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VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary 2012
The New Contemporary 2012
20–23 September 2012
Messe Wien, Halle A, Vienna
Christina Steinbrecherand Vita Zamanare the new artistic directors of VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary.
"We see enormous potential in Vienna's role as a hub between the Western hemisphere and the emerging economies of the East, which has only begun to come to fruition. We strive to further build upon the synergies that have already been established in earlier editions of VIENNAFAIR and to facilitate stronger connections between the markets. The new team of artistic directors of VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary provides us with the best possible conditions to realize these goals—both from an artistic point of view and from the perspective of the art market decisive for the participating galleries," says Sergey Skaterschikov, founder of Next Edition Partners and majority shareholder of VF Betriebsgesellschaft mbH, on the topic of VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary's new artistic directors. "As the artistic director of Art Moscow, Christina Steinbrecher has already gathered in-depth experience in the field of international art fairs, and I'm delighted about her readiness to contribute her expertise in the further development of VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary. Vita Zaman brings equally extensive knowledge of the international gallery scene to the new team.
Between 2009 and 2011, she was the director of the Chelsea Space of the renowned Pace Gallery in New York. The third person in the curatorial clusterhas many years of curatorial experience in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, and excellent connections with the Viennese gallery and museum scene—and thereby also guarantees the continuity of our engagement for galleries and art institutions both in Vienna and the Eastern European region. Due to legal reasons, we can only announce this name in the coming week," concludes Sergey katerschikov.
The team's intensive contacts in Great Britain and the USA in particular, but also in the so-called emerging markets and flourishing art scenes in the Middle East, guarantee the exciting development of Austria's most important art fair into a fixed point in the
international art fair calendar.
For more information and application visit www.viennafair.at/exhibitors/registration
Art Vectors Investment Partnership, the new art fund initiated by Sergey Skaterschikov, will launch at VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary 2012. An international acquisition jury composed by Edelbert Köb will make a selection of artworks at VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary to be purchased for the fund. "Naturally, an art fund is about investing in art, but it is important that the art collection set up for this purpose also follows a coherent concept in which not only the financial but also the artistic added value is apparent for the investors," reasons Edelbert Köb for the selection of a jury consisting of international art experts. In the coming five years, a minimum of one million Euros will be available annually.
The International Art Industry Forum strengthens Vienna's role as an information hub at the intersection of culture and economy.Just before the opening of VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary 2012, Skate's Art Market Research in cooperation with Deloitte Luxembourg, the Art Investment Council, The Art Newspaper, and leading personalities from cultural industries are warmly invited to participate in the first International Art Industry Forum. "We find ourselves in a time of rapid innovations, which will have a sustainable
effect on cultural and creative industries. New business models are emerging and are in search of financing. Cultural institutions in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe need support in setting up their structures, and the latest technological developments present new chances but also bear risks. A new generation of specialized, globally networked, and technologically advanced companies is cropping up at the intersection of culture and economy. The International Art Industry Forum will bring together representatives from diverse areas of cultural industries—from investment firms, art insurance companies, and consultancies to auction houses, galleries, and the media—to introduce the latest developments in a unique setting with sufficient time for discussion and networking," says András Szantó, a New York based author and art consultant, and the curator of the International Art Industry Forum.


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If there was anything good to come from the aftermath of the Charlottesville riots and the left's (and the Washington GOP establishment's) hysterical reaction to President Donald Trump's handling of the matter, it's the fact that no one seems to be talking about Russia anymore.
It's almost as though the media prefers to blather on about racism and Confederate statues rather than try and squeeze more borscht out of the already expended and dried-up Russian collusion turnip. The sudden sea change of media focus for the past week certainly must have something to do with what the talkers perceive as offering the most damage potential for the president, his credibility and future electoral prospects.
But regardless of the public opinion surveys taken today, tomorrow or next week, the Constitution sets the president's term at four years, meaning there's still well over a thousand days left until Americans officially weigh-in on Trump's job performance. Unless he's forcibly removed from office, Donald Trump will serve out those days by continuing to do as he sees fit in presiding over American government. That's the law.
To think – or act – otherwise is to do irreparable damage to the country.
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Inside the bar "Canario" in Valparaiso, during a theater-improvisation show.
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The best commentary I've seen on the Penn State scandal and NCAA's response
I realize the news is over a week old, but still relevant and this is a great commentary, in particular regarding the NCAA's penalties. The video is a bit long at nearly 20 minutes, but if you don't feel like watching all of it just 5 minutes or so will still include some good info. The commentator is highly critical of the NCAA's actions.
One point that this video made me consider relates to the NCAA's fine of $60 million dollars. I think that few would argue otherwise, in that the victims in this case are entitled to some compensation, on the basis of civil law. Set aside whether or not the NCAA is diverting funds from a potential civil settlement for a moment, because this isn't the point I want to make. Rather, the NCAA stepping in to impose such a penalty as a $60 million fine seems to me to be symptomatic of a relationship whereby the NCAA had ought to be on the hook to potentially pay out in the form of compensation to the victims.
Keep in mind, I am not speaking in the language of conspiracies, whatsoever; in fact the laws are already written to facilitate this. Basically, the overriding body is culpable for civil damages in the case of a subsidiary getting in to trouble (for example, the Catholic Church has had to pay compensation for local parishes--this comes into play when the smaller body is unable to pay the full damages). This may not be an issue here, but it is possible that the NCAA could be liable for some damages (although it'd probably be pocket change for them, if it ever came to it)
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When choosing Kerikeri rental cars, there are a few tips that I use to save money and avoid complications. For starters, I always check the total price of hiring a vehicle. There may be some additional costs such as an additional driver, distance limits, child seats, fees for drivers under a certain age, returning the vehicle late or beyond business hours, and crossing international borders. Some firms will even charge you for returning a car at a point different from your pick-up point. I also check my vehicle rental deposit to ensure that it's being deducted from my total cost and isn't a separate or additional fee.
It's also important to read the fine print so that I know my rights as well as my obligations. I'm never shy to query about anything I do not understand before I sign my contract. One of the things I look at is the excess fee for damage since it may be very expensive. The insurance policy is also important to consider and I prefer comprehensive even if I have to pay a little bit extra. Another thing I consider is a company's breakdown policy, and I like to know what I should do if the car breaks down.
Before booking my transport, I always check if there's a cancelation policy and what it entails. It's also prudent to check the car's condition especially the equipment. If there's damage to the windscreen, lights, tires or air-conditioning, it's important to note that fact. It's good for me to know where I'm allowed to go with the vehicle I hire. Some companies will put restrictions on the distance I'm allowed to travel with the hired vehicle. Last but not least, I always try to return rental cars within business hours. That way, there's always someone to verify that there's no damage that has occurred.


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It is one of the best places to experience an overnight stay at a temple lodging pilgrims and visitors can experience a monk's lifestyle, eating vegetarian monk's cuisine and attending the morning prayers. Around fifty temples offer this service to both pilgrims and visitors.
Cira Crowell's Koya-San Procession is a monochromatic gallery of the monks and their rituals at this revered site.
Her website's biography tells us that she is a third generation Leica photographer whose work includes fine art, adventure landscape, cultural studies, portraits and humanitarian documentary themes. She's a black and white photographer who started her career twenty-five years ago with her grandfather's Leicaflex SL2 film camera and she still uses many of the same forty-year-old lenses on her Leica SL.
Don't miss her lovely work on her galleries of Nepal's Kumbu, Kathmandu, Kalachakra, Ladakh and Bhutan.
As a footnote: The New York Times has an article on the Koyasan experience.


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Live at Sea, Nest on Land Breeding Success of Red-billed Tropicbirds (Phaethon aethereus) St. Eustatius Sustainability Conference, 2013 Hannah Madden St. Eustatius National Parks (STENAPA)
Importance of Seabirds Global seabird populations are declining at a faster rate than any other group of birds. In the Caribbean region, seabird populations are a mere remnant of their historic numbers and face numerous threats, including loss of breeding habitat, introduced predators, and mortality from oil spills and offshore development. Most seabird species that nest in the Caribbean were impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Red-billed Tropicbirds Tropicbirds live poised between the sea and the landtheir breeding sites and foraging areas can be hundreds or even thousands of miles apart. Despite spending most of their lives at sea, tropicbirds must come on land to breed and nest. Tropicbirds are long-lived top predators. Therefore, egg size and growth rate are indicators of the health of the ocean.
Statia: - 11 sq miles - 4,000 people - Estimate +/- 300- 500 pairs of RBTR - Together with Saba, 33-40% of global RBTR population Saba
Important Bird Areas (IBAs) on Statia
Primary Nesting and Study Sites Zeelandia Pilot Hill Pilot Ridge Signal Hill Crooks Castle
Background and Rationale A similar study conducted on Saba (2011) resulted in the discovery of high levels (100%) of predation at one nesting site StatusTENT Colony Eggs laid 39 Eggs (probably) hatched 34 Chicks fledged 0 % Breeding Success 0.00%
Predation of Tropicbirds
Methodology Record timing of egg laying Individually marked nests and adult birds Status of nests regularly followed Chick growth and development recorded Fieldwork supported by 24-hour infra-red cameras Preliminary predator control (rat traps)
Results Eggs laid: 99 Eggs hatched: 59 Not yet hatched: 4 Eggs lost: 36 Birds banded: 146 Primary and secondary nests: 197 Primary nests: 85 n=11n=4n=14n=45 n=25n=99 Percent Hatching Success RBTR Colonies (percentage of hatched eggs per number of eggs)
Results (cont.) Chicks apparently fledged: 46 Dead chicks: 2 (not predation) Fate unknown: 11 n=11n=4n=14n=45n=25 n=99 Percent Fledging Success RBTR Colonies (% fledged chicks per number of hatched eggs)
Results (cont.) n=11n=4n=14n=45n=25n=99 Percent Breeding Success RBTR Colonies (% fledged chicks per number of laid eggs)
Egg Loss/Chick Mortality
Evidence of Predators
Future Plans Investigate egg loss at one site (Pilot Hill) in 2014 Possible diet study in collaboration with IMARES (NL) and Science Centre (Statia) Long-term monitoring of nest fidelity / inter-island movements (Saba/Statia) RBTR movements - geolocators (Dr. Pat Jodice, Clemson University) Continued population and productivity monitoring
Acknowledgements - SCSCB - STENAPA interns and volunteers - NuStar - Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) - Dr. Adrian Delnevo - Dr. Pat Jodice & Dr. Will Mackin - Jose-Luis Garcia and Giovanni Balensuela
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Hypertension has been notorious for being the "Silent Killer" for it can claim lives in no definite time because it has no signs and symptoms. Having an above normal blood pressure is not a good sign because it increases the probability of having heart-related complications in the future. Heart Attack and Stroke are some of the fatal conditions that hypertension can bring you. Lack of knowledge is the main reason why people die because of hypertension. We must know what to believe and what are the things that can be considered as misconception. Listed below are the misconceptions about hypertension:
- Body size is not a good basis to know who are at risk and who are excused of having hypertension. People who are obese at a very young age can develop hypertension earlier compare to the slim people but it doesn't mean that the slim people are excused. Slim people can develop risks of having Heart-related complication if they have inactive lifestyle, stress, smoking, and unhealthy eating habits.
- Hypertension has no real indicators and it can strike anytime, anywhere. It has no signs and symptoms. You have may develop heart and kidney problems without knowing you have high blood pressure.
- Age is a big factor on having hypertension because it weakens the blood vessels that leads to a higher chance of having a high blood pressure but it doesn't mean that the younger people are excused because more and more young people are suffering from high blood pressure related complications because the way the live especially the generation of Millenials.
- Single blood pressure reading is not a basis of diagnosing hypertension. Blood pressure rises and lowers at a different situation. It lowers when we are in sleep because our body is at rest but when we wake up it rises. Blood pressure also rises when we are nervous, excited, and active. To know if you have a hypertension you should a consistent high blood pressure reading overtime. Likewise, one time blood pressure reading doesn't mean you don't have hypertension.
- Hypertension is a lifelong disease because it will be based on the way you live your life. Dietary and lifestyle changes are the factors that can lead to hypertension. Medication may help you but you need it everyday and possibly for the rest of your life.
- Hypertension is preventable. You can start consulting your doctor regularly to know their recommendations that you can follow to keep you away from having fatal complications because of hypertension. Choose to live healthy and get away from stress and all other factors that can lead to hypertension.
Hypertension is a life-long disease that has affected millions of people. Yes, it is common on most individuals, but is it right to have one? Hypertension is highly-preventable and can be controlled for those who have it. Being healthy is a lifetime commitment and seeing yourself fit and at its best is what matters. See your doctor regularly, exercise, eat right and maintain a happy / stress-free disposition.
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The National Sorghum Producers Yield Contest provides sorghum farmers with the opportunity to showcase their sorghum crop, competing with farmers across the Sorghum Belt. This contest allows our industry to recognize some of the best growers in the U.S. and helps farmers to grow and learn from one another.
NSP Yield Contest winners are recognized each year at an awards banquet in conjunction with Commodity Classic, to be held next year in Orlando, Florida. They are also recognized in the spring edition of Sorghum Grower magazine, NSP's weekly e-newsletter Sorghum Notes and on the NSP website.
National Sorghum Producers has set a yield goal of 250 bushels per acre or more to illustrate sorghum's yield potential. All division placings will be determined by yield only. NSP is offering incentives with support from the United Sorghum Checkoff Program to award growers who reach this new benchmark. Contestants successfully participating in this category will receive:
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