Do you have a question of the City in relation to the draft Local Planning Scheme No. 3? If so, you can ask us here and we will respond. You can also contact members of the Strategic Planning Team on 9273 3500, or email council@nedlands.wa.gov.au, or attend an Open Day.
The City will be able to provide you with further information in relation to the R60 and R-AC3 requirements after the realise of the R-codes update.
A number of lots on Stirling Highway were advertised with a Mixed Use zone and a R-AC0 density under draft Local Planning Scheme 3 (LPS 3). It was intended that Local Development Plans would be subsequently prepared and advertised by the City to consider the desired built-form (height, setbacks etc) and apply development requirements accordingly. LPS 3 was advertised with building heights for the Mixed Use zone on Stirling Highway under clause 32.14. There were also general development requirements for the Mixed Use zone advertised under Clause 32.6. Any LDP prepared by the City would have to be in-line with Scheme requirements.
In relation to land use permissibility of the Mixed Use zone, Table 3 (Zoning table) of LPS 3 outlines the uses which are permitted in the zone.
LPS 3 has now been considered by the Western Australian Planning Commission and a recommendation has been made to the Minister. The Minister will now consider LPS 3 and issue a determination. As part of this process modifications may be made to the advertised version of the Scheme. It is therefore uncertain as to what requirements will ultimately apply.
Once the Scheme has been gazetted, the City will have a full understanding of these requirements and would be happy to meet with you to discuss in more detail.
The City of Nedlands Council considered draft Local Planning Scheme 3 at a Special Council meeting on 31 July 2018. At the meeting Council resolved not to the support the draft Scheme.
The resolution, along with the public submissions and other relevant documents have been forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) who will consider the Scheme and make a recommendation to the Minister in December.
The Minister will then make the final determination to either approve, approve with modifications or refuse the Scheme. The final outcome is anticipated early to mid-2019.
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) and Department of Planning are now working on draft Local Planning Scheme No.3 (LPS3). In accordance with the Planning Regulations, they have 120 days from 21 August 2018 (which works out to be the 19 December 2018) to present a recommendation on draft LPS3 to the Minister for Planning.
The Minister will make a decision to either support, support with modifications or not support draft LPS3. The Minister can also direct the City of Nedlands to re-advertise modifications to the draft LPS3 and this may prolong the process. Further, there is no time limit on which the Ministers decision needs to be made so a final gazettal date is unknown.
The loss of landscaping and tree canopy as a result of infill re-development has been widely acknowledged and was raised as an issue through submissions received on draft LPS3. This was discussed in workshops held with Councillors to determine the best course of action. The result of those workshops was to not take any definitive steps to protect trees in draft LPS3. Should this position change, incentives for tree retention within private property would need to be addressed through the City's Planning Framework (Scheme provisions and/or Local Planning Policy).
The City has an established Street Tree Policy which will still be in effect in relation to trees in the verge and has just finished consultation on its Urban Forest Strategy which seeks to increase potential urban canopy by 10% by 2028.
This location was identified as an area to be rezoned, in accordance with the advertised version of draft LPS3, so potential change and re-orientation of lots to Bedford St would be possible under that scenario. However, draft LPS3 is now with the WAPC / Department of Planning for assessment and their recommendation to the Minister (who makes the final decision) on what should be progressed in LPS3 is unknown.
I have just submitted my thoughts on the Draft Planning Scheme. However it was a long submission and the verification I received suggests that the formatting of the submission - which is crucial to readability - has been lost. I am concerned that this will reduce the impact of and consideration of my submission. Can I send or email a formatted version to anyone? Many thanks.
I live on Hillway. I am concerned this new submission will further impact on the roadside parking.
Thank you for your question. In the draft Scheme, Hillway is proposed to be rezoned to a higher residential density code (R40 – R60). This is likely to result in changes to the streetscape and might have an impact on both the supply and demand for street parking. The Residential Design Codes sets the parking requirements for new residential developments and the draft Local Planning Scheme 3 sets out minimum car parking requirements for new, non-residential developments (Schedule F). These standards generally relate to parking on the development site, the draft Scheme doesn't address parking on public roads or the enforcement of restrictions.
We would encourage you to make a submission on the draft Scheme so we can discuss your concerns in our report back to Council.
I am the owner of two separate properties that will be affected by the scheme number 3 proposal. The survey does not allow me to submit two submissions one for each property which are in different streets with different issues relating to the proposal. How can I make my point clear for the other property and have my voice heard on this issue for this property which is 16 Viewway in NEDLANDS? Please advise Thank you Michael Falconer.
This project page is set up to allow only one submission per registered user. If you have already entered a submission, but would like to make further comments, please send your comments in an email to council@nedlands.wa.gov.au. Please make sure you include your name and address, and you can state that your comments relate to a specific property (if applicable).
Hi there, After reading the recent discussions on LPS3, I become more puzzled about why corner block subdivision idea was killed off straightaway. More voices I heard is that people don't mind R20 subdivision, as it still give us plenty space to enjoy, at the mean time to contribute our part to sustainable living and infill burden. Corner block has natural 2 street accesses,. when subdivided, it makes no impact to the street looking except making better; evenly disperse infill and create less traffic bottle neck....I was wondering why the obvious merits and benefits were not seen? Or did I miss any fatal issue with the corner block subdivision? Let's not talk about financial benefit associated here, but focus on factors and best approaches to maintaining a better life style while completing the infill needs.
Thank you for your question. The City's Local Planning Strategy is the document that sets out the long term strategic direction for land use and development and was used as a guiding document when drafting the Local Planning Scheme No. 3. The Strategy has a strong theme of limiting increased residential density to targeted areas. This resulted in the draft Local Planning Scheme No. 3 not considering higher densities on corner lots as a general rule. Should we receive submissions raising the topic of subdividing corner lots, there will be the opportunity to consider this issue and report back to Council with some discussion around the planning merits of the idea.
Hi there. Firstly, well done on this latest push to bring the scheme positively forward. I look forward to the time I can actually afford to live between city and sea...near the river...adjacent to public transport and amenities. What a crazy idea that would be. Anyway, my question is; all going well, what is the predicted time between March 29 and the probable Gazetted date? Lastly, whoever is reading and responding to all these queries has the patience of an angel and deserves a raise. Thank you for your time!
Thank you for your kind words. Estimating a timeframe for gazettal is difficult given the many variables in play, and the number of steps in preparing a local planning scheme. After the consultation period closes the next steps are for Council to consider the submissions and propose modifications based on the submissions. Then the Western Australian Planning Commission also considers and makes recommendations in respect to the scheme and submits this to the Minister. There may be a requirement to further modify the scheme at this point, which must be completed and resubmitted to the WAPC before gazettal.
Should the scheme progress through the preparation process as expected, gazettal could occur about 18 months – 2 years after the close of advertising. Please be aware this is a 'best guess' at this point in time and is partly based on; our experience drafting the Local Planning Strategy, the number of submissions we've received so far and some recent examples of other local governments' experiences drafting a new scheme. This page will be updated as we continue this project so you can stay informed of our progress.
I am concern that the area would dramatically increase the density within the area. What's the plan for better infrastructure, schools, public transport and other amenities? Area there any provisions in place to handle the increase? Have there been any investigations or studies done? I have also noticed that my property will increase to R40. My property and my neighbour's property is adjoining. They have a land size of 500m2. In principal, the land can be developed to multi residential. However, given that our properties join together, do they have the right to develop without my consent or vice versa? I am not in support of the current proposed scheme as it has such a big affect to the surrounding areas and impact on the current residents, without supporting studies on its impact. Moreover, I love where I am because of the character of the suburbs, which would be a shame if the areas changed to become another packed suburb.
Thank you for your question. The proposed LPS3 does allow for substantial density increases in some parts of the City. The draft LPS3 itself does not address the provision of infrastructure like utilities, schools and public transport. The City's Local Planning Strategy provides some information and discussion on these topics. You can download a copy of the City's Local Planning Strategy from the City's website.
In an infill scenario (where increased density is proposed in existing suburbs), generally these types of things are improved as developments are proposed or as the population density increases. The City also takes into consideration the comments received from the various agencies and service providers during this consultation period, and may propose modifications to the draft Scheme in response. Once a new scheme is in place, it is possible for a local government to raise funds for infrastructure and amenities through the collection of contributions from people carrying out substantial developments. A Scheme supports and allows the enforcement of a plan of this nature but substantial background work and public consultation would need to be completed first.
In regard to the ability to for you or your neighbours to redevelop, this depends on the type of title and what you might be proposing to develop. You might find it beneficial to phone the City on 9273 3500 and discuss this further. In any case, please ensure you make a submission before the community consultation period closes so we can capture your comments and concerns.
Since the original gazettal of Town Planning Scheme No. 2 over 30 years ago, planning legislation and practices have undergone significant reform. A new Scheme is required for the City to ensure it is up-to-date with current legislative requirements. For now, Town Planning Scheme No. 2 is in force and will remain in force until a new scheme is gazetted. If Council does not support the advertised draft LPS3 (after considering all submissions), another option is to propose modifications to the advertised scheme.
In terms of adding provisions additional to the R-Codes, it is generally possible for this to occur. Depending on what the additional requirements are, changes can be made in the scheme document itself, or in a Local Planning Policy (a supplementary document). It is a good idea for your submission to include any thoughts you might have for requirements that are additional to the R-Codes (if any).
The documentation on R codes in the links supplied opaque to us, we could not find one place that had a useful table of R codes broken down and fully defined, and the answers below in some cases state parts of the R codes have not been defined. We care about the detail and how it affects the character of our suburb, but we can't entertain support for this that has not been clearly explained.
Thank you for your question. The R-Codes document unfortunately might not provide the information you require in a simple format, as it is primarily an assessment tool for building designers and planning officers. It also allows for different built forms depending on the design and layout of the buildings proposed. In some circumstances the R-Codes require other planning tools (such as Local Planning Policies or Local Development Plans) to provide further development guidance.
If you haven't already, you might find it useful to review Planning WA website, Table 1 (page 59) and Table 4 (page 61) of the R-Codes. (https://www.planning.wa.gov.au/dop_pub_pdf/State_Planning_Policy_3.1-residential_Design_Codes_.pdf).
These tables set out the general requirements for residential developments. For further information you may find it beneficial to speak to a Planning Officer by phoning 9273 3500, dropping in to the Administration Building or attending one of our scheduled Open Days.
Thank yo for your question. At an R-Code of R40, it would be possible to redevelop a 460m2 lot into two single houses (or townhouse/villa style houses). These lots would need to meet an average lot size of 220m2 or greater. Alternatively, it would be possible to build apartments. If an apartment-style development occurred, the maximum plot ratio (0.6) would limit the size of the building as follows [lot size] x [plot ratio] = maximum internal floor space. In either scenario, the R-Codes limit the height of the development to 9 metres (to the top of the roof). Any new building would also be required to provide car parking on site.
Currently, the City of Nedlands has very few places (around 20) that are subject to heritage protection – these places form the City's Heritage List. The draft LPS3 does not generally provide any restrictions on demolition for properties that are not on the City's Heritage List.
Thank you for your question. The Planning and Development Act 2005 requires local governments to review their schemes every five years. The City's current scheme (Town Planning Scheme No. 2) has been in force since 1985. Since the original gazettal of TPS2, planning legislation and practices have undergone significant reform. By creating a new Scheme the City is ensuring it is up-to-date with current legislative requirements.
The current community consultation period is the step in the process that allows residents and ratepayers to have their say on the zones, densities and development standards that the planning scheme allows. The City encourages everyone to make a submission by 29 March so we can understand their views.
I am residing in a property with a over 55's covenant/restriction which was sold to/ owned by my son when he was only 20 years old. This makes it illegal for him to live in his own house! This archaic, restrictive covenant is meaningless when the Nedlands Council could not effectively enforce it. Understand some similar properties owners are also urging for this restriction to be removed. Does the Local Planning Scheme No. 3 address this issue?
Thank you for your question. If the property in question is rezoned to a higher density code in Local Planning Scheme No. 3, it will automatically be possible to remove the notification on the title by completing a form and processing it through the City of Nedlands and Landgate.
If the property in question is not rezoned, the draft Local Planning Scheme No. 3 as advertised would make it possible for the notification on the title to be removed, but this would need to be supported by the City of Nedlands. This would be considered through the development application process. It is the intention of Council, to put in place a Policy that will outline the circumstances where the removal of the over 55's restriction will be supported.
If you would like to discuss this response further, please call one of our Strategic Planners on 9273 3500, or alternatively call into our next Community Information Session to be held on Saturday, 24 February at the Administration Building between 9 am and 1 pm.
Are you planning to invoke 3 HR parking limits in Barcoo Avenue ( between Taylor Rd and Doonan Rd) ? It would seem that we are the closest 'all day' parking to the Stirling Highway and as a result we are being inundated with cars parking all day long, on, or close to our verge and sometimes overlapping our driveway. The refuse disposal trucks will have a problem because Barcoo Ave is quite a narrow street. My property is at 8 Barcoo Ave and our life is being seriously impacted all of a sudden.
Thank you for your question. The draft Local Planning Scheme 3 does not address parking limits on public roads nor the enforcement of those limits. That is dealt with by our Technical (engineering) Services and Rangers teams respectively.
There are no current plans to introduce 3 hour parking restrictions on Barcoo Avenue between Taylor Road and Doonan Road. However, the City will investigate the level of parking demand to determine if parking restrictions are warranted. Parking on your verge without your permission or across driveways is not permitted. It is suggested that when this occurs you contact the City Rangers to assist, on 9273 3500.
Thank you for your question. The document that sets the standards for residential development in Western Australia is the R-Codes. You can view a copy of the R-Codes by visiting this site https://www.planning.wa.gov.au/Residential-design-codes.aspx . The R-Codes set out a basic maximum height of 18 metres (to the top of the roof) for the R160 code.
Alternatively, the R-Codes do allow height to instead be controlled by more specific provisions in a Local Planning Scheme, Local Development Plan or Local Planning Policy. At this stage though, the City has not developed height controls of this type that would relate to the R160 areas.
Another general standard for the R160 code is the maximum plot ratio of 2.0. The total floor space of a building is based on 'plot ratio area'. Very generally, plot ratio area is the useable space in an apartment development (i.e. living room/bedroom/kitchen areas) and excludes non-useable spaces and common areas (i.e. lobbies and storerooms). The maximum plot ratio area for a lot equals the lot area multiplied by the maximum plot ratio.
Please keep in mind that the development potential of any one lot is complex - it's not just dependent on the height and plot ratio area but also the ability to meet a number of other criteria, including but not limited to, open space, setbacks, visual surveillance, visual privacy, overshadowing, car parking etc. All of these criteria may significantly influence the final building that is constructed.
If you would like to discuss these further, please call the City or attend one of our Open Days.
Thank you for your question. Lots that are shaded in the cream colour with a blue outline are zoned 'Centre'. The N on the scheme maps stands for 'Neighbourhood'. So that indicates that the precise zone is 'Centre – Neighbourhood'. There are other lots in the City of Nedlands (for example the corner of Dalkeith Road and Princess Road) that are coloured similarly, but instead have an L. This indicates 'Centre – Local', the other type of centre zoning within the City of Nedlands.
The R-AC0 indicates the R-Code of the area and works together with the zoning. The 'AC' stands for Activity Centre and there are four different R-AC codes set out in the Residential Design Codes document, R-AC0, R-AC1, R-AC2 & R-AC3. The R-AC code provides the development controls for the residential parts of a mixed use building or activity centre. In the Residential Design Codes, there aren't any specific development controls that apply to the R-AC0 code – a Local Development Plan is required to be drafted and must contain the development controls like plot ratio, set backs and building height.
You may disagree with the exact boundaries of the different zones and R-Codes, in this or any other location, within the City. When drafting the maps, consideration was given to things like shared boundaries, streetscapes and the current use of the land. If you feel like we got it wrong, please address this in your submission and provide some supporting arguments so we can consider your views.
I received the Draft Planning Scheme #3 in the mail today. I log on and find (first news) there is to be an open day at the Mount Claremont Community Centre to discuss this. 7/2/2018. Yesterday !! Ooops. My response: Why in a country with a land area of 7.692 million km² we are not de-centralising? So why are we forward planning to do the reverse to the max, just like inner-London during the great plague? There must be a reason. Yes? Perhaps, by hanging on to our convict mentality, keeping everyone living closer together, enduring substantially greater air and noise-pollution, this move will postpone carbon emission critical dates by a month? Please give me a better reason?
Thank you for your question. If you'd still be interested in coming to an Open Day, the next event will be Thursday 15 February, 4 – 7 pm at Dalkeith Hall. Alternatively, the dates of the other Open Days are published on the right hand side of this project page.
In response to your last question, there's a variety of reasons why the state planning framework promotes some infill development. For example, it is often cheaper to develop and maintain infrastructure and public services in higher density areas (as opposed to the urban fringe), also it is beneficial to provide a variety of housing types in the inner suburbs, enabling residents to locate close to employment hubs and reduce commute distances. If you'd like to discuss this topic further, please feel free to phone the City on 9273 3500.
If you disagree with the draft Local Planning Scheme No. 3 and would prefer to see no change to the current resident density, please feel free to lodge a submission to that effect. It is important for us to hear the diverse range of views held by the community.
Why are these open day talking to strategic planning people, plus community websites considered equivalent to having a town meeting where every resident gets to hear first hand what other residents think? Modern means of sharing community information (moderated discussion pages) seem to be ways that administrators can accumulate support for their (money-making?) ideas, and disallow cross-communication, while being taken to do the reverse?
There are many methods and techniques for community engagement, all of which have pros and cons. For this project, Open Days were included to enable people to speak directly to a Planning Officer about their situation. As a Local Planning Scheme will affect different land owners in different ways we thought the opportunity to ask specific questions would be beneficial. Your suggestion of a town hall meeting is noted and something for us to consider when planning future community engagement exercises.
Are the R codes in Floreat changing? Will they be the same as the R codes in the neighbouring Cambridge council?
There is no proposed change to the R-Codes that apply in Floreat. The majority of Floreat has an R12.5 code and the newer cul-de-sac streets along the southern edge of the suburb have an R20 code, both are proposed to be retained.
North of Alderbury Street on the Cambridge side of Floreat, their current Planning Scheme shows R12.5 and R15 codes which are consistent or similar to the adjoining R12.5 on the Nedlands side. However, we understand the Town of Cambridge is in the process of reviewing its Local Planning Strategy & Scheme, and as result of that review, they may decide to change those codes.
I am planning to build a house on Waratah Dalkeith which is now proposed for R40. What are the practical implications for me? i.e, design, approval, building, demolition, rates adjustment and other relevant aspects. Thank you.
If you are considering building a house now, you will be subject to the standards applicable to the R10 density code under the current Town Planning Scheme 2. The draft Local Planning Scheme 3 is currently being advertised for consultation only, it cannot be used to guide the assessment of development applications.
Should your lot be rezoned to R40 when Local Planning Scheme 3 is finalised and enforceable, you will have various options available to you. For example, you may wish to demolish the current house and redevelop the lot, creating grouped dwellings (townhouses/villas) or multiple dwellings (apartments) that can be subdivided and sold off to new owners. Or you may wish to retain a single house on the lot and make no changes to your house or lot. In any circumstance, there will be many different factors that will influence the development of buildings on a lot.
You might find it useful to phone the City's Strategic Planning team on 9273 3500 or attend an Open Day in the new year to further discuss the implications for your specific lot.
Hello. My parents live at 36 Dalkeith Road Nedlands. I see that the plan is to rezone this to R60. Two questions: 1. Where can I see and understand what R60 means 2. Will this mean that the archaic seniors title that is currently applied to the land be lifted? Thank you.
The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) is the main document that will guide what can be built on the land. You can view the R-Codes by following this link. At an R-Code of R60, either grouped dwellings (villas or duplex style houses) or multiple dwellings (apartments) are allowed to be built. The size of the land and the design of the buildings will determine exactly how many homes you could fit on each existing lot.
Should your parents' lot be rezoned to a higher density code (R20 or greater), it will be possible to remove the senior persons restriction from the title.
If you're interested in finding out more about where different types of businesses might locate themselves, have a look at the Zoning Table in the Scheme Text. This table sets out all the different types of land uses (defined at the rear of the text) and the zones in which these land uses are allowed to be established.
Hi. It's proposed that my Archdeacon Street, Nedlands house will be rezoned R60. It is on a 809sqm block. Am I right in thinking that up to FIVE dwellings could be built my block and on those surrounding my home? I appreciate that a massive amount of information has been provided, but I'm struggling to understand the impact in practice.
Your calculation is correct as a basic starting point. Blocks zoned R60 are required to deliver an average subdivided lot size of 150m2. However, it is likely that other design elements (such as car parking and access) will also influence the final buildings on the block – particularly if you choose to build apartments (multiple dwellings).
It is understandable that you might need some assistance navigating the information provided. Please feel free to phone the City of Nedlands on 9273 3500 and ask to speak with a Strategic Planner. Alternatively, you can drop in to an Open Day in February and March next year, and speak to us in person.
The label 'R10' is the R-Code of an area. The R-Code lets you know the potential number of houses allowed for each block and also gives certain development standards, like setbacks and open space requirements. Very generally, an R-Code of R10 means you can have one house per 1000m2 block of land.
I live at 21 Thomas Street and on the interactive map you have chopped my block in two and gone right through my house. I don't understand this map at all. The proposal to re zone Edward street is problematic as it is already far too busy(used as a cut through from Dalkeith to Bruce/Broadway). Have you had a look at the houses along Thomas street? Why would you want to destroy the big gardens? I can understand the density along Stirling Hwy but I cannot understand the proposed change in the section between Stirling Hwy and Edward especially in the section between Webster and Archdeacon. Does this mean people could sell and place two houses on my block?
The interactive map draws the block boundaries from information provided by Landgate, it does look like there might be an error of some sort in your location. We can look into this after advertising, as it is not common to have two different R-Codes over one single block.
In regards to the proposed density increase, in order to have much higher density development on Stirling Highway it will be important to have an area of medium density to transition to the existing low density areas. Under the draft Scheme being advertised this does mean that in the area between Stirling Highway and Edward Street, blocks with single houses could be subdivided and replaced with smaller dwellings or apartments. For example at R40, you would be able to subdivide a traditional quarter acre (~1000m2) into approximately 4 new grouped dwellings.
It is important to note that the advertised version of the scheme is a draft and is subject to modifications following the outcome of advertising. Therefore it is really important for you to provide a submission if you support or do not support this proposal so that it can be reported to Council and the WAPC and may result in changes to this area.
Hello, I am enquiring about Mayfair Street. Am I correct in making the evaluation that the zoning changes are changing to R10/20 to R20, meaning every house on the golf course side is subdivisible under the proposed TPS 3? what are the setback criteria for and R20 subdivided block? 9m primary, 6m rear and 1.5m side? or is it different for subdivided land?
Thank you for your question. There is an area of Mt Claremont (including Mayfair Street) that is proposed to have the split coding of R10/R20 removed and rezoned to R20.
Very generally, at a density code of R20 you would need to have a lot of at least 900m² for it to be possible to subdivide. The subdivided lots need to meet an average size of 450m2.
Under proposed draft LPS 3 the 9.0m front setback only applies to lots coded R10, R12.5 and R15. The setbacks for R20 are therefore the same as the R-Codes which is 6.0m average front setback, and side and rear setbacks determined on the length, height, and design of the wall (Tables 2a and 2b of the R-Codes). These setbacks apply to all land coded R20, whether they have subdivided or not.
Why has the Town Planning Scheme not been updated since 1985?
A review of TPS2 was undertaken in 1995. The Minister advised in 1997 that the review should result in the preparation of a new Planning Scheme 3. Since that time, various iterations of Planning Schemes have been drafted but haven't progressed. The draft Local Planning Scheme No. 3 being advertised now is the most advanced we've come towards a new Local Planning Scheme.
This property is outside the City of Nedlands Local Government boundary and is within the Town of Claremont.
This property would be unaffected by LPS3.
If you have received a letter regarding LPS3 consultation, this may be because the Gloucester Street address is the mailing address for another property you own within the City of Nedlands.
Is it true Nedlands Council has not prepared a Town Planning Scheme in 32 years and is this in breach of its legislative requirements? If so this is very long overdue, thank you for attending to it as substantive change was long overdue to provide a choice of accomodation to Nedlands' contemporary and diverse demographic.
The planning legislation requires a Local Government to review its Scheme every 5 years.
The review must consider whether the local planning scheme is up-to-date. The last review occurred in 1995 and Town Planning Scheme No 2 was updated, rather than replaced with a new scheme.
The City has prepared various draft Planning Schemes since the late 1990's that have not progressed to being adopted and in force.
Hollywood Village is listed as SU2, ie special use 2 and includes for varies uses including aged care and residential. What is the allowable % of aged care and allowable residential? What are the obligations for development of this land?
There are no conditions under SU2 that require any development standards to be applied to this site. The City would prefer that a Structure Plan or Local Development Plan be prepared for this site to determine precisely these matters.
What does R-ACO mean for 115 Stirling Hwy?
115 Stirling Highway is zoned 'Neighbourhood Centre' with an R-Code of RAC-0.
The R-Codes (State Planning Policy 3.1 - Residential Design Codes) do not set out development standards for the RAC-0 coding. Instead, RAC-0 allows the local government to determine the development standards through its Local Planning Scheme and Policies.
In addition to these height controls in draft LPS 3, the City is developing detailed policy provisions that will guide development within the RAC-0 coded areas.
The general objective of the Neighbourhood Centre zone is to encourage a mix of commercial development and allow for residential living above, so policy provisions will reflect that objective.


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West Ham Matters
Home Columnist Scouse Hammers
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Ciaran Judge
West Ham face Liverpool on Sunday in the first game of the season. As well as having numerous players represent both clubs West Ham have had a number of players from Merseyside who have had considerable influence on the club over the years. Kevin Nolan was one of the best Captains the clubs has ever had, was born in Huyton, while current player Aaron Cresswell was born on Merseyside beginning his professional career with Tranmere Rovers.
Below are 3 players from the Liverpool area who have had a significant impact on the Hammers over the years
Alvin Martin 1976-1996
Born in Liverpool Martin was on Everton's books as a youngster but moved to West Ham in the mid-seventies where he would go on to serve the club for 20 illustrious years before departing for Leyton Orient in 1996.
Martin was part of the 1980 Cup Final winning side and the legendary "boys of 86" team that secured the club its highest ever top flight finish (3rd)
Strong and dominant in the air with a calm sense of authority Martin received 17 England caps during his career and perhaps unlucky not receive more, Martin played against Paraguay in the Mexico World Cup in 1986 but was dropped for the infamous game against Argentina.
Martin also has the odd distinction of having scored a Hat trick against three goalkeepers in West Ham's 8-1 mauling of Newcastle in 1986.
Martin remained at West Ham through the turbulent late eighties/early nineties part of the clubs history and eventually left for Leyton Orient aged 37 in 1996.
Once retired Martin did manage Southend for two years but moved into the media where he is a popular contributor to TALKSPORT radio and Sky.
A class operator on and off the pitch Martin is rightly remembered for his loyalty and commitment to the club.
Ian Bishop 1989-1998
Bishop began his career with Everton and came to West Ham via Carlisle, Crewe, Bournemouth and Manchester City.
Bishop was a classy midfield playmaker who could pick a pass was the very definition of a West Ham style player. A huge crowd favourite for his playing style and his engaging personality away from the pitch Bishop played over 250 games for the club starring in the promotion teams of the early 90's and the Cup run to the semi-final of the FA Cup in 1991.
Bishop left the club in 1998 and joined his former club Manchester City who were subsequently relegated to the 3rd tier of English football. Bishop was an integral part of leading the club back up the football league and into the Premier League, but the club only lasted one season in the Premier League before being relegated once more.
Now in the twilight of his career Bishop sought opportunities in the US with Miami Fusion and New Orleans Shell Shockers.
Bishop hung up his boots in 2004 and remained in the game in the US and is currently the Technical Director for Evergreen FC in Virginia.
Bishop is still a regular visitor to West Ham and is always guaranteed a warm welcome
Mark Ward 1985 -1990
Signed from Oldham in 1985 for £250,000 as a replacement for the departing Paul Allen, Ward played every game in the 1985-86 season which saw West Ham finish 3rd in the top flight.
A strong busy right sided midfielder, Ward had an edge to go with his guile and his gutsy determined performances made his a popular player with the fans in the late 80's.
Ward left for Manchester City in 1990 as part of the deal that saw Ian Bishop and Trevor Morley move in the opposite direction. Ward stayed two seasons with City then moved onto play for his boyhood club Everton before moving down the Leagues to play for Birmingham before moving onto play in places as obscure as Iceland and Hong Kong as well as a variety of non-League Clubs through the 90's.
Ward came back into the public consciousness in 2005 when he was imprisoned after police found cocaine with a street value of £645,000 in a property Ward owned. Ward admitted renting the property but nothing more and was sentenced to 8 years in prison after declining to name names for a lighter sentence.
Ward spent his time inside Walton prison and his description of his time behind bars in his book from right wing to B wing is as fascinating as it is harrowing. Ward has always admitted to making a "silly mistake" and is looking to re-build his life after incarceration. The man who Stuart Pearce described as his toughest opponent is still fondly remembered by the West Hams to this day.
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The IB Diploma is the gold standard qualification in providing access to higher education as it is recognised by universities globally and offers a broad, balanced programme of study across six subjects; three at higher level, three at standard level, which must include a language and a science.
Research suggests that there are many benefits to choosing the Diploma Programme (DP). The programme aims to develop students to have a strong breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. DP students are better able than their peers to cope with demanding workloads, manage their time and meet the expectations placed on them.
IB students follow the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme, prepare an Extended Essay and take the Theory of Knowledge course.
In order to support students and parents as they make the decision about the Diploma, we have devised a series of "Pathways" talks. These begin with a single session in MYP 3 and then there are several sessions in MYP 4 as the final decision gets closer. We also run an Options Fair, for both parents and students. We aim to ensure families feel well-informed of the intricacies of both pathways before students make their final decisions.
A number of opportunities exist for students to develop specialised knowledge and skills in topics that interest them the most. While these opportunities are certainly the best preparation for university education, IB Diploma students also develop the ability to take on new ideas from across the disciplines throughout their lives.
Phil Brotherton. DP Coordinator
More than simply a qualification, the IB Diploma provides a distinctive educational experience. It allows students to study a wide range of subjects throughout their final 2 years at school, while giving them the freedom to choose which subjects to study in greater depth.
The IB Diploma offers a broad, balanced programme of study across six subjects; three at higher level and three at standard level, which must include a language and a science. Students select the six subjects by choosing one from each of the following groups:
First Language – English/ Spanish Language and Literature, or school supported self-study of the literature course
Second Language –Spanish, English B. Spanish ab initio for those beginning to learn the language
Individuals and Society – Business Management, Global Politics (all in English) History in Spanish
Experimental Sciences – Biology, Chemistry (Spanish or English), Physics in Spanish. Environmental Systems and Societies only in Spanish
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL (Spanish or English) , Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL (Spanish or English)
Arts and Electives – Music (in English), Visual Arts (in English), Economics HL (in English) or Chemistry HL (English or Spanish), French B or German B as a language acquisition class, Spanish ab initio and Self-Taught Literature A.
*Please note that if your son or daughter is planning on taking the IB Diploma as a pathway to a European university then it is important that your family is aware of specific country/university requirements regarding the diploma.


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Boy Was Trapped In His Body In A Coma For A Decade & What He Remembers? Is Shocking!
By Tabitha Khaye On 7/16/2016 in Uncategorized Email to a friend
What Martin Pistorius has gone through is incredible. After becoming progressively sick with a mysterious illness. He was treated for tuberculosis and cryptococcal meningitis to no avail. The doctor's eventually came to the conclusion it was a degenerative neurological disorder. Martin was believed to have slipped into a coma, and he seemed to be in a vegetative state for close to a decade.
What nobody knew is he was aware of everything that was going on around him, but was trapped in his body and was unable to respond. For awhile Martin described being like an empty shell then slowly becoming more aware of the days and hours. He remembers being stuck in front of a television for hours all the time and grew to loathe a certain television show. He recalls Nelson Mandella's political rise, and the death of Princess Diana clearly.
Most of all he remembers how he was treated by others who cared for him. He remembers the words spoken about him like he wasn't even there, and being verbally, physically, and sexually abused while helpless. All of this has made him come forward in a way to advocate for people to be more kind, compassionate, and treat all people with dignity regardless if you think they understand. Especially those who are terminally ill because you just never know how things can turn around and people can recover. His life is a testament that miracles do happen. He had been placed in the institution to let the illness take its course until he died, and thankfully his life was not taken from him by euthanasia. Since his recovery he has lived life to its fullest learning to drive, going to school and even got married. It is wonderful to see how happy he is in his reclaimed life, with his loving wife by his side. Martin has a lot of catching up to do and he seems to be eager to experience all that was once beyond his ability to enjoy. We wish him a lifetime of health and happiness.
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Music 01 Dec 2020 The sound of Indian music at the Grammys
The sound of Indian music at the Grammys
Amid all the noise about snubs and transparency, there are a few Indian tunes that have struck the right note at the Grammy Award nominations this year.
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This is not the first time that Indian classical music has got recognition by the Recording Academy. A peek into the past would highlight that music rooted deep in Indian culture and ethos did win accolades in the oast -- Zakir Hussain, Ricky Kej and Ravi Shankar being shining examples.
This year, sitar player Anoushka Shankar's album "Love Letters" has been nominated in the Best Global Music Album category. Singer Shilpa Rao has collaborated with Anoushka for the musical chapter.
"Anoushka Shankar, what should I say, thank you for all the love and hard work you have put into this album and thank you so much for this beautiful collaboration. Big love to everyone who is part of this album. This is one step closer to the dream," said Shilpa, who has teamed up with Anoushka on the track "Those words" that featured on the album "Love Letters".
Another Indian link is sitarist-actor Neha Mahajan, who has been credited for the song "Mi sangre", one of the tracks in Ricky Martin's album "Pausa", which has been nominated in the Best Latin Pop category.
On the other hand, Mumbai-born and US-bred singer-songwriter Priya Darshini bagged her first ever Grammy nomination in the Best New Age Album category. She has been nominated for her debut album, "Periphery".
"Periphery" has nine songs. The album, manufactured by Chesky Records, is a blend of American pop and traditional Carnatic music with songs like "Jahaan", "The Banyan Tree" and "Sanware sanware".
"A live album, recorded entirely on one mic getting a nod from the Academy is quite surreal. I have dreamt of this day since I was little, but I never really thought dreams like this could come true for someone like me -- a tamizh ponnu (tamil girl) from Goregaon! I thank the universe for proving me wrong," Priya wrote in an Instagram post.
According to Chesky Records, Periphery "explores the various connotations of what 'home' means to Priya Darshini, as she introspects on her cultural identity as a South Indian growing up in Mumbai and transplanted to New York City".
"Taking her roots from Indian Classical music, Priya's knowledge of music from all over the world has resulted in a fresh, imaginative and fascinating new sound. She displays an exciting combination of range, technique, unconventional compositions, a feminist perspective and a prodigious voice that truly sets her apart from other vocalists," the record stated in the brief of the album.
Indian American producer Vivek J. Tiwary has been nominated in the Best Musical Theater Album category for the Broadway hit, "Little Jagged Pill". Tiwary is one of the producers of the musical, which is based on Alanis Morissette's classic work.
From Priyanka Chopra to Sunidhi Chauhan, several Indian stars in the past have made their international singing debuts but they failed to get acknowledgement at the Grammys. Is it because they tried to win over a western audience singing the West's songs in a western style, or is it because Indian classical music resonates globally more only now? The answer, perhaps, lies in a mix of both reasons..
Meanwhile, the 2021 Grammy Awards nominations are all about women power with Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa leading the way. Beyonce is leading the contender at the 2021 Grammy Awards with nine nods. She is followed by Taylor Swift, Roddy Ricch and Dua Lipa, who earned six nominations each.
The 63rd Grammy Awards will be held on January 31, 2021 and will be showcased live in India on Vh1 India.
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When I arrived at the theater I walked into the hall and I heard nothing but my feet echoing.Just to feel a bit more cosy I went up stairs and came up to a large brown door. Then I went through the door and saw a box that was shaking and then I went over to it and opened it. I wished I didn't open it. As soon as I opened it a ghost thing came out of it and tried to grab me. I screamed and ran out at the same time. The thing followed me so I locked it in the box.
I never went back to that place again.
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The Story of Baltimore and Baseball
A hero to so many people, including me. Greg Boyle, SJ
I will never forget when I first heard Greg Boyle an American Jesuit speak. I don't think he ever prepares his remarks; as a preacher and poet I guess he doesn't need to do that. He shared many truths and lessons gathered from his ministry. One special insight was this: "great stories come to those who can tell them."
As the creator and founder of Homeboy Industries, the single largest gang prevention in the United States, I believe no one is more worthy of those good stories. He is priest, poet and prophet. He was asked to pen "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion" so that those stories could be shared beyond those who happened to hear him speak in church or at a convention.
In January, I heard San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer and manager Bruce Bochy speak at the Commonwealth Club in downtown San Francisco. It was strange, sitting inside a hotel ballroom next to people decorated in orange and black. That energy and enthusiasm rivaled that found inside of AT&T Park. But instead of gathering for a game, we bought tickets to hear them speak. But really, everyone in attendance was there for something different.
Thank you for making THAT happen.
We weren't there to celebrate, we weren't there to ask about the 2015 team, we were there to hear stories. In fact, I think we were there to hear one single story. We wanted to know: HOW did THAT happen. How in the heck did the Giants pull off their third World Series championship in five years.
I listened with utter delight as Bochy and Baer told that story. I looked at both men and thought about Boyle's words in that moment. "Great stories come to those we can tell them." They are. And maybe there's something to be said for those who want to hear them. That's me.
Larry Baer said (more or less) "baseball is the most tribal of all sports. That's because we play so many games. And because of the pace of baseball, one that is slow in comparison to other sports, there is time and space during the game to talk about the players, stats, trends and more. And out of that, baseball has its own narrative. Every city and every community contributes to this narrative in a unique way."
I thought about his words today as a game was played in Baltimore in front of no one but two opposing teams, umpires and some security and staff. As tweeted out by the O's "After consultation with Major League Baseball, city and local officials, the Baltimore Orioles game vs the Chicago White Sox was closed to the public."
Although many of my students thought it was "cool" for the sheer fact that it had never been done before...and they, like many of us were curious to know what that looked like, I thought back to Larry Baer's insights. Rather than come to any conclusions, I was left with more questions.
If baseball is tribal, what message does the decision of the Orioles send to the community?
What other messages could have been sent?
...Can they still send?
What role, if any, does baseball play in building community?
To what degree does winning contribute to the success of building community?
How does today's game (one that was played behind closed doors) affect the narrative of this tribal game?
What cadences does it contribute?
In the time and space that a baseball game affords, what can baseball offer to a community that is divided and struggling.
Look to those who can tell great stories, as they will have more than one to share. The story that is unfolding in response to the death of Freddie Gray, is one we must all listen to, pray about and learn from. The Orioles and their 5-2 win over the White Sox is but one piece of that puzzle.
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Florence Pugh's Brother Almost Married A Lannister On 'Game Of Thrones'
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Florence Pugh has written a huge wave this past year with rave reviews for her horror film Midsommar and an Oscar nomination for her performance in Little Women. But did you know her sibling has been on our screens for years now? Neither did anyone else. Florence Pugh's brother was in Game of Thrones, and his character on the HBO show even almost married into the Lannister family. Talk about a complicated family situation.
Pugh's older brother Toby Sebastian appeared in the series as Prince Trystane Martell, the oldest son of Prince Doran Martell of House Martell, who ruled over the kingdom of Dorne, as initially reported by Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, Jan. 15. He was only in five episodes, but fans may remember him as the poor soul who was set to marry Myrcella Baratheon, daughter of Cercei Lannister. He was murdered in Season 6. What a shame.
The actor's birth name is Sebastian Toby Pugh, so he actually shares the same last name as his famous sister, but little did fans know that he was actually on one of the most popular shows in the world before Pugh's rapidly growing rise to stardom. The last name thing really tripped us all up, didn't it?
Not only are Pugh and Sebastian siblings, but they're pretty open about sharing their brother-sister bond. The two often appear on each other's Instagrams, whether they're supporting each other's projects or just having some good ol' family fun. Most recently, Sebastian congratulated Pugh after she received her first Oscar nomination, and paid tribute to her by posting a photo of the two of them mock-fighting, as siblings do. "You have worked your arse off and you've been exquisite in every single one of your performances," he wrote. "Proud doesn't cover it. Congratulations fatso, I love you," he concluded, complete with a heart emoji that basically cancels out the rude nickname.
Pugh is similarly supportive of her brother, even encouraging her Instagram followers to listen to his new single back in June. Yes, GoT alum Sebastian is also a musician, who released a slew of singles and an EP named Hamliar in 2019. Can he convince his sister to record music as well? Pugh would make a great pop star, Oscar nominations and all.


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The translation machine also known as the 701 computer was launched sixty years ago this week by researchers at IBM and Georgetown. The machine had successfully been able to translate many sentences into English from Russian and this led to the scientists claiming confidently that translation in the coming few years would be handled fully by machines.
After sixty years a review by MIT technology makes an extraordinarily comparable declaration that they can find the linear conversion that maps one to the other or that they can interpret one language to another. A group of Google engineers said that this was simple but actually it is not.
IBM recognised that even in the 1950's, to translate just a single section needs two and a half times as many directions to a computer as compared to the time one will take to simulate the flight of a directed missile. It is also very uncertain that the Google scientists find anything to be easy about this method that depends on vector space mathematics. It is approved that there is a striking ease in machine statistical translation for instance the Google translate.
The more information one has the better chances of them getting an excellent translation in the end. However, what does one do when they do not have enough information or if Google does not have the information, as it is not part of the public and free web that one is supposed to get?
This therefore requires one to come up with a new idea just as Google has done. This new method is one that automatically makes phrase tables and dictionaries without any assistance from humans and it is one that is to be an accompaniment and not substitute their statistical approach. The new method utilises information mining in order to make a comparison of the structure of one language to another and later create dictionaries and phrase tables accordingly.
This therefore means that Google will not be required to depend wholly on documents that are only presented in two languages to be able to make its translation quality better as it will have this new technique together with the other techniques.


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In ancient Mesopotamia, stones of agate were engraved with seals. These were symbols of power and authority.
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How Wonderful It Is To Be Loved
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05/06/20 - Encouragment
The passengers on the bus watched sympathetically as the attractive young woman with the white cane made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and, using her hands to feel the location of the seats, walked down the aisle and found the seat he'd told her was empty. Then she settled in, placed her briefcase on her lap and rested her cane against her leg.
It had been a year since Susan, thirty-four, became blind. Due to a medical misdiagnosis she had been rendered sightless, and she was suddenly thrown into a world of darkness, anger, frustration and self-pity. Once a fiercely independent woman, Susan now felt condemned by this terrible twist of fate to become a powerless, helpless burden on everyone around her. "How could this have happened to me?" she would plead, her heart knotted with anger. But no matter how much she cried or ranted or prayed, she knew the painful truth her sight was never going to return.
A cloud of depression hung over Susan's once optimistic spirit. Just getting through each day was an exercise in frustration and exhaustion. And all she had to cling to was her husband Mark. Mark was an Air Force officer and he loved Susan with all of his heart. When she first lost her sight, he watched her sink into despair and was determined to help his wife gain the strength and confidence she needed to become independent again. Mark's military background had trained him well to deal with sensitive situations, and yet he knew this was the most difficult battle he would ever face.
Finally, Susan felt ready to return to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but was now too frightened to get around the city by herself. Mark volunteered to drive her to work each day, even though they worked at opposite ends of the city. At first, this comforted Susan and fulfilled Mark's need to protect his sightless wife who was so insecure about performing the slightest task. Soon, however, Mark realized that this arrangement wasn't working. It was hectic, and costly.
Susan is going to have to start taking the bus again, he admitted to himself. But just the thought of mentioning it to her made him cringe. She was still so fragile, so angry. How would she react? Just as Mark predicted, Susan was horrified at the idea of taking the bus again. "I'm blind!" she responded bitterly. "How am I supposed to know where I'm going? I feel like you're abandoning me." Mark's heart broke to hear these words, but he knew what had to be done. He promised Susan that each morning and evening he would ride the bus with her, for as long as it took, until she got the hang of it. And that is exactly what happened. For two solid weeks, Mark, military uniform and all, accompanied Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other senses, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new environment. He helped her befriend the bus drivers who could watch out for her, and save her a seat. He made her laugh, even those not-so-good days when she would trip exiting the bus, or drop her briefcase.
Each morning they made the journey together, and Mark would take a cab back to his office. Although this routine was even more costly and exhausting than the previous one, Mark knew it was only a matter of time before Susan would be able to ride the bus on her own. He believed in her, in the Susan he used to know before she'd lost her sight, who wasn't afraid of any challenge and who would never, ever quit.
Finally, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own. Monday morning arrived, and before she left, she threw her arms around Mark, her temporary bus riding companion, her husband, and her best friend. Her eyes filled with tears of gratitude for his loyalty, his patience, his love. She said good-bye, and for the first time, they went their separate ways. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Each day on her own went perfectly, and Susan had never felt better. She was doing it! She was going to work all by herself!
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was paying for her fare to exit the bus, the driver said, "Boy, I sure envy you." Susan wasn't sure if the driver was speaking to her or not. After all, who on earth would ever envy a blind woman who had to struggled just to find the courage to live for the past year? Curious, she asked the driver, "Why do you say that you envy me?" The driver responded, "It must feel so good to be taken care of and protected like you are." Susan had no idea what the driver was talking about, and asked again, "What do you mean?" The driver answered, "You know, every morning for the past week, a fine looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you when you get off the bus. He makes sure you cross the street safely and he watches you until you enter your office building. Then he blows you a kiss, gives you a little salute and walks away. You are one lucky lady."
Tears of happiness poured down Susan's cheeks. For although she couldn't physically see him, she had always felt Mark's presence. She was lucky, so lucky, for he had given her a gift more powerful than sight, a gift she didn't need to see to believe - the gift of love that can bring light where there had been darkness.
I share this with you to express to you the fact that God cares for you even more than this husband cared for his wife. God is always watching you, and he is concerned about what is going on in your life. "Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows." (Matt. 10:29-31) The Lord has promised he will always be there for His children. "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU", so that we confidently say, "THE LORD IS MY HELPER, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?" (Heb. 13:5-6)
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What shapes the ideology of individuals in non-democratic societies and how do changes in such attitudes affect outcomes during democratic transitions? This paper investigates the effects of a policy that had a large impact on individuals' value systems in a non-democratic regime. In 1972, the East German Communist regime agreed to a policy that facilitated visits by West Germans. I implement a spatial regression discontinuity design that exploits geographic variation in the level of travel restrictions across East German districts. First, I find that districts with fewer travel restrictions received indeed more visits from West Germany. Second, I find that during the democratic transition, districts with fewer travel restrictions: (i) exhibited more protest and lower electoral support for the Communist regime; (ii) displayed a value system less aligned with the one promoted by the East German regime; (iii) expressed greater demand for democracy. The evidence suggests that interpersonal, across-regime contact is a powerful way to change attitudes of citizens living under non-democratic regimes, and that these changes can have important consequences for the way in which democratic transitions unfold.


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Huk! (1956)
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
After 14 years in the United States, Greg Dickson returns to the Philippines where he was raised, with the purpose of selling his father's estate and returning to the states. Boyhood friend Bart Rogers and his wife Cindy meet Greg's plane at Manila, but he dismisses their warnings about the marauding Huks, fanatic guerrillas who are plundering nearby plantations. They repulse a Huk attack on the way to the plantation and are met by Stephen Rogers, Bart's father and the village schoolteacher. With him is Philippine Army Major Balatbat who tells Greg that Kalak, leader of the Huks and murderer of Greg's father, is also after him.
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Water spreads through structures so quickly because building materials are incredibly porous. Water can easily flow through drywall, insulation, and wood and as it spreads, the fibers in these materials swell, weaken, and even break. If left untreated long enough, the structural integrity of a building can be compromised. Mold only needs a small amount of moisture to grow, and it multiplies quickly because it feeds on the same materials.
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Beautiful poem. And how many aliens you seen it? xD.
May we be that Alien force and launch a thousand ships; looking back, you help us take her back as our own.
That was awesome Don, loved it! Earth is definitely the most beautiful planet in the galaxy.
Beautiful imagery. From outer-space…a face to launch a thousand ships….Earth.
Your Pain. I'm so in awe, More and more you ask for me to seek, so cryptic Your love hidden deep, Have we been there once in time? or is this another story along the line, Forever gone? and Forever True, I'll see one day I'm coming back home to you..
Linda imagem e linda poesia, que o pai celestial o conserve asim e toda a equipe da NASA.
What a lovely picture & poem! My mind is left wandering and thanking you for sharing your unique and privileged perspective with the world.
Can you tell me the location of the Helen of Earth image? I assume that the clouds are a result of the interaction of the atmospheric flow and topographical features. If so, which country for islands?
We would like to use the image in a government publication that we are preparing on space observations of the Earth. Should the photo credit be: Astronaut Don Pettit?


Lost circulation and fluid channeling in cementing process are common technical problems in domestic and overseas oil-gas field, and making huge damage to oil-gas field development. The cement sheath is easy to be broken because it has only little deformation under force which will affect the cement long-term packing property that could ensure the oil and gas production go smoothly. Aiming at the above problems, to conquer the shortage of traditional materials, a new multi-functional material is developed by combining nanotechnology and polymer synthesis technology according to microstructure design principle. And then an intelligent thixotropic cement slurry system is built. The novel intelligent thixotropic cement slurry is able to rapidly respond to the external stimulus of shear force due to the dynamic net structure between the nanometer material and the polymer. It is thin under shear and become thick rapidly when it is still and become thin again after shear. The process is reversible. The new system which conquers the problems existing in the conventional thixotropic cement slurry could not only make full use of its functions but also reduce the construction risk. The experiments show that the cement slurry has strong thixotropy unaffected by temperature and short transition time and can prevent lost circulation and fluid channeling in cementing process. And the cement stone with the multi-functional material has well tenacity and excellent ability of resisting damage which could keep long-term packing property. Besides, the thixotropic mechanism of nanometer material and its function on mechanical property improvement are studied in the point of microstructure, which will lay a certain foundation for the application of nanotechnology in well cementing. The intelligent thixotropic cement slurry have been used successfully in many oil fields, which prove its function on solving the problems of fluid channeling and lost circulation.
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Liu C J, Liu X L. Evaluation method of thixotropic cement and its application[J]. Natural Gas Industry, 2001, 21(2) : 56~60.
Bu Y H, You J, Jiang L L. Research and application of thixotropic cement slurry[J]. Petroleum Drilling Techniques, 2009, 37(4): 110-114.
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Chevrolet is about to introduce an electric version of its smallest model, the Spark. Many would think it will be the first true EV from GM after the EV1, but they would be wrong, since Chevrolet has just unveiled the Springo. This Springo is not to be sold in America or Europe though. Its introduction took place in Guang Zhou, and it's the electric version of the Sail, a popular Chevrolet in China. To set it apart from the Sail, this Springo has its own distinctive front end, and its dashboard looks more like the Volt. In a word, it's more sophisticated.
The Sail is about the same size as the Sonic (still sold as the Aveo in Europe) but it's intended for emerging markets. With a cheaper interior and propulsion, and the accordingly lower pricetag. The Springo promises to be much better, and at the very least, it was needed to compensate for the higher price of the electric propulsion. First specifications are impressive, with a motor rated at 85 kW and 376 lb-ft of torque. It might the same motor as the upcoming electric Spark.
Developed in China by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), the Chevrolet Springo gets an 81 miles range in normal driving from its 22 kWh battery. The manufacturer adds that it could do as much as 124 miles at a steady 37 mph. With America awaiting the electric Spark, this Springo may never be sold outside China, but at the very least, it shows how much GM is committed to the electrification of the automobile. The carmaker takes the time to develop different models for different markets. And more than that, this Springo will not be sold via the existing Chevrolet Chinese network but by new Green Drive dealerships totally dedicated to EVs.


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Q: [Ljava.lang.String;@5d79a22d result When I run my program and type in the inputs the result is [Ljava.lang.String;@5d79a22d
I'm not sure what this means or why it is happening.
This is part of my program:
Scanner s = new Scanner(System.in);
//first input
System.out.println("Enter your first input: ");
String first = s.nextLine();
String[] firstsplit = first.split(", ");
//second input
System.out.println("Enter your second input: ");
String second = s.nextLine();
String[] secondsplit = second.split(", ");
//third input
System.out.println("Enter your third input: ");
String third = s.nextLine();
String[] thirdsplit = third.split(", ");
//fourth input
System.out.println("Enter your fourth input: ");
String fourth = s.nextLine();
String[] fourthsplit = fourth.split(", ");
//fifth input
System.out.println("Enter your fifth input: ");
String fifth = s.nextLine();
String[] fifthsplit = fifth.split(", ");
//declares array of numbers for whites with given numbers

String[] subset1white= Arrays.copyOfRange(firstsplit, 1, Integer.parseInt(firstsplit[0]));
System.out.println(subset1white);

Any help would be appreciated.

A: This because you're calling toString method of a regular array
Try this:
System.out.println(Arrays.toString(subset1white));

A: You should use the Arrays.toString(Object[]) method, like this:
System.out.println(Arrays.toSting(subset1white));

Make sure to put
import java.util.Arrays;

at the top of your class. By default, printing an array will use Object's toString() method, which returns
getClass().getName() + '@' + Integer.toHexString(hashCode())

Arrays.toString(Object[]) will return a string like this:
[abc, 123, def, 456]

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Norwich South MP Clive Lewis re-appointed to Labour's front bench
The former Shadow Business Secretary was made shadow minister for the Treasury on Friday Credit: PA
The Norwich South MP Clive Lewis has returned to Labour's front bench.
It comes weeks after Mr Lewis was cleared of groping allegations at an event in Brighton last September.
Labour's sexual harassment panel found insufficient evidence to proceed with a case against him.
Mr Lewis denied the allegation, and said he was "very pleased to be able to put this behind me and move on" after he was cleared by the party.
Jeremy Corbyn has brought Clive Lewis back to Labour's frontbench Credit: ITV News Anglia
The Labour MP quit the Shadow Cabinet last year over his party's Brexit stance.
He will now return to Jeremy Corbyn's team as Shadow Treasury Minister.
The MP, who previously served as Shadow Business Secretary and Shadow Defence Secretary, is among a raft of new junior ministers announced by the Labour leader.
Mr Corbyn said: "I am pleased to make these appointments to strengthen Labour's frontbench team, which is now a government in waiting.
"I look forward to working with them in their new roles holding the Government to account, developing policy to transform our country and, with their shadow secretary of states, preparing to form a government that will deliver for the many, not the few."
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NEW YORK (Sputnik) - As many as 2,849 people voted in Russian presidential election in New York on March 18, the local election commission told Sputnik after the closure of the polling station.
The polling station 8274 in the building of the Russian Consulate General in New York worked from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time (noon to midnight GMT). Voting in New York was also held at a polling station in Brooklyn, in the Brighton Beach area, home to many natives of Russia.
This venue finished work at 6 p.m. local time, and the ballots were sent to the diplomatic mission in Manhattan. The final protocol signed by the commission with the results of voting will be sent to Russian Foreign Ministry.
Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted earlier an unprecedented turnout in the Russian presidential election at polling locations organized abroad.
"I would just like to report that there is just an unprecedented turnout in our foreign missions. Naturally, these are not foreign institutions, these are election commissions that are formed in our embassies and consulates," Zakharova said on air of the Rossiya 1 broadcaster.
Vladimir Putin is leading in the Russian presidential election with 76.6 percent of the vote as information from 97 percent of ballots processed, according to the preliminary data of the Russian Central Election Commission.


An 'eye-opening' meditation app from Singapore hopes to make the world more productiveHalfway through his one-year sabbatical, Bjorn Lee panicked. After working in Zopim - a Singapore company which made its founders millionaires after getting acquired by US customer service software Zendesk - Lee sensed it was time to leave and find a new adventure. Except that he was stuck.
Would you recommend MindFi to a friend?
I have 15 years of experience in meditation, you need to have superb meditative skills to be able to relax with eyes open. The key is to calm your mind, and as long our eyes are focused on the visuals, it is almost impossible to achieve inner peace. As i said, only great masters can do this.
Johny Miric has used this product for one day.
Emphasizing short meditations is a great idea, and I haven't seen it before.
In trying to sign up, the process would fail silently. I finally figured out that the app doesn't like one character usernames in email addresses, or four-letter TLDs, even though both are valid. The onboarding graphics were really fuzzy. I think they're scaled images? The developers have clearly never tested on an iPhone SE screen, as the UI is cut off (see https://d.pr/i/KSlfJ).
It's beta quality software, but I really hope these issues get addressed. It's a great concept. If well-executed, I could see it being a part of my routine.
Andrew W has used this product for one day.
Bjorn LeeMaker@bjorn_lee · Founder @MindFi. Ex-Zendesk.
@bjorn_lee Thanks for such a beautiful app. Cool idea!
@bjorn_lee yay! I'm so happy you've been hunted. I don't mind looking weird but I'm hoping I can fool my kids who often play in my background when I meditate now.
I usually close my eyes when meditating... but sometimes I have to rush so I won't be able to meditate before leaving home. Like today, I occasionally try to close my eyes and meditate in public... but folks around me would find it weird. I typically work in cafes (like right now) so this is the usual kind of place where I need a moment of silence. Looking forward to trying this out!
Been using this. Love this.
@abadesi Hi Abadesi! Thank you for checking us out :). I think you'd like our work feature too- we use meditation to enhance your routine/work!
Congrats guys! How do u see yourself differently compared to existing apps in this space such as Headspace & Calm?
Change your mind to relax, de-stress and sleep better.
An app to reduce stress. Take a deep breath.


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It's safe to say The Lion King left quite an impression on this little girl.
Like just about anybody else who's seen the hit movie, she's crushed when Mufasa dies and , while doing her best to hide her sadness.
While she isn't exactly bawling, it's clear to see Mufasa's death has left her down in the dumps.
Her dejected face makes it clear she's in a lot of pain, but her father swoops in to let her know he's there for her.
It's one of the saddest -- and sweetest -- moments you may ever see caught on video.