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'Glimmer of hope' for Makkah hotels as Ramadan occupancy rises
'Glimmer of hope' for Makkah hotels as Ramadan occupancy rises /node/2058221/saudi-arabia
There are more than 1,300 hotels in Makkah that look forward to prosper as pilgrims return. (SPA/File)
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Updated 07 April 2022
Tareq Al-Thaqafi
Establishing a minimum room price would ensure a stable tax return and increase hotel demand
MAKKAH: Occupancy rates at leading hotels in central Makkah rose to 95 percent in the first week of Ramadan, a sign that the holy city's hospitality sector is recovering from the economic shock of the pandemic, observers say.
Aziz Awliyaa, former head of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry's tourism and hotels committee, said that the gradual, safe return of the hotel sector comes as pilgrims from countries around the world prepare to visit Saudi Arabia.
The hospitality sector, a key segment of Makkah's economy, was badly hit by pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions, he said.
However, five-star hotels are gradually returning to life, thanks to Makkah residents' long-held belief in "refadah," or showing hospitality to pilgrims, Awliyaa said.
The Saudi government's renewal of licenses for the coming period has also helped to revive the sector in the wake of the pandemic.
Awliyaa said that the COVID-19 pandemic had turned Makkah's 300,000-plus hotel rooms into "lifeless concrete blocks" after employees and hospitality professionals were forced to leave the industry. About 55,000 hotel professionals lost their jobs, according to Makkah Chamber of Commerce statistics.
The hospitality sector is still grappling with a shortage of skills as well as demand, Awliyaa said.
Today, there are about 2,000 hotels in Makkah and Madinah with 384,500 hotel rooms and almost 1.5 million beds, he added.
Calling for a clear strategy to increase hotel demand, Awliyaa said that establishing a minimum room price would ensure a stable tax return, as well as protect job security and guarantee reliable service — one the most important practices worldwide in creating a sustainable and prosperous sector.
Fadel Manqal, a tourism and hotel specialist, said that hotels in Makkah face big challenges in restoring life to one of the Kingdom's most important economic sectors.
Thousands of men and women lost their jobs amid the fallout from the pandemic, he said.
Manqal told Arab News that with the easing of pandemic restrictions and the resumption of international flights, many people want to visit Makkah to perform Umrah rituals.
Redeployment of trained national cadres is essential as the sector redoubles its efforts to return to a sound economic footing, he said.
Occupancy rates at central Makkah's five-star hotels during the first weekend of Ramadan reached 95 percent, Manqal said.
"We are witnessing a gradual return in the sector, a glimmer of hope that the entire sector will be able to recover, especially since we have more than 1,300 hotels in Makkah, and they represent a huge economic force."
Restoring traveler confidence and providing advanced services will help to build a comprehensive, more resilient and reliable tourism sector, he said.
Manqal said that Makkah has many tourist attractions, and a strong and well-organized infrastructure.
The holy city also has extensive experience dealing with large crowds, organizing tourist trips, and serving pilgrims from the time of their arrival until their departure.
He predicted that the number of Umrah pilgrims from all over the world will continue to rise as initiatives to increase demand bear fruit.
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Art Residency Al-Balad showcases concludes 2022 edition with Jeddah art exhibition /node/2240456/saudi-arabia
Afshan Aziz
JEDDAH: The Art Residency Program Al-Balad concluded its 2022 edition with an art exhibition organized by the Ministry of Culture in Jeddah's Tamer House, Al-Sharafiyah district, on Jan. 25.
The show, which runs until Feb. 4 features the works of more than 30 artists who took part in the four residency cycles held in Al-Balad from March to October 2022.
Launched in the same period as the Islamic Arts Biennale, the exhibition aims to promote Jeddah as a top destination in the art world and encourage cultural conversations on tradition, innovation, harmony and conflict, as well as urban and natural environments.
A distinguished group of Saudi, Arab and international artists presented their works and interacted with the public to discuss their visions for the transitional state of Jeddah.
The show features the works of more than 30 participants who took part in the four residency cycles held in Al Balad from March to October 2022. (Supplied)
Mohamed Ali Ghomriani, managing director of Hafez Projects, said: "The Art Residency Al-Balad was a unique experience for all of us. Hafez Projects as the operator of the program was very fortunate to be able to witness this wonderfully creative and inspiring journey. It facilitated residents, artists, curators and writers to share and exchange what goes on within the walls of the Jeddah historical district with the wider public and vice-versa.
"Now we can only celebrate the success of this important process and engage by showcasing the art projects produced thanks to the art residencies through a final exhibition," he added.
Speaking to Arab News, Andrea Alkalay from Argentina, a visual artist in photography, said: "It is lovely to revisit my friends' works by seeing them in an exhibition and also to discover the work of other residents. This exhibition definitely consists of a highly rich and diverse range of works, all inspired by the same location but in very different ways."
Alkaly is exhibiting her project, "The Rock Cycle," with three pieces from her work representing the cycles of change, the idea of demolishing to transform. The remains of Al-Balad houses served as her inspiration, and she used materials, collages, gold leaves and other techniques in her work.
Andrea Alkalay from Argentina, is exhibiting her project, "The Rock Cycle," with three pieces from her work representing the cycles of change, the idea of demolishing to transform. (Supplied)
She said: "The Art Residency Program Al-Balad and the Ministry of Culture allowed me to discover the Kingdom in an absolutely inspiring atmosphere. The ability to freely develop my creativity and materialize it at no cost enabled me to expand my imagination without boundaries. I was able to start a new project, which I am excited to investigate and develop further. Being offered this incredible opportunity with a studio place for six weeks in such a unique location has been a dream.
"This kind of community building is fundamental to my own enhancement within the arts. There are many artists I was introduced to who have shifted ideas on how I think about art-making, and what I make," she added.
Some of the pieces created during the residency were shown in Argentina and also during Miami Basel week. For Alkaly, the residency was an integral and rich learning experience.
Nahla Khogeer, a wooden sculpture visual artist from Jeddah, said: "I discovered Al-Balad from a different perspective as if I had never been there. I learned new things from the community and the residents. I'm thankful to the Ministry of Culture and Hafez Projects for this opportunity to showcase my talent."
Taking part in the exhibition with her artwork "Roads to Memory," Khogeer documents the four historical neighborhoods of Al-Balad using wooden screens (Al-Mangour) that feature architecture from the district. The original mangour pieces embody the pathways of these areas.
"Roads to Memory" by Nahla khogeer documents the four historical neighborhoods of Al-Balad using wooden screens. (Supplied)
Donia Al-Shetairy, a multidisciplinary visual artist from Yemen, said: "During the residency, I was given important educational opportunities. Most importantly, space and support were provided to focus on my art practice and to develop a new project."
Her work, "Speech of the Stone," reimagines the city of Al-Balad through sound to focus on the importance of reviving and preserving the auditory memories of the city. "This exhibition offered me a chance to present my work in a bigger space and attract a larger audience, unlike the open studio. The previous period (between the end of my residency and the final show) was a continuation of my research on recordings and oral heritage, which enriched the discussion with the audience," Al-Shetairy added.
The exhibition will feature a poetry reading session by author Bakr Al-Jaber, a clay sculpting workshop with artist Maan Alabbadi and an outdoor projection by artist Ahmed Al-Sindi.
As part of the Ministry of Culture's Advancing Cultural Entrepreneurship initiative and Saudi Vision 2030's Quality of Life Program, and operated by Hafez Projects, the second edition of the Art Residency Program Al-Balad 2022 edition offered opportunities to several emerging artists, curators, writers (critics and art historians), and those in the middle of their careers in the field of visual arts, from the Kingdom and around the world.
The free exhibition is open to visitors until Feb. 4.
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Saudi Arabia's Qemam festival becomes an annual showcase for the world's mountain tribal cultures /node/2240271/saudi-arabia
Nada Al-Turki
Asir's historical palaces hosted bands and dance troupes from across the world for the week-long event
Traditions of highland communities were highlighted by the second edition of the festival for performing arts
ABHA: For centuries, mountain tribes have maintained their traditional way of life in some of the world's most isolated places, preserving a distinctive linguistic and cultural heritage that is rarely seen or heard by wider society.
That is why Saudi Arabia's southwestern Asir region recently hosted the second annual Qemam International Festival for Mountain Performing Arts, inviting 14 international groups and 16 Saudi ensembles to share their unique dance and storytelling traditions.
A international musical ensemble performs during the Qeman International Festival for Mountain Performing Arts in Abha. (Huda Bashatah/Arab News)
The week-long event, which closed on Jan. 27, is thought to be the world's first festival dedicated to performing arts from mountainous regions, featuring acts from Morocco, China, South Korea, Switzerland and India, among other places, to explore their common themes of artistry.
Performances were held at Asir's Malik Historical Palace, Al-Mushait Palaces, the Castles of Abu Nuqata Al-Mutahmi, Basta Al-Qabil, Abu Shahra Palace in Al-Masqi, Shamsan Castle and Bin Adwan Heritage Village.
Festival-goer Abdullah Al-Shehri rarely finds opportunities to expose his 4-year-old, Fahad, to his family's Moroccan heritage. He was therefore thrilled to attend a performance of the Berber ahidouss dance by a visiting Moroccan folk troupe.
"This festival calls for people to see something new. There's definitely much to see," Al-Shehri told Arab News.
Abha was the first city in the Kingdom to win the Capital of Arab Tourism title in 2017. The Qemam festival is only the latest event in the region's cultural calendar that is proving a draw for domestic and foreign tourists alike.
"I think the program will make Saudi Arabia an international center for mountain performing arts as it's going to be an annual event and attract more and more participation from around the world. Hopefully, it will attract more tourism as well," Sultan Al-Bazei, CEO of the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, told Arab News.
Last year's festival saw a gathering of troupes from all of the Kingdom's mountainous areas, from Tabuk in the north to Najran in the south. This year saw an expanded program, creating a cross-cultural dialogue between mountain cultures worldwide.
A international troupe performs during the Qeman International Festival for Mountain Performing Arts in Abha. (Huda Bashatah/Arab News)
"This will make it a unique opportunity for researchers to study the similarities, if there are any, or the differences between the performing arts of the mountain areas around the world," Al-Bazei said.
"We think that most of the body movements have similarities of some sort. It's very important for people to see other cultures, how they celebrate with dances and songs of their own."
At the festival's opening ceremony, the various international troupes performed together as part of a cross-cultural parade.
"During this parade, some of the groups were dancing together, sometimes to the tunes and rhythms of the others, which actually makes the point that culture and art bring people together," Al-Bazei said.
International troupes took part in the Qeman International Festival for Mountain Performing Arts opening and parade. (Huda Bashatah/Arab News)
Anthropologists and performers view folk dancing as a form of storytelling using a universal language.
"It's like art. For us, it lives in our blood. It's not only history. This is life, and if you come to our performance, you will see that every dancer's eyes are happy. It's our happiness to dance," Bachana Chanturia, artistic director of the Georgian National Ensemble, told Arab News.
The group was first established in Sukhumi under the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia in 1931 with the name Apkhazeti. It later relocated to Tbilisi, Georgia, after the 1992 war.
Composed of 70 members, the group uses music and dance to showcase Georgian history. In contrast with most traditional dance companies within the region, the ensemble innovates traditional folklore by incorporating new trends, concepts, and modes of storytelling.
At the Qemam festival, the group performed a 20-minute show at the Shamsan Historical Palace consisting of three dances — shvante, chamba and vazha — earning perhaps the biggest round of applause of the entire festival.
Using quick, dynamic motions, the mixed-gender dance troupe's performance tells the story of the Svanetians, a people of the highland region of Svaneti in northwest Georgia, near the border with Russia — a Caucasus area characterized by snow-capped peaks and deep gorges.
A international ensemble performs during the Qeman International Festival for Mountain Performing Arts in Abha. (Huda Bashatah/Arab News)
The group's performance then transitions into a traditional Abkhazian dance, telling a thrilling story of a competitive horse race over the mountains, complete with equestrian clothing.
The dance is an emblem of love, courage, respect for women and competition through the imitation of mountain wildlife. The routine ends with the Vazha mountain sequence originating from Georigia's Khazbegi region.
In Georgia, artistic performances are woven into the fabric of the community. From the age of 5 or 6, children are taught to dance, sing and play musical instruments and are later encouraged to join one of the many professional dance groups.
Musicians from various parts of the world take part in the Qemam International Festival in Abha. (Huda Bashatah/Arab News)
From the mountain city of Baysun, Uzbekistan, the song and dance ensemble Navbakhor brought the traditional Soul of Baysun dance to the peaks of Abha.
"It's a special dance where they imitate some instruments, (wear special) hats, and each movement has an idea. It's not just a dance, it's a philosophy of the region of Uzbekistan," Alibek Kabdurakhmanov, who heads the ensemble, told Arab News.
Under the Uzbekistan State Philharmonic, the group works to popularize the musical and choreographic arts of the country. Its members wear bright traditional clothing made from colorful shades and embroidered with gold thread.
According to Kabdurakhmanov, the group's aim is to encapsulate the energy and universal message of peace embraced by the people of Baysun.
A Saudi artisan showcases her work as part of the festival in Abha. (Huda Bashatah/Arab News)
Kabdurakhmanov commended the Saudi Ministry of Culture for establishing the mountain performing arts festival and for prioritizing the preservation of cultural heritage.
"I think you will do very important things," said Kabdurakhmanov. "When Uzbek nationals visit for the first time, they will see your history, your traditions, your culture, and take some part of you and bring it back to our country.
"I think it's the most important part of development, and people in Saudi Arabia will see other cultures. It's good for integration."
A Montenegrin group presented a dance titled, "The dance from old Montenegro," representing the region's mentality, communicated through bird-like movements between mountain peaks.
A Montenegrin troupe performs "The dance from old Montenegro." (Huda Bashatah/Arab News)
Led by artistic director Mirsad Ademovic, members of the Montenegrin Cultural and Artistic Association Ramadan Sarkic wore national costumes from all over the region, including several museum pieces.
Montenegro itself is a multicultural nation, home to many Albanians and Bosnians. The incorporation of various identities has been crucial to maintaining peace in the Balkan region, Ademovic told Arab News.
He says the festival offered an opportunity for Montenegro and Saudi Arabia to connect through the art of storytelling.
Saudi artists perform the traditional sword dance as they lead the parade during the opening day of the Qeman International Festival in Abha. (Huda Bashatah/Arab News)
This year's event featured Saudi folk dances including the ardah, a form of performative martial arts widely performed in the Asir region and inspired by historical battles, now reimagined as a tool for storytelling.
"Folklore is greatly appreciated by many viewers and visitors, conveying to them the remarkable nature of the region and its past," Abdullah Al-Shaher, the ardah group's coordinator, told Arab News.
"Such festivals preserve the Kingdom's heritage in general and pass it on to future generations and invite everyone to be a member of the participating troupes to pass on what they inherited from their ancestors."
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In Philby's footsteps: Epic journey brings a Saudi-British family together /node/2240166/saudi-arabia
In Philby's footsteps: Epic journey brings a Saudi-British family together
Nada Alturki
Reem told Arab News: "Meeting the UK side of the family is all thanks to Mark Evans. Of course, we always knew about each other, but it just never happened that we met"
RIYADH: Saudi explorer Reem Philby likes to spend her vacations outdoors, climbing peaks such as Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, or trekking through Peru, South Africa or Norway.
Now the adventurous 42-year-old is trekking across the Arabian Peninsula, following in her grandfather's footsteps on an expedition seeking to keep his legacy alive.
Reem is the granddaughter of the renowned British explorer and Arabist Harry St. John Philby, who did much to document the history of what is now known as Saudi Arabia through his travels across the region before his death in 1960.
Reem Philby and Mark Evans in Wadi Hanifa. (Photos Ana-Maria Pavalache)
In 1917, Philby was sent to Arabia on an assignment to forge links with Ibn Saud, the leader who later reigned as Saudi Arabia's first king from 1932 until his death in 1953.
At the time, the British explorer was married to Dora Johnston, and had four children, Kim, Diana, Helena and Patricia.
He later took on the name Abdullah and married Saudi national Rozy Al-Abdul Aziz, with whom he had four boys, Fahad, Sultan, Faris and Khaled.
His British and Saudi descendants had never met until the official launch of a recent 1,300 km expedition — initiated by British explorer Mark Evans under the title Heart of Arabia — which loosely followed Philby's 1917 journey.
In September, the families finally united at the launch send-off organized by the Royal Geographical Society in London.
(My grandfather) chose this place to be his home. He loved it and spent his life here, and it's amazing that he is still remembered.
Reem Philby, Saudi explorer
They just clicked, according to his granddaughter.
Reem told Arab News: "Meeting the UK side of the family is all thanks to Mark Evans. Of course, we always knew about each other, but it just never happened that we met."
Reem works at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which is supporting one of the research projects covered in the expedition.
Mike Engelbach, the son of Philby's youngest daughter Helena, became involved with the Heart of Arabia project in 2018, when he was approached by Evans through St. Anthony's College Oxford.
Evans had just completed a trek across the Empty Quarter in honor of Bertram Thomas, the first documented Westerner to make the journey.
Philby and Thomas had connected themselves, but not in such a joyous manner.
• In 1917, Philby was sent to Arabia on an assignment to forge links with Ibn Saud, the leader who later reigned as Saudi Arabia's first king from 1932 until his death in 1953.
• Reem is the granddaughter of the renowned British explorer and Arabist Harry St. John Philby, who did much to document the history of what is now known as Saudi Arabia through his travels across the region before his death in 1960.
On hearing of Thomas' triumph, Philby sent him a postcard congratulating him on the epic feat. Privately, however, Philby was disappointed and envious of an achievement he himself wished to make, his journals reveal.
Now the recent launch of the Philby Arabia Fund is encouraging future generations to conduct field research within Saudi Arabia.
When Philby's descendants speak of his character, they remember a dignified figure with a long beard and serious demeanor. However, he was a grandfather in every sense.
"With us as children, he was very indulgent and would take us on treats," Englebach told Arab News. "But he would also get involved with our family squabbles. He didn't just sit aside from it. He took a keen interest in what we as young children were all doing."
This month, Englebach and his cousin Mandy made their own journey from the UK to Riyadh to see off the expedition team on the second leg of its journey.
"I've never seen so many Philbys in the same room," Reem said. "It was a great feeling. I grew up in Saudi where all the families are big, a lot of cousins, and it's so nice to have that feeling. It was definitely one of the biggest gains of the expedition on a personal level."
Englebach said: "Just the meeting straight away, we were very charmed, I think on both sides, by meeting each other and knowing that we had this man who we're all descended from. We've been with all the family while we've been here (in Saudi Arabia) for the first time, and also met my uncle, aunt and the other cousins."
The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the UK goes back decades, and the Heart of Arabia expedition has solidified the potential for collaborative cultural growth and exploration.
"(My grandfather) chose this place to be his home. He loved it and spent his life here, and it's amazing that he is still remembered. To be in the desert in the middle of nowhere and we see a place where he stopped and remember him after 100 years is a very special feeling," Reem said.
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Shoura Council speaker to head Saudi delegation to 17th OIC Parliamentary Union meeting in Algeria /node/2240311/saudi-arabia
Shoura Council speaker to head Saudi delegation to 17th OIC Parliamentary Union meeting in Algeria
RIYADH: Speaker of Saudi Arabia's Shoura Council Sheikh Abdullah Al-Asheikh will head the Kingdom's delegation participating in the 17th session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States in Algeria on Sunday, the council announced on Friday.
The conference, which will be attended by parliamentary heads from the OIC member states, will discuss several topics on its agenda, including confronting Israeli plans and protecting Al-Aqsa Mosque, in addition to combating all forms and manifestations of terrorism under the umbrella of the UN.
It will also tackle solidarity for Muslim minorities around the globe, and activate and support economic institutions in development in the Islamic world.
The conference will also discuss issues related to the environment, sustainable development, cooperation in preserving water resources, support for women's role in development, strengthening the role of Islamic parliaments in promoting basic health, and the importance of effectively addressing Islamophobia.
The Kingdom's delegation also includes the Secretary-General of the Shoura Council, Mohammed bin Dakhil Al-Mutairi, and several members and senior officials in the council.
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Saudi Arabia top of women's health list for Arab countries, ranks ahead of UK
Saudi Arabia top of women's health list for Arab countries, ranks ahead of UK /node/2240126/saudi-arabia
Saudi Arabia ranks as the top Arab country in women's health. (AN file photo)
Rashid Hassan
Saudi women are now leading in lots of fields thanks to our government which has been continuously encouraging and supporting us to go ahead at national and international levels
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has ranked as the top Arab country for women's health, being placed ahead of the UK on a global list.
According to the recently released Hologic Global Women's Health Index's 2021 report, the Kingdom and the UAE were positioned 28th and 35th, respectively, the highest rankings for nations in the Arab world.
Dr. Mona Salahuddin Al-Munajjed, a prominent sociologist at the forefront of those influencing women's affairs in Saudi Arabia, told Arab News: "I am not surprised by these new findings. On the contrary, I am happy by the great results.
"I am proud that my country has made incredible positive developments in education, health, and other fields for both men and women.
Saudi women are now leading in lots of fields thanks to our government which has been continuously encouraging and supporting us to go ahead at national and international levels. This means we are going in the right direction in fulfilling our Saudi Vision 2030.
Dr. Mona Salahuddin Al-Munajjed, Sociologist
"Saudi women are now leading in lots of fields thanks to our government which has been continuously encouraging and supporting us to go ahead at national and international levels. This means we are going in the right direction in fulfilling our Saudi Vision 2030," she said.
Lebanon and Turkey held some of the lowest scores, named in the bottom 10 of the 122 countries listed at 118th and 119th, respectively.
The UK was ranked two positions behind Saudi Arabia at 30th.
The medical technology company's global report struck a chord in the UK, where the cash-strapped National Health Service is battling staff shortages and patient-treatment backlogs. Ambulance workers recently held their biggest strike and junior doctors have voted for industrial action.
The US came in 23rd in the index behind Germany, New Zealand, and Singapore but ahead of France. Taiwan and Latvia scored the highest and Afghanistan the lowest in the global index.
The health survey showed a decline in women's ability to meet their basic needs as well as record levels of stress, worry, and anger.
The UK dropped three points in the latest index, ranking on a par with Poland, Slovenia, and Kosovo, besides Kazakhstan. It was among the fastest-declining countries for emotional health, according to the report.
The US remained an exception because higher health spending did not translate into better outcomes, said the report.
The findings were based on interviews with almost 127,000 women and men, with questions encompassing preventive care, emotional health, opinions of health and safety, and basic needs.
Hologic Inc. and partner Gallup interviewed women to rate multiple measures, from mental health to preventive care.
The purpose of the global index is to identify critical gaps in what the world understands about the health and well-being of women and girls, to eventually find solutions.
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Bonifacio Global City (also known as BGC, Global City, or The Fort) is a financial and lifestyle district in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is located 11 km (6.8 mi) south-east of the center of Manila. The district experienced commercial growth following the sale of military land by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). The entire district used to be the part of the main Philippine Army camp.
Clockwise from top: BGC Skyline, Bonifacio High Street, Philippine Army Entrance Gate, Venice Grand Canal Mall
The Fort
Bonifacio Global City and surrounding localities
Location of Bonifacio Global City within Metro Manila
Coordinates: 14°33′02.9″N 121°3′3.5″E / 14.550806°N 121.050972°E / 14.550806; 121.050972Coordinates: 14°33′02.9″N 121°3′3.5″E / 14.550806°N 121.050972°E / 14.550806; 121.050972
Fort Bonifacio
• Head of the District
Jorge Daniel Bacobo (Brgy. Fort Bonifacio)
16.0 m (52.5 ft)
Highest elevation
40 m (130 ft)
UTC+8 (PST)
www.bgc.com.ph
It is under the administration of the city government of Taguig. The local governments of Makati and Pateros also claim jurisdiction.
In February 7, 1995, Bonifacio Land Development Corporation (BLDC) started planning a major urban development—Bonifacio Global City. BLDC made a successful bid to become BCDA's partner in the development of the district. The Ayala Corporation through Ayala Land, Inc., and Evergreen Holdings, Inc. of the Campos Group purchased a controlling stake in BLDC from Metro Pacific in 2003. BCDA and the two companies now control Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation, which oversees the master planning of Bonifacio Global City.
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Philippine Scouts at Fort McKinley (called today Fort Bonifacio) firing a 37-mm antitank gun in training
During the American colonial period, the US government acquired a 25.78 square kilometre property within what was then disputed area between Makati, Taguig and Pateros for military purposes. This area (TCT dated 1902) was turned into a camp then known as Fort William McKinley after the 25th US president, William McKinley. After the Philippines gained its political independence from the United States on July 4, 1946, the US bestowed to the Republic of the Philippines all rights of possession, jurisdiction, supervision and control over the Philippine territory except the use of their military bases. On May 14, 1949, Fort McKinley was turned over to the Philippine government by virtue of US Embassy Note No. 0570.[3]
Under the AFP leadership of Gen. Alfonso Arellano, Fort McKinley was made the permanent headquarters of the Philippine Army in 1957 and was subsequently renamed Fort Bonifacio,[4] after the Father of the Philippine Revolution against Spain, Andres Bonifacio, whose father, Santiago Bonifacio, was a native of Taguig (then part of the Province of Manila / Tondo).
On December 9, 1937 the Deed of Absolute sale executed by the owner, Don Anacleto Madrigal Acopiado in favor of the American Government covering the area of 100 hectares, portion of Bicutan, Taguig, annotated at the back of TCT No. 408. During the American Commonwealth, it was converted to a Military base, named Fort McKinley. It was during the presidency of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos' administration when Fort McKinley was renamed Fort Bonifacio and transferred to Makati. Taguig got the jurisdiction over Fort Bonifacio after winning the case against Makati in filed in the Pasig Regional Trial Court in 1993. Makati appealed the ruling, but the Pasig RTC in 2011 still sided with Taguig, saying that Fort Bonifacio including the -EMBO Baranggays are all part of Taguig. Makati then asked the Court of Appeals to review the case. The Court of Appeals overturned the Pasig Regional Trial Court's decision and reverted jurisdiction of the BGC in favor of Makati. As of date, Taguig has filed a Motion of Reconsideration at the Court of Appeals seeking to revert the decision. Status quo (meaning the latest ruling) remains with Makati. Taguig currently has de facto control over the area.[5]
In February 7, 1995, Bonifacio Land Development Corporation, a consortium led by Metro Pacific, made a successful bid to become BCDA's partner in the development of Bonifacio Global City. Ayala Land, Inc. and Evergreen Holdings, Inc. of the Campos Group purchased a controlling stake in BLDC from Metro Pacific in 2003. BCDA and the two companies control Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation, which oversees the master planning of Bonifacio Global City. The Bonifacio Global City is a rich district with a high number of skyscrapers, even as the city is still rising. Many skyscrapers are under construction and will be built in future.[citation needed]
Map of Bonifacio Global City.
Bonifacio Global City is between EDSA and C-5 Road. There are seven major access points: access from the North and West through Kalayaan Avenue which connects it to the North Gate and the Kalayaan Flyover, access from Taguig in the West via EDSA through McKinley Road and to the McKinley Gate; the three main entrances (Upper East Gate, Sampaguita Gate, and Lower East Gate) from C-5 highway in the East; and from the airport through the Villamor Airbase to the South Gate by Fifth Avenue and Lawton Avenue.[citation needed]
BGC is home to residential condominiums such as 8 Forbes Town Road, Bellagio, Essensa, Serendra, Pacific Plaza Towers, One McKinley Place, The Luxe Residences, Bonifacio Ridge Twin Towers, and Regent Parkway and corporate office buildings such as Net One and Bonifacio Technology Center. Many Filipino and multinational corporations have acquired properties and have committed to relocate their global, regional or national headquarters in the business district.[citation needed]
DevelopmentsEdit
Bonifacio High StreetEdit
Bonifacio High Street is BGC's central retail and entertainment hub
The Bonifacio High Street forms the physical core of the Bonifacio Global City and is essentially designed as a three-by-three matrix of high-tech offices and residential buildings, retail outlets and pedestrian-friendly roads and walkways. The grid approach ensures a city center that is easy to navigate. The 5th and 11th Avenues and 32nd and 26th Streets serve as the boundaries of the city center.[citation needed]
At the north, The One Bonifacio High Street, Where the PSE Tower, which houses the unified trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange, along with the Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila is also located here.
The Retail Promenade which encompasses the 29th Street is characterized by landscaped areas. Its design concept is centered on an east-west central access with business establishments and activity pods. It offers retail at the ground level and offices at the second floor. The City Square Blocks feature landscaped areas and parks.[citation needed]
North BonifacioEdit
The P20-billion tower was estimated to start construction by late 2008, by Federal Land, Inc. (led by its president Alfred Ty), on a 27-hectare North Bonifacio district lot (jointly owned by the Metrobank Group of Companies and the Bases Conversion Development Authority). The tower is the 65-storey Grand Hyatt Manila which currently is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Metro Manila, beside that is the Grand Hyatt Manila Residences.[6][7]
Forbes Town CenterEdit
Burgos Circle at Forbes Town Center
The Forbes Town Center[8] is Megaworld's 5-hectare township community, where 8 Forbestown Road,[9] Forbeswood Heights, Forbeswood Parklane[10] and Bellagio[11] condominiums are. It has a combination of low density residential development, shopping strip, dining outlets, and other service facilities.
Uptown BonifacioEdit
Uptown Bonifacio[12] is a new 15-hectare property located in the northern district of Fort Bonifacio. Megaworld[13] Corporation plans to build new residential condominiums (Uptown Parksuites,[14] Uptown Ritz[15] and One Uptown Residence)[16] and mixed-use business and commercial developments in the area that cater to upper to middle class markets. The area is near the zone where the British, Japanese, and American international schools, and other local schools are located.
McKinley HillEdit
Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill
Among Megaworld's development projects in Metro Manila, the 50-hectare McKinley Hill[17] is by far the biggest, where The Venice Luxury Residences,[18] Viceroy[19] and The Florence[20] condominiums are located. Situated in Barangay Pinagsama in Taguig, McKinley Hill has over 4,713 condominium units in 34 residential condominium buildings, 482 residential lots, and close to 300,000 square meters of office space spread across 17 offices.[13]
There are three international schools, which are the Chinese International School Manila, the first English-Mandarin bilingual school in the country; the management school Enderun Colleges, which is partnered with Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland, Alain Ducasse Education in France and Thunderbird School of Global Management in the United States; and the Korean International School Philippines, the first in the country.
McKinley WestEdit
McKinley West[21] is a 34.5-hectare township by Megaworld, where St. Moritz[22] condominium is located. Turnover of the project is 2019.[13]
Heritage ParkEdit
Heritage Park was developed by BCDA. It is a 76-hectare high-value, multi-use memorial park designed with landmarks and equipped with interment services, crematory and other facilities situated in Barangay Pinagsama. The park opened in the first quarter of 2001. Heritage Park is located along Bayani Road. It is between Libingan ng mga Bayani and The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.[citation needed]
Historical sitesEdit
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Aerial view of the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
The Fort Bonifacio Tunnel (Bonifacio War Tunnel) is a tunnel in Bonifacio Global City, a district of Metro Manila, Philippines. It is considered to be a historical site by the Bases Conversion Development Authority. It is situated at the property of former military base Fort Bonifacio and now called Bonifacio Global City. It has since become hidden underneath the streets that traverse C-5 and Kalayaan Avenue. The Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery) is a memorial ground housing 33,520 Filipino soldiers killed in Bataan, Corregidor and other battlefields in World War II. Presidents of the Philippines, national artists and other Filipinos deemed honorable are also buried here. The Vietnam War Memorial and Korean War Memorial are located in the Libingan ng mga Bayani. The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is on a prominent plateau in the limits of Fort Bonifacio. It contains the largest number of graves (17,206) of American soldiers who fought in World War II. Most of the soldiers buried at the American Cemetery lost their lives in operations in New Guinea and the Philippines.
Health and educationEdit
St. Luke's Medical Center, Inc. operates a hospital at the Bonifacio Global City.
BGC has several major educational institutions, mostly located at the University Parkway district. The University of the Philippines System (through the constituent units of UP Diliman and UP Open University) and De La Salle University are two most prominent universities which offer graduate programs for professionals working in the district.[23][24] Other educational institutions in the area include the Leaders International Christian School of Manila, British School Manila, International School Manila, Manila Japanese School, Korean International School Philippines, Everest Academy Manila, STI College, and MGC-New Life Christian Academy - Global City, Treston International College.
See also: List of BGC Bus routes
Bonifacio Transport Corporation maintains bus routes (BGC Bus) serving the business district, as well as Jeepneys and UV Express, with a terminal located at the Market! Market!
The Bonfacio Global City is also located near the Line 3 Buendia Station, and will serve the future Line 9 (Metro Manila Subway).
Fort Bonifacio disputeEdit
Contested territory between Makati and Taguig which includes Bonifacio Global City
The city governments of Makati and Taguig have recently fought over the jurisdiction of Fort Bonifacio because of the area's growth potential. A portion of the base, including the Libingan ng mga Bayani and the American Cemetery, lies within Taguig, while the northern portion where the Global City development is centered was considered part of Makati. A 2003 ruling by a judge in the Pasig Regional Trial Court upheld the jurisdiction of Taguig over the entirety of Fort Bonifacio, including the Bonifacio Global City and Pinagsama.[25]
RulingEdit
The Supreme Court on June 27, 2008 per Leonardo Quisumbing, dismissed the suit of the Makati, seeking to nullify Special Patents 3595 and 3596 signed by Fidel Ramos conveying to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority public land in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Due to a pending civil case filed by the Taguig City government asking the court to define its territorial boundaries, Makati cannot halt Taguig from collecting taxes on land located in Fort Bonifacio because it does not have any other sufficient source of sufficient income.[26][27][28]
Reclaim by PaterosEdit
The municipality of Pateros, the only municipality in Metro Manila and located near Fort Bonifacio, claims that its original land area was not its present land area of 2.10 km2 but 1,040 hectares (10.4 km2) including Fort Bonifacio, particularly Barangays Comembo, Pembo, East Rembo, West Rembo, Cembo, South Cembo and Pitogo which are now part of Makati City and Bonifacio Global City, Aranai, Ususan and Palar, Pinagsama which was made part of Taguig, based on documents and official maps obtained from some libraries and offices including USA Library of Congress and USA Archives. ("Susi ng Pateros Newsletter", 2000)
Pateros' decrease in territory was accounted to a cadastral mapping in Metro Manila conducted in 1978. The late Pateros Mayor Nestor Ponce challenged the map through an objection letter dated June 23, 1978. In January 1986, former President Ferdinand Marcos issued Proclamation No. 2475 which stated that Fort Bonifacio is in Makati and it's open for disposition. Because of that, a boundary dispute arose which moved Pateros to request a dialogue about that with then Municipal Council of Makati in 1990. Pateros also filed a complaint against Taguig at the Makati RTC in 1996 but the trial court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction. The case was moved to the Court of Appeals in 2003, but was denied. The same case was moved to the Supreme Court in 2009, and it was denied again.[29]
Supreme Court DecisionEdit
The Supreme Court, on June 16, 2009, per Antonio Eduardo B. Nachura denied Pateros' petition against Taguig but ruled out that the boundary dispute should be settled amicably by their respective legislative bodies based on Section 118(d) of the Local Government Code.[30] Pursuant to the decision, Pateros invited Taguig to a council-to-council dialogue on October 8, 2009. Four meetings were held and at the fourth dialogue on November 23, 2009, a joint resolution was made stating that Taguig is requesting a tripartite conference between Pateros, Taguig and Makati.[citation needed]
Court of Appeals DecisionEdit
On August 5, 2013, after just a year and a half, the 20-year-long battle was decided in a 37-page decision that was written by Justice Marlene Gonzales-Sison of the Court of Appeals. It says that jurisdiction over Fort Bonifacio has reverted to Makati from Taguig. The Court upheld the constitutionality of Presidential Proclamations 2475 and 518, both of which confirmed that portions of the aforementioned military camps are under the jurisdiction of Makati. The decision also cited the fact that voters from the barangays that are subject of the dispute between Makati and Taguig have long been registered as voters of Makati, thus bolstering the former's jurisdiction over Fort Bonifacio. However, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano maintained that this decision was not yet final and executory, and asked Justice Gonzales-Sison to recuse from the case as it was discovered that her family has close ties with the Binays of Makati.[citation needed]
Status quo remainsEdit
On August 22, 2013, the Taguig city government filed a Motion for Reconsideration before the Court of Appeals's Sixth Division affirming its claim on Fort Bonifacio.[31] With the filing of the said Motion for Reconsideration, Taguig's jurisdiction forces itself over Fort Bonifacio. According to Taguig's legal department, jurisprudence and the rules of procedure in the country's justice system all say that the filing of a motion for reconsideration suspends the execution of a decision and puts it in limbo.[citation needed]
Supreme Court's Second DecisionEdit
On August 1, 2016, in a 27-page decision by the Second Division of the Supreme Court, the decision sought Makati government found guilty of direct contempt for abusing the legal processes over the jurisdiction of BGC.[32]
Final decision, recognition of Taguig's jurisdictionEdit
On October 3, 2017, the Court of Appeals upheld its final decision in favor of the city government of Taguig and not Makati. The SC also sought Makati guilty of forum shopping after simultaneously appealing the Pasig RTC ruling and filing a petition before the CA, both seeking the same relief.[33][34]
GalleryEdit
Bonifacio Global City 2016.
The Bonifacio High Street with the Bonifacio Global City at the Background (2015).
Bonifacio Global City from the Arca South.
Bonifacio Global City including the Makati Poblacion.
The Bonifacio Global City Skyline in 2018.
The Grand Hyatt Manila.
The Pacific Plaza Towers.
The Finance Centre, The Infinity and The South of Market.
The Philippine Stock Exchange Tower, also known as the One Bonifacio High Street Tower, is the New Headquarters of The Philippine Stock Exchange.
The BGC Skyline from the Pasig River.
Globe Telecom Headquarters.
Camp Aguinaldo
Clark Global City
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1981 Datsun 810 Maxima sedan
"For the luxury minded who long to be Datsun driven."
1981 brought the nicest Datsun yet for America, in the form of the 810 Maxima sedan. Datsun aimed high, advertising the Maxima as having the "luxury of a Mercedes" and the "sophistication of a Cadillac." Nissan was in the process of transitioning away from the Datsun name, so the Maxima's official name was a clunky "Datsun 810 Maxima by Nissan."
The only powertrain available for the Maxima was the L24E 118 bhp 2.4 liter/146 ci inline six with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection paired with a three-speed automatic. Luxury did not mean quick in 1981—in the 2,800-pound car, 0-60 came in about 12.5 seconds. EPA fuel economy ratings were 22 city/27 highway—with a 16.4-gallon gas tank, a Maxima owner could expect a range of 360 miles with a 10% fuel reserve.
Despite being the top of Datsun's sedan line and "the roomiest and most comfortable Datsun ever created" to that point, the Maxima was not a particularly large car. With a 183.3 inch length, it was barely longer than today's Nissan Sentra, which is classified as a compact car. In advertisements, Datsun stated that the Maxima was "about the size of a BMW 528i at less than half the price." Both of these claims were true, but the Maxima was not yet a "4-Door Sports Car."
810 Maxima pages from the 1981 Datsun brochure
Standard exterior equipment on the $10,879 1981 Maxima (about $33,200 in 2020 dollars or just a little less than a 2020 Maxima S costs) included an electric sliding sun roof and Quadrabeam headlights with halogen high beams. Mechanical equipment included a fully independent suspension, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, and 185/70SR14 tires (a size still readily available) on 14-inch "mag-style" alloy wheels.
Inside, centralized locking, power controls, a tilt steering column, cruise control, and an AM/FM digital four-speaker stereo with a cassette player were included. Standard upholstery included "loose-pillow" velour seats, fully reclining front seats, a six-way adjustable driver's seat, and full Saxony carpeting. Famously, an early version of the vocalized warning system warned a Maxima's driver when the headlights were on.
There were few if any options available for the 1981 Maxima sedan. Reviews of the day generally liked the new car's exterior styling, but the "buff books" complained that the Maxima was only available with a three-speed automatic and velour upholstery. Car and Driver's write-up in April 1981 stated: "What we have here seems to be a clear case of over-Americanization."
It isn't that surprising that Hagerty's valuation tools do not track any eighties Datsuns other than the Z-cars. Eighties Maximas rarely show up in the Hemming's Motor News classifieds or on eBay Motors.
Make mine Medium Gray Metallic, please.
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1980 Datsun 280ZX hatchback coupe
Yutaka Katayama passed on February 19th, 2015, after a long and full life—he was 105. "Mr. K" was the person most responsible for bringing the Z car to market. It is beyond the purview of this blog to head back to the original and groundbreaking 240Z, but we can take a look at the second generation 280ZX.
"It's Black. It's Gold. And it is awesome."
For 1980, the Datsun 280ZX received optional T-tops, but otherwise mostly stood pat for the standard car. Power continued to be provided by the L28E 135 bhp 2.8 liter/168 ci V6 with multi-port fuel injection. With the standard five-speed manual transmission, EPA fuel economy ratings were 21 city/31 highway by the standards of the day (19/28 by modern standards). Moving to the three-speed automatic transmission significantly impacted mileage—ratings on the sticker were 19/26. With a 21.2-gallon fuel tank, an owner of a manual-equipped 280ZX could expect an impressive range of between 450 and 495 miles with a 10% fuel reserve.
0-60 times in the 2,900-pound coupe were a little over 9 seconds with the manual; reasonably competitive in the early 1980s. The top speed was about 125 mph.
Standard equipment on the $9,899 280ZX (about $28,400 in 2015 dollars) included an independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and P195/75HR14 tires (a size last seen on the 2002 Honda Accord but still readily available) on 14-inch wheels. Stepping up to the $12,238 GL added power steering, cruise control, and air conditioning.
For 1980, there was also a 10th Anniversary Edition (auto manufacturers were beginning to become aware that anniversary cars could really bring the buyers) available in two different two-tones: either Thunder Black and Rallye Red or Thunder Black and Golden Mist Metallic.
Standard equipment on the loaded $13,850 10th Anniversary Edition (about $39,800 in today's dollars) included the aforementioned T-tops and two-tone paint, along with leather bucket seats, a Hitachi AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, special badging, power windows, headlamp washers, and Goodyear Wingfoot radial tires on alloy wheels.
There is good club support for the 280ZX, though not quite at the level of that available for the now-classic original 240Z. According to Hagerty's valuation tools, all the money for a 1980 280ZX coupe in #1/Concours condition is $18,400, with a more normal number #3/Good condition car going for $5,700. 280ZXs often show up in the Hemming's Motor News classifieds and on eBay Motors—as I write this in February 2015, there's a Dark Charcoal car with a gray leather interior and 142,000 miles available for $18,000.
Lord help me, I would like one in the black and gold two-tone …
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HI-POCT'16 | LeShawndra Price, Ph.D.
LeShawndra Price, Ph.D., is Chief of the Health Inequities and Global Health Branch within the Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science (CTRIS) at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this position, she supports and fosters a program of innovative research pertaining to health inequities, domestically and globally, including identifying gaps and needs, as well as research opportunities to address them. She also leads the strategic development of "T4" translation research and implementation science in the global arena.
Immediately prior to joining NHLBI, Dr. Price served as Deputy Director for Research and Chief of the Research Scientist Development program in the Office for Research on Disparities and Global Mental Health at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). She also served as Project Scientist for a multi-million dollar initiative involving eight distinct clinical trials designed to improve treatments and expand access to mental health care in more than 20 low- and middle-income countries, including Brazil, Peru, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, India, and Pakistan. She also served as one of the NIH's coordinators of the Mental Health Across the Lifespan Initiative, a collaboration between the NIH and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated to raise awareness about mental health conditions affecting women and their families, including bullying, postpartum depression, and successful aging later in life.
Dr. Price brings a wealth of experience to her work at the NHLBI, as she also has held positions at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Carolina Power and Light Energy & Environmental Center, Burroughs-Wellcome (now Glaxo Smith Kline), Research and Evaluation Associates, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University, George Washington University, and North Carolina Central University. Her leadership, service, and advocacy has been recognized through awards from the NIH Office of the Director, NIMH Director, NIDA Director, American Psychological Association, and the Family Research Consortium.
Dr. Price's academic background includes a B.A. in Psychology from Wake Forest University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.


This past school year my wife took a full-year Organic Chemistry class. For her textbook she used Organic Chemistry (11th edition) by T.W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, and Scott A. Snyder (Wiley, 2014). With gratitude to Wiley for the review copy, what follows is her assessment of the textbook.
Organic Chemistry is divided into 25 chapters, covering the standard terrain like "Aldehydes and Ketones" (chapter 16), "Alcohols and Ethers" (chapter 11), and "Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives" (chapter 17).
It hits the core basics in the beginning and then goes through all the essential mechanisms. There's even a chapter on NMR (chapter 9: "Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Mass Spectometry"), in which the reader learns, among other things, about the chemistry behind an MRI.
A central theme of the authors' approach to organic chemistry is to emphasize the relationship between structure and reactivity. To accomplish this, the text is organized in a way that combines the most useful features of a functional group approach with one largely based on reaction mechanisms. Emphasizing mechanisms and their common aspects as often as possible, this book shows students what organic chemistry is, how it works, and what it does in living systems and the physical world around us.
Each chapter has explanations of concepts with Practice Problems and Solved Problems scattered throughout the reading. (Solved Problems essentially model what you are supposed to be doing in the Practice Problems.) At the end of each chapter, there is a summary of the chapter and more Problems, the answers to which are in the accompanying solutions manual and study guide, sold separately. (The textbook includes just an eight-page "Answers to Selected Problems" appendix.) The full solutions manual is essential for making your way through this textbook.
step-by-step details about how reactions take place so that students have the tools to understand rather than memorize organic reactions.
These boxes helped me really understand the mechanisms and do a lot better at solving the problems. The Table of Contents includes a listing of all the places they appear.
[T]here is a natural molecule that combines radical chemistry and molecular shape in a way that can cause cell death. Chemists have used this knowledge to fashion a few anticancer drugs.
Personally, I was so focused on the class itself that I found myself skipping over a lot of these. They're well-done, though, and others may appreciate their inclusion. Students can, after all, have a hard time connecting organic chemistry to the "real world," and it's easy to get stuck in the details ("Its melting point changed!") with little awareness of the concepts' larger import. So I see why they took this approach; I think it's a smart one.
The graphics and drawings of molecules are conceptually clear and a good aid to learning.
The chapter on infrared spectroscopy is a good one–this is potentially itself a whole additional course.
The writing is straightforward and clear. As I read the book, I could tell it is a revision of a revision of a revision….
Organic Chemistry prepared me very well for taking the American Chemical Society standard exam.
It helped reinforce the lectures in the class.
The pictures at the beginnings of the chapters feel a little out of place. For example, chapter 10 ("Radical Reactions") begins with a picture of a bowl of blueberries. Granted, this is present because blueberries are an example of an antioxidant, to be covered in that chapter, but some of these images don't feel aesthetically consistent with the rest of what's in the book. The graphics and overall design and layout are consistent and well-executed; it's just that the photos (including the cover photograph) feel a bit off, compared with the rest of the book's design. All told, however, this is a minor critique.
The binding appears to be glued (not sewn), which is unfortunate for a book of this magnitude. I didn't carry it around that much (at over 1,000 pages, it's heavy–to be expected), but it's still in good shape after a year of use at home. There is an e-book option for those who are willing to be at as screen more often.
Organic Chemistry is a very solid teaching of the core concepts and mechanisms of organic chemistry. To professors who are considering a course text, this one is a worthy choice. To students who are considering (or have been assigned) this text, a book like this requires diligence to get through, but it will serve you well!
Find Organic Chemistry at Amazon here (affiliate link) and at Wiley's site here.


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5 reasons to visit Kendal
PUBLISHED: 00:00 12 March 2015 | UPDATED: 23:42 23 October 2015
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There are scores of reasons to visit the 'Auld Grey Town', its colourful history is just one of them
Kendal Town Hall.
Kendal calls itself the Gateway to the Lakes, but that sells the town woefully short. There is a wonderful mix of shops, no shortage or variety of places to eat and drink and plenty of things to see and do.
There are beautiful walks beside the river Kent, a world class gallery, a ruined castle, quality theatre and the town's stunning location on the fringe of the Lake District means you're never far from an impressive view. One of the best is from the ruined 12th century castle, once home to the family of Katherine Parr, which is well worth exploring.
The history of many of Kendal's buildings and alleyways is charted on plaques dotted around the town and if it's history you're after visit the museum which is one of the oldest in the country. It was founded in 1796 and has collections on local archaeology, history and geology and also explains the town's former importance as a centre of the wool industry which led to the town's motto 'Wool is my bread'.
Miller Bridge over the river Kent...
1. Since 1972 the Brewery Arts Centre, the former home of Whitwell Mark brewers, has staged a varied programme of events. There's now a cinema and theatre and the centre regularly hosts music, comedy, dance, literature and drama events.
2. Kendal Museum on Station Road houses an incredible collection of animals, Roman artefacts, geology and items relating the legendary Alfred Wainwright. The Museum of Lakeland Life, in the old Abbot Hall stable block, explores the history of the region and the people who shaped it and the Abbot Hall Gallery has many important paintings.
3. Kendal has two shopping centres – The Westmorland Shopping Centre and the K Village Outlet Shopping Centre – and the main streets are lined with shops, most of them small independent businesses. Many more can be found on the side streets and the yards, particularly those to the north of the town centre.
4. There are scores of cafes, tearooms, pubs and restaurants all over Kendal but we particularly like Farrer's Tea and Coffee House on Stricklandgate. Or for something a little more formal, head for the Castle Dairy or the new Greenhouse restaurant at The Castle Green Hotel.
5. Take the Kendal ten bridge challenge - take a walk along the River Kent and take in the history and culture of the auld grey town.
Where it is: Kendal stands on the south eastern fringe of the Lake District National Park, about six miles from junction 36 on the M6. Typing LA9 4PU into your satnav should take you to the town centre. The railway station is close to the centre of the town on the branch line from Oxenholme to Windermere. Most rail passengers to the town must change at Oxenholme.
Find out more: Kendal Tourist Information Centre, on Stramongate, 01539 735891.


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Sen. John Thune To Run For Reelection After Considering Retirement Over Trump's Hold On GOP
Republican Sen. John Thune, of South Dakota, announced Saturday that he is running for re-election in 2022.
Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, drew Donald Trump's ire on January 6 for speaking out in favor of accepting the Electoral College results and President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
In response, Trump encouraged current South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to run against Thune in the election.
"I've always promised that I would do the work, even when it was hard, uncomfortable, or unpopular. That work continues, which is why after careful consideration and prayer, and with the support of my family, I'm asking South Dakotans for the opportunity to continue serving them in the U.S Senate," he said in a statement shared on Twitter.
Thune, 61, is currently serving his third term as a senator and is widely seen as the likely successor to Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate Republican leader in history.
His announcement comes days after he said he was considering giving up his South Dakota seat because of both family concerns and Donald Trump's enduring hold on the GOP.
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Located in the heart of Lexington, the Round Barn Stable of Memories is one of Lexington's historic landmarks and architectural treasures. This four-story barn was built adjacent to the Red Mile Racetrack in 1882, serving as an exhibition hall before being used to house horses for the races.
After being restored as a museum, The Round Barn became a unique, historic location for special events. Offering a rustic but elegant atmosphere the Round Barn has a tremendous amount of charm with its circular design, indoor balcony, drapery and bistro lights. A stunning chandelier suspended through the center creates a warm, welcoming ambiance over the dance floor.
Utilizing the first and second floor, the Round Barn will seat around 250-320 guests for a full dinner or around 400 cocktail style with a mix of round tables and bistro tables. The second floor balcony may also be used for cocktail hour, photo booths, ceremonies and much more.
The Round Barn hosts a variety of wedding events incuding ceremonies & receptions, rehearsal dinners and engagement parties. The venue's event managers also offer their expertise to assist you with menu planning, vendor recommendations and more. Parking is available and the venue is wheelchair accessible. In addition, it's pet friendly.
Banquet Tables for gifts, guest book, favors, catering, dj etc.
I cannot say enough good things about this venue and the staff of Bayou Bluegrass! From the time of our initial visit until wedding day, Shanna could not have been more attentive or accommodating. Our wedding day showed a 70% chance of rain despite our dream of an outdoor wedding, Shanna stayed in constant contact with me to ensure that I felt relaxed and prepared despite needing to implement a "Plan B". The day ended up being sunny and hot, and she couldn't have been more of a trooper when I made a game-time decision to move everything back outside. And that is just one small example of how absolutely committed Bayou Bluegrass is to making your day as special as possible. Incredible service aside, the venue is also beautiful and the food is DELICIOUS. As a word to this wise, maybe rent industrial fans if getting married in the warmer months (there isn't any AC). But definitely don't let that keep you from wanting to get married here in the summer. Can't recommend enough!
Everyone loved this place, and all the associated bits. The weather didn't cooperate so the ceremony was held upstairs. It's deceptively large! The food was amazing, and the service was beyond compare. The bartenders cracked me up and I had so many people tell me that they had similar opinions of them. Near the end of the night when things were starting to wrap up, I tried to help the clean up crew out and they sent me away and told me to enjoy my wedding. They wouldn't let me help! It was funny and I think I needed that reminder that it's for my husband and me. Shanna was a wonderful help, with planning, set up, and just keeping me posted on things.
Also definitely get the green beans with garlic and shallots if you can. They're absolutely killer.
This place is amazing! My fiance and I fell in love immediately and I'm even more in love now that our wedding has past. Erin was super fantastic and did an amazing job to make sure everything went great for our day. We cannot thank her enough for everything! No regrets whatsoever.
One of Lexington's most beautiful and unique venues. The Round Barn has an excellent staff that makes every event run perfectly.


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Villanova PA Community Guide for Main Line Home Buyers and Sellers
When most people hear the word "Villanova," they think of the university by the same name.
But in fact, this community in Radnor and Delaware counties is so much more than that! It's a great place to live, work, learn and play!
If you're trying to determine whether this community is the right Main Line community for you and your family, I invite you to continue reading to learn more about this community!
First, A Primer on Villanova's History
Villanova, which straddles Lower Merion Township and Radnor Township, is located at the center of the Pennsylvania Main Line.
This community has a rich history that dates back centuries. In fact, the Bridge in Radnor Township No. 2 and Camp-Woods are listed on the National Register of Historic Places!
Over the years, this community has grown thanks to its proximity to major cities as well as the railroad line. Today, it's recognized as a popular place to settle down and raise a family!
The Schools of Villanova
Of course, there is also Villanova University, which has a campus that extends from County Line Road along Spring Mill Road south to Lancaster Pike.
In addition to its undergraduate programming, this school is well-recognized for its graduate school, nursing school and Villanova University Law School.
Children living in Villanova have the opportunity to receive an excellent public education from the schools here. These include:
Gladwyne Elementary School
Welsh Valley Middle School
Harriton High School
Other schools located in the area include:
Haverford School
Episcopal Academy
Baldwin School
Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
Recreational Amenities You'll Love in This Community
Meanwhile, there are also a number of recreational amenities here that complement an array of interest.
For instance, there are a number of public parks as well as shopping complexes and local restaurants.
Other amenities located here include:
Appleford/Parsons-Banks Arboretum
Arboretum Villanova
Friends of the Willows Cottage
Now Is The Time to Purchase a Villanova Home
If this sounds like the kind of community you would like to reside in, then please take a moment to contact me, Jeff Pendergast, today.
I would love to assist you by answering all of your questions and also providing you with valuable insight on available Villanova homes for sale.
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We don't like to brag, but we're honored that Chicago Magazine does.
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, work experience and maybe a little bit of what makes them tick.
Raised in Melrose Park, IL, Dr. Reardon never minded going to his family dentist – he was calm and had a relaxed demeanor — both attributes that Brian strives to bring to work every day. After a great volunteer internship experience in the dental department at Hines VA Hospital, Dentistry seemed like a good fit.
After receiving a BS in Biology from Loyola University, Chicago, Dr. Reardon earned his DDS from Loyola Dental School.
Degrees aside, Dr. Reardon believes that what makes a great dentist and dental experience for his patients is attitude. He feels that he is adaptable is very good at putting people at ease — and his staff agrees. Described as caring, easy-going and fun, his favorite part of the day is looking at the schedule to see what the day will bring – hopefully lots of patients who floss regularly.
Dr. Reardon has been practicing in Elmhurst, IL for over two decades and lives two blocks from the office with his wife, Susan. Together they have raised five children: Jimmy, Mary Clare, Patrick, Kevin and Tess. On his days off you can probably find him gardening, working out, attending his children's sporting events or enjoying all of the great local restaurants. Sundays are for golf, naturally. He has been playing with the same group for the last 25 years.
Being named one of the top 40 Dentists in the Chicago Area by Chicago Magazine is his proudest professional accomplishment to date. Proof positive that attitude is just as important as aptitude.
Who's been working for Dr. Reardon for three great years and loves Classic Rock? Angel! An alumni of Morton West High School and Everest College, our hardworking dental assistant also loves to be outdoors – and when she can't do that, you can find her making patients laugh all day long.
Ann is a Chicago native, graduate of RDH Kennedy King College, and has been making Dr. Reardon's patients smile full-time since January of 2011. She's also a proud mom of two who loves enjoying the lake, her friends and her kiddos.
Music lover Tania, is the newest graduate of RDH Kennedy King College to join Dr. Reardon's staff. When she's not polishing smiles or running around after her kiddo, this easy-going mom likes to read, bake and crochet.
Kathy was born in Elmhurst, schooled in Elmhurst, and for the last two decades, has been working for Dr. Reardon in Elmhurst. Her favorite part of the day is getting the schedule set for the day and seeing what happens. If you give Kathy a big smile, she might capture it for posterity as she is an off-hours shutter bug and painter.
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We just deployed an update to fix issues that came up with 0.7.5. Here are the things we changed.
Fixed a bug that caused the years per round to change back to 4 years after saving and loading a game.
Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash when a kidnapped character was released.
Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash under certain circumstances when conquering a building.
Animations are now only started if they aren't playing already.
Positions of the handcarts are not using the street to check the positioning anymore.
Game logic is now only updated once per frame.


A new in-town location but the same great run! Here's a gallery of about three dozen photos (in no particular order) from the annual Freedom Club fundraising run that started on the edge of the Cloud County Community College campus, Saturday morning, Nov. 14.
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Holiday Books To Give and To Get
Zoomer's resident book expert offers seven holiday-book gift guides to satisfy every reader on your list, from film buffs to bibliophiles / BY Nathalie Atkinson / December 17th, 2020
I don't know about you, but this year, more than ever, books have been my saving grace. In these challenging (to put it mildly) political and pandemic times, we take comfort where we can find it – long walks, obsessive cleaning, music, baking. I do all of these things, but the most effective by far is reading.
The seemingly bottomless supply of quotable mugs and pillows for book lovers may be cheesy, but they're not wrong. One current favourite cliché is: "I disappear into books. What's your superpower?" Admittedly, reading books and writing about the ideas they contain is a significant chunk of my day job. But that's not the only reason I devote considerable time and energy to curating my reading life. These days reading is among the only ways I successfully avoid doomscrolling (to use the term coined by Canadian journalist Karen Ho).
December is the season for book lists and roundups – read-and-loved, must read next, did not finish, to-be-read and Top 5, 10, 20 – even 100 – in print and online, including celebrity blogs like the one from Microsoft founder Bill Gates. I'm grateful for each and every one of them. For one thing, they're practical saviours during the book-buying gift season when we make wish lists for both giving and getting.
Our holiday picks are not definitive best-of lists, but gift guides focused on notable and interesting titles that augment the onslaught of superlative-laden offerings that often feature the same bestselling suspects.
Recapping our critical and collective reading habits helps make sense of the year in culture, and our choices reflect the year in living. We hope Zoomer's regular Zed: The Zoomer Book Club lists and these new themed holiday book listicles spark your curiosity.
Obsessive Book Buyers: Zoomer editors have carefully curated our book coverage to ensure you find the perfect read. We may earn a commission on books you buy by clicking on the cover image.
An architectural photographer's lavish tribute to midcentury automobile culture, futuristic façades, and the golden age of driving is on our Wildcards gift guide.
There are bracing anti-racism reading lists for allies and activists, deep dives for cinephiles, popular culture histories, and even titles for outliers with idiosyncratic tastes. Some people (myself included) keep a list of all the books they've read, and there's a similar impulse at work in several picks on Zed's wish list for bibliophiles. You'll find several recently re-issued books on our Hidden Gems list. And sometimes we need some mindfulness and escapism to deal with the prolonged isolation and social distancing measures still ahead, so take a look at our Nesting Instincts list.
From our Nesting Instincts list, this book by a green-thumbed psychologist explores the relationship between people and plants.
Reading offers many things, including refuge, edification, empathy, and solace. Just ask Vera Stanhope's indomitable creator Ann Cleeves, who is personally financing the work of two bibliotherapists in her community. No wonder we seem to be doing a lot of it this beleaguered year. OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries worldwide (available in about 90 per cent of public libraries in North America), has observed a dramatic change in the way we're reading during the pandemic. The company just released its annual lists highlighting the most popular ebooks and audiobooks read on Libby, its proprietary e-reading app, and — no surprise – Michelle Obama's Becoming, Ann Patchett's The Dutch House, and White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo are among the top 10 most checked-out ebooks globally.
Obama's 2018 memoir, which has sold 10 million copies, is on track to become the bestselling memoir of all time.
While public-health safety forced many public libraries to temporarily close their doors or curtail physical circulation services, Libby served as a resource for readers to access digital collections for free, and that resulted in 366 million ebook and audiobooks checked out across libraries worldwide this year—a 30 per cent increase from 2019.
A book is a book, whatever its medium, although that doesn't stop the analog versus digital debate. As someone who reads in every form (including a prodigious library holds list), I will admit: I am all too easily distracted by push notifications on a multi-tasking tablet, so I prefer either a physical book or a dedicated e-reader (in my case a Kobo).
Atkinson recommends Susanna Clark's Piranesi for its dense and sprawling surreality.
As for more populist year-end lists, they show readers were drawn to fiction that chimes with the mood of the moment and reacts to life during the coronavirus crisis and current events. As the year progressed, certain novels become heavy with stickers that attest to both their virtuosity and popularity, like Britt Bennett's The Vanishing Half and Megha Majumdar's A Burning, which made many year-end bests, as did Charles Yu's National Book Award-winning Interior Chinatown. In that literary vein I've also been recommending Susanna Clarke's vertiginous fantasy Piranesi and the complicated love and friendship triangle at the heart of Joseph O'Connor's sumptuous Shadowplay, as well as Lydia Millet's urgent climate dystopia A Children's Bible. Like most of the year's most popular novels, Kiley Reid's Sun a Fun Age or Rumaan Alam's Leave the World Behind also happen to be both big ideas and riveting diversions.
Backman's story walks the fine line between pathos and farce with the same brand of absurdist humour that made A Man Called Ove a hit.
At other times we reach for stories that staunch the widespread malaise, like the ensemble tragicomedies Anxious People and The Thursday Murder Club, both charming and surprisingly poignant. But in a year when corporations profited from the pandemic in myriad ways (often at the expense of essential and underpaid workers), our readerly reaction might charitably be described as 'eat the rich.' David Goodhart's provocative argument for erasing the status-driven hierarchies of labour and for rewarding a broader range of achievement in Head, Hand, Heart: Why Intelligence is Over-Rewarded, Manual Workers Matter, and Caregivers Deserve More Respect could not have been more timely.
Whether they are garlanded in laurels and pedigreed critical acclaim or not, these lists and our own Zoomer holiday guides will help you get through.
The life of reading is Sisyphean and, like gardening for the future, making reading lists is an act of hope. There's comfort in knowing there are always more books, beckoning in the form of a digital hold or in teetering stacks around the house, patiently waiting their turn.
Here are our seven themed lists. Happy reading!
The Gift of Books: Books for Book Lovers
The Gift of Books: Nesting Instinct
The Gift of Books: Wildcards
The Gift of Books: Cultural Studies
The Gift of Books: For Film Buffs
The Gift of Books: Hidden Gems
The Gift of Books: For Allies
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Lost and Found: Excavating our Literary Past Gives Neglected Books a New Lease on LifeSmall presses are combing back issues of periodicals, academic journals and newspapers to uncover and publish overlooked books that resonate today
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