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![Hull U. Centre for Systems Studies](_data/i/upload/2018/11/03/20181103174331-729b2246-me.jpg "Hull U. Centre for Systems Studies (2142 bisita) Allenna Leonard on "Stafford Beer's Fifty Years of Applied Epistemology, or What Else Besides t...")
Hull U. Centre for Systems Studies
Allenna Leonard on "Stafford Beer's Fifty Years of Applied Epistemology, or What Else Besides the VSM?" A casual talk, starting from the history of operational research. Audio and video recordings captured for online release later. (Hull University Centre for Systems Studies, Cottingham Road, Hull, UK) 20151117
Hull University Union
Of the 3 bars in the student union building, only one was open in early afternoon. Browsed through market on ground floor, bookstore upstairs. Strange that I've been to this campus many times over the past decade, and today is the first day I've had free time to wander around. (Hull University Union, University House, Hull, UK) 20151116
University of Hull
Flowerbed shows hardy plants, as temperatures in decline in mid-November England. Having an unofficial visit to campus, as past weekend of cybernetics events has exhausted the local community. University buildings look pretty much the same as prior trips, although the people are changing. (Brynmor Jones Library, University of Hull, UK) 20151116
King's Cross Station
Atrium ceiling support mesh extends down to ground floor. Illumination bounces light off celling, not much daylight coming in on cloudy London afternoon. Congestion at LHR slowed flight from Athens, medical emergency delayed deplaning, then more than an hour in innovation line. Foresaw fallback train, so stress of waiting is mitigated. (King's Cross Railway Station, London, England) 20151115
King's Cross Station
Train platform canopy. Missed 1:48 train to York, waiting for 4:47. Flight Athens- Heathrow was late, had to wait for medical emergency to deplane, and then immigration line for non-EU visitors was over an hour. Fortunately, had bought a ticket for any train today, so penalty is just waiting. Opportunity for soup in Chinese resto across the street. (King's Cross Railway Station, London, England) 20151115
Platia Anagenniseos
Teenagers and skateboarders hanging out after 11 pm in a park in the Kaisariani suburb of Athens, just east of the Acropolis. Town was originally founded in 1922 as a refugee camp for Greeks driven out of Asia Minor. Just south of the University of Athens, the district has become a middle class neighbourhood. The park is ringed by restaurants and shops. (Platia Anagenniseos, Kaisariani, Greece) 20151114
Monastiraki underground
Archeological ruins of stone walls securing banks of River Eridanos, from 5th century B.C. Excavated under Monastiraki Square when the metro station as constructed in the late 1990s. Located above the level of trains, the site is visible through a glass ceiling in the square on ground level. (Monastiraki metro station, Athens, Greece) 20151114![Glyfada](_data/i/upload/2018/11/03/20181103174345-0362aa6a-me.jpg "Glyfada (2465 bisita) Evening in the "Beverly Hills of Greece" with many modern buildings, upmarket shopping, ex...")
Glyfada
Evening in the "Beverly Hills of Greece" with many modern buildings, upmarket shopping, expensive sport cars and teenagers hanging out in the playground speaking accented English. Southern suburb of Athens, reputed as one of wealthiest. Friends say this neighbourhood is less impacted by the economic downturn than the city centre districts previously visited. (Glyfada, Greece) 2015113
Cape Sounion
Ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, built circa 440 B.C. Southeast from Athens, A.L. first through eastern small towns, and then along the scenic coastal highway by the Aegean Sea to the end of the peninsula. Perfect day for sightseeing, 24 degrees and sunny, unusual for November. Only a few tourists visiting, so mostly a silent vista of the sea and islands, and time to decompress. (Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion, Greece) 20151113
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Changing of the guard at midnight in front of Parliament Buildings in Greece. A.L., who served in the military, thought that they were newbies, as their timing was not well coordinated. He confirmed with an observing officer, who said it was their third day. Walking the streets where riots were reported on the news 12 hours earlier, all is quiet, showing that demonstrators only perform when the camera is on. (Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece) 20151212
Panepistimio
Smashed glass of metro stop map was one of the few signs of the vandalism by anarchists reported on the day of the general strike in Greece. Walking around Syntagma Square, watched some cleaners removing graffiti from walls. The events concluded when news reporters filled their final reports for the day. At midnight, even protesters are in the bars, or taking a rest. (Panepistimio, Athens, Greece) 20151112
Numismatic Museum Café
Relaxed jazz with Trevor-Cheimarios-Koromilas Trio in elegant cafe setting. Repertoire creatively covers familiar American standards usually performed without vocalist. General strike today closed metro, so crowds deterred from overwhelming the 8-table venue. Ride into town on motorcycle tonight to just north of Syntagma Square faced less traffic than yesterday. (Numismatic Museum Café, Athens, Greece) 20151112
Monastiraki
First ride on back of motorcycle, from Athens suburb Gerakas to city centre Monastiraki. Greek motorbike style is on dotted line between automobile lanes, where most drivers give enough space to squeeze through. A.L. lent me his helmet, and took a slower place than single passenger bikes. Wall poster speaks to mood on political situation in Greece: Open your eyes: Time to wake up: Enough is enough is enough is enough. More motorcycle tomorrow, there's a general strike! (Monastiraki, Athens, Greece) 20151111
Technopolis City of Athens
Illuminated red towers of former industrial gas works, now converted into exhibition space and industrial museum. Venues closed during late night walk. In the Gazi neighbourhood, many restaurants and event destinations closed for winter, customers still dining casually on a November Tuesday night after 9 p.m. (Technoopolis City of Athens, Gazi district, Greece) 20151110
Lounge Istanbul
After passing the pool table and grand piano, found 2 more grand pianos downstairs, not to mention the golf driving simulator, slot car racing and video games. Chef stations for panini, breakfast eggs, crepes, pretzels, cakes. Multiple espresso stations with servers on both floors. Turks really know how to entertain. (Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul) 20151110