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Ireland's fine arts, antiques and collectables column
AT the beginning of the last century you could invite someone for tea that very day, just by sending a postcard. If you caught the early post, the card would be delivered by noon and you'd receive the reply in time to make the scones. Postcards were a quick and reliable way of sending informal messages. Now, if you send a postcard home from your holidays, it's likely to arrive long after you do.
In many ways, postcards were the early 20th-century equivalent of the SMS. In 1908, a rugby supporter travelled to Belfast to see the Irish team play Wales in the Home Nations Championship. He purchased a postcard of each team. After the match he wrote "Winners" on the Welsh card and "Losers" on the Irish card and posted them both back to Dublin. Presumably, the postcards arrived home before he did.
Now, you'd just send a text. The message would arrive instantly but it would leave no trace in the material world. It certainly wouldn't be mounted in an album to give someone a laugh more than a hundred years later.
Almost everybody has a stack of old postcards somewhere around the house. The bad news is that generally speaking they're not worth very much, no matter how old they are. However in themed collections, that is themed by location or subject matter, they can produce a fair price - between €100 and €1,000 when they catch the interest of the right people - as evidenced by a forthcoming postcard sale at Whytes.
Postcards were invented in the late 1860s and introduced by the British government in 1871 as a plain piece of cardboard with an imprinted halfpenny stamp. The Post Office's monopoly was short lived and, by 1872, publishers were permitted print their own plain postcards and send them to Inland Revenue to be franked. In 1894 one was allowed to apply one's own stamp and, by 1902, to write the address and the message on the same side of the card. The era of the picture postcard had begun.
The earliest Irish decorative postcards carried advertising. Cards promoting the activities of the Dublin & Wicklow Manure Company were reputedly among the earliest, although I have sadly been unable to find any examples. They were shortly followed by view cards, showing Ireland's scenic spots. In the world of deltiology (postcard collecting) these are known as topographical cards and most early Irish postcards fall into this category.
Deltiology is almost as old as the postcard itself and historic collections can sometimes be very valuable. Collectors tend to follow a specific line of interest, often verging on obsession.
In tomorrow's auction at Whyte's, The Eclectic Collector, a lot comprising five albums of postcards and photographs of trams is estimated to sell between €800 and €1,200. The albums were amassed by Walter Clark of Dublin's Goldsmith Street, who was clearly a bit of an anorak. There are trams from Dublin, Belfast, and a whole album devoted to the Hill of Howth Tramway. A rare and relatively valuable postcard of College Green during the first anniversary of the Easter Rising is included. Why? Because it has a tram in it. There is also a postcard showing the interior of the repair shed which is, presumably, the equivalent of porn for tram-spotters.
As a hobby, deltiology has a lot going for it. Vintage postcards are available in every antiques and vintage fair around the country and most of them only cost a few euro. The way that the cards are valued has a few interesting quirks. While cards in pristine condition are generally more valuable, some collectors prefer cards that have been posted. The postmark dates them effectively and the messages written on the cards add a further layer of interest. Most postcard messages are every bit as dull as 21st-century text messages, but there's always the chance of finding a gem.
A bustling crowded street scene is more valuable than an empty one and postcards showing public transport are more valuable when they show a close-up shot. If a historic postcard of a bus in O'Connell Street is worth €3, the same bus in the middle distance would be worth €10. Zoom in so that the bus fills the postcard, and the price might soar to €30. Similarly, a street scene showing a shop front will be worth less than a close-up of the shop, showing the signage and preferably with the proud shopkeeper outside.
A postcard of the shop Johnston and Sons in Kinvara ticks all the boxes for this type of card. Not only does it show the signage but also the wares as bales of báinín are stacked on a crate outside the shop along with tin pails and scíobs and coats and a woman with her childer all in white pinafore dresses. It's part of a lot of 47 postcards of County Galway estimated to sell at Whyte's between €180 and €220.
These, along with 125 similar lots of postcards, come from the collection of Peter Holder, film maker and founder member of the Irish Film Guild. He started the collection so that he could study and accurately reproduce period scenes in Ireland in film although it seems that the thrill of deltiology also played its part.
Most of the cards show Irish scenes between 1900 and 1920, with some from the 1930 to 1960 period, and they are divided geographically into small lots of around 40 cards. Most of the guide prices start around €100 or €150, with some lots estimated between €50 and €70 although, the auctioneers warn, action on the day of sale could be unpredictable. A truly dedicated collector might pay up to €1,000 to fill a gap in their collection.
The postcards themselves are like a window back in time. They range from royal visits to railway stations and from spectacular vistas to empty streets: fish markets, cabbage sellers and turf-laden donkeys, and Galway's Eyre Square crowded with cattle on market day.
No scene was too mundane, no part of Ireland too remote, and no job too menial. Looking at the collection, it appears that there was very little in early 20th-century Ireland that didn't end up on a postcard. You might even find your granny in there if she stopped walking for long enough back in the day.
The Eclectic Collector takes place at Whyte's this Saturday 13 June at 11 am with full details on www.whytes.ie
In the salerooms
Adam's Sunday Interiors auction takes place on Sunday 14 June at 11.30am with the accustomed mixture of period magnificence and potential bargains.
At the upper end of the scale an imposing gentleman's writing desk, attributed to William Vile and made in the reign of George II, is probably destined for the office of one of the more intimidating professions.
The serpentine-fronted mahogany desk is estimated to sell between €18,000 and €22,000. There are also many pieces of furniture that would challenge the high street in value: two Victorian walnut framed armchairs (€300 to €500) are currently upholstered in a stripy fabric that could easily be replaced.
There is also a Morpheus-style Victorian red leather button back armchair with a mahogany frame (€500 to €800) and a near-pair of early 20th-century brass reading lamps with shell scallop shades (€200 to €400).
Paintings include Portrait of a Lady with a Large Hat (and a twinkle in her eye) by Charlotte Blakeney Ward (pictured, €600 to €1,000) and, among the ceramics, an 18th-century double chamber scent bottle in the shape of a monkey with an infant on its back. You access the perfume by detaching their heads. It comes with a porcelain parrot scent bottle of similar ilk, the ensemble estimated between €800 and €1,200. Full details are on www.adams.ie.
In the early 1970s, the artist Maurice MacGonigal (1900-1979), then living in Mulhuddart, set out to paint his way around the changing landscape of County Dublin.
Poppintree, once home to cattle, piebald ponies and travelling circuses (but now occupied by Ikea) was the subject of his Campsite, Poppintree, North County Dublin. The painting goes up for sale next Tuesday at DeVere's Irish Art Auction with a guide price of €10,000 to €15,000.
It is accompanied by several other pieces in the fine Irish tradition of equine art, including Pony in a Connemara Garden by Gerard Dillon (€30,000 to €40,000) and the more contemporary Horse Fair at Goresbridge by Peter Curling (€20,000 t0 €25,000).
In the mid-range price bracket, Fergal Lyons Fair Green, Ballinasloe is estimated to sell between €1,500 and €2,000 and Ivan Sutton's, Ballinasloe Horse Fair, County Galway between €1,200 and €1,600. A bronze head, Red Rum by Enzo Plazotta is estimated from €1,000 to €1,500.
The sale takes place on 16 June at Buswells Hotel at 6 pm with full details on www.deveres.ie.
Antiques and Vintage Fairs
This weekend promises much in the way of antiques and vintage fairs around the country. The Tralee Antique Fair will take place at Fels Point Hotel on Sunday 14 June with 25 stands from dealers in antique and vintage wares. It's hosted by Hibernian Antique Fairs, contactable on firstname.lastname@example.com.
At the other side of the country, the Antiques Fair at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, also takes place on 14 June. Here too, traders from all over Ireland will bring bits and bobs that range from serious furniture to vintage linen.
A period collection of leather luggage includes a fully-fitted man's leather travelling case, but there will also be the usual selection of rare coins, books and art. The fair is open 11am until 6pm and admission costs €3.50 with full details on www.vintageireland.eu.
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Enoch, the seventh patriarch in the book of Genesis, was the subject of abundant apocryphal literature, especially during the Hellenistic period of Judaism (3rd century bc to 3rd century ad). At first revered only for his piety, he was later believed to be the recipient of secret knowledge from God. This portrait of Enoch as visionary was influenced by the Babylonian tradition of the 7th antediluvian king, Enmenduranna, who was linked to the sun god and received divine revelations. The story of Enoch reflects many such features of the Babylonian myth.
I Enoch is a compilation of several separate works, most of which are apocalyptic. Its oldest portion is the "Apocalypse of Weeks," written shortly before the Maccabean uprising of 167 bc against the Seleucids. Other sections, especially those dealing with astronomical and cosmological speculations, are difficult to date. Because of its views on messianism, celibacy, and the fate of the soul after death, parts of I Enoch may have originated with or been influenced by the Essene community of Jews at Qumrān. No fragments of the longest portion of the work (chapters 37–71), however, were found among the Qumrān writings. This has led scholars to theorize that this section was perhaps written in the 2nd century ad by a Jewish Christian who wished to imbue his own eschatological speculations with the authority of Enoch, and added his work to four older apocryphal Enoch writings.
Another book that was written during the period of the apocalyptic movement in which the Dead Sea sect came into existence is the Book of Enoch, or I Enoch. It was completely preserved in an Ethiopic translation from Greek, and large parts from the beginning and end of the Greek version have been published from two papyri. Aramaic fragments of many parts of the book were found...READ MORE
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On Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., we will hold an informational meeting for Perrysburg Schools families at the Commodore Building Beck Auditorium (140 E. Indiana Ave.) to share the transportation options we have considered for the 2017-2018 school year with the addition of Hull Prairie Intermediate School. In addition to reviewing the different options that were considered, I will present the transportation plan and school start and end times that we are most interested in recommending to the Board of Education to hear your feedback prior to the Monday, March 20, 2017 Board of Education Meeting.
With the opening of Hull Prairie Intermediate School in August 2017, it is necessary to reconfigure the bus routes to accommodate a new school building that draws students from across the entire school district. In doing so, it will be necessary to change the start and end times for some of the existing schools to accommodate the additional school. In creating the options that were considered, we did have a few guiding principles that we kept in the forefront:
Perrysburg Schools began by creating four options and reviewed them internally with principals and other administrators. Following that meeting, the options were modified based on that feedback. Last week, we presented the options to an ad hoc committee of families representing all schools. The plans were also shared with leaders of the teaching and support staff. The feedback has been invaluable, and two additional options were created as a result.
We have now had a chance to evaluate the pros and cons of each of the six proposals. As we reviewed the guiding principles and considered the feedback received thus far, we have identified one option that we would like to present to the community for comment.
Below is the proposed schedule for the 2017-2018 school year:
Recommended 2017-18 Transportation Plan
School Day
Start Time
End Time
Tier 1
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Hull Prairie Intermediate School
7:45 a.m.
2:45 p.m.
- HPI start will be the same as the PJHS start time this year.
- 15 minutes is needed between the end of the day at each school to have time to transport students from HPI to PJHS.
Perrysburg Junior High School
8:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
- PJHS start time will be the same as PHS start time this year.
- The length of school day will increase by 10 minutes.
Tier 2
Perrysburg High School
8:30 a.m.
3:25 p.m.
- High school start and end time will move 30 minutes later than current year.
- PHS students will be transported independently of Tier 1 and 3.
Tier 3
Elementary (K-4)
9:00 a.m.
3:45 p.m.
- Elementary will keep its current start time.
- Elementary day will be lengthened by 15 minutes.
Tier St. Rose
St. Rose
3:30 p.m.
- St. Rose start and end will remain the same.
- The exiting routes will be reconfigured.
Generally speaking, the school district needs approximately 45 minutes between tiers, in this case, Tier 1 and Tier 3, since they will utilize the same buses and drivers. During this window, buses will drop off HPI and PJHS students and when complete, go to the elementary buildings to load the students at the end of the day. This process takes an estimated 45 minutes. As a result, the elementary day was extended by 15 minutes to accommodate this. Perrysburg High School's Tier 2 will be independent of Tier 1 and Tier 3.
The need to extend the elementary day by 15 minutes is a result of needing to be able to get the buses to the elementary schools after dropping off HPI and PJHS students. We are still working to see if there is any way we can reduce the extension of the elementary day. The PJHS school day will also extend by 10 minutes to fit with the HPI schedule. We are reviewing individual projected bus routes with our current student data as well as looking at the HPI and PJHS schedules to minimize the disruption of operations for our schools and departments. If this option moves forward, we will communicate with families and staff if there are any changes.
In reviewing the guiding principles, the above plan does achieve many of the goals. Our current system is not perfect, but it is the one that families are used to. Changing it, even slightly, can generate a great deal of concern.
The meeting on Wednesday, March 15, will provide a venue to explain how our transportation works, review the options that were generated, share more about the preferred option and then listen and answer questions that families may have. We will evaluate the feedback and make adjustments if appropriate. We will then share this information with the Board of Education and they may then choose to vote on the proposal.
If you have questions or feedback, please feel free to call me at 419-874-9121 ext. 2103 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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I don't mean simultaneously reading several books, maybe two at a time, one with each eye. That would be awesome in some ways, as I'd get to read a lot more, but I can also imagine it would just melt my brain. But, quite obviously, I mean having several different books on the go at once. I've always done it, but a conversation I had with someone the other day surprised me. They were astounded that I could do such a thing, their reasoning being that they couldn't imagine remembering two or more different stories at once.
I don't get that. I'm currently reading George R R Martin's A Game Of Thrones in paperback. I mentioned before how I'd been putting off reading the series even though I had it because I was waiting for it to be finished. However, I'm reading it now before the HBO TV series starts, as I want to read before I watch. I'm also reading Peter Watts' Blindsight on my iPhone. Peter makes all his books available as free ebooks on his website, so I converted Blindsight to epub and I'm reading that. I'm also reading a non-fiction book, Mysterious Cornwall, by Rupert Matthews. I picked that up in hardcover on my recent trip to the UK and it's all about the various magical myths and legends of the West Country. Which, incidentally, are uniformly awesome. Great fodder for the imagination that I'll be co-opting into my own writing here and there, I'm sure.
I don't have any trouble following these different books. Game Of Thrones is my current main read. When I sit down to read, that's the book I pick up. But I don't usually carry books around any more. When I'm out and about I'll read Blindsight, because it's right there on my phone and very handy to read anywhere. Sometimes I'll be at home and the urge to read one or the other will hit me, so I'll read whichever one I find myself in the mood for.
If I'm in the mood to read, but not either of those two, I'll pick up Mysterious Cornwall. Or if I have ten minutes to kill, I'll read a quick chapter from it as it's easier to read in bite-sized time gaps, being a book about stuff rather than a long story. It's always better, for me anyway, to read novels in bigger chunks.
Then again, I'll read three pages of a novel if I have five minutes spare and the story has me gripped. I used to walk to school reading a book, which is probably something that helped me develop the incredible peripheral vision skills I've since used successfully in martial arts. Books rule in so many ways.
As well as these three books I'm reading, I'm also reading the latest couple of issues of Aurealis magazine and a couple of anthologies I picked up at Worldcon. I get the urge to read a short story and pick one of those up and enjoy a quick short yarn. None of these things overlap each other or strike me as difficult and this is where the conversation I mentioned at the start of this post surprised me.
We watch TV shows mixed up all the time. You might watch Battlestar Galactica on a Monday night, Deadwood on a Tuesday and Fringe on a Wednesday. You don't get to the following Monday and complain that you can't remember what was happening in BSG because you watched Deadwood and it messed up your memory. For me, books are the same. Game Of Thrones and Blindsight are two very different stories. One does nothing to interrupt the other. Nor do the short stories or non-fiction I read interfere with either novel I currently have on the go.
Sometimes, when a book really gets under my skin, as many good books do, I'll forsake all other reading and just voraciously consume that one novel. That's always an indicator to me of a really good book. But even then, with one book making me put aside all other stuff and read it single-mindedly, if I'm out without that book and have time to read, I'll pull out my iPhone and read some of an ebook I'm currently into.
Truth is, I'm just addicted to reading. Which is a pretty healthy vice, really.
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Greenbuild International is one of the world's largest conference and expo events dedicated to green buildings. In October, the conference brought together industry leaders, experts, and frontline professionals in Los Angeles to share their pioneering practices and insights. I was inspired by the passionate and innovative experience in LEED, net-zero projects, and new products showcased at the expo.
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One of the most interesting sessions I attended was on a net-positive energy case study. Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus by Mithūn is the first new university campus in the world to be built sustainably from the ground up, featuring full-cycle water recycling, net-positive energy production, and zero-waste operations.
The design and engineering team shared their experience tackling such a pioneering project. They believe that net-zero buildings (the project has since shifted to net positive) need to consider not only design but also operations as well. For example, in the design of the Commons Building—a combination of commercial kitchen, cafeteria, lecture halls, and classrooms—the most difficult obstacle the team faced was the design of a highly energy-efficient system. A typical EUI for a commercial kitchen is 325; the campus's goal was to reach an average EUI of 20 in order to achieve net-zero energy with roof-mounted PVs. (EUI is a ratio of energy used per square foot, and a smaller EUI represents a lower energy usage.)
A preliminary energy model resulted in an EUI of 234, mainly due to a highly efficient envelope and geothermal heat pump system. However, the team still had a long way to go to achieve the goal of 20 EUI. Clearly the only way to truly reduce energy consumption beyond typical savings would be through a combination of ingenuity and practical changes in standard practices that involved the kitchen staff, owners, and mechanical users, among others. For instance, the engineer found that about 60 percent of energy use results from kitchen equipment, so they revised the kitchen menu to eliminate deep-fried food and provide more salad, which consumed less energy. Interestingly, healthier food actually requires less energy to prepare. After coordinating with the staff and adding more efficient equipment, they finally brought the EUI down to 97.6, a 70 percent reduction compared to a standard commercial kitchen.
When targeting net zero, design teams must convince all stakeholders of the value of these efforts in order to achieve their goals, as Mithūn did here. Now, Chathum's Eden Hall Campus design has moved from project to lifestyle. As Peter Walker, PhD, dean of Chatham's Falk School of Sustainability & Environment mentioned, the students committed to sustainability and even helped with the energy use feedback loop, doing the post-occupancy evaluation themselves.
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Another insightful session was about materials and health. When we talk about sustainable buildings, it seems common sense to say that sustainable buildings can support occupants' health. But not until recently have scientists at Harvard proved the causal relationship between green building and human health. Joseph Allen, assistant professor of Exposure Assessment Science in the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health led Cognitive Studio, a research team that conducted a series of studies on the impact of green building on cognitive function.
At first, they studied the difference between a typical office and a low-VOC green office. Their findings showed that occupants in green buildings have 61 percent higher cognitive test scores than those in typical buildings.
They then pushed further to explore any unique characteristics of green buildings compared with traditional high-ventilation buildings (also considered high performance). The primary difference was in thermal comfort—green buildings have more daylight and lower humidity. As the results showed, occupants in certified green buildings had 26 percent higher cognitive function scores, 6.4 percent higher sleep quality scores, and 30 percent fewer sick building symptoms. It is true that people are more productive in green buildings, resulting in not only higher energy efficiency but also healthier live/work environment for occupants.
When we talk about sustainable buildings, we are more likely to refer to them as energy-saving projects that use high technologies or passive design. Since sustainability has primarily been focused on energy reduction and building performance in recent years, it's a great opportunity to learn about projects and studies that are more focused on occupants. Projects nowadays have many more choices in terms of various HVAC systems and material options, but it is time to push for occupant comfort and design high-performance projects that relates to both buildings and occupants.


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Daniel James Kachamba was born in Limbe, Blantyre District, Malawi, in 1947. He was born in a musical family. His father, James Kachamba, was a guitarist of the earliest period of popular township music in what was then Nyasaland, during the late 1940s, after he had returned as a World War II veteran from Burma. Daniel's mother, Etinala B. Gwede, was also musically inclined, having played the nkangala (mouth bow). His life-long partner and the second pillar in his early kwela-style band of the 1960s was his young brother Donald Kachamba, born 1953, who himself has become a musician/composer of international renown.
Exposed to the popular music of the time in Malawi, saba-saba, sinjonjo, vula matambo, jive, and kwela music, Kachamba's guitar style varied from alternate bass line thumbpicking with index finger doing the melody à la country blues stylings of Mississippi John Hurt, to rumba bass patterns underneath syncopated melodic lines (also thumb and index) to condense the sounds of Congolese rumba on to one guitar.
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Our only Fort Worden series table lamp. Construction on Fort Worden in Port Townsend, WA was started in 1898 and completed in 1917. Many of the historic lighting fixtures were designed especially for that structure, and we take great pride in being able to offer such classic pieces to the public.
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As I have said before, I have a love/hate relationship with Facebook. Even when I hate it, I can't stop looking at it and I often wonder if I have a slight addiction to it. The addiction may not be my fault as it could be my genes that causes the addiction.
A new King's College study shows that overuse of websites like Facebook and Twitter may be genetic. Researchers looked at 8,5000 sets of twins – half identical, half genetic. They came to the conclusion that genetic differences account for roughly one-quarter to one-third of individual differences in how much time people spend on Facebook, gaming and educational or entertainment websites, The L.A. Times reports.
Just what I need … a study to help me come up with an "excuse" as to why I can't stop looking at Facebook!


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Meeting Highlights
All of the budget submissions from OUSA members were discussed - particularly to do with: Postgrad budget, Planet Media (Dunedin), NZUSA membership, satellite campuses, Queer Support, a hardship find, capital expenditure, Pacific Islands Students' Association, OUSA levy; it was decided to find a Postgrad Rep for 2011 this year; the OUSA Constitution mess was discussed, a 'please don't leave!' letter from NZUSA circulated, and an inordinate amount of time was spent discussing earthquake proofing.
Harriet Geoghegan (Chair), James Meager, Claire Jackson, Dan Stride, Imogen Roth, Ariana Te Wake, Walker MacMurdo, Ros Mackenzie, Katie Bryan, Michael Anderson, Travis Monk, Malia Vete, Shonelle Eastwood and David McKelvey
Stephen Alexander (General Manager), Julia Hollingsworth (Critic Reporter), Brad Russell (Administrative Vice President elect) and Francisco Hernandez (General Portfolio Representative elect)
Art Kojarunchitt and Stephanie Reader
Ariana Te Wake for leaving early
David McKelvey and Shonelle Eastwood for lateness
Moved from the Chair
361/10 THAT the above apologies be accepted.
Moved from the Chair
362/10 THAT the minutes of the Executive Meeting held on 7 September 2010 be accepted as a true and correct record.
Blues Award – further to last week's discussion on the proposed late nomination. This person should be nominated next year.
363/10 THAT Stephen Alexander be granted speaking rights for the duration of this meeting.
James left at 5.22pm
James returned at 5.24pm
It was decided to go through the submissions, discuss the lines with contention and then the Levy.
Post Graduate Budget – The Post Graduate students are able to attend any of the undergraduate events and can access the same services. They only pay half the levy it was said, so some thought there shouldn't be an increase. The present Post Graduate Representative said the services were certainly improving.
One suggestion was if there could be an Induction day or an Induction letter on the OUSA website at the beginning of the year.
Planet Media (Dunedin) Limited – Stephen Alexander explained the finances of this company and clarified some points of interest. Planet Media is the next department scheduled for a review and this would happen next year.
NZUSA – Membership of NZUSA was discussed and the notice period to withdraw. It was suggested that no decisions be made until after September Conference. This will be contingent on VSM. It was pointed out that the dialogue has improved lately.
Satellite Campuses – It was explained that this line had been moved from previous Sports, Clubs, Societies and Associations. There is a move for an alternative levy funding arrangement.
Queer Support Coordinator – It was requested that a paid position be set up to assist with Queer Events especially to keep them safe. This amount has been included in the Student Support Centre budge line. This would be a five hour per week position. There was concern expressed that creating positions for minority groups could open the flood gates for other groups, however it was agreed that this was a unique group that requires support. Equality needs assistance at times!
After a long discussion it was agreed to allow for this.
Once again the Finance and Services Officer asked for it to be noted that he was opposed to this position being set up.
Walker left at 5.57pm
Hardship Fund – The present Hardship fund being administered by the University is evidently under review. It is very difficult to access.
Walker returned at 5.59pm
Shonelle arrived at 6.00pm
A submission was received for OUSA to administer a fund. It was said this was the University's responsibility.
Ariana left at 6.09pm
364/10 THAT Bradley Russell and Francisco Hernandez be granted speaking rights for the duration of this meeting.
Stephen Alexander pointed out that this had been agreed through Welfare Committee and shouldn't be overturned at this meeting. This is what our subcommittees are for.
The Finance and Services Officer is opposed to OUSA administering a Hardship Fund and asked for this to be noted.
Capital Expenditure – Stephen Alexander explained OUSA needs at a surplus to replace our present buildings in the future. It would be irresponsible of OUSA to have no funds in years to come to replace or maintain the present assets. This line is also used for computer and other maintenance. So it was impressed to leave the budget line as is.
Travis left at 6.21pm
Travis returned at 6.23pm
Imogen left at 6.26pm
Imogen returned at 6.28pm
Walker left at 6.28pm
Walker returned at 6.29pm
Levy – Harriet opened this discussion by saying she didn't agree with having a contingency fund and the Levy should only be increased by Consumer Price Index (CPI). She then invited further discussion.
James addressed the meeting saying he previously stayed neutral in his stance on the proposed increase in the levy until after all the submissions had been heard. He doesn't support the increase in Levy as indicated in his memo.
He strongly warned any future Executives falling into a culture of expenditure for the sake of expenditure. "Remember whose money it is you are taking and then spending". "Do not tax for the sake of taxation".
The Chair then asked for everyone around the table to give their opinion. Overall they didn't want a substantial increase. An increase by CPI only was the most agreed upon.
Pacific Island Students Association – Malia asked at this stage if there was a possibility of setting up an association working in the same way as Te Roopu Maori with a Memorandum of Understanding. The Pacific Island Students want to run more events. Could this be factored into the budget?
Malia should bring this up at a Policy Committee meeting. It would be better if there was an association set up already and then this could be discussed further.
There are roughly 800 Pacific Island students enrolled at present which would be a cost of $40,000 to OUSA if an association was set up.
Once again it was expressed that this could open flood gates for other demographic groups to ask to OUSA to form associations.
It was suggested that they affiliate to OUSA and then apply for grants, although the criteria doesn't allow for grants funding to be spent on food.
Ros left at 7.12pm
Ros returned at 7.13pm
It was also clarified that the Welfare Committee could allocate funds to Pacific Island Students to run functions.
The Finance and Services Officer said they could be assisted with funding of $500 initially and revisit this next year.
Levy continued – the discussion about the levy continued with a question to our General Manager. "How do we project CPI?" He responded quickly. "I am not a Politician; I am employed to run the place".
Projected inflation excluding GST is 3.78%. The combined general and building levies would be $165.67 excluding GST. This represents an increase of $5.03 from last year.
Ros left at 7.20pm
Harriet left at 7.21pm
Claire left at 7.21pm
Ros returned at 7.23pm
Harriet returned at 7.23pm
365/10 THAT the proposed Budget for 2011 be recommended in its entirety to the student body for approval.
Katie returned at 7.25pm
Claire returned at 7.25pm
366/10 THAT the Executive recommend to the student body that the OUSA General Levy be set at $120.36 exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST), and the OUSA Building Levy be set at $45.31 exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Meager/Roth Against:
367/10 THAT James Meager be thanked for his hard work.
368/10 THAT Stephen Alexander be thanked for his tireless effort and hard work.
Stephen Alexander said it has been an absolute pleasure working with James Meager on the budget this year.
Michael left at 7.27pm
369/10 THAT nominations open for the General Executive Post Graduate Portfolio at 9am on 27 September 2010 and close at 4pm on 30 September 2010.
370/10 THAT voting open for the General Executive Post Graduate Portfolio at 9am on 11 October 2010 and close at 4pm on 14 October 2010.
371/10 THAT voting for the General Executive Post Graduate Portfolio being held on 11 October 2010 until 14 October 2010 be held by electronic means only.
Walker left at 7.57pm
The constitutional changes submitted to the Companies Office were not the ones agreed upon. There was an administrative error and the Secretary will inform the Companies Office and get this tidied up. There will need to be further changes put to a SGM/Forum to bring the rules in line with the changes.
372/10 THAT the Secretary be directed to call a Student Forum/General Meeting on 7 October 2010 at noon in the Main Common Room or outside if weather permits.
373/10 THAT the Secretary be directed to call a binding Referendum opening at 9am on 11 October 2010 and closing at 4pm on 14 October 2010.
Stride: Against
374/10 THAT the Referendum being held on 11 October 2010 until 14 October 2010 be held by electronic means only.
375/10 THAT the minutes of the Grants Committee Meeting held on 10 September 2010 be received.
376/10 THAT the recommendations from the Grants Committee Meeting held on 10 September 2010 be approved.
377/10 THAT the minutes of the Policy Committee (PolCom) meeting held on 7 September 2010 be received.
378/10 THAT the Executive Officer Position Descriptions Policy be amended.
379/10 THAT the Welfare Committee Terms of Reference be amended.
380/10 THAT the Education Committee Terms of Reference be amended.
381/10 THAT the Colleges Committee Terms of Reference be set.
382/10 THAT Communications Committee Terms of Reference be set.
383/10 THAT the Recreation Committee Terms of Reference be set.
384/10 THAT the Events Committee Terms of Reference be set.
A letter from NZUSA dated 10 September 2010 was noted. James said the Executive had agreed at a previous meeting to hold a referendum to see if our members wished to remain members of NZUSA.
This letter was to inform OUSA that NZUSA is listening to their concerns and wished to improve on issues spoken about.
It was requested that the student body be fully informed about NZUSA and educate them on what they do as our national body.
As mentioned earlier further discussions will pursue after the September Conference.
Katie Amore a Post-graduate student studying in Wellington had emailed the Secretary as attached about Distance Teaching Students Levies. This will be considered on 24 September 2010 when OUSA discusses the referenda topics. James offered to notify Katie Amore.
As the attached memo said, Dan Stride wished to hold a Bottle Buy Back this week during the Market Day. There was strong opposition as there hasn't been enough advertising and the last one was a flop because of this.
The Finance and Services Officer said as there was money left over from the last one this could be used.
When the next BBB is held there must be plenty of time to advertise it and organise it early.
Whitireia Community Polytechnic – Harriet has received emails and will forward them onto the executive.
Earthquake proofing – the University of Otago Council meeting talked about the buildings in Dunedin being Earthquake proof after the recent earthquake in Canterbury. In light of what happened up there should the University of Otago have a contingency plan?
The University Book Shop (UBS) building was to be checked and upgraded if necessary. It was noted that the OUSA Buildings had been through compliance.
Earthquake Mercy Trip – Harriet, Brad and Stephanie went through to Christchurch last Friday evening with a van full of water, cans of food, muesli bars and tools to help with clean up. Everything was donated including some petrol vouchers, so this trip was at no cost except for their time.
385/10 THAT Harriet Geoghegan, Brad Russell and Stephanie Reader be thanked for their hard labour and fabulous effort.
Mayoral Debate – this will be held on 28 September 2010.
VSM Bill – the next reading is still scheduled for 30 September. NZUSA has asked if they could lobby on all Association's behalf to have an opt out provision added as an ideal compromise.
Meeting closed at 9.01pm
Signed: _________________________________ Date: _____________


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Simple Days Of Solitude
The nights start out fairly warm. But by morning, there is a chill in the air.
The sun is shining now, after many days of rain. I see a squirrel cavorting around the patio. And the sound of bird wings flapping.
I would be willing to bet that this is the bird flapping its wings. Such a pretty bird, the mourning dove. With such a romantic name.
The birds fly around the patio. Lighting here or there. The Bewick wren is notorious for this. Flitting about as if uncertain where to land.
I sit here and watch them out the patio doors. My window into the world of nature. Create a world for them, and they will come. To the feeders and bird baths. To sit on the tables and eye the scenery.
Then this is where I do the main work on this blog. Where I can elevate my ankle. Right now I'm at the desktop in the other room, where I download photos.
As the weather cools off during the day, I plan to spend time out here. Gazing at all that I have planted in my six months here. Enjoying the breeze and the birds.
I live a simple life. Living quietly. Making the most from each day I am given. Paradise to me.
And now, as every morning, it is time for breakfast and coffee. Which I will sip slowly, savoring the warmth and the taste. I like to mix half caffeinated and half decaffeinated.
I've learned that simple living is the best kind of living. That it makes you cherish each day. Live it to the fullest. Even if it's just staying home and enjoying the solitude.
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Hi Brenda! You're such an inspiration and I'm glad to hear some happiness in your voice (words). Your patio looks so lovely and I miss my mourning doves from Galveston. They woke me up each morning with their cooing! :) Glad you're enjoying life!ReplyDelete
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)Replies
Oh no, does NY not have mourning doves? I'm interested to know if the birds have come to your yard after you removed the fake owl.Delete
Your blog brings me such a sense of serenity! Love visiting here. You are such an inspiration to me!ReplyDeleteReplies
The environment I have created here brings me a great sense of serenity. Everyone can have that. It's really so simple.Delete
I love days spent at home at a slower pace. And the half caf coffee is what I like best, too. Enjoy this cool morning! Hugs, DianeReplyDeleteReplies
It's already become warm! I switch from AC to heater all day.Delete
I really enjoy the days when I'm home alone and nothing on the schedule. With my Mom here and helping with my Grandson life is busy some days....but then I love that also. It really makes me appreciate the quiet time at home with Charlie. Your patio is still lovely!ReplyDelete
I will want to plant more come spring. Where will I put it???Delete
I think your apartment and patio are just perfect. The inside is so colorful and charming and the outside is so pretty and peaceful.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you. That is the nicest of compliments to me!Delete
We have MANY of the doves here, year around. They are a staple to see walking across the drive in the front yard and perched on wires in the back yard. Gentle little soles.ReplyDelete
I love that you have surrounded yourself with things that bring you peace and joy. I always sense a feeling of calm and serenity when I visit your blog. I am glad you enjoy your solitude....many people rail against it. Blessings to you- xo DianaReplyDelete
Simple living is the best kind of living Brenda...I LOVE the way the quilt and mirror look hanging behind your sofa!!ReplyDelete
It's so relaxing to me to hear the peace and contentment in your voice..I love the mourning doves too..ReplyDelete
My morning glories are just about spent and so are the rest of my zinnias. It is beginning to look sloppy now and I like order. I may have to spend some money this weekend and plant the pansies and cabbages. I love your mourning dove. I have seen a few that feed on the ground where the sparrows leave all kinds of bird seed...they seem to be a little picky those sparrows.ReplyDelete
your garden amazes me. I do good inside// decor wise I mean and I am adamant about keeping my live plants around me through every season but my outdoor has no design to it since the move.. I miss all my lush greenery and trees I planted,, Now here, I have to start over in a tiny amount of yard space available to me.ReplyDelete
I want to have a patio garden like yours but its 100% sun out there. maybe this winter we can talk and you can help me plan a pretty space out there...
How are you making your blog look like a WP blog? I love it.ReplyDelete
Hi Brenda, we had a huge rain day here Tuesday.....really brought in the Fall temps (finally) Your home is so cute and serene!! It makes all your blog family swoon!! oxoxReplyDelete
We have a bird feeder in front of our house and we have a constant stream of mourning doves. They walk around the bottom of the feeder. The wrens come to eat too. The doves were chasing the wrens away but now they leave each other alone. Brenda I would love to know what you do to your container plants. Mine always die but yours look beautiful and seem to be flourishing. Any secret you would like to share?ReplyDelete
Hi Brenda...we are moving out of our home we have lived in for 36 years ...we are having a new home built for us that will have laundry room on main level and a 3 stall garage...first thing I will do is hang one of my quilts on my wall and hang a mirror over it like you did..I love it!! thanks for the great idea! I love the way you do everything!!! so happy I know you...lots of love to you Brenda...you are one of my very favorite people on this earth!!! xoxo CarolReplyDelete
I saw a poster a while ago. It pictured a woman involved with a household chore and beneath her it read 'I'd go out and socialize but then that would stop me from being at home and doing what I really want to do'. I think I'm misquoting it a bit, but you get the idea.ReplyDelete
It's clear you don't take anything for granted, and that you have found what had alluded you for so long. Peace and contentment.
Oh my isn't your patio fun? You really seem to be in your element at this little place of your's. I keep missing your blog cause it doesn't move in my blog roll and that is where I read from all the time. So I'm going to sign up to get emails from you so I stop missing posts. I start a new job tomorrow.....ugh....I do love to just be at home but it is not possible. Hope all is good with you and the pups!ReplyDelete
I live pretty simply now...ReplyDelete
I'm looking forward to see where this next adventure will take us.
I hope like you I can settle in and enjoy living big-- in a small space.
Your patio garden is pretty and you I also like your new set up in the living room. Your couch is so versatile!
I always love seeing photos of your pretty home and the patio looks wonderful. I'm so glad you are happy there! Living the simple life is what I enjoy, too.ReplyDelete
Love your blog look and the new header! Oh, and the shot of the mourning dove is terrific!
I always enjoy seeing photos of your cozy space...so amazing what you have done there! And the quilts...eye candy galore :) I could reach out and touch that dove...what a beautiful capture of her : )ReplyDelete
We have Mourning Doves, Blue Jays, Cardinals (or Red Jays as my little one used to say!) and a spectacular pair of finches who visit ever day. They sit on the flowers outside my kitchen window and visit...so dainty. Watching them while I write is one of my simple pleasures!ReplyDelete
Such a peaceful post, and lovely photos, Brenda! Your home and garden space are looking so lovely, you have achieved so much home making in just six months.ReplyDelete
Wishing you a happy weekend.
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The Flickers have been visiting my yard. They eat the berries off the wood vine. Such a noisy bird. I have been enjoying watching the chickadees and love to hear them chatter. They hang upside down and every which way trying to get to the sunflower seeds in the garden. We have ringneck doves that frequent our yard as well.ReplyDelete
You are SO talented! I love your beautiful photographs ... your new black couch and ottomans, and esp love your blue and white mugs and plates. You have certainly bloomed where you were planted!ReplyDelete
This always seems like such a serene time of year. I love listening to the mourning doves. xo LauraReplyDelete
I have morning doves now. Think a neighbor was feeding them and he's since moved, so now they live here! Love watching them. I get such joy reading your blog and looking at all of your colorful dishes and quilts and pictures. I'm always afraid to hang an old quilt I have a great one I'd love to hang, but it is so heavy. And I'd love to know how you hung that heavy mirror. Did you suspend it from the ceiling? It's cool here this morning finally! Fall is in the air at last!ReplyDelete
I hear you loud and clear...I enjoy my quiet, I get that at the lake. Somehow it translates to boredom in the city and I feel the need to run out...shop, whatever to escape it. We have mourning doves everywhere. I have them making nests on window ledges, on top of our electric meter, on porch lamps. They require little space for being rather large birds. They have two babies after about 6-8 weeks of sitting on the eggs (the male and female alternate and they mate for life). After two weeks they kick those youngsters out! It's said that if a bird makes a nest on your home, there is love inside!ReplyDelete
We had a carpenter from the country stay and do work for us at the lake. He could do a sort of whistle/voice thing with his hands cupped around his mouth imitating the mourning doves "coo". And I swear, several mourning doves would flock from who knows where to the tree he was standing under. Wow!
Have a lovely quiet weekend. I'll think of you outside with the sun on your face and those two precious critters on your lap. I would love to visit you and sit in that peaceful but eye~candy~filled living room just to say. "Hey, company can be good!" I know we would talk for hours. Very freeing for both of us. Or, I'd have you at the lake, on a hammock with a book or floating on the boat with a gentle breeze around you. Sounds heavenly right, girlfriend? :)
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If anything I've learned over last year is simple living is the best way to live. Doing what makes us happy, I used to wantt o go out, not I'd rather stay at home where I feel warm, safe and happy. I find so much happiness in doing the things I love. I finally planted my flower container on the porch...and I enjoyed doing it so, then coming in to work on a quilt. Now that's comfort and joy! Have a great day!ReplyDelete
Your home is so cozy, it's no wonder it brings you so much pleasure to just sit back and enjoy it! The dove photo is spectacular - looks almost 3D. Love your red, white and blue shelves and dishware!ReplyDelete
This post makes me feel calm and serene. You are so wise. I love reading your blog and I enjoy the pictures of your home and your surroundings. I am with you, I love the quiet. I love being home, doing my own things, just enjoying the life I have. Each day is a new beginning, it may be the same things I did the day before, but it is new to me. I would rather be home. .. it is true there is no place like home. Hugs to you my friend, KarieReplyDelete
You are the queen of cozy. I love your apartment and garden. I will always remember the story of how you were looking for a welcoming home that was just your own and how it turned out. It always makes me feel happy.ReplyDelete
Lots of beautiful colour in your home. I especially like how you've incorporated colour into your garden through the transition of the seasons. I also am missing something in your living room. That wonderful coffee table that many of us liked so much. It seems like you may have a new sofa and foot rest.ReplyDelete
I always enjoy reading your comments and having you join the conversation here at Cozy Little House. It is like having a gathering of friends sitting in my cozy apartment. Enjoying coffee and dessert, chatting and having a good time.
Please be kind with your comments. We all need kindness in this world. That's not to say you can't state your opinion! Everyone should be able to state their own opinion in a kind and thoughtful manner.
I appreciate each and every one of you!


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AMD officially launches the Radeon RX 480
Starts the rebellion with US $199 Polaris card
AMD has officially launched its first graphics card based on the new Polaris GPU architecture and 14nm FinFET manufacturing process, the Radeon RX 480.
Powercolor teases new Radeon RX 480 Devil graphics card
Coming in week of July 11th
Powercolor has announced a new competition which is also a teaser for the new Devil series graphics card, the Radeon RX 480 Devil.
Sapphire Radeon RX 480 goes full-monty
Ellesmere XT GPU shown in full details
Just less than a week away from the official NDA date for the Radeon RX 480, we have a set of pictures which show Sapphire's reference Radeon RX 480 in full details.
AMD RX 470 4GB to have US $149 MSRP
8GB version priced at US $179
With its agressive pricing move on the Radeon RX 480, AMD has no choice but to continue the same thing with the lower positioned Radeon RX 470, which should end up with a US $149 MSRP for the 4GB version.
Couple of Radeon RX 480 graphics cards pictured
XFX, Sapphire and Powercolor
It appears that there will be plenty of reference RX 480 graphics cards at launch as we now have pictures from three different AMD AIB partners.
AMD Radeon RX 480 3DMark 11 performance shows up
Scores P14461 in 3DMark 11
AMD Radeon RX 480 3DMark 11 benchmark score has been spotted online and it appears that it should pack quite a punch for its price.
AMD also rolls out new Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.6.1 drivers
Mirror's Edge Catalyst support and couple of fixes
Following the launch of EA's new Mirror's Edge Catalyst game, AMD has released its newest Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.6.1 drivers, which, in addition to optimizations for a couple of games, also bring a couple of bug fixes.
AMD's Macau, China event NDA gets lifted June 29th
Information from Macau, China briefing arrives just before start of Q3
Over the past few days, a handful of staff writers, editors, analysts and industry professionals were fortunate enough to receive invitations to AMD's 3-day Polaris event in Macau, China, including our very own editor-in-chief. The event is scheduled to take place between May 26th and May 29th, with a Polaris Tech Day that just took place behind a non-disclosure agreement for the press.
Alleged AMD Polaris 10 benchmarks show up
Close to Radeon R9 Fury
AMD should officialy unveil its first Polaris GPU architecture based graphics card at Computex 2016 but now we have first alleged 3DMark performance figures for both Polaris 10 graphics cards.
AMD releases Radeon 220.127.116.11 hotfix drivers
Boost Doom performance on some Radeon card
AMD has released its new Radeon Software Crimson Edition 220.127.116.11 hotfix drivers which brings Doom performance improvements on some AMD Radeon graphics cards.


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Feb 27, 2012When a full match plays out uninterrupted, Nexuiz is divine. But the sudden see-saw in balance when someone leaves or having to wait in a lobby indefinitely during non-peak hours mark frustrating aspects of the package.
Mar 5, 2012I had a great time with this little downloadable shooter, and I think that anyone who is nostalgic for another game of this type, or even a Call of Duty veteran, will find something to love here.
Feb 29, 2012Although the shooter market is crowded with many titles, Nexuiz has some interesting new features that make it diferent. It doesn't try to compete with the likes of Call of Duty or Battlefield, but is a fun, quick and ever changing game, recommended for those looking for something different.
Mar 1, 2012This game is crazy Neapolitan through and through, with a sense of mad glee for how frequently and flagrantly it breaks the rules.
Feb 29, 2012A funny multiplayer action game of the old school: simple and frenetic. A perfect game for gamers that love games like Quake 3 or Unreal Tournament.
Feb 28, 2012As a true Multiplayer-Arena-FPS Nexiuz offers fast-paced, well-balanced action. Just don't play it alone.
Feb 28, 2012Nexuiz can't hold a candle to full-priced war games, but its mix of constant speed and occasional silliness make it just the thing for when you've got only 10 minutes to kill. [Apr 2012, p.80]
Feb 27, 2012It's a gussied up, late 90s and early 2000s shooter, high on fun and low on pretention and cludgy mechanics. You'll pick up power-ups, gun down foes and that's about it. It's simple and fun with just the right mix of running and gunning.
Games Master UKApr 3, 2012Just an excuse really for multiplayer deathmatches in their purest and most enjoyable form. [May 2012, p.87]
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Feb 29, 2012When I first saw this game's trailer, I shook my head in disbelief. How could a game change so much from its original form in just only aroundWhen I first saw this game's trailer, I shook my head in disbelief. How could a game change so much from its original form in just only around 6 years? In case you don't know, Nexuiz was an old Quake 2 mod from 2005. It was a fun Multiplayer arena FPS, and better yet, it was FREE. The game finally comes back after 7 years in 2012 under the same title, Nexuiz. Now just because it has changed so much from its original form, doesn't mean it is a bad game. Its a fun game and great for people who like to play the classic, fast-paced, arena shooters we all know and love, e.g. Quake 3 or Unreal Tournament. The game looks absolutely beautiful for a console game and runs at an amazing 60 fps. Tight controls, fun gameplay, and endless replayability, this game is great for old and new fans alike. However, Many can agree that PC is made for these types of fast-paced shooters, as on console you aim sort of on a grid, making it slower to aim around you and slower to react to being shot. This can ruin it at sometimes, but mostly, you will be OK when it comes to the console shooter. Another complaint I have is that there is a very limited number of maps, only 9 available at launch. Obviously this can be fixed through DLC packages and what-not, but its no excuse for the amount at launch. This is a very fun arena shooter, a good game for those who are looking for a new console "old-school" style, Fast-paced FPS.… Full Review »
Jun 17, 2012I really wanted this game to shine since I played the quake mod and the free release on mac and I had a good time playing it. This new versionI really wanted this game to shine since I played the quake mod and the free release on mac and I had a good time playing it. This new version looked pretty good however it has an extremely big problem, the fan base the mod gained on PC and Mac will be unlikely to buy it on console, really few people who had the previous version will buy this one. Then comes the presentation, the menus are quite ugly and you could see not much thought was put on them. Graphic-wise this game looks pretty good since it was made with an engine we know we can trust however there are a few textures that pop and some details that could have been improved but its ok for me. Now the gameplay. Its fun to have a quick-paced arena shooter but it still has its shortcomings, there are no single player modes apart from bot practice which disappointed me a lot when my gold membership expired. After the struggle of finding a match it becomes fun and refreshing. Another problem I had was the characters, in both teams the characters looked pretty much the same, there was almost nothing that varied in character design. Overall this game manages to have fun gameplay but too many downsides for me to be able to recommend it, download the demo since its always ok to try but remember there are downsides and in a month or two really few people will be playing this.… Full Review »
Nov 16, 2012No players online. Bot's are OK, but don't really use powerups effectively. Good and cheap if you and a friend feel a need for some old schoolNo players online. Bot's are OK, but don't really use powerups effectively. Good and cheap if you and a friend feel a need for some old school action online 1 on 1, but for more than that, look elsewhere… Full Review »


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I can let you know for this weekend. Just seen your message tonight. Why don't you text me tomorrow evening and I'll see what's going on.
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Hey super, you guys getting together? Sounds like you pm'd the other guy on here. I could sure use some help with my cc3d if anyone could help. I also have to dial in my teksumo!
That is what I used for a kickstand on the backpack but it is some sort of composite. I have a sister that lives in Ohio also. Hopefully it's warmer there!
Not much, been working on my groundstation backpack. I think I'm going to adapt some aluminum tent poles to make a sort of kick-stand for the backpack so that it doesn't fall over.
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Thu 6th Mar 2014 5:00pmJim Hurt's Tamarindo Surf Report
Tamo went big, today and yesterday. Pico Grande was overhead on the sets, lots of waves and very consistent with only short lulls. More waves than the small crowd could cover; semi-glassy with a mild south breeze. Henry's was working good, too, which explains the light crowd at Pico. Photo: Your reporter, on a late afternoon Tamo NW swell...
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Sorin Oncu's installation "Fragile Rights" is a conceptual work of political art that questions the limits of the notion of equality between people. Curator: Valentina Iancu The European Union, same as the United States, tolerates within its borders unequal policies regarding sexual minorities. The lack of concrete positions at European […]Read more ›


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Volkmar Weissig
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Glendale, USA
Title: Pharmaceuticial Nanocarriers: Past / Present / Future
Volkmar Weissig, Sc.D., Ph.D. is a Tenured Full Professor of Pharmacology and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr. Weissig received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry and his postdoctoral Sc.D. degree in Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from the Martin-Luther University in Halle (Germany). Dr. Weissig holds 16 patents and he has published 98 research papers, review articles and book chapters. He also edited and published 8 books. In July 2009 Dr. Weissig was inducted into the World Technology Network as a Fellow. In October 2014 Dr. Weissig was elected President of the World Mitochondria Society.
About fifteen years ago, the National Institute of Health (USA) launched the National Nanotechnology Initiative to support, coordinate, and advance research and development of nanoscale projects. The impact of this new program on health-science related research and development became quickly visible. Broad governmental financial support advanced the start of new, and the deepening of already existing, interdisciplinary research. The anticipated merger of nanoscience with medicine quickly instigated the conceptualization of nanomedicine. The adoption of nanoscience terminology by pharmaceutical scientists resulted in the advent of nanopharmaceuticals. The term "nano" became tantamount to "cutting-edge" and was quickly embraced by the pharmaceutical science community. Colloidal drug delivery systems reemerged as nanodrug delivery systems; colloidal gold became a suspension of nano gold particles. In this presentation I shall review nanoscience related definitions applied to pharmaceuticals, discuss currently approved drug formulations which are publicized as nanopharmaceuticals and briefly review currently ongoing clinical trials within the broad field of nanomedicine. When confining the definition of nanopharmaceuticals to therapeutic formulations, in which the unique physicochemical properties expressed in the nanosize range, when man-made, play the pivotal therapeutic role, I shall argue that the current number of clincial trials neither reflects the massive investments made in the field of nanomedicine nor the general hype associated with the term "nano." However, I shall also emphasize the tremendous efforts currently underway worldwide, at the bench and in preclinical research, in order to make the big promise of the nano revolution a reality.


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But, insurance officials said that the claim management process would be equally spread.
CCI had observed that the Opposite Parties have floated in house TPAs to reduce their claim ratio which may potentially result into rejection of claims on ad-hoc basis.
The said practice was found by the Commission to not be in alignment with prevailing global practices where the TPAs and insurers are operating independently.
Officials involved in setting up the Health Insurance TPA of India explained that they too want the company to compete with other TPAs in the market.
"At no point will the business for them be 100%. We will continue to keep a healthy mix between the external TPAs and in-house TPA," a senior official said.
This common TPA to process health claims has National Insurance Company, New IndiaAssurance Company, United Insurance Company, Oriental Insurance Company and General Insurance Corporation of India as stakeholders.
The first four have 23.75 per cent stake each and GIC has five per cent.
This TPA will look into health claims and handle claims received by these public general insurers. The common TPA has been proposed to prohibit large-scale leakages, while settling insurance claims in the health segment. Further, it is intended to process claims of public general insurers in-house, rather than handling by an external agency.
This TPA has been formed with an authorised capital of Rs 300 crore and paid-up capital of Rs10 crore.
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London, United Kingdom (PressExposure) March 12, 2009 -- As it turns out, gays do not experience the same level of quality service and accuracy in information as heterosexuals receive when applying for new insurance policies. These homosexual couples often experience a variety of problems including delays in processing. Further, gay people often receive inaccurate information from insurance companies.
Britainâs Equality Act of 2007 sought to end discrimination against gay people who apply for insurance in Britain. According to this Act, gay marriages, often referred to as âCivil Partnerships,â should be evaluated by insurance companies in exactly the same manner as heterosexual marriages.
In July 2008, The Association of British Insurers confirmed they would adhere to the guidelines in Britainâs Equality Act. However, researchers at NoClaimsDiscount.co.uk have found that in actuality, many insurance companies presently do not offer a problem-free service, such as allowing sameâsex partners on applications. Helen Ward from the gay advocacy group Stonewall says, âAn online application form may not provide a facility for correctly indicating marital status. So a computer may not recognise the second partner in the application because he or she is of the same sex as the first.â
Currently, there are specialist insurers who specifically address the needs and concerns of gay couples who apply for insurance but they are few and far between. However, since it has been quite some time since the Britainâs Equality Act of 2007 was passed, it is difficult to understand why major insurers have yet to upgrade their policies and procedures in order to give equal and quality service and information in this area. You can find more information on the insurers covered in this article at http://www.noclaimsdiscount.co.uk/insurance