Saturday, August 22, 2009
Norman period (11th century AD)
My U5a1a comes a town originated around the Benedictine monastery of Santa Croce di Santo Stefano in Val Demone, established in the Norman period (11th century AD) late 1090s - under Roger I of Sicily of Hauteville-la-Guichard - Hauteville family.
U5a1a# were found in Normandy and Morbihan:
U5a1a# were found in Normandy and Morbihan:
Our French study has also permitted to suggest information on the spread and/or origin of specific European haplogroups. This is the case of haplogroup U5a1a, for which the regional origin remains unclear, and that is reported to have differentiated very recently (between 2200 and 12 800 BP).9 The fact that three different haplotypes belonging to U5a1a# were found in Normandy and Morbihan suggests that this haplogroup appeared in north-western Europe: it would have subsequently spread across Europe from this centre. One part of U5a1a would have reached the Near East, and certainly subsequently back-migrated into Europe, as suggested by Richards et al9 Then, haplogroup U8 was found principally in Alpine and north-eastern European regions.9,22 Although it was previously described as diversity-free in most cases, U8 exhibits diversity in our Var sample. The age estimate of this cluster is 44 400plusminus27 010 years BP (calculated as in Saillard et al32 with Network 3.0 – http://www.fluxus-engineering.com, including all the 12 haplotypes previously described,9,22 and the three haplotypes from Var), and clearly shows that this cluster is of Palaeolithic origin. Haplogroup U8 has most probably differentiated on the west central Mediterranean coast during the Upper Palaeolithic, and has subsequently migrated into north-eastern Europe (possibly via Alpine region), during the population re-expansions that occurred after the LGM. Thus, this cluster suggests that the French Mediterranean coast acted as a refugium during the LGM, and indicates that, as well as haplogroup V, some other clusters have differentiated in Western Europe during the Upper Palaeolithic and could be taken into account to evaluate the impact of the post-LGM expansion on the present-day European gene pool.
http://www.nature.com/ejhg/journal/v12/n4/full/5201145a.html
Our French study has also permitted to suggest information on the spread and/or origin of specific European haplogroups. This is the case of haplogroup U5a1a, for which the regional origin remains unclear, and that is reported to have differentiated very recently (between 2200 and 12 800 BP).9 The fact that three different haplotypes belonging to U5a1a# were found in Normandy and Morbihan suggests that this haplogroup appeared in north-western Europe: it would have subsequently spread across Europe from this centre. One part of U5a1a would have reached the Near East, and certainly subsequently back-migrated into Europe, as suggested by Richards et al9 Then, haplogroup U8 was found principally in Alpine and north-eastern European regions.9,22 Although it was previously described as diversity-free in most cases, U8 exhibits diversity in our Var sample. The age estimate of this cluster is 44 400plusminus27 010 years BP (calculated as in Saillard et al32 with Network 3.0 – http://www.fluxus-engineering.com, including all the 12 haplotypes previously described,9,22 and the three haplotypes from Var), and clearly shows that this cluster is of Palaeolithic origin. Haplogroup U8 has most probably differentiated on the west central Mediterranean coast during the Upper Palaeolithic, and has subsequently migrated into north-eastern Europe (possibly via Alpine region), during the population re-expansions that occurred after the LGM. Thus, this cluster suggests that the French Mediterranean coast acted as a refugium during the LGM, and indicates that, as well as haplogroup V, some other clusters have differentiated in Western Europe during the Upper Palaeolithic and could be taken into account to evaluate the impact of the post-LGM expansion on the present-day European gene pool.
http://www.nature.com/ejhg/journal/v12/n4/full/5201145a.html
Monday, June 8, 2009
Recent News:
Recent News:
Giovanni John Raciti:
CQUniversity Sydney Digital Innovation lecturer John Raciti has his finger on the pulse of industry trends thanks to his work as a user interface (UI) designer at the ASX-listed Rubik Financial Ltd.
Mr Raciti works on prototypes for banking software development products - in other words the iphone, mobile and computer screen designs that help people use the latest technological platforms.
John Raciti is at the forefront of industry trends
He has recently developed (and applied for a patent for) a new portal interface for banking which can be used in any industry and which has the potential to revolutionise UI use in software development.
Back in 2006 when only 29, Mr Raciti was recognised by being elected a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, FRSA, in London.
He was awarded this honor based on previous merits - in degrees he was awarded at a university postgraduate level and for outstanding work and contribution to Australian arts education in both Melbourne and Sydney, and in the Catholic and public communities.
http://uninews.cqu.edu.au/UniNews/viewStory.do?story=5504
As a designer at Rubik Financial Limited, John Raciti (BA(Craft) 1997) develops prototypes for banking software that are used on devices like mobile phones and computer screens. He was also recently bestowed a Knighthood of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Malta.
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/monmag/issue23-2009/classnotes/1990s.html
Giovanni John Raciti:
CQUniversity Sydney Digital Innovation lecturer John Raciti has his finger on the pulse of industry trends thanks to his work as a user interface (UI) designer at the ASX-listed Rubik Financial Ltd.
Mr Raciti works on prototypes for banking software development products - in other words the iphone, mobile and computer screen designs that help people use the latest technological platforms.
John Raciti is at the forefront of industry trends
He has recently developed (and applied for a patent for) a new portal interface for banking which can be used in any industry and which has the potential to revolutionise UI use in software development.
Back in 2006 when only 29, Mr Raciti was recognised by being elected a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, FRSA, in London.
He was awarded this honor based on previous merits - in degrees he was awarded at a university postgraduate level and for outstanding work and contribution to Australian arts education in both Melbourne and Sydney, and in the Catholic and public communities.
http://uninews.cqu.edu.au/UniNews/viewStory.do?story=5504
As a designer at Rubik Financial Limited, John Raciti (BA(Craft) 1997) develops prototypes for banking software that are used on devices like mobile phones and computer screens. He was also recently bestowed a Knighthood of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Malta.
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/monmag/issue23-2009/classnotes/1990s.html
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Brittany: Origins - Benjamin Tribe:
Benjamin Tribe:
Venice is where the "Veniti" tribe lived.
Brittany: Origins
Ancient Brittany was inhabited by the Celtic Tribes of Veneti, Curiovolitae, and the Asismii in teh 3rd century BC. At this time, Brittany was known as Armorica. It was the Romans that renamed the region Britannia Minor. However, the region's current name can primarily be attributed to the Roman General Maximus, who brought over 6,000 Britons under their leader Prince, Conan, son of hte King of Wales and Albany as he left Britan in the 4th century. Further immigrates from Wales and Cornwell occupied the region in the 5th and 6th region. From these people cane Constantine, King of Brittany, who, it is said, was the Grandfather of the celebrated King Arthur of England. The Celtic Breton language is still spoken today in the western reaches of the land.
In the 6th century, Brittany began its many associations with the other states and sovereigns as the Dukes of Brittany also became the Counts of Cornwell in the south west of England. In the 9th century, the Dukes of Anjou, neighbors to the south, married the Princesses of Brittany. Then, in the 10th century, the dukes of Brittany also married into the house of the Dukes of Normandie, and Geoffrey, Duke of Brittany married Hawise, daughter of Richard II. Duke of Narmandie, in 1002.
These various associations helped to lead the conflict between the Kinds of England and the Kings of France for absolute rule over Brittany. When William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy, became King of England in 1066 he claimed Brittany and Normandy as possessions of the English Crown. This English possession of continental lands increased when King Henry of England married Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152, therby acquiring most of the north and western France. However, in 1265, Brittany renewed relations with France, and was finally annexed by the French Crown in 1532, and reverted to a duchy.
Venice is where the "Veniti" tribe lived.
Brittany: Origins
Ancient Brittany was inhabited by the Celtic Tribes of Veneti, Curiovolitae, and the Asismii in teh 3rd century BC. At this time, Brittany was known as Armorica. It was the Romans that renamed the region Britannia Minor. However, the region's current name can primarily be attributed to the Roman General Maximus, who brought over 6,000 Britons under their leader Prince, Conan, son of hte King of Wales and Albany as he left Britan in the 4th century. Further immigrates from Wales and Cornwell occupied the region in the 5th and 6th region. From these people cane Constantine, King of Brittany, who, it is said, was the Grandfather of the celebrated King Arthur of England. The Celtic Breton language is still spoken today in the western reaches of the land.
In the 6th century, Brittany began its many associations with the other states and sovereigns as the Dukes of Brittany also became the Counts of Cornwell in the south west of England. In the 9th century, the Dukes of Anjou, neighbors to the south, married the Princesses of Brittany. Then, in the 10th century, the dukes of Brittany also married into the house of the Dukes of Normandie, and Geoffrey, Duke of Brittany married Hawise, daughter of Richard II. Duke of Narmandie, in 1002.
These various associations helped to lead the conflict between the Kinds of England and the Kings of France for absolute rule over Brittany. When William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy, became King of England in 1066 he claimed Brittany and Normandy as possessions of the English Crown. This English possession of continental lands increased when King Henry of England married Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152, therby acquiring most of the north and western France. However, in 1265, Brittany renewed relations with France, and was finally annexed by the French Crown in 1532, and reverted to a duchy.
Friday, April 17, 2009
John Giovanni Raciti
John Giovanni Raciti holds a B.A. (Craft) from Monash University, a Graduate Certificate in Multimedia Authoring from Swinburne University of Technology, a Graduate Certificate in Design and Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Design from University of Technology, Sydney, FRSA
John Giovanni Raciti was awarded the Graduate Diploma in Design with Credit from the University of Technology, Sydney on the eleventh day of May 2007 on the recommendation of the Academic Board and by the authority of the University Council.
BA CRAFT MONASH, GRAD CERT APP.MEDIA SWINBURNE, GRAD CERT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY UTS, GRAD DIP DESIGN UTS.
Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce - founded in 1754.
John Giovanni Raciti was awarded the Graduate Diploma in Design with Credit from the University of Technology, Sydney on the eleventh day of May 2007 on the recommendation of the Academic Board and by the authority of the University Council.
BA CRAFT MONASH, GRAD CERT APP.MEDIA SWINBURNE, GRAD CERT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY UTS, GRAD DIP DESIGN UTS.
Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce - founded in 1754.
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