Urban management and regeneration in contested spaces : an examination of the development processes within a large scale inner-city regeneration project in South Africa, using Newtown Cultural Precinct, Johannesburg, as case study .

Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2008.Urban landscapes have become the dominant form ofliving environments around the world. It is now estimated that over half the world's population live in a city or urban landscape, with this figure constantly increasing (World Bank Group; 2005). Cities now dominate as economic, social and political hubs, featuring as the central core for essential functions of daily life. Because of the prominence and the ever-increasing importance cities play, they have become focal sites for future developmental interventions and opportunities. The dominance of urban living has brought with it both positive and negative consequences, as cities are the sites of great growth opportunities, but also of dire poverty and inequality challenges. Inner cities generally feature as the central focal area of urban environments, the core region of the city, and as a consequence of numerous impacting factors, are increasingly exhibiting compounded difficulties. Cities in both the North and the developing South are increasingly being placed at the front line in the international developmental arena, as sites for potential improvement and beneficial welfare. This is evident in the campaigns lead by most prominent international development agencies concentrating on urban populations and problems. They are priority sites for the eradication of growing challenges such as poverty and inequality, and for enhancing developmental opportunities. Due to the sheer number ofproblems and complicated interactions, it is increasingly evident that cities are complex entities in need of effective, efficient, equitable management and development. These are the main issues explored throughout this research. The concerns will be viewed from an international perspective, looking at current trends and debates, as well as a more detailed investigation into how they play out in the South Africa urban context. The research makes use of a case study example, Newtown Cultural Precinct in Johannesburg, to examine nuanced, localised urban complexities and possible regeneration strategies to counter them. The aim is to explore concerns and issues within a specific case study example and examine what implications these understandings may offer for other urban contexts. Numerous key findings and important conclusions were reached through the case study investigations, which hold vital lessons for future inner city regeneration projects, as well as issues pertinent to dynamic and changing urban environments

The Effects of Ethanol on the Flavour of Whisky

The spirit industry has in recent years begun producing no and low alcohol spirit-like products and there is a demand for innovation within this category. To create a no or low alcohol whisky-like product we must first understand how the flavour and aroma of compounds associated with whisky are perceptually different in variable alcohol strengths. Our best tool for this is sensory analysis. The whisky industry typically dilutes samples to 20% abv and generally assesses by nosing as indicative of the flavour effects of whisky. There is little published work on the flavour effects of dilution or the variation between what can be perceived by nosing and tasting whiskies. This study used three lines of investigation to explore the sensorial aroma and taste effects of ethanol 1. Dilution of commercial whiskies 2. Ethanol contribution to flavour profile 3. Effect of a variable ethanol/water environment on flavour-active individual compounds found in whisky.Results from this study indicate that ethanolic flavour contributions of sweetness and bitterness should be considered when making a no/low alcohol product. There are observable differences in flavour and aroma of the compounds that is variable and affected by ethanol percentage. Some aspects of whisky flavour such as: isoamyl acetate (fruity) vanillin (vanilla) and diacetyl (oily), were not significantly affected by ethanol percentage where others, such as guaiacol (peaty) o-cresol (peaty) and whisky lactone (nutty), were significantly more intense at low ethanol concentrations. Further work looking at the effects of trigeminal stimulation on flavour is recommended in this field

Young people and greenhouse gas emissions at music festivals

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Reviews

The following publications have been reviewed by the mentioned authors;Let's Go Bananas with Fyffes - reviewed by Melanie FasciatoLiquids Mean Life - reviewed by Jonty KinsellaDesign and Make It! Food Technology for KS3 - reviewed by Dawn WilliamsFidget - reviewed by George AsquithFinding out about Managing Waste - reviewed by Ann MacGarryHands on! - reviewed by Les PorterSkills in Graphic Products and Teacher's Resource Pack - reviewed by Michael LawranceResistant Materials to GCSE - reviewed by Roman M. GawelInventing the Modern World - reviewed by David SpendloveC for PICmicro Microcontrollers - reviewed by David FosterHow Things Work Today - reviewed by Mark HudsonMachi-work: Education for Participation - reviewed by Maggie RogersOne Good Turn - reviewed by John Egglesto

La mariée mise à nu par ses célibataires, même

OVERTIME was an exhibition that explored the differences between office spaces and the artists’ studio. SEIZE Leeds invited 26 artists to respond to an office space – to explore the tools and working methods common to such spaces through making art. Occupying a disused floor of Wellington Park House, in Leeds’ busy financial district, the exhibition brought together a diverse range of artists in order to showcase both emerging and more established practitioners from across the UK. SEIZE Leeds is an artist-led organisation that works to engage and support emerging and mid-career artists both regionally and nationally through a programme of ambitious art shows and events. They work with vacant spaces in situ to produce exciting and accessible exhibitions that explore ideas relevant to each location and promote talent

Market for dried fruit and vegetables in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia : report on a consultancy undertaken for the SADCC Post-production Food Industry Advisory Unit

Project number related to IDRC support could not be determine