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Brooke Niles, one of the most versatile players in Gaucho history, continues to bring her unrivaled competitiveness and leadership qualities to the program in her third year as an assistant coach. A 2003 graduate of UCSB with a degree in law and society and a four-year Gaucho letterwinner, Niles is involved with all facets of running a high-profile Division I program, with particular emphasis on mentoring the Gaucho setters. The Woodland Hills, Calif., native put an exclamation mark on her outstanding playing career by earning AVCA Third Team All-American recognition in 2002. As Santa Barbara's starting setter and a team co-captain in 2002, Niles ranked third nationally with 13.95 assists per game, while her 1,437 total helpers were the seventh-most ever in a single season in school history. A three-time All-Big West honoree, she was named the conference freshman of the year in 1999 while primarily playing outside hitter. Niles saw action at every position except middle blocker during her collegiate career, while her 1,323 career digs rank seventh all-time at UCSB. She has since taken her game to the sand, finishing as high as fifth on the AVP Tour in 2005 while partnering with Sarah Stratton. As a coach, Niles guided the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club's traveling team of 16-year-old girls in 2003 after spending two years with the Santa Ynez Volleyball Club. She also coordinates an elite-level beach volleyball summer camp for youth players, held on the UCSB campus. The 24-year-old Niles resides in Ventura and is engaged to Brendan Hansen. The couple plans to wed in May of 2006.


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Supplies Needed:
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I've been a fan of paper flowers as soon as I saw them for the first time. I always told myself that one day I would attempt to make some just like Martha Stewart, but after years and years, I still haven't quite made the time. I remember almost buying a book on how to make paper flowers, but in the end putting it back on the shelf saying to myself, "Maybe later …"
Paper flowers or no, at least I have made tissue flowers. They don't have quite the same look, but they are just as fun and so much faster to make.
My latest creation was fringe blooms on painted paintbrushes.
Here's the how to:
1. Take your foam brush and randomly apply thin layers of various colors of paint on your paintbrushes. This really only looks good when you have the natural uncoated wood paintbrushes. Let them dry completely.
2. In the meantime, cut strips of tissue paper about 1.5″ inches wide, varying the length of each set of six strips so you can make both small and large flowers.
3. Give the strips some fringe action with your scissors, leaving about half an inch uncut from the end.
4. Roll the six tissue strips together; make sure to interchange the colors for some texture.
5. Insert the dry paintbrush through the middle, pinch the end of the tissue flower, and secure onto the paintbrush with tape.
6. Wrap a piece of tissue paper around the taped portion to hide it, and secure it with a dab of glue.
7. Ruffle the flowers up a bit and place in a glass jar and you're ready to go!


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As local runners passed the places where they stood last year when the bombs went off, and then crossed the finish line, sadness and anger were joined by feelings of closure and accomplishment multiplied by jubilant crowds of spectators.
Bobby O'Donnell was less than a mile from the finish line last year when twin explosions blasted through the crowds ahead of him.
This year, as he passed that spot, O'Donnell, 20, an Easton resident and student at Saint Anselm College, said he was glad he was wearing sunglasses.
"It was the best feeling ever," he said. "It's hard not to be emotional when you make that turn onto Boylston."
O'Donnell was far from the only Boston Marathon runner blinking away tears Monday afternoon.
As local runners passed the places where they stood last year when the bombs went off, and then crossed the finish line, sadness and anger were joined by feelings of closure and accomplishment multiplied by jubilant crowds of spectators.
"It was satisfying and emotional," said Rich Ghiorse of Weymouth. He was halted at mile 25 last year.
"It's good to get closure," Ghiorse said. "Mission accomplished."
O'Donnell's father, Fire Capt. Bob O'Donnell of Stoughton, was waiting with his wife, Lin, for their son at the finish line, where last year Capt. O'Donnell was among the first responders who saved hundreds of lives in the aftermath of the bombings.
At 2:49 p.m. Monday, a race official announced a moment of silence.
"You could hear a pin drop," O'Donnell said.
Then, immediately afterward, the crowd erupted and "you could feel the bleachers vibrate," he said.
The spectators this year were "phenomenal," said Robert Kanash, a Whitman runner who volunteered with the Colonial Road Runners at Mile 15 last year and ran in the extreme heat in 2012.
"This was a whole different ball game," Kanash said. "It was so powerful."
Jeri Connor, Brockton High School's athletic trainer, volunteered with the medical squad at the finish line for the 27th time this year. At first, when some of the elite runners came in struggling, Connor thought the volunteers might be in for a tough day, especially as temperatures approached 70 degrees and the sun bore down.
But the elites had just run particularly fast Monday, she said, and otherwise it was a fairly normal day, with sporadic injuries, heat exhaustion and dehydration. Connor also said the crowds and runners seemed calm, without the nerves that might have been expected after last year.
"There was a lot less apprehension than I thought there would be," she said.
At Mile 24, where Jeff Russell was stopped short last year, "horrific memories" began flooding back.
"I got a lump in my throat," he said.
Russell, a West Bridgewater resident and chief operating officer of the Old Colony YMCA, ran again this year for the Mass Mentoring Partnership. His daughter, Jesse Russell, raised money for Boston Children's Hospital and ran despite having lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects her joints and her ability to be in the sun.
"It was humbling," Jeff Russell said of this year's experience. "Coming off last year it was just remarkable."
Jennifer Stadelmann, a Middleboro mother of three, got to Mile 25 last year. Her family was in the crowd at that point again, and she gave them all hugs before finishing.
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Gamecocks focused on Gators, not SEC East
Gamecocks focused on Gators, not SEC East
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says he knows his team's chances of playing for the Southeastern Conference title depend on what happens in a game that should finish before the No. 11 Gamecocks kick off Saturday against Florida.
But Spurrier doesn't plan to pay much attention to No. 25 Georgia at No. 7 Auburn.
Instead, he wants his team to focus on beating the Gators for the third time in four years. He says South Carolina has other goals like winning six conference games.
Both Georgia and idle Missouri have to lose one more SEC game for the Gamecocks to win the SEC East.
South Carolina offensive lineman Ronald Patrick says South Carolina can't win the SEC East this week, but they can lose it.


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French food is my favorite cuisine and l'Arpege is my favorite restaurant. Currently, entering the 4th year that I haven't returned to l'Arpege (Since '06, I usually make an effort to go there at least once every 2 years). At the very least I had a chance to savor Alain Passard's cuisine in late '12 when he became a guest Chef at Beaufort hotel Sentosa – the most memorable part was when Alain personally cooked 2 Brittany lobsters for me. Fortunately, Singapore has a restaurant owned and run by Passard's apprentice & his former sous chef, Gunther Hubrechsen. Therefore, whenever I crave for (home-style) French cooking that's light, delicate and delicious, I often come here. Similar to my Les Amis' experience, I've actually been here about 4 times since 2008 but never wrote a (serious) review even once. As a matter of fact, Gunther's is one of my favorite restaurants in Singapore
I had dinner at Gunther's in the same week as my meal at Les Amis. On purpose, I ordered carte-blanche here with similar budget to the Les Amis' degustation menu. I wondered how these 2 elite gastronomy restaurants (cooking nouvelle cuisine without any molecular element) would fare against each other. A short comparison in a glance,
Les Amis = 7 courses including one dessert. 2 courses with caviar and 3 courses with black truffle. There were scallop, lobster and wagyu beef
Gunther's = 8 courses with a dessert. 1 dish with caviar and also 3 courses with black truffle. There were scallop, gambas and wagyu beef
Anyway, I ate and enjoyed very much the following stuffs at Gunther's (my top 3 dishes):
1st: cold angel hair pasta with Oscietra caviar - the restaurant's most well-known dish and Chef Hubrechsen should be proud of it. It's the 3rd time I savor this dish; it's still very delicious – the flavor, the smells, the texture and all other elements were spot on. High degree of consistency...
5th: carabinero gambas with tomato rice – given how far Spain from Singapore is, the kitchen did a good job in preparing this prawn. I tasted the gambas' freshness and sweet flavor; it's well-seasoned too. The Japanese rice cooked with the prawn's stock and tomato was pleasant except I prefer rice with firmer texture (like in risotto or paella)
6th: grilled scallop with black truffle – the main highlight of my meal. The Hokkaido scallop was juicy and tender though not as tasty as the one I had at Les Amis. However, it's well-enhanced by the sublime and sweet caramelized onion below as well as the pungent winter truffle aroma and flavor on top of it. I liked the onion very much here – a good example how Gunther brought out the essence of its ingredient; possibly the closest one (in terms of 'deliciousness') to the Passard's perfect onion gratin with parmesan that looks deceptively simple
What makes Gunther's special is that the talented Belgian chef-owner is capable of generating many different kind of 'unassuming' dishes and elevating them to higher level using no more than 3 fresh produce on each plate. It seems modest at times, but actually quite sophisticated. Let me describe a few more dishes I had,
4th: roasted garlic with onion essence – if I had to pick one dish I like the least, it's probably the one. The roasted garlic had smooth texture and good smell, well-integrated with mascarpone sauce. However, I found the (garlic) portion was too big. After consuming 2/3 of them, I just swallowed the rest (almost no chewing) so that I wouldn't be too stuffed and/or dilute my palate for the next dishes
7th: Char grilled wagyu beef in bordelaise sauce – this was the main course served in a nice portion with a right amount of "fat". Delicate Japanese beef was generally a safe choice; the chef didn't do too much and just allowed the natural flavor of high quality wagyu to shine. The sauce and the grilled corn were precisely executed. Nothing wow but it's hard not to like Japanese beef
8th: Truffle parfait – dessert. It's a soft and light vanilla ice cream served with rich chocolate brownie and topped with aromatic smell induced by the Perigord truffle (having slight peppery taste). I hardly eat dessert with truffle in it. This one was sweet and rather delicious
There were a couple more dishes I had and you can see/read them on the picture link below. For the meal, I drank 2 glasses of wine. The first glass was 2010 Vincent girardin chassagne-Montrachet; it's rich and creamy with buttery aromas. The second one was 2009 Black quail Pinot noir; it's medium bodied with dark berries delicate fragrance and dry finish in slight acidity – a quite refined pinot noir that surprisingly went along nicely with my scallop dish (of course, better with the beef). Oh before I forget, this place only offers one type of bread and butter – to be exact warm mini baguette and salted butter served at room temperature – simple but good; I ate 3 baguettes if not mistaken. The meal ended with a petit four consisting of a green tea macaron and canele – both were fine.
It was a quiet evening, about half of the restaurant's capacity was filled. Probably most people were still busy to attend reunion dinner with their friends and colleagues. The dining room decoration was minimalist dominated by dark grey color for the walls (some paintings were hung on them) and medium lighting. This way guests would not feel overwhelmed and the food took center stage. The staffs were polite and helpful without being intrusive. Besides the sommelier, one friendly "Indian" maitre d' and the greeter, most of restaurants' FOH staffs were relatively new. Chef Hubrechsen, usually visiting the dining room to greet guests, explained that the staffs turnover at Singapore restaurants were still very high; he even did not have any permanent sous chef assisting him in the kitchen. So the good thing is that it's almost guaranteed Gunther himself would always be in the kitchen daily to ensure food quality.
I gave my overall meal experience at Gunther's nearly 94 pts (a good 2 ¼* by Michelin standard) and it meant about the same level as Shinji by Kanesaka Singapore and Eric Frechon's Le Bristol, seriously. Another lovely meal, and overall it ranked as the most memorable one I've ever had here. Well, there was no bad meal experience at Gunther's. Hope I can return again sometimes next year, even better if not on my own expenses. Lastly, I prefer this place over Les Amis by a small margin. Check here for pictures, https://picasaweb.google.com/11823790...


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"Here's a secret within a secret: Ghent might just be the best European city you've never thought of visiting, in a country that continues to be criminally overlooked." - Lonely Planet. If you're the type who prefers exploring away from the tourist hordes, funky Ghent is definitely the place to go.
Ghent is praised for its brilliant mix of a rich history and a vibrant present. Here hides one of Europe's finest panoramas of water, spires and centuries-old grand houses. But this is no place to simply kick back. It's also Flanders' biggest university town, which means linger-as-long-as-you-like cafés, well-priced restaurants and a laid-back atmosphere. Under the watchful eye of Gravensteen Castle (a.k.a. Castle of the Counts), the city boasts an Opera House, 18 museums, 100 churches and over 400 historical buildings.
The most visited site in Ghent is the famous polyptych, The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, also known as the Ghent Altarpiece, painted by the brothers Jan and Hubert van Eyck in 1432. It still shines in its original location, the St. Bavo Cathedral. The locals, while intensely proud of their city, are very modest and would never brag about its merits. That might be one of the reasons why it has taken so long for the rest of the world to discover this unique gem.
EAT Enjoy gastronomy in a 16th century chapel at Holy Food Market (Beverhoutplein 15). Stop by for delicious street food; there are plenty of vegetarian options in the veggie capital of Europe!
SHOP Looking for unique vintage finds? Around the Vrijdagmarkt you'll find plenty of little shops, each with their own retro vibe.
LATER Sip inventive cocktails at the timeless cocktail bar Jigger's (Oudburg 16). Allow yourself to be pleasantly surprised with a mix of local and homemade products.
A milestone in art history, the world-famous altarpiece painted by the Van Eyck brothers in 1432 is housed at St. Bavo's Cathedral (audioguide included).
A majestic cathedral in the heart of the city with stunning stained glass windows and a beautiful pulpit.
Bosch, Rubens, Ensor and many more: a powerful museum where old and modern masters are assembled in an iconic building.
Parts of the famous altarpiece "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by Jan and Hubert van Eyck are being restored at the moment in MSK. With this ticket you can visit the workshop while the experts are at work.
Leuven is a versatile city - offering both age-old heritage and fresh innovation. The 15th-century late-Gothic town hall is truly an architectural gem, as are the many Gothic and Baroque churches. The university and the Botanic Garden are the oldest in the country. And then there's the Stella Artois brewery, which tells a story of tradition and craftsmanship. On the other hand, the university brings a young crowd and buzzy vibe to the city, especially visible on the Oude Markt, the beating heart of the nightlife and bar district.
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Whether you're looking to quench your thirst for knowledge or just your thirst, Leuven is the ideal place. This youthful town, less than half an hour by train from Brussels, is home to one of Europe's oldest universities (KU Leuven). You'll find a bit of history in every street corner. A few lucky students even have the privilege of living in a piece of that heritage: the 13th century stone beguinage (Groot Begijnhof) selected as a world heritage site by UNESCO. And where there are students... there is beer! Leuven is Belgium's reigning brewing capital – no small feat in a country that produces hundreds of delicious varieties. Leuven is the headquarters of AB Inbev, the largest brewery in the world, famous for Stella Artois beer. The university, one of the oldest and most important in Europe, has its roots in the centre of Leuven, and its historic college buildings dominate many of the squares and streets. The university and its 40,000 students and professors have a special tie with Leuven, ever since the university's founding in 1425. Leuven is a great place for the curious traveler with time to explore. It is an intimate city; any spot can be easily reached on foot or by bicycle.
EAT Located at the heart of Leuven's culinary scene, Essenciel (Muntstraat 23) is run by a top young Flemish chef.
SHOP Parijsstraat, Mechelsestraat and the Vismarkt: the 'place to shop' for those who favour different and fashionable. With lovely boutiques, restaurants and culinary shops.
LATER Sample Con Domus and Nostra Domus beers at home brewery Domus (Tiensestraat 8).
This Gothic architectural gem has a façade featuring 236 statues. Discover the story behind the sculptures and access the foyer, the reception rooms, the large and small Gothic Hall, the wedding hall, the council hall, and even the cellars!
Enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city from the balcony on the fifth floor and don't miss the wonderful reading room. To enter the University library & tower, show your voucher at the entrance, Mgr. Ladeuzeplein 21, 3000 Leuven.
Mechelen is on everybody's doorstep, located in the heart of Flanders, midway between Brussels and Antwerp. Brussels Airport to Mechelen is a mere 11 minutes by train. The whole city is within walking distance, so you can stroll from one landmark to the next highlight. You'll stumble upon historic buildings, a treasure of arts and heritage and some exceptional experiences. And the people of Mechelen are more than happy to give you a warm welcome!
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Picturesque Mechelen is small in size, but big on charm and history. It's probably best known for its carillon school. Students from all over the world come to Mechelen to learn to play church bells. Go and sit on a terrace, with a local beer, listening to the delightful bell music dropping down from the sky. It truly is one of the most pleasant experiences to have in Mechelen. Mechelen is a city thriving with quaint shops, car-free areas and amazingly pleasant little squares, brimful of heritage. It has more than 336 listed buildings and monuments and is featured on the UNESCO World Heritage list no less than five times. As from March 2018 the new museum Hof van Busleyden invites you to discover life during the Burgundian era and 14th to 16th century art. Mechelen is a city for all ages. Youngsters can actively enjoy themselves in the Toy Museum, Technopolis or Planckendael, whereas the young at heart can entertain themselves at the Anker, one of the oldest operating breweries in Belgium.
EAT Brasserie Het Anker (Guido Gezellelaan 49) serves classic dishes prepared with beer and at Lam'eau (Van Beethovenstraat 8), you can enjoy classic French-Belgian cuisine in a former brewery next to the Dyle.
SHOP Kaashandel Schockaert (IJzerenleen 28) is a shop selling almost 300 cheeses and is particularly famous for its Gouden Carolus Brouwerskaas, which is made with local beer.
LATER Unwined (Steenweg 22) with a glass or two of grape at this unpretentious bodega. The sommelier has removed the snobbery associated with choosing wine by creating a selection chart based on country of origin and occasion.
The construction of this monumental tower began in 1452. Times and circumstances changed and as a result the tower was never completed, but that didn't prevent the 97 metre tall tower from becoming the symbol of Mechelen and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Today a new discovery is waiting in each of the tower's six rooms. Your 538-step climb to the top, via two carillons, bells and a clock mechanism, will be rewarded with magnificent views over the city and all the way to nearby Brussels and Antwerp.
Mechelen was a hotbed for new ideas, arts and crafts. Margaret of York, Erasmus, Thomas More and Anne Boleyn were only a few of the international guests invited to this city palace. Stand eye to eye with genuine masterpieces by Flemish and other masters. Discover the best of our Burgundian experiences and find out how the influence of Mechelen's court culture is still tangible in the city today.
For more than 25,000 Jews and 350 gypsies it was death's waiting room. This was their last stop before they were put on a train for Auschwitz-Birkenau. Right across the Dossin memorial is a brand-new museum designed by leading architect bOb Van Reeth. It traces the history of the Holocaust, partially prepared in this country, but also the backstory of racial persecution in past and present times. The temporary exhibitions focus on contemporary human rights issues.
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Ypres is a city with a rich and diverse past. It was a flourishing place of commerce during the Middle Ages, when the city was one of the leading textile centres in Flanders. The charming city was reduced to rubble during the First World War (1914-1918). Today Ypres is the centre of The Flanders Fields Country. The Cloth Hall houses the internationally renowned In Flanders Fields Museum and - from the summer of 2018 on - the Yper Museum. At the Menin Gate you can witness the daily, chilling rendition of The Last Post at 8 pm sharp. Several other museums, World War I sites, cemeteries and relics around Ypres tell the history of 100 years ago in order to never forget the past.
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Ypres city centre also offers many friendly cafés and splendid restaurants, shops and delightful accommodation options proposing everything you need for an unforgettable stay. The Flanders Fields Country – also known as the Westhoek – is the region where you can remember and honour the memory of the 500,000 victims of WWI in Flanders. It is also a warm and welcoming region, full of beautiful scenery. You can walk through Ypres city centre and discover the surrounding area by bike, scooter, minibus, etc.
2018 is the centenary anniversary of Armistice Day. Visit the temporary exhibition 'To End all Wars? From Final Offensive to Peace from Versailles" in the In Flanders Fields Museum (29/9/18-30/6/19).
Discover the story of the First World War in Flanders. The museum focuses on the human experience and calls particular attention to the contemporary landscape as one of the last true witnesses of the war history. The Last Post, sounded at 8 pm at the Menin Gate, is an impressive daily ceremony in honor of the victims of WWI.
Enjoy an impressive view on the city centre and the surrounding Flanders Battlefields from this impressive 800 years old tower.
Town of a thousand faces, Charleroi is both bourgeois and industrial, offbeat and good-natured, bohemian and trendy, just like its inhabitants and cultural proponents. It is the seedbed for the unusual where alternative culture has found fertile soil.
The old industries now become showcases for artists, desolate walls become large-scale canvasses for street artists, slag heaps are scaled, the ring road is photographed and the underground becomes the vehicle of choice for sightseers.
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Fashioned on industrial urban landscapes such as Liverpool, Birmingham, Bilbao or Metz, which have opted in favour of urban regeneration and where culture has played a determining role, Charleroi is now undergoing a complete transformation. The changes to come will make the town unmissable.
Installed in a glazed industrial hangar, built at the time of the 1911 industrial and commercial exhibition, the BPS22 supports artwork focusing on the contemporary society. A place of discovery, a museum that takes the visitor through a journey into the world of contemporary art. Boulevard Solvay, 22 – 6000 Charleroi, Belgium - Tel. +32 (0)188.8.131.52 - www.bps22.be
Site of a mining tragedy, this setting provides grounds divided into three spaces: the 8 August 1956 space, the Museum of Industry and the Museum of Glass. The Museum of Industry recounts the saga of the Industrial Revolution through major business sectors and depicts working conditions. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this stunning architectural complex is crowned by two pit-head frames and is surrounded by three landscaped slag heaps. Rue du Cazier, 80 – 6001 Marcinelle, Belgium - Tel. +32 (0)71.88.08.56 - www.leboisducazier.be
Housed in an old monastery, the most extensive museum in Europe dedicated to photography reflects on the entire history of this art form right up to the most recent contemporary works. Behind the museum, hidden behind high walls embellished with reproductions of famous works, the Carmelite Park is open for walks. Avenue Paul Pastur, 11 - 6032 Mont-sur-Marchienne, Belgium - Tel. +32 (0)126.96.36.199 - www.museephoto.be
As part of the "Asphalt" project, international stars of street art have created a number of monumental murals or more discrete street art on gable ends and blank walls in the city centre. All these artworks are dotted across the town, and have become a veritable open-air museum. Urban Dream : This project, which consisted of injecting colour and life into a landscape scarred by industry, is the work of more than a hundred Belgian and international graffiti artists and painters. Documentation available at the Tourist Information Centre for Pays de Charleroi, place Charles II, 20. Tel. :+32(0)126.96.36.199. www.paysdecharleroi.be
An iconic location in Charleroi where a number of beers are brewed, coffee is roasted, bread is kneaded, all observing tradition and using local products promoting fair trade. On every floor and in all the activities, this visit offers a unique opportunity to (re)discover the knowledge passed down by our ancestors within a friendly, modern, urban setting. Rue de Brabant, 2 – 6000 Charleroi, Belgium – Tel. :+32(0)477.41.06.47 – www.manufacture-urbaine.com
The belfry: Climb the 272 steps to discover a 360° panoramic view from four balconies. The guide tables will help you to orientate yourself as you explore the sights. Belfries have been a part of the landscape of Belgium and Northern France since the 11th Century. The construction of the one in Charleroi in 1936 is the only belfry in an Art Deco style and the most recent Belgian belfry, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The scale model: A gigantic model of the fortress of Charleroi is housed in one of the rooms in the town hall. It is an exact 1/600th scale reproduction of the scale model ordered in 1696 by Louis XIV available to view in the large gallery of the Louvre. The original is part of a set of about one hundred scale models of towns and fortresses, preserved at the Fine Art Museum in Lille. The belfry and the scale model can be visited every Saturday at 2:30pm. Meet at the Tourist Information Centre for Pays de Charleroi, place Charles II, 20. Tel. :+32(0)188.8.131.52. www.paysdecharleroi.be
Eupen is the capital of Ostbelgien, in the Eastern cantons. It is situated at the crossroads of Roman and Germanic cultures. The town is characterised by its multilingualism, and also a rich and varied way of life.
Spared during the war, the town of Eupen is home to a stunning built heritage, which dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, and a significant cultural heritage. Encircled by woodland, Eupen is also situated at the entrance to an exceptional marshland site: the Hautes Fagnes (high fens). The "Hertogenwald" (Duke's wood), the peat bogs of the Hautes Fagnes Nature Reserve and the dam of the Vesdre Valley make Eupen a remarkable place waiting to be explored.
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Many museums such as the Chocolate Museum, the IKOB Museum of Contemporary Art, the Historical Museum of Eupen town and so on, await your visit. Hikers and cyclists will find a vast network of walks and well-maintained trails here. The choice is diverse (rambling in Eupen, Ravel…).
This town on the Vesdre River, once rich due to the textile industry, abounds in sumptuous Patrician and imposing town houses, churches and fountains. The new town centre, with its welcoming squares and numerous terraces, is a great place for strolling. Gourmets will enjoy the culinary wealth of the region. Make the most of the quality of life the town of Eupen has to offer.
Just an hour from Brussels by train, Belgium's third most populous city and most touristic city of Wallonia is perfect for a weekend getaway. As your train pulls into Liège, the first thing you'll notice is the hyper-avant-garde Calatrava train station Liège-Guillemins. There are plenty of buildings which have recently undergone extensive renovation such as the famous Opéra Royal de Wallonie, the Théâtre de Liège, the Grand Curtius boasting an awesome collection of artifacts, the splendid La Boverie museum of Art which acts in partnership with Paris' Louvre, and the Musée de la Vie Wallonne, all showcases of Liège's cultural diversity. Other new emblematic buildings should also be mentioned: the Tour des Finances, La Mediacité designed by Ron Arad, the Design Station of Wallonia, the Passerelle "La Belle Liégeoise" and so forth. They show evidence of a dramatic urban renewal.
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Remnants of the Liège's history can still be found in the old Citadel offering a panoramic city view and the Archeoforum museum located beneath Place Saint-Lambert. In addition, Liège's extended shopping area has lots of chic and trendy fashion boutiques, designer stores, cafes and brasserie-restaurants with great typical food for a real great time with amazing Liégeois hospitality! Furthermore, why not benefit from a free half day bike or scooter rental to discover Liège in a different way?
Liège's most famous tourist attraction is the long stairway Montagne de Bueren - after taking on the more than 400 steps, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Definitely a challenge that's worth the effort! The city is located on the banks of the river Meuse, which divides the city into two parts. The Outremeuse (which translates to 'the part beyond the Meuse river') is famed for its more creative vibe and folklore. The most important character in Liège's folklore is Tchantchès, a marionette doll representing the stubborn and rebellious yet good-natured character of Liège. Enjoy the puppet theatre at the Musée de Tchantchès and learn more about Outremeuse's history with the help of Tchantches and his wife Nanesse.
EAT Every bite is an adventure at Mandibule en Roue Libre (rue Souverain-Pont 38), a cosy bistro where chef-owner Fabien Henrard encourages customers to pick up their own orders from the kitchen and play their own vinyl records during meals. For typical and savoury Liégeois cuisine, enjoy the warm atmosphere of Le Bistrot d'en Face (quai de la Goffe 8) and La Maison du Pèkèt (behind City Hall, rue de l'Epée 4).
SHOP For a genuine Liégeois shopping experience, forget the high street stores and join the foragers at the city's many antique markets. Every Sunday morning on the left bank of the Meuse river, La Batte (Belgium's oldest outdoor market) is a beehive of activity. Alternatively, try the Saint-Pholien junk market every Friday morning on the Boulevard de la Constitution.
LATER Party until the wee hours in the pubs and nightspots of the Le Carré neighbourhood.
Discover 7,000 years of art and history through 5,200 displayed items, prestigious collections of archaeology, decorative, religious and Meuse art, weaponry and glass.
Situated underneath Place Saint-Lambert, this former archaeological excavation site is a place for everyone to learn about the evolution of the "Ardent" City and its dwellers, from early times to now (9,000 years).
Set in the former monastry of the Friars Minor this museum offers dynamic interactivity, videos, sounds and noises... Explore every aspect of life in Wallonia and do not miss our international exhibition: "Au nom du Foot" (In the name of Football).
Initially built for the Liège World Expo in 1905 this magnificent museum is set amidst a beautiful park. It displays permanent Fine Arts collections, and is a showcase for the gems of Liège. Ingres, Gauguin, Chagall and other Belgian artists, in partnership with Paris' Louvre.
Located in the heart of Walloon Brabant, 30 minutes from Brussels, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve is composed of two urban centres. Home to the Catholic University of Leuven, Ottignies district has extended its cultural and tourist treasures with the building of a new town: Louvain-la-Neuve. Harmoniously nestled in the landscape and a true university town, Louvain-la-Neuve was designed from the outset, on the model of medieval Italian towns and with the idea of making it accessible to all. The result is a pedestrian town centre on a human scale, combining all the facilities of a town with an unmatched friendliness and atmosphere. Louvain-la-Neuve is also full of tourist attractions such as the Hergé Museum and the Musée L (University museum – reopening in autumn 2017), works of art on every street corner, parks to stroll through, a 220-hectare wood with a nature reserve and lots of paths, restaurants and cafés.
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Louvain-la-Neuve is a unique example of urban creation that combines country charm with all the benefits of a modern town! A major tourist centre, Louvain-la-Neuve is a constantly changing new town whose planning projects deserve exploration.
The work of Hergé, the father of European comic strip, is on show in all its facets: Hergé the illustrator, the letterer, script writer, publicist and painter are all present... Explore the largest museum dedicated to a comic strip author in the world!
Scan the code with your smartphone or tablet, it will direct you to a website that presents all you need to know about the place your are at, with commentary from sometimes unexpected characters. You don't have a compatible device? Tablets are available for hire from the Tourist Information Centre.
Here, instead of hitting a ball, the player throws a frisbee at a metal basket, which is the "hole". The Louvain-la-Neuve course was created in the Les Bruyères district in September 2011 and has 9 "holes". Disc-Golf isn't played with a recreational frisbee! Therefore, the Tourist Information Centre loans you the equipment for free and also provides you with the course map.
The whole region has been revitalised with numerous cultural infrastructures thanks to Mons being awarded European Capital of Culture in 2015. This transformation has been most notable in Mons itself where the town has since opened no less than 5 museums… Culture is here!
During the time that Mons was European Capital of Culture in 2015, 2.2 million people visited the city, so the town acquired an unprecedented cultural expertise, and welcomes you with open arms. From now on, the region of Mons offers a vast array of diverse activities for holidaymakers.
Explore right now our world-class tourist attractions and museums or discover our cultural programme, which has a multitude of dance or theatre performances, and not to forget, plenty of concerts!
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Immerse yourself in our museums and attractions such as the Artothèque (art library); the Losseau House; the BAM (Museum of Fine Arts); the Belfry; the Mundaneum (archive centre); Mons Memorial Museum; the Doudou Museum; the François Duesberg Museum; the Regional Museum of Natural Science; the SILEX'S (Mons); the site of Grand-Hornu (in Boussu); the Pass (Science Adventure Park located in Frameries); Van Gogh's houses (in Cuesmes and Wasmes) and the Fair and Memory Museum (in Saint-Ghislain) to name just a few.
Finally, regarding architecture and design, there is the Centre of Design (Mons) or major urban projects like the MICX (Convention Centre Mons) designed by the architect Daniel Liebeskind or even the project of Mons' new railway station designed by Santiago Calatrava.
EAT Jean-Philippe Watteyne is famous in Mons, thanks to his run on the French TV series Top Chef. He's also the genius behind iCook (Rue des Fripiers 2, restaurant-icook.be), one of the city's most popular restaurants.
SHOP The Official Souvenirs Shop visitMons (Grand-Place 22) is ideal place to find a souvenir of Mons and a showcase for local artisans. Many reference books on Mons and its region. A shop with something for all tastes.
LATER Cuba'R (Rue de Nimy 57) is a cellar bar that has brought Cuban music, Cuban drinks and some great cigars to Mons.
The Mons Memorial Museum invites visitors of all ages to reflect upon the reality of war. This space is more than an exhibition centre, it's also a place of intergenerational meetings and exchanges in the heart of a land scarred by two world wars. The visitor is immersed in the daily lives of soldiers, as well as civilians during wartime through the story of men and women who witnessed these events. (opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm - last admission at 5 pm)
From the legend of Saint George to the Ducasse de Mons festival, the Doudou Museum focuses on understanding and highlighting the different aspects of this multisecular and universal story. The Doudou Museum, in the heart of the town, allows visitors to interpret this exceptional intangible heritage, recognised by UNESCO in 2005, through objects from the collections belonging to the town of Mons' museums along with a range of technological devices. (opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm - last admission at 5 pm)
Namur, daughter of the water, is a city full of charm. Its part-pedestrian centre invites you to stroll amongst the shops or along the water's edge. But this city centre with its old quarters is above all places with undeniable character!
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Namur is the capital of Wallonia, the southern region of Belgium. Enjoy a stroll through the XVIIIth century centre or the Citadel, one of Europe's most impressive strongholds. If you want to give your feet a rest, you can join one of the many boat trips on the rivers Sambre and Meuse, as the city is neatly tucked in between where both rivers meet, an ideal and romantic way to explore the region. Do you prefer a more challenging way of exploration? Namur is also the gateway to various nature hikes in the Belgian Ardennes, an extensive forest region famed for its gorgeous landscapes and hillsides.
EAT Le Grill des Tanneurs (Rue des Tanneries 13b) Set up on the first floor of the Hôtel des Tanneurs in Namur, the Grill des Tanneurs offers a convivial and generous cuisine. Wood-grilled meats, fish, salads and crudités, specialities from the region… The place has been an unrivalled success for the last 20 years.
SHOP b.d.Librairie (Rue Saint-Jean 8) has been selling bande dessinée (comic book), that great Belgian art form, for 18 years.
LATER Exterieur Nuit(Place du Chanoine Descamps 6) is open until 11pm but it's a good place for Belgian beer and French wine.
Underground passageways and Visitors' Centre at Terra Nova of the Sambre and the Meuse rivers, the majestic Citadel of Namur overlooks the city. Together they have survived quite a few epochs! Discover the underground passageways of what Napoleon called the "Termite Mound of Europe" as part of an all-new immersive guided tour, which will plunge you into the heart of the Citadel's history, in the form of a sound and light show. Due to high demand, advance booking is strongly recommended. January to March + October to December: Visits to the underground passageways only on Wednesdays and weekends, public holidays and school holidays (11am FR - 1pm NL - 3pm FR). April to September: Visits to the underground passageways every day. You can also explore the Terra Nova Visitors' Centre at your own pace, where no less than 2000 years of urban and military history will be presented to you in the form of a dynamic, educational stage production. Opening times 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm from 31 March to 30 September. Everyday (except Mondays) from 1 October to the 31 March, open from 10am to 4:30pm. Closed from 24/12 to 01/01. www.citadelle.namur.be - On reservation (+32 (0) 81 24 73 70 - firstname.lastname@example.com
Discover the heritage and history of information technology in Belgium, the root of modern digital culture through unique collections spread over more than 2,000m². From April to October. Check the opening hours on www.nam-ip.be - +32 81 34 64 99
In this imposing townhouse in the heart of Namur's old town, discover the works of Namur artist Félicien Rops. Follow the key milestones of his life: the beginnings in social satire and caricature, lithography, the Baudelairean spirit, Parisian life, the omnipresence of women, death and eroticism www.museerops.be - +32 81 77 67 55
The Museum, housed in the Hôtel de Gaiffier d'Hestroy, displays collections from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance belonging to the Namur Archaeological Society as well as the remarkable medieval Treasure of the Saint-Nicolas d'Oignies Priory. The pieces that make up this treasure are the work of the goldsmith Hugo d'Oignies or from his workshop (± 1225-1250). The museum is home to sculptures, paintings including a large collection of the works of Mosan artist Henri Blés (16th century), civil and religious goldsmiths' pieces, etc., all from the Namur province. www.museedesartsanciens.be - +32 81 77 67 54
With its 2000 years of history, Tournai is the oldest city in Belgium. Its two most impressive monuments? The belfry and the Cathedral, listed as UNESCO world heritage. But that's not all: the city is also full of many other architectural treasures that can be easily explored by foot: Romanesque, Gothic and Louis XIV houses, the Museum of fine arts in Art Nouveau style with its beautiful collection of Impressionist painters... Its major asset: conviviality linked to its human scale. You can quietly stroll on the renovated waterfront of the Scheldt, follow one of the circuits proposed by the Tourism Office, taste local specialities like real ales, Belgian fries, rabbit à la Tournaisienne, Clovis cake... and why not, party with the locals because there always is an occasion.
The only museum designed by the master of Art Nouveau, Victor Horta! The exhibition rooms are structured around a large hall dedicated to sculpture and are surmounted by glass domes that illuminate the artworks with natural light. On the walls, the only two works by Manet exhibited in Belgium as well as paintings or drawings by Van Gogh, Seurat, Toulouse-Lautrec, Flemish masters...
This museum immerses the visitor into the mood of 19th century natural history cabinets with rare and extraordinary naturalised animals. The natural history museum also presents a vivarium where fish, tarantulas, amphibians and live reptiles evolve in reconstructed habitats. Founded in the Dutch period, the first museum in the country opened its doors to the public in 1829.
Opened in 1990, it houses prestigious Tournai tapestries of the 15th and 16th centuries, with other examples visible at the Metropolitan museum in New York, at the Sistine Chapel in Rome... There are also more modern works including by Dubrunfaut, Somville and Deltour, members of the group "Forces Murales" who instilled a revival in the art of tapestry. The top floor shows the bold approach by some contemporary artists.
This unusual museum dedicated to the art of puppetry in all its forms, invites you to discover its large collection of traditional and contemporary puppets, originating from the 4 corners of the globe. The diversity of the collection is such that the heritage exhibition is regularly renewed. Moreover, the puppet House also offers exhibitions, events, courses, workshops...
The 12th century belfry of Tournai, the oldest in Belgium, is listed in the UNESCO heritage list. It symbolises the municipal freedom and overlooks the Market Place from the top of its 72 m. Its 257 steps will lead you to the rooms that host educational exhibitions, the dungeon, the room of the carillonneur. The carillon resonates throughout the city every Sunday in summer. The top provides an exceptional view of Tournai and its surroundings.
An architectural masterpiece of the medieval Western world, Notre Dame Cathedral of Tournai has been UNESCO classified since 2000. The proportions of the building are huge. The subtle mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture provides an undeniable originality and the five massive towers make it a unique building of its kind. Its treasure conserves valuable items including two remarkable shrines that testify to the glorious past of the city.
The heart of Bruges, surrounded by an almost continuous ring of canals, is the best preserved example of medieval Flanders. The city centre is so picture perfect, that it is nigh on impossible to take a bad photograph. All the stunning beauty and culture of this unforgettable city can be easily explored on foot, by boat ride along quiet canals, or by horse-drawn carriage over cobblestone streets. Although Bruges is a small city, it will easily take more than one day to explore all of its architectural and artistic treasures, folklore, chocolate shops, lace boutiques, and local restaurants.
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The historic centre of Bruges is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is teeming with places of interest. Bruges is so magical that it's akin to a film set. This seems appropriate given that the 2008 film In Bruges was filmed on location in the city. This film, starring Ralph Fiennes and Colin Farrell, features two hit men holing up in the city after a difficult job. During Bruges' Golden Age, the 15th century, the fine arts prevailed. In the wake of the prestigious Burgundian dynasty, the great Flemish Primitives made a name for themselves. The world-renowned works of Jan Van Eyck, Hans Memling and those of other prominent Flemish Masters can be admired at the Groeninge Museum, St John's Hospital, St Saviour's Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady.
EAT Bistro Bruut (Meestraat 9) has had a radical facelift; its dining room now combines vintage industrial-style lampshades and reclaimed-wood tabletops. The honest Franco-Belgian cuisine at Assiette Blanche (Philipstockstraat 23-25, assietteblanche.be) is a hit with the chic local crowd.
SHOP Family-run chocolatier Dumon (Eiermarkt 6) occupies a dollhouse-like shop near Markt Square, while BbyB (Sint Amandstraat 39) features chocolates from top chef Bart Desmidt in minimal Pantone-style packaging. There is no accounting for taste, but at Goûts et Couleurs (Ezelstraat 5), they know their stuff. Furniture by Hay, accessories with a Scandinavian or Belgian twist, quality retro designs and mini gadgets you can treat yourself or others to. Optiek Hoet (Vlamingstraat 19): No trendy look, whether it's that of a designer, advertiser or woman in the media, is complete without Hoet glasses. This is the place for Hoet's own design classics. Fashion for trendsetters. Popular the world over, but with its cradle in Bruges.
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This 'City by the Sea', boasts over five-and-a-half miles of sandy beaches, perfect for sunbathing and a refreshing dip in the North Sea. After frolicking in the sun, take a walk down the promenade where you'll find many fantastic shops, bars and restaurants. As a cosmopolitan city, you'll find plenty to do across the harbour, yacht-basin, and at incredible year-round activities like the Christmas Market or the phenomenal Theatre by the Sea. One of Ostend's main, though perhaps lesser known, attractions is gastronomy. Where better place to sample the ocean's delicacies than at the seaside? Choose from high-end restaurants to cosy bistros, but make sure to order specialities such as Dover Sole, shrimp croquettes and tomate crevette (tomatoes filled with shrimps).
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LATER Choose from 500 types of beer and 50 kinds of genever (a Belgian juniper-flavoured spirit) at the English pub-style Café Botteltje (Louisastraat 19) or throw shapes on the dancefloor at Tao Bar (Langestraat 24-26).


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This weekend's Blackhawks Convention has been sold out for a while, so a hearty congratulations if you snagged passes with your 17 open browser windows. The area around the Hilton Chicago will be surrounded in red and black, and I guarantee you'll find these seven people in the crowd.
Make a checklist and tweet a pic of each with the hashtag #HawksConventionScavengerHunt and maybe the RedEye sports editor will send you something cool! Or he'll insert an editor's note after this sentence saying "no, Alex." (Editor's note: Nice try, Alex, but we can do without a thousand photos of Dave Kaplan.)
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CP has been to all six Blackhawks Conventions. CP has a Hawks jersey signed by EVERYBODY, even Ben Eager. CP brings a folding-style basket chair because CP knows there's a lot of standing around. CP will tell you where the nearest bathroom is by memory alone. You should buy CP a drink.
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2WB is an old-school hockey fan—BEFORE 2010, mind you (2009, to be precise). 2WB wears that Dustin Byfuglien jersey with pride and looks down on those with Andrew Shaw shirtseys. 2WB will walk right past Murray Bannerman and not realize what 2WB has done. Speaking of …
Murray Bannerman jersey guy/girl
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The Unbelievably Excited Teen Girl Group
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Seriously, the guy never takes a day off. He loves it when people rub his head for good luck, so go ahead and do that. It's cool.
Panel Question Guy
Think you know hockey? PQG puts your knowledge to shame. He can recite the Fenwick Close of the last 20 Stanley Cup champions, and you still think Fenwick Close is a spinoff of "Downton Abbey." PQG will find a way to get a question asked at nearly every single panel. Think Comic Book Guy on "The Simpsons."
Red Wings Guy
This seems unlikely, but I promise you'll see one dude wearing a Detroit jersey walking the hallways of the Hilton. I saw him last year and he was ready to spout off "Try winning another one!" or "Call me when you get to 10!" to anyone who'd listen. After this year's epic comeback/collapse, RWG might not be as chirpy. But he'll be there because he already paid for the passes. And you know damn well he doesn't want to be in Detroit.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
– The Apostle Paul in Galatians 5:22-23
The very nature of joy makes nonsense of our common distinction between having and wanting.
– C.S. Lewis in Surprised By Joy
Are you in a spot in your life where joy seems to be missing? Maybe it's been so long you're not sure if you've actually ever experienced joy?
Where do we find joy?
The message that popular culture communicates through music, movies, television, and the internet is a message of selfishness, yet this is where so many people turn to get answers for the deep questions of longing and belonging that they have. Popular culture answers our questions with another question: What do you need, want, or desire?
So for the person asking where to find hope, the culture answers, "The hope you need is found in you." or "Just do what makes you feel good." If the answer to our need for hope is ourselves, is it any wonder why suicide is at an all-time high in the U.S.?
Last week we heard the story of Nick Vujicic who responded to Jesus and found the hope he so desperately needed. The type of hope Nick found isn't in anything our culture creates because it's only found in Jesus. If you're looking for joy in your life, the answer is the same. It's only found in Jesus and it only remains when our perspective in this life is firmly rooted in him.
The Apostle Paul –in Galatians 5- talks about what happens when our relationship with Jesus takes over our life and the Holy Spirit becomes the source of life we draw from. This type of life source is evident by the fruit it produces in our lives. So how do we experience joy? Where do we find it? We find and experience it when we place our faith in Jesus and make him the foundation and source for our life. And this joy is different than what the world has to offer. We don't have joy because of our circumstances, we have joy despite them.
One of my favorite examples of this is found in Acts 16:16. Paul and Silas had just been stripped naked, beaten by a mob and put in prison – all for helping a slave girl. How did they respond? Instead of having a 'woe is me' attitude we see them praying and worshiping God in their prison cell in the middle of the night! How many of us have a hard time singing on Sunday because of a rough week and here are Paul and Silas – having endured incredible physical pain – keeping their perspective not on their circumstance but on their Savior.
So what about me?
The challenge is the same for us today. Despite our circumstance, if we keep our focus on Jesus, our perspective will be long-term and we can see past the pains of today to the hope of tomorrow. This is where we find joy – in the assurance that our God reigns, he's alive with us, and we will be with him forever! So despite what you're going through take joy and no matter what, always keep your perspective on your Savior and not your circumstance. When believers do this the world takes notice and the real answer to the question is revealed: Jesus!


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The July 26 schedule for Comic-Con 2014 was officially released Saturday, with big offerings from Warner Bros. and the always highly anticipated Marvel Studios panel topping the day's events.
Warner Bros. will be kicking off the day from 10 a.m. to noon in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center, the event's 6,500-seat premier venue, in a big way. Peter Jackson will be on hand to share details of "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," set to open Dec. 17.
Director George Miller will also be appearing to share an early look at "Mad Max: Fury Road," which reimagines the post-apocalyptic saga and stars Tom Hardy ("Inception," "The Dark Knight Rises") in the title role of Max Rockatansky. Finally, "Matrix" creators Lana and Andy Wachowski will be on hand to share their first original science fiction film since the iconic trilogy with an early look at "Jupiter Ascending," which stars Channing Tatum as a genetically engineered ex-military hunter trying to track down Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), whose fate just may affect the entire cosmos.
At this point, the Saturday afternoon Marvel Studios panel in Hall H has become one of the marquee events of Comic-Con and always grabs headlines for its surprise star appearances and bold new announcements. It's something the studio knows full well by now and thus allows it to be coy in the official listing, saying only "Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige and special guests provide an inside look at the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe."
So what might be on tap? Well, with Michael Douglas confirming a Comic-Con appearance to promote his role as Henry Pym in 2015's "Ant-Man" earlier this month, it seems like a safe bet that Marvel will be putting a spotlight on the project. Plus, with "Guardians of the Galaxy" only days from its Aug. 1 opening, it's reasonable to expect a major final push, perhaps including new footage and probable appearances from cast members. Finally, with shooting already underway for "Avengers: Age of Ultron," it's a good bet that Marvel will unveil a sneak peek of the film and also invite cast members to the panel (James Spader, who plays "Ultron," will already be at Comic-Con, promoting NBC's "The Blacklist" earlier on Saturday). Of course, this is all just speculation and the panel might simply be a pleasant Q&A with Feige. Still, you might want to line up for Hall H well in advance of 5:30 p.m. just in case.
In the evening, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment provide the centerpiece of the programming with the world premiere of "Gotham," which stars Ben McKenzie as Det. Jim Gordon in a pre-Batman saga of the grim city. It will be followed by a screening of the complete pilot episode of the CW's highly anticipated "The Flash," as well as exclusive video presentations of the CW's "Arrow" and the new NBC thriller "Constantine," starring Matt Ryan as the irreverent antihero — all based on DC characters. ("Constantine" will have an earlier pilot screening and Q&A with cast members at 5:15 p.m. in Room 6BCF). Cast and producers from all four series will make special appearances onstage throughout the night, and the event, hosted by "Arrow" star Stephen Amell, runs from 8 to 11 p.m. in Hall H.
Not enough for you? Rest assured, the Saturday schedule has plenty more action, including appearances from "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening (10 a.m., Ballroom 20), the cast of "True Blood" (5 p.m., Ballroom 20) and many more. For a complete look at the day's schedule, see the Comic-Con website.
What will you be checking out on Comic-Con Saturday? And who do you think will show up at the Marvel Studios panel? Let us know your predictions in the comments below.
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The industrial sector is extremely diverse and involves a wide range of activities including the extraction of natural resources, conversion into raw materials, and manufacture of finished products. We define the industrial sector as industry including the minerals processing industries. The sub-sectors that account for roughly 45% of all industrial energy consumption are iron and steel, chemicals, petroleum refining, pulp and paper, and cement. These industries are generally concerned with the transformation of raw material inputs (e.g. iron ore, crude oil, wood) into usable materials and products for an economy. Due to the wide variety in activities, energy demand and GHG emissions vary widely. Hence, the aggregate energy use and emissions depend on the structure (or specific set of activities) of industry, and the energy and carbon intensity of each of the activities. The structure of industry may depend on the phase of the economy, as well as many other factors like resource and technology2 availability as well as historical factors.
In 1995 industry accounted for 41% (131 EJ) (Price et al., 1998) of global energy use and up to 47% of global CO2 emissions (IPCC SAR, 1996). Besides CO2 industry also emits various other GHGs, i.e. CFCs, HFCs, HCFCs, CH4, N2O, PFCs, CF4, C2F6, and SF6 (IPCC SAR, 1996). Between 1971 and 1990, industrial energy use grew at a rate of 2.1% per year, slightly less than the world energy demand growth of 2.5% per year. This growth rate of industrial energy use has slowed in recent years, falling to an annual average growth of 0.2% between 1990 and 1995, primarily because of declines in industrial output in the CEITs. Energy use in the industrial sector is dominated by the OECD countries, which account for 44% of world industrial energy use. Non-Annex I countries and CEITs used 37% and 20% of 1995 world industrial energy, respectively. Industrial production is growing at a fast rate in non-Annex I countries. The trends in industrial energy use and CO2 emissions are depicted in Table 9.1.
|Table 9.1. Historical Energy Use in Industry (EJ). Primary energy consumption is calculated using a 33% conversion efficiency for electricity generation for all years and regions. Source: Price et al. (1998)
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Industrial production is an important engine to increase the economic activity, generate employment, and build up the infrastructure in developing countries. Investment in industry seems to have a stronger relation with economic growth than investments in other sectors (UNIDO, 1997). This can also be observed from the growing importance of industry in, and its contribution to the growth of a developing nation's economy (UNIDO, 1997). High industrial growth also promotes technological change (UNIDO, 1997). Capital investment in industry is important to achieve economic welfare in developing countries. Capital relates to physical (e.g. equipment), human (e.g. education) and technological capital (e.g. science, R&D). Industrialisation builds on the contribution of science and technology, as is evidenced by the Chinese economic development in the past decades (Song, 1997). However, industrial technology should fit the needs of the users in developing economies. Technologies developed for a specific industrial infrastructure (e.g. raw materials used (UNEP, 1997), relative shares of production costs) may not always be the right choice for another one, as is shown by examples of industrial technology applied in Tanzania (Yhdego, 1995) and India (Schumacher and Sathaye, 1998). Adaptation and development of technology to suit the needs is an essential step in the successful transfer of technology. Hence, technology transfer is a process, involving the trade and investment in technology, the selection (e.g. new, second-hand), adoption, adaptation, and dissemination of industrial technology, and, last but not least, capacity building, as science and technology are strongly related (Song, 1997) in the development of an industrial infrastructure.
Future growth of basic industries will, to a large extent, occur in developing countries. While developing countries are the most important markets for new and energy efficient processes, technology is still primarily developed in industrialised countries, despite the fact that the absolute demand for such technologies is stagnating or relatively low. Industrialised countries will be less favourable theatres for the innovation of technologies in the primary materials processing industries, if there are limited applications for such in industrialised countries. This development stresses the need both for technology adaptation to the prevailing conditions in developing countries, and intensified collaboration between suppliers and users of new industrial processes. Technology transfer needs to be studied within these perspectives. However, it seems that environmentally sound technologies do not transfer as rapidly as e.g. information technology, particularly with regard to developing countries. Also, the rapidly increasing role of transnational companies and foreign direct investment (UNCTAD, 1997) may change the patterns of technology transfer (see Section 9.3). These issues warrant a specific study of transfer of environmentally sound industrial technology, with an emphasis on GHG abatement technologies.
In this chapter we describe the experiences with various forms of technology transfer. After a brief summary of the technologies for GHG mitigation, mainly based on previous IPCC reports, we discuss the trends in technology transfer from a 'macro' perspective (Section 9.3). In Section 9.3 we describe the trends from an economic perspective, and study magnitude and directions, as well as sources of investment and technology. In Sections 9.4 and 9.5 we study the processes of technology transfer between and within countries, based on case-study material and other literature sources. Next, there is an evaluation of the analysed material and a description of the main lessons learned in Section 9.6, and this is followed by a summary.
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