Circus Pants, LUKI's Hard Seltzer Slushy Bar. A create-your-own experience featuring flavors such as blue raspberry, lemon, lime, watermelon and cherry. This station will be available all weekend.
Release of the opening day original, Hop Spinning Hazy IPA
Anniversary Circus-in-a-Box sales begin. These limited-edition boxes feature anniversary glassware, limited-edition stickers, goodies and one featured growler guests can only get with the box.
Food truck: K and D's Kitchen
Caricature drawings from noon to 3 p.m.
Face painting from 1 to 4 p.m.
Live music with Duke Justice from 3 to 6 p.m.
A special event featuring Will Mannsz, Master of Magic, who creates a craft beer and comedy magic experience from 7 to 9 p.m.
Release of Poppin' Off, a kettle corn cream ale and Zauberer's Sour, a Berliner Weisse.
Food Truck: Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs, Buenos Nachos and Dapper Doughnut
At noon, help LUKI celebrate its anniversary with group cheers video and photo that will be captured with a drone. Free tasters will be provided for all participating at 1 p.m. for the fly-through at the brewery.
Live music with Howard Dlugasch from 2 to 4 p.m.
Movie Bingo at 6 p.m.
Release of Rypah!, a hazy rye IPA, and Rykko's Hard Lemonade, a Lemonade-inspired seltzer.
Food Truck: Vinny + Marie's Italian Street Food
"It's been such a fun adventure through these past two years, and I'm still in awe over how the community has supported us the whole time," Smith said. "We truly love and appreciate everyone who has visited us. This party is just as much for you as it is for us, and we're looking forward to another year of unique and fun events."
For more information, visit www.lukibrew.com.
A passion for photography at DU
The Passions Project, photographer Heidi Wagner's exhibition highlighting local, older adults living lives full of passion, is on display at the Davis Gallery in the University of Denver's School of Art and Art History Shwayder Art Building, 2121 E. Asbury Ave., through Sunday, Aug. 14.
According to provided information, the series features residents of Lakewood and represents the first time Wagner has focused on a community audience for its subjects.
For more information, visit https://thepassionsproject.com/.
You can fly to Neverland
Neverland is one of those wonderful fictional places that readers and viewers alike wish they could get lost in. And now visitors can do just that at Neverland: An Immersive Peter Pan Inspired Bar, which is open through Sunday, Sept. 4 at Tony P's Bar & Pizzeria, 2400 W. 32nd Ave. in Denver.
Attendees will see locations like the Blue Lagoon, the Jolly Roger and hang out at the Lost Boys Hideout. In addition to food and drinks, there will be challenges to complete and prizes to be won.
For all the details on this whimsical adventure, visit https://explorehidden.com/ and then follow the second star to the right and straight on `till morning.
Clarke's Concert of the Week — The Black Keys at Red Rocks
The Black Keys are one of the more recent entries into a long history of bands that serve as a great starting point to get into blues music. Over the course of their more than 10 album discography, they've stretched the genre and added elements of indie rock and funk.
In support of their two recent albums, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney's duo will perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13. The Black Keys will be joined by Band of Horses, another rocking mid-aughts indie rock group.
This is a killer double bill, so don't miss it - get tickets at www.axs.com.
Clarke Reader's column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
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The new Ukranian president Viktor Yushchenko was today sworn into office in Kiev's Independence Square, drawing a line under a bitter dispute between him and opposition candidate Viktor Yanukovych. Taking the oath of office, Yushchenko added "This is a victory of freedom over tyranny. The victory of law over lawlessness."
Opposition candidate and Russian backed Viktor Yanukovych has challenged the validity of the election rerun on December 26 2004, which saw his victory overruled. As recently as a few days ago, the Supreme Court overruled a final request to delay the ceremony. Mr Yanukovych has stated that he will take his battle to the European Court of Human Rights.
In a ceremony watched by eight heads of state, Viktor Yushchenko urged unity between sides and promised deeper integration into the European Union.
== Sources ==
"Yushchenko takes reins in Ukraine" — BBC News, January 23, 2005
Natasha Lisova. "Yushchenko Sworn in As Ukraine President" — Associated Press, January 23, 2005
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Christine de Pizan, sometimes known as de Pisan, (Venice 1364 – about 1430) was an Italian French late mediaeval author. She spent most of her childhood and all of her adult life in Paris and then the abbey at Poissy. She wrote only in her adopted language, Middle French. She challenged the male-dominated realm of the arts. She is known as Europe's first professional woman writer.
She wrote both poetry and prose works. There were biographies and books of practical advice for women. She wrote 41 works in her 30-year career from 1399–1429. She married in 1380 at the age of 15, and was widowed 10 years later.
Her influence spread through all of Europe. It affected the social life of many Europeans because she gave confidence to women that they could rise beyond what men told them to do. Some scholars think this is misreading her intentions.
↑ Jenny Redfern 1995. Christine de Pisan and The Treasure of the City of Ladies: a medieval rhetorician and her rhetoric. In Lunsford, Andrea A, ed. Reclaiming Rhetorica: women in the rhetorical tradition. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, p. 74.
↑ Earl Jeffrey Richards (ed) 1992. Reinterpreting Christine de Pizan. Athens, GA: University of Georgia Press, pp. 1-2.
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Our miniature village has real houses and buildings but at a fraction of the real size. There's a thatched cottage and even a pub (well, a pretend one!) that children will adore. Make a wish at the Duck Down wishing well and drop in a penny for a local charity!


SYDNEY, 15th November 2018 – Showcasing the interwoven narrative of the game's main characters, Square Enix Ltd., today released a new trailer providing a deeper look at their dark and gritty stories of survival.
Famed illustrator Yoji Shinkawa of the METAL GEAR series from KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS designed each playable character, from the young Ruthenian staff sergeant Mikhail, to confident Nova Slava police force captain Olga, and ex-member of the rebel movement Leonid, who was framed for murder and sentenced to death.
The game features a variety of action-packed playstyles in the war-torn city of Novo Slava, filled with pulse-pounding battles, stealth manoeuvres and much more.
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Driving school instructor Steve Wallace has died, sources have confirmed to Black Press Media. (Steve Wallace/Facebook)
UPDATE: Victoria driving school instructor Steve Wallace dies of heart attack
Wallace had been accused of, but not charged with sexual assault of driving school students
Nov. 26, 2021 10:40 a.m.
The owner of Wallace Driving School and former Victoria newspaper columnist Steve Wallace has died, one day after Black Press Media learned multiple charges of sexual assault against him would not be pursued by Crown counsel.
Wallace, 72, founded his driving school with his wife Joan Wallace in 1976, and had since taught over 25,000 students. He was also an elementary and high school teacher, and mayor and councillor in Quesnel, B.C.
Joan Wallace confirmed her husband's death in an emailed statement Friday morning:
"With a heavy heart I share with you that my devoted husband of 48 years Steve Wallace passed away at Royal Jubilee Hospital after suffering a heart attack. While it has been a difficult period of time in recent months, I am grateful that he had the opportunity to finally experience the relief from the allegations against him not being pursued, and look to better days ahead. At this time I ask that the media and public respect my privacy, and that of the driving school we built together over 45 years. More information will be made available in the near future."
In recent months, Wallace faced numerous allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate behaviour by former driving school students he taught. He was arrested in October and was set to appear in court on Thursday (Nov. 25), but Crown counsel decided not to follow through with recommended charges against him.
RELATED STORY: No charges to be laid against former Victoria driving instructor Steve Wallace
"After a full review of the investigative material provided by the investigative agency, the Crown counsel assigned to assess the charges concluded that the charge assessment standard had not been met for any criminal offence and no charges will proceed," Dan McLaughlin, communications counsel at the BC Prosecution Service, said in an email to Black Press Media on Nov. 24.
An earlier investigation by ICBC resulted in the permanent removal of Wallace's driving instructor license, subject to a 30-day appeal window, and conditions not to go near driving school students. It is not known whether he made that appeal.
Wallace, who moved the driving school to Greater Victoria with his wife when they relocated to the area some years ago, was also well known to the public in Greater Victoria sports circles, having been a regular presence at Victoria Royals and Victoria HarbourCats games. He also wrote a regular driving column for the Victoria Times Colonist, which suspended his column amid the allegations.
READ ALSO: Sexual harassment allegations prompt investigation into Victoria driving instructor
One former colleague and longtime friend, former Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan, said she was "devastated" to learn of Wallace's passing, especially after speaking with him Thursday morning.
"He never had heart problems. I think the stress – that's what it was," Monaghan told Black Press Media on Friday morning.
She offered no comment on the allegations against Wallace, except to say in her experience he had always been a gentleman and very kind.
"He was someone who was always fair, courteous and considerate. He always had a lot of energy," she said. "He was just one of those gentle people. He was very intelligent."
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An exceptional book, well researched and well presented in clear easy to understand language. It is important to remember that religious extremists do not own the faith communities they claim to belong to and that there is a good an necessary spectrum of orthodoxy and orthopraxy.
Written very well - a practical, in-depth and logical analysis / interpretation of the Bible and its history as well as a dissection of fundamentalism, shedding light on the issues and paradoxes of it and how these are harmful. A vital read and voice of reason, while teaching quite a lot in the process. I recommend highly to anyone with an interest in Christianity and biblical history.


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Google Shocks Huawei: New Mate 30 Will Launch Without Android Software And Services
Zak Doffman Contributor
I write about security and surveillance.
In a hammer blow to Huawei, Reuters reported on Wednesday [August 28] that a Google spokesperson had confirmed that Huawei's imminent Mate 30 will ship without the full version of Android or the company's key software and services.
It is the news that Huawei desperately did not want to hear, and it undermines the launch of its first new smartphone impacted by U.S. blacklist restrictions. According to Google, the temporary reprieve announced last week by the U.S. government "does not apply to new products such as the Mate 30." Reuters quoted industry analyst Richard Windsor saying that "without Google Services, no one will buy the device."
The Mate 30 is still expected to be announced, although there is no detail on when it will be available for sale. The launch event is slated for September 18 in Germany, and this Google news will now become the primary talking point around that launch. It will be interesting to see if that date sticks or gets pushed back, given this latest turn of events. Forget camera performance and processor upgrades—this will be presented as "the rubber hitting the road" for the U.S. blacklist impact on Huawei.
Huawei execs have been talking up the continued use of Google's full Android on its devices, and have acknowledged that there is no Plan B in place at this time. It is hard to envisage millions of consumers in international markets buying a device without the usual platform and services, rather than opting for a competitor device instead.
Huawei has been half-preparing for this eventuality, with the launch of its own HarmonyOS platform and the leaked news of a forthcoming Google Maps alternative. But HarmonyOS is not designed for smartphones and Huawei Maps is an underlying service and not a consumer app. The truth is that there is no ready alternative to Google's full-fat Android and related services, and Huawei knows it.
Huawei execs opened up about the truth behind its readiness to replace Android after President Trump signalled a softening of the blacklisting in June—a reverse that has since reversed again. CEO Ren Zhengfei told France's Le Point that the OS "is not designed for phones as everyone thinks." And Huawei board member Catherine Chen told reporters that the operating system is "not for smartphones and the company intends to continue to use Google's Android operating system for its smartphones."
The OS, Chen acknowledged, "is for industrial use—Huawei intends to continue using Android [on smartphones]."
Google is likely one of the 130 companies that have applied to the U.S. Commerce Department for exemption licenses to supply Huawei. As yet, no licenses have been issued and the rhetoric from Washington has hardened. Despite extending the temporary reprieve for support and maintenance, the U.S. has expanded the blacklist to now cover more than 100 Huawei affiliate entities.
A Huawei spokesperson told Reuters that "Huawei will continue to use the Android OS and ecosystem if the U.S. government allows us to do so—otherwise, we will continue to develop our own operating system and ecosystem."
The Commerce Department declined to comment.
Reporting on the reality behind HarmonyOS, I asked earlier in August "what really happens to the company's international smartphone business if the U.S. blacklist hardens in line with the ongoing trade talks and Google is taken off the table—how will the company maintain consumer confidence with the truth behind the new OS out in the open?" Now we may be about to find out.
This is the most serious threat yet for Huawei. It is, according to many analysts, the nightmare scenario for the company. Smartphones have become the growth engine for Huawei, and in becoming the world's number two smartphone manufacturer by volume, consumer devices now account for almost half the tech giant's revenues.
Suddenly the stakes have ratcheted even higher.
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Hello ... Hello ... my old friends ... It's great to see you once again! Roy Wood triumphantly rocked 'n' rolled into Bilston with his band and proceeded to dazzle the full house at The Robin 2 for his annual pre-Christmas bash last night (Thursday 8th December) with another superb performance that bore the hallmarks and fruit of his largest series of UK dates for many years.
The Wizzard who has also given us The Move and ELO arrived on stage just after 10:00PM and delivered an entertaining fourteen (14) song set, much to the delight of the assembled mutual appreciation society, that covered all the bases with his iconic bestsellers mingled in with his now familiar, recent tunes and the bostin' instrumental "Roy's Revenge". Once again, the arrival of Woody on stage drew huge cheers from his seven hundred (700) fans and admirers as he launched into "California Man". The band were in fine fettle and looked relaxed throughout, adding to the fantastic atmosphere at the venue on the night.
If the brass and sax tinged classics "See My Baby Jive", "Ball Park Incident", "Fire Brigade", "Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)" and "I Can Hear The Grass Grow" didn't tick all the boxes, then the sight of a certain multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, musician, producer, singer and innovator manhandling his bagpipes for an extended demonstration during "Are You Ready To Rock?" most surely did! And, as the man himself said, how could the night not end with another blast of what Yours Truly KJS still considers the most superlative of Christmas songs in the week that it re-entered the Official UK Singles Chart Top 40?
The Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band performed: "California Man" ~ "Ball Park Incident" - "Kiss Me Goodnight, Boadicea" ~ "Fire Brigade" ~ "Big Girls Blues" ~ "New York City" ~ "I Can Hear The Grass Grow" ~ "Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)" ~ "Roy's Revenge" ~ "Are You Ready To Rock?" ~ "See My Baby Jive" ~ "Flowers In The Rain" ~ "Blackberry Way" ~ "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday"


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Clipping. member William Hutson delivers one of the strangest spoken word albums we've ever heard. Is it hip hop? Yes. Will it please hip hop fans? Wow, we're guessing it is doubtful. This is ONLY for the truly adventurous. We have warned you.
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Whether you are looking to throw away large household items like broken appliances or old furniture, or are just trying to clean up your home or yard, junk removal companies in Latham are here to help de-clutter your space quickly and efficiently. No license is required to perform junk removal in Latham so XRefer takes care to partner with companies that have experience, perform background checks on employees and don't overcharge.
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Collaborations with numerous organizations are what make ICAPO unique and strong. Our dynamic and ever-adapting collaborations with organizations leads to cases where ICAPO plays a supporting role in the design, oversight and fund-raising of projects, instances where ICAPO is directly in charge of the implementation of conservation projects, and occasions where ICAPO simply represents a regional link for organizations to share their information on hawksbill turtles.
Akazul is a British NGO registered in the year 2010. Based along the eastern Pacific coast of Guatemala, on the border with El Salvador, Akazul manages a hatchery project focused for the conservation of sea turtles. Project activities include montirong the nesting beach, research, education and training. These activities are designed to involve the community, preserve important coastal hábitats and species, and promote sustainable use of natural resources on which they depend. Our wide range of community projects seek to balance human and environmental needs and ensure a more sustainable and prosperous future for both. Akazul also works at the national level with government and non-governmental organizations to implement and strengthen the national strategy for the conservation of sea turtles.
ARCAS is a non-profit Guatemalan NGO formed in 1989 by a group of Guatemalan citizens who became concerned as they saw their precious natural heritage – especially their wildlife – rapidly disappearing before their eyes. ARCAS was originally created for a very specific and urgent purpose: to build a rescue center to care for and rehabilitate wild animals that were being confiscated on the black market by the Guatemalan government. Since its establishment, the ARCAS Rescue Center has grown into one of the largest and most complex rescue centers in the world, receiving between 300 and 600 animals of more than 40 species per year.
The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) is a private non-profit organization that began operations in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico in 1980. CEDO's mission is to empower communities in the coastal region of the northern Gulf of California with the knowledge and tools to create sustainable livelihoods that act in harmony with the surrounding natural and cultural environment. To meet its objectives, CEDO has developed three programs: Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Conservation Program; Coastal Conservation Program; Environmental Education Program. CEDO also operates a field station, which is used by researchers and academic groups, and a Visitors Center with exhibits on the flora and fauna of the region, as well as a Gift Shop. CEDO also conducts field trips and provides lecutres to a variety of audiences.
The Wildlife Protection and Conservation Program is part of the Department of Environment of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Integrated Regional Development in the State of Sinaloa, Mexico (SINALOA CIIDIR-IPN), which is part of the National Polytechnic Institute. The Program works on issues of conservation medicine, marine ecology, wildlife protection and conservation, disease diagnosis and environmental education. Program activities began on May 31, 2005. The program's mission is to conduct basic and applied research for the protection and conservation of sea turtles and other wildlife species, as well as to provide capacity training of individuals and contribute to high-level integrated and sustainable development of natural resources of the region.
CIMAD is a Colombian non-profit NGO created in 2003. Its mission is the promotion, dissemination and exchange of knowledge resulting from scientific and technological research aimed at social participation with management of natural resources. CIMAD's work focuses on the planning and implementation of projects with local communities, government agencies, NGOs and national and foreign academic institutions, to promote the appropriate use of biodiversity and its conservation to achieve sustainable human development, with a specific focus on the research and conservation of sea turtles in Colombia. CIMAD relies on the support of a multidisciplinary team that implements projects in topics and areas identified as priorities for the management and sustainable development of biological and cultural diversity of Colombia.
The CPyCTMPT commenced actions to protect sea turtles in 1983 and is the second oldest camp on the coast of Jalisco, Mexico. Currently, the area has the status of an Natural Protected Area and Sanctuary for the protection and preservation of sea turtles, which was declared in 2002 (DOF, 16 – VII – 2002). Since its inception we have had the full support of the companies Punta Farallón S. A. de C. V. and Opertur S.A. de C.V. and since 2013 the "?! Careyes Foundation", " has supported the actions carried out by CPyCTMPT. Within the protected area nest the following species: Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Black or turtle (Chelonia m. agassizii ) And sporadically turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) and Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
ecOceánica is a Peruvian non-profit organization established in 2009 whose mission is to promote and contribute to the conservation and sustainability of marine ecosystems in the Southeast Pacific, with a special emphasis on Peru, through scientific research, management , environmental education, and inter-institutional collaboration. ecOceánica leads projects focusing on endangered species such as sharks, turtles and rays, ecological studies of benthic communities, sustainable fisheries and conservation genetics, among others. In addition to research projects, ecOceánica develops education programs focused on marine issues and conducts outreach activities, both individually and in collaboration with other institutions.
Equilibrio Azul is a nonprofit organization that was legally registered in December 2004 in the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment. The organization was born in response to the urgent need for information to conserve ecosystems and marine resources of Ecuador, which Equilibrio Azul does in collaborating with the ocean's main users and governing entities. Equilibrio Azul works on various topics related to marine conservation, including projects focused on sea turtles, sharks, manta rays, and seabirds.
Fauna & Flora International's Nicaragua Program is a non-governmental organization with scientific strengths that contribute to the conservation, management and sustainable use of priority species and ecosystems for the conservation of biodiversity in Nicaragua. This is achieved through capacity building and partnerships with local, national and international governmental and non-governmental organizations. Our mission is "to conserve threatened and priority species and ecosystems around the world, by strengthening local and national capacity for sustainable management of the resources, based on sound science and taking into account human needs." FFI was founded in 1903 and is present in over 40 countries, with more than 140 projects worldwide. The Nicaragua Program was created 1998, when it began contributing to the conservation of biodiversity on a national scale. The Sea Turtle Program component was initiated in 2002 and works to contribute to national and international efforts to conserve sea turtles along the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.
Fundación Agua y Tierra is a Panamanian nonprofit organization that was legally established in 2011, with the purpose of executing and implementing actions for the protection, restoration and maintenance of biodiversity. This is done via practical, efficient and sustainable strategic alliances with public and private entities, strengthening awareness on environmental issues, and providing technical assistance and advisory services to communities and companies that require our services. We have members that focus on academic áreas and we specialize in Agriculture, Biology, Management of Marine and Coastal Resources, Administration and Accounting. For us is very important the participation and integration of community actors in the different projects we conduct, since they are a fundamental part in achieving the strategic plans and tracking them over time. We are committed to the welfare of communities and the proper management of their natural resources. Currently our Foundation is developing a volunteer program for the conservation of sea turtles on beaches, doing work to support community groups in monitoring of nesting, nest relocation and rescue, training and environmental education. These programs are focused on one of the most important áreas for sea turtle nesting along Pacific Panama, the Azuero Peninsula.
FUNZEL is a Salvadoran NGO, founded in 1991, dedicated to the conservation of wildlife. Its mission is to administer programs that contribute to the conservation of wildlife, with a particular emphasis on marine turtles nesting in El Salvador, while promoting better socio-economic conditions. We are involved in various species conservation programs; but mainly focus on the issue of wildlife rescue, coastal-marine conservation and development of eco-tourism alternatives. Our tools are the economic and social development of the people who live with endangered wildlife; public disclosure; and strengthening local organizations to better manage wildlife.
The GSC is a joint effort between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador. These two universities built these facilities to advance the common goal of promoting science and education, which will help protect the fragile ecosystems of the Galapagos islands and improve the lives of its inhabitants. The GSC is a leading research center and is located on San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos archipelago. The GSC site is adjacent to the university extension USFQ (GAIAS) located in Playa Mann, Isla San Cristobal. The facility is being used by professors and researchers from UNC and USFQ, by students performing their final research papers, and by North Carolina students participating in scientific study abroad programs. The facilities consist of 11,000 square feet, which house four laboratories, each with a specific research focus: terrestrial ecology, oceanography & marine ecology, geospatial technologies (remote sensing & GIS) and microbiology. The building also has office space for physical, social, and scientific visits and a multipurpose space that is used for events and community education.
Grupo Tortuguero de Las Californias A.C. ( GTC ) is a nonprofit organization based in the city of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. GTC is a network for the conservation, protection and research of sea turtles along the Mexican Pacific. The network is made up of individuals, communities, students, scientists, fishermen, civil society and government institutions. We have links and collaborations with other countries that comply with the principles of our mission "To empower individuals and communities to conserve sea turtles and their environment". Our network connects, strengthens and promotes collaboration, systematization of information, training and the management necessary to ensure the protection of sea turtles.
ICAPO-El Salvador is a country-specific component of the regional network that strives to advance the slow process of hawksbill recovery in the eastern Pacific Ocean by protecting hawksbills at key nesting and foraging sites in El Salvador, namely Bahia de Jiquilisco Biosphere Reserve, Los Cobanos Reef Marine Protected Area, and Punta Amapala. Another primary activity is the collaboration with local lobster gillnet fishemen in Punta Amapala to reduce hawksbill bycatch and mortality in fishing gear. Our success is achieved through close collaboration with a number of local community and conservation organizations. Created in 2008, ICAPO-El Salvador's activities center on hawksbill research, conservation, and responsible turtle-oriented tourism, with emphasis on coastal community involvement and improved human wellbeing via collaboration with local, national, and international stakeholders.
IMARPE's mission is to generate scientific and technological knowledge for the sustainable use of marine and inland water ecosystems, particularly fisheries and aquaculture; conservation of biodiversity, prevention of the impacts of climactic events and the protection of the aquatic environment. The Coastal Laboratory of Pisco, IMARPE, is located about 230 km south of Lima. The laboratory is dedicated to various topics, including the investigation of environmental variability on inter-annual and inter-decadal scales and its influence on the spatiotemporal distribution of jellyfish in the south east Pacific. Bio-ecological aspects of marine turtles in Peru and its relation to environmental variability in foraging areas of the country is also investigated. The lab also works on the identification and reporting of coastal and oceanic seabirds during research cruises of pelagic waters in the southeast Pacific and Antarctica, as well as in coastal areas of the Peru. We also work on analysis and reporting of stranded marine mammals.
The Instituto Tecnológico de Bahía de Banderas (ITBB) is a higher education institution whose mission is to provide an quality, comprehensive and relevant educational service to form ethical, honest, creative and innovative professionals that are able to influence social development and improvement the quality of life in the areas of influence. ITBB was established in August 1994 and offers Bachelor Degree level in four areas: Marine Biology, Nature and Adventure Tourism, Environmental Engineering and Business Administration. The Ecology Laboratory at ITBB works on issues related to research and conservation of protected species such as sea turtles, crocodiles, marine mammals and waterfowl and priority ecosystems such as coral reefs, mangroves and the intertidal zone.
The JUSTSEA Foundation is a Latin American nonprofit organization based in Colombia founded in 2015. Its objectives are to generate scientific information that meets the needs of conservation and management of species and marine/coastal ecosystems in the region; in turn, through work with coastal communities, universities, NGOs and government agencies, JUSTSEA supports the implementation of agreements and regional/international policies for the protection of species and marine/coastal systems that are vulnerable to anthropogenic activities. The team is comprised of an interdisciplinary group of professionals in the fields of biology, ecology, communication and law. One of the priorities of the Foundation is to generate and strengthen inter-institutional ties to thereby ensure awareness and conservation that is both real and sustainable. With this in mind, JUSTSEA leads an analysis on the population status and habitat use of marine turtles in Colombian waters.
The LAST Association, formerly known as Association WIDECAST (Wider Caribbean Association for the Conservation of Sea Turtles) is a small non-profit NGO, established in 2007 to manage the WIDECAST office in Costa Rica and Latin American Program of the same organization. The LAST Association is continuing efforts of Association ANAI, which was established in Costa Rica in 1983 and developed sea turtle programs from 1986 to 2007. In 1997 ANAI and WIDECAST joined forces and worked together until 2007, when the WIDECAST Association was created, eventually changing its name LAST in 2013. Our mission is to conserve the populations of sea turtles in Costa Rica and Latin America, together with the conservation of critical habitat and the full involvement of coastal communities. We work internationally with WIDECAST partners in Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica. In Costa Rica we have developed conservation efforts on the Caribbean coast at Playa Pacuare, Moin, Cahuita, while also working in the Pacific in the Golfo Dulce where we conduct in-water monitoring of green and hawksbill turtles. Our work is divided into five approaches: sea turtle monitoring at both nesting beaches and feeding sites; environmental education; conservation and research; protection of critical habitats and creating alternative livelihoods for coastal inhabitants.
MARN was created on May 16, 1997 by Executive Decree No. 27, which was published in the Official Journal No. 88, Vol No.335 of the same date, to reverse environmental degradation and to lead an energetic, articulate, inclusive, accountable and transparent order to unify all efforts to protect, preserve, enhance and restore the natural resources of El Salvador. To deal successfully and comprehensively with environmental problems and to provide the country with environmental legislation that is consistent with the principles of sustainable economic and social development, the Environment Act was published in the Official Journal No. 79, Book No.339 on May 4, 1998. On June 7, 2001 the Law of Conservation and Wildlife was reformed and the powers originally held by the Ministry of Agriculture were transferred to MARN. The Law of Natural Protected Areas was issued by Legislative Decree No. 579 dated January 13, 2005 and published in the Official Gazette No. 32 Vol 366 February 15 of the same year, in which the legal regime for the administration was established, enabling management and increased Protected of Natural Areas.
The Marine Turtle Ecology & Assessment Program conducts research on sea turtles to enhance our understanding of the ecology, demography, human threats, and conservation status. We provide scientific advice and practical support to those who study, manage and conserve sea turtles. We are involved in research and conservation of turtles worldwide, with an emphasis on the Pacific Ocean. SWFSC biologists have been involved with sea turtle research in Latin America since the late 1980s. The program has a focus on the Eastern Pacific and our team is involved in sea turtle projects throughout the region, from the USA to Chile. We also work in many other areas of the world, including West Africa, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, the Caribbean and Brazil. Our work includes demographic research of sea turtles, population trend analysis, modeling the interactions between fisheries-turtles, carrying out field work at foraging areas and promoting the conservation of nesting beaches.
Founded in 2005, Paso Pacifico's mission is to restore and preserve the ecosystems of the Pacific slope of Central America, working with landowners, local communities and organizations involved in promoting the conservation of ecosystems. Currently, Paso Pacifico focuses on dry forests and coastal marine areas in the South Pacific of Nicaragua, working on various issues including forest restoration, socio-economic alternatives for local communities, agro-ecological issues, research and protection of key wildlife such as sea turtles, including the hawksbill turtles that nest on the beaches of the Pacific Nicaragua.
ProDelphinus is a Peruvian non-profit organization, founded in 1995, based in Lima, Peru. ProDelphinus participated actively in 1995, along with the Peruvian Center for Cetacean Research (CEPEC), in the campaign to ban the capture and consumption of dolphins in Peru. ProDelphinus is currently running research and conservation projects of threatened marine species such as turtles, seabirds, otters, whales and sharks. These species inhabit the Peruvian sea permanently or as temporary visitors during their migratory journey. ProDelphinus studies are related to the interactions that these species may have with fishing communities along the Peruvian coast, and ways to prevent the death of these marine species.
PRETOMA is a Costa Rican Civil Association founded in September 1997. Our mission is to protect and restore populations of sea turtles, sharks and other endangered marine species through scientific research, advocacy, awareness, and strategic litigation, with a vision of sustainable fishing practices in partnership with coastal communities. PRETOMA is currently working on the protection of 5 sea turtle nesting beaches, and conducts studies on the migration of turtles and sharks in Cocos Island and the Guanacaste region using satellite and acoustic telemetry. More recently, PRETOMA has begun focusing on the creation of marine protected areas and obtaining certifications for sustainable artisanal fisheries targeting spotted snapper. PRETOMA is an active member of the IUCN and WSPA.
ProTECTOR was created in 2007 with the express purpose of addressing the lack of research of sea turtles in Honduras. Our mission is to ensure the conservation, protection and management of all species of sea turtles found in the waters of Central and North America, with a special emphasis on Honduras, through educational outreach, continuing education and scientific research. Our research efforts are focused on the coastal areas of Honduras, working on the southern and northern coasts, as well as the Bay Islands. We conduct research on sea turtle ecology, behavior, development and genetics. We also emphasize community participation and compensate local communities we work with through medical/dental support, as well as training and capacity building. Outreach Education is also an important aspect of our conservation efforts.
RITMA was created in august of 2013, under the framework of the project "Thematic Research Network Support" of the University of Costa Rica. RITMA is a multidisciplinary project that aims to unite the work of academic institutions with NGOs and other scientific organizations in Costa Rica. RITMA also seeks to fill gaps in baseline knowledge of hawksbill and green turtles, using an integrated combination of nesting beach investigations and in-water foraging ground studies for conservation purposes. Our work is focused on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica (North Pacific mainly): Bahia Santa Elena, Punta Coyote, Cabo Blanco and Gulf of Nicoya. We have also visited South Pacific Nicaragua due to the connections between the turtles in both countries. RITMA research focuses primarily on Population demographics, 2) Foraging grounds/feeding ecology, 3) Nesting beaches, and 4) Genetic characterization.
Red Tortuguera A.C. (RETO) is a private non-profit legally registered in Mexico. It was formed by turtle camps from Jalisco and Nayarit who sought to be consolidated through a network, working together for the sake of sea turtles. Each turtle camp is committed to protecting an area of coast where sea turtles nest and/or forage and are working to educate the local community about the importance of these charismatic animals. RETO is a relatively young NGO, with rapid growth thanks to the existing projects in the region who have joined the network and are helping us discover new information about the turtles in our region. To date 14 conservation projects have joined and participate in RETO.
SEE Turtles was launched in 2008 as the world's first effort to protect these species through ecotourism. Since then, we have expanded to include educational programs and our Billion Baby Turtles project. We recently joined forces with Oceanic Society, America's first non-profit dedicated to ocean conservation. Our mission is to protect endangered turtles throughout Latin America and the world by supporting community-based conservation efforts through ecotourism, education, and Billion Baby Turtles.
SOS Nicaragua is a social company that places people and the environment at the center of its business model, and is committed to the principles of conservation tourism, a balanced socio-environmental economy and sustainable development. We support conservation projects throughout Nicaragua, from monitoring threatened marine turtles to environmental education programs, with the objective of creating sustainable employment alternatives and generating support for conservation of species and habitats, as well as to promote models of tourism that foster healthy communities and healthy ecosystems. Our organization is bridging the gap between ethical, local and positive tourism initiatives in Nicaragua and discerning travelers worldwide. Through the inspiring lens of travel we want to guide as many people as possible towards the cause of conservation. As an ICAPO partner, we are particularly committed to strengthen conservation efforts in Nicaragua with the Eastern Pacific hawksbill population, which we achieve by raising awareness, spreading conservation achievements and promoting financial sustainability for the Hawksbill Project led by Fauna & Flora International in Estero Padre Ramos.
WWF's mission is to stop environmental degradation and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. Established in 1961, WWF works locally and globally, combining a scientific basis with an interdisciplinary perspective, working with communities, NGOs, the private sector, among other actors to: conserve global biological diversity; ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and promote the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. WWF has two primary focal areas: 1. Biodiversity; Ensure that all life on our planet remains healthy for future generations. We focus on the conservation of sites and species of "critical" importance to the conservation of the planet; 2. Ecological Footprint; Reduce the negative impacts of human activity. We are working to ensure that the natural resources needed for life (earth, water, air) are used in a sustainable and equitable manner.


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Park City Ski and Snowboard to host trail running series, bobsled bike race
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Organizers say the finale of the Park City Ski and Snowboard trail running series will be the equivalent of running multiple Red Bull 400 races, shown here in 2018.
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In the spirit of competition — and since there isn't yet any snow to slide around on — Park City Ski and Snowboard will play host in the coming weeks to a four-part running series and a truly one-of-a-kind bike race.
On select Friday evenings beginning Sept. 25, PCSS will host the Fall Trail Running Race Series. On Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 9 and 23, participants will race along trails at Utah Olympic Park, with overall top finishers eligible for cash prizes. The cost to participate is $45 per race or $175 for the series, and the races are as follows:
• Sept. 25: Iron Bill to Lower Moose Puddle (4 miles, 800 feet of elevation gain)
• Oct. 2: Yeti's to Moose Puddle (7 miles, 1,300 feet)
"To test it out, we sent one of the Nordic combined athletes up the track on his bike. He came back excited with the good news that it's totally doable and a blast to ride up the bobsled track." Adam Loomis, Park City Ski and Snowboard coach
• Oct. 9: Lower Moose Puddle to Iron Bill (4 miles, 800 feet)
• Oct. 23: K120 Climb, 60-minute Crit (480 feet elevation gain per lap)
"These trails provide a wide range in gradient and technical challenge," said Adam Loomis, head coach of ski jumping and Nordic combined programs. "From the smooth contours of Yeti's to the rocky switchbacks of Iron Bill."
The K120 climb, the finale of the series, involves climbing the largest ski jump at the park as many times as possible in one hour, or in other words, multiple Red Bull 400s.
Perhaps even more novel than the trail series is Bike The Bob, a two-part bike race that for qualifiers means the opportunity to race the Utah Olympic Park's bobsled track. Racers must qualify in a time-trial race up the Utah Olympic Park "Bobsled Road" to determine which participants will advance to the bobsled track race. Racers can ride either a road, MTB, CX, or gravel bike, and the 50 men and 50 women with the fastest times across four age groups (16-18, 19-39, 40-49, 50-plus) will move on. Registration is $45, but those who just want to experience riding up the bobsled track without having to qualify can purchase a $250 VIP pass to do so.
All proceeds from the trail series and Bike the Bob will be used to support PCSS youth programs.
Loomis said PCSS began brainstorming ideas for smaller-scale events this summer, after the cancellation of the Red Bull 400 due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19. Loomis said the group included himself and fellow Nordic and jumping coaches Emma Garrard, Gordon Lange and Alan Alborn, as well as Director of Operations Katie Koemans and Executive Director Christie Hind.
While Bike The Bob may seem novel, this won't actually be the first time the UOP bobsled track has been used in this way. Years ago, before USA Cycling took over as the national governing body overseeing cycling, there was the National Off Road Bicycle Association.
"Back then, NORBA organized mountain bike races up the bobsled." Loomis said. "It was part of a 'King of the Mountains' overall competition which was reportedly a big hit. But this was a long time ago."
As they brainstormed ideas for events to serve as fundraisers, the old NORBA races came up. Loomis credits Alborn, a former Olympic ski jumper, with the idea to revive it. First, though, they had to be sure it was still viable.
"To test it out, we sent one of the Nordic combined athletes up the track on his bike," Loomis said. "He came back excited with the good news that it's totally doable and a blast to ride up the bobsled track."
Prizes will be awarded at each race in the trail series, though Loomis wouldn't say what they are, just that PCSS is excited to show people what they have in store for them on race days. The fastest racers will be given gifts from Suunto and Jaybird, and the top three male and female finishers in the series will receive cash purses.
For Bike the Bob, prizes will be awarded across the four age categories for each gender.
"Given the cancellation of other events this year, these are a key aspect of PCSS's fall fundraising," Loomis said. "We're fortunate to have a very supportive community in the Park City area, and we're excited about this opportunity to pair fundraising and fun racing."
Loomis said those who wish to participate should register as soon as possible, as the trail series and bike race are capped at 150 and 410 participants, respectively. Additionally, there will only be 50 VIP passes made available.
To register, visit parkcityss.org.
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One of the few devices I've actually backed on Kickstarter is the Thermodo. A tiny little thermometer that connects to your mobile device's headphone jack and, alongside the companion app, displays the current temperature. It was a neat idea that I thought could have some applications in my day job as the Frozen Food Manager in a retail store.
The Sensor inside Thermodo is a high grade precision sensor with decimal accuracy, chances are next to nothing that a reading is due to a faulty thermodo. In 99.9% of the scenarios, it's about the environment. Things like microclimates and pockets of warmth radiating off objects is exactly the sort of things Thermodo is good at measuring – so consider all these things when you're experiencing temperatures that you feel might be 'off'.
Which brings me to my first of two gripes with the device. Sometimes the readings seem warmer than they should be, which often is a result of the Thermodo being too close to an object that's giving off heat. Usually you can just move your device so that it's further away from the object that's radiating heat but sometimes that object is you and the only way to get an accurate reading is to set your device down and wait a minute or two until the Thermodo settles on a more accurate temperature reading.
The more problematic object that results in inaccurate temperature readings is actually your device itself. Luckily the folks at Robocat thought of this while they were developing the companion app and added a setting to compensate for device heat. But, it leaves me concerned that the application is either over or under compensating for this additional heat and I'm never really sure whether to tell the app that my device is warm or operating at regular temperatures.
The second gripe regarding the Thermodo is that it can often take several minutes before it settles on a temperature. I usually keep my Thermodo in my pocket attached to my keys. But, that means that when I want to make a quick reading I have to take the Thermodo out and set it in the location I'll be testing for a few minutes, so that it can cool down from the warmth of my jeans pocket. The core of the problem is that the Thermodo itself is much warmer from my body heat than the location I'm attempting to use it in and it takes time for the device's housing to cool down to the temperature of its new environment. Certainly not a deal breaker but it does make quick temperature readings a much more frustrating experience.
The Thermodo companion app that is very beautifully designed. Large type displays the current temperature reading with a wavy line that turns blue or red depending on whether the temperature is getting warmer or cooler and moves more violently when the temperature changes are drastic. There's a pull down menu from the top that gives you access to an about page with an explanation of the Thermodo and tips for more accurate readings, the applications settings, apps that use Thermodo (which is currently empty), and links to Robocat related material on the web. The application settings are very simple — options for Farenheit or Celsius, the ability to compensate for device heat, and a toggle to show or hide indicator arrows.
On the hardware end the Thermodo hardware is a very simple device — A keychain ring, the headphone jack casing, and the Thermodo itself which sits inside the casing when not in use. The casing has "Thermodo" written on the side and the end of the Thermodo has the Robocat logo printed on it. The casing holds the Thermodo in quite well and there's a satisfying snap when you place the Thermodo in it that reassures me that it's not going to fall out at inopportune times. The silver color that is hidden by the red paint is starting to show through on the edges after just a few weeks of use, which may or may not be bothersome to some users — I rather like the character it adds. Overall I'd say the Thermodo is very well built and I expect it to last for many years to come.
The Thermodo is a pretty cool device that I've had some use for during the time that I've owned it — like when three of my frozen food coolers stopped working and I needed to check different areas inside of them to see whether or not I needed to move the product into another unit overnight until it could get fixed, that was a fun day. But, aside from catastrophic events (that very few people have to deal with) I'm not sure how much use I'm going to get out of it. It is novel to compare the temperature of the living room to that of the kitchen. But unfortunately it is just that, novel — a new and unusual object that's fun to play around with. I'm simply not sure that most people would actually have any application for it. This might change once more applications are developed that make use of the Thermodo API, but I can't really imagine what those applications might be.
If you have an idea in your head of how you could actually use the Thermodo, I think it's a worthwhile investment. But if your unsure, it's likely that it'll end up in a drawer somewhere collecting dust. As of now, I plan on continuing to carry my Thermodo with me attached to my keys for the foreseeable future — it has applications in my day job and helped me deal with a difficult situation that I wouldn't have been able to predict ahead of time.
The Thermodo is currently available for preorder for $44.99 in anodized aluminum and $29.99 in black, white, and red.


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Pierre Parsus, né le  à Paris et mort le  à Nîmes, est un peintre et illustrateur français.

Biographie

En 1934, Pierre Parsus a selon ses propres termes  dans un cours du soir de la Ville de Paris, grâce à un professeur et peintre, Jean-Pierre Perroud. Il passe désormais ses dimanches au musée du Louvre.

Il est reçu premier en peinture et décoration à l'École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués et des métiers d'art en 1935 à Paris. Durant trois années, il reçoit les enseignements des sculpteurs  Charles Malfray et Jacques Zwobada, de René Carrière, fils d'Eugène Carrière et des peintres Jacques Lecaron et Georges-Louis Claude. Il a pour ami le futur sculpteur René Babin et continue ses visites au Louvre.

Il découvre Paul Cézanne lors de sa rétrospective en 1935 au musée de l'Orangerie et, près de l'hôtel familial en bord de Seine lorsque s'ouvre l'Exposition universelle de 1937, il visite bouleversé une exposition de Vincent van Gogh. Il sait qu'il sera plus tard peintre dans le sud de la France.

En 1938, il suit le cours de modelage de Robert Wlérick et rencontre son futur mécène.

La Seconde Guerre mondiale déclarée en 1939, il suit une formation de chaudronnier-formeur pour l'aviation aux Arts appliqués.

Accidenté en Périgord lors de la débâcle de juin 1940, il travaille la terre à Bayac près de Lalinde pour y comprendre que la paysannerie de Jean Giono est pure création poétique. S'engage aux Compagnons de France afin de ne pas rejoindre la zone occupée.

En 1941, il est mobilisé neuf mois à Arudy (Basses-Pyrénées) aux Chantiers de jeunesse qui tiennent lieu en ce temps-là de service militaire, y réalise comme aux Compagnons de France, des décorations murales.

Libéré en 1942 des Chantiers de jeunesse, il regagne Périgueux. Avec Yves Joly, Guy Bourguignon et Georges Croses qui sera l'ami de toujours, ils créent le théâtre du berger, fidèle à l'esprit du théâtre routier de Léon Chancerel.

En , Pierre Parsus est réquisitionné pour le Service du travail obligatoire (STO) à la Locomotiv Fabrik de Vienne en Autriche.

Fuyant Vienne cernée par les Russes, il retrouve sa famille en juin à Paris, restaure peu à peu sa santé et renoue enfin avec la peinture grâce à un mécénat privé, évoquant sur ses toiles des souvenirs de déportations et des rêves nocturnes.

C'est le temps du mouvement de la Jeune Peinture, né d'une génération opprimée. Plus tard dans son livre Pictor, Parsus dira de cette période : .

Dès 1945, il suit l'enseignement de « l'Éveilleur » Georges Gurdjieff, auprès de Jeanne de Salzmann. Il y côtoie Pierre Schaeffer, Louis Pauwels, Yvette Étiévant, Véra Daumal, le sculpteur Etienne Martin et Marie-Madeleine Davy. Y travaillant des années, il en nourrira une grande gratitude.

Au début , il part peindre à Nîmes qui l'émerveille et y fait la rencontre mémorable du peintre fauve Auguste Chabaud. Un ami lui propose une maison, nid d'aigle proche de la tour Magne où il s'installe durablement l'été suivant lorsqu'il rencontre sa future épouse Lucette Bouchet-Delluc.

En , il expose au Salon de moins de trente ans. Le critique d'art Gaston Diehl le qualifie pour concourir au prix de la Jeune Peinture. René Huyghe soutient son envoi et lui écrit ses encouragements.

En , le succès de sa première exposition particulière, galerie Jean Pascaud à Paris, le qualifie pour le prix de la Critique parmi les quinze meilleures expositions de l'année.

De 1950 à 1952, participant aux luttes de la Jeune peinture, dont Paul Rebeyrolle est le chef de file, il multiplie les expositions à Paris et à Nîmes où il vit et peint désormais. Il s'installe cinq mois durant chez son ami Bernard Kruger, au domaine de Saint-Michel près d'Aimargues.

En , un jury parisien réuni au musée d'Art moderne de la ville de Paris lui décerne le prix de la villa Abd-el-Tif qui l'envoie pour deux années dans un palais mauresque dominant la rade d'Alger. Avant ce départ, le peintre expose 35 toiles à Paris, galerie du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré.

Il arrive à la villa Abd-el-Tif avec son épouse le . C'est un éblouissement qui, de 1953 à , engendre une période de création intense entre Alger, Tipasa, la Basse et Haute Kabylie, Biskra. Il y découvre selon ses mots , rencontre et se lie d'amitié avec Jean Amrouche, Jean Cénac et l'éditeur Charlot. Des toiles sont acquises par le musée national des Beaux-Arts d'Alger, par les villes d'Alger et de Tipasa. Il revient d'Algérie très marqué intérieurement par la guerre qui commence à la Toussaint 1954.

Reprenant les expositions particulières à Paris, Pierre Parsus remporte en 1957 le prix Fénéon, décerné par un jury où siègent Louis Aragon, Jules Supervielle, André Chastel, Georges Besson, Marie Dormoy et le recteur Jean Sarrailh. La même année, il reçoit le prix René Cottet (le prix du Salon des orientalistes) et est élu sociétaire du Salon d'automne pour une toile peinte lors d'un séjour à Malaga en 1955 au retour d'Alger.

En , Lucette et Pierre Parsus quittent Nîmes et la tour Magne pour s'installer à Remoulins au bord du Gardon près du Pont-du-Gard.

En 1960, il entreprend de peindre sur le thème des Géorgiques de Virgile. Jean Giono en est informé, il invite le peintre à Manosque et préface son exposition à Marseille en 1963.
Avec Lucette, il acquiert une demeure à Castillon-du-Gard.

En 1968, le père Jean Thibon lui commande les onze verrières, le tabernacle et l'autel de l'église Saint-Joseph-des-Trois-Piliers au nord de Nîmes, conçue par l'architecte André Planque. Les vitraux représentant les grandes visions du christianisme ainsi que le tabernacle seront sculptés, gravés et peints dans l'altuglas, matériau totalement nouveau à l'époque, tandis que l'autel sera peint à fresque.

Il réalise en 1969 avec François Rouan, un cadran solaire monumental de , au sol de la faculté de l'université Montpellier-II. Victor Vasarely puis son fils Yvaral en assumeront l'accompagnement vertical tandis que Philippe Jeaulmes et Jean-Claude Deshom en seront les architectes.

En 1971, les Éditions du Grésivaudan, à Grenoble, lui commandent 16 lithographies pour le roman Regain de Jean Giono. À la suite du succès de cette publication, le même éditeur lui demande en 1972 d'illustrer par 32 lithographies l'œuvre poétique de Georges Brassens préfacée par Bernard Clavel. L'inauguration de l'ouvrage aura lieu le  à l'atelier de lithographie Grapholith à Paris en présence de Brassens, de ses amis sétois, de Bernard Clavel et du Tout-Paris de la chanson. Les épreuves des lithographies seront longtemps exposées au musée Paul-Valéry de Sète. Cet ouvrage édités en « grand luxe » sera par la suite réédité en « demi luxe ».

Parsus collabore en 1977 avec la galerie Gorosane, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré à Paris. Il y donnera plusieurs expositions particulières jusqu'à sa rupture avec cette galerie en 1986.

En 1979, il reçoit la médaille d'or du festival international d'Art plastique du Hainaut (Belgique).

En , une importante rétrospective de son œuvre a lieu au Cellier de Clairvaux, à Dijon. En vingt ans le peintre a profondément évolué, le vitrail, les illustrations d'œuvres littéraires ont révélé son imaginaire ainsi que le monde des mythes et des symboles que le travail devant la nature lui voilait. Depuis 1974, son intérêt pour le paysage a faibli tandis que celui pour la présence humaine, son mystère, son aura, l'accapare. Il aborde des sujets tels que « Le Phénix », « Le Diable et le Bon Dieu », « Le Lupanar de Dieu », « Golgotha » afin de dire en grand format une transcendance, un « Sacré rédempteur ».

Après l'État français entre 1949 et 1953, la Ville de Paris et le musée de Nîmes, le musée d'Alès, le musée de Mouscron en Belgique acquièrent ses œuvres. Le musée de Bagnols-sur-Cèze acquiert Le Jumeau céleste, d'esprit religieux, en 1987.

À partir de 1988, il se manifeste dans des expositions particulières à Washington aux États-Unis, puis à New-York en 1990 ainsi qu'à Nîmes en 1995.

Son épouse meurt le .

En 1999, il expose 90 toiles en hommage à Lucette au musée du Colombier d'Alès. À cette époque paraît son Carnet d'atelier aux Éditions Mémoire vivante à Paris.

En , à l'occasion de l'inauguration de la salle Henri d'Estienne sur la peinture orientaliste au musée de Narbonne, Pierre Parsus fait le don de trois de ses œuvres issues de son séjour à Alger : Femmes Kabyles de retour du marché (huile sur toile, 64,6x65,9), Paysage de Kabylie (huile sur toile, 50x64,8) et À Biskra (huile sur toile, 27,1x35,1).

En 2003, la Ville de Nîmes lui commande un grand tableau destiné au musée taurin, qui servira d'affiche pour la  Feria de Nîmes. À cette occasion, Parsus acquiert une toile d'Auguste Chabaud, l'offre à Nîmes, ville natale du grand peintre, et expose douze toiles au  Carré d'Art, médiathèque de la cité, sur le thème de Mithra et le Minotaure. Cette même année, il fait paraître à compte d'auteur L'art singulier, ouvrage illustré, préfacé par Alain Girard. Pictor, ouvrage publié lui aussi à compte d'auteur, suivra en 2009 et aura pour sujet la vocation.
En 2011 est créée l'Association Pierre et Lucette Parsus.

En , le  musée de Bagnol-sur-Cèze accueille cinq toiles importantes de Parsus, tandis que cinq autres toiles rejoignent les collections du musée d'Art sacré de Pont-Saint-Esprit.

Pierre Parsus porte depuis 50 ans beaucoup d'intérêt au tableau d'Enguerrand Quarton, Le Couronnement de la Vierge, œuvre de 1453 conservée au musée Pierre-de-Luxembourg à Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, dont il veut donner une nouvelle lecture. En 2015, Henri-Pierre Aberlenc réalise un film à ce sujet : Pierre Parsus et le Couronnement de la Vierge d'Enguerrand Quarton.

Du  au , une rétrospective intitulée « Du figuratif au sacré, du visuel à la vision » est consacrée à l'artiste dans la salle d'exposition Jean-Luc Fiches du Pont-du-Gard dont le commissaire officiel est Christian Vayrette. Elle présente 83 œuvres et accueillera .

En , à l'occasion de cet événement, paraît un portfolio du journal Le Monde : « Pierre Parsus. Peindre est un chemin vers l'ailleurs, une transcendance »

Le catalogue de la rétrospective paraît en , préfacé par Patrick Malavieille, président de l'EPEC du Pont-du-Gard, vice-président du département du Gard, délégué à la culture et Alain Girard, conservateur en chef du Patrimoine, directeur honoraire de la conservation départementale des musées du Gard.

En  a été projeté au musée du Pont-du-Gard le film Peindre l'invisible de Raymond Achilli, un portrait de Pierre Parsus en 26 minutes.

 verra l'acquisition par le musée Pierre-de-Luxembourg de sa toile du Couronnement de la Vierge.

Fin 2017, parmi les nombreux échos à la récente rétrospective figurent l'évocation de cet événement sur le site Giono et les peintres, ainsi qu'une communication de Michel Belin à l'Académie de Nîmes : Apollinaire et Parsus, deux artistes de Nîmes.

En , Raymond Achilli réalise un nouveau développement de son film Peindre l'invisible, portrait de Pierre Parsus, artiste-peintre en le portant à 52 minutes.

En , paraît le livre d'artiste Que voyez-vous Monsieur qui est l'histoire d'un peintre dont la création des vitraux de l'église Saint-Joseph des Trois-Piliers à Nîmes, en 1968, réveille l'imaginaire et le sens du sacré, alors qu'il peignait jusqu'alors chevalet posé devant la nature, le réel.

Cette évolution spirituelle et picturale, l'intérêt pour l'alchimie, mettent Pierre Parsus sur le chemin du retable d'Enguerrand Quarton : le Couronnement de la Vierge, œuvre avec laquelle il entame une contemplation de 40 années. Jalonnant cette période naissent alors de nombreuses études et deux grandes toiles (acquises par le musée d'Art sacré de Pont-Saint-Esprit) explorant ce sujet.

Aujourd'hui, le peintre estime le moment venu de dévoiler entièrement sa vision du tableau, comme si le retable d'Enguerrand Quarton, cinq siècles après sa création, avait encore le pouvoir d'instaurer un dialogue entre deux peintres et de confier son message.

En accord avec Goethe disant : , Parsus explore le retable le pinceau à la main pour y déceler, désigner, dessiner et peindre à sa façon dans 50 planches, des figures et symboles alchimiques liés aux écrits de la Kabale, à la Bible et au culte catholique, formulant ainsi une lecture ésotérique du retable jusqu'à maintenant très peu explorée des historiens dont l'intérêt s'était surtout porté vers l'aspect exotérique de l'œuvre, c'est-à-dire immédiatement compréhensible de tous.

Le livre se complète d'un grand dialogue richement documenté entre le peintre et l'historien Christian Vayrette permettant au lecteur d'aborder des savoirs oubliés, notamment l'alchimie, qui s'affirme au long de l'ouvrage comme une quête intérieure cheminant par étapes à travers la matière.

Le , au Paraïs, la maison de Jean Giono à Manosque, dans le cadre du festival des Correspondances, a été présentée Arsule et Panturle, œuvre peinte en 2018, offerte par Pierre Parsus à l'Association des amis de Giono, exposée en permanence dans le salon du Paraïs.

D' à , eu lieu une grande exposition au musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée (Mucem) pour le cinquantenaire de la disparition de Giono, où figura La jeune femme aux cerises, toile offerte par le peintre à Jean Giono après l'exposition Les Géorgiques.
Le musée Auguste Chabaud à Graveson organise une exposition de l'oeuvre de Pierre Parsus de février à mai 2022.

Récompenses

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 Rétrospective Pierre Parsus 2017 au Pont-du-Gard, à compte d'auteur,  .
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Notes et références

Annexes

Bibliographie

Liens externes

 Site officiel de Pierre Parsus.

Peintre français du XXe siècle
Peintre français du XXIe siècle
Peintre d'art sacré
Peintre de vitraux
Illustrateur français du XXe siècle
Pensionnaire de la villa Abd-el-Tif
Personnalité liée à Aimargues
Personnalité requise pour le Service du travail obligatoire
Élève de l'École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués et des métiers d'art
Naissance dans le 13e arrondissement de Paris
Naissance en juin 1921
Décès à Nîmes
Décès en janvier 2022
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Buying on eBay can be a lucrative activity. However, if not managed properly, it can do shoppers more harm than good.
1. Buyers should know how to buy safely.
Wise buyers should know how to check the seller's reputation by prying on the seller's feedback section. With more feedback, chances are the seller does not do transactions well.
2. It's a must for a buyer to know more about the seller.
It's best not to buy on impulse. Buyers should take time first on knowing the seller's identity first. That way, the buyer will be more assured that it's not just a hoax or something.
3. It's a must for every buyer to shop around.
It pays to compare prices before a buyer gets into closing the deal. Just like any market, e-bay has a wide array of similar items to choose from and each seller will definitely have different price quotations.
4. A buyer has to look for things that sell as well.
5. Common sense is important.
A buyer should know how to detect fraud on an instant. It doesn't need further explanations or theory. It's instinct!
5. Buying on eBay can be a fun activity.
Shoppers don't have to get out of the browser instantly once they are through with their transaction. They can still amuse themselves by browsing on the seller's name, comments, and the other items being sold.
6. Discrepancies should be clarified first before logging out.
If a buyer has already closed the deal and is willing to purchase the item already, it's best to clarify any discrepancies at once. This is to avoid further misconception regarding the matter or the item bought.
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Activities involving money can be too risky. That's why it's important for most buyers to choose a reliable mode of payment. They should never go for wire transfers or any payment scheme outside E-bay rules and regulations. Other wise, there'll be no guarantee that the transaction is a safe one.
With these suggestions, online shopping will never be the same old risky activity again.
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Carrying cash can cost you big time, with the risk of losing that paper money from getting robbed. Similarly, there are risks involved in digital and online banking as well. According to a June report by PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd (PwC), as financial institutions use more digital banking channels, the new technologies make them more susceptible to fraud.
But that doesn't mean you should avoid digital transactions completely. In fact, it's a convenient and cost-effective method. All you have to do is be aware of the risks and not disclose any confidential information such as password or personal identification number (PIN).
Traditionally, cheques topped the list of frauds in banking. But now, with increasing use of Internet and mobile phone for financial transactions, new kinds of frauds have emerged. "In my experience, some of commonly perpetrated frauds prevalent across the banking value chain include phishing, vishing, man in the browser attacks and malware-based attacks," said Sandeep Dhupia, partner and head—forensic services, KPMG India.
Almost all frauds that happen online or electronically involve collecting information. Phishing means collecting information from a customer by sending fake emails. Vishing means calling a customer posing as a bank executive or an official from the central bank and collecting information for identity theft. The data can also be stolen through smishing, in which the customer receives an SMS with a web link, which, if clicked, downloads a malicious programme causing theft of data. Man in the browser means a malware infection into the Web browser. Once this happens, when a user enters details on the website, it gets stolen.
Banking transactions can be categorized into three channels—mobile banking, cards and Net banking. You are susceptible to fraud in any of these channels. Here is a look at what the issues can be on each channel.
According to the Reserve Bank of India, in 2014-2015, 22 million of the 589 million bank account holders were using mobile banking apps. The volume of mobile banking transactions has also risen from around Rs.1,819 crore in 2011–12 to about Rs.1.02 trillion in 2014–15, PwC said in a report. As the number of mobile transactions goes up, different kinds of frauds such as fake apps, SIM swap and malware have surfaced.
Fake apps: The first step in stealing money online is to steal information. This can be done by creating a fake app outside a playstore. "Hackers create fake apps which will look exactly like the original," said Dinesh Anand, Delhi-based partner and leader—forensic services, PwC. The user interface is very similar to the original application.
How do they get you to download the fake app? "One way is to send the bank customer a link asking them to upgrade the bank's app," said Amit Jaju, executive director, forensic technology and discovery services, and head (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) software license forensic, EY. If you click on the link, a fake app gets downloaded. This may happen if you jailbreak your phone. When you enter your user name and password, the fraudsters get access to that information.
SIM swap: The fraudsters will first collect your personal banking information through phishing, vishing, smishing or any other means. Once they have your personal information, they get your SIM blocked, and obtain a duplicate one by visiting the mobile operator's retail outlet with fake identity proof. The mobile operator deactivates the genuine SIM card, which was blocked, and issues a new SIM to the fraudsters. It is now simple to generate a one-time password (OTP) required for transactions using the stolen banking information. This OTP is received on the new SIM held by the fraudsters and they can now transact before the bank customer realizes the theft and alerts the bank.
App mapped to incorrect number: "This type fraud can be perpetrated by a bank employee," PwC said in a report. Say, you have an account with a bank but you don't use the mobile app. An employee of the bank can attach a different mobile phone number to your bank account and install a mobile application on that mobile device.
Once the app gets linked to your account with the incorrect number, the employee can do a transaction. Usually banks alert the account holder about a transaction via SMS. Since the number linked to the account is different, you will not get any notification on your mobile.
The point of sale (PoS) terminals where you swipe your cards for a transaction and the ATM use the same channel for the bank, called base24 switch, through which your card transactions go through. Here fraud may happen if your card gets cloned or skimmed through the PoS or ATM.
Cloning: Cloning can happen online as well as offline. Say, you swiped your card at a restaurant where the PoS is misused to clone cards, or you enter your card details at a fake shopping site. Once you enter the details, the fraudsters clone the card with your details and then use the information to make online purchases.
"When you use debit and credit cards, theft of identity by use of card readers in restaurants and shops is often done with the help of restaurant waiters and shop sales persons. The stolen data of credit cards is passed on by them to the cyber fraudsters who the clone the cards," said Dhupia.
Skimming: This involves a machine or camera that is installed at an ATM to pick up card information and PIN numbers when customers use their cards. A fraudster acquires this data and withdraws money from the machine.
Net banking is now acknowledged as a traditional channel for transaction and has been attacked too. "The two primary sources of Net banking fraud are executed through malware. It would either be through stealing passwords from customers or stealing customer details from bank systems. The intent is to access the password for the account to enable siphoning off funds," said Jaju.
Hackers can also obtain access to a person's mobile phone through malware or cloned/fraudulently obtained SIM card and then use the information to gain access to the Net banking channel. "A secondary and more indirect approach is to hijack a person's Net banking session through her computer using a malware so that it appears as a legitimate transaction from the account holder's computer," said Jaju.
RELATED: Do You Have to Respond to Fraud Alerts on Your Credit Card?
If you have been a victim of any of these frauds, what should you do? According to a master circular by RBI on "Frauds—classification and reporting", the central bank has put the responsibility to provide protection against and fight frauds on banks, exposing them to a completely new horizon of financial risks, notes PwC. Further, banks are now required to report to the RBI complete information on frauds and the follow-up action.
The RBI has also issued operative guidelines to regulate this channel, suggesting reporting of suspicious transactions to its financial intelligence unit. "To keep a check on frauds, banks need to incorporate a greater level of scrutiny by deploying advanced tools and technology capable of protecting the customers against unethical activities," said Dhupia.
While banks are mandated to prevent frauds, you, too, can take some steps to protect yourself. Ethical hackers—people who hack to evaluate level of security and without any malicious intent—say that users should be especially careful when using banking or other apps on which financial transactions can be conducted.
Don't jailbreak your phone. Jailbreaking is the process of removing hardware restrictions and thus allowing free apps.
Check what you download and run on your phone. "For example, don't use WhatsApp for confidential communication; use an encrypted app instead," said Jaju.
You may want to limit debit card usage at PoS machines and use it only as an ATM card for cash withdrawal. "Try to use credit cards at PoS because if a fraud takes place, you can raise a dispute, and it is not your money," said Jaju. Be cautious at ATMs; look around for suspicious objects or hidden cameras above the keyboard.
You may rub off the CVV number to be extra careful. But do remember it, so that you can continue using the card. Use computers that have anti-virus software. Don't share passwords, PINs and OTPs with anyone regardless of the reason stated. Banks never call asking for OTP details. Do not log into links sent on emails that require you to revalidate your credentials on account of a system upgrade. For apps, download directly from an app store; don't click on unknown links or those sent by unknown numbers.


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Machine Learning Needs Good Data To Reach Its Potential
Today's column is written by Chris Dobson, CEO at The Exchange Lab.
Machine learning is revolutionizing digital advertising, driving efficiency through advanced algorithmic decision-making, and could generate $42 billion in annual ad spend by 2021.
To get the best out of these technologies, however, marketers need to be aware of potential inaccuracies in the data they are using. They must also understand the limitations inherent in their data sources and figure out how to overcome them.
Using machine learning, marketers can theoretically optimize advertising campaigns to specific business outcomes, such as conversions, by creating a closed loop where performance insights are fed back into the decision-making process. Advanced algorithms determine which ad placements are most effective at driving the required results, and these insights can be used to uplift spend on the best performing sites and generate maximum ROI.
It's important for marketers to remember that performance data used by machine learning can be inaccurate and incomplete. Algorithms can only optimize against the data they are given, so if this information is flawed, advertising campaigns won't reach their full potential. Comparing data used by buy-side platforms to optimize campaigns, with the data used by advertisers to measure performance, reveals some significant discrepancies.
Demand-Side Platform View Vs. Ad-Server View
When a demand-side platform (DSP) buys ad space it is informed by multiple data streams, including insights on conversions and sales.
When consumers book a holiday online, for example, their confirmation page will contain a conversion pixel from the DSP to track the touch points that consumers have been exposed to along their paths to purchase, and those interactions will receive conversion credit. This data is then used by machine learning algorithms to determine which inventory to bid on for future placements and how much to bid.
However, the DSP is not the only provider to place tracking pixels on conversion pages. There will also be a pixel from the ad server, such as Google's DoubleClick Campaign Manager, which is used by advertisers to measure campaign performance. While the DSP only sees its own digital activity and uses the limited data from that activity to feed its algorithm, the ad server has a more holistic view of all digital media activity, including search, other media buyers and the original DSP. This is why marketers should be cautious when relying too heavily on data from the DSP alone.
Dramatically Diverse Results
Comparing these two data sets – the more comprehensive attribution data from the ad server and the less complete performance data from the DSP – provides a picture of how accurate the data-feeding machine learning algorithms really are, and the differences can be remarkable.
In my experience, I've seen cases where the DSP and ad server may only agree the same impression is responsible for a conversion half the time. The DSP may record more desktop conversions than smartphone conversions, while the ad server may report the opposite. And in many cases, the DSP may record a conversion on a website where the ad server detects no conversions at all.
Assuming the ad server data is more accurate, due to its more complete overview of digital activity, these discrepancies mean machine learning algorithms are optimizing campaigns based on imprecise data, resulting in suboptimal performance. With the data on the two sides of the ecosystem only matched half the time, buy-side platforms may optimize against results that can be up to five times different from the volume of conversions an advertiser might record.
Factoring In Data Discrepancies
It would be a mistake for marketers to plan for or anticipate these inconsistencies by assuming there will always be a given percentage degree of inaccuracy in DSP data. The discrepancies vary according to campaign, so there is no way for marketers to extrapolate the data and produce a hard and fast rule.
The better approach then, is to look at the differences on an individual basis to determine how best to use the information available to truly optimize ad campaigns. To ensure machine learning algorithms are working effectively, marketers must stop relying on the limited data generated by DSPs and instead feed them with more complete data sets that consider activity across all digital touch points.
Marketers can use machine learning to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their advertising campaigns, enhancing customer engagement and maximizing ROI, but the algorithms that drive it must be fed the right data. It could be damaging for brands to rely on incomplete or inaccurate data to inform campaigns, which therefore makes it vital that marketers use data on a case-by-case basis when optimizing. Where this doesn't happen, marketers are potentially missing out on the exceptional opportunities machine learning has to offer.
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