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Charles Daniels (tenor), Colin Campbell (bass), Michael George (bass), King's Consort Choir, The King's Consort, Robert King (conductor)
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The opening Symphony is a fine piece of work, elegant in the dotted, dancing rhythms which so pleased Charles II, but with the wistfulness that is such a feature of Purcell's string writing never far beneath the surface. The first joyful vocal entries overlap the Symphony, dropping in tessitura for 'secretly among the faithful' before they are overtaken by the strings for a wonderfully lilting ritornello, full of Purcell's imaginative, unexpected harmonic and melodic twists. A solo bass praises the greatness of God's works, accompanied by the two violins, before the three voices return for 'his work is worthy to be praised'. Each voice in turn holds a single note to illustrate God's righteousness enduring 'for ever' before the chorus enter, taking up the same joyful triple metre: the strings repeat their earlier, glorious ritornello. 'He hath showed his people the power of his works' is set for a solo tenor and the two violins, once again demonstrating Purcell's inimitable melodic style and, for the word 'all', passing the note between soloist and instruments. For 'They stand fast for ever and ever' Purcell changes the time to a more spacious duple metre, contrasting imitation with homophonic interchanges between voices and instruments. At 'Holy and reverend is his name', Purcell introduces a magically hushed texture, first with the three soloists alone and then, to close, with choir and instruments.
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>Title: Lawak Kampus
>Price: RM6.50, RM7.50 SB/SWK
>Created by: Keith & Zelo
>Cover Page by: Keith & Zelo
>Published by: Gala Unggul Resources Sdn Bhd, July 2004
>Main characters: Vanness, Froggy, Aditas, Si Kosong, Bebop, etc
>Main language: Bahasa Malaysia + Rojak
Here goes one of the best comedic graphic novel. The style for this is simple. Every comedy scene/situation is being explained by using just 4 panels. It is amazing how it captures student's life, in an extreme point of view.
There are many main characters in this graphic novel as there are no real focus on who really takes the lead. Each of the scene explores what almost a real situation. The creativity flow is great as the illustrators really need to crack their head so that they will not bore the readers.
The best part about this graphic novel is that there is no confusion between which panel to go to next as there is only one way to see it (from top to bottom). The scene has a nice flow to it when it is divided into four panels; introduction, suspense, climax and conclusion. The ideas are simple which in result make readers understand what is going on with the scene in each panel. The most important thing is that it is hilarious. The comic does not only revolves around students but even the teachers, including the headmaster.
The characters designs are cute and creative. Keith and Zelo really brings the meaning cute, as in ugly but adorable. At first look, one may think that the characters are ugly and irritating but as the readers progress, they will surely be attracted to one of them, if not more. i personally like a character called Bebop. The strokes for this graphic novel is very simple as there is really no need for in depth addition. Even the backgrounds are arranged nicely just for the readers to know where are the scene is happening.
There is really nothing to say about the disadvantages of this comic. One might think that it is too silly or just illogical. Heck, ignore it, that's what a comedic comic is all about! It can be as illogical as it can go but it is still funny. There are a few (very few) scenes where readers can find it confusing or not funny but that will disappears the further the readers go.
Maybe the only complain is that there is not enough of the comedic scene. Insert more 3 scene into a page instead of 2?
The page above is a treat from Keith and Zelo as they made it into a short story to a scene in that graphic novel.
Get ready to kick back and laugh your pants off. It will make you reminisce about your school days as you might go "Hey, that happened to me too!" Grab it at stores near you. Laughter is indeed the best medicine when it comes to Lawak Campus.
Pros: Cute characters design, simple scene, addictable comedy.
Cons: The need to increase more scene in one page.
Rating: 8/10
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Seeing that we didn't get a chance to finalize a time to meet before Tuesday's presentation I was thinking that we could use this space to schedule a time. I know that most of us concluded that this Sunday would be a good day to meet. If I remember correctly Emily B. can't meet after 8PM on Sunday. Therefore, I was thinking that we could all meet in the COOP at 3PM. Does that work for all of you?
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Bike-Friendly Neighborhood Liaison Meetups
Eastside: Wed, October 9th from 8-9PM, ABC office (692 Kirkwood Ave #C1 30316, in Cabbagetown) RSVP via Facebook or by email
Westside: Wed, October 30th from 6-7PM, Boxcar Grocer (249 Peters St 30313, in Castleberry Hill). RSVP via Facebook or by email
Come find out more about what's happening in neighborhoods across the city, and get signed up to represent for better biking in your own community. Residents from all over the city are welcome to attend either meeting - the westside/eastside split is just to make the meeting locations convenient.
** Midtown & Old Fourth Ward (West): Charles Allen/Parkway cycle track **
A physically separated cycle track is proposed for Charles Allen / Parkway between 4th Street and Freedom Parkway. Some of the on-street parking on one side of the street may be removed to accommodate this high quality bikeway. To support this and the many other bicycle improvements coming to Midtown and the Old Fourth Ward, join your neighborhood association!
The Midtown Neighbors Association Board meets the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Jason's Deli at Piedmont and 10th.
The Fourth Ward West Neighbors Association meets on the first Monday of each month from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Century Skyline Apartments - 396 Ralph McGill Blvd (map). You can also follow Fourth Ward West on Facebook.
Other upcoming, approved projects in the area
- 10th Street cycle track from Monroe Drive to Charles Allen (second phase will extend to Piedmont Road).
- Ponce de Leon Avenue buffered bike lane from Juniper to Ponce de Leon Place. Construction scheduled for late July / early August 2013. Details coming soon.
** Castleberry Hill: Walker Street cycle track **
A physically separated cycle track is proposed and funded for Walker Street. Some of the on-street parking on one side of the street may be removed to accommodate this high quality bikeway.
The Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at The Granite Room – 211 Peters St SW.
Recently presented
Lake Claire: McLendon Ave bike lane
Update: a bike lane on one side of McLendon was approved by a neighborhood vote of 21 to 2. This "climbing lane" on the north side of McLendon will help bike riders tackle the hills of Lake Claire, in one direction anyway. Parking was preferred for the south side of the street.
Downtown: Peachtree Center Avenue Cycletrack
Update: The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and the City of Atlanta held an open house to gather feedback on a proposed cycletrack along Peachtree Center Avenue between Peachtree Street and Edgewood Avenue. A cycletrack is a separated bicycle facility that runs alongside a roadway. The proposed cycletrack will convert the westernmost northbound lane on Peachtree Center Avenue to a two-way, 8-foot-wide cycle track with 2-foot minimum buffer delineated by thermoplastic striping, flexible plastic bollards, and durable green pavement markings in conflict zones. On-street parking and/or formal loading zones will be provided along the east side of Peachtree Center Avenue.
- What neighborhood do I live in? & What's a Neighborhood Planning Unit?
- How to influence your local planning process & brief introduction to transportation planning
- $2.5 million in bike projects funded by city in Feb 2013 & projects recently completed/coming soon
- Connect Atlanta Plan (city's first comprehensive transportation plan) & bike projects in plan
- Cycle Atlanta, the app
and the study of five city of Atlanta corridors for bike projects
- Questions to get you started with neighborhood involvement: "I'm interested in helping us become a bike-friendly neighborhood so 1) Do we have a master plan? - or - I saw this in the Master Plan 2) Do we have a traffic study/plan? - or - I saw this in the plan 3) I'd love to help get this rolling - how can I help?"


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To Register: Outstanding Professors' Academy
Registration for 2015-2016 will begin in January
About the Outstanding Professors' Academy
Tuition for the program is $995 which covers program costs, materials, meals and lodging. Participants must furnish and pay for their own transportation.
The ELA's Outstanding Professors' Academy (OPA) assists professors in their crucial role as educator/leader with programs specifically tailored to their unique needs. Professors assume leadership roles and responsibilities every day in their multiple relationships with students, peers, administrators and the public. The leadership academy is a rare opportunity for them to hone and sculpt their abilities to lead in a time of rapid change. The professors meet four times throughout the academic year at various locations throughout the state. Each session is 1½ days, Friday nights and Saturdays so minimal, if any, classes are missed by the faculty.
2014-2015 Schedule
September 12-13, 2014, Generations: Bridging the Gap with Type, Dr. Rita Murray, National Employee Conference Center, Norman
Dr. Murray presents a four generations model, noting differences in the generations' values and general approaches to work, communication and technology. As a means to bridge the gaps that erupt between the generations, this session utilizes both type and temperament as self-awareness and communication tools that can provide the translation and bridging needed to turn discord into collaboration.
November 7-8, 2014, Managing Conflict, Dr. Christy Vincent, Doubletree Downtown, Tulsa
Using information gathered from two of the premier programs on conflict resolution—The Harvard Program on Negotiation and The Center for Creative Leadership. This session will be informative, interactive, thought provoking, and applicable to your personal and professional lives. Using small-group and large-group discussions, simulations and role plays, mini-lectures, and other learning activities to explore the most recent thinking on conflict management from the leaders in the field.
February 6-7, 2015, Leading Your Classroom, Dr. Jeff King, Meeting-University of Central Oklahoma & Lodging-Fairfield Inn & Suites, Edmond
Think of the great teachers from whom you've learned. They've all been different in important ways, yet each had a major impact on your life. What is your uniqueness as a great teacher? This session will help you define that authentic teaching self as you sample processes and resources which can support your personal journey along the great-teacher pathway.
April 10-11, 2015, What's Next?, Dr. Gretchen Batille, Meeting-University of Central Oklahoma & Lodging-Fairfield Inn & Suites, Edmond
Dr. Bataille's session will provide opportunities for participants to probe their own strengths and weaknesses as would-be administrators as they think about a future administrative role. Considering the great opportunities for leadership as a chair, program director, dean or more requires understanding the pluses and minuses in the equation. Participants will discuss the roles of mentors and sponsors, positive role models and bad examples of leadership. They will engage in case studies with their colleagues and will examine the primary traits of leadership in an academic environment that are necessary to address personnel issues, budgeting, external pressures and internal demands. They will also receive resource materials to guide them in their own pursuit of the next challenge.
(The sessions start at 6:00 p.m. the first night and end at 2:30 p.m. the second day.)


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Red, White, and Ready: The Patriotic Push for Energy Legislation
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How would an energy bill promote repair and expansion of our energy infrastructure?
The proposed national energy policy will help to modernize our infrastructure and wholesale power markets to ensure the reliable delivery of electricity. The events of California and the West demonstrated what can happen with a poorly designed, semi-regulated market. The provisions proposed in the new energy bill would give FERC much needed new authority to oversee competitive wholesale power markets, such as prohibiting round-trip trading, increasing market transparency, increasing FERC's penalty authority, fixing FERC's refund-effective date, and giving FERC additional jurisdiction over all spot market sales and interstate transmission. These measures will help markets work better. These provisions also will help to restore consumer and regulator confidence in the sector. And, they will help to restore investor confidence.
This sector relies on capital from investors. Electricity is our nation's most capital-intensive industry. The merchant power sector, responsible for the majority of new power construction, lost more than 80 percent of its market capitalization in 2002. By most estimates, of the new power plants that were scheduled to come on line in 2003-2004 … as much as 30 percent of these projects have already been canceled. You can't flip a switch and get a new power plant. So we must ... we must restore the confidence necessary for investments to flow again to build power plants and expand generating capacity.
What would you like to tell our readers about the direction of energy policy in the United States?
Our nation's energy infrastructure is deteriorating and ill-prepared to meet energy demands expected to nearly double over the next 20 years. We lack sufficient domestic energy sources to keep up with advances in technology. And we have become more and more dependent on volatile Middle Eastern countries, such as Iraq, for oil. But enacting a national energy policy is not only about meeting the energy demands of our homes, business and automobiles, it also is about providing the essential energy necessary across the spectrum of federal, state, and local anti-terror efforts. We simply cannot fight terrorism without ensuring that our nation's energy future is secure.
"My Republican colleagues seem to be largely in favor of FERC's misguided rule on SMD. This rule essentially tramples states' rights and makes local utilities bid for power on their own transmission lines against behemoths to serve their customers first."
The 107th Congress failed to send a comprehensive energy bill to President Bush. Do you expect a comprehensive bill with an electricity title to make it to his desk this Congress?
As we began writing an energy bill last Congress, members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on a bipartisan basis decided that, in the absence of a consensus, including an electricity title could only jeopardize the rest of the bill. The wisdom of that approach was confirmed late last year, when electricity proved to be one of the most difficult issues in conference. The lack of resolution on that issue is one of the reasons the administration ultimately pulled the


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WASHINGTON -- The snow crunched underfoot as volunteers carrying flashlights shimmied their way through a small opening in a chain link fence separating Crystal City from the Virginia Railway Express tracks.
One by one, they negotiated an icy incline and crossed the tracks onto a makeshift trail leading to a homeless encampment.
A snowy mattress marked the entrance. Tattered sweatshirts hung frozen on a clothesline, and leftover trash hinted at what used to be there.
"Hello!" calls David Ordoñez, senior homeless outreach worker for Arlington Street People's Assistance Network (A-SPAN).
No one answered.
"I've seen up to five tents back here," he says.
"They were very resourceful with what they had here. They were using this area back here to wash their plates," Ordoñez adds, pointing to a small clearing.
The California native joined volunteers and members of A-SPAN, Arlington County Department of Human Services and other local non-profits for the 14th annual Point-in-Time homeless count Wednesday night.
Seven teams of 12 people fanned out across the county, surveying wooded areas, streets and parks where homeless people tend to gather. The county will tally those numbers and combine them with head counts from area shelters.
"The Point-in-Time Count gives us an important snapshot of people who are homeless in the community," says Susanne Eisner, director of the Arlington County Department of Human Services, in a statement.
"This is an important night that complements the efforts of the organizations and individuals working year-round to help these people in need, connect them with resources, and get them on the path to stable housing."
The data collected Wednesday night helps Arlington achieve its "10 Year Plan to End Homelessness," Eisner says.
Launched in 2008, the plan emphasizes a housing first model and focuses on preventing homelessness, moving people who do become homeless into housing and providing services necessary for them to maintain their housing.
In the three years Ordoñez has been participating in the Point-in-Time count, he says he's seen it all.
"Nothing surprises me anymore," he says. "You're dealing with individuals that are having problems with substance abuse, mental health issues and just people, in general, who have lost their jobs."
Ordoñez says volunteers and newcomers to the social services world don't often expect to meet homeless people who went to college or maintained professional careers before falling into difficult circumstances. But it's not uncommon to see a homeless man in a suit, he says, adding that some people who sleep in airports and train stations try to blend in with commuters.
"Some of them had homes, they had families, and they just gave up on life and decided to live out on the street," Ordoñez says.
About half way through his Point-in-Time shift, Ordoñez encounters a man sitting near the Air Force Memorial. He is holding a small sign and squatting on the ground. Ordoñez and a volunteer jump out of the A-SPAN van, homeless survey at the ready. The questionnaire is filled with inquiries about a person's history, mental health and other factors that could have led to his or her present situation.
If the person is willing, they will be connected to the appropriated services.
Ordoñez and the volunteer spend about 10 minutes with this man, who calls himself Guy Williams. Williams says he comes from a "rich family" and lives out of his car. He is not disabled, however, and therefore does not meet some organizations' definition of chronically homeless.
Ordoñez tells the volunteer to fill out the questionnaire accordingly, and to not worry about classifications.
"On a night like this, they just need a place to sleep," he says.
Watch Ordoñez and his team explore an encampment in the video below:
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Browns' run defense gets some semi-sweet redemptionPosted by on December 27, 2011 – 9:20 pm
By: Vic Carucci, Senior Editor
The embarrassment will never disappear. Over time, it might fade a little, but not in the foreseeable future.
There's just no easy way for a defense to shake the stigma of allowing a back to rush for more than 200 yards, as the Browns' did against Baltimore's Ray Rice in Week 13 at home.
What a defense can do, however, is get a little bit of redemption the second time around. For the most part, that was what the Browns' defense did on Saturday.
Rice finished with 87 yards on 23 carries. He averaged 3.8 yards rush, which was solid but not spectacular.
The fact the Browns mostly contained Rice in a losing effort made it a little less satisfying. Rice's 42-yard pass reception for a touchdown did, too.
Nevertheless, it was significant that the Browns' defense held its own against one of the more explosive runners league. It was impressive that the unit kept Rice in check in his own stadium.
That now makes three consecutive games, all on the road, that the Browns did not allow a quality running back to get the better of them.
In Week 14, only four days after the disastrous first encounter with Rice, they held Pittsburgh's Rashard Mendenhall to 76 yards. In Week 15, they limited Arizona's Beanie Wells to 51 yards.
Those accomplishments also were tempered by the fact the Browns emerged from each game with a loss.
However, it's clear that they have been utilizing the 204-yard, Rice nightmare as a source of motivation. They have been far more focused within the front seven to avoid creating the gaping holes for a running back to exploit.
The biggest difference since that 24-10 loss to the Ravens is that the Browns have been dramatically better with gap integrity. Cleveland's defensive linemen and linebackers are no longer as quick to forget their responsibilities and try and make plays on their own rather than worrying about staying where they belong and letting plays come to them.
That's different than simply being consistently overpowered, as was the case in some other games this season. With behemoth tackles Ahtyba Rubin and Phil Taylor, the Browns aren't going to be blown off the ball very often. But Taylor, a rookie, has had his occasions when his youth has gotten the better of him and has tried to do too much. In the last few games, though, Taylor has been more disciplined with his play — his offside penalty when the Ravens were intentionally trying to draw the infraction on fourth down late in Saturday's game notwithstanding.
Chris Gocong's move from weakside to strongside linebacker, in place of injured Scott Fujita, has been another factor in the Browns' improvement against the run. He has joined D'Qwell Jackson as a consistent run-stuffing force.
>>Be sure to tune in Monday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET, for "Cleveland Browns Daily, Driven by Liberty Ford" on ESPN 850 WKNR or catch the live stream right here on ClevelandBrowns.com.
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Poster Session
Posters will be available for viewing during the April 1 Welcoming Reception and the following day. Presenters will be in attendance on April 2 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm to discuss their research and address questions.
Novel Concept of Sustainable Dyeing Process
Viswanathan Murugesan Veerapathiran (presenter), Advanced Academy for Development of Textile Technologists (AADTT), Mumbai, India
Reactive dyes for cotton have negatively-charged active groups. Salt is inevitable in the conventional method because it masks the zeta potential developed by cotton fabric when immersed in water. This masking of the zeta potential is what facilitates the negatively-charged dye to get attracted to the fabric. But the same effect can be produced with the help of electric current by passing positive charges to the fabric. By doing this, the TDS content of the effluent and sludge formation is greatly reduced.
Design of Shiny Knitted Fabrics
Ziya Ozek (presenter), Department of Textiles Engineering, University of Namik Kemal, Turkey
Interest in shiny surfaces for circular knitted fabrics is growing. The purpose of this work is to develop shiny circular knitted fabrics to meet fashion demands. Two alternative methods are used to produce such an effect. One method is to use dyeable lurex metalized yarn which enables the glazing effect within the fabric with various colors. The other method is application of the calendering process. The fabrics containing lurex yarn are knitted as single and double jersey, interlock, and three yarn fabric structures. Similar structures without lurex are produced for calender trials. These two methods have some advantages and disadvantages. Regarding clarity and durability of the glazing effect, the first group is superior; whereas with regard to cost, calendared fabrics appear more economical.
Possibilities of Reducing Weft Yarn Wastes In Shuttleless Weaving
Ziya Ozek (presenter), M. Anlıoglu, M. Yıldırım, and F. Demir, Department of Textiles Engineering, University of Namik Kemal, Turkey
The greatest source of solid waste in weaving is due to selvedge waste. Reduction of this waste, together with production of an acceptable selvedge imitation, is a nuisance in shuttleless weaving. A firm, strong selvedge is extremely important not only when producing fabrics, but also in their subsequent treatment. This work determines parameters that affect the picking length and offer improvements in waste percentage. The number of variables affected greatly varies with the type of weft insertion. Experimental work is carried out in a weaving mill. Rapier type weaving machines appear to be most critical based of waste percentage. Air jet and projectile weaving machines create comparatively less waste. Optimization in the loom settings can reduce the waste percentage by as much as 30%.
Comparing the Impact of Standard and Commercial Detergent on Three Brands of Cotton T-shirts
Usha Chowdhary (presenter), Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
The purpose of the study was to determine dimensional and skewness changes in three brands of cotton T-shirts using standard and commercial detergents. ASTM D6321 was used to conduct the investigation. AATCC Test Method 150 served as the basis for dimensional change and AATCC Test Method 179 (option 3) for the skewness. Seven hypotheses were developed to compare selected structural and performance attributes. The changes were recorded and tested for the first, third, and fifth wash. Results were compared across washes, T-shirt brands, and type of detergent for performance attributes. Four of the seven hypotheses were rejected. Implications for future extension of the reported research are discussed.
Comparative Performance of a Plant-Based Detergent and a Standard Synthetic Detergent on Flame Resistance and Performance Properties of a Children's Sleepwear Fabric
Haley Moore (presenter) and Rinn Cloud, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA
"Green" consumerism in the US has propelled greater availability of plant-based options for household cleaners, such as laundry detergent. With chemical components similar to laundry soaps of the past, it is uncertain if children's sleepwear laundered in these detergents will meet federal expectations imposed in the Standards for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear. These regulations address the flame resistance of non-tight-fitting children's sleepwear and its durability to 50 home launderings. Our study was conducted to compare the effects of a plant-based detergent and a standard synthetic detergent on the flammability and performance properties of a flame resistant fabric for children's sleepwear. None of the specimens washed in the plant-based detergent fulfilled the flame resistance requirements set forth in the regulations.
Blister Incidence in Sock-wearing: A Systematic Review
Rachel McQueen (presenter) and Nicole Teresa Furtak, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
A systematic literature review was conducted to assess the literature on blister incidence related to sock-wearing. Five databases were searched and the resulting papers were compared with the inclusion criteria in a multi-round process. To be included in the review, papers were required to discuss socks and blisters in human wear trials. Seven papers met the inclusion criteria and were examined. The literature showed that fiber content (i.e., blends, acrylic, cotton, polyamide, polypropylene, polyester, and wool) and structure (i.e., single knit, padded sole, and separate liner) have a significant effect on blister incidence. Wool blends had a lower blister incidence than other fiber contents for single knit socks. For acrylic fibres, a padded sole resulted in a lower blister incidence than a single knit sole.
Evaluating Thermal Comfort Properties of Wet Fabrics in Winter Clothing
Myles van Keulen (presenter) and J. Batcheller, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
A variety of moisture management fabrics developed for underwear and jacket linings were studied to understand how their finishing treatments, fiber additives, or fiber morphology influenced the thermal properties of winter jackets. Dry and wet underwear fabrics were tested alone and in combination with three-layer jacket systems (i.e. lining, insulation, and shell) on an advanced sweating guarded hot plate in cold ambient conditions (6 °C). The wet insulation values and drying behavior of the fabrics and fabric systems were measured and compared. Finishing treatments, hollow fibers, and use of hydrophobic linings had a significant effect on wet insulation values. Hydrophobic linings also improved the drying time of fabric systems. Differences in drying time between underwear fabrics in single layer form were not apparent in multilayer configurations.
Adapting and Validating Air Sampling Methods for the Detection of Chemicals in Permeation Resistance Testing or Toxic Industrial Chemicals
William Gabler (presenter), Robert Ormond, Christopher Mekeel, and Roger Barker, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Testing parameters in the NFPA 1994 permeation resistance test used to evaluate chemical protective clothing pose challenges to conventional collection and analytical detection methods. This research identified experimental considerations in adapting air sampling methods for each of the five challenge chemicals in the context of the test. Existing OSHA and NIOSH air sampling techniques were adapted and validated. Results reveal that collection, retention, and stability issues of certain analytes could result in variability and reproducibility errors. Acrolein, an unsaturated aldehyde with high reactivity and vapor pressure, is susceptible to potential under reporting from high levels of analyte loss and sensitivity issues. Chlorine shows considerable loss in the test environment. Issues associated with collection flow rate and challenge concentrations are also detailed.
Effects if Fine Polymer Structure on Dyeing Kinetics
Ramiz Boy (presenter), Richard Kotek, Dongwook Jung, Zuhro Mahmatkulova, Elisha Lliya, North Carolina State University, College of Textiles, Department of Textile Engineering Chemistry and Science, Raleigh, NC USA
Much effort has been spent by researchers attempting to dye melt spun polyester and nylon yarns, particularly poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET). However, because of the fiber's high glass transition temperature, disperse dyeing of PET fibers must be conducted at high pressures and temperatures. Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) has a much lower Tg, making it a preferred polymer for studying the effect of fine structure on dyeing kinetics. A three part study was conducted. First, high-speed spinning conditions were established to make as-spun fibers. Second, dyeing kinetics of these fibers were investigated to determine the effect of take-up speed on the orientation, structure, and physical properties of the resulting as-spun filaments. Dyeing isotherms calculations were based on the Nernst kinetic model. Third, dyeability of unoriented polymer films was examined.
Design of New Bleach Activators for Cellulose Bleaching
Guan Wang (presenter), David Hinks, and Peter Hauser, North Carolina State University; Mary Ankeny, Cotton Incorporated, Cary NC USA
Reported are the effects of varying types of cationic groups used for synthesis of butyrolactam- and caprolactam-based bleach activators. The following cationic groups were used: pyridinium, 1,4-diazabicyclo(2.2.2)octane, nicotinamido, and 3-methylpyridinium. The new bleach activators were synthesized and characterized by 1H NMR, melting point, and mass spectrometry. They were used in comparative bleaching experiments and their performance was compared to previously reported bleach activators. All prototype activators exhibited bleaching at relatively low temperature and neutral conditions. When 3-methylpyridine was employed as the cationizing amine the bleach performance was comparable to that of the current best butyrolactam bleach activator, TBBC. Importantly, the toxicity of 3-methyl pyridine is substantially lower than the triethylamine used for the synthesis of TBBC.
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The Leesburg Canine Country Club—the social club for dog lovers and their best friends—is Northern Virginia's Premier Private Off-Leash Playground. The Club is hosted by Falcon Ridge Recreation Center, a 26-acre farm in Leesburg, Virginia, with sixteen acres of fenced dog-friendly areas: four large dog areas (five acres, four acres, 2.5 acres, and 1.5 acres); two small dog areas (1/2 acre and 1/4 acre); an agility area (0.20 acre); and two lighted night areas. Falcon Ridge Recreation Center is next to Ashburn and Brambleton, minutes from downtown Leesburg, Sterling, and South Riding, and close to Fairfax, Reston, Herndon, and Chantilly.
The Club's Membership Includes:
1. Complementary Membership to Falcon Ridge Recreation Center :
16-acres of fenced dog-friendly areas with a lighted agility/winter area;
Club-provided tennis balls and Frisbees;
Dog/Kid Area with Playground; and,
Discounts for private party rentals.
Please visit us at an Open House or contact us to schedule a visit.
22025 Evergreen Mills Road | Leesburg, VA 20175 | (703) 722-BARK | email@example.com


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7 West Bistro Grille
- Address:
7 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
MediterraneanPrice: $30 and under
7 West Bistro Grille
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.7westbistro.com/
- Phone: (410) 337-9378
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 12:00am, Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00pm - 3:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Entertainment: Every Saturday night:
Live Jazz Music 6pm-10pm
DJ Maxim 11pm-2am
- Special Events: Happy Hour! 1/2 Price Appetizers and Drink Specials!
Mon-Fri 3pm till 7pm! Saturday 11am-5pm!
A word from 7 West Bistro Grille
Serving Mediterranean tapas, homemade soups and organic gourmet salads, authentic gyros, Angus burgers and Mediterranean-inspired entrees featuring fresh fish, seafood, steaks and chops alongside local Baltimore favorites. Whatever your craving, our menu has something to satisfy it. We pride ourselves with excellent food and exceptional service. 7 West is casual fine dining in a modern, elegant setting that is both intimate and relaxing. Our thoughtfully priced dishes allow the entire family to share a night out together. We feature an unbeatable Happy Hour from 3pm-7pm with half price tapas as well as late night dining and the After Hours Lounge. We offer Brunch every Saturday and Sunday till 3pm. We are the perfect location for your holiday or private parties. Reservations are recommended.Continued
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7 West Bistro Grille reviews from OpenTable diners
45 reviews since July 30, 2014
- Food3.9Service4.1
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (28)special occasion (17)neighborhood gem (13)vibrant bar scene (10)fit for foodies (10)romantic (9)late-night find (7)great for lunch (6)great for brunch (4)hot spot (4)kid-friendly (4)notable wine list (2)great for outdoor dining (1)Show More
- Noise that interferes with dinnerrenilrebDined on 11/17/2014The Dj had the volume up. For a bar that may be OK, for a restaurant it is not! We couldn't talk. The food was good, the portions large, the price modest.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 10/26/2014The crab dip was AMAZING, hot and creamy. I world recommend people who enjoy crab dip to try it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun Timesluv2dineDined on 10/24/20147 West is a great place to visit either with a group or on a romantic date. The delicious appetizers and tasty drinks are the best. The Sangrias are a must have!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OkayOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 10/18/2014The staff were friendly and the food was served timely but left a lot to desire taste wise. I ordered a codfish dish which was overcooked but eatable. My friend enjoyed her chicken kabob entree. There was a good cocktail list and the drinks were tasty. Not certain I would visit again.
- Towson gem!DatenightnokidsDined on 10/16/2014This was a great eclectic restaurant with good service and great food. It is my new favorite restaurant and I would recommend it to anyone! Thank you!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MMM MMM Goodcalifu123Dined on 10/16/2014I went to 7 West for my birthday. It was my second time there, and my husband's first. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and we both agreed that we would be back again!!Special Features:
- Great DinnerPeggyBDined on 9/27/2014We had a great dinner with lots of great Greek food. My companion is a picky gluten-free eater and she enjoyed her dinner too!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Out with the grand kidsBBGetalDined on 9/27/2014I am a grandmother babysitting 15 and 9 year old girls. They chose 7 West, are local, and have been there often. It is maybe my 4th time. Good food and service. We all enjoyed our time at 7 West.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A nice findMicheleVIPDined on 9/26/2014I ate here with my daughter and 4 of her friends during Loyola's family weekend. If it wasn't for Open Table, we would never have known about the restaurant, but we will definitely be back again. There was something on the menu to please everyone from salads and burgers to much more elaborate meals. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. It seemed comfortable for large parties and couples all at the same time. The service was great - prompt but not rushed. The valet was a nice touch. We all loved our meals - a very nice neighborhood spot!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good For the priceLatinFoodieDined on 9/19/2014For the price, food was pretty good with lots of options on the menu. Ambiance is nice, but looks more oriented towards night club vibe. Waited quite awhile for bread, but the server was quite courteous and attentive afterwards. Drinks were good but not impressive for the price.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/14/2014Good service but this place is really a bar scene with large dance floor, dj station and large bar area. I think the food is secondary. Average quality.Special Features:
- Good food at a fair priceJamesVIPDined on 9/13/20147 West is a good option for a casual dinner at a fair price. I had the huge crab cake for $16 and although it had some filler it was good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- nice surprise!frouDined on 8/23/2014I can't believe I've never been to 7 West Bistro before - found it during a restaurant week search. Food was delicious, generous portions, nice open atmosphere. Nice mix of mediterranean, seafood and variety of other dishes. We will definitely go back again on date night or with family.Special Features:
- Very DisappointingcarolallenVIPDined on 8/22/2014This is the second time I have had a terrible meal at 7 West. Sauce smothered the hanger steak was over salted, the chicken parmesan was sized for a giant. The waiter was inattentive and screwed up our delivery of food. It is sad that this resto had so much potential and it is now a bar with so-so food. Obviously I don't plan on going back.
- Neighborhood GemMikeDined on 8/21/2014I found this place during restaurant week. Great choice. The place is bigger on the inside than the outside. The server was polite, courtesy and on point. The drink and appetizer specials for happy were nicely prices. The food was made to order, hot and very good. I had the fried shrimp and cod for appetizer and Greek chicken for the main course both were good. The portions are pretty big and worth the price. I had to get a doggie bag. I will definitely be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great AppsnuggetVIPDined on 8/8/2014First time at the restaurant. Saw great reviews. The appetizers were wonderful. Unfortunately the main courses (we both had pita wraps) were way too full of filler and had too little of the meat that we ordered. I like tzatiki (pardon the spelling) but I didn't order a tzatiki wrap with a bit of gyro, I ordered the opposite. That made for a somewhat disappointing meal.
- Love this place!luv2dineDined on 8/8/2014This is my favorite place to visit either with friends or as a romantic date with your mate. The happy hour menu is awesome and the food is delicious. I strongly recommend this as one of Towson's premiere hot spots!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 423 reviews are from the 7 West Bistro Grille reviews archive.
- Always a good mealOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 7/20/2014Have been to 7West for brunch, dinner with the kids and with other couples. The food is always consistently good, whether it is one of their hamburgers, a gyro or a New York Strip Steak. The staff is friendly and attentive. This place is a hidden gem!!!Special Features:
- One of my favoritesSharonVIPDined on 7/20/2014I love this restaurant, but the noise level is usually too much for me. Sunday evening in the summer was a great time - the food and service is always great, and my buddies and I could hear each other! Sweet!Special Features:
- Anniversary DinnerBaltimoreBettyDined on 7/18/2014First visit to 7 West to celebrate our anniversary. While less fancy then our usual choices we were very happy with our choice. The spinach dip was delicious. Great Martini selection. I had the lamb shank, which was on special and it was incredibly tender and delicious - no knife needed. Our server was very attentive and kept our drinks and water filled. My husbands ribs were also extremely tender but too saucy for my preference. Side dishes were really good - roasted potatoes and stewed green beans very good. Overall we loved our experience at 7 West and will return.Special Features:
- a great findAttwomanDined on 7/14/2014great neighborhood restaurant food is good service is good what more could you ask forSpecial Features:
- Just fine, not great.LocalFreshDined on 7/12/20147 West is trying to be something and not quite making the mark. To start the decor is truly awkward, it's like trying to put my Russian Grandma's fancy living room in a warehouse style wide open restaurant. They could do with some modernizing and playing to the open ceiling with a more abstract decor. The service was good, attentive and friendly. Food was ok, I asked about the ravioli and it's frozen, the Chicken Souvlaki was bland but it wasn't bad. We had just hoped for more! My husbands steak salad was great, well seasoned and beautiful and fresh. We would go again but chooses menu items carefully.Special Features:
- Good serviceMell4youDined on 7/10/2014I took a friend here to celebrate her birthday. The food was great and our server was very helpful!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful Happy Hourluv2dineDined on 6/20/2014I frequently visit 7 West as I enjoy the scenery and great food and drink specials. The half-price appetizers anywhere in the restaurant are a big hit for me and the service is always A1. The manager is always around and often stops by to say hello. They also have complimentary photos to highlight your experience. Love this place!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A great local restaurantIleneDined on 6/14/2014We've been going to this restaurant since it opened, the food is consistent and tasty. We go there about 2x a month.Special Features:
- Can't cook a burgerGr8TeaDined on 6/10/2014The oven roasted potatoes seem to be the star here. They were amazing. However, I was disappointed that the burger we ordered medium came to us rare (almost medium rare). Keep up the hard work.Special Features:
- A tasty food mixmttaylor9VIPDined on 6/7/2014The best whole bronzini we have had in a long time. With a mix of Greek, Italian and American fare 7 West was a great dinner choice in the heart of Towson.Special Features:
- Consistently goodPianopersonVIPDined on 6/6/2014Our daughter chose 7 West for her birthday dinner. We were thrilled, because we all love it there. The service is always good, and their crab cakes are delicious and HUGE!!! A great restaurant for 2 people or for a party.Special Features:
- Great Service-DependableLinksDined on 5/31/2014A great choice with consistently good food. Our waiter was great. Their menu takes care of all eating preferences, vegan, veg, g/f. After a little confusion with our reservation, an appetizer was comped (really no need, but a nice gesture) and the rest of the dinner was great. We would definitely go back again. My husband loves the lamb chops.Special Features:
- Always a great choiceAttwomanDined on 5/21/2014Delicious and friendly service!! Great for both small & large partiesSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wish we Lived CLOSER!1foodiefamilyDined on 5/21/2014Met up with family (all of us out of state) & found this delightful gem! Couldn't believe the overall value from the valet parking right down to dessert! Definitely a surprise to find such fabulous cuisine at such affordable prices especially in the DC/Metro area! The Mediterranean salad was perfectly Greek-not a lettuce leaf to be found: bravo! The crab dip delicious & a wonderful example for any proud Marylander! The roasted eggplant dip simply splendid! The Santorini-style shrimp/pasta dish overwhelming with prawns & such flavor! The lamb-chops simply bone-suckling yummy! And I've never seen such a large "petite" crab cake! If we only lived closer than 3-1/2 hours away we'd be there EVERY week! Can't wait to find an excuse to RETURN!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another Great Meal !!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/17/2014We came back to Baltimore to visit and knew we wanted this restaurant again. It did not disappoint. The service was very good and the meals were delicious. The crab ravioli was very tasty, the cream sauce, while delicious, may be a bit heavy for some. Hamburgers always a success, salads delicious and the wine and bear selections were perfect. Love the hummus and falafel appetisers. Overall, a solid performer and easy to make reservations via open table. Will go here again and again. My only recommendation is perhaps to have salads included with the entrees.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- KathyDined on 5/12/2014Met friends for my birthday. Started at bar with appetizers n drinks. Enjoyed tHat so much we order more appetizers. Bar tender was great very attentive fast service. We really enjoyed it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- mothers day brunchecf314Dined on 5/11/2014brunch buffet for mothers day was varied, well stocked, and good. Servers were very attentiveSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not for conversationsFoodiesDined on 5/9/2014Food was very ordinary. Much too noisy to have a conversation and the restaurant was not full.
- Great for Mother's Day Lunch!Kglam1Dined on 5/9/2014Took my Mom here for an early Mother's Day lunch around 4pm on Friday. We had a great time. She loved it. We had a wonderful and efficient waiter that took care of everything. I'd highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 4/20/2014It was very quiet there Easter Sunday. The burgers were cooked exactly the way we wanted them and were delicious.Special Features:
- Just rightBigKDined on 4/20/2014The choices of food are broad enough to allow groups to find the tasty treat they prefer with Mediterranean flavor. The quality of the food was delicious. One of our guest's comments on the spinach ravioli was it could be more flavorful with spinach mixed WITHIN the ravioli cheese and not just in the pasta. Service was comfortably attentive. Definitely a nice place to visit for brunch after church.Special Features:
- 7 WestJimsDined on 4/12/2014The entree food was good-crab cakes were delicious and large. The calamari was just mediocre-the breading fell off, and they tasted frozen. The tiramisu was rally bad-it looked like a whoopie pie with cream in the middleSpecial Features:
- First Visit Was Great-Will Go AgainOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 4/12/2014We were in town visiting our son in college. I found 7 West on the internet and liked the menu, reviews & pictures. They did not dissapoint! We were seated promptly, the food was really good. We were eating lighter fare, appetizers and burgers, but they were great, ample portions and high quality. Beer selection was good. An added bonus, live music on a Friday night! We didn't stay after we ate, but it looked like the bar was getting crowded and there was room for dancing to the music, so I would say if we were not tired from the 7 hour drive, we would have stayed and hung out longer. I will definately go back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Green & White Practice: Weather or NotPosted by on August 2, 2008 – 12:57 pm
Funny how the weather always seems to know.
The Jets players are on the field at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium now going through pregame warmups for the annual Green & White Practice. And at the moment it's dry along Hempstead Turnpike.
But the winds are picking up, the skies are forbidding, and lightning strikes can be seen coming out of the nastier clouds to the north. The forecast is for strong thunderstorms and possible hail coming through. So it's hard to say how long the practice will last. But we'll be here all afternoon one way or another.
The team rosters look to be the same as they were for Friday's pre-practice. Chad Pennington and Brett Ratliff are the QBs for the Green team (I misidentified Pennington as the White QB on Friday), which is composed mostly of the first offense and second defense. Kellen Clemens and rookie Erik Ainge are the QBs for the White side, featuring the first defense and second offense.
Jimmy Raye, the 32-year-veteran assistant coach, often an offensive coordinator in his career, is the Green head coach, while defensive coordinator Bob Sutton skippers the White team. Eric Mangini, normally the Jets' head coach, is the "commissioner" for the game and he'll be monitoring both teams' transmissions through his headset.
Three injured players, WR Laveranues Coles, TE Chris Baker and RB Jesse Chatman, are in the booth, as are RB Danny Woodhead, on IR, and LB Jason Trusnik, on physically-unable-to-perform. LB David Harris also has been out with an injury and will not play.
The practice is a game-simulation session, with many of the trappings of a real game. But there are some important differences.
There is no tackling to the ground, and if that happens, it's a personal foul on the tackling team. QBs are in red jerseys and can't be touched, nor can the kickers.
Still, the quarterbacks can be sacked if in the referee's view he would have been sacked had contact been allowed. Likewise, It's at the officials' discretion when a running back is down.
The quarters will be 10 minutes long, not 15 as at last year's closed Green & White practice at Fordham University, so the practice shouldn't run as long as last year's three-hour clocking. But that assumes no weather stoppages, and our stadium announcer just told the so far light crowd starting to fill the Shuart stands that they'll be informed if lightning is in the area and that they should take cover if it is.
As we've been announcing on newyorkjets.com, roughly the first half of this practice will be aired on 1050 ESPN New York, with the call being supplied by the Jets radio team of Bob Wischusen and Marty Lyons. And our computer tech man Paul Marsh has just told me we will be able to stream the full game call on newyorkjets.com as well as being able to archive it it for playback later.
We've had the national anthem and some individual player introductions (!) for the green and white teams, and the New York Jets Flight Crew just performed a number, with Justin Miller following the moves with some steps of his own near the White sideline. We're almost set to kick off. The plans from here are to provide you Radar entries throughout the game and a locker room wrapup, along with features by Eric Allen and Stephen Haynes. Talk to you shortly.
Tags: Bob Sutton, Chad Pennington, Eric Mangini, Green & White, Jimmy Raye, Justin Miller, Kellen Clemens
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By scjoe on Aug 2, 2008 | Reply
I know that training camp is very important especially in the devolopment of the younger guys, but I believe that the concept of the green and white game will go a long way in getting the younger guys ready for the season by playing as opposed to practicing.
By jet80 on Aug 2, 2008 | Reply
Hey randy,how severe is David Harris injury?also has David ball been seeing any time on the field?
By Randy Lange on Aug 2, 2008 | Reply
jet80, Eric Mangini said Friday that he thinks both David Harris and Laveranues Coles are "both on a relatively short timeline" but wasn't sure exactly when they will return to action. David Ball is getting some time and has made some catches but is battling a talented group of wideouts for reps.


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November 27, 2014
CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) - Rebel Wilson sings, dances and summons laughs - and that's just in the opening moments of the upcoming MTV Movie Awards.
The Australian actress is hosting the show, and she's set to start the ceremony by singing solo.
Wilson and her co-stars from "Pitch Perfect" rehearsed a multi-genre opening medley Friday. Brittany Snow, Anna Camp and Skylar Astin joined the first-time host at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif., to run through four songs not featured in the film. MTV insists on keeping the titles a surprise until Sunday's show.
As the group finished rehearsing, Wilson thrust her fist toward the sky and shouted, "'Pitch Perfect' two!"
A sequel to the musical comedy has not been announced.
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Unemployment report for communities south of the metro.
The Cassgram reports according to the Nebraska Workforce Development-Department of Labor report, the November (preliminary) unemployment rate in Cass County was 3.7%.
The breakdown: Cass County Civilian Labor Force: 13,950; Number Employed: 13,433; Not Employed 517
The November rate stayed the same as both the October and September rates. The rate was at 4.4% in August and 4.9% in July.
The county unemployment was at 4.4% in November of 2011.
The November 2012 rates from neighboring counties with the change from a year earlier in [ ]: Otoe 3.4% [-0.8], Lancaster 3.0% [-0.4], Saunders 3.1% [-0.7] and Sarpy 3.5% [-0.6].
Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate for November is 3.7%, seasonally adjusted, down from the October rate of 3.8%. The November 2011 state unemployment rate was 4.3%.
The seasonally‐adjusted national unemployment rate in November was 7.7%, down 0.2 from October. In 2011, the November national unemployment rate was 8.7%.


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by Léo Charbonneau
Brendan Hokowhitu has reflected quite a bit on what it means to be indigenous. "It seems like an easy question, but it's quite complex," says Dr. Hokowhitu, who was recently appointed dean of the faculty of Native studies at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Hokowhitu is a member of an indigenous people, but not from Canada – he is a native Maori of New Zealand. There are some commonalities between the Aboriginal Peoples of the two countries, he observes, but "as I get to understand the cultures here [in Canada], I see how diverse they are and how different we are." Nevertheless, "the land is the common denominator in terms of how we define indigeneity – the connection to and spirituality with the land." In the political context, "that notion has transformed into being first of these lands, and that kind of holds political weight."
Global interactions among indigenous peoples have created a political force that is based on similar challenges all coming out of colonization, he adds, such as the reclamation of land, language and culture. "When we get to conferences, we are all saying similar things and trying to understand similar methods of improving things for our peoples."
Dr. Hokowhitu comes to Alberta from New Zealand's University of Otago, where he built a strong research reputation in areas such as indigenous culture and theory, indigenous sport and ideas of masculinity. He is also known for his educational outreach, having developed an online indigenous studies program leading to a master's degree.
He sees his appointment at the faculty of Native studies as a great opportunity; he already has connections with several U of A colleagues with whom he co-edited a book. "It's going to be challenging for me – I've only been here for a few months. But by the same token it's going to be good, too. There is this kind of instant recognition of what both our peoples are trying to achieve, and a lot of people are excited that I'm here."
Some governments recognise their first nations peoples through treaties and while the definition of the terminoloy 'indigenous' is debatable the collective name for my people is tangata whenua- people of the land. The collective name for the others who came bearing the treaty is tangata tiriti- people of the treaty. No need to 'prove' we were here first, we were here already and we are sovereign nations in our own right. The treaty just affirmed our rights and we continue to assert those rights.
Posted by Ruha, Sep 23, 2013 1:32 AM
Hulo, hulo fellow indigenous leader! You exemplify the virtues as an indigenous person; a) the search for intellectual excellence for the betterment of the whole and not self (migrated/not), b) Respect to the Land as a family member and not as a conquest and 3) the preservation of Our Tupuna's legacy of Kindness and not respond w/ judgement. We carry our indigenous heritage w/ honor as many would w/ their name!
Posted by John, Feb 9, 2013 5:39 PM
It is interesting how certain ethnic groups claim to be "indigenous" and demand certain rights based on blood lines, yet the history of the human race is one of continual immigration, conquest, and settlement. The Maori were colonizers and are no more "indigenous" to New Zealand than the British who arrived centuries later. This is also true for "First Nation Peoples", some of whom have lived in the territory now known as Canada no longer than the British or French. None of us are truly "indegenous", so we should instead abandon the concept and its racialist implications.
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