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As I walk passed Kampung Kling Mosque during the celebration of Malaysia's 52nd Independence Day and the 1Malaysia campaign, I feel that this mosque also known as Masjid Kampung Kling should be nominated as 1Malaysia Architecture's Icon.
The side view of the Mosque
Let's start with the Melaka State itself. Melaka or Malacca has been known as "The Emporium of the East" and the landmark where people from different races and religions intermingle peacefully under the rule of the Melaka Sultanate.
Secondly will be the location interesting and the architecture of this particular mosque that strongly uphold our 1Malaysia campaign and more.
Kampung Kling Mosque is located at the famous Harmony Street of Malacca. Why and what is so special about this street?
Once you are here in Melaka, you will surprisingly find that the three main community groups in Malaysia (Malay, Chinese and Indian) have their own religious building namely Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Masjid Kampung Kling and Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Tempel standing elegantly along the same road.
Kampung Kling Mosque Miniroof:
The entrance
The mosques in Melaka have developed a unique style of the Southeast Asian Great Mosque. Among the characteristics are curved eaves and crown-like pinnacles on the roof, stylized oriental motifs and ornamentation across the building and the use of imported materials such as (English and Portuguese) glazed floor tiles and ceramic roof.
Construction of the mosque was planned in 1745 in collaboration between the Malay and Indian Muslim communities during the Dutch period in Melaka's history.
This mosque was completed in 1748 and has strong Hindu/Buddhist influences evident in the minaret which resembles a pagoda.
On a closer inspection, you could find an unusual blend of English & Portuguese glazed tiles which adorn most of the Melaka Townhouse along Heeren Street and Jonker Street, Corinthian columns with symmetrical arches in the main prayer hall, a Victorian Chandeliar, a wooden pulpit with Hindu and Chinese style carvings, Moorish cast iron lamp post in the place of abulation for pre-prayer cleansing.
The Chinese Character that adorn the mosque
Let me share with you one little secret, you could even spot the Chinese character of double happiness carved on the side roof of the mosque.
According to the locals, there's also Chinese character of longevity that adorn this mosque. Maybe you will have better luck in locating it.
If you manage to capture it, do remember to share it with me.
Although the basic structural shape of this mosque is native Nusantara style, many other influences have contributed to make it a unique gem. The mosque gateway itself is attractively adorned quaint mini roof.
Do you agree with me that this mosque has a uniquely mix of diverse elements that surprisingly result in a pleasing whole, much like the fabric of Melaka, Malaysia itself.
Therefore, isn't this magnificence mosque the top candidate for 1Malaysia Architecture's Icon?
Kampung Kling Mosque glazed floor tiles
Kampung Kling Mosque Moorish cast iron lamp post
The Corinthian columns with symmetrical arches in
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In post-independence Ireland, thousands of women found themselves incarcerated in church-run laundries. For the first time, the state has apologized for their treatment.
These women were a diverse group: former prostitutes, unwed mothers, orphans, homeless women, convicts and industrial school transfers put in the care of the Catholic Church.
Nuns ran the facilities, known as Magdalene Laundries, on a commercial basis, doing laundry for the state, private companies and individuals. But the inmates were never paid for the work, and all profit went to the church. The first of such places opened in the 1930s, and the last laundry in Ireland closed in 1996.
Until last Tuesday, these women never received any official recognition for their years lost in the system.
"As a society, for many years we failed you. We forgot you or, if we thought of you at all, we did so in untrue and offensive stereotypes," said Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny. "This is a national shame, for which I again say, I am deeply sorry and offer my full and heartfelt apologies."
A Life In The Laundries
Mari Steed is committee director of the advocacy group Justice for Magdalenes, and her mother was one of the women who worked in the Magdalene Laundries in the 1960s. Her mother was born out of wedlock in the early 1930s, and later put in an industrial school. In 1947 she was sent to the laundry of Sunday's Well in the city of Cork.
"She spent the next 10 years there doing sewing for them. This would have been anything from embroidery to smock dresses, items for the clergy, altering surpluses, that sort of thing," Steed says. "And obviously there was profit being made on these items, but she was never paid for that."
She, like some other lucky girls, was let go with a work referral in 1957. She worked as an aide in a Dublin hospital run by the church.
"At this time, of course, you know, she's out from under the care of the nuns, essentially," Steed says. "But having been raised completely by the nuns, she exited with absolutely no world skills, no sexual education, didn't know anything about men."
In less than two years, she was pregnant. The nuns sent her back to Cork, to a mother-and-baby home. She gave birth to Steed in 1960 and stayed with her until a U.S. adoption was arranged — about 18 months later.
'Exceedingly Meaningful' Apology
Steed has since reunited with her mother, and worked for years to get the state to recognize the abuse that happened in the laundries. She says hearing the prime minister's apology was huge.
"To get an apology was exceedingly meaningful for me, for my mother, for many of the women that suffered with this notion that they were 'fallen' or somehow damaged," she says.
Steed says it has always been difficult for her mother, now 79, to talk about her experience. But the announcement might help her open up.
"I think she recognizes the importance of that weight coming off her shoulders. I think it's freed her up considerably to talk about her past, and that's going to be the case for a lot of women," Steed says.
Steed credits the U.N. Committee Against Torture for provoking an official state response. The committee found the state at fault and called for an investigation, which Ireland then conducted.
"That was the tool that really held their [feet] to the fire and made them act on it because the world was now watching," she says.
The results of the investigation were released Feb. 5. Ireland's Justice Department "found evidence of direct State involvement" in funding and oversight of the laundries. It also cites state involvement in referring girls and women to the facilities.
Ireland will now devise a compensation plan for the survivors; the report estimates that about 800 to 1,200 women are still alive.
Still Afraid
Steed says her mother ended up better off than others. She married, but had no other children because she was too afraid.
"This is a theme that we found very common with mothers of loss who either or weren't even in Magdalene Laundries … that they're just too afraid that their child might be snatched, either by the religious or by God through death," Steed says.
Steed's mother also had difficulty coming to terms with the family she lost, even with her brother who wanted to reunite.
"There's also a great deal of prejudice and bullying among the Irish expat community in the U.K. [where my mother lives]," Steed says. "Many of them don't out themselves as being former industrial school students or Magdalenes because they'll be made fun of, even by their own Irish community."

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Seminar 11/16/2011 - Anna C. Balazs, University of Pittsburgh: Modeling the Dynamic Self-Assembly of Biomimetic Capsules and Hairs
Bio: Anna C. Balazs is the Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Robert von der Luft Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her B.A. in physics at Bryn Mawr College and her Ph.D. in Materials Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After postdoctoral work in the Polymer Science Department at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, she joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research involves developing theoretical and computational models to capture the behavior of polymeric materials, nanocomposites and multi-component fluids in confined geometries. Balazs served as the Chair of the Division of Polymer Physics of the APS (2000-2001), Co-Chair of the Spring MRS meeting (2000) and served on the APS Public Policy Committee. She is a Fellow of the APS and the Royal Society of Chemistry. She currently serves on the Editorial Board of Soft Matter.
Abstract: Local variations in chemical concentration can be used to initiate and direct the self-sustained motion of microscopic objects. Using computational modeling, we design cell-like microcapsules and worm-like gels that generate such chemical gradients, sense these self-generated gradients and consequently, undergo autonomous movement. The microcapsules are seen to spontaneously organize into motile, snake-like structures and the polymeric âwormâ? pulsates and autonomously moves away from light. Both examples illustrate the complex dynamical behavior that can be produced by these biomimetic systems.
All seminars are held on Wednesdays from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. in the Bowen Hall Auditorium Room 222. A light lunch is provided at 11:30 a.m. in the Bowen Hall Atrium immediately prior to the seminar.
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The "17" will make its grand entrance in Times Square on December 14, marking 17 days to go before New Year's Eve 2017.
2016 Numeral Arrival
"16" Arrived in Times Square for Close Up Ahead of New Year's Eve
Two giant, seven-foot-tall numerals – the "1" and "6" in 2-0-1-6 – arrived in Times Square on a flatbed truck on 46th Street and Broadway on Tuesday, December 15 at 11 a.m., marking 16 days before New Year's Eve. The famous numerals were very carefully unloaded and brought onto the streets of Times Square for a public unveiling and lighting.
Members of the public also had the opportunity to get their photo taken up close with the numerals throughout the day on Tuesday. After resting a few days, the numerals finished their journey to One Times Square, and the iconic "2-0-1-6" sign that lit up at midnight on December 31.
Philips, the global leader in lighting, provides all of the Times Square New Year's Eve Numerals with advanced, energy-efficient LED bulbs. New Year's 2016 marks the 16th consecutive year that Philips Lighting has served as the official lighting partner to the world-famous Times Square New Year's Eve – produced by the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment. Like the "20," the "16" is illuminated by the same Philips' outdoor rated BR30 LED bulbs that are available to consumers everywhere Philips lighting is sold. The four numerals use a total of 516 9-watt energy efficient Philips outdoor rated LED BR30 bulbs.
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Tierra Atacama: A place to recharge21. October 2013 By: Ian Clover
Located in Chile's stunning Atacama desert, the Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa is partly powered by an off-grid solar system installed by Germany's KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions. pv magazine caught up with Kraftwerk's managing director, Karsten Schulte, to discover more about this groundbreaking venture. Read on to enter the competition at the foot of the page.
pv magazine: Could you begin by telling us how the project between KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions and the Tierra Atacama Hotel came about?
Karsten Schulte: When we set up the company we decided we could not just rely on Germany and other European countries, where lots of solar subsidies exist. So our strategy was to explore the international market where solar energy is already competitive without any subsidies, and that's when we took great interest in Chile. We participated in a business case competition hosted by the Chilean government called Startup Chile, and our PV proposal won.
This was in 2011 and fortunately we very quickly secured our first project.
Soon afterwards my partner and I were skiing in one of Chile's ski resorts when we got talking to the hotel owner about sustainability and solar PV. He told us about another hotel he owned in the Atacama desert – the driest and sunniest area in the world. We were soon lucky enough to visit and spend a few nights at the hotel, which is when we devised the idea to install a solar power plant there because, at the time, its energy supply was based on an off-grid diesel generator. With this system running constantly, expensively consuming a lot of diesel, we made a proposal to integrate PV power into the system, which was implemented in July this year. It took a while because we wanted to make sure that we understood the energy demands of the hotel. So we made detailed measurements of the hotel's load profile over the duration of one year.
pv magazine: What makes the Tierra Atacama Hotel and Spa's PV installation so special?
The heart of the system is an intelligent control unit, the HybridControl, which we jointly developed with Platinum GmbH. The HybridControl provides stable and continuous operation of the grid enabling diesel generators, ensuring that they work side-by-side with the PV system. The system is like having your own mini grid. It is a unique idea for a hotel of this nature to have such a clean fuel-saving solution on a small scale. There are also cost considerations, too.
To achieve high profitability and economic attractiveness, we had to add to the grid-connected diesel system, installing the PV system alongside it without any battery. And then the PV system has to compete against electricity from the diesel generator. But when power from diesel costs $.030 kWh, the PV alternative quickly becomes highly attractive.
pv magazine: What inspired Kraftwerk to get involved with this project? Was it to strengthen your CSR commitments, or are there cost benefits too? When do you envisage a return on investment (ROI)?
The chief intention of our work with the Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa is driven primarily by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The philosophy of the hotel is to be close to nature. San Pedro de Atacama is a fantastic place; you're right in the heart of the Atacama Desert, with huge salt lakes close by, and the hotel guests who visit want to be at one with the surroundings. Hence, the PV installation we have devised fits in perfectly with this philosophy.
The ROI is estimated at between four and five years. We have had to deal with the situation where we talk to people about an off-grid PV solution who say: 'Yes, but we just undertook this big investment in a diesel generator; it's two years old, we don't want to get rid of it.' So what we advise is that in the beginning they devise a combination. We say: 'Use your diesel generator as the facility that's driving the grid, and just use your PV to reduce your diesel consumption, in the first instance.'
pv magazine: What has been the initial response to the PV installation from hotel guests?
The installation has been really well received, because it fits perfectly into the hotel's garden design. Not only that, but guests at the hotel are sophisticated travelers who care about the environment and are looking for hotels with this environmental edge. So in this way, it becomes a competitive marketing advantage for the hotel besides the operational and environmental benefits. Soon, hotel guests will be able to see a live operational dashboard of the PV plant on the hotel website. The installation is discreet, and not right next to any hotel rooms. It was a big issue for us – where to put it? But I think we have developed an ideal solution where the hotel receives only the benefits of the plant.
pv magazine: Do you have any further similar projects in Chile in the pipeline?
We are shortly going to provide off-grid solutions for municipalities, also in the Atacama region of Chile. To do this we will build up a Public Private Partnership (PPP) concept – it's a support system from the German government called develoPPP.
Another focus is also to provide grid-connected solutions to customers. Our chief purpose is always to provide a tailored solution. Our very first project was a grid-connected PV plant in Chile for a fruit company. There we analyzed the energy consumption of the site – which lay largely in irrigation – and developed a new irrigation schedule that followed the sun. This enabled us to implement a 300 KW ground-mounted grid-connected PV plant. The major purpose of this plant is to use the energy for self-consumption: it boasts self-consumption rates of more than 90%, and only the excess energy is injected to the grid.
This was our very first project in Chile, and now we have newer projects at MW scale in the pipeline, also in the agricultural business area.
pv magazine: Do you envisage a strong future for further similar collaborations between the hospitality industry and the solar industry?
We hope so. The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) met with us at the Intersolar Show in Munich and now they want to implement this concept to hotels in Egypt, where the government has recently cut subsidies for diesel and electricity. This means the country's hotels – which all have their own diesel-powered off-grid solutions – are faced with rising costs. So there is an opportunity there.
We were also at Intersolar Brazil and received extremely positive feedback on this solution. In Brazil, the production facilities fully rely on off-grid solutions too. For the hospitality industry it is about providing energy to municipalities, which is also an important issue for the mining industry and, in some cases, for agriculture too, especially in areas like irrigation.
So I think there is a strong opportunity for the industries to collaborate more closely. For many reasons, not least that it's always a pleasant experience to be able to visit some of the fantastic places in which these hotels are located!
About Kraftwerk and the Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa
Specialists in bespoke PV systems, KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions has been active in Chile since 2010. Headquartered in Weingarten, Germany, Kraftwerk has brought its innovative expertise to the luxurious Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa, located in the sunniest place on earth – Chile's Atacama Desert. The hotel's 96 solar modules are expected to produce 46,000 kWh of solar power annually, with the heart of the system controlled by HybridControl – which ensures both generators, (diesel and PV) work side-by-side. Kraftwerk have developed specialized PV systems for agriculture and the hospitality industry, and following the announcement that the National Bank of Egypt is to pledge loans to help luxury hotels in Egypt adopt renewable power, the company hopes to bring its innovation to some of Egypt's leading hotels.
The Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa has quickly become a favored destination of choice for conscientious travelers keen on exploring the wondrous terrain of Chile's Atacama desert. Guests can enjoy daily excursions on foot, horseback or by bike, or simply relax in the hotel's lush gardens, taking in a massage, spa day or dip in the pool.
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The Carroll County Sheriffs Department received a call from a man who had been raccoon hunting with his dogs the night of Jan. 28, and one of them had gotten stuck on a rock ledge near Byllesby Dam.
Contact was made with the Virginia Park Service, but the agency did not have the resources due to the distance and height of the dog's location.
RICHMOND — It wasn't difficult to empathize with Susan Brooking when she visited the Capitol recently to share her tale of anguish about losing her home last year in a foreclosure.
She spoke of vain attempts to negotiate with her lender to save the homestead that had been in her family for generations.
"I'm telling my story not just for me, but for you," said Brooking, her speech faltering as she fought back tears. "I know the emotional pain, stress, frustration and uncertainty you feel."
The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and the Library of Virginia have partnered to create a state-wide online collection of original Civil War manuscripts that still remain in private hands.
The Civil War 150 Legacy Project: Document Digitization and Access focuses on manuscript materials created during the period 1859-1867 that reflect social, political, military, business and religious life in Virginia during the period of the Civil War and the early period of Reconstruction.
HILLSVILLE ––Grundy overcame a 10-point second-half deficit and held on to knock off Carroll County 78-77 in two overtimes Saturday in a Southwest District game.
The Cavaliers dropped to 10-7 overall with the loss, 6-3 in the district, with two of the three losses coming to the last-place Golden Wave (4-13, 2-6).
Cody Justus led all scorers with 27 points for Grundy, which trailed by eight with less than five minutes to play in regulation. Ben Rife and Travis Lester added 18 and 17, respectively.
RICHMOND — Legislation is advancing in the General Assembly to outlaw a type of synthetic marijuana that resulted in an overdose in Grayson County last year.
A bill on the issue sailed through a Virginia Senate committee last week without a dissenting vote.
Also known as herbal incense, "spice" or K2, the synthetic marijuana consists of chemically treated plants that produce a high when smoked.
INDEPENDENCE — A Crockett man was indicted last Friday on a charge of DUI involuntary manslaughter by a Grayson County Circuit Court grand jury.
Bradlee Erick Hahn, 21, was indicted as the result of a traffic accident that occurred on Clito Road on Aug. 28, 2010.
RICHMOND — When Gov. Bob McDonnell testified before a congressional committee in Washington last week about Virginia's efforts to rebound from the national recession, he focused on entrepreneurs and small business.
"I firmly believe it is the entrepreneur who makes businesses grow and prosper — not the government," he said.
He called small businesses "the backbone of our economy."
But McDonnell has placed government aid front and center in his campaign to reinvigorate the state's economy.
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Kim Kardashian Says Season 9 Of 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' Will Be Her Last
The socialite discussed her future plans with the magazine, revealing that her priorities have been changing -- so fans can expect a little more privacy.
"My boyfriend (Kanye West) has taught me a lot about privacy," she said. "I'm ready to be a little less open about some things, like my relationships. I'm realizing everyone doesn't need to know everything."
Kim also says that she's getting ready to step away from her family's show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, after filming its ninth season (don't worry fans, Season 8 doesn't even start until June -- and she didn't mention the spinoffs).
DuJour reports that "after season 9, [Kim] says, she's done."
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Pop Warner Midgets earn Super Bowl crown
The Wachusett Pop Warner Midgets capped off an incredible season with a 1412 win over the Worcester Vikings in the Division I Superbowl on Sunday. Wachusett started the scoring early on their fifth play from scrimmage, sending quarterback Matt LeBlanc on a keeper for a four-yard score. Matt Hakkarainen successfully kicked the two-point conversion.
Worcester came back with a kickoff return for a touchdown and an unsuccessful point after attempt. But the Mountaineers charged back with a balanced attack of pass and run with Gary White and Gage Russell pounding out the bulk of the yardage. LeBlanc then connected with tight end Casey Devereux for a 15-yard pass to the end zone.
The game went back and forth with the Midgets failing to convert on two 4-down plays. It was left to the defense to come up big, and that they did by forcing two key turnovers.
Also contributing throughout the year: Matt Holfinger, Andrew Holfinger, Ryan Miller, Matt Pedone, Pat Powers, Eric Burroughs, Jeff Dunn, Matt Lacey, Derek Helle, Jon Scully, Ryan Bennett, Joey Padellaro, Mike Wheeler, Tim Livingston, Chris Mills, Dan Willens, Tom Prendeville, David Murphy (Capt.), Kurt Steiner, Tyler Wiseman (Capt.) and Ryan Beardsley.
"Winning the Superbowl was the only way to finish this season," Coach Dan "Chip" Helle said. "For most this was their last Pop Warner game and what a way to graduate from the program."


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Living a stones throw away from this trendy little lane cafe in Broadbeach means I have visited them many many times already but just never got round to blogging about them. So finally, I am writing a post about them today before Christmas so hopefully you will pop in over the Christmas break.
I absolutely love their decaf mochas...no extra sugar needed (always a good sign), no burnt taste...just creamy chocolatey goodness in a cup and a perfect drinkable temperature. And it even got the approval from my friend (a true coffee addict) yesterday who had a normal caffeine filled mocha and loved it.
We also decided to try their biscotti yesterday and oh my gosh...these babies were so moist and came served with blueberries, natural yoghurt and chocolate sprinkles. I tell you, a plain ol biscuit flung on the side of your saucer won't do for these folks. Not only are the staff lovely and super friendly but the cosy atmosphere of the place means you can easily while away the hours here.


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By Greg Heyman
The story of Cusseta Baptist Church is a dramatic one, complete with growing pains and a near-death experience.
But this East Liberty Baptist Association church has persevered and lived to celebrate its 175th anniversary April 18.
An estimated 200 people attended the anniversary celebration compared with the two dozen or so who usually attend worship.
"It was just wonderful to see so many people who had been away from Cusseta for years and years," said Anne Alsobrook, a church member since 1957.
Though the congregation is small in number, its spirit of giving is something to marvel at, said Interim Pastor Charles Whitson.
"We are in the top 5 percent of churches in the Southern Baptist Convention in per capita giving for active members. Other churches give so much more than we do, but it comes down to one on one. We're right in there with the big ones," he said.
"I tell our people, 'We're not many but we're much.' They work together and they are excellent in giving. I am amazed at it," Whitson added.
During the celebration, Calvin Milford of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission presented a plaque commemorating Cusseta Baptist's years of service. State Rep. DuWayne Bridges, R-Valley, also offered a commendation.
Whitson said about 10 adults who were members of the church's youth choir as far back as 30 years ago returned to sing with the sanctuary choir during the anniversary service and the afternoon singing that followed lunch.
According to a church history prepared by Alsobrook, what would become Cusseta Baptist Church was begun April 18, 1835, as Bethesda Baptist Church. Seven individuals met with three men from Cusseta, Ga. who helped them constitute the church during a meeting at the home of James Taylor Sr.
The church's first building was a log cabin located three and a half miles west of the Cusseta, Ala., city limits.
Francis Callaway served briefly as pastor until John Blackston was called in July 1835. During the latter part of 1836, Blackston wanted the church to declare nonfellowship with churches favoring missionary activity.
But the congregation firmly supported missionary work. As a result, Blackston resigned. Blackston was succeeded by Benjamin Lloyd, who began as pastor in October 1836. Sometime in 1837, Lloyd also expressed his support for a nonmissionary church.
Subsequently Lloyd resigned after church members again affirmed their support for missions. He was followed by John Humphries, who became pastor in 1838 and remained at the church for 14 years.
The church history also highlights the church's ministry to the Creeks living in the area at this time. But hostilities between the Creek Nation and the U.S. government caused church services to be suspended from May to August in 1836 and the Creeks to be relocated to a reservation in Oklahoma following their defeat.
Four years later, the church constructed a large frame building near the log cabin that had served as the congregation's meeting place. The congregation met in the frame building until 1856, when church members voted to move into the city limits of Cusseta.
Services were held at Cusseta Methodist Church until a building for the Baptist church, which by this time had begun to be referred to as Cusseta Baptist Church, was finished in the spring of 1857.
The church constructed another building in 1901 at the same location at a cost of $1,200. There have been renovations and additions to this building, which still serves as the place where Cusseta Baptist worships.


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Application of property law to archaeological collections in England
This research examines implication of property law on archaeological collections in England. Archaeological collections encapsulate material representations of people's heritage. The ownership of such artefacts assemblages can confer the power of interpreting the past on whomever holds these collections, therefore it is important to determine their ownership. Within English archaeology it is assumed that title to finds assemblages remain with the owner of the land where the finds were found. As asserted by the Institute For Archaeologists: "In England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man ownership of objects rests with the landowner, except where other law overrides this (e.g. Treasure Act, 1996, Burials Act 1857)." (Institute For Archaeologists (IFA) Code of Conduct, paragraph 3.8.2 obtained from IFA website on August 2011).
In legal terms, this research deals with a
bailment situation arising from archaeologists taking possession of chattels to
which they do not have superior title. This bailment might then lead to tort
trespass to goods because archaeologists transfer possession of such
collections to national archives repositories. In accordance with the principle
of nemo dat qoud non habit, since
archaeologists do not obtain title in finds assemblages, when they deposit
finds in archives they can only transfer possession of the collection but
not title to it. In effect this could mean that national archaeological
archives do not have entitlement to possess parts of the collection of
artefacts they are storing. This then gives rise to more fundamental questions
of whether the right of individual landowners supersedes the right of the
community in which they live in respect of ownership of archaeological
material. To put it another way: should
archaeologists be regarded as stewards of the past and have the authority to
remove property from people's land, and do landowners forfeit ownership of
their property purely by giving consent for an archaeological investigation to
take place?
- Tim Schadla-Hall
- Gabriel Moshenska
- Professor Robert Chambers
Educational background
- BSc, Archaeology, UCL Institute of Archaeology
- MA, Artefacts Studies, UCL Institute of Archaeology
- Publication: British Archaeology magazine. Issue 114. September/October 2010 – The obscure ownership of archaeological material. http://www.britarch.ac.uk/ba/ba114/feat2.shtml
- Seminar: Legal issues relating to ownership of finds from archaeological sites. July 14th 2010. Museum of London.


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Julienne Chipesia of the Northwest Terrorities competes in the under-14 backstroke event at the North American Indigenous Games at the Kinsmen Sportplex pool on Friday afternoon. Times-Herald photo by Katie Brickman
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Published on July 26, 2014
There were 85 swimmers from 11 different provinces, territories and states at the North American Indigenous Games in Moose Jaw this week. The swimmers competed in various events at the Kinsmen Sportsplex pool with a wrap up on Friday. Times-Herald photo by Katie Brickman
Katie Brickman
NAIG swimmers compete in Moose Jaw
The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is the first step for many Aboriginal youth athletes to reach their goals.
And it almost didn't happen for some.
Thirteen sports were held in Regina throughout the week, but only one event was held in Moose Jaw — swimming.
"Unfortunately, the host society didn't feel like they were in a position to deliver the swimming competition," said Rick Brant, Director of the Aboriginal Sport Recreation Physical Activity Partners in B.C. "They had already determined that Moose Jaw was the host site because of problems with the pool in Regina and a lack of officials.
When faced with the possibility that the swimming event could be cancelled, a group of people from various teams banded together to save the event.
"A number of teams said they would bring their own officials, but unfortunately, the host society made the decision that they still were not in a position to deliver it. So, we stepped up and offered to host and cover the majority of the costs. The teams provided cash and in-kind contributions along with people to pull it off," explained Brant. "A group of us came together to save the event and put together lots of expertise and resources, like reaching out to the City of Moose Jaw to secure the facility and insurance in order to deliver the competition."
The Partners Council was technically the host of the event and took on the legal and financial responsibilities of the competition this week.
"A number of other teams have come together to offset the costs and contribute to the event," said Brant. "What you see is a core group of organizers from B.C. who have flown here to organize the competitions along with volunteers from various teams to help officiate."
Many of those volunteers were parents of the 85 athletes competing in events at the Kinsmen Sportsplex pool.
"It is an amazing event and what is making it so special is the contribution from all the teams," said Brant. "It is a spirited community … it really is. The parents are just over the moon they are here. They are cheering for everybody and they are all pitching into to help with the event."
The vision of these Games is to improve the quality of life for Indigenous Peoples through sport, but also to promote history and culture.
"It is about promoting healthy active lifestyles — providing an opportunity that ideally, these kids, will follow a path that not only in their youth, but through their adulthood that will keep them healthy and active and will transform communities," said Brant. "This is a starting point with working with a youth generation. They will emerge as productive members in their own communities and become young leaders."
There were competitors ranged from 13 years old to 18 years old, including some at the national level.
"These are the best of the best from across North America in terms of Aboriginal athletes," said Brant. "The last Games were six years ago, so in many respects, because it is a youth-focused event, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity."
Brant also explained that many of these athletes have hopes and dreams to compete at international and national events in the future.
"We have a number of kids that are drawn into the sport in more isolated communities and these Games are positioned as a stepping stone," he said. "We hope that as Aboriginal athletes, they will see this not as the pinnacle, but their goals are the Olympics and bigger."
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
Free Polymer Clay Bead of the Month Drawing
It's that time again - well, almost. Tomorrow evening I do a drawing for the free bead of the month. All subscribers from my newsletter are eligible. To sign up, go here. Once I get the winner's permission, I will blog about it or post it here. In past months, I've photographed the bead and blogged about it. You can see them here, here, or here. This month, however, I will not be able to photograph it as my camera is in the shop. We've had a little camera mishap. I'm praying it can be fixed as I'm very much attached to that camera. I use a Nikon Coolpix 4300 (LOVE the camera) and they are now discontinued . . . but I have faith the universe will send it back to me (for a fee, of course)! Okay - I've learned and I promise I will NOT preview, edit pictures while making dinner, talk on the phone, and help my daughter with her math homework. Yikes - I'm on multi-task overload. BUT, I am now a reformed multi-tasker - well, at least at this posting and while my camera's in the shop. What really gets accomplished by multi-tasking anyway? A broken camera? Is it worth it? When the camera took a jump (fortunately not in the soup) I swore I would get off this fast train (to who knows where, anyway) :^) So, for the time being, I can describe the free bead. It's the same shape as the other winning beads with the silver end caps. The colors used are similar to the colors seen on this bead. So, if you like blues, browns, a little gold and a little sterling, sign up!
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Master Chief Spartan Statue
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Goal Setting
Have an idea as to what you want to do but can't quite seem to carve out the time? Do you seem to waste your studio time and before you know it, you have to leave the studio, again and again? Does this seem to be a pattern? Anytime this happens to me, I know it's because I haven't done my "to do" list. Which brings me to goal setting. When you have something you want to accomplish whether it's got to do with a design or with life in general, it's always best to write down your goals. Daily. Be clear about your goals as well. And - every day you have to have some action to get them done. Make a plan - what's it going to take to get it done? What are the steps you need to take? Every day, do five things towards that goal. They don't have to be major, they can be fairly simple. A phone call to a gallery, a phone call to order some supplies you might need, etc. But just do them. Daily. And at the end of each day, congratulate yourself. You're one step closer to that goal. As you make this a habit, you'll be amazed to see what you've accomplished. And once you've accomplished your goal, do something special for yourself - you deserve it!
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Friday, September 28, 2007
Friday's Pictures
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
So - What's in a Name?
I've been thinking a lot about names lately. Take for example the names of people. I've been noticing how there is a connection between a great name and how people respond to them. When you hear an unusual name, doesn't it kind of grab your attention? Or how about when you look at someone and you hear their name, doesn't it for the most part "make sense"?And what about street names? Is it a beautiful name with beautiful homes? Do you fall in love with it - the whole package? Then there's always the terrible street names. I remember hearing on the radio how people were having a hard time selling their homes when they lived on streets with bad names. Would you want to buy a house on Booger Hollow Rd in Cedartown, GA, Bucket of BloodStreet in Holbrook, Ariz., Black Weiner Drive in Savannah, Ga., Skunk's Misery Road inLong Island, N.Y., Schmuck Road in Evansville, Ind., Poverty Plains Road in Warner,N.H., Divorce Court in Pittston, Pa., and Shades of Death Road in Warren County, N.J.?
The other day I went to Kohl's to see Vera Wang's new line. I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw her shoes. They all had names after coffee and food. Biscotti, espresso, latte, etc. Do you resonate with a pair of latte clogs?
Which brings me to why I started thinking about this. When you make your jewelry - do you name your pieces? For me, I swear I toil over this as much as a baby's name. Well . . . not really but I do put a lot of effort into it. Sometimes the name comes fairly easy and other times, not so easy. Why? Because the every name you think of, just isn't "right". And you know it. That connection just isn't quite there. I recently had a conversation with a customer. We were talking about her options and what would work best for her and her store. When I suggested a particular bead she said something like "oh yeah - I've got to have that bead - I love that name." It's times like that I realize it was the perfect name for the piece. There was a direct connection. But I couldn't help but wonder - did the actual physical bead come into play, or was it based purely on emotion? That's when I realized the importance of naming my work. For the connection. Not just for mine - but for the market. When you sand, buff and polish your pieces - are you really done? Have you given them a name before you send them off into the world?
The other day I went to Kohl's to see Vera Wang's new line. I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw her shoes. They all had names after coffee and food. Biscotti, espresso, latte, etc. Do you resonate with a pair of latte clogs?
Which brings me to why I started thinking about this. When you make your jewelry - do you name your pieces? For me, I swear I toil over this as much as a baby's name. Well . . . not really but I do put a lot of effort into it. Sometimes the name comes fairly easy and other times, not so easy. Why? Because the every name you think of, just isn't "right". And you know it. That connection just isn't quite there. I recently had a conversation with a customer. We were talking about her options and what would work best for her and her store. When I suggested a particular bead she said something like "oh yeah - I've got to have that bead - I love that name." It's times like that I realize it was the perfect name for the piece. There was a direct connection. But I couldn't help but wonder - did the actual physical bead come into play, or was it based purely on emotion? That's when I realized the importance of naming my work. For the connection. Not just for mine - but for the market. When you sand, buff and polish your pieces - are you really done? Have you given them a name before you send them off into the world?
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Some new pictures
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Elevator speech
You're going up on an elevator when someone starts a conversation with you. It might lead to "So - what is it that you do?" You've got 15 - 30 seconds before that elevator door opens. What do you say? How do you respond? Most elevator speeches are confusing, boring, and leave the party disinterested. Don't give someone the laundry list of what products you sell, how you make them, and on and on. You've got 15 seconds to give the crux of what you do. Make it count. A good elevator speech stresses the benefits of what you do, not the features. Once you realize your long didn't work, you might think you want to summarize what you offer. Mistake. A dating service might say they service the needs of over 20,000 men and women who desire a meaningful, lasting relationship. How does that make you feel? If you were in the market for a dating service, would you call them? Probably not. Sounded pretty generic. A much better elevator speech would probably be - "We make magic happen." Bam!
Make it a goal to develop a one or two sentence statement of what it is you do. Do you remember a comment a previous customer made? What kind of feedback have you gotten? What was it that you did for her/him? This can be a pretty tough assignment. But, it will be very rewarding. Practice it. Say it. See how it feels. Would you want to know more? And by the way, the elevator speech is not set in stone. Revisit it frequently. Keep it fresh! So - what is it that you do?
Make it a goal to develop a one or two sentence statement of what it is you do. Do you remember a comment a previous customer made? What kind of feedback have you gotten? What was it that you did for her/him? This can be a pretty tough assignment. But, it will be very rewarding. Practice it. Say it. See how it feels. Would you want to know more? And by the way, the elevator speech is not set in stone. Revisit it frequently. Keep it fresh! So - what is it that you do?
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Marvelous Monday - Textures and color
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Saturday, September 22, 2007
Inspiration, color, texture - Day 7 of Gaudi
For the last day of Gaudi, I'm using my favorite work of his - Casa Batllo. Here are some exterior shots. I had blogged a little about it on Day 1.
Between 1904 and 1907, Gaudi worked for an industrialist Josep Batllo Casanovas reforming a house built in 1877 in Barcelona. The style of the house expresses a fully-fledged modernist language.
I love the organic, skeletal quality of this building. His windows are irregular and he has flowing sculpted stonework. He clearly was a man ahead of his time. Gaudi continues his beautiful work in mosaics which you'll see in these rooftop photos. The roof was likened to the back of a dragon with the "helmut" shapes representing the spine.
And on the other side are the scales of the dragon:
The next five shots are of the staircases in the building. The first is the main entrance. This has possible ties to the dragon's back on the roof. The second photo is the staircase in the dragon's belly. Notice the stained glass windows in the top right-hand corner and how they resemble the stained glass on the front exterior of the building. The third photo is a detail taken of the top of the hand rail. On the 4th and 5th picture notice how Gaudi's organic staircases seem to rise up into the ceiling and disappear. Gently flowing.
One last shot . . . ok, two last shots of a chandelier in the house. Notice the design and craftmanship of the metal, the beautiful warm tone of the light, and the surprising moving form in the ceiling. And here's more of a closeup where you get to see the pattern on the ceiling.
That's it. Hope you enjoyed the mini series on Gaudi. Hope you're inspired - who knows, maybe we'll see a snail shape or an unusual organic form, or even mosaics in our work to come.
Next week - 7 days of James Joyce (only kidding!)
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Handmade Nation: Updated Clip- sept 2007
Handmade Nation, also known as The Indie Craft Documentary recently released this video. They've been travelling around the country, interviewing crafters as to their business and their beliefs about crafts and the DIY culture. Interesting - take a look!
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Friday, September 21, 2007
Inspiration, color, texture - Day 6 of Gaudi
Inside the cathedral Gaudi drew from his inspiration from nature. This demonstrates his allusion to trees in his vaulting. And these steps are a dizzy spiral on the inside of the towers. It looks like a gigantic stone snail.
Construction began on La Sagrada Familia (temple of the holy family) in 1882. This was Gaudi's vision of Europe's biggest cathedral. Originally, architect Francisco de Paula del Villar was entrusted with the work but was replaced by Gaudi in 1883. This would be the last work of Gaudi. He was accidentally killed by a tram in 1926. To this day, work is being done on it following the plans that Gaudi had left behind. In the first picture, you can see the cranes that are there due to the construction. Also, it gives you a perspective as to the height of the building. And here's a nice close up of the cathedral. And notice how the globes at the top of this picture below, almost seem like they could fall off.
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National Polymer Clay Guild Announcement
Just received notice on the NPCG event of the year - Synergy: Moving Forward, Looking Back. Registration opens October 1st for the February 2008 conference with 2 bonuses to those who sign up during the month of October. There are limited seats available for the seminars, but if you register early, you are guaranteed a spot in every seminar you sign up for. Also, you'll be able to register for 8 seminars instead of 6. Sounds good to me! Spread the word - on October 1, head over to the NPCG. See you there!
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Inspiration, color, texture - Day 5 of Gaudi
And here is another angle of the structure.
Located in the village of Comillas and built between 1883 and 1885, the holiday villa, "the treat", was overseen completely by the architect Cristobal Cascante Colom who followed the instructions that were sent by Gaudi. There are similarities of the Casa Vicens but with more dramatic force. It kind of looks like a gingerbread house with all the texture and detail.
Here's a closer look at one of the towers. The exterior of the building is characterised by the use of bricks decorated with rows of glazed ceramic tiles (sunflowers). The tiles are laid in a checkerboard fashion. Can you imagine the math involved with this structure??? Here is a link to a picture where you can see the tower (right hand corner) a little closer.
Do you pay that much attention to the detail in your work? Do you work in the flat? Do you add shape and texture? Are you playful? Are you a trend setter?
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Inspiration, texture, color - Day 4 of Gaudi
Casa Vicens was probably the first important work that was undertaken by Gaudi. It was built between 1883 and 1888 at the request of the ceramic tile manufacturer Manual Vicens Montaner. The style used by Barcelona architects of this time was recreated and surpassed in this building which Gaudi uses the combination of tiles and bricks. This style is expressed with extraordinary strength. The building is covered in geometrically-shaped ceramics. Gaudi designed the tiling following the model of the African marigolds which grew on the site.
Above are close ups where you can see the tile, color and texture that was used and created.
Gaudi may or may not be for you, but you have to admire the detail that he carried through from top to bottom, inside and out.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Inspiration, texture, color - Day 3 of Gaudi
Inside, the main stairway is quite a spectacle. With Gaudi's use of color, texture and movement, he creates a magnificent entrance lobby.
The widow Roser Segimon, who was an heir to the vast fortune of her late husband in the American colonies, was remarried to Pere Mila, an important businessman in Barcelona. They hired Gaudi to build a building in Passeig de Gracia. The construction took place from 1906 until 1912. Displayed in a museum are items that inspired Gaudi when he was constructing the building. The tortoise shell texture is seen in a few stained glass pieces, the honeycomb (lower left) inspired some of the tile work on the floor within, and the seed pods inspired the gate. Pods are very popular in jewelry designs, but buildings . . . who knew? The building does not have any straight lines. Most people consider it magnificent and overwhelming - some say it is like waves of lava or a sand dune when seen from above.
On the rooftop, there are some beautiful sculptures (chimneys and ventilations ducts) that are transformed into anthromorphic shapes. It has a rather dreamlike landscape. Next to it is a closeup of the exterior texture. On the far right is a picture inside the attic. It looks like an inverted keel of a boat, whose overhead arches in brick support the weight of the terrace roof.
Here are two pictures of the center of La Pedrera. A continuing theme through Gaudi's structures are his use of color and texture. This moscaic is a perfect example:
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Inspiration, texture, color - Day 2 of Gaudi
In front of the colonnade is the beautiful stone/mosaic staircase. And in the center of the staircase is this mosaic salamader fountain.Notice how these columns look like tree trunks and how they are built right into the landscape. Guell is truly one of the most beautiful parks in the world.
And here is the detail of one of the benches:
This is a photo of the detail mosaic on the ceiling of the colonnade. It shows colorist interpretations of suns and medusas. On top of the colonnade are these amazing park benches. The benches seem to move in a snakelike form.
On a piece of land on the Muntanya Pelada, Euseti Guell wanted to build an urbanisation inspired by the concept of the garden city. It was here that he wanted to escape to nature and health away from the industrious city. Gaudi worked on this park construction from 1900 to 1914. The first picture is detail of one of the roofs. Inside the park a colonnade was built that was to serve as a marketplace.
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Arsene Wenger does not expect Theo Walcott to be in trouble with the Football Association following a gesture towards Tottenham fans and is waiting to learn the extent of the Arsenal forward's knee injury.
Walcott was stretchered off in the latter stages of Arsenal 's 2-0 win over Spurs at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the third round of the FA Cup after taking a knock to the knee.
The England international gestured the scoreline to Spurs fans as he was carried away after coins had been thrown in his direction.
The incident has led to suggestions that the FA may investigate, but Wenger does not believe that Walcott's actions were offensive.
"The doctors said to me that the coins had been raining over his head and they had to protect him, maybe that is why he did that," said Wenger. "Yes [the coins came before the gesture], that is what I have been told. After that, what he did is not offensive. You look for every single incident, I can understand that, but it is an action that didn't offend anybody.
A steward holds a handful of coins that were thrown at Walcott. (Photo: Clive Rose/Getty)
Asked if Walcott could be in trouble with the FA, Wenger replied: "I don't think so. I have seen the pictures after the game and it does not even look aggressive, he is smiling! My response will be simple, they have seen the pictures on television. If they judge it offensive, what can I say? I prefer they don't ban him and he is not injured."
Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood, meanwhile, revealed in his post-match press conference he had not witnessed the incidents.
Sherwood said: "Someone just mentioned it to me in there. I didn't see it.
"Is that what he did? Well, listen I don't know Theo, I don't know him as a lad. It could have been a bit of banter, possibly.
"If they (Tottenham fans) did then it's a problem, isn't it? If they didn't then it's not a problem."
Regarding Walcott's injury, Wenger commented: "Theo has a knee problem. We don't know if it is a stretched ligament or just a kick, he got two kicks on his knee.
"We still have Podolski and Ozil on the bench. Giroud was sick, he was not injured, so for the next game he should be available. Of course if we lose Theo for a longer period, it is a problem."
Wenger confirmed Nicklas Bendtner will be out for a month after suffering an ankle injury against Cardiff on New Year's Day, but the Arsenal boss played down the prospect of January signings.
"It will be for one month, we expected it could have been more, but we had good news," said Wenger regarding Bendtner's injury. "I am waiting to see now who walks out there and knocks at the door, waiting to come in. Honestly, do we find better than the players that we have got?"


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The 10 Most Memorable & Shocking Moments At The 2013 Oscars
If you missed the 85th Annual Academy Awards, we have a roundup of some of the best (and most shocking) moments from the ceremony:
1.) Before the stars arrived, the toilets overflowed, flooding the lobby at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, according to TMZ.com. Fortunately, custodians were able to vaccum the mess before Hollywood royalty descended.
2.) "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart surprised fans after arriving to the event on crutches. She apparently stepped on a piece of glass a couple days earlier but later that evening presented an award without the aid of the medical device.
3.) Host Seth MacFarlane compared the slavery beating scenes in "Djanjo Unchained" to a date night between Chris Brown and Rihanna. The hip hop star famously beat Rihanna the night before the 2009 Grammy Awards, and he hasn't been able to live it down since.
4.) MacFarlane also mentioned "Django's" controversial use of the "N" word and said the screenplay was loosely based on Mel Gibson's voicemails. When the audience didn't like his joke, he reacted: "What, now you're all on his side?" A couple of years ago recordings were leaked online of Gibson physically threatening his then-girlfriend Oskana Grigorieva. He also made sexist and racist remarks.
5.) John Travolta showed up out of nowhere after being involved in a huge gay sex scandal last summer.
6.) MacFarlane joked about Daniel Day-Lewis' portrayal of Abraham Lincoln: "I would argue, however, that the actor who really got inside Lincoln's head was John Wilkes Booth." The audience booed, and the host responded: "Really? 150 years later and it's still too soon?"
7.) After "Life Of Pi" won a "Best Visual Effects" Oscar, plans to use the acceptance speech to draw attention to the bankruptcy of Rhythm and Hues were cut short after the theme from "Jaws" started playing, preventing the winners from talking about the protests surrounding the situation.
8.) Towards the end of the night, Jennifer Lawrence fell on the stairs on her way to accept her "Best Actress" trophy for "Silving Linings Playbook." Oops!
9.) First Lady Michelle Obama presented the "Best Picture" award via a satellite feed to "Argo" producers.
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Hancock plans August exit from Ch. 11
June 26, 2008-- Home Textiles Today,
Baldwyn, Miss.– Hancock Fabrics has filed a plan of reorganization in the Delaware bankruptcy court that has been supported by its creditors and equity committees.
Under the plan, Hancock is poised to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August as a stand-alone entity. General unsecured creditors will receive cash equal to 104.93% of their claims. The company filed for bankruptcy on March 21, 2007.
Hancock will emerge with the assistance of new exit financing from GE Capital, as well as mezzanine financing provided by existing equity holders through a rights offering of notes and warrants.
"We believe Hancock will be the first retailer to emerge successfully from bankruptcy as a reorganized entity since the new bankruptcy amendments were enacted in 2005," said Jay Indyke of Cooley Godward Kronish, who is acting as lead counsel for the creditors committee.
Hancock downsized from approximately 440 stores at the time of filing to its present 270 units.
"This is a very successful case not only because of the extraordinary recovery creditors are receiving, but also because the company will survive as an ongoing entity and many employee jobs will be preserved," said Cathy Hershcopf, also a partner at Cooley.
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ALBANY, N.Y.-- Junior midfielder Ariana Parker's five-goal performance paced the University at Albany past Niagara, 19-6, on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at John Fallon Field. Junior goalkeeper Anna Berman recorded not only her first win of the season, but she also recorded her 200th career save at UAlbany.
UAlbany (1-1) came out of the gate with a bang, scoring four goals in five minutes for an early 4-0 lead with 25:04 remaining in the first. Senior midfielder Jess Antelmi scored her first two goals of the season during the run.
Niagara (0-3) responded with two of the next three goals of the game to cut the deficit within three, 5-2, with 16:07 remaining in the half. The Purple Eagles Fran Pollastro recorded her team-leading fifth goal of the season to keep her team within striking distance.
The Great Danes rattled nine straight goals in the final 16 minutes of play to extend their lead to 12, 14-2. Five different offensive players tallied a goal with Parker leading the pack with three, two of which were in the final minute of the half.
The Purple Eagles opened up the second half, scoring the two of the first three goals to cut the deficit to 11, 15-4, with 16:04 remaining in the game. Niagara's Danielle Maio and Paige Matecki each recorded a goal during the stretch.
UAlbany's defense allowed two more goals in the final 16 minutes of the game to hold Niagara under 10 goals in a game for the sixth straight time in the series.
The Great Danes held advantages in draw controls, 18-9, ground balls, 18-11, and shots, 36-10. The Great Danes had six different players with multi-goal performances and freshman Andrea Flood recorded her first career goal.
UAlbany's Berman improved to 1-1 on the season with three saves tallied. Niagara's Paige Sasser fell to 0-3 on the season, having recorded seven saves on 23 chances.
The Great Danes look to build from their success against Bryant on Saturday, Mar. 2 at John Fallon Field. Game set for 3 p.m.
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Cummings, Willard Warren, b. 1915 d. 1975
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Cam & Ghost Collabo
People are gonna shit on this but fuck em. I have always felt that a track featuring Cam on The Pretty Toney Album & a track featuring Ghost on Purple Haze woulda been money. At the time both woulda fit each others albums perfectly and they were on the same record label. Why did it never happen?
Completely agreed...
A Wu/Dipset collabo would've been interesting as well...
I also thought that Ghost would of sounded great on Two Words & Gone. i do find it really strange that Kayne has stated that Ghost is one of his favorite rappers and the only thing the did together was the Back Like That Remix and they were on the same label as well
I'm not gonna "shit" on your idea but I've just never been a fan of Cam'ron so I personally wouldn't like to hear it. Haven't enjoyed any of his or dipset's stuff really. Only stuff from him I'll really listen to is the Children of the Corn shit and that's mostly because of Big L anyway.
that would be a good idea. cam and ghost would have great chemistry, they're alot alike.
i've always thought ghost would do well rappin with either cam or jimmy, their styles are pretty similar
and i think i would HATE a kanye and ghost collab...just doesn't really mix, especially now
thats like hearing a common/tech n9ne collab...just wont work
Ghostface and Dipset sounds great, especially if heatmakerz are on the beat.
i always wanted this collabo too..i remember reading right before fishscale dropped that ghost was supposed to record 3 tracks with juelz santana..i think it was on chambermusik.anyone else remember this?
Cam and Dirty was dope
Cam with Ghost on a RZA or Kanye beat would be definite money.
Yeah, this would be a nice collab. Especially over that Purple Haze/Pretty Toney type shit.
dead prez & Wu-Tang, that would be sick.
i guess...... ghost would completely shit on cam tho. thats probably why it has never happened..... wu tang emcees scare alot of artists away from jumpin on a track or gettin them featured on one of their tracks cause they are that nice. i mean its obvious cam has more dough or push than someone like ghost right now but its the whole "getting outshined" factor that still exists nowadays, believe it or not
raekwon isn't ready for a cam and ghost collab
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GOLIAD ATHLETES: Carlee Howard, Roxanne Morris, Alexius Perry and Cortnee Priour (Casey Tislow and Reagan Berger, alternates)
STARTING TIME: 7:25 p.m., Friday
FASTEST QUALIFYING TIME: 1 minute, 41.44 seconds by Rosebud-Lott
STATE RECORD: 1:34.31 by Alief Elsik in 2003
CLASS 2A RECORD: 1:41.18 by San Augustine in 1999
PREVIEW: The Tigerettes will start in Lane 9. Goliad finished second at the Region IV-2A meet with a time of 1:44.65, which is fifth among the state qualifiers.
Three of the top teams expected to compete for the team title with Goliad will be in the race, including Rosebud-Lott, which could break the 15-year-old Class 2A record in the event. Jefferson (1:41.75) and Omaha Paul Pewitt (1:42.00) rank behind Rosebud-Lott among the qualifiers. San Antonio Cole (1:44.63) had the fourth-best regional time.
Other teams in the event will be Bangs (1:44.98), Cameron Yoe (1:45.33), Breckenridge (1:45.43) and Daingerfield (1:45.43).
The Goliad team of Ashtin Zamzow, Perry, Howard and Avery Zamzow won the bronze medal in this event last year with a time of 1:42.225. Jefferson won the event in 2013 with a time 1:41.24 and returns all four runners from last year's team. Omaha Paul Pewitt was fourth in 1:42.230. Breckenridge also competed in this event at last year's state meet.
SYNOPSIS: With only one athlete in the field events, the Tigerettes will need to score high in this event to remain in the hunt for the team title with Omaha Paul Pewitt, Jefferson and Rosebud-Lott..
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2011 has been the year for Moombahton. Artist like Laidback Luke, Diplo, Angger Dimmas, Skrillex are branching out and bringing Moombahton, Moombahcore, and Moomba-remixes to the greater EDM audience. Below are three lists of some known and not so known Moombahton hits. As the genre gains popularity, hopefully it does not become exhausted and we live to hear a few more years. Enjoy the tropical vibes, heavy synths, and 110 BPM booty shaking bass.
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Original Moombahton:
Originally made as Moombahton tracks.
Aliens on Acid – Frandomeda
Bro Safari- Da Worm
Major Lazer Feat. Beastie Boys & Santigold- Don't Play no Games I can't Win
Alvaro Feat. Lil John – Fucking Ghetto
Nadastrom Feat. Skrillex – i!!
Angger Dimas – Kitchen
Dillion Francis- Masta Blasta
Munchi- Fuck this
Billy the Gent & Longjawns – Vibrate
JWLS – Move
Moombahton Remixes:
Remixes of songs into Moombahton form.
Swedish House Mafia X PHA5E – Antidote Remix
Foster the People – Pumped Up Kids (JWLS Remix)
Laidback Luke & Steve Aoki – Turbulence (Ronnie Flex Bootleg)
Alex Clare – Up All Night (Nadastrom Remix)
The Beatards – Tramp (Clockwork Remix)
CSS – Hits Me Like A Rock (Dillon Francis Remix)
Far East Movement – Like A G6 (Thomas Blondet & Double A Remix)
Kreayshawn – Gucci Gucci (Longjawns x Bobby La Beat Remix)
Dillon Francis & Diplo & Maluca – Que Que (Torro Torro Remix)
Jay-Z – Change Clothes (Starfoxxx Remix)
Moonbahton tracks with heavy dubstep influences and even dubstep remixes into Moombahton form.
TC X Caspa – Where's My Money (Munchi Kinda Aggressive Right Now Remix)
Skrillex – Sydnicate (Remix)
Rusko – Cockney Thug (Chong X Remix)
Skrillex & Benny Benassi – Cinema (Oh Snap Remix 110BPM-140 BPM)
Chase & Status – Hitz (Dillon Francis Remix)
Sawgood- Not So Good (Indio Silver Remix)
House Pain – Jump (Sabo's Remix)
Doctor P – Sweet Shop (Heartbreak Remix)
Rusko X Subfocus – Hold On (The Mane Thing Moombahcore Remix)
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Today, The US Patent and Trademark Office published a unique granted patent of Apple's which has yet to surface that could prove to be a very powerful tool for consumers and professionals on the go. The concept involves using an iPhone to control a home computer remotely while on the road, at the office or elsewhere. According to the patent, an iPhone user will be able to remotely control the movements of a cursor on an iMac or MacBook to select a software application (e.g., email) from a menu or desktop icon, launch applications, control a printer or any other peripheral. Apple's patent describes how the iPhone could have a keypad that is mapped to specific functions - as noted in the graphic above. The patent even points to an expanding application use for Voice Controls, which are limited today. This granted patent is definitely the star of today's patent line-up and worthy of being a separate report to emphasize its importance.
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I have become a forever-Volvo owner, and through time remain loyal due to the security, driving experience, and knowledge of safely protecting those I love. Recently, after purchasing a 2013 XC60 in 2014, after owning this car for 1 year (and enjoying the advanced electronic features), I happily 'traded-down' for a 2011 XC90 ! Comparatively the XC60's driving experience confirmed the car was driving me, momentum not balanced and did not hug the road in the manner to which I've become accustomed. My 2011 XC90 (2nd in the family, and my 6th Volvo) had much better visibility, truly hugged the road with confidence of an automatic all-wheel drive the way it should - with fierce grip yet a smooth driving experience. I do not believe the XC60 has 'matured' enough in engineering the actual driving experience (rather they concentrated on features) that the XC90 has claimed. It is not a speed-demon by any means, however it accelerates at higher speeds beautifully (turbo), and my driving confidence in any weather or road condition (having driven through Adirondack blizzards with other all-wheel cars crawling or stopping) knowing I and my loved ones are safe and comfortable.
We had a minivan for a decade, so it's time to change to something different.Looked for a 7 seats SUV and XC90 was our choice.I write this review after 6 months of driving.Its designe is old but still looks good.The engine is just adequate for 4700lbs vehicle, but not refined.The gas mileage is bad and its idling is rough.Volvo needs to improve its engine badly. The ride is ok for SUV but the seats are very comfy.I feel very secure with the XC90.It's not a fancy nor fast SUV but more like driving solid built vehicle.
seats, two extra seats on the back, and secure feeling
engine, gas mileage.
2011 Volvo XC90 SUV 3.2 R-Design 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
I traded my 2011 XC70 for this 2011 XC90 in March 2011 for a road trip from Alaska to Texas on to California and back to Alaska.I put 13,000 miles on this baby in 30 days.I have never had a vehicle cradle me on a long rip like this one.I drove many 600-800 mile days and had not one ache or pain at the end of the day.The OEM Perrelli tires sucked, and I put Continental AWD Contacts on and it is luxury personified.The NAV is clunky, but I got used to it as the days went on.I have to leave the NAV on or the backup camera would never get used as it takes too long to rise up.It is sad I gave up newer technology in the XC70, but ergonomically the XC90 is much better for a tall guys.
I do like the infotainment features.
I leave my iPod in the glove box and the iPhone connects very nicely, and both work very easily through the steering wheel controls.
Great cargo space.
Love the tinted rear windows, the XC70 didn't have those.
The bold blue watch dial gauges are really sharp.
I like the Magic Blue paint as well, it goes different shades of blue depending on the lighting.
From dark Navy Blue to Purple Blue.
I am 6'4" and leg and head room and ingress/egress is a snap.
Split hatch in back is great for shopping.
New dash design with NAV built into it and not pop up. Get the tech up to the XC70 level with smart keys and such.
This is the first vehicle with a key into a keyhole in four cars or three years for me.
I think the exterior design is very rugged and expected, just don't XC60 this thing into a swoopy angular thing that a guy would never get into.
Reporting XC90 interior leather seats. I am very satisfied with the performance of this vehicle. I am surprised about quality of interior seats. I drive the XC90 every day back/forth to the train station; 10 miles p/day.Leather seats are beige and middle section of leather seats look extremely worn and veined, wearing business attire. Leather in the middle section of the seats looks smoother compared to surrounding areas of seats and scares easily. This flaw will impact resalevalue. Had to replace the frame of the passenger seat once because it cracked with my weight of 145 pounds. Used to own a XC70 for five years and its beige leather seats looked like new.
Rear parking sensors.
An absolute must on the design of the vehicle
Change the middle section of the leatherseats to the same leather surrounding the seats or go with the same leather as you did with the
XC70s 7 years ago.
I purchased my 2011 XC90 in July 2010.I had a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor that was totaled and I wanted something even safer.(Endeavor held up well) I have been very pleased with the comfort, the added accessories and the overall drive of the XC90.When I initially read the reviews before purchasing it, I saw many complaints over the gas mileage.I have not found any difference between the gas mileage of my Endeavor and the XC90.I am happy with the gas mileage. The comfortable (heated) seats, the sophisticated look and other added features I didn't have in my Endeavor, make me very happy.
Heated seats, comfortable seating, alarm (to make you aware someone or something is behind you) second row air conditioning, stopping ability, "wet" feature on wet or slick roads, auto-dimming rearview mirror.
I have the third row seat, but it really isn't usable, even for small children.
Either do away with it or make it more usable.
Make the dashlights better lit.
Provide a cargo net and or a pull out cover to "hide" the cargo area and any contents
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