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The Curious Mind of Michael Kube-McDowell
Writer, Teacher, Photographer, Musician, Archivist, Confabulator
Mission Data for EMPRISE
Mission Data for ENIGMA
Mission Data for EMPERY
Mission Data for ISAAC ASIMOV'S ROBOT CITY: ODYSSEY
Mission Data for PHOTON: THIEVES OF LIGHT by 'Michael Hudson'
Mission Data for ALTERNITIES
Mission Data for THE QUIET POOLS
The Quiet Pools in translation
Behind the Scenes: THE QUIET POOLS
Looking Back at THE QUIET POOLS
Mission Data for EXILE
Exile in translation
Mission Data for STAR WARS: THE BLACK FLEET CRISIS
The Black Fleet Crisis Frequently Asked Questions List
MID-MICHIGAN WRITER JOURNEYS INTO STAR WARS UNIVERSE
The Black Fleet Crisis in translation
Mission Data for THE TRIGGER with Sir Arthur Clarke
Mission Data for VECTORS
Three Mile Island: Five Years After
New Challenge for Astronaut Joe Allen
Indiana's Williams Back On Track for Space
Things Remembered: 25 Years in Space
JANUARY 28, 1986: "…the vehicle has exploded."
SEPTEMBER 29, 1988: America's Return To Space
Evolution for the Win
The Launch of STS-4: A Personal Account
Ed Reimard: 'Don't Look Back'
Space Rookie Joe Allen Looks Forward to STS-5
Historic Sites Crumbling At Cape
A Picture is Not Worth A Thousand Words
Reviews from The South Bend Tribune
The Portable Universe
The Portable Universe 1
The Portable Universe 10
Reagan's Space Station
Stereo TV On the Way
Grace Hopper and the Model T Computer
The Black Book Band – An Unnecessary Memoir
BBB Bios
FIRST CONTACT – The BBB in Concert
The Brain Weasels Tour
Alternate History – The Tour T-Shirts
Diversions & Curiosities
The Boomer Child's Bookcase: Landmark Books
The Boomer Fan's Bookcase: Scholastic Books
K-Mac's Collections: Aviation & Space Arcade Cards
Yes, There Are Cats: My Creative Mews
Personal Essay for TWENTIETH CENTURY SCIENCE FICTION AUTHORS, 3rd Ed
Terribly Earnest Biography
Alternity Station Directory
Alternity Station Log
About This Vessel
(originally published March 26/27, 1984 in The Elkhart Truth)
PART ONE: NUCLEAR POWER IN THE DOLDRUMS
Five years after an accident in Three Mile Island's reactor 2 near Harrisburg, Pa., provided a dramatic focus for public fears about nuclear power, America's nuclear-electric industry gives every sign of being moribund.
Since March, 1979, just six net plants have been added to the operational roster. No new plants have been ordered in the U.S. since 1978. More than 100 plants have been cancelled since 1972, some when they were more than 40 percent complete.
But industry observers believe that dollar signs played a far greater role in the decline of nuclear power than protest signs.
"The nuclear recession was well along before TMI. What TMI did is further erode the confidence of the financial community in nuclear power," explained Dr. Shelby Brewer, the Department of Energy's assistant secretary for nuclear power and a nuclear engineer with 22 years experience in the field.
"The image is that if you're a utility and you're involved with nuclear power, you're less credit-worthy than if you were not involved with nuclear power," Brewer added.
In such an environment, "it can actually be more economic to cancel generating units than complete them when costs are rising very rapidly and load growth has not materialized," said Larry Hobart, deputy executive director of the American Public Power Association, a national service organization representing 1750 public utilities.
Hobart added, "While we have experienced some difficulties from public reaction, our more serious difficulty has been where miscalculations were made in the economics of the situation."
According to Carl Walski, president of the Atomic Industrial Forum, a nuclear industry trade association, the nuclear retrenchment was part of a wider malaise in the electric utility industry.
"The story that's never written is that there've been a lot of cancellations of coal plants. Between 1975 and the 3rd quarter of 1983, [coal] lost 56 units totaling 36,000 megawatts," Walski said. "The cancellations and stretch-outs were not a uniquely nuclear thing."
But Walski acknowledged that "nuclear plants were hit harder than coal plants. Because they're more capital-intensive, you'd expect them to be hit harder."
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) of the U.S. Department of Energy, electric utilities have cancelled almost half the nuclear capacity they had ordered since the inception of commercial nuclear power. Topping the list of reasons is a downward revision in the forecasted growth of the demand for electricity.
"Forecasts became steadily more sophisticated but they didn't necessarily become more accurate," said Hobart. He described the 1983 bond default by the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS) on two of its five nuclear units under construction as "a classic example of the economics of the business catching up with the decision-making."
In addition to reduced demand, the EIA cited as major reasons for plant cancellations a shortage of capital (44 plants), regulatory changes and uncertainty (38), and reversal of economic advantage (18).
Brewer pointed to a "very complex and unpredictable licensing process" and a lack of "good, tough management" as contributing factors.
Though few utilities cited public opposition as a factor in their decision to cancel a plant, the still-disabled Three Mile Island plant remains a potent symbol in public perceptions of nuclear power.
"TMI was the place where the critics got their credibility," said Walski. "You can look at that date almost as a line of demarcation, before which the critics could get some attention from the media but after which they always got attention."
The damaged TMI-2 reactor core will soon be removed from the plant and transported to a DOE lab in Idaho for study as part of the protracted clean-up and repair process. No lasting effects have been detected from the largely inert radioactive gases released into the atmosphere during the incident. Operator training has been upgraded, emergency evacuation plans drawn up, and existing plants retrofitted to prevent a TMI-type accident. But TMI continues to cast a long shadow.
"There are industry people that like to point out that no member of the public was injured. Some people would have you believe that it was almost like a test demonstration. What it was was a bad accident," said Walski. "As with any kind of big accident, you learn a lot of lessons, and in that sense we're better off because of it. But that's hardly to say it was a great day."
Since Three Mile Island, several nuclear plants, such as Seabrook in New Hampshire and Diablo Canyon in California, have become the focus of sustained attacks by ad hoc environmental and anti-nuclear groups. But others, such as St. Lucie in Florida, have enjoyed notably trouble-free construction.
Hobart noted that, "Public attitudes about nuclear power seem to vary considerably from place to place. There's sort of a feeling that there's a national movement of people that are concerned about the safety and economics of nuclear power plants, but that isn't necessarily true."
But the possibility of a well-organized and highly motivated campaign by "intervenors" against a proposed nuclear plant has, in the post-TMI era, become a permanent part of the equation.
"Public animosity ends up being an economic factor if it slows down the licensing of a plant, if it stops construction because there are pickets, if it impedes your ability to get an operating license," said Hobart. "All those things end up changing the economics, because time is money. Opposition alters economics."
NUCLEAR POWER FOR INDIANA
ELKHART — Efforts by Indiana utilities to avail themselves of nuclear technology have been marked by construction delays, ballooning costs, grassroots opposition, and expensive abandonments, mirroring the experience of the nation as a whole.
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.'s Donald C. Cook nuclear plant near Bridgman, Michigan was announced in 1966 as a $130 million, 1100 megawatt (MWe) project to be completed by 1972. When the order was placed in 1967, a second reactor had been added, doubling the capacity but more than doubling the cost estimate to $300 million.
By 1975, when Cook 1 began operation, the price tag had swelled to $680 million, and a financially strapped I&M had ordered a temporary halt to construction on Cook 2. Three years later and 5 years past the original target date of 1973, Cook 2 began commercial operation. The total cost of the 11-year project topped $1 billion.
Northern Indiana Public Service Co.'s Bailly N-1 nuclear power plant was also ordered in 1967, but there the similarity ends. NIPSCO envisioned a 650 MWe plant located adjacent to its coal-fired generating plant in Burns Harbor. But the site for the $167 million facility was also adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, stimulating what one observer called "the most vigorous opposition of any project in the nuclear power industry."
Seven years later, NIPSCO was still seeking final construction clearance for what had become a $300 million project with a completion date of 1979. By 1981, construction was only 1/2 of 1 percent complete, and new forecasts put in doubt the need for the new capacity, leading to revocation of the plant's certification. Abandonment costs were set at $191 million.
Marble Hill began as a 1974 joint commitment by Public Service Indiana and the Wabash Valley Power Association to build twin 1130 MWe reactors in Madison, Indiana. Beset by quality control problems, Marble's Hill's construction timetable stretched out to 1986, while the estimated cost of completion soared to the $7 billion range.
Public Service Indiana announced in January, 1984 that it was backing out of the project. The partially completed plant (47 percent for Unit 1, 27 percent for Unit 2) represents an expenditure of more than $2 billion.
PART TWO: THE PROSPECT FOR NUCLEAR POWER
Nuclear power's future in the United States depends to a large degree on its ability to compete with coal, but even more on the strength of the economy in general and the electric utility industry in particular.
"I am optimistic that we will in the balance of this decade see a turnaround in the affairs of nuclear power," said Dr. Shelby Brewer, assistant secretary for nuclear power in the Department of Energy. "There's been a lot of hysteria in the nuclear community that the nuclear option is a failed option and the industry is dead or dying, and I reject that."
But "The Next Ten Years," a report to be released this week by the American Public Power Association, is pessimistic about the near-term attractiveness of nuclear power.
"While existing nuclear power plants continue to be a major generation source, it's not realistic to expect the initiation of new units in the short term," said APPA deputy executive director Larry Hobart, a major author of the report.
Nuclear plants currently provide about 13 percent of the nation's electricity. Though plants ordered in the early 1970s and still under construction are expected to provide for growth through 1990, "we don't foresee the coming on line of any new nuclear power plants for the remainder of this century," Hobart said.
Carl Walski, president of the Atomic Industrial Forum, believes that "The utility executive is all important. He's the one that orders the plants and he's the one that cancels them. At the moment he's gunshy on everything that involves construction. Coal plants are cheaper than nuclear, but he still doesn't want to build until his back is to the wall and his palms sweaty."
A host of uncertainties clouds the crystal ball. One key for both coal and nuclear is forecasting the growth in demand for electricity. That growth averaged 7 percent per year prior to 1973, but only 2.3 percent annually after that year's oil embargo, precipitating much of the industry's current problems.
The APPA study projects an average rate between 2.75 amd 3 percent for the next decade, while Brewer foresees a more upbeat economy and a growth rate between 3 and 5 percent.
If an improving economy can drive down the cost of capital, nuclear power will benefit. High interest rates favor coal, since nuclear power plants cost more to build.
The special problems relating to nuclear power remain, including the still-unresolved matter of permanent waste storage vs. reprocessing, a changing regulatory and legal environment, and continuing questions about plant safety.
But Walski noted that "coal doesn't have a free ride, either," pointing to the high cost of transporting the fuel, the environmental and safety aspects of mining, and concern about acid rain. Though action on acid rain has been slowed up by international and inter-regional wrangling, owners of new and existing coal plants may be required to employ expensive scrubbers to remove sulfur dioxide from their smokestack emissions.
A streamlined licensing procedure is a "necessary but not sufficient" step in ending the nuclear recession, Brewer said.
"We submitted a licensing reform bill last year, and I feel good about the prospects of getting it through Congress in the next year to 18 months," Brewer said. "Standardized design and one-stop licensing are two of the features. The key is trying to get some predictability into the licensing process."
In another development, it now appears that the reactors of the 1960s will be able to continue operating into the next century.
"The plant lives of 30 or 40 years are now being projected to turn into perhaps 50 or 60 years," Hobart noted. "Vendors are saying you can actually go in and at minimum cost come up with a refurbished plant that will be more efficient than it was previously and will provide you with the electricity you need."
Though that prospect may head off a possible real decline in nuclear-electric generation, it does not answer the basic question of where nuclear power is headed.
"I think electricity growth will stay pretty well hooked to what the economy does, and if electrical demand grows, then we'll need more coal and nuclear plants in order to serve it," Walski asserted, adding that the use of standardized designs and shared-risk contracts should make nuclear more competitive.
"We need nuclear power," Brewer said. "You've got to double your generating capacity in something like 25 years, which means adding another 400 gigawatts of capacity, and there are only two options: coal and nuclear."
Hobart described a different scenario, predicting that as utilities reach the limit of their generating capacity, they will try to avoid new construction through energy conservation programs and "a more sophisticated relationship between the utility and the customer." The latter could include remote control by the utility of major appliances in homes and businesses in order to reduce the peak demand.
"We're finding it may be cheaper for a utility to put a radio signal on the water heater than to build to handle that peak. You can no longer rely on brute-force solutions like `add another plant,"' concluded Hobart. "That's not an adequate response in terms of public reaction and not adequate in terms of the economics and the engineering factors."
But that outlook led one knowledgable industry insider to warn that "the incentives are wrong for the utilities."
"You don't see any incentive for them to go out and really produce the cheapest electricity by doing the very best they can," said the spokesman, who asked not to be identified. "If they do the very best they can and hold the price down and therefore sell more electricity, then they have to build more plants, which they don't want to do in the first place. It's bad for the economy and the country."
Sidebar: NUCLEAR POWER AROUND THE WORLD
While American electric utilities have backed away from nuclear power, most other nuclear nations are maintaining an aggressive program of expansion. Some twenty-two nations now operate a total of 227 reactors, with 157 more on order or under construction.
Use of a standardized design has enabled France to pursue its national commitment to nuclear power both quickly and economically. The average time to construct a plant is 6 years, and the national electric utility has ordered an average of five plants a year since 1974. As of July 1983, 31 reactors with a capacity of 21.8 billion watts (gigawatts) were providing 39 percent of France's electricity. Nuclear energy is expected to meet fully 79 percent of the nation's electrical needs by 2000. To satisfy the demand for fuel into the next century, France has invested heavily in breeder reactor technology.
Japan ranks third after the U.S. and France in installed nuclear capacity (16.6 GWe), and has an additional 10.3 GWe under construction. The Japanese Atomic Power Company (JAPCO) is the only utility in the world which relies exclusively on nuclear power generation for income. But opposition to the government's pro-nuclear stance has been building, in part because Japanese reactors have one of the poorest safety records in the nuclear community.
West Germany's 14 nuclear generating plants are credited with reducing the increase in electricity prices 5 percent between 1981 and 1982. An additional 16 plants are in the construction pipeline, including advanced prototypes using fast breeder and high-temperature reactors. Generating capacity is expected to double to 19.2 GWe by 1990. Demanding licensing requirements, increasing costs, and political opposition have delayed some projects.
Canada has a total of 15 CANDU reactors (7.3 GWe) in commercial operation, generating about 10 percent of the nation's electricity. An additional 11 reactors under construction or planned will double the generating capacity by 1992. Ironically, Canada would like to export nuclear-generated electricity from its plants in Ontario to energy-poor New England. A 1983 Department of Energy report concluded that "Canadian utilities have cost advantages over their American counterparts…since they face fewer financial and regulatory difficulties."
Update: In 2005, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission renewed the operating licenses for the Cook 1 and Cook 2 plants, adding 20 years to the original 40-year term. The licenses now will expire in 2034 and 2037, respectively.
Author's Note: This was an assigned piece which received prominent placement on the front of the second section both days. My editor asked me to diligently scrub my own opinions out of it, and looking back I think I did a respectable job. I seem to remember that the reimbursement for long-distance phone calls exceeded payment for the series itself.
Now We Are Three, And One Is Free
ENIGMA Is Back in Print
The Arc Manor Ebook Reissues Commence!
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Three Sharks positives that will be tested on road trip
/ by Sheng Peng
Editor's note: Sheng Peng will be a regular contributor to NBC Sports California's Sharks coverage for the 2021-22 season. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng.
The Sharks are off to a surprising 6-4-1 start.
But they're likely about to face their stiffest test yet. On Tuesday, they open a five-game road trip against the 7-1-3 Calgary Flames.
It doesn't get any easier after the Flames -- the Sharks also will visit the 6-3-2 Winnipeg Jets, the 8-3-0 Minnesota Wild and the 7-2-1 St. Louis Blues on this trip.
The only team that San Jose will square off against on this swing that's not currently in the playoff picture? The 4-5-1 Colorado Avalanche -- preseason Stanley Cup favorite Avalanche, that is.
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They'll also have to face Calgary and Winnipeg short-handed. The Sharks currently have seven players in COVID protocol, and none are currently allowed to enter Canada, despite being on the verge of exiting protocol.
In short, the Sharks' feel-good start to this season could be a distant memory two weeks from now.
But what if the Sharks are for real? These three things have fueled their quick start and could carry them through this upcoming gauntlet.
The Sharks, as of Monday, ranked 13th in the NHL with a 22.2 power-play percentage and third in the league with a 89.3 penalty-kill percentage. That 22.2 power-play percentage is a far cry from last season's 14.1, which was "good" for 29th in the NHL.
Entering this season, the Sharks committed to simplifying their power play and emphasizing shot volume.
"If everybody's thinking shot, everybody's working downhill towards the net, it gives everybody sort of a guideline to go by," Sharks coach Bob Boughner said during training camp. "But if one guy starts overhandling it and we start trying to be too pretty up top, you're sort of freezing out everybody else.
"I think it's about quick puck movement, shot mentality, and it doesn't matter if it's [Karlsson or Labanc] or anybody, we want to get pucks to the net. That's a buy-in."
The Sharks have received that "buy-in" so far: According to Evolving Hockey, they're fifth in the NHL with a 111.86 shot-attempts-per-minutes rate on the power play. Essentially, they're firing at will on the man advantage.
It's a good sign that the team is indeed on the same page.
Meanwhile, the Sharks continue to be on the same page on the penalty kill.
Over the last two seasons, they've surprised with an 83.3 penalty kill percentage, fourth in the league. It's a surprise because the Sharks have been the worst 5-on-5 defensive team in that period -- their 2.92 goals against at 5-on-5 was 31st of 31 NHL teams.
"[Penalty-killing coach] John Madden was probably one of the best penalty killers ever to play the game," acting head coach John MacLean said of the 2001 Selke Trophy winner. "He takes great pride in how the penalty kill goes."
Speaking of the Sharks' team defense at 5-on-5, this might be the most promising surprise about this group so far. They've gone from an NHL-worst defense at 5-on-5 to 17th in the league at 2.23 goals against. This, despite losing two-thirds of their blueline to COVID protocol on Oct. 30.
In Erik Karlsson, Jake Middleton, Radim Simek and Marc-Edouard Vlasic's stead, the Sharks recalled Jaycob Megna, Nicolas Meloche and Ryan Merkley. Twenty-year-old defensemen Santeri Hatakka and Artemi Kniazev also have been forced to make their NHL debuts. Young forwards such as Nick Merkley and John Leonard, who both started the season with the Barracuda, also have been introduced into the squad's defensive ecosystem.
So maybe, just maybe, the Sharks' apparently much-improved defensive structure is no mirage, if anybody can fit into it.
"It's definitely helpful that [the Sharks and the Barracuda are] playing the same systems, whether it's the PK or 5-on-5," Megna said. "I think throughout the organization, it's been preached from Day 1 this year. Guys are really bought in, so it's been a much easier transition for the guys coming in. We've just tried to do our part, not trying to do too much or get outside of ourselves."
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According to SPORTLOGiQ -- a third-party micro-stats tracking company used by the Sharks and virtually every other NHL team -- the Sharks rank sixth in the league in "quality chances against" at 5-on-5. They're also top-10 in slot shots, inner slot shots, rush chances and offensive zone possession time against.
"We're not going to be a team that's going to trade chances, run up and down the ice. We're going to work the puck out as a five-man unit," MacLean offered. "The guys have done a really good job of coming back and stopping up in the [defensive] zone, not leaving before the puck exits."
If the Sharks' team defense can hold against the likes of Calgary and Winnipeg, even with regulars such as Karlsson and Vlasic and Meier out, San Jose might remain in the playoff picture yet.
If the Sharks can sustain their 5-on-5 team defense, their goaltending should only improve. They're currently just 22nd in the NHL with a 92.13 save percentage at 5-on-5.
But even that figure is a gigantic improvement from the Martin Jones era. The longtime Sharks starter was bought out this past summer, and James Reimer and Adin Hill were added. From 2018 to 2021, Jones was the worst 5-on-5 goalie in the league with an 89.71 save percentage.
Obviously, Jones was victimized by the poor team defense in front of him, but he also didn't do himself any favors. It's worth noting, though, that Jones currently sports a .950 overall save percentage as a backup with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Meanwhile, Reimer has been a revelation -- he's fourth in the NHL with a .950 save percentage at 5-on-5 and second with a .946 overall save percentage. It won't last -- Reimer's season-high save percentage is .924 in 2012-13 -- but he's buying time for Hill to get going. Hill has just an .886 save percentage right now.

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Over 3,600 mountain bikers have pledged their support for the Trails for Wales campaign that closes tomorrow (October 2).
With 3,655 respondents, Trails for Wales has reportedly had the highest level of engagement between the Welsh Government and the off road cycling community ever. Alongside individual mountain bikers, ten major bike brands, including Giant, Trek and Whyte have also pledged their support for the campaign.
The campaign is hoping to provide Wales with the open access that has been enjoyed by Scottish mountain bikers since 2003, the aim is that England will follow too.
Increased mountain bike access benefits the Scottish economy by £46.5 million a year, with indirect expenditure of up to £119 million and generates over 1,300 jobs.
There is still one day to go with the campaign so it's not too late to throw your own weight behind it. You can make your voice heard by clicking here.


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O Museu das Comunicações fica localizado na Região Administrativa Especial de Macau, China.

Inaugurado no dia 1 de Março de 2006, o museu apresenta um acervo diversificado nas áreas de correios e telecomunicações, sendo um importante espaço para o ensino cultural, científico e tecnológico, pois visa receber visitações de estudantes do ensino básico e secundário.

O museu possui duas importantes divisões: correios e filatelia e telecomunicações, ambos apresentando a história destas áreas, bem como as atuais tecnologias e inovações.

Ligação externa

Museus de Macau

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The Hurlingham Polo 1875 premium chino short is made from quality stretch cotton satin twill. The style is offered in a regular fit, which is contemporary and youthful without being too slim or short. The fabric has a soft handle, good drape and an elastane content that makes it extremely comfortable to wear.
The inside leg measures 9.5inches/24cm. Features include, branded horn buttons, a zip-fly, a coin pocket and a semi-constructed waistband with patriotic Hurlingham tape inside. The short has an extended fly with an internal button, so the fly lies flat and there is less pressure on the main fastening. The style has two side pockets and a back button-through welt pocket for security. Team with Hurlingham shirts, polos, knits and sweats for the polo look.


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**EditDelete**

Use the "edit existing" and "delete item" tasks, in an app that uses a persistent store.

Features:
- based on the "AddNew" project from last week
- persistent store
- implements "edit existing" and "delete item" tasks

**DataAnnotations**

Two scenarios that will help you learn how to use data annotations on view model classes.

Features:
- commonly-used data annotations on view model classes
- one scenario covers typical text and number properties (vehicles)
- the other scenario covers some more interesting situations (accounts)

**LINQIntroduction**

Shows the commonly-used LINQ features, with the Customers collection.

Features:
- commonly-used SingleOrDefault, Where, and OrderBy
- includes a few other examples
- also shows a search strategy, for the Customers collection

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Prescription glasses don't need to empty your wallet! Pay less for high quality, name brand glasses from Warby Parker. Warby Parker carries prescription eyeglasses as well as sunglasses for all occasions.
Customers can shop the Warby Parker selection both online or in-store. This makes buying prescription glasses easier than ever! Before shopping with Warby Parker, view this Warby Parker FAQ infographic to answer all of your questions.


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De gemeente Trzebownisko is een landgemeente in het Poolse woiwodschap Subkarpaten, in powiat Rzeszowski.

De zetel van de gemeente is in Trzebownisko.

Op 30 juni 2004 telde de gemeente 18 541 inwoners.

Oppervlakte gegevens
In 2002 bedroeg de totale oppervlakte van gemeente Trzebownisko 90,53 km², waarvan:

 agrarisch gebied: 71%
 bossen: 10%

De gemeente beslaat 7,43% van de totale oppervlakte van de powiat.

Demografie
Stand op 30 juni 2004:

In 2002 bedroeg het gemiddelde inkomen per inwoner 1376,15 zł.

Administratieve plaatsen (sołectwo)
Jasionka, Łąka, Łukawiec, Nowa Wieś, Stobierna, Tajęcina, Terliczka, Trzebownisko, Wólka Podleśna, Zaczernie.

Overige plaatsen
Brodkowice, Budy, Dół, Gęsiówka, Gliniaki, Górka Zaczerska, Góry, Jatki, Kamionka, Kłapówka, Kmiecice, Kmiecie, Kozice, Krzaki, Krzywa, Księżaki, Łukawiec Dolny, Łukawiec Górny, Morgi, Na Łaniu, Na Polu, Na Ujezdnem, Nowa Wieś Staromiejska, Nowa Wieś Zaczerska, Pasternik, Pod Arendą, Pod Lasem, Podedwór, Podkościół, Podlesie, Podmalce, Poręby, Przy Moście, Sitarka, Spiny, Ulice, Zadworze, Zagrody, Zagumnie, Zaprzyrwie, Zawodzie, Żabiniec.

Aangrenzende gemeenten
Czarna, Głogów Małopolski, Krasne, Rzeszów, Sokołów Małopolski

Gemeente in Subkarpaten


DARIEN, Conn. — A 32-year-old man suffered leg injuries when he was pinned between two cars at the car wash where he works last week in Darien.
Police were called to the Splash Car Wash on Post Road at around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 25. One employee had driven a customer's vehicle, a black 2006 Infinity, into a wash bay and parked it behind a second customer's vehicle, a blue 2005 Mercedes.
Another employee then entered the Infinity to begin to detail the interior, and shortly thereafter it lurched forward, pinning a third employee between the Infinity and the Mercedes, police said.
The victim was freed and transported to the hospital with lower leg injuries. The owners of the cars said there were no known defects to either car.
Police said that the investigation is continuing, but it appears that the Infinity may have been left in drive or inadvertently placed in gear while being detailed. No charges are contemplated or pending at this time, police said.


KAMLOOPS — A big crowd brought out the best in the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men's volleyball team on Friday, Oct. 12. Playing before about 1,000 fans at the Tournamen Capital Centre, the WolfPack won an exhibition match with the Lethbridge Community College Kodiacs of the Alberta College Athletic Conference. The score was 3-0 (25-20, 25-12, 27-25).
TRU was led by Brad Gunter. The second year outside hitter from Courtenay had 13 kills in 23 chances with a service ace, nine digs and two block assists. Casey Knight (3rd year, outside hitter, Salt Spring Island) had eight kills in 13 chances. Jacob Tricarico (4th year, middle, Huntington, Beach, CA) had three service aces.
"I thought we were pretty steady tonight," said WolfPack head coach Pat Hennelly. "We were pretty steady tonight without any real panic. They pushed us in both the first and the third sets. I thought Graham (Stoliker, 2nd year, setter, Surrey) did a good job running the offence, getting kills out of the middle." Stoliker was inserted into the setter position due to an injury to Colin Carson (4th year, Prince George). He had 35 assists and eight digs along with four block assists.
The WolfPack are off to UBC this weekend for the Thunderball tournament before opening their CIS and home regular season Oct. 26 at the TCC aganst the UBCO Heat.


CIAP provides interpreting services in Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and many other Asian languages. We specialise in the Asia Pacific region, but interpreting services in languages such as Chinese are needed worldwide, and not just for business purposes.
This study reveals that an Asian language is the most common language spoken after English and Spanish in 11 states across the United States. With Chinese ranked as the 3rd most common language in New York state, interpreting services in Chinese are also in high demand there. From Tagalog in California to Korean in Virginia and Georgia, from Hmong in Minnesota to Vietnamese in Texas, if you are not hearing English or Spanish, the words you are most likely to hear will be pronounced in an Asian tongue. Chinese speakers who have yet to master English will require interpreting services as they interact with their host country's administrative and court systems.
The maps tell an interesting story of how immigration has globalized our region's languages and why translation and interpreting services into and from Asian languages like Chinese, Korean etc are key, and not just in the Asia Pacific region.
Contact us at info@ciap.net to learn more about our interpreting services in Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesian, Bengali, Burmese, Cantonese, Hindi, Japanese, Malay, Khmer, Thai or other Asian languages. We also provide interpreting services in non-Asian languages, from French, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, German and Italian to Arabic, Turkish etc.
Visit www.slate.com for more language-based maps and insights into the USA's linguistic geography.


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Hermann Meuter
In 2001, with the permission of the First Nation Village of Hartley Bay, we built on Gil Island the first and only marine facility (Cetacea Lab) along the remote north coast of British Columbia in Canada. We are the only two people who live on this island; the closest town for supplies is four hours away by boat. It's a precious area, and we hope to have it designated as critical habitat for whales.
Hermann and I established a network of hydrophone stations in the surrounding waters that, minute by minute, transmit the underwater world of whales back to the lab. This unique structure has enabled us to collect an acoustic library of individual orca and humpback call types. When not in the lab recording whales' calls, we are on the water collecting photographs of each individual orca, humpback and fin whale so that we can better understand the species' social bonds.
In 2008 we installed a hydrophone station in Caamano Sound, not knowing at the time that we were about to discover an acoustic window into an unexplored marine corridor that was a gateway to orca activity. Resident orcas live in permanent family groups in which the oldest female is the matriarch. Because they live so close to one another, each family group has developed its own unique dialect. With our network of hydrophones set up throughout the research area we are able to identify and track the movement of orca families just by listening! By the end of the first season of listening to hundreds of hours of orca communication we knew that Caamano Sound must be designated as critical habitat for the species. Our next goal was to combine all acoustic information with visual sightings.
Wolves, bears and a variety of sea mammals are the only inhabitants of the remote island where the hydrophone station is located. Here, along the rugged coastline of the Great Bear Rainforest, the weather can change from flat calm to storm-force winds and six-metre waves within hours. This place is wild and not always accessible by boat. We had to find a way to track the movements of whales but at the same time remain safe. So in 2009, with extremely limited funding, we built a very basic shelter at Ulric Point on this uninhabited island.
Most of that season I went weeks without seeing another person, slept in a tent, powered the radio – my lifeline to Cetacea Lab – with a small solar panel, and kept my food in barrels suspended from trees to protect it from wolves and bears. My favourite companions were two eagles that were nesting close by, a curious family of mink and my precious scope to search for orcas. The mornings were cold and often extremely wet (hence the name rainforest), but this was soon forgotten when a family of orcas would pass close to shore, the sound of their blows echoing through the forest. On the rare occasions that they recognised this lone person on the shore and slowly approached, making direct eye contact with me, time would stand still. All that mattered was that moment, and I was reminded why this intelligent and gentle creature had stolen my heart so many years ago.
I always had either a camera in my hand to take pictures for identifying individuals or the scope to observe the orcas' travel patterns, whether they were feeding and all groupings between families. The first season was a huge success and the high number of orca sightings made every moment of hard work worth it.
We also had to find a way to collect fish scale samples to determine the orcas' exact prey source when they were foraging. A major step towards this goal was achieved in 2010, when the Gitga'at First Nations decided to join the efforts of Cetacea Lab and teamed up with us to conduct boat surveys whenever orcas were sighted from Ulric Point. This collaboration has become a key component in successfully gathering the necessary data to protect orca habitat.
The living conditions at the remote camp remained extremely basic and the equipment used for collecting the data was partially owned by third parties. It was also imperative that we could bring in a number of interns to participate; safety was a concern and the hours were long for just one person. All of that changed for the 2012 season when the Save Our Seas Foundation decided to fund this important research project. Everything from better camera equipment to viewing scopes and alternative energy sources has enabled us to continue on our path to understanding orca movements and sacred bond these animals have with each other and their habitat.
We hope that with continued funding we will have sufficient data in the next few years to convince the Canadian Federal government to declare Caamano Sound as critical habitat for resident orcas.
Cetacea Lab
Janie and Hermann are working for the protection of orcas in the Great Bear Rainforest by tuning into underwater hydrophones and deciphering the secret language of these majestic animals.


UPDATE: For anyone that is interested, there will be an oncore performance of the Cutting Twill webinar given by my co-worker, Josh Ellsworth on Feb 24 and Feb 25. Please follow This Link to sign up for or see additional information on this free webinar.
Cutting Twill with the Roland GX-24 is pretty simple. I've created a step-by-step for you to follow to fully understand the process.
Import your artwork into Cut Studio. You can import .eps or .ai files directly into Cut Studio. If you currently use Corel Draw or Illustrator, you can also use the Cut Studio Plug-In to bring the artwork directly in.
Make sure your design is NOT mirrored. Unlike the standard Heat Applied Materials that you are accustomed to cutting, Poly-Twill is cut in the positive.
Make sure your design is sized the way you want it. You will not be able to change the size after you cut!
On the GX-24, make sure you do a test cut to check cutting depth. You'll want to put the 60 degree blade in there before doing your test cut.
In Cut Studio, Click on "Cutting" icon that's on the top tool bar. On the cutting dialog box that pops up, click "OK".
After the design has finished cutting, take the material off of the machine and weed away the excess material.
Back in the Cut Studio software, take the same design and again click on the "Cutting" icon.
This time, make sure the "Print to File" box is checked and then click "OK".
Change the "Save As Type" to All Files. When naming your file, put a .plt on the end of the file name ex. adamyukish.plt. Once named, click "Save".
Open up the Imprintables Twill Stitch Pro Software and start with a blank white screen.
Import your saved artwork into the Twill Stitch Pro.
You should have the "Tree View" box open on the left. Right Click on the color and then scroll down to "Convert To". Arrow over to "Tackle Twill". This will put place the stitches on your design.
Note that you can also add a placement line and tack down line and change the density, inset, etc by right clicking on the selected design and going down to properties.
Once you have the stitches the way you want them, you're ready to create your sew disk. Click on "File" and then "Save As". There are many different extensions to pick from. Make sure you choose the one that matches up to your embroidery machine.
This wraps up the cutting and design side of creating your own appliques using the GX-24. All that's left is to use the cut twill and the digitized file to finish it off.
A video showing this process will be coming, it will be a little redundant, but sometimes visual is more effective than reading.


Drips, Pours, Peels, Splashes and…..
Learn the foundations of painting. Students will learn the fundamental design principals, the paint process, techniques, surfaces, mediums and more. Students will take away from a greater knowledge of the painting process, technique development and overall good design habits and structure that will apply to all artistic endeavors.
All materials, paint and mediums provided and included in the class fee. Students will take home all work and samples created in this workshop.
Fundamental design principals, the paint process, techniques, surfaces, mediums gels and more will be reinforced and enhanced in this class. Students will take away greater knowledge of the painting process, skill development, exploration and experimentation and overall good design habits that will apply to all artistic endeavors. Students will take their skill level to the next level.
All materials, paints, mediums and gels provided and included in the class fee. Students will take home all work and samples created in this workshop.
This is a great class to take if you own a Gelli Plate and simply aren't getting the results you want or if you're thinking of buying a Gelli Plate, but not sure what to do with it or how to proceed. This workshop will cover what types of paints to use, care, papers, etc… The monotype printing process is unique. It allows you to create beautiful monotypes without a press, using materials anyone has in their studio. Find out how to create unique textures, patterns and more.
Bring your Gelli Plate, if you have one, a brayer and different porous papers to print on Some paint, mediums, paper etc… will be provided.
Students should bring a notebook to take notes and be prepared to take samples home that still may be damp.
Now is your chance to find out with hands on experience about the revolutionary new slow-drying Golden OPEN Acrylics. OPEN Acrylics act similar to oil paints, clean up with soap and water and have an extended working time, 4-15 times longer, for more control of blending and overall manipulation of the paint. They are very versatile and can used in combination with other Golden acrylics, mediums and gels allowing artists a wide range of exploration.
Students will have hands on experience working with OPEN Acrylics, mediums and gels and will learn how to prepare surfaces, blend, mix and more. OPENS are great for plein air painting and mono printing. A simple mono print demo will be included on a jelly plate.
All materials, paints, mediums and gels provided and included in the workshop fee. Students will take home all work and samples created in this workshop.
This one day workshop is for artists of all levels seeking a highly charged look into the world of acrylics and what is new, changing and cutting edge.
This workshop is a fun, fast-paced and informative presentation that includes technical, experimental and hands on applications. Heavy body, fluid, OPEN and the new Hi Flow acrylics will be covered. Students will learn about a variety of acrylic Mediums: GELS, PASTES, AGGREGATES (GRITS) AND MORE to create surface texture, alter consistency and extend and economize your paints. Sample boards will be created.
Artists of all levels will come away from this one day workshop with new information and fresh ideas for self creative expression.
This workshop is designed to really dig into the world of MEDIUMS, GELS, PASTES, AGGREGATES (GRITS) AND MORE. Spend the day learning all about the myriad of mediums available. You will make a sample board and several small paintings using different mediums. Properties, uses, drying times, opacity/transparency, absorbency, mixing and much more will be covered about these magnificent Golden mediums. Get ready to PLAY with these mediums.
The primary focus is abstract and his class is for the artists that has worked with acrylics but would like to expand their knowledge about different acrylic mediums to create texture, movement and more.
This class is dedicated to learning the techniques associated with different acrylic mediums. We will explore the many different ways mediums can be used, the different effects that can be achieved and an overall exploration of the world of acrylic mediums. i.e course molding paste, glass bead, crackle paste, fiber paste, clear tar gel and more.
The primary focus is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is a transformation that can happen in this class. The force behind this class is to develop a personal connection with paint. It doesn't matter whether you've ever held a brush before or have had one in your hand since little on. This class will help you develop new skills and see things a bit differently.
This class is dedicated to developing your personal connection to painting with acrylics and to expand your understanding of how they work. We will explore the many different ways paint can be applied. While working in a charged, supportive environment, participants will immerse how memory and thought are communicated in painting. Color mixing and basic design elements will be presented through demonstration and visual aids. We will look at and learn different techniques as lifting, staining, alcohol resolve, layering, gel mediums etc.
Students should have some knowledge about acrylic paints and how they perform prior to taking this course. This class is dedicated to learning the techniques associated with different acrylic mediums. We will explore the many different ways mediums can be used, the different effects that can be achieved and an overall exploration of the world of acrylic mediums. i.e course molding paste, glass bead, crackle paste, fiber paste and more. The primary focus is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is a transformation that can happen.
This workshop covers theory, composition, color application, acrylic painting techniques and much more. Work from a nature composition, your imagination or from a composition of geometric shapes. Students will explore the acrylic medium and the purpose and theory behind abstract. Students will learn how to look differently at the world around them and explore more detail in their environment. Abstract can be very geometric or fluid and students will explore both these avenues. Students will also learn various acrylic techniques to achieve texture, depth and layering.
This interactive highly charged class will show you how to create great affects by using pouring mediums, dripping, splashing, and creating and applying acrylic peels. Students will learn how to apply and integrate these techniques and explore the purpose and theory about the abstract expressionists movement. Areas of focus will be on mediums, how to use them, different acrylic paints, how to mix the paint with the medium, the do's and dont's and how to create peels and more. This class is a technique based course and will appeal to those wanting to learn more about mediums, the collage or mixed media artists, abstract artists or anyone wanting a clearer understanding of acrylics.
Maureen Gasek – Artist, Instructor, Consultant © 2019. All Rights Reserved.


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Who is Johnny Galecki? John Mark Galecki is a well-known actor in the United States. In the CBS comedy The Big Bang Theory, for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, he starred as the character of Leonard Hofstadter, and in the ABC comedies Roseanne and The Conners, he played the role of David Healy.
Full Name John Mark Galecki
Alternative Name Johnny Galecki
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Profession American Actor
Date of Birth April 30, 1975
Age (as of 2022) 47 years old
Place of Birth Bree, Limburg, Belgium
Hometown Bree, Limburg, Belgium
Who is Johnny Galecki?
John Mark Galecki is an American actor from the United States, John Mark Galecki was born on April 30, 1975, in Bree, Belgium, Johnny Galecki was born and raised in the United States and also a well-known actor from the United States and in the entertainment industry. Johnny Galecki was born under the star sign of Cancer, ethnicity white, and nationality of American.
Galecki made his acting debut in the 1987 CBS drama Murder Ordained. With future Roseanne co-star John Goodman and JoBeth Williams, Rusty Griswold was played by Galecki in the 1989 National Lampoon film Christmas Vacation. In 1990, he joined the cast of the NBC comedy American Dreamer as Danny Nash, Robert Urich's onscreen son; the following year, he became a regular on the ABC spinoff of Head of the Class called Billy.
In 1991, he guest-starred in an episode of Blossom with Mayim Bialik, who would later become his co-star on The Big Bang Theory. In the TV movie "A Family Torn Apart," set in 1993 and based on a real tale of a serial murderer, he featured a juvenile offender. During his time on Billy, Galecki made frequent cameos as Mark Healy's (Glenn Quinn) younger brother, who started dating Darlene Conner (Sara Gilbert). His original name, Kevin Healy, was changed to David shortly after he was introduced.
In the autumn of 1992, after the cancellation of Billy, Galecki was officially added to the Roseanne cast after appearing in a few more guest roles. David Healy would go on to marry Darlene and have two children with her before Roseanne's cancellation in 1997, and he would continue to play the part until the show's conclusion. A brief romance between Galecki's Big Bang Theory persona and Gilbert's would also occur. In 1995, Galecki was featured in the music video for "Satellite" by the Dave Matthews Band.
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According to celebrity net worth, Johnny Galecki has an estimated net worth of $100 Million. Johnny Galecki is an American actor who was born in Belgium and has a net worth of $100 million approximately. Galecki is most well-known for his part in the enormously successful comedy The Big Bang Theory, which has brought him the attention of audiences all around the world.
Because of his fame and accomplishment, he is now very rich. With earnings of $25 million in a single year, he was the second-most-paid actor in the world in 2018. In 2018, this put him in the position of being the second highest-paid actor in the world. Johnny Galecki is also the proud owner of major real estate assets, including 360 acres of property in the city of Santa Margarita, located in the state of California.
Estimated Net Worth $100 Million
Salary/Wage Per Episode: $1 Million Per Episode
Income Sources American actor
Awards, and Nominations Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical, MORE
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Weight 75 kg (165lbs)
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Parents Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Noon, Richard Galecki
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Na początku kariery uprawiał wieloboje lekkoatletyczne.

W 2015 osiągnął półfinał biegu na 400 metrów przez płotki podczas mistrzostw świata w Pekinie. Olimpijczyk z Rio de Janeiro (2016).

Złoty medalista mistrzostw Japonii.

Rekord życiowy w biegu na 400 metrów przez płotki: 49,10 (8 maja 2016, Kawasaki).

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Guest Post: The Power of a Woman by Nigel May
Anybody who has read one of Nigel May's exciting and addictive bonkbusters will know that he has created some incredible female characters, female characters who feel real and leave an impression long after you've finished reading. Today I'm excited to be sharing a guest post from Nigel where he discusses his female characters. Nigel's latest (and greatest) book, Deadly Obsession is released this week and I've got one hell of a review for it coming up later this week.
What would you do if you saw your husband killed right in front of you … identified his body … had him cremated … then six months later received a letter written by him two days ago?
Amy Barrowman grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. So when she falls in love with millionaire Riley Hart and he asks her to marry him she can't believe her luck. She has found true love and her happy ever after.
Riley Hart is a Millionaire Man about Town. Men want to be him and women want to bed him. But to achieve Riley's status, you have to tread on a lot of toes and make a lot of enemies.
When Riley is gunned down at the nightclub they own, Amy is determined to avenge his death. She receives a mysterious letter detailing a list of suspects including Riley's sworn enemy, actor Grant Wilson. But with an obsessive passion brewing between her and Grant and a dangerous assassin trailing her every move it would seem Amy has opened a deadly and tempting Pandora's Box. In settling the score for her husband has Amy put herself into terrible danger?
The Power of a Woman
I love writing female characters. All of my novels have been driven by women at the forefront of them. There was Nush, Regan and Evie and their tested friendship in Trinity, the four glamorous women of Addicted, Georgia, Nova and Mitzi in Scandalous Lies and now Amy, Genevieve, Laura, Lily and Caitlyn in Deadly Obsession. I love writing for women and, for me, that means writing female characters who are totally believable. I think I have always been obsessed with female characters for as long as I can remember. When I was younger I was a huge fan of TV shows like Dynasty and Dallas, the big over the top American soap operas, where the women were always larger than life and immersed in a world of riches, glamour and celebrity.
Characters like Alexis and Caress on Dynasty and Sue Ellen and Pam on Dallas were always my favourites as they could be powerful and ball-breaking but they would always have a vulnerable side too. People have said that some of my characters are bitches. I don't always agree with that as a character like Portia in Addicted or Caitlyn in Deadly Obsession may be a touch cutting with some of their words and they may have an acidic tongue at times but underneath there is always a soft centre. They will be vulnerable and have the same chinks in their armour as we all do - worries about health, family, love etc. I always like to think that my female characters would make very good friends. They may live in a much more decadent world than most people could ever dream of but yet I would still like to spend a night down the pub with each and every one of them. I think they would be a real laugh.
The females in Deadly Obsession are a mixed bag. Amy, the heroine of the novel, is a young woman with pretty much a rags to riches story as she had married millionaire Riley Hart, but sadly their love isn't to last as he is gunned down in front of her. She is dealing with the misery of widowhood months later when a letter arrives from Riley completely out of the blue saying that he is still alive. Amy needs to find all of her inner strength to solve the mystery behind the letter even though she is beyond distraught. She is aided by her best friend, Laura, who is a man-hungry woman who loves being in the spotlight. She is the opposite of Amy yet their friendship is tight. We also meet Lily who is a feisty young woman with a real ability to put people in their place with her harsh words, but yet she is very insecure underneath the surface too. Then there's Genevieve, the fashion guru who is trying to balance her professional and personal lives. And Caitlyn, Lily's mum who is the perfect mix of being incredibly maternal and highly demanding in her diva ways.
In my life I am surrounded by females and I used to write for women's magazines as a journalist so I have written with a leaning towards the ladies for many years. I do enjoy writing male characters too but for the vampiness and the campiness and the best one-liners I don't think anyone does it better than a brilliant woman! Long may they reign.
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My favourite line in bonk-buster literature has to be Lily in Lace: "Which one of you bitches is my mother?" I actually think it was more dramatic on TV. I've kind of grown out of these books, but they used to be passed around school until they were really battered!
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Designer, Kelli Ellis, recently attended the High Point Market -- the largest industry-only home furnishings trade show in the world. We asked Kelli to report back to us what she saw, and luckily, she graciously agreed to do so. From our 2016 Design Trends Issue of Beautiful Design Made Simple, Kelli speaks about the wide reaching trends that were highlighted during the market.
"... it appeared trends were all over the place for 2016. For me, that is a great thing because as designers and consumers we want what we like in our homes, not just trends. When we can hit on both though, it's a plus. Here's what I saw..."
Blue was a hit this market. I'm obsessed with dark teal blue, navy and any variation there of. From high gloss cabinetry to walls, I was in heaven with all the blue. Using it in several of my current projects, I was drawn to it, of course.
Of course, gold is still going strong. My rule of thumb is to not use one metallic exclusively, but mix within the room, so you have flexibility in your look. Showcased here in the Emporium home and Noir showroom. Copper and rose gold are popular too, but since they are more difficult to match, they will be less of a trend. Even some manufacturers that are notoriously colorful and bright, moved to some modern metallics.
As always acrylic is popular and always a show stopper (under the best lighting it is breathtaking!) The pairing of eye-popping velvet with acrylic traditional, was a stunner. Rustic woods, fur and subtle shine blend beautifully in the Bernhardt Showroom.
Seen in many of the showrooms like Noir, Berhardt, Emporium Home and Koket, black, navy and plum walls, set off the furnishings and lighting beautifully.
Not Granny's florals, but larger, over-scale beautiful florals with birds, keeps the perfect season in sight all-year-round.
"Remember, trends come and go, so design with your heart in mind. Choose what you love first then find a unifying color to build upon. Designing your ultimate home can be less daunting when you do some homework and identify what styles make you smile. Happy Designing in 2016!"
Kelli Ellis, interior designer and lifelong traveler, represents the epitome of livable luxury and casual international style. Her celebrity and discerning clientele benefit from her extensive world travels, which bring pieces of exquisite furniture, dramatic artwork and unique accessories used to create thoughtful havens. Learn more about Kelli and her interior design work by visiting her website at kelliellis.com.


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Home Hockey Alexis LaFreniere Preparing for Leadership Role on World Junior Team
Alexis LaFreniere Preparing for Leadership Role on World Junior Team
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Alexis LaFreniere is leading the QMJHL in scoring and is eager to embrace the leadership role on the Canada World Junior team (Photo by: NHL).
OAKVILLE– Alexis LaFreniere is itching to get back on the ice.
While the rest of Canada's World Junior hopefuls were taking part in practices, LaFreniere was putting in a ton of work on the bike. For the last few weeks, the Rimouski Oceanic forward has been nursing an ankle injury. It forced him to miss the QMJHL's games against the Russians in the Canada/Russia series. And for the entirety of World Junior Selection Camp, including practices and games against U Sports, LaFreniere has been on the sidelines.
On Thursday morning, the 18-year-old met with the media for the first time during camp. When asked about his injury, LaFreniere was pleased with his recovery, saying that the ankle is getting better day by day.
"It's gotten better over the last couple of days," said LaFreniere. "They don't want me to push too much on it. I am excited to be back on the ice soon."
While LaFreniere has not been on the ice, he has been integral behind the scenes. With three 17-year-olds at camp, LaFreniere has served as a mentor, introducing them to one of the most celebrated traditions in hockey.
It was just one year ago where LaFreniere was that young, inexperienced future star playing in his inaugural World Juniors. While a quarterfinal exit on home soil in Vancouver was not what he had desired, the Saint-Eustache native inherited a wealth of knowledge that he can translate into veteran leadership on this year's team.
"Big experience last year," said LaFreniere. "I can take that to help me this year and to have a bigger role. It's important for the younger guys to enjoy it, have fun and work hard."
One of those young players who LaFreniere has interacted with is Sudbury Wolves forward Quinton Byfield. Similar to LaFreniere, Byfield has generated a lot of buzz with his high level of play, currently second in the OHL in scoring (57 points). While Byfield and LaFreniere will be compared and debated regarding who should be the number one pick in the upcoming 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the two have put that aside to focus on making an impact on the World Junior team. Despite the two playing in different leagues, LaFreniere and Byfield welcome the opportunity to be on the same team and to learn from each other.
"Quinton played great last game," said LaFreniere. "He's a big guy, who is exciting to watch. It is fun to have him here. To eventually being able to skate with him is going to be fun."
"He's a busy guy so it's hard to talk to him," said Byfield. "But we've said hi a couple of times and it is great to have him here."
Even with a lingering ankle injury, LaFreniere has been dominant in the QMJHL. His 23 goals, 47 assists (70 points) lead not just the Quebec league but the entire Canadian Hockey League. When watching his performance with Rimouski, it is evident LaFreniere has progressed with his puck handling ability and tendency to get in front of the net to create traffic. While he is a pass-first forward, the youngster has improved his shot, making him a dynamic offensive talent that is NHL ready.
While the heightened attention regarding his NHL draft status will come in due time, LaFreniere has a huge opportunity in front of him. When the time comes for LaFreniere to hit the ice again, the highly touted prospect is ready to embrace a leadership role on this team.
Looking to bring Canada back to the golden promise land.
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If you could live in a book or movie, what would it be?
Back to the Future Part II – only the first twenty minutes when Marty is in the version of 2015 with Hover boards.
I have pretty extensive film knowledge and know a whole bunch of useless movie trivia.
Salt water so no one could drink me.
I'm an avid ultimate Frisbee player and would play any chance I get, rain, wind, or snow. It's one of those things you can't really talk to people about it who haven't played because it doesn't sound very masculine. I assure you, it is 2-3 hours of straight running and it will whip you into shape pretty quick.


ARGONNE, Ill. - Given what people know now about electric vehicles, a publicly funded institution that has spent the past quarter century developing and evaluating battery power for cars and trucks would appear to have wasted tax money.
But Argonne National Laboratory officials say battery technology developed in its laboratory can be found in General Motors' Precept, a cutting-edge, diesel-electric, hybrid-powered concept car.
And they point out that even fuel cell systems, widely viewed as possible successors to internal-combustion engines, will need advanced batteries for startup, acceleration and other driving demands.
This is the predicament of national laboratories: They exist to do so-called pure science and to conduct research in the national interest, especially in fields where private enterprise is unwilling to spend money. Yet taxpayers expect a return on their dollars, especially from a lab such as Argonne, which doesn't do the military weapons work usually associated with national labs. It works instead on domestic interests, including energy and the environment.
'We see our role as trying to look farther out,' said Larry Johnson, director of Argonne's Transportation Technology Research and Development Center.
Besides work on batteries, engines and fuels, that longer view includes projects on ceramics and lightweight materials, manufacturing processes, vehicle recycling and intelligent transportation systems.
Incongruously, the projects are conducted in a setting that looks like a relic of the Cold War. The 1,500-acre Argonne National Laboratory property, partly hidden in a forest preserve 25 miles southwest of Chicago, has buildings with 1960s-style architecture, above-ground pipelines that snake across the area and the ominous dome of a former nuclear reactor.
What matters more than location is what the research means to taxpayers and lawmakers, who increasingly demand accountability. So, Argonne officials are eager to explain how some of their futuristic research is attracting attention from companies interested in commercializing it now.
Valvoline Co. is among the suppliers that have shown an interest in nanofluids, liquids that contain dissolved particles and have engine-cooling properties far greater than expected, especially in narrow channels.
Penske Corp. has contacted Argonne about its work on near-frictionless carbon coatings and other solid lubricants that can protect engine parts from wear, especially in advanced powerplants with higher operating temperatures and pressures.
Robert Bosch GmbH and Delphi Automotive Systems Corp. have collaborated on high-energy X-ray studies of fuel injector spray characteristics, with the hope of making better injectors.
Watchdog groups, such as Citizens Against Government Waste, remain wary of such taxpayer-supported research. 'We are a bit concerned that the federal government is giving corporate welfare,' said David Williams, policy vice president for the group, which claims a membership of 1 million people.
Overall, President Bush is proposing a 3 percent cut for the Department of Energy in fiscal 2002, but budget official Chase Hutto said last week that decisions still are being made on how much will go to individual programs, including the labs and the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles.
The partnership is the joint government-industry research effort created early in the Clinton administration with the goal of developing advanced technology for ultra-fuel-efficient family cars to be built by the Big 3. Some of the partnership research is conducted at Argonne.
'The national labs always worry about funding,' said Johnson, whose background is economics and who has been at Argonne since 1979.
The transportation r&d center gets about $28 million a year, most but not all of it from the federal government.
That's because research can be funded in a variety of ways. Besides the direct federal funding, companies can contract with Argonne for a project and pay the full bill. A third method is for companies and the government to make jointly funded Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, called CRADAs (pronounced cray-dahs).
Argonne officials and their allies say more companies ought to take advantage of opportunities to use lab resources and expertise.
Sheila Ronis, a management consultant from Birmingham, Mich., and an adviser to a coalition of national labs, said this is especially true for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, which are getting more and more responsibility for vehicle development from automakers.


Harrods Court: a lavish first floor apartment in a discreet modern block. Orginally a 2 bedroom space, it has been transformed into a spacious 3 bedroom apartment fit for a small family. The apartment has open views down Brompton Place and is light and bright with a superb open plan kitchen/living space and smart bathrooms.
The old kitchen has been moved into the living area, creating a bigger and brighter open planned space giving the illusion of a larger living space. The previous kitchen area has now been transformed into an additional bedroom resultung in the perfect apartment for small families.


Statistics on Humanitarian Aid Transferred from Israel to Gaza Israel continues to transfer basic food supplies and humanitarian goods into the Gaza Strip. Items such as medical supplies, meat, chicken, fish, grains, legumes, oil, flour, salt, sugar, fresh vegetables and dairy products as well as animal feed, hygiene products and clothes are all transferred through the Israel-Gaza goods crossings, Kerem Shalom and Karni.
The total amount of aid transferred from Israel to Gaza in 2009 increased by 180 percent, compared to the amount transferred 2008.
A flotilla of nine vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists is currently en route to Gaza carrying various goods. However, the total amount of supplies transported by the flotilla, 10,000 tons, is less than the weekly average amount of goods transferred by Israel into Gaza.
Private Israeli citizens organized a flotilla of their own to draw attention to the fact that Hamas continues to illegally hold abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. The Israeli flotilla is also calling attention to what they say is the poor treatment of minorities in Turkey, since some of the pro-Palestinian activists' vessels sailing to Gaza embarked from Turkey.


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NICE TOURISM CELEBRATED BY UNESCO
Since the end of July, Nice has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its unique urban heritage as "the winter resort town of the Riviera". The precious UNESCO status glorifies the positive role played by tourism in Nice's destiny.
It has taken almost ten years for Nice, France's largest metropolis along the Riviera, or "Côte d'Azur", to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, during which all the political forces in the city bundled their strengths to convince the UNESCO committee to acknowledge the exceptional architectural character of the city.
Nice's inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list is a sign of recognition of the "Outstanding Universal Value" of the architectural, landscape and urban heritage of the town, in particular of the vast 522-hectare urban complex, an eminent example of the fusion of international cultural influences, shaped from the mid-18th to the mid-20th century by the cosmopolitan winter resort. Another buffer zone of 4,243 hectares adds to Nice's further appeal.
Nice colourful old town is a favourite among visitors and has been lovely restored in recent years (Photo:LC/Cleverdis)
According to Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice, the city's urban uniqueness comes thanks to its regulated urban planning, green spaces planted with exotic species, its promenades, and first and foremost the emblematic Promenade des Anglais; but also its resort heritage, reflecting contributions from all over the world.
Nice's specific resort architecture is a wonderful patchwork of world influences with Italian, French, British or Russian elements declined through villas, hotels, palaces, entertainment infrastructures but also places of worship. The cosmopolitan character of town is reflected through the mosaic of different styles standing next to each other: neo-classical, eclectic, art nouveau, art deco or rationalism. Over 300 buildings are now protected.
For the mission which was prepared over the past decade by Nice's authorities to place the city on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the challenge was in convincing UNESCO to accept the fact that the town was not only concentrated along the famed Promenade des Anglais – Nice's four-lane boulevard bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
Nice – as a winter resort destination translated into the construction of luxury accommodation such as the Excelsior Regina (Photo LC/Cleverdis)
Nice's UNESCO status is also a tribute to tourism
Historical research indicates that Nice lived primarily from its winter holiday resort activities from 1760 to 1939. The city's shaping in over 200 years has had a lot to do to its international tourism status.
It is thus no surprise that Nice today is France's second most popular destination. Prior to the Covid crisis, Nice received 4.5 million travellers per year generating 68 million overnight stays. The city also has the second largest hotel inventory with 240 units representing over 12,400 rooms. In 2019, conferences and congresses attracted 811,000 participants while Nice international airport is the second busiest in France. In 2019, it welcomed 14.5 million passengers on 50 airlines.
Celebrities are among the tourists who have visited Nice for over 100 years. Among them are Queen Victoria of England, Russian tsar Alexander II or Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the fathers of Italy's unification.
Another important aspect of Nice's development linked to tourism is also its cultural appeal. The urban landscapes and the exceptional lighting over the town turned Nice into the cultural capital of the Riviera. Chagall, Matisse, Dufy, Modigliani and César all lived in Nice. The city has more than a dozen museums as well as an opera house.
To obtain the UNESCO status, the local administration worked hard to eliminate what Mr Estrosi calls the "urban warts" that were destroying Nice's harmony. Dozens of buildings, villas and gardens were also restored over the past decade.
"We have reduced car traffic, recovered the light and colours of our facades, replanted emblematic plants, revived and enacted urban planning rules in line with the tradition inherited from the heritage of Turin. To summarise, we have given back Nice's face of beauty and joy," said the Mayor during the press conference announcing UNESCO integration.
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Actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Carla Rodrigo in the 1993 film, Fearless. Her role in The Take brought her additional acclaim. In 2019, she was cast in the Suicide Squad spin-off titled Birds of Prey.
She attended Los Angeles City College. In 1989, she debuted in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing.
She won an Oscar in 1993 for her role in the film Fearless.
She was married to Seth Zvi Rosenfeld from 1999 to 2001 and in 2013, she married Eric Haze.
She worked as a choreographer for Janet Jackson.


There's money in Hollywood. Lots of money. And the stars are always looking for someplace to invest. And not just in Hollywood, but in the entertainment industry; music, and sports included. Many celebrities have invested their hard earned money in the hospitality industry, which includes restaurants, transportation, nightclubs, and, most importantly, in the hotel business.
In this article, we are looking at not just celebrity owned hotels, but high-end hotels owned by celebrities. Among the best ones include Andy Murray who owns Cromlix Hotel. His facility is among the best-rated hotels. And it has been so since he opened it in 2014. Sundance Resort is one of the most sort-after hotels in Utah, which is owned, Richard Redford.
Many times you won't even know that the owner of that hotel you're sleeping in is a celebrity. Even the workers don't many times know who their boss really is.
Apart from these high-end hotels, we also have rounded a list of celebrities who own exclusive private islands. You're wondering what for? What do you do with your money when you have paid all your bills, you've lived the way you've ever wanted, and you still have some extra $10 million? You buy your own exclusive private island.
Here a list of 14 celebs who own high-end hotels around the world, and 11of those who own exclusive private islands.
Richard Gere and his lovely wife took up this structure that had survived the revolutionary war and transformed it to one of the most sort-after luxurious boutique hotels in New York. Carey Lowell worked on the design of the hotel personally, giving it the romantic and stylish feel it has today. It was opened in 2007, with only 8 guest rooms. Enjoy top room amenities like claw-foot bathtubs, and fireplace workplaces, as well as exciting outdoor activities like horseback riding. Richard is frequently seen around the hotel.
The Wolverine star loves nature, and nature took him to this beautiful retreat and health center. He was getting fit for the filming of the blockbuster Wolverine so he decided to spend a couple of weeks here. The few weeks turned into a month, and another, and he ended up purchasing shares from this luxurious health retreat, becoming a co-owner of the business. The beautiful Asian-inspired spa located at Australia's Gold coast offers nurturing treatments; spa treatments, stress therapy, outdoor activities and more.
Cromlix House is owned by the Scottish tennis champion Andy Murray. It is a beautiful Victorian Perthshire mansion located 3 miles from Dunblane, Andy Murray's hometown. Andy transformed the mansion into a 15 bedroom luxurious hotel offering decadent experience. It has some very crucial and elegant amenities like Chez Roux restaurant, an in-house chapel, and a house loch. The mansion sits on a 34-acre of beautiful, secluded countryside in Scotland. It also has free Wi-Fi connectivity, and it is pet-friendly.
Robert Redford does not just own this resort, it is also his most favorable holiday destination. It is located 40 minutes from Park City in Utah, at the foot of Mount Timpanogos. This is where the largest independent film festival in America, the Sundance Film Festival takes place. The Sundance Mountain Resort is all about entertainment, outdoor activities, and plays and concerts. It also features 92 rustic guest rooms made from local materials like pine and cedar and some private homes for rent at the mountainside.
Francis Ford Coppola is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and film composer. This celebrated star owns hotels in Belize, in Guatemala, and Argentina. But with all those, the Palazzo Margherita is the dream property of Francis Ford. The 19th-century mansion is located in the picturesque small hilltop town of Bernalda, a few minutes from Gulf of Salerno. The small luxury hotel is overly gorgeous and intimately welcoming. It has a wide range of luxurious facilities including free Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Clarence is an original rock 'n' roll 5-star luxurious boutique hotel located inside temple bar, in the heart of Dublin. The hotel was built in 1852 and sold to Bono and the Edge (Paul David Hewson and David Howell Evans) in 1992. The duo refurbished the hotel and made it all new again. It boasts of 50 bedrooms and suites, as well as a beautiful penthouse. The Clarence is like an official meeting point of actors, musicians, and other celebrities discussing non-official business.
Mission Ranch is a historic ranch built in the 1800s in Carmel, USA. It sits on a 22-acre land with an outstanding view of the Point Lobos State Reserve of California, the Pacific Ocean, and Carmel river beach. The former Carmel mayor, Clint Eastwood, who is also a film actor and director rescued this precious landmark from condo developers. He preserved it and developed it to what the visitors have termed as a unique resort experience. There are 10 buildings within the ranch, divided into 31 hotel rooms.
Have you heard about the Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa? It is impossible to visit this high-end spa and not to do the conga. The extremely beautiful, and the attractive resort is owned by musician Gloria Estefan, and her husband Emilio. It was opened in 2008 in Vero Beach, 135 miles north of Miami, and 100 miles from Orlando. Its Wave kitchen and bar displays a Cuban-fusion, Continental and Peruvian cuisine. The hotel beach front is helmed by pool concierge who ensures high-end service.
New York is best known for the best nightlife experience. And the Greenwich Hotel is located right there, at the cobbled streets of TriBeCa. The five-star resort is co-owned by a famous film star Robert De Niro. It offers a one-of-a-kind experience as well as easy access to shopping and New York's nightlife. The Greenwich has 88 hotel rooms and suites, each with an independent design – none looks like the next. The furnishing is drawn from various cultures; from Tibetan to English designs.
David Seth Kotkin, popularly known as David Copperfield is an American illusionist. He is known to be the most successful magician to ever live. The illusionist owns over 700 acres of lush islands where he has developed Musha Cay, one of the most exclusive luxury resorts in the world. The resort has 12 bedrooms spread out in 5 luxury homes. Each home can accommodate up to 24 guests, handpicked by you. Each home has an exclusive private beach and a spacious living room.
Benny Anderson is a former member of ABBA, and he owns a luxurious hotel called Hotel Rival. The hotel is one the well-reviewed hotels in Stockholm, which features Egyptian cotton beddings in every hotel room. Opened in 2003 after thorough renovations, the chic boutique hotel also features a trendy bar and lounge areas, and an around-the-clock breakfast. The hotel staff will ask you to stay in bed by all means – if you can. Its classic penthouse overlooks Stockholm's Maria square.
This Portuguese professional footballer could be the latest celebrity to venture into the hotel business. He recently partnered with Pestana Hospitality Group to launch hotels with the football theme. Some of the hotels are already running, and the most famous one is the Pestana CR7 hotel. It is located Lisbon, Portugal and is aimed at young adults, with the main focus being on the outdoor space more than the hotel guest rooms. Pestana is a leisure and tourism group which has over 91 hotels in Portugal.
You must have seen this outstanding hotel while on a trip to London, 11 Cadogan Gardens. And if you never thought of the owner, then I'm here telling you that it is none other than the film queen Elizabeth Hurley. It features an attractive color scheme of regal plum and indigo, accompanied by dark wood paneling, and oil painting. While some of these beautiful finishes existed even before Elizabeth acquired the property, the elegant metal finishes and the padded walls came after an early 2016 renovation.
Paris Hilton was not entirely new in the hotel business, her family owns a chain of hotels. And, quite important to note is that Paris, the That's Hot star didn't just do hotels to uphold the family culture, there is a chain of luxury hotels in the pipeline that she's about to launch. According to Forbes, the blonde haired TV star is preparing to launch her own chain of hotels in Dubai, New York, and Las Vegas. She helped design the Paris Beach Club Resort in the Philippines.
Johnny Depp loved the Bahamas ever since he went there filming his first Pirates movie, and it became his desire to live in his own private island before he goes to the next life. He invested $3.6 million in 2004 in Little Hall's Pond Cay, in the Bahamas Exuma Isles. He later announced that the secluded spot would run on solar power only, and said that the exclusive private island would be out of bounce for the public, especially the media.
Mel Gibson loves private lands, and he certainly has a taste for Private Islands. The Hollywood star purchased a $15 million Island of Mago in Fiji, in 2005. It is not very expensive considering the Volcanic Island is quite extensive at 5,400 acres. There's plenty of space for commercial development, but Mel has decided to leave the Island untouched, except for the construction of his own modest home. He also has some few caretakers who look after the property while he is away.
Edward Michael Grylls, commonly known as Bear Grylls is a highly decorated British former SAS serviceman, honorary lieutenant-colonel, and a survival instructor. Outside his military career, Bear Grylls is also an adventurer, a TV presenter, a writer, and a businessman. He purchased 700m by 200m of Island of St. Tudwals west in 2001. While on the Island you can feel strong winds constantly flowing. Bear Grylls is well known for his TV series Born Survivor. The Island of St. Tudwals is surrounded by high cliffs.
Enrique "Ricky" Martin Morales, a man with many names, and multitalented, and above all, a taste for private islands. Ricky Martin purchased an island in 2008, the same year his twin children were born. The Puerto Rican star is said to have bought it for his new family. The island is located near Angra Dos Reis, off the coast of Brazil, and it said to have cost him $8 million. Angra Dos Reis is known as the bay of kings, and Ricky Martin is the king of Latin pop.
Eddie Murphy purchased Long Cay, also known as Rooster Cay in the Bahamas back in 2007. The 15.4-acre island, which is only 5 minutes from Nassau in the Bahamas set his account back $15 million. Rooster Cay was originally advertised as a potential resort island, but it is not clear if the actor has any commercial plans for it, or just keep it all to himself. This is not the first island Eddie Murphy has owned, as he is said to have owned another island before.
You would wonder where this American filmmaker got the idea of buying two islands in a group of volcanic outcrops from. No one knows the exact location of these islands, except that they're in Madeira Archipelago. He uses the islands to spend quality time with his family, and he's not planning to use them for any commercial gain. When Steven Spielberg is not on either of the islands they remain inhabited. He is also the proud owner of the 86 meter luxurious yacht, Seven Seas.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, a super-hot couple in the country music industry. On their new home on Bahamas' private island of Goat Cay, they will be close neighbors to Johnny Depp. Their everyday home is in Nashville, but when they need to get away from the hustles and bustles of the city they retreat to their Goat Cay four bedroom home – where there are torques waters and white sands. It is an all exclusive home with just a few cottages for their staff and some selected private guests.
The White Bay Cay is the second island film director, producer, and actor Tyler Perry has purchased. It is a 25-acre island, in the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas that is still under development. The Hollywood star is working on a 14,000 square-foot home with a Balinese styling, and some bungalows for guests. The guest houses will be either five or six. There is also going to be a tennis court, a marina, and a super beautiful spa.
How many men have you seen on this planet that care so much about their exes that they would do whatever it takes to win them back? But Tommy Lee knows that a mere rose flower would not bring Pamela Anderson back to their matrimonial house, and so he went an extra mile and purchased this lush Island off the coast of Dubai for her ex-wife as an enticing gift. She initially wanted to develop it into a luxurious resort, but nothing has happened so far.
Shakira, in partnership with Pink Floyd's founder, Roger Waters, and the Spanish musician Alexandro Sanz decided to acquire this beautiful island on the north of Bahamas. The acquisition was made in 2011, and the sole reason was to develop an eco-friendly, and carbon-neutral resort. The plan was to develop an all-inclusive holiday destination exclusively for musicians all over the world. The 700-acre island is located 120 miles off the coast of Florida. It has five beaches and many private coves.
Purchasing a $300 million island is just like taking a jug of water from an ocean for a man who has a net worth of $46 billion. Larry Ellison purchased 97% stake of Lanai from David Murdock, an American billionaire. After the acquisition, Larry took over everything including small businesses, and some of the large businesses as well. He took over two season's hotels, and two golf courses. He also took over a third of Lanai housing and the public swimming pool. Lanai is the sixth largest island in Hawaii.


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This course begins with Tableau basics. You will navigate the software, connect it to a data file, and export a worksheet, so even beginners will feel completely at ease. To be able to find trends in your data and make accurate forecasts, you'll learn how to work with data extracts and time series. Also, to make data easier to digest, you'll tackle how to use aggregations to summarize information. You will also use granularity to ensure accurate calculations.