“In the 1920s O G S Crawford invented aerial archaeology, one of many services this eccentric Marxist misanthrope performed for the study of antiquity.”
- Jonathan Meades: Link

Bloody Old Britain: O G S Crawford and the Archaeology of Modern Life

By Kitty Hauser

Granta Books, 286pp

Amazon: Link

“Future archaeologists will perhaps excavate the ruined factories of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries when the radiation effects of Atom bombs have died away.”
- O. G. S. Crawford, from Archaeology in the Field (1953)

O. G. S. Crawford @ Wikipedia: Link.

~ Karl Jones

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Rome: It’s beautiful and it’s not. Kinda like everything else in life.

“La prossima fermata è Roma Termini.”

I moved to Italy to live at the end of September last year. I lived in Brescia (a medium-sized city in Northern Italy) until March 1, when I moved to Siena.

(I am once again back in Brescia, but that’s a story I’m going to save for another day.)

I picked up some vocabulary during those first five months in Italy, but it wasn’t until I started attending an Italian class for immigrants in Siena that I really started learning the language.

Now, finally!, I understand much of what is being said either to me or around me. The language no longer sounds foreign or like pretty sounds flowing forth from people’s mouths. Although I’m more motivated to learn the language–because it finally seems like an achievable goal to converse fluently–the glossy veneer of the nonsensical musical sounds has dulled. I don’t know, there’s something about understanding when somebody complains about the weather (or conversely, the ease in which I can complain about it) that makes any language sound less romantic.

Shiny glossy veneers are so overrated. Don’t you think? I mean, a veneer is just a thin expensive sheet of wood (or metal) with layers upon layers of unusually toxic clear varnish. If it wasn’t for the common cheap material beneath (like pine or regular mild steel), the veneer would have nothing to attach itself to.

And I’ve always preferred the look of a dull, used or aged finish anyway…and now that I’ve exhausted my analogy I’m finished with this post.

But one more thing before I go to bed on this hot summer night: it is nice to know that you can simply listen to the conductor to know when your next stop is and not have the nervous wondering of whether you’ve missed it or have yet to arrive.

Arrivederci a dopo.

~Janelle Renée

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Natural Touch is a Non Governmental Organisation based in Calabar the Eastern part of Nigeria.The inspiration come from a point of observation of handicapped people and Children roaming the streets of some citites in Nigeria mostly in Calabar begging for alms.
Most of them at the end of the day retired to uncompleted buildings to pass the night,It was a very gory site when a reported case of ritual dehumanising killing of two of such people in a street close to my residence.These two were killed and some part of them remove for rituals activities or some other things not quite known to us.

So touched by such inhuman treament to people because of their inability to defend themselves or provide proper accomodation for themselves,and even a source of livelihood was traumatic,hence,my decision to get the NGO (NATURAL TOUCH) started,with the aim to provide food and shelter for the hanicapped.Make sure there is a future for them and security of life for them.

Upon our inception,we had limited our intention to mostly the young ones and average aged.Although we could not provide accomodation for them but we  provide the basic needs which is food for them atleast once a day.

It is our aim to increase the feeding arrangement to twice a day and also build a home for them.It is our aim to accomodate at least 2000-5000 handicapped people of difiers ages in the home,and Animals too.
With support from other Organisations/Individauls that are touched just as we are.We will establish a school or a handicraft centre for them to study and become independent of their own in future.
Suffice to say here that most of them roam the street with torn cloths and look unkept,We also provide clothing where necessary and affordable to them.
Based on our inability to sustain the financial burden,we are looking forward to Groups or Individuals with similar passion as we have towards uplifting the living standard of these hadicapped and also thinking of ensuring their future.

We are planning of building a home for them in Calabar to accomodate the handicapped and also recruit personnels to take care of their cooking and tranining.
We look forward to support  from passionate groups and individuals.
Thanks,
Dennis

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Technology for human needs:

• The Outquisition
• Engineers Without Borders
• MIT International Design Summit
• Free/Open Appropriate Technology
• Transition Towns
• Technology for Humanity

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Max and the Fairies by Michael Orwick - Oil on Canvas, 16″ x 20″

Whimsical, sweet and beautiful. I really relate to this painting. Poor Max is being tormented and cajoled by the fairies. They want him to play and he looks like he is saying, “Just leave me  alone, not again.” I’ve seen my cat often playing with or being poked by fairies. But he usually doesn’t look forlorn like Max. Sometimes he turns around and swats at them, sometimes he runs and every once in a while he looks surprised and jumps. The dreaded fairy poke. Got ya! The photo right is the ‘Naah aw’ look before he pounces or runs after them. It’s a great good game. Max and the Fairies is in Michael’s Whimsical collection. Lovely work!

Michael says, “There is a reason we are drawn toward beauty, it is the language of God and nature. To me there is nothing more provocative than beauty, it inspires deep reflection and motivates me to create.”

Michael Orwick born 1975 in Astoria, Oregon. Traveled to Australia where he began drawing. Graduated with a major in Illustration from Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon. You can see more of Michael’s beautiful work, buy paintings or prints, and read his light hearted ramblings at his website michaelorwick.com.

~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

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New dates: from march 17 to march 19, 2009.
Event location: Expo Forum.

Fees (for the three days):
General.-
Until December 31, 2008 --> $75.00 Dlls
January-February 2009 --> $125.00 Dlls
From March 1, 2009 --> $175.00 Dlls
Students.-
Until December 31, 2008 --> $30.00 Dlls
January-February 2009 --> $50.00 Dlls
From March 1, 2009 --> $75.00 Dlls

Deadline for abstracts reception: December 15, 2008.

Que d'excitation, que de joie. Mon projet "ACACIA EAU POUR TOUS" qui vise à lutter contre la désertification dans le Sahel tunisien et à créer une économie rurale alternative et durable, a été présélectionné par le concours Changemakers de Ashoka International. Cela signifie que je fais parti des 25 finalistes, sur 600 soumissions.

Pour en savoir plus sur mon projet : http://www.changemakers.net/en-us/node/13734

Ce projet sera réalisé à Bir Salah, situé entre El Jem et El Hencha, en coopération avec les jeunes de la Ligue Culturelle et Technique de Bir Salah et des étudiants tunisiens résidant en France.

1e étape : mise en place de la pépinière.

 

‘Angel’ - Sarah McLachlan and Josh Groban, live duet

Absolutely beautiful! This lovely song about being held with love in the arms of angels gave me chills and brought tears. I love Sarah and Josh separately, but together, here, now… Wow!

Live duet by Sarah McLachlan and Josh Groban at Live8 in Philadelphia, PA singing Sarah McLachlan’s song: Angel. From the album: Surfacing 1997, which won three Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards; Soundtrack movie: City of Angels 1998.

Sarah McLachlan singer/songwriter was born January 28, 1968 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Growing up she took voice lessons, and studied classical piano and guitar. At 17 she fronted for the band The October Game, following their first concert she was offered a recording contract by Nettwerk. Listen to her amazing music, read news, buy CDs and learn more at www.sarahmclachlan.com.

Josh Groban singer/songwriter was born February 27, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. In 1997 and 1998 he attended Interlochen Arts Camp, majoring in musical theater and voice. He graduated in 1999 with a major in theater from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Soon after graduation he was offered a recording contract at Warner Brothers Records. His recording debut was singing “For Always” with Lara Fabian on the soundtrack to A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001). Read news, listen his wonderful music, watch videos, see photos and read his blog at www.joshgroban.com.

~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

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Voici un lien menant vers une étude intéressante sur l'utilisation des technologie par les jeunes.

Il suffit de copier et coller le lien ci-dessous dans votre navigateur:
http://www.infobourg.qc.ca/data/fichiers/156/LesJeunesetInternet2006.pdf

Bonne lecture!

Hace unas semanas mi mamá, Adriana Molinuevo, recibió el "Premio Padre Daniel de la Sierra" por su compromiso solidario en la Villa 21-24 del bajo Barracas :D

Mi mamá, que es mucho más participaholic que yo, creó hace siete años un centro comunitario en la villa, conocido como La Casita de los Niños Augusto Conte, en homenaje a ese militante de derechos humanos.

El reconocimiento se lo entregó el "Padre Pepe", José María Di Paola, párroco de Nuestra Señora de Caacupé.

El premio recuerda al fallecido sacerdote Daniel de la Sierra, que se desempeñó en la parroquia de la villa 21-24, entre Barracas, Pompeya y Parque Patricios.

Todos los fines de semana van muchos chicos a La Casita de los Niños para jugar, tomar la leche, comer, hacer los deberes, etc, etc. Mi mamá siempre me pregunta en qué ando para ver si los chicos de La Casita pueden participar en alguno de los proyectos que coordino.

En 2002 di clases de matemática y lengua todos los sábados a la mañana. Después, de 2003 en adelante, trabajamos en varios talleres con los chicos, sobre diversos temas: la diversidad cultural, el cambio climático, la identidad, la violencia, etc.

A muchos los conocí chiquitos y ya son adolescentes y siguen yendo a La Casita. El otro día mi mamá me contó que varios están terminando la secundaria y se están anotando en terciarios y en la universidad. Eso no tiene precio...

Como dijo el padre Pepe mientras entregaba el premio: "Chiche Gelblung tendría que venir a mostrar a estas personas solidarias y a estos chicos que están estudiando".

Lo de siempre: lo malo se muestra y lo bueno no. Menos mal que hay blogs para contarlo :)

Celestial Apparition by Jonathon Earl Bowser
Oil on Canvas - 35″ x 24″ (1998)

Soft, touching an angel of the Dove. The Dove represents life spirit; the soul; the passing from one state or world to another; the spirit of light; gentleness and peace. They are sacred to all Great Mothers and Queens of Heaven. Three represents forward movement overcoming duality; expression; synthesis. Also ‘all’ or ‘All That is”. Celestial Apparition is a lovely work which captures the beauty and love of Divine Spirit. Prints are available.

Jonathon Earl Bowser was born in Canada in 1962. He began drawing at age 8, painting at age 18, and graduated from the Alberta College of Art in 1984. You can see more of his wonderful Goddess art at:  jonathonart.com.

~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

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Más de 38,300 jinetes en las 10 cabalgatas que se han celebrado desde hace 5 años en el Estado de Sonora.
Casi 9,000 jinetes participan en esta décima cabalgata con fecha de 16 de noviembre (y probablemente última, por acabarse pronto el sexenio) del Gobierno del Estado; más de 77 km recorridos de Ures a Hermosillo (la capital).
La caravana siempre la encabeza el actual gobernador Eduardo Bours Castelo.
El punto de partida fue el municipio de Ures-Molino de Camou y el de desenlace, la zona de Vado del Río y específicamente, conocida como La Sauceda (por el centro recreativo de igual nombre ubicado) del municipio de Hermosillo.
No sólo integrantes de la Unión Ganadera Regional de Sonora (organizadores) estuvieron presentes montando burros, ponys o caballos, sino autoridades y comunidad en general proveniente Arizona, Nuevo México, California (Estados Unidos), los Estados de Baja California, Sinaloa y Chihuahua de la República Mexicana.
La fiesta continuará a lo largo del día e incluye la interpretación en un concierto de José Manuel Figueroa y la degustación de los famosísimos tacos de carne asada...
Cabe mencionar este acontecimiento presenta de manera algo informal a los aspirantes a la candidatura a Gobernador, en este caso, por el partido del PRI (Partido Revolucionario Institucional).

Antes cabalgó, con alrededor de 400 elementos el senador aspirante del PAN (Partido Acción Nacional) Guillermo Padrés.


Informo, pero no tengo la dicha de saber montar a caballo ni de presenciar de cerca el evento.

Membres du RETAP, fans de Culture,

Le Secrétariat Général du RETAP, chargée momentanément du Pôle Culturel, met en place l'activité
"Les RETAPIENS au Louvre" chaque premier vendredi du mois.

Cette activité débute le Vendredi 5 Décembre 2008 à 19H pour une visite de 1H30 ayant pour thème "Les Chefs d'Oeuvres du Louvre" visite introductive de ce programme qui entamera à partir de janvier un parcours thématique chronologique, débutant par l'Egypte, puis l'Antiquité, l'Art Islamique, Le Moyen-Age...et ce tout à long de l'année.

Au programme de cette visite : Découverte des trois grandes dames du musée : La Vénus de Milo, la Victoire de Samothrace et La Joconde et des plus grands chefs d'oeuvre du musée, le tout accompagné de fins commentaires et annecdotes.

Les places étant limités (30 à 35 personnes par visite), merci de réserver auprès de la Secrétaire Générale Adjointe, Insaf Chebaane insaf84@hotmail.fr en précisant en objet "Réservation visite du Louvre le 5/12" avec votre nom, prénom, numéro de téléphone.

Le point de RDV sera confirmé par mail quelques jours avec la visite pour toutes les personnes ayant réservé.

Du 15 au 17 Novembre 2008, à Strasbourg en France, se tiennent les Journées Européennes du Développement. Rassemblant 3000 participants représentant plus de 1200 organisations de la famille du développement, cet évènement s'impose comme un évènement majeur de la Commission Européenne.

TakingITGlobal, partenaire de Plan International, est présente sur le stand 75, représentée par sa Community Connector française Sarah Toumi, qui sera là pour aiguiller les jeunes journalistes sur la plateforme en ligne.

Les jeunes journalistes de Plan International, venant de huit pays différents, vous ferons vivre l'évènement en temps réel grâce à ce blog mis en ligne pour l'occasion.

Jeunes membres de TakingITGlobal, n'hésitez pas à participer virtuellement à cet évènement d'envergure en posant des questions et en commantant les articles de jeunes journalistes présents.