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Imagination Chapters
Global Cardboard Challenge
Inventor's Challenge
Why Creativity?
Value of Creativity
Power of Creative Play
A New Movement Ignites the Genius in Every Child
During Genius Hour, kids explore their passions without constraints, tests, or grades
Revolutionary Movements
Before kids graduate from high school, they will spend more than 14,000 hours in the classroom. During this time, they'll gain an understanding of reading, writing, science and several other essential subjects. But one has to wonder, how much time are kids actually spending on developing their imaginations, pursuing their passions, and creating the things they dream up?
In most schools, creativity is confined to art class, and even those few hours are stripped from many districts in the United States. Forty percent of U.S. secondary schools don't require any coursework in the arts for graduation.
Sir Ken Robinson has had a lot to say about this matter. He explains in an Adobe study on the creativity gap that "our educational systems don't enable students to develop their natural creative powers." Instead, schools "promote uniformity and standardization." As a result, we are "squandering" a child's creative possibilities.
With much of the world, including the United States, arguing that creativity and innovation are the most critical competencies for the future, it's particularly ironic that our common approach to education is perhaps creativity's biggest threat.
Luckily, teachers are responding. Some are taking back a few of those 14,000 classroom hours and handing them over to students. One hour a week devoted to fostering a child's natural creative powers. It's a movement called Genius Hour and it's growing in strength around the country.
The idea is simple. For a set period of time each week, students are given the keys to their own learning. It's time for them to explore their own interests, and for teachers to more or less get out of the way.
What caught our attention about this movement was how it values a child's natural creative talents. Genius Hour encourages curiosity, invention, taking chances, and free thought. It's a chance for imagination to run wild, and for children to explore the realm of possibility.
It may be interesting to note that Genius Hour didn't start in schools. It actually has roots in a model for corporate innovation pioneered at Google called the 20 percent program. For many years, employees at Google had been encouraged to spend 20 percent of their work time on projects of their own choosing—anything they are passionate about—so long as it's company-related.
Gmail and Google News were both invented during 20 percent time.
The idea found its way to other companies, and now it's been adapted for schools and classrooms. Joy Kirr, a 19-year veteran teacher in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is one of the educators helping grow this movement.
She was drawn to Genius Hour, she says, because for too long, adults have been telling students what they should know.
"I would say things, have my students take notes, and then they would regurgitate it," she says. "Creativity gets squashed when people learn this way."
One of the ways she uses Genius Hour in her seventh-grade English class is by letting her students choose what they want to read, allowing them to argue with the author's point of view, and present what they've learned in whatever way they see fit.
The transition into Genius Hour wasn't exactly easy for all of her students. Having been accustomed to "deliverables, book reports and grades" some of her students "kind of freaked out," she says.
With Kirr's help, all students soon adapted to this type of independent learning and loved choosing their own texts—not only those approved on an English department reading list.
Kirr says it's important for her kids to know, "it's okay to read nonfiction, it's okay to read articles, it's okay to read something totally different from what your friends are reading."
Gallit Zvi, a teacher in British Columbia is the co-moderator of the #geniushour Twitter chat. She keeps Genius Hour as a permanent block on her class schedule.
In the "Genius Hour Manifesto," she explains that no matter what her students are working on—whether it's a website, a film, or a slideshow—the common thread is that it's something they're curious and passionate about.
Joy Kirr combined Genius Hour with the Global Cardboard Challenge in October 2013. The goal of the Cardboard Challenge is for children to build whatever they can dream up using simple materials and imagination. Many teachers recommend it as a helpful Genius Hour activity to get kids accustomed to more self-directed learning.
"It was one more way of showing [my students] that I trust them to make decisions. I told them to have fun with it and to spend a day creating."
During the Challenge, she said the kids "were always moving, always trying new things… It was lively and loud and they were collaborating like crazy."
When Kirr's class reflected on their experience, they talked about the six Classroom Habitudes coined by Angela Maiers, an author and Genius Hour advocate.
Imagination, curiosity, perseverance, self-awareness, courage, and adaptability. These are behaviors, habits, and attitudes that help ensure student success in and out of the classroom.
Imagination is important, Maiers explains in her book, Classroom Habitudes: Teaching Habits and Attitudes for 21st Century Learning, because it "gives us the capacity to jump from present facts to future possibilities. Our capacity to dream, hope, and plan for the future is influenced and impacted by the control and understanding of imagination's remarkable power."
One of Joy Kirr's students shows off a game she built during the Global Cardboard Challenge. (Photo c/o Joy Kirr)
During the Cardboard Challenge, kids practiced many of these "habitudes." For example, Kirr says, "We talked about adaptability, if things weren't going right; perseverance, how they kept trying and didn't give up; curiosity about what other people were doing; and being aware of what they could and couldn't do."
Students learned the value of persistence, and weren't afraid of failure. One child reflected on her experience and wrote, according to Kirr's blog, that she learned to never give up. "If something doesn't work, try again. If it still doesn't work, try something new to accomplish the same meaning."
Another student wrote, "If we put our heads together and use our imagination then we can create things we never thought of doing before."
And isn't this the hope? Genius Hour is helping raise a new generation of innovators and problem solvers by giving kids the match to ignite the fire of their natural creative talent.
Kirr says if anyone is interested in introducing Genius Hour to the classroom, start with the Cardboard Challenge. Be ready for a big mess, she says, and lots of noise. We also recommend using helpful tools along with cardboard, like Makedo and littleBits. For more help on using the Cardboard Challenge in your classroom, visit our cardboard challenge resource page.
(Top photo: Bombeta de Llum Autor: 1997 via Wikimedia Commons)
This story was written by Jenny Inglee, the Imagination Foundation's Imagination Curator and The Storybook Editor. The first collection of stories in The Storybook focus on the work of inspiring individuals, schools, and organizations that participated in the 2013 Global Cardboard Challenge.
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Joy Kirr is in her 19th year of teaching in the suburbs of Chicago, but keeps learning along with the students, she says, so that every year is like her first. She is one of leaders of the Genius Hour movement and works to promote it to other teachers via the #geniushour Twitter Chats and her 'My Own Genius Hour' blog.
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If you're interested in exploring ideas on how to start a Genius Hour in your classroom or if you'd like to learn more about the movement and the teachers involved, check out [1] the Imagination Foundation's Pinterest board of Genius Hour resources. We've also included links to [2] Joy Kirr's Global Cardboard Challenge video and [3] a link to the 'Genius Hour Manifesto' which dives deep into what Genius Hour is, where it originated, why it matters, and how to facilitate it in your classroom.
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Imagination Reunites a Divided Town in Bosnia
At first glance, the picturesque town of Mostar looks as if it's been plucked right out of a fairy tale. Stone houses with orange rooftops dot the lush green hillsides, and towering medieval structures stand sentry at each end the Stari Most, a breathtaking 500-year-old limestone bridge. Next to the emerald green waters of the Neretva River, below the Stari Most, a gray cobblestone walkway bustles with vendors and shopkeepers. But, when you look a little closer you can see what lies underneath.
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Der Westliche Große Erg (auch als Westlicher Sandsee bekannt, französisch Grand Erg Occidental) ist ein Erg, das heißt ein Sandmeer in der Sahara, in Nordalgerien und der zweitgrößte nach dem Östlichen Großen Erg. Er liegt südlich der Monts des Ksour und des Saharaatlas, westlich schließt sich die Hammada du Guir an.

Er erstreckt er sich über rund 600 km von Béni Abbès und Timoudi im Südwesten bis nach Laghouat und Ghardaia im Nordosten, seine Breite beträgt etwa 250 km. Grob umrandet wird der Westliche Große Erg im Westen und Nordwesten von der Nationalstraße 6, bzw. vom Oued Zousfana und dem Oued Saoura, im Osten von der Nationalstraße 1 und im Süden von der Nationalstraße 51. Die Fläche dazwischen ist menschenleer und es sind keine Dörfer oder Straßen vorhanden.

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 Francis Tack, Paul Robin: Dünen: Sandmeere der Wüsten. National Geographic 2003, ISBN 3-934385-96-6, S. 199ff

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Geographie (Algerien)
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Microsoft now owns GitHub and paid $7.5 billion for the privilege but the big question is what happens next?
Microsoft is buying GitHub, an online code repository company that is popular collaboration tool and a social network for developers.
Microsoft is making it easier for developers to work with GitHub inside its own development tools.
Aidan Finn explains why using FTP isn't the best way to get your code into an Azure web app and how you can integrate your code management solution into Azure web apps for direct delivery without using FTP.
What Is Visual Studio Team Services?
In this Ask the Admin, Russell Smith explains what Visual Studio Team Services is and how it compares to GitHub.
Modern SharePoint Web Parts : Document Library and List Web Parts Are Finally Here!
The Modern SharePoint Team Site releases Document Library and List Web Parts, which provides for an easier and more user-friendly experience for business users.
Apart from the amusing name, POSH-GIT is a PowerShell module for GitHub supplied as part of Git for Windows. In this Ask the Admin, I'll show you how to use Git source control via this PowerShell module.
Learn how to get started with GitHub for Windows. We'll install it, add accounts, clone a repository, commit changes and sync repositories.


Income protection insurance is available to Australians who want to ensure the financial safety of their families when there is a situation due to which they have to take sick leave or unpaid leave. This type of insurance cover offers a maximum compensation of 75% of the Australian policy holder's annual pre-tax income provided he meets the eligibility criteria. To enjoy the benefits offered by these covers, the policy holder is required to file a claim and wait for the claim to be accepted. Claims are paid out when the policy holder cannot work due to health problems such as but not limited to sickness and injury.
Income covers protect you and your family by offering a monthly compensation payment after you file a claim. Once the claim is accepted, you will be provided with the monthly compensation payment until, either you are well again or the benefit period of the policy is over. Peace of mind is another benefit that can be enjoyed by policy holders since this cover offers guaranteed compensation payments provided all the documentation is in order and the eligibility criteria has been met.
Comprehensive or premium benefits refer to those benefits that are given to you by the insurer when you purchase a good policy. You can expect 3 or more premium benefits with good policies and these benefits may include a death benefit, transplant surgery benefit, cosmetic surgery benefit, day one claim benefit and rehabilitation expenses. Accommodation benefits may also be offered to buyers who opt for good plans. Insurers may also give you an option to pay for a death benefit or day one claim benefit separately.
There are two misconceptions about income protection plans; the first is cheap plans are the best and the second is the expensive plans are the best. In reality; the ideal cover for you is what you require depending on your personal circumstances and financial situation. Before choosing a cover or between indemnity and agreed value contracts; you should know that agreed value contracts are more expensive than indemnity contracts for 1 reason that is they ensure a fixed compensation payment to the buyer.
This benefit is a must for self-employed individuals who earn a varying amount of income every year; however indemnity contracts are adequate for employees who earn a steady amount of income every year. It is important to note that while flexible plans allow you to choose the benefits you need while leaving out the benefits that are not necessary for you. Choosing the right amount to insure yourself for s very crucial and while deciding how much of your income to insure, you should note that your financial commitments such as debts, mortgages or loans along with regular bills, inflation and other expenses must be taken into account. If you have dependants then it is always better to choose a higher cover level. If you have a lifestyle that you would like to maintain then you should choose a higher cover level.
Before you get the first compensation payment from your insurer, you will be asked to wait for a set number of days. This waiting period is a must for all buyers and the number of days you wait will depend on the terms of the plan. If you choose a policy that is flexible then you may be given the option of deciding if you want to wait for 2 weeks, 2 months, 6 months or 2 years.
Cheaper plans may not allow you to choose the waiting period. Choosing a longer waiting period has its benefits however; choosing a longer waiting period also implies that you will have to manage your expenses on your own until the compensation payment is given. A longer waiting period generally implies a cheaper policy.
Before you purchase a policy you may be asked, how many years you want to enjoy the benefits for. You may also be asked, how many years you want the policy for. The benefit period is the number of years that you will be able to enjoy basic and other benefits; whereas the term of the policy is the number of years you are eligible to file a claim.
Choosing a longer benefit period along with a longer term may cost you a few extra dollars but is always worth the premiums since you will be protected for a longer time and you will not have to worry about fending for yourself without any source of income if you are injured or ill.
Income protection covers are offered by many insurers online which means that buyers have a choice and they can decide which insurer is best suited for them. While many buyers believe that insurance plans should be purchased directly from insurers; they should note that in the case of persona insurance plans such as income covers; purchasing plans online has a unique set of benefits.For instance; buyers can compare multiple plans online, choose which insurers they want a quite from, get multiple quotes from insurance agents and get discounts if applicable. Income insurance agents offer these benefits on their website along many more.
Insurance comparison websites also offer customer service options for buyers who want to purchase one or more policies. Free advice may be offered to those buyers who are looking for a policy and need guidance. Standalone income protection covers can be purchased online. In addition, packages that consist of income insurance along with either total permanent disability or tpd insurance or trauma insurance can also be purchased online. Depending on the site you opt for, you may be able to also purchase life insurance plans along with income covers or other personal insurance plans.
What are Exclusions in Income Protection Insurance?


"In 2015, the world committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals — a comprehensive agenda covering virtually all aspects of development — by 2030. But the world has yet to embrace the kind of deliberate, systematic, and inclusive approach that is needed to eliminate inequities that prevent billions of people from enjoying a long and healthy life. … [The health equity programs of action framework, proposed by the O'Neill Institute] could be implemented through national health plans or through national development, SDG, or social inclusion strategies. They would adhere to seven principles: Enable empowering participation and inclusive leadership … Maximize health equity … Health systems and beyond … Every population counts … Action, targets, and timelines … Comprehensive accountability … [And sustained] high-level political commitment … We have less than 12 years to achieve the SDGs. Without a comprehensive and steadfast effort to eliminate health inequities — the kind promoted by health equity programs of action — we will fail. That is why countries should urgently adapt the seven principles to their circumstances and incorporate them into their health and development planning processes…" (3/6).


Gill Hewitt is a textile artist/designer from Bath, UK, specialising in the innovative development of non woven needle-punched textiles. Textiles are produced through a process of layering with focus on the changing qualities of light. She dyes many of her own fabrics and uses them in a painterly way, building texture, colour and light into her work, the finished piece being similar to a tapestry but non woven.


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Car accidents: Fatality results from Oklahoma collision
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Many individuals may become frustrated when a driver traveling in front of them is moving at a slower speed. As a result, they may try to pass the slower vehicle in order to continue traveling in their desired manner. However, if drivers do not pass in clear areas or designated zones, they could potentially cause serious car accidents.
Recent reports stated that improper passing contributed to a fatal crash that took place in Oklahoma. The incident involved two vehicles and at least four individuals. The driver of a car was heading east when he attempted to pass a vehicle. However, the car collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the car and three individuals in the second vehicle were all transported from the scene due to injuries.
An 80-year-old man in the second car suffered fatal injuries, and he was declared dead at the hospital. The three other individuals were reported as having suffered head and body injuries. It was not reported whether any charges may result from this fatal crash, but information on such aspects of the situation may be disclosed at a later time.
When car accidents result in serious or fatal injuries, individuals may wish to understand their legal options. Civil claims could allow seriously injured parties and the families of deceased victims to seek compensation for damages. Information on personal injury and wrongful death claims could help interested parties affected by this Oklahoma crash determine whether they may feel comfortable moving forward with such action in order to pursue justice.
Source: kxii.com, "Two-vehicle crash takes the life of Broken Bow resident", Jan. 30, 2017
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10 Brands Like Michael Kors (Michael Kors Alternatives)
January 11, 2023 April 6, 2022 by Richard Allen
Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear.
There are many things that make Michael Kors unique, but it's the brand's ability to keep up with current trends while maintaining the classic style that makes it so popular… If you love Michael Kors and are looking for similar brands, look no further… Here are some of our favorite brands like Michael Kors:
10 Brands Like Michael Kors
1…. Kate Spade New York
3…. Dooney & Bourke
4…. Burberry
5…. Tory Burch
7…. Longchamp
8…. Marc Jacobs
9…. Rebecca Minkoff
10…. Fendi
Classy, sophisticated, and functional are three words that perfectly describe Michael Kor's handbags… These bags are perfect for both work and play and come in trendy yet basic styles like totes, satchels, clutches, and cross-body bags.
With a variety of designs that range from simple to glamorous, there's something for everyone who loves Michael Kors.
But what if you want to try something new? Check out these 10 brands that are similar to Michael Kors.
Kate Spade New York handbags have a feminine feel with a touch of preppy chic… These bags have clean lines and bright colors, making them the perfect accessory for day or night.
Kate Spade New York is one great alternative for women who want quality designer products but don't want to look like everyone else wearing Michael Kors… There are many reasons why Kate Spade New York is a good Michael Kors alternative… Here are just some of them:
It has a wide variety of trendy and fashionable products
One of the reasons why Kate Spade New York is a good Michael Kors alternative is that people can find a wide variety of trendy and fashionable products from the Kate Spade brand… The company offers its line of handbags, purses, wallets, jewelry, footwear, and more.
Kate Spade New York is Affordable
Although Kate Spade New York is known for its high-end products, they are still very affordable compared to other brands like Michael Kors or even Coach… This makes it incredibly easy to find something within your price range… You'll also be happy with the quality of the products that won't drain your bank account.
Kate Spade New York's bags and wallets combine classic materials with interesting design choices
However, while MK often plays it safe with its designs, Kate Spade New York tends to be more adventurous… You'll find vibrant colors on some pieces or cleverly placed polka dots on others… It's an aesthetic that's reminiscent of Coach — another American classic — but slightly more subdued and less "trendy."
Coach is another high-end brand that has an extensive selection of stylish and functional handbags at affordable prices… From cross-body to hobo bags, you're sure to find one that will complement your wardrobe.
While Michael Kors and its handbags are certainly worth their premium price tag, they are not the only game in town… Coach Inc., arguably the premier luxury handbag maker, is offering handbags that are every bit as good as a Michael Kors product at a much more affordable price point.
Coach is one of the few brands that can rival Michael Kors in terms of style, selection, and prices… It's also a brand with a rich history and its own dedicated following, which just adds to its appeal as an alternative.
Here are some reasons why Coach is a good Michael Kors alternative:
It's cheaper.
If you're looking for an alternative to Michael Kors, Coach is the logical choice… The price points are comparable and the sale prices make Coach even more affordable than Michael Kors… In fact, Coach handbags are often cheaper than bags from lesser-known designers like Rebecca Minkoff and Kate Spade.
The designs are on-point (and sometimes similar).
Coach's current lineup boasts a wide selection of styles that reflect several of today's key trends — there's something for everyone at every price point… If you're looking for something with just a little more edge or glamour than what you'd find at Michael Kors, check out the Edie line, which features a mix of materials, hardware, and embellishments to create eye-catching pieces.
Dooney & Bourke is one of the most popular Michael Kors alternatives in the market today… For example, this stylish Dooney & Bourke crossbody bag is a dead ringer for a similar Michael Kors crossbody bag at just half the cost… That's right — you can get the designer look without spending hundreds of dollars.
Here are three reasons why Dooney & Bourke is a good alternative to Michael Kors:
Look and feel.
Leather is leather is leather, right? Not exactly! The quality of leather varies greatly from brand to brand and designer labels generally use higher-quality materials than off-brand bags… Both Dooney & Bourke and Michael Kors use high-quality materials that feel luxurious in your hands and will last for years to come.
Dooney & Bourke Handbags Have Durable Leather and Stitching
Dooney & Bourke handbags have leather and stitching that can last for years… The stitching on these bags is done by hand, which means it's much stronger than most machine-stitched bags… The leather only gets better over time since it will slowly absorb oils from your hands and become softer.
Dooney & Bourke Handbags Are Easy to Clean
You can easily clean Dooney & Bourke bags using soap and water… If your bag gets dirty, simply take a wet washcloth with some soap and wipe down your bag… This should be able to remove most stains from the leather of your bag… If you want to make sure your bag stays in good condition for years, you should regularly spray it with waterproofing spray.
If Michael Kors is the go-to fashion brand for the masses, Burberry is its elegant British counterpart… The Burberry name once belonged to a traditional raincoat manufacturer, but today it's known as a luxury fashion house.
Burberry Offers High-Quality Products with Unique Designs
Just like Michael Kors, Burberry offers items that are both high-quality and unique… Their clothes are often made from luxurious materials like cashmere and silk.
The designs are simple yet elegant at the same time and will add an air of sophistication to your wardrobe… The patterns on their iconic trench coats or their distinctive check print have become synonymous with luxury and quality over the years.
One thing that sets Michael Kors apart from other designers is the quality of the materials used in his bags… He uses high-quality leather and fabrics with great attention to detail and craftsmanship… All these things can be said about Burberry as well.
The brand offers a wide range of handbags made with high-quality leather and fabrics such as suede and tweed.
Tory Burch is a great Michael Kors alternative… Known for its timeless designs, the brand offers a wide variety of high-end yet affordable handbags and shoes… The designer's classic styles are also perfect for work, with a chic look that fits most office environments.
Here are three reasons why Tory Burch is a good Michael Kors alternative:
Michael Kors tends to be more expensive than Tory Burch, but the difference in price is not always significant… As a result, shoppers looking for an affordable luxury accessory can choose either brand and still make a good purchase.
Michael Kors and Tory Burch both offer similar styles at similar prices… However, the latter tends to have better quality materials and construction… This means that the average consumer will get more value out of their purchase from Tory Burch over time than from Michael Kors' products.
Both Michael Kors and Tory Burch have numerous options for shoppers who want to buy luxury accessories at an affordable price point… While Michael Kors offers some cheaper handbags (under $500), they tend to be less stylish than those offered by Tory Burch – making it harder to find something you like in your budget range!
Both Michael Kors and Tory Burch are luxury fashion brands but the price points of their bags vary… If you're looking for a quality designer bag but don't want to break the bank, Tory Burch is a better choice because they tend to be less expensive.
Michael Kors offers more styles of handbags, while Tory Burch has more color options… Michael Kors bags are more popular among people who are looking for unique designs, while Tory Burch bags are better suited for those who want a variety of colors to pick from.
Michael Kors and Tory Burch have different target markets: Michael Kors targets women with an age range between 20-35 years old and focuses on office-style clothing and accessories;
Tory Burch is focused on urban women who are active in their career and/or social life, with an age range of 18-50.
Many people are looking for an alternative to Michael Kors that provides all of the features they like without the high price tag or the falling stock prices… Luckily, there is a Michael Kors alternative, and it's called Tommy Hilfiger!
Tommy Hilfiger offers all of the same benefits as Michael Kors while also providing a few additional benefits that make it an even better choice… Here are three reasons why Tommy Hilfiger is a good alternative to Michael Kors:
Tommy Hilfiger focuses on offering high-quality products at affordable prices… Unlike other designer brands, Tommy Hilfiger doesn't believe in charging exorbitant prices for its products just because they have a name brand label attached.
Tommy Hilfiger is in the same price range, but it's not as ubiquitous as Michael Kors… It's a more exclusive brand with more quality products across all categories, from watches to handbags.
Tommy Hilfiger is the new Michael Kors
The launch of Tommy Hilfiger bags has been well-received by most customers… Many ladies are shopping at Tommy Hilfiger now because they can get high-quality, long-lasting bags at a much lower price than Michael Kors… Similarly, some women feel that the designs and styles of Michael Kors can be boring and repetitive, so they prefer to explore new brands like Tommy Hilfiger.
Tommy Hilfiger is known for its casual American style
Tommy Hilfiger has always been known for its casual, All-American style… The company's products are created with a preppy sensibility in mind; they are designed to be worn while playing tennis, golfing, going sailing, or doing other activities that the upper class enjoys… This gives their products a youthful charm that remains popular with consumers today… Also, the brand's youthful image makes it appealing to younger customers who might not be able to afford luxury items made by Chanel or Louis Vuitton yet.
Tommy Hilfiger is great for creative people
While some shoppers may find the designs offered by Michael Kors too basic and boring, they might be more interested in the quirky designs offered by Tommy
If you're looking for a Michael Kors alternative, Longchamp may be exactly what you're looking for… Longchamp bags are durable and effortlessly stylish, which is why A-listers like Reese Witherspoon, Emma Watson, and Chrissy Teigen are all fans of the brand.
Here are three reasons why Longchamp is a great alternative to Michael Kors.
Sophisticated designs
Longchamp's designs are sophisticated, elegant, and timeless.
The brand uses premium materials that are long-lasting yet lightweight so the bags don't feel heavy despite their durability.
In addition to their high-quality materials and exquisite design, Longchamp bags come with a one-year warranty against any craftsmanship or manufacturing defects.
Cool collaborations
Longchamp collaborates with top designers on limited-edition collections of its Le Pliage handbags once every year… The latest designer to collaborate with Longchamp is Jeremy Scott, who is known for his fun fashion sense and his flair
Longchamp is a better alternative to Michael Kors because of the superior quality of their handbags, competitive pricing, and a wide range of styles that fit your needs.
Longchamp handbags are crafted from premium leather and materials… Unlike Michael Kors, Longchamp also offers nylon bags that are more durable and waterproof.
Marc Jacobs is one of those Michael Kors alternatives that's vastly underrated… Despite being known for his women's fashions, there's plenty in his line of products that makes him a viable alternative to Michael Kors.
Marc Jacobs offers a variety of styles from satchels, totes, and crossbodies that are all very similar to Michael Kors' designs.
Here are 3 reasons why Marc Jacobs is a good Michael Kors alternative:
The Celebrity Appeal
You can't talk about Michael Kors without talking about his celebrity appeal — it's one of the main reasons he became so popular in the first place… And while Marc Jacobs doesn't have quite as many celebrity fans and ambassadors, he does have plenty to offer if you're looking for a different designer with star power.
For example, Selena Gomez is a big fan of Marc Jacob's products and has been seen wearing everything from his handbags to his clothes to his fragrances.
Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors watches have similar looks… Both feature stainless steel bands and cases, elegant design elements, and high-quality craftsmanship… The styles are so similar that some people think Marc Jacob is owned by Michael Kors!
If you compare Michael Kors watches to Marc Jacobs watches, you won't see a big difference in price… While both brands are more expensive than many other watchmakers, Marc Jacobs watches cost less than their competitors.
Rebecca Minkoff has been a household name in the fashion industry for over a decade… She's known for her handbags and accessories, with a style that is described as "downtown chic." For those who love Michael Kors but want to try something new, Minkoff offers a more versatile take on classic designs.
Let's take a look at two reasons why Rebecca Minkoff is a good Michael Kors alternative.
The Looks Go With Everything
If you get dressed in the morning and think "I want to be comfortable and relaxed today," you should still look fashionable, right?
Rebecca Minkoff believes so… Her designs are modern without being too trendy, so they go with just about everything… This makes it easy to find the perfect bag whether you're wearing jeans and a t-shirt or your fanciest dress.
Rebecca Minkoff and Michael Kors have very similar styles in their handbags… Both designers tend to use vibrant colors and luxurious fabrics in their designs… They both incorporate studs and tassels into their designs.
While some of the styles are still more expensive than what you would find at Michael Kors, there are some great deals on quality bags for much less than you would pay for something from Michael Kors.
When you want to look fashionable without overspending, a cheaper alternative to the Michael Kors handbag is what you need… You can get the same perfect look without going over your budget… Here are three reasons why Fendi is a good Michael Kors alternative:
Fendi Offers Designer Fashion at an Affordable Price
Fendi is one of the top designer brands in the world… Founded in 1925, Fendi has become a brand that offers its customers luxury items at an affordable price… The brand is also known for its innovative styles and designs that make it stand out from other brands.
Fendi Can Be Purchased at Multiple Retailers
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Emotion: Super Cam's Kryptonite
By Brittany Ware on February 8, 2016 in Football, Opinion, TopStory, Uncategorized
As I sat down to watch Super Bowl 50, I expected to see the newly crowned NFL MVP Cam Newton to be smiling ear to ear and having a good time with his teammates in his usual fashion. Cam's approach to the game, with a sense of fun and lightheartedness, is normally his power. Instead, I saw a very serious Cam with not a smile in sight. At that point, I knew there was trouble ahead; his freedom of emotion may have turned out to hurt him.
Cam Newton has fun when he plays football; it seems like he plays every game like he was back on the playground. He laughs, smiles, and, of course, dances; he has introduced the DAB to mainstream America. On the largest stage, however, it seems Mr. Newton changed the very thing that ignited himself and his team the entire season. Not a smile flashed. No laughter. Only a very stoic albeit quite focused expression. It seems he made the critical error of treating the Super Bowl differently from any other game. That perhaps the two week wait caused Super Cam's persona to falter. Cam was over thinking, anxious, stiff, and it showed. Cam's inexperience truly let him down.
The emotion that fueled Cam Newton all season, ultimately led to his demise on. Cam knows how to have fun when everything is going well but as soon as the heat came on, he lost focus. He allowed his anxiousness to get the best of him on the field and allowed his anger to get best of him at the post-game press conference. That sourness of the loss he endured is understood with his youth, but Cam must learn to channel his anger and sadness in those moments in order to become a true champion.With his level of talent, I have no doubt that he will master the art of poise in no time
Winning the Super Bowl is one of the greatest feats in sports, moreover, it takes a unique combination of talent, chemistry, work ethic, and poise. Everyone gets nerves in such a pressure filled situation but channeling that nervousness into focus is a skill that the greatest of the greats master. Cam Newton is on the cusp of greatness, with poise being the final element of he needs to master. Though it hurts now, losing the Super Bowl is actually one of the greatest lessons in sports. Cam Newton no doubt has the chance to come back to the Super Bowl on multiple occasions if he learns quickly: Keep wearing your heart on your sleeve and harness that emotion as a tool to elevate your game to the next level.
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Project acronym DigitalMemories
Project We are all Ayotzinapa: The role of Digital Media in the Shaping of Transnational Memories on Disappearance
Researcher (PI) Silvana Mandolessi
Summary The project seeks to study the role of digital media in the shaping of transnational memories on disappearance. It investigates a novel case that is in process of shaping: the disappearance of 43 students in Mexico in September 2014. The role of the new media in getting citizens' attention and in marking a "turning point" was crucial to the upsurge of a counter-movement against the Mexican government and qualifies the event as significant for the transnational arena. The groundbreaking aspect of the project consists in proposing a double approach: a) a theoretical approach in which "disappearance" is considered as a particular crime that becomes a model for analyzing digital memory. Disappearance is a technology that produces a subject with a new ontological status: the disappeared are non-beings, because they are neither alive nor dead. This ontological status transgresses the clear boundaries separating life and death, past, present and future, materiality and immateriality, personal and collective spheres. "Digital memory", i.e. a memory mediated by digital technology, is also determined by the transgression of the boundaries of given categories b) a multidisciplinary approach situating Mexico´s case in a long transnational history of disappearance in the Hispanic World, including Argentina and Spain. This longer history seeks to compare disappearance as a mnemonic object developed in the global sphere –in social network sites as blogs, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube– in Mexico and the social performances and artistic representations –literature, photo exhibitions, and films– developed in Spain and Argentina. The Mexican case represents a paradigm for the redefinition of the relationship between media and memory. The main output of the project will consist in constructing a theoretical model for analyzing digital mnemonic objects in the rise of networked social movements with a transnational scope.
The project seeks to study the role of digital media in the shaping of transnational memories on disappearance. It investigates a novel case that is in process of shaping: the disappearance of 43 students in Mexico in September 2014. The role of the new media in getting citizens' attention and in marking a "turning point" was crucial to the upsurge of a counter-movement against the Mexican government and qualifies the event as significant for the transnational arena. The groundbreaking aspect of the project consists in proposing a double approach: a) a theoretical approach in which "disappearance" is considered as a particular crime that becomes a model for analyzing digital memory. Disappearance is a technology that produces a subject with a new ontological status: the disappeared are non-beings, because they are neither alive nor dead. This ontological status transgresses the clear boundaries separating life and death, past, present and future, materiality and immateriality, personal and collective spheres. "Digital memory", i.e. a memory mediated by digital technology, is also determined by the transgression of the boundaries of given categories b) a multidisciplinary approach situating Mexico´s case in a long transnational history of disappearance in the Hispanic World, including Argentina and Spain. This longer history seeks to compare disappearance as a mnemonic object developed in the global sphere –in social network sites as blogs, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube– in Mexico and the social performances and artistic representations –literature, photo exhibitions, and films– developed in Spain and Argentina. The Mexican case represents a paradigm for the redefinition of the relationship between media and memory. The main output of the project will consist in constructing a theoretical model for analyzing digital mnemonic objects in the rise of networked social movements with a transnational scope.
Project acronym HEXTREME
Project Hexahedral mesh generation in real time
Researcher (PI) Jean-François REMACLE
Call Details Advanced Grant (AdG), PE8, ERC-2015-AdG
Summary Over one million finite element analyses are preformed in engineering offices every day and finite elements come with the price of mesh generation. This proposal aims at creating two breakthroughs in the art of mesh generation that will be directly beneficial to the finite element community at large. The first challenge of HEXTREME is to take advantage of the massively multi-threaded nature of modern computers and to parallelize all the aspects of the mesh generation process at a fine grain level. Reducing the meshing time by more than one order of magnitude is an ambitious objective: if minutes can become seconds, then success in this research would definitively radically change the way in which engineers deal with mesh generation. This project then proposes an innovative approach to overcoming the major difficulty associated with mesh generation: it aims at providing a fast and reliable solution to the problem of conforming hexahedral mesh generation. Quadrilateral meshes in 2D and hexahedral meshes in 3D are usually considered to be superior to triangular/tetrahedral meshes. Even though direct tetrahedral meshing techniques have reached a level of robustness that allow us to treat general 3D domains, there may never exist a direct algorithm for building unstructured hex-meshes in general 3D domains. In HEXTREME, an indirect approach is envisaged that relies on recent developments in various domains of applied mathematics and computer science such as graph theory, combinatorial optimization or computational geometry. The methodology that is proposed for hex meshing is finally extended to the difficult problem of boundary layer meshing. Mesh generation is one important step of the engineering analysis process. Yet, a mesh is a tool and not an aim. A specific task of the project is dedicated to the interaction with research partners that are committed to beta-test the results of HEXTREME. All the results of HEXTREME will be provided as an open source in Gmsh.
Over one million finite element analyses are preformed in engineering offices every day and finite elements come with the price of mesh generation. This proposal aims at creating two breakthroughs in the art of mesh generation that will be directly beneficial to the finite element community at large. The first challenge of HEXTREME is to take advantage of the massively multi-threaded nature of modern computers and to parallelize all the aspects of the mesh generation process at a fine grain level. Reducing the meshing time by more than one order of magnitude is an ambitious objective: if minutes can become seconds, then success in this research would definitively radically change the way in which engineers deal with mesh generation. This project then proposes an innovative approach to overcoming the major difficulty associated with mesh generation: it aims at providing a fast and reliable solution to the problem of conforming hexahedral mesh generation. Quadrilateral meshes in 2D and hexahedral meshes in 3D are usually considered to be superior to triangular/tetrahedral meshes. Even though direct tetrahedral meshing techniques have reached a level of robustness that allow us to treat general 3D domains, there may never exist a direct algorithm for building unstructured hex-meshes in general 3D domains. In HEXTREME, an indirect approach is envisaged that relies on recent developments in various domains of applied mathematics and computer science such as graph theory, combinatorial optimization or computational geometry. The methodology that is proposed for hex meshing is finally extended to the difficult problem of boundary layer meshing. Mesh generation is one important step of the engineering analysis process. Yet, a mesh is a tool and not an aim. A specific task of the project is dedicated to the interaction with research partners that are committed to beta-test the results of HEXTREME. All the results of HEXTREME will be provided as an open source in Gmsh.
Project acronym MicroParticleControl
Project Controlled synthesis of particulate matter in microfluidics
Researcher (PI) Simon Kuhn
Summary Despite the many advantages of microchemical systems and their successful applications in chemical engineering research, one major drawback greatly limiting their use is their susceptibility to channel clogging for flows containing particulate matter. Hence, the aim of the proposed research is to overcome the challenge of clogging in microfluidic devices and to design microfluidic systems that can tolerate particulate matter and synthesize solid materials according to their specifications (e.g. size, purity, morphology). To reach this goal, we apply a combined experimental and theoretical approach, in which the experimental results will lead to model development reflecting the particle formation and interaction kinetics and their coupling to the hydrodynamics. The novel concept of the proposal is to devise engineering strategies to handle the particulate matter inside the reactor depending on if the solid material is i) an unwanted and insoluble by-product of a reaction, or ii) the target compound (e.g. nanoparticle synthesis or crystallization of organic molecules). Depending on the case we will design different ultrasound application strategies and introduce nucleation sites to control the location of particle formation within the microchannel. This project will provide fundamental insight into the physico-chemical phenomena that result in particle formation, growth and agglomeration processes in continuous flow microdevices, and will provide a theoretical tool for the prediction of the dynamics of particle-particle, particle-wall and particle-fluid interactions, leading to innovative microreactor designs.
Despite the many advantages of microchemical systems and their successful applications in chemical engineering research, one major drawback greatly limiting their use is their susceptibility to channel clogging for flows containing particulate matter. Hence, the aim of the proposed research is to overcome the challenge of clogging in microfluidic devices and to design microfluidic systems that can tolerate particulate matter and synthesize solid materials according to their specifications (e.g. size, purity, morphology). To reach this goal, we apply a combined experimental and theoretical approach, in which the experimental results will lead to model development reflecting the particle formation and interaction kinetics and their coupling to the hydrodynamics. The novel concept of the proposal is to devise engineering strategies to handle the particulate matter inside the reactor depending on if the solid material is i) an unwanted and insoluble by-product of a reaction, or ii) the target compound (e.g. nanoparticle synthesis or crystallization of organic molecules). Depending on the case we will design different ultrasound application strategies and introduce nucleation sites to control the location of particle formation within the microchannel. This project will provide fundamental insight into the physico-chemical phenomena that result in particle formation, growth and agglomeration processes in continuous flow microdevices, and will provide a theoretical tool for the prediction of the dynamics of particle-particle, particle-wall and particle-fluid interactions, leading to innovative microreactor designs.
Project acronym MIDLAND
Project Developing middle-range theories linking land use displacement, intensification and transitions
Researcher (PI) Patrick, Michel, Francis, Ghislain Meyfroidt
Summary Land is a nexus for crucial societal and environmental challenges including food security, access to water, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Development of solutions to balance these tradeoffs and synergies is currently hindered by the lack of theories explaining the conditions under which different pathways of land change occur and lead to different outcomes, integrating human and environmental aspects. This project will develop and test integrated middle-range theories explaining the linkages between three of the major processes in land systems, i.e., (i) land use intensification and expansion, (ii) land use displacement and trade, and (iii) land use transitions or regime shifts. The work will focus on the emerging agricultural frontier of Southern African dry forests and savannas, which is a threatened and understudied region, and its linkages with distant places. To overcome current limitations, the project builds on (i) experience in empirical, place-based studies, (ii) strong knowledge of social sciences and human-environment theories, (iii) rigorous inductive and deductive approaches to develop and test theories, and (iv) new ways to analyze linkages between distant social-ecological systems. We will analyze: (i) The strategic field of actors' coalitions, institutions and distant linkages in emerging frontiers; (ii) Links between land use displacement, leakage, and local land changes; (iii) Pathways of agricultural expansion and intensification in tropical landscapes; and (iv) The conditions for transformative governance of land systems to foster resilient landscapes that sustain ecosystem services and livelihoods. These results will then be integrated to move towards the next generation of land system science, which will be able to develop, test and be guided by theoretical models. This will contribute to more relevant insights for social-ecological systems broadly and for sustainability and other social and natural sciences.
Land is a nexus for crucial societal and environmental challenges including food security, access to water, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Development of solutions to balance these tradeoffs and synergies is currently hindered by the lack of theories explaining the conditions under which different pathways of land change occur and lead to different outcomes, integrating human and environmental aspects. This project will develop and test integrated middle-range theories explaining the linkages between three of the major processes in land systems, i.e., (i) land use intensification and expansion, (ii) land use displacement and trade, and (iii) land use transitions or regime shifts. The work will focus on the emerging agricultural frontier of Southern African dry forests and savannas, which is a threatened and understudied region, and its linkages with distant places. To overcome current limitations, the project builds on (i) experience in empirical, place-based studies, (ii) strong knowledge of social sciences and human-environment theories, (iii) rigorous inductive and deductive approaches to develop and test theories, and (iv) new ways to analyze linkages between distant social-ecological systems. We will analyze: (i) The strategic field of actors' coalitions, institutions and distant linkages in emerging frontiers; (ii) Links between land use displacement, leakage, and local land changes; (iii) Pathways of agricultural expansion and intensification in tropical landscapes; and (iv) The conditions for transformative governance of land systems to foster resilient landscapes that sustain ecosystem services and livelihoods. These results will then be integrated to move towards the next generation of land system science, which will be able to develop, test and be guided by theoretical models. This will contribute to more relevant insights for social-ecological systems broadly and for sustainability and other social and natural sciences.
Project acronym MiTSoPro
Project Migration and Transnational Social Protection in (post-)crisis Europe
Researcher (PI) Jean-Michel Lafleur
Host Institution (HI) UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE
Summary The negative employment and social developments across Europe since the start of the crisis, coupled with increased fiscal constraints and changing migration patterns, have led to increasing depictions of EU and third-country immigrants as 'abusers' of their social protection systems. Member States have accordingly sought reduce migrants' ability to access social protection benefits, despite the fact that they are disproportionately at risk of poverty and social exclusion. This project looks at the different strategies that migrants have to access social protection within (post) crisis Europe and does so by explicitly integrating social policy and migration studies' approaches on the phenomenon. More precisely, it aims to study transnational social protection, that we define as migrants' cross-border strategies to cope with social risks in areas such as health, long-term care, pensions or unemployment that combine entitlements to host and home state-based public welfare policies and market-, family- and community-based practices. This study thus consists in, first, identifying the social protection policies and programs that home countries make accessible to their citizens abroad, and then compiling this information into an online database. We will then aggregate the results of the database into a Transnational Social Protection Index (TSPIx) in order to determine the overall level of engagement of each state with citizens abroad in a comparative way. Second, on the basis of the results of the index, we will select case studies of migrants from two EU and two non-EU countries that vary in their level of engagement in providing social protection to their citizens abroad. We will then undertake multi-sited ethnographic fieldwork to qualitatively assess the informal social protection strategies used by migrants and examine their interaction with formal host and home state social protection provision.
The negative employment and social developments across Europe since the start of the crisis, coupled with increased fiscal constraints and changing migration patterns, have led to increasing depictions of EU and third-country immigrants as 'abusers' of their social protection systems. Member States have accordingly sought reduce migrants' ability to access social protection benefits, despite the fact that they are disproportionately at risk of poverty and social exclusion. This project looks at the different strategies that migrants have to access social protection within (post) crisis Europe and does so by explicitly integrating social policy and migration studies' approaches on the phenomenon. More precisely, it aims to study transnational social protection, that we define as migrants' cross-border strategies to cope with social risks in areas such as health, long-term care, pensions or unemployment that combine entitlements to host and home state-based public welfare policies and market-, family- and community-based practices. This study thus consists in, first, identifying the social protection policies and programs that home countries make accessible to their citizens abroad, and then compiling this information into an online database. We will then aggregate the results of the database into a Transnational Social Protection Index (TSPIx) in order to determine the overall level of engagement of each state with citizens abroad in a comparative way. Second, on the basis of the results of the index, we will select case studies of migrants from two EU and two non-EU countries that vary in their level of engagement in providing social protection to their citizens abroad. We will then undertake multi-sited ethnographic fieldwork to qualitatively assess the informal social protection strategies used by migrants and examine their interaction with formal host and home state social protection provision.
Project acronym MMS-II
Project The Mamlukisation of the Mamluk Sultanate II: historiography, political order and state formation in fifteenth-century Egypt and Syria
Researcher (PI) Jo Van Steenbergen
Call Details Consolidator Grant (CoG), SH6, ERC-2015-CoG
Summary MMS-II pursues the hypothesis that the Mamluk sultanate was a cultural product constructed in the interaction between state formation and historiography. MMS-II follows up from the ERC-project MMS' focus on the social production of power networks in the Syro-Egyptian sultanate between the 1410s and 1460s, but it does so by directing the themes of political history and Arabic historiography towards entirely new, unexplored horizons. Current understanding of the late medieval Middle East continues to rely heavily on the rich Arabic historiographical production of the period. However, the particular nature, impact and value of this highly politicized historiography remains hugely underexplored and underestimated. MMS-II aims to remedy this, by arguing with and beyond instead of against or outside of this historiography's subjectivities. It wants to understand its texts as products of particular socio-cultural practices and, at the same time, as a particular type of actors in such practices. Analytically, state formation will be prioritised as one extremely relevant patterned set of effects of such practices. Heuristically, the project will focus on practices related to claims of historical truth and order, asking how Arabic historiographical texts written between the 1410s and the 1460s related to the regularly changing social orders that were produced around the different sultans of these decades. My main hypothesis is that of these texts' active participation in the construction of a particular social memory of one longstanding sultanate of military slaves ('Mamlukisation'). MMS-II has three specific objectives: the creation of a reference tool for Arabic historiographical texts from the period 1410-1470; the in-depth study of particular sets of these texts; the analysis of political vocabularies in these texts. By thus exploring the inter-subjective re/production of Arabic historiography MMS-II will generate a welcome cultural turn in late medieval Islamic history.
MMS-II pursues the hypothesis that the Mamluk sultanate was a cultural product constructed in the interaction between state formation and historiography. MMS-II follows up from the ERC-project MMS' focus on the social production of power networks in the Syro-Egyptian sultanate between the 1410s and 1460s, but it does so by directing the themes of political history and Arabic historiography towards entirely new, unexplored horizons. Current understanding of the late medieval Middle East continues to rely heavily on the rich Arabic historiographical production of the period. However, the particular nature, impact and value of this highly politicized historiography remains hugely underexplored and underestimated. MMS-II aims to remedy this, by arguing with and beyond instead of against or outside of this historiography's subjectivities. It wants to understand its texts as products of particular socio-cultural practices and, at the same time, as a particular type of actors in such practices. Analytically, state formation will be prioritised as one extremely relevant patterned set of effects of such practices. Heuristically, the project will focus on practices related to claims of historical truth and order, asking how Arabic historiographical texts written between the 1410s and the 1460s related to the regularly changing social orders that were produced around the different sultans of these decades. My main hypothesis is that of these texts' active participation in the construction of a particular social memory of one longstanding sultanate of military slaves ('Mamlukisation'). MMS-II has three specific objectives: the creation of a reference tool for Arabic historiographical texts from the period 1410-1470; the in-depth study of particular sets of these texts; the analysis of political vocabularies in these texts. By thus exploring the inter-subjective re/production of Arabic historiography MMS-II will generate a welcome cultural turn in late medieval Islamic history.
Project acronym MobileKids
Project Children in multi-local post-separation families
Researcher (PI) Laura Merla
Summary This project focuses on the experience of two cohorts of children aged 10 and 13 at the beginning of the study and who are living in multi-local, post-separation families in Belgium, in France and in Italy, that is, families where the mother and the father are either divorced or separated, live in different households in the same country, and share the physical custody of their child(ren). A major goal of this project is to investigate the diversity of children's experience of multi-local family life and identify their specific needs, through children's own accounts of their lives. This means understanding if, and under what circumstances, children appropriate their multi-local lives and develop an habitus that incorporates the capacity to maintain social relations in a multi-local context and to appropriate mobility and virtual connectedness. The project combines three levels of analysis: the macro-level of policies, the meso-level of family environments (family resources, cultures and practices; and spatial contexts), and the micro-level of children's lives, which consists in examining how children maintain their social and family relationships as they move with various temporalities between two households that are located in specific administrative territories and spatial entities. This means understanding how children's interpersonal relationships and networks of significant others shape, and are re-shaped by their mobility in post-separation families; and the interconnections between geographical and virtual mobility. The study combines four methods: a policy analysis of multilocality, secondary data analysis of relevant databases, semi-structured interviews with children's mothers and fathers, and a qualitative, in-depth study of the lived experiences of 90 children.
This project focuses on the experience of two cohorts of children aged 10 and 13 at the beginning of the study and who are living in multi-local, post-separation families in Belgium, in France and in Italy, that is, families where the mother and the father are either divorced or separated, live in different households in the same country, and share the physical custody of their child(ren). A major goal of this project is to investigate the diversity of children's experience of multi-local family life and identify their specific needs, through children's own accounts of their lives. This means understanding if, and under what circumstances, children appropriate their multi-local lives and develop an habitus that incorporates the capacity to maintain social relations in a multi-local context and to appropriate mobility and virtual connectedness. The project combines three levels of analysis: the macro-level of policies, the meso-level of family environments (family resources, cultures and practices; and spatial contexts), and the micro-level of children's lives, which consists in examining how children maintain their social and family relationships as they move with various temporalities between two households that are located in specific administrative territories and spatial entities. This means understanding how children's interpersonal relationships and networks of significant others shape, and are re-shaped by their mobility in post-separation families; and the interconnections between geographical and virtual mobility. The study combines four methods: a policy analysis of multilocality, secondary data analysis of relevant databases, semi-structured interviews with children's mothers and fathers, and a qualitative, in-depth study of the lived experiences of 90 children.
Project acronym PrintPack
Project Arranging the Particles: Step Changing Chemical Measurement Technology
Researcher (PI) Gert DESMET
Host Institution (HI) VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL
Summary The progress in liquid chromatography (LC), basically following Moore's law over the last decade, will soon come to a halt. LC is the current state-of-the-art chemical separation method to measure the composition of complex mixtures. Driven by the ever growing complexity of the samples in e.g., environmental and biomedical research, LC is constantly pushed to higher efficiencies. Using highly optimized and monodisperse spherical particles, randomly packed in high pressure columns, the progress in LC has up till now been realized by reducing the particle size and concomitantly increasing the pressure. With pressure already up at 1500 bar, groundbreaking progress is still badly needed, e.g., to fully unravel the complex reaction networks in human cells. For this purpose, it is proposed to leave the randomly packed bed paradigm and move to structures wherein the 1 to 5 micrometer particles currently used in LC are arranged in perfectly ordered and open-structured geometries. This is now possible, as the latest advances in nano-manufacturing and positioning allow proposing and developing an inventive high-throughput particle assembly and deposition strategy. The PI's ability to develop new parts of chromatography will be used to rationally optimize the many possible geometries accessible through this disruptive new technology, and identify those structures coping best with any remaining degree of disorder. Using the PI's experimental know-how on microfluidic chromatography systems, these structures will be used to pursue the disruptive gain margin (order of factor 100 in separation speed) that is expected based on general chromatography theory. Testing this groundbreaking new generation of LC columns together with world-leading bio-analytical scientists will illustrate their potential in making new discoveries in biology and life sciences. The new nano-assembly strategies might also be pushed to other applications, such as photonic crystals.
The progress in liquid chromatography (LC), basically following Moore's law over the last decade, will soon come to a halt. LC is the current state-of-the-art chemical separation method to measure the composition of complex mixtures. Driven by the ever growing complexity of the samples in e.g., environmental and biomedical research, LC is constantly pushed to higher efficiencies. Using highly optimized and monodisperse spherical particles, randomly packed in high pressure columns, the progress in LC has up till now been realized by reducing the particle size and concomitantly increasing the pressure. With pressure already up at 1500 bar, groundbreaking progress is still badly needed, e.g., to fully unravel the complex reaction networks in human cells. For this purpose, it is proposed to leave the randomly packed bed paradigm and move to structures wherein the 1 to 5 micrometer particles currently used in LC are arranged in perfectly ordered and open-structured geometries. This is now possible, as the latest advances in nano-manufacturing and positioning allow proposing and developing an inventive high-throughput particle assembly and deposition strategy. The PI's ability to develop new parts of chromatography will be used to rationally optimize the many possible geometries accessible through this disruptive new technology, and identify those structures coping best with any remaining degree of disorder. Using the PI's experimental know-how on microfluidic chromatography systems, these structures will be used to pursue the disruptive gain margin (order of factor 100 in separation speed) that is expected based on general chromatography theory. Testing this groundbreaking new generation of LC columns together with world-leading bio-analytical scientists will illustrate their potential in making new discoveries in biology and life sciences. The new nano-assembly strategies might also be pushed to other applications, such as photonic crystals.
Project acronym SmartCast
Project Smart casting of concrete structures by active control of rheology
Researcher (PI) Geert De schutter
Summary Concrete production processes do not take full advantage of the rheological potential of fresh cementitious materials, and are still largely labour-driven and sensitive to the human factor. SmartCast proposes a new concrete casting concept to transform the concrete industry into a highly automated technological industry. Currently, the rheological properties of the concrete are defined by mix design and mixing procedure without any further active adjustment during casting. The goal of this proposal is the active control of concrete rheology during casting, and the active triggering of early stiffening of the concrete as soon as it is put in place. The ground-breaking idea to achieve this goal, is to develop concrete with actively controllable rheology by adding admixtures responsive to externally activated electromagnetic frequencies. Inter-disciplinary insights are important to achieve these goals, including inputs from concrete technology, polymer science, electrochemistry, rheology and computational fluid dynamics. We will develop 4 new experimental test set-ups allowing to study active rheology control during different phases of the casting process: 1)concrete pumping (control of slip layer), 2)while flowing in the formwork (bulk control of rheology), 3)while flowing through formwork joints (control of formwork tightness), and 4)once the concrete is in its final position (trigger stiffening). Well-designed polymers with the desired response to the applied activation will be added to the concrete during mixing. The experiments will be analysed by advanced computational flow modelling based on fundamental rheological laws. Special attention will be paid to the compatibility of all responsive polymers selected for the different control phases. SmartCast will mean a paradigm shift for formwork-based concrete casting. The developed active rheology control will provide a fundamental basis for the development of future-proof 3D printing techniques in concrete industry
Concrete production processes do not take full advantage of the rheological potential of fresh cementitious materials, and are still largely labour-driven and sensitive to the human factor. SmartCast proposes a new concrete casting concept to transform the concrete industry into a highly automated technological industry. Currently, the rheological properties of the concrete are defined by mix design and mixing procedure without any further active adjustment during casting. The goal of this proposal is the active control of concrete rheology during casting, and the active triggering of early stiffening of the concrete as soon as it is put in place. The ground-breaking idea to achieve this goal, is to develop concrete with actively controllable rheology by adding admixtures responsive to externally activated electromagnetic frequencies. Inter-disciplinary insights are important to achieve these goals, including inputs from concrete technology, polymer science, electrochemistry, rheology and computational fluid dynamics. We will develop 4 new experimental test set-ups allowing to study active rheology control during different phases of the casting process: 1)concrete pumping (control of slip layer), 2)while flowing in the formwork (bulk control of rheology), 3)while flowing through formwork joints (control of formwork tightness), and 4)once the concrete is in its final position (trigger stiffening). Well-designed polymers with the desired response to the applied activation will be added to the concrete during mixing. The experiments will be analysed by advanced computational flow modelling based on fundamental rheological laws. Special attention will be paid to the compatibility of all responsive polymers selected for the different control phases. SmartCast will mean a paradigm shift for formwork-based concrete casting. The developed active rheology control will provide a fundamental basis for the development of future-proof 3D printing techniques in concrete industry
Project acronym SOLCRIMET
Project Solvometallurgy for critical metals
Researcher (PI) Koen Binnemans
Summary The recent "rare-earth crisis" has brought about the widespread realisation that the long-term availability and cost stability of many materials – not just the rare earths – can no longer be guaranteed. Increasing the levels of critical metal recycling from pre-consumer, manufacturing waste and complex, multicomponent end-of-life consumer products is considered as arguably the most important and realistic mitigation strategy. However, extracting a critical metal from complex waste is a very different challenge to that faced when attempting to produce a pure metal from a primary ore deposit. SOLCRIMET therefore develops a ground-breaking, novel approach called "solvometallurgy", a new branch within metallurgy, next to conventional hydro- and pyrometallurgy. SOLCRIMET's aim is to successfully apply this approach to the extraction of specific critical metals, i.e. rare earths, tantalum, niobium, cobalt, indium, gallium, germanium and antimony. As these critical metals are essential components for clean-tech and high-tech applications, they are key enablers of the required transition to a low-carbon, circular economy. The approach involves the discovery of non-aqueous solvent pairs that are immiscible and allow the extraction of metal complexes at moderate temperatures, leading to high-purity recycled metals. The idea is certainly high risk, but the preliminary results already obtained are highly encouraging. The main outcomes of the project will be lab-scale demonstrators that show the enhanced efficiency, utility and applicability of the new solvometallurgical process, with respect to conventional hydro- and pyrometallurgy. SOLCRIMET's impact on chemistry, chemical technology, metallurgy and materials engineering science will be game-changing. The possibility to recycle critical metals with energy-efficient, low-cost processes could have a significant impact on the global recycling rates of these metals.
The recent "rare-earth crisis" has brought about the widespread realisation that the long-term availability and cost stability of many materials – not just the rare earths – can no longer be guaranteed. Increasing the levels of critical metal recycling from pre-consumer, manufacturing waste and complex, multicomponent end-of-life consumer products is considered as arguably the most important and realistic mitigation strategy. However, extracting a critical metal from complex waste is a very different challenge to that faced when attempting to produce a pure metal from a primary ore deposit. SOLCRIMET therefore develops a ground-breaking, novel approach called "solvometallurgy", a new branch within metallurgy, next to conventional hydro- and pyrometallurgy. SOLCRIMET's aim is to successfully apply this approach to the extraction of specific critical metals, i.e. rare earths, tantalum, niobium, cobalt, indium, gallium, germanium and antimony. As these critical metals are essential components for clean-tech and high-tech applications, they are key enablers of the required transition to a low-carbon, circular economy. The approach involves the discovery of non-aqueous solvent pairs that are immiscible and allow the extraction of metal complexes at moderate temperatures, leading to high-purity recycled metals. The idea is certainly high risk, but the preliminary results already obtained are highly encouraging. The main outcomes of the project will be lab-scale demonstrators that show the enhanced efficiency, utility and applicability of the new solvometallurgical process, with respect to conventional hydro- and pyrometallurgy. SOLCRIMET's impact on chemistry, chemical technology, metallurgy and materials engineering science will be game-changing. The possibility to recycle critical metals with energy-efficient, low-cost processes could have a significant impact on the global recycling rates of these metals.


NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are edging lower in midday trading, giving back some of their big gains the day before.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 88 points, or 0.5 percent, to 17,887 as of 11:45 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday. The Dow jumped 263 points the day before.
The Standard & Poor"s 500 index lost seven points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,078. The Nasdaq composite declined 21 points, or 0.4 percent, to 4,926.
The price of oil fell 32 cents to $48.37 a barrel in New York.
Luxury watchmaker Movado jumped 13 percent after posting surprisingly strong fourth quarter results. Movado said it would raise prices and streamline its operations.
Government bond prices edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 1.94 percent from 1.95 percent late Monday.


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Radio 2's Lynn Bowles is joining BBC Radio Wales for her own show.
Dewi Griffiths is leaving BBC Radio Wales after 60 years with the BBC.
Radio Wales' Music Day is taking place today featuring the Alarm's frontman Mike Peters and BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Following the news of Louise Elliott's departure, BBC Radio Wales has hired Radio Cymru's sports presenter Eleri Siôn to host the weekday afternoon show.
BBC Radio Wales' afternoon presenter Louise Elliott is taking a 12-month career break, she announced to her listeners today.
Plans to turn on extra DAB transmitters in Wales have been discussed today at a meeting with Welsh Assembly Members hosted by Lesley Griffiths AM.


This acrylic on shallow box canvas painting shows a lone Zebra taking a chance by having a quiet drink in this shallow pool in the Maasai Mara, Kenya.
Signed on the bottom edge of the canvas to keep the white space which is integral to the painting clear and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
As with all my wildlife paintings and paper sculptures inspiration comes from my vast 30,000+ wildlife photo library.
As with all my box canvas paintings the image is carried on to the sides of the canvas and is ready to hang.
shallow box canvas and good quality schmincke acrylic paints.


Hedge fund manager Gregory H. Sachs learned the cardinal rule of investing -- buy low, sell high -- as a teenage coin collector.
Mr. Sachs, who was born and raised in Skokie, started trading silver coins at flea markets when he was 13. It was a time of volatility in silver prices and he quickly saw how the value of a piece of metal could skyrocket in a matter of days.
"I could buy a silver coin or a bunch of silver coins for $100, and a week or two later, when I went back to the store, the prices had risen so quickly," he says. "The extraordinary movement of these prices was extremely intriguing."
Mr. Sachs' fascination with the alchemy of markets spurred him on a path that in 1993 led to him found Deerfield Capital Management LLC (originally Springfield International Investments Inc.), which has distinguished itself as a fixed-income investment manager.
The growth of Deerfield Capital Management rivals the jumps in silver prices. The firm originally had six employees and was funded with $15 million from the wealthy Chan family of Hong Kong; it now has 75 employees and is on track to oversee $5 billion of assets by yearend. Originally focused on government securities, Deerfield now invests in corporate bonds, bank loans and asset-backed securities.
The firm has taken off because Mr. Sachs -- who previously was a portfolio manager for Chicago-based institutional money manager Lotsoff Capital Management and built the global fixed-income trading department for Harris Bankcorp Inc. -- has been able to create cutting-edge products and deliver solid returns.
The fund survived the market shakeout after the collapse of the giant hedge fund Long Term Capital Management and, during last year's down market, three of four hedge fund portfolios delivered positive returns.
Besides pointing to his financial smarts, people who know Mr. Sachs talk about his generosity: A father of two, he sponsors a charity that sends more than 500 underprivileged kids to summer camp.
"He shows a tremendous warmth for children," says David Connelly, a senior managing director of New York-based investment bank Bear Stearns & Co. in Chicago.


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Q: Newtonian Mechanics - How does something like a car wheel roll? Ok so please bear with me here and what is almost certainly a really stupid question, partly because I don't quite know how to ask it.
When you have a wheel such as one attached to a car, a torque is applied to it from the engine. It's my understanding that the wheel would slide over the road and the car would not move if it were not for static friction which is of course the concept of rolling without slipping.
The problems I am having is when I consider what the magnitude of the force exerted on the road from the wheel would be, or specifically the equal and opposite force exerted back onto the wheel from the road via static friction. The reason for this is because I want to say that it is just the torque exerted on the wheel by the engine divided by the radius of the wheel but that seems to lead to a ridiculous conclusion. If I follow that logic, then the equal and opposite force exerted on the wheel by the road, multiplied by the radius of the wheel to get the counter-torque, is equal to the torque exerted on the wheel by the engine but in the opposite direction. That of course would mean that there is no net torque and the wheels would never move (unless the force were greater than that available from static friction but then it would just slip) which means that the car would never be able to move! So simply put, what am I missing that is almost certainly staring me in the face (again)? Clearly things roll and cars move so I know i'm going horribly and embarrassingly wrong somewhere.
Also, I often hear people say that static friction is the force responsible for propelling a car forward. How is that the case when it acts in the direction opposite to the direction that the wheels are trying to roll? That's sort of the same question but I think it may help highlight my misunderstandings of rotational motion in this area.
I never knew wheels could be so complicated! At least for me anyway.

A: The static friction will be pointing forwards not backwards. It comes into existence to counteract sliding when the torque pulls the wheel around - the wheel tries to push the ground backwards and static friction is the ground's equal and opposite response.
That static friction is then the only force on the wheel. Newton's 2nd law says that the wheel will then accelerate forward.
Update
Since this means that there is translational acceleration $a$, there must be angular acceleration $\alpha$ of the wheel as well. The well spins faster and faster while the car goes faster and faster. This is because of the so-called geometric bond between wheel and ground:
$$a=R\alpha$$
You can't have $a$ without $\alpha$ in this case.
This means that the torques do no balance out, which seemed to be the assumption that caused your whole confusion. The applied torque from the engine will not equal the torque from friction. It will be a bit bigger in order to also cause some angular acceleration. You must use $$\sum \tau =I\alpha$$
And not $$\sum\tau=0\;.$$
This equation along with the geometric bond and Newton's 2nd law should be enough equations for you to solve for the static friction.

A: Torque due to frictional force is equal to applied torque on wheel only when the vehicle is moving at a constant velocity. That means the traction force completely balances all the resistance forces and hence there is no linear or angular acceleration.
Net force = Total Traction force-Total Resistance Force
Acceleration = 0 means Total Traction Force = Total Resistance Force
In normal case (neglecting resistance forces):
$$F_tR=T-I\alpha$$
where $F_t$ is the traction force, $R$ is the radius of the wheel, $T$ is the applied torque on the wheel, $I$ is the moment of inertia of the wheel, and $\alpha$ is the angular acceleration of the wheel.

A: With problems like this, a diagram always helps:

In this front wheel drive car, the green arrow represents the direction in which the engine is turning the wheel.
The red arrow is the reaction force of the road onto the wheel - and that is a net external force on the car-plus-wheels. If there are no other forces of friction, this red force is what accelerates the car.
If you are interested in analyzing the torque more carefully, you have to account for the fact that if the car is accelerating, the inertial reaction of the center of mass (which is higher than the surface of the road) will tend to shift some of the weight to the rear wheels of the car; this ensures that there is once again no net torque, so the car doesn't flip over (if there is a net torque the angular momentum of the car will change; in fact if the car is accelerating there will of course be a change in the angular momentum of the wheels, so there is some small net torque needed).
I hope I didn't end up confusing you more...

A: It appears as though you're taking the origin to be the center of the wheel in your analysis. In this case, you have a torque both from the axle (applied very close to but not at the center, so nonzero) and from static friction at point of contact between the tire and road.
Instead, take as the origin the point of contact between the tire and the road. Then, the torque from static friction is zero, since $\vec r = \vec 0$, and the only torque on the tire is that supplied by the axle, which gives a nonzero net torque in the direction one would expect.
If you were to analyze it in your original frame, it's important to realize that the friction opposes the motion of the tire (consider the case of a crate sitting in a truck bed), not the torque, therefore $\tau_{axle} \neq \tau_{friction}$.

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John Sall explains why we need not be afraid of ghost data.
Quantitative and qualitative data. Numeric and character data. Expression and unstructured text data. These are all types of data you may already know about and know how to deal with.
But there's another category of data you may not have heard of yet: ghost data. And no, it isn't something I made up for Halloween.
John Sall, co-founder and Executive Vice President of SAS, has been thinking about ghost data, which is data that isn't actually there. He says we ought to understand and appreciate ghost data.
In his role as the head of the JMP division of SAS, he talks to customers and helps develop the software. He also reads and thinks a lot about data, statistics and technology. You may have read his blog posts about why statistics is essential and why the desktop computer is not dead. He is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. And he is a keynote speaker at Discovery Summit 2017 in St. Louis, where he will talk about ghost data. Read on for his answers to my questions about ghost data (including one silly question).
Tell me about ghost data.
Ghost data is any data that is not there, and there are many types. For example, there's virtual data, which isn't there until you look at it. It looks real enough on the surface, but it is only materialized as needed. There's sparse data, whose absence implies a zero. Sparsity is a key computational enabler in several kinds of analysis. There's also missing data. This data has a slot to hold a value, but that value is unknown, so the slot is empty. Another type of ghost data is pretend data, which is data that is made up. This kind of data is important for simulation, to answer "What if?". There are more types of ghost data, but these four are important for data analysis in JMP.
Should we be scared of ghost data?
There's no need to be scared of ghost data. It's just data that isn't there. It is as natural as real data. Just as we appreciate the data we have, we also need an appreciation of data that isn't there. We need to know how to handle it, know how to model with it, and put it to work. Handling ghost data properly is very important.
What's one way to handle ghost data?
Let's look at missing data. In the past, we used to skip the rows where one of the analysis variables was missing. The problem is that this method introduces biases into the results if the missing values were not completely at random. Now, we incorporate missing values directly into the model, assuming that the missingness is predictive. This is called "informative missing." Mortgage data for the years before the financial crisis of 2008 is a good example of informative missing. When modeling the probability of a mortgage default, the results are biased if all the rows that have missing values for variables like "income" and "debt-to-income ratio" have been dropped. Often the loan applicant knew that providing those values would result in failure to qualify for the loan, so the values were omitted. In the data table we supply with our sample data, the missingness of debt-to-income ratio is the most important predictor of mortgage default.
If you wanted to go as ghost data for Halloween, what would your costume look like?
Either the Invisible Man, or Harry Potter using the cloak of invisibility, or a metamaterials version of it.
This is why every data analyst needs training in design of experiments. The whole point of randomization is to mitigate the impact of ghost data.
Thanks for your comment, Jon!
@jon_stallings While there are many strategies in DOE to deal with ghost data...I think of blocking as a means to deal with one source of a lurking factor within the conduct of an experiment...missingness is also seen AFTER the execution of designed experiments...how many times do we see missing response values due to all manner of causes in DOE?


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Another George Bush runs for office in Texas, talks up oil and gas drilling
George Prescott Bush, son of Jeb Bush, has kicked off a campaign to run for Texas land commissioner next year. Drill, baby Bush, drill!
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Gage SkidmoreGeorge P. Bush — related to all those other Bushes, but Hispanic too!
George Prescott Bush has kicked off a campaign to run for Texas land commissioner next year. Haven't heard much about this Bush? Just wait — you will. He's the 36-year-old son of former Florida governor and 2016 presidential aspirant Jeb Bush and his Mexican-born wife Columba.
"A Spanish-speaking attorney and consultant based in Fort Worth, Bush is considered a rising star among conservative Hispanics, and his political pedigree is hard to match," writes the Associated Press. As the nephew of former President George W. Bush and the grandson of more-former President George H.W. Bush, he's got quite the dynasty behind him.
In a campaign video set to aggressively swelling music, Bush notes that Texas' land commissioner is responsible for "energy policy through the leases of our public oil and gas resources," and declares, "As Texans, we recognize the need for safe and reliable energy produced right here in our Lone Star State."
Drill, baby Bush, drill!
How is George P. Bush expected to fare in the red, red state of Texas? From CNN:
A Texas conservative activist, who asked to remain anonymous so as to speak candidly, said the land commission post was a "slam dunk" for Bush.
"Remember, he supported [Tea Partier and now conservative U.S. senator] Ted Cruz early and took a risk there. He's considered to be more conservative than his grandpa and uncle W. I doubt anyone will even pose a real challenge," the activist said.
More conservative than Dubyah? Watch out.
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