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Maria Nocheydia presents her latest contribution to the EG’s mix series with EG.1010 The session features a carefully curated selection of tracks from Sisterhood The tracklist includes legendary artists Art Department alongside Nocheydia’s own productions deeper tracks to get you in the mood for dancing Whether you’re shaking it out in your living room the idea is to get you moving,” says Maria Nocheydia Nocheydia began her DJ career at 17 in Mexico City she was touring professionally and performing on the Mayan Warrior Soundsystem where she became known for her skillful genre-blending style She has performed at major venues including EDC, Circoloco, and Hï Ibiza. Following her recent collaboration ‘Trouble,’ with Abel she just opened for Keinemusik at Zamna in Tulum on January 13th Listen to EG.1010 Maria Nocheydia below and click here for more information Scala Data Centers has acquired a stake in two wind farms in Brazil The company this week announced what it said was the largest agreement for the supply of renewable energy in Latin America with Serena Scala will offtake from the Assuruá 4 and Ventos da Bahia 3 Wind Complexes both located in Bahia and with a total installed capacity of 393MW "The agreement with Scala Data Centers reinforces how Serena is prepared to offer energy and infrastructure for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence We are the ideal partner for technology companies to exponentially increase their sustainable energy supply,” said Fabiana Pasquot Polido director of structured operations for the Americas at Serena SVP of corporate development at Scala Data Centers added: “In a context where energy availability is a challenge in several countries around the world especially with the increase in demand due to the processing of Artificial Intelligence loads the partnership with Serena reinforces our unwavering commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment All this while maintaining our carbon neutral operation.” and hydro capacity across Brazil and the US The company expects its data center portfolio to reach 500MW over the next five years OData, a Brazilian operator owned by Aligned, last year took a minority stake in a wind farm owned by Omega Energia The company invested in the 212MW Assuruá IV wind farm in Bahia state’s Xique-Xique municipality Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Lawrence is coming up on its 180-year anniversary the university’s ever-evolving story has allowed a glowing campus culture to flourish and so it’s no surprise that a more eerie side of the “Lawrence difference” has developed alongside our campus vibrancy; you can’t have “Light More light!” without a little dash of darkness to contrast Ask nearly any person on campus and they’ll let you in on this little secret: from rooms that seem to have a life of their own to our own hometown Nessie Lawrence University is more than a little haunted The first reported incident of paranormal activity was recorded in an article in The Lawrentian at the turn of the 20th century One unsuspecting night in Ormsby Hall — Feb to be exact — numerous residents reported hearing many unnerving sounds: a deep groan Ormsby was an all-women dorm — and someone walking up the stairs The ladies wasted no time arming themselves with knickknacks from umbrellas to hat pins to fruit knives “conquer or die.” Though the confrontation if you think this spooky encounter is just a story from our student newspaper a century and a quarter ago Strange run-ins in Ormsby have not ceased by a long shot they have just presented themselves differently and in his time there witnessed some rather unsettling instances He reported that one of the Campus Safety officers at the time performed a seance in a second-floor room and claimed that there was a presence in the room with them there’s no way to know for certain that the stories surrounding Ormsby are true Junior Miranda Follmann suggested pressure changes due to the building’s age may be to blame for the creaking and groaning while not believing there’s truly an Ormsby ghost she thinks it adds a whimsical and spooky vitality to our historic campus and its culture Brewer conceded that there’s always the possibility that the little thumps he heard from the ceiling may have been the people on the third floor but there’s really no way to know for sure What’s certain is that Ormsby may house a few more residents than we are aware of What the old accounts of hauntings at Lawrence don’t mention are the incidents that have emerged more recently Kohler Hall joins the list of paranormal dorms on campus with an eerie account reported by first-year Jonathan Xique Xique had just finished a late-night study session and went to use the restroom on Sep It was there that he noticed it: a pair of slippers in the stall next to him that looked like they had seen far better days; he claimed they looked as if they had just gotten scuffed on an outdoor trail the worst was yet to come; upon returning to his room and peeking out the fisheye peephole on the door a figure that looked as if it had suffered a fall on a trail emerged from the bathroom Xique opened the door to check if this person — that’s what it looked like Xique dares not venture near the bathrooms of Kohler Hall past a certain time of night The Wriston Art Galleries may not have been haunted at one point but things may have changed for the spookier recently junior Evan Portzline found herself down in the studios long after hours She reports that all is well until after the 2 a.m are not ones someone would expect to hear in a building as new as Wriston she also reports that the room starts to feel more cramped than it should for one person alone as if someone — or something — is in there with her Portzline also recalled the unnatural heat in one of the rooms on the lower level When asked if there could be some logical explanation for this phenomenon revealing that this room is on a level below the kiln Though she said there may be some reason for this mysterious happening documented in her Haunted Lawrence file that a Campus Safety officer reported hearing a woman ask “Hark he assumed it was part of some old-timey play the students were rehearsing for he was shocked to find he was the only living being in the theater upon seeing two supposedly human figures cloaked by the curtain seated only by the air as they levitated there Numerous other accounts in Dix’s report recount lights flickering on and off and the sound of someone — though perhaps it’s better to say something — screaming Fifth-year Zhanna Weil reports to have seen things move out of the corners of their eyes after hours when nothing but the ghost light glows in the seemingly unoccupied theater We turn now to perhaps the most unexpected location afflicted with abnormal activity: the bustling and welcoming Warch Campus Center Weil brings to our attention the curious case of Green Man a human-esque entity they report lurks around the building’s second floor Being a part of Lawrence’s annual production of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with rehearsals in the cinema Weil and the cast have had their fair share of catching glimpses of this human-looking thing as it waits in the surrounding shadows The “Rocky” cast has even started to pay homage to their resident cryptid by having a cast member dress up as Green Man for the show Though it never does anything as far as Weil knows Even the immediate surroundings of Lawrence don’t seem to be free from their own paranormal lore Senior Madeline Forman reported seeing a hand sticking out of the Fox River while walking the trails behind Lawrence on numerous occasions when she looked away from the protruding limb said they’ve heard talk of a “big creature” lurking beneath the water’s surface just behind our university The second half of Lawrence’s motto reads “veritas est lux,” or “truth is light.” Anyone who’s experienced all the light Lawrence has to offer can say without a doubt that this is true the truth at our university might just also be hiding in the shadows Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Subscribe to the print edition of The Lawrentian today! 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Text description provided by the architects We believe architecture goes beyond mere structures; it is a catalyst for joy and harmony capable of transforming communities and uplifting the human spirit Our design philosophy focuses on challenging boundaries and creating spaces that inspire as well as architecture that harmonizes with nature and celebrates local culture You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email A legendary figure for young inner-city players who has passed his love of the beautiful game to thousands of New York City kids over the last 20 years Everything began with me over there on the baseball field That field was the beginning of everything I was playing street soccer on the baseball fields The soccer fields weren’t like how they are now So we played every evening on the baseball fields My friend and I went over to one of the benches to try and fix my ankle We asked ourselves what we’re going to do now We see our kids playing with the ball on the side We looked at each other and said “This is our future We have to teach our kids to play.” Since then We started cleaning the fields and moving the rocks to give ourselves space to play and train the kids Years later we registered in the city as a club so during the day I work at my store and take care of business to make money for my kids Every weekend we spend almost $200 to travel to play Sometimes the parents aren’t able to support us I take money from my business to take care of the expenses “Let me prove this to you that this will work.” The reason I keep doing this is because I see at a certain age kids start joining the gangs This is the best thing to do to keep kids away from that I looked at my partner that I started this with Let’s save them.” So we protect each other One of the experiences that I’ve had from this that I’m very proud of is my son I hope he can be a part of the story because every day he reminds me keep doing what you’re doing because I’m a result of that.” Raising four boys in this neighborhood is not easy and they come back and always thank me and Filemón. They always come back and they want to play All we do is teach them the basics of soccer We win a lot of tournaments but that’s not what we want We want them to work together and pass what we teach them to others There are kids that have gone to play at the semi-professional level but honestly I don’t keep track of all of them because I never want rewards from them they’re going to do it by their hearts not because I ask or there’s no one available to take them to the practices the kids have problems and come with that anger We’ll talk to the parents try to help find a way to get the kids to practice or whatever it is I used to say when my youngest kid went to college Now I have a grandson and he loves soccer so now I have to wait for him I don’t have responsibilities to them but now I have a responsibility to my community and everything I make I invest in the kids Be different.” What I tell my kids here is This is different.” I see kids on the streets involved in drugs or whatever but they respect me so when they see me they feel like they’re doing the wrong thing I tell them to stop because that’s how you ruin your life NYFILSA is a non-for-profit organization founded in 1998 Its goal is providing the inner-city youth of Harlem with the best professional league experience NYFILSA’s main objective is to develop and improve the lives of its participants and to promote educational achievement through mentoring We believe that all young adults should have the same educational opportunities To achieve this goal we have partnerships with other programs that intend to help the youth of Harlem for today to provide fine outstanding citizens such as The Rev If you need information regarding anything E-mail us at NYFilsa@gmail.com or call/text 212-203-1263 The Xique-Xique dunes in Bahia were formed by sand carried from the São Francisco River by the wind over the last 100,00 years SRTM / ALOS-PAlSAR / Landsat Satellite image of the Xique-Xique dunes (lighter gray areas) on the banks of the São Francisco River (green areas)SRTM / ALOS-PAlSAR / Landsat who is Mescolotti’s advisor and head of the team that carried out the study the rainfall levels recorded in the Xique-Xique area alone over the last 100,000 years could not explain the features of the river and the dunes “We couldn’t establish an association between local rainfall patterns and the landscape so we decided to look at broader climate systems,” says Assine This is how they discovered the link between greater rainfall in the river’s headwaters due to the SACZ and cycles of sedimentation and erosion in Xique-Xique The researchers identified four clear phases of fluvial deposits in the stretch of the São Francisco under study: more than 90,000 years ago; between 65,000 and 39,000 years ago; between 18,000 and 9,500 years ago; and for the last 380 years Cycles of erosion predominated in three periods: between 85,000 and 65,000 years ago; between 39,000 and 18,000 years; and between 9,500 and 1,000 years ago They also discovered that the São Francisco River has not always been the same shape Its bed was once much wider and more meandering and colleagues used a range of analytical tools such as satellite images and geological samples from field surveys to figure out how sedimentation and erosion helped shape the landscape of this stretch of the river and its surroundings sediments from the middle São Francisco River were dated using a modern technique known as optically stimulated luminescence this method tells us the last time a grain of sand ‘saw’ the sun before it was buried in the dune formation process,” explains Francisco William da Cruz Júnior a geologist from the University of São Paulo (USP) who did not participate in the study but knows the geomorphology of the region studied and the climate processes that have influenced it over thousands of years The dating process suggests that the two events that contributed most to the formation of the dunes occurred much later between 23,000 and 18,000 years ago and between 15,000 and 10,000 years ago The sand dunes were consolidated during wetter periods when there was more vegetation throughout the region The sedimentary records also indicate that the most recent stabilization process of these sandy formations in northern Bahia began 5,000 years ago and continues to this day “The Xique-Xique dunes are the largest continental wind field in Brazil,” says Mescolotti “We therefore wanted to understand how it was formed and how it interacts with the dynamics of the São Francisco River.” Scientific article MESCOLOTTI, P. C. et al. Fluvial aggradation and incision in the Brazilian tropical semi-arid: Climate-controlled landscape evolution of the São Francisco River © Revista Pesquisa FAPESP - All rights reserved four Hoosier butchers will slice their way through freezing temperatures and hunks of raw beef for a chance at $25,000 and title of "Meat Cutter of the Year" in a national competition by Texas Roadhouse Restaurant and Ivan Xique of Fishers are four of 30 finalists competing next month in Dallas during the National Meat-Cutting Challenge which has five meat-cutters trying to carve out their competitors The challenge was created in 2001 to recognize the daily efforts of Texas Roadhouse meat cutters with more than 1,000 butchers vying for spots at local The Top 30 challengers will compete in two final rounds More:Eat James Beard worthy fried chicken in this obscure Indiana town at the Children's Health StarCenter in Dallas each participant will receive 30-40 pounds of beef Contestants will be judged during a timed cut-off The winner will be the cutter who yields the most steaks all cutting is done at a chilly 38 degrees Each meat cutter is responsible for hand-cutting every steak served at their local Texas Roadhouse restaurants they cut about $1 million worth of meat and spend seven to eight hours a day slicing and trimming meat in the 35-degree walk-in cooler Texas Roadhouse Senior Director of Legendary Food “We host this annual competition to celebrate our professional meat cutters We love our people and our meat-cutting program is one way we show appreciation and reward their hard work and dedication.” More:Cash, Rocket, Banana, Diamond: DEA gives parents list of emojis they need to know about John Tufts covers evening breaking and trending news for the Indianapolis Star. Send him a news tip at JTufts@Gannett.com SALVADOR, Brazil, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SolarShare is redefining how the world invests in renewable energy by using blockchain technology to tokenize solar farms enabling global access to clean energy projects Individuals can now purchase solar panels as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and earn passive income from the sale of electricity generated by those panels With an impressive annual dividend projected from operational solar farms SolarShare is making it easier than ever for people to participate in renewable energy investment while helping to decrease dependence on fossil fuels Operating three solar farms in Xique-Xique SolarShare is expanding its reach with an ambitious growth plan Tokenizing solar panels through NFTs gives people from all walks of life an opportunity to invest in and benefit from solar energy production a US dollar-pegged stablecoin generated by the sale of electricity from these farms “Our mission at SolarShare is to open up solar energy investment to everyone,” said William Campbell to own a piece of solar energy and benefit from the returns it offers you can now contribute to a greener world and earn up to 25% annually.” is a 110kW facility in the sun-rich Xique-Xique region It produces around 15,000 kWh per month using over 200 DAH Solar 555W Monocrystalline panels contribute a combined output of 30,000 kWh raising SolarShare's total energy capacity to 45,000 kWh per month These farms are just the beginning as the company continues to expand in regions with significant solar potential generating energy that is sold on the Brazilian energy market The revenue generated from these sales is converted into USDT and distributed among NFT holders based on the investment tier they belong to all farms are secured with warranties and insurance coverage to address any potential unforeseen circumstances Investors earn a percentage of the energy generated by these panels with the staking of SolarShare’s native cryptocurrency enabling higher returns of up to 90% of a panel’s output “We’re giving people the power to invest in something that matters,” added Campbell “It’s not just about financial returns; it’s about having a real stake in the future of clean energy.” Brazil’s high solar irradiation has positioned the country as a major player in solar energy production with a capacity that has grown from under 2GW in 2017 to over 35GW in 2024 As demand for renewable energy continues to rise SolarShare presents a timely solution by making solar energy investments accessible on a global scale and we’re excited to be at the frontline of this movement,” said Campbell “Through our partnership with Versole Energia Solar we’re delivering high-quality solar projects that not only provide financial returns but also help reduce carbon emissions It’s a win for investors and for the planet.” SolarShare’s model offers both financial and environmental benefits Investors can expect annual returns of up to 25% depending on energy prices and production levels the company’s commitment to sustainability ensures that funds are directed toward expanding solar energy capacity helping to address the global climate crisis SolarShare has ambitious plans to expand its operations into new regions with greater solar potential The company is currently exploring additional farms in Brazil “Solar energy is one of the most scalable solutions to the world’s growing energy needs,” Campbell said “With support from our investors and partners we’re committed to growing our platform and making SolarShare the go-to solution for solar energy investments.” Investing in SolarShare is simple and open to anyone Investors can visit the SolarShare platform purchase an NFT representing solar panel ownership and earn dividends from the energy generated The platform’s intuitive dashboard lets users track their energy production SolarShare invites you to join the renewable energy revolution today. Purchase your Solar NFT and contribute to a more sustainable future we can harness the sun's power and help save the planet In case of any queries, please contact -SolarShare SupportMarketing & Support TeamMarketing@SolarShare.io About SolarShare: SolarShare is a blockchain-powered platform that enables fractional ownership of real-world solar panels SolarShare allows individuals to invest in clean energy projects and earn passive income SolarShare is leading the charge in democratising access to renewable energy investments with a focus on transparency Disclaimer: This content is provided by sponsor views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the content provider The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence including consultation with a professional financial advisor before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities Please conduct your own research and invest at your own risk Photos accompanying this announcement are available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7bab472c-8f1c-4e48-abc2-234209bdacd0 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ce65aa21-a0bd-4eca-a719-a5a6aa91759f https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/48f98475-7228-470f-9f14-48a1675ea0d4 ExpandFilomeno Xique (Photo Provided by McHenry County Sheriff's Office) A Marengo man was being held in the McHenry County jail on $150,000 bond, accused of sexually assaulting a child, according to the jail log and Marengo police. Filomeno Xique, 46, of the 400 block of Damon Street, was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under the age of 13, Class X felony, as well as criminal sexual abuse/victim unable to understand, act or give consent, according to the jail log and Marengo police. Should Xique be found guilty on the Class X felony, he could be sentenced to between six and 60 years in prison, according to Illinois statute. In order to be released, Xique must post $15,000, the 10% of the bond. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network “For this mix I started with some slower deeper tracks whether you are shaking it out in your living room at a small gathering or just driving in your car the idea for this mixtape is to get you moving I’ve included Music from many dear friends and talented artists that have been setting the grooves of my sets lately including the single for my recent Ep With Abel That was released by Chambord’s Around Midnight Paris based label began performing as a DJ at the young age of 17 Her passion for rave culture and dance music led her to start touring profession- ally in 2020 and shortly after was invited to play on the iconic Mayan Warrior bus Maria ́s ability to seamlessly blend genres and create captivating musical journeys has made her a highly sought- after DJ After gathering a dedicated following in Mexico it has led her to play alongside Artists that have deeply influenced her career She has earned gigs at renowned stages in- cluding EDC She has released sets with prestigious labels including Rüfus du Sol ́s Rose Avenue Records Riotvan and recently released an Ep with london based artist Abel on Chambors´s Around Midnight opening for this year’s Keinemusik in Tulum which will be held on January 13 in Zamna The Miss Edgerton Pageant held their “A Night in Vegas” competition in the JH Athletics & Performing Arts Annex on Saturday The pageant consisted of fourteen contestants competing in their own divisions all with the hopes to be crowned Miss Edgerton 2024 The pageant began with each contestant group presuming a musical number to a song of their choosing since their theme was incorporated with Vegas After each group performed their song and dance all the contestants and 2023 queens came back to the stage for a final first look While the girls prepared for their summer wear portion of the contest This year the judges were Ashley Gilker—American Royal Beauties Miss Heart of Ohio Isabel Xique—National America Royal Beauties Jr Summer Deichler—American Royal Beauties Mrs and a brief bio was read about her and her work in the pageant industry The contestants in the pageant this year were: Little Miss Contestants Harper Grunden and Avery Everetts; Junior Miss Contestants Paige Hobeck and Madalyn Keppeler; Teen Miss Contestants Abigail Krill and Lanie Cheek; Miss Contestants Cara Schroeder All the contestants appeared individually in their summer wear While displaying their summer wear they greeted the crowd and thanked the crowd for joining for the evening Each contestant’s sponsors are as follows: Harper Grunden—Martha Dennison Grace Waikel—Shepherd & Son Services LLC Madalyn Keppeler—Fleo’s Flick’s Drive-in Theater and Hope Hamblin—Buckeye Veterinary Hospital The program then moved on to the Teen and Miss contestants speaking on their community concentrations Teen Contestant Abigail Krill spoke on her passion for the girl scouts’ program and how they find problems within the community and fix them Most recently she was a part of building and installing two bike racks within the community Teen Contestant Lanie Cheek spoke about her passion for dental care She informed the judges with statistics on how many children do not have access to dental care because it is not affordable to all This leaves some kids to be made fun of because they have not been given the opportunity to have proper dental care items or training on how to brush or floss Her plan is to make dental care bags and distribute them to kids in need throughout the community Miss Contestant Cara Schroeder shared her passion for bringing smiles to the elderly at the Parkview nursing home right there in Edgerton She voiced how she has visited several times and even wrote “Thinking of You” notes that have left a lasting smile on the residents at the facility Miss Contestant Alyvia Yoder shared her passion for books and how she realized not everyone is fortunate enough to have access to books to be able to read Her plan is to work with the Edgerton Public Library to change that in order to get books into the hands of more children Miss Contestant Hope Hamblin then shared the importance of dog therapy and why it is impacting her She shared that she has been able to work with a local therapy dog “Luigi” and his owner and bring him to Edgerton Schools where she was able to witness the therapy of just kids getting to be around him and pet him She also shared statistics of how a therapy dog can be impacting to different individuals especially when it comes to those who may deal with anxiety or depression Her hope is to make therapy dogs more accessible to the community members who need them most While the Miss contestants then prepared for their talent portion of the pageant the 2023 reigning queens came to the stage and played a game of Kahoot The winner received a $10 gift card to Eric’s Ice Cream The Miss Contestants then each performed a talent before the judges Miss Contestant Cara Schroeder explained the importance of softball equipment and shared what the purpose of each piece of equipment is used for She also shared with the judges the ball from her first ever home run hit Miss Contestant Alyvia Yoder performed a ballet dance that she choreographed herself She thanked her dance teachers for their help and all that they had taught her over the years Miss Contestant Hope Hamblin performed a jazz dance for the judges in which she showed her dancing abilities and passion for dance through her performance The pageant then had a 20-minute intermission while the girls prepared for the formal wear portion of the competition The formal wear portion of the competition consisted of each of the 14 contestants walking before the judges and crowd while in their most elegant dresses they were announced and a brief bio about them was given each Little Miss Contestant and Junior Miss Contestant walked back on stage for the question-and-answer portion of the competition Each Little Miss and Junior Miss Contestant drew their own question from a basket and gave an answer before the judges The pageant then moved into the farewell of the 2023 queens The 2023 Miss Edgerton Queens were: Little Miss Alexis Barton Each queen walked before the judges for their final walk as their goodbye message was played After their final walks it was time to crown the 2024 Queen of Queens This crown went to the 2023 queen who completed the most community service hours This year all the queens together completed 203 hours of community service The new Queen of Queens completed 123 of those hours The new Queen of Queens crowned was Serina Puente The pageant then took time to thank a variety of members and businesses within the community who had a part in making the pageant a success from donating time the pageant couldn’t have happened without the great sponsors of the community The awards and crowns were then handed out to each division of the pageant Each participant received a participation trophy for their hard work and dedication to the pageant For the Little Miss Competition: Harper Grunden was awarded 2nd Runner Up; Grace Waikel was awarded Best Interview and Most Photogenic; Avery Everetts was awarded 1st Runner Up Crowned Little Miss Edgerton 2024 was Grace Waikel For the Junior Miss Competition: Leighton Showalter was awarded Miss Congeniality; Layla Lawrence was awarded Best Interview and 1st Runner Up; Loretta Robert was awarded 2nd Runner Up Crowned Junior Miss Edgerton 2024 was Leighton Showalter For the Teen Miss Competition: Abigail Krill was awarded 1st Runner Up; Lanie Cheek was awarded Best Interview Crowned Teen Miss Edgerton 2024 was Lanie Cheek For the Miss Competition: Cara Schroeder was awarded Best Interview; Alyvia Yoder was awarded Most Photogenic and 1st Runner Up; Hope Hamblin was awarded Miss Congeniality and 2nd Runner Up Crowned Miss Edgerton 2024 was Cara Schroeder Before the pageant came to an end the directors also handed out a few other awards The Heroes 4 Kindness Award was presented to Cara Schroeder The People’s Choice Award which raised $227 towards pageant scholarships went to Cara Schroeder The pageant also held a 50/50 in which the winner received over $1,400 The pageant directors thanked everyone for coming out and supporting the girls and this amazing event It truly wouldn’t be possible without the help of the dedicated community of Edgerton The crowned Queens of 2024 will also have the opportunity to represent Edgerton and to compete for the crown of Miss Williams County in January of 2025 The Xiqué Boutique Hotel by Mexico-based Estudio Carroll emulates the studio’s core ethos of ensuring a sustainable future and visualising concepts that are avant-garde An excerpt from the studio’s official release reads “We believe that architecture goes beyond simple structures; it is a catalyst for joy and harmony capable of transforming communities and uplifting the human spirit Our design philosophy focuses on pushing boundaries and creating spaces that inspire.” Placed on a site measuring 278 sq m, Xiqué Boutique Hotel houses eight rooms, a ground-floor restaurant and a rooftop terrace with a pool offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The Mexican architecture studio beyond utilising curves to soften the edges of the structure emphasises the orientation of the building and the optimal placement of different spaces housed within it This is done to ensure optimal indoor temperatures direct the flow of air within the building and reduce the overall cost of artificial heating and cooling habitable environment in the central and northern zones of the building restaurant and sun deck overlook the garden and the ocean and enjoy the prevailing winds flowing in through grills and private terraces on the western facade While a cool breeze passes the Pacific Ocean and the hotel’s garden to enter the building hot air exits the structure through the staircase lobby placed on the southeast corner of Xiqué Boutique Hotel The curvaceous form of the building was conceived to fluidly weave around the garden and preserve the pre-existing vegetation on site. These fluidly embarked boundaries, in addition to demarcating semi-shaded terraces, also make space for nooks that internally house extruded habitable and utility spaces while externally adding to the aesthetic appeal of the hotel design Almas forayed into writing to fulfil her nascent aspiration of exploring latent tales and forging immersive narratives Apart from researching and writing on and about the latest creations and creators from the architecture and design fraternity she endeavours to explore the socio-political cultural and temporal factors that impact and are impacted by every kind of design and creative intervention From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability Middle Eastern pavilions serve as living archives of architectural thought offering fresh frameworks for global adoption the book presents a fictional story depicting algorithms exercising control over humans and how this affects the built environment STIR engages with the curators of the Togo Oman and Qatar pavilions—debuting at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025—on representation Tipnis shares how the toolbox democratises the practice of restoration via DIY resources to repair tangible urban heritage made of common building materials Exclusive preview for subscribers. Learn More Make your fridays matter. Learn More © Copyright 2019-2025 STIR Design Private Limited Please confirm your email address and we’ll send you a link to reset your password All your bookmarks will be available across all your devices Password must be 8 characters long including one capital letter By creating an account, you acknowledge and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy by STIR Select the Conversation Category you would like to watch Please enter your details and click submit Single account access for STIRworld.com,STIRpad.com and exclusive STIRfri content Verification link sent to check your inbox or spam folder to complete sign up process by Almas Sadique | Published on : Jan 13 LWTCitation Excerpt :It is commonly located in dry climatic regions such as in Northeastern Brazil (Furtado et al. Studies point to the therapeutic effectiveness of xique-xique as a gastro-protective agent (Sousa et al. 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Please press and hold the button until it turns completely green If you believe this is an error, please contact our support team 147.45.197.102 : d91c1572-5adb-467b-b5d6-b903736a the São Francisco river has straightened and deepened under the influence of erosion and dams nothing like the Xingó canyons formed hundreds of millions of years ago on the border between the states of Sergipe and Alagoas where its waters today flow between rock walls up to 50 meters (m) high in response to changes in rainfall patterns and vegetation on the riverbanks known locally as “Velho Chico,” has changed significantly The 2,863-kilometer (km) river cuts through 521 municipalities from its source in the Serra da Canastra Mountains of Minas Gerais When rain was more abundant between 90,000 and 66,000 years ago the river carried large amounts of sediment and carved through the land When sediment volumes were particularly high sand was deposited on the riverbed and banks creating an intertwined pattern of multiple channels flowing at the same time When there was less sediment and more moderate rainfall between 66,000 and 39,000 years ago and between 19,000 and 9,000 years ago it formed broad sinuous curves called meanders Meandering rivers are common in tropical and subtropical environments exemplified by the Purus and Juruá rivers in the Amazon according to sediment analyses conducted by researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL) Geologist Patrícia Mescolotti points out that the method used to determine when sunlight last fell on the quartz crystals found in the sand on the riverbanks before they were covered by more recent sediment is limited to 90,000 years but we cannot say for sure,” says the researcher who has been working at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) in Campo Grande since May 2022 Describing the river’s geomorphological dimensions in a January 2022 article in the Brazilian Journal of Geomorphology geologists Landerlei Santos of UNESP and Edgardo Latrubesse of the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) observed that some of the floodplains may have formed at the end of the Pleistocene epoch under the guidance of geologist Mario Assine and UNIFESP geographer Fabiano Pupim Mescolotti examined sediments collected from 51 points along the riverbank in Bahia and from dunes in the municipality of Xique-Xique She also studied aerial photos and satellite images that showed the old riverbed — shaped like small horseshoes and abandoned as the water found easier paths to follow — and helped to reconstitute the terraces (former floodplains) Alexandre Affonso / Revista Pesquisa FAPESP“Despite the river being a symbol of the Northeast the flow of the São Francisco appears to be controlled by the South American monsoon system [characterized by intense rainfall in the summer and dry winters] which takes water from the Amazon to the Southeast of Brazil,” explains Pupim most of which are supplied by tributaries along their entire course the São Francisco receives most of its water near its source from tributaries such as the Rio das Velhas (the largest) “As has been the case for thousands of years around two-thirds of the river’s water continue to come from the region of the river’s source in Minas Gerais.” By the time it reaches the municipality of Januária the river already has almost 70% of its volume as described in an article published in Quaternary Science Reviews in April 2021 USP geologist Cristiano Mazur Chiessi and colleagues studied the behavior of the São Francisco river basin by examining the proportion of two distinct forms of hydrogen and carbon in tree and grass remains accumulated in marine sediments which they collected from depths of 1,897 m less than 1 km from the river mouth on the border of Alagoas and Sergipe Their conclusions were similar to those of Pupim’s group: “Rainfall in the São Francisco river drainage basin particularly at the headwaters and in the middle section comes mainly from the Amazon,” says Chiessi “We didn’t notice any significant long-term changes in the water source.” The hydrogen and carbon distribution indicated periods of more or less intense rainfall in the São Francisco basin trees occupied a greater area in the Cerrado in the area of the river basin near the source grasses predominated,” says USP geologist Jaqueline Quirino Ferreira lead author of an article detailing the group’s results published in Quaternary Science Reviews in March 2022 An particular aspect of Velho Chico is that it crosses three natural environments — the Atlantic Forest “Long rivers that flow from north to south or south to north generally cross more than one type of natural environment which cuts through the Atlantic Forest and southern Brazil and Argentina,” explains José Cândido Stevaux a geologist from the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) in Três Lagoas who worked with Mescolotti São Francisco has one of the largest artificial lakes in the world part of the power plant of the same name in northern Bahia This and four other large hydroelectric power plants (Três Marias and consequently change the lives of residents in nearby towns “The effects of the dams are clearer near the mouth especially in three municipalities in Alagoas (Piranhas and Traipu) and one in Sergipe (Propriá),” observes geographer Genisson Panta a PhD student at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) and high school teacher at a state public school in Maceió he has been studying these changes since 2019 and presented them in an article published in the Journal of South American Earth Sciences in January Walter Antonio do Livramento / Wikimedia CommonsIn Piranhas the river has become shallower in response to the increased flow caused by the Xingó damWalter Antonio do Livramento / Wikimedia Commons Based on field research and the analysis of data from hydrometric stations that measure the river’s flow the depth decreased in response to an increased flow caused by the Xingó hydroelectric plant built on the border between Alagoas and Sergipe in 1994 there was a layer of sediment at the bottom of the river the depth of which was adjusted depending on the flow rate,” he says and the river could only make lateral adjustments In the region between Propriá in Sergipe and Porto Real do Colégio in Alagoas the river’s banks widened by 250 m from 1969 to 2022 erosion is not continuous — it is episodic “A single flood can wash away tons of sediment.” but its width increased from 600 m to 720 m after the Xingó power plant began operating 150 km downstream in 1994 the depth of the river increased from 2 m to 3 m after the construction of the Três Marias dam 700 km to the south “The figures are similar to those of other tropical river systems such as Tocantins-Araguaia and Paraná,” he noted a municipality in Alagoas located 10 km from the river mouth an unusual number of teenagers and adults suffered hypertension the cause of which was discovered in 2017: during a drought seawater flowed back into the river and people consumed untreated brackish water “The sea advances more easily into the river mouth now because since the dams were built the river flow is controlled by the demand for electricity,” says Panta Given its current name by Italian explorer Américo Vespúcio (1454–1512) in 1501 and still today the stage for events such as a boat procession in Penedo the São Francisco continues to be transformed by both human and natural forces One ongoing major project is a transfer of its waters started in 2007 and partially completed in 2022 through the construction of 700 km of concrete canals to supply farms and residents in the interior of northeastern Brazil a strong plan is needed on how much water to take and how to distribute it perhaps not taking it at certain times of the year so as not to harm the river,” says Stevaux “Hundreds of rivers have been diverted around the world Patricia Colombo MescolottiNow divided by rivers the dunes of Xique-Xique once formed a singular areaPatricia Colombo Mescolotti Based on analyses of sand collected from depths of up to 2 meters began to be formed by sand from the São Francisco river at least 150,000 years ago as described in an article published in the journal Geomorphology in January the dunes were once more extensive and formed a single area today divided by the rivers that flow into the São Francisco,” says Patricia Mescolotti Different reptile and mammal species live on either side shift in response not only to the river sands that feed them but also to the removal of vegetation from the riverbanks and the intensity of droughts according to a paper published in Geomorphology by Santos and Latrubesse in November 2021 They observed that the dunes migrated an average of 15 meters per year between 2002 and 2010 and 9.4 meters per year from 2010 to 2019 KQED Live Events PRX Podcast Garage 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