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Africa: a continent of contrasts
Africa: a continent of contrasts
David McKay (MiningMx)
Posted: Thu, 20 Dec 2007
[miningmx.com] -- NEWS in October that Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC), China's biggest bank by market capitalisation, wanted to establish a $1bn fund for investment in African resources is just the tip of the iceberg.
Speaking a month earlier, Dawie Roodt, an economist at the Efficient Group, said the government of China could pump as much as $250bn of a projected trade surplus into Africa.
Incredible? Well, data showed in 2007 that the investment in Africa is beginning to blossom. Miningmx reported in September on United Nations figures that showed foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa grew 20% to $36bn in 2006 from 2005. The interest in resources is partly because it's cheaper for China to source its own raw materials than buy it from third parties who might seek a much higher margin.
Yet for all the advantages of investing in African resources, there are demerits. In fact, Africa proved itself a potentially perilous place to invest in 2007. Two test cases, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe, highlight that the risk part of the risk/reward equation is very high.
A string of companies including Brinkley Mining (uranium explorer), Metorex (copper/cobalt miner), Africo (base metals explorer), Camec (base metals), First Quantum Minerals (base metals), Moto Goldmines (gold), AngloGold Ashanti (gold) and Exxaro Resources (diversified) stubbed their proverbial toes against the rock of Congo bureaucracy in 2007.
In nearly all cases, the Congo government questioned the probity of the mining licenses/transactions/deals from which companies justified their right to explore or dig for metals in the country. Eventually, the government unveiled plans to audit all mining licenses granted in the country.
In early November, a report by the Congo's mining commission, leaked to Bloomberg News and Reuters, said 61 mining contracts should be cancelled or renegotiated. Thirty-seven contracts, including those with international firms Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, BHP Billiton and Nikanor, needed renegotiating while the remaining 24 should be terminated, the document recommended.
In the wake of an investor outcry, the Congo government hastened to explain the mining commission did not have executive powers and could only make recommendations. But mining companies have reason to be fearful. Already Exxaro Resources and First Quantum Minerals lost the right to develop the Kipushi zinc mine; Exxaro similarly lost the right to develop Kamoto, a copper mine now owned by Katanga Mining.
The Congo successfully completed its democratic elections in 2007, with relatively little civic disorder, but the results of the country's mining license review – which could unhinge investor confidence - will be watched closely.
At least the Congo has a strategic plan which it appears to be following. Contracts negotiated in terms of the review may actually call for mining firms to provide better social investment in the country.
In Zimbabwe, however, there's neither rhyme nor reason to that government's many diktats the last of which is so-called 'localisation' legislation which effectively threatens to seize control of the assets of foreign-owned mining companies.
While the planned legislation requires presidential signoff, Zimbabwe's chamber of mines is trying to figure out the implications. For Impala Platinum, which has about a third of total resources sown up in Zimbabwe's future, there are questions whether it's existing empowerment efforts are enough to comply with the localisation bill.
Impala has already 'sold back' resources to the Zimbabwe government and concluded local investment to qualify it for an estimated 30% to 40% empowerment. It's not known whether these previous agreements exclude it from having to meet the 50% threshold demand by the new localisation bill.
Meanwhile, power constraints, runaway inflation, and the inability to earn a decent price, especially for previous metals also continues to dog Zimbabwe. The country has recently signed an agreement to import power from Mozambique's Zesa, but the future of the country rests squarely on the ageing and increasingly unpredictable Robert Mugabe.
Plans were hatched in February, mainly by the Congo mining utilities such as Miba (diamond board), to consider listing. Endiama, the Angolan state-owned diamond firm, also raised the possibility of going public. Though nothing has come of the proposals, the fact African governments are considering such ideas is recognition they are not deriving enough value from the commodity bull market.
African governments have recognised that mineral properties they sell to foreign-owned mining companies derive a higher value when listed offshore. That's another reason why African governments are seeking to derive higher royalties from foreign miners. In February, the Zambian government announced plans to increase royalties payable by miners to 3% from the current 0.6%.
In South African, the government furthered plans to impose royalties from 2009. The third draft of the so-called royalty bill, delivered in December, acknowledges a need to reduce or remove royalties for struggling miners. It has also lowered the royalty payable by diamond producers.


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Fashion show to benefit Tama Co. Humane Society
September 23, 2009 TOLEDO CHRONICLE - Maurice's in Marshalltown Mall is assisting the Tama County Humane Society with their national program called "Rescues and Runways". more »»
Church Donates To Student
September 21, 2009 Pastor Clair Hein of the First Presbyterian Church of Toledo presented a check of $200 to Michelle Davis to assist her with her studies at Buena Vista University. more »»
Benefit for Dave Smith is Sunday
September 16, 2009 TAMA NEWS-HERALD - Benefit for Dave Smith A benefit will be held for Dave Smith of Dave's Repair in Tama this Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Tama Legion. more »»
Elberon United Methodist observes 125th this weekend
September 16, 2009 TAMA NEWS-HERALD- Elberon United Methodist Church will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary, Saturday, Sept. 19 with a Parade at 3 p.m,. Games 4 p.m. and Ice Cream Social 5 p.m. more »»
Toledo Library News
September 9, 2009 Visiting the Toledo Public Library during September will add interest and education to your summer. The library has so much to offer that you may be surprised. more »»
Lyrical Iowa poetry book to include local authors
September 9, 2009 Four hundred twenty-three poets, from Rock Rapids to Montrose, from Decorah to Shenandoah, will find a sample of their writing endeavors in Lyrical Iowa 2009, the annual anthology of the IowaPoetry... more »»
Huge book sale underway at Toledo Library
September 2, 2009 TOLEDO CHRONICLE - Something for everyone for winter reading is promised in the book sale which began Monday and runs through September at the Toledo Public Librar. more »»
Toledo Library News
September 2, 2009 The summer reading program "Be Creative" at the Toledo Public Library has come to an end with 16,204 minutes read. Rosemary Acevedo was our top reader with 3,612 minutes. more »»
Meet authors in two local events
August 28, 2009 Threshers Reunion book authors at Toledo Library - Authors J.O. Parker and Debbie Tindle Parker will be at the Toledo Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. more »»
The authors are coming! The authors are coming!
August 24, 2009 Iowa railroad history at Tama County Museum on Sept. 2 DennyRehder,Des Moines, will present his program on Iowa railroad history, "Grass Between the Rails," at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sep. more »»
Troy Harris featured musical guest for Gov. Culver
August 19, 2009 TOLEDO CHRONICLE - Troy Harris, formerly of Toledo, was the featured musical guest for Iowa Governor Chet Culver and supporters and friends of the Scott County Democrats at the annual Red,White and... more »»
Toledo American Legion Installs 2009-10 Officers
August 12, 2009 Officers for 2009-10 for Reinig-Friedrich Post 72 Toledo American Legion were installed by Carroll Wagner, Tama County Legion officer. more »»
Retire from toledo Library tTrustees
July 28, 2009 James Roan (center) receives a biography of Abraham Lincoln in appreciation for his 12 years service on the Toledo Library Board of Trustees. Kathy Holtz is making the presentation. more »»
Planning meeting set for Toledo High All-Class Reunion
July 27, 2009 Plans are now being made for the 2010 Toledo High School class reunion which includes all classes through 1962 which was the last class to graduate. more »»
Haven School meeting Aug.1
July 27, 2009 The Haven School Committee will meet Saturday morning, Aug. 1, at the Haven School. Any one interested in the renovation of the school house is welcome to attend. more »»
Tama Library News
July 24, 2009 Kids—remember to keep reading and turning in your reading logs before Aug. 1. more »»
Tama Toledo Eagles Aerie to host Grand Madam President
July 23, 2009 The Tama-Toledo Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary #2828 are getting in readiness to host a special visit from Grand Madam President Jean Kerr of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. more »»
Gospel music in Tama Sunday
July 22, 2009 TAMA NEWS-HERALD - Lowell Mason will perform Sunday July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Mesquaki Indian Assembly of God Church, 506 State Street, Tam. more »»
Tama-Toledo Garden Club held meeting July 6
July 13, 2009 The Tama-Toledo Garden Club met Monday, July 6, 12:30 p.m., at the Nutrition Site for lunch. President Loretta Busch opened the meeting with all reciting the Pledge to the Fla. more »»
Ridge Riders Saddle club open house, shows are Sat., Sun
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Big, bold buffaloAugust 18, 2017
Dark, broody, mysterious – all very apt words to describe the buffalo. And not to forget dangerous, as it is the member of the Big Five most feared by field guides and game rangers when on foot.
The true ancestry of the African or Cape buffalo remains uncertain. Despite popular belief it also has no relation whatsoever to the water buffalo of Asia and is not even an ancestor to domestic cattle.
It is not only its demeanour that gives the buffalo a fierce reputation, the actual physical characteristics of its horn adds to the bombastic appearance. The horns have fused bases, forming a continuous bone shield across the top of the head referred to as a "boss". In some cases the distance between the ends of the horns in a bull can be over a metre long with the ones of females about 20% smaller.
Buffalo congregate in big herds, reaching into the hundreds and sometimes even in the thousands. It is a sight to behold when these bovines start stomping their stocky legs and move on masse. One can marvel for hours at a watering hole when these black beasts stream down to quench their thirst.
Then there are the dagga boys, the name for a couple of lonely old buffalo bulls that hang together. Dagga is another word for mud and refers to the clay that sometimes coat their skins. These older bulls have often been kicked out of the herd because of old age or poor health.
And some unusual facts about buffalo that may not be so well known: They are good swimmers; they have smooth tongues and they have exceptional memories.
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Spinach Adopts Tealium's Universal Data Hub
Boutique full-service agency Spinach has partnered with martech platform Tealium to manage the data needs of its clients and improve campaign metrics.
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Following a rigorous audit and selection process, Spinach general manager and media director Ben Willee said the agency opted to work with Tealium based on the platform's ability to manage large quantities of data and create a single customer view across device and channel.
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The newest two-wheeled Segway scooters unveiled Monday allow riders to steer by leaning in the desired direction rather than relying on handlebars. Segway chief technology officer Doug Field described the new steering system as "very similar to skiing" in an Associated Press interview.
Carla Vallone, spokeswoman for the 100-person firm based in Bedford, New Hampshire, said the speed of the battery-powered Segway — which tops out at 12.5 miles per hour — has always been controlled by leaning forward or backward. To stop the rider stands up straight. "There is no brake or throttle," she said. Now with the addition of the "LeanSteer" technology, the Segway's former reliance on turning a handlebar has been replaced by what the company calls this more intuitive process of leaning into the ride.
The two new Segways include a city model with a 24-mile cruising radius for $4,995 and a more rugged, off-road version for $5,495 that has a 12-mile range.
The Segway debuted nearly five years ago to a carefully orchestrated hype, only to stall in the market. Some recent reports suggest this revolutionary device is finding some niches. Vallone said the privately-held firm has sold "tens of thousands" of units and has experienced 50 percent annual sales growth each year since 2002.


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Shark Foundation Annual Report for 2008
March 2009
Annual reports:
The Foundation continued to be active in shark protection measures in 2008. In addition to project support, the Foundation organized the move of the Shark Exhibit to an excellent location in the German Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund. All projects brought satisfactory results, especially the lemon shark project in Jupiter, Florida, and the shark identification project. Both are making good progress and delivering valuable results. In the scope of our project work in 2008, three scientific articles were published in professional journals and two posters of angel sharks were printed. The important project on angel sharks in Gran Canary was newly taken up in the Foundation's project portfolio.
In February the Foundation delivered shark decoration material for the Zurich Theater which organized a large event to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the University of Zurich.
Also this year, the Foundation again received some generous and small donations from small and large shark friends who want to support our work.
Meanwhile, our Foundation is now 12 years old and on this occasion we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all benefactors and sponsors without whose help our work would not be possible!
US Shark Foundation
The U.S. Shark Foundation was again registered at its seat in Miami, Florida, as a charitable foundation in 2008. Gary and Brenda Adkison, as well as Professor Mahmood S. Shivji, continue in their function as directors of the U.S. Foundation, which was also self-supporting in 2008.
Total administrative costs to date: approx. CHF 36,000
Shark Exhibit
The Shark Exhibit was reopened on July 24, 2008, by Dr. Alexander Godknecht in the German Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund where it also found keen interest in the media. It will remain there until the end of January 2009. By the end of December about 20,000 visitors had seen the Exhibit and very good contacts were established with the Oceanographic Museum and regional fishery managers.
Expenditures/investments 2008: approx. CHF 8,630
Total expenditures/investments to date: approx. CHF 200,000
Shark Identification
Professor M. Shivji from Nova University in Florida and his colleagues continued to make progress in 2008. The project supported by the Foundation and our U.S. affiliated foundation since 2000 endeavors, on the one hand, to identify sharks and determine their regional origin, based on the analysis of minute tissue samples. Using similar analysis methods, attempts are also being made to investigate multiple paternity as well as virgin conception with sharks. Both research programs provide important information on the life of sharks and serve their direct protection. By clearly identifying sharks and their origin, it will become increasingly difficult for illegal fishermen to deceive fishery supervisory authorities. Knowledge on the various reproduction methods of sharks gives us deeper insight into shark biology and makes it possible to provide them with more specific protection.
In 2003 the shark identification project based on minute tissue samples was a prominent topic in the media. Being able to identify the white shark (
Carcharodon carcharias
) was a big step forward in connection with the animal's protection by CITES. Professor Shivji is also using his method to perform examinations on shark fins in Chilean and Asian fish markets. His DNA forensic studies on the fin trade have enabled us to better understand the relationship between Hong Kong fin trader names (in Chinese) for the fins and actual scientific species. For the first time this information has revealed which shark species are primarily being killed to supply the international fin markets, resulting in the first quantitative determination that up to 73 million sharks are killed each year just to supply the global fin markets.
"Virgin Birth"
Professor Shivji's research is supported by the Shark Foundation and has resulted in major revelations in the field of shark reproduction. Recently his team made the important discovery that female sharks can give birth without their eggs being fertilized by sperm from male sharks. This remarkable insight into shark virgin birth, scientifically known as parthenogenesis, was reported worldwide in the media with the result that textbooks on vertebrate reproduction have to be modified to include this new information
In 2008 Prof. Shivji and his team published two scientific papers, one on virgin birth and another an analysis of shark fin trade in Chile.
Investments 2008: approx. CHF 24,200
Total investments to date: approx. CHF 137,000
Shark Nurseries
The shark "nurseries" project in Rookery Bay/Ten Thousand Islands remains under the management of Patrick O'Donnell in cooperation with the Mote Marine Lab. In 2008 additional young sharks were tagged, increasing the database to a total of 816 tagged young sharks, and which can be used later on to analyze the influence of restoring marshland areas. By the end of 2008 volunteers had already put in more than 7,400 hours for the project. The project manager requested no money in 2008, but an annual sum of $4,500 is being reserved for both 2009 and 2010.
Investments 2008: CHF 0
Total investments to date: approx. CHF 21,100
Basking Sharks
Research on shark nurseries and migrations of basking sharks off the coast of Wales and Scotland (under the scientific direction of Colin Speedie) has met with success and will continue to receive the Foundation's support. Research activities have now been extended to the following regions: Cornwall, Devon, Wales, the Irish Sea, the Firth of Clydes and the Hebrides. Initial data collected is very interesting The first scientific publication appeared in 2005 and additional publications are expected in 2009. The project was mentioned in several English animal protection publications. Unfortunately, research had to be discontinued in the 2008 season because the research ship, "Forever Changes," had to be scrapped due to serious rudder damage.
In 2009 research will continue on a new ship, the "Pelerin" (French word for basking shark). At the end of 2008 the
Basking Shark Report
appeared on the "Natural England" website.
In 2008 the Foundation again made its digital camera available for the project.
Investments 2008: CHF 0
Total investments to date: approx. CHF 43,210
Bull Shark Tagging Fiji
(Subproject 2)
Biological data is missing for practically all shark species, especially on their exact geographical and local distribution areas, their migratory behavior, or reliable statistics on population sizes. This also applies to such widely distributed, coastal species as the bull shark (
Carcharhinus leucas
The Foundation has been supporting the project since 2004. From 2007 to 2008 a dense network of acoustic transmitters and stationary receivers was built up in order to more precisely examine the small-scale movements of bull sharks in the region of Shark Fin Reef. In 2008 the Foundation also forwarded a water analysis device (CTD) from its basking shark project in England to Fiji in order to help researchers gain additional information on water quality in the observed region.
Investments 2008: CHF 4,600
Total investments to date: approx. CHF 41,200
Shark Protection Zone Fiji
The Foundation's Shark Protection project in Fiji supports Mike Neumann's goal of converting "Shark Fin Reef," a coastal area located off the southern coast of Viti Levu, into a shark protection zone.
In a first step the Foundation financed the 10-meter long motorboat "Reef Warden."
The shark protection zone was extended in 2006 and the Foundation guaranteed a sum of CHF 3,600 for the compensation of a newly participating village in return for yielding their usage rights to its reef areas in the protection zone. Today the project is self-supporting and in 2008 the Foundation received no request for funds. The Foundation will continue to provide support if and when required.
In 2008 the "Reef Warden" was sold because a larger overhaul was no longer reasonable from a financial point of view. It was replaced by a new ship from the dive center. Proceeds of this sale will go to the bull shark tagging project.
Investments 2008: CHF 0
Total investments to date: approx. CHF 31,300
Lemon Sharks Jupiter
(Florida / USA)
Since the end of 2006 the Foundation has been supporting a research project initiated to investigate the lemon shark population in Jupiter (Florida, USA). The project is managed by the world-famous shark researcher Professor Samuel "Doc" Gruber and realized together with the Shark Lab (Bimini, Bahamas).
During the winter season, hundreds of lemon sharks gather off the Jupiter coast. Often they lie quietly on the seabed and appear to wait for something. The project aims at examining this unusual behavior more precisely. For this purpose selected females are tagged with acoustic transmitters and their movements are analyzed using stationary receivers. Biochemical and molecular biological analyses of the sharks are also performed in addition to investigating the sharks' swimming and migratory behavior.
Investments 2008: CHF 19,500
Total investments to date: approx. CHF 53,000
Shark Protection Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the international hub for shark fin trading. More than 70% of all shark fins are transported via Hong Kong into the Asian region, especially to the Chinese mainland. In cooperation with Alex Hofford and Paul Hilton, two photographers living in Hong Kong, an information campaign is being established on the shark fin trade. An exhibit and information brochure will be organized, supported by photos and film material from Alex and Paul. If this project is successful the information campaign will be extended to the Chinese mainland. The Foundation supports this project both financially and with its experience, as well as with material from the
Shark Exhibit
Investments 2008: CHF 11,300
Total investments to date: approx. CHF 14,700
Angel Sharks on Grand Canary
New project
Fourteen (14) out of 21 angel shark species are found on the IUCN's Red List of Threatened Shark Species (2006), including the angel shark
Squatina squatina
. This species is already extinct in the North Sea and critically endangered in the Eastern Atlantic. Some small populations can be found in the Southern Mediterranean and around the Canary Islands and priority must be given to their protection.
The project examines the angel shark population in the Grand Canary region in order to achieve better protection of their last habitats and nurseries in the Canary Islands.
Total investments to date: approx. CHF 10,300
Public Relations Activities of the Shark Foundation and Shark Info
Media / Public Relations
In 2008 the administrative office of the Shark Foundation and
Shark Info
again answered hundreds of calls and emails on questions regarding sharks. They also wrote various articles on sharks and gave interviews on current shark topics.
Shark Info
does not produce any publications at the moment, it regularly receives inquiries on questions regarding sharks.
Worth special mention are lectures held on sharks in Zurich and St. Gallen by Dr. Jürg Brunnschweiler and Dr. Alexander Godknecht.
European Shark Week (ESW)
The second European Shark Week began in October 2008. The campaign week was organized in cooperation with Shark Alliance, Ocean Care and the EEA with the aim of pointing out the dramatic drop in shark populations in Europe, Europe's role in the international trade with sharks and the worldwide threat to sharks. In ESW 08 a petition was launched to support discussions foreseen for early 2009 on the draft of a European action plan for the protection of European shark populations.
In the scope of the ESW 08 Dr. Jürg Brunnschweiler gave a lecture in the Museum of Natural History in St. Gallen.
Through an online petition and the distribution of documentation and brochures the Foundation collected more than 4,100 signatures. These were presented to the European Commission together with signatures collected by other organizations
Web Server
In 2008 the Shark Foundation's German web site (www.hai.ch) recorded approx. 271,000 visits, the English web site (www.shark.ch) roughly 310,0000. Clearly leading in popularity in the sides frequented on both servers was the Shark Database. Compared to 2007, a slight decrease in the number of visitors to both servers was registered.
Financial Policy of the Shark Foundation
Established on August 29, 1997, the Shark Foundation is an internationally active organization that falls under the supervision of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) / Swiss Federal Supervisory Authority in Bern. The Foundation can accept tax-deductible donations and once a year it submits its annual report and financial statement to the supervisory authority for approval.
The Foundation finances all its activities through donations, presentations or the sale of products such as T-shirts or plush toy sharks. The Board of Trustees works on a voluntary basis and its members receive neither attendance fees nor salaries. The Foundation runs a "Shark Shop" on its Internet website (t-shirts, cuddly plush toy sharks, tear-off notebooks, postcards, shark sponsorships). Sales revenues flow directly into the Foundation account, and once a year all interested parties are sent a mailing requesting donations and including a pay-in slip.
In its first meeting of the respective year, the Board of Trustees of the Shark Foundation decides on the usage of any accumulated income and donation money from the previous year. Up until then no reserves are set aside; instead all funds are released to cover ongoing projects, investments and administrative costs. The annual accounts for both the Foundation and Shark Info are checked by Revisal, an auditing company located in Gossau.
Annual reports:
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A previously asymptomatic carrier of hepatitis B virus receiving chronic hemodialysis developed acute delta hepatitis. The patient regularly received dialysis treatments on the same machine as a parenteral drug abuser with hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive chronic hepatitis whose serum was strongly positive for delta antibody. The drug abuser had a major bleeding episode that caused extensive environmental contamination 3 months before onset of illness in the index patient. No other patients receiving dialysis or staff members had evidence of delta infection. A surgeon previously infected with hepatitis B from the same parenteral drug abuser also had delta antibody. Testing for delta virus is indicated for both HBsAg-positive parenteral drug abusers and patients with hemophilia receiving chronic hemodialysis. All patients who are HBsAg- and delta-positive should receive dialysis separately from patients who are HBsAg-positive and delta-negative. Susceptible patients on dialysis and staff should receive hepatitis B vaccine to protect against both hepatitis B and delta virus infection.
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I am reading a new book called "The Spark" and it has completely changed my mind about how kids learn and how to help Sara. This book is a "must" for anyone with a child who is wired differently! Needless to say I laid awake in bed all night as ideas sparked in my head and after I dropped her off to school I ran around and grabbed a bunch of items.
On Tuesdays I bring Sara home for 2 periods (she has exemptions from the subjects) and we do therapy etc. Today I decided to teach her about Particle Theory which is something they are learning in class. Something she finds boring and something I suspect she is not able to focus on in class. So today she learned like this:
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New SSD, Windows does not find system image
This is an ongoing problem that Windows has and I have read posts from 100's of users with this issue. This problem is now my problem. I have used the native restore function for years without a hitch until now. I have read about all the possible things that interfere with the finding of the image and most include drivers and naming of folders.
I have spent days on this and was about to give up. I remembered one old drive that had a system image on it, so I decided to pop it in and see what happens. Lo and behold! Windows sees it. Unfortunately it is old and of little use.
I noticed that instead of a folder icon and "WindowsImageBackup," there is a disc icon along with my computer name in CAPS. The image, bootsect, and mediaID.bin all saved to the root of the drive, without the "WindowsBackupImage" folder, and this is what is being recognized. (I'm sorry, I can't upload an image) This may shed some light on a lot of users' problems. I may have most recently done my latest image save as a "backup" and not a disc image. I'm going to see if I can get my most recent image to be recognized.
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So I just created a new system image and when I attempt to access it to restore it, it is not found.
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win 8 32 bit
Welcome to the forum. It's not clear what your doing do you have an image from an old drive and you want to restore it to a blank new SSD? If it's a new SSD your better doing a clean install as SSD need extra settings in Windows
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I'm not sure what happened my introduction and the background; where's my ettiquette? I was half asleep when I posted this, as I am now. I work in the medical field and work odd hours. In my spare time I waste time with some nerdy hobbies. I'm upgrading my SSD, from an older SSD. I've done this process several times before, so I'm not sure what prompted this.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to start with a clean install, but I have several reasons for wanting to clone my old drive. If/when I upgrade to Win 10 I will do so, but for now I'm a Win 7 enthusiast. It took me a long time to figure this out, but the backups that are not being read by the recovery center are in a folder called "WindowsImageBackup." The image that IS being recognized (which it seems was accidentally deleted) had the folder contents in the root of the drive, and the backup was not in VHD format. I don't know what format it was, but I've given up on restoring a .vhd backup. Any help on getting a saved image restored would be much appreciated.
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Use Macrium Reflect, don`t rely on Windows Image backup.
Although it has worked fine for me in the past, I don`t use windows image backup anymore.
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I don't have enough data available on my wireless plan to download all of the installation files for the programs if I do a clean install. Also, many of the drivers and whatnot are mixed up and jumbled together on cd's or in a folder. I don't remember anymore what drivers and utilities go to what device. Also, I just want to "conquer" this problem. I like the challenge.
I didn't get the restoration completely installed, but I did get windows to recognize the image and strangely some of the files were installed, but not enough for an identical image. This is strange to me. Anyways, I found two things that may have played a factor in the image not being recognized.
1._ The drives had to be plugged into the same SATA port for both the origin backup and the destination of the C: drive. In shuffling them around I moved them to different ports.
2._ I replaced the CMOS battery. I was getting some funky timestamps and some programs weren't working because of clock errors.
I'm playing around with creating a recovery disk as well as opening the recovery environment at a command prompt with windows open. It's strange even the new backups aren't being recognized. I'm debating about downloading Macrium. I've used Windows imaging software in the past with no problems, I don't get it.
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With the "Instant Pot" (pressure cooker) craze at fever pitch, plant-based recipes for the user-friendly appliance are coming out of the woodwork everywhere. And why not? The pressure cooker is a one-pot wonder that cooks meals in minutes. From spicy Mexican burrito bowls to savory Asian noodles, to a multitude of cuisines in between, there's a wide world of vegan flavors to be enjoyed from the Instant Pot. Here are a few of our favorites.
1. Quinoa Burrito Bowls
Forget fast-casual chains Chipotle and Qdoba—you can concoct a better burrito bowl in your own kitchen. The tang of cooked salsa fuses quite nicely with the smooth black beans, and the bed of quinoa serves as the peacemaker, bringing the dish together (plus, this recipe makes enough for an army, so it's a good thing the leftovers are as tasty as the first run). With this easy-peasy burrito bowl, you'll never hit up the Mexican food chains again; you've got a faster, more casual option right in your own kitchen.
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Whipping up a batch of these slightly sweet, definitely savory noodles takes mere minutes in the pressure cooker, but you'd never know it by the end result. Szechuan and soy sauces marry to create a deceptively rich paste that the noodles marinate in, cooking to perfection in a jiffy. For extra vegan pizzazz, add in some of your favorite veggies (broccoli and bell pepper, anyone?) before the cooking time begins, and watch a full meal take shape in moments.
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There's no need to wait for the wicked winter to cook up a batch of this steamy soup. Its blend of spinach, chickpeas, potatoes, carrots, and other high-powered vegetables offer a filling and multi-textured meal all the year round. And those fennel seeds? Consider them the cherry on top. With such hearty ingredients, this soup can stand all by itself.
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Jetset to Ethiopia in no time flat, without ever leaving your neighborhood. Red lentils, tomato paste, spinach, and berbere spice conspire to make this rich pressure-cooking classic that you'll turn to time and again. Serve the stew over rice to stretch it out, and add versatility by letting it cool off during the summer, while ladling it out hot in the winter. Close your eyes and take a taste—the garlic, cumin, berbere, and more entice your nose before they cross your tongue, with lentils finishing off the experience in fine form.
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Looking to recreate the flavors of your favorite non-vegan Indian dishes? This "Butter" Chickpeas recipe dramatically improves on the original. The smooth sauce comes across as an incredibly complicated endeavor, when in reality it only involves a handful of spices that you probably already have in your cupboard, while garlicky chickpeas are melt-in-your-mouth tender by the time the pressure cooker is finished with them. Live dangerously, and use the recommended fenugreek—your dish will be better off for it.
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When you hear the word "miracle" what are some of the first things that come to your mind? I think the answer to this question will depend on many things - your life experiences, your faith, etc.
Prior to my daughter blessing us with her presence, I think I had many definitions of the word miracle, and all of them had to do with some almost angelic, unheard-of event that certainly never happened to anyone I knew, or that would ever happen to me.
Well, since my Olivia came into our world, I can honestly say I have witnessed countless numbers of everyday miracles. No, an angel never appeared out of the sky, and the press was not notified; but I assure you, they were miracles.
As a person with hemipelegic cerebral palsy, Olivia has muscle tone issues on the left side of her body. These muscles are very tight, and she receives physical and occupational therapies on a regular basis. For a period of time, we questioned if she would ever be able to balance herself enough to walk.
Well, not only does she walk - she runs most of the time! And last month, I witnessed one of these amazing miracles. The child that was not supposed to be able to tolerate the sensation of standing or any kind of movement was spinning herself (all by herself) around on a swing to enjoy the feeling of spinning around and around. It may have not looked like a miracle to the neighbors standing around, but to my husband and I, who have learned not to take any single body movement for granted, it truly was a miracle.
These miracles can come in many, many forms. When a baby is born at one pound, five ounces at 27 weeks gestation that is now four years old with no major health issues, it is truly miraculous.
"Miracle" is the only word that can explain how an emotionally traumatized boy that spent many years in "sensory overload" can now sit in a typical classroom with his peers. And when a two-year-old boy that has been diagnosed with autism can give his Mommy a kiss for the first time, all on his own, the emotions surrounding that miracle are almost indescribable as parent.
There are many cliche's that are said about miracles. 'They're all around us if we know where to look" is one that comes to mind.
I believe that if we become more sensitive to those around us, and get to know our friends and our neighbors - really get to know them and their families - these miracles are all around us.
Spend time in any children's hospital or in a special needs classroom and these "unheard-of" events are occurring every day; some every hour.
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In The Parking Lot: North Carolina Pedestrian Accidents
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- The parking lot is a zone where vehicle traffic and pedestrians mingle. In a parking lot, it's as if the whole world is one gigantic pedestrian crossing—without the convenience of a traffic signal to tell you who has the right of way. Children and adult pedestrians constantly dart behind or between moving vehicles.
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- Distractions are everywhere. You already have heard about studies that say the majority of auto accidents are caused by distracted driving. In parking lots, there are innumerable potential distractions for both drivers and pedestrians—parents supervising their children, shoppers traveling between stores, pedestrians and drivers talking to friends or on the phone. Very few are focused on parking lot traffic conditions.
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Officially registered since 2016, ETC is uniquely composed of academic biologists, fishermen, and local tourism operators. We have the common objective of achieving the sustainable development of marine resources and habitats through science, education and responsible tourism.
The name Equipo Tora Carey defines the NGOs characterizing team work : ("Equipo" = Team) and a rare sea turtle, locally known as the "Tora Carey", which refers to the morphological similarity of the black turtle ("Tora") mixed with the yellow-orange coloration of the hawksbill turtle ("Carey"). Indeed, the Tora Carey belongs to a green turtle population native to the Indo-Pacific, which are dispersed into only few areas of the Eastern Pacific. However, individuals of this distinct population are found in the Santa Elena Gulf and around the Punta Descartes Peninsula, likely because of the area's few remaining coral reefs.
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Fast clothingThe Swedish team's new O' suits are, according to the company that makes them:
...made for the least possible air resistance. Less air resistance leads to higher speed....
Aerodynamic orienteering clothes!?
I'm no engineer. But I'm sure that aerodynamic clothing isn't going to make much difference to an orienteer.* Orienteering ain't NASCAR.
You can read a report on the new O' clothes at the Swedish Federation's web page.
* I Googled "aerodynamic running" and found an article that reported:
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This week's Short Film Mondays features a short which is incredibly simple but which, in my opinion, is all the better for it. The Light and the Little Girl is a meditative look back at childhood and by extension human nature. I've come away from it with a number of different readings and thoughts and would love to hear yours. Be sure to comment in the box below!
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After my mom's death last September, my wife and I (and our kids) moved to a new home configured to allow my grandfather to live with us. After my parent's divorce when I was very young, my grandfather assumed a father-figure role for me my entire life. In fact, I think of him as a dad, and he often calls me "son." We remain very close.
While my grandfather has enjoyed relatively good health, even into his 80s, there are a number of things that were becoming difficult for him. We moved in together with the idea we could help him, but as it turns out, it has been a mutual blessing.
Impact on Young Children
I believe it is good for young children to be around older generations when they are young. Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandparents while my mom was working, and even when she wasn't. We were always very close. As I got a little older, my grandfather and I took frugal camping trips up and down the East Coast – from Florida to Maine (and even Canada).
Those camping trips provided some of the fondest memories I have of my youth. Just the two of us, in an old van my grandfather rigged to double as a camper. No distractions. No television. No games (other than cards and a chess board). We packed a cooler of meats and rations, and cooked by camp stove nearly every night. He shared stories from his youth as one of nine brothers and sisters growing up in the depression. He shared war stories from his time in the Marines in Korea and Vietnam.
My children are now hearing many of these same stories, and learning more about that greatest generation. It has made them more frugal, more mature, and more engaged in things like history and politics.
I would even venture to say my grandfather's proximity to his great-grandchildren has kept him young as well. Losing his daughter (my mom), was an especially difficult thing for him – for any parent – to go through. Rather than grieving alone, we are all together, and surrounded with the youthful optimism of children that helps offset the sad times.
Financial Benefits
The financial benefits are obvious – rather than my family paying for a home, and my grandfather paying for living space, we all live together and pool our resources. Obviously, with a wife and two kids, we eat the bulk of the food, use the majority of the utilities, and take up the most space. But we worked out an arrangement with my grandfather that allows him to still save significantly over buying or renting, while helping us offset some of the monthly household costs. It's a win-win situation.
Is a Multi-Generational Household Right for Everyone?
Of course not. Just as there is no one-size fits all solution to most family issues, sharing living space with parents, grandparents, and children doesn't work for everyone. Some parents wouldn't want to be around their kids and grand-kids 24/7. I get that. Sometimes you need a break.
Not everyone has a home with a spare bedroom, in-law suite, etc. configured to allow a parent to move in with them while maintaining privacy for everyone. Others may not be able to sort out the sharing of expenses and allow it to become a relational issue that would cause more harm than good.
However, if you have the opportunity to share your household with an older member of your family, I encourage you to consider the benefits. You will likely find that they offer much more to your family than you can repay with cheap living space.


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- Andalusia, Spain
Córdoba also called Cordova in English, is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. It was conquered by invading Islamic armies in the eighth century. Qurṭubah then became the capital of the Islamic Emirate and then Caliphate of Córdoba, including most of the Iberian Peninsula.
It has been estimated that in the 10th century Córdoba was the most populous city in the World, and under the rule of Caliph Al Hakam II it had also become a centre for education under its Islamic rulers. Al Hakam II opened many libraries in addition to the many medical schools and universities which existed at this time. During these centuries Córdoba became a predominantly Muslim society with minorities living in a restricted second-class status. Today it is a moderately sized modern city; its population in 2011 was about 330,000. The historic centre was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Córdoba has the warmest summer high temperatures in Spain and Europe with average high temperatures around 37 °C (99 °F) in July and similar heat in August.
The city is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, and its easy access to the mining resources of the Sierra Morena (coal, lead, zinc) satisfies the population's needs. The city is located in a depression of the valley of the Guadalquivir. In the north is the Sierra Morena, which defines the borders of the municipal area. Córdoba is one of the few cities in the world that has a near-exact antipodal city - Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Córdoba has the second largest Old town in Europe, the largest urban area in the world declared World Heritage by UNESCO. The most important building and symbol of the city, the Great Mosque of Córdoba and current cathedral, alongside the Roman bridge, are the best known facet of the city. Other Roman remains include the Roman Temple, the Theatre, Mausoleum, the Colonial Forum, the Forum Adiectum, an amphitheater and the remains of the Palace of the Emperor Maximian in the Archaeological site of Cercadilla, among others.
Near the cathedral is the old Jewish quarter, which consists of many irregular streets, such as Calleja de las Flores and Calleja del Pañuelo, and which is home to the Synagogue and the Sephardic House. In the extreme southwest of the Old Town is the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, a former royal property and the seat of the Inquisition; adjacent to it are the Royal Stables, a breeding place of the Andalusian horse. Near the stables are located, along the walls, the medieval Baths of the Caliphate. In the south of the Old town and east of the great cathedral, in the Plaza del Potro, is the Posada del Potro, a row of inns mentioned in literary works such as Don Quixote and La Feria de los Discretos and which remained active until 1972. Both the plaza and the inn get their name from the fountain in the centre of the plaza, which represents a foal. Not far from this plaza is the Arco del Portillo (a 14th-century arch).
Fernandine Churches:
The city is home to 12 Christian churches that were built (many as transformations of mosques) by Ferdinand III of Castile after the reconquest of the city in the 13th century. They were to act both as churches and as the administrative centres in the neighborhoods into which the city was divided in medieval times.
Sculptures and Memorials:
Scattered throughout the city are ten statues of Archangel Raphael, protector and custodian of the city. These are called Triumphs of Saint Raphael and are located in landmarks such as the Roman Bridge, the Puerta del Puente and the Plaza del Potro.
In the western part of the Historic Centre are the statue to Seneca (near the Puerta de Almodóvar, a gate of Islamic ordigina), the Statue of Averroes (next to the Puerta de la Luna), and Maimonides (in the plaza de Tiberiades). Further south, near the Puerta de Sevilla, are the sculpture to the poet Ibn Zaydún and the sculpture of the writer and poet Ibn Hazm and, inside the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, the monument to the Catholic Monarchs and Christopher Columbus.
There are also several sculptures placed in plazas of the Old Town. In the central Plaza de las Tendillas is the equestrian statue of the Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, in the Plaza de Capuchinos is the Cristo de los Faroles, in Plaza de la Trinidad is the statue of Luis de Góngora, in the Plaza del Cardenal Salazar is the bust of Ahmad ibn Muhammad abu Yafar al-Gafiqi, in the Plaza de Capuchinas is the statue to the bishop Osio, in Plaza del Conde de Priego is the monument to Manolete and the Campo Santo de los Mártires is a statue to Al-Hakam II and the monument to the lovers.
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text: With an ever-increasing dependency on the telecommunications network, the Government has recently published proposals for a revised Electronic Communications Code, governing the relationship between telecoms providers and landowners. The key points that Landowners should be aware of are: 1. Changes to the way that land is valued. The revised code will ensure that Landlords receive a fair payment for their land, but there will also be an acknowledgment of "the economic and social value to all of society created from investment in digital infrastructure". As such, communications providers will have similar rights to utilities companies, reducing their rental expenditure and creating greater incentives for investment. It is likely that rental figures currently achieved by landowners will reduce, particularly in circumstances where landowners have previously taken advantage of "ransom rents" i.e. a unique site position securing higher rates. 2. Operators will have new automatic rights to upgrade and share their equipment. It is argued this ensures that any new technology can be deployed quickly and efficiently. However, many landowners currently require their consent to be given before any site sharing, so that they know who is on site and may charge site sharing fees. The proposals make it clear that communications providers cannot be charged extra fees where there is minimal adverse visual impact or burden to landowners (which may include an effect on the landowners' enjoyment of the land, any additional expense or inconvenience). Again, this is likely to limit the income stream currently available to landowners. 3. The new code will enshrine reassignment of code rights. As infrastructure assets are acquired or sold by communications providers, there will be no option for Landlords to negotiate new terms for existing contracts. Landlords will need to keep under review exactly what this will entail and consider whether they will be able to retain controls when an assignment of an agreement takes place. 4. There will also be a policy to prevent "contracting out" of the Code. This means that all agreements will give providers a form of security of tenure i.e. the right to renew at the end of the term, save in very limited circumstances, meaning it will be very difficult to seek the removal of the equipment at the end of the term. 5. Code rights will continue to apply to contracts signed after the law has come into effect and will not apply to existing contracts retrospectively. However, the Government intends to make transitional arrangements that will make clear how and when existing arrangements transition to the provisions of the new Code. This means there is a risk that in the future, existing agreements may be reviewed and a transition to the new Code takes place. This must be borne in mind by any landowners who are considering entering into new agreements. 6. The Code rights will continue to apply to land when it is bought and sold, without any requirement to register those rights. Purchasers will need to be mindful of any telecoms equipment located on land intended to be purchased, as the arrangements will not always be evident from a review of the registered title by the purchaser's solicitor or be revealed as part of the due diligence process. 7. The new Code will also make practical administrative changes. Reforms will be made to ensure that disagreements between landowners and providers are resolved as effectively as possible and the dispute resolution procedure will be moved from the ordinary courts to specialist tribunals, which will increase the speed in which Code rights can be enforced. Whilst an efficient process would be welcomed, this is likely to be of concern to landowners in disputes with providers, as it may mean the outcome of the tribunals leads to more favourable treatment/outcomes towards providers. 8. The new Code will also contain provisions that will allow fast interim access to sites for communications providers in appropriate circumstances. This will enable operators to access sites even while the site valuation is being resolved. Again, this is likely to be unpopular with landowners who often seek to limit access to certain times or upon reasonable prior notice only. This is also particularly important for landowners in the education sector who will be sensitive to access taking place during exam periods. Historically, many Landlords have been caught out by the protective provisions of the existing Electronic Communications Code which effectively grants a form of "security of tenure" to telecoms providers, making it very difficult for Landlords to seek the removal of their equipment at the end of the term. Landlords will certainly be apprehensive about these new proposals which tip the balance firmly in favour of telecoms providers. Tenants and landlords must therefore exercise great caution when entering into any new arrangements with telecoms providers, particularly as the Government intends to make transitional arrangements which may result in existing agreements transitioning to the provisions of the new Code. We always recommend that legal advice is sought before Landlords enter into any form of arrangement with telecoms providers so that they can be made fully aware of the implications of the Code, which may not be obvious when reviewing any papers received from the providers. Landowners will also be interested to know that The City of London Corporation has also has a standardised wayleave agreement on their site. The standardised agreement is intended to speed up the process for businesses to get new broadband connections in London. The draft agreement takes into account the views of developers, landlords, broadband operators, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, British Property Federation and other interested parties. The document has the backing of the Government and the Mayor of London and will be promoted for use in major commercial property developments across London. 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when adding a client to a windows 2008 domain, clients has to get the desktop wall paper from server , but in some clients machines it is showing error i.e, ERROR msg is" unable to resolve the active desktop" or " please turnoff active desktop , browser is unable to resolve"
Did you disable active desktop as it requested?
How do you know when a politician is lying? His mouth is moving.
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Ian Wallace Tree Planting
Excellent Turnout for Ian Wallace Commemorative Tree Planting on October 20th 2015
More than 25 people turned out to celebrate the life of Ian Wallace by witnessing the planting by members of Ian's family of a wild service tree in Seven Bridges Valley, Studley Royal.
The tree was planted close to the spot where Ian discovered a naturally occurring wild service tree whilst conducting a plant survey for the National Trust.
The tree was delivered and the preparatory work undertaken by members of the National Trust Estate Management Team. They also erected a substantial deer-proof metal guard around the tree on completion of planting.
Colin Slator and Valerie Holmes represented HDNS Council, of which Ian was once a member, whilst Colin also attended in his capacity as Chairman of High Batts Nature Reserve Committee. Ian was for many years Mosses and Liverworts Recorder for High Batts as well as Botanical Recorder for HDNS.
He was also heavily involved in the Bilton Conservation Group which was represented by Keith Wilkinson, and in the University of the Third Age, many of whose members were present.
A stone inscribed with a replica of Ian's signature was laid in the bottom of the hole and the tree was then planted by Ian's widow Mavis, his son Nigel and daughter Fiona.
The assembled company was addressed by Mike Ridsdale of the National Trust, who paid tribute to Ian's botanical work over many years on the Fountains Abbey/Studley Royal estate. Mavis then thanked all those who had generously contributed to make the tree planting possible and Mike and his team for their assistance and for allowing the tree to be planted on the National Trust estate. She finished by thanking everyone for turning out in such good numbers.
For those wishing to see the tree, it is on the right-hand side of the valley just past the second bridge over the Skell when approaching from the Studley Royal car park.
Account and photographs by Will Rich.
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If you ever needed an excuse to visit Paris then here it is: a blockbuster of a show of around 100 artists' carpets, weavings and tapestries at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Deborah Burnstone takes a look around the show
If you ever needed an excuse to visit Paris then here it is: a blockbuster of a show of around 100 artists' carpets, weavings and tapestries at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Deborah Burnstone takes a look around the show
Sign up for the COVER newsletter by 5 November 2013, and you could win one of fifty annual subscriptions to COVER – or a hand tufted wool rug, of Josef Albers' celebrated Homage to the Square produced by Christopher Farr.
London may be retail heaven, but where are the best places to buy interior fabrics? COVER investigates the city's top textile emporiums.
Nathan Yong is a Singapore-based designer who has twice been recipient of the Red Dot Concept Design Award (2006 and 2007). Yong's recently released Creep carpet comes in 4 different sizes, small, medium, large and extra large
Italian artist Paola Pivi presents the inaugural exhibition 'Ok, you are better than me, so what?' for Galerie Perrotin's New York location, a two-floored collection of sculptures and interactive art pieces, till 26 October 2013.
A collaboration between Kvadrat and Vans has resulted in a collection of high-end trainers, chairs and beds entitled 'Stoflighed'.
This wooden carpet is by Esther Jongsma who graduated this year from the Design Academy in Eindhoven. Jongsma's wooden design relates back to the patterns of old wooden floors
"Why buy a new chair when you can dress up the one you have?" asked Dutch design studio Bernotat&Co when the company presented its Chair Wear collection in Milan Design Week 2012
Spanish design studio Zuzunaga has collaborated with British rug brand Brintons to create two exciting new carpets Deep Grid and Harlequin
The finalists have been announced for the 2014 New Design Britain Awards which run in conjunction with INTERIORS UK. The judges revealed which entrants have made it through to the final, and will be displaying their designs at the UK's definitive trade interiors event where the winners will be announced.


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