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UFC 191 takes place tomorrow night in Las Vegas and you can see our predictions for all the fights below.
Main Card:
Demetrious Johnson vs. John Dodson
Johnson has defeated Dodson by unanimous decision once before, but it was a close fight and with 'Mighty Mouse' also having taken out pretty much everyone else that's relevant in the division it's 'The Magician' who still feels like the guy who can offer the stiffest challenge to the dominant champion.
Johnson is exceptionally well rounded, but striking wise Dodson does hold an advantage with his knockout power and he is quick enough to keep up with his notoriously swift opponent.
Still, Johnson is the more complete fighter overall, possesses the better fight IQ and has greater energy reserves. He's also riding a greater wave of momentum and the confidence that comes from that, while Dodson has only had one fight back since a long layoff due to an ACL injury and didn't look like his old self, while he's also had to deal with a major distraction as his girlfriend just gave birth to their baby girl during fight week.
With all that in mind it's hard to look past Johnson here to again claim a unanimous decision victory, but he can't afford to let his guard down even for a second against the dangerous Dodson.
Demetrious Johnson to win by decision.
Andrei Arlovski vs. Frank Mir
Two old warhorses of the UFC's heavyweight division collide in the co-main event, with both hoping to keep their recent winning runs intact in order to put together one last push for the title they have each held roughly a decade ago.
It's an interesting match-up stylistically with Arlovski being the better technician on the feet, though Mir certainly packs a mean punch, while 'The Pitbull' is capable on the mat, but doesn't have the same lethal submission prowess as his opponent.
At this stage in their careers though a big question mark hangs over both their chins. Mir's never taken a punch particularly well, while Arlovski went through a spell in the early part of this decade where his ability to take a punch looked to have deserted him completely.
It's to Arlovski's credit that he's somehow been able to overcome that and actually put together a solid run, and while I still suspect he's still actually quite vulnerable and may be flattering to deceive somewhat with his performances, he's going to prove to be less hittable than Mir here and can hurt him to claim a TKO finish.
Andrei Arlovski to win by TKO in Rd2.
Anthony Johnson vs. Jimi Manuwa
This certainly has the potential to be an offensive war as both men like nothing better than to trade blows on the feet and have impressive finishing records to boot.
In terms of raw one-punch knockout power few can compete with 'Rumble' Johnson who's wreaked havoc with his fists from 170lbs all the way up to heavyweight in the past few years. Manuwa will struggle to match him there, but he breaks opponents with violent, sustained assaults which also makes him deadly in his own right.
Manuwa shouldn't be overlooked, but if this does turn into a toe-to-toe scrap in the early stages as I think it might then I do favor Johnson to produce the finish.
Anthony Johnson to win by TKO in Rd1.
Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz
Former TUF winner Anderson gets a chance to shine on the main card against Blackowicz here and it's potentially the toughest test of his young career to date.
Anderson holds a wrestling advantage here and that's his best route to victory as Blachowicz is the superior striker here. The Polish fighter also holds a vast experience advantage and I think he may prove a little too much for Anderson at this stage as he keeps this one standing and out-finesses Anderson on the feet to a decision win.
Jan Blachowicz to win by decision.
Alex Chambers vs. Paige VanZant
VanZant has the look to be a star and as a result is currently getting a promotional push from the UFC, but beyond that she is someone who appears to have a great deal of potential.
Skill-wise VanZant is still very much a raw work in progress, but then she's only 21 years-old and from her performances so far it's evident that she has the natural competitive drive as a fighter and is able to lean on her excellent athleticism to get her through against her current level of competition while she continues to develop her technique.
Despite being much older than her opponent Chambers doesn't actually have a great deal of experience, though she is capable fighter. She fights at a slower, more methodical pace than PVZ and I believe she'll struggle to keep up with the relentless action and aggression that's going to be coming her way on Saturday night, leading to ground and pound stoppage sometime in the second round.
Paige VanZant to win by TKO in Rd2.
Paul Felder vs. Ross Pearson
John Lineker vs. Francisco Rivera
Jessica Andrade vs. Raquel Pennington
Clay Collard vs. Tiago Trator
Joe Riggs vs. Ron Stallings
Nazareno Malegarie vs. Joaquim Silva


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- (Verizon) Internet Dedicated Access IT Terminology
- Ice Dragon Armor game
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- IDA (letter I)
Love is the most important thing in their life. They want to be appreciated and be loved. I people, ruled by Venus, desire love and they communicate via physical contact. Their intuition is quite strong.
These people, who look for stability and justice in all matters, are known for their compassionate direction. Their emotions rise and falls may destroy them morally. They can arrange anything in their life as long as it filled the hearts.
- IDA (letter D)
D people who get energy from universe and use it for themselves only, are quite helpful also. Numerological D corresponds to 4 number and D symbolizes balance. Besides, it is affected under Moon and it keeps energy of the Moon. Therefore, their emotions are so changeable and they are fond of family life.
Love and compassion are significant terms for them. Being stubborn are worst character of them. They are off for strong communication and they do not change easily what they know true. They go their own way.
- IDA (letter A)
A letter is in different location from other letters. There is no more energy, nettlesome, and leader but them. People whose their names starts with A are self-confident and they have their own way instead of taking advice from others. They are reasonable and their authoritative behaviors make them leader.
People who their names start with A letter or who contain more than one A within names keeps these personalities. Moving fast or challengeable movements reveal them. They hate disappointing and in this case they get mad quickly.


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Saturday 14th October 2017
More and more millennials are switching to a vegan diet, according to a recent study by the Vegan Society. But just because you choose to eat-animal free, doesn't mean you have to go without yummy cakes or chocolate treats. Oh, no. Take a look at this chocolate cake recipe that we're sharing today – 100% vegan, 100% bloomin' delicious. You can thank us later.
Double cocoa and strawberry cake
- Serves: 12-15
- Preparation time: 30 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
For the cake
- 450ml plain soy milk
- 1 tsp cider vinegar
- 260g unbleached plain flour
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 60g cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 60g wholemeal flour
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 170g maple syrup
- 100g sunflower or safflower oil
- Grated zest of 1 orange or lemon
- 125g fruit jam
- 2 tsp rum or the juice of ½ an orange or lemon
- 28cm springform cake tin, base-lined with parchment paper and oiled
- 500g strawberries
For the buttercream
- 200g demerara sugar
- 150g cocoa powder
- ½ tsp bourbon vanilla powder
- 450g non-hydrogenated margarine, at room temperature
- 2-3 tbsp plain soy milk, at room temperature
How to make
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
- Mix together the milk and vinegar in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Mix the flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, cocoa and salt in a bowl, then add the flour and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Add the syrup, oil and zest to the vinegar mixture and mix well. Gently fold these into the dry ingredients with a spatula. Be careful not to over mix or the cake might turn chewy. When everything is just incorporated, spoon the mixture into the cake tin and spread evenly with the spatula.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Spring open the tin and allow the cake to cool completely. Peel off the paper.
- Slice the cake in half horizontally with a large, serrated knife. You can also cut off the top if it has domed in baking.
- Put the jam and rum or juice into a small pan and bring to a boil. Spread over both cake layers. This will make the cake moist and stop any frosting from seeping into it. Allow to cool.
- Put the bottom layer of cake on a plate and set the top layer aside while you make the filling.
- Very finely grind the brown sugar in a spice mill or food processor – you should get about a couple of cups of powdered sugar.
- Sift together the cocoa and powdered sugar. Stir in the vanilla powder.
- In a separate, large bowl, beat the margarine with an electric whisk until soft. Gradually add the sifted ingredients, beating well, and adding a little milk when the mixture gets dry. Beat for a couple of minutes until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
- Hull and slice half of the strawberries. Hull and halve the remainder.
- Using a spatula, spread half the buttercream over the bottom cake layer. Arrange the strawberry slices over the buttercream, then cover with the top cake layer. Spread the remaining buttercream over the top of the cake and decorate with the halves of strawberries.
- Store the cake in the fridge, but bring it to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Extracted from The Vegan Baker, published by Simon and Schuster
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Welcome to Rapid Roof Repair. We are locally owned, licensed and insured roofing professionals dedicated to providing the Richardson, McKinney, Plano and Frisco Area residents with quality work at an affordable price. We specialize in handling all of your roof repair needs.
Our Rapid Roofing Services includes :
- Plano Roofing
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Roofing Repair & Replacement Contractors
Roofing Repair & Replacement Contractors In Richardson Texas
Selecting the right Roofing Contractor to work on your home is a big decision. You want to be sure that the Roofing Contractor you hire can do the work proposed, will take care of your home in the process, and will maintain an adequate level of attention to your project.
Here is a 10 point check list for you to consider:
- Get additional estimates if you feel that you are not completely comfortable (it wont hurt our feelings)
- Make your selection based on value versus cost. Saving a few hundred dollars to inadequately treat the problem will be more expensive in the long run.
- Is the contractor licensed and registered?
- Does the contractor have appropriate insurance to do business and to protect your interests.
- Do you have a detailed proposal and scope of work? Be sure that the specifications of the equipment being proposed are outlined in detail.
- What is covered by the manufacturer's warranty? What is covered by the contractor?
- Make sure that the Allen Roofing Contractor will obtain all necessary permits and project inspections.
- Verify the contractors references.
- Make sure you have an understanding of the time table and projected completion date.
- Do you know who your point of contact will be for the work?
- Call us today! We will be happy to answer any of your questions!
Our Service Areas: Richardson , McKinney , Plano, Garland and Allen
Insurance Claims
Hail, wind and storm damage are considered an insurance loss on your homeowner's policy. Most insurance companies will pay the entire cost, less your deductible, for replacing the roof if it is damaged. The claim is also considered a natural disaster and does not count against you for future rate increases. Rapid Roof Repair specializes in accident and weather related damage repair and replacement; including exterior roofing, gutters, siding, widows; and interior painting, sheetrock, ceiling texture, flooring, and carpet cleaning. We will help you deal with your insurance company and meet with your insurance adjuster if requested. Our involvement prevents you from getting stuck with a settlement that won't cover your costs, or even worse, getting denied. With Rapid Roof Repair you pay no out-of-pocket expense other than your insurance deductible. We agree to accept what your insurance company will pay for the claim, including your deductible, and ensure the highest quality repair or replacement. You may also benefit from upgrades that we typically offer as signing incentives, such as upgrading the customer from 3-tab shingles to architectural shingles at no additional charge. Our company is also the most credentialed roofing contractors, and our employees are trained to the highest standards.
Our Process
First, we ask that you provide us with a copy of your insurance adjusters summary report so we can review the scope of work and check all measurements to ensure all damage is fairly evaluated and reported accurately
Second, we match our contract to the work specified in the insurance adjusters summary report, including any supplements that may need to be added if the insurance adjuster missed something.
Third, we fax the signed contract to the insurance company.
Fourth, if there is a mortgage on the home, the mortgage company's name will most likely be on the check along with yours. Most likely there will be several forms to be filled out and notarized.
Insurance Claims – FAQ
How do I know if I hail damage? My roof isn't leaking.
In a hailstorm, most hail that hits your roof and house may be too small to cause any damage. However, a percentage of the hail may be large or irregularly shaped, which can cause severe damage that may not be readily apparent and may not start to leaking for some time. It's best to have your roof inspected by a state licensed roofing contractor to determine if you need to file an insurance claim and have an insurance adjuster assess the total amount of damage incurred.
The insurance company withheld depreciation on my roof. Will I get that money?
Yes. Most all home owners policies cover full replacement value. The first check the insurance company gives you is the Actual Value (AV); what the roof is worth today with it's useful remaining life. The money that was withheld is call the depreciation, or technically, the Replacement Value (RV) and will be paid to you when the work is completed or most times upon the submission of a signed contract with a licensed contractor for the work specified in the insurance adjusters summary report.
Why did the insurance company withhold depreciation?
There are two reasons that the insurance companies hold some money back. The first reason is to make sure that you get the work done. Past experience has shown them that, if they give the customer all the money up front, many people end up spending it on something else. The second reason is that they wish to make sure that you pay your full deductible. The insurance companies reason that, if you are given all the money to begin with, many people would naturally try to find a contractor who would perform the job for the dollar amount in hand. By holding a retainage amount, they can adjust the amount of the final payout based on the roofing contractor's invoice, thus assuring that the customer does pay the deductible.
How can I avoid paying the deductible?
Legally, you can't. Of course, a roofer in collusion with a homeowner can submit falsified invoices. However, doing so is insurance fraud. Please don't ask us to do this.
On my paperwork, it looks like my insurance company has already deducted my deductible from the check they sent me?
When most people look at their insurance paperwork they are confused, because they think the insurance company deducted their deductible from the money the insurance company has sent them. However, the deductible is the amount that the homeowner is responsible for paying directly to the contractor. The insurance company subtracts the home owners deductible amount on the paperwork from the total amount the insurance company allows for the claim, since the homeowner will pay their deductible directly to the contractor. The balance after subtracting what the homeowner will pay directly to the contractor as a deductible, is the total amount the insurance company will actually pay for the claim.
The insurance is only paying for part of my roof, and my neighbor's insurance company paid for their entire roof; why is my insurance company only paying for part of my roof?
No two houses receive the same amount of damage in a storm. Your neighbor may have sustained extensive damage, and you may have received none. The insurance company will only pay for the actual damages incurred. If the entire roof was not damaged, unfortunately the insurance company cannot pay for the whole roof. However, if is it border line, it always helps to have your roofing contractor inspect the roof with your insurance adjuster to accurately assess all damage to the roof. Sometimes insurance adjusters may not be able to see all the damage if they're not able to walk on a step roof and photograph certain areas. Rapid Roof Repair ensures a helpful presence to look out for your best interest and assist the insurance adjuster if needed with damage assessment, photographs, and measurements.
Should I get several estimates?
It is always prudent to get more than one estimate. However, when insurance is paying for the work, the dollar amount of the estimate is not very important as long as it is equal to or less than the insurance company estimate. In all such cases, with Rapid Roof Repair, you will only be paying your deductible, so your cost with us will be what the insurance company pays, plus your deductible. Therefore, your decision should be based on going with the contractor that you feel most comfortable with and whom you feel will perform the best job.
What if your estimate is greater than the insurance company's estimate?
Usually this is because of something the insurance adjuster missed in the scope of work to be completed. We can almost always work something out with the insurance company. We will submit what is called a "supplement" with documentation in the form of pictures, measurements and paperwork. The insurance company will review the supplement and upon approval, send a check for the additional monies needed to make the repairs.
Rapid Roof Repair Info
Our longstanding work ethic and customer service has earned us the trust of homeowners, multi-family buildings, commercial properties and businesses alike throughout the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex.
Don't let fancy words trick you its very simple, weather its new construction or replacement, we bring the same level of excellence, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our commitment to you is that our quality ensures that the right roof, and that the end result is a property protected against the relentless elements, virtually maintenance-free and aesthetically pleasing.
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Our project managers at Rapid Roof Replacement can complete your entire project and specialize in commercial roof repair and installation, as well as all types of residential roofing, including specialty roofing systems such as exotic metal, concrete and clay tile, and even slate.
About Richardson
Some Interesting Facts you might find about the city of Richardson, you can read more here ( Richardson's City page) or learn more by visiting and reading more of the article posted below on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richardson,_Texas
Richardson is located at 32°57′56″N 96°42′57″W.[34]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.6 square miles (74.2 km2), of which 28.6 square miles (74.0 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.32%, is water.[35]
Approximately two-thirds of the city is in Dallas County, with the northern third of the city in Collin County. Of the 28.6 square miles (74.2 km2) contained within the borders of the city of Richardson, 18.2 square miles (47 km2) lie in Dallas County; the other 9.2 square miles (24 km2) are in Collin County.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Richardson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[36]
Economy and development
Despite declining economies in other parts of the United States, from 2005 to 2009 Richardson had substantial increases in its economy. The city's total assessed property value went up from $8.3 billion in 2005 to $14 billion in 2017. Sales tax collection went up from $21 million in 2005 to an estimated $32.9 million in 2017.
In December 2001, the Richardson City Council approved a development known as The Block (now Block 24) at the corner of Arapaho and Jupiter. It was the first vertical mixed-use development (ground floor retail, upper floor residential) in Richardson. By 2004, the Council had approved the city-initiated Spring Valley Station District zoning allowing/encouraging mixed-use development at the Spring Valley Station. Following the zoning change and The Block development, the city experienced a surge of mixed-use development, suburban infill and transit-oriented development, predominantly on the city's eastern side. The Venue is a 4-acre (16,000 m2) mixed-use development adjacent to Galatyn Park, a DART rail station. Eastside, a mixed-use, infill development, is at the midpoint of two rail stations, Arapaho Center and Galatyn Park. Eastside Phase 1 is located on the southern corner of Campbell Road and Central Expressway. It features 450 apartments by Post Properties, 90,000 square feet (8,400 m2) of retail and restaurant space and 35,000 square feet (3,300 m2) of office space in addition to an 11-story class A office building that was pre-existing on the development site. The first development for Eastside Phase 2 is nearing completion. It is a multi-family building called "The Mallory" and has 280 apartment units. It is at the southern tip of the property and you can see it from Central Expressway. The second part of Eastside Phase 2 had zoning amendment approved late 2016 that allows the owner to either develop the rest of the property as all apartments (508 units), rather than as a mix of apartments and office (230 units plus 30,000 square feet office). Brick Row, a $200 million mixed-use development, is located on the northwest corner of Spring Valley Road and Greenville Avenue, less than half of a mile east of Central Expressway. Brick Row borders the Spring Valley Station and will have at completion; 500 upscale apartments, 150 townhomes and up to 300 condominiums surrounding the historic natural McKamy Springs. The Shire is a mixed-use center of 6.5 acres (26,000 m2). The Shire II is an additional 10 acres (40,000 m2). The former Richardson Square Mall has been redeveloped into an outdoor retail center. Other retail centers have been re-developed or remodeled including Buckingham Place, Buckingham Square, Dal-Rich Towne Square, Richardson Village, II Creeks Plaza, Richardson Heights Shopping Center and Richardson Square.
The city has won many economic awards, including DBJ's 2006 "Best Real Estate Deal of the Year", International Economic Development Council's 2006 "Technology-Based Economic Development Award", and Texas Economic Development Council's 2007 "Texas Economic Excellence Award".[37]
Since 2008, both Standard & Poor's and Moody's have upgraded Richardson's credit rating to "AAA" from the previous rating of "AA+". At the time, Richardson was one of only four cities in the state of Texas and one of 88 cities in the nation with an "AAA" rating from Standard & Poor's. In 2015, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) determined Richardson's daytime population to be 156,065 based on American Community Survey information.[38] The economy remains rooted in the telecommunication industry. However, Richardson's property tax base is deep and extends beyond its telecommunication roots to include other sectors including insurance, health care, technology and finance. The tax base is diverse with the 10 leading taxpayers accounting for 16.17% of total assessed value.
On March 1, 2014, the Richardson Fire Department will officially receive its Class 1 ISO rating. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) is "a leading supplier of statistical, underwriting and actuarial information for the property/casualty insurance industry", and its rating is used to measure the quality and effectiveness of fire protection in a community. At the time, Richardson was one of only 56 municipalities in the country to achieve this highest rating, which tends to reduce property/casualty insurance premiums.[39]
Shopping Center Revitalization
Richardson shopping centers are experiencing significant revitalization. Alamo Drafthouse opened its first DFW Metroplex location in the Richardson Heights Shopping Center at U.S. 75 and Belt Line Road in August 2013. Since then, several new businesses have opened in the center, including Cinnaholic-Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls, Haystack Burger & Barley, Taco Join, Krispy Kreme, Tasty Tails, Starbucks, Half Price Books and Skechers. In 2015, SPIN Neapolitan Pizza opened in Canyon Creek Plaza, just west of U.S. 75 and W. Campbell Road. The former Luby's Cafeteria site in the shopping center was reconstructed to include Torchy's Tacos, Tokyo Joe's and Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar. Nearby, the newly remodeled Campbell Way Center has added a Mattison Avenue Salon Suites & Spa, a Palapas Seafood Restaurant, and in the same area, a 38,500 square foot Gold's Gym is now open for business.
Galatyn Park Urban Center
Galatyn Park Urban Center was a catalyst project at the Galatyn Park DART station. Galatyn Park began as the product of an intensive public/private collaboration between the City of Richardson, Galatyn Park Corporation, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, the Texas Department of Transportation, John Q. Hammons/Marriott Hotels, and Nortel.
Planning for the Urban Center began with a collaborative design charrette in 1997 involving these same stakeholders. By 2001, a DART light rail station, the Central Expressway/Galatyn Parkway interchange, the 330-room Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, a 2-acre public plaza, and the Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations had been completed.
Immediately east of the Urban Center is an 800,000 square-foot office campus. To the north lies an 8-acre wetland and woodland preserve. The wetland portion of the preserve was required as a mitigation measure for the development of the Galatyn Park area, but rather than simply meeting the basic functional requirement, the City chose to enhance the area by adding recreational, educational, and aesthetic features.
The Urban Center is also an activity node on the expanding regional network of multi-use trails that connects Richardson's neighborhoods and employment centers with neighboring cities. The Central Trail spans the city from north to south, connecting Plano to the north with Dallas to the south along the DART Red Line right-of-way, and providing links to other trail segments throughout Richardson.
The AMLI Galatyn Station mixed-use development, completed in 2008, is made up of almost 300 multi-family residential units and nearly 7,000 square feet of retail space. Galatyn Park is also home of the one million-square-foot headquarters for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS), completed in early 2012.
Brick Row
Brick Row is located adjacent to the Spring Valley DART light rail station, east of the rail line. The development replaced an aging 337-unit garden-style apartment complex and 18 single-family dwellings with a mix of residential buildings (170 townhomes and 577 apartments), along with 16,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. Additional improvements included the enhancement of the Floyd Branch drainage corridor, which bisects Brick Row, and the incorporation of the historic McKamy Springs into a public park providing recreational opportunities for Brick Row residents and the general public. Brick Row's pedestrian environment includes wide sidewalks, street trees, and build-to lines (as opposed to setback requirements), which reinforce the interplay between structures and the people that use them. Two access points to the City's Central Trail are available along the western edge of the development.
The development and the underlying Spring Valley Station District Planned Development zoning earned a 2007 Celebrating Leadership in Design Excellence Award for "Public Planning and Policy" from the North Central Texas Council of Governments.[40]
Eastside is a mixed-use, infill development located at the corner of Central Expressway and Campbell Road adjacent to the DART light rail corridor. Through the Central Trail, access is available to both the Galatyn Park and Arapaho Center stations. Until 2006, the initial 15-acre site was partially developed with a 211,000-square-foot office building and a multi-level parking structure surrounded by vacant property.
The first phase created an urban neighborhood, adding 436 multi-family units clustered around a public green space, a variety of restaurant and daily service uses and an employment center, all within a walkable environment. The pedestrian plaza that is the focal point for the development and the center of community activity connects to sidewalks and trails that facilitate easy movement within, around, and outside the community.
The second phase of the development began in 2016 and will add up to 788 additional units on a 13-acre site south of phase one. The first building with 280 units was nearing completion by June 2017.
Emerging near US 75 and President George Bush Turnpike on one of the last remaining greenfield tracts in the City of Richardson, CityLine is a dynamic transit-oriented development comprising a regional employment center; thousands of urban-style homes; extensive retail, restaurant and entertainment options; and a diversity of recreational amenities. Companies located in CityLine include State Farm and Raytheon. CityLine is woven together by a network of walkable streets and multi-use trails. CityLine is organized as two distinct districts—a compact, walkable urban core of approximately 120 acres and a more conventionally suburban periphery, about 80 additional acres, that buttresses the urban center while accommodating a less dense transition to nearby single-family neighborhoods.
CityLine components already built or under construction within a five-minute walk of the DART station include: nearly 2 million square feet of office space; a 41,000-square-foot medical office building; over 115,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space; a 150-room hotel; over 2,000 urban apartment homes; and a 3.5-acre park and 2-acre civic plaza.
In addition, development that is completed or under construction within an eight to 10 minute walk to the DART station includes: 500 additional apartments; 32 single family detached homes; over 155,000 square feet of retail; over 1 million square feet of office; and a 6.5-acre civic open space.
Main Street/Downtown Redevelopment
A mixed-use development at the northeast corner of Central Expressway and Main Street was approved in January 2017. The 14.5-acre development will include residential, commercial and restaurant space. It is the first significant private sector development in the downtown area since the 2016 adoption of the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code.
The project is bordered by Main Street on the south, Central Expressway on the west, Greer Street on the north and Interurban Street on the east. It includes the Chase Bank office building, which will undergo minor modifications under the development plan. All other existing structures on the property will be removed.
The Richardson City Council passed the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code on October 2016, which established development standards and expanded the boundaries of the district, rezoning about 540 acres while making the area more walkable for pedestrians.[41]
Spring Creek Nature Area
In January 2015, the City of Richardson purchased almost 60 acres of land from Galatyn Properties Ltd., which consists of members of the Margaret Hunt Hill family. Acquiring the four parcels of land allowed the City to more than double the nature area's size.[42] The nature area now covers about 100 acres near US 75 and the President George Bush Turnpike.
The Spring Creek Nature Area includes its namesake Spring Creek plus a mix of trees and walking trails. The nature area has also become home to several of the city's Urban Naturalist walks each season. The park is located within easy walking distance of the CityLine mixed-use development, which is home to major State Farm and Raytheon office facilities, as well as thousands of residents. The City has completed the master planning stage for the expanded parcels of land, with the next step being the installation of a trail around the nature area's perimeter.
Restaurant Park
Restaurant Park is a restaurant development on the west side of U.S 75, south of Belt Line Road. The project is a key component of the City's reinvestment and redevelopment strategy for the West Spring Valley Corridor.
In 2012, the City purchased the Continental Inn, demolished the 1960s-era hotel and assembled adjoining properties to make way for the development of Restaurant Park.
Restaurant Park will feature up to seven restaurants with patio dining areas gathered around a central plaza that includes a large fountain area, numerous amenities, enhanced landscaping and a pedestrian portal at the back of the project to allow easy access for residents in the surrounding neighborhoods.[43]
Palisades Central
JP Partners, KBS Realty Advisors, and GE Capital joined together to begin development of a mixed-use project at the Palisades Town Central, an 80-acre development located on the west side of U.S. 75 across from the Galatyn Park DART rail station. The project includes single family homes, apartments, high-rise office buildings, (almost 500,000 square feet already existing), retail, restaurants, and a full service hotel built around a 4-acre park.
Northside at UTD
Dallas-based developer Wynne/Jackson Inc. and Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions partnered with The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) to develop Northside, a mixed-use project located on the north end of the UTD campus. Phase one of the development, completed in the fall of 2016, includes a 313-bed mid-rise apartment and townhome project plus approximately 20,000 square feet of retail space on a 13-acre tract. Phase two of the development will break ground in the spring of 2017 and will include 275 units and about 7,000 square feet of retail space on a 13-acre tract. Zoning approved in 2016 allows for up to 2,000 multi-family units, approximately 519,000 square feet of office space, a hotel and ground floor retail on 51 acres (inclusive of Northside at UTD phase two). Northside at UTD is being developed on land owned by the university that is bisected by the Cotton Belt regional commuter rail line. The Cotton Belt UTD station will be centrally located in the heart of the Northside at UTD development.
2015 City Bond Program
In November 2015, citizens approved a new $115 million bond program. The 2015 program includes $67 million for public buildings, including a new Fire Station #3 and a new Public Safety Complex, $38.6 million for various street improvements, $2.2 million for various sidewalk replacements, and $7.2 million for various park improvements, including renovations to the Senior Center and an expansion of trails at the Spring Creek Nature Area.[44]
Late-2000s recession
In the overall economic downturn or the late-2000s recession, Richardson has not been affected as adversely as some other cities in the country, Texas or even the North Texas region. In June 2010 both Moody's and Standard and Poor's bond rating agencies reaffirmed the city's "AAA" rating, the highest assigned by either agency. Of the cities that maintain bond ratings, Richardson is in the top 3.1% in the state and the top 6.8% nationally.[9] Richardson has fully recovered from the tech downturn[clarification needed] of 2001-2003. The city has diversified its business base with financial service firms and has adopted a live-work-play approach to future mixed-use and transit-oriented developments. As of early 2011 local unemployment was still high by historical standards at just over 7%, but lower than the state and federal unemployment levels.[45] This is down from the unemployment rate of 8.4% in August 2010 according to figures collected by the NCTCOG[46]
Corporate headquarters
MetroPCS,[47] Fossil, Lennox International, Vent-A-Hood, Wingstop Restaurants,[48] id Software, VCE,[49] BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, RealPage, Fujitus Network Communications (U.S. Headquarters) and Samsung Mobile have their corporate headquarters in Richardson.
Major employers
According to the Richardson Economic Development Partnership's listing on Major Employers (last updated March 2017),[50] the top employers in the city are:
# Employer # of Employees
1 State Farm Insurance 8,000
2 AT&T Inc. 5,000
3 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 3,100
4 The University of Texas at Dallas 2,674
5 Richardson Independent School District 2,500
6 RealPage 2,100
8 United Healthcare 1,700
9 Raytheon 1,700
10 Fujitsu Network Communications 1,500
The city is located in North Central Texas and was originally incorporated in 1925, with the first Charter being adopted in 1956 and the latest revision made in November 2015. The community is a home rule city and has operated under the council–manager form of government since 1956.[51] Richardson voters simultaneously elect six Council members and a mayor to represent them every two years. All Council members and the mayor are elected at large, with four Council members representing each of the city's four districts. The City Council is elected for two-year terms on a nonpartisan basis.
The Charter requires that the City Council appoint a city manager to act as the chief administrative and executive officer. The city manager is not appointed for a fixed time and may be removed at the will and pleasure of the majority of the City Council. One of the responsibilities of the city manager is to appoint and remove department heads and conduct the general affairs of the municipal government in accordance with the policies of the City Council.
The City provides to its citizens a full range of services including police and fire protection, emergency ambulance service, water and sewer service, solid waste disposal, park and recreational activities, cultural events, and a library. In addition, the City provides planning for future land use, traffic control, building inspection, and community services and operates two 18-hole golf courses. The City also operates the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations, which is a multi-venue performing arts and presentation center.
The City of Richardson is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions.


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Dex Tuttle
I've often surprised myself by how forgetful I am as a parent. It's possible I'm the only dad who has nearly forgotten that his daughter needs to eat and, more specifically, that he's responsible for making sure that happens. I know for a FACT, however, that I'm not the only dad who has forgotten the diaper bag in the car and been forced to speed-run the grocery shopping to get a stinky child out of the store as fast as possible. On tired days after sleepless nights, I've forgotten that my keys are in the ignition of the car I'm driving and seriously debated being late for work to turn around and go get them.
I'm exposing a vulnerable part of myself a little when I admit this type of fault, but I know I'm not alone. As the injury prevention program coordinator at Children's, I feel even more responsible to be mistake-free in providing a safe environment for my child, and I feel that much more silly when I fail to do so.
When my daughter, Quinnlyn, was learning to walk, she pulled herself up on me as I sat in my "dad chair" in the living room. (I'll admit, realizing that the recliner was a crucial part of fatherhood was a huge part of my excitement for becoming a dad, but I digress.) She grabbed my hands and smiled at her accomplishment. After a few happy moments, she started to turn and walk away, and I forgot that she wasn't yet able to stand on her own. I let go of her hands and down she went, flat on her back. Thankfully, she was OK. She actually laughed it off (her reaction to near-injury that would soon give me anxiety) and got herself back up.
So far, my follies have been rather benign. Still, I live in eternal fear of finding myself in that vulnerable, forgetful moment when something more serious happens.
As the summer ramps into full swing, one such mistake I'm determined NOT to make is forgetting Quinn in the car. This can happen for one of two reasons: we don't realize the danger, or we find ourselves in a moment of distraction and leave out one extremely hyper important detail.
Let me first convince you that this is extraordinarily dangerous:
- Children have lower water reserves, so their body temperatures rise three to four times faster than an adult.
- The temperature inside a car can rise 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit every 15 minutes (on a 70-degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach 116 degrees).
- Since 1998, more than 580 children in the United States have died from being left in vehicles.
- In car seats, children are insulated, making it more difficult for their bodies to regulate overheating.
- Signs of hyperthermia set in when body temperature reaches just 100.9 degrees, which children will surpass in only a matter of minutes; internal organs can begin to fail at 104 degrees, and death can occur when body temp reaches 107.
- Cracking a window does little to reduce the heat inside a car.
On most days, strapping my daughter into her car seat easily could be the final challenge on a reality game show that tests strength, patience and fortitude. Therefore, I'm admittedly hesitant to take her in and out of the car more than I need. However, you never know what will happen; on an average day, there are so many things that are out of your control and could delay a quick stop or create catastrophic failure of your car's air conditioning. Please take control of what you can and never, ever leave your child unattended in the car.
But as I've already admitted, I'm forgetful. Here are some tips on making sure you don't forget your most-precious package:
- Place an important item in the backseat. My recommendation is to leave your phone there – thus removing a major distraction while driving – but it can be a purse, wallet, computer, jacket or any other item you know you'll need when you arrive at your destination.
- If you don't carry items often and you drive a car with an automatic transmission, take the shoe off the foot you don't use for the pedals and put it in the back seat. This can be a fun game where everyone in the family participates.
- Leave yourself a note on the dashboard: "BABY IN BACK!"
- Put a stuffed animal or doll in the car seat when your child isn't in it. When you strap your kid in for a trip, put the stuffed animal in the seat next to you up front – a reminder that something is out of place.
- If you have a GPS-enabled device, set location reminders when arriving at your favorite locations – the grocery store, work, restaurants, etc. Kars 4 Kids is developing an app that works with your car's Bluetooth capabilities to remind you as you walk away from the vehicle.
Make arrival habits
- Always do a walk-around of your vehicle to ensure you're a safe distance from other hazards and make note of items that will help you remember where you parked.
- Always use the passenger-side doors to load and unload for trips. This will force you to walk around the car to collect your items.
- Make a game with your child where you always sing a song, say a phrase, do an activity each time you stop at a destination. Even if your child is sleeping, the habit will keep your mind thinking about the little person in the backseat.
Other resources
- Don't leave your child in the car (Kid Safe Foundation)
- Shoe trick will prevent child deaths in hot cars (news-press.com)
- Heatstroke deaths of children in vehicles (ggweather.com)
Dex Tuttle is the injury prevention program coordinator at Children's Minnesota.


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All change in the Licensing Act! House of Lords Select Committee report published
Overnight on 4th April, the House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003 published the report of its findings. Appointed in May 2016, after the publication of a formal memorandum from the Home Office in June 2016, the Committee issued a call for evidence. They received some 175 written submissions and then heard oral evidence from 65 witnesses.
Those called to give evidence included our Director of Regulatory Services Peter Adkins.
The Committee also attended a meeting of Southwark licensing sub-committee.
The final report has been published (click here for access) and, at some 184 pages, provides a comprehensive review of the Act, the practical aspects of its day to day operations and steps through applications, hearing to enforcement. Very few if any areas of the Act appear to have been left unconsidered.
The Select Committee website has today commented 'The House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003 publishes its report 'The Licensing Act 2003: post-legislative scrutiny'. In the eleven years since the Act has been in force hardly a year has gone by without major piecemeal amendments to the Act. The Lords Committee, set up to scrutinise the Act, has concluded that it is fundamentally flawed and needs a radical overhaul, including the abolition of local authority licensing committees'
The Committee noticed the significant change in where alcohol is sold. In 1994 58% was sold by the on-trade, 42% by the off-trade. They quote the current figures as 70% now being sold by off-licence and supermarkets. The Committee considered how Scotland approaches off-trade sales and suggest these should be followed in England and Wales.
There are notably no changes proposed to stop licences being available 24 hours.
The Report contains a number of recommendations. The thinking behind each of these is gone into in detail in the report. We summarise these below and we will provide a more detailed article in due course.
- Compulsory Training – the Committee recommend all Licensing Committees should undertake compulsory training to a standard to be set. There is also a proposal that there should be the development of a comprehensive Police Licensing Officer training programme.
- The administration of Licensing should be transferred over to the Planning Committee. There should be a trial of this proposal first run in various pilot areas. Further those sitting on Licensing Committees should take into account and follow any Planning Committee decision (and vice versa).
- In the same area there should be adopted a full 'Agent of Change' approach to new planning and licensing decisions to help licensed premises from the consequences of new build developments. This means that those involved in developments would need to take into account pubs, clubs, restaurants etc in the area and take necessary mitigating steps.
- With a move to Planning would come the transfer of appeals from Magistrates Courts to the equivalent of the Planning Inspectorate.
- Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMRO) and Late Night Levy's come in for comment. The Committee felt EMROs should be repealed and Late Night Levies too. If Late Night Levies are to stay they should be arranged for the proceeds to be split 50/50 between Police and Councils. Community and Ancillary Sellers Notices should be repealed.
- There are recommendations for procedural changes.
- Applicants would not need to advertise their applications in a newspaper, they should be advertised on-line with the Licensing Authority instead
- Whilst there would be no change to the Licensing Objectives (specifically no Health Objective), applicants for a Premises Licence will need to be accompanied by a disability access and facilities statement
- For Temporary Event Notices, currently only the Police and Environmental health can object, the recommendation is that the Licensing Authority should be able to object as well
- Community and Ancillary Sellers Notices should be repealed.
- Licensing fees have been a hot topic, it is proposed that these should be set locally to reflect the local cost of administering the Act
- Much overdue is the recommendation for a national database of Personal Licence holders, the Committee feel this should be linked to the Police National database.
- Clubs have always enjoyed a slightly different regime under the Act and there are no changes proposed to this other than the removal of the need for a two day waiting period for new members of Clubs who hold a Club Premises Certificate.
- The Minimum Unit Pricing regime in Scotland was considered and it was considered that this should be revisited in England and Wales once the Scottish Government publish their assessment of its operation.
- There are proposals to change Closure Orders making it totally clear that the service of such an order does not require the Premises to close or cease selling alcohol immediately, nor entitle the Police to do so, and prevent the Police from arresting a person on the grounds of failure to comply with a notice.
- There are also recommendations on Interim Steps, the s182 Guidance concerning a Committee accepting representations by Police, and the Act now being amended so it does apply at airports and ports. Full details are in the report
- Scotland have restrictions on multi-pack pricing, a ban on buy one get one free, restrictions on advertising drinks promotions and a blanket Challenge 25 policy. The Committee consider these should be considered and introduced.
What happens now?
According to the information on the Select Committee website 'The Government will normally make a response to a select committee report, either publishing it itself (as a Command Paper) or sending a memorandum to the committee, which can be published as a special report (simply saying, in effect, "we have received the following reply …"), although the committee can publish the response with further comments or take further evidence.
The Government has undertaken to reply within two months of the publication of the report, when possible, but may seek the committee's agreement to allow a longer period. In some cases where a report has recommendations affecting a body outside Government (for example the Bank of England) responses will be received from more than one source. It is sometimes convenient for the committee to publish such responses together. The Government's replies to reports from the Committee of Public Accounts are published as Treasury Minutes (which are Command Papers).'
We await the response with interest!
Peter Adkins Director of Regulatory Services
Peter is highly regarded for his specialism in Licensing and Gambling Law. and was called to give evidence before the Select Committee.
The guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500, recognises Peter's specialism in this area and he is regularly engaged by clients all over the country involved in all aspects of the Licensed trade. Peter deals with pubs, restaurants and hotels, social and members clubs, casinos, gambling establishments, shops and late night take-aways. Peter and the firm are able to look after all their legal needs.


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A creative thinking technique employed by Speedo researchers in 2009, reverse brainstorming helped the team conceptualize new designs for competitive swimwear when the company's revolutionary and controversial swim suits were banned after the record-breaking 2008 Summer Olympic games. Experts in fluid dynamics, biomechanics, and psychology envisioned a combination of oversized goggles and a body-compressing suit to create drag. Imagining the opposite of what we want can help hone our creative thinking to get closer to the results we do want.
Now imagine the company of a casket builder, a physician, a funeral director, and a pharmacist along with our wives enjoying an evening of cocktails on the patio at a local supper club. I cannot share all of the details of our reverse brainstorming on the worst funeral choices we could imagine for the environment, but the highlights are worth repeating. As for the exercise, I invite you to try reverse brainstorming this, or any, subject and experience the creativity that can result in a collaborative discussion among your family, friends, or work colleagues.
We quickly listed all funeral choices that we know are harmful in some manner to the environment or our health. Casket? Yes. Concrete Burial Vault? Yes. Embalming? Yes. Cremation? Yes. Burial Plot? Yes. Large grave stone? Yes. As we explored the details we set some boundaries for ourselves. We didn't intend to confuse "elaborate" as the opposite of being eco-friendly. We also didn't want to consider impractical choices nobody would ever make (like cremating a 24-karat gold casket).
Our reverse brainstorming helped us imagine the worst possible set of choices money could buy in funeral service. We concluded our evening with several good laughs and each of us took home some ideas for our own end-of-life plans. So what might the worst possible (but reasonably probable) funeral service look like from a Green perspective on funerals?
Well, there would have to be a cremation for a carbon footprint of about 600 lbs. of CO2, but not without a full service funeral with our embalmed body. After all, a large number of cremations in the U.S. are embalmed. In addition to the carbon footprint, cremation generates emissions of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, mercury, hydrogen fluoride (HF), hydrogen chloride (HCl), NMVOCs, and other heavy metals, in addition to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP). For those of us metal implants or dental fillings, the impact of incineration releases harmful dioxins and mercury. There is an ongoing debate on how to address mercury poisoning from cremation which the United States EPA believes is the 3rd largest contributor of air-born mercury contamination.
Our casket would have to be an imported Indonesian natural burial casket made from seagrass. While it is biodegradable, a seagrass casket weighing 70 lbs. would have a carbon impact of more than 2500 lbs. (even more than imported stainless steel) after being shipped to an American port by ocean cargo, then air freighted to a commercial airport in the Midwest, and finally transported by truck to our funeral home. And if our seagrass came from a controversial area where fisheries were compromised by seagrass farming, even better. And if our casket could be woven by the hands of underpaid laborers (or even children) we'd be sublime.
We planned a funeral home visitation followed by a full service funeral the next day at a church for the added fuss of transporting our body and our families. After the cremation we'd have our cremated remains interred at a cemetery and another memorial service so that everybody could start their cars three times to drive to at least three locations to pay their respects during our funeral. All three of our funeral events would be thoroughly adorned with cut flowers—another industry rife with environmental and energy controversies.
Our cremated remains would be interred in a concrete cremation vault in a full-sized cemetery plot next to our loved ones. We'd hope that our cemetery of choice used only the finest pesticides and herbicides to maintain a plush green lawn manicured regularly with two-stroke oil-burning trimmers and leaf blowers. Oh, and the trees, of course take out the trees because they leave such a mess every fall. After all of this, we will have left behind a larger impact after our death than in the final 2-3 years of our living lives.


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Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market was valued at USD 431.8 million in 2012 and is expected to see growth at 6.5% CAGR from 2013 to 2019. Industrial refrigeration systems play crucial role in the business operations of companies across industries, such as food and beverage processing, cold storage warehousing, and chemical processing, among others, which require temperature controlled handling of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. Maintaining temperature at desired levels is critical to ensure desired quality of materials throughout the prescribed use time (best before or expiry date). Changing food consumption trends and increased international trade of food products, which require refrigeration, are some of the key factors which are currently driving the industrial refrigeration industry in Latin America.
Industrial refrigeration equipment are extensively used in different industries including food production and processing, petrochemicals, beverage production, and others. Among these potential applications, the highest revenue share, 24.5%, was contributed by food production and processing segment, in 2012. Food production and processing is expected to be the fastest growing application segment driven by expanding non-agro processing industry in Latin America. Some of the equipment used for industrial refrigeration purpose includes refrigeration systems, coil and condensers, thermal panels and parts. Of these, refrigeration systems dominated the market in 2012. Demand from production and processing industries for systems such as water chillers and cooling tower systems, refrigerators and freezers of different capacities, and cold rooms, among others, has helped to support refrigeration systems market growth.
At country level, Brazil is predicted to remain the single largest market for Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment due to the expansion activities of beverage manufacturing companies. In 2012, Brazil and Mexico collectively accounted for 54.6% of the Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market revenue.
Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market due to its high growth potential and long term growth opportunities is attracting the global players. This is also supported by improving standards of living and the mature nature of the frozen food industry in the region. Some of the major participants in this industry include Johnson Controls, Inc., Mayekawa Mfg. Co., Ltd. and GEA Group, Ingersoll-Rand Inc., Yantai Moon Co. Ltd., and Vilter Manufacturing, LLC, among others. Players such as Johnson Controls, Inc., Mayekawa Mfg. Co., Ltd., and GEA Group AG, already have strong presence across Latin American industrial refrigeration equipment market.
Efficient industrial refrigeration systems are developed through proper design, using premium energy efficiency equipments and the installation of proper system controls and regular maintenance. Industrial refrigeration is a lively business of significant size which serves a crucial role in industry and society. The growth of the Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market is primarily driven by changing consumer lifestyle and food habits resulting in increased consumption of frozen food items and items which require refrigerated storage. Also, the demand is strengthened by increased trade of refrigerated products, especially meat and beverages, which directly drives demand for efficient cold storage chains and processing units. The trade in the region is in turn boosted by trade agreements signed by regional countries and their strategic geo-political location.
Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market report provides analytical insights with focus on regions such as Mexico, Brazil, Middle America and Southern Cone. This report covers refrigeration equipments used across different industries such as food production and processing, beverage production, pharmaceuticals, energy and others.
This report provides cross-sectional analysis of Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market based on parameters including application and product type. Different products of an industrial refrigeration system are refrigeration systems, coil and condensers, thermal panels and parts. Among these product types, the Latin American market for industrial refrigeration equipment was dominated by refrigeration systems. The market revenue and forecast for each product type has been provided for the period 2011 to 2019 in terms of USD million, along with the CAGR for the forecast period 2013 to 2019. Industrial refrigeration equipments find widespread application across several industries such as food production and processing, beverage production, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and petro-chemicals, among others. Of these different applications, the industrial refrigeration equipments market is expected to be driven by growth across the food production and processing segment. The market revenue and forecast for each application has been provided for the period 2011 to 2019 in terms of USD million, along with the CAGR for the forecast period 2013 to 2019.
Market attractiveness analysis emphasizes the key investing and lucrative refrigeration equipments of industrial refrigeration equipment market space. The Porter's five forces analysis included in this report helps in evaluating the market situation and competitiveness. Further, the analysis gives market estimation in terms of revenue and forecast for the period 2013 to 2019.
Apart from the comprehensive sub-segment analysis as illustrated through the table given below, this report also offers company profiles of the key market participants. The competitive profiling of these key participants includes company overview, business strategies implemented by them, financial overview, and recent developments which can aid in assessing competition in the market. The Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market has been witnessing increased activities by players from around the world, who are fast expanding their operations in the region, so as to gain pioneering advantages. With Latin America expected to emerge as a potential market for both imports and exports in the near future, many global and local players have started undertaking active business expansion activities in the region. Some of the major companies included in this report are GEA Group AG, Mayekawa Mfg. Co., Ltd., Vilter Manufacturing, LLC, Yantai Moon Co., Ltd., Industrial Frigo srl, DE RIGO Refrigeration S.R.L, and BITZER SE among others.
This report analyzes the Latin America industrial refrigeration equipment market in terms of revenue (USD million). The market has been segmented as follows:
Latin America Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Market, by Product:
- Refrigeration systems
- Coils and condensers
- Thermal panels
- Parts (Support products)
Latin America Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Market, by Applications:
Food production and processing
- Agro
- Non-Agro
- Beverage production
- Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
- Petro-chemicals
- Energy (gas production and power plants)
- Logistics (storage - warehouses)
Latin America Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Market, by Geography:
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle America (Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Central America, Caribbean (except Cuba) and Puerto Rico)
- Southern Cone (Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia)


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Inner Soul: The Sculptural Works of Lawrence J Nowlan at Ava Gallery & Art Center, Lebanon NH
November 11 – Winter 2017
Opening Reception: Friday, November 11, 5–7pm
An exhibition of artwork by Lawrence J. Nowlan, Jr (1965-2013) will be on display in AVA's Stone Carving Studio and Johnson Sisters Library from November 11 through winter 2017.
Nowlan was an artist-in-residence at Saint-Gauden's National Historic Site for five summers where he studied portrait sculpture and bas-relief. The late American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens was one of Nowlan's biggest influences. There he met his future wife, Heather Wiley, an intern with the Student Conservation Association. They married in 2003. In 1997, Nowlan founded his own art studio on the second floor of a former Unitarian Church on Main Street in Windsor, VT where he created most of his best known works.
Nowlan was a sculptor and figurative artist known for his statues of notable individuals and memorials. In a world accustomed to abstract expression, his figurative art was unexpected. Nowlan's study of sculpture and commitment to his art career didn't commence until he was in his 30's. His tragic and sudden passing cut short a career that he was passionate about. Dedicated to his craft and not afraid to take chances, he was a mentor for many. Nowlan's artistic talents flowed through him and he would often say "I'm just the messenger".
Just a couple of weeks prior to his sudden death, Nowlan stopped by AVA to express his support and excitement for our plans to construct a building that would further the studies of three-dimensional art. He enthusiastically offered to provide advice whenever he could be of assistance.
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Marina Khan's Film Lala Begum Wins Award at South Asian Film Festival
The short film Lala Begum of Marina Khan won the award for best screenplay at the 6th Annual Washington DC South Asian Film Festival.
With anticipation and exhilaration, we are lucky to share the news of Pakistani cinema making us proud once again. One of the renowned actors in this film that made this possible is Marina Khan. The story of this film is about the relation of the estranged two sisters. One of them is Marina Khan aka Meher in the film. The other is Sonia Rehman Qureshi aka Seher. The cast also includes Humayun Saeed.
It's merely based on 1970's theme where these two sisters haven't spoken to each other over two decades. Meher begrudges Seher her disregard of the family's wishes and marrying Ahmed, a man outside the family. The story continues as these two sisters meet after decades when Seher returns to claim her share of the family estate. This happens after her husband dies; a squabble that caused nothing but a devastating sense of isolation.
Marina Khan in DC South Asian Film Festival
DCSAFF (DC South Asian Film Festival) is one of the most popular screen events on the Washington, D.C cultural calendar. DC South Asian Arts Council hosts this event. This festival is held every year in America's capital. It showcases the best of cinema from all over Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The writer of this film is Syed Mohammad Ahmed. This film is only 40 minutes long which actually won the award by not just the incredible story but the great acting done by Marina Khan. Syed Mohammad Ahmed is famous for writing the hit drama serial from the 1990's; Tum Se Kehna Tha. Marina khan isn't just a wonderful actor but a TV director and a producer. Too much talent in one person is what we can proudly say has lifted Pakistani cinema's head high once again.
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This cake was for a modern Southern wedding at The MEZZ. The bride used a spectrum of purples and the cake was a great way to tie them all together!
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Below is a shot of the inside of their cake
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This bridal shower cake used a subtle ombre of a darker pink on the sides to give the cake design a bit more dimension on the buttercream rosettes.
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