With the growing trend to develop deep and ultra-deep fields, the offshore oil and gas industry is increasingly demanding tools for cost-effective, reliable exploitation and maintenance of subsea equipment. Over the past decades, ROVs and ROTs have proven to be very efficient and versatile. These vehicles have become more sophisticated; however, they still require a great amount of electrical energy as well as constant, real-time supervision/control by highly trained operators. Support vessels are therefore clearly the primary part of operating expenditures (OPEX) for inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) of deepwater field, and the only way to suppress them is to remove the intervention vehicle's umbilical, that is to turn ROVs into Intervention-AUVs (I-AUV).
During the late 90's, because several manufacturers occupied the Survey AUV niche, Cybernetix chose to invest in the I-AUV segment. In co-operation with strategic partners, the company set-up and undertook two major R&D programmes. The first, SWIMMER – an AUV-shuttle designed to deliver a conventional work-ROV to a subsea docking station – connected to the surface production facilities through a preinstalled power/control umbilical. This Hybrid Underwater Vehicle (HUV) concept is mobilised permanently on a FPSO or platform and the associated OPEX are extremely low. It allows the same operation as that of a traditional work-ROV, but eliminates the need for a support vessel because its extended range of operation allows the system to be launched and recovered from the surface production facilities.
Although very promising, the HUV concept requires a dedicated docking structure and umbilical. To overcome this and offer the possibility to perform simple IMR operations on standard subsea equipment without modification, Cybernetix and its partners started the Autonomous Light Intervention Vehicle (ALIVE) project in 2001, with the key objective of developing a true I-AUV.
Unlike torpedo-shaped survey AUVs, the ALIVE open-frame structure, with buoyancy located on top and heavy components at the bottom, gives high natural pitch and roll stability. The 4-metre long (with grabbers retracted), 2.2-metre wide, 1.6-metre high (excluding antennas) ALIVE weighs 3,500 kilograms and is slightly buoyant in sea water.
The ALIVE battery system is composed of 2 different packs: 40 kWh/240 VDC for propulsion and 4 kWh/24 VDC for instruments and computers. AUVs require efficient propulsion system to save energy and to avoid generating acoustic noise that could disrupt acoustic communications. ALIVE's thrusters are the result of a development process that began with the SWIMMER project.
ALIVE has three different communication links. Ethernet via a 100-metre debug umbilical is used for mission preparation and data downloading. A 9.6-kbps, half-duplex modem for radio communications provides a 5-kilometre extended range at sea, even in harsh conditions. Underwater acoustic modems offer a 100-bps, half-duplex, high-reliability channel for control and monitoring, and an 8-kbps channel to upload video and sonar images. Nominal acoustic range is 3,000 metres, and the system is designed to enable links even in horizontal channels and in noisy environment both at the surface and subsea.
The ALIVE navigates via an original hybrid system based on dead-reckoning as well as speed vector/altitude/depth. Corrections are based on GPS during surface navigation, and when underwater, corrections are provided by GIB, sometimes referred to as "underwater GPS".
An eight-step operational scenario has been developed according to the expected technical performances of the system.
Mobilisation/Launching: ALIVE is a light-weight, compact vehicle that can be easily mobilised on any vessel of opportunity. Battery capacity allows for 10 kilometres total trip distance, and the vehicle is taken above the intervention location and launched using simple crane and appropriate launch and recovery cage.
Dive Start: The vehicle is piloted using joysticks to a safe location for initiating diving procedure. Once all systems verified, diving is started by the operator. When the vehicle is submerged, radio communication is lost and an acoustic communication link is quickly established.
Transit: The vehicle is programmed to reach a predefined safe positioning zone, located 20 to 30 metres in front of the target. This transit phase uses a navigation process based on hybridisation of dead-reckoning and LBL position fixes (given by GIB system). This allows a +/- 5-metre positioning accuracy that is sufficient for the next phase. When on location with the correct heading, a Dynamic Positioning process is activated.
Target Identification: ALIVE uses its sonar system (SDS) to perform target identification. If the position and heading are correct, the target's signature is detected by the sonar and uploaded to the surface station.
Approach: Once the target is located, a motion planner is activated and slowly brings the vehicle to a predefined position allowing mechanical docking with grabbers, under constant supervision of SDS, which periodically recomputes target's relative position. The fine positioning of the vehicle in front of the target (ROV-panel) is given by a video-based 3D pose estimation (VDS) when the target distance is below 2 metres.
Docking: When the vehicle is well positioned in front of the ROV-panel, the operator initiates the mechanical docking phase. This involves the Tele-Manipulation (TM) subsystem, which manages hydraulic grabbers and a 7-function manipulator arm. Grabbers are deployed and the firm closing of specific claws ensures correct final alignment on standard docking bars.
Tele-Manipulation: After docking, the surface TM supervision station is updated with the final position of the vehicle on the ROV-panel. A virtual 3D scene is then reconstructed using CAD models of the vehicle and of the target. This scene is constantly updated using monitoring data.
Recovery: After completion of the intervention tasks, the process described above is reversed: manipulator is parked, grabbers are released and the vehicle is piloted back to the Safe Positioning Zone, from where transit back to surface can be safely started.
An ALIVE prototype was fully designed, manufactured and integrated between February 2002 and May 2003, during which time stand-alone tests of every subsystem were successfully completed. In July 2003, connection and collaborative tests of the subsystems involved in target ID, approach, and docking were carried out in dock.
In August 2003, a 4-day sea trial was organised on board Ifremer's R/V Europe. The objective was to test the vehicle in real AUV conditions, including test of the navigation process, the acoustic modem's behaviour in open waters, the vehicle's hydrodynamic behaviour, as well as for checking emergency procedures and launch and recovery procedure training. All these tests went well, leading to implementation of some improvements during the mission. In September 2003, the system underwent another series of dock/pool tests.
In October 2003, ten days of operational tests were performed with the objective of performing full-scale operations on a ROV-panel mock-up in fully automatic mode. The ALIVE system was mobilised on R/V Europe, and a sheltered, wind-free test site was selected of 80-metre depth, which was compatible the vessel's mooring capabilities, with a flat sand/silt seabed for correct installation of the ROV panel mock-up. On the first day, the ROV panel installation and GIB buoy mooring were tested. The successful execution of tele-manipulation tasks on the ROV panel, operating in full-autonomous mode was the ultimate objective for this series of validation tests at sea.
The tests were performed under severe sea and wind conditions that allowed only three full days of operations. Despite of this, the system performed extremely well. Software simulation also proved to be extremely efficient, which allowed the crew to be trained prior to final sea trials, allowing efficient reaction in unexpected situations.
The ALIVE system has shown impressive reliability, proving the skills of the development team and the huge amount of experience acquired by the partners in the complex field of I-AUVs. All the technical choices for global architecture and subsystem development have proven to be particularly relevant. Commercially, following the successful completion of the SWIMMER R&D phase and immediate start of ALIVE project, the offshore oil and gas operators' attention has remained focussed on I-AUVs and the potential savings this technology may bring. What was a curiosity four to five years ago has gradually become of real commercial interest. ALIVE's proven capability to provide quick, cost-effective interventions on existing, unmodified subsea equipment is something major operators are following very closely.
The author also wishes to thank the Freesub network team (a European Commission funded Thematic Network, managed by Cybernetix).


Dora Rose serves as Deputy Director for the League of Women Voters of California. Dora has been a civil rights litigator, policy advocate, and voting rights activist for over twenty years. Her experience includes holding leadership positions with the Voting Rights Institute, the Center for Election Integrity at Cleveland State University, and as General Counsel and Director of Voter Protection for the Ohio Democratic Party.


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Mar 22, 2022 Parveen Shakir biography, Parveen Shakir is an acclaimed poet in Pakistan
Parveen Shakir was a Pakistani poet, teacher, and civil servant of the government. Her distinctive feminine voice in Urdu literature was a significant characteristic. She used the feminine gender consistently for the word "lover". Her poetry is highly regarded and is still widely read today. Parveen Shakir biography highlights some of her best works. To learn more, visit Parveen Shakir's website. This is a brief biography of the poet and her work.
Parveen Shakir's first book was published in 1976. Her famous works include Kaf-e-Aina, Sad-barg, and Mah-e-Tamaam. She married Pakistani doctor Syed Naseer Ali but later divorced him. In 1994, she died while driving in a car accident. She was a prominent poet, a teacher, and a civil servant.
Parveen Shakir's writings include the sonnet, "The Child of the Twenty-First Century." Her free verse is much more fearless than the ghazaliyaat. The collection uses popular expressions to point to societal prohibitions. On her 19th death anniversary, the Pakistan Postal Service issued an honorary stamp in her name. She was also a pioneer of feminist poetry in the world.
Parveen Shakir died in 2004, but her legacy lives on. In addition to her poetry, she was a teacher. She published various volumes of poetry that oscillated between ghazals and free verse. Some of her poems deal with themes like feminism, love, and rebirth. Her poems are considered to be among the finest in Urdu literature. It is easy to see why Parveen Shakir is so beloved.
Parveen Shakir's life is marked by her love life with her husband, Dr. Naseer Ali. They had a son together. The two were married for nine years and had a son. Their marriage was unsatisfactory, but they remained faithful. The poet had a beautiful family and was devoted to her work. The writer's husband was a prominent civil servant of Pakistan.
Parveen Shakir was born in Karachi and started writing poetry at a young age. She later went on to study English Literature at the University of Karachi. She earned her MA degree in linguistics and later worked as an English teacher at the Abdullah Girls College. Her sister, Parvin Qadir Agha, was her close friend. They married in the year she was 42. The poet's mother was a teacher, and both of them were talented writers.
Parveen Shakir is an acclaimed poet in Pakistan. She was born in 1952 and was married to Dr. Naseer. She was a professor at the university for nine years and had a son with him. Her father, a civil servant, encouraged her to pursue poetry. She worked in the government as a civil servant and teacher before she became a poet. At the age of 25, she published her first collection of poetry and won the Adam G Award for her writing.
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Bulk Nutrients is a REDcycle Partner!
Posted by Bulk Nutrients on Jan 17, 2019 in #Feature Articles.
At Bulk Nutrients, we really value sustainability. So much so that we've become a partner of REDcycle!
Reducing the amount of waste we create and recycling where possible is so important to us here at Bulk Nutrients.
It comes into decisions we make every day, and for this reason, we decided to become a REDcycle partner!
Recycling helps to protect the environment and supports sustainability for the years to come.
In today's society, we produce a lot of waste product and recycling gives it a second life (and many more!).
As you probably know, waste has a huge negative impact on the natural environment. Why you ask?
When you take your rubbish bin out for collection each week, your rubbish is sent to landfill sites which release some really harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses.
As recycling saves energy it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to tackle climate change.
Overall the act of recycling helps to save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change, and we think that's pretty darn important!
We wanted to take our passion for sustainability a step further, so we joined the team at REDcycle.
We're really excited to be partnering with REDcycle and to promote the great work they're doing for environmental sustainability.
The REDcycle Program was developed by Melbourne-based consulting and recycling organisation RED Group as a recovery initiative for post-consumer soft plastic.
They teamed up with Coles and Woolworths (as drop off points) as well Australia's favourite brands (like us!) for support in keeping plastic bags and soft plastic packaging out of landfill.
When you drop soft plastics off they're taken to Replas who completely transform them into a variety of products from outdoor furniture and decking to road base products and even outdoor gyms and parks!
How recyclable is Bulk Nutrients' packaging?
Very! You can recycle all of our packaging, just via different ways!
Some packaging is fine to pop straight into your council recycling bin and the rest can be recycled via REDcycle.
Since you're collecting your Bulk Nutrients pouches for recycling, you might as well collect any other soft plastics you want to recycle!
Bread bags, pasta and rice bags and even frozen food and veggie bags are all accepted at REDcycle drop off points.
For more info on what you can REDcycle refer to this page.
It's as it sounds, if it's soft plastic and can be scrunched up into a ball, you can REDcycle it!
Most other hard plastics can go into your kerbside recycling, just check your local council website for info on what can go in your council bin and what you may need to take elsewhere for recycling.
Keen to start REDcycling your Bulk Nutrients pouches and see them turned into something pretty cool from Replas?
Find your nearest REDcycle drop off point here.
Let's look after our environment and reduce, reuse, REDcycle team Bulk!


So, just in case I wasn't busy enough here at NAJB HQ, I've kind of invented a new thing… it's called Love UK Handmade, and it began as an Instagram page, for all things handmade in the UK, with a focus on pretty, fun, and lovely, of course! (https://www.instagram.com/loveukhandmade/) We have all kinds of items featured there, from giant knitting, to jewellery, to baby things, and plant pots, and .
And if the weather is nice, you're probably planning holidays, sandy beaches and ice-cream. And if it's not nice, maybe just wishing for holidays, sandy beaches and ice-cream. Either way, we're right there with you! Here are our favourite things that will make your summer easier. Let's start with summer at home. You know what it's like – you have three pairs of nice sunglasses, and a ratty pair .


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Michel Goudchaux (Nancy, 18 maart 1797 - Parijs, 27 december 1862) was een Frans bankier en politicus.

Biografie
Michel Goudchaux, die jood was, werd in navolging van zijn vader bankier. Ten tijde van de Julimonarchie werd hij financieel expert voor de oppositiekrant Le National. Na de Februarirevolutie in 1848 werd hij minister van Financiën in de Voorlopige Regering van 24 februari tot 5 maart 1848. Hij nam reeds na enkele weken ontslag uit onvrede met het gevoerde budgettaire beleid.

In april 1848 werd Goudchaux verkozen tot volksvertegenwoordiger voor het departement Seine in de Nationale Constituerende Vergadering en stelde hij zich op als een gematigd republikein. Op 28 juni 1848 werd hij voor een tweede maal minister van Financiën in de regering-Cavaignac. Hij stelde een progressieve erfbelasting voor, alsook een belasting op het kapitaal van hypothecaire leningen. Deze voorstellen stuitten evenwel op weerstand in het parlement, niet in het minst bij Adolphe Thiers, de voorzitter van het commissie Financiën. Hij toonde zich geen voorstander van het voornemen van de voormalige Voorlopige Regering om de spoorwegen te nationaliseren. Ook voerde Goudchaux een posthervorming door, waarbij er een uniform tarief werd vastgelegd voor briefpost in gans Frankrijk en de eerste Franse postzegels werden ingevoerd. Hij bleef minister tot 25 oktober 1848.

Bij de parlementsverkiezingen van 1857 werd hij verkozen tot volksvertegenwoordiger in het Wetgevend Lichaam. Hij weigerde echter om een eed van trouw aan keizer Napoleon III af te leggen en kon daarom niet zetelen. Ook Hippolyte Carnot en Louis Eugène Cavaignac weigerden dit en zetelden evenmin.

Zie ook
 Lijst van volksvertegenwoordigers tijdens het Tweede Franse Keizerrijk

Volksvertegenwoordiger tijdens het Tweede Franse Keizerrijk
Frans minister van Financiën

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You're out with friends when one member of your group says that they're going to leave. They drove to the bar, while you took a cab. They claim that it's fine for them to drive, drinking a cup of water at the bar before they go.
Remember, people do not always act rationally when they're intoxicated. Some of them get angry far more quickly than they normally would. If you act aggressively, they might respond the same way and it just makes things worse. Tell them that you don't think it's safe to drive in a calm, collected way that feels more like good advice than a personal attack.
Explain to them that you're worried they could get hurt or even killed in a crash, and that you don't want to see it happen. Rather than berating them for putting others in danger or breaking the law, make them see that you care about them and don't want anything bad to happen.
At some house parties, people will take their guests' keys at the beginning and then refuse to give them back to intoxicated drivers. It can become a bit harder at the bar, but you can still ask for their keys. Only do this after you try to talk them out of it, though, because it is going to escalate the situation.
If you just tell someone they can't drive, they immediately start thinking about how they have to. Maybe they have work in the morning. They need to get home.
To prevent this train of thought, start out with a solution. Don't just say they can't drive; tell them that you'll go with them and call a cab or an Uber. Talk about taking public transportation. Offer to call a sober friend to come pick both of you up. Remember that the drunk person is simply trying to solve a problem -- how do they get home? -- and that you can keep them from driving by solving it in another way.
The unfortunate reality is that many people drive drunk every day, causing numerous accidents. If you get hurt in a crash, make sure you know if you have a right to financial compensation.


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W.Va. company under scrutiny for chemical spill
Gary Strauss, Marisol Bello and Wendy Koch
After five days%2C governor green-lights limited water usage
Chemical plant operator has said nothing since Friday press briefing
300%2C000 people in nine counties were affected
A five-day water ban affecting 300,000 West Virginians began lifting Monday, and state officials were optimistic that nine counties could soon return to normalcy. But the chemical company responsible for the Elk River toxic spill is likely to remain mired in lawsuits, state and federal investigations and a prolonged shutdown.
Freedom Industries has been in hunker-down mode since Friday night, when company co-founder Gary Southern gave a brief press conference, dodging questions about the company's monitoring and preventive measures in the 7,500-gallon spill of 4-methylcyclohexane methanol (MCHM), a coal-cleaning agent that can cause skin irritation, vomiting and diarrhea.
So far, Freedom Industries has been hit with a dozen class-action lawsuits from residents and businesses seeking damages, as well as probes by the U.S. Attorney's office and the federal Chemical Safety Board.
The company, initially launched in the mid-1980s, formed under a new entity in December when it merged with Etowah River Terminal, which operated the site, a former oil and gas terminal owned by Pennzoil-Quaker State. Other Freedom partners include chemical processor Poca Blending and Crete Technologies, a Delaware limited partnership, according to reports by the Charleston Gazette and the Wall Street Journal. The companies share many of the same executives, while Southern has ties to five Florida-based mining and chemical companies, the Journal reported.
Calls to Freedom Industries were directed to a woman named "Madeline,'' who provided no information or access to company executives and declined to identify herself or her affiliation. She apparently replaced Freedom's public relations firm, Ryan Associates, which dropped its client over the weekend.
A Freedom co-founder, Carl Lemley Kennedy II, filed for bankruptcy in 2005 and pleaded guilty to tax evasion and withholding more than $1 million from employee paychecks intended to cover federal taxes. He was sentenced to three years imprisonment, later reduced, for helping authorities in a drug sting. He also was convicted in 1987 for selling more nearly two-thirds of a pound of cocaine, the Gazette reported.
"There are some edgy characters tied to Freedom Industries,'' Charleston Mayor Danny Jones tells USA TODAY. "I'm not impressed with them. I believe civilly and criminally, there's a case to be made. They're going to be the target of a criminal investigation and (civil) lawsuits. Those folks are going to circle the wagons."
Lisa Evans, a senior administrative counsel on waste issues for environmental group Earthjustice, suggests that the newly merged company may have been organized to limit financial liability. Evans says it's common for mining, chemicals and energy operators to create smaller subsidiaries with limited funding to control plants or mines. That allows subsidiaries to absorb any risks. But often, she says, the subsidiary does not have the funding to pay for a cleanup in the event of an accident or spill, so it goes bankrupt, and states are left to handle the mess.
The leaked chemical came from a 35,000-gallon above-ground storage tank that isn't subject to inspection. Still, Randy Huffman, who oversees West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection, says the state — with an economy that's heavily dependent on the coal and chemicals industries — might toughen oversight to prevent future mishaps.
"I think that the loophole that this facility fell into is because it was not a hazardous material, it flew under the radar," Huffman says.
Ken Carper, an attorney and president of the Kanawha County Commission, says Freedom's handling of the leak and its lack of followup since Friday is "bizarre."
"I hope they never open again,'' Carper says in an interview with USA TODAY. Carper says his county — where 100,000 residents have been without water — isn't equipped to regulate chemical plants. The plant's location, about a 1.5 miles upriver from the pipes that take in water for the public's supply, is too close to prevent the impact of a spill.
"There has to be some sort of legislation, which I would support, to keep facilities farther away from the water supply," he says.
Neither the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency nor the state DEP sent inspectors before the spill, agency officials say.
Because the site only stored and did not manufacture chemicals, it did not need permits to discharge pollutants into the air or water. It was not cited for any environmental violations, according to a federally run database. West Virginia officials last visited the property in 1991.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration scheduled an inspection in 2009, but canceled it after realizing the company did not fall under any of its special emphasis programs, OSHA spokesman Jesse Lawder says.
Although regulators never visited, it appears company officials were aware of issues with a containment dike. Southern told state regulators that $1 million was put into an escrow account to repair the wall, says Mike Dorsey, director of West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection Emergency Response and Homeland Security.
"The wall is an old cement block wall, and there's some problems with the mortar in a couple places," Dorsey says. "And it came out through that."
Environmentalists applaud tougher restrictions.
Bill Price, a Sierra Club organizer in West Virginia, said a paucity of regulations leaves many unanswered questions about MCHM, its use and how it's stored. The state's agencies are ill-prepared to deal with leaks such as Freedom Industries' and aren't adequately inspecting and enforcing existing regulations, he says.
Heather White, executive director of the Environmental Working Group, said the Elk River spill underscores the nation's lax chemical safety laws.
"It highlights how this nation's entire chemical safety regime is broken from top to bottom, from the time chemicals come on the market with little to no testing, right through the entire life cycle of the substance," White said. "Chemical safety laws intended to protect us are instead giving priority to the interests of chemical companies and manufacturers The real surprise is that disasters like this don't happen more often."
Contributing: The Associated Press


The mountains where the monastery is located.
The Boyana church, on the outskirts of Sofia, Bulgaria, is a medieval church from the late 10th to early 11th century. The frescoes are stunning however photography is not allowed inside. They are an exceptional achievement that overcomes the stylisation of icons with individuality and vitality. When I looked at these I thought of Giotto and the Scrovengi chapel in Padua and marveled that these predate Giotto by 70 years. There are incredible nuanced shades of color and a perspective not seen in icons and frescoes.
When I started to identify themes my driver turned to me and said: "I went to school during Soviet times when we were deprived of religious education in school and have to make up for that with self study. The Soviets," he said, "were masterful in that they deprived you of your legacy by trying to erase it." The art professor, Pierre Graber from Paris stated that these are the most precious contributions of Bulgaria to the world.
Saint John Rilski was the first hermit monk in the desert; that is he lived in a cave in the forest. The library is the richest in Bulgaria.
The original church burnt so a new one was built in the 19th century.
Gazing Heavenward. You are not allowed to take pictures inside the church. The exterior photos give you some idea of the beauty of the interior that has an awesome 19th century golden icon screen.
The tomb of Neofit Rilshi who is the 19th century monk who is the father of pedagogy in that he established a school at the monastery where he wrote grammar and lexicons and textbooks.
This is an active monastery among the 60 active monasteries in Bulgaria. The museum guide said there are baptisms everyday.
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Ghost Hunter is the final book in Michelle's Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series – and the book that won her Britain's most prestigious children's writing prize, the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.
As winter approaches and Souls' Night draws near, the Eagle Owl Mage holds the clans in the grip of terror. To fulfil his destiny, Torak must seek his lair in the Mountain of Ghosts. He must defy demons and tokoroths, and find his way through the Gorge of the Hidden People. Wolf must overcome terrible grief. Renn must make an agonizing decision. And in the final battle against the Soul-Eater, Torak must face the most heart-rending choice of all.
just want to say I love the seris and was so upset when it end (the ending was great!!!). Please write more about torak and renn also wolf!
May the gardian fly with you!
Really loved the series. Just finished it today. It would be awesome if u wrote more about their adventures together.
I love the series,and ive nearly finished reading it all by this book! ive started reading this one, and ihave only just realised that my reading time o this series is coming to an end! i dont wan it too! i might even re-read the whold series ( apart from the parts which might make me cry… mabye..) i hope you make more books.
as sam said, may the gardian run with you.
Though it was sad to see the ending of the book, as usual Paver gave it justice, just a we knew she would.
Through out the series she has portayed all the charectars brilliantly.
A beautiful endig, though it saddens me to see the series end.
I am a girl in sweden (so excuse my language) and I have read your amazing books! I am not alone about that I LOVE wolfbrother (all books!) But I have a problem; I cant stop think off the last book I just read out and I'm sad because it does not come out more books! And now my question: why cant you whrite only one more book to all youre readers?
And the same as the other said; MAY THE GUARDAIN RUM WITH YOU.
I love how you ended it, but the ending of Ghost Hunter doesn't yet seem like the end of Torak's story to be told. It seems like a great cliff hanger. I would love it if you wrote just one more book! Your series was one of my favorite books to read!
I wish you luck on the other stories in your future books and may the Guardian(s) run or fly with you!
Best series of fiction books I have ever read in my life and I so wish for you to carry it on further like Ashley suggested. I hear you (Michelle) are writing a new series that is supposedly better than CoAD and is set in the same Age and everything. I shall look forward to reading it too.
I loved the series!It had a great ending but I think that it still needs one more book to top it all.Please, Paver just one more book. Your series were the best Ive ever read! Way to go!
May The Guardian Run and Fly With You!
Hello Paver! You know actually my real name is Renn. What a coincidence! Why dont you write one more book as Tall Tailless suggested. Your series were a real hit. Hope you follow our advises.
May The Gaurdian Fly or Run With You!
Whoo hoo !!!!!!! One more book just pleeeeeeeeeeese!!!!!!!!
Hi!!! I've read the whole series apart from this one and they where so amazing I read them all in 3 days!!! please make some more! they are the best series ever!!!
I don't know why I'm asking this, but when was this book published? Was it 2010?
I loved the series and please, please Im begging you, WRITE ANOTHER ONE!!! maybe write a prequel or sequel series or the stories from another persons point of view, something like that.
Definately the best set of books Ive read in my life! they should make a movie of it, but dont let the americans do it because it will be nothing like 'Wolf Brother' and all the voices will have stupid accents.
Yes I shed a tear, i practically gawped when I turned to the last page and it dawned on me this would be the last adventure I'd ever have with Torak, Renn, Wolf, Fin Keddin and all the amazing characters that we've met.
But despite the sadness, It was an amazing end to an amazing series. I dont think ill ever read another book that will capture me like COAD has. No character, no other world has or ever will capture me like COAD.
Thanks Michelle, truly an outstanding author!
Hey Michelle i really loved these books the best ive ever read.However,i agree with everyone else please make at least one more book about Torak,Renn,Rip,Rek,Pebble and of course Darkfur.May the guardian run,fly and swim with you.
Im from the USA…..You should drop by my small town of Albion PA sometime!
Hiya,PLEASE WRITE ANOTHER BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they are amazing and i hope u write more!! i am dying to read ghost hunter as i haven't read it yet!!! Best books i ever read!!!!! 🙂 xxxxxxx May the guardian run/fly with you!
o pretty pretty please can you write one last book about Torak, Renn, and Wolf?? i'm am just dying for another book. i havent read a book this good in years! it's my favorite book of all time. i will miss Torak and espically Renn so much!!!!!!! please????? also, what is the name of the new series your writing thts better than COAD????
The first time I read this book was in English, the translation was taking too long to be published and I just couldn't wait more!
I got so touched by the final pages, I remember the tears rolling down through my face like a waterfall as I was reading the last words! I didn't know whether i was sad for the end or happy for the amazing final haha (maybe both of them)!
I spent the whole year waiting for the translation of this book! Fourtunatly, it's already been publiched and I've already re-read it! Now i'm again in the 'post book depression' haha, it's hard to handle with the fact that I won't know what will happen to Torak, Renn and Wolf!
Thanks Michelle Paver, and congratulations for your extraordinary job!
May the guardian run with you.
Sorry fello readers that Michelle Paver might not make any more books. Which would have been great if she did, Michele's books are full of exitment and wonder that fills the reader. Mrs. Paver if you shall write a nother book, we the fanns would like to know. From the 1st moment i read your 1st book i know it was going to a good time. I have shared your book with my friends and family they all like it. I am threaled that i got to read your book. Good luck and have funn. May your gurdian be at your side!
I love your series wolf brother!Our class read the first book together as our literacy topic and I was very sad when we finished it for two reasons.1:we had finished the book and I didn't know where to get the next one!2: I thought it was quite sad when wolf left Torak.I have just started Spirit Walker and i'm loving it already!I can't wait to read all of them but I will also be very sad when I do!
Peaaaaaaaaase make another book! its so good and awesome! i wuz so sad when it ended!! i wanna see wut happens so Renn, Torak and Wolf 🙁 i luv u Michelle!
There are rarely books which as I finish I realize how good it is. Yours is definitely one of them.
I know you don't come on this site but can you please write another book? I beg you with my three souls. Even if you do write more books you should really really REALLY write another sequel to this book. I sure everyone wants you to write another. Something like there is another soul eater?
it was a great book, with a open ending!!!!
need to get this just found out that theres two more books after the fourth one lol GREAT SERIES!!!! to bad it ends with this one, but you should keep on writing books for this series!!
I LOVED THIS BOOK!! Awhile ago, I introduced this series to my mom, and she kept telling me to hurry up reading it so that she could, but now that's me telling her to hurry up. I agree with everyone that there should be just one more book, like what happened to Pebble, Darkfur, and (of course) Wolf, and if Torak and Renn ever mate and if they do what there kids were like. Also, maybe it could hold some information about how Dark and Fin-Kedinn and the Raven Clan are. Also, they should all have a HUGE reunion! It wouldn't have to be that long, too. One more thing; PLEASE WRITE ANOTHER BOOK LIKE WHAT I SUGGESTED!!!!!!!!!!!! I WILL GET ON MY KNEES AND BEG!!!!!!!!!
P.S. I know I am female, but I just had to put in my fav character in the whole series.
Ok I know I already made a comment but I have more to say. I am a TOTAL GEEK and last night I had a dream about Torak and Renn and so forth. So it was six months after they left the Ravens, and they were just hanging out with the wolves and ravens. Apparently Eostra had a kid and before she died somehow gave her kid her powers. Now that kid was furious with Torak, so they decided to ruin his life and torture him. Back to where we left Torak and Renn. It was that same day, when all of a sudden there was a huge storm, and Renn, Wolf, Darkfur, Pebble, and the ravens disappear. Now Torak has to find them and kill the kid so that everything that he had to do and what the kid did would be forgotten. You can just add on to that! Sorry this comment was really long! I just LOVE all of the characters and want to read more about them.
Pleeeease write another book about Torak, Wolf, and Renn! There are so many things that can happen after Ghost Hunter! I'm even RE-READING the entire series (Yes, it's that good!) Come on! At least start another series where Torak is the main character (at least make it Wolf or even pebble!)!
Oh, yeah! Sorry for leaving this out! May the Guardian run with you!
1st, Wolf Brother will now write as J Wolf (for now…) Second, Instead of one more book of the chronicles of ancient darkness, like Renn and TallTailless suggested, how about another series about Torak, Wolf and Renn? This time, maybe destiny takes them to another land, where they find a whole new set of adventures for the Listener! C'mon? What about it? …… PLEEEEEEEAAAAAASE oh please oh please, oh please write another book! I was crying at the end of the last one because I thought it was over… but.. maybe you can prove me wrong :') . I love the COAD!!!! Pleeaase!….. I'll take that as a yes! …Ok, ok. just write another after Gods and Warriors comes out….ok?
I finnished this book and am just stunned. I believe there could be another series with Torak and Renn because of the other forest. There are so many more evil things that one could possibly create.
May the gaurdian run, fly, or swim with you.
Oh my goodness!!!!! These books are truly amazing. You are so talented! The best series i've ever read! Pretty please write a couple more??!!!! May the Guardian run/fly/swim with you.


Spotify is finally here! After months of covering their hopeful arrival to the US, I can finally rest with ease in a streaming bliss of musical exasperation. However, first I feel the need to recap everyone of where Spotify was and how they got here.
All caught up? Great. The Cliffs Note version of all of that is that Spotify needed to secure the major labels to really make a notable debut in the US and had to round up more paid subscribers in order to make a sustainable impact.
Has all that happened? We'll wrap up the Spotify arrival after the break.
Apple has been in a pretty litigious mood lately. By lately, I mean the last decade or so. With current legal action against GetJar, Nokia, Kodak, Amazon and the Moon, it isn't surprising that HTC, whom Apple has taken before the ITC at least 5 times recently, has responded rather succinctly. In fact, the comment was rather harsh, though correct.
Quick and to the point. While it is fun to have HTC going after the jugular, Jobs doesn't usually take kindly to attacks like these; he prefers to make them, instead. This one should get fun quickly.
Earlier this week, Microsoft launched a splash page for a project they call Talalip (the screen can be seen on the right). The page, if you cannot see it, says "Welcome. With Tulalip you can Find what you need and Share what you know easier than ever." In addition to this welcome text, there is a Facebook and Twitter sign-in and a series of Windows Phone 7/Windows 8/Xbox Dashboard-style tiles with people's photos. If this doesn't cry social network, I don't know what does.
Thanks for stopping by. Socl.com is an internal design project from a team in Microsoft Research which was mistakenly published to the web. We didn't mean to, honest.
Didn't they mean to? Hit the break to find out.
July has become the month of UpStream electrical mathematics. First we add urine with forward osmosis without electricity. This week, we will be adding pencil lead to water to create a battery.
That's right; a research team from the Monash University Department of Materials Engineering, led by Dr. Dan Li, have developed a material they call graphene. They believe this development could lead to the next generation of batteries. Why is this? This material can create an electrical storage device powerful enough to outshine even the most efficient lithium-ion batteries with the added bonus of only taking seconds to charge. Add to that its ability to charge an almost unending number of times and we might just have the perfect battery.
So, why isn't this in every product everywhere already? Hit the break to find out.
Right now Microsoft has 11 brick and mortar store locations; well, 12 if you count the Apple store that was branded in their honor. As far as we can tell most of these locations are not profitable, but that doesn't seem to detour Steve Ballmer from pushing forward with 75 new locations across the U.S. There is speculation that this is an assertive move to compete with Apple, which has around 300 physical locations, the real question however is, what does Microsoft have to gain from all this?
Since at least early April of this year there has been a hot debate among the Microsoft executive circle about whether or not this is going to benefit them. Certainly there are a lot of different factors here. Take for example, the success of Apple stores. It's true that iPods and iPhones are sold almost everywhere under the sun but Apple still largely retains iMac and iPad for themselves, with the exception of Best Buy and maybe a couple other retailers. I believe the reason they can pull this off is because Apple exercises the philosophy that you should have to purchase 4 devices, iMac, iPad, iPhone, iPod to do the job of 1. It also just so happens that 2 of those 4 can almost only be found at an Apple store.
For more of our thoughts on the matter, hit the break. Also, don't forget to visit PLuGHiTzLive.com and click the link in the center for the still-digital Microsoft Store. Tell them Jon sent you.
Just about 8 months removed from Netflix raising their prices by $2 to compete with Hulu Plus, the company is restructuring and raising prices again, this time angering over 60,000 "fans" on Facebook. However, it seems that everyone is misunderstanding what the price change actually is and who it affects.
At first, Netflix bundled their unlimited streaming service along with their DVDs by mail as a package for $7.99 a month, then up to $9.99 as mentioned earlier. Netflix has now launched DVD-only plans that offer unlimited DVDs, one at a time, for $7.99 a month, or $11.99 for two. This now gives customers who only want DVDs a low-cost option to do so, especially now that BlockBuster is almost out of the picture.
The reason everyone is so mad though is because Netflix is now separating the DVD and streaming packages. It's going to make it a little more expensive if you want both, and we'll talk about that after the break.


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Morgan's Mumbles: My Favorite Plays, by teen contributor Morgan Randall
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One of the things that being a theatre mom has taught me is that teens are engaged with wrestling with story and literature in so many more ways then we often give them credit for. For many teens, theatre is home. It's a way to take on new skin and explore lives and wrestle with deep thoughts and emotions. Today teen contributor Morgan Randall, another theatre kid, shares some of her favorite plays with us. Never underestimate a teen, they are thinking deeply and wrestling with the world in so many profound ways.
Medea by Euripides
This show is a classic Greek tragedy, if you know Greek Mythology you are most likely familiar with Jason and the tale of the Gold Fleece. This story takes place not long after that in Corinth, where Medea and his two children lived with him. However, at the start of the show, Medea is informed with the terrible news that Jason is to be married to Glauce, the daughter of the King of Creon. The story follows Medea's rage towards Jason and how that affects both her and her children, along with Jason and his new family.
Eat! It's Not About Food by Linda Daugherty
This show tackles a very big issue in society, it talks about eating disorders and their impact on all different people. It talks about the toxic culture around body image and dieting, as well as discussing multiple stories of people dealing with different disorders and also informs the audience of facts about eating disorders. The story follows multiple people, specifically the people around Amy (her friends, kids at school, family, and then eventually people who are in recovery). It follows their struggles with their bodies and how their eating disorders impact not only their health but also their relationships. It also tackles the problem with the lack of discussion about eating disorders, in general, but also specifically with males.
Morgan and Riley behind the scenes and on the stage
Girl In The Mirror by Jacoby
I was really lucky to be able to direct this show with my best friend a few years back, it is another pretty heavy show as it talks about suicide. It follows a girl named Susan, who recently committed suicide, while in a coma between life and death she gets to choose if she lives or dies. In order to make this decision, she leaves her body and a Speaker takes her through her memories. The things she had experienced that made her want to commit suicide, then halfway through the show, it switches. They are looking into the future and what will happen to the people around her if she ends up dying.
Lafayette No. 1 by Mandy Conner
This story follows a young girl named Lizzie Landry, and the orphans (known as the Forgotten) as yellow fever sweeps the streets of New Orleans. The story follows these orphans and Lizzie, as they try to band together against the local law enforcement and leaders of the town to make them aware of the most vulnerable citizens in New Orleans. This story is absolutely amazing, it gives me chills even just reading it. I adore the emphasis on friendship and the power that is obtained when people fight together for what is just.
Shipwrecked: An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont by Donald Margulies
This is the only comedy on this list because I enjoy the deeper meaning behind the show as it brings into question how far we as people are willing to go in order to tell an engaging story. Louis de Rougemont breaks the fourth wall in order to tell us his incredible tale of bravery and how he has risen to popularity. While the story is engaging, parts are obviously exaggerated and some are just straight-up lies. The show also has a lot of really cool pops and ensemble, if you ever get the chance to watch it.
Morgan Randall, Teen Contributor
Morgan recently graduated high school and is currently enrolled to attend college in the fall getting her BA in Theatre and Dance with an emphasis on Design and Technology. She loves theatre, writing, reading, and learning. But something that has always been important to her is being a voice for those who feel like they don't have one, and being a catalyst for change in any way possible.
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Karen Jensen has been a Teen Services Librarian for almost 30 years. She created TLT in 2011 and is the co-editor of The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services with Heather Booth (ALA Editions, 2014).
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Free Wi-Fi launched across DMRC's Airport Express Line
By : Karishma Khanna
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) inaugurated on Friday a free Wi-Fi service across all the six stations of the premium Airport Express line. The facility is launched at the Shivaji Stadium metro station. And to this, DMRC Managing Director Mangu Singh said that the stations on the Blue Line, stretching between Dwarka and Noida/ Vaishali, will be the next to equip with the free Wi-Fi service.
DMRC managing director Mangu Singh launching the free Wi-Fi facility at Shivaji Stadium Metro Station
A speed of 2 Mbps has been rolled out which may go as high as 50 Mbps. This is actually a great speed for public access and one can easily download a movie within minutes.
This service will be provided to all the commuters throughout the 22.7-km stretch of the Airport Express line (including all six stations). Mangu Singh inaugurated the free Wi-Fi facility which is named as "Oui DMRC Free Wi-Fi". "Oui" is a French word meaning "yes."
What all can be accessed with the free wi-fi facility?
Commuters will just have to search for the Wi-Fi connections on their smartphones & select the "Oui DMRC Free Wi-Fi" from those available. Once logged in, users can access all the popular internet apps like Facebook, email, and Google. They can also make video calls as well as watch the live streaming of cricket & football matches etc. And all this will be inside the station premises.
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Tie-up for the free wi-fi facility
DMRC has tied up with Techno Sat Comm to bring up the free wi-fi facility. The company presently runs India's first on-train Wi-Fi service on the Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express. Techno Sat Comm has been awarded a 10-year contract by the DMRC in this regard. They also plan to extend the free wi-fi facility across other corridors of the metro network.
Amit Mohan, Assistant Vice President of the Software and Mobile App, Techno Sat Comm, told IANS:
"We have entered an alliance with DMRC to provide internet connectivity across their whole rail network. It is likely to complete by sometime next year."
Earlier this year, a limited WiFi facility has also been launched on the DMRC's Yellow Line. The metro stations include Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Central Secretariat and Hauz Khas. This move is in association with the Rail Tel Corporation.
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The Most Fabulous Dresses From LFW You Have To See To Believe
Another fashion week is almost over, so we're back to celebrate some of the best looks. Today we bring you the most fabulous dresses seen on the London Fashion Week runways. Designers opted for bold styles that will make your jaws drop. That means we will be seeing a lot of skin and statement prints next season. If you have a special occasion to attend, feel free to steal some of these amazing gowns and you'll have all eyes on you without a doubt. Opulence once again took over the runways, and we're here to deliver the looks you must not miss.
Josep Font Focused on Art for His Delpozo Fall/Winter 2017-2018 Collection
Art is once again at the core of Josep Font's seasonal collection, who	for his Delpozo fall/winter 2017-18 ready-to-wear show brought artists J'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢zsef Rippl-R'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢nai's and Max Bill's creativity on stage.	Showcased during this extremely artistic New York Fashion Week, which saw many other designers focus on art for their fall 2017 collections (such as Joseph Altuzarra and Stacey Bendet, just to name a few), Delpozo's line-up was carefully constructed according to J'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢zsef Rippl-R'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢nai's and Max Bill's most notorious works, which gave the overall collection bright touches and architecturally intricate shapes.
As for the former, the collection's color palette might be decisively surprising for those who love Font's approach to seasonal collections, who often favors conventionally cheerful greens and fuchsias over the Delpozo fall 2017 collection's mulberry wine, navy blue and amber. Although being richly textured, this collection's hues somehow looked darker in their moods, and that is probably due to the dual visions Josep Font assembled together after immersing himself into Rippl-R'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢nai's and Max Bill's works.
From Hungarian painter J'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢zsef Rippl-R'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢nai's paintings, Josep Font extrapolated a sense of ethereal and other-worldly beauty that were transposed to fashion through to soft, yet vivid colors, as well as Post-Impressionist-inspired renewed aesthetics and quite abstract tendencies. From Swiss architect and designer Max Bill's creations, on the other hand, Josep Font caught a sense of pragmatic and conceptually complex minimalism that was particularly present not only in the range of clothes, but also in the accessories.
One specific item perfectly exemplified Max Bill's influence upon Josep Font, and it was the giant "Moon' bag inspired by Max's iconic M'Äö√†√∂'Äö√†√ábius sculptures. Rounded and circular, it is probably the it-item that perfectly embodied the collection and Font's creative stream of consciousness best of all.
As for the other main patterns, both Max Bill's and J'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢zsef Rippl-R'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢nai's legacies played important, yet contrasting roles throughout the collection, proving that both R'Äö√†√∂'Äö√¢'Ä¢nai's post-impressionist style, and Bill's lust for a harmonious minimalism were equally valuable in his personal quest for perfection. For these reasons, the Delpozo fall/winter 2017-18 rtw collection featured polar opposite patterns, such as floral prints and strictly geometrical lines, with the latter seen both in the garments' figures, and the designs.
The collection was a ready-to-wear meets haute couture sort of line-up, with wearable staples such as turtleneck sweaters and palazzo pants being paired with exaggeratedly structured coats and geometrical cuts. The latter were to be found in everything, from the shirts to the trousers, and unsurprisingly became the Internet's most talked-about staples as soon as the first images of the show were released.
Delpozo's visions for the next autumnal season were those of a fashion house that wants to build a steady bridge between ready-to-wear and haute couture, often blurring the lines between the two. Josep Font, who is a master at "blurring' and lessening such lines, just showed to the world what he is capable of, paving the way for soon being dubbed as one of the ultimate, all-time unforgettable couturiers.
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Delpozo Pre-Fall 2017 Collection Is an Explosion of Colors
Spanish label Delpozo showed off a well-structured and architectural collection for pre-fall 2017 that is just this side of avant-garde extravagance. The clothes definitely stand out but would not look out of place against a professional backdrop.
The Delpozo pre-fall 2017 collection is such that the feel is feminine and soft but architectural, with clean lines and a distinct shape that lends to the femininity of the pieces and the collection as a whole. So many of the embellishments of the collection required incredibly careful planning and intricate treatments to become what they are " the mix between the architectural and a floral form. This is the fifth year and release since the brand has relaunched.
This is the second pre-fall collection created by Delpozo, and it certainly makes an impression. The colors are rich and the designs are unique. The three-dimensional bows are unexpected and feature very intentional twists and turns to reveal additional pops of color.
The architectural elements of the individual outfits and the full collection overall are credited to be one of the sources for the Delpozo pre-fall 2017 collection " Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and the twisted accents are thanks to the inspiration of Mary Delany. Mary Delany is a British Artist from the 18th century, whose work apparently has made as much of an impression on the Delpozo creative director Josep Font as the elements of her artwork are seen in not only the embellishments of the tops and dresses, but the accessories as well.
The pants feature a very broad cuff at the bottom no matter the length, and the volume of each outfit in the collection is notable though not so much as to appear inflexible. On the contrary, the exaggerated shapes seem to float in place softly. A bisected bow, clearly oversized, adorns a black top, clearly extricating the piece completely out of the realm of 'simply' designed. The outfits in the Delpozo pre-fall 2017 collection will easily make it into regular professional wear thanks to the clean lines and upscale appearance.
One of my favorite items in the collection is an off-the-shoulder blue and white slouched style sweater with embellishments on the front. The sweater can be found in look #4. The floor-length navy blue skirt has body to it rather than just falling limply to the floor. The top is a tailored white mock turtleneck with what can be presumed to be long sleeves, but we cannot tell beneath that beautiful sweater.
While plenty of the looks are beautiful and interesting and new, it cannot be understated that accessories are equally stunning and interesting in design. Each color is rich, well placed and the stitching precise and well worked into the design, not just holding it together, but working for the overall appearance.
Delpozo Displayed Eccentric Architectural Tailoring at Spring 2017 Runway Show
Dubbed pr'Äö√†√∂'Äö√묢t-'Äö√†√∂'Äö√тĆ-couture, Delpozo's aesthetic is experiencing its most flourishing time thanks to creative director Josep Font, whose newest Delpozo spring/summer 2017 ready-to-wear line-up perfectly expresses the Spanish Maison's new style and fashion goals.
Unveiled at this inspiring New York Fashion Week a few hours ago, the Delpozo spring/summer 2017 collection infused the catwalk with Josep Font's architectural lines and cuts, mixing purely conceptual motifs and patterns with jocose flamenco-inspired references. A former architecture student and a mosaic enthusiast, Josep Font kept on serving us staples whimsically filtered through his youthfully romantic lens, refining them with beautifully refined cuts and intricately embroidered patterns.
As usual, Font's ready-to-wear range was filled with an astounding amount of different motifs and geometries, all dipped into the most diverse color palette we could ever think of. Aside from his signature bold colors, Josep Font also treated us to softer, eased-up hues this time around, the delicacy and sensuality of which inevitably make the brighter colors stand out even more.
Of course, checkered and floral patterns helped reinforce Font's multidimensional approach to ready-to-wear as well, with radiating stars and studded embellishments completing the most eccentric ensembles.
Richly textured and dominated by cropped lines, the Delpozo spring/summer 2017 collection slowly evolves to denote power, at first introducing us to its softer, more casual pieces, just to turn into something more complex (if not entirely abstract) that recalls Spain's most renowned surrealist painters.
Font's geometry, which is to be seen both within the lines and designed patterns of the looks, effortlessly transports the collection to a more haute couture level, either dramatically cropping the lines or deconstructing the figures into something completely new.
The key to this buzz is the abounding amount of Font's cropped jackets, oversized floor-length dresses and dramatic peplum cuts, enhanced either with strategic cut-outs or risqué plunging necklines and splits on the fronts.
Josep Font, whose knack for fabric manipulation should never be underestimated, also kept his prêt-à-couture philosophy alive by cheerfully playing with different materials, often fearlessly juxtaposing heavyweight-engineered textiles with lighter tulle and organza materials.
Poplin and cocoon dresses balance the most intricate proposals with something perfect for everyday, offering us new, more conceptual takes on casual dressing. On the other hand, butterfly-sleeved mini dresses adorned with matching butterfly embellishments create a sort of third possibility, trapping us between the more haute couture-esque ensembles and the casual ones. Such proposals also instill a new, hybrid sense of fashion into our minds, making us wonder whether Font is about to express his creative stream of consciousness with new styles or not.
Trapped into the power and signature familiar style, Josep Font managed, however, to introduce fresh ideas for his Delpozo spring/summer 2017 line-up that we already adore.
Delpozo Resort 2017 Collection Is Pure Art
Less than a few months ago, we managed to explore an appealing, yet quite familiar, kind of futuristic fashion thanks to most of the SS 2016 fashion shows. Now that the newest Delposo resort 2017 collection has been unveiled, travelling in space will definitely be less sci-fi-inspired and more dreamlike and artistic.
For his Delpozo resort 2017 line-up, creative director Josep Font had two main sources of inspirations, which all lead to two different, innovative and visionary artists: George Méli'Äö√†√∂¬¨√Üs and Anthony Caro.
Often regarded as the one who for the first time ever recognized the potential of narrative film, Méli'Äö√†√∂¬¨√Üs was an avid filmmaker and magician, renowned for his erotic films and imaginary voyages. For his collection, Josep Font took Méli'Äö√†√∂¬¨√Üs' 'A Trip to the Moon' film as the main sci-fi source of inspiration, embellishing his designs with the dreamlike atmospheres and bravery pictured in the movie.
As for Anthony Caro, Font literally followed Caro's notorious quote "I touch with the eyes', diving in the abstract sculptor's work and ample usage of industrial objects (in doing so Font, who was originally trained as an architect, may have experienced a few nostalgic moments).
Dominated by rich vibrant colors, and accentuated with the abstract settings of the pictures, the Delpozo resort 2017 collection is playfully infused with starry patterns, which at times leave room for marine-inspired 3D appliqués and even stripes. Both the 3D embellishments and the stripes reinforce the whole sci-fi theme, here translated to a more 'parallel universe', Interstellar sort of scene, wherein everything is in a harmony and at peace.
Perfectly tailored and refined, the collection juxtaposes sheer, lightweight fabrics with voluminous and opulent ones, with the hems and the small details polished to the nines. Balloon skirts got combined with V-neckline sweaters with floral decorations, while the oversized, structured floor-length dresses featured goddess-like bell sleeves and wrapped lines. Ethereal collars got accentuated with lime and blue contrasting hems, officially announcing these colors the star 'hues of the collection'.
Contrasting motifs play a huge role within the Delpozo resort 2017 collection in terms of both color-blocking patterns and materials. While the first thing we may notice here is that Font definitely had a good time playing with all of those color-blocking patterns, we may then quickly discover how skillfully he managed to combine tulle, sheer fabrics with silk, jacquard and cottons, making everything look even more delicate and romantic.
While sci-fiction is the line-up's main theme, the collection also has room for romanticism and bon-ton in general, with the clothes featuring bows cinched at the waists and billowy pilgrim collars. Kimono-inspired ensembles confirm such a concept once more, with their exaggerated, yet always polished and refined figures and 3D appliqués dominating the scene.
Delposo's cruise 2017 collection definitely radiates a strong haute couture allure and visionary aesthetics that may not be appealing at first glance, but surely remind us how captivating and hypnotizing Font's creations can be.
Delpozo Fall 2016 NYFW Show Unveiled Fantastical Doll-Like Designs
Delpozo's ready-to-wear showing for fall/winter 2016 at New York Fashion Week proved to be quite the spectacle. The overall display was actually quite lovely, with bright colors and romantic floral elements peeking through at every turn. The structure contradicted the direction of the collection's color, although the juxtaposition between naturality and architecture was striking. As the clothes walked the runway, they were truly remarkable pieces of artwork to be seen, although the overall wearability of this ready-to-wear collection is a bit questionable.
Creative director Josep Font turned to "Metropolis," a 1927 sci-fi silent film by expressionist Fritz Lang, for inspiration. The film is set in an urban, dystopian future, where industrialization and Art-Deco styles can be noted, and were translated into the collection's architecture. Despite this dark theme, the line maintained a level of ethereality, which is the gold standard for the Madrid-based label. The darker connotations of the film were executed with subtle precision, so as to give a nod to the inspiration without pulling the clothes into a darker time as well. Cracked metallics and chromed fabrics made for the industrial theme of the film, and more specifically, Maschinenmensch (Machine-human, in English), a robot and key component in the film.
The way the clothes were presented in this context can only be described as doll-like. The majority of the clothes were oversized to begin with, so adding in the stiffness of the structure and the heavily contrasted colors, the models began to look more and more like dolls. Some wore long evening gloves to finish off their looks, while one model was even adorned with flowers lining her arms. This almost cartoonish aspect made the subtle machinery theme quite a bit more interesting when seen in comparison.
The oversized nature and exaggerated architecture do indeed lead to some thoughts of cartoons, but when viewing the Delpozo fall 2016 RTW collection as a whole, a more accurate description would be magical or fantastical. That is where another of Font's inspiration sources comes more deeply into play. He looked to surrealist digital artist Daria Petrilli, and her work, which showed Victorian women within nature. With all of the inspirations working together, the house showed its knack for craftsmanship, and really focused on nearly defying gravity with its large-scale contours.
This made for some stunning looks, such as a printed mod mini dress with a metallic belt detail, and a gold skirt with flower details the same color as the pale blue chiffon shirt it was paired with. These two looks were some of the most toned down looks in the collection, which is what made them stand out in the end.
The Delpozo fall 2016 collection also resulted in some interesting details, like cutout shoulders with sleeves that resembled water wings. Above all, the collection never lost that sense of magical wonder. The show itself was a sight to be seen, and the looks will likely be scooped up by devoted Delpozo supporters. Unfortunately, the looks found in this collection were only ready-to-wear for those whose lives call for such over-the-top garments, but seeing the pieces is up to par with visiting a museum to those of us who couldn't put purpose to the garments presented.
Delpozo Pre-Fall 2016 Collection
In a beautiful explosion of color, Spanish fashion house Delpozo debuted its first pre-fall collection. With a sudden upswing in customer demand, the brand has decided to expand its radius to include pre-fall and resort lines. Creative director Josep Font is at the helm of this new venture, and is thrilled to be expanding his couture creations through more of the year. But this won't affect the intricate designs, which have always seemed to be purposed for an extraordinary event. And so, many of the fantastical ensembles in the Delpozo pre-fall 2016 collection may not be for everyday wear, but they sure are something spectacular to look at. But when it really boils down to the individual garments, there are some great pieces that could be great as daywear.
And this pre-fall season, Font is celebrating the chance for a new collection, bringing in canvas backdrops of brilliant hues to both complement and contrast the garments. This led to some striking standout pieces, such as the combination of bright green garments against a pink backdrop, which seemed unprecedented in the overall photoshoot " in the best way possible, of course.
The Delpozo pre-fall 2016 collection featured a mix of separates and dresses, ranging from ethereal and free to flamboyantly bright, but the broad use of colors was unmissable. This apparel line is up to par with modernist art, especially since Font drew inspiration from the colors used by Mexican architect Luis Barrag'Äö√†√∂¬¨'àûn and Japanese artist Nobuyoshi Araki, whose common focus on flowers was the source of a great deal of the designs for this collection. It is one of the best representations of how fashion and art can be one and the same, so if you've never looked at fashion and thought of its likeness to art, you'll definitely see it here " and if not, I don't think there's anywhere you will see it!
But the idea of wearable art wasn't lost in the realm of ready-to-wear. A sheer nude dress adorned with colorful embellishments on the top would make the perfect dress for a summer evening party or event, with its free, soft fabric that would be gorgeous floating on a warm summer breeze. This was the case for many of the dresses in the collection, since they were clearly made to serve a "special occasion' purpose. But others still could be worn to run errands without causing a stir.
All of the clothes screamed summer, with bold colors that almost resembled the brightly saturated flowers of the season. So overall, this was a truly remarkable display of craft for the brand's first line for the pre-fall season. And now, we can look forward to more of this brand each year, as long as Font opts to keep producing collections for the pre-fall and resort time slots.
Delpozo Spring/Summer 2016 Collection – New York Fashion Week
Have you ever thought about living in Gustav Klimt's dream? While most of you may be confused, there's (at least) one man in this world who not only answered this question, but actually managed to recreate what living in Klimt's dream would be like. Ladies and gentlemen, let us introduce Josep Font to you and his fabulous Delpozo spring/summer 2016 collection!
Appointed Creative Director of Delpozo in 2012, Font was originally trained as an architect and then ventured into the fashion world showcasing his awe-inspiring collections in Barcelona. His designs for Delpozo (founded by Jesus Del Pozo in Madrid in 1974), largely reflect his out-of-this-world architectural talent, and give the brand an original and contemporary touch. Over the past couple of season, in fact, Delpozo has established itself as a cornerstone of transportive fashion, becoming one of the most influential Spanish fashion brands all over the world.
For the Delpozo spring 2016 RTW collection, Josep Font got inspired by two extremely delicate and sensitive artists " Federico Garcia Lorca and Emilie Fl'Äö√†√∂'Äö√†√áge. To be more precise, Lorca inspired Font through "Romancero Gitano' (Gypsy Ballads), a poetry collections the well-known Spanish writer published in 1928; while Fl'Äö√†√∂'Äö√†√áge, muse and lifelong companion of Gustav Klimt, spoke directly to Font's creativity through Klimt's painting (let's all hope Fl'Äö√†√∂'Äö√†√áge, fashion designer herself, will keep on being Font's inspiration for a while). What's the leitmotif between Lorca and Fl'Äö√†√∂'Äö√†√áge? Surprisingly, both the talented writer and the creative artist had a big passion for folklore, which Font incorporated into his collection in rich and interesting ways. Instead of getting inspired by the more flamboyant side of both Klimt and Lorca, Font opted for more structured and craftier lines, the delicacy and elegance of which come like a breath of fresh air in the fashion industry. Take, for example, the hand-crocheted long raffia vest, or the shirtdress in a metallic palm jacquard with ruffles, or even the sheer pannier-like miniskirt: every single piece denotes Font's passion for dressing women in creative and unique ways, and glorifies the feminine body in the same way Klimt glorified Fl'Äö√†√∂'Äö√†√áge's beauty.
Surprisingly kind of different from the rest of the collection is the range of polka-dotted pieces and some long rounded skirts in graphic, which interrupted the show and its more bohemian floor-skimming dresses with tiers of tulle and large structural tops. Other than that, we were treated to a plethora of fantasy dresses in a soft pastel color palette blended with crisp whites and embellished with Delpozo-appropriate insanely beautiful details.
Along with the pieces, Font also presented his purse collection during his spring show. Each bag reflects the collection itself, and has a very architectural and voluminous structure. The unusual mix of colors helps the collection be even more bohemian (if possible), à la Flöge, and romantic, à la Lorca.
In contrast with other designers who had their time at New York Fashion Week, Font embraces a more colorful and vivid color palette, with just a little hint of white, black and other dark colors. His choices, along with his talent and passion, made this show remarkable, and confirmed Delponzo's love for a modern traditional fashion.