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The GRAN FATHER is the bread oven to rediscover the traditional flavors of bread baking in a wood oven.
Ideal for small and large productions of bread, following the traditional baking of bread in a continuous cycle of an hour and a half for each cycle (half an hour for the oven heating and one hour for baking, average time).
The bread oven GRAN FATHER is built with a tunnel shape like the ancient wood-fired ovens, using the same geometric techniques and with the same clay bricks that were produced in the furnaces dating back to Pompeii in the Roman era. These bricks have the specific capability to absorb the flavors of wood and return them to the bread during the baking process.
The COMBO system, added to the GRAN FATHER oven, has allowed not only to improve the combustion of the wood, but to shorten the time required to burn the wood (which typically amounts from 3 to 6 kg per cycle) and, by using a small trick (the mobile steel brazier), you can avoid soiling the floor with charcoal/ash and also burn the wood in a controlled manner with little significant emissions into the atmosphere.
The gas consumption is very low (for example, an LPG gas tank of 15kg is enough for approximately 10-15 cooking cycles). This oven works fine either from low to high temperatures.
The GRAND FATHER oven can work continuously without interruption and, with more units, a very large scale production can be supported.
Available at the factory for cooking demonstrations.


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Sian Lewis is Building a More Inclusive Future
A data scientist creating equity with algorithms
Sian Lewis is a data scientist specializing in deep learning, natural language processing, predictive analytics, and social good initiatives. Sian's passion for data science inspired her to join Women in Data Science (WiDS)—an organization that aims to inspire and educate data scientists worldwide and support women in the field. Within WiDS she serves as chair of the organization's community service branch , connecting data science capabilities to social impact initiatives. Sian is also a member of GLOBE (Booz Allen's LGBTQIA forum) and the African American Forum.
How is your work making an impact?
I'm doing a big thing with my client: Converting health records to digital format for active duty military. Coordinated records means better healthcare for our military. Solving big challenges like this is what gets me out of bed every morning.
How do you feel personally connected to this work?
Algorithms help determine a lot of important aspects of our lives, such as job eligibility and access to loans and funding. Because of this, it's important that people of all backgrounds have a role in making data-driven decisions. Creating and participating in the Hackathon for Hiring had a strong impact on me. Booz Allen is actively looking at ways to close the gender gap, and that's really important.
For whom are you building the future?
When I was growing up, I was always "the only—" the only girl in Advanced Placement Math in high school. The only woman in the room. The only black person. The only out queer person. I'm building a future for people who feel like they're the only so that they no longer have to be.
I'm changing the world by…
Taking care of myself first.
Innovation for Humanity
Find out how Sian and Booz Allen are using the power of innovation for social impact. Explore our 2019 Impact Report to learn more.
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The Medieval Academy of America has informed Fragmentarium that it has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Medieval Digital Resources, its curated guide and database. Entries in the MDR meet the Medieval Academy of America's scholarly and technical standards for web presentation. Visit our resource page today!
The pioneering project Digital Scriptorium revealed recently that they have undertaken steps to plan for the project's future, organizing in late February 2019 a series of planning meetings for "Digital Scriptorium 2.0", and bringing in a range of experts from around the globe, including Fragmentarium Project Manager William Duba.
Fragmentarium (https://fragmentarium.ms), the digital laboratory for medieval manuscript fragments, announced today the launch of Fragmentology (http://fragmentology.ms), an international, peer-reviewed Open Access journal dedicated to publishing scholarly articles and reviews concerning medieval manuscript fragments.
Fragmentarium contributor Dr. Claudia Sojer will be presenting her fragment project with a poster "Handschriftenfragmente der ULB Tirol" at the conference: Digitale Horizonte. Innovation für Gedächtnis- und Forschungsinstitutionen, Friday 1 March 2019 at the University of Graz.
The Marco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville has announced the program for the 14th Annual Manuscript Workshop, entitled Bits and Pieces. Fragmentarium Project Manager, William Duba, will present "Fragmentarium: A Laboratory for Medieval Manuscript Fragments".
Fragmentarium is an international digital research lab for medieval manuscript fragments that enables libraries, collectors, researchers and students to publish medieval manuscript fragments, allowing them to catalogue, describe, transcribe, assemble and re-use them online.
Fragments of medieval manuscripts offer an as-yet largely unexplored field of study. Except for isolated initiatives and individual, often spectacular discoveries, traditional manuscript research has so far only marginally undertaken work with fragments. The Internet offers extraordinary potential for overcoming some of the chief difficulties of traditional fragment research. Building on the technology developed by e-codices - Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland, Fragmentarium offers an application for scholarly work with fragments. Collaborating with 16 partner institutions throughout Europe and the USA, the project aims, over the next years, to lay the foundations for research on medieval manuscript fragments by providing open standards and guidelines.


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Q: conditional operator giving result as 28 on every input? short program to find the number of days in the month of February depending on whether it is a leap year or not without using control structure branching statements
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

int main()
{
  char a;
  int b;
  printf("Press 1 for leap year else Press any character:");
  scanf("%c",&a);
  (a==1)?(b=29):(b=28);
  printf("Number of days in February=%d",b);
  return 0;
}

it gives same result 28 as answer?

A: This is because a is not equal to 1 but to the character '1' so you have to write :
(a == '1')?(b=29):(b=28);

A: Change data type of variable a to integer. Try this it will work fine.
 int main()
 {
  int a,b;
  printf("Press 1 for leap year else Press any character:");
  scanf("%d",&a);
  (a==1)?(b=29):(b=28);
  printf("Number of days in February=%d",b);
  return 0;
}

A: If you give the input as 1.
Your code is comparing a character '1' with an integer 1.ascii value of '1' is 49.
So, 49!=1
Hence, your code executes the false block.
So,you have to replace the condition with(a=='1')?(b=29):(b=28);.

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A great way to connect your brand with enthusiasts is through grassroots programs, local clubs and gatherings. Although year-round benefits are plentiful, the annual conventions are really something special. This week is the 48th BMW Car Club of America Oktoberfest in New Orleans, their annual convention and gathering of the membership to celebrate all things BMW.The BMW CCA moves their annual Oktoberfest to a different location throughout the country each year giving you access to various markets. Nearly every model and style of BMW will be on hand, a collection of about 400 cars accompanied by thousands of enthusiasts. There are seminars, vendor displays, presentations, tech talks, social events and of course, track days, where the members get to drive their cars to the limit.
For performance brands and services, a club's annual convention is a massive opportunity to engage current and prospective audiences. The club's region and chapter leaders come to the convention from around the country to learn about organizational and club-centric developments and what's new on the horizon. With a concentrated collection of your audience in one place, it is a great opportunity to showcase products and services in front of them and the membership at large. The convention lasts for days and there is ample opportunity to reach the membership in a variety of ways.
Usually, the first couple days of the convention are a prime time to engage with the members. The members are a loyal bunch, so showcase what you have that will make their time better. Stay relevant and be targeted. Don't bring collateral that has Chevrolet imagery when you are talking to the BMW members, for example.
Whether it's a tech talk or other presentation, use this time to be a resource for the audience and answer questions they may have about your expertise. They want answers, so be the expert and provide useful information. Don't overdue message points and or focus irrelevant facts. Because it is such a specific group of people, you can be equally specific in what you present.Align your brand with sponsorships available through the week. The convention has numerous opportunities for sponsorship. By bringing a targeted investment to the event, your brand can gain access to unique experiences that otherwise can't be bought. If your brand is in the fuel and oil category, be a part of the club's rally or driving events. You can incorporate customers into the activities, such as using a station for a check point stop during a rally. If you focus on car care, you can become the official car care products of the club and activate with user-focused demonstrations throughout the week.
Support what members like and what makes them feel a part of the community. Don't let messaging get in the way of showing off the fun side of your brand. Your association with a popular member social event will be appreciated and portray you as a "friendly" brand. Follow up after the event. Your brand team will learn a lot, meet many people and make valuable connections during the convention. Have a ready-to-go follow up plan that you can activate immediately after the event ends. This allows you to stay top of mind, provide extra value through quick access content, and even give you an opportunity to thank the members. With all that goes on during a car club convention, you can really be productive and engage those enthusiasts who care about what you do. But don't forget the rest of the calendar year, as performance enthusiasts are active 24/7, 365 days a year!
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Fresh Prince of Spring Air: The new royal bub is here and he's a big one!
Unless you've been living under a rock, you would have heard the British royal family has a new member, just in time for British spring! And apparently, he's the biggest royal baby boy in recent history.
Kate and William announced they were expecting baby number three on September 4 last year, and after months of fence watching and due date speculation, their little one is here!
"The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well," the Palace bulletin, placed outside Buckingham Palace, read.
Outside the hospital, William told the assembled media he was "delighted" and "very happy", that now he has "thrice the worry".
"We didn't keep you waiting too long this time," he said proudly.
Big brother Prince George was born in just over 10 hours, while Charlotte emerged after only two and a half hours. This third little boy arrived after a six-hour labour.
Prince William fetched George and Charlotte after the baby had arrived, taking them into the hospital in front of the world's media, to meet their sibling for the very first time.
George wore his school uniform and Charlotte gave the crowds a gorgeous little wave.
Later, they headed off, and then Kate and William headed home, but not before they debuted their new son on those famous Lindo Wing steps.
There's no name reveal as yet, but it's expected in a day or two, as was the case with George and Charlotte.
Top tipped names at the moment – in order – are: Arthur, James, Albert, Philip, Fred, Alexander, Edward, Henry, Frederick, Thomas, Jack, Louis, Michael, Alfred, Charles, David, Jonathan, Peter, William.
Sometime before 6am London time, Kate and William headed into St Mary's Hospital, ready to meet the baby who is fifth in line to the throne. The Palace announced Kate was in labour soon after, once she was safely ensconced in the hospital's Lindo Wing, far from the media's prying lenses.
"Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London earlier this morning in the early stages of labour," Kensington Palace reps tweeted.
A web page set up for the royal baby went into meltdown as media and royal watchers across the globe refreshed for updates on Kate and William's newest tot.
As servers groaned, media rushed to assemble in front of the hospital to report on the final hours of the Great Kate Wait. Live video feeds of the Lindo Wing's front steps were beamed out to keen observers, ready to capture news of this much anticipated arrival!
Kate's pregnancy was announced during her first trimester, as explanation for why she was forced to cancel engagements. The Duchess was suffering terribly from hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that causes severe vomiting and general unwellness (some describe it a kind of extreme morning sickness).
She was laid up for several weeks but returned to duties once her illness had passed and worked right up to the eighth month of her pregnancy.
Once Kate headed off on maternity leave, William joked to Ringo Starr that she was due to give birth "any minute now" and London's St Mary's Hospital began their own nesting process, painting their front fence and tidying up their very famous steps.
Prince George (who is four, born on 22 July 2013) was born at St Mary's and debuted on the steps in front of assembled media/the entire world. Princess Charlotte (who is two, born on 2 May 2015) was also born at the hospital's Lindo Ward.
We think the team behind this latest delivery were Doctors Alan Farthing (who is also the Queen's surgeon-gynaecologist and obstetrician) and Guy Thorpe-Beeston (surgeon-gynaecologist to the royal household). These gents were on hand at the births of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, so they may have overseen the safe arrival of baby number three.
It's thought that Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, Kate and William's live-in nanny, will help care for the new arrival. She's been looking after George and Charlotte for several years.
We very much look forward to getting to know this new little royal. Huge congratulations to William, Kate, George and Charlotte!


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Steampunk Darcy by Monica Fairview
A Pride and Prejudice-inspired Comedy Adventure
William Darcy is obsessed with his ancestors. So much so that he intends to rebuild Pemberley (destroyed during the Uprising) stone by stone, and he wants to employ reconstruction expert Seraphene Grant to help him.
Or does he? Seraphene wasn't born yesterday. She can smell a rat, particularly when it stinks all the way up to her airship. She knows Darcy is hiding something. But with the Authorities after her and her other options dwindling by the moment, the temptation of genuine English tea and a gorgeous Steampunk gentleman are very difficult to resist.
But what if Darcy's mystery job courts nothing but trouble? What if Darcy is harboring a secret to kill for? When kiss comes to shove, will Darcy's secret destroy Seraphene, or will it be her salvation?
Join us on a romantic adventure like no other in this whimsical Pride and Prejudice-inspired tribute, featuring Wickham, Georgiana, dirigibles and swash-buckling pirates.
Author Monica FairviewPosted on August 8, 2013 September 18, 2019 Categories Austenesque, Monica Fairview, Other, Romance, SteampunkTags Darcy, Jane Austen sequel, Pride and Prejudice, Steampunk romance
Mr. Darcy's Angel of Mercy by Mary Lydon Simonsen
Two years after the conclusion of The Great War, those affected by the conflagration are still trying to put their lives back together, including Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. While Darcy grapples with horrific memories from the war, Elizabeth, who had served as a Voluntary Aid Detachment, suppresses most recollections of her service in France. But Darcy suspects that there is one memory that the two share: a beautiful night in a hospital ward in France where Darcy was visited by an angel of mercy.
Author MarySimonsenPosted on November 25, 2012 September 18, 2019 Categories Austenesque, Mary Lydon Simenson, Other
Becoming Elizabeth Darcy by Mary Lydon Simonsen
In 2011, American Elizabeth Hannigan, suffering from the swine flu, falls into a coma and wakes up in the bed and body of Elizabeth Bennet Darcy. Beth soon realizes that the only way back to her life in the 21st Century is through the Master of Pemberley, Jane Austen's Fitzwilliam Darcy. But first she must uncover the dark secret that has brought her to Pemberley in 1826 in the first place. Becoming Elizabeth Darcy is a story of love, loyalty, and loss, where a modern woman is called upon to resolve the problems of Jane Austen's most beloved couple. If you are a fan of Lost in Austen, you will enjoy the time-travel novel, Becoming Elizabeth Darcy.
Author Abigail ReynoldsPosted on November 18, 2012 November 25, 2012 Categories Austenesque, Mary Lydon Simenson, Other, Time-Travel Romance
Darcy Goes to War by Mary Lydon Simonsen
Spring 1944 – Britain is now in its fourth year of war. In order to defeat Adolph Hitler and his Nazis, everyone in the country must do his or her "bit." While a young Elizabeth Bennet makes her contribution by driving a lorry, Lieutenant Fitzwilliam Darcy flies bombers over Germany. Because of the war, both are wary of falling in love, but when the two meet near an RAF air station in Hertfordshire, all bets are off. Set against the backdrop of World War II, in Darcy Goes to War, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy battle something more than class differences. The greatest evil of the 20th Century is trying to bring Britain to its knees. In order to be together, they must survive the war.
Author Abigail ReynoldsPosted on November 18, 2012 August 5, 2014 Categories Austenesque, Mary Lydon Simenson, Other
Darcy on the Hudson by Mary Lydon Simonsen
When Fitzwilliam Darcy, Georgiana Darcy, and Charles Bingley set sail from England for New York, each travels with a different purpose. Georgiana wants to put a particularly jarring incident involving a family friend behind her, and Charles wishes to visit his Uncle Richard in an exciting new land. For Darcy, it is an opportunity to explore the possibilities of new sources of wealth in the expanding United States, but once Darcy meets American, Elizabeth Bennet, it is the beginning of a love story. But will their cultural differences and a possible second ward between Britain and America keep them apart?
Author Abigail ReynoldsPosted on November 18, 2012 November 25, 2012 Categories Austenesque, Mary Lydon Simenson, Other


Cleaning and laundry… it is something that I feel like never ends. Anyone else with me? Just when I think I'm caught up then another mess happens. I use to clean my entire house one day a week and then do all my laundry another day of the week but then I realized I was never on top of things and I felt like I was just letting it all pile up dreading the day that it all would tumble on top of me. I finally found a solution that has helped me to feel like things are constantly picked up and that I am staying on top of things.
I break down my cleaning into one thing per day, I dust my entire house one day, vacuum everywhere, clean bathrooms, etc. This lets me only think about that one specific task vs cleaning an entire room one day. I also feel like I am accomplishing something for my home every day but am not overwhelmed by the thought of cleaning my entire house. This is how my schedule currently goes and some weeks it changes but for the most part it stays the same!
I leave Friday as a catch all so I can either do a deep cleaning task that day or I can catch up on something that I missed during the week. Sticking to this schedule has been game changing and has me cleaning for a little bit every day vs spending all day one day cleaning and scrubbing my entire house.
Oh laundry, laundry is it's own beast isn't it? The thing that has worked the best for me lately is to start a load before I go to bed at night and put the washing machine on delay start so it is done in the morning when I wake up. When I wake up I go down stairs and hang everything up to dry or throw a few items in the dryer. When I go to start a new load at night I take everything out of the dryer and fold them and put them away so I am only ever working on one load at a time. Of course I get behind and have days where I have 17 loads I feel like to fold and put away, but when I do stay on top of it, it is life changing with how much I can get finished.
I also have these two baskets that are in these pictures that are for each of my littles CLEAN laundry. That way when I am done folding it I can put it in their individual basket until the next day when I am ready to put it away when they are awake. This way it doesn't take their dirty clothes hamper away and it can still be used while I am procrastinating putting laundry away.
I hope this helps you to find a cleaning/laundry schedule that works for you and that you are able to follow to stay on top of it. Consistency has been key for me to stay on top of things!
Using Paint Sticks & My Efforts to Trying to Say Yes More.
I like how you laid this out, little bit by little bit always helps and works for me.


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Andes mints are like a little slice of heaven right here on earth. (If you don't know what they are - you need to check them out.) They are small chocolates with thin layers of dark chocolate and cool mint. They are the perfect ending to any meal.
When a waiter or waitress shows up at my table and presents me with an Andes mint at the end of my meal - it makes me ridiculously happy. (It doesn't take much.) After I finish my little happy dance, I immediately start the negotiation with my kids to try and "buy" their mints from them.
Apparently, I'm not the only one who boasts a great admiration for the Andes mints though. They're popping up all over the place. You can even buy the crushed candies in bags in the chocolate chip isle at the grocery store. They are so good that they really shouldn't be saved just for an after dinner palatte cleanser - they should BE the dessert. That is the very reason that I came up with the idea for my Chocolate Mint Cake.
Layers of rich, dark chocolate cake and cool mint buttercream with a some crushed Andes candies in the middle for a sweet little crunchy surprise. What could be more perfect?
Combine cocoa, flour, baking soda and salt. Cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.
Add dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream.
Divide between 3 cake pans.
Prepare a batch of mint buttercream.
Spread a thin layer of buttercream onto the bottom layer of cake. Sprinkle with crushed andes mints.
Top with a third cake layer. Spread a thin layer of icing all over cake. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Spread another layer of icing over cake and decorate as desired.


Alison McNeil was invited to deliver a guest lecture to Dr. Antonio Cuyler's graduate level Leading the Arts Organization class. His students were expected to design their own arts organization as a part of their coursework. To complement their preparation for this assignment, Alison was invited to reflect on her experiences and lessons learned as an entrepreneur in the arts and culture sector. She offered insights and sparked dialogue informed by her entrepreneurial journey, including what led her to launch an arts service organization, an arts consulting firm and a philanthropic fund that invests in artists.


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MEPs condemn Poland's near-total abortion ban
Lawmakers tried to put pressure on Warsaw in parliamentary debate.
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By Maïa de La Baume
February 9, 2021 5:12 pm CET
MEPs on Tuesday condemned Poland's almost total ban on abortion and called on the European Union to step up its fight against what they see as more backsliding on fundamental rights in the country.
Last month, Poland's top constitutional court published its reasoning on a verdict that tightened the country's already tough abortion laws. The verdict means abortions will be permitted only in cases of rape, incest and when a mother's life is endangered. The initial court ruling, issued in October, stated that abortions for reasons of fetal abnormality violate the constitution, which effectively banned most abortions in the country.
Mass demonstrations immediately erupted but have grown smaller in recent weeks, lessening the political danger for the right-nationalist government led by the Law and Justice (PiS) party.
The EU has no authority over abortion policies, a strictly national matter, and the European Parliament can't force Warsaw to backtrack. But MEPs said they want to put additional pressure on the Polish government, which is already subject to four EU infringement procedures and an Article 7 procedure for passing reforms that undermine judicial independence.
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The European Parliament's 'glass house' syndrome
By Sarah Wheaton and Nicholas Vinocur
In a debate in Parliament on Tuesday, Dutch MEP Samira Rafaela of the liberal Renew Europe group described the ban as "a lack of respect for women's bodies" and called the PiS an "anti-feminist and highly conservative party."
"So Commission, what will you do?" she asked. "Will you just sit back and witness this serious infringement of women's rights?"
Terry Reintke, a German Green, urged the commission to "act."
"What else has to happen so that we finally see true commitment from the European Commission for European values and for the fundamental rights of European citizens?" Reintke asked.
The Article 7 procedure can ultimately lead to the suspension of a country's voting rights in the Council of the EU, where member governments are represented. But neither the case against Poland nor the separate Article 7 procedure against Hungary has made much progress in the Council, as they require unanimity for approval.
Robert Biedroń, a Polish MEP from the center-left Socialists & Democrats, called on the Commission to "widen the scope" of Article 7 — which at present is limited to concerns over the judiciary — to women's rights. "Women in Poland deserve to have the same rights [as] women in Belgium or elsewhere," Biedroń said.
Helena Dalli, the EU's equality commissioner, acknowledged the situation in Poland regarding women and reproductive rights "has not improved." But the EU, she noted, has no competence over abortion rights, as a national matter.
"When making use of their competences, member states must respect fundamental rights which bind them by virtue of their national constitutions and commitments under international law," Dalli added.
Meanwhile, some conservative MEPs criticized the Parliament's debate and labeled MEPs' concerns over the abortion ban as an ideological and unfair interference in Poland's domestic politics.
Joachim Kuhs, from Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), defended Poland's right to "protect the right to the family and the right to life." The country is "fighting for some of the oldest values that make up our European identity," he argued.
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, a PiS MEP, lamented that the EU "wants to play politics with Poland" and " inflame the situation."
"You want women to go out into the streets during a pandemic," Wiśniewska added.
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So palazzo pants were something I didn't wear for the longest time, even though they've been on the fashion scene quite a bit in recent years. Personally, I wasn't (for the most part) a fan of wide legged pants; they just did not seem to fit with my style. But a couple of months ago, I came across a floral black pair and found that there are some occasions where palazzo pants are the way to go. Since then, I have been thinking about incorporating more wide legged pants into my outfit inspiration boards and to bring in more prints into my wardrobe. I have included a few above that I really liked; my favorites are the ones in the middle column and middle row. But I also really like the look of the first outfit; it's a soft subtle look that I think would be really fun to recreate.


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Solaris (1972)
Posted on April 17, 2017 by 4StarFilmFan
Now I can finally say that I have entered the cinematic world of Andrei Tarkovsky and I am better for it. Solaris somehow traces the lines of a paradox rather remarkably. It's a sprawling epic of nearly 3 hours and yet hardly ever feels overlong. It moves through its rhythms contemplatively but never feels too slow. And though it's a sci-fi story, it never loses sight of its human components which remain its guiding light to the end.
To Tarkovsky's credit, he's able to retain the film's continual ability to mesmerize again and again and he never lets up. I know for certain viewers this will be dull monotony–even for me at times–but for others, it's pure magic. Repeatably fascinating for both its enigmatic mysteries and revelations. Because it delivers both up willingly to the engaged viewer.
Like any master painter, Tarkovsky begins the film by laying down his base coats. We're introduced to enigmatic psychologist Kris Kelvin while simultaneously accustoming ourselves to the director's naturalistic imagery — glossy and distinct. It's in these opening moments at the home of his father back on earth where the audience gains more insight and Kris prepares himself to mount a journey to the space station orbiting the planet Solaris. Only three crew members still survive there and the psychologist is being sent to check in on them and continue to expand the reaches of human knowledge. That's the idea at least.
However, when Kris gets to the space station it's far from welcoming, austere and dilapidated thanks to poor upkeep. Now only two crew members remain, the curiously odd Dr. Snaut and the cold cynic Dr. Sartorious. Both men will give Kris very little information about the general state of affairs. And he only learns later that his colleague Gibarian committed suicide for some inexplicable reason.
But the film enters its most perplexing stages when Kris receives a visit from a mysterious woman — her name is Hari and for reasons unknown to us, Kris is very close to her. And his emotional state from that time forth is constantly being manipulated by the presence of this special visitor. He's frightened of her. Then in love and completely devoted to her well-being. And despite the adamant insistence of his colleagues, he will not believe her to be an apparition. He holds onto the fact that this woman in front of him who is constantly self-destructive and in the same instance totally devoted to him, is the woman he knows and loves. But the question is not so much whether or not that is true, but what Kelvin will do with all that has been thrust upon him as a result.
On the whole, Solaris is a visual treat but not due to grandiose visions of space. Instead, Tarkovsky blends color and sepia footage into a patchwork while juxtaposing the environmental beauty of underwater vegetation with the dour interiors of the space station. And the suspension of disbelief is maintained through the use of simple special effects and the underlying fact that this film is not really reliant on pyrotechnics of any kind. It's about people. An equally remarkable observation is the fact that Tarkovsky seems to be self-assured enough to have his characters play their roles with relative restraint. Numerous times they face away from the camera. In other films, directors would be afraid of such a tactic, but here it only works to heighten the amount of intrigue.
It's a philosophical and psychological study that happens to take place on a space station. And that's really like any of the great sci-fi movies of our times. They're not really about science-fiction or technology or robots or any of that. They're only another mode to tell the most human of narratives even in the outer reaches of the galaxy or in futuristic worlds.
It's also highly reductive to call this Tarkovsky's 2001. In deference to both films really. In fact, the director did not see Kubrick's film until well afterward and I think I too would side with his conclusion that 2001 is a little bit too "sterile." While 2001 is a decidedly grand narrative of exploration and technological advancement, you can easily make the case that Solaris is a film most precisely about the incredibly human emotion of love. Although it's also about the human search for some kind of truth much in the same way as its predecessor, it's also far more personal. Solaris feels more intimate and true — perhaps even more closely tied to some of Ridley Scott's themes in Blade Runner. Particularly his examination on what exactly separates man and machine when they share striking similarities.
As far as sound goes, there is a score to Solaris, but Tarkovsky only utilizes it at the precise moments, more often than not foregoing typical music for either electronic distortions or perhaps even more boldly complete silence. He also gives nods to the great Flemish master Pieter Bruegel using his work in the set designs inside the space station.
Truthfully, it's easy to peg Solaris as a pessimistic movie but it's as preoccupied with morality as it is with the pursuit of knowledge. It's as much about the innate human desire for love as it is psychological torment. And its ending strikes a note of poignancy and bitter despair in the same instance. But if you want profound cinema that stays with you and marinates in your mind then look no further. I will certainly be returning to Tarkovsky sooner rather than later.
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2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Specs Unveiled
The Italian motorcycle brand, Ducati has released detail specifications for its 2013 Multistrada 1200 lineup. The 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 line-up consist of Multistrada standard, S, S Touring, S Pikes Peak, and the all-new Multistrada S Granurismo. Like the 2012 model year, the new 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 still comes with 4 Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro), Ride-by-Wire (R-b-W) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC).
The big difference between the new 2013 models with the previous models is, all new 2013 versions will be powered by Ducati's second generation engine called the Testastretta 11° DS engine, which comes with twin spark plugs to help meet emission control standards.
The new 1198cc 90-degree V-Twin engine on 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 produces more torque, 12.7kgm (91.8lb-ft) compared to the previous 87.5 ft-lb, however maximum power delivered remains unchanged with 150 hp in Sports and Touring ride modes, while in Urban and Enduro configurations, power is limited to 100 hp.
For 2013, Multistrada models also features enhanced aesthetics, the latest ABS, and on the "S" versions will come equipped with an innovative semi-active suspension system, Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS). With 48mm Sachs front forks and rear single shock, the Ducati Skyhook Suspension system constantly re-adjusts damping on the fly using information from the wheel sensors. The Ducati Skyhook Suspension also adjusts accordingly to match the whatever mode selected by the rider.
The base Ducati Multistrada 1200 also uses a Sachs rear single shock, but it is fitted with 50mm Marzocchi front forks. For safety, brakes are radially-mounted on four-piston calipers from Brembo and the 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 models except the base model are equipped with a Bosch 9ME anti-lock braking system.
Other features on 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 includes new higher and wider windshield, which now feature 60mm of vertical adjustment and can be easily adjusted with a pinch-and-slide mechanism.
The new 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo version comes standard with LED headlights with low-beam illumination, heated grips, and central stand, engine bars, 73 liter sidecases and a 48 liter top case. The S Touring version has 58 liter side bags, heated grips and a center stand. The Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak edition doesn't get heated grips, central stand and storage bags as standard, but comes with the Pikes Peak Hill Climb race livery, forged Marchesini wheels, carbon fiber screen, front and rear fenders and cambelt covers, while European models will also get a Termignoni carbon fiber silencer.
The new 2013 Multistrada line-up make their first public appearance at the INTERMOT motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany from 3-7 October. The sales will begin from December 2012.
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Palantir was guided by the "base case" of revenue of $470 million for the second quarter.
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First-quarter results posted weak, along with June quarter guidance that missed Wall Street's earlier expectations.
Palantir (trading symbol: PLTR) stock fell 20.8% Monday to $7.51. It reached an all-time low of $7.32 during the session. Year-to-date, the stock is down 60%.
Global economic and geopolitical forces appear to be weighing on the company's near-term future, although Palantir's well-established relationships with US government defense and intelligence agencies could be as well. Feature In a world rife with geopolitical conflicts.
For the March quarter, Palantir reported revenue of $446.4 million, an increase of 31% over a year ago, and above both company guidance And Wall Street consensus is $443 million.
On an adjusted basis, the data analytics company earned 2 cents per share for the quarter, 2 cents less than the Wall Street consensus. Under GAAP, the company lost 5 cents of its stock. Ebitda's adjusted earnings, or EBITDA, was $121.7 million, an increase of 27%. Adjusted operating margin was 26%, three points better than the company had expected.
The company said commercial revenue of $205 million, up 54% in the first quarter, including growth of 136% from US customers, ahead of Wall Street expectations of $193 million. Government revenue grew 16% to $242 million, missing analysts' expectations of $251 million. The company said the number of customers was up 86% from last year.
For the second quarter ending in June, Palantir directed a "base case" of $470 million in revenue, noting that there was a "broad range of potentially positive aspects of our guidance, including those driven by our role in responding to evolving geopolitical events." Consensus The former called for $484 million in second-quarter revenue.
Palantir reiterated a previous forecast of 27% adjusted operating margins for the full year, and also reiterated its long-term forecast for annual revenue growth of 30% or better through 2025.
Corrections and amplifications:
Palantir expects first-quarter revenue to be $443 million. An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the guidance was for $447 million.
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Hot in the City: Cool new bar offers a warm welcome in Ainslie
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Settle in for a cosy night of drinks and snacks at the new Wakefields Bar & Wine in Ainslie. Photo: Megann Evans.
Venturing out into the cold, dark night to catch up with friends can be a testing time, particularly if you can never think of a decent bar to meet in.
By decent, I mean one that offers the right degree of cosiness so you don't have to sit there in coats and gloves all night; where 'mood lighting' is preferred to wrinkle-enhancing 400-watt downlights; where the drinks list does a decent line in good local wines and quality cocktails; and elegant plates from a skilled chef replace bog-standard bar snacks.
The newest offering in Ainslie, just north of the city, ticks a lot of these boxes.
One of Wakefield's Bar & Wine's eclectic cocktails. Photo: Megann Evans.
Upstairs from Edgar's pub and the Mama Dough pizza place, a few steps from the acclaimed Pilot restaurant, and just around the corner from one of Canberra's most-talked-about IGAs (that wall of cheese!), Wakefield's Bar & Wine fits perfectly into Ainslie's buzzing shopping and dining strip.
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Wakefield's is the latest offering from Frank Condi, a stalwart of Canberra's hospitality scene, responsible for venues such as Academy, Suburban, Little Brooklyn, Shorty's and Mr Wolf. He currently owns Wakefield's and its neighbouring siblings Edgars, The Inn and Mama Dough. He's also the name behind popular Manuka gathering spot Public Bar and Dining, which he's planning to give a design make-over in the coming months.
Hospitality veteran Frank Condi understands the secret to running a great bar. Photo: Megann Evans.
Wakefield's, Frank says, is an opportunity to "mix it up a bit", with plans to host live music acts every Wednesday night for a crowd that wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to an eclectic neighbourhood venue.
"We're looking to get as many local artists in as possible. That industry has been punished a lot during COVID, and there are not many areas that have a little bar where people can play," he says.
"It'll be ones and twos, jazz, blues, soul … like you'd see in New Orleans or New York. A cool little bar with an artist playing in the corner."
The fully stocked bar offers something for everybody at Wakefield's. Photo: Megann Evans
In a nod to the venue's colourful past, there will be other surprises too, Frank says.
"This old room in the 70s and 80s was a brothel. Then it became a pilates studio … it's been so many things. We wanted to be a bit tongue in cheek and do things you might see happening overseas, like bring in a dancer or two."
Wakefield's, accessed by a side door and a couple of flights of stairs off Edgar Street, opened last Saturday (24 June) just opposite The Inn, a European bistro-style dining spot offering paddock-to-plate fare.
Anchovy, fried bread and piperade is the perfect accompaniment to a good cocktail. Photo: Megann Evans.
It's launch night when I escape the chill outside, venture up the stairs and find that the place is humming. I fear I've not come dressed for the occasion but soon realise that the woman kitted out head to toe in feathers and sequins is one of the promised dancers, shimmying her way around the room as guests tuck into cocktails, including Wakefield's delicious take on an Old Fashioned with Woodford Reserve bourbon, black walnut bitters and demerara syrup, and snacks such as delicate slices of fried bread topped with piperade, anchovies and garlic.
Wakefield's head chef is Steven Jacomos, who has worked at the excellent Saint Crispin and Lupo in Collingwood and Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel. Frank says his new team member is a great fit for the business, particularly given there's an open kitchen to provide a further touch of theatre for guests.
Head chef Steven Jacomos is focusing on a small but perfectly formed menu using seasonal produce. Photo: Megann Evans.
"Steven comes with a great skillset. He's been all over the world. He and his wife and young family were looking to move to Canberra and it all worked out," Frank says. "I like his manner, he is softly spoken but firm – not like one of those crazy chefs … you don't need pans flying around in an open kitchen."
Steven's menu focuses on seasonal produce and features dishes such as lamb riblets, crumpets with smoked trout and bottarga, hand-rolled pasta and apple tarte Tatin. But Frank says the double cheeseburger with smoked cheddar on a brioche bun is the pick of the menu.
"It's done with dry-aged mince, is really simple – just with a bit of hot mustard. It's delicious."
Bar snacks are elevated to the next level with these delicious doughnuts. Photo: Megann Evans.
Though compact, Wakefield's provides a good mix of seating options – spacious high tables that can accommodate groups, smaller tables for two or three on the periphery of the room, a couple of sofas and side tables. The aesthetic features flashes of timber, steel, leather and suede, as well as old-style lamps and scented candles dotted about. There's a small bar to the rear of the room, its shelves filled to the brim with spirits, liqueurs and mixers, and a private dining room opposite.
The fit-out was done by local design firm Capezio Copeland, who put their mark on restaurants and bars, including XO in Narrabundah, The Duxton in O'Connor and EightySix in Braddon.
Maccheroni, pumpkin, burnt butter, sage and pinenuts from the kitchen run by chef Steven Jacomos. Photo: Megann Evans.
"You used to be able to open a bar, and everyone would come because good hospitality venues were limited in Canberra for a long time," says Frank.
"Now it has evolved so much. There's quality everywhere and punters know good food, good wine and good service. Making people welcome and comfortable is the secret to making it work. And that comes down to the lighting, the temperature, the music volume, the way the room flows … and, of course, the food, drinks, and staff. You have to offer the whole experience."
As one who's never been impressed by too-cool-for-school venues that think sitting on milk crates and drinking out of old jam jars in a wind tunnel is the way forward, these are comforting words.
Wakefield's Bar & Wine at 1 Edgar Street, Ainslie, is open Wednesday to Saturday evenings from 5:30 pm until late.
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Biografia

Dopo la laurea in architettura - conseguita nel 1959 allo IUAV con una tesi sul progetto di una unità abitativa prefabbricata da 3000 abitanti nelle Barene di San Giuliano (relatore Giuseppe Samonà) - nel 1960 inizia a svolgere attività professionale come architetto e intraprende la carriera accademica presso la stessa università come assistente volontario prima di Composizione architettonica (1960-66), poi di Elementi di architettura e rilievo dei monumenti (1966-67), materia di cui diviene assistente incaricato nel 1969. Nel 1971 diventa assistente ordinario di Composizione architettonica 2 e assume l'incarico di insegnamento di Scenografia (mantenuto fino al 1974). Nel 1973-74 è professore incaricato di Tecnica del restauro urbano e dall'anno successivo di Restauro dei monumenti, materia di cui diviene professore associato nel 1984. Nel 1978 presso lo IUAV fonda il Laboratorio di fotogrammetria, uno dei primi laboratori in Italia ad applicare questa tecnica al rilievo dei monumenti.

Dal 1985 incomincia a collaborare con l'Università di Genova come professore a contratto di Teoria del restauro, divenendovi poi professore ordinario di Restauro architettonico nel 1991. Presso l'Università di Genova nel 1991 fonda il Laboratorio MARSC (Metodiche Analitiche per il Restauro e la Storia del Costruito), del quale è direttore fino al 2006 - anno del pensionamento - e nel 1994 la Scuola di Specializzazione in Restauro dei Monumenti, in cui insegna Storia del restauro e principi generali della conservazione e Progettazione del restauro architettonico e della quale è direttore fino al 2003. Nel 2005 è stato inoltre presidente per la parte italiana del Master Universitario di II livello in Recupero e tutela del patrimonio architettonico italo-francese tenuto presso l'Università di Genova (Polo Universitario di Imperia, e Facoltà di Architettura di Genova), e Università di Nizza Sophia Antipolis.

Anche dopo il pensionamento continua a svolgere attività didattica all'interno della Scuola di specializzazione da lui fondata.

È stato visiting professor all'Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi di Ankara (1977) e alla Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi di Istanbul (1997); ha tenuto lezioni presso le università della Virginia a Charlottesville, di Lubiana, di Città del Messico, di Firenze, di Skopje e di Bitola, e presso la Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi di Istanbul e la sede UNESCO di Venezia.

È stato inoltre membro di comitati scientifici di convegni (Scienza e Beni Culturali) e di gruppi o enti di ricerca (Commissione UNESCO-ROSTE dal 1992 al 1996, Centro di Studio sulla Storia della Tecnica del CNR di Genova, dal 1999).

Ambiti di ricerca
L'ambito principale dell'attività di ricerca di Torsello è il restauro architettonico nei suoi aspetti storici, teorici, metodologici e tecnici. A partire dalla fine degli anni Settanta ha dedicato una parte significativa della sua attività di ricerca agli aspetti tecnici e teorici dell'uso degli strumenti analitici - in particolare del rilievo, tanto nelle sue forme tradizionali, quanto in quelle più evolute - per la conoscenza dell'architettura e all'applicazione dell'informatica alla gestione e al controllo del progetto di restauro, essendo stato fra i primi ad promuovere l'utilizzo delle tecniche di ritocco fotografico per la simulazione degli interventi conservativi.
Torsello ha inoltre fornito contributi fondamentali alla teoria del restauro, concorrendo - assieme a Marco Dezzi Bardeschi e Amedeo Bellini - alla generale affermazione di posizioni maggiormente conservative; in particolare Torsello ha proposto di sostituire nell'approccio al bene da restaurare al tradizionale concetto di "valore", visto come soggettivo e selettivo, quello di "dato" che richiede di essere conservato:

Nel 2005 Torsello ha promosso un importante momento di riflessione disciplinare: la realizzazione del libro Che cos'è il restauro?, nel quale ha chiamato nove tra i principali teorici a formulare una definizione del restauro. In particolare, secondo Torsello:

Urbanistica

 Piano Regolatore Generale del Comune di Rossano - CS (1962)
 Programma di Fabbricazione del Comune di Acquarica del Capo - LE (1968).
 Programma di Fabbricazione del Comune di Presicce - LE (1968)
 Piano di Zona (Legge 167) nel Comune di Presicce - LE (1973).
 Piano Particolareggiato del centro storico di Presicce - LE (1974).

Architettura

 Progetto e direzione dei lavori della nuova Pretura mandamentale di Alessano - LE (1962).
 1º premio al concorso nazionale per la sistemazione di Piazza F. Sabbato a Pontecagnano - SA (1962).
 Progetto e direzione dei lavori di sala cinematografica a Salve - LE (1970).
 Progetto (in collaborazione) e direz. lavori dell'Istituto Tecnico Commerciale di Maglie - LE (1970).
 Progetto (in collaborazione con il Prof. Arch. Giuseppe Cristinelli) e direzione dei lavori della nuova Chiesa Parrocchiale "Cristo Risorto"  e dell'annesso Oratorio di Acquarica del Capo - LE (1971).
 Progetto (in collaborazione) di scuola materna a Mirano - VE (1971).
 Progetto e direzione dei lavori della scuola media a Presicce - LE (1972).
 Progetto e codirezione dei lavori della Casa di Riposo per anziani nel comprensorio del Salento meridionale (1973)

Principali progetti di restauro

 Progetto e direzione dei lavori per il restauro e l'arredo del seicentesco Palazzo Paternò, sede del Comune di Presicce - LE (1965).
 Progetto di restauro della cinquecentesca Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli a Presicce - LE (1965).
 Restauro di alcuni comparti del centro storico di Ancona (1975-1984) (in collaborazione).
 Restauro di Palazzo Malacari ad Ancona (1985) (in collaborazione).
 Restauro del Teatro liberty a Thiene (1986) (in collaborazione).
 Consulenza scientifica peritale sui restauri dell'Arco della Pace a Milano (1987)
 Progetto di restauro per lo Scalone monumentale di Mauro Coducci alla Scuola Grande di S. Giovanni Evangelista a Venezia (1991)
 Arco di Costantino a Roma (1992) (consulenza scientifica per le ricerche e il restauro).
 Restauro del Castello di Carlo V a Lecce (1984-93).
 Restauro del Castello di Rapallo (1996) (direzione scientifica).
 Castello genovese sul Bosforo davanti ad Anatoli-Kavak in Turchia (1997) (consulenza tecnico scientifica).
 Chiesa di S. Paolo a Tarso in Turchia (1997) (consulenza tecnico scientifica).
 Restauro della Torre civica di Rapallo - GE (1997) (direzione scientifica).
 Restauro del Convento di Filetto - CH (1998) (direzione scientifica).
 Restauro del Castello di Camogli - GE (1998) (direzione scientifica).
 Restauro del Monastero di Valle Christi a Rapallo - GE (1999) (direzione scientifica).
 Villa Rinaldi Barbini, presso Asolo (1999) (consulenza tecnica e metodologica).
 Restauro del Teatro di Camogli (2000) (direzione scientifica).
 Restauro del Castello di Camogli (2000) (direzione scientifica).
 Abbazia di S. Gregorio in Conca, a Morciano di Romagna (2001) (direzione scientifica).
 Ponte ferroviario di Prarolo (2001) (direzione scientifica).
 Torre medicea denominata "Il Salto della Cervia" a Pietrasanta - LU (2001) (direzione scientifica).
 Piazza Marconi a Castelnuovo Berardenga (2002) - SI (direzione scientifica).
 Castello di Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse in Francia (2004-5) (consulenza tecnico-scientifica).
 Villa Emo di Andrea Palladio (2005) (consulenza specialistica).

Principali rilievi
 Affreschi della Cappella degli Scrovegni a Padova (1977).
 Castello Sforzesco di Vigevano - PV (1980).
 Villa Capra Valmarana, detta "La Rotonda" di Palladio a Vicenza (1980).
 Castello di Carlo V a Lecce (1980-83).
 Baldacchino di San Pietro di Gian Lorenzo Bernini a Roma (1981).
 Refettorio di Santa Maria delle Grazie e parete del Cenacolo vinciano a Milano (1981).
 Angelo di bronzo del Verschaffelt di Castel Sant'Angelo a Roma (1982).
 Statua bronzea del Leone di San Marco in Piazza San Marco a Venezia (1984).
 Scalone monumentale di Mauro Coducci alla Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista a Venezia (1986).
 Casa di Thomas Jefferson a Monticello presso Charlottesville, in Virginia (1986).
 Basilica di Ererouk (o Yererouk), vicino ad Anipemza in Armenia (1988).
 Statua di Cangrande della Scala nel Museo di Castelvecchio a Verona (1992).
 Cattedrale di San Vigilio a Trento (1992).
 Cupola della Cappella della Sacra Sindone di Guarino Guarini a Torino (1997).
 Castello di Torriglia - GE.

Opere
Torsello è autore di oltre 100 pubblicazioni tra monografie, capitoli di libri, articoli in atti di convegno o su riviste (fra le quali Casabella, TeMA. Tempo, materia, architettura e 'ANANKE).

Opere monografiche
 Proposte per una dimensione urbana del restauro, IUAV, Venezia, 1974.
 Antologia bibliografica sulla "catalogazione dei beni culturali", IUAV, Venezia, 1978.
 Misura e conservazione: tecniche di rilevamento, CLUVA, Venezia, 1979.
 Restauro architettonico. Padri, teorie, immagini, Franco Angeli, Milano, 1984.
 La materia del restauro. Tecniche e teorie analitiche, Marsilio, Venezia, 1988.
 Il progetto del passato. Memoria, conservazione, restauro, architettura, Bruno Mondadori, Milano, 1997 (con AA.VV.; a cura di Bruno Pedretti).
 Il castello di Rapallo. Progetto di restauro, Marsilio, Venezia, 1999 (curatela).
 Tecniche di restauro architettonico, UTET, Torino, 2003 (a cura di Stefano F. Musso e Paolo B. Torsello).
 Che cos'è il restauro?, Marsilio, Venezia, 2005 (curatela).
 Figure di pietra, Marsilio, Venezia, 2006.
 Fabula, Mimesis, Sesto San Giovanni, 2017.

Note

Bibliografia
 A. Quendolo, Introduzione allo studio del restauro architettonico. Fondamenti e percorsi bibliografici, Unicopli, Milano, 1999.
 M.P. Sette, Dalla storia alla cronaca. La triplice polarità del dibattito attuale, in Id., Il restauro in architettura. Quadro storico, UTET, Torino, 2001, pp. 183–199.

Voci correlate
 Restauro
 Restauro architettonico

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I love a family vacation that we can make happen over a weekend an on a single tank of gas. I also love exploring new to us small towns. Last summer we had an opportunity to stay overnight in Hamilton County, Indiana and we were given lodging at the Cambria Hotel and Suites in Noblesville.
Sometimes it is hard for me to find top notch hotel accommodations for our big family, because I am not a fan of squishing all of us into one hotel room. When we travel we are always looking for a hotel suite that gives us enough room to spread out a little bit. Nothing makes a trip worse than being like sardines in a hotel room. The suite we stayed in at the Cambria Hotel & Suites was fabulous. I loved everything from the mini kitchenette to the groovy decor. My favorite thing though was that the bedroom had a door, so Michael and I had our own room where we could get a little peace and quiet and watch our own TV at night instead of fighting the boys for control of the remote. Henry's favorite thing about the Cambria Hotel was their breakfast buffet. The way to that boy's heart is through a breakfast buffet where he can eat all of his favorite foods at once.
The Cambria Hotel and Suites in Noblesville is not too far from downtown Indianapolis, and also within driving distance of many cool places to eat, drink and explore in Hamilton County, Indiana. Cambria Hotel also offers free WIFI, a gym, pool and hot tub. The lobby offers a bistro and bar area and a comfy sitting area. We were on the go for most of our weekend in Hamilton County, so we did not have a chance to swim…but there's always next time! I am sure if we stay in Indianapolis or north of the city we will be staying at Cambria again!
The Cambria Hotel & Suites is located at 13500 Tegler Drive in Noblesville, Indiana. Visit the Cambria Hotel and Suites website to book your stay!
Disclaimer: Our stay and breakfast at the Cambria Hotel & Suites in Noblesville were complimentary for review purposes, but I promise my opinions are 100% my own. This place was fab!


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THN.com Blog: Speed kills for Toronto's Phil Kessel
Ryan Dixon
There's being fast and then there's being fast when you're at the tail end of a shift that had you running around your own zone because your team is completely hemmed in.
Phil Kessel's speed is the second kind mentioned above, something he proved with a goal in the dwindling moments of Tuesday night's win over Florida.
It's one thing to be everything Kessel was on that play – specifically, faster than everybody in the rink – but to be that at a time when, as enthusiastic analyst Pierre McGuire would say, you're suckin' dirty pond water, is quite another.
Kessel is also at that point where deception isn't even a necessary element in scoring. THN.com blogger Justin Bourne was writing about this the other day; the fact that just because a goalie knows what a shooter is going to do doesn't necessarily mean he can do anything about it. Right now, Kessel could Babe Ruth every low shot he takes to the far corner and puckstoppers would still be picking it out of the back of the net.
His snapshot is as good as you'll find in the game.
Some goal-scorers are like a winding mountain roadway, weaving in and out of the rock before reaching the final destination. Kessel is a mix between a German autobahn and Prairie highway - straight ahead and no speed limit.
Kessel will forever be linked with the fact it cost the Leafs two first-rounders to acquire him from Boston, especially after one of those picks already turned into Tyler Seguin, the No. 2 selection last June.
With the freakishly well-rounded kids who get drafted in the top three slots these days, I have to believe most teams would still rather take their chances on one of those selections than having Kessel – the No. 5 pick in 2006 – in the lineup. That's because the very top end of the draft is where you get guys like Steven Stamkos and Drew Doughty and Jonathan Toews; the kind of lynchpin players championship teams are built with.
Even Kessel's most staunch supporters would concede he's not a front man, but rather a supremely skilled guy who, ideally, would ride shotgun beside a more multi-dimensional threat.
But let's not mince words; Kessel's talent is that of a first overall player. That's why, once upon a time, people whispered that if he and Sidney Crosby were in the same draft year, there'd be an actual decision to be made for the team picking at the top. Turns out that debate had the staying power of the Kansas City Scouts, but that doesn't take away from Kessel's undeniable talent.
Even playing on a team that's, to put it gently, still searching for its offensive identity, Kessel has it in him to notch 50 goals this year. And for those Leafs fans worried I just put the hex on him, don't sweat it because, as we've learned, when it comes to Kessel, even when you see it coming, you're often powerless to stop it.
Ryan Dixon is a writer and copy editor for The Hockey News magazine, the co-author of the book Hockey's Young Guns and a regular contributor to THN.com. His blog appears Wednesdays.
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Cheadle for U.S. House
Criminal Injustice
Effects of incarceration on the family
Zero cash bail
Crack and Cocaine v Opioid "crisis"
Bias in sentencing
Private prisons
Exploitation of prisoners as workers
The real polluters escape notice
Tax the rich
Campaign Finance Reform
Corporate Single Family Ownership
Bias in Home Appraisals
Black Men White Coats
Tenisha Tate-Austin and her husband became suspicious when the Northern California home they spent years renovating was valued by an appraiser far lower than they expected.
So when they asked for a second opinion last year, a White friend pretended to own their home and they removed all artwork and photos that could show that it actually belonged to a Black family.
The new appraisal for their home in Marin County was more than $1.4 million and nearly half a million dollars higher than the previous estimate, they said.
"What that appraisal did is what we were actually asking the appraisers to do, to not consider race, to not consider neighborhoods and or the lines that have been drawn and perpetuated by redlining," Tate-Austin told CNN.
Racist language is still woven into home deeds across America. Erasing it isn't easy, and some don't want to
Last week, the couple filed a lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco, arguing that racial discrimination played a role in the low valuation of their home.
In their lawsuit, the Austins say, the first appraiser, Janette Miller, who is a White woman, violated the Fair Housing Act when she took into account the family's race and the racial demographics of the house's location for her appraisal.
"We shouldn't have to go through this, we shouldn't have to have our White friend standing in," Paul Austin said.
CNN has reached out to Miller and her company, Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisals, which has also been named as defendant in the suit, multiple times for comment.
The Austins are seeking financial damages and asked the court to "permanently" ensure that the defendants won't engage in discriminatory housing practices directly or through others, the lawsuit says.
Homes in largely Black areas valued less
The Austins had spent three years renovating their home. Since 2016, they added a deck, a gas fireplace, renovated the bathrooms, and even increased the total square feet of the home, the couple said.
"We put a lot of time and effort into the house, and that didn't happen overnight," Tate-Austin said.
When Miller appraised their home last year, the Austins say she compared their home to those in areas with a significant Black population, according to the lawsuit.
The population in Marin County, where they live, is more than 85% White, according to the US Census Bureau.
When a Black homeowner concealed her race, her home's appraisal value doubled
Research has shown that homes in largely Black neighborhoods are valued less than homes in mainly White areas, even when housing type and income of the areas are the same. In the average US neighborhoods where the share of the population is 50% Black, homes are valued at roughly half the price of homes in neighborhoods with no Black residents, according to recent research from the Brookings Institute.
Homes in majority Black neighborhoods in the US have been undervalued by an average of $46,000 over nearly a decade, according to an analysis by Redfin. The firm looked at more than 73 million single-family homes listed and sold between January 2013 and February 2021 and found a major gap between houses sold in Black and White neighborhoods.
Other homeowners are hiding their race
Like the Austins, there have been others families of color who recently have concealed their race or identity when getting their home appraised.
In Indianapolis, a Black woman previously told CNN she did not reveal her race or gender on an application when arranging for an appraisal. She kept communication to email and told the appraiser that she would be out of town and her brother would be at her home during the appraisal. Then a White friend posed as her brother and met the appraiser instead of her.
The appraised value more than doubled – it had been her third appraisal – and it led her to file a Fair Housing complaint against the lenders and appraisers she had worked with alleging racial discrimination.
The Austins said they took a chance at "white washing" their home because they knew of the discrepancy in home appraisals and they how they are not the first family who have received a lower home estimate.
The couple and their attorneys continue litigating their case but said they wanted to speak up to encourage other families of color to fight if they think their property is worth more.
"Hopefully, at the highest level we can start seeing systemic change and people being held accountable for devaluing Black and Brown lives, because that's essentially what they did to us," Paul Austin said.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/09/business/black-homeowners-appraisal-discrimination-lawsuit/index.html
1/19/2022 in News & Media, NFHA News, Press Releases
Groundbreaking Report Identifies Bias and Systemic Barriers in Real Estate Appraisals
Media Contact: Izzy Woodruff | 202-898-1661 | IWoodruff@nationalfairhousing.org
The federally-funded report produced by the National Fair Housing Alliance and its partners raises serious concerns about the standards and criteria related to the appraisal of residential real estate, which often represents a family's largest asset.
Washington, D.C. — Racial discrimination in home appraisals continues to affect Black and Latino homeowners throughout our country, and a new federally-commissioned report from the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) identifies recommendations to address this crisis. Documented instances of appraisal discrimination along racial lines in California, Florida, Colorado, Indiana, and other areas are reflective of practices that restrict housing and lending access for families of color nationwide. Conducted by NFHA, Dane Law LLC, and the Christensen Law Firm (the "NFHA Consortium"), the "Appraisal Standards and Appraiser Criteria report" is the most comprehensive review of bias in the appraisal industry to date, and it presents a roadmap for Congress, regulators, advocates, and the industry to address the nation's long legacy of bias in the valuation of real estate and build a future in which a family's most valuable asset is treated fairly.
The comprehensive and independent review by the NFHA Consortium was commissioned by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and managed by the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation. The goals of the report included an assessment of whether the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices ("Appraisal Standards") and Appraiser Qualifications Criteria ("Appraiser Criteria") encourage or systemize bias and that both consistently support or promote fairness, equity, objectivity and diversity in both appraisals and the training and credentialing of appraisers.
"Our report details a comprehensive analysis of structural challenges in Appraisal Standards and Appraiser Criteria that impacts every homeowner in the U.S.," said Lisa Rice, President and CEO of NFHA. "It also highlights the deep inequities and systemic issues of bias in the appraisal industry that restricts homeownership and important lending opportunities for people of color. While we've done the work of identifying the obstacles and outlining a number of fixes, we call on federal regulators, Congress, the industry, and fellow advocates to work together to enact the meaningful changes called for in our report. Any entity with a role in the appraisal process has a responsibility to help address these inequalities."
The report's recommendations are outlined below:
Governance of the Appraisal Industry
Due to the important role appraisals play in the residential housing market and consumers' financial situations, the Appraisal Foundation's legal authority should be considered for further review.
The Appraisal Foundation should take steps to enhance inclusiveness and ensure the voices of civil rights and consumer advocates are included in a meaningful way on their board of trustees and in their rulemaking procedures.
Gaps in Fair Housing Requirements and Training
The Appraisal Standards Board should revise the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice ("Appraisal Standards") to clearly state that discrimination in appraisals is prohibited.
Fair housing training ought to be required for every appraiser to obtain, and maintain, their credentials.
The Appraisal Foundation should work with civil rights experts to develop comprehensive fair housing training in required initial and continuing education courses. The fair housing training module in the current 2022-2023 USPAP Standards continuing education course should be revised immediately to ensure the training is comprehensive and accurate.
The Appraisal Foundation should work closely with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and other regulators and enforcement agencies to develop, improve, and implement fair housing training.
Barriers to Entry to the Appraisal Profession
The Appraiser Qualifications Board should work with civil rights experts and other stakeholders to analyze barriers to entry to the appraisal profession and identify disparate impacts on potential appraisers of color.
Given the deep racial and gender disparities in the industry, consideration should be given to amending the appraiser qualification requirements, including the Supervisory Appraiser criteria, to ensure women and people of color can gain the training and practical experience needed to become certified and/or licensed appraisers.
The Appraisal Foundation should continue and expand outreach to women and individuals of color, ensure the demographics of those entering the profession are transparent, and provide new professionals with the tools they need to be prepared for the future with respect to the use of new technologies in the field.
The report identified a need for additional data to help reform the appraisal industry. Government entities, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, along with others in the industry should work collaboratively to release appraisal data sets to help reduce bias and develop better compliance and monitoring systems.
Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), lenders, appraisers, civil rights, and consumer advocates should use data science tools to develop more robust compliance management systems to prevent and remedy fair housing violations in appraisals.
The Appraisal Standards Board should consider amending USPAP Standards to require appraisers to identify mortgage borrowers as "intended users" of appraisals.
The Appraisal Foundation, government entities, GSEs, and lenders should develop standards and guidance for appraisers regarding the Reconsideration of Value process to provide for fairness, transparency, and accountability.
Click here to read ASC's statement on the report.
Click here to read the full report.
Click here to read the Appraisal Study Overview.
For years, NFHA has led the fight against racism and other forms of discrimination in home appraisals. In February 2021, NFHA called on the Federal Housing Finance Agency to address the specific issues in appraisal policy that cause race-based discrimination.
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the country's only national civil rights organization dedicated solely to eliminating all forms of housing and lending discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities for all people. As the trade association for over 170 fair housing and justice-centered organizations throughout the U.S. and its territories, NFHA works to dismantle longstanding barriers to equity and build diverse, inclusive, well-resourced communities.
https://nationalfairhousing.org/groundbreaking-report-identifies-bias-and-systemic-barriers-in-real-estate-appraisals/
The full report can be found here: https://nationalfairhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-01-18-NFHA-et-al_Analysis-of-Appraisal-Standards-and-Appraiser-Criteria_FINAL.pdf
● While the many individual stories have captured national headlines, the analyses of systemic
bias are even more stunning and disturbing. Recent studies contain the following findings:
○ Researchers at Freddie Mac analyzed millions of appraisals submitted for purchase
transactions and found racial disparities in the percentage of properties that received an
appraisal value lower than the contract price the ("appraisal gap"), despite controlling
for other factors. Specifically, the research showed that an appraisal gap is more likely
to occur in Black or Latino census tracts than White census tracts.
○ For example, Freddie Mac's researchers reported that 12.5% of the properties in Black
census tracts received an appraisal value lower than the contract price, as compared to
7.4% of the properties in White census tracts– meaning there was a nationwide racial
"appraisal gap" of 5.2%.
○ Homes in majority Black neighborhoods were valued 23% less than properties in mostly
White neighborhoods, even after controlling for home features and neighborhood
amenities, as found by a 2018 Brookings Institution study of homeowner estimates and
Zillow data.
○ Neighborhood racial composition was an even stronger determinant of a home's value
in 2015 than it was in 1980, according to a 2020 academic study of homeowners'
estimates from 1980 to 2015.
○ The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently found that thousands of appraisal reports
contained race-related and other inappropriate information including identifying the
racial composition of neighborhoods and areas that serve "Jewish Households" as well
as describing areas as having an "Asian influence."
○ The appraisal profession does not reflect the racial composition of the U.S. According to
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 96.5% of property appraisers are White and
about 70% are men.