Everyone has their own method to handling Miami Art Week madness. From billionaire tycoons sending out staff to make multiple purchases at once to Miami Beach locals who book a hotel inland just to avoid it all. We rounded up our top 5 tips for making sure your first time at Art Week is also your best.
Go ahead and make your Art Week restaurant reservations now. Most of the best tables will be booked by mid-November. Standbys for the Superfine! Team include 27 at The Freehand for lunch, the Miami outpost of Upland, and the under-the-radar Via Emilia 9. Sunset cocktails served poolside on the Lido at The Standard also can't be beat. Don't fret too much about missing reservations because of traffic or changing plans. If you need to cancel last-minute, most restaurants will be more than happy to give your table away to someone else queued up at the door.
Some of the biggest art world deals and connections won't happen on the fair floor, but at hot spots around town. Don't miss out on the after-hours networking. Superfine! Co-Founder Alex Mitow has the inside scoop on Mac's Club Deuce–a cult favorite among dive bars in South Beach. "Mac's Club Deuce is kind of an art fair hotspot. All the in-the-know galleries, artists, and art fair people go there to booze it up and swap stories, and then you can eat a delicious sandwich at La Sandwicherie afterward (turkey, prosciutto, and brie on a hot croissant with extra special sauce is the clear move.)" Sweet Liberty is another exceptional choice, albeit it a less divey one. Also, newcomer The Jim And Neesie at Generator is a low-key hideaway with amazing cocktails, and still under the radar enough for a casual, quiet libation.
If you're a new collector, and on a budget, scope out the more affordable fairs first. You'll have the best chance of securing your favorite pieces, and still have time after to wander through the main fair to gawk (and have sticker shock) at all the big ticket items. Attending a Vernissage is also a great way to get first dibs on the best finds. Superfine! hosts their Vernissage each year the night before the fair opens. This year it will be held on Dec. 5th from 7-11pm, you can snag tickets here. Beyond Superfine!, NADA, Satellite, and Art Gaysel all focus on emerging artists and more affordable price points.
Everyone feels the need to escape the crowds at some point during the week. The problem is, traffic is so bad sometimes you literally can't. Though most attendees may be too busy to even notice, Miami Beach does have an amazing beach, conveniently located steps away from all the fairs, and it's our favorite way to start each day. Alex says, "I personally like to start every day in Miami Beach by jumping in the ocean. It clears whatever stresses and toxins I've accrued from the day (or night!) before and leaves me with a fresh perspective on the new day. Even in the midst of producing a huge event and dealing with thousands of people, it's important to take that time to regroup." Flamingo Park at the center of Miami Beach is also an easy and accessible locals' escape, as it's central to all the fairs but just far enough away to escape the madness.
If you can, stay an extra day after the week comes to a close on Sunday. Miami Beach almost immediately empties out and hotel rates drop. It'll give you a day to see some of the great art that's always in Miami on the walls of Wynwood or at the The Bass which recently re-opened (pro tip: Superfine! Collectors' Society members get free admission - and a nifty tote bag if you sign up as a member! - during Art Week). Plus, you'll miss the mad dash at MIA as private jets and commercial flights vie for runway space.
Worried about missing out on all of the Miami Art Week buzz and bustle?


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More changes to PD rights
In an attempt to increase the number of houses and revive the high street, the MHCLG released a consultation entitled Housing Delivery and Public Service Infrastructure on 3rd December 2020.
This consultation seeks views on a proposed new permitted development right for the change of use from Commercial, Business and Service use to residential to create new homes, measures to support public service infrastructure through the planning system, and the approach to simplifying and consolidating existing permitted development rights following changes to the Use Classes Order.
The same consultation also proposes new permitted development rights and fast-tracked planning applications for schools, colleges and universities, hospitals and prisons.
The proposed changes are significant, particularly as many buildings that do not currently benefit from existing PD rights to change to residential would benefit from the proposed changes. An extract from the consultation confirms (our emphasis);
'Having first simplified the change of use in such cases, we want now to build on this providing further flexibility to allow this broader range of uses to change to residential use. This will support housing delivery and attract the additional footfall that new residents will bring. Current permitted development rights already provide for shops, financial and professional services, and offices to change to residential use, and these will continue to apply until 31 July 2021. We propose to draw these together into a single right that provides for the change of use from any use within the Commercial, Business and Service use class to residential (C3). This single right would provide clarity and greater planning certainty and support the delivery of a significant number of additional homes, developing brownfield sites and making effective use of existing commercial buildings and help to prevent them being left empty. All homes would be required to meet the nationally described space standards. This will come into effect from 1 August 2021'
It is proposed that the new right would allow for the change of use from any use, or mix of uses, within the new Class E to residential use. The right would replace the current rights for the change of use from office to residential and from retail etc to residential which remain in force until 31 July 2021. It will go significantly beyond existing rights, allowing for restaurants, indoor sports, and creches etc to benefit from the change use to residential under permitted development rights for the first time. The protections in respect of pubs, including those with an expanded food offer, theatres, and live music venues, all of which are outside of this use class, continue to apply and a full planning application is always required for the change of use to or from such uses.
For a copy of the consultation, please click on the link below;
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/supporting-housing-delivery-and-public-service-infrastructure/supporting-housing-delivery-and-public-service-infrastructure

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Vietnamese movie honoured at France festival
"Tro tan ruc ro" (Glorious Ashes) by Bui Thac Chuyen won the Golden balloon award (Montgolfière d'or) at the Festival des 3 Continents 2022 which took place in Nantes, France, from November 18 – 27.
•3 Vietnamese movies to vie for top honors at Singapore film festival
•Image of Hanoi spotlighted in trailer of Hanoi International Film Festival
•Film director Tran Van Thuy wins Grand Prize of Bui Xuan Phai Awards
Adapted from two short stories 'Tro tan ruc ro" and "Cui muc troi ve" by writer Nguyen Ngoc Tu, the film was honoured for the poetic beauty depicted in its shimmering and enchanting frames.
At the awarding ceremony.
The 116-minute film tells the longing love story of three women for the men they choose to spend their whole lives with.
As a return of Chuyen after over 10 years of absence, the film will be available for audience from January 2.
The Festival des 3 Continents has been organised annually since 1979 to honour cinematic works from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The "Golden balloon" is the most prestigious award at the festival.
Film director Tran Van Thuy wins Grand Prize of Bui Xuan Phai Awards
Film director Tran Van Thuy won the Grand Prize of the 15th Bui Xuan Phai – For Love of Hanoi Awards during a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Hanoi on October 6.
Vietnamese entry to compete for top honors at Tokyo International Film Festival
"Glorious Ashes" by Bui Thac Chuyen has become the first Vietnamese film to enter the main Competition section at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
"The Brilliant Darkness" wins Best Feature Film at Golden Kite Awards 2020
"Dem Toi Ruc Ro" (The Brilliant Darkness) by director Aaron Toronto, was honoured as the Best Feature Film at Golden Kite Awards 2021, which were held in Nha Trang on September 13.
Short film calls for report on wildlife violations
Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV) has released a short film calling for the community to report violations of wildlife protection provisions to its free hotline 1800-1522.
Vietnamese film in running for top prize at European festival
Vietnamese action flick "578 Magnum" has been selected to compete in the Grand Prix for the Best Film Awards at the 26th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (POFF) in Estonia.
Vietnamese movie, France festival, Tro tan ruc ro, Glorious Ashes, Bui Thac Chuyen, Golden balloon award, poetic beauty, love story
Vogue features new Cong Tri collection (20/11/2022)


I was in the third grade when president John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He was buried on my 9th birthday. Since that date I have been fascinated with the history of American presidents and I own a large collection of presidential paraphernalia. Below is an article I wrote about our tenth president, John Tyler. It first appeared in The Philomath Bulletin. It tells about the astonishing fact that as of 2010, our tenth president, born in 1790, had two surviving grandsons.
The photograph of president John Tyler is courtesy of the Library of Congress.
85 year-old Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Jr. of Franklin, Tennessee and his 82 year-old brother, Harrison Ruffin Tyler of Richmond, Virginia could be described as living historical artifacts. But they are also living proof that the United States remains a relatively new nation.
I thought I was somewhat unique in that my grandfather, Charles Parker Fulton, was born during the Civil War, when Abraham Lincoln was president. His youngest son became my father, but not until he was 54 years old.
That means a mere three generations of my family now spans 145 years and all nine of my siblings are alive and well, ranging in age from 47 to 63. This amazed me until I heard about the Tyler brothers, grandsons of President John Tyler, who was born in 1790, during the first term of our first president!
Curious to know if they were for real I contacted both of them. Their story brought to life the entire span of our nation's history.
John Tyler, who served as our 10th president from 1841-45, was far and away the most prolific father among our presidents. He was married twice and sired 15 children. He also had 44 grandchildren, born over an incredible span of 91 years! Tyler's youngest child, Pearl Tyler, died in 1947 – 102 years after her father left the White House!
Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Jr., born in 1925 and Harrison Ruffin Tyler, born in 1928, are the sole surviving grandchildren of John Tyler. Harrison still greets visitors to the Sherwood Forest Plantation, the historic home of his grandfather. He good-naturedly admits that visitors are "astounded" to learn that he is the grandson of the 10th President.
Today, Harrison Tyler is an important benefactor of higher education and, not surprisingly, historical preservation. In 1996 he purchased and helped preserve Fort Pocahontas, a Union supply depot built by U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War. In 2001 he established a five million dollar endowment to the Department of History at William & Mary College in honor of his father, Lyon Gardiner Tyler.
It is hard to believe. But it is true.
Lyon, Jr. and Harrison's father was the 13th child of President John Tyler. Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Sr. was a distinguished and sometimes controversial historian who served as the President of William and Mary College for 31 years. President Tyler was 63 when his son Lyon was born. Lyon in turn was 75 when his son Harrison was born.
In 1844 the recently widowed President John Tyler and several other dignitaries went for a short cruise down the Potomac on the U.S.S. Princeton. Captain Robert Stockton agreed to entertain his guests by firing off the Princeton's big gun, which after several firings exploded, killing the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Navy and four others, including David Gardiner, a wealthy supporter of the president. President Tyler personally carried Gardiner's daughter to safety. The two fell in love and were married a few months later despite their 30-year age difference.
The First Lady and the aging President may have set a May-December record for presidential couples but their son Lyon, born in 1853, would surpass that mark when, at the age of 70, he married Susan Ruffin, a woman 36 years his junior. It is worth noting that Susan's great-grandfather, Edmund Ruffin, was born four years after Lyon Gardiner Tyler's father, President John Tyler.
Susan Ruffin had a significant family history of her own. Edmund Ruffin, with his signature white mane of hair, was an innovative agriculturist and Confederate firebrand who fired the first shot of the Civil War at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. And it has been said that Ruffin fired the symbolic final shot of the war as well, when, draped in a Confederate flag, he committed suicide on June 17, 1865 rather than submit to Yankee rule.
Susan's elderly husband Lyon proved to be a passionate Southern nationalist himself. He wrote many books and essays about American history but the work that really made him famous was a blistering condemnation of no less an American icon than Abraham Lincoln. Tyler regarded Lincoln as coarse, vulgar, indecisive and overrated as a president and statesman. When the Virginia House of Delegates passed a "resolution of respect" on Lincoln's birthday in 1928, Lyon Gardiner Tyler considered it an "excess of kindness." Ironically, Lyon Tyler would die on Lincoln's birthday in 1935.
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, 82, does not remember his father, but 86 year-old Lyon Jr. does. What he remembers are stories that his father used to tell him about the adventures of a boy named Jack.
But Lyon and Harrison Tyler are both well aware of the firestorm that their father created when he criticized Lincoln. Many scholars, including the prestigious African American historian John Hope Franklin, offered eloquent rebuttals to Lyon Tyler's negative portrayal of Lincoln. That eminent historians would find it necessary to respond is perhaps a testament to Lyon Gardiner Tyler's standing among historians.
Lyon Tyler, Jr. traces the Tyler-Lincoln "feud" to February, 1861 when then former President John Tyler tried to avert Civil War by organizing and presiding over a Peace Convention in Washington D.C.
It is true that John Tyler's Peace Convention failed, but that was because the Deep South rejected it outright, refusing even to send delegates to attend. Most of the Northern delegates agreed with the "compromises" of the convention as a way to prevent war. But there was not much in the way of genuine compromise as Tyler gave in to the more conservative delegates and proposed constitutional amendments to protect slavery and even extend it.
Grandson Lyon does not place the blame on Lincoln, as his father clearly did.
But while they part with their father on his opinion of Lincoln, the Tyler brothers are ready to defend their grandfather's decision to join the Confederate government.
President Tyler's surviving grandsons still admire their grandfather's willingness to stand by his convictions. When asked what they think Tyler's greatest contributions to American history was Harrison is quick to narrow it down. "Succession of the Vice-Presidency," concludes Harrison Tyler, referring to the remarkable fact that it was John Tyler who established the tradition of the Vice-President succeeding the President when the President dies in office. This important contribution to the continuity of American government did not even become part of the Constitution until the 25th Amendment was ratified in 1967.
Lyon Tyler, being the good history professor that he is, cannot narrow down his grandfather's greatest achievement to one event or decision. But he is impressed with John Tyler's contributions towards the realization of Manifest Destiny.
The mere fact that two grandsons of the tenth president of the United States are alive should be an example to us all. It shows how brief our tenure as a nation really is. Yet it is also difficult to fathom.
Lyon and Harrison Tyler are the last of the forty-four grandchildren produced by eleven of John Tyler's 15 children. Two of those grandchildren, first cousins to Lyon and Harrison, died 168 years ago. Another first cousin, John Tyler Waller, the son of their Aunt Elizabeth, was killed in action as a Confederate soldier during the Civil War.
Some young people today consider American history as ancient and irrelevant, but for at least two living Americans, Lyon and Harrison Tyler, our history is just three generations old.


In a world where everyone wants everything done yesterday, Hitachi offers you an advantage that can help you meet those tight deadlines and avoid costly penalties. Hitachi ducted IDU's allow you to test and balance the air side without having either Outdoor Unit or control wiring installed.
John Greaves, Hitachi Technical Manager in New Zealand explains that, "Hitachi ducted units will run in 'fan only' mode even if the main communication wire, H link, is not connected to other indoor / outdoor units. In other brands, a communication fault occurs as soon as the indoor units are turned on in any mode without a completed communication circuit – this is not the case with Hitachi.
In the January/ February Issue of Temperzone News, we ran the article "What Does Heat Recovery Really Mean?" which included a short survey. This was a serious attempt to gather information about a topic that, while fairly niche, is important to the air conditioning industry in Australia. We would like to share the results and announce the winner of the iPad.
It's a bird … it's a plane … no it's just Temperzone delivering on time again!
Two levels of Wellington's iconic Harbour City Centre were being refurbished on an incredibly tight time frame. Having Temperzone stock on hand combined with a unique Hitachi advantage ensured that the deadlines were meet, penalties avoided and clients happy.
In 2008, Temperzone New Zealand decided to become more actively involved in the training of apprentices. The aim of the program is to produce well rounded and well qualified tradespeople of above average ability. At a recent ceremony, Les Kendall, Governing Director of Temperzone presented Vivek Prasad and Shivneel Kumar with their Certificates.


Bugzilla has a number of optional features. This section describes how to configure or enable them.
If you have installed the necessary Perl modules you can start collecting statistics for the nifty Bugzilla graphs.
After two days have passed you'll be able to view bug graphs from the Reports page.
Windows does not have 'cron', but it does have the Task Scheduler, which performs the same duties. There are also third-party tools that can be used to implement cron, such as nncron.
What good are bugs if they're not annoying? To help make them more so you can set up Bugzilla's automatic whining system to complain at engineers which leave their bugs in the CONFIRMED state without triaging them.
This can be done by adding the following command as a daily crontab entry, in the same manner as explained above for bug graphs. This example runs it at 12.55am.
As of Bugzilla 2.20, users can configure Bugzilla to regularly annoy them at regular intervals, by having Bugzilla execute saved searches at certain times and emailing the results to the user. This is known as "Whining". The process of configuring Whining is described in Section 5.13, "Whining", but for it to work a Perl script must be executed at regular intervals.
This can be done by adding the following command as a daily crontab entry, in the same manner as explained above for bug graphs. This example runs it every 15 minutes.
Whines can be executed as often as every 15 minutes, so if you specify longer intervals between executions of whine.pl, some users may not be whined at as often as they would expect. Depending on the person, this can either be a very Good Thing or a very Bad Thing.
Some Bugzilla pages have alternate formats, other than just plain HTML. In particular, a few Bugzilla pages can output their contents as either XUL (a special Mozilla format, that looks like a program GUI) or RDF (a type of structured XML that can be read by various programs).


With late nights punctuating the last few days of 2014, ita��s no wonder most of us woke up to the New Year tired, groggy and a little hungover. But our tips for dry hair, dehydrated skin, dark circles and a tired body should have you back on your feet ready for the weekend fun.
When youa��re feeling sorry for yourself on the sofa, regretting that last tequila shot, a headache pack could come in handy. Or maybe some Electral or breath mints. Exciting Lives has put together a hangover pack that includes this and much more. `850. Details: excitinglives.com.
You may be tempted to curl up and play dead for the next couple of days, but moving is good. Trust us. Not only will it get the blood circulating, it will get the liver working faster, too, which is good news after all the drinks you slung back. a�?I would recommend a brisk outdoor walk, maybe on the beach, for half an hour to 45 minutes. However, dona��t take up any high intensity workouts for a week. Let you body heal,a�? advises Santosh Kumar, director of Leap Wellness.


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Understanding the causes and potential consequences of global climate change on people and the environment are crucial in implementing strategies to reduce the threat of climate change in the future.
Implications of climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
is made up of over 1,300 scientists. They believe that a global temperature increase of 2°C is the critical level before irreversible damage and harm comes to many populations.
It is evident the effects of global climate change are very serious and it has already had noticeable effects on the environment.
Arctic sea ice melts
Increased temperatures are causing ice caps to melt. As a result, habitats
for animals including polar bears and emperor penguins are shrinking. This threatens the survival of these species.
As ice caps and glaciers melt, sea levels rise. They have risen 24cm since 1880. Further increases will make many coastal areas uninhabitable, including the Shetland Islands in Scotland, and Japan
also affects weather patterns, leading to more intense heatwaves, and droughts, which causes crop failure
Rising sea temperatures causes water to expand which increases flooding causing the extinction of species
More extreme weather, such as hurricanes
impacts on human life
Tourism problems are increasing, as there is less snow in some mountain resorts but more heat in other areas, eg the Mediterranean
As temperatures rise, tropical diseases like malaria
are spreading to previously unaffected areas.
In the UK, climatologists understand our climate is changing with the highest temperature and rainfall levels recorded in recent years. These extremes have increased the risk of more floods, water shortages and extreme weather conditions.
Weather conditions, forecasts and analysis for the UK and the world.
BBC News: Science, Environment
BBC Nature
BBC Two: Landward
SQA National 4 Geography
Planet Diary
Scotland's Environment


Fifth grade students take an exciting field trip to Pine Cove Camp in Columbus, Texas. This field trip is devoted to leadership, team building and cooperation within the class. The students participate in ropes course activities to challenge the individual and the class as a whole.
Sixth grade students participate in a service project through their Bible class. This project is a visit to the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center. Each student takes part through song or testimony. Students present Bibles and clothing for the residents.
Seventh grade students, as a part of their Texas history class, conduct a tour of the Texas State Capitol and the Capitol Visitors Center in Austin, Texas. This field trip offers the students an educational experience in history, architecture and government.
Eighth grade students travel to Washington D.C. in order to experience our nation's capitol. Students study the architecture, memorize the Gettysburg Address and become familiar with the city and its history. This week is spent visiting a number of sites including: the White House, the Capitol, United States Naval Academy, Holocaust Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, the Pentagon and much more.


Andrej's European pastry is a licensed specialty bakery that ships our tasty walnut and poppyseed potica throughout the United States. With Slovak ethnic roots an original recipe we have been making it for over 25 years. The thinly rolled gourmet sweet dough with walnut or poppyseed filling is uniquely soft and rich-so rich and delicious that it is easy to understand why this fine food recipe has endured generation to generation. It's an old world taste treat just like grandma use to make. Our awards-winning potica is always fresh with shelf life of three weeks. If frozen, it will last up to six months with no loss of taste. There are no artificial ingredients in our potica. Andrej's European pastry was awarded "freedom team salute'' certificate of appreciation from US Army for shipping our poticas to soldiers while fighting the global war on terrorism.


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Bosch has added braking and rotating machine coverage for more than 4 million vehicles in operation in the month of November. The new replacement parts offer proper fit, form and function for vehicles from Audi, BMW, Fiat, Ram, and more.
Bosch has added 6 new brake pad set SKUs to its QuietCast Disc Brake Pad line. This new release covers late-model Asian, Domestic and European vehicles. Bosch QuietCast Brake Pads are developed for the generalist who works on all makes and models all day long.
Bosch has added 7 new Bosch Blue Disc Pad set SKUs to its braking component portfolio. These new releases cover late-model Asian and European vehicles. The Bosch Blue Brake pad line is built for the everyday driver with quality, performance and value in mind.
Bosch releases 11 additions to the Bosch Rotating Machine line covering 4 million vehicles in the US and Canada. These part number additions are for Asian, and Domestic vehicles that may no longer be serviced under warranty, but are prime candidates for serviceability in the IAM (Independent Aftermarket). The new coverage includes Audi, Cadillac, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Ram. Many of these SKUs are not available through other remanufacture suppliers today.


One of the milestones of childhood is when a child learns to read. It starts out simply; the mere act of spelling out his/her own name and then reading it off a piece of paper is met with much fanfare by the child's parents and teachers. Single words soon turn into whole books. Suddenly, the world as described on the written page, is opened up to them and, well... nothing is the same again.
Nobody can argue the significance of reading in the life of any human. As a wise person once said, "The more you read the more things you'll know. The more that you learn the more places you'll go." By the way, I just quoted Dr. Seuss, the writer and illustrator who, through his 46 published children's books, has played a critical role in teaching millions of children worldwide how to read--including yours truly who is still expecting to run into a black and white cat wearing an extra tall, top hat. Maybe someday.
People will read; they want to. But to do so, not only do they need the skills but they need to have material to read. This is where public libraries come in.
In the U.S., going to the library is a commonplace practice. Every town has at least one easily accessible library on offer. But what about other countries around the world which don't, or can't, offer this service? And today's libraries have to keep up with the times, too. That means not only must they provide "old fashioned," printed hardcopies of tomes but they must also be fully equipped, technological hubs of knowledge and entertainment.
To that extent the past 15 years, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation put strong actions behind their belief that libraries are critically important for all people, with their Access to Learning Award and their Global Libraries program.
In 2010, the Veria Central Public Library in the province of Macedonia in northern Greece was one of the last libraries to be awarded this coveted prize. According to the Foundation, the Veria library made, "creative use of information and technology services," and offered, "a range of programs that meet the economic, educational and cultural needs of more than 180,000 people." Since the award, the Veria library has expanded its reach and in 2011 established the Future Library, a nonprofit directly derived from the ATLA award.
Today, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation is the Future Library's primary donor and it has great plans for its advancement. In 2016, when the National Library of Greece moves into its new headquarters at the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center, the SNF aims to emphasize the importance of libraries as centers of creativity and knowledge, by growing a network of libraries in all corners of Greece, all linked to the National Library.
The importance of this is astronomical for the people as a whole and for the revival of the country's library community, in particular. Since its inception four years ago, the Future Library Network of public and municipal libraries in Greece has prospered and advanced all manner of learning, creativity, technological understanding and innovation. It currently consists of 140 Public and Municipal Libraries, with 7,354 individual members and has renovated 8 children's libraries in Central Macedonia and established 9 Media Labs across the country. It's hosted over 9,800 events in more than 100 Greek cities which have drawn in over 300,000 participants. It's also organized training programs for "future librarians" and has distributed approximately 50,000 books and all matter of technological equipment to over 120 libraries nationwide. Its yearly Summer Campaign has so far hosted 8,402 activities and events for 200,000 children aimed at promoting Reading & Creativity.
Concerning the heartfelt embrace of the program by the Greek community, Mr. Protopsaltou, the Future Library's co-founder and Program Manager, said, "People don't want to just be receivers but integral parts in the design of the libraries of the future. This is why their participation in the Future Library is great."
According to Mr. Protopsaltou, the trick to engaging people is to establish the libraries as paths of the future. "Public libraries have been revived thanks to the Media Labs which we created in 10 Greek cities through the Stavros Niarchos Foundation's funding. The Labs have allowed us to experiment with new services and ways of communicating. Young people visit the libraries to use the recording studios, the 3D printer, to participate in robotics classes and to take part in hackathons. If we continue like this then we'll help create new jobs and so support the local economies."
And Mr. Protopsaltou and his team at Future Library are taking their pioneering success a step further. Future Library is part of the International Network of Emerging Library Innovators (INELI-Balkans) initiative which is supported by a grant provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The INELI-Balkans purpose is the establishment of a sustainable network of libraries in the Balkan region, to promote the knowledge sharing and expertise of its members. Its aim is that through this innovative cooperation, the prominence of technological advancements in today's society (which could be viewed as disruptions to the core of the library framework) shall be turned into opportunities for advancement and renewal.
Mr. Protopsaltou shared that through the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on the INELI-Balkans, "We're expanding our network. Our goal is to create an 'incubator' for libraries. We're focusing on the people--the pioneers--and assisting in their training, through funding and through our network. We're working to bring a new explosion of creativity to the Balkan region. "
The Future Library's motto is: "Being Creative, Inspiring the Community." I think that sums up both this inspiring project and its reach perfectly!


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Explore Liverpool's fascinating, diverse history in this magnificent waterfront museum.
Social and community history
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The social and community history collections include objects and stories that reflect the diverse histories and experiences of Liverpool people.
Currently on display in People's Republic, Second Floor, Museum of Liverpool
See it at:
'Blackie' the rocking horse helped to make generations of Liverpool children very happy. He was the much-loved highlight of Blackler's children's clothing department and later Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
Elizabeth Hawkins has very fond memories of Blackie when she visited the store as a child with her parents and brother in the 1950s:
"I loved that horse. It was like meeting up with a much loved and very dear old friend. I'd give him a huge hug and a stroke of his mane before I began to ride. I remember there was always a big queue of other children waiting their turn for a ride. Once I had ridden the horse, I would join the queue again!"
Blackie was gifted to Alder Hey by the department store when they sadly closed their doors for the last time in April 1988 after 80 years. He went on to become a well-loved feature of the central admissions and cardiac clinic.
He was kindly donated to the Museum of Liverpool by Alder Hey Children's Hospital League of Friends in 2004.
A golden chair fit for a King!
Here at the Museum of Liverpool we have recently put on display this rather unusual piece of furniture: a chair that was designed to act as a hearing aid.
Object specifics
J Collinson and Sons
Europe: Northern Europe: UK: England: Merseyside: Liverpool
Wood; Metal; Leather
Museum of Liverpool, Second Floor, People's Republic
1540 mm x 2125 mm x 665 mm; weight 125kg
Alder Hey Hospital () ; Blacklers Department Store () ; J Collinson and Sons (Artist/maker)
From the Museum of Liverpool collections
Object view = Social History


As we walk through life, we face many challenges but also moments of success and excitement. Sometimes, we look to others for support, encouragement and affirmation during difficult times. While this might motivate us, believing in ourselves first and foremost is most important. Helping your teen understand why will help them become a confident and independent individual.
While it's great to have the support of friends and family when considering taking a risk or attempting something new, what your teen ultimately needs to take that leap forward is to believe in him or herself. Having that positive frame of mind helps them move toward action, rather than remaining immobile out of fear or embarrassment.
Risks are risks because there's no guarantee that things will turn out exactly as we hope they will. Even so, that doesn't mean your teen shouldn't give something another try, even if they didn't succeed the first time around. A belief in oneself is important because it gives a person the confidence to try again, consider things with a new perspective and ultimately persevere.
Many successful entrepreneurs, celebrities, academics and philanthropists experienced several failures along the way, but they wouldn't be where they are if they hadn't believed in themselves.
Having self confidence will also help your teen develop strong relationships. It helps them to become willing to take the risk of being vulnerable to another person. Furthermore, they'll be brave enough to admit when they're wrong and have the confidence to move toward reconciliation within a relationship.
It can also be the saving factor within an abusive relationship. Having self-worth and knowing that they deserve better can lead them to seek changes or even a way out—possibly by opening up to you or a trusted figure to help them.
With self confidence, your teen will be able to keep negativity at bay. It's so easy for us to be our harshest critics and while those thoughts might still crop up now and then, your teen can see them for what they are—pessimism, not truth—when they've developed self esteem. In other words, your teen can stay positive, even in times of turmoil. To help your teen develop an optimistic outlook, they can try repeating some of these positive affirmations aloud.
As we grow older, we start to strengthen our beliefs and values on a variety of matters. But if we're constantly looking to others for their approval, then we aren't really forming our own opinions—just copying theirs. If your teen believes in him or herself, they'll be able to observe the world around them in a clear and critical manner, allowing them to develop their own values that can guide their actions.
There are so many positive effects from believing in oneself, which can lead to lasting benefits throughout your teen's life as they try new things, pursue different goals and engage in meaningful relationships. As your teen grows more self-assured, they'll be able to lead a fulfilling and satisfying life.


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#include	<signal.h>
#include	<unistd.h>

static void
sig_alrm(int signo)
{
	return;	/* nothing to do, just return to wake up the pause */
}

unsigned int
sleep1(unsigned int nsecs)
{
	if (signal(SIGALRM, sig_alrm) == SIG_ERR)
		return(nsecs);
	alarm(nsecs);		/* start the timer */
	pause();			/* next caught signal wakes us up */
	return( alarm(0) );	/* turn off timer, return unslept time */
}

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Apple Store to open Saturday at Summit Mall
Robert Wang
Starting this weekend, Canton will be only about 35 minutes away from an Apple Store.
Apple, the maker of iPod music players, iPhones, iPad tablets and Mac computers, will be opening one of its iconic stores 10 a.m. Saturday at the Summit Mall at 3265 West Market Street in Akron. The first 1,000 visitors will get T-shirts. The store's hours will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Like its other stores, the location will sell Apple products, have a Genius Bar where customers can get their Apple hardware fixed and hold workshops.
Currently, the closest Apple stores are more than an hour away in Lyndhurst and Westlake in the greater Cleveland area. The Summit Mall location will be Apple's sixth Ohio store. Apple, which is based in Cupertino, Calif., has two stores in the Columbus area and one in Cincinnati.
Stark County residents also can buy Apple products at the Best Buy store at the Strip, saving the half-percent difference in sales taxes between Stark and Summit counties. AT&T stores, Wal-Mart, Target, RadioShack, Toys R Us and Verizon Wireless stores also sell various Apple items. But Apple stores are often first in line to get items for which there is considerable demand. Customers also can order from Apple's website.
Apple says it has 320 stores worldwide, and it will also open stores in Mishawaka, Ind., and Quebec City in Canada on Saturday.


Non Fiction Tees has an overwhelming 40+ pages of tees listed on their Etsy shop, but it was these two that really caught my eye. Printed on American Apparel 100% cotton shirts, these colorful prints are an absolute steal at $16. Make sure you check out the Bauhaus and Klutis shirts as well.
Published on July 26, 2011 by Creede Fitch.
Tags: art, fashion, Mid Century Modern, Wearable.