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The interactive exhibit includes documents written by Washington himself and his contemporaries. Visitors can view these rare documents, on loan from the Harlan Crow Library, and learn more about their importance.
Visitors can turn pages, viewing documents in their entirety. Explanatory text is also provided. Ideum collaborated with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to develop this exhibit. Learn more on the Ideum portfolio.
I created a spinner card for Lawnscaping featuring Lovable Legends from Lawn Fawn and some pretty LF patterned papers! lawnscaping.blogspot.com/2016/03/interactive-legends.html
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S U P E R S T I T I O N
Friday the 13 at Function 13 at 13:00 hours!
imm.sheridanc.on.ca/go/superstition
Our IMM Post-grads will show their work with respect to:
* Flash Mobile for Android and iPhone
* JQuery for Mobile Web Apps
* Gesture Technology for Gesture Tek Cube
* FLAR Augmented Reality & Arduino
* Games, Apps, Sites, Social Media API's and More!
Be there or be HEXED! #cc0000 #eeeeee #13aa00
Dan Zen
Professor, Coordinator of Curriculum and Industry Liaison
Sheridan Interactive Multimedia
Canadian New Media Educator of the Year 2008
Mad inventor meets Internet finds peace
Canadian New Media Awards Programmer of the Year 2002
Euler diagrams with these bubble-like shapes traditionally have been used to represent sets of information. Included in the TechFest 2011 project Interactive Information Visualizations are a couple of techniques to enable the simplification of such diagrams. (Courtesy Microsoft Corporation)
Namman Cleansed of Leprosy (2 Kings 5)
Children draw leprosy on sad man, who is inside a page protector, with dry erase (Expo) markers and then remove with premoistened wipes (Wet Wipes).
Sad Noob (Roblox)
www.roblox.com/library/384071979/Sad-noob
Happy noob (Roblox)
Installing "Light Leaks" at La Gaîté Lyrique for the Capitaine Futur show. gaite-lyrique.net/en/exposition/capitaine-futur-and-the-e...
A group photo by the side of the Rochdale Canal near Castleton.
This is a "Rochdale Portrait Bench" featuring local celebrities. Left to right: Dame Gracie Fields, singer, film star and all-round Lancastrian; Harriet Ellis, Olympian and world champion windsurfer: my mate Rob: rough stuffer and legend in his own lunch time; Lynne Coxill, local primary school head teacher.
The powerful and fast V-Sense 10 point touch recognition allows up to 10 users to simultaneously perform pen and mouse functions, erase ink and manipulate and move objects on the interactive display surface. The system recognizes individual multitouch gestures for each user, whether by finger, stylus or any other object of choice.
Interactive mapped projection at the mlove confestival 2010. Participants were able to use their mobile devices as magic "brushes" to interact with the installation. They could choose between three colors, green, blue and red. Green for growing the plant, blue for feeding the blossoms and red to burn it down.
ROMAN BERANEK - creative direction
JONAS STAUB - projectmanagement
MARTIN FRÖHLICH - interaction design & creation
SIMON BROGGI - interaction design & creation
ANDREAS AHLM - coding
MARC SCHÖRGER - mobile interface - cross-mobile.de
ROLF NÄPFER - music
many thanks to
HARALD NEIDHARDT
PETER GIBLIN
DIANA BEATA KRÜGER
and many more from the mlove team
Deep Peace Carving By Michael Appleby
In the quiet corners of the world, where nature and humanity harmoniously blend, there exists a gifted artist whose hands dance upon the canvas of wood. His name is Michael Appleby, and his art is a testament to the profound connection he shares with the natural world. The gentle strokes of his carving tools bring forth intricate and mesmerizing pieces, each imbued with a sense of deep peace that resonates with all who behold them.
Michael's journey into the realm of wood carving began in his early childhood. Growing up in a small village nestled between majestic mountains and a serene river, he spent his days exploring the forests and meadows. Nature became his playground, and the trees and stones became his friends. It was during these formative years that Michael's love for the wilderness began to intertwine with his artistic inclinations.
As he grew older, Michael honed his skills as an artist, experimenting with various mediums such as charcoal, paint, and clay. However, it was when he stumbled upon an old, weathered carving knife in his grandfather's attic that he discovered his true calling. The rusty blade seemed to resonate with a hidden energy, whispering tales of untold beauty locked within the wood.
Under the guidance of his grandfather, a skilled carpenter in his own right, Michael learned the basics of wood carving. Initially, he carved simple shapes and patterns, but as his passion grew, so did the complexity of his work. His designs began to mirror the intricate patterns found in nature – delicate leaves, graceful tendrils, and animals caught in moments of serene stillness.
As Michael's reputation as a wood carver grew, so did his appreciation for the environment. He recognized the urgent need to protect the very source of his inspiration. Believing that art could be a catalyst for change, he started using his work to advocate for conservation and the preservation of nature's wonders.
One of Michael's most renowned pieces, "Deep Peace," embodies his artistic philosophy and his commitment to the natural world. It is an exquisite representation of a tranquil forest scene carved into a massive slab of oak. The carving depicts a dense canopy of trees, their branches intermingling like old friends holding hands. Below, a gentle stream winds its way through the underbrush, where woodland creatures find solace in the presence of one another.
What sets "Deep Peace" apart is not merely its stunning craftsmanship, but the emotional depth it conveys. Michael's reverence for nature is palpable in every groove and curve, as if the spirit of the forest itself guided his hand. The piece seems to whisper ancient tales of forgotten wisdom and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
To bring this masterpiece to life, Michael spent countless hours immersed in the rhythm of the carving process. His workshop, surrounded by the very woods that fueled his imagination, became a sanctuary where time seemed to slow down. With each stroke of the knife, he surrendered to the wood's will, allowing the raw material to dictate the path of the art.
Michael's connection with the natural world was not limited to his art alone. He embarked on numerous expeditions into remote wilderness areas, seeking new inspiration and gaining a deeper understanding of the delicate balance of ecosystems. These adventures not only enriched his creativity but also fueled his desire to protect these sacred spaces from the encroachment of modern development.
Through his work and advocacy, Michael Appleby became a champion of environmental conservation, inspiring others to cherish and protect the natural world. His art exhibitions became platforms for raising awareness and funding for various environmental causes. His carvings also found homes in galleries, museums, and private collections around the world, serving as a reminder of the beauty and fragility of the Earth's ecosystems.
As his artistic journey continued, Michael's carvings evolved to include not only scenes of nature but also portraits of the people and cultures he encountered during his travels. With each piece, he sought to capture the essence of the human experience and the profound interconnectedness between all living things.
One of his most moving pieces, "Elders of the Plains," showcases the faces of indigenous elders etched into a towering totem pole. Each wrinkled visage tells a story of resilience, wisdom, and a deep-rooted bond with the land they have called home for generations. The totem serves as a testament to the strength of these communities and the urgent need to protect their ancestral territories.
Michael's journey as an artist and conservationist has not been without its challenges. The changing climate, deforestation, and the relentless march of progress all posed threats to the delicate balance of the natural world he held dear. Yet, in the face of adversity, his art continued to be a beacon of hope and a call to action for all who beheld it.
As the years passed, Michael's creations began to take on a new dimension. Collaborations with musicians, dancers, and writers allowed his art to transcend traditional boundaries and create immersive experiences that touched the hearts and souls of those who experienced them. His art installations became interactive sanctuaries, where visitors could reconnect with nature and their own inner peace.
Michael's commitment to the environment and his pursuit of deep peace through art garnered international recognition. He received numerous awards and accolades, but to him, the true reward was seeing how his art inspired positive change in the world. The awareness generated by his work contributed to the establishment of protected areas, reforestation projects, and the support of indigenous communities.
In an ever-changing world, Michael Appleby's art stands as a testament to the power of creativity, compassion, and the deep connection between humanity and nature. It serves as a reminder that each stroke of kindness, each act of preservation, and each endeavor to protect the environment can have a profound impact on the world around us.
In the end, "Deep Peace" is not merely a carving etched into wood; it is a reflection of the artist's soul, a mirror of the world's beauty, and a beacon of hope for a better, more harmonious future. Michael's journey continues, and his art continues to touch the lives of countless individuals, spreading a message of reverence for nature and the transformative power of creativity.
And so, with each new carving that graces the world, Michael Appleby's legacy endures – a legacy of deep peace, artistry, and a profound love for the natural world. As long as there are forests to inspire, rivers to whisper, and mountains to sing, his art will echo in the hearts of all who seek solace, wonder, and the enchantment of the wild.
The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, commonly known as St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the West End of Edinburgh, Scotland; part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Its foundation stone was laid in Palmerston Place, on 21 May 1874 by the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, and the building was consecrated on 30 October 1879.
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral is the Mother Church of all Scottish Episcopal churches in the Edinburgh Diocese, which stretches from the Firth of Forth down to the English border. There are seven dioceses in Scotland. St Mary’s is the see of the Lord Bishop of Edinburgh, one of the seven bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
It was designed in a Victorian Gothic revival style by architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. It has attained Category A listed building status, and is part of the Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. The cathedral is one of only three in the United Kingdom that feature three spires, the other two being Lichfield and Truro cathedrals. The main spire is 90 metres (295 ft) tall, making the building the tallest in the Edinburgh urban area. The other two spires were completed in 1917. The Song School and the Chapter House were also added in later years.
History
In 1689, following the Glorious Revolution, Presbyterianism was restored in place of episcopacy in the national Church of Scotland. This led to the emergence of the Scottish Episcopal Church as a separate Christian denomination.
Edinburgh's historic St Giles' Cathedral was raised to cathedral status in 1633, the seat of the newly established Bishop of Edinburgh. However the rejection of episcopacy saw the cathedral converted to Presbyterian use. For a time the Episcopal residue of that congregation worshipped in an old woollen mill in Carrubber's Close, near the site of the present Old St Paul's Church.
A bequest by Barbara and Mary Walker left the cathedral's site in Edinburgh's West End to the Episcopal Church alongside an endowment. administered by the Walker Trustees, allowing for the building of a cathedral dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. The sisters owned the surrounding Drumsheugh Estate and lived in Easter Coates House, which survives to the north of the cathedral. They were the granddaughters of the Rev. George Walker, the Episcopal minister of Oldmeldrum Church (1734–1781). Their father, William Walker, was Attorney in Exchequer, and Bearer of the White Rod of Scotland; their mother was Mary Drummond, daughter of George Drummond, six times Lord Provost of Edinburgh and initiator of the New Town. William Walker bought the Coates estate from the Byres family around 1800 and is remembered in the street names William Street and Walker Street round the corner from Manor Place.
Design and construction
The cathedral was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and the foundation stone was laid on 21 May 1874 by the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, whose family had been supportive of Scottish episcopacy over the previous hundred years. Inside the stone was placed a bottle containing a copy of the trust deed, the Edinburgh Post Office Directory, Oliver and Boyd's Almanac, newspapers and coins. The cathedral's builder was G. W. Booth and the clerk of works was Edwin Morgan.
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral has four main doors: the west, east, north and south doors. The cathedral's main entrance is the ornate west entrance, from Palmerston Place, which features Saint Peter and the key to the Kingdom of Heaven.
In preparation for the opening of the cathedral a congregation had been formed to worship in a temporary iron church erected on the site now occupied by the Song School. Beginning on 26 May 1876, it was ministered to by the dean, James Montgomery, and two chaplains, and grew rapidly. The nave of the cathedral was opened on 25 January 1879 and from that day, daily services have been held in the cathedral. The cathedral was consecrated on 30 October 1879 in the presence of about 200 clergy from around the country.
The twin spires at the west end, known as "Barbara" and "Mary" after the Walker sisters, were not begun until 1913 and completed in 1917. The architect for these was Charles Marriott Oldrid Scott, Sir George's grandson.
The reredos is designed by John Oldrid Scott and sculpted by Mary Grant. The critic Sacheverell Sitwell condemned the design as "peerless for ugliness, unless it be for its own sister, Scott's St John's College chapel, at Cambridge".
Music
Choral services
St Mary's Cathedral is the only cathedral in Scotland to maintain a tradition of daily choral services, for most of the year, with choristers drawn from its own choir school.
It was the first cathedral in Great Britain to employ girls in the treble line as well as boys, in 1978, when Dennis Townhill was organist and choir master. In 2005, St Mary's Cathedral became the first cathedral in the Anglican tradition to have a female alto singing in daily services.
Song School
The Song School was built in 1885. It was designed by John Oldrid Scott. It provided St Mary's choir with a rehearsal space which the choir use for their daily practice. It houses a second Father Willis organ (1829). The Song School walls are ornately decorated by the Irish-born artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. Guided tours of the Song School are available, at certain times during the year.
St Mary's Music School and choir
St Mary's Music School was founded to educate its choirboys. It continues to educate choristers of the cathedral and is now a separate specialist music school open to all pupils.
Bells
There are ten original bells in the central tower of the cathedral hung for change ringing, with two further bells which have been added more recently. They were the gift of the first dean of St Mary's, James F. Montgomery. The bells were all cast by John Taylor & Co. of Loughborough to weight ratios defined by Lord Grimthorpe who was a leading bell designer of his day. This is one of only a few complete Grimthorpe rings still in existence. The tenor bell weighs 41 cwt. The bells were dedicated on 29 October 1879.
Festival Fringe venue
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral (Venue 91) hosts classical concerts, coffee concerts, lunchtime recitals, art events and exhibitions, during the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
St Mary's also has an active calendar of concerts, charity concerts, events and exhibitions throughout the year.
Organists
T. H. Collinson
1878 Thomas Henry Collinson
1929 Robert Head
1958 Eric Parsons
1961 Dennis Townhill
1991 Timothy Byram-Wigfield
1999 Matthew Owens
2005 Simon Nieminski
2007 (to current day) Duncan Ferguson (Master of Music & Organist)
Provosts of the cathedral
The provost in the Scottish Episcopalian church is the senior priest of the cathedral, with responsibility for the mother church of the diocese. When the bishop officiates, the provost is assistant priest. They are formally addressed as The Very Reverend and more informally as Provost or simply .
1879–1897 James Montgomery
1897–1919 John Wilson
1920–1925 Edward Henderson
1925–1938 William Margetson
1938–1939 Logie Danson
1940–1944 David Dunlop
1944–1949 Ivor Ramsay
1949–1956 Hector Gooderham
1957–1967 Reginald Foskett
1967–1970 Patrick Rodger
1970–1990 Philip Crosfield
1990–2017 Graham Forbes
September 2017 (to current day) John Conway
Objects of interest
Memorials
Captain James Dundas V.C. (1842–1879)
General Sir Alexander Frank Philip Christison Bt. (1893–1993), erected by the Burma Star Association
Soldiers of the Royal Scots killed overseas 1857–1870
Reclining marble effigy of James Francis Montgomery (1902) by James Pittendrigh Macgillivray.
Barbara and Mary Walker, the philanthropists who funded the church (see above)
The war memorial is by Pilkington Jackson (1920).
Rood cross
The Lorimer rood cross was designed as part of the National War Memorial, and completed by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1922. It is positioned high aloft the nave altar, unmissable as eyes lift to view the high altar, or the east lancet windows beyond. It is a striking figure of Christ crucified on a background of Flanders poppies and decorated with golden winged angels.
Walter Scott's pew
Sir Walter Scott’s pew moved to the cathedral in 2006. Its first location was in St George's Church on York Place and was then moved in 1932 to St Paul's Church across the road when the two congregations amalgamated, and the latter building became St Paul's and St George's.
Raised a Presbyterian in the Church of Scotland where he was ordained as an elder, in adult life he also adhered to the doctrine of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Paolozzi’s ‘Millennium Window’
The cathedral is home to a stained-glass window reworked as an artwork in the Modern Art genre for year 2000 by Eduardo Paolozzi who was born in Leith. The glasswork consists of a large rose window with three lancet windows below, in vibrant colours of glass which are designed to project onto stonework inside the cathedral on bright days.
It is visible from the south side of St Mary's from Bishop's Walk but is best viewed from inside with the light behind, from either the Resurrection Chapel on the south side, or beside the ornate wooden casing and pipework of St Mary's ‘Father Willis’ organ on the north side.
Prayer labyrinth
The south grounds of the cathedral are accessed from Bishop's Walk or from the south doors in the Resurrection Chapel when these stand open.
A prayer labyrinth designed by artists connected with the cathedral has been carved and sown with wild flowers, with help from others in the congregation of St Mary's. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth is a single continuous route, from entry point to centre. The prayer labyrinth frees you to think your own thoughts or prayers for others, as you follow the path, edged by wild flowers; to attract insects.
Midlothian is a historic county, registration county, lieutenancy area and one of 32 council areas of Scotland used for local government. Midlothian lies in the east-central Lowlands, bordering the City of Edinburgh council area, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders.
Midlothian emerged as a county in the Middle Ages under larger boundaries than the modern council area, including Edinburgh itself. The county was formally called the "shire of Edinburgh" or Edinburghshire until the twentieth century. It bordered West Lothian to the west, Lanarkshire, Peeblesshire and Selkirkshire to the south, and East Lothian, Berwickshire and Roxburghshire to the east. Traditional industries included mining, agriculture and fishing—although the modern council area is now landlocked.
Following the end of the Roman occupation of Britain, Lothian was populated by Brythonic-speaking ancient Britons and formed part of Gododdin, within the Hen Ogledd or Old North. In the seventh century, Gododdin fell to the Angles, with Lothian becoming part of the kingdom of Bernicia. Bernicia united into the Kingdom of Northumbria which itself became part of the early Kingdom of England. Lothian came under the control of the Scottish monarchy in the tenth century.
In the Middle Ages, Lothian was the scene of several historic conflicts between the kingdoms of Scotland and England. The Battle of Roslin took place in 1303 at Roslin as part of the First War of Scottish Independence. A Scottish army led by Simon Fraser and John Comyn defeated an army led by English commander John Segrave.
Along with other parts of the Lothians, the county was involved in the Rough Wooing when Roslin Castle, seat of the Earl of Caithness, was destroyed in 1544 by forces of Henry VIII of England.
In the 17th century, the county featured in the War of the Three Kingdoms, where General George Monck had his base at Dalkeith Castle as the Commonwealth's Commander in Scotland. Following the Restoration of the monarchy, the "Pentland Rising" in the region culminated with the Battle of Rullion Green in 1666, a decisive victory for the Government forces against Covenanter rebels.
In 1650, Oliver Cromwell's army came to Dalkeith. His officer General George Monck, was Commander in Scotland, and the government of the country was based out of Dalkeith castle.
The 1878-80 Midlothian campaign by British Liberal politician William Ewart Gladstone entered history as an early example of modern political campaigning, resulting in Gladstone taking the Midlothian constituency from the long-time Conservative Member of Parliament William Montagu Douglas Scott and going on to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
On 1 June 1978, Midlothian became Sister Cities with Midlothian, Illinois.
The modern council area of Midlothian is governed by Midlothian Council, based in Dalkeith.
The origins of the historic county of Midlothian are obscure; it emerged as a shire (the area controlled by a sheriff) in the Middle Ages, and was certainly in existence by the reign of David I (reigned 1124–1153). It covered the central part of the former kingdom or province of Lothian, and was formally called the "shire of Edinburgh" or "Edinburghshire", although the alternative name "Midlothian" was also used from a very early date. The burgh of Edinburgh became administratively independent from the surrounding county in 1482 when James III granted the burgh the right to appoint its own sheriff and coroner, making it a county of itself.
Commissioners of Supply were established for each shire in 1667, and served as the main administrative body for the county until elected county councils were created in 1890 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889, taking most of the commissioners' functions. The commissioners for Edinburghshire, and the county council which followed them, did not have jurisdiction over the city of Edinburgh, which was administered by the town council of the burgh.
From its creation in 1890 the county council called itself "Midlothian County Council". However, the legal name of the county remained the "county of Edinburgh" or "Edinburghshire". In 1913 the county council petitioned the government to formally change the name to Midlothian. The government responded that it would direct all government departments to use Midlothian rather than Edinburghshire, but that a formal change of name needed to be done by statute and it could not justify the parliamentary time to make such a change. The statutory change of name from Edinburghshire to Midlothian eventually took place in 1947, under section 127 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947.
Midlothian County Council was based at Midlothian County Buildings, built in 1904 on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh on the site of the earlier County Buildings.
Midlothian was abolished as a county for local government purposes in 1975. The boundaries of the historic county of Midlothian, including the city of Edinburgh, are still used for some limited official purposes connected with land registration, being a registration county.
Midlothian County Council was abolished in 1975 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, which abolished Scotland's counties and burghs as administrative areas and created a new two-tier system of upper-tier regions and lower-tier districts. Most of Midlothian's territory went to a new district called Midlothian within the Lothian region. The Midlothian district was smaller than the area of the pre-1975 county, with the parts of the pre-1975 county going to other districts being:
Currie, Balerno, Ratho and Newbridge to the city of Edinburgh.
Musselburgh burgh and parish of Inveresk (which included the villages of Inveresk, Wallyford and Whitecraig) to East Lothian.
The Calders (East Calder, Midcalder and West Calder) and the Midlothian part of Livingston to West Lothian.
Heriot and Stow parishes to the Ettrick and Lauderdale district of the Borders region.
For lieutenancy purposes, the last lord-lieutenant of the county of Midlothian was made lord-lieutenant for the new district of Midlothian when the reforms came into effect in 1975. The former county council's headquarters in Edinburgh became the offices of the new Lothian Regional Council, whilst the Midlothian District Council established its headquarters in Dalkeith. In 1991 the council built itself a new headquarters called Midlothian House at 40-46 Buccleuch Street in Dalkeith.
The Lothian region was abolished in 1996. The four districts in the region, including Midlothian, became unitary council areas. The reconstituted Midlothian Council continues to be based at Midlothian House in Dalkeith. The Midlothian lieutenancy area corresponds to the current council area rather than the historic county.
There is a Midlothian constituency of the House of Commons.
There was a Midlothian constituency of the Scottish Parliament up to the 2011 elections when it was divided between Midlothian North and Musselburgh and Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale.
The Midlothian council area contains the towns of Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg and Penicuik, as well as a portion of the Pentland Hills Regional Park, Rosslyn Chapel and Dalkeith Palace.
The historic county has a roughly trapezoidal shape; it consists of a fairly flat area along the Firth of Forth, which is heavily urbanised and dominated by the Edinburgh conurbation. Off the coast lie the small islands of Inchmickery and Cramond Island. The land gradually rises to the south, with the Pentland Hills in the south-west, Moorfoot Hills in the centre-south and the Lammermuir Hills in the far south-east. Blackhope Scar on the border with Peeblesshire is the highest point in the county at 651 m (2,136 ft). The county contains no lochs of any size, though there are many reservoirs, most notably Gladhouse Reservoir, Rosebery Reservoir, Edgelaw Reservoir, Loganlea Reservoir, Glencorse Reservoir, Threipmuir Reservoir, Harlaw Reservoir, Harperrig Reservoir, Crosswood Reservoir, Morton Reservoir and Cobbinshaw Reservoir.
Notable people associated with Midlothian
William Drummond of Hawthornden (1585–1649), Scottish poet.
Princess Margaret of Scotland (1598–1600), daughter of James VI and I of Scotland and England (born Dalkeith Palace)
John Clerk of Penicuik, 2nd Baronet (1676–1755), was a Scottish politician, lawyer, judge, composer and architect.
William Robertson (1721–1793), historian, minister in the Church of Scotland, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh
Robert Smith (1722–1777), American architect, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born in Dalkeith
Hector Macneill (1746–1818), poet and songwriter, born near Roslin
John Clerk, Lord Eldin (1757–1832), Scottish judge, lived in Lasswade for several years.
Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) wrote the novel The Heart of Midlothian and lived at Lasswade Cottage (now Sir Walter Scott's Cottage) in Lasswade from 1798 to 1804, where he wrote his Grey Brother, translation of Goetz von Berlichingen, etc. and was visited by Wordsworth.
William Tennant (1784–1848), the author of Anster Fair, was parish schoolmaster in Lasswade from 1816 to 1819.
Thomas de Quincey (1785–1859), author of Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (1822), lived in Man's Bush Cottage (now De Quincey Cottage), Polton, from 1840 until his death in 1859.
Thomas Murray (1792–1872), the Gallovidian author, died in Lasswade.
Anne Richelieu Lamb (1807–1878), feminist writer
William Ewart Gladstone (1809–1898), MP for Midlothian 1880–1895 and conducted his famous Midlothian campaign across the UK in 1880
Patrick Edward Dove (1815–1873), mainly remembered for his book The Theory of Human Progression, born at Lasswade
John Lawson Johnston (1839–1900), the creator of Bovril, born at Roslin.
Charles W. Nibley (1849–1931), Scottish-American religious leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Nibley was served as second counselor in the First Presidency to Heber J. Grant (1925–31), and Presiding Bishop (1907–25).
Charles Thomson Rees Wilson (1869–1959) of Glencorse, Nobel prize-winning physicist.
George Forrest (1873–1932), a plant collector who gained fame with his expeditions to the far east who spent a significant part of his early years in Loanhead.
Sir William MacTaggart (1903–1981), artist, and grandson of the artist William McTaggart, he became President of the Society of Scottish Artists, President of the Royal Scottish Academy, and Trustee of the National Museum of Antiquities.
Charles Forte, Baron Forte (1908–2007), the hotelier, worked in an Italian cafe in Loanhead, on his arrival in Scotland from Italy.
Karl Miller (1931–2014), founding editor of the London Review of Books and Lord Northcliffe Professor of Modern English Literature at University College, London (1974–1992), born in Straiton.
Annette Crosbie (born 1934), actress, born in Gorebridge Ishbel MacAskill (1941–2011), heritage activist and traditional Scottish Gaelic singer and teacher
Gary Naysmith from Loanhead (born 1978), Scottish International Footballer who played for Heart of Midlothian and Everton. He was named Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year in 1998. He won the Scottish Cup with Hearts in 1998.
Darren Fletcher (born 1984), from Mayfield Dalkeith. Scotland International footballer and holds the record of being the youngest player to captain his national side, and was part of the Manchester United squad that won the UEFA Champions League in the 2007–2008 season.
Steven Whittaker from Bonnyrigg, (born 1984), Scotland International footballer, ex-Hibernian F.C. and Rangers F.C.
Este sprint consiste na montagem uma instalação interactiva que poderá ser controlada local e remotamente, através de um sistema mecânico e através de um serviço web. O objectivo deste projecto é aproximar o público em geral da actividade do laboratório, criando um interface com o mundo exterior.
Os sprints são sessões de trabalho intensivas em que os membros dos laboratórios, assim como visitantes e convidados se juntam em equipas para trabalhar em projectos concretos durante um fim-de-semana.
At INTERACTIVE Pavilion we showcased a variety of the newest IT/technology related products from hardware and software to digital arts and sciences. People enjoyed experiencing and seeing the cutting-edge technology coming straight from Japan.
Photo by Shuntaro Ogata
Breheimsenteret is now in full action again after it was totally destroyed in fire in 2011. The centre was reconstructed with the original architecture, but some interior changes were made to meet new needs.
The exhibition space was enlarged and Gagarin was hired to supply new interactive solutions. We delivered three unique installations where we among other things had to cross new boundaries in terms of interaction and technique.
Singapore Zoo
Coordinates: [show location on an interactive map] 1°24?15.9?N 103°47?28.1?E? / ?1.404417°N 103.791139°E? / 1.404417; 103.791139
Date opened 23 June 1973
Location Singapore
Land area 28 hectares
Number of animals 2530
Number of species 315
The Singapore Zoo (Chinese: ?????? ; Malay: 'Taman Haiwan Singapura'; Tamil: ??????????? ????????? ????????????), formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens and commonly known locally as the Mandai Zoo, occupies 28 hectares (0.28 km?) of land on the margins of Upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore's heavily forested central catchment area. The zoo was built at a cost of S$9m granted by the government of Singapore and opened on 23 June 1973. It is operated by Wildlife Reserves Singapore, who also manage the neighbouring Night Safari and the Jurong BirdPark. There are about 315 species of animal in the zoo, of which some 16% are considered threatened species. The zoo attracts about 1.4 million visitors a year.
From the beginning, Singapore Zoo followed the modern trend of displaying animals in naturalistic, 'open' exhibits, i.e. with hidden barriers, behind moats and shrubbery etc. It also houses the largest captive colony of orangutans in the world. In 1977, primatologist Dr Francine Neago lived inside a cage with eighteen orangutans for six months to study their behavior and communication.
1 History
2 Present
o 2.1 Education and conservation
o 2.2 Rides
o 2.3 Friends of the Zoo
o 2.4 Organizing events
* 3 Incidents
* 4 Trivia
* 5 Awards
* 6 Gallery
* 7 See also
* 8 References
* 9 Notes
* 10 External links
* 11 Public Bus Services
History
Hamadryas baboons by a waterfall
The conception of the Singapore Zoo dates from 1969. At the time, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) decided to use some of its land holdings around reservoirs for parks and open recreational facilities. The then Executive Chairman of PUB, Dr Ong Swee Law, set aside 88 hectares of land for the construction of a zoological garden.
In 1970, consultants and staff were hired, and in 1971, the construction of the basic 50 enclosures started. Animals were collected from dealers and donated by sponsors. The Director of the Colombo Zoo in Sri Lanka, Lyn de Alwis, was hired as a special consultant to work out problems inherent in tropical zoos.
On 23 June 1973, the Singapore Zoo opened its gates for the first time with a collection of 270 animals from over 72 species, and a staff of 130. By 1990, 1,600 animals from more than 160 species lived in social groups, housed in 65 landscaped exhibits with boundaries conceived to look as natural as possible.
Present
A pair of white tigers
Today, the zoo is a model of the 'open zoo' concept. The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by either dry or wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision. In the case of dangerous animals which can climb very well, moat barriers are not used. Instead, these animals are housed in landscaped glass-fronted enclosures.
The zoo has not expanded beyond the original 28 hectares. However, 40 hectares of secondary forest were later developed into the Night Safari. The remaining undeveloped land has been kept as wooded land. This and the waters of Upper Seletar Reservoir contribute to the Zoo, giving it a sense of natural, unrestricted space.
Among various attractions that the zoo offers,one highlight is the "Breakfast with an Orangutan" programme that allows visitors to meet and interact closely with the orangutans in the zoo, amongst which includes the famous primate matriarch Ah Meng, (died on February 8, 2008) who was an icon of the Singapore tourism industry. Animal shows, as well as token feedings coupled with live commentaries by keepers, are also the daily staple in the Singapore zoo.
Education and conservation
The Wildlife Healthcare & Research Centre was opened in March 2006 as part of the zoo's efforts in wildlife conservation. The centre further underscores Singapore Zoo and Night Safari’s commitment to conservation research, providing the infrastructure for the parks and overseas zoological partners to better execute their research programmes.
The zoo also embarked on various rescue and conservation efforts to protect wildlife.
Rides
White rhinos
The zoo also offers various modes of rides available within the premises: trams, animals, boat, pony and horse carriage rides. Additional modes of transportation which can only be rented include: strollers, wagon and wheelchairs.
Friends of the Zoo
The zoo also has a "friends of the zoo" programme, where people can sign up for a yearly pass which grants them special privileges such as:
* Free and unlimited entry to Singapore Zoo for whole year
* Free Zoo tram rides and parking
* A free quarterly "Wildlife wonders" magazine
* 10% discount at some participating retail outlets
Organizing events
Elephant show and the trainers
There are three event venues available in the zoo, Forest Lodge, Pavilion-By-the-Lake and Garden Pavilion. There are also three cocktail venues, Elephants of Asia, Tiger Trek and Treetops Trail. The Singapore Zoo also facilitates birthday parties and weddings.
Incidents
On 13 November 2008, two of three white Bengal tigers mauled a zoo cleaner to death after the man jumped into a moat surrounding their enclosure.[2]
Trivia
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* In 2002, teams of The Amazing Race 3 also came to the Singapore Zoological Gardens as part of a detour.
* Steve Irwin, the animal activist and conservationalist known as "The Crocodile Hunter", admired the Singapore Zoo greatly, adopting it as the 'sister zoo' to the Australia Zoo. He was at the Singapore Zoo in 2006 to officiate the opening of the Australian outback exhibit.
* The Singapore Zoo is the first zoo in the world to breed a polar bear in the tropics. Inuka was conceived on 26 December 1990.
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