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I got a request to talk more about mining. With mining, we can also talk about the network itself and confirming transactions. I started doing research, and realized there's not a lot of information out there to discuss what mining is and explaining it in broad terms. I know basically how it works, but I wanted to make sure that I got my tech terminology right, and it can be a little hard to find. I ended up using good ol' Wikipedia.
So what's bitcoin mining? As an aside, I recently listened to a podcast in which the hosts debated the terminology of "mining" and whether or not it's a good term. I can explain, and you can decide for yourself, but the more I think about it, the more I don't think it's accurate. But anyway, bitcoin mining is essentially your computer solving math problems. Sounds simple, right? Sort of.
The math problems are computed using blockchains, or long strings of blocks. As a computer works through the numbers of the algorithm (the math problem), it passes through an individual block in the chain. When a blockchain solves the problem, the reward for the work is a bitcoin, and the computer that receives the bitcoin is the computer that had the last block in the chain. Now, the reward might seem to be large, but it's actually not. When a computer is mining, it's actually part of a pool of miners. The miner that receives the reward has to split it up between all the miners in the pool.
As far as how often a bitcoin is generated as a reward for the computer work, it's about every ten minutes. Sometimes it's longer, sometimes it's shorter, depending on how long the blockchain ends up being. So this brings us to computing power. Mining bitcoin is very taxing on a computer, meaning it takes a lot of energy. Bitcoin miners have high electric bills at the end of the month because of it. I'm sure you're asking yourself if it's worth it to mine at this point. The answer is, it depends. If you're just going to use your computer, I would say no, at this point it's not. A new technology has emerged, and that is ASICs (pronounced ace-ick), which stands for application-specific integrated circuits. It's a special chip that has very high hashing power, or how fast your computer can move through the blockchain. These are very powerful, and makes a regular computer obsolete and ineffective at mining, and here's why.
Mining bitcoin also generates and perpetuates the bitcoin network. The bitcoin network, and through mining, is also what confirms bitcoin transactions. As the math problem is traveling through the blockchain, so are payments. The transaction is moving through the individual blocks, and this is how they are confirmed. This is why a transaction is confirmed within seconds, versus 2-4 days at a bank. The way it works for transactions, is that a person who puts a small fee (pennies) on the transaction is a transaction that is given priority to be confirmed in the blockchain before transactions that have no fee. The reason for this is that bitcoin miners also receive these fees in addition to new bitcoins as proof of work as a reward for perpetuating the network. Even after all 21 million bitcoins are "mined," there will still be a reason to have people mining. Receiving the transaction fees is incentive to continue creating blockchains, thus keeping the up network (which is important, because without miners, there's no network..without the network, no one could transact bitcoins).
So you have the entire bitcoin network that you're generating through mining. Now, the more computing power you have in the network, the higher the difficulty of the math problems the computers are solving. The bitcoin code has a feature written into it that increases the difficulty (referred to as simply "the difficulty" to those who regularly discuss bitcoin) of the math problems for a reason. It's a way to control the output of bitcoins as rewards and not flood the market with new bitcoins. As more and more computing power comes online, this is what makes regular computing power obsolete. If your computer has to use regular hashing power to solve increased difficulty, it's not going to get very far.
ASICs can be very expensive, starting somewhere around $3K, and getting more expensive as you buy more powerful chips. If you are interested in mining, you can get involved in something called cloud mining for a lot cheaper, though I honestly don't know what they charge. But the basic idea is that you create a contract with a company who already has mining technology, and you pay to rent the space and it also helps with the electric bill of the person who has the mining hardware, and you can be involved with mining.
As far as myself, I mined a little bit over a year ago and got very meager returns. I didn't do it much or often, because it took all the power of my computer to do so, and this was even long before ASIC technology came on board. The shipping of ASIC chips is actually pretty new, because the companies who produce them just started shipping not that long ago. Even if I could afford it, I probably would not be interested in buying mining hardware. Depending on the chip you buy, you can see returns just a couple months after starting to run it, but I still wouldn't be interested. I support the idea of those that do invest in this, because supporting the bitcoin network is very important, but not something that I personally want to do.
I hope this post was easy to follow, because bitcoin mining is actually kind of complex and hard to understand. I didn't even go into all the other tech stuff, which I honestly don't understand all of it! If you have any questions, or something is unclear, just let me know, and hopefully I can clear something up!
As an afterthought, I thought I should mention how bitcoin differs from other crypto currencies. Other currencies (also referred to as "alt coins," or alternative crypto coins) use different criteria to generate their coins. Most of the ones I know about use different algorithms and math problems, and one example is primecoin, which is a coin that's generated by looking for very large prime numbers.


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Cruz Tells Daughter of Illegal Immigrants She'd Face Deportation
Wallace Grills Top WH Aide: 'Whatever Happened to the Constitution?'
Judge Jeanine to Philly Mayor: 'Stop Mouthing Off When You Don't Know the Facts'
During an Iowa bus tour campaign stop, Ted Cruz had a tough message for a woman who voiced concern that she'd be deported if he followed through on a pledge to undo Obama's executive actions on immigration on "day one."
Ofelia Valdez, a 30-year-old special needs worker and activist, said she had benefited from President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
"I think of myself as a part of this community and you know, first day of presidency, you decide to deport, you know, people like myself, you know, it's just very difficult," said Valdez, her voice nearly breaking.
Cruz listened with a sympathetic expression, then responded that "violating the law has consequences."
Cruz: "I would know that if you're a DACA recipient it means you were brought here illegally, and that violating the law has consequences. And one of the problems with our broken immigration system is that it is creating human tragedies. And there are human tragedies when people break the law. But I can tell you what the law is and on every country on Earth. If I illegally emigrate to England or Germany or France or China or Mexico, and they catch me, they will deport me. That's what every other country on Earth does, and there's no reason that America's laws should have less respect than the laws of every other country on Earth. We should welcome people who come following the laws, but there are consequences for breaking the laws, and that is part of what makes America the nation that we are."
The crowd applauded after he spoke. Read more about the event here.
Don't miss the Fox Business Network Republican Debates on Thursday, January 14th, starting at 6:00pm ET. If you're unsure of where to watch FBN in your area, go to the Channel Finder.
'Hillary and Her Friends': New Trump Ad Shows Clinton With Cosby, Weiner
'If Conservatives Unite, We Win': Cruz Says 'Washington Cartel' Is Panicking
Mexican Gov't Paying to Help Its Citizens Avoid Deportation from the U.S.

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We are immensely proud of our Sixth Form. Every year students leave us ready and able to join degree courses at leading universities, while others progress into apprenticeships and the world of work. Whatever your son or daughter's career goals, you will find that when the time comes to join the Sixth Form, we are well-equipped to help them achieve. Previous students have gone on to carve out successful careers in medical sciences, pharmacy, teaching, engineering and health related professions.
With a wide range of A level and vocational courses to choose from, Sixth Form students can select the subjects that match their interests and aspirations. In addition to core academic subjects, such as Mathematics, English, Geography, History, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, our Sixth Formers may choose from a growing number of vocational and professional qualifications, including Accountancy, Business Studies, Childcare, ICT and Sport.
Small class sizes mean that our dedicated tutors and specialist subject teachers can provide exceptional levels of pastoral care and learning support.
Exciting enrichment opportunities are at the heart of a happy sixth form life. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme has been especially successful at nurturing students' confidence so that they are able to thrive and learn key skills. This has helped our students develop into well-rounded confident young people. In addition to the Duke of Edinburgh programme, students at Moseley are also encouraged to take part in regular sporting enrichment. We have a brand new multi-million pound sports hall to accommodate this. During these sporting enrichment sessions, students are able to choose from a wide selection of activities such as football, table-tennis or badminton.
Students also gain valuable experience as they work within the house structure to design their own enrichment programme and are encouraged to play a leading role as learning ambassadors. Opportunities to assist in the smooth running of tutor groups and daily school life provide additional ways to gain responsibility and show maturity.
Considerable careers guidance is provided, while specially developed tutorial programmes include practical help and assistance in applying to universities, securing apprenticeships and paving the way towards exciting futures. This year we have become members of the 'Access Project' where students are encouraged and supported in applying to the UK's top universities. As part of this group our students have access to top tutors and are given a wide range of support to help them become successful learners. Tutoring and visits are both essential aspects of the package.
We also have a dedicated sixth form library. Mr. Nowek the sixth form supervised study coach is employed specifically to support students in their studies. He is also an experienced UCAS adviser and spends much of the year working alongside our careers adviser and Access co-ordinator advising students about their next steps.


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House Tour and Inspiration: The Dining RoomTuesday, May 17, 2016
I have fallen slightly behind with my House Tour, so let's get back on track and let me share with you my Dining Room before shots and some inspiration for what I'm hoping to achieve.
If you missed the previous posts, you can find them below:
- The Nursery
- The Living Room
The previous owners of our house recently added an extension to the back, creating a large, sort of L-shaped space with kitchen and living space. The photo above shows what was probably the original kitchen, the door leads out into the hall, towards the front door.
This shot is standing in that space and looking towards the new kitchen extension. You can see from this photo that the space can be quite dark.
Finally this is the wall opposite the door into the hall.
Initially I had planned for this space to be more of a cosy nook to curl up and watch TV or read a book (I obviously had those dreams before I realised that my curling up with a book days were over once Luke came along!), while the area beside the open plan kitchen would be our dining area, as I thought it would be lovely to be able to cook while others sat and chatted around the table. We had this layout for a while, but I wasn't totally convinced and one day, while my husband was out at work, I rearranged the furniture and instantly preferred the dining table in this space.
As you can see from the before photos, the dining/kitchen area has the same lovely wooden floors as the living room, so thankfully we don't need to do anything to them. In terms of the walls, although I like the soft green, our previous kitchen was a similar colour and I really wanted to try something different this time. I am thinking a very light grey colour, to tie into the New England vibe I'm very loosely striving for.
Our house has very limited storage so I knew that creating as much storage space as possible was very important. I have always lovely the look of a Welsh Dresser, but to be honest, they don't hold as much space as I would like/need so when I came across the above image of the Liatorp bookcases from Ikea I knew this would be ideal. I was beyond delighted when I realised that the large wall opposite the door into the hall was the perfect length and depth for these! I say depth because we have a supporting pillar which juts out there and I wanted to make sure whatever I placed on this wall would be flush with the pillar.
In terms of lighting, I am having a major obsession with pendant lighting above dining tables at the moment. I feel they just create such a lovely cosy glow and add interest and hight to the area. I particularly love fishermen lanterns, you know, 'coz of my whole love for everything beachy and nautical! So hopefully my husband can sort that out for us.
Our old dining table and chairs are perfect for the look I'm after, so thankfully no money needed in that area.
As I mentioned above, the added extension has actually left the dining room area quite dark. Because of this I think I will need to add some sort of lighting into the Liatorp bookcases. I also think that a large mirror on the back wall would reflect the windows at the back of the house and hopefully bring some natural light into the area. I had thought that a mirror that looked like a window would be pretty amazing looking (see the photo above right), but I did a bit of research and either they were significantly out of my budget, or were just the wrong style for our house. So for now I'm just going to use a mirror that we previously had in the bedroom of our old house.
Finally, the wall with the radiator on it. I feel that this space is sort of a wasted area, because of the radiator. Ideally I would have a pretty sideboard there, but since I can't I thought I could box in the radiator, creating a sort of faux sideboard. I also really love the display of prints on the above right photo so I may try and recreate something similar.
Next on my House Tour I'll talk about our bedroom plans. Our shutters are arriving this Thursday so I am really excited to finally get something up on our windows - we have had the whole front of our house 'exposed' to the world since we moved in last July!!! I just know they are going to make such a huge difference to the overall look and feel of the house!
And speaking of Thursday, my second Chalkboard Fabric tutorial will be up then, so I hope you come back and check it out! If you missed it, the first one can be found here.


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Can CBD Oil Help With Pain? – Fibromyalgia Natural Relief
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Iron-ore exports are a key driver of the Australian economy, and demand for iron ore is something of an indicator of the strength of the Chinese economy, as it's a key ingredient in the country's infrastructure projects.
Iron-ore prices have soared in recent weeks, with spot prices reaching $158 a metric ton last week. That's a big jump from the $116-a-ton level recorded at the end of November, Deutsche Bank strategists noted.
However, the strategists now expect that iron-ore prices will start to soften from their current levels.
The sudden recent increase in the iron-ore price likely reflects temporary market influences of restocking taking place in China at a time of subdued supply, they believe.
Supply is expected to increase in the second half of the year, they said, and the present demand from China is unlikely a function of a widespread uplift in Chinese economic activity, given that coking coal and Chinese steel prices have fallen since last July.
The analysts also said there's historical precedent for iron-ore price strength at the start of the year. Prices for the key steel component tend to gain by around 15% in the first quarter of each calendar year and then underperform during the rest of the year, the analysts said.
In addition, although share-price gains for iron-ore producers haven't kept pace with the iron-ore price rise, analysts are busy downgrading some of the ore's biggest extractors.
Last week, Macquarie analysts downgraded BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to neutral, while on Monday, Bank of America Merrill Lynch cut BHP Billiton to underperform from neutral.
Production reports are due out this week from Rio Tinto, while BHP Billiton and iron-ore specialist Fortescue Metals report next week. This may give investors more insight into iron-ore market trends.
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L.A. Arson Suspect Faces Life
Harry Burkhart, the man suspected of the four-day Hollywood arson rampage, faces life in prison. Burkhart was arraigned yesterday on 37 felony counts of arson. Prosecutors said he was "motivated by his rage against Americans." Burkhart, who is also being investigated in an arson case in his native Germany, appeared disheveled and distracted during his court hearing and is under suicide watch.


text: Diamonds aren't just for the ladies! Although our most popular ladies' styles feature diamonds, incorporating the precious stones into a man's wedding band can make it an instant heirloom. Bremer Jewelry has bands that feature a variety of diamond styles, from a single gleaming diamond to a string of diamonds that wraps all the way around.


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In the summer of 2008 Barefoot received funding for an environmentally-based project in the North Prospect area. Working in partnership with the North Prospect Neighbourhood Management Team and teachers we devised a project with local schools that reinforced the Management Team's anti-litter campaign.
Artists Maggi and Justine Squire worked with South Trelawny, North Prospect and Weston Mill Primary Schools, creating litter figures and other rubbish-based art in three days of workshops.
The whole affair culminated in a day of anti-litter celebration for children and parents from the three schools, with a specially commissioned performance from Stiltskin, a chance to meet local litter wardens and a showing and parade of the weeks work. No one will ever drop litter in North Prospect again!
Project date: June - Oct 2008
Project Partners: North Prospect Community Partnership
Artists: Maggi Squire
Justine Squire
Jez Swaine
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In 1980, WD8MKG and his intrepid cohorts, N8DWZ (his long-suffering wife) and K8COP (another obsessed Ham), took a bunch of broken parts and burned up junk and turned it into an amateur radio repeater. In 2006, things took an exciting new direction - it's a bit more complicated than in the "old" days, but the spirit remained the same. In 2014 we attempted to upgrade once again with less than our preferred success...
Finally, moving ahead to 2015, WD8MKG took one week and built a true amateur radio repeater system (not a commercial, pre-made box, but bits and pieces and a lot of solder).
This has been our most successful venture to date, a working repeater which local Hams enjoy.
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Special thanks to Roy N8AGW for his micro-soldering abilities and assistance in combining equipment for the amateur repeater.
For those among you with insatiable curiosity as to the inner workings of a ham in his/her natural environment, here are some lovely pictures of the WD8MKG ham shack and the antenna array which helps it reach out to the world.
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The tower trolley concept was developed at 2:00 AM with the help of the intrepid (insomniac?) Hams that gather on the 147.320 repeater.
In the midst of all this confusion, we really do communicate with the world.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Danube University Krems a public or a private university?
- What fields of study does Danube University Krems offer?
- What degree do I get when I complete a course at Danube University Krems?
- How does one evaluate a Master's degree obtained at a university course?
- What admission requirements must I fulfill in order to study at Danube University Krems?
- Are university courses on par with regular studies or should they be viewed as extraordinary courses?
- Can students' achievements at university courses be recognized as a part of regular studies?
- Does Danube University Krems also offer undergraduate studies?
- Does Danube University Krems also offer PhD programs?
- Will students with a Master's degree in continuing education be admitted to a doctorate course?
- Where can I get information about the offered courses and enroll for them?
- What do the courses cost? Is it possible to get scholarships?
- Is Danube University Krems obliged to have its courses accredited?
- What are ECTS points?
Is Danube University Krems a public or a private university?
- Medicine, Health and Social Services
- Economics and Business Management
- Law, Administration and International Affairs
- Education, Media and Communication
- Arts, Culture and Building
If you are looking for specific courses please use our study search tool.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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- Master of Arts (MA)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- Master in European Studies (M.E.S.)
- Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Banking & Finance (MBF)
- Master of Corporate Finance (MCF)
- Master of Financial Planning (MFP)
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Austrian Master's degrees in continuing education are issued after completion of university courses (in addition to other types of courses). These courses are comparable with foreign Master's courses in respect of entrance requirements, scope, and prerequisites.
Evaluation in Austria:
Master's degrees in continuing education are academic degrees based on a completed specialized training (continuing education) with strong emphasis on the respective profession, for which a qualified degree or an equivalent qualification is an admission requirement. University courses can be regarded as equivalent courses which may entitle a student to be admitted for a doctorate course; this equivalence will be reviewed by the concerned university in the individual case. In terms of professional law, a Master's degree obtained in the course of one's continuing education may be a prerequisite for being permitted to perform certain types of commercial work.
Master's degrees in continuing education are not identical with a Master's degree obtained after completion of one's regular studies.
Master's degrees in continuing education correspond to the specialization courses parallel to doctorate courses, which are offered in some countries (e.g. "Magistar" in Croatia; "Master Universitario" in Italy, etc.). A student with a Master's degree should not assume he will be automatically admitted to a doctorate course in a foreign country; however, this may occur in some cases.
In February 2014, the National Council and the Federal Council decided to assign the right to award doctorates for Danube University Krems, in May 2015 two programs have been accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria. These two PhD studies are in the fields of "Regenerative Medicine" and "Migration Studies". Both are intended to support the existing research at Danube University Krems. The studies will start from semester 2016, the duration will be 6 semesters. Students will be part of local research teams.
Is Danube University Krems obliged to have its courses accredited?
According to Austrian law, public universities are not subject to any obligations concerning accreditation. Nevertheless, Danube University Krems requests accreditation for many of its courses by international agencies.


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Wednesday, April 08, 2009
2004 Wu Dong Cha Tou
A 5 years old Dan Cong oolong, has a nourishing honey like flavor, comforting to every flesh where it passes through. It has a creamy and nutty taste and texture, reminds me of Cashew and Macadamia Butter on banana. I had a hard time relating Wild Hong Yin to any of the aromatic Dan Cong oolongs previously, one is earthy and strong, the laters are fragrant and subtly euphoric. These older leaves bridge the 2 together, where it connects its ancestry to the off springs. The first couple infusions are obvious Dan Congs, the later infusions unveil the wildness of its ancestors. It's a wild ride!
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"The thing about old friends is not that they love you but that they know you."
"There comes a moment when we give our children custody of their own selves or blight their lives forever, when we understand that being a parent is not transactional, that we do not get what we give. It is the ultimate pay-it-forward endeavor: we are good parents not so they will be loving enough to stay with us but so they will be strong enough to leave us."


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On April 11 a series of lectures under the common title of "Tchaikovsky brings together" was read by both Russian and international lecturers in the V.A. Zhuravlev Research-Academic Library.
The idea of hosting a lecture series in UdSU on the topic of Tchaikovsky's music was well-thought-out: first, there are people in our university who are directly related to music. These are the teachers and students of the Musical and Performance Arts Chair at the UdSU Institute of Arts and Design also famous for its students' folk music group Vazhnin Klyuch. Besides, UdSU has long-established partnership with the Memorial Estate of P.I. Tchaikovsky in Votkinsk. And last but not least, the idea was born thanks to previous numerous contacts between the International and Public Relations Office of UdSU and the U.S. Consulate General in Ekaterinburg: the latter suggested having the lecture of Jeffrey Prater – the Professor Emeritus of Iowa State University, chair of the music theory division, a Distinguished Scholar in the Arts and Humanities, and a composer – at our university.
In the beginning the audience had a rare chance to listen to two lectures on traditional folk music: "Mythological views and instrumental culture of the Udmurt people" and "Relationship between verse and tune in ritual songs of the Slavs". The lectures were delivered by Nadezhda V. Aleksandrova, the research fellow at the Russian Institute of Arts History (Saint-Petersburg) and Galina V. Tavlai, the associate professor at Petrozavodsk State Academy. These scholars combining their research with intensive performing and even composing work came to Izhevsk quite circumstantially: the point is that Tchaikovsky's museum in Votkinsk is holding a scientific seminar these days and the scholars of the Russian Institute of Arts History were invited to attend the seminar. That is how they happened to come to UdSU.
Next, Jeffrey Prater delivered his lecture titled "America's long love-affair with the music of Tchaikovsky" which was devoted to the composer's visit to the USA in spring of 1891. The audience learnt how the idea of the trip originated and was carried out, what impressions of the country Tchaikovsky had, and how this experience influenced his music. The talk was illustrated by numerous musical fragments from P.I. Tchaikovski's works many of which were first performed in the USA.
The lecture was read in the video-conferencing mode which was enabled by the high standards of technical equipment at UdSU library and its skillful technical support staff. The guests of the event greeted the American professor via Skype videoconferencing software. Among them were Petr P. Danilov, the deputy minister of culture and tourism of the Udmurt Republic; Yulia Y. Konareva, the deputy director of Tchaikovsy's Memorial Estate in Votkinsk; Marina G. Khodyreva, the head of the composers' union of the Udmurt Republic.
Probably, the most original greeting was prepared by the members of the students' folk music group "Vazhnin Klyuch" lead by Vera G. Boldyreva, the associate professor of the Musical and Performance Arts Chair. The students sang the Udmurt folk tune called "Arama Kzhya" (Along the Grove), and after their performance the record of Tchaikovsky's "November (Troika)" piece was played from "The seasons" piano cycle. The comment followed that there is a noticeable similarity between the two themes, namely, as regards the use of special halftone scale characteristic of Udmurt folk music. The supposition was made that Tchaikovsky might have subconsciously copied the tunes he could have heard in his childhood years spent in Udmurtia.
Later on the guests could follow Jeffrey Prater's lecture through slide-presentation broadcast from the city of Ames in Iowa State, the USA.
The lecture series "Tchaikovsky brings together" became the first experience of joint events held by UdSU and the U.S. Consulate General in Ekaterinburg. Almost all participants agreed that the idea of such events proved to be successful, stimulating, fruitful, and it deserves to be sustained in future.
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My wife and I made a brief visit to the French
pottery village of La Borne on the way home from a holiday in
Switzerland in July 2004. We arrived mid-morning, there was no-one
about but the main street was dotted with Poterie and
Exposition signs and doors were open so went in and looked
around - lots of traditional domestic ware was on offer at very
reasonable prices.
In the centre of the village are two large maps,
one of La Borne and the other of the surrounding area, both showing
potteries open to visitors. A quick count revealed around twenty
studios to visit in La Borne and around thirty in the surrounding
area, clearly we didn't have enough time! There are also other
potters who do not belong to the association of La Borne potters
As well as the potteries, there is the Centre
de Creation Ceramique La Borne which has a permanent exhibition
of the work of the La Borne potters and visiting exhibitions.
When we visited there was an exhibition of the work of a number
of Danish potters. Next door to the ceramic center is a museum
which shows the history of La Borne and includes a good selection
of pots to give the visitor an idea of how it has evolved over
time. Both the museum and ceramic centre are only open at weekends,
bank holidays and every day in school holidays but
don't open until 2.00pm.
On the day, we looked round the showrooms of Eric
Astoul, D. Bindel, Bottani-Dechaud and David Whitehead before
visiting ex-pat British potters Hugh West and Christine Pedley.
I was pleased to talk to Hugh as I already had one of his turquoise
raku pots. He had some small traditional French stoneware jars,
I purchased one for my collection. Hugh said that he had turned
to stoneware because of health problems associated with his raku
work. He is currently developing a range of matt black stoneware
which mimic raku.
Our last port of call before our 2:00 pm visit to
the ceramic centre and museum was Christine
Pedley. We were planning to have a quick look around but spent
a very enjoyable couple of hours discussing living in France and
working in La Borne drinking coffee from yunomis made by Micki
Schlossingk and Jack Doherty.
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Jan. 27 - Protesters gather after evening prayers in Douma to mourn those killed recently by security forces. Sarah Wali reports
The people of Douma are mourning the deaths of 12 protesters last weekend killed in clashes with security forces just outside the Syrian capital of Damascus. Fuelled by anger at a government that claims it's cracking down on armed gangs, mourners gathered to pay their respects by protesting. Inside a traditional tent set up for wakes in the Muslim world, protesters were served tea. They sang chants and songs of "Revolution, you've woken the people." But, for the mother of one man killed recently there was no singing, only anger. "I kept calling and calling him on his mobile, and then I couldn't connect to him anymore, and then they called me to say that a sniper had shot him eight times, one of them in his face and the rest all over his body. May God paralyse their arms, may God exact his revenge on you, Bashar. May God have his revenge on you Basher al-Assad." Residents of Douma say they were abandoned by the government more than 40 years ago. The city is poor and has little infrastructure, says this resident as he drives through its narrow roads. ''Douma has been treated unfairly by this regime and witnessed indescribable injustice, since 1968 there has been any urban development plan for Douma. In 1985, there was only one project to improve one neighbourhood and the rest, three quarters of Douma, as you can see, is illegal building and slums. And the result is what you are seeing now.'' The UN Security Council was due to meet later on Friday to discuss a resolution against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, ten months into the deadly uprising in which thousands have been killed. Authorities say they are fighting foreign-backed "terrorists" who have killed 2,000 soldiers and policemen. Sarah Wali, Reuters


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An academic discipline which, as its name implies, is concerned with the historical study of art in all its manifestations throughout the ages to the present day. Its origins can be traced back to the 1st century ad in the writings of Pliny the Elder who, in his Natural History, gave an account of the evolution of Greek sculpture and painting. In the Renaissance the Italian artist Giorgio Vasari, in his celebrated Lives of the Artists 1550, chronicled the rise to pre-eminence of Italian artists. His essentially biographical approach was followed by a number of writers in Italy and northern Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. Art history really took root in western thought and culture in the 19th century, particularly in the German-speaking countries where chairs of art history were established at various universities. Many of the major public museums and galleries were also established around this time. A further intellectual impetus came about in the 1930s, its unfortunate cause being the enforced diaspora of many German and Central European Jewish intellectuals under the persecution of the Nazi regime. Among the many unintentional beneficiaries of this were the Universities of London (with its specialized art-historical institutes) and Princeton. At the heart of the modern conception of art history lies an apparent contradiction between object-based research and a desire to endow the subject with every conceivable degree of intellectual respectability and nuance. The latter has led, particularly since the Second World War, to the ever more frenzied incorporation of aspects of social history, Marxism, structuralism, feminism, semiotics, etc., and to the adoption, in the worst cases, of an almost impenetrable jargon which serves to obfuscate rather than clarify understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.
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You will either utilize a tangle or a bit of hardware for your work out. Since you will in all probability start in a fledgling's class, the tangle is typically the main contraption utilized.
It is the place the greater part of the essentials are found out and honed. Learning on the tangle can be versatile to anyone write level or wellness require.
The tangle additionally permits the client to acquire certainty and quality amid the schedule.
The studio will give the hardware that is required all through the sessions. Obviously, the pleasure is all mine to bring your particular tangle since it won't appear to be clean to utilize somebody else's.
Pilates mats have a tendency to be thicker than yoga tangles and can be obtained wherever practice material is sold both on location and on the web. Get a water bottle while you're getting your tangle too.
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I cut a long triangular strip of cardstock to use as a template to cut the pieces of patterned paper.
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French Engineers Stymied as Compagnie du Char Drops Ball
Reliable sources in the French demesne report that the project to supply their armed forces with a small scouting landship (or steam tank) has come to a sudden halt. Apparently, the manufacturer supplied the government with two portside drive trains and no starboard!
From this angle, it seems okay...
An idea taken from another: smokestack supports.
Just some L-iron Plastruct, cut and painted to match.
Now we see the problem...
The logo for the French National Rugby team.
I am considering putting this on the tank, along with a tricolor.
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It's a widely accepted truth that some wardrobe classics never date; a black leather biker jacket looks as slick today as it did on Brando in The Wild One, and no item of clothing will ever top a white button-down Oxford shirt's versatility.
But if these are the staple pieces you can't be caught without, then what are the looks that persist in menswear as trends come and go? Below you'll find five timeless sartorial combinations that may be paid less lip service than their individual components, but which each have an appeal that's much more than the mere sum of their parts.
Simple, stylish and easy to wear, these iconic looks (worn here by five similarly iconic men) never get old.
1. The Sweatshirt & Chino Trousers
As Worn By Paul Newman
Why It Works
Since departing playing fields for the wardrobes of stylish men everywhere, the sweatshirt's enduring success (it has been worn by practically every style tribe imaginable in one form or another) has always been in its simplicity.
Few men understood this as completely as Paul Newman, who regularly paired his sweatshirts with another preppy classic: chino trousers.
What is it about this combination that works so well? It's essentially a case of 'opposites attract'. Chino trousers – while less formal than tailored trousers – have an air of vague formality. Conversely, the sweatshirt lends its wearer an unfussy, relaxed edge.
Together, these unlikely bedfellows make a pairing that lands right in that smart-casual sweet spot, providing men with a means to look effortlessly stylish while off-duty.
2. The White T-Shirt & White Jeans
As Worn By Steve McQueen
Why It Works
Is there a more time-honoured (and easy to throw on) combination than a white T-shirt and pair of white jeans? Yes, there are those tricky nuances of light and shade to master with this coupling, but the rewards to be reaped are worth it. It's a fast track to summer-ready style in two pared-back steps.
Though the idea of a wearing a crew-neck T-shirt with jeans in the same shade might seem simple enough, donning this classic look can stump even the most savvy of dressers. Firstly, there's the issue of choosing a skin tone-appropriate shade of white (cream and stone work best for those with paler complexions, by the way), followed by the small matter of how to match shades.
Take your cue from a man who knew how to wear almost anything well: Steve McQueen. Typically opting for jeans a shade or two darker than his white T-shirt, McQueen mastered a look which continues to feel fresh year after year.
If, however, your local temperature doesn't match LA's, then switching out a short-sleeved tee for long-sleeved style works equally well, as does throwing a bomber or cardigan over the top in a contrasting hue.
3. The Breton Top & Tailored Blazer
As Worn By James Dean
Why It Works
Largely unchanged since its introduction into the uniform of the French navy in the mid-nineteenth century, the Breton top has become something of a wardrobe stalwart, enabling its wearer to try their hand at pattern without needing to think too hard.
Although the design can be worn stylishly many different ways, the garment is at its classic best when layered beneath a tailored navy blazer to sharpen things up. So stylish is this pairing that it's come to form the core of modern Riviera style.
If you needed any more convincing that a Breton top and navy blazer is one of menswear's most timeless combinations, you only need look back on the wardrobe of James Dean. His effortless adoption of the pairing demonstrates why this outfit made just as much sartorial sense over half a century ago as it does today.
Tip: Try teaming a Breton tee with a full navy suit for a high-low combination that's hard to beat.
4. The Roll Neck & Double-Breasted Blazer
As Worn By Michael Caine
Why It Works
Despite its tendency to divide opinion, the roll neck has long been worn by menswear's sharpest dressers during the colder months.
And few men have embraced the roll neck's merits so enthusiastically (or successfully) as Sir Michael Caine. Whether on a movie set or the streets of London, the actor's signature pairing set an example which still feels relevant for the modern man.
As suave as the roll neck appears (especially if woven from cashmere or wool), at its heart it's an entirely practical design. Little surprise, then, that this knit hero is drawn upon by discerning dressers as soon as temperatures start to take a tumble.
Add to this the double breasted blazer's knack for cutting a sharp and powerful silhouette and you've got a sophisticated way to wear tailoring and knitwear at the same time. What's more, this look is versatile enough to be worn on a night out, to travel in or to the office (dress code permitting) – a true all-rounder.
The Oxford Shirt & Tailored Trousers
As Worn By Alain Delon
Why It Works
The matter of dressing off-duty without compromising on sharp style has long troubled men used to restrictive yet helpfully instructive work dress codes. What's the best way to achieve a look that feels both relaxed and refined?
In the classic Oxford shirt (teamed with tailored trousers) Alain Delon found the answer, and in the process he nailed an approach to casual style that managed to be both dressed down and up at the same time. So effective was the pairing, it became synonymous with Delon both on and off the screen.
As one of menswear's most pared-back yet put-together looks, this combination's timelessness is directly related to its ability to be a blank canvas for its wearer to experiment with. With a few canny styling tricks your base of an Oxford shirt and tailored trousers can be transformed for a whole host of different purposes.
To add a preppy spin, all that's needed is a shawl collar cardigan or luxe varsity jacket, while unbuttoning the Oxford shirt's collar and rolling up the tailored trousers' hems gives rise to a more relaxed take on the pairing.
Whichever way they're worn together, there's no doubt this duo has become a go-to for generations of men.
Final Word
Yes, most menswear items may have been nipped, tucked, reinvented and revived many times, but the fact remains that certain combinations transcend seasons, years and generations. Executed well, these looks are the key to consistently stellar style.
What are the looks that you rely on no matter the season? Which pairings would you add to our list?


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I think I'll just begin with my thoughts on season 4 so far and see where they take me.
Note: If you're not up to date with the show on TV there will be spoilers.
When the Season 3 finale ended with Nina and Patrick discovering they were expecting a child together, I knew the wait for season 4 was going to a be tough one. Six episodes into the season, I can say that it has been well worth the wait. The introduction of new characters, registrar Eloise Ward (Caren Pistorius) and Patrick and Nina's counsellor, Lawrence Pethbridge (Ido Trent), has only added to the show's already impressive ensemble cast.
I love Patrick and Nina's counselling sessions with Lawrence and how they have provided an excellent segue into some pretty amusing fantasy sequences and flashbacks. (I've listed some of my favourite Nina fantasies below). Patrick's smile in these sessions (yes, you know the one I mean!) is another reason to love seeing the pair smoothing out the bumps in their relationship before the baby arrives. Speaking of the baby, I really loved the scene at the end of episode 5 where Nina and Patrick are in bed and the baby kicks. Cuteness of the moment aside, talking to the baby saw Patrick's attractiveness sky rocket. (And how hilarious was Clegg butting in from their couch?! I loved him as their house guest!)
New character Eloise provided plenty of intrigue when it came to her connection with Patrick. I picked her initial connection to the anaesthetist but wasn't quite sure what the big revelation about her was going to be. The text message Eloise sent Patrick is a lot clearer now that we know of her crush on Nina. And if you thought there couldn't be any more opportunities for awkwardness in Nina's life, this crush would've convinced you otherwise. Already we've seen Nina nearly sit on Eloise's guinea pig and accidentally drop the word 'lesbianism' into conversation with the the young registrar at work. And now that the nurses know about the crush, I have a feeling things are going to get a lot more awkward! This can only be a good thing for viewers, as Nina in awkward situations means a whole lot of laughs.
Speaking of awkwardness, Nina's boss Martin Clegg has provided it in bucket loads since his break-up with nurse Cherie. Cherie leaving the doctor to go off on a road-trip with Darcy has taken its toll, and while we feel the man's pain, how he has dealt with the split has provided plenty of laughs. Getting his ex's face tattooed on his arm during a drunken night out was just the beginning of Clegg moving forward. His two week stay at Patrick and Nina's, while disruptive for the couple (poor Nina when he baby-proofed the toilet closed!), gave us some reminders of why we love just how strange he is and also why Lachy Hulme is the perfect actor for the role.
Kat Stewart has been outstanding again this season. While I really want to see Billie happy, Kat is fantastic when it comes to the more emotional story lines. The only downside is that seeing Billie in tears always makes me want to cry! I was hoping she'd be able to run Proudman Real Estate on her own but, after seeing episode 6 last week, I'm just really glad her and Nina's friendship is still in tact - it's one of my favourite things about Offspring. I also love Mick and Billie's relationship. A line of Billie's in episode 5 "Mick's my rock" is something I think sums up their relationship. Mick balances out Billie's chaos and always knows the right thing to say. I hope all the drama with the business settles down soon because their relationship is at its best when they're both happy. It's been good to see Mick and Rosanna's music really taking off, however. Also, I was really hoping the song Mick sung to Billie this season would be on the show's latest soundtrack (out July 5), but sadly it isn't.
I loved seeing Jimmy's taco business do well in last week's episode. If it were a real store, I would be there in a flash! I thought it was great that Phillip gave him the capital to start the business too. Garry McDonald was such a good casting choice for Nina's biological dad and I love that he's become so close to the Proudman family. He constantly has me in fits of laughter. One of the funniest moments this season, for me, was when Phillip's knee gave way as he was saying goodbye to Darcy. I also loved his use of the word 'pinkle' in the spa with Geraldine and Darcy.
Another great addition to the cast has been Kevin Hofbauer as Kate's new boyfriend, Joseph. I loved Patrick interrogating him at the start of the season when they were first introduced. Patrick's protectiveness towards Kate is something that we've seen since Patrick's first appearance at the hospital back in season 2. I love that they're so close and can't wait for this week's episode to meet their father.
While I could continue typing for goodness knows how long, I'm going to leave this post here. My next post on the show will be devoted to Offspring's filming locations, I think. Stay tuned! And enjoy the new episode tomorrow night.
Favourite Nina fantasies of season 4 so far (in no particular order):
1. Patrick and Nina playing tennis.
2. Nina giving birth to a troll doll, porcelain owl and a pineapple, among other things.
3. Patrick in bed with Eloise, saying he'd never remember her name.
4. Nina imagining people (including Matt Preston) declaring they have a crush on her.
Honourable mention for the most elaborate fantasy: Nina and Eloise in the boat.
My to-watch list for tonight:
My saddest one yet - the two hour final ever episode of Packed to the Rafters. Going to miss this Aussie Drama so much and be an absolute mess by the end of the two hours.
My saddest one yet - the two hour final ever episode of Packed to the Rafters. Going to miss this Aussie Drama so much and be an absolute mess by the end of the two hours.