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KAKATIYA RUDRESHWRA (RAMAPPA) TEMPLE, Palampet, Mulugu District, Telangana – INDIA
The World Heritage Volunteer initiative was launched in 2008 by UNESCO to encourage young people to undertake concrete actions and play an active role in the protection, preservation and promotion of world heritage. This program consists of action camp projects organized by organizations or institutions involving national and international volunteers. The projects will provide empowering and enriching opportunities to young people and enable them to go beyond boarders to some of the most outstanding places in the world. National and International volunteers work together with the local communities to preserve our common culture and natural heritage.
World Heritage Volunteer (WHV) - Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) camp – 2022 is being organized by Kakatiya Heritage Trust from 19th Sep 2022 to 30th Sep 2022. Rudreshwara (Ramappa) temple is a masterpiece of the Kakatiyan style of temple architecture, representing the unique combination of ingenuity in stone sculpting and engineering experimentations. The use of sandbox foundation and floating bricks, as well as thoughtful selection of materials and perfect planning allowed to reduce the load on the temple structure, making it earthquake resistant and remaining intact even after 800 years of construction. The sculptures of the Rudreshwara (Ramappa) temple manifest Kakatiyan's indigenous geotechnical knowledge in stone chiseling as well as their deep understanding of construction technologies. These let the Kakatiyans use one of the hardest rocks, namely dolerite giving it a fine lustre finish and mirror like polish. The bracket figures (raginees and naginees or yalis) show outstanding beauty and creativity represents the Kakatiyan dance customs, interprets the regional lifestyle and is based on the Puranic texts. The Rudreshwara (Ramappa) temple is in exceptional testimony of the Kakatiyan Dynasty and illustrates its artistic, architectural and engineering achievements within the wall temple compound and its wider setting.
It is to impart the geo technical aspects and construction technology of great Kakatiya's to international and national heritage lovers in addition to art and architecture, would help in understanding the great heritage value.
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, is a Kakatiya style temple dedicated to the lord Shiva, located in Telangana, India. It is 15 km (9.3 mi) from Mulugu, 66 km (41 mi) from Warangal, 209 km (130 mi) from Hyderabad. An inscription in the temple says it was constructed in the year 1213 CE by Recharla Rudra, a General of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva (1199–1262). It is located in the vicinity of Ramappa Lake, the Ramappa Temple complex which consist of three temples was consecrated in 1213, designed and architected by Ramappa—after whom the temple complex is named.
The main structure is in Reddish Sandstone, but the columns and the periphery with large bracket figures are carved in black dolerite rock which along with granite beams. The bracket figures are carved as mythical animals also known as yalis or female dancers or musicians, and are the masterpieces of Kakatiya art, notable for their delicate carving, sensuous postures and elongated bodies and heads. On 25 July 2021, the temple was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as "Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana".
The WHV Camp is intended to enrich in heritage conservation, protection and preservation among youth and local communities, In addition to documenting and spreading examples of active participation, stimulating a sense of responsibility and connecting international and local people with the site management and conservation authorities.
The participants will be empowered and enrich their understanding about Geo-Engineering aspects, construction technology of great Kakatiyas. They take part in different awareness raising actions, from heritage walk, heritage classes, quizzes, exploring local cuisine, paintings and performing arts with local youth, school students and community representatives. They will also prepare a documentary about the camp's activities to promote the site and youth involvement in heritage protection across different social media platforms. Scheduled visits to various Kakatiya heritage sites in the vicinity of Ramappa such as Warangal fort, Thousand Pillar Temple and great lakes constructed by Kakatiyas.
To be a part of the esteemed WHV Project.
Develop your Heritage Quotient.
Meet Heritage Experts.
International Certification.
Work together with Global Participants.
Build a network with the community.
Explore Indian Culture, Heritage and Architecture.
Explore integrating with other world heritage monuments.
Eligibilities
Participant must be between 18 to 35 years old.
Participant must have the back ground of History / Art / Archaeolgy / Architecture / Civil Engineering.
Participant must be enthusiastic to explore heritage conservation and promotion at theWorld Heritage Site.
Eligibility :
Open for All
19th Sep - 30th Sep, 2022
Registration Fees :
INR Rs. 100 for Indian Nationals
USD $ 50 for Foreign Nationals
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Note: Considering the current COVID-19 pandemic situation, the program will have all health precautions and measures as per the Telangana Government Guidelines which will also be extended to all participating delegates.
WHV 2022 – Let's Heritage at Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
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Whatever genre the Wright Brothers are visiting, it's bound to be marked by this versatile group's signatures sounds: rich intertwining harmonies backed by virtuoso instrumentals.
Tom Wright, a true master of ceremonies, entertaining the crowd with his sly humor and velvety baritone. Tim Wright with a voice as nimble as his fingers, picking a seemingly endless succession of stringed instruments: banjo, acoustic and electric guitar, and pedal steel. And the third "brother," John McDowell, whose bass guitar is the perfect counterpoint to his clear, soaring tenor. The band easily expands to add Keith Claghorn on keyboard, lead guitarist Mike Shepard, and drummer Bryan Chrisman.
The boys move seamlessly from rock to a 1940s pop standard to a Beatles classic to a George Jones country favorite or bluegrass number.
2017 marked a very special year for The Wright Brothers. It was 45 years ago that the their musical journey began as the Wright Brothers Overland Stage Co. Although their name and look have changed a bit, they have never looked back. Their love affair with music and their vocals are as strong – maybe stronger – than ever. As is their fan base. Avid fans of all ages follow them not just from concert to concert, but state to state.
A label for the Wright Brothers?
That's a tough one… but perhaps the best one is a family band. Literally and figuratively. Their band has been deemed appropriate for everyone from the Vice President of the United States to the kids in small town Indiana.
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In the summer of 1957, the Indiana towns of French Lick and West Baden decided to consolidate two schools that had been the greatest of rivals for decades. It was a decision that did not go over well.
In a gripping story, W. Timothy Wright leads others into the events that occurred after the school merger that included the creation of a high school basketball team that caused tension between many citizens.
But as an extraordinary first season slowly revealed the team's fierce determination to win every game, the players became a microcosm of the two towns, teaching them how to come together as one communty. As the ten boys and their coaches embarked on an unforgettable journey filled with valuable life lessons, they had no idea they were about to record one of the most unique chapters in Indiana high school basketball.
The Valley Boys shares the story of a high school basketball team who were brought together in 1957 for an unbelievable, unexpected, and historical season.
Visit Tim's website by clicking HERE. Or, click HERE to order your copy today!
May 10 – Franklin Central High School Auditorium – 7:30 p.m.
June 7 – Greenfield, IN – Concert on Plaza – 7:00 p.m.
July 3 – Carmel Fest – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Sept. 14 – Lebanon, IN – "Back to the Fifties" Fest – 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 – Riley Days Fest – Greenfield, IN – 6:30 p.m.


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Last week's article began the two-part Guide to the Outfield by looking at some ADP Comparisons for Outfielders in the Early-to-Mid rounds. To follow-up that piece, I've decided to focus this article exclusively on players/outfielders being drafted outside of the top 200 Picks on FantasyPros.
Once again, this list is NOT to be taken as a rankings list. Those have been written the previous 4-5 weeks and can be found by clicking on the hyperlink attached to my name at the top of the article. This list is focused on being a Guide for drafts, and a research resource that seeks to find applicable draft day situations. Think of it more as an FAQ than a 123. And as such, the organization of players that follows is not necessarily indicative of round-to-round value, but rather how well they fit into categories of need.
There are two players going later than pick-200 (FantasyPros) that baffle me, and those two players are Ramon Laureano and Austin Meadows. Now to be clear, you can find a player "underdrafted," but not be surprised by where he is being drafted. Let's take Domingo Santana, someone I'll talk about a bit later, as an example. I like Santana. He might be a top-200 player to me, and that's not just the Grand Salami talking. But Domingo Santana's ADP makes complete sense based on the expectations and disastrous performance that made up his 2018 Season. In Ramon Laureano and Austin Meadows we have two young players, two talented players, and two players with ample opportunity. Does this guarantee them success at the MLB level. Of course not. But how many surefire guarantees with upside do you find after Pick 150?
Ramon Laureano has some Swing-and-Miss in his game. Okay that's a slight undersell– he has quite a bit. But he also has a good eye (9+% BB%), solid power, and ample speed. Is it possible that he strikes out a bit too much for the MLB level and doesn't return value if you reach for him? Sure. But he also might manage to just hit enough to get to .250-.260 and manage 40-50 HRs+SBs. And it is that latter fact that makes him a clear and obvious pick after the 125-150 pick range, if not before in more shallow leagues. Just not as your OF2 or even 3 in most league contexts.
Austin Meadows doesn't quite have the power or speed individually that makes a prospect explode up rankings lists, but he does do both. 17 HRs and 17 SBs or something akin to that might not skyrocket your team to the top of leader boards, but it is a very valuable fantasy line. Is he the safest pick? Not necessarily. But at one point he was a hot-shot prospect with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the avenue to playing time seems obvious. Even if I just considered these two players to be "upside plays," I would still see them with their current roles as being very underdrafted.
I would expect them to be reached for in numerous leagues depending on the context of your owners. If your league as a high number of guys who reach for youth and you want to lock up Meadows and/or Laureano, I would suggest doing so a bit earlier than any ADP data would suggest.
The objective of the following few sections is to look at basic categories that you may be chasing late in a draft because you feel like you are light in one category or another. Again, keep in mind as this list is strictly 200+ on Overall Fantasypros ADP that these are exclusively "fill-out the roster" types in many league settings.
These aren't players who earn their value in any one category in particular, but even late in draft represent an opportunity to get a solid, universal contributor in a 5×5 or similar league context.
Mullins has been a relatively trendy deep league sleeper, but his ADP suggests that he is still widely available as an OF4/5 or in other variations of deep leagues. I'm not completely sold on his hit tool as of yet, and I'm not sure what the Batting Average or R+RBI production will be at the end of the day. But he has enough power to knock the ball over the fence, and gets to play in a great park (Camden Yards) as well. And he has enough speed to steal a good number of bases. The Orioles' roster construction seems to suggest that similarly to the Royals, one of the main goals on offense will be creating chaos on the basepaths. Mullins is more of a middling BA, 15/15 type, but 20/20 is not entirely out of the realm of possibility. His role+opportunity seem to suggest that, even as nothing more than a flier, Mullins is a decent flier late in drafts.
He hasn't quite developed yet the way his prospect profile indicated he might a few years ago. But he is still relatively young and has a number of interesting tools that could equate to fairly serious upside. And while the developmental process has been slow, and nothing about his advanced/peripheral metrics to me scream "Breakout," he also lacks significant flaw to me. To put another way, he isn't being consistently exposed in a way that worries me necessarily for the long term. So while I don't expect the process to be rapid, and while I don't know what the ultimate upside is, I see Margot as a player who is still on a subtle incline towards being a solid, consistent, everyday CF at the MLB level. As of now he's a decent OF5 who could potentially chip in everywhere in an improved San Diego Padres line-up.
I've seen Martin peak his head out in a few sleepers lists this year, but for the most part it seems that there is virtually no interest for Martin. That honestly doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Don't get me wrong, he's not in the Meadows/Laureano class of "this guy should clearly be getting a ton of respect," but at the same time, those two players are going just after pick 200 on Fantasypros, whereas Leonys is ranked as a virtual afterthought in any league. Injuries have plagued Martin before, and he is getting older, but even last year in a little over half a season he had 11 HRs and 7 SBs. Progressive Field is a solid ballpark, and more importantly the Indians line-up around Martin is pretty solid. Sure it is a bit top heavy, and maybe less so until Lindor returns, but it is a good enough line-up that I could see Martin putting up a good combo of R+RBIs to go with a solid BA, alongside 15-20 HRs and SBs.
Again, I'm going to stress this quite a bit: DEEP digging here. Father-time has wrecked through Gordon's career the previous few seasons, but in 2018 Alex Gordon was quietly a very productive player. He started stealing bases again and managed a dozen, and in combination with his 13 HRs made him a pretty reasonable OF5 in 2018. While no one is very interested in Alex Gordon, very few would debate his capacity to hit 13-15 HRs and a .240-.250 BA if healthy. That line just isn't that interesting, at least without stolen bases. But if he does manage those dozen steals again, he will be at the least viable in an AL-Only capacity. And while the SBs may be hard to project for an aging player, this team with Hamilton and Mondesi is built on the principle of running rampant. It'll be interesting to see if Gordon can post a double+double (HRs+SBs) again.
Not necessarily HR hitters, but for teams lacking the potential for those core HR and R/RBI influenced statistics.
Had a hard time classifying Domingo Santana. He really could fit in any of the categories I've created so far, including the "no-idea why he's going this low" category. On a personal note, Santana was probably one of my three worst calls of the 2018 Season. Despite the introduction of Cain and Yelich, I stuck to my early Santana evaluation and what I perceived were his skills and ignored PT concerns. Whoops. But maintaining a "glass-half-full" attitude on the brink of catastrophe, the good news is that now I get to invest in a set of skills that I've been fond of for a number of years, an do it around the 200-250 pick range (or maybe higher, darn that Grand Slam.) Santana has quite a bit of swing-and-miss in his game, but his batted ball profile that he has displayed in his career has been truly elite. He doesn't pop-up, hits a lot of linedrives, and spreads the ball to all fields. While he hasn't hit for incredible BAs, I find his high BABIPs to be largely repeatable. Safeco is probably a worse park for his power projection, but he still has a good bit of it, and will be likely in a power/RBI slot in the line-up. One of my concerns with buying back in fully with Santana, in 5×5, is I'm not entirely sure where the SB number lies. But here's something I can't say about many players: Domingo Santana now has as many steals in 2019 as he had in 2018. Hopefully his price doesn't change too much following one good, two game series in Japan, as that could affect the value a good deal.
This is the second time this year I'm lumping the pair of these SD outfielders together for a blurb. I feel that both have legitimate 30+ HR upside and subsequent RBI abilities, but I can't necessarily be confident that either one of them gets enough playing time to get there. My belief currently is that, at 27 Years Old and potentially at a pivotal point of his career, Renfroe will get the first true shot at Full Playing Time. And ADP would seem to agree as he is barely-if-even eligible for this list (his FantasyPros ADP has tinkered around 199-201). I've developed into a bit of a fan of Renfroe. Yes he has had a bit of a rough go of it at times, and his plate discipline can be very poor, but I think he has enough bat talent to succeed at this level to put it quite simply. I think he's the type of hitter who takes a bit of time to figure out what pitches are doing to him to beat him so easily, and I think he started to get there last year (.248 / .302 / .504). That line, especially the OBP, may not be ideal. But the .500 SLG will carry a corner OF glove and make him a valuable real life and fantasy player with Playing Time.
All those positives about Renfroe stated, I actually think Reyes might be the one with the most intriguing long term value. Similar power but a seemingly better approach. Has earned high praises throughout the system, and is only 23 Years Old. In a dynasty league, I clearly want Reyes. And if I have some guarantee about playing time, I'm pretty intrigued by Reyes. Right now I don't see the clear avenue for playing time, so I'm taking him as an intriguing flier but probably not as a top 5 Outfielder on my team. All that said, he does offer one potential fix for a power-hungry team with some real upside.
I've never disliked Mitch Moreland. He's a fine player and a fine platoon mate. I'm really interested on what Steve Pearce could be if Moreland got shunned a bit more. Yes, he's more of a platoon player and kills lefties, but this past year he had some splits that were a fair bit more even. His Hard Contact%'s were really solid and I think there's pretty legitimate potential here for a late round 1B or 1B/OF type who could hit for power at a decent BA with counting stats influenced by the quality lineup of the Boston Red Sox. This is a deep suggestion similar to Gordon, in that it is a pretty deep dive, but it very different from Gordon in that I really WANT to have Pearce on a few teams this year. He's a low, almost minimal investment and all I have to do is watch the Boston Red Sox and see if there's any signs of an imminent change (like a full-time role). If there is, he'll be a must-add in all formats to me.
Mentioned in last week's article, I'm a pretty decent sized fan of Greg Allen. I think the upside as a real-life ball player is a bit marginal, but I see a player who offensively could be pretty similar to Mallex Smith and even have a bit better OBP. Allen had a 24+% LD% and 36+ Hard% according to Fangraphs, used all fields, and had a manageable pop-up rate. For a hitter with good speed, I could see this translating to a strong BABIP. And while he hasn't done it at the major league level, he has flashed a talent for taking walks in the minors. A good BA player with a strong BB% and good speed is not out of the realm of possibility here. He's one of my favorite fliers if I'm speed hungry and all of my preferred / safe speed options have been taken.
Alongside Domingo Santana, Kiermaier is up there as another one of my worst calls in 2018. In Kiermaier's defense (so-to-speak), his problems are not tied to his abilities as a baseball player, but rather his durability. Kiermaier might not have the best BA, but with an outstanding glove, he's shown the ability to get hits, take walks, and get on base at a decent clip. On top of that, he's had some decent power strokes throughout his career, even if he's never gotten one to carry through a season of game play. But what makes Kiermaier interesting to me and why I've always been a fan of his in 5×5 is that I see some pretty legitimate stolen base upside. It is hard to know how much he plays, and it is hard to know with his career of injuries how much he runs if healthy. But in the same manner as Domingo Santana, this is a set of skills that I like a great deal that can be had today at a fraction of the cost I would have been tempted to pay last year.
While I've never been a huge fan of Deshields Jr. personally, he has decent OBP skills and enough speed to be fantasy viable in a 5×5 game. I'm still a bit wary of his hit tool, and I do believe that a season long .200-ish BA is in the realm of possibility for Deshields. But late in drafts Stolen Bases can be hard to come by, and if you're trying to make up ground in the category Deshields is a reasonable risk to take.
I think Stewart is a decent flier with limited upside in 5×5 formats. In 6×6, Stewart really has a chance to shine. His lack of speed will be less of an issue, and while he may not have "light-tower power," with any luck his .296 AAA ISO will translate into some pretty solid SLG%'s. He walked at a very strong 12.8% Rate in AAA, and managed an even higher 13.9% rate albeit on a very small sample last year. Stewart has true potential as an OBP/SLG league darling, even if he doesn't have nearly as much value even by my own calculations in 5×5 formats.
I want to like Anderson, especially in 5×5. I want to be able to rank him highly and buy into one of the only decent, young-ish hitters on the Miami Marlins. But there's not a whole lot of power, and there's not a whole lot of Speed. However, in a 6×6 league I can get more on board with drafting Miami's Brian Anderson. He walks at a good clip (over 9% last year) and while his ISO was nothing too special last year either, I see him having more upside as a Doubles / SLG% hitter than I do as a strict HR-Hitter, especially in Marlins Park.
Especially those in shallow leagues, make sure to not forget young, overlooked players even if they are directly blocked by their own teams. I'm talking about exceptionally talented players like Alex Verdugo and Kyle Tucker. Most draft picks need to be relied on, but more-or-less every drafter has a few picks he takes no matter where they are that are players they do not have to rely on in any way. Verdugo and Tucker are two players in shallower leagues who obviously cannot be relied on right now, but their avenue to universal intrigue is as short as one injury or transaction. I'll reach for either or both in Shallow Leagues with Deep benches and hope that at some point I get the potential for a five category player without having to invest too much.
Major League Fantasy Baseball Radio Show: Join host Brian Roach, Jr, and Cole Freel live on Sunday March 17th, 2019 from 8-9:45pm EST for episode #145 of Major League Fantasy Baseball Radio. We are a live broadcast that will take callers at 323-870-4395. Press 1 to speak with the host. You can listen live on blogtalk, majorleaguefantasysports.com, or download the podcast on I-Tunes or any Android podcast app. Our topic this week is Bullpens and Catchers.
Major League Fantasy Baseball Radio Show: Join host Brian Roach, Jr, and Cole Freel live on Sunday March 24th, 2019 from 7:30-9:45pm EST for episode #146 of Major League Fantasy Baseball Radio. We are a live broadcast that will take callers at 323-870-4395. Press 1 to speak with the host. You can listen live on blogtalk, majorleaguefantasysports.com, or download the podcast on I-Tunes or any Android podcast app. This will be our first LIVE Major League Fantasy Baseball draft show. The boys will be doing a play by play while Kevin Bzdek is drafting in MLFB1. We will be taking live calls from the league owners as well.
Our guest this week is Kevin Bzdek. Kevin is a writer, editor, league mate with majorleaguefantasysports.com, and will be the live drafter.
Bachelors in English and History from Indiana University. Borderline-Obsessed Fantasy Baseball Writer who also dabbles in Football, Basketball and Combat Sports.


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SSX enhanced
The sleeper hit of the PS2 launch, SSX is getting an enhanced DVD version according to the Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Plans for the title include numerous extra features such as new music, evolved tracks and more scripted elements as well as rivalries between characters and integrating challenges between individuals. No word yet as to whether these enhancements will make it's way to the XBOX version, but going by the "no ports" policy Microsoft has issued for upcoming game titles, expect even more than what will be offered on the other machines.
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Saturday was the best day I have had in a while. The pain level was extremely low to almost non-existent. . This is a rare occurrence. Days such as this have been few and far between over the past year or so. On days such as this, I don't feel sick. I begin to think perhaps I'm well. That the medication is working. That improvement is happening. That the end of this saga has begun. I begin to feel hope that I will return to the person I once was before this all started.
Always when a day is this good I do my best to enjoy everyone & everything around me.
Injection day brought on the usual two day hangover. This week day one was pretty uncomfortable. The headache was intense and quite unstoppable. Tummy was on the fritz as well. Pain level and swelling in my right side was high. I was basically a miserable lump of clay, lying in bed all day, my faithful cat by my side. Too nauseous to even think about taking my daily dose of prednisone or anything for pain which are in pill form.
Day two brought improvement. Those side effects began to subside and lessen. Feeling comparable, I suppose, to the flu. At least I felt like getting up and moving about the house a bit. Nothing major. Just a hot bath, a cup of tea and a bowl of chicken soup for an early dinner.
That is why it felt like magic when I woke Saturday morning feeling rested for a change. Insomnia has plagued me for months, brought on by all the steroids, I am told. No measurable pain coming from my right arm. It almost takes my breath away to feel so good, so normal. Usually every morning begins with some level of pain in my right arm pit with stinging pens and needles going down my right arm and into my hand sometimes accompanied by swelling inside my elbows, my palm and index finger. Occasionally swelling occurs in my neck, behind my left ear and behind my knees. On this particular morning, no symptoms or side effects bothering me, I bounced out of bed and enjoyed a pain-free day with my husband. Happy, carefree times full of genuine laughter and love which I have learned to cherish more than ever and to never take for granted.
That is why when the symptoms return (in this case, the next day) it is difficult not to be sad, depressed, worried and anxious. I have always trusted my gut, my instincts. Over the past year, I feel as if I cannot trust or understand what my body is telling me. As someone who is used to having some control over such things, it is very stressful to feel as if I am at the mercy of an immune system that I no longer understand. And it is precisely why I try so desperately to enjoy the smallest of life's gifts. They are all around us if we look…bees buzzing around the flowers outside the window, the texts or calls from friends, the compassion of strangers that have absolutely no idea what personal battles you are fighting, the perfect song on the radio at the perfect time, the smile on my dog, unexpected love notes found on my phone or around the house, a warm bath, a good meal, a strong and loving support system, etc.
Staying positive is the secret to healing as well as the secret to life. This I believe with all of my heart. I will do my best to let my light shine no matter how dim it may be burning at times. To continue to seek the beauties and wonders of existence. Please do the same my friends, everyone and especially all who suffer with chronic pain or diseases. You must. Ultimately, it is the only real choice we have.


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Half-Life Alyx Is Twitch's First Huge VR Title
The long-awaited new title in the Half-Life series is the biggest VR title ever on Twitch. Is it a sign of things to come?
Greg Rozen
It's an interesting time on Twitch, with viewership and streamer participation spiking across the board with schools and businesses closed and many, worldwide, forced to stay at home. It's in that context that we see the release of perhaps the biggest title in the history of VR: Half-Life Alyx. Fans of the series have been hanging on to that cliffhanger ending from Episode 2 since 2007, so when the gaming community found out the first new installment in the franchise would be coming to VR headsets, some reacted with consternation that they would be unable to participate without purchasing the requisite equipment.
But, as we all know well, we go beyond simply playing games, these days. A large, eager fanbase and a less-than-ubiquitous platform is an incredible combination for a streaming title; what would with a traditional title be players become, now, viewers, hoping to experience this brand new Half-Life story alongside a streamer they love, and a community in which they feel they belong.
So, with that being said, let's take a look at how the game has performed on Twitch, how it stacks up against VR games of the past, and what it might mean for the future.
Alyx By the Numbers
Above, we see the total viewership for Half-Life: Alyx since its release on Monday, March 23rd. After first hitting Steam at 9 AM, the game quickly spiked to a peak of just under 300,000 viewers by 1 AM. In a vacuum, those numbers are already impressive. But, it's important to put them in the proper context. One of the issues in doing so is figuring out just which games to compare it to. Our first instinct is to set it alongside another recently successful VR title.
This past December, Boneworks became the first game in the genre to be included in our rankings for new releases on Twitch. Over the same amount of time after it's release, its total viewership is charted below.
As you can see, Alyx wildly outpaced Boneworks in terms of viewership, surpassing it by a factor of fifteen. It wasn't just by nature of having more participating streamers, either, as while it certainly did enjoy a larger population of broadcasters, it's average hours viewed per participating channel was more than three times higher than that of the latter title.
But, perhaps that's not fair. In the world of VR gaming, Half-Life has become by far the most established franchise to deliver a full-fledged AAA experience in this new genre. Instead, let's compare it to an equally revered IP that released just days before Alyx: Doom: Eternal.
Technically, the game's release date was March 20th, but with many getting their hands on it earlier, the chart below begins on its first day of significant viewership.
The sequel to the hit 2016 shooter and the latest entry in a series that has been around since 1993 was a smash hit on Twitch, no doubt. Indeed, it's a great point of comparison for Alyx as it, too, is a single-player focused experience, built around shooting mechanics and exploration. Still, it's peak viewership, achieved on its official release day, was just above 133,000, less than half of that of Alyx, and only slightly more than the latter's second day, wherein it reached a peak of nearly 108,000 viewers.
With all of that in mind, it can be said with confidence: Half-Life Alyx isn't just the biggest VR game of all time, when it comes to Twitch, but is legitimately swinging alongside traditional titles that are otherwise similar in genre and notoriety.
What Half-Life: Alyx Does Right… For Twitch
The biggest advantage Alyx had over past VR titles, in terms of accruing viewership on Twitch, is its being the first installment in the Half-Life universe in more than a decade. As we discussed, this meant that many who were anxiously awaiting news of the franchise's next game wouldn't ultimately be able to play it at launch. Valve had to make sure that those members of their community would still be able to enjoy the game, and they did so by making it as stream-friendly an experience as possible.
Above, you can see the game's so-called 'Spectator Options," which allow players control over how their gameplay is reflected on their 2D screens for any observers, and thus for any viewers on Twitch or other streaming platforms. These features allow creators to tailor the 2D representation of their gameplay to the capabilities of their machines and the preferences of their audience, with 'Camera Smoothing' compensating for the rotational jittering that typically comes with captures of VR gameplay. The control even extends to which eye is captured, letting you make sure that your audience can look down your weapon's sights with you.
When Half-Life: Alyx arrives tomorrow, we know many of you will want to share your first playthough with friends, so we've published a guide to help tune the game's settings for spectating and streaming before you start. https://t.co/4RS3FytHMD pic.twitter.com/2qlgof0zr7
— Valve (@valvesoftware) March 22, 2020
It's clear that tons of care went into the streaming and VOD experience, and it extends to the HUD, which cleanly relays information like character health and ammo to the audience. This is largely why creators were able to take such great advantage of this opportunity, and why the game was able to have such a moment while a large chunk of its community was unable to actually play.
So, Has VR 'Arrived?'
The release of the Oculus Quest late last year brought a ton of new players into the world of VR, and more headsets are on the way. With an ever expanding population of players, and now what some would consider the first real can't-miss, AAA title available across essentially all headsets, one might wonder whether this is the moment we'll look back upon and say VR really went mainstream.
While interest and engagement with the platforms are certainly at an all-time high, the unique circumstances that have led to the success Alyx has thus far enjoyed make it unclear whether VR, as a whole, will be able to maintain this momentum and springboard the next big title to similar heights. Valve clearly saw an opportunity to use VR to push gaming forward, much as how Half-Life 2 was used to show off the incredible physics and interactivity of its engine with the Gravity Gun. Does that mean that other AAA developers will now leverage their classic IPs to try and achieve similar goals? It's possible. Rumors of other large-scale titles from major developers are always circulating, and if Alyx proves to be a commercial success, it could usher in a new era of must-play VR titles that help push the entire medium forward. For now, though, no such games are on the immediate horizon.
The more players that purchase and use VR headsets, the more games will be released, and the more streamers will begin to use them to create content for their fans. While those games are not yet a consistent presence at the top of the Twitch charts, we now have the biggest-ever example of just how much impact such titles can have. VR will, eventually, become as much a fixture on Twitch as any other genre of games. This may not yet be the moment when that comes to fruiition, but it's an incredible example of the way things may go, someday.
Check out this week's rankings, and our breakdown of how Call of Duty's massive gains have been at Escape of Tarkov's expense. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for all the latest blogs, announcements, and game marketing news from the team at GAMESIGHT!
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Marketing is one of the best niches to major in, as this sector is booming. With the way things are going, marketing is going to continue to be a hot niche. Whether you are thinking of online or offline marketing, the situation is the same. Businesses need a way to get the word out about their products and/or services and to get people to patronize them. Having a sound marketing strategy is thus of prime importance to businesses.
If you are thinking of your future, majoring in marketing is one of the best decisions you can make today. How do you go about it? How do you major in marketing? There is no step by step guide, but here are some tips which can help you make the best possible choices.
Depending on the educational institution that you are going to enroll in, you will have various options to major in marketing. One, you can look for schools which offer programs for a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. There are a lot of colleges and universities with this program, both online and offline. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, you can learn what you need to know in order to become a successful marketing professional.
Some of the skills that you can expect to learn under a program for a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing are developing, executing, and controlling marketing strategies. These strategies will range from the basic to the complex. You can also expect to build information-based analytical decision-making skills throughout the course of your program.
Alternatively, you can opt for a business degree and then choose marketing as your major. Obviously, this type of program will impart a broader skill set. Many students opt for this choice as they may not be a hundred percent sure about what they want to do after graduation. With a business degree, there are more doors that can open – marketing and otherwise.
Eventually, you will also have to make decisions regarding special courses. Marketing is a broad topic and has applications in many industries. If you already know which industry you want to focus your marketing efforts on, then you will have to take certain courses that will prepare you for this. For example, if you want to work in the IT industry, then you will have to take courses that will give you basic knowledge of the sector. This will help you become a more effective marketer in the future.
Whichever option you end up choosing, you will have to do basic things. For one, you need to do extensive research on the college or university that you wish to go to. You will have to learn about their requirements for admission. In some cases, you will have to meet grade requirements in order to qualify for their marketing program. You might also want to find out from the get go if the program requires an internship. Most schools do this, as internships for marketing majors benefit the students immensely. It is highly recommended that you look for a marketing program which helps students with placing internships.
Majoring in marketing is not difficult. You only need to be dedicated to your chosen field, and you will see quickly you can become successful at it!


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On average, most paramedics around the state have a base salary of $45-55 000. However, this does not mean that most paramedic only earn this much. In most states, the average paramedic would earn close to double this. In some areas, where paramedics are required to work "on call" or regularly work at other areas and ear "living away from home allowances" they are capable of earning $120,000 + per year.


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Mourners to remember gay rights activist beaten to death
What happened to David Kato?
Weeping family and friends gathered at the scene as questions lingered
David Kato's name was published on a list of the nation's "top homosexuals" last year
The Ugandan tabloid story reignited anti-gay sentiments
It was unclear whether his killing was tied to the front-page story
Kampala, Uganda (CNN) -- Mourners will gather Friday to say goodbye to a Ugandan gay rights activist who was beaten to death with a hammer in his home near the capital.
Weeping family and friends gathered at the scene as questions lingered over whether David Kato was a victim of homophobia.
Late last year, his name and photo were printed on the cover of a tabloid newspaper that called for gays to be executed. The story, which included a banner that said "Hang Them," reignited anti-gay sentiments and sparked an outcry from gay rights groups worldwide.
Police said initial investigations are focusing on robbery in his rough Mukono neighborhood. Kato's money and some clothes were missing after the attack, authorities said.
Ugandan editor speaks out
Interview with persecuted gay Ugandan
But some human rights activists said his death was tied to his campaign.
"I'm very angry ... because everybody who knew David knew he was dynamic. He did not have any trouble. He was just a an activist," said Julius Kaggwa, a human rights advocate in the east African nation. "This to me is a hate crime. Really, to put it bluntly, it is a hate crime."
Arrest warrants have been issued for two suspects, authorities said.
Kato told CNN last year that he feared for his life after the list was released. His lawyer said authorities in his neighborhood near Kampala were aware of his concerns.
"The villagers want to set my house ablaze," he said at the time. "They want to burn my house. ... (They say,) 'Can you go away before my house is burned?'"
Activists urged authorities in the east African nation to investigate the killing. They called on the government to protect homosexuals from violence, and act on threats and hostility toward them.
"David Kato's death is a tragic loss to the human rights community. David had faced the increased threats to Ugandan lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people bravely and will be sorely missed," said Maria Burnett, senior Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch.
U.S. President Barack Obama said he was saddened by the death of Kato, whom he called a "powerful advocate for fairness and freedom."
He urged the nation's authorities to investigate and hold those responsible accountable.
Earlier this year, Kato and two activists won a case against the magazine that published the list. The court ruled that media in Uganda are barred from releasing details of known or potential homosexuals in the country.
The editor of the Rolling Stone, the tabloid that published the list, denounced the attacks and said he sympathized with the victim's family.
"When we called for hanging of gay people, we meant ... after they have gone through the legal process," said Giles Muhame. "I did not call for them to be killed in cold blood like he was."
The Rolling Stone tabloid is not affiliated with the U.S. music magazine by the same name.
Homosexuality is illegal in most countries in Africa, where sodomy laws were introduced during colonialism. In Uganda, homosexual acts are punishable by 14 years to life in prison, according to rights activists.
Ugandan lawmakers shelved a controversial "anti-gay" proposal introduced in 2009 that would impose stiff penalties against homosexuality -- including life imprisonment and the death penalty.
CNN's Tom Walsh, Faith Karimi and David McKenzie contributed to this report.


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By strider, on December 29th, 2018
4 Jan Ray Thomas (vocalist, flautist for The Moody Blues) 76
Thomas Bopp
5 Jan Thomas Bopp (amateur astronomer; co-discovered comet Hale-Bopp) 68
5 Jan John Young (Apollo 16) 87
13 Jan Jeremy Inkel, Canadian musician (Front Line Assembly, Left Spine Down), 34.
Stan Hovdebo
14 Jan Stan Hovdebo (Canadian MP), age 92. Hovdebo served as the MP for Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and then of Saskatoon between 1979 and 1993. He succeeded John Diefenbaker in the Prince Albert riding representing the NDP.
19 Jan Dorothy Malone (Actress: Peyton Place, Basic Instinct), 93
19 Jan Alison Shearmur (film producer: Hunger Games, Rogue One, Cinderella), 54
20 Jan John Coleman (co-founder of The Weather Channel) 83
25 Jan Tommy Banks (Canadian Jazz musician, Senator) 81
27 Jan Mort Walker (Cartoonist: Beetle Bailey, Hi and Lois) Made a lifetime career in cartoons 94
4 Feb John Mahoney (Frasier) 77
Arthur Black
21 Feb Arthur Black (CBC Radio's Basic Black) One of the wittiest radio hosts I have heard from. He was a joy to listen to, and made me look forward to Saturday when he would come on CBC. Age 74.
21 Feb Billy Graham (Teleevangelist) While I did not sense that Billy Graham was speaking to any particular branch of Christianity, his crusades were hard to turn away from when they came on TV, regardless of your religion. When he spoke, you listened, all the way to the end. He was pastor to American presidents and politicians. Age 99
3 Mar David Ogden Stiers (M*A*S*H). Stiers was the arrogant, abrasive, surgeon which grew on us some time into the MASH series. Age 75
4 Mar Roger Bannister (first to break the 4-minute mile) 88
7 Mar Gary Burden (Album cover designer: After the Gold Rush, Deja Vu) 84
10 Mar Hubert de Givenchy (Givenchy clothing line) 91
Nokie Edwards (front)
12 Mar Nokie Edwards (Lead Guitarist for The Ventures, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2008) 82
14 Mar Adrian Lamo (Computer Hacker, LGBTQ activist, Wikileaks, exposed Chelsea Manning) 37
14 Mar Stephen Hawking (Physicist, writer, lecturer). I don't know if I need bragging rights to say that, yes, I had actually read all of A Brief History of Time. It was an easy read, a testimony to Hawking's clarity of thought, but if you never tried to read it, you wouldn't know, and many who never tried, usually assume that it is a difficult read. I urge anyone who is curious about the universe and had simply assumed that it would be difficult, to go to your library and crack open a copy and read for yourself. Aged 76.
Peter and wife Melanie
28 Mar Peter Munk (Cdn philanthropist, Barrick Gold) Remembered mostly for the Munk Debates on CBC Radio, which regularly happen at the University of Toronto. Aged 90.
Stephen Bochco
2 Apr Stephen Bochco (producer, Hill Street Blues, and NYPD Blue). Bochco had revolutionized the Police Drama serial with these two series. They got into the lives of the police officers, and showed them as conflicted, imperfect, but still doing their jobs. There was a definite change in the kinds of cop shows both before and after Hill Street Blues, produced by anyone. Aged 74.
4 Apr Ron White (Cdn actor, Republic of Doyle) Played organized crook Vick Saul in several installments of Republic of Doyle. Aged 64.
5 Apr Tim O'Connor (Peyton Place, General Hospital) 90
7 Apr Don Pitts (Talent agent – Orson Welles, Casey Kasem, Mel Blanc) 90
Harry Anderson
16 Apr Harry Anderson (Dave's World, Night Court). Played the starring role in Night Court as judge Harry Stone. Aged 65.
17 Apr Barbara Bush (American First Lady and Second Lady) 92
1 May Robert B. Kennedy (Mass. House of Representatives) 78
10 May Terje Larsen "The Wanderer" (convicted serial burglar) 60
12 May Kevin Tierney (Film producer: Bon Cop/Bad Cop, The Trotsky) 67
13 May Margot Kidder (activist, actor – Superman, Black Christmas, Amityville Horror) 69
15 May Tom Wolfe (Journalist, novelist) 88
16 May Joseph Campanella (actor – Days of Our Lives, Mannix) 92
American Stamp, 1973
19 May Robert Indiana I had always wondered who was responsible for the "LOVE" logo, famous since the 1970s. He also designed sculptures containing lesser-known four-letter words, such as HEAL and HOPE. His Love sculpture is sufficiently famous to have earned itself a commemmorative American stamp in 1973. Aged 89.
22 May Philip Roth (Author: Portnoy's Complaint, American Pastoral, The Human Stain). Portnoy's Complaint was a huge success, and was much analyzed in its day. His novels challenged our views on sexuality, and what it means to be American. Aged 85.
28 May Dick Tuck (American political prankster) 94
Paul Boyer
2 Jun Paul Boyer (American biochemist, 1997 Nobel Prize) Elucidated the mechanisms for ATP (adenosine triphosphate) syntheis. He also won the Nobel Prize in 1997. Age 99.
Nick Meglin
2 Jun Nick Meglin (Mad magazine writer/editor). It was said that he provided a lot of the voice and satirical humor that was Mad magazine. Aged 82.
3 Jun Kent McRay (Producer: Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie) 89
5 Jun Kate Spade (New York Fashion Designer) 55
Danny Kirwan
8 Jun Danny Kirwan (Fleetwood Mac guitarist). Guitarist for Fleetwood Mac from 1968-71, and contributor to four of their albums. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Aged 68
8 Jun Anthony Bourdain (Writer, chef, TV Host) 61
15 Jun Nick Knox (Drummer, The Cramps) 60
24 Jun Stanley Anderson (Actor, The Drew Carey Show, Spiderman) 78
26 Jun Daniel Pilon (Actor, Dallas, Ryan's Hope) 77
27 Jun Joe Jackson (Father of the Jackson Family, Manager of The Jacksons) 89
1 Jul Bruce Baker (Geneticist) 72
2 Jul Alan Longmuir (Bassist, Bay City Rollers) 70
5 Jul Jim Malloy (1964 Grammy award winning Recording engineer for Henry Mancini, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley) 87
7 Jul Alan Johnson (3-time Emmy award winning choreographer: The Producers, Young Frankenstein) 81
13 Jul Ray Frenette (Premier of New Brunswick, 1997-1998) 83
20 Jul Marcario Gomez Quibus (Movie poster artist for Some Like it Hot, The Ten Commandments, Psycho) 92
21 Jul Elmarie Wendel (Actress: 3rd Rock From The Sun, The Lorax) 89
24 Jul Archie Marr (Keyboardist, Bay City Rollers) 66
25 Jul Patrick Williams (Composer, Columbo, Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newhart) 79
27 Jul Gervase Markham (British programmer, Mozilla). In his short life, graduated from Oxford, then became "Governator" of the Mozilla project by age 23. Aged 40.
5 Aug Charlotte Rae (Actress, Different Strokes, The Facts of Life, 101 Dalmatians: The Series) 92
7 Aug Stan Mikita (Hockey player, Chicago Black Hawks, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame) 78
Mary Pratt
14 Aug Mary Pratt (Newfoundland Painter). Still life artist with a keen sense of light and form; survived by husband and artist Christopher Pratt. A googling for her image mostly brought up painting after painting. Aged 83.
16 Aug Aretha Franklin (Vocalist, called The Queen of Soul, 18x Grammy Award winner) Aged 76.
19 Aug Kofi Anan (Secretary-General of the UN) 80
22 Aug Ed King (Guitarist, Lynyrd Skynyrd) 64
25 Aug John McCain (American Navy Officer, Senator, Congressman, Presidential Candidate) Aged 81.
26 Aug Neil Simon (Playwright, The Odd Couple, Screenwriter, The Goodbye Girl). Aged 91.
4 Sep Bill Daily (Supporting actor, I Dream of Jeannie, Bob Newhart) 91
5 Sep Gilles Pelletier (played Father Leclerc in the film Jesus of Montreal) 93
6 Sep Richard DeVos (Co-founder of Amway) 92
6 Sep Thad Mumford (Producer and writer, Electric Company, MASH, The Cosby Show) 67
6 Sep Burt Reynolds (Smokie and the Bandit, Deliverance) 82
12 Sep Diane Leather (first woman to break the 5-minute mile) 85
23 Sep Gary Kurtz (Collaborated with George Lucas in Star Wars) 78
29 Sep Marty Balin (a founding member of Jefferson Airplane). Age 76.
Peggy Sue Gerron
1 Oct Peggy Sue Gerron (Namesake of Buddy Holly hit Peggy Sue). Aged 78.
12 Oct Pik Botha (former South African president) 86
14 Oct Donald MacDonald (Canadian politician) 86
15 Oct Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft) 65
16 Oct Dennis Hof (Brothel owner, Restaurant owner, won Nevada's election for 36th district after death on 7 Nov 2018) 72
23 Oct Louis O'Neill (Quebec politician and academic) 93
Hugh Mcdowell
6 Nov Hugh Mcdowell (cellist, Electric Light Orchestra). Aged 65
6 Nov Bernard Landry (former Quebec Premier, 2001-2003) 81
12 Nov Stan Lee (Marvel Comics: Creator of: The Hulk, Thor, Spider Man) Aged 95
24 Nov Ray Hill (LGBT activist) 78
25 Nov Gloria Katz (screenwriter, Indiana Jones, American Graffiti) 76
26 Nov Bernardo Bertolucci (director, Last Tango in Paris, The Last Emperor) 77
George H W Bush
30 Nov George Herbert Walker Bush (former U. S. President, former CIA director). Aged 91.
7 Dec Victor "The Mascara Snake" Hayden (Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band) 70
7 Dec Paul Henderson (Pulitzer Prize (1982)) 79
9 Dec Lyudmila Alexeyeva ("grandmother" of the Russian human rights movement) 91
13 Dec Nancy Wilson (Jazz singer, Grammies in 1965, 2005, and 2007) 81
Penny Marshall
18 Dec Penny Marshall ("Laverne" of Laverne and Shirley, directed Big) 75
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No inference can be drawn in any respect from the nature of a thing after it has been generated, has attained its final state, and has achieved stability in its most perfect state, to the state of that thing while it is moved towards being generated. � Whenever you err in this and draw an inference from the nature of a thing that has achieved actuality to its nature when it was only in potential, grave doubts are aroused in you (Maimonides, 12th century).
Abstract: The universe is confidently asserted to be 14 billion years old based on the outstanding successes of the big bang theory. But this confuses necessary conditions with sufficient conditions. There are at least six unproven assumptions needed for the theory, numbered (a) to (f) in the sequel, that have never been experimentally demonstrated. Two of the assumptions are foundational, three of the assumptions involve the need to postulate hypothetical entities that have never been experimentally observed, without which the theory would be in contradiction of experimental observations. The last assumption involves experimentally observed anomalies that flatly contradict the theory even in the presence of the postulated hypothetical entities. The absence of experimental confirmation2 of these assumptions makes the whole basis for the 14 billion year age calculation highly speculative.
Discussion (feedback from a prominent physicist).
urther discussion on cosmology and hypothetical entities.


Any company may come across a common issue with knowledge sharing when a new employee joins the team. For any manager, it is important to bring a new employee aboard as fast as possible so as not to lose much valuable time on the worker's training and adaptation to a new working order. Even more important is to ensure that you will not lose your corporate best practices in case your top salesmen decide to resign. How to achieve that corporate best practices in SugarCRM are shared in the most efficient way possible? Thanks to a new SugarCRM extension, it's no longer a problem.
It is pretty clear that knowledge management becomes more and more complicated as the company structure grows and develops. So every time the order of work changes, it requires more effort to make it possible for employees to adjust successfully.
Another common problem with SugarCRM lead management and knowledge sharing relates to employee turnover within a company. An experienced sales rep or manager is a valuable asset. Therefore, his possible resignation may to some extent disrupt corporate processes.
Why does it happen? Well, simply because your veteran employees, responsible for generating 70% of sales, have valuable knowledge and skills that may be lost in case they don't share them before leaving the company.
We've drawn a pretty gloomy picture but it's not that bad. After all, you definitely have a range of successful best practices already applied for your existing clients. The only thing left to do is to use that knowledge in working with SugarCRM leads and opportunities. Sounds easier on paper, doesn't it?
Indeed, but there is a way out. We understand your concerns as a manager about the amount of time spent on sharing and managing best practices. So do we know about the ways how this time could be spent more efficiently (on urgent work tasks, for instance).
That's why, we at Integros developed Check List, a go-to SugarCRM extension that provides you with everything needed to implement and share your best practices of SugarCRM lead management. It is so much simpler now that you'll notice the difference straightaway.
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Federation architecture is the architectural style in Australia that was prevalent from around 1890 to 1915. The name refers to the Federation of Australia on 1 January 1901, when the Australian colonies collectively became the Commonwealth of Australia.

The architectural style had antecedents in the Queen Anne style and Edwardian style of the United Kingdom, combined with various other influences like the Arts and Crafts style. Other styles also developed, like the Federation Warehouse style, which was heavily influenced by the Romanesque Revival style. In Australia, Federation architecture is generally associated with cottages in the Queen Anne style, but some consider that there were twelve main styles that characterized the Federation period.

Definition and features
The Federation period overlaps the Edwardian period, which was so named after the reign of King Edward VII (1901–1910); however, as the style preceded and extended beyond Edward's reign, the term "Federation architecture" was coined in 1969.

Federation architecture has many similarities to Edwardian Baroque architecture; however, there are significant differences that distinguish the Federation architecture style from the Edwardian Baroque architecture style, particularly due to the embracing of Australiana themes and the use of the verandah in domestic settings. Australian flora and fauna are prominently featured, and stylised images of the New South Wales waratah, flannel flower, Queensland firewheel tree, and other flowers, and the kangaroo, kookaburra, and lyrebird, were common. The Coat of Arms, and rising sun, representing a new dawn in the country of Australia, also appeared regularly on gables.

Many Federation buildings, both residential and non-residential, are listed on the Register of the National Estate because of their heritage values.

Gardens and garden architecture
Gardens of the period were complex and contained many elements—generally a wider variety of plants than is seen in contemporary plantings, pergolas, rose arches, gazebos and summerhouses. Wooden lattice fences were used to partition parts of the garden off, particularly the front from the more private back. Garden paths could be straight or gently curved, and often edged with glazed edging tiles or bricks, and made of tiles, packed gravel or bricks. patterns for brick paving include stretcher bond, herringbone and basketweave. Asphalt and concrete were not used.

Plants were selected to produce year-round colour and interest in the local climate conditions. Initially, evergreen trees were used, but the denseness of shade led to increasing popularity of deciduous trees such as Jacaranda, flowering plum and peppercorn. Palms often framed the garden vista, and the native Cootamundra wattle was popular, as were shrubs such as camellias and standard roses. Conservatories contained begonias and Adiantum ferns.

Styles
There are twelve styles that predominated in the Federation period:
 Federation Academic Classical
 Federation Free Classical
 Federation Filigree
 Federation Anglo-Dutch
 Federation Romanesque
 Federation Gothic
 Federation Carpenter Gothic
 Federation Warehouse
 Federation Queen Anne
 Federation Free Style
 Federation Arts and Crafts
 Federation Bungalow

Residential architecture
Of the twelve Federation styles, there are four that were mainly used in residential architecture. They are Federation Queen Anne style, Federation Filigree style, Federation Arts and Craft style, and Federation Bungalow style.

Federation Queen Anne
The Federation Queen Anne style was designed to embrace the outdoor lifestyles of the Australian people. Most homes have asymmetric gables, white-painted window frames, front verandas with decorative timber features, tiling on the patio floor and entry paths. The brickwork is usually a deep red or dark brown, often with a mix of the two. The roofs are typically terracotta tiles with decorative gables (sometimes adorned with finials), motifs, timber features, tall chimneys and fretwork. Decorative leadlight windows are also common, as are circular windows (known as bulls-eye windows). Federation homes also have decorative internal features in the plasterwork, high ceilings and timber features.

Some outstanding examples are West Maling, Penshurst Avenue, Penshurst, New South Wales; Turramurra Ingleholme, Boomerang Street, Turramurra, New South Wales (former home of architect John Sulman); and Caerleon, Bellevue Hill, the first Queen Anne home in Australia. The Federation Queen Anne style was the most popular residential style in Australia between 1890 and 1910.

Federation Filigree
The Federation Filigree style is common in the hotter parts of Australia, especially in the north, since it is designed to create shade while allowing for the free flow of air. It is a common sight in Queensland and is sometimes known as the Queensland style. Some outstanding examples are Belltrees House, Scone, New South Wales; private home, Roderick Street, Ipswich, Queensland; and terrace of homes, east side of High Street, Millers Point, New South Wales.

Federation Arts and Crafts
The Federation Arts and Crafts style had its origins in England, where architects were reacting to the impersonal nature of the Industrial Revolution. Crafts and handiwork were emphasised to give architecture the "human touch". These influences were absorbed into Federation Australia, where the resulting buildings were generally small-scale to medium-scale and predominantly residential. Outstanding examples are Glyn, Kooyong road, Toorak, Victoria; The Crossways, Martin Road, Centennial Park, New South Wales; and Erica, Appian Way, Burwood, New South Wales.

Federation Bungalow
The Federation Bungalow style was the Australian response to the bungalow style that was developed in America by people like Gustav Stickley. It can be seen as a transition phase between the Federation Queen Anne style and the California Bungalow style that took on later. Stylistically, it exploited the qualities of the bungalow while frequently retaining the flair and idiosyncrasies of the Queen Anne style, although usually in simplified form. Outstanding examples are Nee Morna, Nepean Highway, Sorrento, Victoria; Blythewood, Beecroft Road, Cheltenham New South Wales; and The Eyrie, Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, New South Wales.

Federation Revival
During the early-1990s, many of the design elements that characterised the Federation architecture of old were popularised in mainstream architecture. This Federation revival form is also known as "mock Federation" or "faux Federation". The style was widespread within the realm of residential housing (especially in new development suburbs) and for apartment buildings; however, smaller shopping centres and other public buildings also made use of the revival style that retained widespread popularity until the early 2000s. Suburbs of Sydney that developed in the 1990s—such as Cherrybrook, Castle Hill, and Menai—are notable in the sense that large tracts of these developments contain almost exclusively Federation revival homes.

The construction of Federation revival architecture varied little from that of other basic styles, with the Federation elements merely forming the facade and decorating elements of the building. For example, the typical brick and roof tile construction, hexagonal turrets, ornate gable work, finials, prominent verandah, steep pitched roofs, and faceted bay windows served to parallel the traditional Federation architecture.

Non-residential architecture
Federation non-residential buildings can be in any of the twelve styles. The following gallery shows some examples of non-residential buildings.

Federation architects
Notable Federation architects in Australia include:

 Rodney Alsop
 Harold Desbrowe Annear
 Albert Edmund Bates (Rockhampton, Queensland)
 Hillson Beasley
 A. L. Buchanan
 Henry Budden CBE
 Walter Butler
 Hugh Hamilton Campbell (Warwick, Queensland)
 Claude William Chambers (Qld)
 John James Clark
 Robin Dods
 George Thomas Eaton (Rockhampton, Queensland)
 Richard Gailey (Brisbane, Queensland)
 George Brockwell Gill (Ipswich, Queensland)
 Carlyle Greenwell
 William Hodgen (Toowoomba, Queensland)
 Sir Talbot Hobbs
 John Horbury Hunt
 Edward Jeaffreson Jackson (Sydney to 1908)
 Howard Joseland
 George Sydney Jones
 Henry Hardie Kemp
 Harry Marks (Toowoomba)
 George McRae
 Thomas Pollard Sampson
 Sir John Sulman
 George Temple-Poole
 Beverley Ussher
 Walter Liberty Vernon
 B. J. Waterhouse

See also

 Australian architectural styles
 Australian residential architectural styles
 Australian non-residential architectural styles
 Appian Way, Burwood
 List of Australian historic homesteads

References

Notes

Bibliography
 Archi Centre - The Federation House
 Australian Heritage Architecture
 The Heritage of Australia, Macmillan Company, 1981

External links

 Federation Architecture at Flickr
 Gallery of Federation Architecture
 Gallery of Sydney Architecture
 Federation House

Architectural styles
Australian architectural history

Edwardian architecture
Australia
Housing in Australia


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On the second day of his Middle East tour, Obama held talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah and addressed the construction of Jewish housing settlements on land claimed by the Palestinians.
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Since Obama was first elected four years ago, the number of Israelis living in settlements in east Jerusalem and the West Bank has gone up from 500,000 to 560,000.
The president said he stills believes negotiations can bring the conflict to an end. However he said it is necessary for Palestinian and Israelis "to think new", setting aside old resentments and "push through some of the problems to get an agreement."
"People want to have 100 per cent of what they want instead of making needed compromise," Obama said. "Let's not use problems as an excuse not to do anything."
"There can be no real [peace] process with the continuation of settlement activities on our lands," Yasser Abed-Rabbo, an aide to Abbas said before the meeting.
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