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Hung Hom Railway Station is one of two main train stations in Hong Kong. The other one is Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station mainly serves high-speed trains to and from mainland China. Hung Hom Railway Station now serves through trains to Guangzhou and other major cities in Guangdong Province, and overnight sleeper trains to Beijing and Shanghai. It is also a hub station in Kowloon for transfer between the East Rail Line that goes to the Shenzhen border and the West Rail Line. You can get there easily by bus, metro, or taxi.
The three popular train routes are the Guangdong Through Train to Guangzhou, the Beijing-Kowloon Through Train, and the Shanghai-Kowloon Trough Train.
These routes are jointly operated by the railway bureaus of Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong.
See the popular train travel routes (departing from Hung Hom Railway Station) below to get some travel ideas for planning trips in China:
Train class: These are Z (express overnight sleeper) and T (express) class fast regular trains.
|Train Route
|Beijing – Hong Kong
|One train every other day
|24 hours
|Hong Kong – Beijing
|One train every other day
|24 hours
|Shanghai – Hong Kong
|One train every other day
|19 hours
|Hong Kong – Shanghai
|One train every other day
|19 hours
|Guangzhou – Hong Kong
|12 trains daily
|2 hours
|Hong Kong – Guangzhou
|12 trains daily
|2 hours
Convenient for the Guangzhou route: Guangzhou is two hours away, and many find that taking this train there is more convenient and quicker than taking the Lo Wu to Guangzhou bullet train.
Long distance bullet trains: There is quick bullet train service from Shenzhen to Shanghai and Beijing now that you may find more convenient.
Hong Kong to Mainland China Bullet Train: New high-speed rail lines between Hong Kong and mainland China opened in September, 2018. Now there are bullet trains from Hong Kong to major mainland cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Changsha, Guilin, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, etc.
Tickets are available 30 days in advance in Hong Kong. Passengers can buy through train tickets at the Passenger Service Center of Hung Hom Railway Station and at other ticket offices and agents in Hong Kong including MTR ticket offices at East Rail Line Mong Kok East, Kowloon and Shatin Stations and Island Line Admiralty Station.
You can count on us for booking tickets for the Intercity Through Trains. In 2015 alone we helped over 10,000 customers obtain their tickets which greatly facilitated their trip in China. We are available 24/7 and will have your train tickets delivered by express mail to your appointed address or hotel.
For booking Intercity Through Trains, go to https://www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/, click 'International Trains from China,' choose your destinations, and click on 'Go.' We will do the rest of the work!
Hung Hom Station is set up for easy access with its large ground floor level open with stores and many exit doors. The large glass windows gives the space an airy feeling. Most people arrive at the station either via the two MTR lines below or via the bus/taxi plaza in front. There are four floors in the station:
Going a level up on the escalators or elevators, there are fast food restaurants, cafés, a bakery, a snack bar, shops, and travel agencies. Here you can enjoy food and drink. It serves as a public waiting room.
Transport interchange: With parking for taxis near Exits C1 and C2 and the bus stop for buses and minibuses near Exit C1, the main vehicular transport interchange is on the east side of the building.
Inside, there is the Intercity Through Train Departure section near Exit C1 and A2. The Intercity Through Train Arrival section is on the other side of the building near Exit D6.
Official offices and checkpoints: The Hong Kong Immigration Department, Customs and Excise Department, ticket offices, checkpoints for intercity train passengers and Customer Service Center are on this floor.
Shops and stores: There are some shops and some restaurants including McDonalds near the C1, C2 and C3 exits.
The floor below has customer service counters and A, B, and D1 exits for pedestrian entrance for the pedestrian walkways to Tsim Sha Tsui (Exit D1) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Exit A1).
The platforms are on the lowest floor lined up together in parallel. There are three island platforms each with tracks on both sides. Two are for the MTR trains, and the third is for the intercity trains.
Unless you know the layout, it is confusing to find the correct platform or going between them. The LED signs help. There are six platforms in operation presently:
Advanced LCD screens: Many advanced LCD screens were installed on the platforms. They enable the passengers to check whether they should go across to the opposite platform or go through the Hall to transfer to trains with earlier departure times.
Bathrooms: It is worth mentioning is that there are washrooms in both of the two MTR island-styled platforms. It is among the few stations that have washrooms on the platforms at present (the others are University Station, Xin'ao Station, and Disney Station). This is a special feature of the station.
Ticket offices: The Intercity Through Train ticket offices and the customer service center are on the main floor, Floor G Concourse. It is where Exit C leading to the taxis and buses is located. There are two ticket offices and a customer service center in the front of the lobby.
There are 14 exits/entrances in the station distributed in various station halls. At each exit stand, there are direction boards indicating buildings and infrastructure around the exit.
The D exits are for walking towards Tsim Sha Tsui. They are useful for tourists and pedestrians going to or from Tsim Sha Tsui, Nathan Road, the Hong Kong Museum of History, Science Museum, the Avenue of Stars, and etc. You can use Exit D1 through 5 (M Concourse) or Exit D6 (G Concourse).
The busy roads in the area make it necessary that you take the pedestrian bridges/walkways to get to Tsim Sha Tsui or the Science Museum/Museum of History plaza.
|The Loft
|Commercial area, public waiting area
|Shops, Restaurants, Travel Agencies, Bathrooms
|G (Ground-Level) Concourse
|Intercity Through Train Concourse and Exit C Concourse
|Exit C and Bus Terminus
|Passenger Service Center and Intercity Passenger Service Center
|Station Shop, Washroom and Automatic Teller Machines.
|Vending Machines
|E Instant Bonus Terminals
|Electronic Lockers, Hong Kong Immigration Department and Customs and Excise Department, G4S (Group 4 Security) Security Check (Only for Intercity Through Line Passengers)
|M (Middle) Concourse
|Exit A Concourse and Exit B Concourse
|Exit A , Exit B, Pedestrian Overpass, Station Parking Lot
|Passenger Service Center
|Exit D Concourse
|Exit D, Pedestrian Overpass, Passenger Service Center.
|Pedestrian Overpass
|To The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Hong Kong Science Museum
|Hong Kong Museum of History, Hung Hum District and East part of Tsim Sha Tsui District
|Bus Station at Toll-Collection Square of Hung Hum Cross-Harbor Tunnel
|P (Platforms)
|No. 1 Railway Platform
|East Rail Line: towards Lo Wu/ Lok Ma Chau
|Island Platform, Doors on the left side will open
No. 2 Railway Platform
West Rail Line: towards Tuen Mun
|No. 3 Railway Platform
|West Rail Line: towards Tuen Mun
|Island Platform, Doors on the right side will open
|No. 4 Railway Platform
|East Rail Line: towards Lo Wu/ Lok Ma Chau
|No. 5 Railway Platform
|Intercity Through Line To Zhaoqing, Shanghai, Guangzhou East or Beijing West
|Island Platform, This platform is a closed area
|No. 6 Railway Platform
Intercity Through Line
To Zhaoqing, Shanghai, Guangzhou East or Beijing West direction
|No. 7 Railway Platform
|Freight Platform
|Side Platform, Not for public use.
Once on G Concourse, you'll find the departure waiting rooms. You can ask staff members or other passengers for help in finding your waiting room. Below is a Chinese phrase that you can show them:
The Hung Hom Station is large and sprawling and a little confusing to find your way in. It is recommended that you arrive at the station about an hour before departure time.
Check-in time: Please allow sufficient time to perform the departure procedures and check your baggage, so get there at least 45 minutes before departure. Wait at the waiting room, and you are allowed to enter the platform approximately 25 minutes before departure.
Intercity Trough Train Customer Service: It is located between Exit C1 and Exit A2 on G level.
Restaurants at Hung Hom Station: There is not a great deal of choice either inside or outside the station. There is a Maxim's Palace for Cantonese food and a McDonalds.
Outside the Hung Hom Station concourse is a bus terminus, minibus terminus, and taxi station. Many buses, minibuses, and taxis operate throughout Hong Kong. There are also many transfer taxis and airport shuttles that passengers can use to travel to the Hong Kong International Airport. They are quite convenient. A subway station is also accessible.
See the sections below for information about going to specific places/attractions. These buses and minibuses are available:
To Kowloon
The station is connected to Kowloon Station by a free shuttle bus. From Kowloon Station you can then catch the Airport Express MTR train straight to the airport.
The Taxi Dispatch Center is at B2 and B1, east of north exit. There is another Taxi Dispatch Center under the east helical ramp of North Square. Due to the heavy traffic on Hung Hom Station's North Square, there are no official taxi lanes on the street in front of the square. Taxis are not supposed to stop there, but taxis do go there to pick up passengers anyway.
The Cross-Harbour Taxi Stand at Hung Hom Station for going to Hong Kong Island/Central/Aberdeen is at Exit C2. Be aware there is a tunnel toll to pay along with the regular fare.
Taxi fares depend on the location. Be aware that there is an additional toll if you go to Hong Kong Island via the Cross Harbour Tunnel.
To West Kowloon Station (西九龙站): about 20 minutes of riding.
To Tsim Sha Tsui Station (尖沙咀站): about 15 minutes of walking and riding. This allows transfer for the Tsuen Wan Line for Central or attractions in Kowloon.
To the Star Ferry: about 30 minutes of walking and riding. The Star Ferry allows rapid transit directly to Central or Wan Chai.
To Central Station/Hong Kong Station: about 40 minutes of walking and riding. Both of these stations are under the IFC Mall/Tower complex. The Hong Kong Station gives access to the the airport via the Airport Express train, and the Central Station allows access to the Island Line.
Alternative way to Central. It is less walking but more riding time. Take the MTR East Line to Kowloon Tong Station, transfer to the Kwun Tong Line and interchange at Mong Kok at platform 2 towards Central. (It totals about 40 or more minutes including train interchanges.)
East Rail Line: Hung Hom – Mong Kok East – Kowloon Tong – Tai Wai – Sha Tin – Fo Tan – Racecourse – University – Tai Po Market – Tai Wo – Fanling Sheung Shui – Lok Ma Chau – Lo Wu
West Rail Line: Hung Hom – East Tsim Sha Tsui – Austin – Nam Cheong – Mei Foo – Tsuen Wan West – Kam Sheung Road – Yuen Long – Long Ping – Tin Shui Wai – Siu Hong – Tuen Mun
Bus: We recommend taking the Airport Express Bus A21 for the quickest, cheapest, and least hassle. The fare is 33 HKD, and travel time is about 70 or 80 minutes. Taking the MTR would be requires two transfers at Nam Cheong and Tsing Yi and about 50 minutes. Unless you're familiar with this route, the probability of error is high.
Taxi: The fare is about 250 HKD.
Hong Kong is crowded and spread out over islands and valleys, but the public transport makes getting around easier.
To Nathan Road, the Avenue of Stars, and the Star Ferry: 15 to 30 minutes
Bus 8 (4 or 5 stops, 5.1 HKD) from the Hung Hom Station can also take people to Nathan Road or the Star Ferry bus station.
To Victoria Peak:
four more touring ideas and information about the attractions, see our Tour Planner for Subway Tour Routes>>
See more details about the Hong Kong Metro>> or view our Hong Kong Subway Map.
You could book tickets in the station or at the other train stations or at other ticket selling locations in the city such Futian Citizen Center, Sunshine Hotel, and Zhong Jian Mansion. Foreigners who don't speak Chinese or are unfamiliar with the process might prefer using a tour agency.
You can count on us for booking tickets. In 2015 alone, we helped over 10,000 customers obtain their tickets and greatly facilitated their trip in China. We are available 24/7 and will have your train tickets delivered by express mail to your appointed address or hotel.
To book trains, or find schedules and prices, just choose your stations and travel date, and click 'Go'. We will do the rest of the work!


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GM Connected Vehicle Technology
By Arman Barari on Aug 22, 2012 with Comments 0
One of the new safety features Gm is working on for its cars is the connected vehicle concept.
vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications technology development are now entering an advanced phase by providing eight specially equipped vehicles for a year of real-world testing. The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute will conduct the program, which is designed to determine the effectiveness of V2V and V2I safety technologies at reducing crashes.
The V2V-equipped Buick and Cadillac cars will be part of a larger fleet of passenger cars, commercial trucks and transit vehicles participating in the program. The hope is to reduce the incidents by leaving the task to the cars themselves and not the drivers.
GM press release:
In late 2013, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) will use data collected by these vehicles to measure overall system benefits. Analysis of the data could result in a wide-scale deployment V2V technology before the end of the decade.
"Safety is our No. 1 priority, and this research could save lives and prevent injuries across America," U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a transportation department press release about the project. "With more than 30,000 people a year killed on our nation's roads, we need to keep looking for new ways to improve safety and reduce fatalities."
V2V communication allows vehicles to send and receive from each other basic information such as location, speed and direction of travel. V2I communication shares information about traffic signal phase, road attributes and surface conditions. Each technology has the potential to mitigate traffic collisions and congestion. Together, they can be integrated with active safety features, such as forward collision warning and side blind zone alert, already available on many production cars.
"Participating in this program will help GM and our research partners gain a more accurate, detailed understanding of V2V and V2I's potential safety benefits," said Nady Boules, GM Global R&D director of the Electrical and Control Systems Research Lab. "It is essential that common standards and security framework be established for V2V and V2I technologies so that vehicles from different automakers can communicate and interoperate with each other in a consistent manner."
The V2V-equipped Buicks and Cadillacs will be joined by vehicles from its partners in the Vehicle Safety Communications 3 Consortium, which is part of the Crash Avoidance Metrics Partnership. A large fleet that uses comparable aftermarket safety devices or simpler Vehicle Awareness Devices also will be involved.
The V2V vehicles GM is providing use production-viable integrated systems capable of sending and receiving information from other vehicles, and warning drivers when potential for a collision is detected.
For the V2I portion of the program, 73 lane-miles of Ann Arbor roadway have been instrumented with 29 roadside-equipment installations. The transportation department selected the college town for the program due to its traffic mix, variety of roadway types and characteristics, seasonal weather and proximity to vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.
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The Houses
On his first night at the gathering Daniel is taken to the house at 40 Grosvenor Street where he discovers the location of his mystery photograph. It was previously one of the Symon's family homes.
"It's in a dreadful state, isn't it?! - they've managed to turn it into something really sad..."
Within London is also Ernest's mansion flat, where Raymond is sent to recover from his stroke.
The larger family home is where the party for Martina's engagement is held. Though now it is not owned by the Family, instead it is a golf course and conference centre. It is at this house that Raymond discovers more about his Father and Daniel tries to reunite Alice and Rebecca.
"Imagine how big it seemed when we were little and came to visit!"
The location used for the big house was Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire, which is in reality a conference centre and golf course. Though one shot of the interior was used, the majority of filming was within the grounds. The house also featured on the BBC's 'Trouble at the Top' series.
If anyone has any information on any of the other locations used I'd be really interested and appreciate if you'd contact me.
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Here we are!! The weekend before Halloween; let the parties begin. Annnnnd here we go-
A). I hate these underwear costumes that make me want to rip off my own flesh and probably jump off a first floor balcony. Why is this the gold standard of Halloween now.
Hi! Yep… I'm dressed as a hooker. We live just down the street. This is my daughter, she's four. I know, so hard being a good role model for our girls these days.
B). I'll be someone I admire. Who do I. admire. Who… do I…. admire….
C). Ok I need to just pick something. This one will make me so hot and sweaty and angry all night, not happening. This one would fit, but I really didn't want to dress up as a giant tooth. Giant hot dog, no. Giant banana, no.
D). Wouldn't be able to sit down.
E). Wouldn't be able to stand up.
F). This part I would have to use safety pins for because, safety.
G). Who are they kidding with these tights? Where is Wonder Woman already, I need to kick her-
H). Wait am I in the underwear section again?
I). Oh no, my bad. My bad. I'm in the youth girls section.
J). Alright I'm done.


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Welcome to the Strelets Forum.Please feel free to discuss any aspect of 1/72 scale plastic figures, not simply Strelets.If you have any questions about our products then we will answer them here.
Appropriate & sound response regarding all too demanding & even imperious demeanour shown by a few attendees lately. :joy: :+1:
Guess this nice Streltsy will be a further addition to Strelets typical & longstanding range of bonus figures.
Thanks for another great friday and whatever preview you decide to show next time, I'm happily looking forward to it.
Keep em coming! :laughing:
LOL! Well, I guess the joke's on us this week! Harass & they shall deceive! :wink:
I'm sure the Strelets Team is busy.
They have never disappointed me. It's just sometimes hard for me to be patient.
My interests lay in first, Infantry, then Cavalry, lastly Artillery.
I'm very excited to see how Strelets' Brit Sqaure looks when we can see some more Masters!
Keep having fun!
I'm sure you are right Garrison! But I can't help feeling that there was a mischievous grin on the face of the person who posted that Streltsi! :wink:


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Building Bridges Between Evolution and Religion
Science writer Lawrence Nzuve looks at a conference which was so successful Darwin would have been proud were he alive today!
The 2nd Human Evolution Workshop for Kenyan Educators, 2011 was recently organised at the Louise Leakey Auditorium bringing together heads of schools and educators and participants included those who were not present when the first workshop was held in 2007.
The 2nd Human Evolution Workshop for Kenyan Educators, 2011 was recently organised at the Louise Leakey Auditorium bringing together heads of schools and educators and participants included those who were not present when the first workshop was held in 2007.
A report prepared by the Prehistory Club of Kenya President and National Museums of Kenya Senior Research Scientist Dr. Fredrick Manthi painted a grim picture of the knowledge about prehistory which currently permeates in the country and specially in Kenya's learning institutions.
Prehistory Club President Dr. Manthi addresses the participants (Photos courtesy of Prehistory Club of Kenya)
Noting that Kenya is endowed with a rich prehistoric record (particularly fossil remains) that has contributed significantly to our understanding of the evolutionary history of human and non-human species, Dr. Manthi reiterated that in spite of this rich record, a large number of Kenyans lack accurate scientific information about our prehistoric past, and how different biological species have evolved over time. Although History within which prehistory and evolution are taught in Kenyan high schools is an examinable subject, this subject has been made optional in the Kenyan education system. Statistical evidence has shown that very few students have interest in History, and thus there has been a decline in enrollment. Although the situation may be attributed to numerous factors including the perceptions that most Kenyans hold towards the concept of evolution, lack of knowledge about the importance of prehistory and evolution to understanding our past and also predicting the future, can be blamed for the small number of Kenyans pursuing careers in this discipline.
Held between the 31st July - 2nd August 2011, the 2nd Wenner-Gren Foundation sponsored workshop, whose theme was 'Building bridges between evolution and religion', aimed at helping teachers deal with perceptions about evolution, which would ultimately enable them to effectively teach the topic. Considering that it is not logistically possible to bring together teachers from all over the country, the workshop targeted high school teachers and educators from institutions that were not represented in the 1st workshop which was also sponsored by the Wenner-Gren Foundation and took place in 2007.
NMK Director-General Dr. Idle Farah opening the Workshop (Photos courtesy of Prehistory Club of Kenya)
During the tour, emphasis was made on the need for the teachers to organize educational visits for their students to the Cradle of Humankind Gallery, as this would help the students appreciate the concept of evolution. The second day marked the official opening of the workshop, during which Dr. Idle O. Farah, the Director General of NMK and senior scientists at the NMK spoke about the importance of the Wenner-Gren-sponsored series of workshops on prehistory and evolution. During the opening session, the need for Kenyan scholars and educators to join hands in educating the youth about the country's rich prehistoric heritage was also underscored by all speakers.
"Why don't we hear on our TVs students saying they want to become Palaeontologists or Archaeologists, why do we always hear them saying they want to become neuro-surgeons", posed Dr. Farah.
Speakers who included Dr. Richard Potts of the Smithsonian Institution (SI), whose title was: "What does it mean to be human: the Smithsonian Institution experience in public education on human origins". During this presentation, Dr. Potts highlighted, among other things, some of the public education programs he is involved in at the SI, and the impact that these programs have had to the general public. It was evident from Dr. Potts' talk that there is a growing curiosity among a large number of Americans towards prehistory and human evolution, a phenomenon that is also evident in Kenya.
Other lectures were by Prof. Simiyu Wandibba of the University of Nairobi, which was titled: "Evolution and religion: the tertiary education perspective", which was followed by a presentation from Dr. Naomi Levin (John Hopkins University), whose title was: "Stable isotope studies and human evolution". While Prof. Wandibba's talk centered on the different ways of addressing issues raised by university students on prehistory and evolution, Dr. Levin's lecture highlighted how the food we eat gets absorbed into our bodies and how we can document dietary preferences of different faunal species from the enamel of their teeth, and how these diets would have influenced the evolutionary trajectories of these species. This presentation was followed by a talk from Mrs. Purity Kimaita, a teacher at Ngara Girls Secondary School in Nairobi, which was titled: "Reconciling religion and evolution". Mrs. Kimaita is a renown speaker among Kenyan high school teachers and is famous for her persuasive presentations on how it is possible to bridge the gap between the evolutionary explanation for the origin of life versus the creation one. Dr. David Kyule of the University of Nairobi, gave a talk: "Teachers' experiences in teaching evolution". It is important to point out that all the presentations attempted to persuade the teachers against the popular perceptions that the evolutionary explanation for origin of life and humanity conflicts their religious beliefs. In order to engage the teachers with the curriculum developers (the KIE), the last presentation of the day which was given by Mrs. Virginia Njerenga of KIE, dwelt on how a new curriculum which is currently under development was going to accommodate the teaching of prehistory and evolution, and how this is tailored within Kenya's Vision 2030.
Participants follow proceedings at the 2nd Human evolution workshop 2011 (photo courtesy of Prehistory Club of Kenya)
The third day of the workshop began with more presentations on prehistory. These included a keynote speech by Prof. Stan Ambrose, which was titled: "The African origin of cooperation". Prof. Ambrose used archaeological records from a number of Late Stone Age sites in Kenya to demonstrate how social networks were established, and how this helped in maintaining cooperation between different human populations across the landscape. Dr. Fredrick Manthi's presentation was titled: "Intrigues of the past". Dr. Manthi used this presentation to demonstrate to the teachers Kenya's diverse fossil record, which includes large mammalian fauna such as the gomphotheres which had four tusks. He underscored the importance of these faunal remains to understanding the evolutionary history of different extinct and extant faunal taxa. Prof. Bonnie Jacobs from the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas presentation was titled: "Plant fossils as evidence of evolution", and highlighted different characteristics in plant fossils that are a testimony of evolutionary processes. In his presentation titled: "Public programs at the NMK: teachers and evolution", Mr. Daniel Mitei of NMK underscored the important role the NMK's Public Programs Department plays in educating teachers and students alike about different research activities and public programs undertaken at the NMK. He acknowledged the important role the Prehistory Club was playing in educating the Kenyan public about prehistory and evolution. In order to further reinforce all the issues discussed in the presentations, the educators were treated to a behind the scenes tours of the Palaeontological and archaeological collections at the NMK. During the tours, it was evident that the educators were mesmerized by particularly the rich fossil record from Kenyan sites, which includes specimens of both extinct and extant genera. This in a big way helped to underscore the importance of prehistory research and how this helps in understanding the evolutionary history of different faunal species.
The closing ceremony which was officiated by the NMK's Director for Research and Collections. During this ceremony, all schools represented in the workshop were awarded a package containing a cast of the 'Turkana boy' (Homo erectus) skull courtesy of the Uraha Foundation in Germany and the NMK, the 'Human Story Book' courtesy of the National Geographic Society, and a DVD containing stories on prehistory and human evolution courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution.
Participants pose for a group photo outside the Louise Leakey Auditorium: It was the most successful workshop so far (Photos courtesy of Prehistory Club of Kenya)
The workshop availed to the teachers an opportunity to meet and chat with professional prehistorians and evolutionary biologists who study and teach evolution. The workshop discussed different ways through which educators may bridge the gap between evolution and religion, thus making the teaching of prehistory and human evolution interesting to both the educators and the students. It is also noteworthy that the President of the Prehistory Club of Kenya is in contact with KIE and plans are underway for a consultative meeting between them and the NMK and other stake-holders in the Kenyan education sector. Many of the teachers who attended the workshop have already launched satellite Prehistory Clubs in their schools, and the Prehistory Club office in Nairobi will work closely with the schools in order to advance awareness about prehistory and evolution.
The Prehistory Club would like to thank the Wenner-Gren Foundation for their Financial support and the NMK for logistical support as well as other stakeholders who ensured that the workshop was a success and especially the Prehistory-club coodinator Grace Kyalo whose input went a long way in making the 2nd Human evolution workshop for Kenyan Educators such a success.


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It is inevitable that most people will likely be involved in a car accident at some point in their lives. After an accident has occurred, there are a few steps you need to take to ensure the situation has been properly taken care of.
If you need help, call a Mississippi car accident attorney to help you through the process. In the meantime, remember that there are five things that you should concentrate on NOT doing after a wreck that we will review.
1. Never drive away from the scene of the accident.
Let's say you have a wreck that only appears to be minor damage. Is okay to drive away? The answer is NO! No matter how serious the accident looks, you must always stop and check on the other party, exchange insurance information, and call the police. If you do not, it is a crime. If someone is injured, you also must provide assistance.
2. Never leave your accident undocumented.
Some people opt not to call the police and want to just let the insurance company handle it. The other person may be in agreement, but how will you know if they have current insurance or if their insurance is even valid? The best thing to do is call law enforcement. You need proof that the wreck happened by way of an accident report. If you have any doubts, call a Mississippi car accident lawyer for quick advice.
3. Never blame others or admit guilt.
Remember to remain calm after a wreck and ask the other driver is they are okay. Don't get angry and start blaming them for everything. Also, don't go around telling people that the wreck is your fault. This could make you personally liable for the wreck. You do not know all considered angles of what happened; you only know your side. Admitting fault could also open you up for future lawsuits.
4. Never forget to properly document the wreck.
Analyze what was going on before, during, and after the wreck. Remember to document streets and positions of the car to the best of your memory. Take pictures of both vehicles, as well as the damage, from multiple angles. Obtain the driver's name, address, name of insurance, the insurance policy number, model, make, and color of vehicle, license plate, and witness observations.
5. Never forget to follow up with insurance and medical claims.
You need to report any injuries incurred directly to your insurance company. Obtain vehicle valuations for repairs to your vehicle. Seek medical attention for any injuries. If you are being threatened by the other party concerning legal action, contact a Mississippi car accident attorney right away. Also, make sure to take care of and follow-up on these issues quickly, so that you can meet all deadlines and have your information process in a timely manner.


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After a lot of fun in Nashville, my next stop along the Friends at the Table tour was Philadelphia.
I had a great time making Crispy Halibut with Zucchini Ribbons and Lemon Basil Sauce as a guest on the 10! Show. They have a really nice set and live audience, which adds to the energy in the studio. The set crew helped make my job easier, getting everything organized and ready to roll; including prep for the fish dish I was about to prepare. The burner was set a little high though, which made for some interesting moments on live TV. We laughed our way through and had fun with it.
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From the 10! Show, I had a break before my interview on the FIT show, a WHYY radio show hosted by Lari Robling, so I headed to the Redding Terminal Market for a quick walk through and a bite to eat.
Taking the advise of a fellow food blogger, I stopped at Dinic's and ordered the roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe and roasted peppers. Let's just say the recommendation was spot on! This sandwich was killer. Make sure you get one of these when you visit Philadelphia. Way better than any cheese steak you will ever eat!
It was a good thing I had 8 blocks to walk to the WHYY studios, but probably not the best idea, that I did the walking in these…
You can catch my interview on FIT this Friday, 5/13 (check the WHYY website for time).
Then it was off to NYC. I had less than 24 hours in the Big Apple, and I made the most of every moment there.
What made the trip even more special was that my best friend was able to join me on this quick visit. We had dinner at Marea, which was spectacular from start to finish. The lobster with burrata cheese, eggplant, and tomatoes was especially nice.
The next morning it was up early and over to the Sirius/XM office for Martha Stewart radio. I was a guest on Morning Living, discussing supper clubs: who's in one, and how do they work? We also talked about a few of the recipes in my cookbook: Cedar Planked Salmon with Chipotle Sweet Potatoes and Portabello Mushroom Bruschetta. I will have a link to the show set up on my main website next week sometime.
Though I definitely left my heart in San Francisco when we moved away, I also left a little piece of my heart in New York on this visit. Can't wait to go back when I have more time!


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Transglobe Expedition Trust Annual Lecture Evening.
Wednesday 28th November, 2018.
@ Royal Geographical Society.
Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start.
Now in our 12th Year we present another great line-up of speakers who have undertaken remarkable journeys. This time we focus on tropical rainforests and deserts. Our annual evening continues to be as popular as ever. The mix of speakers and the opportunity to mingle before and after the show with a like-minded audience of regulars and newcomers makes for a truly memorable evening. As always, we are extremely grateful to the RGS and the speakers who, with the trustees, and our generous supporter, Berghaus, welcome you to another great evening. We very much look forward to seeing you.
Levison Wood is a professional explorer, writer and photographer. Since 2014 he has had four critically-acclaimed Channel 4 documentary series, in which he has walked the length of the Nile, Himalayas and the Americas and crossed the Caucasus in From Russia to Iran: Crossing the Wild Frontier. Levison's second book, Walking the Himalayas was voted Adventure Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards and his most recent, Walking the Americas, was a Sunday Times bestseller. He is an elected fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorer's Club. He has recently completed a circumnavigation of the Arabian peninsula, taking in thirteen Middle Eastern countries, which will become a documentary series and book later this year.
Nigel Winser was born in Kenya and trained as a life scientist at Westminster University where, as an undergraduate he undertook biological surveys across the Sahara, the forests of South West Ethiopia and the riverine forests of the Tana River in Kenya . In 1976 Ran and Ginny Fiennes gave Nigel tremendous support and advice when planning the first source to sea expedition down the Tana River. He still owns the Avon Redshank Ran used on his famous Norway expedition. Since then Nigel and his wife Shane have worked with pioneers in the field- science community all their lives at the Royal Geographical Society with Directors, Dr John Hemming and Dr Rita Gardner. More recently Nigel joined Earthwatch as a facilitator of geographical research and 'citizen science' programmes worldwide. Nigel's expeditionary work included international surveys in Sarawak (Gunung Mulu National Park), north Pakistan (Karakoram), the Wahiba Sands in the Sultanate of Oman, the Badia region of Jordan and the pristine forests of Brunei Darussalam. He is currently working with teams in Sultanate of Oman, the Il Ngwesi Maasai community in north Kenya and as a Trustee of the Nekton Mission which is surveying the little know bathyal zone in the Indian Ocean (200m – 3,000m deep). Nigel has an honorary Doctorate from Westminster University and has been awarded the Patron's Gold Medal of the RGS and jointly with Shane, the Mungo Park Award of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. He enjoys being a mentor to future field scientists seeking purpose.
Benedict Allen is particularly well known to many for his testing solo expeditions – journeys famously achieved not with a satellite phone, GPS or any of the usual "backup" but after months training with remote indigenous communities. Author, environmentalist, film-maker and international motivational speaker, the son of a test pilot, Benedict shares his father's desire to get out there on a clear mission, then report back. His philosophy is not so much about conquering nature, planting flags or leaving a mark. It's about the opposite: opening yourself up and allowing the place to leave its mark on you. Benedict's many ventures are depicted in his ten books – including two best sellers – and numerous television series for the BBC, National Geographic, Channel 5, the History Channel and elsewhere. With his usual enthusiasm and humour, Benedictisrenowned forhisskillatsharinghisadventuresandexperiencesinhisengagingstories
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Some background: Amanda, Ingrid, and Erin performed a very novel experiment in Churchill last summer (see their blog for more fun stuff). Amanda processed all the samples and is in the process of analyzing the data. Because of the design, it gets complicated very quickly, and so Amanda is honing her R-skills to visualize the results before we go p-value hunting. In the figure above you see the different sampling dates (the 5 big boxes), and the boxplots show dissimilarities between experimental pools, freshwater pools where we added salt to, with control saline pools (uneven numbers) and control freshwater pools (even numbers).
Now the fun stuff:
- On the first sampling date which was before the salt manipulation, no difference between the even and uneven comparisons, so far so good
- On the second and third sampling date, some clear differences between the dissimilarities with the salt and freshwater control pools: even numbers less dissimilar than the uneven numbers, so far so good
- But it is in the completely different direction BAM! Adding salt makes them more dissimilar to the saline control pools.
- This is consistent for all experimental treatments, and for 2 full weeks, so very likely not a spurious result.
- And then it disappears in the last 2 sampling periods
So the questions we have to answer:
- why in all pools, even some that were not manipulated?
- why does the effect disappear later on?
- what is the mechanism?
- and why opposite to our predictions?
This is what makes science so cool, completely unexpected results. Hopefully we will be able to tell you what the answer is in the not so near future. More to come.


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The mission was carried out by Chosen Bun, a London burger delivery start-up, who previously tried to send a burger into space but failed. This time around the burger joint successfully launched a burger and fries 112,00 feet in the air into an area technically called "near space."
This project required "lots of helium and a balloon the size of a two-bedroom house," co-founder Andy Shovel told the Telegraph, explaining he and his accomplice Peter Sharman did it for laughs.
For the record, this isn't the first time a burger is launched into space it is the first time it was accompanied by fries, First We Feast reports.
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Ittefaq: It happened one night
A detective seeks out the truth between two different stories of a crime scene.
A police officer, is investigating a double murder case that has only two witnesses, who are also the prime suspects. The suspects – Vikram, an acclaimed writer, and Maya, a young homemaker, have different narratives about the events of that fateful night.
Genre: Bollywood, Mystery, Thriller
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Country: India
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Yay, it's the weekend! This week felt so full of all the things and I am very ready for the weekend, even if we are a bit busy. Here is what I am hoping to do:
- Watch some not so scary movies.
- Pick out a crochet project to start from my new Simple Crochet book (I am so behind).
- Make these cute foxes from Paper Source and put them all over the house.
- Attempt to dye these amazing thrifted boots a darker brown. Any tips?
We also have a wedding this weekend and those are always a blast. I just hope my allergies will subside long enough to let me enjoy myself!
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Levelled out, but things 'Seam' off
This week the whole of the ground floor has finally been assembled, including all wall, floor and ceiling architecture. Though some major lighting issues have raised their heads.
As can be seen in the video, the use of modular wall sections in Unreal is not supported without a lot of extra work. This may mean i have to take each section of room and join it into singular walls. It's not a lot of work and luckily I have a few days slack time before my next task completion in my hack n plan.
I did try to find a work around for the issue by posting a picture of the issue on the Epic forums (https://forums.unrealengine.com/showthread.php?134472-Modular-Environment-Seams).
I got a reply that directed me to the Unreal troubleshooting page about lighting (https://wiki.unrealengine.com/LightingTroubleshootingGuide#Shadow_Seams.2FShading_Differences_with_Indirect_Lighting).
Sadly this is a known issue and there is a work around but so far it hasn't helped much.
So some additional modelling on the architecture is therefore required, but since I have already made headway on my prop modelling it won't put me too far out of schedule.


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HUFFINGTON POST A wet, shaking dog may be a common sight for pet lovers, but few have ever seen wet dogs captured quite like this.
NY TIMES This simple but inspired photo shoot by Carli Davidson captures dogs in mid-shake. The result is a hilarious portrayal of flying fur, flopping jowls and bulging eyes.PEOPLE MAGAZINE These pets seem to smile for the photographers camera… NPR.ORG/ RADIOLAB I've seen dogs do this countless times, cats too, but Carli Davidson's photos make you appreciate how intense the shake must be to literally toss the water droplets outward. BUISNESS INSIDER Davidson's gallery of dogs shaking their heads is by far the best collection of dog photos we've seen. BUZZFEED Awesome photographer Carli Davidson did a series of close-up photos of dogs shaking water off of themselves. The rest of her work is pretty impressive too. MY MODERN MET Pet photographer extraordinaire Carli Davidson gives us some of the most unique dog portraits we've ever seen! Oregon-based Davidson is a nationally recognized fine art pet photographer, and for good reason. THE ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHER "What I really like about these images is the way they capture something hidden but that's been right out there in the open forever, until technology came along and allowed us to see it." VISUALNEWS "...Shake, featuring those distorted and blissful dog faces right in the middle of thier spin cycle....This is just a small sample of the Portland Oregon artists excellent work." THE TIMES UK The animals can be seen gurning and with hair flying through the air in extraordinary freeze-frame images. ROLLING STONE Going to the dogs… personality - and the rock & roll attitude emerge when one shakes off boredom. This is the Philosophy of a dog trainer turned photographer from Portland, Oregon. FLAVORWIRE Photographer Carli Davidson has captured all the little details of this common pet gesture, unseen to the human eye, like the shimmering rays of drool and water and the accidentally comical stares emerging from the rippling folds of their swooshing eyelids. TRENDHUNTER Animal lovers are dedicated consumers of animal-inspired art work, and the pet photography industry is a blossoming one. Portraits such as these ones that capture emotion in beloved animals are popular for animal owners wishing to commemorate their pets in a way that is lasting and smile inducing. COOLHUNTING Through artful posing, Davidson's photographs—like a yawning puppy cupped in gentle, tattooed hands and a white-feathered parrot perched so it's profile blends with its owner's bright blue eyes —reflect the character of both individuals, as well as the bond between them. PETA PIXEL (Carli Davidson) is a perfect example of a concept called 'Tastemakers'
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I guess that makes mine Quadruple that! Prayers that all goes well at the vet today Robyn. Thinking of you and the pups.
I hear you about the bedroom issues. My two sleep in our room too. Shadow has had a few messy mistakes in the last while, but like I said fortunately right now, not messy.
Some nights she's up and down every ten minutes, and of course I hear her moving around and have to check to make sure she's okay. The last couple nights she has been sleeping more on the floor and not moving as much, and then I have to check she's okay there because I'm worried that she's not moving around...
I guess it's no wonder I'm tired all the time, you must be also, it's so disruptive to our sleep when we're constantly worried and watching them. But what else can you do? Is your hubs like mine Robyn? He doesn't wake up even when she had the messy runs in the bedroom. Stunk to high heaven, he just snored through it all while I cleaned and mopped and sprayed...
Thinking of you and hoping for a good update.
It's the same in our house. Both have been very restless the last few nights, so every little move they make, I'm up checking. Then when I don't hear them, I, like you, am checking to make sure they're ok lol. Nookie rarely ever lets us sleep past 6-6:30 on the weekends. So on the rare occasion he does sleep in a little, I wake up in a panic and make hubby check
Shaun is wonderful when it comes to the boys. He and I both clean the messes. If he is off the next day, he does it. If I'm off, I do it. If we both work, it's whoever can stand the smell the longest that gets to stay in bed
Nookies visit was good. He gained a pound and a half! So they're thinking he just needs more carbs in his diet.
Thorins visit did not go so well
She thought at first that one was just a fatty tumor and the other just a clogged/infected follicle. She did a fine needle aspiration and said she was very surprised. Instead of seeing that fat, dead cells and inflammation, she saw a lot of live, round and very active cells in both lumps. She that is typically a very good indication of cancer. She said it's possible that they are mast cell tumors, but also could be the dessimated form of the cancer we were doing the chemo for (histiocytic sarcoma). If that's what it is, we don't have long with him. But I'm trying to remain optimistic. He is going in for surgery Monday morning to have them both removed and biopsied. So it's just a waiting game for now.
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"Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole" - Ok... whoever said this has never had a sick or special needs baby. They ARE our whole life!
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The Generation of Generalization
So I heard a rumor that a teacher at a local school (I'm being deliberately vague) is making broad judgments, during class, about parents and people who vote for a particular presidential candidate. We all really like this teacher, and to some extent I don't even disagree with their opinion. And yet I am very unsettled by this.
I've been asking myself why it bothers me so much.
I think it's because it feels like updated McCarthyism.
And because, especially when it's passed down from a teacher to students, it is a form of thought police, stifling disagreement, discouraging debate, exchanging critical thinking for mere intellectual fascism.
And because the pet error of our generation is the insistence that disagreement equals stupidity. More than that, disagreement may even represent a sort of dangerous, idiot evil that needs to be put down by force, if necessary.
We've all bought into it by degrees— the generation of generalization. We pride ourselves in holding two entirely contradictory ideas in our heads: "bigotry is bad" and "all X people are Y".
It can manifest in endless ways:
All Trump voters are racist idiots.
Liberals are all intellectually-dishonest cowards.
White people ignore police brutality.
Black people riot and loot.
Christians are anti-science haters.
Nickelback listeners are tasteless rubes.
Did that last one make you smile? Does it seem OK to generalize based on musical taste? Like some generalizations are harmless?
That's pretty sad. The ugliness of generalization– of bigotry– is fractal. It's the same vicious shape no matter how small and seemingly harmless we reduce it.
It's a rotten, invasive little seed of prejudice that can't be planted in just one corner of our intellectual garden. It takes over. It taints, then becomes the entire garden, obliterating all other consideration.
We've grown accustomed to the idea that the easiest way to feel big is to stand on someone else. We think it's OK, because we don't make it a person, we make it some generalized group or demographic or voting block or sexual orientation or cultural category.
We think that judging a person is evil. But judging people– based entirely on superficial group affiliation– is just fine.
Maybe even our moral duty.
In our world, people aren't different from us because they've had different life experiences that have formed alternate views and opinions.
They're different because they're stupid, and immoral, and dangerous. Period.
I don't want to be misconstrued on one thing, however: People can be wrong. Their life experiences may have fostered perceptions and approaches and attitudes that may indeed be completely mistaken, inaccurate, and even destructive. But it's the grand ego of our generation to insist, first and foremost, that difference equals stupidity. Nothing less, and absolutely, positively nothing more.
So that, I think, is what bothers me about a teacher making broad, categorical judgments about "everyone who votes for X". Not because I like X, but because it perpetuates an ugliness that is already way too prevalent. Personally, I think this mentality— the generation of generalization, the doublethink that bigotry is only bad if it's bigotry against the wrong people— is a much, much bigger threat to society than any presidential candidate could ever be.


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Invisible Hand
"Economics," from what we were told and taught, comes from the Greek word oikonomia: "to manage a house." For a class as big as ours in fourth year high school, to manage a house of learning was no easy feat. I would guess that it would be all the more difficult if you taught introductory economics.
Demand and supply curves are things we don't often plot about in advertising and marketing. The sum of our work is more or less the subject of big ideas predicated by manifestos, more at home with the humanities and design than with hard and fast economics. Yet when target markets are phrased it's almost always impossible to divorce yourself from the economics of things. We are, after all, in the business of generating demand.
It requires great teachers to inculcate even the tiniest bit of that mindset to students while they're young. To be a bit more curious and caring towards the house they're living in, and the people they're living with.
The subject was not just economics, but hard and fast oikonomia: that the house being managed may be built on material foundations, but is built on a bedrock of values.
It takes great teachers, and I had a great one.
She was short of stature; her eyes bearing a piercing yet nurturing gaze that comes with 30-odd years of teaching the whole gamut of history and economics to rambunctious and restless high school students. It wasn't the easiest subject to teach, after all. Memorization took a back seat to analysis. To think critically was not enough: one had to think analytically. Unlike carrying rifles under the blazing sun or stellar evolution, economics had everything to do with our daily lives.
A piercing gaze: one that cut a very, very clear line between the "correct" answer and the "right" answer. Especially at a time when we were all still grappling for the meaning of the word "empirical," or leafing through heavily-condensed material from Gunnar Myrdal's "Asian Drama." It was a nurturing gaze: that the correct answer is inferior to the right answer. Especially when dealing with a subject that requires more empathy than the ability to plot and trace a proper curve.
I'm not sure if I ever did well in that economics class over a decade ago, but my teacher could not have come at a better time to open my eyes to the world. It was a changing world at that: EDSA Dos, 9/11, the trial of Joseph Estrada. She taught us – and hundreds and perhaps thousands of students following us and before us – that we cannot divorce ourselves from the world because we were in classrooms. "The correct way of doing things is not necessarily the right way," which was inculcated in us through reading the papers and writing reaction papers, and less of basic economics formulas or multiple choice quizzes on "What is the Bread Basket of the Philippines." It sticks, to this day: to create good solutions you must have an understanding of the society you live in.
Yet that bedrock of values, no matter how shifting it may seem at times, is always stable. To understand, as to be understood. To give, as to be given. To learn, as to be learned. To care, full stop: in a world where economics is always defined by a lack, empathy is a potentially endless resource that humanity should never be in short supply of.
It's a lesson that sticks, and I hope I don't fail in it.
When news of her passing reached me today I wondered if I had the words to tell the world of my memories of one of my favorite teachers and mentors. But then I realized that that is the correct way of doing things like elegies and tributes. The right way, though, is to live those lessons and carry them along, whether it's oikonomia in the scale of a household, or oikonomia at the scale of brands, or perhaps even entire governments and global systems. It's her spirit, I guess, that moves me on, what guides me.
Like what Adam Smith said about markets, I guess.
RIP, Ma'am Evelyn.


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PowerShell 101, Lesson 1
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The essence of someone's most deep-rooted personality traits can be revealed by one simple question:
"What do you think of Dave?"
It turns out, according to research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, that the way you describe others is directly linked to your own qualities and characteristics.
When asked to describe someone they knew, the test subjects who focused on the person in question's positive personality traits tended themselves to be happy, enthusiastic, courteous, kind-hearted and emotionally stable.
Those, on the other hand, who emphasised flaws were found to exhibit higher levels of narcissism and antisocial behaviour.
"Your perceptions of others reveal so much about your own personality," says Dustin Wood, lead author of the study, about his findings. "Seeing others positively reveals our own positive traits, whereas the simple tendency to see people negatively indicates a greater likelihood of depression and various personality disorders."
So if you can't think of anything nice to say about your colleagues, maybe it's time to take a long hard look at yourself. (Or find yourself a new job – those guys are real douchebags.)
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REAL ESTATE BOOM TOWN Rough Guide to Kyiv Property for 2011, Region by Region
Ukraine is fast becoming as famous for its sky-rocketing property market as it for the Orange Revolution and the Klitschko boxing brothers, with real estate prices quite capable of jumping by 10% or more in the space of a single month. Many people have been tempted to take the plunge and invest in this seemingly win-win market, but with so much on offer and thousands of different agents and brokers looking to make that sale, what should the discerning would-be property magnate be looking for, and more importantly, where should they try to buy their new apartment? What's On looks at the pitfalls of the market and offers an overview of the Ukrainian capital's real estate market options, region by region.
Location, location, location! Like every city Kyiv's regions vary enormously in terms of facilities, prestige, and desirability, with prices reflecting this accordingly. Here are the average top-end prices for one square meter of floor space in an apartment block in each of the Ukrainian capital's ten administrative districts. Please note that within each district prices will also vary significantly.
THE MARKETKyiv apartment buildings can be divided into a number of general categories. Tsarist buildings are those constructed during the later years of the Russian Empire, i.e. pre-1914. These tend to offer exceptionally high ceilings but poor communications and often lack lifts and other facilities. Stalinki buildings are those constructed in the post-war years, and again they tend to be rather grand but poorly equipped. Khruschevki buildings are those put up during the 1950s during the reign of Nikita Khruschev, and originally meant as a temporary solution to post-war housing shortages. Panel buildings are the nine and sixteen floor structures that were erected in the 1970s and 1980s using prefabricated materials. While these are the most modern of the Soviet structures, they lack the quality of the Stalinki buildings. Last but not least are the plethora of new apartment buildings that have sprung up all over Kyiv since independence. These vary enormously in quality but in general tend to offer far better facilities and layout, with the added bonus of car parking space and other amenities. However this added convenience does not come cheap, and there have been examples of outrageous prices for parking places rising to as much as 80,000 dollars, making them more expensive per square meter than the apartment that went with it! As a rule apartments located in new buildings will cost around 20% more than those in older buildings. First-time buyers looking for a brand new apartment should be wary of purchasing something in an unfinished construction. There have been a number of scams in recent years where villains posing as property developers have gathered together large sums of money for soon-to-be-ready apartments only to leave the country with the proceeds, leaving the potential homeowners destitute and in many cases homeless. Many are still tempted to take the chance, as prices in unfinished buildings are considerably lower than those which are ready to inhabit, but What's On readers should exercise caution and as a bare minimum investigate the background of the construction company, checking their track record and identifying buildings they have already completed in Kyiv. It is also worth bearing in mind that many new buildings may look light years ahead of the grey and relatively drab Soviet structures that surround them, but this in itself does not guarantee quality, and many residents in new buildings have complained that they are poorly insulated or otherwise disappointing. With so many buyers scrambling to gain a foothold on the property ladder and ever-rising prices the question arises as to whether the Kyiv market is likely to face a crash at some point in the not too distant future. The short answer is that with the Ukrainian economy booming and wealth flowing in from the regions, notably the Donbass Party of the Regions heartlands, there is unlikely to be a collapse in prices anytime soon. It is certainly true that many of those buying Kyiv apartments do so as an investment rather than for residential purposes, with some industry insiders putting the figure for investments as high as 40% to 60% of all purchases, which increases the danger of a sudden rush on property prices should a lull in the market persuade investors that the market has peaked and cause a panic, but for the time being the boom looks set to continue thanks to the traditional Ukrainian disregard for political turmoil.
PECHERSKKyiv's elite Pechersk region encapsulates central Kyiv from Khreschatyk to the river, and includes the ukrainian parliament and the government quarter. This is the place to live if you are keen on rubbing shoulders with the great and the good of the country's business and political leadership, and like all exclusive locales it is itself divided into a hierarchy of its own. Top of the list is Lypky, the most expensive address in the whole of Ukraine. One square meter of apartment space in this area will set you back anything from 7000 to 17000 dollars, with the highly controversial giant structure in Mariyinskiy Park currently selling for 25000 dollars per square meter, making it the single most expensive building to live in the entire country. Big spenders looking to break into the Lypky league can at least rest assured that they are unlikely to have problems with the city authorities, as many of them will be neighbours, as will half the top-end staff of the Presidential Administration and enough parliament deputies to form your on coalition. As Lypky is an historic part of town there are precious few new buildings here, with most being sturdy Stalinki renovated in some style. The only slight downside is that parking can be something of a problem given all those luxury sedans and SUV convoys. Elsewhere in Pechersk there is a cluster of attractive new buildings dominating the skyline up on Lesya Ukrainka close to the Central Election Commission where a square meter is available for the relatively competitive rate of 6000 dollars. These new buildings offer excellent views, although if you want to gain a foothold on the higher floors you will have to pay extra, and there is no guarantee that a newer, taller structure will not appear next year blocking your access to the stunning Dnipro panorama. For those looking for a quieter life among the stars the only place is Tsar's Village ('Tsarskoe Silo'), located snugly behind the Iron Lady WWII monument. Here the apartment buildings of downtown Kyiv give way to a haven of tranquility in the middle of the city made up of individual houses. Such convenience does not come cheap, however, with plots starting at between 80,000 and 120,000 dollars for a hundred square meters.
SHEVCHENKIVSKIIf Pechersk is the equivalent of the Monopoly Board Game's dark blue top prize, then Shevchenkivski is the exclusive dark green nearby. The region stretches from Khreschatyk up and away from the city centre along Prospekt Peremohy incorporating historic central Kyiv and many of the capital's business districts. Much like Pechersk the region can be sub-divided into a range of areas, with the downtown streets of Bohdan Khmelnitskiy, Yaroslaviv Val, Zoloti Vorota, Volodymyrska and Prorisna topping the list of most sought after and expensive addresses. Here a square meter will cost anything from 7000 to 10,000 dollars, with the most desirable spots going for considerably more. The most expensive spots are Volodymyrska street, Sofiyevska Square or close to St. Andriyivska church, with prices as high as 18,000 dollars per square meter. A number of Ukraine's top movers and shakers including Forbes five hundred alumni Rinat Akhmetov and Viktor Pinchuk are said to have made this part of town their home, and with far more in terms of leisure facilities than Lypky it makes up for in infrastructure what it lacks in good old peace and quiet. Beyond the rich pickings of downtown Shevchenkivski the region tails off somewhat, with housing changing from Tsarist and Stalinski buildings to more run of the mill Khruschevkas as you move along Prospekt Peremohy, and prices vary accordingly, dropping down to the Kyiv rock bottom rate of 3000 dollars per square metre. Many people still favour this area as it has excellent access to the city centre and can allow residents to be downtown in a matter of minutes.
GOLOSEYIVSKI The downtown end of the Goloseyivski region incorporates much of Red Army Street (Chervonoarmiska) and neighbouring Gorky Street, and would correspond to the Monopoly Board Game's affluent yellow properties, offering famous locations within the price range of mere mortals, with prices topping the 6000 to 8000 dollars per square meter mark. As you reach the end of Red Army Street prices drop and quality falls off accordingly, not least because the mega-congested Moscow square with its busy Central Bus Terminal offers round the clock traffic and plenty of pollution. Further from the centre the greenery of Goloseyivski park offers some relief from the smog of the city, and prices are slightly higher to reflect this increased appeal, starting at 4000 dollars per square meter. Transport connections to the city centre are not very convenient, and as you get to the outer lying areas of Goloseyivski you become positively estranged from the downtown area and can face daily hikes of something like one hour to get to work and back, which is something worth considering before snapping up a park side retreat. This region does also offer the opportunity of buying up plots of land to build your own house, which is an increasingly popular option among many Kyivites looking to kick the soviet habit of apartment dwelling. A plot of land in the Goloseyivski region will cost 40000 to 70000 for one hundred square meters, but will have the additional benefit of being urban yet located in a relatively picturesque part of town. The southern end of Goloseyivski region leads out to the old and new Obuhovska freeways which take you towards the luxurious million dollar homes of some of Ukraine's great public figures and business leaders.
SVETOSHINSKILocated towards the city limits on the road out to Lviv and West Ukraine, this region boasts a plethora of universities and institutes together with their accompanying student population, which combine to give Svetoshinski a somewhat youthful feel. The region is located along Prospekt Peremohy which provides excellent transport links with the centre of town, and this has attracted a growing number of young professionals over the past few years, although the standard of housing remains fairly rudimentary, hence the low 3000 dollars per square meter prices for a spot in one of the many Kruschevkas that litter the area. An apartment in a new building will cost you slightly more, retailing at 4000 to 5000 per square meter.
PODILSKILocated down by the river in the historic part of Kyiv that used to serve as the mercantile quarter, Podilska is a region of contrasts, offering quaint riverside locations and grand old architecture but also suffering from some of the worst traffic congestion and pollution in the city. The streets tend to be narrow and are often further hampered by the presence of tram lines, many of which have been out of use for years. The historic part of Podil which is located closest to the city centre is lined with little architectural gems and is arguably one of the most picturesque areas in Kyiv, with the most desirable location being Andriyivskiy itself, where apartment space will cost something in the region of 10,000 dollars a square meter, although such real estate opportunities are in very short supply. Parking can be a major problem here, as is traffic congestion, but the proximity of the river does much to compensate for the relatively high level of pollution caused by exhaust fumes and the high concentration of industry in the vicinity. For something truly unusual you might want to consider investing in the Vozhdizhenko development, which is located 'in the hole' between Andriyivskiy Uzviz and the fabled Bald Hill. This valley floor construction consists of brightly coloured 'club houses' each containing four to eight apartments, and although the views are not particularly breath-taking this is certainly one of the more original property opportunities in the Ukrainian capital. The unspoken border between upmarket and downscale Podilska is Shevchenko Metro station, and beyond this marker prices drop off immediately, with real estate becoming limited to Soviet-era buildings available for 4000 dollars or thereabouts. This area shares the disadvantages of the more upmarket Podil and additionally has to put up with a large number factories and workshops which lend the area a grimy, industrial feel.
SOLOMENSKITucked slightly out from the city centre away from Shevchenkivski and Pechersk regions, Solomenski is a downmarket option with a drab feel that is not helped by the presence of lots of polluting industry and one of Kyiv's largest cemeteries. In general the region has yet to feel the full effects of the Kyiv real estate boom and is dominated by 1950s to 1980s soviet-era buildings which are currently priced towards the 4000 to 5000 dollars per square meter bracket. The region does boast a significant housing sector or dachas and individual dwellings that runs along Red Star Prospekt, where a plot of land can be bought for anything from 35,000 to 60,000 dollars per hundred square meters. the price may well depend on who you are buying from, with the practice of buying land at knockdown rates from elderly couples or pension-age widows is all too common.
OBOLONSKIIf you are not going to opt for a downtown investment then the smart money says that the next best thing is a riverside residence, and that means Obolonski. Situated to the north of the city, this region is relatively new and has mushroomed in recent years, with the elite 'Obolonski Lypky' borrowing the name and alluding to the prestige of its famous Kyiv namesake. Here you'll find excellent facilities and, unlike the vast majority of Kyiv's outer regions, plenty to do in your free time as well, with health clubs, business centres, restaurants and other leisure facilities aplenty, as well as miles of sandy beaches and stunning views of the Dnipro itself. Considering the current vogue for Obolonski Lypky among the Ukrainian capital's emerging post-Orange generation prices remain surprisingly competitive, with apartments in the new buildings lining the riverbank available for 4000 to 5000 dollars per square meter, while a place in one of the more exclusive 'Club houses' that offer a bit more privacy can be had for around the 6000 to 9000 dollars per square meter mark. Away from the delights of 'Obolonski Lypky' prices drop down to the levels that you will find all over Kyiv's ubiquitous 'sleeping city', with prices for apartments in Soviet-era constructions starting at 3000 dollars per square meter.
DARNITSKIKyiv's left bank is still relatively underdeveloped and short of facilities, hence it remains widely known as the capital's great 'sleeping city'. Darnitski might well be the best bet for anyone looking to gamble on a new property on the left bank, as it incorporates the sprawling new Kharkivski housing development, lies along the road to Kyiv's international airport, and will at some point in the next ten years become home to the Ukrainian capital's long-planned second main railway terminal. This part of the left bank has seen some of the heaviest property speculation of all over the past few years, with literally hundreds of new buildings attracting investors who have often bought up two, three or more apartments in construction sites during the construction process itself. some property experts think this makes the region more susceptible than others to a sudden slump, but as long as the overall trend for growth continues it looks like the best bet on the other side of the river.
DNIPROVSKI Situated directly across from Kyiv's rolling green hills, this region is straight out of the soviet urban planning handbook, with waterways for the happy comrades to stroll along and high rise buildings thrown up in a hurry. It is considered to be a particularly clean part of Kyiv, thanks to the close proximity of the sprawling mid-river island nature reserves of Gydropark and Truhaniv Island, which help keep the air nice and fresh all year rounds. The area also benefits from direct access to Kyiv's best bridge (Most Patoniv) which allows for speedy access to the city centre. Potential purchases are largely limited to 1950s to 1980s Soviet structures, where an apartment will currently cost you 3000 to 4000 dollars per square meter, while a spot in one of the new buildings will be slightly pricier at 5000 dollars a square meter.
DESNYANSKI Arguably the Ukrainian capital's least attractive region, this spot is considered Kyiv's crime capital, and its location far over on the outer reaches of the left bank makes it just about as distant as it is possible to be without leaving the city limits. The area is dominated by poor quality Soviet structures, lacks a decent transport infrastructure and has no real leisure facilities tro speak of. Prices reflect this, with the lowest rates in Kyiv in effect, meaning that at 2500 dollars per square meter you can take your pick.
With thanks to Juliana Kobzeva and Ruslan Suchkov of Parker andObonensky Quality Real Estate (www.parker-obolensky.com)
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The Supreme Court in Kenya has nullified the result of the August 8 presidential election won by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
On Friday, the court rules that the electoral board committed "irregularities and illegalities" during last month's presidential vote.
Read: Kenyatta to win Kenyan election by small margin, predicts political economist
Four out of six judges said that the vote had harmed the integrity of the election.
The court has annulled the outcome and ordered fresh elections within 60 days.
This is the first ever presidential election to be nullified in Kenya.
Meanwhile, Kenyatta says he personally disagrees with the judgment but will respect it.
Analyst and Daily Maverick's Africa corespondent, Peter Fabricius says the credibility of the electoral commission has been called into question.
I don't think there were very many people expecting it. It's huge in African terms.— Peter Fabricius, Independent News foreign editor
Kenyatta has come out publicly said he accepts it. He has called for peace and calm.— Peter Fabricius, Independent News foreign editor
He's doing the right things, grudgingly.— Peter Fabricius, Independent News foreign editor
Opposition leader Raila Odinga says the electoral commission has proven to be illegitimate and we need a new one.— Peter Fabricius, Independent News foreign editor
The judges have implicitly said that this commission can't be trusted.— Peter Fabricius, Independent News foreign editor
WATCH: Kenyan supreme court annuls poll results
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