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And Then There Were None: Dewey's Landgraf Exits
UPDATE: Apparently a few employees are still roaming the halls at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP's Manhattan offices. Make that 100, to be precise.
On Wednesday the firm amended its WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filing with the New York state Department of Labor to reflect the following: there are 533 total employees, not 433, as stated in the initial May 8 filing. All but one 100 are still out of a job, though. . .


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Many years ago, Joyce and I started a Thanksgiving tradition. We would go to Ocean City, Maryland and spend Thanksgiving at the ocean. We would leave the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving and return home Sunday afternoon. The first year we stayed at one of the many hotels on the boardwalk (at a much reduced winter rate) and spend our time strolling it and the beach. We discovered a hotel that year with a beautiful Victorian lobby and restaurant, which turned out to be one of the oldest hotels on the boardwalk, Phillips Beach Plaza Hotel (<http://www.phillipsbeachplaza.com/>). The thing that caught our fancy was the lobby and piano bar Christmas decorations. They were awesome. A huge 10-foot tree and dozens of antiquish Christmas decorations. From the next year on, we stayed in the same beach front room at Phillips.
This past year we knew this would be the last time we would spend time at Phillips over a Thanksgiving holiday. We made reservations for "our" room early and departed at the usual time arriving around 9 PM on Wednesday evening. Typically on Thanksgiving Day we would spend the morning reading either in the lobby or on the hotel's front porch in one of their many rockers gazing out over the ocean. Weather permitting, and it usually did, there would be throngs of people on the boardwalk all day long. We usually would partake our Thanksgiving meal at one of the many local restaurants. Early on we found the best meal in town at Bruxy's Salty Dog Saloon (http://www.buxyssaltydog.com/). For a mere $9.95 each person would get a full plate of turkey, mashed potatoes, string beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and dessert. Plus, we could watch the football games on their multiple big screen TVs. What a deal!!!!
This year, however, we decided to try the hotel dining room's Thanksgiving buffet. We did so because we were in the middle of another Nor' Easter. Sound familiar? Glad we did, though. More than two-dozen items and excellent service. A bit more expensive, but since it was our last time here, what the heck! We finished out the evening walking off our meal on the boardwalk. A pleasant ending to a beautiful day.
The next few days were spent, primarily, reading, watching the removal of sand from the storm, walking, relaxing on our room's patio with an adult beverage, and listening to the entertainers in the hotel's piano bar. The duo playing each night was Rhonda Apple and Dale Britt: she a beautiful singer and he a fantastic pianist (<http://www.rhondaapple.com/>).Going home time comes quickly when you enjoy yourself. These long weekends always are enjoyable. We are sad that this tradition will be broken, but we will find a new one in a different place. That is what it is all about for us. Seeing new places, meeting new people, and enjoying our retirement. Photos are posted under Thanksgiving 2006.

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How and where to exchange old 500 and 1000 Rupees notes with new notes
The decision of Indian government to ban old 500 and 1000 Rupees notes from 9th November has taken nation by mixed emotions including surprise and shock. People were appreciating decesion but were saying that some different way could have been followed. At present people are bit cofused and having question like :
- What exactly next?
- What will happen to their existing money?
- Where to exchange the old currency notes.
So to answer theem we are giving a brief detail which will help people to clear doubts about the new and old currency
1. By what time people can exchange currency ?
Between 10 November to 24 November pepole can exchange there old notes upto Rupees 4000 after that between 25 November to 30 December people can exchange amount more than Rupees 4000.
It can be exhanged at Bank or post office and you will require to carry one of these document as identity proof: Adhar card, Voter ID, Ration Card, Passport, PAN card.
2. How to deposit old notes in bank ?
You can deposite old notes in banks from 10 November to 30 December. After that from 31 December to 31 March notes has to be deposited in RBI Specified office.
For bank deposite the document require will be : A valid bank account or Post office saving account.
For RBI SPecified office document required will be : ID Proof, PAN Card and Declaration form.
There are no limits toward the deposite amount.
3. How to and How much amount can be withdrawn from banks ?
From 10 November onwards you can withdraw Max Rupees 10000 per day or Maximum Rupees 20000 per week.You can withdraw this amount at bank or post office with slip or cheque.
4. How to and How much amount can be withdrawn from ATM ?
From 10 November to 18 November you can withdraw Max Rupees 2000 per day and after 19 November Maximum Rupees 4000 per day can be withdrawn.
4. Affect on online banking ?
There will be no effect on online banking done with credit/Debit Card, Cheque/Demand Draft(DD), Online Banking.
Since the old currency notes are banned its been seen a lot of panic in market as petrol pump are either closed or they are forcing people to buy fuel of Rupees 500 or 1000. Also shop owners are not ready to accept Rupees 500 and 1000 notes. Hope situation will get better within few days.


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Some Thoughts For Year's End
Tony Negline
Another year's work is almost done. Now is a good time to reflect on what has occurred.
The Future of Financial Advice, the Mining and Carbon Taxes will tend to dominate most analysis of regulatory changes over 2011.
For markets it's all about the Euro, US Government debt and whether China has a hard landing. Will we have a credit squeeze in Australia?
On less weighter matters next year we'll have the legislative changes bringing to life the Cooper Review.
You might not have heard but already the Government has released draft changes to the super laws. Thus far these changes have concentrated on large APRA regulated funds and the trustee covenants in particular. A close reading of these draft changes shows that if implemented life for some retail super funds will become very challenging indeed.
In relation to the FoFA changes it would be foolish to assume that the changes will stop Storm Financial or Westpoint problems. The changes will certainly make financial advice more expensive but it won't stop bad financial advice being provided. But the Government will be able to say that it's trying to bring the industry into line.
If FoFA doesn't stop the next scandal (which I think is highly likely) then it will be really interesting to see what the next batch of financial advice regulatory changes will look like. Perhaps by then the politicians will come to the conclusion that the only way to solve these continual problems will be to enact some extremely draconian laws regardless of the pain that they cause.
On another note it will be fascinating to see how the carbon tax is implemented and which 500 organisations have to pay it. When will be find out who these organisations are and will they be able to argue that they shouldn't be part of this exclusive group of companies. For example suppose Wesfarmers is included but Woolworths isn't (thereby putting Westfarmers at an obvious commercial disadvantage).
I presume someone is thinking about this.
The latest batch of Tax Office SMSF data shows that SMSFs continue their strong growth path. If the market research released by Russell Investments earlier this year eventuates then the SMSF market will continue to get bigger and bigger. The outflows from all large super funds is beginning to get very serious. I expect SMSFs will be a major part of the planning process for all large super funds executives. SMSFs are more than a mere flesh wound to the big players!
This is out last email newsletter for 2011. Thanks for your support. Peace and joy to you and your families for Christmas and the New Year. We'll return on 31 January.
On a final note, I have just issued Version 6 of my SMSF book.
Please consider purchasing a copy of it. You can look at the contents page at the following link: http://www.atcbiz.com.au/r.php?r=0mjd6ne
For details of the changes made from version 5 to version 6 visit: http://www.atcbiz.com.au/r.php?r=d5xcpch
As you'll see from the list there have been many changes.
Two purchase options are available - once only subscription - $55 inc GST - or an annual subscription will gives you access to all the updates made throughout the year ($120 inc GST). The book can be purchased at the following link: http://www.atcbiz.com.au/r.php?r=5a4agqb
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New Enchanted Kingdom Combo
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We're expanding our lineup of bouncer slide combos for rent all the time. This princess themed combo is called the Enchanted Kingdom Combo. This combo is packed with activities for maximum fun! Keep the kids busy at your next party and rent this new bounce house and slide combo!
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International Pressure Ulcer/Injury Clinical Practice Guideline: Register Interest
Register as a Stakeholder or Patient Consumer Advisor
The Guideline Governance Group welcomes feedback on the draft Guideline from patients, informal caregivers, formal caregivers and stakeholder organizations. Anyone interested in reviewing the Guideline and providing feedback on the final version of the 3rd edition are invited to register to receive notification when the draft becomes available for stakeholder feedback. A draft is anticipated to be available in mid-2019.
Once registered, you will receive an email when the draft guideline becomes available on this website for stakeholder feedback.
Patient Consumer Advisor
Patient Consumer Advisors are individuals with or at risk of pressure injuries/ulcers (or their loved ones). We are seeking patient consumers and informal caregivers who would be prepared to review draft sections of the guideline and provide feedback from the patient perspective. You could chose to participant in a conference call with other patients to discuss the guideline or complete written/verbal feedback on the guideline. An expected time commitment would be 2 hours per guideline chapter, including reading the chapter and providing feedback. Please indicate if you would like to be contacted to discuss potential involvement at this level.


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Connect with Others
Building authentic relationships and experiencing God in community.
We have been created in the image of a relational God and were made to live in community. We want to develop genuine friendships with those in and outside of the Church because we believe that God is best discovered in relationships. We are called to share our faith in Christ.
Group Life
We believe that just like water and air, we were created with the need for community. We offer several options for getting connected with other believers who are committed to walking the journey of faith with you. If you're looking for a place to belong – here it is!
Small Groups – for more info about how to get connected to a small group, contact Mark Horst at firstname.lastname@example.com
Youth Ministry has many opportunities to connect youth with others and also connect youth to the larger church. Click here to go to the Youth Connect page.
Children are the future of our church and it is important to establish positive connections for them. Children from 3 years to 5th grade have several events throughout the year. Click here to go to the Children's Connect page.
Even though marriage is one of the most important institutions, it is the one which is under the most attack–internally and externally. LifeMates is a ministry focused on encouraging marriages. We provide programs, growth studies, and seminars that celebrate marriage. Watch for events in the bulletin or contact Steve and Lynn Schmidt, 665-1467 for more information.
Family Fellowship
Social events that are family friendly! A time for parents to eat and play together – while the children play! Events will be advertised in the bulletin.
Outdoor Adventures
Experience the outdoors in a fun and meaningful way! Events include camping trips, backpacking trips and rock climbing trips.
Summer Softball Leagues
Competition in a Christian atmosphere. Teams for all ages!


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Cathi Ho Schar
Adjunct Assistant Professor Director, University of Hawaii Community Design Center
Bachelor of Arts Stanford University Master of Architecture University of California at Berkeley
Office room number
Arch 201
Email address
Phone number
(808) 956-3469
As a locally born and raised practitioner and educator, my goal is to increase University, industry, and community integration. I am committed to opportunities that apply our academic efforts to the social, urban, and ecological problems facing our communities, through suitable and rigorous design solutions.
Research and Creative Work
- Areas of Interest
Basic Design
Low tech tectonics
Learning environments
Educational Outreach and Advocacy
Public Interest Design Practice
- Professional Experience
Brand + Allen San Francisco, CA
Urban Works Inc., Honolulu, HI
Collaborative Studio LLC, Honolulu HI Co-founder/Principal
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Registered Architect , Hawaii
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Arch 132 Design Communication
Arch 200 Collaboration in Environmental Design
Arch 201 Basic Design Studio
Arch 202 Basic Design Studio
Arch 341 Intermediate Design Studio
Arch 342 Intermediate Design Studio
Arch 351 Urban Theory Elective
Arch 415 Architecture Design Studio
Arhc 740 Bootcamp Design Studio
Arch 731 Digital Design Communication
Arch 745 Advanced Professional Practice
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This morning, the day after Thanksgiving Day, when I went to my computer to read the news of the day, the headlines read, "HOLIDAY SPIRIT: SHOOTINGS, STABBINGS, BRAWLS". My immediate reaction was, "What hath Abe Lincoln and God, wrought?"
After taking a big gulp of morning wake-up coffee, I then read the news summary: "BLACK FRIDAY BEGINS – EARLY!… 2 Arrested In Walmart Parking Lot Stabbing… Fights Reportedly Break Out… Las Vegas Shopper Shot On Way Home… New Jersey Man Pepper Sprayed… PHOTO: Madness At Macy's… Staff Holding Back Shoppers… $300 Purses In Shambles… 2 Hurt After Shoplifting Call… Kmart Workers Strong-Armed… The Dark Truth About Amazon Warehouses…" Huffington Post, 11/29/13. My impulse was to turn off my computer and go back to bed.
Thanksgiving Day is a totally American holiday, of Pilgrims and naked Native Americans forgoing killing and scalping one another and instead, sitting down to a feast of that stupid native American bird, the Turkey! This is a fairly accurate description of the original 'New World" holiday. At least it is accurate in regard to how it has always be depicted in my lifetime; Thanksgiving is pictured as Pilgrim men in knickers and Pilgrim women in white bonnets greeting Native Americans ("Injuns") dressed in only a breechcloth over their genitals and a feather in their hair, and the whole ensemble standing in a foot of wintery freezing snow admiring a dead Turkey lying face up on a platter, held by a Pilgrim virgin maiden.
Obviously, this historic scene was painted the day before the participants of the original Thanksgiving, met on the Black Friday battlefield, charging the front door opening of Macy's Department Store.
While I was contemplating all of this on my computer, my phone rang and it was Marlisa calling me from Swtizerland. She informed me that the headlines in Switzerland that she read were the same headlines I had just read, only she read it in the German language.
"This was very embarrassing to me," was her reaction and she asked mine.
"Yes, It's embarrassing for me, too," I said, "I just read it myself."
As far as providing her with an explanation, I was speechless; after all, who can explain American women in white bonnets wrestling with naked Native Americans using over the last ipod for sale at Macy's Department store while on a high from eating roasted turkey. I'm sorry; it defies explanation! The American Thanksgiving holiday is simply a dysfunctional celebration of thanking the Lord for Material goods at a bargain price, complete with a sacrificial turkey!
Just what in the name of God was President Abraham Lincoln thinking, when he instituted the Thanksgiving holiday; the statute of limitation has run our and Abe can no longer be prosecuted for his heinous act. Probably, American Thanksgiving will just have to be considered a result of American pagan religious ingenuity, gone wrong and viral.
As for me I had a delightful Thanksgetting Day, with a turkey dinner at my daughter's place, and after dinner some of my nerdy adult grandchildren discussed the latest Star War Alien Beings while others played violent exploding computer games on their iPads; meanwhile, my daughter did the dishes and I napped in my chair. Hmmm! I have heard that normal American families, after dinner, actually watched football players wreak harm on each other much like a bunch of Macy shoppers.
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Web Japan > Trends in Japan > Archives > Pop Culture 2008-2009
Pop Culture 2008-2009
(March 2009)
Local governments and other organizations are increasingly turning to mascot characters to boost regional development. Certain of these beloved yuru kyara (literally "loose characters") are even transcending their home regions to become popular nationwide.
(March 2009)
The Element Girls, 118 female cartoon characters based on the building blocks of all matter, are gaining fans among a wide range of readers in Japan, including people who do not consider themselves scientifically minded. The Element Girls are the stars of a dictionary of the periodic table.
(February 2009)
Tokyo Character Street opened in March 2008 and has since served as a center for people who want to buy goods featuring characters from anime and other forms of pop culture. A total of 15 shops operate there, including TV networks' shops, an Ultraman shop, and a Snoopy store.
(January 2009)
"Otaku tourism" is now in full swing, with scores of manga, animation, and video game enthusiasts traveling to places mentioned in their favorite works. These young tourists delight in shooting scenes from the same angle as in the work, purchasing limited edition memorabilia, and immersing themselves in the world of their favorite characters.
(December 2008)
A new style of manga known as the "comic essay" has become popular among readers in Japan. This new format features illustrated anecdotes from the authors' everyday lives. Lately numerous comic essays have appeared that portray the lives of Japan's otaku (anime and manga fanatics).
(December 2008)
Among the Japanese films that have captured audiences' imaginations in 2008 were sophisticated anime features, a depiction of the bond of marriage and the subtleties of family life, and a delicately woven tale of life and loss.
(October 2008)
One thousand years have passed since the earliest recorded mention of The Tale of Genji, a novel written by the noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu. Various events are being held to commemorate this milestone in places that serve as the backdrop for the story.
(October 2008)
Manga has become an international lingua franca. Many enthusiasts also enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters. "Cosplayers" from around the world, each dressed in a unique costume, gathered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, this summer to take part in the World Cosplay Summit (WCS) 2008.
(August 2008)
20th Century Boys, a hit manga series written by the globally renowned Urasawa Naoki, has been turned into a live-action movie trilogy, with the first part scheduled to premiere in August 2008.
(August 2008)
Top-quality, minutely detailed anime character figurines have become highly sought-after collector's items. Action figures with fully opposable joints attract children, while collecting figures of manga and anime characters enable fans to create a world all their own.
(August 2008)
Just as modern artwork continues to shatter existing boundaries, there is also growing experimentation in the design of art museums and exhibition spaces. Museums are displaying more hands-on artwork, moving their exhibits to outside venues, and designing their premises to be an integral part of the city outside their walls.


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Here are a few shots of the positions achieved at the end of last night's play. So far there has been a clash between British armour and the Kradschutzen Btn around the King of Diamonds, an air raid, and several crashes of British artillery. The game is two full turns in. The British still have two units, and the Germans one unit, to arrive next turn. Battle is about to become general.
The Germans are entering on a narrow front of about 2.5km width which is, historically, about right. It looks as though they have chosen The King of Diamonds and The King of Clubs as their primary objectives. Currently, their only opposition is a single British tank regiment, which is slowly withdrawing in the face of superior numbers.
The British have entered on a wider front and are obviously going for The King of Hearts and The King of Clubs. Their right hook is miles from the action, but it is moving up quickly. The first shot, looking towards The King of Hearts shows an infantry battalion in a wadi backed by a regiment of 25pdr (one of which was taken out by Stuka). The second shot shows the British right hook, rounding the King of Hearts, moving towards the Germans advancing on The King of Clubs.
The above shots were taken today. The following shots were taken last night during play. The first shows the British moving up the wadi, deployed 25pdrs, and Crusader tanks moving on The King of Diamonds. The second shows Germans moving on The King of diamonds just prior to their Kradschutzen Btn. being caught out by the British armour shooting them up whilst 'bussed'. The last shot shows the air raid.
BTW. I'm currently having some difficulty with cursor control on this blog, so please excuse any spelling mistakes, the font, and so forth.


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Aston Wedding Packages
If you have your heart set on a destination wedding in paradise, you can't go wrong choosing to tie the knot at one of the many Aston Resorts in Hawaii. Whether you're interested in saying "I do" on the Big Island, Oahu, Maui or Kauai, you'll find a variety of Aston branded resorts that can give you the wedding that you've been dreaming of.
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Business parks
200 ha fitted out over 10 years!29 parks of activities exist on Saint-Malo Agglomération's territory, for a total surface close to 400 ha.
As competent structure in economic development since 2001, Saint-Malo Agglomération elaborated a plan of the future parks of activities.
This plan organizes the development of the economic spaces for coming 10 years, around 2 types of park:
- The structuring parks (thematic or non-specialized): Mottais Actipole
- The craft parks: see craft parks
The development of all these parks will be realized in an optics leaving a part important for the quality of the services and for the environmental protection.
An ambitious program because it is a question of fitting out 200 ha for coming 10 years, among which 175 ha on the structuring parks and 25 ha on the craft parks.
The Structuring Parks
The Structuring Parks8 sites were retained to structure the territory, for a projected total of 172 ha.
- Mottais (Saint-Malo) to know more about it
- Actipole 2 (Miniac Morvan) to know more about it
- L'outre (Gouesnière)
- Atalante Saint-Malo (Saint-Malo / Saint-Jouan): biotechnologies and EITC. To know more about it
- La Janais (Saint-Malo) Logistic
- Les Camins (Hirel / La Fresnais): oyster farming and activities connected to the sea
- Tourism - Leisure activities (Saint-Père): valuation of the site of Saint Père's fort
The Craft Parks9 sites dedicated to the craft activities having a clientele of nearness were held(retained) for a total of more than 30 ha:
- Bel Event (Saint-Coulomb)
- Madeleine (Saint-Méloir)
- Les Dis (Saint-Benoît)
- Les Fougerais, (Saint-Malo)
- La Folleville (La Fresnais)
- Cancale
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Read more about The University of Southern Mississippi's economic impact here: http://news.usm.edu/article/independent-study-reveals-university-southern-mississippi-s-6033-million-annual-economic-imp
In economic development terms, landing either big or small fish is no easy task. It takes a team approach, involving local and state economic developers, local and state elected officials and many others. Mississippi Public Universities play an important role on this team.
Working in partnership with many private businesses in a range of fields, the University of Mississippi has unique assets and research expertise that can help existing Mississippi businesses innovate and be successful. The State Office for the Mississippi Small Business Development Centers is located at The University of Mississippi. The office connects both startups and existing businesses to a network of local, state and federal economic development resources in addition to providing workshops on operating and growing a profitable small business.
The Catalyzing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Initiative works with University of Mississippi students and faculty to build actionable partnerships with Mississippi communities. These partnerships will increase entrepreneurship and promote economic development in rural Mississippi communities. The CEED Initiative is funded with support from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation.
Workforce readiness is a key component of economic development. Alcorn State University worked with local officials to help Adams County become an American Council on Testing (ACT) officially certified Work Ready Community. The first Mississippi county to earn the designation, it helps industrial prospects to determine the skill level of the workforce when considering an area for expansion or development. The certification process allows communities and individuals to identify the strengths they can promote and weaknesses they can address.
University research also helps identify needs, such as infrastructure, that must be addressed to place Mississippi in the place of greatest opportunity. A recent study conducted by Roberto Gallardo, an associate Extension professor in the Center for Technology Outreach at Mississippi State University, found Mississippi has the lowest broadband access in the nation, with 36 percent of the state's residents lacking the infrastructure. He concluded that if 15 percent of currently unserved Mississippi households adopt broadband technology, the economic benefits to the state would amount to $310 million over the next 15 years. If 45 percent adopt broadband, the economic benefits would triple to $931 in that timeframe.
The University of Southern Mississippi's Trent Lott National Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship is the catalyst for a university-wide focus on economic development service and research. The Center works with public entities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to plan and implement activities to generate jobs and income. Special consideration is given to rural, impoverished areas of Mississippi. Offering expertise in strategic planning and leadership development; education and training; community analysis and research; and other technical support, much of the Center's work is determined by requests for assistance from clients.
Mississippi State University plays a fundamental role in recruiting new businesses to the state, working in partnership with the Mississippi Development Authority to showcase the state's workforce readiness and labor force strength thanks to comprehensive analysis by the National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center, as well Mississippi's advanced technology assets, including the High Performance Computing Collaboratory in the Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park.
Since opening in 1987, Cochran Research Park now encompasses 272 acres, features 10 buildings, and is home to more than 1,600 employees working in cutting-edge research corporations, small businesses, spin-off companies, data centers, government offices, and university centers and institutes.


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James C. Laxen
James C. Laxen, age 57, of Winsted, died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006.
He was born May 10, 1949 in Hutchinson, the son of Alois and Helen Kegler Laxen.
James graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1967. He attended St. Cloud State University and graduated in 1971, with a degree in industrial engineering.
James was joined in holy marriage to Charlotte Warmka May 20, 1972, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Easton, Minn.
Jim enjoyed framing Charlotte's paintings and together, they started a framing business on the side. He always took great pride in his work.
He was known for his gentle, patient ways and his sense of humor, in the workplace, with his friends and others, as well as in his home.
James loved his family and helping them and others in any way that he could. He could fix almost anything, and the engineer in him enjoyed solving problems.
His favorite things included computers, camping, wood cutting, wood workings, oldies music, and driving around the woods on his John Deere lawn tractor with his grandchildren, who were so dear to his heart.
James' life was one of unconditional love and devotion to the plan God had for his life. He was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted.
He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte Laxen; children, Emily (George) Morisset IV of Watertown, and Jeremy (Ryah) Laxen of New Hope; three grandchildren: Danika, Desirae, and Nicholas; his mother, Helen Laxen of Winsted; brothers Stephen (LouAnn) Laxen of Winsted, and David (Heather) Laxen of Silver Lake; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alois; an infant brother, William; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Bernice Warmka.
A Mass of Christian Burial took place Monday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted. Father Paul L. Wolf was the celebrant, and Alice Nowak was the organist for the Mass. Sandy Otto was the soloist.
Friends called Sunday, Dec. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted.
Casket bearers were Felix Quast Jr., Thomas C. Nelson, George Morisset III, David Roufs, Anthony Laxen, and Benjamin Berg.
The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted served the family.
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Hire Contract Plumbers for Fixing Today
Plumbing in the house is essential and should be done in the right manner to ensure there are no leakages within the house. Professional plumbers identified to be keen in their inspection of the house and identify all the problems. Thus it is critical to have professional plumbers who have undergone the needed training in plumbing and have qualifications to do the plumbing work. There are benefits realized with hiring professional plumbers. First with a professional contractor, the house plumbing will be done using the latest equipment to do any necessary repairs in the house. The homeowners are able to rest knowing the installation and repairs done in the house have used the latest technology, hence the plumbing system allowed to be lined smoothly.
Research has proven, the professional expertise is provided as the professional plumbers have the knowledge to make repairs and make installations hence hiring plumbers the homeowner is relaxed as the house problems are being resolved permanently and are done at the highest quality. The plumbing contractors ensure the customers enjoy having the needed customer support by having a direct line to contact the contractor in case of an eminent problem in the system. When a contractor visits the home, he or she is able to define the immediate problem with the plumbing system and offer the needed solution. Thus give the needed solution hence the homeowner saves on the time that would have been wasted trying to site the problem in the system which would be faster done by a professional. The professional plumber can site more problems in the system upon visiting the premises offering the solution to the homeowner.
Homeowners have reported over the research conducted, by hiring a professional plumber especially in installing water heaters, the homeowner is at a position to be addressed on the full report on the problems on the plumbing issues. Then the homeowner verifies the validity of the work done and advised appropriately on methods to have a better plumbing system. With the research conducted on plumbing, the homeowner is at a position to enjoy some technologies that the plumbers use in the accomplishing of the work required as they use the required equipment hence availing the highest quality services. In conclusion, with the guarantee on the work done the homeowner can relax as the high quality services are offered giving guarantee on their work and in any case of a redoing which is at rare occasions reported they offer services free or at a lower rate.
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Pansodan Art Gallery is a project of Aung Soe Min and Nance Cunningham. It opened in August 2008. Our website is under construction for the moment, but see this blog's main page with news and features about Pansodan Gallery and Burmese art here.
If you want to see a lot more Burmese paintings, take a look at our very pretty blogspot page, full of illustrated quotes. Send us email at inkish or aungsoeminn (note the double n!) at gmail.com.
Pansodan Gallery is featured in Exotissomo Travel's Art Galleries of Yangon tour. We do not pay commissions to guides or agencies. We are open every day from 10-6. Every Tuesday evening we have a gathering, in which all sorts of people interested in the future of the country enjoy conversation and perhaps some beer until late.
Phone: 095 13 08 46
286 Pansodan, first floor (upper block)
Kyauktada, Yangon
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We enjoyed your gallery very much and bought the Maung Maung Thike painting "Nat Medium". Could you please send some additional information on the painting and the artist Maung Maung Thike. Thank you very much for the efford you have to take.
Best regards from Holland.
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May I have an email address for the gallery> Unable to find it.
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Greetings from the Irish man who enjoyed several visits to your Gallery during May…let's bring you art to Dublin!
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Gifts that are meaningful. Shows that you are thoughtful and caring. Inspire your loved ones, friends, colleagues or anyone you care.
Who are you? What do you know about yourself? How well do you know your your strengths?
It is important to know who we are to live a fulfilling life. To understand ourselves we have to assess our attitudes, knowledge base and actions we have taken. Attitude is the key attribute to Know Thyself out of the three mentioned.
Let us explore the meaning of attitude.
1) a manner or a way of carrying our self:- e.g. She stood in an elegant attitude.
2) a state of mind or feeling:- e.g. He held a positive attitude toward his task.
3) disposition – habitual inclination:- Adam has an easy going disposition.
What is your attitude:
Your attitude is the most important factor in life. Attitude will have to be well understood to impact change and improve your life. We can have positive or negative attitudes towards everything. We can also have pessimistic or optimistic attitudes as well. The attitude we choose will shape who we are and our environment.
It is up to you to choose what you want in life. The life you are in is what you have chosen. You may have chosen the life you have consciously or you may have ended up without much thought given to it. What sort of attitude will be useful to be happy and successful in life?
To make informed decisions we need to have knowledge and true knowledge not assumptions. We have to research for facts, opinions and theories. Decisions are made using knowledge and based on our feelings. Feelings play and vital role in decision making. Feelings and emotions are part of the knowledge base we need to understand.
How much information do you have about yourself? What are your strengths and weaknesses in a particular area? What are your fears? What makes you happy? What caused anxiety?
Again it is up to you to learn about yourself and create a life you want.
You can only bring desired change only through action. Even if you have the right attitude and knowledge without action you will not achieve.
For example; Danni knows that she needs to move on an accept the fact the person she loves is longer part of her life. She survive through dreams and hope. This situation is making her depressed and increasingly creating a feeling of inferiority. She has developed an attitude of helplessness and feels stuck. Danni is on prescribed anti depressants, yet, she feels that the medication is not helping.
What can Danni do to change her current position? Is she getting the right kind of help? Does Danni know herself enough? Does she have the right information? Does she need assistance to take action? OR the big question Does Danni want to change the situation. There must be a strong will to change and improve. Changing is not simple.
To be a successful and beautiful person in and out you must have the right attitudes, knowledge that will be useful to benefit the actions you take. A beautiful person has a mind, body and soul that is well balanced and is happy and joyful in the present.
Assess your life? What do you want? What is your purpose of life? Do you have any goals? Have you got a dream to fulfill? These questions can help you start learning about yourself.
What is your current situation? Are you busy doing one thing after another? STOP for a moment…
Contact to learn more about yourself. Send a question or leave a comment.


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PbS was adapted for community residential programs in 2008 and currently provides more than 60 outcome measures for residential facilities or programs that keep youths participating in the community. The outcome measures show how a program's services and performance meet the PbS standards in safety, order, security, programming (education), health, mental health services, justice and reintegration. The outcome measures are available as easy-to-read bar graph reports available twice a year, showing change and improvement every six months as well as performance compared to similar programs.
The outcomes are derived from information collected from surveys:
- One administrative form to collect general information about the program, population, procedures and staff;
- One injury report to provide the program with the ability to analyze the frequency and kinds of injuries that are occurring;
- One behavior management profile to show how staff respond to unusual incidents;
- Youth record reviews of all youths who left the program to capture information about youths' experiences and services received during their time in the program;
- Surveys are all youths and staff on the designated day to gather feedback about program conditions, quality of life, staff-youth relationships and services; and
- Surveys of families of all youths leaving the program to learn about the families' experiences with the program, relationships with staff and ability to stay connected to their child.
All PbS participants are provided with a PbS coach, a juvenile justice expert who provides support throughout the year by telephone and email and who may visit to guide the implementation of PbS. The agency coordinator works with programs to use the data reports to develop Improvement Plans (IPs), which are entered into the PbS website and shared widely to engage agency leaders and staff in its implementation. Agency leaders, program staff and the PbS coach monitor the IP using on-line comments that create a living document for reform and records change strategy.


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Recognition and praise.
Oasis 2019-04-03Raw, pure, innocent. No tricks, no gimmicks.
It Was Eight Years Ago Today 2018-03-21Universal acclaim.
Katerina Janouch 2017-12-03When telling the truth becomes a seditious act.
Go Fund Sofie 2017-05-26She just wants to dig.
#StPetersburg 2017-04-03
The Women of MENA 2017-03-31A shout-out to some of the bravest and classiest people anywhere.
WOTE Pinkpop 2017-03-27Do it as fucking loud as you can.
Taradell 2017-02-01You know you gotta visit. This might be the most fun place on earth.
Gandalf 2016-08-19One fucking great assembler programmer poorer.
Suelette's Friend 2016-01-27Some may vaguely remember.
Aleksandra Boscanin 2016-01-20Restoring Sweden's damaged reputation.
Nous sommes Paris 2015-11-17
Feliz Navidad by Walk off the Earth 2014-12-17Watch the capo.
RIP Inna Kukurudza 2014-06-06This must not be in vain.
Sarah Harrison in Berlin 2013-11-06In these times of secrecy and abuse of power there is only one solution.
Sarah Harrison 2013-10-03Her courage is contagious.
Wendy Davis 2013-06-27A true hero.
Ten Things to Know About Edward Snowden 2013-06-10Get ready for the shocker of your lives.
Edward Snowden 2013-06-09'It'll be turnkey tyranny.'
love 2013-02-10She will always.
TPB AFK 2013-02-09At last: the movie by Simon Klose. Cannot be missed.
Julian Assange with Bill Maher 2013-02-09Who better to interview the WikiLeaks leader?
Sarah Blackwood's Baby Page 2013-01-29Sarah + Gianni + baby = YES.
Walk off the Earth 2012-01-23Spiritual revival.
Penn and Teller's Lab Scam 2011-10-08This is the dry wit of Dennis Ritchie. RIP.
The Lulz Boat 2011-05-29Come aboard. We're expecting you.
LulzSec 2011-05-29PBS and Martin Smith weren't expecting them.
Jacqueline Novogratz 2011-03-22The story of the blue sweater.
Pål Hollender 2010-09-30He got shot.
Sea Legs 2010-05-15Jessica Watson arrives at Man O'War Steps 15 May 2010.
Jessica Watson 2010-05-15Oranges and Tim Tams.
Microfish 2010-04-24So nice when people help do the job.
Alyssa Milano 2010-01-14
And It Was Done Without Google Wave 2009-12-15Easy come easy go.
Fixed by Linux 2009-09-21That's L-I-N-U-X.
Hacker Croll 2009-07-19The web's second wake up call. For free. But will anyone listen?
Dear Pamela 2009-06-18'An old letter I came across.'
Calandrella 2009-05-20Swedish star blogger.
The Daily WTF 2009-05-20Bookmark this one: it's soul food.
The Socialist Nightmare 2009-05-03Jon Stewart sends Wyatt Cenac to Sweden.
Who Needs Twix Anyway? 2009-05-01It's not about the wrapper. It's about the nougat.
Poor But Not Retarded 2009-05-01Searching for a great laptop.
Photo Session Mynttorget 2009-04-30Say 'omelett'.
Bohemian Rhapsody Old School Computer Remix 2009-04-29H/T 2 to Wayne and Garth.


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Thursday, February 12, 2015
Legacy by Ellery A. Kane
Summary on Goodreads.
A typical dystopian YA with nothing new in it. Society is destroyed... but leave it to a bunch of teenagers to restore it. And when I say there's nothing new in the story I am being generous.
There must be a template for writing this genre because otherwise it couldn't be more predictable.
I managed to read half of the book because I got it for free from Netgalley; but I had to DNF it. I don't have patience for generic, cliched stories.
As soon as Lex meets Quin she is like "well, I shouldn't care what he does, right?" And we have the same Elana-is-so-beautiful-and-perfect crap here.
Let me see... what is interesting here? NOTHING. You get to know each character because they are introduced to you. As in "this is xx, he does this and that."
And who is Quin, really? The typical cryptic, emotionally distant hero who joined the good side (the Resistance) just so he could be the other party involvedd in the lame romance of the story. He has a secret, though. He did something so horrible that he thinks it is unforgivable... just so we can find out that what he did was not so terrible. He isn't a bad person, and he didn't have a choice. Oh! he reads poetry; isn't that sweet?
We have the usual "it's better if you don't know" to save Lex from... whatever. So everybody knows but Lex; but, as customary in YA, she finds out.
I don't know where more cliched crap will come from for the next books (since this is a series).
Legacy by Ellery A. Kane
1-star books|DNF|dystopia|
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Does anybody know where I can get or have part numbers or pictures for motor mounts for an "82 zagato?
Does anybody know where I can get or have part numbers or pictures for motor mounts for an "82 zagato?
I ordered mine from both BetaBoyz in UK and Bielstein out of Germany.
Pay the upgraded shipping for Bielstein, I had a cheaper option take 9 weeks to arrive.
Sean McLane
Integrale EVO1
Scorpion (s)
Beta (s)
Integrale 16v
Here is a picture of the 3 engine mounts . The top one (left) is the front mount that sits in the front of the subframe (part # 82293717)
The middle one with the long plate and 2 rubber blocks is the right hand side mount that the driveshaft support sits on top of. (part # 82292708 or 82313362)
Be aware that the main mount is the same for all years as far as I know, but in the pic you can see that there is a metal plate with a rubber pad imbedded in it that goes in between the subframe and the mount. That plate bolts to the subframe in early cars, but later 81s and 82s do not have the holes to bolt that plate to. Instead there was just a round rubber pad beneath the mount. Check yours to see what you have.
At the bottom (right) is the rear mount that bolts to the subframe near the firewall on the left side. Part # 82291832
Also, if your changing engine mounts, also check the 2 gas struts that stabilize the engine. One is below the battery box and another is bolted to the drive shaft support on the right side.
These should be very stiff but where out over time.
Good hunting.
76 Scorpion
77 Beta coupe
82 Zagato
61 Flaminia PF Coupe
63 Flaminia Touring 3C GT
77 BMW 530i
78 Beta HPE
The middle one that supports the subframe is the one most prone to failure. Any, ANY oil
leaks above it will turn the rubber into mush. And it's the one most difficult to replace.
BTW, if you find the damper shocks are fine but have perished bushings in the end(s), I found McMaster-Carr part no. 99025A130 sufficed as a replacement. While you're there, also pick up part no. 1061T36 -- these durable silicone grommets will suffice to rebush the lower end of the front stay rod for your shift linkage, and the cable anchor/pivot fork at the top of your clutch pedal.
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Best regards,
-Tye (1979 Lancia Beta Zagato spider)
"In theory there's no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is."
-Jan L.A. van de Snepscheut
The dampers function to soften throttle/clutch response and inhibit oscillation of the powertrain bouncing/rocking against the main rubber mounts, so by swapping them with a rigid rod (or keeping seized ones as-is), you'd just notice a more abrupt transition on drop/lift throttle or when engaging the clutch and maybe some powertrain oscillation.
Best regards,
-Tye (1979 Lancia Beta Zagato spider)
"In theory there's no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is."
-Jan L.A. van de Snepscheut
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Government officials are being called to ban a deadly colour chemical after a woman was left fighting for her life in intensive care following a severe allergic reaction to a hair dye.
Mother of two, Julie McCabe fell in to coma after using L'Oreal Preference on October 30 and is now on a life support machine at Airedale General Hospital in West Yorkshire.
The 38-year-old estate agent is thought to have had an allergic reaction to a chemical in the hair dye called p-Phenylenediamine (PPD) which left her unable to breathe and eventually caused her heart to stop on the way to the hospital.
Her distraught father, Keith Miller who blames the chemical for the reaction said: "She finished dyeing her hair and said, 'I don't feel well; I can't breathe,' to her husband. He rushed her to hospital and her heart stopped beating on the way to hospital.
"What happened was a consequence of the dye that went on her head," he said.
As she remained on life support last night, doctors warned her devastated family that she will most certainly be permanently brain-damaged.
Miller said: "She is in a coma. We've spoken to the doctors, and they have more or less said to us the condition she is in now is most likely how she will stay. They are not giving us much hope; it's hard to take in."
PPD is commonly used chemical in permanent hair dye. Despite being banned in several countries across Europe, it is now allowed for use in hair dye.
The number of causes of people suffering allergic reactions after colouring their hair in the last five years has now sparked huge concern from campaigners who are now calling on the government to ban the use of PPD in hair dye.
Just weeks ago Tabatha McCourt, 17, collapsed and died following a violent fit that struck her 20 minutes after she coloured her hair. Her exact cause of death is currently under investigation.
Even though no direct link has been confirmed, the hospital has asked for the dye and the gloves she used in a bid to identify the reasons why McCabe, who had dyed her hair regularly for several years and used the dark-colored L'Oreal Preferences product before suffered the reaction.
L'Oreal released a statement saying: "L'Oreal was extremely concerned to hear about this serious situation. We are unable to comment further, however we will do everything we can to assist this lady's family and medical team with information they might need to establish what happened."


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While virtually half of all American marriages end in divorce, only about five percent of couples heading to the altar or the courthouse do so having executed a prenuptial agreement ("prenup"). Two reasons are often given for avoiding these agreements. First, many couples think that by "negotiating" a prenup, the couple is planning to fail. The second reason is that many couples think that divorce is what happens to other people, "not us." Are couples who sign prenuptial agreements more likely to divorce later? The answer might surprise you.
Prenuptial Agreements Are Not a Strong Predictor of Later DivorceAccording to a recent survey of 105 mental health professionals, there are indeed some strong predictors of divorce:
- An earlier divorce – 58 percent of the experts agreed that persons who have an earlier divorce are more likely to become divorced again.
- Cold feet – 80 percent agreed that pre-wedding cold feet – particularly among brides – is a strong predictor of a later divorce.
- Communication problems
- Sexual infidelity
- Failing to give "the marriage" a high enough priority
Prenups Aren't For EveryoneA prenuptial agreement should solve potential problems, not create them. Some experts joke that many couples in their mid-20s have only their love and college loans to share. Where there are no significant family assets coming into the marriage, there is less need to worry about a subsequent division. Some marital counselors argue that there is always the chance that a prenup can alter the chemistry within a committed relationship. Particularly when one prospective spouse raises the subject only days before the wedding, he or she is only asking for trouble. Others point out that prenups can sometimes fail to take into account a spouse's nonfinancial contributions to the marital union. The spouse without the advanced degree (and the associated salary) is usually the one who takes primary responsibility for raising children. A prenup can put that nurturing parent at a subsequent disadvantage.
Prenups Can Still Be Very Useful For Many CouplesPrenuptial agreements can be particularly useful in the following situations:
- Where one or both spouses bring children into the marriage. Having a clear understanding as to what marital resources will be shared and what other resources are designated for the children can be helpful to the new couple, as they seek to build a home together.
- Where one spouse has significant existing business interests, particularly if the interest is in a closely held corporation. In this regard, a small business owner should not only consider having a prenup with his or her spouse, but shareholder or partnership agreements with others in the business.


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DFL offers volunteer training opportunities
CAVE CREEK/CAREFREE – Desert Foothills Land Trust is pleased to offer an opportunity for North Valley community members to become personally involved in protecting the landscape they love. The Land Trust will offer an orientation session on Oct. 7 for people interested in volunteering. The Land Trust will share information about the organization and their volunteer opportunities, including assistance with special events and office activities, as well as workdays on beautiful preserved lands. Executive Director Sonia Perillo explains, "This is a great review for current volunteers, and a great overview for those considering volunteering. We really want to provide a way for the community to engage directly in conservation, and we believe our volunteer program will help us meet that goal."
Additionally, for those particularly interested in land stewardship and management activities, the Land Trust is offering five in-depth Steward and Docent Training classes, which will cover natural history, geology, invasive species and other topics related to preserve management and outreach activities. Stewards and Docents must complete all five courses, plus the volunteer orientation session. Upon completion of the training, Stewards and Docents have the opportunity to "adopt" a preserve to assist the Land Trust with monitoring and management activities, leading guided hikes and providing preserve visitors with information.
Volunteer Orientation Session
Thursday, Oct. 7, 9 – 11 a.m.
Desert Foothills Land Trust Office
7518 E. Elbow Bend, Ste. B-6
Carefree, AZ 85377
Please RSVP to Mary Warren at 480-488-6131 or firstname.lastname@example.com by Oct. 5.
Steward and Docent Training
Every Thursday, 9 a.m. – Noon
From Oct. 14 through Nov. 11
Space is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP to Stacy Fischer at
480-488-6131 or email@example.com by Oct. 12.


text: As the winter weather creeps in on us, more people are turning their furnaces on after months of hibernation to heat up their homes as they put up holiday decorations and prepare for the cold months ahead. Though hundreds of fires happen during the holidays due to faulty lighting and various other things, most people prepare themselves with smoke detectors in their homes or fire extinguishers. However, did you know that an even deadlier creature may lurk among us, possibly even from your furnace? Brown's Heating and Cooling in Tuscarawas, Ohio wants you to be safe this winter by knowing the importance of a carbon monoxide detector/alarm. Carbon monoxide is no joke, and being prepared is the best way to stay safe this holiday season. No matter how new your home or furnace is, preventative steps should always be taken. For those in the Northeast Ohio area, Brown's Heating and Cooling can perform carbon monoxide leak testing for your furnace to ensure that no carbon monoxide leaks are occurring. With this in mind, there is no better time than now to ask Brown's Heating and Cooling for a new furnace installation.


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provided for compatibility Neil W. Van Dyke 25 Apr 2005 22:10 UTC
Regarding the "provided for compatibility" aliases... hash-table-ref === hash-table-get hash-table-set! === hash-table-put! hash-table-delete! === hash-table-remove! I think aliases like this are more appropriate in a library than in a SRFI. Currently, the SRFI draft would require all complying Scheme implementations to support multiple names for the same operation, which seems a little odd ("call/cc" notwithstanding). I'd lean towards having the SRFI specify only one name per operation, and having the Scheme implementations and user code comply with that. -- http://www.neilvandyke.org/


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Journal Pages from Week 13 from VSN 1L
We did some boring discussion in class before we headed out today.
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Here's Shaveta as Harley Quinn handing out non-toxic sweets to commuters.
We came to our final stop at Labrador Park MRT Station, where we debriefed about learners' experiences and how they found the train ride.
It was synonymous that the learners realized that the elderly were more interested in their outfits than youths.
We then took a 5 minute walk to Gilman Barracks.
We entered the first gallery, Yeo Workshop, where we were received by artist Mike HJ Chang.
Gilman Barracks has a very nice environment for photo shoots too.
Journal Pages from Week 11 by VSN 1D
Journal Pages from Week 11 by VSN 1L
Week 11 : Down To Earth with VSN 1L
Today's activities were carried out in 2 Parts
Part 1 : Combined Activities with VSN 1K (Stellah) + VSN 1L
Part 2: Outdoor Activity with VSN 1L
Here's the breakdown of Part 1
Activity 1 : Womb
This warm up activity meditates on the text from the book Wabi-sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets and Philosophers by Leonard Koren , which was read out to the combined class (please see 'Extension Activity to Womb')
Based on the idea of making in Term 2, the cling foil will be wrapped around the perimeter of the classroom, or now, two classrooms, using pillars and existing classroom tables for support to envelope the space.
The idea of making and then breaking is also evident in this activity, which is moulded along the lines of wabi-sabi, to appreciate the experience of imperfection and find beauty in the gestures.
I imagined after it's done, it would be quite massive, and to get into the classroom cocoon, they would have to climb in, or create a hole for everyone to pass through to get to their belongings.
Here's a video documentation of the activity.
p/s: Notice David Portwood from VSN 1K wade (as if swimming) between the constructed environment in 1:28 onwards. Excellent!
p/s: Spot Hsin from VSN 1L enter the cocoon to continue 'spinning the web'
Extension Activity to 'Womb'
Learners settled into the 'womb' by climbing/ crawling/ making a hole by cutting through the film…
This act of going into the 'womb' , or "crawling-in entrance" is to symbolize the Japanese teahouse design that has low entrances(typical of wabi-sabi spaces) that require each participant to lower their head in humility before entering- an understated but 'very real discipline'
We then had a discussion:
Q. What did you just create?
Q. What is the significance of enveloping the space?
Q. What are the keywords?
Next, Handouts with excerpts from the book, Wabi Sabi for Artists Designers, Poets and Philosophers by Leonard Koren, printed on different types of papers (brown paper, tracing paper, graph paper…) were given out to each student.
We also had another discussion:
Q. Why were the handouts printed in this way?
Q. Did you notice the difference between yours and your friends'?
Part 1 Debrief
I read out a text (not in handouts) slowly and clearly to combined class to set the mood, as learners closed eyes to reflect and focus on the words :
"Things wabi-sabi are usually small and compact, quiet and inward-oriented.
They beckon: get close, touch, relate. They inspire a reduction of the psychic distance between one thing and another thing; between people and things...
Places wabi-sabi are tranquil and calming, enveloping and womb-like.
. . . Things wabi-sabi easily coexist with the rest of their environment."
As students reflected on the words, pressed flowering weeds given out to class as RUBBISH FAMZINE #04* was brought into the picture
As learners reflected on the text and the exercise, they created a humble object.
A ball of stoneware clay* was distributed to each learner, which they then mixed grog / soil from around LASALLE with it.
We discussed about properties/qualities of clay, eg. how grey is the clay, what kind of clay is it, etc...
*stoneware clay we used today is recycled** Light Buff Stoneware Clay manufactured in Australia
**recycled clay is dried scrap clay that has been soaked in water again for use. Read more about the process here.
Note: I fired and glazed the works and returned them on Wk 15. Please see images here
Week 11 : Handouts
These were the handouts sourced, scanned and then printed for in-class reference for Week 11.
They include ephemeral art, time-based art, land art, installation and artwork inspired by nature.
Andy Goldsworthy
Taken from the books, TIME by Andy Goldsworthy, and WALL by Andy Goldsworthy.
November 2015


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