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Exclusive: reSITE Small Talk with Kazuyo Sejima
SANAA Founding Partner, Kazuyo Sejima discusses her work in the garden of Adolf Loos-designed Villa Müller in Prague
We were honored to host world-renowned Japanese architect Kazuyo Sejima last year at reSITE 2017 In/Visible City and proud to spend one hour in the gorgeous garden of an architectural landmark, the Villa Müller, talking about her approach to architecture.
"I think the city should be the space that allows different people to stay together - the space is important for people to continue living together". Kazuyo Sejima speaks about the continuity and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, the intimacy of public space and adapting for future generations.
In 1995, together with Ryue Nishizawa, she founded SANAA. Her own works include House in Plum Grove and the Inujima Art House project. SANAA’s main works include the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, the Rolex Learning Center (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne), the Louvre Lens, and Grace Farms. In 2010, Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA were the recipients of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Meet more outstanding architects, mayors and designers at reSITE 2018.
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reSITE encourages female designers, architects and women in cities leadership to attend the annual conference reSITE 2018 ACCOMMODATE focused on housing. A special promotion “Women Make Cities” has been introduced offering a 70% discount from the standard registration fee to all women working in design, architecture, cities leadership and administration (bringing the price to €75). Read more about reSITE's intiative.
Our favorite quotes and ideas from our Design and the City guests seem to take design and its application, examining it from all angles—from mobility and smart cities to giving it a higher purpose and advocating for more diverse input—all to reframe how we can apply it to shape our built environments to better serve all those who inhabit them.
Our next guest, New-York based, Indie filmmaker, Gary Hustwit, on his iconic trilogy of design-focused documentaries: Helvetica, Objectified and Urbanized, his creative process, making design more accessible to everyone and his latest release, short-film, The Map.
2020, a year of cancelled concerts, festivals that didn't happen and concert halls that remained silent. A year that confined singers, musicians and performers in their homes, studios and backyards, making the digital space their only point of contact with their fans.
For this episode, we’ve spoken with iconic Austrian-born graphic designer and typographer, Stefan Sagmeister on happiness as related to the importance of beauty as a utility for any properly functioning building, space, or city.
Kimmelman talks about his current research, writing and thoughts about sustainability and the urban condition in Prague.
Special lecture by Michael Kimmelman, architecture critic for The New York Times.
“A huge development project with high-densities is not yet a city. City is an extraordinary animal.” - Saskia Sassen

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The video is now being linked to the recent stories of a new Prince of Persia game.
Whatever this is, chances are we might get an announcement soon. Possibly during the GDC in March.
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Thermal imaging technology has revolutionised the field of building inspections, providing a powerful tool for detecting hidden issues and ensuring the structural integrity of properties. Building inspections are a fundamental aspect of property maintenance, ensuring the safety and functionality of structures. Traditional inspection methods may overlook hidden problems, but thermal imaging adds a new dimension by capturing heat signatures. This technology has become integral in identifying issues such as insulation deficiencies, electrical faults, and moisture problems that could compromise the integrity of a building.
In this article, we will explore the advancements in thermal imaging technology and its crucial role in modern building inspections.
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Infrared Radiation and Heat Signatures
To understand thermal imaging, it’s essential to grasp the concept of infrared radiation. All objects emit infrared radiation, and thermal cameras capture this radiation to create detailed heat signatures. This allows inspectors to visualise temperature variations and identify anomalies that may indicate underlying problems.
Components of a Thermal Imaging System
A thermal imaging system comprises several key components, including the infrared camera, optics, and a display screen. The camera detects infrared radiation, and the optics focus it onto a detector. The resulting data is then processed and displayed on the screen, providing a comprehensive thermal image of the inspected area.
Advancements in Thermal Imaging Technology
Evolution of Thermal Imaging Devices
Early thermal imaging devices were limited in resolution and functionality. However, advancements in technology have led to the development of more sophisticated and user-friendly devices. Modern thermal cameras offer higher resolution, improved sensitivity, and enhanced features for detailed inspections.
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One significant advancement is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms into thermal imaging systems. These technologies enable automated analysis of thermal data, improving the accuracy and speed of inspections. AI can identify patterns and anomalies that may be challenging for human inspectors to detect, providing a more comprehensive assessment.
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Thermal imaging is particularly effective in identifying insulation deficiencies within a building. Temperature differences on the thermal image can reveal areas where insulation is lacking or improperly installed. This information is crucial for improving energy efficiency and maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.
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Thermal imaging is widely used to evaluate the performance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It allows inspectors to identify inefficiencies, blockages, or malfunctioning components by visualising temperature variations in the system. This proactive approach aids in optimising HVAC performance and reducing energy consumption.
Benefits of Using Thermal Imaging in Building Inspections
Cost-Effective and Efficient Inspections
Thermal imaging significantly reduces the time and cost associated with building inspections. Traditional methods may involve invasive procedures, but thermal imaging provides a non-destructive and quick way to identify issues. This efficiency translates to cost savings for property owners and a streamlined inspection process.
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Unlike traditional inspections that may require breaking walls or dismantling components, thermal imaging is non-destructive. It allows inspectors to assess the condition of a building without causing any damage. This non-invasive approach is particularly beneficial for historic or sensitive structures.
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Thermal imaging enhances safety during inspections by allowing inspectors to identify potential hazards remotely. This is especially crucial when dealing with electrical issues or assessing the structural integrity of hard-to-reach areas. By minimising physical risks, thermal imaging contributes to a safer working environment for inspectors and building occupants.
Challenges and Limitations
Factors Affecting Accuracy
While thermal imaging is a powerful tool, its accuracy can be affected by various factors. Environmental conditions, such as ambient temperature and humidity, can influence the interpretation of thermal data. Understanding these factors is essential for ensuring reliable inspection results.
Interpretation Challenges and the Need for Training
Interpreting thermal images requires expertise and training. Misinterpretation of data can lead to inaccurate assessments. To address this, it is crucial for inspectors to undergo proper training to understand the nuances of thermal imaging and make informed decisions based on the captured data.
As thermal imaging becomes a standard tool in building inspections, understanding the existing regulations and standards is crucial. Compliance with these guidelines ensures that inspections are conducted ethically, professionally, and in accordance with industry best practices.
Potential Changes and Updates
Given the rapid advancements in technology, the regulatory landscape for thermal imaging in building inspections may evolve. Staying informed about potential changes and updates is essential for inspectors and property owners to adapt to new requirements.
Future Trends in Thermal Imaging for Building Inspections
The future of thermal imaging holds exciting possibilities with the emergence of new technologies. Advancements in sensor technology, data analytics, and integration with other smart building technologies are likely to enhance the capabilities of thermal imaging in building inspections.
Anticipating future trends allows stakeholders in the building industry to prepare for upcoming changes. Predictions for the future of thermal imaging include increased automation, improved portability of devices, and expanded applications beyond traditional building inspections.
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Gone Home by Ng Yi-Sheng
My father grew up in Tiong Bahru, but you won’t see his neighbourhood in this film. Folks as poor as him in the ‘50s and ‘60s rarely ventured into the posh centre of the district, where they’ve preserved all those art deco shophouses and vintage flats.
No, he lived with his widowed mother in one of those zinc-roofed huts in the overcrowded farming village of Kampong Henderson. Their home was next to a pigsty. It smelt so bad, houseguests couldn’t swallow anything for 24 hours till they got used to the stench.
It was a dump, but it wasn’t such a bad place to be a kid. He spent afternoons with the neighbours’ children, playing hide-and-seek and goli and some game called kererek. At night, his gang would visit the farmer who lived on the edge of the kampong, stealing the doraimi fish from his water hyacinth ditch into their rattan baskets.
Once, he tells me, he was climbing a tree in the cemetery to steal a baby bird from its nest. He let go of a branch and landed feet-first on the ground, breaking through the loose soil into someone’s buried coffin.
Stories like that fascinate me. You see, they’re records of a Singapore that no longer exists. Kampong Henderson is gone: it was bulldozed in 1970, all its residents shifted into the Housing Development Board’s high-rise flats. The cemetery, like so many cemeteries here, was exhumed to make way for the living.
My father’s generation has seen Singapore transform from a filthy colonial post-war ghetto island into a sparkling 21st century metropolis. They’ll tell you how proud they are of the progress we’ve made, but they’ll also confess that sometimes, they’re haunted by nostalgia.
They visit their old neighbourhoods. They find their landmarks erased, replaced by shopping malls and condominiums and expressways. They justify their sacrifice to themselves as the logical cost of development.
And as time wears on, they become strangers in their own homeland. They are exiles from a vanished Singapore.
A hell of a lot’s been said about Singapore’s crisis of heritage. In the words of our intellectuals and artists, we are a city of forgetting; we are cultural orphans with a history of amnesia. It’s almost become a cliché for us to deplore our rootlessness, our lack of a genuine sense of the past.
One of the most dramatic proofs of this dislocation is the way we’ve demolished our physical landscape. Many a concerned citizen will give you a litany of our lost, iconic buildings, now blasted into rubble: the old National Theatre, the old National Library, the old Drama Centre, the Van Kleef Aquarium, the 7th Storey Hotel, the National Stadium, and of course endless cinemas, schools, shophouse rows and kampungs.
The past, of course, was not a paradise. Most of us were poor, and everything stank. As a young writer, I used to grow impatient with old poets who mourned the loss of a Singapore River that was still polluted and littered with used condoms, or a Change Alley boasting the finest imitation branded goods, name your price and we’ll bargain down.
But then I watched in dismay as my own landmarks began to vanish. A disused fountain at Clementi town centre, a patch of grass above the tunnel in Orchard Road, where Filipina domestic workers used to gather on their days off. My own primary school. A part of you dies when the architecture of your memories no longer exists.
I’ve started to accept that this is one of the key themes of Singapore culture, inasmuch as we’ve been able to build a culture in our fiftyish years of nationhood. We’re a people defined by change, for whom transmutation is tradition: our national bird is the construction crane and our national sport is played with a wrecking ball.
And yet even change changes. In the last twelve years, a state-sanctioned movement has arisen championing our heritage, arguing for its preservation. This is why the Urban Redevelopment Authority has been able to declare certain places Heritage Districts, where the architecture of the ages must not be altered: spots like Chinatown, Little India, Katong and Tiong Bahru. A few old places must remain, after all, if only to look good for tourists.
This is also why we’re experiencing a surfeit of museums, with the National Heritage Board gussying up our oldest buildings and turning them into gorgeous, air-conditioned cultural centres. The Singapore Art Museum occupies the campuses of the old Tao Nan School and St Joseph’s Institution; the Arts House sits in the old Parliament House; the Malay Heritage Centre invaded the old Sultan’s palace at Kampong Glam.
It’s a mind-bending experience, passing through one of these preserved buildings, at once grateful that it wasn’t destroyed and aghast at the sheer hyperreality or perverseness of the scenes. There’s the fully restored Baba House on Neil Road, recreating the living conditions of a wealthy Peranakan family of the 1920s, down to the stray magazines left on the tables. Then there’s the old Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, turned into a centre for boutique restaurants and drinking holes.
I shouldn’t be ungrateful. It’s easier, I’ve realised, to pin memories to a place when its façade still exists, never mind if it’s altered beyond recognition. For instance, I recently visited my own childhood home in Pearl Bank, once the tallest condo in Southeast Asia when it was built in the ‘70s.
Now it’s painted beige and amber rather than stately (if boring) grey, the reception area’s full of ornamental plants, the lifts are no longer clunking boxes of stale cigarette-scented air, and the mama shop downstairs doesn’t sell Kaka chicken-flavoured crisps anymore.
But it’s there, the concrete tower. The shadow child is still standing on the 37th floor, experimenting with gravity by dropping his plastic toys down the stairwell. I count my blessings. In a shifting city, you can’t take anywhere for granted.
Joe and Christine have done a ton of historical research into Tiong Bahru. They’ve talked to the residents, and they know all about the demolished school, the condo on the site of the World War II massacre, the apartments where towkays used to hide their mistresses from their wives, the disused bomb shelter and the last Samsui woman, living alone in her one-room flat.
However, they’ve decided to put none of this into their finished film: not one factoid nor ghost story. Instead, they’ve concentrated on telling a story of the present, only dropping hints about how the past shapes us, whether it’s via nostalgia for an old home, or a desire to break away from a family tradition of selling drinks.
It’s been a surprise to many of us involved in the wider TIONG BAHRU project, since so many of us have seized the opportunity to blog about family history and the strangeness of cultural memory or simply to attest to the sorrow of change: how even the renaming of a place generates a sense of loss.
Yet in retrospect, I think Molloy and Lawlor’s decision is a good thing. Blinded by the past, we too often forget to be fascinated with the contemporary. We devalue living history in favour of the dead or dying; we fall in love at last sight without realizing how much we’ll miss the 2010s as soon as they’re gone – especially if the coming decades bring not further development, but decline.
Thus, the following is my philosophy for living in Singapore. Stop, every now and then, and realise that the vista before your eyes is impermanent.
Imagine yourself in the future, remembering this moment in the present. Savour it. Survey the landscape that surrounds you. It may be one of those overcrowded, tastelessly opulent places that everyone loves to hate: Orchard Ion, Iluma, Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World, the renovated Chinatown. In that case, love the overcrowding, love the tastelessness, love the opulence.
Remember: we are not only exiles of the past, but refugees of the present. We try to live normal lives till we’re thrown out again into another unrecognizable country.
So, open your eyes. Try as hard as you can to love your homeland.
A day will come very soon when it will leave you.
This essay features in the booklet accompanying the DVD of TIONG BAHRU, available from all NLB branches.

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By Zachary Evans, National Review
Pro-abortion protesters carrying baby dolls and wearing clothes stained with what appeared to be fake blood demonstrated outside Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett’s home over the weekend.
Activists from Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights proceeded to Barrett’s home to protest the potential reversal of the 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade. A video posted to Twitter by the group shows protesters with their hands taped to baby dolls and their crotches covered in what appears to be fake blood.
We aren't incubators! Youth procession delivered baby dolls to Amy Coney Barrett. We aren’t protesting to change the minds of women-hating fascists.We're calling on the pro-choice majority, on YOU, to get in the streets to STOP #SCOTUS from overturning Roehttps://t.co/Y0oCPlHcsr pic.twitter.com/nkHT7iamHO
— Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights (@riseup4abortion) June 18, 2022
Some held signs with slogans including “abortion on demand and without apology,” according to Fox News, while one sign had a picture of a coat hanger and the words “not going back,” the New York Post reported.
“Children will be forced to give birth to children. Women will be silenced. Women will be invalidated. Women will be told they are ‘less-than.’ Women will be told they are inferior,” one protester says in a video posted to Twitter. “We cannot let that happen. So all of you who say you are pro-choice, get up and say it out loud.”
Protesters with RiseUp4AbortionRights carried dolls representing forced births to the home of Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Saturday.
The court is expected to announce a decision on Roe in June, prompting protests and increased security at the justices' homes.
— Nathan Howard (@SmileItsNathan) June 18, 2022
Virginia lieutenant governor Winsome Sears lamented the demonstration in an appearance on Fox & Friends Weekend on Sunday.
“I have no words. I have no words when I see these grotesque images that these young, young girls are carrying,” Sears said. “And I wonder, what country am I living in? And what is the mindset, what is the mindset that would cause this to happen?”
Read more at National Review.

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Our March Books Plus will be special because Wendy Rubin will be leading a discussion on the book so many Bloomingtonians are reading, The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Not only is it our 2013 One Book One Bloomington selection but it's a dystopian novel that focuses on the treatment of women.
This novel offers so many interesting questions to discuss, what makes a theocratic society, can women really be revered when they are policed by men, and how does dividing women into hierarchies based on their domestic tasks affect society. It's basically a book about good and evil. In one passage, Margaret Atwood said, "The moment of betrayal is the worst, the moment when you know beyond any doubt that you've been betrayed: that some other human being has wished you that much evil." Read more about March Books Plus
Warning! Don't look for these books in the Young Adult section! These are "Adult Books," written for adults. Teens beware!
Ok, now that I've got your attention, let me also say that these books are just great for teens. So great, in fact, that the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) made an award just for them, and named them after a famous Baltimore librarian - sort of. Her name was Margaret A. Edwards, but her friends called her Alex, and that's where we get the Alex Awards. The 2012 Alex Awards feature ten books written for adults, but with special appeal to teens. Read more about What's an Alex Award?
"Incarceron" refers to a sentient prison that seemingly randomly punishes or ignores the hundreds of thousands of inmates contained in its vast walls. Nobody escapes (though many have tried to make their way Outside), and life is constant war -- nasty, brutish, and short. Both the prison and its inmates fight over scrap bits of technology to make their lives easier (or in the case of the prison, to make new prisoners out of the dead). Read more about Incarceron
In The Passage,author Justin Cronin, shows us a world in which humans struggle to survive in a bleak future overrun by horrific vampires. The only hope for humanity is a mysterious young girl.
When the military attempts to use a virus to create the next race of super-soldiers a bloodthirsty horde is released upon the world, knocking the human race down a step in the food chain. Cronin, admittedly, takes us where many, many authors have taken us before. However, few authors have done so with the style that one expects from Cronin, a former Hemingway/PEN award winner.
If you have not heard of Suzanne Collins' trilogy, The Hunger Games, I must ask what rock you've been sleeping under? The 2008 Young Adult Bestseller has exploded in classrooms, libraries, bookstores, and on the tongues of everyone I come in contact with (or so it seems). Well after being dogged for not reading this book, I finally gave in and read it, determined not to like it to spite all those people who gawked at me for not yet reading it. Unfortunately, my mission backfired on me. I loved it. Read more about The Hunger Games

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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Time Out (1969) & Four In Blue (1969) [2001, Remastered Reissue]
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Berry Gordy hated these two-fers: too much for too little money; but he doesn't own the masters anymore and Universal International has revitalized the concept via digitally remastered CDs. This combo features Time Out, which spawned the hits "Doggone Right," "Baby, Baby Don't Cry," "Abraham, Martin & John," the popular B-side "Here I Go Again," an uptempo take of "My Girl," and two fine Smokey Robinson songs: "Once I Got to Know You (Couldn't Help But Love You)" and "I'll Take You Anyway That You Come." Four in Blue, aka the Miracles' forgotten album, has some good moments that few know about because none of its tracks emerged as single; not even a B-side. "You Send Me (With Your Good Loving)" sounds like a hit; "When Nobody Cares," a cry for racial tolerance; "Don't Say You Love Me," a great Richard Morris production; and Holland, Dozier, Holland's "My World Is Empty." Not as arresting as Time Out, but solid.

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Saliw ng Pailaw, Bato, at Emosyon: Di na Muli ng Itchyworms at CCP Main Theater
Hilado x Locsin x Itchyworms.
Itchyworms' latest music video “Di na Muli” captured the raw beauty and emotion of Teodoro Hilado’s theatrical lighting (said to be the “Father of Philippine Theatrical Lighting") and graceful yet strong “bato kung bato” architecture of National Artist Leandro "Lindy" Locsin.
|CCP Main Theater's side as viewed from outside
I have been to CCP’s main theater countless times, yet it is only now that I appreciate Lindy Locsin’s vision as an architect, through the lighting legacy of Hilado, his wife Tiya Rosky Balahadia Hilado's graceful dance, and music of Jugs and the rest of the band. The mash of visual, audio, and the story was harmonious and emotional. Nakakapanindig balahibo at maluha-luhang pag-aappreciate ng obra.
|The staircase (Screenshot from Di na Muli video by Itchyworms)
Between the lights and a strong rocky edifice is a story of love and longing. Sa bawat gawa ng sining, mayroon itong kaluluwa at kwento—karanasan, alaala, amoy, tunog, na bumubuo sa lugar na ito.
Sa pagkakabasa ko sa kwento ni Tiya Rosky na pinost ng kanyang pamangkin na si Juno Oebanda, ang entablado ng Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Theater ay isang lugar ng pagibig, nang makilala niya ang magiging katuwang niya sa buhay na si Tiyo Teddy, “Ama ng Teatrikong Pailaw ng Bansa.” Para kay Tiya Rosky, yun ang “diwa ng lugar o lunan.”
|Tiya Rosky at the main lobby of the theater (Screenshot from Di na Muli video by Itchyworms)
|The performance at the main theater of Tiya Rosky (Screenshot from Di na Muli video by Itchyworms)
To quote the conversation of Tiya Rosky and Juno:
“I haven’t been on this stage for more than 20 years.” I said, “Tita this last sequence is where you will dance with Tito Teddy, dance with the light Tita, dance with Tito Teddy”.
Stories, both personal and social, brings life to the otherwise bareness of space. In our cultural mapping activities, we placed "Stories Associated With" on sites which are deemed culturally or historically significant. Sa pamamagitan nito, not only we brought a lofty and otherwise devoid space a purpose, a meaning, but something that we can relate into.
|Chino Singson of the Itchyworms playing at one of the balconies at the main theater (Screenshot from Di na Muli video by Itchyworms)
|Karen Adea as the younger Tiya Rosky (Screenshot from Di na Muli video by Itchyworms)
|The ceiling panels of CCP Main Theater (Screenshot from Di na Muli video by Itchyworms)
Places are oftentimes our basis of our hugot. May naaalala tayo kapag nakikita, naamoy, at nararamdaman natin ang mga espasyong may kahulugan sa atin. Nagiging kasama ito sa kung ano man tayo ngayon, at kung ano na ang lugar na iyon. Nabibigyang buhay, sigla, at emosyon ang espasyo. This video is only one of the many stories of the CCP Main Theater and the place beside Roxas Boulevard.
The song was a grand price winner of PhilPop 2016, composed and written by Jazz Nicolas and Wally Acolola, and was performed by Itchyworms. The video was directed by Juno Oebanda and Paolo Abella, with the lighting done by one of Hilado's students Shakira Villa Symes. It is dedicated to Teodoro Hilado, the "Father of Philippine Theatrical Lighting," and the woman dancing towards the end of the movie was his widow, Rosky Balahadia Hilado (the younger Rosky in the video was performed by Karen Adea).
Kudos to the team! For someone who is working with the cultural sector, nakaka-proud at nakaka-appreciate ang mga ganitong obra.


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The first Friday of October each year is National Manufacturing Day, a way to highlight modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation with possible career options.
Four local businesses participated in National Manufacturing Day on Thursday and Friday, offering tours and an inside look at what manufacturing processes and careers look like in Laramie.
Manufacturing can often be associated with large, dark or industrial factories, but Star Awards & Promos co-owner Shantel Anderson said the tours were a great way to show people “what manufacturing actually is in Laramie.”
“It’s super exciting for people to see to showcase the little manufacturers, the boutique manufacturers,” Anderson said. “That was a big thing for people to actually see, that manufacturing isn’t just big, dirty shops; it’s actually small, fun things.”
Manufacturing overall is a growing sector in Laramie but is often hindered by struggles to fill open jobs. One of the goals of National Manufacturing Day, according to its website, is to grow community and especially student interest in the field.
Gustave Anderson, quality manager for CNC machining company Avvid Corporation, said many of the company's tour attendees didn’t even realize a company like Avvid that produces over 1 million parts per year even existed in Laramie.
Manufacturing companies like Avvid have been trying to reach out to more K-12 students as they start thinking about their futures, hoping to show that careers in advanced manufacturing can be just as lucrative as any other.
“So few of them have the opportunity to see something like this, so they’re not thinking about that as a career choice or anything like that,” Gustave Anderson said. “It’s hard for us to find people to work here because a lot of people never think about it, they don’t think they can do it, they don’t understand what the environment really looks like — so some of that is a little bit self-serving, but these are also great career jobs that are highly skilled and highly sought after.”
Also concerned about filling jobs, firearm sight and part manufacturer HIVIZ Shooting Systems is working to create an apprenticeship program to help keep pace with their rapid growth; they’ve gone from around eight to over 60 jobs in five years. Carl Jeffs, general manager of the mold making division at HIVIZ, said part of manufacturing day was “trying to spark their interest.”
“Now that we have those skillsets established, we would like these young people to start finding their way over here, coming through our process, gaining the skillsets that will give them a great future and will keep the manufacturing in America,” Jeffs said.
He added he sees manufacturing “becoming a pretty stable thing in Wyoming” especially as more companies in neighboring states like Colorado become increasingly frustrated with crowds and regulations.
“They see a place like Laramie and it’s intriguing to them because it’s like it used to be when they first started getting into manufacturing,” Jeffs said.
More than just promoting the business or sector to potential future employees, Nolan Carter, vice president for screenprinting company Pinebeach Ink, said the day was a way to show the public just how much work, labor, materials and more can go into something as seemingly simple as a t-shirt.
“We wanted to give them a little insight that it can be just a person slaving away, just really working hard, or it can be a lot more automated than it is now and also just to give them a little bit of knowledge of how it works so that when they do pick up a t-shirt, they understand the labor that goes into it,” he said.
This is just the second year Laramie businesses have participated, and each business expressed interest in continuing the effort. Shantel Anderson said she could see the program growing into a big event.
“Each year we’re kind of increasing the number of people that are participating and the promotion of it, and I just see it growing every year,” she said.
Additionally, the Laramie Main Street Alliance is in the process of rolling out its Made on Main program, a way for businesses to get advice about manufacturing in Laramie, especially downtown. Anderson said she could see LMSA becoming more involved in in future National Manufacturing Day events.
The increased collaboration between small businesses, Carter said, has made promoting and operating more fun.
“Everybody seems to be kind of feeding off each other,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s social media doing that or if it’s the downtown Laramie thing or what it is, but it seems like everybody is working together.”

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In a major boost to the defence sector, India successfully carried out the night trials of the Agni-V nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Thursday.
Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the indigenous missile was tested at a defence facility from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast at around 5.45 pm this evening.
The development comes at a crucial time when Indian and Chinese soldiers got engaged in a face-off in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector.
As Chinese soldiers retreated, India decided to send a stern message to China showcasing its preparedness by initiating the Indian Air Forces combat exercise and now the trial of long-awaited Agni-V missile.
As per defence sources, ahead of the test, the authorities had issued a notification and declared the Bay of Bengal as a no-fly zone. The missile has a strike range of 5,500 kilometres. Nuclear weapons up to 1.5 ton can be carried in the advanced missile with a length of 10.5 Meters and a breadth of 1.5 Meters.
Notably, India had long planned the test of Agni-V as this will be the fifth in a series of medium and long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missiles that have been developed by India.
The missile was first tested in 2012, with subsequent tests being conducted in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2021. This missile also has the capability to be launched via a submarine.
The Agni-V project is aimed at enhancing India’s nuclear deterrence against China which has missiles like Dongfeng-41 with ranges between 12,000 and 15,000 km.


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Hongkong actress Myolie Wu’s been riding on a high since winning the Chinese reality show Everybody Stand By 2, which pitches experienced actors against each other in a number of acting challenges.
But things still aren’t looking that rosy for the 41-year-old, who left Hongkong broadcaster TVB in 2015 to focus on her career in China. In a recent interview, Myolie shared that she’s still “unable to land lead roles” there.
Though Myolie received considerable attention in 2017 for her role in the drama, Nothing Gold Can Stay, she did not appear in any other dramas the same year, after giving birth to her older son, Brendan.
Since then, her popularity has largely stagnated, even as other Hongkong actresses who made the move to China, like Charmaine Sheh and Ada Choi, have seen their fortunes skyrocket.
Charmaine rose to fame after starring in the 2018 hit drama, Story Of Yanxi Palace. Charmaine later went on to act in other popular dramas like Winter Begonia, and The Legend Of Xiao Chuo.
Similarly, Ada saw her popularity rise after appearing in the 2011 drama, Empresses In The Palace. Now, the 47-year-old has largely pivoted to reality and variety shows, often appearing on them with her husband, Chinese actor Max Zhang.
Myolie shared: “I've not acted in a lead role till now, I think it’s really hard [to get such roles]. To be honest, I’ve always felt that when it comes to acting competitions it’s very hard to be fair.”
And of course, she’s received her fair share of hate comments, with Myolie revealing that she’s read comments from netizens who assume that she “went to China for the money”.
The actress, who’s currently pregnant with her third child, also went on to share that she doesn’t expect any special treatment just ‘cos she’s pregnant.
“Rather than have everyone be concerned about my private life, I’d prefer for the public to notice my acting skills,” she said, adding that she took part in Everybody Stand By 2 without anyone knowing that she was pregnant.
Myolie and her businessman husband, Philip Lee, have two sons, Brendan, three, and Ryan, one.

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Trump's tweets hurt oil prices more than help, StanChart says
- Author: Eleanor Harrison Jul 05, 2018,
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The cabinet stressed that one of the most important objectives of the kingdom's petroleum policy is to always seek to achieve balance and stability in oil markets, as well as to coordinate and consult with other producing countries and major consuming countries.
"Recurring salvos in the trade war and falling asset prices raise the question of how much tariffs could damage the global economy", U.S. bank JPMorgan said.
President Trump also touted the promise in a tweet Saturday.
US crude stockpiles are forecast to have declined 5 million barrels last week, according to a Bloomberg survey ahead of government data to be released on Thursday.
Last month President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the landmark Iran nuclear deal, re-imposing U.S. sanctions that had been suspended in return for curbs on Tehran's nuclear programme.
"US oil diplomacy has at points in the past been highly successful in calming oil markets, and it has generally been more successful the quieter it has been", the analysts wrote.
Some are saying that the United States' recent declaration of zero tolerance for Iranian exports has caused bullish investors to reassess the impact of USA sanctions on Iran's exports, believing that shipments may fall by 1.1 million bpd by year end. This will include allowing private companies to directly export the oil.
(ADNOC) said on Tuesday it could increase production by several hundred thousand barrels per day if needed.
Crude prices ended slightly higher on Tuesday after a volatile session in which the USA benchmark passed $75 a barrel for the first time in more than three years before turning negative and later recouping its losses.
Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia will face "dire consequences" if they increase their oil production, the head of the state energy firm said.
And he confirmed that U.S. secondary sanctions on firms dealing with Iran would "snap back" on August 6 for trade in cars and metals and on November 4 for oil and banking transactions.
Craig added that more issues could develop as Washington tightens the sanctions noose on Iran and Venezuela.
Last week, US State Department officials announced that they are pushing nations to bring down purchases of Iranian oil to zero.
An International Energy Agency scenario projects oil production falling by around 1.5 million bpd due to the loss of Iranian and Venezuelan oil. That's what we're doing.
Mr Trump is not the first US President to attack OPEC.

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Naples Police Department is encouraging members of the public to remember to lock car doors to help avoid possible vehicle thefts.
According to the NPD Facebook post, Naples police have been receiving reports of auto thefts in the city. The police department says thieves have mainly been targeting luxury cars in residential driveways with key fobs inside vehicles.
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Bitcoin Node (BN) is a console application that is included as part of libbitcoin-node. It implements a full node on the Bitcoin P2P network.
The Bitcoin network – is a set of computers around the world that checks blocks and transactions using the Bitcoin Core software. Any user can configure the net if he has access to a PC having the necessary power and connection to the Net.
The distribution of these “nodes” (PC connected to the network), and the fact that anyone can raise one of them, making Bitcoin “decentralized.” Even if one node is running, the Bitcoin network lives on.


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5 ways we'll focus on pupil mental health on reopening
By Rhiannon Phillips-Bianco on 09 May 2020
A primary teacher in The Netherlands explains how her school will make mental health a priority when it reopens next week
In The Netherlands, primary schools are preparing to reopen on 11 May.
As a school, and particularly in my role as wellbeing and mental health curriculum leader, we are thinking carefully about how the time away from school may have affected pupils, not just academically but socially and emotionally, too.
We are giving a lot of thought to how we address this when we return. School life will be different, but we have to help our students adjust and process what they have been through.
Coronavirus: The impact on pupil mental health
Here’s how we’re planning to do it:
1. Take time to reconnect
Returning may feel strange for some children, especially with new social distancing rules to follow. It's important to give them time to reconnect with each other and with school.
One way we have done this before, and which we will return to, comes from a nice idea I found in Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom by Adrian Bethune.
This involves creating a team flag made up of smaller flags. Each one should share a value that pupils feel is important. Bethune states that doing this will “remind each team member that they are part of something bigger than themselves and that they belong”.
This is my class team flag from September.
Perhaps we will simply review it or perhaps they will feel that there are other values they would like to add.
The simple act of discussing it again will help pupils to reconnect to one another with something familiar to them all.
2. Make time to talk
If a pupil suddenly mentions their sick grandparent or worries about their relatives, we will make time to talk about it – some of them may not have had the opportunity to have such conversations at home.
This is particularly important in an international school setting, where pupils will have heightened awareness of what is going on in other countries.
My own children are half Italian and half English. They know that the situation here has improved enough for schools to open, but they also need to talk through their relatives’ concerns about going back to school as the situations in Italy and the UK are different.
All children will have different family circumstances so space and time to talk could be vital.
3. Embed wellbeing
If you don’t do this already, then perhaps this is the time to ensure that wellbeing activities get the focus they deserve. In a busy timetable, that means clearly stating when they will take place.
Here are a few of the activities we regularly use as part of our Healthy Minds programme:
- Breathing exercises to relax students. It’s important to do these regularly so children are familiar with them in times of need.
- Regular brain breaks in between lessons, or during them, as needed. These could be simple yoga stretches or a burst of star jumps; and we also regularly use the guided dances and relaxation activities on www.GoNoodle.com.
- Gratitude journals and shared “what went well” moments. Fostering positive emotion helps to rewire our brains away from negative thoughts. This is particularly important at a time when pupils could have been overexposed to the news or dealing with difficult family situations such as bereavement or job losses.
- Teach students to name and label their feelings. As psychologist Suzy Reading states: “People who could label their feelings using rich vocabulary were found to be 40 per cent less verbally and physically aggressive than those who had a tough time working out how they felt.”
This chart is used in a variety of ways by our teachers to help pupils name their feelings and try to explain, if they feel able, why they think they feel that way.
- Allowing pupils time to choose independent Healthy Minds activities; reading, mindfulness colouring, relaxing music, drawing and so on. This can be whole-class for a short period of time and be up to individuals to identify when they need it.
4. Give time to adapt
Remembering and slotting into old routines takes time and patience even under normal circumstances; with social-distancing restrictions, it will take even longer.
This means being patient and giving children more time, understanding they may not be quite at the level they were when you last saw them. Do whatever it takes to help them process everything.
5. Find ways to laugh
Laughter is so important for releasing tension and building a sense of connection. Even if you’re not back in class yet, finding ways to help the children laugh at home is great, too. For example, my class has a laughing teddy bear that featured in a couple of my remote learning videos.
I told them in one video that I loved using it because I could imagine all of them laughing along as they listened to it in their homes all over the city. I meant it, too.
These strategies are not exhaustive, but they are a good start to helping our pupils feel safe, supported, connected and emotionally ready to learn.
If we are constantly teaching our pupils how to look after their wellbeing, we become better at looking after our own as teachers and as parents, too.
Rhiannon Phillips-Bianco is a primary teacher in The Netherlands

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Journey Overview & Highights
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The Amalfi Coast is known for its rugged cliff sides, lemon groves and olive trees, and spectacular culture all against the beautiful blue sea. During your journey here, you will experience the best of the Amalfi coast; Sorrento, Naples, Amalfi, Pompeii and Capri. Each town in the region has its own history and picturesque sights. Architecture, food, and a mixture of manmade and natural landscapes will take your breath away each day. Accommodation: Hotel Bougainvillea Relais or similar
Day 1: Arrive in Sorrento
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Arrival Airport: Naples Airport or Sorrento Train Station
As you travel to the quiet, coastal towns along the Amalfi Coast, you’ll be treated to some of the most breathtaking views in Italy. After arriving at your hotel, unwind in you room, or head down to the nearby beach. To end your first relaxing day of Italian bliss, you’ll enjoy a traditional welcome dinner at the hotel.
Dinner: Enjoy a traditional Italian welcome dinner at your Boutique Hotel
Day 2: Full Day Along Amalfi Coast
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In the morning, enjoy a buffet breakfast to energize you for the adventures ahead. Fuel up on fresh fruit, fluffy croissants, and flavorful jams. Meet your driver at the hotel and head out for a day touring the Amalfi coast. Shop, visit cathedrals and taste your way through Positano and Amalfi.
Day 3: Capri & Anacapri, Sightseeing and Mountain View
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Your day will begin in the morning visiting hisotric chapels and churches in Anacapri. After lunch, you'll have time for shopping or sight seeing to your heart’s content amongst the huge variety of local products, clothes etc. Leaving Anacapri, we'll head to Monte Solaro, the highest point on Capri. For nature lovers and fabulous views, you can take the chairlift up to the 600m summit of Monte Solaro. Carry on to Capri’s legendary main square with popular and breathtaking views.
Day 4: Pompeii and Leisure Time
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This morning you’ll travel to the ancient city of Pompeii. The Pompeii excavations site, is one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world. The guide will take you on a wonderful two hour tour and will bring Pompeii back to life walking along the Roman streets. Visiting the theatre and the Roman temples, and pretend to buy things in the old shops. In the early afternoon, you will return to Sorrento where you will be catered to with a traditional lunch at your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Sorrento offeres a variety of activites such as hiking, shopping and horse back riding and boat cruises.
Day 5: Sorrento Cooking School
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After another hearty breakfast, you will get the opportunity to learn how to cook Italian food at your hotel. Before your cooking lesson starts, you will receive a talk about Italian Cooking and ingredients, where you will learn the philosophy behind traditional Italian cuisine. You will learn about the fresh produce, meats and learn how to identify the perfect ingredients for you dish. After this talk, your cooking lesson will begin. Your professional chef will teach you how to prepare typical and traditional Italian recipes using fresh local produce. Follow the chef’s instructions as you create a 3-course meal and then enjoying your own creations for lunch. You'll be able to emjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 6: Half Day Naples
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Today you’ll complete your Amalfi Coast journey by experiencing Naples. After a delicious buffet breakfast, make your own way to beautiful Naples with a private driver. Your day will start in the historical center of Naples, Via Duomo and then San Lorenzo. You will also spend some time in famous Christmas Alley of San Gregorio of Armeno. You'll also experience a panoramic tour of Naples by bus to next destination and then a walking tour of the monumental tour of Piazza del Plebiscito. Enjoy some free time to yourself before returning to hotel.
Day 7: Depart Sorrento
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After spending an unforgettable week in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, we’ll pack our bags and head to the airport for our connecting flights home or your next destination. If you are not quite ready to go home, continue your adventure with an extension to Milan or Rome! Departure Airport: Naples Airport or Sorrento Train Station
Optional 3-Day Extension to Rome, Italy
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For those who wish to extend your time in Italy, transfer to Rome and check-in to your beautiful hotel in the city center. Spend the next 3 days exploring the ancient city, starting at Capitoline Hill before continuing on to the Palazzo dei Conservatori, Palazzo Nuovo, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, ending at the famous Colosseum. Wake up to a traditional Italian breakfast each day before setting out to explore the world-famous Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. With your private guide, you’ll experience the unforgettable highlights of the Vatican, such as Michelangelo’s masterpiece—the frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Afterwards, stop by St. Peter Basilica, the world's largest church, and gaze upon some of the world’s most beautiful Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Accommodation: The Empire Hotel
Dinner. Accommodation: Kilma Hotel Milan Fiere
This Acanela Expedition © is the perfect fusion between comfort & adventure. Embark on this small group exploration and have hands-on encounters with local peoples and cultures, while experiencing all the historical & culinary highlights along the way.
Dates & Prices
From $3600 per person | All inclusive package including accommodation for all nights, in-country transport by private bus, train, or flight, lecture and instruction materials from our expert guides, all activities, and 2 meals per day. *International Airfare and Visa Fees not included
Frequently Asked Questions
+ Where is the Amalfi Coast in Italy?
The Amalfi coast consists of a few towns along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, in the Campania region. This is along the east coast of Italy meeting the Tyrrhenian Sea.
+ What is the Amalfi Coast known for?
The Amalfi Coast has been a popular destination for centuries. The region consists of gorgeous coastal villages. Every village part of the Amalfi coast is renowned for its restaurants and hotels. The region thrives upon the produce grown nearby such as lemon and olives. Visiting the Amalfi Coast you will taste honest and delivious Italian and seafood.
+ What is the distance from Rome to Amalfi Coast?
From Rome to Sorrento is approximately 3 1/2 hours by car.
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