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Design a Shelter
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Age: Grade(s) 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects: Art, Health, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Skills: application, classification, communication, description, discussion, drawing, interpretation, invention, listening, problem solving, public speaking, reporting, research, writing
Duration: one to three 45-minute periods
Group Size: any number of groups of four to six students
Setting: indoors and outdoors
Keywords: elements, safety, shelters, beaver lodge, eyrie, polar bear den, quinzhee shelters
Students will be able to understand the need for, and identify the characteristics of, a viable wildlife shelter.
Groups of students design a shelter for an imaginary animal and then present their designs to the class.
a list and descriptions of imaginary animals (see below) or diagrams provided by the teacher; drawing paper; pencils; crayons (optional); scissors; glue; markers; and chart paper (optional)
Imaginary Animals
Sniffaches – cross between a bear and a beaver;
Ptarmilemm – cross between a ptarmigan and a lemming; and
Gyrsquirrel – cross between a gyrfalcon and a squirrel.
Just like humans, all animals need food, water, space, and shelter to survive. An animal's shelter or home protects it from weather and predators, and provides it with a safe place to raise its young, to hibernate, or to store food. Each species builds a shelter that is architecturally designed for its special needs. By looking at an animal's shelter, one can learn a lot about that creature's needs and behaviour.
Unlike humans, animals can't use tools or machines for house construction. Instead, they have built-in tools like sharp teeth, beaks, claws, or feet that can manipulate natural building materials such as grass, twigs, mud, bark, or fur. Animals have developed some amazing solutions to the problems of insulation, heat, drain- age, ventilation, and waterproofing. Some native cultures have learned to survive by observing animal shelters and behaviours. For instance, humans have learned to build igloos or quinzhee shelters in snowy landscapes by observing animals that burrow into snow to keep warm.
The beaver is truly a wild construction engineer that routinely rearranges its environment to create the perfect shelter. The beaver uses vegetation for both food and building materials. Its most important tool is its large, curved front incisors. With this built-in axe or saw, a beaver can chisel through trees up to 1.2 metres in diameter. Like our hands, a beaver's front paws can hold and manipulate objects.
Once a suitable lake, river, or stream has been chosen, the beaver constructs a dam to slow the water flow and control its depth. As deeper water won't freeze solid in winter, the beaver can remain active year-round. If the water gets too deep, nature's little engineer will open the dam to lower the water level. Construction begins when the beaver piles brush, branches, and logs across running water. Green wood is used because it is heavier than dry wood and does not float. The ends of branches are jammed into the muddy bottom so they face upstream. That way, the current keeps the wood in place. Gaps and holes are then filled with more wood, mud, and even rocks.
Upstream from the dam, the beaver builds its lodge on an island of branches piled together, or against an embankment. In both cases, logs and branches are piled to form the base until it rises out of the water approximately 15 cm. A firm platform is constructed with more twigs, bark, and mud. Then, a dome is woven from the branches or stems sticking out from the pile. The top of the lodge is usually thinner and composed of looser branches to increase ventilation. One or two entrances are built under water, enabling the beaver to drag branches inside its lodge for food. The interior of the lodge is divided into a central chamber, a winter food cache, and a bathroom area.
When finished, the lodge is usually two to three metres high, and two to six metres wide. It takes about a month to finish a home, which will be used for many years. It may not seem cosy to us, but a beaver lodge can stay well above freezing, even when it's very cold outside.
Arctic ground squirrels hibernate in burrows during winter. Because permafrost is common in the north, the squirrels must choose their burrow sites carefully. Permafrost is frozen ground that never thaws. Above it lies a shallow layer of soil 10 cm to 30 cm thick that thaws in summer and freezes in winter. Because of the permafrost, burrows are usually less than a metre below the surface. Arctic ground squirrels live in colonies of several families in an extensive and complicated maze of burrows and tunnels. A family's tunnel can be up to 18 metres long, and contain as many as 56 entrances within 45 square metres. The dens in which they hibernate are located off the main tunnel, and are lined with soft grasses, lichens, leaves, and fur. It's a toasty place to sleep winter away.
Another northern burrower is the lemming, a small rodent of the Arctic and Boreal regions. During summer, lemmings dig short, shallow tunnels that connect chambers used for nesting, resting, or toilet areas. Their winter nests are built on the tundra surface under a blanket of snow.
Many bear species use a variety of winter shelters or dens, such as caves, mossy hollows under low-sweeping spruce branches, hollow stumps, or snow caves. The black bear lines its den with spruce boughs, rotten wood, and soft plants. If the grizzly bear can't find a natural shelter, it will dig a hole under an overhanging rock on an inclined slope. A pregnant polar bear will dig out a snow cave on a hillside or ice ridge in which to give birth. Sometimes a male will use a snow cave as a temporary shelter during extreme weather or the darkest periods of winter.
The gyrfalcon doesn't build a proper nest. Instead it places a few sticks, grasses, or moss on an inaccessible, narrow cliff edge. Occasionally, it will nest in trees, or lay its eggs in the nest of another species, such as the rough-legged hawk. During winter, gyrfalcons huddle in nooks and crannies in cliffs where there is overhead cover to reflect their body heat. They also lie on top of their naked legs and feet to keep them warm.
The ptarmigan will roost temporarily in the insulation of soft snow banks. It flies directly into the banks so it will leave no tell-tale footprints for hungry predators. A rock ptarmigan will burrow a little cave no bigger than its body in snow as a night roost. When daylight appears, or if it is frightened by a predator, the ptarmigan will explode from the snow in a whirr of wings.
Begin with a discussion of shelters constructed or used by beavers, lemmings, ground squirrels, bears, ptarmigans, and gyrfalcons.
Divide students into groups of four to six and give each group an imaginary animal from the list above. Ask them to design a suitable shelter for their creature.
Have groups move outside and split up. Sitting quietly for five minutes, each group first imagines that it is the designated imaginary animal, then decides on the kind of shelter its creature needs.
Back in class, have the groups spend some time in discussion, then design shelters for their animal.
Have each group report its findings and designs to the class.
Have students choose one particular shelter, then construct a chart to compare its advantages and disadvantages.
Have students:
Build a female polar bear's den outside in snow.
Build models of shelters, such as nests or beaver lodges.
Compare and contrast shelters of birds and animals.
Take a field trip to look for animal and bird shelters.
Ask students to:
List the advantages for wildlife of having a shelter.
List some of the characteristics that make a good shelter.
Give an example of a certain type of shelter and why it is just right for the animal that lives there.
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A simple way of looking at product and service design is understanding and applying user experience. Eric Eriksson at Instagram wrote a great article that explains the what, who and why of product design. I've also included an article about digital product design by Andrew Aquino, a product designer at Facebook.
Product/service development takes the design concepts and creates the product or service. Development is the implementation of design. While there can be some overlap between design and development, they are fundamentally different. Also, the product or service can be physical or digital. This means you could have a factory producing vacuums or a digital team creating games.The following articles will help you better understand product/service development.
Marketing is often confused with advertising and sales. Head over and read What is Marketing? A Beginner's Guide to Marketing and end your confusion. The answers are clear and it covers the four P's: Product, Price, Promotion, and Place.
I have used MarketingTeacher.com to learn about marketing strategy and consumer behavior.
The Tronvig Group out of Brooklyn, NY has an interesting way of presenting marketing strategy. Their blog has great articles that I hope you find useful.
Whew! Luckily we have great resources to rely on when creating our business models. I've included "What is a Business Model?" from the Harvard Business Review. The quality of HBR articles are worth the effort of creating a free account. You will have access to three articles. Choose wisely, you will not be disappointed.
One item I wish to include is the Business Model Canvas. I have worked with this in an online course and I know it will be helpful to you. The Business Model Canvas can be found here. Be sure to watch the 2 minute video that shows its power.
We've covered many topics today. You will have all weekend to work on your startup project. I hope the links I've included help you and your team create a viable business. Watch this space for an article on creating your presentations.
Saturday will be a big day for you and your team. There will be research, product/service design and testing, asking customers for feedback, and meeting with mentors. There will be delicious food and snacks as well.
You will be able to interact with several mentors and ask them questions. Our mentors are experienced entrepreneurs and subject-matter experts. They will answer your questions and help guide you towards building a strong foundation for your startup.
Yesterday I mentioned the following list for identifying the key facets of your business.
As you develop your business idea, be sure to ask the mentors questions. The mentors have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer you and want you to succeed. Also, being able to answer and elaborate on these topics will help you create your 3-minute presentation and prepare for the judges' Q&A. You want to show the judges the strength and potential of your startup.
Let's use the list above and dive into the specifics that you will discover about your startup idea. I will cover the first three topics now and address the final four in another blog post.
Your team will want to find your targeted demographics and ask them questions. This is where you get to test your ideas, in the marketplace. These individuals will be spending money and/or time with your product or service so it's important to collect data on a variety of related topics. The following articles will get you started.
A value proposition is a statement of a product or service that solves a customer's problem, delivers value, and tells the customer why they should buy from your company and not the competition.
Visit this link at ConversionXL.com to understand the details of a value proposition and why your business needs one.
I hope you see the value in developing your business ideas. Creating products and services that solve specific problems is a fun and creative exercise. This is the Startup Weekend experience we strive to create. We hope you are looking forward to this weekend. We are!
I cover the final four business facets in the next post.
Welcome to Startup Weekend Pensacola! This weekend we will be hosting a 54-hour event aimed at creating new business ideas.
There are distinct steps that occur throughout the weekend, so I thought I would start with Day One.
After a quick registration you will be able to interact with fellow attendees that are just as nervous. Be bold and introduce yourself. Ask others what they enjoy doing, why they decided to attend Startup Weekend, or the standard "what do you do?" One of the best things you will experience this weekend are the relationships you form with different people. Take the time to get to know them.
I know many of you are interested in possibly pitching an idea. Perhaps you're intimidated or scared. That's okay because pitching only lasts 60 seconds. It's almost more nerve-wracking standing in line listening to others' ideas.
This week make a list of all your business ideas. Spend 5-10 minutes using Google and find out if those ideas have competition and, if so, what kind? Look at their ideal customers, their products and prices, and their attempt to connect with customers. Think of how your idea is stronger or unique. Does your idea capture a different audience, a larger audience, produce a better product or service, or provide more value?
A strong pitch will help attract people to your idea which is important when everyone votes and forms teams. The top 10 or 11 ideas with the most votes move forward. Yes, you can vote for your own idea.
Once the voting is complete, the projects (ideas) will be announced and team building can begin. If your idea didn't get enough votes to move forward don't despair. Use the feedback you received to refine your idea. Perhaps you will pitch a stronger idea at the next Startup Weekend. Now look around the room and join a team whose idea intrigues you.
After quick introductions, your team will research the business solutions and decide on what you will do the next two days. Determine what you need to learn about your new business. The following list will allow you to gather the information you need for Sunday's Pitch Event. These items will help you identify the key facets of your business.
Brainstorming and discussing the business will be an exciting and dynamic time for each group. Value the input of others. Collaborate and create a plan of action. Go ahead and get started or call it a night. Saturday will be a big day!
COME ON DOWN! The three top teams at Startup Weekend Pensacola will win some fabulous prizes to help get their startup off the ground. What are the prizes? Glad you asked!
Sound pretty good? You can only win if you compete. Startup Weekend kicks off Friday at 6pm. Get your tickets now!
Startup Weekend Pensacola is pleased to announce that Gulf Power has joined as a sponsor!
Gulf Power serves more than 447,000 customers in eight counties across Northwest Florida.
"Our hope is that Northwest Florida will continue to embrace and sustain efforts like Startup Weekend so that innovators, thinkers and doers will have a venue to connect and launch successful startups," the company said.
It is Gulf Power's mission to safely provide exceptional customer value by delivering reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity while strengthening our communities. For more information about the company, visit their website at MyGulfPower.com or visit their Facebook Page.
Startup Weekend Pensacola is pleased to announce that Overgroup has joined as a sponsor!
Overgroup is a web-based customer billing and management company. They have helped clients be successful by offering software that can track and manage clients in real-time. For over a decade, Overgroup has been working with clients in the telecom and cloud services industries.
When asked about the source of his interest in Startup Weekend, Ross Overstreet, CTO and founder of Overgroup, said, "I participated in a Startup Atlanta a few years ago. Our group made an application that helped people conduct over-the-phone surveys and capture the answers. It was a great experience; intense, but met a lot of amazing people by participating.
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2. Christian Garabedian – 'MeriCAN – redesigning gas cans!
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23. Tyler Tiwari – Ben Franklin – task/goal management app.
25. Database of Things – user algorithms and data science to predict all sorts of trends.
27. Rebecca Payne – increase use of ECAT by making it easy to find route information and purchase passes.
28. Brent Scott – Homes Find Me / Cars Find Me – help buyers market themselves to those who can help them solve their problem (buy a home, buy a car, etc).
29. Robocrates – Robot + Socrates – have a conversation with a robot!
30. Dominic Grasso – Simply Science – a STEM education Q&A site.
Startup Weekend Pensacola is Back! Oct. 17-19, @ UWF College of Business!
Startup Weekend Pensacola is back and this time we'll be at a new venue provided by the generous Univeristy of West Florida College of Business.
Registration is open and signing up right now can get students admission at the unbelievably low price of $10 (student super early bird special). Non-students can take advantage of the non-student super early bird special and register for only $20! It only lasts this week, so sign up now and save your place.
If you're interested in getting your technology idea off the ground or seeing if your tech business concept has legs, Startup Weekend Pensacola is the place for you! Attendees get an unparalleled chance to work with leaders from our local technology field and have their ideas vetted by business veterans.
This will be the third Startup Weekend Pensacola and we are looking forward to new ideas from our local startup community!
Take advantage of the Super Early Bird Discount!
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There are different styles for trading the Forex market such as scalping, day trading, swing trading, and position or long-term trading. The choice of which style to follow is a matter of the trader's preference and personality. Here we'll discuss swing trading: what it is, the timeframes involved, and a couple of strategies you can use to trade this way.
This is a style of trading where the trader tries to benefit from short-term price trends. The trader tries to capture the price move from a swing low to the next swing high and vice versa. The trades tend to last from a few days to a couple of weeks.
Swing traders can make use of technical or fundamental analysis alone or a combination of the two in finding the right time to enter and exit the market. Greater volatility in the market is a delight for swing trading as there would be more short-term price moves to benefit from.
The different styles of trading employ different timeframes. While a scalper makes use of the ultra-short timeframes, such as the five-minute and one-minute timeframes, and a day trader employs the 60-minute, 30-minute and maybe 15-minute timeframes; a swing trader usually makes use of the four-hour timeframe.
Many times, he uses the daily timeframe to get a better perspective of the market but rarely makes use of the weekly and monthly timeframes which are typically used for a long-term style of trading. Sometimes though, a swing trader may step down to a one-hour timeframe to get better entry points after spotting his setup in the four-hour or daily timeframes.
Swing trading is not a strategy in itself rather it is a style of trading. A lot of strategies work with this style of trading as with other styles too. Here we'll present a few simple strategies that work in swing trading. Some of them, such as the trend following and the countertrend swing strategies, are price action-based while the others are indicator based — moving average crossover.
Price usually moves in waves in every market and it is even much better in a trending market where you can easily see the different swings — impulse waves and corrective or countertrend waves. A trend following swing strategy tries to benefit from the impulse waves.
enter the market in the direction of the trend after the corrective move has played out so as to benefit from the next impulse wave.
To identify a trend using price action, you have to look out for higher swing highs and higher swing lows for an uptrend or lower swing lows and lower swing highs for a downtrend. The chart below clearly shows an uptrend. The down-wave which ended about 8.00 on the 13 July was a corrective wave and made a higher low than the low of 11 July. Entering the market after price resumed in the direction of the uptrend would have a profitable trade.
This is basically trying to benefit from the corrective waves. Certain factors, such as strong resistance or support levels, can make the corrective wave strong and large enough to give some meaningful profits. Traders that use this strategy have already mastered these factors.
enter in the opposite direction to trend and place your hard stop loss a little beyond the swing high/low as the case may be.
In the chart above, the move from 8.00 on 12 July to 8.00 on 13 July was a reasonable countertrend move to benefit from. We specifically have a strategy and indicator for Trend Reversal.
The moving average indicator smoothens the price data so that one can see the trend more clearly. Using two moving average indicators, one of longer duration and another of shorter duration, is a simple and effective way for swing trading. When the shorter moving average crosses the longer moving average, it could indicate that price has changed direction. Moving Average Crossover are simple trading strategies. We have created a momentum strategy that make it more reliable than just using MA Crossover. We call it the Elite Swing Trader System.
Swing traders make use of different strategies for taking profits. While some place take-profit limit order, others don't; instead, they let the profit run for as long as possible and trail the profits. Some combine both by taking partial profits at targeted levels while trailing the remaining portion. All the strategies have their pros and cons; you choose whichever one that you prefer.
Swing trading is a style that offers a combination of frequent trading opportunities and less time in front of computer screen. Some simple strategies work with this style just as they do with other styles. Usually, when we talk about Swing Traders, we usually talk about traders that trade higher time frames like H4 and D1 timeframes.


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Ireland Waste Water are now recruiting
We are recruiting business development, technical sales, technical service administration staff, lorry/crane driver and general operative staff. Are you interested in joining our team?
Ireland Waste Water is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons for the multiple positions listed below.
Full CV can be submitted by email to Mary@irelandwastewater.ie with "Job Application" noted as the email Subject.
We will notify candidates for interview as soon as possible.
Positions are noted here with a brief description of the role and responsibilities in each case.
Part Time Accounts Administrator
General Operator
Lorry/Crane Driver General Operator
You can read more about the positions available in our recruitment section here.
Riverstick duo aim to clean 'grey water'
A FAMILY-run business in Riverstick has devised a completely new way to treat waste water which claims to save homeowners €5,000 over five years.
Ireland Waste Water is the only company that has achieved European certification for their product, Circle 7, which is unique in the Irish market.
They describe it as a 'genuinely innovative invention' that will, in a more environmentally friendly way, purify waste water in homes, schools, factories and businesses throughout rural Ireland to a higher standard than what's currently achievable. 'Circle 7 provides a new system to treat waste water by taking household waste, percolating it using an advanced filtration system and bringing it to a near drinking water standard,' the company says.
Ireland Waste Water has recently purchased new land to expand the premises and are also recruiting 10 new employees.
Niall Mulcahy co-founder of Ireland Waste Water, which he runs with his wife Mary, commented: 'An ongoing problem with waste water from Irish households is the growing use of chemicals which is leading to an increase in the amount of 'grey water'. Grey water is damaging septic tanks and wastewater systems as they currently stand in homes all over the country, with the primary risk being contamination of the water supply into a home, as well as of the surrounding land.
'The added bonus of our system is that it will actually save homeowners money because there is no desludging required; no parts replacement, no media filter replacement and no pumps needed.'
Circle 7's vision is to be part of every new domestic wastewater treatment plant in Ireland, and they will then look to the UK and US.
https://www.southernstar.ie/news/business/articles/2019/06/02/4174754-riverstick-duo-aim-to-clean-grey-water/
Irish Examiner: "Feeling the flow after coming full Circle"
It's been a lot of trial and error, countless kitchen table board meetings, but a Cork family firm has come up with what it is calling a revolutionary way to treat wastewater in a sustainable way.
Ireland Waste Water, based in Riverstick, Co Cork, is the only company that has achieved European certification for its product, Circle 7, which it says is unique in the Irish market.
The firm was formed by Mary and Niall Mulcahy over 12 years ago and designs, manufactures, and installs precast concrete wastewater treatment systems, septic tanks, interceptors, grease traps, and rainwater-harvesting systems.
This month, representatives from the EU-certifying body launched Circle 7, an invention that will purify wastewater in homes, schools, factories, and businesses in rural Ireland to a higher standard than what is currently achievable, saving them thousands of euro in the process, and in a more environmentally friendly way.
Ms Mulcahy said: "We have been working on Circle 7 for three years and we were only ever going to bring it to market if and when it reached the very high standard we had set for ourselves.
"From kitchen table drawings to certification by PIA in Germany, after a few failed prototypes and some that were just not up to standard, we finally created a solution that will revolutionise the wastewater industry — first in Ireland and later in other European countries and beyond."
PIA (Prufinstitut fur Abwassertechnik) is the largest testing laboratory in Europe for the decentralised wastewater industry.
Mr Mulcahy said: "Three years ago, we said we'd sit down and have a look at it. Two years ago, we put Circle 7 together.
"But we didn't want to go ahead with it until we could put it through PIA in Germany, the most recognised body by the councils here.
"We didn't want to go ahead with it until such time as we had the paper in our hands that we could go to the engineer. Now we have it."
Circle 7 reimagines the traditional flawed septic tank process which, when not managed correctly, is a risk for contaminating the land and the water system.
It provides a new system to treat wastewater by taking household waste, percolating it using an advanced filtration system, and bringing it to a near drinking water standard.
Mr Mulcahy said: "An ongoing problem with wastewater from Irish households is the growing use of chemicals which is leading to an increase in the amount of 'grey water'.
Grey water is damaging septic tanks and wastewater systems as they currently stand in homes all over the country, with the primary risk being contamination of the clean water supply into a home, as well as of the surrounding land.
"The added bonus of our system is it will actually save homeowners €5,000 over five years at least, because there is no desludging required, no parts replacement, no media filter replacement, and no pumps needed."
Circle 7 can be fitted to new and existing wastewater treatment plants, anywhere in Ireland, to vastly improve the quality of the system, say the Mulcahys.
Its vision is to be part of every new domestic wastewater treatment plant in Ireland, after which they will look to the UK and US markets, as well as France, says Ms Mulcahy.
Mr Mulcahy added: "The material is the most important function of the tank, in that is never has to be replaced.
"Down the road, you never have to go to Hong Kong or China to look for new materials to put into it. There's also no desludging in our system.
"There are no big costs down through the years or replacements. There is also no power consumption needed, so there are no electrical costs.
"It's all eco-friendly and there is a smaller footprint on the ground. There is no protruding mounds or anything sticking up over the ground. It's just the way the system is designed.
"The problem with other systems over the ground is you can't see how it is functioning if it is all grassed over. You can in ours. You have a big bonus there for the protection of groundwater.
"Digging up lawns could cost you thousands and you are then getting into contaminated water. Our system is serviced and monitored anyway.
"It's fairly bulletproof."
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/the-monday-interview-feeling-the-flow-after-coming-full-circle-926835.html
Red FM: Cork Based Firm Achieve EU Certification For New Waste Water Treatment System
Ireland Waste Water says households can save €5000 in 5 years
A Cork-based firm has launched an environmentally friendly system which it claims will revolutionise waste water treatment in Ireland and across Europe
Ireland Waste Water says households can save €5000 in 5 years and combat 'Grey Water' contamination through their Circle 7 system which is Ireland's only Waste Water Treatment to achieve EU Certification
Circle 7 provides a new system to treat waste water by taking household waste, percolating it using an advanced filtration system and bringing it to a near drinking water standard.
The family run business which is based in Riverstick says Circle 7 will lead to an expansion of their business and the creation of 10 new jobs
http://www.redfm.ie/news/cork/cork-based-firm-achieve-eu-certification-for-new-waste-water-treatment-system/
"Control the controllables." CEO Q+A: Mary Mulcahy, Co-founder, Ireland Waste Water
Q. What are your main priorities and goals in your role?
I have been in the industry since 1997 and owner-manager of Ireland Waste Water which myself and my husband established in 2004. Since we began manufacturing and servicing Treatment Systems, Rainwater Harvesting Systems, Grease Traps and Pump Chambers in 2004 my priorities have been threefold, firstly, making sure the business operates effectively on a daily basis. Secondly, maintaining and building upon our position as one of the largest suppliers of domestic Waste Water Treatment Plants in Ireland. Thirdly, following the recent launch of our Circle7 tertiary treatment system, we want to continue to grow the business and it is the charge of both myself and my husband to lead that growth.
Q. What are your biggest challenges as CEO?
Scaling for growth. That said, its possibly the most welcome challenge of my past 10 years in this industry. Thankfully any of the challenges we faced over the years have been met with the support of family, friends and our dedicated staff. Having launched Circle7, our next biggest challenge is to establish ourselves in export markets which we plan to do in the coming years.
Q. How do you keep your team/staff motivated?
They are more than a team to us, they are family at this stage, which very much aligns with the ethos of our business. Communication is very important, so we work to be open and transparent on what's going on and we encourage and trust each member of our team to take ownership of their roles. They know hard work and thrive on getting the job done.
We always acknowledge that our success is due to developing the competencies and capabilities of our employee and we provide our employees with training opportunities to continuously develop these skills.
I like to think that they see us as working shoulder to shoulder and that we don't ask any more of them than we do of ourselves.
Q. What are the challenges facing the industry going forward?
Overcoming the "grey water" contamination problem in Irish households is a challenge we have already set out to combat with the creation of our new wastewater treatment system Circle 7. Because of an increasing usage of chemicals grey water is damaging septic tank & wastewater systems as they currently stand in homes all over the country, with the primary risk being contamination of the clean water supply into a home, as well as of the surrounding land.
Q. What new trends are emerging in your industry?
Over the last 5 years, we have definitely felt the growing demand for eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable solutions. As well as that, homeowners are looking for a solution that has a smaller footprint, to avoid the necessity of having to install raised beds to conceal the unit's location.
Based on this, and our own convictions, all our products are designed to be eco-friendly. Our new Circle7 tertiary treatment system is recognized as having the potential to make a significant positive contribution to the development of rural housing in Ireland – something we are very proud of.
Q. Are there any major changes you would like to see in your sector?
We pride ourselves on our product design, development and manufacture to certified EU Standard through PIA (Prüfinstitut für Abwassertechnik GmbH). I would like for there to be greater visibility of the existence of uncertified wastewater system suppliers currently serving the market. If Ireland is going to advance in this area, all operators in the market need to be held to the Standards and best practice.
While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are doing a good job, I would like to see more providers go further the standards they attain. We have developed our products so that they conform to the highest international standards.
Q. As an employer are you finding any skill gaps in the market?
We are fortunate to have been able to retain key personnel during the downturn period and have begun to recruit new people in response to growth demands. However, there is a definite drain on resources in the country and we know from speaking with others in the sector that skills shortages are an issue.
Q. How did your strategy develop in the context of the banking crisis and economic crisis?
We were fortunate that we had a diversity of products and services for the commercial and agri sectors, which reduced our exposure to and dependency on the domestic household market. We did like every other business at the time, we focused on business development, doing quality work and providing excellent customer service and critically. We also started a significant phase of new product design and innovation so that we would be ready when the market returned.
Q. How will Brexit affect you, or have you started to feel the effects already?
We have worked to shield the business in terms of anticipating longer lead times and potential price hikes for material. We manufacture all of the core elements at our facility so, are not overly dependent on third party suppliers, but like any other business in Ireland, we are alert and keen to understand the real-time implications once Brexit is finalised.
We are looking to establish ourselves in other markets and our outlook is positive.
Q. How do you define success and what drives you to succeed?
Our yardstick for success has always lay with customer satisfaction. We are a solution-driven business. Our strategy has always been based on identifying real solutions for problems that exist in treating wastewater. We ask – can we develop a better solution, and can we do it to the highest possible standard, so we that we can provide a best-in-class product to our customers? It's a long process to get these things just right – for example, Circle 7 took us over three years to bring the solution to the market – but it is worth it to deliver for our customers.
Q. What's the best advice you've been given, or would give, in business?
Enjoy the journey from starting the business in the late 1990s to today. Also, each day we do our best to 'control the controllables'.
Q. What have been your highlights in business over the past year?
Without doubt it was the recent launch of our Circle 7 Tertiary Waste Water Treatment System. It is a genuinely innovative invention that will purify wastewater in homes, schools, factories and businesses throughout rural Ireland to a higher standard than what's currently achievable, saving them thousands of Euro in the process. It reimagines the traditional flawed septic tank process which, when not managed correctly, is a risk for contaminating the land and the water system. It provides a new system to treat wastewater by taking household waste, percolating it using an advanced filtration system and bringing it to a near drinking water standard.
Q. What's next for your company?
We don't intend to stand still, with 20 years of activity behind us! Our business development plan is well underway for national growth and entry into new export markets.
Q. Where do you want your business/brand to be this time next year?
Well on our way to fulfill our vision for Circle 7's to be part of every new domestic wastewater treatment plant in Ireland, after which we will look to the UK and US markets.
"We are looking to establish ourselves in other markets and our outlook is positive"
https://businessandfinance.com/ceo-ireland-waste-water/
Irish Tech News: Irish Company Launch Environmentally Friendly System To Revolutionise Waste Water Treatment
A family-run business in Riverstick, Co. Cork has devised a completely new way to treat waste water. Ireland Waste Water is the only company that has achieved European certification for its product, Circle 7, which is unique in the Irish market. Ireland Waste Water has invested more than 20% of the profits into the invention of Circle 7 and is now primed for expansion having recently purchased new land to expand the premises. They are also recruiting 10 new employees. The total septic tank market in Ireland is estimated to be worth more than €3 billion.
Last week, representatives from the EU certifying body flew in to Cork to launch Circle 7 – a genuinely innovative invention that will, in a more environmentally friendly way, purify waste water in homes, schools, factories and businesses throughout rural Ireland to a higher standard than what's currently achievable, saving them thousands of Euro in the process. It reimagines the traditional flawed septic tank process which, when not managed correctly, is a risk for contaminating the land and the water system. Circle 7 provides a new system to treat waste water by taking household waste, percolating it using an advanced filtration system and bringing it to a near drinking water standard.
Speaking in advance of the launch, Niall Mulcahy Co-founder of Ireland Waste Water, which he runs with his wife Mary, commented,
"An ongoing problem with waste water from Irish households is the growing use of chemicals which is leading to an increase in the amount of 'grey water'. Grey water is damaging septic tank & wastewater systems as they currently stand in homes all over the country, with the primary risk being contamination of the clean water supply into a home, as well as of the surrounding land."
The added bonus of our system is that it will actually save homeowners €5,000 over 5 years – at least because there is no desludging required; no parts replacement, no media filter replacement and no Pumps needed!"
How the Waste Water Treatment Works
The Circle 7 system is a filter which removes filterable solids from fluids in a physical and mechanical method, working by gravity feed to avoid any additional pressure build-up. Its main use is in the advanced treatment of fully biological, pre-treated domestic wastewater, purifying this water to a much higher standard than ever seen before. Circle 7 has since undergone rigorous accreditation testing to become the only product certified to EU standard (EN12566-7).
Circle 7 can be fitted to new and existing wastewater treatment plants, anywhere in Ireland, to vastly improve the quality of the system.
Mary Mulcahy of Ireland Waste Water went on to describe the development of Circle 7,
"We have been working on Circle 7 for 3 years and we were only ever going to bring it to market if and when it reached the very high standard we had set for ourselves. From kitchen table drawings to certification by PIA in Germany, after a few failed prototypes and some that were just not up to standard, we finally created a solution that will revolutionise the waste water industry – first in Ireland and later in other European countries and beyond".
Circle 7's vision is to be part of every new domestic wastewater treatment plant in Ireland, after which they will look to the UK and US markets.
https://irishtechnews.ie/environmentally-friendly-system-to-revolutionise-waste-water-treatment/
Cork Independent: Invention is Riverstick born
A family-run business in Riverstick has devised a new way of treating waste water and with it created ten new jobs.
Ireland Waste Water said this week that it is the only company that has achieved European certification for their product, Circle 7.
Last week, representatives from the EU certifying body flew in to Cork to launch Circle 7, an invention that will, in a more environmentally friendly way, purify waste water in homes, schools, factories and businesses throughout rural Ireland to a higher standard than what's currently achievable.
The company claim that it could save homes and businesses thousands of euro as it launched the invention on Monday.
It reimagines the traditional flawed septic tank process which, when not managed correctly, is a risk for contaminating the land and the water system.
Speaking in advance of the launch, Niall Mulcahy Co-founder of Ireland Waste Water, which he runs with his wife Mary, said: "An ongoing problem with waste water from Irish households is the growing use of chemicals which is leading to an increase in the amount of 'grey water'. Grey water is damaging septic tank and wastewater systems as they currently stand in homes all over the country, with the primary risk being contamination of the clean water supply into a home, as well as of the surrounding land.
"The added bonus of our system is that it will actually save homeowners €5,000 over five years, at least, because there is no desludging required, no parts replacement, no media filter replacement and no pumps needed!"
Source: https://www.corkindependent.com/news/topics/articles/2019/05/23/4174511-invention-is-riverstick-born/
Irish Independent: Cork firm eyes €3bn market with product
Irish water treatment company Ireland Waste Water (IWW) has launched a new product that it claims will revolutionise the industry in Ireland and across Europe.
The Cork-based family firm has developed the Circle 7 product, which treats waste water by percolation using an advanced filtration system that returns it to near drinking water standard. Circle 7 can be fitted to new and existing waste water treatment plants to vastly improve the quality of the system, it said.
IWW founders Niall and Mary Mulcahy spent three years with significant investment in creating Circle 7 and have invested more than 20pc of IWW's profits into the invention, it said.
The company said it expected the product to double the size of IWW and it recently purchased new land to allow for an expansion of its premises. It is planning to recruit ten new employees, doubling the size of the workforce over the next five years.
The total septic tank market in Ireland is estimated to be worth more than €3bn.
Source: https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/cork-firm-eyes-3bn-market-with-product-38124879.html
Our New Product, Circle 7, Launch Event
Ireland Waste Water Circle7 Launch
The team at Ireland Waste Water would be delighted if you could join us for the official launch of our revolutionary new
Circle7 Tertiary Treatment System
Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Friday 10th May 2019 at 12 noon
followed by lunch at 1pm
Among special guests, dignitaries and friends
Jim Daly, TD Minister of State
will officially launch the new Advanced Package Tertiary Treatment
Certified to the EN12566-7 CE Mark.
Suitable for both domestic and commercial uses,
the product has been certified up to 50 PE and tested by the PIA
Representatives from both PIA and a major innovative European wastewater company will also be in attendance.
Location: Oriel House Hotel, Main St., Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Google Maps
We look forward to welcoming you on the day!
Mary Mulcahy

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Austria is located at the center of Europe and its capital Vienna has established an outstanding reputation as a conference city. International surveys confirm year after year that Vienna ranks among the most popular congress destinations in the world, offering all the infrastructure and professional services necessary to successfully organize the 14th Biennial Worldwide Congress UNITECR 2015.
Vienna is recognized as the capital of art and music and you will be enchanted by Vienna's imperial heritage.
St. Stephen's Cathedral is located in the heart of Vienne and with its massive south tower it is one of the city's most identifiable symbols dominating the Vienna skyline. The church is still used regularly for services and events. You can enjoy great views of Vienna by climbing the 343 steps of the south tower.
The Habsburg's former imperial residence was built between the 13th and 20th century. It was the center of the Habsburg Empire for over 600 years and main residence of the imperial family until 1918. Today, the Hofburg is the official seat of the Austrian Federal President (situated in The Leopoldine Wing) and also houses several attractions within the complex, which consists of eighteen wings with more than 2,000 rooms. Some of the highlights include the Albertina Museum, the Austrian National Library; the Spanish Riding School and the halls of the Imperial Treasury.
The Schönbrunn Palace is situated about 6km (4 miles) from Vienna city center and was the former summer residence of the imperial family. Today this palace is one of Europe's most impressive Baroque palace complexes and is part of UNESCO's cultural heritage. For further information please click here.
Prater is a large recreational tract of parkland situated between the Danube river and the Danube canal, just east of Vienna's historic center. One of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions is the Wiener Riesenrad, a 64.75metre tall ferris wheel at the entrance of the Prater amusement park also known as Volksprater or Wurstelprater. It was erected in 1896–1897 by the British engineer Walter Basset. From the top you have an incomparable view of the old city of Vienna and the Prater amusement park under your feet.
Various yearly public events are held on the square in front of the building known as the Rathausplatz. The square is flanked by statues to honor personalities who left their mark on the history of the city.
The Vienna State Opera was built in the mid-19th century and is one of the top opera addresses in the world. This famous stage offers a different program every day, with approximately 50 operas and 20 ballets about 300 days per season. The repertoire covers a remarkable cross-section of the full spectrum of operatic literature. The State Opera also houses the annual Vienna Opera Ball, an internationally renowned event with prominent participants from all over the world.
The Parliament Building is where the two houses of the Austrian Parliament conduct their sittings. The building was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Edvard Hansen in 1874 and was partly destroyed during World War II. One of the building's most famous features is the statue and fountain of Athena, in front of the main entrance. The visitor center is open for public when the Austrian Parliament is in session.
Located on the south side of Karlsplatz St. Charles's Church is the most outstanding baroque church in Vienna, as well as one of the city's greatest buildings. The church is consecrated to the patron saint of the Habsburg emperor, Saint Charles Borromeo. You can take a lift to the cupola for views of Vienna and for a close look at the opulent frescoes.


Barcelona Fiesta – La Sagrada Familia | No place like home.
LA MERCE fiesta is held on the September equinox, and is a 4 day mix of pagan festivals, catholic ceremony, traditions, music and parades. One of the highlights is 'la projection', this year the "Moment Factory" from Montreal offered a multimedia show on the Nativity facade of the Sagrada Familia, an ode to the creation of the world and man and to life itself. (Apologies for the editing).
…. and this is the same facade, as you've never seen before.
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Awesome, Richard, must have been extraordinary to be there!! Also loved hearing the voices of the crowd, especially the child. Did u film this, is that your voice I can hear?


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Curses Are The New Black
By Stacey Nosek | Pajiba Love | May 29, 2009 |
If you can't get enough of Drag Me to Hell this weekend, here are the all-time most cursed movie characters so you can have yourself a little cursed movie marathon. (Film School Rejects)
Here are five super disturbing Sam Raimi moments. I just watched the first Evil Dead movie the other night for the first time in ten years and I'm telling you that shit gave me nightmares. (Screen Junkies)
It's official. Clay Aiken and Gay Hecubus are embroiled in a feud. This is my favorite thing to come out of "American Idol" since, well, ever. (Webster's)
What would you say if I had a photograph of six Princess Leias in gold bikinis having a pillow fight? Pinch yourself, it's not a dream. (Agent Bedhead)
Here's the most ass-kickingly awesome stuntman doing some of the most ass-kickingly awesome stunt moves you'll ever see. Thanks also to Snath who sent me a tip about this guy! (Film Drunk)
Dan Carlson reviews HBO's new "Into the Storm." (Hollywood Reporter)
Jonah Hill wants his big screen adaptation of "21 Jumps Street" to be like his very own Michael Bay movie. I suppose there are worse things to aspire to. (CHUD)
Now that Werner Herzog is in the remake business, here are some more challenging films we'd like to see him take on. This was actually inspired by a twitter meme that my roommate and his friends started. True story. (Spout)
Ooh, yay. Crazypants Winona Ryder talks about her breakup with Johnny Depp, who was his first big heartbreak. Aww. (Celebitchy)
I don't know if you guys knew about this, but there is a rampant hugging problem plaguing the nation's high schools. RAMPANT. (Zelda Lily)
Mandy Moore has a new album coming out. Apparently, the guy at Drunken Stepfather is not a fan. Site NSFW! (Drunken Stepfather)
Here's a list of twenty famously big dicks with a lot of NSFW links. In other words, I know what I'm doing for the rest of the afternoon. (Jezebel)
Mayim Bialik, a.k.a. "Blossom" is coming out of obscurity just long enough to learn what "not to wear" tonight. (Seriously? OMG!)
Much like building up a drug or alcohol tolerance, Kanye West's all caps lock rants are starting to lose their effect. (DListed)
And on a final note, just a friendly reminder that "Pushing Daisies" will be airing their final episodes, starting this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Thanks to mex for the head's up!
Today's clip is a spoof of The Grinch Stole Christmas swapping out a Mormon for the Grinch and gays for the Whos. It's kind of hilarious. Via Notes on Bar Napkins! (Site NSFW!)
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"Old books, as you well know, are books of the world's youth, and new books are fruits of it's age." - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Gerald "Jerry" Walter
(August 4, 1937 - December 26, 2005)
Gerald "Jerry" Walter was born in Lusk on Aug. 4, 1937, to Ray and Lucille Walter. Jerry passed away Dec. 26, 2005, following a brief illness at the Mobridge, S.D. hospital. He was raised on the family place near Node and attended grade school in Node. He graduated in 1955 from high school in Lusk. Jerry was active in 4-H and was recognized for his youth leadership and project activities.
On Aug. 3, 1957, Jerry was united in marriage to Peggy Slagle. To this union five children were born: Robert Walter, David Walter, Brian Walter, Barbara Walter Wood and Dixie Walter VanCamp.
Jerry was a highly skilled heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He retired from the Kerr McGee Company mining operations near Gillette. In addition to his responsibilities in the equipment maintenance division of the mine, Jerry was active in mine safety and rescue. For a few years following retirement, Jerry and Peggy enjoyed touring the country in their motor home prior to purchasing a home for retirement in Java, S.D.
His family and friends will forever remember Jerry as a generous and loving person who was devoted to his family. He was never too tired nor too busy to come to the aid of his family in times of need.
Jerry is survived by his wife Peggy, their five children, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Also surviving is a brother, Jim and his wife Ida of Rapid City, S.D. His parents, Ray and Lucille Walter, preceded him in death.
Following a family service, Jerry's remains were cremated. Interment will be scheduled at a later date.
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Stanford Clark Christian (August 19, 1934 - November 4, 1993)
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Kathryn Frances Lund (December 25, 1920 - October 17, 2004)
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Harold L. Rasmussen (November 20, 1924 - January 22, 1988)
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Benton County, Oregon facts for kids
Location of Benton County in Oregon
This list presents the full set of buildings, structures, objects, sites, or districts designated on the National Register of Historic Places in Benton County, Oregon, and offers brief descriptive information about each of them. The National Register recognizes places of national, state, or local historic significance across the United States. Out of over 90,000 National Register sites nationwide, Oregon is home to over 2,000, and 57 of those are found in Benton County.
This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted March 31, 2017.
Former listings
Name on the Register
Avery–Helm Historic District
(#99001716) Roughly bounded by SW 2nd, 6th, and Jefferson Streets, and the Highway 20/34 Bypass
44°33′32″N 123°15′58″W / 44.558981°N 123.265994°W / 44.558981; -123.265994 (Avery–Helm Historic District) Corvallis Located on several of Corvallis's earliest plats, the historic houses in this residential district present a window into the domestic aspects of the city's development from 1870 to 1949, providing a full industrial, socioeconomic, and architectural profile of that period.
Benton County Courthouse
(#78002278) NW 4th St. between Jackson and Monroe Sts.
44°33′55″N 123°15′44″W / 44.56524444°N 123.2621639°W / 44.56524444; -123.2621639 (Benton County Courthouse) Corvallis
Benton County State Bank Building
(#79002035) 155 SW Madison Ave.
44°33′48″N 123°15′31″W / 44.563333°N 123.258611°W / 44.563333; -123.258611 (Benton County State Bank Building) Corvallis
George W. Bethers House
(#97000590) 225 N. 8th St.
44°32′30″N 123°22′30″W / 44.541657°N 123.374960°W / 44.541657; -123.374960 (George W. Bethers House) Philomath
John Bexell House
(#92000064) 3009 NW Van Buren Ave.
44°34′15″N 123°17′06″W / 44.570925°N 123.2849167°W / 44.570925; -123.2849167 (John Bexell House) Corvallis
Dr. Ralph Lyman Bosworth House
(#81000471) 833 NW Buchanan Ave.
44°34′32″N 123°15′34″W / 44.575556°N 123.259444°W / 44.575556; -123.259444 (Dr. Ralph Lyman Bosworth House) Corvallis
J. R. Bryson House
(#79002036) 242 NW 7th St.
44°34′03″N 123°15′47″W / 44.5675°N 123.263056°W / 44.5675; -123.263056 (J. R. Bryson House) Corvallis
Burnap–Rickard House
(#84002931) 518 SW 3rd St.
44°33′36″N 123°15′48″W / 44.56005556°N 123.2633611°W / 44.56005556; -123.2633611 (Burnap–Rickard House) Corvallis
Camp Arboretum Sign Shop
(#08000544) 8592–8399 NW Peavy Arboretum
44°39′22″N 123°13′58″W / 44.656078°N 123.232910°W / 44.656078; -123.232910 (Camp Arboretum Sign Shop) Corvallis vicinity
Jesse H. Caton House
44°34′12″N 123°15′30″W / 44.57°N 123.258333°W / 44.57; -123.258333 (Jesse H. Caton House) Corvallis
Children's Farm Home School
(#08000254) 4455 US 20 NE
44°36′34″N 123°12′54″W / 44.609444°N 123.215°W / 44.609444; -123.215 (Children's Farm Home School) Corvallis vicinity
College Hill West Historic District
(#02000827) Roughly bounded by NW Johnson, Polk, Arnold and 36th
44°34′15″N 123°17′09″W / 44.570966°N 123.285750°W / 44.570966; -123.285750 (College Hill West Historic District) Corvallis
Corvallis Hotel
(#87001533) 201–211 SW Second St.
44°33′47″N 123°15′32″W / 44.563056°N 123.258889°W / 44.563056; -123.258889 (Corvallis Hotel) Corvallis
Crystal Lake Cemetery
(#04000613) 1945 SE Crystal Lake Dr.
44°32′52″N 123°15′12″W / 44.547778°N 123.253333°W / 44.547778; -123.253333 (Crystal Lake Cemetery) Corvallis
Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan
44°33′52″N 123°15′54″W / 44.564444°N 123.265°W / 44.564444; -123.265 (Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan) Corvallis
J. Leo Fairbanks House
(#85000290) 316 NW 32nd
44°34′16″N 123°17′13″W / 44.57113333°N 123.28705°W / 44.57113333; -123.28705 (J. Leo Fairbanks House) Corvallis
Dr. George R. Farra House
44°33′52″N 123°15′51″W / 44.564444°N 123.264167°W / 44.564444; -123.264167 (Dr. George R. Farra House) Corvallis
John Fiechter House
(#85000789) Finley Road, William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
44°25′11″N 123°19′28″W / 44.419807°N 123.324378°W / 44.419807; -123.324378 (John Fiechter House) Corvallis vicinity
(#81000473) 760 SW Madison Avenue
44°33′52″N 123°16′00″W / 44.564413°N 123.266550°W / 44.564413; -123.266550 (First Congregational Church) Corvallis
Fort Hoskins Site
(#74001672) 38150 Hoskins Road
44°40′37″N 123°27′43″W / 44.6768543193°N 123.461943669°W / 44.6768543193; -123.461943669 (Fort Hoskins Site) Kings Valley
Charles Gaylord House
(#91000805) 600 NW Seventh St.
44°34′14″N 123°15′47″W / 44.570456°N 123.262939°W / 44.570456; -123.262939 (Charles Gaylord House) Corvallis
Hannah and Eliza Gorman House
(#15000045) 641 NW 4th Street
44°34′12″N 123°15′32″W / 44.570095°N 123.258870°W / 44.570095; -123.258870 (Hannah and Eliza Gorman House) Corvallis
Hadley–Locke House
44°34′19″N 123°15′48″W / 44.571944°N 123.263333°W / 44.571944; -123.263333 (Hadley–Locke House) Corvallis
Harris Bridge
(#79002040) W of Wren
44°34′48″N 123°27′37″W / 44.580023°N 123.460198°W / 44.580023; -123.460198 (Harris Bridge) Wren
Hayden Bridge
(#79002034) W of Alsea
44°23′00″N 123°37′47″W / 44.383333°N 123.629722°W / 44.383333; -123.629722 (Hayden Bridge) Alsea
Helm–Hout House
(#85001176) 844 SW 5th St.
44°33′26″N 123°16′02″W / 44.55728611°N 123.267175°W / 44.55728611; -123.267175 (Helm–Hout House) Corvallis
Hotel Benton
(#82003719) 408 SW Monroe Ave.
44°33′52″N 123°15′45″W / 44.564473°N 123.262366°W / 44.564473; -123.262366 (Hotel Benton) Corvallis This hotel building is a distinctive example of the Italian Renaissance style by architects Houghtaling and Dougan. Reflecting the progressive spirit of the early 1920s, the hotel was financed through public subscription and built by local contractors. Opening in 1925, it became social and business center of Corvallis for over 30 years.
Hull–Oakes Lumber Company
(#96000869) 23837 Dawson Rd.
44°22′N 123°25′W / 44.36°N 123.41°W / 44.36; -123.41 (Hull–Oakes Lumber Company) Monroe The last steam powered saw mill in the U.S.
(#13000332) 25381 SW Airport Avenue
44°29′45″N 123°21′40″W / 44.495901°N 123.361097°W / 44.495901; -123.361097 (Independent School) Philomath
Irish Bend Covered Bridge No. 14169
(#13000117) SW Campus Way Bike Path
44°34′00″N 123°18′03″W / 44.566535°N 123.300802°W / 44.566535; -123.300802 (Irish Bend Covered Bridge No. 14169) Corvallis Previously listed on the National Register in 1979, and removed in 1989 upon relocation from the Monroe vicinity to Oregon State University property in Corvallis.
Richard S. Irwin Barn
(#88000954) 26208 Finley Refuge Rd.
44°23′57″N 123°18′15″W / 44.399073°N 123.304067°W / 44.399073; -123.304067 (Richard S. Irwin Barn) Corvallis vicinity
Julian Hotel
(#84002933) 105 SW 2nd St.
44°33′50″N 123°15′30″W / 44.563889°N 123.258333°W / 44.563889; -123.258333 (Julian Hotel) Corvallis
Charles King House
(#90000833) 22930 Harris Rd.
44°34′47″N 123°27′38″W / 44.579639°N 123.460476°W / 44.579639; -123.460476 (Charles King House) Philomath vicinity
Isaac King House and Barn
(#75001579) N of Philomath off OR 223
44°40′10″N 123°25′37″W / 44.669444°N 123.426944°W / 44.669444; -123.426944 (Isaac King House and Barn) Kings Valley
Lewis G. Kline Building
44°33′48″N 123°15′33″W / 44.563333°N 123.259167°W / 44.563333; -123.259167 (Lewis G. Kline Building) Corvallis
Lewis G. Kline House
44°34′05″N 123°15′51″W / 44.568056°N 123.264167°W / 44.568056; -123.264167 (Lewis G. Kline House) Corvallis
Lewisburg Hall and Warehouse Company Building
(#91000804) 6000 NE Elliott Cir.
44°37′54″N 123°14′21″W / 44.631667°N 123.239167°W / 44.631667; -123.239167 (Lewisburg Hall and Warehouse Company Building) Lewisburg
Monroe State Bank Building
(#92000065) 190 S. Fifth St.
44°18′51″N 123°17′46″W / 44.314167°N 123.296111°W / 44.314167; -123.296111 (Monroe State Bank Building) Monroe
North Palestine Baptist Church
(#13000804) 7300 NE Arnold Avenue (approx.)
44°40′16″N 123°12′50″W / 44.670995°N 123.213868°W / 44.670995; -123.213868 (North Palestine Baptist Church) Adair Village
Oregon State University Historic District
(#08000546) Monroe and Orchard Ave., 30th St., Washington Wy., Jefferson Ave., 11th St.
44°33′56″N 123°16′39″W / 44.565661°N 123.277506°W / 44.565661; -123.277506 (Oregon State University Historic District) Corvallis
Dr. Henry S. Pernot House
44°33′48″N 123°15′51″W / 44.56323611°N 123.2642361°W / 44.56323611; -123.2642361 (Dr. Henry S. Pernot House) Corvallis
Philomath College
(#72001078) Main St.
44°32′30″N 123°22′10″W / 44.541667°N 123.369444°W / 44.541667; -123.369444 (Philomath College) Philomath
Pi Beta Phi Sorority House
(#82003721) 3002 NW Harrison Blvd.
44°34′18″N 123°17′06″W / 44.57155556°N 123.2849556°W / 44.57155556; -123.2849556 (Pi Beta Phi Sorority House) Corvallis
Poultry Building and Incubator House
(#06000725) 800 SW Washington Ave.
44°33′42″N 123°16′06″W / 44.56167778°N 123.2682417°W / 44.56167778; -123.2682417 (Poultry Building and Incubator House) Corvallis
Peter Rickard Farmstead
(#83002142) SW of Corvallis
44°26′53″N 123°21′15″W / 44.448056°N 123.354167°W / 44.448056; -123.354167 (Peter Rickard Farmstead) Corvallis vicinity
Charles L. Schuster House
(#86002843) 228 NW 28th St.
44°34′13″N 123°16′58″W / 44.57030556°N 123.2828306°W / 44.57030556; -123.2828306 (Charles L. Schuster House) Corvallis
Soap Creek School
(#91000803) 37465 Soap Creek Rd.
44°39′37″N 123°16′42″W / 44.660278°N 123.278333°W / 44.660278; -123.278333 (Soap Creek School) Corvallis vicinity
Edwin and Anna Starr House
(#86002840) 26845 McFarland Rd.
44°22′09″N 123°19′11″W / 44.369167°N 123.319722°W / 44.369167; -123.319722 (Edwin and Anna Starr House) Monroe
George Taylor House
44°34′10″N 123°15′39″W / 44.569444°N 123.260833°W / 44.569444; -123.260833 (George Taylor House) Corvallis AKA "Oliver House"
Jack Taylor House
44°33′28″N 123°16′01″W / 44.55784722°N 123.26695°W / 44.55784722; -123.26695 (Jack Taylor House) Corvallis
Watson–Price Farmstead
(#05000638) 23380 Hoskins Rd.
44°40′22″N 123°26′47″W / 44.672778°N 123.446389°W / 44.672778; -123.446389 (Watson–Price Farmstead) Kings Valley Built 1848, one of ten entries on the Historic Preservation League of Oregon's Most Endangered Places in Oregon 2011 list.
Charles and Ibby Whiteside House
44°33′46″N 123°16′01″W / 44.562753°N 123.266883°W / 44.562753; -123.266883 (Charles and Ibby Whiteside House) Corvallis This excellent example of an airplane bungalow, built from planbooks in 1922 during a period of rapid growth in Corvallis, is probably the only house of that style ever constructed in the city.
Whiteside Theatre
44°33′49″N 123°15′44″W / 44.563733°N 123.262184°W / 44.563733; -123.262184 (Whiteside Theatre) Corvallis
Willamette Community and Grange Hall
(#09000359) 27555 Greenberry Road
44°27′18″N 123°16′33″W / 44.455100°N 123.275932°W / 44.455100; -123.275932 (Willamette Community and Grange Hall) Corvallis vicinity
Willamette Valley and Coast Railroad Depot – Corvallis
44°33′41″N 123°16′03″W / 44.561444°N 123.267472°W / 44.561444; -123.267472 (Willamette Valley and Coast Railroad Depot – Corvallis) Corvallis
James O. Wilson House
44°33′44″N 123°15′53″W / 44.562274°N 123.264750°W / 44.562274; -123.264750 (James O. Wilson House) Corvallis
Elias Woodward House
44°34′07″N 123°15′32″W / 44.568611°N 123.258889°W / 44.568611; -123.258889 (Elias Woodward House) Corvallis
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Ransom A. Belknap House 1979
(#79002038) 1982 W of Monroe
Monroe Destroyed by fire
Corvallis High School (Oregon) August 15, 2003
(#03000692) April 18, 2006 836 NW 11th St.
Corvallis Demolished in 2004
Old Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority House May 19, 1989
(#89000516) February 6, 1990 145 NW 21st St.
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In Canada, Common Murres are found breeding primarily in Atlantic Canada, but also occur in smaller numbers along the coast of British Columbia. Population trends vary among colonies but overall, the Canadian population appears to have increased since 1970, especially on the Atlantic coast (Wilhelm et al. 2015a). Common Murres are only hunted by residents of Newfoundland and Labrador and by Indigenous people. Harvest levels decreased significantly following the implementation of hunting regulations and have since been within the target sustainable level of harvest. Common Murres are highly susceptible to gillnet fisheries and oil pollution; both of these anthropogenic activities result in significant murre mortality. This species has been identified as a priority for conservation and/or stewardship in one or more Bird Conservation Region Strategies in Canada.
Main designations for the species
Subspecies, population
IUCN (Global) Least concern 2018
Wild Species (Canada) Secure 2015
Bird Conservation Region Strategy Priority Species 2013
Population status
Geographic area or population
Population change relative to ~1970
Status in relation to goal
Canada Moderate Increase Medium At an Acceptable Level
Population estimate
Canada 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 breeding birds
Distribution maps
BirdLife International / NatureServe
Migration strategy, occurrence
Short-distance migrant
Responsibility for conservation
Responsibility based on % of global population
Canada Low
Conservation and management
Bycatch of seabirds in commercial fisheries is an important conservation concern with the majority of reported catches in the gillnet fishery involving Common Murre. In the Pacific, salmon gillnets continue to take a heavy toll (Ellis et al. 2013). In Atlantic Canada, closure of the cod fishery resulted in a drastic reduction in gillnet mortality, and a measurable response in the Common Murre population (Regular et al. 2013). Nevertheless, mortality from entanglement in nets is still significant (Gaston et al. 2009). Increased egg and chick predation and/or nest desertion due to disturbance is a growing concern, as reduced sea ice is forcing polar bears to search for alternate prey on land (Kuletz et al. 2017, and references therein). Murres are also highly susceptible to chronic and accidental oil pollution. Off the coast of Newfoundland, oiling rates were among the highest in the world (Wiese and Ryan 1999), but have declined since the 2000s (Wilhelm et al. 2009). Still, in light of increasing oil development in Atlantic Canada, the risk of accidental oil pollution is great. Murres continue to be harvested by residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Indigenous peoples, but harvest levels have declined significantly after hunting regulations were implemented in 1994 and are now well-within the sustainable harvest limits. In recent years (2013-2017), 20,000 to 40,000 Common Murres have been harvested each year in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Bird conservation region strategies
Environment and Climate Change Canada and partners have developed Bird Conservation Region Strategies in each of Canada's Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs). In these strategies, selected species are identified as priorities for one or more of the following reasons:
conservation concerns (i.e., species vulnerable due to population size, distribution, population trend, abundance, or threats)
stewardship responsibilities (i.e., species that typify the regional avifauna or have a large proportion of their range or population in the sub-region)
management concerns (i.e., species that require ongoing management because of their socio-economic importance as game species, or because of their impacts on other species or habitats)
other concerns (i.e., species deemed a priority by regional experts for other reasons than those listed above or because they are listed as species at risk or concern at the provincial level)
Select any of the sub-regions below to view the BCR strategy for additional details.
BCRs, marine biogeographic units, and sub-regions in which the species is listed as a priority
Sub-region and priority type
Atlantic Northern Forests Atlantic Northern Forests, sub-region and priority type: Quebec -- Other
Boreal Softwood Shield Boreal Softwood Shield, sub-region and priority type: Quebec -- Other
Gulf of St. Lawrence Gulf of St. Lawrence, sub-region and priority type: Atlantic, NS -- Conservation
Newfoundland and Labrador Shelves Newfoundland and Labrador Shelves , sub-region and priority type: Atlantic, NL -- Other
Northern Pacific Rainforest Northern Pacific Rainforest, sub-region and priority type: Pacific and Yukon -- Stewardship
Scotian Shelf Scotian Shelf, sub-region and priority type: Atlantic, NB -- Conservation
Scotian Shelf Scotian Shelf, sub-region and priority type: Atlantic, NS -- Conservation
Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) Waterfowl Committee. 2017. Population Status of Migratory Game Birds in Canada: November 2017. CWS Migratory Birds Regulatory Report Number 49. 221 pp. Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) Waterfowl Committee. 2017. Population Status of Migratory Game Birds in Canada: November 2017. CWS Migratory Birds Regulatory Report Number 49. 221 pp. (Link)
Ellis, J.I., S.I. Wilhelm, A. Hedd, G.S. Fraser, G.J. Robertson, J.-F. Rail, M. Fowler, and K.H. Morgan. 2013. Mortality of migratory birds from marine commercial fisheries and offshore oil and gas production in Canada. Avian Conservation and Ecology 8(2):4. Ellis, J.I., S.I. Wilhelm, A. Hedd, G.S. Fraser, G.J. Robertson, J.-F. Rail, M. Fowler, and K.H. Morgan. 2013. Mortality of migratory birds from marine commercial fisheries and offshore oil and gas production in Canada. Avian Conservation and Ecology 8(2):4. (Link)
Gaston, A.J., D.F. Bertram, A.W. Boyne, J.W. Chardine, G. Davoren, A.W. Diamond, A. Hedd, W.A. Montevecchi, J.M. Hipfner, M.J.F. Lemon, M.L. Mallory, J.-F. Rail and G.J. Robertson. 2009. Changes in Canadian seabird populations and ecology since 1970 in relation to changes in oceanography and food webs. Environmental Reviews 17:267-286.
Hipfner, J.M. 2005. Population status of the Common Murre Uria aalge in British Columbia, Canada. Marine Ornithology 33:67-69. Hipfner, J.M. 2005. Population status of the Common Murre Uria aalge in British Columbia, Canada. Marine Ornithology 33:67-69. (Link)
Kuletz, K., M. Mallory, G. Gilchrist, G. Robertson, F. Merkel, B. Olsen, E. Hansen, M. Rönkä, T. Anker-Nilssen, H. Strøm, S. Déscamps, M. Gavrilo, R. Kaler, D. Irons, and A. Below. 2017. 3.5 Seabirds pp.128-147 In: State of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Report. Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna International Secretariat, Akureyri, Iceland. Kuletz, K., M. Mallory, G. Gilchrist, G. Robertson, F. Merkel, B. Olsen, E. Hansen, M. Rönkä, T. Anker-Nilssen, H. Strøm, S. Déscamps, M. Gavrilo, R. Kaler, D. Irons, and A. Below. 2017. 3.5 Seabirds pp.128-147 In: State of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Report. Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna International Secretariat, Akureyri, Iceland. (Link)
Regular, P., W. Montevecchi, A. Hedd, G. Robertson, and S. Wilhelm. 2013. Canadian fishery closures provide a large-scale test of the impact of gillnet bycatch on seabird populations. Biology Letters 9(4): 20130088. Regular, P., W. Montevecchi, A. Hedd, G. Robertson, and S. Wilhelm. 2013. Canadian fishery closures provide a large-scale test of the impact of gillnet bycatch on seabird populations. Biology Letters 9(4): 20130088. (Link)
Wiese, F.K. and P.C. Ryan. 1999. Trends of chronic oil pollution in southeast Newfoundland assessed through beached-bird surveys 1984-1997. Bird Trends 7:36-40.
Wilhelm, S.I., G.J. Robertson, P.C. Ryan, S.F. Tobin and R.D. Elliot. 2009. Re-evaluating the use of beached bird oiling rates to assess long-term trends in chronic oil pollution. Marine Pollution Bulletin 58:249-255.
Wilhelm, S.I., J. Mailhiot, J. Arany, J.W. Chardine, G.J. Robertson, and P.C. Ryan. 2015a. Update and trends of three important seabird populations in the western North Atlantic using a geographic information system approach. Marine Ornithology 43:211–222. Wilhelm, S.I., J. Mailhiot, J. Arany, J.W. Chardine, G.J. Robertson, and P.C. Ryan. 2015a. Update and trends of three important seabird populations in the western North Atlantic using a geographic information system approach. Marine Ornithology 43:211–222. (Link)


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Q: How to pass function argument name as a string variable I have a function with multiple arguments. I would like to pass data to the argument, depending on value in my variable. How to do this?
def Task(firstArg = None, lastArg = None):
    if firstArg is not None: do_something()
    if lastArg is not None: do_something_else()

arg = 'lastArg'
Task( arg = "Susanta")   # Expecting do_something_else()

arg = 'firstArg'
Task( arg = "Susanta")   # Expecting do_something()

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "test.py", line 6, in <module>
    Task( arg = "Susanta")   # Expecting do_something_else()
TypeError: Task() got an unexpected keyword argument 'arg'

A: You can pass it in as a dictionary that you unpack
Task(**{arg: "Susanta"})

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Francesca's shares slide 11% after hurricanes weigh on earnings
By Ciara Linnane
Published: Dec 5, 2017 7:53 a.m. ET
CiaraLinnane
Corporate news editor
Shares of women's apparel retailer Francesca's Holdings Corp. FRAN, -4.87% slid 11% in premarket trade Tuesday, after the Houston-based company posted weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings and cut its guidance after suffering from the damage caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Francesca's said it had net income of $239,000, or 1 cent a share, in the quarter, down from $9.7 million, or 26 cents a share, in the year-earlier period. Sales fell 11% to $105.8 million and same-store sales slid 18%. The FactSet consensus was for EPS of 4 cents, sales of $107 million and a same-store sales decline of 17%. "Our sales results were impacted by merchandise missteps that impacted our business throughout the third quarter," chief Executive Steve Lawrence said in a statement. "Additionally, comparable sales results were impacted by an estimated 425 basis points from hurricanes Harvey and Irma." Business has improved since then and November same-store sales have improved from the third quarter, he said. "That being said, we still have a lot of work ahead of us," he said. The company is now expecting fourth-quarter sales of $145 million to $150 million, assuming a 9% to 12% decline in same-store sales. EPS is expected to range from 35 cents to 40 cents, compared with the FactSet consensus of 40 cents. Shares are down 57% in 2017, while the S&P 500 SPX, -0.18% has gained 18%.
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5G Lab Report: Status of 5G Development
Before most consumers in most markets have 4G services, the combined might of the wireless industry's research and development (R&D) resources have been mobilized to develop the technologies that will soon constitute 5G. A consensus is emerging around some of the broad aims of 5G – the likely services and use cases, the network architecture, the focus for performance improvement in existing systems and even some of the fundamental technologies – but there is a great deal still to happen before 5G is defined and standardized.
Many in the industry are calling the move to 5G a paradigm shift in the way wireless networks are built and run, encompassing network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN), more distribution of functionality to the edge, the creation of user-centered "virtual cells" with simultaneous multiple connections across multiple spectrum bands and duplex modes, support for billions of devices in the Internet of Things (IoT), multi-antenna arrays and beamforming, use of very high frequency spectrum and other big innovations. But they also say that there will be evolution of current 4G networks, and that this is an intrinsic part of 5G.
For a decade, there has been steady, evolutionary development of Long Term Evolution (LTE), with operators picking and choosing technologies and functions from those standardized through 3GPP. But 5G will mark the beginning of a new set of standards – even if some core technologies continue to be based on those underpinning previous generations – and there will be a measure of backward compatibility preserved.
Vendors say there is a paradigm shift required in the way networks are built if 5G is to deliver what operators need: the capability to earn new revenue – not just to provide better versions of services they provide now, and for which they won't be able to charge very much more even if they improve.
There is a huge amount of work going on across very many organizations, funded in many different ways, directed at developing the technologies and approaches that will constitute 5G. Much of it is being led by the biggest network equipment providers, working with universities and in conjunction with operators, and involving smaller specialists are involved in collaborative projects, too.
R&D is still at a relatively early stage and if we look at the history of development of previous generations of mobile technology, what tends to happen is that there is a high level of industry collaboration globally (within which there is competition certainly), that ultimately results in an acceptable distribution of core IP when the dust settles on the fundamental standards.
5G Lab Report: Status of 5G Development examines why 5G is necessary and the applications that are driving the development of its technology components, focusing on radio access rather than the core network. It details the timetable for standardization work of various kinds, and reviews the key technology issues in 5G development, identifying areas of common ground and competition. Further, the report identifies and reviews the many R&D projects and programs around the world, when they will do their work and what they aim to achieve (or in the case of completed trials, what they have already delivered). It summarizes views on the likely timetable for network and service deployment, and profiles eight of the major vendors that are working to advance 5G technology.
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As with 3G and 4G before it, 5G's most significant standards will be ultimately agreed by 3GPP – the global partnership of seven standards bodies (ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA, TTC) – and formalized by the ITU Radiocommunications Sector (ITU-R). 3GPP has its own specifications groups looking at radio access and system architecture, but its partners – and many other bodies around the world – are also looking at specific aspects of 5G technology with a view to influencing the final standards. The following table excerpt identifies industry bodies and their work in developing or influencing standards.
5G Lab Report: Status of 5G Development is published in PDF format.


"Thanks to everyone on board for willingly sharing such great ideas and experience!"
The backdrop for this experience will be the beautiful coastline of Turkey and the Greek Islands of the Aegean. Throughout the week we will be making overnight stops at delightful locations and frequent lunch time stops along the way. Plus, of course, wonderfully secluded swims and barbecues in idyllic anchorages mostly only accessible by boat.
Day 1: Arrive at Didim Marina, Near Bodrum, Turkey.
Swim and relax by the pool whilst other guests arrive.
Safety briefing followed by dinner in the Pool Restaurant.
Day 2: 16nm relaxed sail to Yalikavak for lunch and overnight stay at anchor.
Day 3: 35nm downwind sail to Ancient Knidos for anchorage and dinner ashore.
Day 4: 25nm sail to Datcha, stopping for lunch and a swim along the way. Dinner ashore.
Day 5: 20nm sail to the spectacularly peaceful 'Sailors Paradise', for Dinner ashore.
Day 6: 10nm sail to a peaceful and secluded anchorage. Barbecue on board.
Day 7: 10nm sail to Selimiye, Dinner ashore.
Day 8: 5nm sail to Marti Marina for debrief, drop off and taxi to airport.
NOTES: All distances are approximate. Actual route may differ depending on weather and crew.
Starting and drop off points may differ, but will be within a taxi ride of Bodrum Milas International Airport, Turkey unless otherwise advised. (Taxis not included).
Breakfast (and light lunch, if not taken ashore) will be taken onboard in a relaxed, 'help yourself' manner. Drinks and food on board inclusive.
Dinner will mostly be taken ashore in relaxed, friendly restaurants (food and drink at own cost).


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Prievaly () is a village and municipality in Senica District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1439.

Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 250 metres and covers an area of 15.007 km2. It has a population of about 906 people.

References

External links

 Official page
Prievaly at the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

Villages and municipalities in Senica District

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The follow-up to 2013's Lizzobangers is out this December.
Lizzo is back! The follow-up to 2013's Lizzobangers is called Big GRRRL Small World and is set to drop on December 11th via her own label BGSW. It features contributions from the likes of Bionik, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon (who is on vocoder duties on track 'Bother Me'), Doomtree's Lazerbeak, N.A.S.A.'s Sam Spiegel, and Alex Nutter.
Produced at Vernon's April Base studio in Eau Claires by BJ Burton, Big GRRRL Small World is preceded by 'Humanize', which you can stream below.


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Alice Neel, one of the great portraitists of the 20th century, made starkly honest paintings of relatives, lovers, friends, and neighbors.
"Whether I'm painting or not, I have this overwhelming interest in humanity," she explained. "Even if I'm not working, I'm still analyzing people."
In 2007 Andrew Neel, Alice Neel's grandson, directed a documentary about Alice Neel's life. It explores her struggles as an artist and a single mother from the Depression era until her death in 1984. The film includes interviews with her sons, Richard and Hartley Neel, the children of her deceased daughter, Isabetta, artists Marlene Dumas, Chuck Close and Alex Katz, art historians Rob Storr and Jeremy Lewison, and Neel's surviving friends. It also includes footage from Michel Auder's earlier film about Neel. The film, which was produced by SeeThink Productions, won the Audience Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2007.
In 1984, Neel died in New York, at 84 years of age. Her work has been celebrated in retrospectives at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among other institutions.
"I do not pose my sitters. I do not deliberate and then concoct... Before painting, when I talk to the person, they unconsciously assume their most characteristic pose, which in a way involves all their character and social standing - what the world has done to them and their retaliation."
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