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By spotogspindel | April 20, 2015
Skandi Africa is the newest and biggest offshore-vessel in DOF. It´s 33 meters wide and 130 meters long! (Thats´108 feet wide and 426 feet long). It is currently in the Netherlands, where a giant crane and an even bigger tower is being mounted. The crane alone can lift 900 tons! It is huge, this ship! I feel so honored to be one of three artists chosen to decorate this ship.
(Read more about the ship by clicking the picture above)
I´ve been onboard for three days now, getting everything up (around 140 pictures all together). With me I had Elise, who´s the head procurment-manager for the ship. And such a delight to work with. I am happy to take you on a little art-tour of the ship 🙂
Let´s start in the mess. It´s the biggest of the common-areas rooms, with seating for 110. The color-scheme is light green, and we pieced pictures to match and contrast. My pictures are matched with Kyrre Møgster´s oil-paintings of people around the world.
"Ustadige Skudenes/unreliable Skudenes", 60×90 cm
There is accommodation for 140 people onboard, and I can reveal that they will not go hungry. The chefs onboard are excellent!
"Oselvarbaug/row-bow", 50×60 cm
"The secret garden", 40×40 cm
Right by the mess is the recreation-room, one of the busier lounges.
In addition to The star-gazer by Kyrre Møgster, I have 5 pictures this room.
"The smell of childhood summers", 60×90 cm
"Yellow seahouse", 50×60 cm
"Row of sea-houses", 45×90 cm
"Espevaer", 50×60 cm
"Huddling houses", ca 50x 60 cm
Moving up 3 stories, the captain´s lounge is another of the main gathering areas for free time relaxation. The modern splash of color behind the TV is a good match with my picture next to it.
The windows here add so much light, stretching from floor to ceiling.
"Njørd rowingclub", 60x80cm
Another wall in the same lounge. I made a relief-series of the history of shipping. A bit abridged. From the stone age, via the viking-ships, the sailing-ships, a steamer and finally a DOF offshore-vessel.
They are all digital photo collage, printed on and cut in aluminum.
A detail from the stone age.
Yet another lounge. The theme here is people of the world, and it is held in blue and purple hues.
My two pictures are Japanese. Two young girls dressed in traditional kimonos.
And a real samurai warrior in all his gear. Both ca 40×60 cm
The lady is painted by Kyrre Møgster. The arrow-heads I made in raku-pottery. A little close-up:
Moving on to the smokers lounge. The lounges are lying next to each other, with windows between them, which makes it both much lighter and more social.
"Siggjo", 50×100 cm
In the library I also have 6 pictures.
First, the old history of Bergen, represented with these two pictures, printed on brushed aluminum.
"Bergen 1", 40×60 cm
"Bergen 2", 40×60 cm
"Bergen Panorama", 35×70 cm +35×70 cm
This picture is devided into two halves, and is a modern day picture of how Bergen is now. Originally this and some of the other pictures were made for a ship called Skandi Bergen, and the Captain wanted some pictures from the city. This ship was sold, and the art meant for it was transferred to this ship.
A room is never complete without some naked rock faces 😉
"Salty treasures", 50×60 cm
"A long days night towards spring", ca 40×40 cm
A detail of the wooden mosaic. Cut pieces of oak, 4×4 cm, are painted separately and glued down on a hidden wooden board.
One floor up is the officers deck, with the Captain´s cabin and office. The room has big windows, from ceiling to floor, and is filled with light. The furniture is also light.
He chose the pictures he liked best, and picked this acrylic painting of a little boat lying safely at harbor in the fog.
"Foggy afternoon", 45×90 cm
"Help is on the way", 50×60 cm
A captain is also head of security, so this safety-belt/ring was a natural choice.
Moving on to the chief and his cabin.
He´s got a starfish clinging to an old, rusty anchor and a close-up from a sailing-ship.
"Hanging in there", 50×60 cm
This is from one of the clients´s cabins.
All the cabins are beautifully decorated, with leather sofas and chairs, stereo/tv/computer, a desk, and a bed of course.
"Geitung", 60×80 cm
"Floating", 50×60 cm
The Captain and Elise in front of the big yellow tower that will be mounted on deck. The Captain took us on a tour of the ship before we left, and I am in awe of all the knowledge needed that culminates in building a ship like this.
The ship doesn´t get baptized until August, they still need some time to mount the big crane and tower on deck. But it´s not to early for me to wish them the best of luck with all the future voyages!
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The Education Act - Conditions for a Research-based School A Frame-Factor Theoretical Thinking
In 2010, the Swedish Parliament enacted[F1] a new education act that, among other aspects, stipulated education in primary and secondary schools must be based on research and proven experience. Such a legal requirement that would apply to both school levels is quite innovative not only in Sweden but internationally.
Over the years principals and teachers have developed new pedagogies designed to improve teaching and learning. Could another means toward such improvements lie in a law stipulating that education in primary and secondary school must be based on research and proven experience? What conditions are required for such a law to affect the work of the school faculty and staff?
The analytic methods used in this investigation are Lundgren's frame factor theory and Goffman's frame analysis. The focus is on the relationship between parliamentary control via legislation and the possibilities of principals and teachers to fulfil the intentions of the law.
Our analysis reveals that the law experienced difficulties due to it not being properly implemented and not providing clear instructions on how it should be used in teaching practice.
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The airport's 1.2 million-square foot (111,480-square meter), $1.1 billion state-of-the-art terminal building was the first American airport facility to be designed and built in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
IND is situated seven miles (11.3 kilometers) south west of downtown Indianapolis at exit 68 on I-70 and is easily reachable via the I-465 beltway that encircles the entire city and connects it to major Interstate highways like I-70, I-65, I-69 and I-74.
Half-hourly buses and pre-booked express coaches run to IND from downtown Indianapolis and the surrounding region and, although the airport doesn't yet have its own dedicated rail station, Indianapolis Central Train Station is only 15 miles (24.1 kilometers) east of IND, which is a quick and convenient taxi ride away.
First established in 1931, Indianapolis International Airport was renamed the Weir Cook Municipal Airport in 1944 after Indiana's own Colonel Harvey Weir Cook, a heroic World War I flying ace who lost his life during World War II.
The following three decades saw the airport grow rapidly in size and popularity until 1976, when the decision was made to change its name once again to Indianapolis International Airport in order to better reflect the facility's reputation as a global transport hub.
IND's original domestic and international terminal buildings were expanded and redeveloped numerous times over the subsequent 40 years until they were replaced with a consolidated terminal facility in 2008. Boasting progressive design features and built to accommodate huge numbers of passengers, the record-breaking $1.1 billion terminal was named the Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal in honor of the pilot and in celebration of more than 75 years of flights in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Airport is located close to the city center and it benefits from excellent highway connectivity. The area surrounding the airport is full of hotels, motels and inns offering convenient package deals for accommodation and parking.
An affordable and friendly hotel just over two miles (3.2 kilometers) from IND, Wyndham Indianapolis West is great if you're traveling on a budget or heading away with your family. The hotel offers a convenient Park and Fly service that lets you leave your car at the hotel after your stay, so that you can get on with enjoying your trip. A free shuttle runs between the hotel and the airport every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, to get you, your kids and your bags to the terminal in 10 minutes.
The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport is a sophisticated, stylish and comfortable hotel that, as part of its five-star facilities, offers a range of Stay, Park and Fly deals that can be tailored to suit your trip. The hotel also keeps a fleet of shuttles on hand around the clock to make the three-mile (4.8-kilometer) trip between hotel and airport forecourt whenever guests need transportation.
If you're just looking for a basic place to rest close to IND, La Quinta Inn Indianapolis Airport Executive Drive is an affordable, no-frills hotel located two miles (3.2 kilometers) from the airport and offers free parking for the duration of your stay. The hotel provides Park and Fly packages, a free airport shuttle service and even a fresh cup of coffee to take with you to help get your day off to a good start.
As well as a number of world-famous fast food chains, IND's Civic Plaza houses a selection of eateries serving up Indianapolis' favorite foodstuffs, from frozen yogurt, fresh salad platters and specialty deli menus to gourmet popcorn and locally-made artisanal chocolate.
There is even a unique diner that's styled in celebration of 'the greatest spectacle in racing', the legendary Indy 500, that has taken place just 12 miles (19.3 kilometers) north of IND for over 100 years. So, whether you need to grab something on the go or enjoy a hearty meal before your flight, get stuck in at the Civic Plaza.
Not only is the Civic Plaza packed with pre-flight retail options, but it also serves as a shopping street for the local region. Open to the public as well as those traveling through the airport, the Civic Plaza's lively sense of community has attracted a vibrant range of international and local outlets.
There are shops selling travel essentials, vacation reading and all the digital accessories you could want, along with a boutique that stocks a unique selection of clothes, lifestyle accessories, art, souvenirs and gifts, all of which are produced by local designers and craftspeople.
As a gateway to the iconic cultural identity of the Hoosier state, IND provides a showcase for Indiana's creative talent in a series of permanent collections and pop-up gallery spaces. As well as works from established artists, Indianapolis Airport's rotating exhibitions feature exclusive art from different up-and-coming Indiana talents every three months, so there will pretty much always be something new to see whenever you pass through.
Take a look at what's on display right now so you can find your favorite before you fly.
Feeling restless? Take a tour of the airport on one of IND's innovative walking routes around the terminal. Five different paths lead you past some of the most interesting spots in the airport, including the place where you can get the best view of the runways and locations where you can browse some of the most intriguing artwork on display.
These walks are a great way to clear your head and take in all the activity of the airport from a new perspective.
On the first Friday of every month, IND's Civic Plaza plays host to some of Indiana's finest singers and musicians performing much-loved classics, as well as their own compositions. From 11am to 7pm, visitors can expect to hear a heady mix of jazz, blues, folk and traditional tunes from acoustic acts, solo singers and local high school bands.
As well as being a pleasant way to pass the time before you fly, IND's First Fridays are a great way to get a real taste for all that Indiana has to offer if you're only traveling through.
One of the first of its kind, Indianapolis Airport's Hands-Only CPR Training kiosk can teach you life-saving skills in minutes. Featuring a touchscreen and high-tech practice mannequin, the kiosk provides personalized feedback about the depth and rate of your compressions and the effectiveness of your hand placement on the mannequin to help you provide CPR whenever it might be required.
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Built into the grounds of the legendary Speedway arena just six miles (9.6 kilometers) from IND, is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, which celebrates and documents the heritage of the Indy 500 as well as other illustrious motorsports events and milestones in automotive history. Open all year round and with a rotating display of over 50 prize-winning cars, the Speedway Museum should be the first stop for anyone interested in Hoosier culture.
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Step back in time as you walk through the grand front door of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, a faithful restoration of the home built and inhabited by the 23rd President of the United States.
Stand on the very same porch from which Harrison delivered the famous 'Front-Porch Campaign' that won him the 1888 Presidential election or explore his 16-room red-brick house, painstakingly redecorated in the Victorian style that was typical during Harrison's lifetime. It's adorned with over 3,700 artefacts from the era, the majority of which actually belonged to Harrison and his family.
An early advocate for equal rights for all Americans, Harrison is often overshadowed by some of his presidential peers, but to his fellow Indianans, he's a Hoosier hero.
Along with paintings and sculptures from some of Western America's most important artists, The Eiteljorg Museum is home to one of the most extensive collections of Native contemporary art in the world.
In a unique, engaging and often surprising series of galleries, visitors can find iconic works by Andy Warhol, Georgian O'Keeffe and Kay WalkingStick paired with new images and artefacts inspired by the tribal practices and traditions of the indigenous peoples of America.
The Eiteljorg, only 20 minutes from the airport, is one of very few museums that allows visitors to explore the fusion of America's long cultural history and its creative present.
Indianapolis is the home of Rhythm!, the world's first and foremost drum and percussion museum. Featuring a host of interactive exhibitions, presentations and performances, Rhythm! is a unique opportunity to play instruments and music from around the world and learn how rhythm can be used as a truly universal language.
Whether you've got rhythm in your blood or you've yet to find your musical mojo, Rhythm! is a fun-filled family afternoon just 15 miles (24.1 kilometers) from IND and has also been known to put on the odd secret concert from some of the museum's rock star friends.
Designed and constructed in 1916 by renowned landscape architect, George Kessler, the Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens feature hundreds of different exotic species from around the world that keep its aluminum conservatory building - the first of its kind in the USA - warm throughout the year.
Whether you want to stretch your legs before flying or the kids could do with burning off some energy, Garfield Park is 10,000 square feet (929 square meters) of flowers, fountains and fresh air.
The life and works of writer, artist and critic, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr, who is yet another famous Hoosier, are preserved and explored at Indianapolis' Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library.
Dedicated to championing the late author's groundbreaking literary and cultural contributions, the library houses a museum, art gallery and reading room. A complete replica of his writing studio, the museum's broad collection includes Vonnegut's Purple Heart medal for service in World War II, his iconic Coronamatic typewriter and an unopened letter to the author from his father; a perfectly intriguing trio of artefacts to inspire budding authors and respected writers alike.
Indianapolis Airport's massive Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal sees over 1,000 incoming and outgoing flights a week across its two distinct concourses. As well as serving 15 international and domestic airlines, including Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Virgin American, IND is also the site of one of the biggest FedEx hubs in the world, where thousands of packages are sorted and handled every day.
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Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is accessible via exit 68 I-70, which is easily reachable thanks to I-465, a loop-road that runs around the entire city. Use the ZIP code IN 46241 to navigate your way to the airport; it's located at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
IndyGo, Indianapolis' public transport system, provides the Route 8 bus service that runs between IND and the city center on a half-hourly basis every day of the week from 6am until 11pm. The average journey time is around 30 minutes, but it is important to allow for potential traffic delays when planning your journey. You can find a detailed map and live schedule for the Route 8 service here.
Indianapolis Airport is also served by the Go Green Downtown/Airport Express shuttle, which runs between the city and the airport every 30 minutes from 5am to 11pm. The Go Green shuttle is significantly quicker than the Route 8 service, reaching the airport in around 15 minutes, but it is highly recommended that you pre-book a space as priority is given to online reservations and you may be forced to wait for the next available shuttle. Head to the Go website for more information and booking options.
If you're traveling to IND from elsewhere in the USA by rail, the Indianapolis Central Train Station (part of the Amtrak intercontinental rail network) is just 15 miles (24.1 kilometers) east of the airport and easily reachable by taxi or via the Route 8 bus service.
Although the airport doesn't yet have its own rail facilities, the Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal has been designed to accommodate a Light Rail Transit station in the future, which would allow users to travel between IND and the city center in minutes.
IND's multi-story Terminal Garage has a height restriction of 6.8 feet (2.1 meters) in operation throughout, so it's a good idea to check the height of your vehicle before setting off. If you are over the allocated height or you're at all unsure, the Park and Walk and long-term facilities are both open-air and only a few minutes away.
Indianapolis Airport provides free pick-up and drop-off bays right outside the terminal building, but drivers are asked to spend no longer than 60 seconds in them and should under no circumstances leave their vehicles unattended.
If you'd like to spend a bit more time wishing your passengers a good trip or if you arrived to pick someone up earlier than planned, IND's Cell Phone Lot is completely free to use and only a five-minute drive to the terminal when your passenger is ready.
Whether you're in need of directions, want to double-check you've got the right gate or you want to know where is good to eat in the airport or downtown, IND's team of voluntary Airport Ambassadors is there to help you and show off some of the famous 'Hoosier Hospitality'.
If you've come back from your trip and forgotten where you've parked the car or found it with a flat tire or battery, IND's vehicle service team is on hand to provide around-the-clock assistance and get you back on the road. Just call them on (+1) 317-487-5017 and they'll be with you as soon as possible.
You'll be able to find everything you need on IND's daily flight tracker. As long as you know either your flight number or your airline, the tracker will display your flight's destination, expected arrival and departure times, your gate number and any relevant delays.
IND is committed to providing an easy and enjoyable experience for all of its visitors and provides, amongst other things, accessible parking, wheelchair-friendly shuttle buses and braille signage.
Although IND's staff will work hard to accommodate you, it is recommended that you make your airline aware (scroll down to the bottom of that page) of your requirements in advance of your flight so they can arrange with the airport to have assistance available as soon as you arrive. More information on IND's accessibility features can be found here.
If you've lost something on airport property, you can head to the information desk in the Civic Plaza or, if you've already left the airport, you can get in touch by ringing Guest Services on (+1) 317-487-7243 or by filling in this form.
Unfortunately, IND is not responsible for any items left on your plane and you should contact your airline as soon as possible in order to locate and reclaim them. Make sure you scroll down on the page that is linked to here to find the phone numbers.
As well as numerous free-to-use charging stations throughout the terminal, many of the seating islands are fitted with integrated charging banks, so you can power up whenever you need it.
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Introducing the newest member of the Google Home Family: Home Hub. Like its technological brethren, the device comes with Google Assistant built-in, and is thereby smart as a whip. However, Home Hub takes things a step further by way of its 7″ display, which offers an entirely new tier of benefits. That's joined by a compact design and Ambient EQ light sensor, allowing both the device and its screen to blend in with pretty much any interior.
There's no camera included on Home Hub, and that's no mistake, as Google didn't want owners to feel like the device was invading their privacy. Consequently, you can bring it into any room, including the bedroom, without feeling like there's someone (or something) watching. Meanwhile, Home Hub delivers an endless bevy of information and entertainment. Want to stream a photo gallery? Check the weather? Schedule an appointment? Map a route? Listen to music? Watch YouTube videos? That and so much more is a mere voice command away.
On the connectivity front, Google Home Hub is not just compatible with over 100 smart devices, but it completely streamlines your technological eco-system. Specifically, Home Hub includes home view, which allows you to view or control all your smart home devices (lights, TVs, cameras, Chromecast, smart plugs, speakers, etc) by using your touch or your voice. In other words, your days of using an individual app for each peripheral smart device might very well be over.
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Welcome to the LOKWELT Freilassing, the Fascination of Railways on 17 tracks. Experience the track railway steam locomotive III No. 719, the express steam locomotive B IX No. 1000 built by Maffei and the express electric locomotive E 16, which are only some examples of our valuable collection. Enjoy our lovingly renovated roundhouse and join us in another era. For railfans it is a must and for all tourists it is a great attraction in Berchtesgadener Land! The World of Children - Experiences with all senses We have many exciting experiences to offer our younger visitors. For children from 6 to 12 years old, the themes of railway and technology are explained in a fascinating way using all their senses. In our blackbox it is fun to guess different objects by touch alone. Under the title "Railway Travel" three different wooden rail wagons can be used to make up different trains. In the theme "The Railway Working World" children may dress up in typical working clothes. At the "Hearing Station" they can listen to different train sounds and guess the answers. Events & Seminars The LOKWELT offers a very special flair for enjoying culture and an unbeatable ambiance for your events. Arts, lectures or concerts provide diverse events on our stage. We are an ideal platform for companies to stage presentations & customer events in a very special and memorable environment. Seminar rooms are available for school parties. Use our nostalgic environment for your future events. Come along and be inspired by 150 years railway technology. You are most welcome!
Baroque Authority – Baroque Glory 15,000 magnificent square metres – 2,000 stunning exhibits – 1,300 moving years The Salzburg Cathedral and Residenz Palace create the historical centre of the city of Salzburg. For 200 years, the passages between the prince archbishop's palace, the cathedral oratories as well as the cabinet of art and painting galleries were either closed or walled off. With the creation of the DomQuartier, the original unit of the cathedral and palace complex – including St. Peter's Benedictine monastery – has now been restored. A tour makes it possible to get new views of the city as well as unfamiliar insight into the architectural sights and Baroque treasures. With this, 134 doors opened to 2,000 exhibits from 1,300 years of art and cultural history on 15,000 square metres. The worldly and religious powers of Salzburg's prince archbishops manifest themselves in this unique architectural highlight. Since the middle ages, they ruled over worldly concerns as princes and directed the history of the church as archbishops and metropolitans. They began more than 400 years ago to transform this wealthy city into a Baroque jewel based on Italian style. For this, they fetched the most prominent architects of their time to Salzburg. They created a city planning masterpiece that is treasured and protected today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour through the DomQuartier goes back to Prince Archbishop Guidobald von Thun. He was one of the most important builders of Baroque Salzburg. During his 14-year rule (1654–1668), he shaped the city incredibly. He ordered the construction of the cathedral archways, organised the design of the Residenzplatz (Residence Square) and Domplatz (Cathedral Square) and also built an art gallery – today's Long Gallery at St. Peter's Abbey. With this, he also created the connection pathways between the cathedral and palace, as well as to St. Peter's. After the dissolution of Salzburg's archbishopric in 1803, the unity between the cathedral and Residenz palace was lost. Now, after 200 years, it has been reconstructed once more. The Tour de Baroque through the DomQuartier takes visitors first through the state rooms of the Salzburg Residenz Palace, home to the prince archbishops' living quarters and official seat. Opulent interiors, extravagant stucco and superb ceiling frescoes are witnesses to the mission of the rulers to present themselves in a magnificent way. Continue to the Residence Gallery, home to European paintings from the 16th to 19th centuries with a clear focus on Baroque. The following cathedral archways terrace connects the worldly with the spiritual: the Cathedral. About 400 years ago on 14 April 1614, Archbishop Marcus Sitticus von Hohenems laid the cornerstone of this Baroque cathedral. It was consecrated in 1628 by his successor Paris Lodron. The cathedral archways terrace – to some extent between heaven and earth – provides beautiful, unparalleled views of the city. Structurally returned to its original state, the North Oratory of the Salzburg Cathedral will host changing special exhibitions in the future. First up is the Salzburg Museum with its Rossacher Collection. The organ gallery, which is home to an impressive view into the cathedral, opens the path to the Cathedral Museum, cabinet of art and Long Gallery, as well as the Museum of St. Peter in the newly adapted "Wallistrakt" wing. After a view into the Gothic chancel of the Franciscan Church, the tour ends in the stately Carabinieri Hall of the Residenz Palace. Hand in hand with the development of the DomQuartier as a structural and functional unit is that of the rich cultural heritage that dates back to the 8th century when Salzburg was Christianised. Even though the secularisation of Salzburg saw many valuable artistic pieces leave the country, the collection of the participating institutions can be seen today. In addition to the works of art from the Residence Gallery, Cathedral Museum and Salzburg Museum, St. Peter"s Abbey presents its valuable treasures in one permanent museum – built just for this purpose. The St. Peter Benedictine monastery, located adjacent to the cathedral-residence complex, is considered the oldest continuously existing monastery in the German-speaking world and has made significant contributions to the development of Salzburg's cultural and spiritual life. The abbey boasts an art collection with an estimated 40,000 pieces. The most beautiful pieces are displayed in the newly founded Museum of St. Peter for the first time since 1982. With the creation of the DomQuartier, a synopsis of 1,300 years of power, art and church history is brought to life thanks to 2,000 exhibits – embedded in the distinct architecture of a unique complex in Europe. One tour, one ticket, one experience
Collection of audiovisual documents on W.A. Mozart and contemporary Salzburg composers. Opened in 1991 in the Mozart Residence, the Mozart Audio-Visual Collection is the largest special archive of audio and visual recordings relating to the life and works of Mozart. The collection houses 26,000 sound recordings (the oldest dates back to 1889) and 3,300 video productions. It is possible to listen to recordings or view films directly at the archive. For some individual works more than 100 different interpretations are available. An additional 16,000 recordings are documented in the collection's online database. The collection itself includes numerous performances of works, rehearsal excerpts, documentary films, motion pictures, plays and children's films. The Audio-Visual Collection is open to the general public free of charge (however no loans are permitted). It was created for the use by scholars, students, Mozart enthusiasts as well as school groups, singers, instrumentalists, directors and conductors. The large viewing screen may also be used by groups if booked in advance.
"The Bachschmiede" in Wals is a cultural center with a diverse cultural attractions and is home to a cultural hall and a museum. The exhibitions "1809 - Napoleon's army before Salzburg" and "The Roman Imperial Villa of Loig" can be seen here as well as a "Historic toy collection" In the heart of the museum, the old, meticulously restored blacksmith is a variety of tools that in some insight. enter the blacksmithing and in the work and daily work of Bach blacksmith. at Kunsthalle can admire works of different artists here have the opportunity to present their works of art. The "Bachschmiede" as a regional museum, sees itself as an open place for a continuing cultural communication process of the population, as a "place of encounter and active engagement." Here in particular, with a view of the cross-border museum and cultural work in the space of Salzburg and Bavaria. The Museum's mission, on the basis of historical evidence to draw the bow between past and present, and so to make our current cultural acting understandable. A central point of our mission statement is a visitor-oriented processing each exhibition. However, the contents and the museum's educational concept should be designed so that the visitor is received in its current presence is passed through appropriate media in the past and may derive from the museum visit personal gain. Each visit should invite to a repetition.
The earliest documentary evidence we have of Mozart´s Residence, also known as the Tanzmeisterhaus (dancing master´s house), dates back to 1617. It consisted of two buildings until 1685. On August 3, 1711 Lorenz Speckner was given permission by decree to hold dancing lessons for the aristocracy in the building. In the 1713 "description of souls" (today´s census) the house was already referred to as the Tanzmeisterhaus. The house was turned over to the highly aristocratic dancing master and "ante camera" valet, Franz Karl Gottlieb Speckner (approx. 1705 - 1767), son of Lorenz, on September 9, 1739. In those days a dancing master played an important role: he not only gave young aristocrats dancing lessons but also prepared them for life at court and was perfectly conversant with the complicated court ceremonial. On November 15, 1747 Franz Gottlieb Speckner was one of the witnesses to the marriage of Mozart´s parents. The Mozart family had considered moving to a larger residence as early as December 1765; their quarters on the third floor of the Hagenauer House located in today´s Getreidegasse 9 consisted of a kitchen, a chamber and one living room, bedroom and study. Leopold Mozart wrote to his landlord, Johann Lorenz Hagenauer (1712 - 1792) from the Hague: "For example, where will my daughter sleep? Where will Wolfgang take up his quarters? Where will I find room for him to study and go about his work, which he will be sure to have in abundance? And where will I stay? My children and I should each have his own place so not to trouble the others. Can you possibly have a few more rooms built on?" Speckner died on May 15, 1767 at the age of 62. The inheritance went to his cousin, Maria Anna Raab (1710 - April 5, 1788) who was to go in the annals of Mozart literature as Tanzmeister Mitzerl.. She no longer organized balls but resorted to renting, making the large ballroom available to wedding parties. During the Mozart family´s extensive journey throughout western Europe (1763 - 1766) the plans to move to another house were pushed aside. On February 20, 1771 Leopold wrote to his wife from Venice: "... Home! I just remembered that we cannot live at home. Please write me to advise whether we shall take lodgings at the Sailerwirt (former inn, Getreidegasse 10), the Stern (today´s Sternbräu, Getreidegasse 34-36) or at the Saulentzl (former inn with butcher´s shop, Goldgasse 13). It shall probably be best for me to stay at the Löchl (the Löchlwirt, today´s Restaurant Eulenspiegel, Hagenauerplatz 2), where I shall be near the Hagenauer House (Leopold only had to cross the square). The way we have been sleeping with each other (like soldiers) cannot continue; Wolfgang is no longer 7 years old, etc.". After their third journey to Vienna (mid-July to September 25, 1773) the Mozarts moved into their new domicile on the former Hannibalplatz (today´s Makart Square 8). The spacious residence was large enough to receive friends and musicians. The actor, theater director and librettist of "The Magic Flute", Emanuel Schikaneder (1751-1812), was a frequent visitor. In this house Wolfgang wrote symphonies, divertimenti, serenades, piano and violin concerti and a bassoon concerto, arias, masses and other sacred music from 1773 - 1780. He composed the "Re pastore" K. 208, began his "La Finta giardiniera" K. 196 and "Idomeneo" K. 366. From 1773 to 1787, the year in which Leopold died, the Mozart family wrote 232 letters of which we have knowledge and a total of 215 letters were received at this address. Many letters were lost or no longer exist. Wolfgang often made fun of his landlady Mitzerl. On December 30, 1774 he wrote his sister from Munich: "... Give my best to the Virgin Mizerl, she shall not doubt my love for her, I constantly see her before me in her beguiling negligée; I have seen many an attractive maiden here but none can match her beauty ." This quotation has caused many Mozart biographers to see Mizerl as a girlfriend of Mozart´s but the good housewife was 46 years older than the 18-year-old Wolfgang at that time... Mozart´s mother died in Paris in 1778, Mozart´s sister Nannerl married and moved to St. Gilgen in 1784, leaving Leopold to live alone in the spacious quarters. On July 25, 1785 his grandson, Leopold Alois Pantaleon, was born at the house († June 15, 1840 at Innsbruck) and left in the care of his grandfather. The house had various owners after Leopold Mozart´s death on May 28, 1787. A bomb struck the house on October 16, 1944, destroying two-thirds of the building. The owner at that time sold the destroyed section to the Assicurazioni Generali, who erected an office building on the site which the International Mozarteum Foundation was able to purchase in 1989. The International Mozarteum Foundation had already purchased the preserved section of the Tanzmeistersaal in 1955 and turned it into a museum. The office building was torn down on May 2, 1994 and reconstruction according to old plans commenced on May 4th.
One day in paradise – this individual museum lets you reveal the good old times. The main focus is on first-class classic cars from Italy, England, Germany and the USA. Furthermore you can see rare motorcycles, jukeboxes, automobilia and many other things. If you want to you can also take a drink in the cafeteria of the museum next to the fireplace with a view to the classic cars. We are looking forward to giving you a warm welcome to our classic car museum.
The Dokumentation Obersalzberg is a place of guided learning and remembrance designed by the Institut für Zeitgeschichte, Munich – Berlin on behalf of the Free State of Bavaria. It offers the visitor to this historic site the opportunity to study and reflect on the history of Obersalzberg and the history of National Socialism. To achieve this goal the permanent exhibition is accompanied by special exhibitions, lectures and events as well as a comprehensive educational program. Dokumentation Obersalzberg thus serves to reflect on the National Socialist past.
In Getreidegasse no. 9, is where the Leopold Mozart family lived from 1747 to 1773. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here on January 27, 1756. Today the rooms once occupied by the Mozart family house a museum. The most famous exhibits include Mozart´s childhood violin, his concert violin, his clavichord, the pianoforte, portraits and correspondence of the Mozart family. The International Mozart Foundation first set up a museum in Mozart´s birthplace, Getreidegasse 9, on June 15, 1880. During the last few decades the museum was systematically renovated by the International Mozarteum Foundation and has become a cultural site attracting thousands of visitors from around the world to Salzburg year after year. The Mozart family lived on the third floor of the "Hagenauer House" for 26 years. The house was named after its owner and Mozart´s friend, the merchant and grocer Johann Lorenz Hagenauer (1712 - 1792), and consisted of a kitchen, a small chamber, a living room, bedroom and study. On exhibit in the historical rooms are manuscripts (facsimiles), documents and souvenirs, the original portraits of the family members such as the 1789 unfinished oil painting by Mozart´s brother-in-law, Joseph Lange of "Mozart at the Piano" and the historical instruments (Mozart´s concert piano, clavichord, Mozart´s concert and child´s violin, viola) that were acquired from Mozart´s widow, Constanze Nissen (1762 - 1842) and her sons, Carl Thomas (1784 - 1858) and Franz Xaver Wolfgang (1791 - 1844) by the International Mozarteum Foundation. In 1994 the Mozart Residence was carefully renovated and reorganized by the Viennese architect, Prof. Elsa Prochazka, according to state of the art museum technology to protect the exhibits from damage. In 1985 the apartment of Mozart´s neighbor, Babette von Moll, the aunt of the famous Salzburg geologist and natural scientist, Karl Ehrembert von Moll (1760 - 1838) located in the rear part of the house facing University Square, was redecorated with private funds into a "commoner´s apartment in Salzburg in Mozart´s time". In addition to furniture and everyday utensils three themes are documented: "Mozart and the University of Salzburg", "Mozart´s friendship to Salzburg families" and "Sacred music and reverence of the saints". The second floor is dedicated to the theme "Mozart at the Theater". Numerous diorams (miniature stages) illustrate the history of the reception of Mozart´s operas. Stage sets from the late 18th to the 20th century display the many different interpretations of Mozart´s works. Since 1981, the International Mozarteum Foundation has presented different "Mozart" exhibitions on the first floor of Mozart´s Birthplace each year.
Milestones of Mobility fahr(T)raum is a homage to the Austrian visionary Ferdinand Porsche, his team and the role they played in the development of mobility. The World of Experience in Mattsee combines innovation and recent history and presents extraordinary exhibits starting from 1900. The Austrian history of mobility is extraordinarily impressive and forward-looking. The cars that Ferdinand Porsche's team developed at the beginning of the 20th century set many milestones and are still remarkable today. There is the Austro Daimler "Prinz Heinrich", for example, which was conceived as a racing car from the outset. The ensuing success was enormous. The challenging Prinz Heinrich race in Germany in 1910 over a distance of 1,944 kilometres was won by the first true sports car in the world from Austria. In addition, half of the special prizes went to the factory team headed by Ferdinand Porsche. Fitted with dual ignition on the grounds of reliability the engine's specific power output was able to compete with the best of the time. And it's not even just fans of vintage cars who appreciate the significance of the technical achievements. The young Ferdinand Porsche is also considered the inventor of the first electric and hybrid engines, which more than 100 years later were to become an indispensable and ecological trend of the future. The cool and functional architecture of an industrial building that once housed a shoe factory is the perfect setting for the fahr(T)raum. The World of Experience, incidentally, should not be seen as a museum that exhibits "old" cars. The cars on loan from Porsche's grandson Ernst Piëch and his family are fully functional. On request you can book a chauffeured drive in a stylish vintage car through Salzburg's gorgeous lake district. In the building's basement the fahr(T)raum illustrates the mechanisation of agriculture that changed rural life in the nineteen fifties and sixties of the 20th century. The car designer Ferdinand Porsche was involved in the motorisation of agriculture from 1915 and developed the Volksschlepper, of which the first prototypes were built in 1938. Together with the company Allgaier a new development was launched in 1950, the first System Porsche diesel tractor; its many technical innovations such as air cooling system, lightweight construction and oil-hydraulic clutch impressed the agricultural sector. Many people will be surprised that successful tractors were engineered and sold under the name of Porsche, a brand known for its sports cars. In the Tractor Barn of the World of Experience, Allgaier and Porsche-Diesel models are exhibited as well as vehicles of the vintage cars, tractor and agricultural machinery association of Mattsee. For young and old alike a visit to the fahr(T)raum will be truly extraordinary and spectacular, an experience that strikes a balance between nostalgia and technological progress in interactive rooms featuring historical and modern racing car driving simulators and a separate area for children.
There is much to tell and experience about the oldest cultural drink of humanity. The Stiegl brewing world combines traditional brewing art with a regional lifestyle and lived innovation. The world of beer experience is one of Salzburger castle's most exciting attractions and offers guests countless opportunities to discover Austria's most popular barley juice with all their senses. In 2018, many new features await you in the Stiegl brewing world. So it is possible, for example, to visit the production of the Stiegl brewery with your group from Monday to Sunday. Experience the modern brewhouse and bottling, where you can watch 90,000 bottles of Stiegl beer being bottled per hour. Even for returning visitors, there are many reasons to visit the beer experience world again, as the beer exhibition was reorganized. In addition to the more than 5,000 m² exhibition with a fascinating, multivisual experience of a special kind - the Stiegl Braukino and the new, interactive Stiegl Museum, the beer experience world has its own typical beer-based gastronomy. In the Bräustüberl and beer garden, beer lovers and bon vivants can look forward to a wide selection of Stiegl beer specialties, as well as cozy brewery atmosphere and selected Austrian delicacies. On the other hand, in the Paracelsusstube, the restaurant of the Stiegl-Brauwelt, the emphasis is on down-to-earth Austrian cuisine of the highest standard. In the nacelle of brewing world gastronomy can be tasted in addition to creative beer cocktails and national and international specialty beers, as well as bought. In Braushop the beer lover will find all sorts of beer accessories such as shirts, books, glasses as well as seasonal "product delicacies from the beer world". A highlight in the shop is the Stiegl Fashion, which is offered as a women's and men's collection in each of the three lines Fashion, Classic and Sport. The palette ranges from classic casual leisure wear to trendy basics and functional sportswear. The fashionable range is rounded off with matching accessories such as knit caps, belts, scarves, shawls and bags. The Stiegl brewing world - a place to enjoy and feel good.


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If 2018 was the year of the 90's revival, 2019 is the year of the 70's revival. And if you haven't noticed, I am IN. TO. IT. This Spring, I'm all about bell bottoms, tailored jumpsuits, and DENIM!
1. Denim Jumpsuitswhen you want to get dressed in a jiffy, but still look cute AF.
While denim jumpsuits aren't necessarily groundbreaking, this season's iterations are so thoughtfully detailed and refreshing that I had to add this look to my list.
2. Bell Bottomsfor the 70s disco girl within.
Bell bottoms are the perfect jean for elongating your legs (pro tip: don't tailor them and wear them over your shoes). They're also my go-to denim for business meetings or events because they're slightly more dressy than their straight-legged counterparts.
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Oversized jean jackets may appear grungy at first (and, admittedly, they are), but they pull an outfit together oh-so-nicely. Try one over workout clothes, over a white t-shirt with black denim jeans, or over a girly floral dress.
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A combination of necessity and innovation have forced oil and gas service providers to significantly improve their practices.
In our region, most crude oil produced is sold specifically to end-users. While the trading of oil is usually prohibited, Omani crude oil has always been freely traded. The latter has positioned Omani crude as a marker crude in the region and initiated interest by all players in the market (from traders to end-users). Simultaneously Oman was considering the creation of a more active marketing and trading vehicle to capitalize on the trading value chain from production to consumption. There was overwhelming consensus, driven mainly by the Minister of Oil and Gas, Dr. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhi, that a more active unit should be created to capture any value beyond the typical FOB sale. OTI was created in January 2006 with the mandate to add value to Omani-exported energy products and thereafter expand globally and trade third party barrels. From humble beginnings trading Omani produced products, OTI expanded its footprint to include global products, and nearly 50% of its products are now sourced from outside Oman.
ONEIC was established in 1978 with the chief goal of supporting the electricity sector by providing meter readers, bill issuance, and collection. The company's success story began when it decided to diversify. Instead of focusing on billing, the company created new business lines such as engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M), and marketing. This allowed ONEIC to have a successful and sustainable business for 40 years; we currently have 4,200 employees and one of the highest Omanization rates, some 48%, within our line of work. The future is even more challenging with advancements such as the use of technology in meter readings and non-traditional sources of payment through apps, but we are coping with these challenges and creating new business lines to better face the future. We certainly compete with other billing companies, which is extremely healthy for the country. One of these, OIFC, has a great deal of experience in technology, and we are trying to compete in its area.
Oman is almost completely oil-dependent, and prices affect everyone, from oil companies all the way down to food and beverage establishments. Tanfeedh aims for diversification, though it will not happen overnight. The current situation of the market, however, is positive for Genesis in terms of business, considering that part of our job is to provide customers with information as to where and how to dig to extract more oil. We entered the market at the right time, even though the process has been challenging. We are newcomers competing with the American company Weatherford for market share, and we have had to prove ourselves. In the last 18 months, we have been in contact with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) for a trial job. It wants us to demonstrate our knowledge and expertise before it commits on a more long-term basis. Things are slow, though we are moving forward, and drilling operations have increased in the past few months.
The playing field here has certainly changed, and we are seeing companies beginning to realize that a USD50-60 barrel is here to stay. The government's Tanfeedh program is also focusing on doing something about it and, to a certain extent, the oil crisis has created opportunities for us to seriously look at our expenditures and other sources of revenue. It has created new impetuses for government and businesses alike. For sure, most businesses have been hit hard, but the drilling and exploration sectors have been hit the hardest. Luckily, the government has been prudent about maintaining certain production levels, but in the long term it needs to continue to grow. Therefore, at least the drilling rig numbers have not gone down drastically like we have seen happen in the US and elsewhere. The Ministry of Oil and Gas has been very clear that we need to find more oil reserves; to do so, we need to drill.
The Joint Supplier Registration System (JSRS) of Oman went live in 2014. This is an ICV (In-Country Value) initiative of Oman's Ministry of Oil and Gas. The JSRS addresses the core needs of both the suppliers and O&G operators, which was to have a single pool of credibly verified and updated suppliers that operators could commonly use for their day-to-day procurement. The JSRS is meant to form a consolidated national level procurement system to be governed by the Ministry of Oil and Gas, and Business Gateways was appointed to develop and implement this system on behalf of the stakeholders governing O&G activities in Oman. We not only developed the registration system, but also created a detailed validation mechanism before awarding the JSRS certificate to the company to make sure that only the right companies come on board and tap into the system. We currently have over 5,800+ suppliers on the platform, around 4,200+ of which are Omani companies while the rest are from 80-odd countries.
I have been in this region for 30 years and been through many ups and downs in the oil and gas cycle. The market in the Middle East is not without its challenges at the moment; the oil price is depressed, which we have not seen for many years, and certainly not since the early 2000's. That has been a challenge for all of the GCC/Middle Eastern countries and all the NOCs and IOCs in them. Oman does not have the luxury of many new reserves and fields waiting to be explored, so it is partially about maintaining production in existing fields, such as through EOR. Oman, to maintain its current production levels, has to be very innovative, which we are seeing. We are running five projects at the moment here. We are just completing Orpic's Sohar refinery upgrade project and coming to the end of the BP Khazzan project, whose first gas was celebrated in September 2017.
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HE Abdullah Salim Al Salmi, Executive President, Capital Market Authority (CMA)
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December 18, 2005 Sermon: Thank God For Favor
Scripture: Luke 1: 26-30
Sermon delivered by Pastor Williams
I don't want you to get so caught up in this Christmas season to thank God for His favor. Favor that looks beyond our faults and sees all our needs. Favor that permitted his love while we were yet sinners; favor that he died on the cross for us.
There was a peasant woman by the name of Mary that received the favor of God. She was from the poor side of town that received favor of the Lord.
In 2 Corinthians 9:15 Paul said thanks be to God for his indescribable gift. We love putting people in a picture frame, putting description on people. You cannot do that to favor. Favor is indescribable. I'm scared of Christians who can always explain why God is doing things in their life – I don't smoke, I don't drink, I go to bed early – they are always looking for a reason. Sometimes God just blesses you in spite of you. Sometimes God's favor can catch you unprepared.
Mary was engaged to Joseph, she was preparing for a wedding. The Holy Spirit dropped a baby in her womb. So now instead of preparing for a wedding, she's preparing to have a child. No matter how much you plan, God can change those plans. Favor is unexplainable.
Explain to me how a woman can have a child without a man. Some of you are so smart. Explain to me how God can save a wretch like you and me. We ought to thank God for his favor because we are not deserving. The favor is God's gift, not your intelligence, not that degree hanging on your wall but because God loved us so much he gave us his only begotten Son. God blesses us anyhow. When we think about the things we have done in 2005, when we think about the way we have lived in 2005, God has blessed you anyhow. Somebody ought to thank God for the favor.
It has been the grace of God that has been with you all of your life. The only way you got out of that mess was God worked it out, thank God for his favor. You drive what you drive and you live where you live because of God's favor. God has moved us forward because of favor. Thank God how he made a way out of no way. Thank God for his favor. It's not because of you or your Pastor, its God's favor.
When I think about it, I have to thank Him for his grace. Thank him for his favor. He didn't have to bless you but he blessed you anyhow. When God has his hands on you Satan can't mess with you. When God's hand is on you, you don't have to worry or fret.
Rejoice because you are highly favored. God has blessed you. You got up this morning and didn't even thank God but he blessed you anyhow.
Rejoice Mary, you are highly favored among women. Rejoice New Hope, you have been blessed. It's indescribable. We did not deserve it but God blessed us anyway. Stop trying to figure it out and explain every thing. You have it because God blessed you. God's favor is on your children when you send them off to school in the morning and they make it back home.
God's favor.
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It was a bitterly cold, but sunny morning. We got up and, thanks to our preparations, quickly had the engines running and cast the lines. Winds and currents were perfect and we simply drifted off the dock as Karen stepped back on board.
Bundled in our warm clothing and gloves, we had a nice motor down the curvy St. Marys river. As we began the lengthy ride out the St. Marys inlet, I noticed several ships entering the far end of the inlet. As I looked closer, it appeared at least one was a Navy destroyer. Usually you would only see a Navy fleet at the Jacksonville inlet. But, I had a nagging suspicion what might be happening. I pulled out the binoculars, and just as I realized what I was seeing the VHF blared on:
"This is the US Coast Guard to the sailing catamaran in the St. Marys Inlet. We are escorting a naval operation and ask that you move to the side of the inlet and hold your position. Do you understand?"
Given what I had seen in the binoculars, I wasn't surprised. St. Marys is a very small coastal Georgia town. But, the one thing it is known for around the world is that it is home to a US Navy submarine base. So, you guessed it! The fleet we were seeing was an escort for an incoming nuclear submarine!
I couldn't believe it! The odds of our seeing a returning submarine are incredibly low. They usually are gone for several months at a time. The chances of it happening while we were headed out the inlet are even lower! As we held our position, the large USCG cutter (complete with armed guns) came by accompanied by a fast armored inflatable boat with a 50-caliber machine gun and fully armed coast guard personnel. They held position just off our bow to make sure we didn't move. When they left as the submarine passed, a similar-sized Navy gunboat (probably containing Navy Seals) also stood by our boat for a few moments. Before we knew it, the submarine had passed. Another large USCG vessel stood just off the stern of the sub protecting its aft quarter. Close behind the fleet were two cargo vessels (I think) which I surmised were held up by the operation. But, maybe they were part of it? See the slideshow below for more pictures.
After that thrilling experience, we continued our way out the inlet. I was noticing on the way out we had some icicles forming from water dripping from the sail cover. Once we rounded some shoals and were able to begin our intended heading for St. Augustine, we checked our winds. Sure enough, we had perfect winds for flying the spinnaker. Thank goodness for our cold-weather clothing! Karen and I had already raised it twice on the trip to St. Marys, so it only took a few minutes to get things set up and raise this huge powerful, and colorful, sail. We soon were making at least 8 knots on a beautiful sail that continued all the way down to St. Augustine.
About the only issue on the trip was that the new navigation software on the computer seemed to be incredibly slow when loading chart data from the chart plotter. Since it ran fine before the upgrade, I could only conclude the upgrade messed up some network setting.
There were reports of right whales in the area, but despite looking out for them, we never saw any on the way down. The USCG asks that you report sightings and keep your speed below 10 knots while whales are in the area to help protect these immense creatures. We did spot a few dolphin, but none seemed to want to brave the cold to visit with us for very long. No bites on the fishing lines either.
About mid-afternoon we were nearing St. Augustine, and put away the spinnaker. We were soon motoring our way in to the anchorage near downtown not far from the fort. The anchorage already had about 10 boats, but we found a spot a little further from the shore. We took a brief break and then took showers and changed clothes so we could have dinner ashore. We lowered the dinghy and went to the city marina dinghy dock. A short walk later found us at Pizza Alley. We had eaten there several years back when we sailed in on PatiCat.
Here is a slideshow showing these and other pictures from the day:
We had just enjoyed some of the best pizza around, and had ordered some dessert, when it happened. We got a call from home with a family emergency. We soon found ourselves with a major dilemma. We needed to get home as soon as possible. Fortunately, we had friends back home who took care of some of the immediate needs. Major kudos to our long-time family friends the Burkes for coming to the rescue. But, we had to get one of us home by the next day. Karen opted to go, and soon we had a plane ticket for her for the next morning.


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Tsutomu Goshiki (Japanese:
At the time of his introduction, he was a first year wing spiker on Shiratorizawa Academy's volleyball team and was their up-and-coming ace.
He has black-colored hair (specifically, a bowl cut), dark brown eyes, and a medium build.
He is hardworking, ambitious, and enjoys showing off. Every time he pulls off a good move, he looks around in excitement, wondering if anyone saw him (and occasionally being told off by Shirabu). Goshiki responds to things his teammates say enthusiastically even if he doesn't understand what's being said to him (as seen with his coach, who speaks in the Miyagi dialect). He greatly admires Ushijima and dreams of becoming a better ace player than him, which is sometimes made the subject of jokes by his teammates (much to his chagrin).
Goshiki appears to have been a capable volleyball player even before entering Shiratorizawa Academy. In one of his recollections, he is seen being praised by an elderly lady while showing off a volleyball related trophy. He is also frequently acknowledged for his height and reliability as an ace.
Spring High Preliminary ArcEdit
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Goshiki is recognized as the upcoming ace after Ushijima. He is currently the only first year regular on the team, as such, he is a capable all-around player. He is very competent on offense with sharp angle and line shots in his arsenal. Goshiki is also shown to be decent in blocks and receives.
Most likely due to his status as a first year, Goshiki falters under pressure more easily than his experienced teammates. Under those conditions, he is more prone to make mistakes like inaccurate judgement of serve going out of bounds and net touches while blocking.[1] Despite these shortcomings, he holds immense potential and is someone Ushijima entrusts to carry the future Shiratorizawa team.[2]
Jumping Reach: 328 cm
- Jump Serve: Goshiki has a strong jump serve that can put pressure on the opposing team. He has shown the ability to manipulate the power placed into his jump serves, such that it lands shorter than expected to surprise the opponent team. Though he can generally hit his target well, he is not above committing faults, such as serving the ball out of bounds due to putting in too much power.[3]
- Straight Spike: According to himself, his most powerful weapon is his "super straight" spike. He would use this attack when faced with multiple blockers by spiking the ball through the tight opening between the block and the antenna.[4]
Kenjirō ShirabuEditThe two don't get along that well. Every time Goshiki gets overly excited, Shirabu would insult him; such as saying that Goshiki should improve his skills before making bold statements. But on the court, they seem to get along in a unique way. Shirabu trusts the ball to Goshiki (even if he won't admit it or he won't even notice), tossing it to him with zero hesitation if Ushijima wasn't the one to get it.
Wakatoshi UshijimaEditGoshiki aims to become the next ace–and a better one than Ushijima. He has challenged Ushijima before but the latter doesn't see Goshiki as a real threat and instead offers him advice and guidance, which annoys the first year to a certain point. Despite the one-sided rivalry, Goshiki looks up to and respects Ushijima's incredible prowess as a volleyball player. Ushijima appears to consider Goshiki a competent player, as was demonstrated by his brief straightforward encouragement of the first year after he lost multiple consecutive points and became flustered. Following Shiratorizawa's defeat by Karasuno, Ushijima addresses each of the team's underclassmen to provide them advice on self-improvement, including Goshiki. He acknowledges Goshiki with a simple "I'm counting on you," which moves the impassioned first year to tears. Goshiki also gets scolded by Ushijima when he made mental mistakes in the final set of the Tokyo Expedition Arc against Karasuno. Ushijima did so so the coach didn't use his only time out in the set.
- Favorite Food: boiled flounder
- Current Concern: Wants to be able to hit a sharper cross
- His star sign is Leo
- In the anime[5], he appears right as the Spring High begins. In the manga, he doesn't appear until the Shiratorizawa vs Karasuno match.
- Goshiki was possibly the ace and captain of his former team as he is shown wearing a jersey with the number 4 that also doubled as the captain number in a flashback[6].
- Nomenclature:
- Tsutomu (工) - Worker
- Goshiki (五色) - Five colors


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In this episode, Andy Davis talks to Ian Mortimer, a lead DevOps Engineer at Slalom Consultancy. On the show, Ian tells Andy about working in a Kubernetes environment. They also discuss DevOps as an approach to work. Andy also asks Ian about innovation and how he continually tries to innovate at work.
Ian is a lead DevOps Engineer with a focus on platform automation and high availability implementation. He is skilled in Go, Web Applications, AWS, Rancher, Kubernetes, and Agile Methodologies. Ian is a strong engineering professional with a Bachelor focused in Communications from Boston University.
Show Notes:
1.09 Working in a Kubernetes environment.
7.11 How do you decide what technologies to invest in?
11.14 DevOps as an approach and attitude to work.
13.30 How do you perceive innovation.
16.56 The simple things people overlook when trying to innovate.
21.06 Ian background and career progression.
23.54 How will DevOps evolve over the coming year?
27.17 The sharing economy brought about with the advent of technology.


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