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Posted by Cameron on Oct 9, 2010
Related program: GAMECHANGERS | sports micro-venture fund
In 2008, while celebrating the success in bringing purified water, electricity and a computer lab to the St. Joseph Mahiga Primary School in Kenya, Turk Pipkin and The Nobelity Project were asked by the local community and the Kenyan education district to partner on building the area's first secondary school. The plan to build Mahiga Hope High School took a crucial step when the Nike GameChangers Fund was presented to the team's proposal to build a RainWater Court, a multi-use basketball court which would also provides the school's purified drinking water.
More than a Game
Posted by Cameron on Oct 8, 2010
On October 3rd the Museum of Modern Art opened "Small Scale, Big Change: New Architecture of Social Engagement", an exhibition of architectural solutions to humanitarian needs. Eleven buildings and three web based portals are highlighted in the show, including the Open Architecture Network.
We decided to build an iPad app, now available at the App Store, that showcases over 3000+ projects on the network and bringing crowd transparency to humanitarian programs.
As a fun incentive we started facebook group called 'Tell your Momma you're in MoMA', with prizes for the best picture of you in the Museum showing off your project.
Not sharing your innovative project? Want to be in MoMA? then sign up to the Open Architecture Network and upload your solution today.
Posted by on Oct 5, 2010
Based on an overwhelming response to the
GameChangers Sports Micro-Venture Fund, Architecture For Humanity is excited to extend the deadline of the Request For Proposals until October 29, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST time.
For the teams that have already submitted, we have begun to review your Proposals but please feel free to update until the extended deadline. Please share this opportunity widely within your networks. Have questions? Contact us.
Posted by Sarah Bush Brady on Sep 30, 2010
Join us for Design Like You Give a Damn: LIVE!, our two-day forum that will showcase innovative humanitarian design, panel discussions and one-on-one workshops.
Panelists include Felipe Gomez-Acebo from the Inter-American Development Bank, James Stuckey from NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, Debby Visser from Success Measures at NeighborWorks America, Yana Watson from Dalberg Global Development Advisors and Cynthia Barton from the New York City Office of Emergency Management.
Read all of the panelists' bios here.
When: October 15, 4:30-7pm & October 16, 12-8pm
Where: Center for Architecture I 536 Laguardia Place I New York City
Make a difference through design—learn everything they didn't teach you in architecture school.
See you there!
Posted by Sarah Bush Brady on Sep 29, 2010
Architecture for Humanity-Boston Chapter has been working with the non-profit Long Way Home (http://www.longwayhomeinc.org) for two years. Chapter member Ericka Temple, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP currently lives in Guatemala working with them full time on the design and construction of an environmental school using alternative construction. Long Way Home has been selected as one of the 12 finalists in the BBC World Challenge. This represents a huge opportunity for the Chapter, both in terms of the financial reward and exposure. The Challenge winner is determined by popular vote, so we are asking our extended Architecture for Humanity family to support the Boston Chapter by taking a minute to visit the site and vote for them.
Posted by Sarah Bush Brady on Sep 28, 2010
As a leader in building and design and a friend of Architecture for Humanity, you're invited to attend West Coast Green with 50 percent off the full conference registration fee. In honor of our mutual partnership, West Coast Green will donate a portion of your ticket sale to Architecture for Humanity, so please make sure you choose "Architecture for Humanity" from the drop down menu in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" question during registration.
The first action you'll have to take is to claim your pass by clicking here.
This year, West Coast Green is focusing on the most innovative clean energy, technology and business growth opportunities in the built environment--which includes sustainable infrastructure, smart grids, buildings and transportation.
Click here to see the full line up of speakers.
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Posted by sandhya on Sep 26, 2010
Want to have your project featured at the MoMA, upload it to the Open Architecture Network and allow the cool iPad App to do the rest.
The Open Architecture Network goes to the MoMA Small Scale, Big Change: New Architectures of Social Engagement. Showing from October 3, 2010–January 3, 2011.
Posted by sandhya on Sep 25, 2010
Related program: Haiti Rebuilding Center
At approximately 3PM yesterday, a strong storm manifested over Port-au-Prince without any significant warning. Several team members were out in the storm (but in vehicles). High winds knocked down trees and blew around debris, dirt and dust. There were reports of cyclonic winds and tornadoes but no confirmation yet. Heavy rains accompanied the storm and flooded streets. Many streets became impassable due to flooding, accidents or downed trees. The storm lasted approximately 1 hour. Thousands of tents and tarps were flattened, hundreds of shelters destroyed. Several camps flooded, some up to the knees. At present, five casualties have been reported but that number is expected to rise.
Posted by on Sep 23, 2010
Press Release courtesy of Homeless World Cup
24 September 2010, The Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup, the world-class international football tournament beating homelessness, and Nike have today announced they will leave a significant football community legacy center to inspire Brazil to tackle poverty and help young people at serious social risk to fight against social stigma and exclusion.
The new community and education centre, which will open in November, will ensure the benefits of football are available to people in Santa Cruz, a district on the outskirts of Rio.
Posted by Sarah Bush Brady on Sep 23, 2010
Architects are designing in the communities they live in around the world. Though they bring technical expertise to the work, they often lack community development skills that are important to effecting change on the ground. Now is the time to begin training architects to become community developers and leaders. At Design Like You Give a Damn: LIVE! we will share the tools and knowledge needed to bring architects to the decision-making table.
Be a catalyst for sustainable community development. Join us to share your knowledge and participate in a showcase of innovative design and one-on-one workshops.
When: October 15 4:30-7pm, October 16 12-8pm
Where: Center for Architecture, 536 Laguardia Place, New York City


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Great Product- arrived rapidly and works
By hdf
from Austin, Texas
About Me Midrange Shopper
Comments about Dimplex Celeste Black Purifire Electric Fireplace Stove with Remote Control - TDS8515TB:
attractive- realistic flame and works perfectly
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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love this stove's looks and function
By bert
from louisiana
About Me Budget Shopper
Bought it for my sun room 20x20 works great. but i love the look and feel so much we move it into the living room and it takes the chill out of the whole house.
Everything I wanted in an electric stove
By jeaner
from granbury, texas
We use the stove in our living room. It looks real and does not have the unsightly piping through the roof. We chose this instead of a real stove because of cost, no soot, no vent fires, and it won't overheat the house. Puts off just enough heat to take the chill out of the air. My husband was amazed at how real the fire looks and the quality of the construction. Great product.
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Great delivery service. Shipping container minimally damaged and product was perfect. Thanks!!
And The cat Loves It Too!
By LD&F
from Baddeck, NS
We use the fireplace to add ambiance to our living room and it does that to a "T". The heat it gives off supplements our general heating system very nicely. And, best of all, the cat loves to curl up in front of it - what more could you ask!! Just add wine.........
The fireplace arrived sooner than we had expected and in mint condition.
You Won't Be Sorry !
By KRS
from Columbus,NE.
I have it in the baesment in a 11 x 22 family room. The flame is just awesome. I have it in one corner and I sit in the other corner of the room and the stove keeps the room warm and cozy. Will have to wait and see how it works in below zero temps but in the 20-30 degree range it's GREAT! The box came off the truck in excellent condition, not one mark on the box. And once I opened the box this thing is package as well as I have seen for something this expensive. Job well done!
By phoov
from Wichita, KS
We use the Celeste in a studio apartment that requires we be very frugal with the furnishings,etc. Worth every inch it occupies. Will definitely purchase another electric fireplace for our other home. Great product - it is what they say it is. Honest advertising. Thanks Dimplex.
Even the dog loves the fireplace
By Liz
from Cranbury, NJ
We love our 2 new Dimplex Celeste Fireplaces. We put one in the family room, and one in the living room. Even the dog loves them, and has chosen the one in the family room as her own, sleeping in front if it whenever it is on. It's so cozy and quiet, giving off great warmth that fills the room with heat. The filter on these fireplaces also clean the air. We may get another for the bedroom.
WE love, love, love this!
By Bella La Vita Inn
from Floyd, VA
We now own 2 of these gorgeous Dimplex models that are showcased at our B&B in Floyd, VA. Everyone comments on their beauty and efficiency!
Great design, very realistic flame!
By Temple Knight
from Forney, TX
Very pleased with this unit. Setting it up was a breeze. Just take out of the box and plug in, that's it. This is by far the best looking electric stove I have seen. There is an option to have a upper light on in the unit that illuminates the detail on the logs. This looks nice but I like to turn that light off at night (there is a switch on the back) and it looks very real. This unit did not disappoint in any way. It feels heavy and well made, and has a very pleasing design. I am going to add a faux stove pipe to complete the effect.
I was concerned when my stove was delivered because the pallet it was sitting on had broke apart and the stove had fallen over in the truck bed. Lucky enough it was so well boxed and protected that there was no damage at all. Any lesser packaging and I don't think it would have made it.
I love this heater!
By Kat
from Lexington, SC
WE dont have central heat and use this heater as our only heat source. It is nice and easy to use.I like the heat source low helping for even floor to ceiling heat.
yes prompt delivery. Good condition. customer service very helpful and nice.

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The council voted 4-0 to reject the claim during its regular meeting. Councilman Larry Buehner recused himself because he was one of the landowners making the claim.
The dispute, which regards a clause in a developer agreement implemented three years ago, may lead to a $1.4 million lawsuit against the city of Patterson by the former landowners, Fritz and Donna Schali, Kenny Buehner and Larry Buehner.
An attorney for the developers and former landowners put the city on notice in September that they would sue the city if the City Council denied the claim.
They paid the fees as part of a developer agreement for infrastructure improvements, such as sewers, gutters and roads, on about 60 acres of land near Park Center Drive and Sperry Avenue where Amazon.com Inc. is building a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center.
A letter from the landowners' attorney, Kathleen Hollowell, states that it is illegal to make any amendments or changes to a developer agreement outside the purview of a city council.
The land where Amazon.com's fulfillment center will be built is part of the Westridge Business Park, which was entitled in January 2009. The developer agreement for the business park was ratified in September 2008.
Draft agreements outlined $1.4 million in fees for the infrastructure improvements in the project area. However, the versions of the agreement that the council adopted in August and September 2008 lacked the provision that laid out those fees.
The fee provision was later included as part of the title process for the land. The city received a letter addressed to then-City Manager Cleve Morris that was signed by the landowners Jan. 6, 2009, in which they agreed to pay $1.4 million in fees and asked that the provision be included in the developer agreement.
The Schalis and the Buehners paid the money under protest in April 2012 as part of the Amazon.com land agreement, according to Joe Hollowell, who coordinated the developer agreement for the former landowners and who is Kathleen Hollowell's husband.
The former landowners contend that a previous city administrator did not follow the developer agreement law. But a developer agreement is considered a legal contract, Deputy City Attorney Doug White said.
The January 2009 letter from the developers asking to add the provision makes the developer fees part of the contract, White said.
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I got this blush based on the colour description here at Temptalia. From the review, I was expecting it to be more pink and less coral than it actually turned out to be. In hindsight, I realize I probably should have got Subtle Breeze instead. What I do love about Early Morning is the absolutely lovely sheen it develops as I blend/buff it out. That finish is so wonderful. I just wish it were a more flattering shade for me and, since Subtle Breeze is part of the same launch/collection, I'm guessing it would have the same beautiful finish but in a more cool toned/pink shade which looks better with my skintone. So while this is beautiful, the colour isn't the best for me.
This barely shows up on my skin, which I was pretty sad about! I usually don't like giving into MAC limited editions, but I couldn't resist this peachy shade! I have light-medium warm skin (more light-medium in the summer, pretty light through winter) and I was hoping this would show up on me more as I became more pale, but no go. I'll be giving this to my mom who is much more pale than I am, hopefully it works better for her.
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Out of all the Mineralize blushes from the Tropical Taboo collection, this was the strangest. I thought it looked a little odd when Christine did her review but I really liked the orange shade. If both the orange and brown were sold seperately they would be winners. To use them together is hard work as the brown is too dark and makes the complexion look a little dirty. The only way to get the colour to look good is to switch between orange and brown but it does give a beautiful finish and is long-wearing. I'm on the fence with this one!
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This is my go-to blush for that natural, dewy glow. Amber Glow is a perfect match if you're pale, as it really warms up your skin without looking like you've slathered yourself in bronzer. It gives a nice, peachy sheen to your cheeks that I can't get enough of. Texture can be dusty, but blends like a dream.
Baked minerals refined into a powder blush formula to provide exceptionally sheer and lightweight application. Colour builds lightly, layer after layer, without heavy coverage. Veils and enhances the cheekbones with a luminous, pearlized shimmer. New mirrored compact.