Summer, summer, summer awaits With summer comes the river Together with the river, the forest awaits And we are still not there (…)
No wonder! We are in Olivia Business Centre! After all, we start and end summer on the Patio.
It was as it should be, that is, tasty, sporty and sunny!
Ready for the next installment? Take a look at the photos and imagine that in 2 weeks we will surprise you to the max, because the fun is just getting started!
What everyone has been eagerly waiting for has happened! Clouds at our fingertips, a breathtaking panorama of the Tri-City and the great blue of the Bay of Gdańsk can already be admired from the observation deck on the 32nd floor of the prestigious Olivia Star building.
No wonder that the press conference announcing the most awaited opening of this season attracted all opinion-forming media of Pomerania. On the 32nd floor of Olivia Star, a breakthrough happened, becoming a harbinger of a completely new perspective for business, in which every inhabitant of the Tri-City can participate.
Magical Perspective
The public observation deck is a unique prelude to the offer offered by the largest Office Center in Pomerania. It is from the height of 130 meters that a new, unrestricted perspective of looking at the dynamically developing Gdańsk can be offered. The 360-degree view also allows you to see the biggest attractions of the Tri-City, such as the Sopot pier, the cliffs in Orłowo, the Energi Gdańsk stadium, and if the visibility is favourable, the mecca of water sports on the Hel Peninsula.
– First of all, it is a new space on the map of the Tri-City, dedicated to both tourists and residents. A place where, apart from an unforgettable view, our guests will have a chance to look at the surroundings from a distance, get away from everyday life and spend a good time, regardless of whether it is a family or business meeting. The terrace is, of course, an unforgettable sight, but visitors will be able to count on an attractive culinary offer, intimate concerts and other cultural events. reveals Krystyna Hartenberger-Pater, Head of International Sales, PR & Marketing.
The observation deck is only a part of the 32nd floor, because the vision that guided the interior design is primarily to create a place that will attract visitors like a magnet and enchant visitors with a number of business, cultural and cultural events dedicated to Tri-City families.
– When designing the viewing space, we faced a great challenge that is difficult to compare with any previous experience. The entire storey has been divided into 3 stylistic zones, corresponding to what visitors can see outside the window. – says architect Anna Branicka, head of the Design Anatomy team, who in a captivating way recreated the atmosphere of these places close to the heart in the Star building.
Window to the world
A window to the world, because this is probably how we can safely describe the projects, will very quickly become a cult place and important on the map of the country.
– We are creating a unique place not only in the Tri-City or Poland, but I dare say – even in Europe. Not only the breathtaking 360-degree view and the possibility of going out to the outdoor terrace, located at an altitude of over 130 m, are a great attraction, but also the unique arrangement of individual spaces and the carefully selected gastronomic offer of the 32nd floor is a reason to visit this place more than once. We believe that this place will become a symbol of the city and its showcase, of which we will all be proud – adds Rafał Marcyniuk – Member of the Management Board of Olivia Star Top.
The crowning achievement of the unique view and interestingly designed interiors is a multifunctional zone offering catering outlets, exhibition spaces and a place for smaller and larger events that visitors will attend.
– We are aware that we lift each guest of the observation deck high above the ground, and thus allow them to look at everyday life from a distance, while giving them a moment for themselves away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We will offer a unique atmosphere of a place worth visiting. Therefore, we hope that the time spent on the mountain will be a qualitative form of relaxation and will become one of the favorite meeting places for both tourists and residents of the region – invites Krzysztof Dembek, Member of the Management Board of Olivia Top Star.
This is a sign that the clouds really are at your fingertips! All you have to do is book your ticket through the official website of Tara su www.oliviastar.pl, to enjoy what is seemingly impossible, and in the blink of an eye it was created in the heart of the Tri-City.http://www.oliviastar.pl
Pi Day is celebrated around the world on March 14 due to the similarity of the decimal extension of the number to the date “March 14”, which is written in the US in the format 3.14. The first time Pi was celebrated was in 1988 at the initiative of Larry Shaw at the Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco.
What do you possibly not know about Pi?
Pi(π) is the ratio of the circumference length of a circle to the length of its diameter. This number is fascinating, m.in. Because for many years it was very difficult to calculate. The first to do so, with an accuracy of two decimal places, was probably Archimedes in the third century. BC. The Greek mathematician is believed to have been the first to analyze the properties of π in depth. He used geometry in his work.
Many authors of historical studies in the field of mathematics emphasize that π was generally treated by the ancients in a practical way. The Babylonians were content with 3,125 and the Egyptians with 3,143. Interestingly, many Egyptian structures contain an approximate value of Pi in the various relationships between the dimensions of the objects. An interesting fact is that one of the wonders of the world, which is the pyramid of Cheops, contains in its dimensions the number π with an accuracy of four decimal places. When the researchers calculated the ratio of the sum of the two sides of the base of the building to its height, it turned out to be 3.1416! To this day, there are debates as to whether this was a coincidence or whether one of the builders was an unknown genius. Information about π is even found in the Holy Scriptures. From 1 Kings 7:23 it can be inferred that Pi is equal to 3.
In 1596, the mathematician Ludolf van Ceulen calculated the value of Pi with an “astronomical” accuracy of 20 decimal places, and before his death he managed to improve the result to 35. The number Pi was engraved on his tombstone, so it is thanks to Ludolf van Ceulen that Pi is sometimes called “Ludolfina”.
The first modern formula to calculate Pi is John Wallis’s infinite product of 1655. The same one who introduced the mathematical designation of infinity that we use today.
At the end of the 19th century, the British amateur mathematician William Shanks calculated the value of Pi to 707 decimal places. Since he did the calculations by hand, it took him 15 years!
Nowadays, the latest technology and complex computer algorithms are used to precisely determine the value of Pi. In 2019 Emma Haruka from Google Japan decided to show the world her new achievement. She calculated π with an accuracy of about 31 trillion decimal places. In doing so, it broke Peter Trueb’s record set in November 2016, which achieved an accuracy of about 22.5 trillion decimal places. However, the last word has not yet been said.
Yes! Some people think that the Greek letter π refers to the name of Pythagoras. This is a mistake. It really comes from the Greek word “perimetron” or “periphery” (circumference, periphery).
40 decimal places and the world goes round
The symbol π was introduced by the Welsh mathematician William Jones in his monograph “Synopsis palmariorum mathesos” in 1706. No one can remember its exact value. However, if you want to be sure that none of the calculations you make will cause a disaster, all you have to do is encode about 40 decimal digits in your head (cliché, right?). NASA only needs a dozen or so digits of Pi expansion not to spoil the International Space Station.
In 2005, a Japanese man recited 83,431 digits of π correctly, which was checked and confirmed, and his result was included in the Guinness World Records. (We think we are going to add order to some important discussion if we mention even in passing that there is a 1 digit inthe 100,000th decimal place in Pi and that there is no sequence 123456 in the first million digits.)
Pi has long been an inspiration for parascientists and artists. Ba! π even appeared in the name of the Raspberry Pi platform (the device consists of a single printed circuit board and was invented to support the learning of the basics of computer science). Supporters of metaphysics will probably be pleased to know that among the first 100 million digits of the expansion of Pi they will find every five-digit number, and with a probability of almost 2/3 their date of birth in the DDMMYYYY format.
And one more thing about the magic of Pi
π is the basis of many formulas and problems – in geometry, mathematical analysis, number theory. In the world of physics, it can be found, for example, in Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle and in the equations of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. The number of π can also be found in other scientific disciplines, such as computer science, architecture or construction.
The magnetic permeability of vacuum is 4 π*10-7.
Pi appears in formulas for radius of atom, electron size
is a factor in the cosmological constant
It is inextricably linked to the trigonometric calculus, which in turn is used in electronics, wave physics, medicine and astronomy
Origin:
“The World’s Most Fascinating Number – Pi”, focus.pl
“Today is Pi Day,” benchmark.pl
“PI Number Day. What else don’t you know about it, and what should you know?”, gloswielkopolski.pl
“On Friday, the number Pi celebrates its holiday,” naukawpolsce.pap.pl
“The number Pi was revealed during calculations over the hydrogen atom,” ciekawe.org
The number pi – Struggling with ludolphine, histmag.org
We have prepared a handful of suggestions for August for you:) Among them, m.in:
1-27.08 62. International Festival of Organ Music in the Oliwa Archcathedral
One of the 3 oldest music festivals in Poland. The world’s most outstanding organists will present their artistry. The cathedral organ is an instrument with an unparalleled sound, design and capabilities. See for yourself.
Place: Oliwa Cathedral
2 -4.08 XXXIV Sopot Molo Jazz Festival
As an encouragement: the festival was attended by m.in Arthur Blythe, Eddie Henderson, Chico Freeman, Reggie Moore, Colin Hunter, Tyler Hornby, Adrian Cunningham. An integral part of the event are the New Orleans parade and jam-sessions. Worth. Place: Pier in Sopot.
Place: Sopot/ pier
7-11.08 Octopus Film Festival
The most uncouth film festival in Poland. A feast for lovers of genre cinema. The program includes over 30 films from different decades and parts of the world, as well as several special screenings. After the screenings, it’s time for parties in the industrial atmosphere of the Gdańsk Shipyard.
He manages time and plays a bass guitar whose sound can be heard at festivals and rock music events. Faithful to his youthful ideals, he draws inspiration from the classics of the genre – Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Saxon have been playing in his soul for many years. Adrian Egorov, Team Manager of Amazon’s Technology Development Center, skillfully divides the day into two; in a balance between work and passion, in which the heavy sound of heavy metal smoothly transitions into Bass’n’Roll.
Very involved in music?
Very much, and that’s probably why I play in two completely different bands. Access Denied is the classic heavy metal sound of the 80’s, and in Hellvoid you can hear “Bass’n’Roll”.
Is bass’n’ roll a new genre?
We came up with this name ourselves, because it best reflects the line-up we play in. Here, in classic rock’n’roll, we use two bass guitars, drums and vocals.
How many years has Access Denied been heard on the music scene?
The band has been around since 2003 and I’ve been playing in it for 7 years.
How did you discover this rather niche genre?
In fact, contemporary heavy metal is more of a musical niche. On the other hand, it should be noted that rock and metal are coming back, more and more young people are reaching for them. I got my fascination with these sounds from home – my dad always listened to rock and heavy metal, so I grew up listening to the sounds of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden and Saxon. That’s how I started my musical adventure when I was 11 years old, when everyone around me was listening to hip hop. Inevitably, I quickly became a class outsider (laughs).
Still with long hair?
I started growing when I was 14 or 15 years old. It was then, with my parents’ permission, that I went to my first concerts. I still remember Iron Maiden from 2003 in Dortmund, Germany.
Did they inspire you musically?
I think it’s stronger than I thought at the time. However, I didn’t start with a bass guitar, but from the beginning I dreamed of an electric guitar. I was fascinated by what my namesake, Adrian Smith, did on stage, and I was named after him!
What does the friendship with the bass guitar look like in practice?
When I work professionally, I have to limit myself to “meetings” lasting two hours a day. At the peak, I was even hitting 6, taking gaming seriously. Now I’m just as hard at it, but I’m trying to find a balance between work and passion.
Autodidact?
To a large extent, yes. In Germany, I graduated from a high school with a music profile, where the number of classes was much larger than in a classical institution. I have an idea, but I emphasize that it was not strictly a music school. I know the notes, I’m also familiar with the theory, but when it comes to playing instruments, I’m a typical self-taught musician.
How do you manage to reconcile playing for both teams?
At first glance, it may seem very complicated – but with Access Denied we don’t tour so intensively. We play up to 10 shows a year, rehearsals usually take place before, so I can focus much more on Hellvoid, which requires meetings 3-4 times a week. It can be reconciled, but I admit that sometimes it is difficult, so the key is to organize your time well.
Hellvoid’s concert schedule very tight?
Last year we played 28 concerts, now we are on the right track to beat the result. This summer there are a lot of opportunities, more and more often we are invited to various music events and festivals. On the last first weekend of August we played at a festival in Germany. There are more and more such opportunities.
Was it hard to break through?
In general, it’s difficult. The music market doesn’t allow too many new players, it has to be something innovative or outstanding. It’s easier with Hellvoid because we’re trying to create a new genre of music. Two basses at the same time are rare – of course, there were bands with such a line-up, but they were rather unique on the scene and for some reason they did not stay in the consciousness of the listeners for a long time, treated rather as experimental projects. Nobody played simple rock’n’roll, so it seems that this music is starting to defend itself, and our performance is starting to be noticed by organizers and promoters.
Radio stations too?
It varies. Last year, we were invited by Radio Gdańsk, where you could listen to a conversation with the band members and our musical proposals. Unfortunately, it’s not like big and well-known radio stations are knocking on our door, because regardless of the change in preferences, this music remains heavy and niche.
Ideal for the antenna of Antyradio
Yes, and that’s where we’re trying to get there with small steps. The condition for this to happen is the first full-length album, which we plan to record this year.
How many of them do you have?
One full-length is the third of Access Denied’s band, which came out last year. Hellvoid has already released two so-called “EPs” without me. I hope that we will be able to record the first full-length with the current line-up.
Is there an idea for a career overseas?
It’s not that easy (laughs).
At Amazon, do they know and listen?
There was no denying it! I’m not in the habit of boasting, but my image itself reveals that I have something in common with music, so at the very beginning I was asked if I was creating something, if I was playing in a band. My superiors are very supportive of passion, there is never a problem with holidays and when there are opportunities to tour, I get the green light for a free Friday.
Did your band also focus on heavy sounds?
I’m a Team Manager at Amazon’s Technology Development Center, I lead a team of 37 people, managing working time, not musical taste (laughs). Are they listening? Probably even out of sheer curiosity I happened to look at YouTube, and that means a lot to me.
Where and when to go to your concert?
With Hellvoid we usually perform outside the Tri-City, while Access Denied will be heard on August 16 during the ‘Weekend on rock’ in Puck. On August 17, I would like to invite you to a similar event, this time in Kosakowo.
Interviewed by Dagmara Rybicka, Olivia Business Centre Communication Team
During the Summer on the Patio, you suggested what you can do every day to be ECO. Here is a list of your simple solutions. It’s a good idea to break our habits and always have a fabric shopping bag or water container with you. It is also worth remembering to turn off the light when we leave a room where no one is there anymore and to remove chargers from sockets after “reactivating” our devices. At the end of the list you will find simple recipes, e.g. for hand cream or descaling the kettle:)
HERE ARE YOUR SIMPLE IDEAS FOR BEING ECO-FRIENDLY
I segregate rubbish
I drink from my own cups, glass cups!
I always have my own water container with me
I’m drinking tap water
I have a composter
I don’t use plastic straws
I carry a fabric shopping bag with me
I ride a bike
I use public transport
I use carpooling
I have a jug to filter the water
I turn off the lights whenever I go out
I don’t leave chargers in sockets when I’m not using them
I’m collecting rainwater
I only buy water in glass bottles, which I recycle
I make a shopping list, that way I don’t waste food and I don’t buy too much
I don’t use plastic takeaway packaging
I have my own reusable packaging for meals and food
I don’t print invoices, I do everything electronically
I collect eggshells and give them to the person who has the hens
I buy eco-bags for my dog
I’m planting trees
I’m picking up trash in the woods
I stone the kettle with vinegar
I use baking soda for cleaning
I sew bags out of curtains for vegetables and other things that I want to store
I buy cloth diapers for babies, not disposable
I buy second-hand stores and find clothing gems there
I make my own window cleaner
I make cosmetics myself
Make Your Hand Cream
An easy-to-prepare cream based on cocoa butter and coconut oil. Ingredients you’ll need:
2 tbsp coconut oil (30 g)
1 tbsp cocoa butter (15 g)
1 teaspoon almond oil (5 ml)
4 drops aromatic lemon oil
Method:
Pour the coconut oil and cocoa butter into a glass container and heat in a bain-marie maker for a few minutes until the butter melts with the oil.
Once both ingredients are liquid, add 4 or 5 drops of aromatic lemon oil and 1 teaspoon of almond oil.
After mixing all the ingredients, pour the liquid into a jar or other tightly closed container.
Finally, leave it to cool.
Simple descaling of the kettle
All you have to do is pour a glass of vinegar and half a glass of water into the kettle . Then turn on the kettle. After boiling the water, wait about an hour – the vinegar will remove even the very coarse sediment. Afterwards, wash the inside of the kettle and boil the water a few times to get rid of the unpleasant smell.
Intoyour own dishwashing liquid
Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 10 drops of lemon oil to very hot water. Wash the dishes with this solution by rinsing them in the second chamber filled with vinegar (here there is no need to rinse the dishes under running water, the vinegar will disinfect the dishes, shine and evaporate very quickly).
Reusable pouches for vegetables and fruits
It’s a good idea to sew pouches in several sizes and test different materials. For example, a curtain or tulle will be good for light products, while cotton will be good for heavier purchases. A big advantage of “curtain” bags is that they are transparent – you can see what’s inside – and they also allow air to get inside.
Materials Needed
leftover curtains or cotton fabric,
sewing machine, threads, pins, scissors,
cotton cord.
Method
Cut a long rectangle out of the fabric.
The two longer sides are sewn with a zigzag stitch or overlock.
We sew the two longer sides together, but do not sew all the way on one side and leave about 3 cm.
Roll up the upper part twice so that a tunnel is created through which the string can be pulled. Then we sew at the bottom.
Thread a string through the tunnel. The best way is to attach a small safety pin to the end of the string, which will make it easier to move it inside. Make loops at the ends of the string.
All good things come to an end. You have to admit that it’s a really strange thing with holidays! The warm summer months pass unnoticed and before we know it, September arrives, and with it everything that “tigers” don’t like the most.
But, but… We still have a while of time before that happens. And this last week is best spent on the whole. If it’s fun, it’s fun, so after a long and heated discussion, we propose the three best ways to end the 2019 holidays. Firstly, with a pinch of salt, and secondly with a bang!
Shine Like a Diamond
As long and wide as the Tri-City, there is one place where glamour, glitter and glamour in 1000 versions have been, are and will be a necessity. Who has never, even one tiny time, conquered “Monte Lansino” in beautiful clothes and the desire to find the best fun, let him be the first to close this text;) Monciak is a point on the map that you have to visit. Fame precedes the place, and it – as you know – obliges. Maybe take the opportunity to approach the subject in the most relaxed way in the world and go to the city that never sleeps in such a way that the audience passing by really holds their breath? Riding majestically over the pavement from top to bottom, only to land in the finals where everyone has been, regardless of the season and ticket price? Let the crème de la crème of this year’s holiday be the Pier. With the obligatory no filter Molo selfie you can’t shine more!
Courage!
All roads lead to the water. Let’s treat the fact that it’s cold, and sometimes with blue-green algae, as a secondary matter, throwing ourselves into a whirlwind of sports fun, where only madness in its purest form matters. Let’s do something that causes goosebumps, disbelief and laughter – and let’s answer the question “why me” – after all, only the sky is the limit.
Long live the adrenaline, so ditching the sunscreen and blanket on the shore, let’s briskly set off into the waves shouting “ahoy adventure”! To warm up, a jet ski in a single or with a second half, then skis and an extreme ride on a tire behind the motorboat. Sounds appealing? Let’s go further – a quick banana, a wakeboard with small obstacles, a kite for relaxation, and finally, when the sun starts to go down, the flyboard. Don’t worry, as the instructors point out, everyone’s knees soften first, but after all, holidays are for doing something that is completely unimaginable. If there’s a lot to choose from, we’ve got it!
A design perspective
Such two or more days require rest immediately after. The best and, as you can see, proven is the domestic national sport, i.e. beach windsurfing in its purest form. What do we need to make the dream come true? A visit to the supermarket and deciding which screen will meet your innermost expectations. As experienced screenbreakers advise, the most important thing is that the design is consistent with what is in our soul. Apparently, there is nothing worse than a checkered or striped ordeal, since we love butterflies or flowers. Another piece of the beach puzzle is size – here we have to answer for ourselves what perspective and range will make us bask in the sun without disturbances, inhaling iodine for the next difficult and cold months. Remember, when leaving the cash register with a screen under your arm, the most important thing is the time you set up on the beach. This is where the old hands come to the rescue, advising that on weekends you should reserve a patch of beach sand when the first hen crows. During the week you can sleep in – around 8:00 a.m. there is still a chance that you will see the sea shore from our fortress without binoculars. Such are the internal rules and regulations;)
One week and three ways – in our opinion, both creative and encouraging! What’s important is that they all connect, flexibly permeate and at the start they cause that even if these last 7 holiday days don’t turn out to be a breakthrough, they will still go down in history, which we will remember with laughter in a year’s time.
Dagmara Rybicka, Communication Department, Olivia Business Centre