Exogenetics is the compositional properties or features of a body - both organic and non organic - outwardly communicated by that body. Objects carry with them the code of their own construction. Whether the lengthy process of the weather wearing against a single stone, or simply the recipe to a mass produced article like a paper clip. This process, not just the finished article, is what is presented by the elected object.
Origin
Coined in 2007 by artist 2426, a new media artist from Dublin, Ireland. It was conceived as a term to explain his own art practices. An ongoing body of work whereby he would create a piece that was referential of the medium through which it is communicated. An example being that of his current fascination with antiquated technologies. An animation about analogue signals and equipment displayed with the aid of a CRT television and VHS player.
Foundations
Exogenetics' foundations include Process art, Dadaism and to a lesser extent Fluxus.
Origin
Coined in 2007 by artist 2426, a new media artist from Dublin, Ireland. It was conceived as a term to explain his own art practices. An ongoing body of work whereby he would create a piece that was referential of the medium through which it is communicated. An example being that of his current fascination with antiquated technologies. An animation about analogue signals and equipment displayed with the aid of a CRT television and VHS player.
Foundations
Exogenetics' foundations include Process art, Dadaism and to a lesser extent Fluxus.
Camp McFadden is a non-profit outdoor recreational area on over 250 acres overlooking the west side of Kaw Lake near Ponca City, Oklahoma.
History
What began in 1927 as a camp for children is now a multi-use recreational area: the Camp McFadden Recreational Area. Camp McFadden was established as a children's camp by Bill McFadden on the Kygar ranch in an area that now is part of Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma. Like the famed phoenix, in the twenty-first century it has been resurrected on the west side of Kaw Lake as a multi-use recreational area.
As the work continues, the board of the Camp McFadden Recreational Area continues to add to and improve the area. Future plans include a volleyball court, disc golf, softball field, soccer field and archery range. We also plan to renovate a cabin into a two-bedroom cabin complete with bathroom and kitchen facilities which can be rented by individuals or small families. The Nature Center Building, once renovated, will be available for meetings, classes and other indoor activities year round. We also are looking for groups who want to hold weekend or week-long camps for area youth. These groups could either provide their own programming or partner with Camp McFadden Recreational Area to provide programs for your group.
Facilities
Lodge - This air-conditioned building provides a large commercial kitchen perfect for cooking for a large group. Men's and women's restrooms and a large meeting room with tables and chairs can accommodate a group of 75-100 with ease. Central heat, plus a fireplace, keeps it comfortable for fall and winter gatherings. New ceiling insulation and tiles and blinds on the windows enhance the experience. The large porch serves as a great area for outdoor picnics and games.
Cabins - You can easily sleep up to 60 people in the Camp's six cabins. With ten people per cabin, the single beds are comfortable. Recently remodeled and painted, the cabins can accommodate a family or group of friends. You can rent one or all six. A bath house with men's and women's showers and other bathroom facilities are available for those using the cabins.
High and Low Ropes Courses - The Camp McFadden High and Low Ropes Course is leadership and extreme sports rolled into one exciting adventure. Whether your looking for an all-day outdoor leadership workshop program (our McFadden Challenge Program) or just an Extreme Sports Adventure to challenge even the most daring, we can tailor the program to the needs of your group. Overlooking beautiful Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma, the course is an outdoor adventure-based experience which can be used to improve physical and mental skills. The course is comprised of a collection of cables, platforms, logs, ropes, trees, and games grouped into high and low elements. Certified instructors are ready to take your group through the challenges of either course for a group of ten or more. The ropes courses help people overcome fears and offer great team building skills for organizations and companies. The Camp McFadden Ropes Courses are designed for sixth grade through adults. Some components can be used by younger groups. Reservations must be made in advance.
There are a canoe pond, fishing pond, hiking trails, tent camping, and RV hookups. People use it for team building, reunions, youth and church camps, weddings, and getaways.
The Oklahoma Wildlife Department uses the camp each year for its Wildlife Youth Camp.
Governor Brad Henry visited the camp in August of 2006.
It is listed as a notable location in Kay County, Oklahoma.
History
What began in 1927 as a camp for children is now a multi-use recreational area: the Camp McFadden Recreational Area. Camp McFadden was established as a children's camp by Bill McFadden on the Kygar ranch in an area that now is part of Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma. Like the famed phoenix, in the twenty-first century it has been resurrected on the west side of Kaw Lake as a multi-use recreational area.
As the work continues, the board of the Camp McFadden Recreational Area continues to add to and improve the area. Future plans include a volleyball court, disc golf, softball field, soccer field and archery range. We also plan to renovate a cabin into a two-bedroom cabin complete with bathroom and kitchen facilities which can be rented by individuals or small families. The Nature Center Building, once renovated, will be available for meetings, classes and other indoor activities year round. We also are looking for groups who want to hold weekend or week-long camps for area youth. These groups could either provide their own programming or partner with Camp McFadden Recreational Area to provide programs for your group.
Facilities
Lodge - This air-conditioned building provides a large commercial kitchen perfect for cooking for a large group. Men's and women's restrooms and a large meeting room with tables and chairs can accommodate a group of 75-100 with ease. Central heat, plus a fireplace, keeps it comfortable for fall and winter gatherings. New ceiling insulation and tiles and blinds on the windows enhance the experience. The large porch serves as a great area for outdoor picnics and games.
Cabins - You can easily sleep up to 60 people in the Camp's six cabins. With ten people per cabin, the single beds are comfortable. Recently remodeled and painted, the cabins can accommodate a family or group of friends. You can rent one or all six. A bath house with men's and women's showers and other bathroom facilities are available for those using the cabins.
High and Low Ropes Courses - The Camp McFadden High and Low Ropes Course is leadership and extreme sports rolled into one exciting adventure. Whether your looking for an all-day outdoor leadership workshop program (our McFadden Challenge Program) or just an Extreme Sports Adventure to challenge even the most daring, we can tailor the program to the needs of your group. Overlooking beautiful Kaw Lake in north central Oklahoma, the course is an outdoor adventure-based experience which can be used to improve physical and mental skills. The course is comprised of a collection of cables, platforms, logs, ropes, trees, and games grouped into high and low elements. Certified instructors are ready to take your group through the challenges of either course for a group of ten or more. The ropes courses help people overcome fears and offer great team building skills for organizations and companies. The Camp McFadden Ropes Courses are designed for sixth grade through adults. Some components can be used by younger groups. Reservations must be made in advance.
There are a canoe pond, fishing pond, hiking trails, tent camping, and RV hookups. People use it for team building, reunions, youth and church camps, weddings, and getaways.
The Oklahoma Wildlife Department uses the camp each year for its Wildlife Youth Camp.
Governor Brad Henry visited the camp in August of 2006.
It is listed as a notable location in Kay County, Oklahoma.
Since mid 20th century, Iranian students, junior researchers and senior scientists have had a significant presence in international science competitions. Scientific movement in Iran is in progress in spite of many financial restrictions and sanctions.
International competitions
International science olympiads
In view of recognition of Iranians in international olympiads, 2007 Physics IO will be held in Iran.
*Iranian students are once again among the top at the Chemistry Olympiad
Robocup
*Iran wins world RoboCup
TWAS
*Developing world researchers win TWAS awards
National competitions
Kharazmi Festival
Kharazmi Festival is an International annual scientific festival organized by Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology with the aim of promotion and advancement of science and technology in Iran. The festival and its award was created in memory of , the great Iranian Mathematician and Astronomer.
The Khwarizmi International Award seeks to recognize the efforts made by researchers, innovators and inventors from all over the world and to appreciate their invaluable achievements and contributions to various fields of science and technology.
The first festival was held in 1987 at national scale and it was in the 5th year of the festival that a foreign section was established and the festival became international. From 1997, the Iranian researchers and scientists expatriates have been invited to take part.
Razi Medical Sciences Research Festival
It is a national annual competition in the field of medical sciences that is organized by National Research Center for Medical Sciences of Iran. The festival was inaugurated in April 1995 at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The festival is designed to encourage and reward emerging medical researchers. The prize of the festival awarded annually for an outstanding, ground-breaking medical research project and may be awarded to an individual or to a research team. Prize recipients are selected through peer review process on the basis of two principal criteria, equally scored: (1) nobility of the article; (2) mastery of the candidates.
Natioanl university entrance exams
Natioanl exam for exceptional talents (SAMPAD)
National University entrance exams at graduate level
Natioanl Basic science exam for Medical Schools
National exam for residency position at Medical Schools
International competitions
International science olympiads
In view of recognition of Iranians in international olympiads, 2007 Physics IO will be held in Iran.
*Iranian students are once again among the top at the Chemistry Olympiad
Robocup
*Iran wins world RoboCup
TWAS
*Developing world researchers win TWAS awards
National competitions
Kharazmi Festival
Kharazmi Festival is an International annual scientific festival organized by Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology with the aim of promotion and advancement of science and technology in Iran. The festival and its award was created in memory of , the great Iranian Mathematician and Astronomer.
The Khwarizmi International Award seeks to recognize the efforts made by researchers, innovators and inventors from all over the world and to appreciate their invaluable achievements and contributions to various fields of science and technology.
The first festival was held in 1987 at national scale and it was in the 5th year of the festival that a foreign section was established and the festival became international. From 1997, the Iranian researchers and scientists expatriates have been invited to take part.
Razi Medical Sciences Research Festival
It is a national annual competition in the field of medical sciences that is organized by National Research Center for Medical Sciences of Iran. The festival was inaugurated in April 1995 at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The festival is designed to encourage and reward emerging medical researchers. The prize of the festival awarded annually for an outstanding, ground-breaking medical research project and may be awarded to an individual or to a research team. Prize recipients are selected through peer review process on the basis of two principal criteria, equally scored: (1) nobility of the article; (2) mastery of the candidates.
Natioanl university entrance exams
Natioanl exam for exceptional talents (SAMPAD)
National University entrance exams at graduate level
Natioanl Basic science exam for Medical Schools
National exam for residency position at Medical Schools
The United States has destabilized or helped overthrow several "democratically elected" regimes in the name of economic or political freedom, and attracted much criticism for this.
There is some question as to whether a given election is "democratic" and whether the regime resulting from a given election is a "democracy". Proponents and opponents of certain regimes wrangle over whether the government was "democratically elected", particularly when another country proposes to invade or overthrow it.
Latin America and the Caribbean:
*Chile - The U.S. assisted Augusto Pinochet in the 1973 Chile coup, claiming Salvador Allende was heading for a Cuba-style dictatorship. Pinochet stepped down after a plebiscite nearly 20 years later.
*Haiti - The U.S. has intervened several times
*Guatemala - In the 1950s, the U.S. helped overthrow Jacobo Arbenz
Middle East:
* Iran (1953) - America and Britain helped overthrow the "democratically elected government" of Iran.
There is some question as to whether a given election is "democratic" and whether the regime resulting from a given election is a "democracy". Proponents and opponents of certain regimes wrangle over whether the government was "democratically elected", particularly when another country proposes to invade or overthrow it.
Latin America and the Caribbean:
*Chile - The U.S. assisted Augusto Pinochet in the 1973 Chile coup, claiming Salvador Allende was heading for a Cuba-style dictatorship. Pinochet stepped down after a plebiscite nearly 20 years later.
*Haiti - The U.S. has intervened several times
*Guatemala - In the 1950s, the U.S. helped overthrow Jacobo Arbenz
Middle East:
* Iran (1953) - America and Britain helped overthrow the "democratically elected government" of Iran.