Summer was here!
Returning from vacations, camps and other summer fun activities, it is back to school time.
The University of Miami continuous to offer the Contemporary Sustainable Design elective presented by me and I am looking forward to another great semester of eager youngsters looking to incorporate better practices into their future path.
Hurricane season is in full swing and it is important to properly secure your home. Look for some guidance from the Miami Dade County. Properly weatherizing your home and office will also help to be ready as well as reduce cold air leakage and save energy. Government support for weatherization is available and makes this is a great time to tackle this type of project.
With man made events like the BP oil spill in the gulf we are reminded of our delicate presence on this planet. The disaster surely struck close to home and it will take years to clean up. Sustainability remains a key component for our local economy beyond the building industry. Do your part to ensure improved practices locally by preserving water, energy and resources. Send a message to the big guys to make the right decisions for our planet. Florida voters are especially urged to act on the Florida Oil Spill Law. We cannot afford more oils spills, drilling or poor practices that put profit before our environment.
Even when returning to the work routine, remember that it takes a single act to start the largest change. So take a little time to do something green or learn more about green practices. Start recycling, change a light bulb, plant a fruit tree, weatherize your home or send a letter to a decision maker...anything helps.
Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP+ BD+C


I would like to congratulate Malton for its contribution to an important Select Committee report on the future of high streets and town centres. At my suggestion, Malton Estate was invited to give evidence and share its best practices before the Housing Communities and Local Government Select Committee, upon which I serve.
The report has concluded that wide reforms are needed to secure a thriving future for high streets and town centres in face of changing consumer behaviour and that an unfair business rates system is tipping the balance in favour of online retailers. The report says that out of date policies and an unfair tax regime need to be changed to create an environment that will allow high streets and town centres to grow in the future. It says that if the situation continues as it is, with online sales currently at 20%, and changing consumer behavior, the future for high streets and town centres will become increasingly bleak. It warns that some formerly thriving shopping areas are likely to become ghost towns and effectively close down altogether unless the Government, councils, retailers, landlords and the local community act together to implement the Committee’s recommendations.
The Committee calls on the Government to initiate reform in key planning and taxation areas, including the options of an online sales tax and reforms to business rates, to allow high streets to adapt to changing demand, and compete with online retailers such as Amazon on a level playing field.
The Committee finds that:
- High streets and town centres must adapt, transform and find a new focus in order to survive.
- Business rates are stacking the odds against high street retailers. The Government must initiate reforms to provide meaningful relief to high street retailers, including giving consideration to proposals for an online sales tax to level the playing field.
- Achieving large-scale structural change will require intervention led by the local authority, in collaboration with business and local communities, backed by funding and new powers from central government.
- Local Plans are a key element of this. They must consider green space, leisure, arts and culture, health and social care services to create space that is the “intersection of human life and activity”.
- Retailers must accept the need to adapt and do more to offer what online cannot, focusing more on personal interactions and convenience.
- Landlords need to recognise the retail property market has changed and be more receptive to negotiating lease terms with retailers in financial difficulty – The Government should consider providing a conciliation service to facilitate negotiations between the parties.
The troubles on the high street are principally caused by changes in consumer behaviour with 20% of sales now made online. However, there are measures that can and should be taken to ease the pain; national government should reform business rates to level the playing field between online and physical retailers and local governments should reduce or abolish parking charges, which are a significant deterrent to shoppers. Malton is an excellent example of how landlords and retailers can work together to attract footfall to the town through a combination of its strong brand identity as the Food Capital of Yorkshire and two hours free parking in town centre car parks.
I am grateful to Malton Estate for bringing its expertise before the Committee. It is clear that the Committee has taken into account the evidence presented by Roddy Bushell from Malton Estate which showed that it is possible, by way of significant investment, free parking, marketing and special events, such as the Malton Food festival, to attract thousands of visitors every year to keep a town alive and thriving. The fact is that high streets are changing and we need to work together to adapt to that change. This means that local authorities need to set out a long-term strategy for their town centres by finding new ways to use buildings and encourage independent retailers, as they have done in Malton. It’s imperative that tax reforms are introduced so there is a level playing field between online and high street retailers, which might include an online sales tax so that retailers using the internet contribute their fair share.


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Understanding Managed Investments
In today’s complex financial landscape, many individuals turn to managed investment options to help grow their wealth. Managed investments refer to a type of investment where a professional fund manager makes investment decisions on behalf of the investor. Don’t miss this external resource we’ve prepared for you. You’ll find additional and interesting information on the subject, further expanding your knowledge. defensief beleggen.
This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to comparing different types of managed investment options, highlighting their features, benefits, and risks. By understanding these options, investors can make informed decisions to meet their financial goals.
Mutual funds are one of the most popular types of managed investment options. They pool money from multiple investors and invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other securities. Here are some key features of mutual funds:
However, it’s important to note that mutual funds come with management fees and potential tax implications. Investors should carefully review these costs before investing.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
Similar to mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also offer diversification and professional management. However, there are some key differences to consider:
ETFs have gained popularity in recent years due to their lower costs and investment flexibility. However, investors should carefully consider the risks associated with ETFs, such as market volatility and tracking error.
Hedge funds are a more exclusive and high-risk alternative to traditional managed investment options. Here are some key characteristics of hedge funds:
Due to their higher risk profile and complex investment strategies, hedge funds may not be suitable for every investor. Those considering hedge funds should perform thorough due diligence and consider consulting with a financial advisor.
Robo-advisors have gained popularity in recent years as a cost-effective and convenient way to invest. Here are some key features of robo-advisors:
While robo-advisors offer many benefits, investors need to weigh the advantages of automated investing against the potential lack of personalized advice and human touch provided by traditional advisors.
When comparing managed investment options, investors should consider their financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences. Mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, and robo-advisors each offer unique features and benefits. It’s important to carefully review the terms, fees, and risks associated with each option before making an investment decision. Consulting with a qualified financial advisor can also provide valuable guidance in selecting the most suitable managed investment option for individual needs.
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The CCPS invites you to come have a fun time mingling with surveyors, vendors, and anyone interested in discussing surveying practices and stories happening around the state of Colorado while enjoying the fair that CB& Potts has to offer.
Please tell your friends and co-workers and let us know if you're coming. We would like to have a count for ample food to be ordered 3 days in advance.
The Thursday night NFL game will be on during the event!
CB & Potts 43 Centennial Blvd Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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More commonly the term refers to the speed of sound in air. In this case the physical properties of the air, its pressure and humidity for instance, affect the speed. An approximate speed (in metres/second) can be calculated from:
A more accurate expression is
In fluids, using the theory of compressible flow, the speed of sound can be calculated using
The speed of sound is typically measured given a "standard atmosphere". Under these conditions the speed of sound is approximately 343 m/s, or 750 miles/hour.
In solids the speed of sound is given by:
The speed of sound in water is of interest to those mapping the ocean floor. In saltwater, sound travels at about 1500 m/s and in freshwater 1435 m/s. These speeds vary due to pressure, depth, temperature, salinity and other factors.
See also Mach number.


Makes chain lubrication of Ebike chain easy. Lifts back wheel off the ground.
Makes for easy charging with charger storage; Stable stand so you can do maintenance on your bike; Compact and strong design; Easy to assemble out the box; Additional hooks to hang Helmet and shoes so they can dry and air and always in one place.
Hidden shelf to store Chain lude and other consumables for easy access.
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Finland’s Rubik have done some slow sneaking on my ears. RAC gave them their first in with his naturally stellar remix of “Wasteland” before 7 months later their own track “Laws of Gravity” established them as a force of their own. But still, don’t ask my why, I wasn’t expecting such a solid album. Hearing Solar for the first time caught me off guard. I guess I thought they would be a throw away indie-jam-one-hit-of-the-month kinda thing but Solaris textured, delicate, rocking, and interesting, all while staying true to their own Rubik sound. “Laws of Gravity” distracts you from it’s clever emotional build with it’s instant catchiness and big drums. “World Around You” is a toy train on steroids ans it’s careens it’s day-glo body aroundÂ beautifullyÂ sloping railways on a summer afternoon.Â “Storm In a Glass of Water” and “Solar Death March (In Octaves)”Â showcase their knack for making beautiful music even when stripped down to it’s barest bones. And all that is less than half the album. The latter third of Solar gets a bit more melancholy and tender but it’s still good stuff. You will just want to come down off your mid-album “Laws of Gravity” sugar high.
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Naomi Decker and fellow students show us how attractive Eindhoven is for students. They show the city streets, town hall, tells us about the Glow Festival in November and take us shopping. This is a project for E-Lab of NHTV Breda.
If you ask a local where to go in Eindhoven, he will of course send you to the PSV stadium. After this sports tempel it is time for a visit to a normal church: the St Catharinakerk. A visit to the shopping mall and the university end the tour through Eindhoven by Iren Manolova, Steffi Hamacher and
Sasha Daoud. They produced this 360 video for NHTV E-Lab.
Lesmar Martina, Loek de Wit and Gergana Bojkova made this 360 degree video on Eindhoven for NHTV E-Lab. Unfortunately it misses the soundtrack. We hope to receive an updated version.
This website belongs to a project of students at NHTV Breda, Academy for Tourism. We thank the tourism destination organizations that sponsor us and the owners and managers of the organizations that allowed us to make our videos.
Please do not copy from this website without permission. You are of course welcome to share our videos through social media.
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If you’re looking for remarkable Farmhouse Decor, you’ve come to the right place. From our outstanding collection of furniture and home decor products, the design team at Art & Home has selected some of the top pieces that are available on the market today.
Although this collection does not cover everything in our catalog, these are what we have chosen as the best of the best from our remarkable collection.
The Farmhouse design style takes elements from French Country, Rustic, and Shabby Chic styles but infuses a hint of modern refinement. At the core of Farmhouse design is a certain “well-loved” and “well-lived” look that focuses on the people using the furniture rather than on the furniture itself.
Wood furniture is a common staple in the Farmhouse toolkit, as are florals, plaids, and other classic patterns.
A Farmhouse-style room is often finished with handmade elements and accessories, including baskets, pottery, and woven textiles.
From beautiful area rugs to splendid furniture pieces, to extraordinary canvas artworks, these extraordinary products will help you execute the design style of your dreams.
We’ve searched through dozens of today’s best manufacturers and retailers of exceptional home decor and furniture to pull together this extraordinary, hand-selected collection of Farmhouse Decor & Furniture for you to discover.

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The Otto Kuhler collection includes correspondence, printed materials, photographs, artwork, and scrapbooks.
Correspondence in the collection (1962-77) pertains principally to Kuhler’s paintings, the railroad, and his other interests. The collection documents Kuhler’s extensive correspondence with William C. Jones of the National Railways Historical Society, as well as less frequent communications with Adolph Giesl-Gieslingen (locomotive expert); Charles L. Andres (Franklin Mint Corporation); W.D. Bedell (Houston Post); and Brook Hingle, Robert M. Vogel, and John H. White (Smithsonian).
The collection’s printed materials include “Painting the Land of Lost Souls” (talk given by Kuhler); Kuhler’s Letters to the Editor of the Brewery Gulch Gazette; and miscellaneous reviews and publicity items (1971-76) concerning Kuhler’s My Iron Journey, A Life with Steam and Steel. Nearly 100 magazine and newspaper articles from publications such as Today’s Art, New Mexico, Trains, and American Art that make mention of Kuhler’s art, writings, and railroad designs are also present (1950s-70s). Assorted clippings and pamphlets constitute additional printed materials. Of note is a United States Patent for a railway car: design 148, 308.
Collected photographs, primarily black and white, capture Kuhler’s paintings, etchings, and designs for trains, bridges, boats, steam locomotives, passenger cars, and machinery. Fifteen color slides of locomotives, taken by Frank Clodfelter, are present, as well. Other photos feature Kuhler himself, next to one of his paintings and in a locomotive cab. A photo of Kulher, age 6, with his father and co-workers (marked with holograph note) may be of particular interest.
Kuhler’s collected artwork consist of a pencil sketch of a monorail train, as well as materials pertaining to a “High Speed Inter-City Train,” including two blueprints and a “Supplement to Mr. Kuhler’s memo to Mr. E.D. Campbell” discussing the proposed design.
Scrapbooks contain articles by and about Kuhler, photographs, occasional correspondence, and artwork (1930-74). Items of distinction include letters from Franklin D. Roosevelt and Walter P. Chrysler and patent applications for “Lifeboat Launching Devices” and “Adjustable Seats.”


Get ready for a night of heart-pounding beats and unforgettable memories on May 27th
Alright headbangers, it's time to mark your calendars and get your tickets for the ultimate dubstep showcase, presented by Party Troopers at the Aztlan Theatre in Denver on May 27th. This stacked show will be headlined by the dubstep sensation Pixel Terror, and joined by an incredible supporting acts FREAKY, PIERCE, SLWMO, and Dubble-AA.
Denver is about to witness an unforgettable night of heavy bass drops and spine-tingling beats, as this stacked lineup of dubstep heavyweights come together to put on a show like no other. The Aztlan Theatre will be shaking with energy, and we guarantee that you won't be able to stand still as the bass takes over.
People may argue that Denver isn't the bass capital of the world, but with this stacked lineup, we have to disagree. The dubstep community in Denver is alive and well, and we're ready to show the world what we're made of.
Get ready for a night of broken rails and snapped necks, as we come together to celebrate the power of bass music.


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Rajasthan RBSE 12th Board Exam Result 2014: Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan, Senior Secondary i.e. Class 12th board result 2014 to be announced today (8th May 2014) “in few hours time” i.e. at 5 PM.
About Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (RBSE):
Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (RBSE) was established in Jaipur on 4th Dec, 1957 as per the Rajasthan Secondary Education. Then, BSER was shifted to Ajmer in 1961 i.e. headquarter of RBSE got shifted to Ajmer. Then, in the year 1973 they started with their operations.
Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (BSER) is accountable for providing eminence education to the students, prescribing syllabus and looking after the whole on goings processes as regards to examination.
They took prompt action for endorsement and expansion of Secondary Education in Rajasthan and extended BSER in over 3,42,239 sq. km. About 6000 schools got affiliated with BSER that are placed in 32 districts. Approximately 8.5 lakhs students appeared for Secondary and Senior Secondary Examination in the year 2000. In 2014, the board exams were apprehended amid 6th March 2014 till 28th March 2014.
Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan Result:
It is being stated that Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (RBSE / BESR Ajmer) will be declaring their RBSE 12th Result 2014 today (8th May’2014) “in few hours” time i.e. at 5 PM. However, no time has been declared until now for RBSE 12th Arts Result 2014.
Candidates can check their Rajasthan (RBSE) 12th Board Exam Result 2014 online on http://www.jagranjosh.com/results/2014-rajasthan-12th-34857.
RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12th) Science Result 2014 online on http://www.jagranjosh.com/results/2014-rbse-rajasthan-12th-science-result-2014-12th-76501.
RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12th) Science Result 2014 online on http://www.jagranjosh.com/results/2014-rbse-rajasthan-12th-commerce-result-2014-12th-76500.

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Ma can say he is listening to the public, but his actions belie his words. So it should come as no surprise then that so many Taiwanese no longer give any credence to what they hear from him.
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Stastny, 28, just wrapped the last of a five-year, $33 million deal that carried a $6.6 million cap hit. He’s spent his entire seven-year career in Colorado and has been a pretty productive player — 458 points in 538 games, including a career-high 79 points during the 2009-10 campaign — and has twice represented the U.S. at the Olympics, including the silver medal-winning side at the ’10 Games in Vancouver.
On most teams, Stastny’s a top two center — but the Avs have an abundance of young talent able to play the middle, most notably in Matt Duchene, Ryan O’Reilly and Nathan MacKinnon. The latter two have been moved to the wing on a number of occasion to balance things out (the Avs also have a pretty solid 3rd-line center in John Mitchell) but could easily make the move back to the middle, especially if Colorado wants to target some wingers in free agency — rather than spend big on Stastny.
And big is the key word there. Stastny’s made quite a bit or money on his last deal and has done enough to at least warrant a similar payday this summer, and there are a number of teams looking to upgrade their offensive abilities at center. The St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks have been rumored to want depth down the middle, and a team like Nashville — which looks to be more offensively-inclined under new head coach Peter Laviolette — could certainly use a playmaking center.
Kempe’s hat trick, Cammalleri’s four points power Kings over Canadiens (Video)
Adrian Kempe recorded his first career NHL hat trick and Mike Cammalleri added two goals as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-1.
After Paul Byron opened the scoring for Montreal midway through the first period, the Kings responded with five unanswered goals to hand the Habs their sixth straight defeat.
Cammalleri, who inked a one-year deal over the summer to return to the Kings, had a hand in four of LA’s five goals. He started the scoring for the Kings in the first period by celebrating the Dodgers’ playoff run with his own special kind of baseball swing.
Kempe, who finished with four points as well, scored his three goals over a span of 10:50 in the third period to help the Kings to their best start in franchise history (5-0-1).
LA remains the only NHL team yet to lose in regulation this season.
Jaden Schwartz‘s third career hat trick helped power the St. Louis Blues over the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in a Central Division clash Wednesday night at Scottrade Center.
Schwartz’s eventful evening began with a goal 4:46 into the first period. It was nearly ended minutes later after a scary crash into the end boards following a scoring chance.
After missing some time, Schwartz returned in the second period and doubled the Blues’ lead with his fourth of a season, thanks to a great outlet pass from Allen.
As the Blues built up a 4-0 lead, the Blackhawks spoiled Allen’s shutout bid with a pair of late power play goals 80 seconds apart. The furious rally was stopped, however, and Schwartz capped off his hat trick with an empty netter to put the game out of reach.
St. Louis dominated the first two periods, outshooting the Blackhawks 26-8 as they built up their 2-0 lead. The Blackhawks’ power play failed them early in the game, missing out on five chances to capitalize with the extra man through 40 minutes.
The Montreal Canadiens play their second game of a three-game west coast trip Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings.
It hasn’t been the best start for the Habs, who sit tied for last in the Eastern Conference with a 1-4-1 record. They’re winless since an opening night win over the Buffalo Sabres. On the other side of things, the Kings are the only NHL team that has yet to lose in regulation. Their 4-0-1 start puts them a point behind the Vegas Golden Knights, and their game in-hand gives them the opportunity to leap into first place in the Pacific Division with a victory.
You can check out tonight’s game on NBCSN (10:30 p.m. ET) or online via the live stream.
Marleau is the 18th player in NHL history to reach the 1,500 game mark. Should he stay healthy and play the entire 82-game slate or close to that, he’ll enter the 2018-19 season 11th all-time in that category. Gordie Howe holds the record with 1,767 games played.
Health has helped the 38-year-old Marleau reach the mark in his 20th NHL season. He hasn’t missed a regular game since the 2008-09 season and hasn’t played fewer than 74 games in a full season in his entire career.
Marleau has gone from being the youngest player in the league to the sixth-oldest in the span of 20 years and considering his history of good health, better fitness regiments of players and treatment by training staffs, challenging Howe may not be a crazy idea.
Of course, that is unless Jaromir Jagr sticks around. If that happens then Marleau would likely have to settle for No. 2.


Gas sensors play a crucial role in various industries and applications, enabling the detection and monitoring of different gases in the environment. These sensors are designed to identify specific gases and provide real-time data on their concentration levels. Gas sensors find applications in a wide range of fields, from industrial processes and environmental monitoring to safety and healthcare. In this article, we will explore the main applications of gas sensors and how they contribute to different sectors.
Gas sensors have a wide range of applications in various industries and fields, some of which include:
Gas sensors are monitor air quality and detect harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone in the environment. They are also monitor greenhouse gas emissions and pollution levels.
Gas sensors detect leaks of toxic or flammable gases in industrial environments, such as methane, propane, and hydrogen sulfide. They help prevent accidents and ensure worker safety.
Gas sensors are use in vehicles to monitor exhaust emissions and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. They are also used in fuel cells and engine control systems to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
Gas detectors monitor the concentration of exhaled gases and detect disease in medical devices such as asthma, lung cancer, and diabetes. They are also used in anesthesia machines to monitor the levels of anesthetic gases.
Gas detector are use in food packaging to monitor the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide to ensure food freshness and prevent spoilage. They are also used in food processing facilities to monitor gas levels and ensure food safety.
Gas detector monitoring soil and air quality in agriculture, detect pesticide residues, optimization of crop production. They are also used in greenhouses to monitor carbon dioxide levels and optimize plant growth.
Gas sensor detect chemical threats such as nerve agents and biological weapons in security systems. They are also in airports and public places to detect explosives and other dangerous substances.
Overall, gas sensor play a crucial role in ensuring safety, environmental protection, and efficiency in various industries and applications.


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I was super lucky to be part of Awkwarder at The Wondering Room, currently located in Brunswick, in June 2019. Here are some pics and info.
Awkwarder is a follow up to a show, Awkward curated by The Wandering Room in 2010 which took place at (funnily enough), Melbourne Street, South Brisbane. The show comprised of sculptural and performative works, all of which could be described as ‘awkward’. Like its predecessor, all of the works in Awkwarder, border on the quirky, obsessive and odd. With this iteration of the ‘awkward’ premise - a concept everyone can relate to in one way or another - we bring together artworks which even more comprehensively embody the term, ‘awkward’.
This exhibition features the artists: Sue Beyer, Benjamin Crowley, Nicholas Curnow, Rebecca Delange, Marcela Gómez-Escudero, Henry Mills and Half Asian (featuring special guest Ilbfluence).
Saturday 27th April 6-8pm (Opening Night)
Sunday 28th April 11am-2pm (Viewing)
The Wandering Room
208 Victoria St (enter via Elizabeth St)
Very excited to be commissioned to produce an artist scarf for amazing local art and design brand PRENTA X. Amazing to have my work Loops printed on silk in large format. More info below. Thanks to the team at PRENTA X : )
Opening launch on Thursday 04 April 2019 6-8pm Missing Persons Level 4 Nicholas Building 37 Swanston St, Melbourne
REBECCA DELANGE for PRENTA X
Rebecca Delange utilises sculpture and photography to investigate and problematise the mutability and entanglement of form, material and meaning. Loops is part of an ongoing project Knot Not —that employs the motif of the blind spot and the form of the net and associated and intersecting objects, meanings and metaphors— as an investigatory locus. The project continues Delange’s exploration into double meanings, text as object, object as language, the entanglement of meaning and material and linguistic slippage. Delange seeks to articulate an object/material language that looks at disrupting traditional categories of meaning though strategies of collage, assemblage and spatial arrangement applied to sourced and repurposed materials and objects—and how this can potentially action a type of semiotic and phenomenological slippage evoking unseen narratives and new knowledge for the viewer in the material outcomes of the work. Her practice looks at the poetic—things known and felt yet evading direct visual perception and representation, unseen and unspoken experiences—and how can these things can be made manifest in the material. Rebecca Delange is a PHD candidate at RMIT University in the School of Art. In 2015 she completed Master of Contemporary Art with first class Honours at the Victorian College of the Arts. Recent exhibitions include Knot Not at Bus Projects and Alpha Beta Whatever at Notfair. Last year she lived and worked in Germany and Italy for 5 months undertaking field research for an upcoming project, Shut Up Mountain, at C3 Contemporary Art Space in 2019 Rebecca Delange, 2019
Rebecca Delange ' Loops', 2019
Edition of 36: 64 x 64cm
Edition of 4: 130 x 130cm
Prenta X was established to bring the work of contemporary artists into our daily wearable life and to extend the presence of artwork to occupy space alongside and outside traditional gallery spaces. We commission prominent Australian and international artists and designers to create original artworks exclusive to Prenta X for print onto high quality limited edition silk scarves. Scarf editions are limited to no more than 40 pieces, ethically printed in the Netherlands and finished by hand with our signature fringed/pinked edging in our studio in Melbourne Australia. Each scarf arrives with custom packaging, containing a numbered edition insert sheet with details about the artwork and artists practice. Our ethos is to promote and support artists in every capacity possible within this label, from artwork commissions, product styling, photography, design and in the facilitating of design collaborations.


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A 35-year-old man from Didcot has been arrested on suspicion of causing a bomb hoax.
Police were called to the Sainsbury's supermarket at the Orchard Centre just after 8am yesterday to reports a suspicious item had been found.
Following an investigation, officers confirmed there was no danger to the public.
The man has been released under investigation.
A man is being questioned after a blaze at a three-storey block of flats in OxfordshireRead the full story ›
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that two Hereford fans have been arrested and bailed following yesterday's disturbance at Didcot Town's match against Hereford.
The Southern League fixture had to be abandoned two minutes from time following a pitch invasion and subsequent violence.
Thames Valley released the following statement:
“Two people were arrested in connection with this incident.
A 19-year-old man from Hereford was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence, and a 19-year-old man from Hereford was arrested on suspicion of common assault.”
“Both men have been released on bail, one until 4 April and the other until 6 April.”
A pitch invasion in the 88th minute led to Didcot Town's match against Hereford being abandonedRead the full story ›
A couple who run an animal sanctuary in Didcot face an uncertain future as the farmer whose land they live on is selling up.
It has been David and Julia Vaughan's home for the past three years where they have looked after hundreds of animals since setting up their refuge on the land near the power station.
The project began small but is now a full time job for the couple.
Penny Silvester went to meet the pair who have been given their marching orders.
Penny spoke to David and Julia Vaughan who run the animal sanctuary.
Many homes were left without power, and road and and railways in the Thames Valley were flooded overnight - with delays across the South West and Great Western rail networks. The towns mostly affected were Didcot, Newbury and Maidenhead.
All services in and out of Paddington were halted this afternoon due to signalling problems. Mel Bloor reports on the floods in Didcot.
The agonising wait continues for the family of the last remaining workman, whose body has yet to be recovered from the rubble of Didcot power station.
The sister of one of the men recovered from the Didcot power station tragedy has spoken of her heartbreak for the other two families who have yet to find their loved ones. Cary Johnston reports.
The owners of Didcot A Power Station in Oxfordshire have confirmed that they are to demolish a building which collapsed on the site four months ago, trapping four workers inside it. Three workers are still missing, one man's body has been found.
The company says the boiler house building is still unstable and the safest way to recover the men is to demolish the remaining structure. It is likely that remote operated vehicles will be used to carry out the demolition, because it would limit the further risk to life.
Managers said they have now received the detailed design for the robotic demolition option and are reviewing it along with independent experts this week. Then the plan will be submitted to the Health & Safety Executive.
In its statement the firm continued:
"We understand that the time taken to recover the families’ loved ones is deeply upsetting. We are in close contact with them, providing information and regular updates. Our priority remains the recovery of the missing men and we are doing everything that is within our power to ensure it is progressed as fast and safely as possible."
The Home Office and Ministry of Defence have confirmed the military are to help support the recovery operation at Didcot Power Station.
It's now 15 weeks since the power station collapsed.
The news comes as the family of a man who's body is buried beneath the rubble are asking the Government to step in.
Ken Cresswell was working at the plant in Oxfordshire when it collapsed in February. His wife and three daughters say they're living through hell.
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Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of importance to California's rural counties.
Reminder: Informational Briefing on Federal EV Infrastructure Funds for Rural Counties
Save the date for an informational briefing from the California Energy Commission and the California Department of Transportation to RCRC counties on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. Under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), California will receive $384 million over five years to deploy Electric Vehicle (EV) fast chargers in priority, underserved highway segments. For more information, see here.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 1pm to 2pm
RSVP: To register, please contact Leigh Kammerich, RCRC Policy Advocate, or Bob Burris, RCRC Deputy Economic Development Officer.
Virtual Workshop: AG/Livestock Pass Disaster Access Program Development and Success
The Ag/Livestock Pass Workshop aims to provide county officials insight into how to set up a functional Ag/Livestock Pass program, discuss common challenges and workable solutions, and to showcase examples of program success during recent fires. The workshop will also provide details on complying with AB 1103, a 2021 law which facilitates and governs county adoption and execution of these programs. For more information, see the flyer here.
Date: January 18, 2023
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- The County of Calaveras, California is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who possesses strength of character, chemistry, and proven experience. The successful candidate must have a solid background working with a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected and non-elected department heads as well as community stakeholders. This is the top management position in the County and provides administrative direction to all County departments. The Administrative office has direct responsibility for Human Resources & Risk Management, Information Technology and G.I.S. Services, Airport, Office of Emergency Services, Economic Development, Integrated Waste Management, Public Access TV, Facilities and Grounds, Capital Improvement Projects, and Purchasing. All non-elected department heads are appointed by and reports to the CEO. The application process will close on January 13, 2023 at 5pm. For additional information or to apply, see here.
- The County of Sierra is seeking a Director of Health and Social Services, responsible for the management and administration of Department of Health and Social Services. A full description and qualifications are available here. For more information, visit the county website here or call (530) 289-2879.
- The Sierra County Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Transportation Planner II or III, depending on qualifications. This position is open until filled. For more information, see the county website here or call 530-289-2879
Imperial County is seeking applicants for three open engineering positions. These positions are open until filled.
Associate Civil Engineer to perform, supervise, and coordinate professional civil or structural engineering work in the field and office. View details here
Assistant Director of Public Works to plan, organize, and assist in the day to day-to-day operations of the Department; prepare and deliver presentations to a variety of commissions and groups; assist in the oversight of the department’s divisions and special districts; and assume responsibility for Department operations in the absence of the Public Works Director. View details here
Principal Engineer to plan, organize and direct complex civil engineering work. operations and activities including the office and field design, preparation, review and analysis of engineering and construction plans and specifications; coordinate and direct communications, information, personnel, projects and resources to meet designated County engineering needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. View details here
Tuolumne County Public Works is seeking an experienced integrated waste professional with extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance to oversee the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and hazardous materials, provide public outreach and training, promote recycling programs, maintain two closed landfills, and negotiate and monitor contracts for environmental and landfill services. The Director of Solid Waste, as a key member of the management team, will oversee a staff of four and provide expert advice and support to the Director, Board members, and the community. Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in solid waste management with two years at a supervisory or higher level. Flexible schedule 90/8 or 20%-40% telework considered for right candidate. Position is open until filled. EOE For additional details, see here.
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- The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Public Information Officer (PIO) at the County Administrator's Office. The role of the Public Information Officer is to manage the County’s communications with the public through press releases, social media, videos, live media and the County website. The PIO informs and engages the community and other stakeholders regarding County activities, services, and strategies. The PIO also functions as the County Spokesperson which requires knowledge of County programs and policies. As a member of the County Emergency Operations Center personnel, the PIO also acts in a lead capacity in disseminating information during an emergency. The full job announcement can be found here. This position is open until filled.
Institute for Local Government Launches New Digital Planning Commissioner Handbook & Regional Trainings
The Institute for Local Government (ILG) recently released an updated version of their Planning Commissioners Handbook. This handbook is designed to support planning commissioners, their staff, and other officials interested in land use and planning; to help local officials understand the planning process; and provide a glimpse of some potential planning challenges commissioners may experience during their terms. The handbook describes the major terms, plans, and policies that make up the framework of local planning, as well as typical stakeholders in the process and the basics of reviewing applications for development.
In conjunction with this release, ILG is hosting regional training sessions for planning commissioners. These interactive sessions will take place in person at various locations throughout the state and will cover topics such as the role of a planning commission, how to work effectively with staff and the governing board, effective community engagement, CEQA basics, required planning documents, and local and regional planning challenges and opportunities. Each session will give participants the opportunity to engage with experts in the field and fellow planning commissioners to hear best practices, emerging trends, and lessons learned. All sessions are FREE but space is limited and registration is required. Find a full schedule and register here.
Next Training: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, February 17, 2023
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Black Beans and Rice
Well I had presoaked some black beans in anticipation of tonight's dinner. I had some Coke and ham drippings from the ham cooked in Coca-Cola (11/28/11). I froze the cooking liquid in two batches for future use. (Nigella Lawson the chef whose cook book I got the recipe from said it made the most fabulous black bean base) It was pretty tasty. Yes it was sweet, but not too sweet, and with the addition of some salt and some of the liquid from some pickled jalapenos it was just right. I still prefer my original recipe for black beans, but its very good. I deviated from the recipe in that I used dried black beans and the ham/coca-cola liquid rather than canned black beans; I omitted the chipotle and used some of the pickled jalapeno juice instead. I also cooked it much longer and topped it with sliced scallions and cilantro.

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Abstract: In the title molecular salt, C9H9IN3+·ICl2-, the dihedral angle between the aromatic rings in the cation is 14.9 (2)°. The I-Cl bond lengths of the anion are distinctly different, by 0.149 (2) Å. The most significant interaction in the crystal structure is a bifurcated N-H(N,Cl) hydrogen bond.
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- UP: Married woman commits suicide, father alleges dowry harassment
A 21-year-old newly married woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan in her house in Aligarh on Friday after her husband refused to buy her a new saree for a function they were supposed to attend on Saturday.
- Woman alleges dowry torture
Radhika Patel (31), a resident of Naroda who runs a beauty parlour, lodged a complaint at Naroda police station alleging that her husband Adhikkumar Patel, who is in Poland on a study visa; father-in-law Praveen Patel; brother-in-law Hiren Patel; and one Urmila Patel, were harassing her for dowry
- Hyderabad: Woman sets herself ablaze after alleged dowry harassment
After a 25-year-old housewife committed suicide by setting herself ablaze on Tuesday, her husband and in-laws were taken into custody for dowry harassment on Wednesday. A case was booked under dowry death at Bommalaramaram police station.
- Panchkula: Husband, in-laws booked for dowry harassment
Police here have registered a case of dowry harassment on the complaint of a woman resident of Sector 4, Panchkula. Complainant Gurpreet Kaur in her complaint to the cops said that her husband Sharanjit Singh, father-in-law Pavitra Singh, mother-in-law Jaswinder Singh and both brother-in-laws, all residents of Guru Nanak Colony, Ludhiana harassed her for dowry.

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May 25, 2008, Froudgar Phoenix NASA reached Mars. It was the sixth NASA mission to successfully land on Mars and the first mission to land near the planet’s north pole.
The purpose of this mission was to search for evidence of water ice below the surface of Mars. This discovery will help scientists study the history of climate change on Mars. The mission will also look for clues as to whether the Red Planet was habitable in the past or even hosts some form of alien life.
The tools and instruments in Phoenix were built based on this strategy and were the first exploration tools to study geological and biological features in the polar region of Mars.
The Phoenix spent almost ten months flying to Mars before it plunged through the atmosphere at thirteen thousand miles per hour. The parachutes slowed it down to about five miles per hour, and the spacecraft landed gently after seven minutes.
Achievements and the end of the mission
The Phoenix spacecraft provided unprecedented insight into Earth’s reddest neighbor, and the mission was deemed a success.
Before Phoenix, we didn’t know if precipitation occurred on Mars. We knew that the polar ice cap advanced south of the Phoenix area in the winter, but we didn’t know how water vapor moved from the atmosphere to the surface ice. Now, we know that it snows and that it’s part of the hydrological cycle on Mars.
Although the mission is over, Phoenix’s legacy lives on; Because researchers will spend the next several years uncovering more of Mars’ secrets by digging through the spacecraft’s trove of data.
Although Phoenix was designed for three months, the spacecraft continued to operate for more than five months. Then, struggling through the growing cold and darkness of the Martian winter, it sent its last short message to Earth on November 2. On November 10, 2008, NASA announced the end of this mission.


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The IRS generally will look at returns filed during the last three years during a tax audit. The Assessment Statute Expiration Date (ASED) places a limit for the time period the IRS has to make a tax assessment. The ASED is three years from the day the return was filed, but there are a number of exceptions to this three-year limit.
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I first caught D.C. rapper-producer Oddisee when Mello Music Group sent me his mostly instrumental album Rock Creek Park. While I thought the textures and samples in his instrumentals were pretty, it was a bit in-one-ear-and-out-the-other for me, sadly.
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Afatinib has demonstrated efficacy in EGFR mutation-positive (EGFRm+) NSCLC; however, resistance develops over time, most commonly due to the emergence of the T790M mutation. Osimertinib has shown clinical activity in the treatment of T790M-positive disease following progression on a first-line tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Further information on outcomes of sequencing options is necessary to optimize treatment outcomes for patients.
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At a recent meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Chairman Stephen Crosby instructed staff to reach out to Treasurer Deb Goldberg, who is tasked with creating the entire regulatory infrastructure for the Commonwealth’s nascent recreational marijuana industry. Chairman Crosby figured the Gaming Commission could provide insight as the regulator of the Commonwealth’s last “newest” industry. Forgive me, but I hope the Treasurer does not take the call. Gaming is not the example the Treasurer should follow.
The Legislature enacted the Expanded Gaming Act on November 22, 2011. More than five years later, just one of the three casinos licensed by the Gaming Commission is open, while the others have just broken ground. In one sense, the Gaming Commission over-regulated the industry by creating a thousand-page, two-phased license application with more than a dozen outside consultants tasked with review. In another sense, the Gaming Commission under-regulated the industry – the complexity and disorganization of the license application procedures led to a series of miscalculations and improvisation along the way. For instance, the Gaming Commission supported its selection of Plainridge Park to receive the Commonwealth’s lone slots license, on the basis of the Commission’s projection of $300 million in annual gaming revenue. Plainridge Park generated $160 million in gaming revenue in its first year. MGM’s proposal in Springfield was selected in no small measure due to its ambitious architectural design, which was nonetheless downsized after licensure without objection from the Gaming Commission. And here in Boston, although the Commission selected an operator, Wynn Resorts, with a track record of success, the site’s location at the beating heart of Charlestown’s traffic misery, caused a groundswell of opposition, including lawsuits and permitting delays. Moreover, the Gaming Commission did not cloak itself in rectitude, finding itself in the center of an embarrassing controversy and federal criminal trial over allegedly hidden ownership interests in the Wynn casino site. The chairman, himself, was caught up in the ethics imbroglio.
The hard lessons from the Commonwealth’s gaming experience are plenty for the Cannabis Control Commission:
- The recreational marijuana licensure process should be simple, while at the same time surgically focused on what truly matters: the suitability and capitalization of licensees;
- Selection criteria must be uniform, objective, and designed with fairness and prevention of bias in mind;
- The Cannabis Control Commission should be staffed with regulators of strong credentials and standards of ethics for its members and staff should be enforced;
- Location matters and navigating a regulatory line that reflects sensitivity to legitimate local concerns, while preventing rank NIMBYism will be the hardest course to chart.


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Enjoy making a big impact in the winter in your garden, simply with this one ‘24 plug plants’ pack of scented and attractive pansies. This Rhubarb and Custard Mix gives you trailing plants to 60cm (24in)- great for baskets and brings uplifting colour from December and right through to May.
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Transfer your plug plants into 9cm pots filled with soil for the first couple of weeks to let them settle into a larger container. When your plants have a few more leaves and reach around 10cm (4in) they are ready to go into their final position.
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Your flower plants will arrive to you in a plastic container with a lid (which acts as a mini-greenhouse) to create an effective humid atmosphere for your young plants to thrive and get a promising start to give you lovely flowers. Your container may come in a box for extra protection when leaving our nursery to arriving at your home.
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WILLIAMS, DAVEY: Antenna Road
This is a record you won't find in your local shop. Davey, pataphysical revue alumnus, one of Fred Frith's invitees on the guitar solos project, quiet master of music and with nothing to prove, delivers a small masterpiece of a record that takes no prisoners but also grinds no axes (except the ones under his fingers). His own sleeve notes sum it up best; these are kernels, fragments, short-form miniatures that because of some strange essential quality fill time and memory. On various instruments (steel body guitars, slide guitar, electric sitar, electric guitar [between one and eleven at a time], acoustic guitar, bass, aluminium strip, electric screwdriver, e-bow - but always pared down, lucid, simple, unassuming) he lines up 30 short and very different pieces that occupy between 35 seconds and 2 minutes 59, but mostly averaging a minute, though it never seems so. And, different as they are, they follow one another and make longer seeming pieces. Some are quite abstract - though always catchy - many are fairly or very loaded with the Blues. A very welcome addition to the library.


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What does it mean to dream of a golden door?
Dream of entering a golden door : Have you ever had a dream where you find yourself entering a golden door? This dream often makes us feel excited and curious. In dreams, the color gold usually symbolizes something valuable or important. It’s like finding a treasure chest in a pirate story. And a door represents an opportunity or a new path. So, entering a golden door is a very special dream! It means that you have a wonderful chance in your life that can make you feel rich or successful. Isn’t that an exciting idea?
But, have you noticed if the golden door is open or closed in your dream? This is important, just like the difference between a locked treasure chest and an open one. If the golden door is open, it’s like saying, “Come on in, the treasure is waiting for you!” It’s telling you that you have a very good chance right now to try something new and it will be successful. If the door is closed or locked, it’s much like a puzzle. It’s saying, “You have to work hard and find the key!” It means you have to be patient and solve some problems first before you can enjoy your success. Do you think you can find the key?
Now, imagine your dream like a storybook. You’re the main character, and you see a golden door in front of you. It’s like a scene in a fairy tale, isn’t it? You know that behind the door, there’s a magical world waiting just for you. It’s like a hidden kingdom full of treasures. But just as in the storybooks, sometimes you have to go through some challenges before you can enjoy your reward. It’s just like when a hero has to fight a dragon or solve a riddle. If you see yourself entering the golden door easily, it means that you’re ready to enjoy your success. But if it’s hard to open the door, it’s like telling you that you still have some challenges ahead. But don’t worry, every hero wins in the end, right?
Dream of standing in front of a golden door without entering : Have you ever dreamed about standing in front of a golden door without entering? It’s like seeing a huge present and not opening it, right? A golden door represents a big opportunity in your life, and not entering it can mean that you might be feeling unsure or hesitant about something. It’s like when you’re not sure if you should try a new flavor of ice cream or stick to your favorite one. It could be a new hobby, a new school, or a new friend. You might be wondering, “Should I give it a try?”
Now, how do you feel when you’re standing in front of the golden door? Are you excited, scared, or maybe confused? It’s like your feelings are trying to tell you a secret message about the door. If you’re excited, it’s like saying, “Go ahead, it’s a great idea!” If you’re scared, it’s like your feelings are telling you, “Be careful, think it over.” And if you’re confused, it’s like your feelings are saying, “Take your time, no rush.” So, it’s very important to listen to your feelings in the dream. Do you remember how you felt?
Picture your dream like a movie scene. You’re the main character, and you’re standing in front of a huge golden door. It’s just like when a character in a movie has to make a big decision. The door is shiny and bright, like a golden ticket to a new adventure. But, you’re not sure if you should enter. It’s like standing at the edge of a diving board, wondering if you should jump into the pool. The golden door represents a new chance in your life, and your feelings are like your best friends, giving you advice. So, listen to your feelings and decide if you want to jump into this new adventure. What do you think you should do?
Dream of finding a hidden golden door : Have you ever dreamed of finding a hidden golden door? It’s like a magical moment in a story where the hero finds a secret passage. In this dream, the golden door represents a surprise opportunity that you might not have noticed before. It’s like finding a hidden toy in the playground or a secret stash of candies. Finding a hidden golden door in your dream means that there’s a special chance waiting for you, and it’s hidden like a treasure. Are you ready to discover it?
Now, where do you find this hidden golden door? Is it in a forest, a castle, or maybe in your own house? The location is important, much like finding a treasure map that says, “X marks the spot.” If you find the door in a forest, it’s like nature is telling you, “There’s a hidden opportunity in the outside world.” If it’s in a castle, it’s like a fairy tale saying, “You have a royal opportunity.” And if it’s in your own house, it’s like your home is saying, “The opportunity is closer than you think.” So, where do you think your treasure is hidden?

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Daniel Martinez HoSang received his BA in History from Wesleyan University and PhD in American Studies and Ethnicity from the University of Southern California. He is the author of Racial Propositions: Ballot Initiatives and the Making of Postwar California (University of California Press, 2010) which was awarded the 2011 James A Rawley Prize from the Organization of American Historians. He is co-editor, with Oneka LaBennett and Laura Pulido, of Racial Formation in the 21st Century (University of California Press, 2012). HoSang’s research and teaching explore the contradictory labor of race within U.S. political culture across a wide-range of sites, including electoral politics, social movements, and cultural production.
He has a long record of collaboration with community-based organizations and labor unions as a trainer, board member, and advisor, with groups including the Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC), the Alliance for a Just Society, Oakland Kids First!, the Partnership for Safety and Justice, and Forward Together.
Prior to joining the Yale faculty in 2017, HoSang was an Associate Professor (and Department Head) of Ethnic Studies and Political Science at the University of Oregon.
HoSang serves as faculty advisor of the History of the Carceral State Working Group. He has served on dissertation and exam committees for students in the fields of political science, sociology, English, comparative literature, anthropology, American Studies, and history.
His forthcoming books in 2019 include Producers, Parasites and Patriots: Race and the New Right-Wing Politics of Precarity (co-authored with Joseph Lowndes), University of Minnesota Press; Seeing Race Again: Countering Colorblindness Across the Disciplines (co-edited with Kimberle Crenshaw, Luke Harris and George Lipsitz), University of California Press; Relational Formations of Race: Theory, Method and Practice (co-edited with Ramon Gutiérrez and Natalia Molina); and A Wider Type of Freedom: Reimagining Racial Justice (University of California Press).
Recent Publications Include:
*Cate, S. and D. HoSang. (2017). “‘The Better Way to Fight Crime’: Why Fiscal Arguments Do Not Restrain the Carceral State.” Theoretical Criminology. 21(2): 1-20.
*HoSang, D. and J. Lowndes (2016). “Parasites of Government: Racial Antistatism and Representations of Public Employees amid the Great Recession.” America Quarterly. 68(4): 931-954
*HoSang, D. and P. Yamin (2016). “Constructing the Sex Trafficker: Spectral Figures and Sexual Violence in California’s Proposition 35.” New Political Science. 38(3): 390–410.
*HoSang, D. (2014). “On Racial Speculation and Racial Science: A Reply to Shiao et al.” Sociological Theory. 2014, Vol. 32(3): 228–243.
*HoSang, D. (2014). “The Ideological Alchemy of Contemporary Nativism.” Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies. 1(1): 61-86.

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By Stephen Ariong
Health officials in Moroto district are using the motorcycle ambulances donated by UNFPA for boda boda business.
On 20th May 2015 UNFPA donated 28 motorcycle ambulances to all the health centers in the seven districts in Karamoja sub region.
The move was aimed at saving lives of expectant mothers and children in villages that are far from the health centers.
While handing over the ambulances to Moroto district authority in 2015 Steven Muzinguzi the then the UNFPA representative Moroto office urged health officials to put to good use the ambulances.
However, his call seems to have fallen on deaf ears.
Moroto Chief Administrative Officer Jackchan Gwokito says he is not aware that the health officials are misusing the equipment’s and has asked the police to investigate the matter.


Improved deformable precision mirrors could improve sensitivity of gravitational wave detectors to help scientists detect new sources of gravitational waves from deep in space.
Researchers have developed a new type of deformable mirror that could increase the sensitivity of ground-based gravitational wave detectors such as the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Advanced LIGO measures faint ripples in space-time called gravitational waves, which are caused by distant events such as collisions between black holes or neutron stars.
“In addition to improving today’s gravitational wave detectors, these new mirrors will also be useful for increasing sensitivity in next-generation detectors and allow detection of new sources of gravitational waves,” said research team leader Huy Tuong Cao from the University of Adelaide node of the Australian Center of Excellence for Gravitational Waves Discovery (OzGrav).
Deformable mirrors, which are used to shape and control laser light, have a surface made of tiny mirrors that can each be moved, or actuated, to change the overall shape of the mirror. As detailed in The Optical Society’s (OSA) journal Applied Optics, Cao and colleagues have, for the first time, made a deformable mirror based on the bimetallic effect in which a temperature change is used to achieve mechanical displacement.
“Our new mirror provides a large actuation range with great precision,” said Cao. “The simplicity of the design means it can turn commercially available optics into a deformable mirror without any complicated or expensive equipment. This makes it useful for any system where precise control of beam shape is crucial.”
The new technology was conceived by Cao and Aidan Brooks of LIGO as part of a visitor program between the University of Adelaide and LIGO Laboratory, funded by the Australian Research Council and National Science Foundation.
Building a better mirror
Ground-based gravitational wave detectors use laser light traveling back and forth down an interferometer’s two arms to monitor the distance between mirrors at each arm’s end. Gravitational waves cause a slight but detectable variation in the distance between the mirrors.
Detecting this tiny change requires extremely precise laser beam steering and shaping, which is accomplished with a deformable mirror.
“We are reaching a point where the precision needed to improve the sensitivity of gravitational wave detectors is beyond what can be accomplished with the fabrication techniques used to make deformable mirrors,” said Cao.
Most deformable mirrors use thin mirrors to induce a large amount of actuation, but these thin mirrors can produce undesirable scattering because they are hard to polish. The researchers designed a new type of deformable mirror using the bimetallic effect by attaching a piece of metal to a glass mirror. When the two are heated together the metal expands more than the glass, causing the mirror to bend.
The new design not only creates a large amount of precise actuation but is also compact and requires minimal modifications to existing systems. Both the fused silica mirrors and aluminum plates used to create the deformable mirror are commercially available. To attach the two layers, the researchers carefully selected a bonding adhesive that would maximize actuation.
“Importantly, the new design has fewer optical surfaces for the laser beam to travel through, said Cao. “This reduces light loss caused by scattering or absorption of coatings.”
Creating a highly precise mirror requires precision characterization techniques. The researchers developed and built a highly sensitive Hartmann wavefront sensor to measure how the mirror’s deformations changed the shape of laser light.
“This sensor was crucial to our experiment and is also used in gravitational detectors to measure minute changes in the core optics of the interferometer,” said Cao. “We used it to characterize the performance of our mirrors and found that the mirrors were highly stable and have a very linear response to changes in temperature.”
The tests also showed that the adhesive is the main limiting factor for the mirrors’ actuation range. The researchers are currently working to overcome the limitation caused by the adhesive and will perform more tests to verify compatibility before incorporating the mirrors into Advanced LIGO.
Reference: “High dynamic range thermally actuated bimorph mirror for gravitational wave detectors” by Huy Tuong Cao, Aidan Brooks, Sebastian W. S. Ng, David Ottaway, Antonio Perreca, Jonathan W. Richardson, Aria Chaderjian and Peter J. Veitch, 18 March 2020, Applied Optics.


Tinsukia: The Leader of Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly Debabrata Saikia, a Congress MLA, has written to Governor Jagdish Mukhi to direct the state government to initiate a CID probe into the “act of negligence” by the Dibrugarh police, which resulted in the alleged death by suicide of businessman and animal lover Vineet Bagaria in Dibrugarh.
The letter came at a time when Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, after meeting the victim’s family in this upper Assam town on Saturday, conceded that it was the failure of the district administration and Dibrugarh police as they did not get his clear message of “standing with the innocent” and not to “compromise” with criminals.
Through the letter, Saikia said, “I would like to request you to intervene into a matter of public interest and law & order. I would like to inform you that about two days back, a noted animal rights activist Vineet Bagaria from Dibrugarh chose the path of suicide due to death threats from two individuals from Dibrugarh itself.”
“After a shocking revelation, we came to know that the gravity of the threats he was facing had already been informed to Dibrugarh Police through a letter dated 05/07/2022 by his father Kailash Bagaria. But with severe delay in appropriate action, Dibrugarh Police did not even register an FIR regarding the matter,” Saikia said.
He added, “Had the police administration acted on time, life of a promising youth could have been saved from an untimely death. This is a serious case of lapse of timely action and an utter showcase of irresponsibility by the officer-in-charge of Dibrugarh Police Station.”
In the letter, Saikia added, “As such, I would like to request you to give directions to Assam Government to initiate a CID investigation as a suo moto case against the Dibrugarh District Police regarding their negligence, which has resulted in such an unfortunate incident. The concerned officer on duty should be held accountable for not taking any timely action even after repeated complaints by the family of the deceased one.”
Saikia demanded that the case be tried in a fast-track court and the chargesheet against the culprits be filed within the stipulated time.
On July 7, Vineet, 32, allegedly died by suicide at his Shani mandir road residence and made a video before taking the extreme step. In the purported video, his last words were, “Maa mujhe maaf karna, ab sehan nahin hota hain (Mom, please forgive me, I cannot tolerate it any more).”
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1.2kg piece beef eye fillet (See Tip)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 x 330g packets ciabatta garlic bread loaves
Sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced roasted red capsicum, marinated artichoke hearts and baby rocket leaves, to serve
1½ cups fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 drained anchovies, chopped
2 green spring onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Rub beef with combined mustard and fennel. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat an oiled, large, flameproof roasting pan over a high heat. Add beef. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until browned all over.
Transfer hot pan to a hot oven (200C). Cook for about 25 minutes for medium-rare, or until beef is cooked to your liking. Remove from oven. Rest beef in pan, loosely covered with foil, for 1 hour. Thinly slice.
Meanwhile, to make salsa verde, place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Just before serving, heat garlic bread according to packet directions.
Arrange beef, tomatoes, capsicum, artichokes and rocket on a serving board. Drizzle a little of the salsa verde over beef. Serve remaining separately. Serve with garlic bread.
TIP! We used the tail end of the eye fillet for this recipe. Salsa verde can be made up to two days ahead. Refrigerate in an airtight container.


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Lakes Area Music Festival – Prelude Series – Crosslake
July 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Our annual Prelude Series allows us to bring our music and our mission to surrounding Lakes Area communities in preparation for the upcoming Festival season. Our first program will be presented in Aitkin, Brainerd, and Crosslake the weekend of July 14 and 15; a different program will be presented the second week, in Motley, Deerwood, and Nisswa the weekend of July 21 and 22.


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In a global study surveying 2,674 runners across 11 cities worldwide, almost half (47%, to be precise) of runners said uncomfortable shoes were their biggest barrier to participating in the sport they love. So it makes sense that adidas would work on a solution, creating a comfort-focused apparel and sneakers franchise called Supernova.
Launched on February 15, the line reintroduces the beloved Supernova Rise, a sneaker made specifically with casual runners in mind, and brings two new comfy sneakers – the Supernova Stride and the Supernova Solution – to the fold. Each model includes adidas's Dreamstrike+, a re-engineered super foam, derived from the brand's signature Lightstrike Pro foam from the Adizero franchise.
Alongside the comfort Dreamstrike+ foam, the sneakers each have special features designed to target different comfort concerns for runners. For example, the Supernova Rise has support rods and a comfort heel fit, while the Supernova Stride and Supernova Solution both have extra forefoot cushioning and innovative outsole.
The sneakers were also designed to spark joy, incorporating a bright orange pop of color – a detail that recurs in the apparel line, as well – at the bottom of the soles. You can shop the Supernova collection on adidas.com or at select retailers globally.
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By the middle of the 18th century the woollen trade was well-established in Oldham. In the 1790s, mechanized spinning and weaving caused cotton to supplant wool as the main industry. Oldham was a popular place to build cotton mills. Standing on the western slopes of the Pennines, where the damp atmosphere prevented the fibre from drying out and snapping when being spun and woven, six cotton mills had been built in the town by 1778. A branch of the Ashton Canal was completed in 1796 and this helped the local collieries to provide cheap fuel for the steam-powered textile machines.
Industrial workers in Oldham played a prominent role in the struggle for the vote. After hearing Major John Cartwright, explain his views on parliamentary reform in 1816, Joseph Healey formed a Hampden Club in the town. Oldham also had a flourishing Female Political Union, and John Tyas of the Times, claimed that 150 women from the organisation attended the meeting in Manchester on 16th August, 1819, that resulting in the Peterloo Massacre. After the passing of the 1832 Reform Act, Oldham elected the two Radical candidates, John Fielden and William Cobbett.
By 1838 Oldham had over 213 cotton factories. This was even more than other leading cotton towns such as Manchester (182), Rochdale (117) and Bury (114). The railways also helped the growth of the town. In 1839 a railway between Manchester and Leeds began operating. Three years later the Oldham branch of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway was completed. By 1861 the population of the town had reached 72,000.
The visitor to Oldham will find it essentially a mean-looking straggling town, built upon both sides and crowning the ridge of one of the outlying spurs which branch from Manchester, the neighbouring "backbone of England". The whole place has a shabby underdone look. The general appearance of the operatives' houses is filthy and smouldering.
Airless little back streets and close nasty courts are common; pieces of dismal waste ground - all covered with wreaths of mud and piles of blackened brick and rubbish - separate the mills, which are often of small dimensions and confined and crowded appearance. The shops cannot be complimented, the few hotels are no better than taverns, and altogether the place, to borrow a musical simile, seems far under concert pitch.
I observed as I walked up from the railway station, melancholy clusters of gaunt, dirty, unshorn men lounging on the pavement. These I heard were principally hatters, a vast number of whom are out of employment. Another feature of the place was the quantity of dogs of all kinds which abounded - dog races and dog fights being both common among the lowest orders of the inhabitants.
Millions of men and women died in their own towns and villages without ever having travelled five miles from the spot where they were born. How vividly I remember my first long journey away from Oldham. I had to attend a conference of the Gasworkers Union at Plymouth. To get there entailed a railway journey down the length of England.
Men of my own class were driving the engine and acting as porters. I remember a sensation of power as I glimpsed a future in which all these men would be teamed up together with mill-hands, seamen, gas-workers - in fact, Labour everywhere - for the benefit of our own people.
The least change of accent in speech, as we stopped at various towns, fascinated me, and I noted varieties of face, dress and manner. That was a wonderful journey for me, who had never before been out of the Lancashire murk. To look through the carriage windows and see grass and bushes that were really green instead of olive, trees that reached confidently up to the sun instead of our stunted things, houses that were mellow red and white and yellow, with warm red roofs, instead of the Lancashire soot and slates, and stretches of landscape in which the eye could not find a single factory chimney belching - this was sheer magic!
I began to experience an inexhaustible wonder at the gracious beauties of the world outside factory-land, and this sensation has never wholly left me. That first long railway journey was as wonderful to me as if I had been riding upon the magic carpet in the Arabian Nights.
And more and more strongly as I gazed, I felt a sense of indignation that the world should be so generous and so lovely, and yet that men, women and children should be cooped up in a black and exhausted industrial areas like Oldham, merely so that richer men could own thousands of acres of sunlit countryside of whose experience many of the mill-workers hardly ever dreamed.