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Under the Licensing Act 2003, a designated premises supervisor or anyone authorising the supply of alcohol must hold a personal licence. In order to qualify, an applicant must hold a licensing qualification which is accredited and government approved.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The stock market is taking a beating, but does a small investor need to worry? We talked to local economists about that question.
Wharton professor Kent Smetters says all the concern about Friday's credit downgrade were unnecessary.
"What we're seeing is just the opposite of what everybody predicted. We actually saw a good run on bonds," he says. "People are demanding government bonds."
Smetters says bonds prices already reflected a certain level of risk so there won't be the expected disaster for consumer credit.
But stock prices are another matter.
Former Temple University professor Eileen Appelbaum (right), now with the Center for Economic and Policy Research, says the downturn has nothing to do with the US economy.
"This is really due to what is happening in Italy and Spain," she told KYW Newsradio, "and if the European Central Bank will step up to the plate, the stock market will stabilize."
Smetters, of the Wharton School (right), thinks the stock market is reacting to the realization that the recovery may take years. He says investors should avoid risk, even if it means a lower return.
Related story: Jill Schlesinger, CBS Moneywatch
On the bright side, oil prices went down today so gas prices should soon go lower.
Reported by Pat Loeb, KYW Newsradio 1060

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Markus has co-authored several books on construction law and alternative dispute resolution with Duncan Glaholt and has published numerous articles and presentations on those topics. He has provided the primary research and front-line editing for Duncan's other books: Construction, Builders' and Mechanics' Liens in Canada, 7th edition (Carswell, 2005), Conduct of a Lien Action (Carswell), Annotated Ontario Construction Lien Act (Carswell) and Conduct of a Trust Action (Carswell).Markus Rotterdam
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The Law of ADR in Canada: An Introductory Guide, 2nd ed. (Markham: LexisNexis, 2018)
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O'Brien's Encyclopaedia of Forms, 11th Edition, Building Contracts (Aurora: Canada Law Book, 2007)
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"Summary Judgment in Construction Cases - Has the Culture Shifted?" Journal of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers 2018
"Working in Canada for Foreign States - Can you Sue? Can you Lien?" (2017) 33:6 Construction Law Letter.
"Made in Ontario" Statutory Adjudication (The 2017 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada)
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"Gross Negligence — Pronounced Dead 100 Years Ago, But Alive And Well" (2015) 31:4 Construction Law Letter 9
"Peace of Mind as Part of a Home Building Contract" (2015) 31:5 Construction Law Letter 6
"The Proper Measure Of Damages For Contractor's Breach Of Contract" (2015) 31:3 Construction Law Letter
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"Pure Economic Loss: The Road to Danger" (2014) 30:5 Construction Law Letter 1
"Confidentiality in Construction Mediation after the Ontario Commercial Mediation Act, 2010"
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"Case Comment: Tercon Contractors Ltd. v. British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Highways)" (2010) 24:3 Nuts & Bolts 2
"Case Comment: Kennedy Electric Ltd. v. Rumble Automation Inc."
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"Prairie Thunder: Lac La Ronge v. Dallas Contracting"
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"Buying Free of Lien Claims – The Home Buyer Provisions of the Construction Lien Act"
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"Managing Trust Funds - The New York Model"
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Law Society of Upper Canada Special Lectures 2002: Real Property Law: Conquering the Complexities
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"An ICC Model for the Resolution of Complex Construction Disputes"
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"The Defences to Breach of Trust Actions: We Spent all the Money"
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"Case Comment: Toro Aluminum Ltd. v. Revah"
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By Victor Trevino
The Republic | azcentral.com
In January, we witnessed the beginning of a second term for President Barack Obama. In December, in Mexico, President Enrique Peña Nieto began a six-year term.
There are several reasons to emphasize the new beginnings of executive branches of the United States and Mexico: Both countries share a border of more than 2,000 miles, both are partners through the North American Free Trade Agreement, both share historical and family ties and both have a common bilateral agenda.
While Obama has an agenda that will address domestic fiscal policy and economic growth, his administration also has other priorities like immigration, gun control, energy and climate change.
Concurrently (and this was something that I confirmed recently during a meeting of ambassadors and consuls of Mexico), the five guiding principles of the new Mexican government address most of the issues mentioned above: a peaceful Mexico, an inclusive country with quality education, economic prosperity and positioning Mexico as an actor with greater global responsibility.
Prosperity and responsibility involve immigration. On that subject, the government of Mexico welcomes the principles for a comprehensive reform of the immigration system in the United States that have been laid out both by the president and a bipartisan group of U.S. senators. It also acknowledges the valuable input that has been provided in recent weeks by numerous economic groups and civil-society organizations.
We recognize the commitment shown by an increasing number of U.S. leaders to ensure that the legal frameworks in North America reflect the region's demographic realities, the existing complement between our economies, the need for a prosperous, competitive, secure and efficient border, and the family links as well as the shared values between our societies. The priority of protecting the rights of every individual, regardless of his or her immigration status, has appropriately been included at the core of this debate.
Immigration policy is a federal domestic issue in the United States. Nevertheless, it has an effect on the lives of millions of individuals permanently present in this country. The government of Mexico will continue to respectfully promote and inform discussion of the many dimensions of this subject, and to protect the rights of its citizens abroad.
In the area of economics, the start of the administration of Peña Nieto and the second term for Obama also opens a window of opportunity to update and strengthen NAFTA, which will enter its 20th year in 2014, as well as an analysis on how to expand its economic ties with Asia through the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Every 12 years there is this convergence of power between the U.S. and Mexico and perhaps it's never been as relevant as it is now to take advantage of it. Both governments need their counterpart, including its people, to do well, and if this is achieved, we will all thrive.
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It's our London news round-up. A few headlines that caught the eye in London this week, click the links for the full stories…
TRAVEL: Oyster Users Charged More Than Contactless – MMC
FOOD: Quirky Cafes In London – Daily Telegraph
PHOTOGRAPHY: Somerset House Photography Event - The Guardian
NFL: London's 2015 NFL Fixtures at Wembley – Washington Post
THEATRE: Made In Dagenham Reviewed – Gay Times
SHOPPING: Xmas Markets & Fairs – The Londonist
LONDON: Tips On How To Fill An 8-Hour Layover in London – Globe & Mail Canada
THEATRE: The Hunger Games Hits the London Stage – New York Times
POPPIES: Last Chance to see The Poppies at The Tower – Evening Standard
As we bid farewell to the poppies at The Tower of London, here's our short two-minute film that accompanied our Poetry Podcast last month…
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Do you still need to hardware-modify a flashable recorder?
> Then I could try to boot from uart. (I also have to check I have a rom)
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Which Members of Congress (MoCs) should I write to?
In most cases you should only write your own representatives. Your Members of Congress (MoCs) and your state and local reps care what you think. When a MoC receives correspondence from someone out of district, they usually either forward it to your own MoC or discard it.
Where do I find the addresses to use?
Find out who your Members of Congress are at govtrack.us/congress/member. Follow links to each of their websites and use the address card provided in the Pack or just make a list of their district or local addresses and phone numbers.
Which is better - my MoCs Washington DC address or their local office?
Mail sent to the capitol goes through a lengthy screening process and can be delayed up to 3 weeks. So many former staffers, recommend contacting the district offices instead. Follow your instincts. Either location will work.
Can I write to any MoC if they're making laws that will affect everyone?
The impact of writing to committee members who aren't your MoC will vary based on each individual recipient's correspondence policies. So although there are no guarantees, it couldn't hurt to try. If they receive a high volume of input on one bill, even if some is from out of district, the weight of public opinion will be felt.
What about writing the President?
Writing postcards to the current President is most likely a futile effort. It is thought that there is almost no chance that any action will come from the current administration due to correspondence, no matter how voluminous or persuasive. :(
My MoCs are all on the same page as I am. Should I still write to them?
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Who can I write about issues related to my state or my city?
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Mom and I spend a lot of time cuddled together on the couch reading, and since some of these books involve dogs, I decided to put together some book reviews. We're starting off with cozy mystery, Murder Comes Unraveled by Veryl Ann Grace. It's the second book in Grace's Flock and Fiber mystery series, but it does quite well as a standalone novel.
At first, I was worried about this book. I figured it would be all about sheep, but while there were a few sheep in the book, as well a killer llama, there were also quite a few dogs. Great Pyrenees were featured throughout the story, which just happens to be the same breed as Duncan, one of my friends. The author uses the fur from her Great Pyrenees dogs to knit. Considering how much Duncan sheds, she shouldn't ever run out of material. Riding in the car with him for just five minutes leaves me covered in a brand new, white fur coat. It's very chic …
Anyhoo, I'm digressing, time to get back on topic.
What is Murder Comes Unraveled about?
Well, the main character, Molly Williamson is attending a local fiber fair where she hopes to sell some stuff, talk to people about Great Pyrs, and meet with friends. She doesn't expect to find herself embroiled in the middle of a murder investigation. Technically, it doesn't start out as a murder investigation. It starts out as an accidental death brought on by llama attack, but since the llama is very gentle and the newly dead person was good with animals everyone decides that she must have been murdered (For the record, the way that particular plot point was set up drove my mom up a wall. (Accidents, even ones that involve gentle animals and experienced animal experts happen all the time. In this case, all that was needed was for the woman to have been bumped by the llama as it turned around in the stall)
I'd like to say that lots of stuff happened after that, but it really didn't. The entire investigation went slowly. The character of Molly was nice and seemed quite clever, but the rest of the characters were generic which made telling them apart difficult and I thought the resolution was predictable. The bright spot was the Pyr dogs. The author really knows her dogs and did a great job showing readers how wonderful they are. If you're a Great Pyrenees lover or just want to know more about the breed, you'll probably want to read this book.
If you'd like a more human perspective on Murder Comes Unraveled, my mom's review of the book can be found here. She liked the book better than I did.
Have you read Murder Comes Unraveled? What are your thoughts? Got any cozy dog related mysteries you think I'll like? Share your answers in the comment section.


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OnePlus 5 Update Fixes Dangerous 911 Bug
Update (7/20): OnePlus in a statement to PCMag said it has been in touch with the affected customer and tested a software update that has resolved the issue.
"We have begun rolling out the software update," a OnePlus spokesman said in an email today. "Timing may vary by region. We encourage OnePlus 5 users to download the update."
Head to Settings > System Updates to check for the update if you haven't yet recieved a notification about it.
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Do you own a OnePlus 5? There's a chance your handset may be lacking a very important feature: the ability to call 911.
Several OnePlus 5 users have reported an unusual bug that is preventing them from being able to reach emergency services. In a Reddit post, Seattle resident Nick Morrelli said he encountered the issue when trying to call 911 on Sunday to report a building fire.
"Both times I tried my phone rebooted me," he wrote.
Morrelli was able to replicate the problem and capture it on video. As you can see below, he punches 9-1-1 on the Android 7.1.1 Nougat-powered handset, but before the call can go through, the screen goes black and the phone reboots.
Other users, including at least one in the UK, experienced the same issue when trying to call 911 or local emergency services numbers, according to posts on Reddit.
OnePlus did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment but told TheNextWeb that it's aware of the problem. There's no word as to what's causing it or how many users may be affected.
"We have contacted the customer and are currently looking into the issue," the company said, according to the report. "We ask anyone experiencing a similar situation to contact us at [email protected]."
Users on Reddit are recommending OnePlus 5 users call their local police department's non-emergency number and arrange a test call to check if their handset is affected.
The OnePlus 5, which went on sale June 27, earned an "excellent" rating in PCMag's review. We gave the handset props for its "speedy performance," "solid dual-sensor camera," and "excellent battery life," but said it's "not as strong a value as previous models."


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One of the ideas that I've had for awhile includes this pile of tossed aside apparel and vintage fabric!
How could you toss such pretties aside?
I'm very excited about all the possibilities and combinations.
This project includes a first for me.
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It's vital that college students get real world experience outside of the classroom. Throughout my time at GVSU, for example, I've done hundreds of hours of work that wasn't even related to school in any way. It's provided me with a realistic picture of what it's like to work as a creative entrepreneur in Michigan.
But Michigan isn't where my focus is. It had potential until Czar Snyder decided that the millions of jobs that were coming into the state wasn't profitable enough for those who fund his campaign and fill the state's pockets. Aside from the governor obtaining autocracy and total control of everything in the state, he's also directly responsible for shutting down the film industry's interests in Michigan workers, effectively halting one of the only rapidly growing industries in Michigan. So if I want to be more than just somewhat successful doing what I can do, I'll have to get work outside this state.
It's a bit difficult to get work far away from where you live, unless you're willing to move. Problem is, moving is expensive and a job is never guaranteed. A good solution for students in my situation (or any former student feeling as though a career is required after graduation), is to seek out internships. These opportunities offer real-world experience, and are specifically designed to be temporary situations. Best of all (for me anyways), they can be obtained relatively easily (in comparison to a job) if you're still going to school (and registered as a student)… and so, I'm going to Hollywood.
I'm a film production student who's about to graduate this summer (I'll walk at the ceremony on Saturday though). I've been presented with a chance to head out to the number one place for jobs in my technical community, and for the next 6 weeks I'll be living in sunny West Hollywood. I've been fortunate enough to have a friend who lives in the area, so my housing/living expenses have been greatly reduced while I live there as well, making it even easier to focus on what's important. Special thanks to Todd Bauer and his roommates for being awesome.
My internship is with a brand new company that you've likely never heard of before, although you've likely heard of a few of the people responsible for it's creation. I'll be working as an intern with Felicia Day's new company, Geek & Sundry, Inc. Their YouTube channel, which launched less than 20 days ago, will feature a wide variety of content for the hundreds of thousands of subscribers they have. You can see more of their content by visiting the Geek & Sundry website.
I'll likely be driving to California, which is no easy trip coming from Michigan. It's very possible I'll be traveling with a group, but I'm also prepared to travel alone, sleeping when I'm tired, eating when I'm hungry, and taking care of business when nature demands me to do so. It's nothing I can't handle, and I'm excited to get started.
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I'll be Vloging and Blogging the entire time as well, letting everyone who likes following me (thanks!) know what's new/different/interesting about a part of the world you may not have explored before. I'll also (as much as I'm able to) include you in some revelations I'm experiencing as far as what it's like working in Hollywood, and any interesting stories I'll have as well. You'll be able to find all of those updates fast and easy by subscribing to my Facebook (Click the Subscribe button above any article), clicking LIKE on the Facebook page box to the right, or by checking in every now and again to the new "Hollywood" section in the Travel tab in the menu above. The internship will take place from May 7, 2012 – June 18, 2012.
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- Coworking / Accelerators / Incubators
Coworking spaces are alternative collaborative work environments where productivity, networking and communal learning are priorities. Coworking spaces are common locations for independent professionals, telecommuters and freelancers to share one environment rather than work remotely in separate offices or places. Most coworking spaces offer open desk seating and dedicated desk membership options.
Bat Haus (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn Desks (Brooklyn)
Made in NY Media Center (Brooklyn)
The Yard (Brooklyn)
Coworking: How Freelancers Escape the Coffee Shop Office and Tales of Community from Independents Around the World, by Cohere LLC
Working in the UnOffice: A guide to Coworking for Indie Workers, Small Businesses and Nonprofits, by Genevive V. DeGuzman and Andrew I. Tang
Characterized by truncated three to four month entrepreneurial programs, accelerators offer financial support (generally between $18,000 and $25,000 per startup) and mentorship to startups in return for small amounts of capital. At the end of accelerator programs, start-ups 'graduate' and the accelerator takes single-digit chunks of equity in the externally developed business ideas.
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerators (ERA)
Characterized by business assistance and mentorship programming, an incubator is designed to care for and promote startups and entrepreneurs bringing in an external management team to manage an idea developed internally that can gestate for an extended period. While some incubators do not take equity from startups, many take a larger amount [compared to accelerators] in exchange for exposure to their network, expertise and guidance. Now called MBA alternatives, incubators tend to shorten the time from innovation to impact offering startups the guidance, expertise and resources required to grow into scalable ventures.
Staten Island Maker Space (Also a coworking space)
- Creative Staffing & Recruiting Agencies
24 Seven: Opportunities in NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, London, in areas of Advertising, Design, Fashion, Creative Services, New Media
52 Limited: Opportunities in SF, Portland OR, Seattle WA in Art Direction, Advertising, Creative, Design, UX/UI, and Web Design
Aavis Resources: Opportunities in NYC in Clerical/Administration, Fine Arts and Photography related industries (Art Galleries, Museums, Auctions Houses, and Private Dealers)
Adecco: Worldwide Locations with opportunities in HTML, C-Programming, General Staffing
American Artists Reps: Opportunities in NYC in Illustration Representation – varied disciplines
Aquent, Inc: Worldwide Locations with opportunities in Advertising, Graphic Design,
Art Direction, Illustration, Multimedia, Web Design, 3-D Graphics, Photo Retouching
(Must have 2 years post-grad experience)
Artisan: NYC and multiple domestic locations including Chicago, DC, LA, and San Francisco
Animators, Designers, Photographers, Copywriters, Producers, Motion Graphic Artists, Information Architects, Illustration Artists, User Interface Designers, Account Managers, Retouchers, Producers
Atrium Staffing: NYC with opportunities in Clerical/Administrative, Advertising, Graphic Design, Production, Illustration, Web Design, Motion Graphics, Web Animation
Bond Creative Search: NYC and SF with opportunities in Fashion, Design, Advertising, Entertainment, Technology, Media
The Creative Group: NYC and nationwide. Advertising, Graphic Design, Illustration, Marketing, Motion Graphics, Production, Web Design, Web Animation
Creative Network Systems: NYC. Print, New Media, Broadcast, Editorial
Creative Search: NYC. Advertising, Graphic Design, Illustration, Production, Web Design
Held Lloyd: NYC. Advertising, Graphic Design, Interactive
Integr8staff: Los Angeles. Creative, Marketing, Interactive
Janou Pakter Associates: NYC, nationwide and international. Advertising, Design, Fashion, Creative Services, Interactive
Kay & Black: LA, SF, and Austin TX. Art Direction, Designers, Creative, Publishing
Koller Search Partners: LA and San Francisco. Executive Search for Advertising and Publishing
Lynne Palmer Inc: NYC. Communications, Design, General Administrative, Publishing, Media, New Media, Temporary Positions
Melanie Anderson Agency: Los Angeles.Advertising, Creative, Design, Fashion, UX/UI, Web Design
Paladin: NYC. Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing & On-line Marketing, Interactive Animation, Web Design, Illustration, Production
The Professionals: NYC. New Media, Creative
Ribolow: NYC. Publishing, Graphic Design, Production
Richard Solomon: NYC. Illustration
Shannon Associates: NYC, LA, Orlando, Chicago, Minneapolis and London. Illustration, Photography
Solomon Page: NYC, NJ, CT, PA, NC, TN, San Diego, and London. Digital Media, Creative, Fashion, Publishing
Susan Friedman, Ltd: NYC. Advertising, Creative Directors (3 years experience minimum)
Syndicatebleu: NYC, LA and SF. Art Direction, Creative, Design, Illustration, Web Development, Game Development
Update Creative: NYC. Advertising, Entertainment, Fashion, Publishing, Interactive, Video
Vitamin Talent: NYC. Art Direction, Design, UI/UX, Web Design
Wert & Company: NYC. Design & Innovation
Yeh IDeology: NYC. Design, Interaction, UI/UX
- Disabilities Resources
For more information and resources, visit SVA's Disability Resources page.
Americans with Disabilities Act (U.S. government)
Career Expo for People with Disabilities
HirePotential - Job training resources
ICD Institute for Career Development
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (NYC)
New York State Office of Employment for People with Developmental Disabilities
Office of Disability Employment Policy
YAI Institute for Disabilities
- Exhibition Opportunities & Spaces
Art in New York City: Calls For Artists
College Art Association (CAA): Opportunities
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA): Opportunities
EntryThingy For Artists: Digital call for entry
Brooklyn Arts Council: Calls for Artists & Opportunities
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Arts & Business Council of New York
Brooklyn Arts Council: Directory
Department of Cultural Affairs NYC
Humble Arts Foundation (photo)
Independent Curators International
Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Assets for Artists (national listings)
The Active Space (Bushwick, Brooklyn)
Artspace (Live/work spaces)
Brooklyn Art Space (Bushwick, Brooklyn)
The Gowanus Studio Space (Gowanus, Brooklyn)
The Invisible Dog Art Center (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn)
NY Studio Factory (Bushwick, Brooklyn)
Two Trees Cultural Space Subsidy Program (DUMBO)
Hyperallergic (reviews and articles)
- Freelancing
American Society of Media Photographers
The Freelancer's Academy – Ed Gandia
International Freelancer's Academy trainings
- Grants, Fellowships & Residencies
Alliance of Artist Communities
The Foundation Center: Search online for a fee or for free in their library in NYC
Grantspace at The Foundation Center: resources and information for grantseekers
International Residency Search
Aaron Siskind Foundation: Cash grants awarded every year to individual photographers
AICAD Post-MFA Teaching Fellowship: By nomination only, February 1 deadline
Art Matters: Invitation-only grant program based on recommendations by leading practitioners
The Awesome Foundation: $1,000 grants for artists for variety of projects
Bronx Council on the Arts: Funding and arts opportunities for residents of the Bronx
Brooklyn Arts Council: Funding and arts opportunities for residents of Brooklyn
The Field: providing strategic services to performing and media artists and companies
Fractured Atlas: Fiscal sponsorship, financial education, digital resources, health insurance
Grants for Women: List of grants for artists and writers
La Maison des Auteurs Residency: For active professionals to finalize a graphic project, whether multimedia or animation film, individual or collective
Light Grey Art Lab: Illustration-oriented, calls for entry on an ongoing basis
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council: Funding and arts opportunities for residents of NYC
New York Artists Online: Resources including an online gallery, lists of opportunities, and more
New York Foundation for the Arts: Fellowship Program, Fiscal sponsorship, other resources
New York State Council on the Humanities: Funding and arts opportunities for residents of NY State
Open Society Foundation: Annual awards to organizations and individuals who work toward social change
The Puffin Foundation: Offering grants to individual artists and organizations who might have difficulty securing funding due to the nature of their work or access to resources
Queens Council on the Arts: Funding and arts opportunities for residents of and artists working in Queens
Staten Island Arts: Funding and arts opportunities for residents of Staten Island
Baxter St / NY Camera Club: One-year photography residency in downtown Manhattan
Edward F. Albee Foundation: Summer residency in Long Island, NY
Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Studio Program: Competitive studio residency in Manhattan
Eyebeam Residency, NYC: A socially-conscious nonprofit studio for collaborative experiments with technology
International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP): Subsidized residency for international artists in Bushwick, Brooklyn
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC): Studio space in temporarily donated spaces throughout Lower Manhattan and in center at Governors Island
NARS Foundation: Studio residency program in NYC
Pioneer Works Residency Program: Studio residency with emphasis on building community
Sharpe Walentas Studio Program: Competitive, free one-year studio residency in DUMBO, Brooklyn
Smack Mellon: Competitive, free one-year studio residency in DUMBO, Brooklyn
Spaceworks: Studio space in Gowanus, Brooklyn
The Studio Museum in Harlem: Extremely competitive residency for artists of African and Latino descent
Trestle Gallery Residency Program: in Bushwick, Brooklyn
Anderson Ranch: Snowmass Village, CO
The Bakery Photography Collective: Portland, ME
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: Alberta, Canada
The Bellagio Center: Italy (Rockefeller Foundation
The Bogliasco Foundation: Genoa, Italy
Burren College of Art: Ireland
The Core Program, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Texas (highly competitive; $15K + studio)
Emmanuel College Artist Residency: Boston, MA
Genesee Centre for the Arts and Education Residency: Rochester, NY
Herhusid: Iceland
Instituto Sacatar: Bahia, Brazil
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Boston
Kala Art Institute: Bay Area, San Francisco
Kansas City International Residency: Kansas City, KC
Light Gray Art Lab: Iceland
Lightwork, at Syracuse University: Syracuse, NY
MacDowell Colony (highly competitive): Peterborough, NH
McColl Center for Visual Art: Charlotte, NC
The Millay Colony for the Arts: Austerlitz, NY
National Park Service Artist in Residence: Opportunities across United States
Nes Artist Residency: Iceland
Ox-Bow Artist/Writer Residency: Saugatuck, Michigan
Picture Berlin: Berlin, Germany
Ragdale: Lake Forest, Illinois
Ratamo Printmaking and Photography Residency: Jyväskylä, Finland
Rayko Photo Center: San Francisco, CA
Saltonstall Residencies & Retreat: Ithaca, NY
SIM Residency: Reykjavik, Iceland
Skaftall Arts Center: Iceland
Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture: Skowhegan, Maine
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts: Amherst, VA
Women's Studio Workshop: Rosendale, NY
Yaddo: Saratoga Spring, NY
AICAD Post-MFA Teaching Fellowship
Artists' Fellowship, Inc. (for artists in time of emergency or need)
Connecticut State Artist Fellowship Program
Fulbright Open Study/Research Award
Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Award
Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship
The Harpo Foundation Emerging Artist's Residency Fellowship
Hemera Foundation Tending Space Fellowship for Artists
Kresge Artist Fellowships for Detroit Artists
Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University -- Hodder and Princeton Arts Fellowships
Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowships
McKnight Arts Fellowship in Ceramics
Photography Research Fellowship, Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin
Richard Deibenkorn Teaching Fellowship at San Francisco Art Institute
- Job Search
See major areas for more job search links.
Americans for the Arts job bank
Internships.com (internships only)
New York Foundation for the Arts
- LGBTQ Resources
Arts & Cultural Programs | The Center
Intergenerational LGBT Artist Residency
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art
LGBT-Friendly Art Museums & Galleries | Art Scene Today
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386 - 24/7 toll-free suicide hotline LGBT and questioning youth
Transgender Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 - Run by transgender volunteers to support the transgender community
New York City Anti-Violence Project: (212) 714-1141- Empowering LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities to end all forms of violence, and supporting survivors through counseling and advocacy
TransActive Gender Center: Provides support groups and education services for transgender and gender-diverse people aged 18-23
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Legal organization committed to educating on, defending, and preserving rights and liberties in the United States
Human Rights Campaign: A national advocacy group
Immigration Equality: Legal support for LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants
National Black Justice Coalition: A civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people
National Center for Transgender Equality: National advocacy group with lists of rights, help with legal documents, and resource pages
National LGBTQ Task Force: Grassroots-style organization that teaches people how to become organizers and leaders
OutServe-SLDN: OutServe Legal Defense Network supports and advocates for LGBT veterans of the US armed forces, providing free legal assistance and services
Transgender Law Center: Legal resources to support and defend trans* rights
Transgender Law & Policy Institute: Non-profit dedicated to advocacy for the transgender community, with long list of legal resources and explanation of laws
Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality: Database of LGBT health professionals, searchable by location
Out and Equal: Supporting LGBT workplace equality and inclusion
Pride at Work: Uniting organized labor and LGBT communities
Rainbow Heights Club: Support and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender mental health consumers
Refuge: Gender-neutral and handicap-friendly restroom finder, searchable by location and GPS. Results are user-submitted and there is an iPhone app
Trans Health: Website providing resources, articles, lists of clinics, and more for trans* individuals
WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health): Promoting advocacy, education, research, and respect in transgender healthcare
Impact: Academic journal by the University of Minnesota focusing on range of disability and sexuality topics
Queerability: An LGBTQ and disability rights advocacy organization. Website contains recent articles and stories engaging these issues
PFLAG: The largest community of allies and families of LGBTQ persons in the US, PFLAG promotes education, advocacy, and support
Against Equality: Radical queer collective and archive dedicated to critiquing and re-imagining mainstream gay and lesbian politics
Asexuality Archive: Collection and archive of information dealing with a multitude of topics surrounding asexuality
Center for Black Equity: Advocating for and celebrating the Black LGBT community, this group has multiple chapters around the country and works to affect institutional change
National Black Justice Coalition: Civil rights organization to empower Black LGBT people through leadership training and public policy
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance: Building and supporting local LGBT AAPI organizations
Susan's Place: Trans resources, news, and an online forum
Unity Coalition/Coalicion Unida: Organization for LGBTQ Latino/a and Hispanic community building and resources
The Struggle for Fairness for Transgender Workers: Stronger employment protections for transgender people make good social policy and business sense
QueerSVA: SVA's student organization
- Salary Negotiation & Research
The Creative Group's 2016 Salary Guide
15 Rules for Negotiating Salary, by Deepak Malhotra, Harvard Business Review
The Art of Negotiating Your First Salary, by Kristen Hamilton, Payscale.com
The Exact Words to Use When Negotiating Salary, by Rebecca Healy, U.S. News & World Report
How to Negotiate the Salary and Benefits You Deserve, by Lidia Dishman, Fast Company
Negotiating Salary 101: Tactics for Better Compensation, Women for Hire
- Website & Online Portfolio Tools
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This poem was also inspired by Ian McEwan's novel Saturday, which focuses on a day in the life of a neurosurgeon. Anyway, I really love how this poem turned out, but it's so derivative I feel I have to cite my inspirations.
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"Why does everything you know, and everything you've learned, confirm you in what you believed before? Whereas in my case, what I grew up with, and what I thought I believed, is chipped away a little and a little, a fragment then a piece and then a piece more. With every month that passes, the corners are knocked off the certainties of this world: and the next world too. Show me where it says, in the Bible, 'Purgatory.' Show me where it says 'relics, monks, nuns.' Show me where it says 'Pope.'" –Thomas Cromwell imagines asking Thomas More—Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
My favorite posts to get started: The Self-Righteousness Instinct, Sabbath Says, Encounters, Inc., and What Makes "Wolf Hall" so Great?.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Secret Dancers
This poem was also inspired by Ian McEwan's novel Saturday, which focuses on a day in the life of a neurosurgeon. Anyway, I really love how this poem turned out, but it's so derivative I feel I have to cite my inspirations.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
CK Williams translates Ovid
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
The Upper Hand in Relationships
Some of the most basic dominance strategies used in romantic relationships are based either on one partner wanting something more than the other, or on one partner being made to feel more insecure than the other. We all know couples whose routine revolves around the running joke that the man is constantly desperate for sex, which allows the woman to set the terms he must meet in order to get some. His greater desire for sex gives her the leverage to control him in other domains. I'll never forget being nineteen and hearing a friend a few years older say of her husband, "Why would I want to have sex with him when he can't even remember to take out the garbage?" Traditionally, men held the family purse strings, so they—assuming they or their families had money—could hold out the promise of things women wanted more. Of course, some men still do this, giving their wives little reminders of how hard they work to provide financial stability, or dropping hints of their extravagant lifestyles to attract prospective dates.
You can also get the upper hand on someone by taking advantage of his or her insecurities. (If that fails, you can try producing some.) Women tend to be the most vulnerable to such tactics at the moment of choice, wanting their features and graces and wiles to make them more desirable than any other woman prospective partners are likely to see. The woman who gets passed up in favor of another goes home devastated, likely lamenting the crass superficiality of our culture.
Most of us probably know a man or two who, deliberately or not, manages to keep his girlfriend or wife in constant doubt when it comes to her ability to keep his attention. These are the guys who can't control their wandering eyes, or who let slip offhand innuendos about incremental weight gain. Perversely, many women respond by expending greater effort to win his attention and his approval.
Men tend to be the most vulnerable just after sex, in the Was-it-good-for-you moments. If you found yourself seething at some remembrance of masculine insensitivity reading the last paragraph, I recommend a casual survey of your male friends in which you ask them how many of their past partners at some point compared them negatively to some other man, or men, they had been with prior to the relationship. The idea that the woman is settling for a man who fails to satisfy her as others have plays into the narrative that he wants sex more—and that he must strive to please her outside the bedroom.
If you can put your finger on your partner's insecurities, you can control him or her by tossing out reassurances like food pellets to a trained animal. The alternative would be for a man to be openly bowled over by a woman's looks, or for a woman to express in earnest her enthusiasm for a man's sexual performances. These options, since they disarm, can be even more seductive; they can be tactics in their own right—but we're talking next-level expertise here so it's not something you'll see very often.
I give the edge to women when it comes to subtly attaining the upper hand in relationships because I routinely see them using a third strategy they seem to have exclusive rights to. Being the less interested party, or the most secure and reassuring party, can work wonders, but for turning proud people into sycophants nothing seems to work quite as well as a good old-fashioned guilt-trip.
To understand how guilt-trips work, just consider the biggest example in history: Jesus died on the cross for your sins, and therefore you owe your life to Jesus. The illogic of this idea is manifold, but I don't need to stress how many people it has seduced into a lifetime of obedience to the church. The basic dynamic is one of reciprocation: because one partner in a relationship has harmed the other, the harmer owes the harmed some commensurate sacrifice.
I'm probably not the only one who's witnessed a woman catching on to her man's infidelity and responding almost gleefully—now she has him. In the first instance of this I watched play out, the woman, in my opinion, bore some responsibility for her husband's turning elsewhere for love. She was brutal to him. And she believed his guilt would only cement her ascendancy. Fortunately, they both realized about that time she must not really love him and they divorced.
But the guilt need not be tied to anything as substantive as cheating. Our puritanical Christian tradition has joined forces in America with radical feminism to birth a bastard lovechild we encounter in the form of a groundless conviction that sex is somehow inherently harmful—especially to females. Women are encouraged to carry with them stories of the traumas they've suffered at the hands of monstrous men. And, since men are of a tribe, a pseudo-logic similar to the Christian idea of collective guilt comes into play. Whenever a man courts a woman steeped in this tradition, he is put on early notice—you're suspect; I'm a trauma survivor; you need to be extra nice, i.e. submissive.
It's this idea of trauma, which can be attributed mostly to Freud, that can really make a relationship, and life, fraught and intolerably treacherous. Behaviors that would otherwise be thought inconsiderate or rude—a hurtful word, a wandering eye—are instead taken as malicious attempts to cause lasting harm. But the most troubling thing about psychological trauma is that belief in it is its own proof, even as it implicates a guilty party who therefore has no way to establish his innocence.
Over the course of several paragraphs, we've gone from amusing but nonetheless real struggles many couples get caught up in to some that are just downright scary. The good news is that there is a subset of people who don't see relationships as zero-sum games. (Zero-sum is a game theory term for interactions in which every gain for one party is a loss for the other. Non zero-sum games are those in which cooperation can lead to mutual benefits.) The bad news is that they can be hard to find.
There are a couple of things you can do now though that will help you avoid chess match relationships—or minimize the machinations in your current romance. First, ask yourself what dominance tactics you tend to rely on. Be honest with yourself. Recognizing your bad habits is the first step toward breaking them. And remember, the question isn't whether you use tactics to try to get the upper hand; it's which ones you use how often?
The second thing you can do is cultivate the habit and the mutual attitude of what's good for one is good for the other. Relationship researcher Arthur Aron says that celebrating your partner's successes is one of the most important things you can do in a relationship. "That's even more important," he says, "than supporting him or her when things go bad." Watch out for zero-sum responses, in yourself and in your partner. And beware of zero-summers in the realm of dating. Ladies, you know the guys who seem vaguely resentful of the power you have over them by dint of your good looks and social graces. And, guys, you know the women who make you feel vaguely guilty and set-upon every time you talk to them. The best thing to do is stay away.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Artificial Beauty - Is There a Better Way to Advertise?
So what would more truthful, more ethical, more realistic, but just as useful and effective advertising look like? If images really are as easy to doctor as the critics suggest, then it should be just as easy to transform ordinary pictures of everyday women into ads for clothes, accessories, and makeup. And we already have immense caches of digital images featuring exactly the types of women we encounter on a regular basis in real life. As TV commercials tend more and more toward obsolescence, and marketers cast about for newer and better ways to reach their audiences, it seems to me they ought to avail themselves of the opportunity to rise above their saprophytic, bottom-dwelling, insecurity-inducing industry practices. Why not use our friends, why not use us, as models—assuming we give them permission to do so?
As long as there were some mechanism in place to ensure the doctored images resulted in faithful renderings of how the products would affect our appearance (and that could be tricky because the marketers would have a huge incentive to make the pics look too good), the problem of impossible standards and artificial ideals would be solved.
I'd be amazed if something like this isn't already happening.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Is Patriarchy Even a Real Thing?
|Source: "Subjective and Objective Indicators of Racial Progress," by Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers
|Source: "The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness," by Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfters
First, men didn't start out with a clear advantage. Second, it seems women have actually gotten slightly less happy over the past forty years.


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Settlers Crossing
This one-of-a-kind property is traceable back to the 1790s with a 1846 deed to the famous Texas Ranger, John Jack C. Hays. The primary residence, The Richland Estate, was built on the banks of the Ohio River in western Kentucky, and moved here for restoration in 1989. The meticulously restored three story home features 13 rooms with six fireplaces, wide board flooring, exposed hand hewn beam ceilings and other period architectural features. There are also seven lovingly restored and beautifully decorated guest houses which are profitably run as One of Americas Top Ten Bed & Breakfasts according to Travel & Leisure. One of those, the Kusenberger Log Cabin, is now the oldest house built by the settlers outside the Fredericksburg city limits.
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According to Closer magazine, Chezza's friend Khloé Kardashian congratulated the new parents with a gift hamper worth — get this — £5,000. For us Aussies, that's over $8,200! HOLY HELL!!!
SEE ALSO: Khloé Kardashian's Confession About Kylie Jenner Is Actually Really Sad
Apparently the hamper is full of treats from super fancy London store Harrods so no wonder it cost so much!
The reality star was actually one for the first people to send Cheryl well-wishes after she announced the birth of her son nearly two weeks ago.
And in case you're confused as to how these two became besties (or if you didn't know at all), they hit it off, as did big sis Kim Kardashian, one night when Cheryl attended a Kanye West concert back in 2013.
Cheryl even wrote this sweet birthday message to Khloé on Insta in 2015.
"Sometimes in life you come across people you just connect with, that was exactly how I felt when I met Khloe.. I felt like I knew her already. She has such a big heart and very special soul.. 💜✨ I recently realised she is a cancer sign. Same day as my Dad and 3 days before me. I then understood why I get her on so many levels. Happy Birthday Khloe.. You are a special human being and I wish you nothing but love & happiness on your special day. And hope it continues throughout the year. You deserve nothing less 💋"
Meanwhile, when the hell are Chiam gonna tell us the name of their little boy?! We're still here impatiently waiting...
SEE ALSO: Liam Payne & Cheryl Drop Some Devastating News About Their Baby
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Millions of college students are making decisions this summer about taking out student loans for the fall semester. As if there is not enough to think about in college, students have to try to keep up on all the changes with student loans. Now that Congress failed to reach an agreement on interest rates, one of the most popular type of loans – Federal Stafford – will have its interest rate doubled on new loans…from 3.4% to 6.8% effective July 1st.
And check out the staggering statistics: student loan debt has increased from $250 billion in 2003 to over 1 TRILLION dollars today. This is a 400% increase! It means that the average student graduating back in 2005 had $16,651 in student loan debt compared to $24,803 in 2012…and in Minnesota, $29,739.
Your future loan payments and interest rates might not make much of a difference to you right now. You have to pay for college and if you're like many people and don't have tens of thousands of dollars set aside, you have no choice but to take out loans – regardless of the interest rate. Plus, you'll just deal with it later when you have your dream job, right? Well in theory that is true, but a lot of college students don't think about repayment until it's too late. Too many borrowers are either trying to keep up on payments and struggling or have already fallen behind and are in default or trying to get out of default. Not to mention, they've likely accrued other debts along the way – credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, furniture loans, etc.
Here's the good news: LSS Financial Counseling is in partnership with the Center for Excellence in Financial Counseling based at the University of Missouri to provide Student Loan Borrower Repayment Counseling. Our experience financial counselors have gotten training specifically to help borrowers in repayment. We can help borrowers:
- determine the best/most affordable repayment options
- consolidate their loans
- get out of default or avoid default
- get back on track financially
We've heard from too many people that just didn't know about their options. For instance, did you know that there is an income based repayment plan? And did you know that if you're behind on payments (not yet in default), you might be able to bring your loans current just by consolidating? Yep, many, many people are in the same boat. Check out LSS's own Darryl Dahlheimer on KARE 11 News providing tips on paying off student loan debt. (Click link above or on actual video)
Want a Student Loan Appointment to determine your options? Call LSS today at 888.577.2227
Now we can't help you predict the future or guarantee that you're going to have a high-paying job right out of college. But here are some tips that will help you make the best of your student loan situation.
- If you still have time, apply as early as possible for as many grants and/or scholarships as you can.
- Visit FinAid.org for student loan calculators, financial aid applications, loan information, etc.
- Don't borrow more than you actually need for tuition/books. Try to offset other costs with PT work, work study, etc. For more tips, check out 7 Ways for College Students to Save Money.
- Be realistic about your major and the earning potential for the type of job you can get. Do research on starting pay for your potential field of employment.
- Don't keep enrolling in school just to avoid student loan repayment.
- Get knowledgeable. Visit the Student Loan Borrower Assistance and Department of Education websites for FAQs, repayment options, different types of loans, etc. to help you make informed decisions about your student loans.
As with other aspects of finances, it pays to be diligent with your student loans and ask for help if you need it. So don't wait until you find yourself even more stressed out; take action now to improve your finances. For more information, read Barb Miller's blog: Mastering Student Loan Debt.
If you think you would benefit from talking to one of our Student Loan Counselors, call us at 888.577.2227 to schedule an appointment. We can help you get back on track and conquer your debt!
Author Elaina Johannessen is a Financial Counseling Supervisor with LSS Financial Counseling.
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Simone LeBlanc
Personal stylist turned LA's most trusted gift-giving guru, Simone LeBlanc, created her dream job—traveling to alluring destinations to source and curate her well-adorned, lavish gift-boxes for friends, clients, and celebrities alike. This month, we sat down with the gifting queen in her Hollywood Hills home and talk personal taste, the meaningful touch, and of course, life on Sundays with her adorable daughter Lillian…
Describe your typical Sunday.
I love Sundays that are full of family, friends, and food. We start the morning in our garden. My daughter, Lillian, is so intrigued with the little ecosystems that are forming. We'll head to the Melrose Place Farmer's market or breakfast then out and about to meet up with friends, either at a park, museum or one of our homes. The afternoon leads to the evening which means a delicious glass of wine for me, cooking something simple, and winding down the day so we can recharge for the week ahead.
You have an incredible eye for design and impeccable taste. How did you first get into the gifting business?
I was a personal stylist and tastemaker, creating objects and gifts that were 'just the right thing' for my clients and their networks. I loved it and decided to transition my perspective of weaving personal touches with the meaning and value of connection into my business as it is today —an online shop that makes tasteful, quality gifting easy. We work with businesses large and small, event planners, private clients and individual customers. I enjoy it tremendously.
As a personal stylist turned professional gift-giver, does your keen fashion sense ever play a part in curating the perfect gift?
The tools that I honed in the world of clothing fabrication and styling are so relevant in my current business. Composition, color, balance, quality, an essence of longevity and timelessness are essential to both worlds and something I still think about every day.
The power of gifting is a meaningful gesture that is often difficult for most people. What is your philosophy on creating the perfect gift? Any advice for a gift giver who doesn't know where to start?
Be mindful of your relationship with your recipient and the message that you want to send. The perfect gift is something unexpected, yet at the same time on point and personal. It's meaningful and nuanced and resonates clearly and directly with the recipient. For personal (non-business gifting) think about your recipient in terms of who they are and what they love. When in doubt, seek a second opinion. There is no harm in engaging a bit of backup from a trusted source. Most importantly, be real. If you love what you're gifting, the authenticity will carry through.
Curation and editing take an incredible amount of time as well. From refreshing herbal teas to soft cotton robes, your gift boxes are quite an indulgent treat. Can you let us in on some of your favorite tips to source unique pieces?
I'm always 'on' so sourcing for me is really about editing and deciding what works best where. An object may catch my eye and inevitably, if it doesn't make sense now, it will at some point down the road.
And while curating for work, has this lead you to any beautiful places around the world that you've discovered along the way?
Oh yes, my sources run deep. Let's just say each city provides masterful craftspeople and a legacy of production. Paying homage to the lineage of a location can lead to worlds of wonder and discovery. Stay curious!
With fall just around the corner, what seasonal pieces are you most excited to include in your gift boxes?
I'm loving simple and easy lifestyle objects. Pieces that have longevity and purpose of being, with a touch of livable elegance. Metallic touches mixed with stone and ceramic, handmade incense and vessels cast from brass, leather bound journals in soft gray leather with gold leaf pages, silk velvet, throws that work beautifully as a wrap or on the bed. Multi-use, quality, with a purpose of being.
What is the most memorable gift that you've ever received?
A handmade miniature ceramic boot with grosgrain ribbon from 1890's France. It's the first gift my (then boyfriend, now husband) gave to me, and he was compelled to bring it to me against the advice of the shopkeeper and everyone around him. When I opened the box, I almost dropped it as it was shocking how apropos the gift was. Unbeknownst to him, I've long collected miniature shoes and, well, France in the 1890's is my most simpatico era. I knew then that my life was about to take an entirely different direction.
Has life changed for you since becoming a mother to your daughter Lillian? What's your favorite way to spoil her?
In every single way. My life as a whole has cracked open to a level of love, self-acceptance, and empathy that I never knew possible. It's the most challenging yet phenomenal experience. At this point, the spoiling comes through snuggles, time together, and a lot of play. And let's face it, cute European toddler clothes.
Any exciting projects in store for the upcoming season?
Yes! We have some very specific, very refined collaborations coming up that I can't wait to share. They're still under wraps, but you'll be hearing more about them soon. Holiday will be big, bright and shiny on simoneleblanc.com!
Muse Series
Carly Leahy & Afton Vechery
Founders of Modern Fertility
For this month's Joie Muse Series, we met with Afton Vechery and Carly Leahy – entrepreneurs, modern-day feminists, and game-changers in women's health (not to mention, members of Forbes and Inc's "30 Under 30" list!). Founders of Modern Fertility, an at-home fertility test, Afton and Carly are helping to move the fertility conversation from infertility-resolution to fertility-proactivity to empower women about their bodies and their futures. Read along to learn about their ground-breaking work and shop their favorite #Joie picks.
Angeles Almuna Weil
Artist / Fashion Stylist / Creator
Welcome to the new Joie Muse Series, a simple evolution of the feature which we previously called "Sunday Girl". Each month, we will continue to profile women who inspire us with their stories, and encourage others to approach life's opportunities and challenges with confidence, creativity, hope and positivity – any day of the week. For the month of October, we sat down with artist, fashion stylist, creator and breast cancer survivor, Angeles Almuna Weil. Read along to learn more about Angeles' colorful life journey and how it has not only shaped her style, but motivated her to spread awareness and give back to her community.
Sarah Butler
Fashion Blogger
While based in Seattle, Sarah Butler's notably whimsical and ladylike style has caught the eyes of style lovers everywhere. Her most recent collaboration with renowned street style photographer (and boyfriend) Jose Martinez has transformed her personal style blog into a curated editorial destination, capturing the attention of some of fashions elite. Read along to learn how Sarah has conquered Seattle's style scene…and isn't stopping there.
Alya Mooro
Journalist / Author
Egyptian born and London bred, Alya Mooro has earned her successes as a self-employed journalist, presenting unique approaches to social commentary, fashion and lifestyle. With her first book on the way to shelves, we met with Alya to learn more about the passion and voice she provides for multi-cultural women everywhere.
Sophie Gray
Co-Founder of Sophie James Winery
Set on a stunning Sonoma Mountaintop, surrounded by a magical farm land, Sophie Gray works fiercely to create delicious, distinctive, organically farmed Pinot Noir and Rosé wines. We visited Sophie James Winery to chat with Gray about how she became the best version of herself as a passionate business woman, wife, and mother.
Amanda Luu & Ivanka Matsuba
Owners of destination floral design studio – Studio Mondine
San Francisco-based floral design shop Studio Mondine takes a unique approach to flower arrangements, combining lush, overgrown English garden style with precise, spiritual Japanese ikebana style in their work. We caught up with founders at their studio and chatted about their passion driven careers, and how they do it in style.
Nicole Trunfio
CEO of Erth Jewelry / Model
This Mother's Day, we've partnered with Australian supermodel, jewelry designer, and boss mama Nicole Trunfio to be our Joie Sunday Girl! With two babies, a rockstar husband, and a bustling career, Nicole exemplifies motherhood goals. Read along as she tells us her secrets for mastering the perfect work-life balance in style.
Elizabeth Minett
Founder & Creative Director at Cander Paris
Inspired by candid moments, and on a quest for genuine expression, Elizabeth Minett diverged from the fashion industry to become one of the youngest female entrepreneurs in luxury home scents. This month, we caught up with the Cander Paris founder to chat all things career, family, travel, and of course, style.
Aleksandra Zee
Artist, Woodworker
From her home to her studio and personal style, Oakland based Woodworker Aleksandra Zee lives a lifestyle of beautifully curated simplicity. Pulling inspiration from nature and calming hues, Aleksandra walks us through what stimulates her when it comes to career, style and travel.
Geraldine Boublil
Founder of Erin Off Duty
It's that time of year, where Fall Collections make their runway debut at Fashion Week, and who better to get us prepped than street style muse Geraldine Boublil of @erinoffduty. Geraldine's effortless, timeless Parisian style has caught the attention of industry insiders everywhere and her blog has offered her a seat at some of the top shows in the world. Read along as she talks all things career, style, and Paris!
Maria Dueñas Jacobs
Director of Brand Development at Stitch Fix
Meet Maria Dueñas Jacobs – former ELLE Accessories Editor, current Director of Brand Development at Stitch Fix, and forever mother of three. Maria has conquered the competitive fashion industry head on with elegance and ease. From dream job to motherhood, she tells us how she balances it all.
Stephanie Liu Hjelmeseth
Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger
Stephanie Liu Hjelemeseth started her creative digital journal, Honey & Silk, nearly eight years ago, which has naturally evolved to speak to fashion, travel, beauty, and the most rewarding addition yet: motherhood. We caught up with the new mama to talk all things career, style and how she plans to spend baby's first holiday!
Whitney Leigh Morris
Small Space Lifestyle Blogger & Consultant
Whitney Leigh Morris's less than 400 square foot small-scale home may be limited, however, her life inside is anything but. Tucked away in a charming Tiny Canal Cottage with an adoring husband, beautiful two-year-old son, and two playful rescue beagles, Whitney's days spent on the historic Venice Canals are what dreams of Southern California living are all about.
Inès Mélia
DJ & Painter
DJ, painter and fashion it-girl Inès Mélia is the epitome of Parisienne chic. With an ear for music and an eye for style, Inès has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. Read on to learn more about her musical expertise, fashion inspiration and wanderlust lifestyle.
Amira Khan
Lifestyle Blogger + Content Creator
Introduction: Self-love, authenticity, and empowerment – a few of the many things that attracted us to Amira Khan's lifestyle blog. With a uniquely modest style, in a not-so-modest world, Amira takes us around her hometown of Manchester and chats with us about her career, style, and all of the refreshing traits that make her 'Modest Mira'.
Monica Ainley de La Villardière
Fashion Journalist
Street-style star and fashion tastemaker Monica Ainley de La Villardière juggles keeping traditional media alive while relishing in the new-found convenience of a digital age. We caught up with the Parisian-by-way-of-London Canadian and chatted all things career, style, Paris and podcast 'Fashion: No Filter'.
Kerry Pieri
Fashion Director, HarpersBAZAAR.com
This month's Sunday Girl wears many hats - figuratively and literally. Fashion Director, artist, writer, stylist, and above all wife and new mom, Kerry Pieri celebrates the daily balance of being a mother and businesswoman, with style and grace. Her genuine passion and happiness encourages us to do what we love, and love what we do.
Grasie Mercedes
Actress & Lifestyle Blogger
Actress, writer, producer, blogger - you name it, Grasie Mercedes does it…and she does it in style. As a NY native residing in LA, our June Sunday Girl thrives in all opportunities that Hollywood puts in front of her, both on and off screen. Grasie gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her love for the entertainment industry, fashion, beauty, and travel.
Lauren Gores Ireland
Co-Founder of Summer Fridays and Creator of You & Lu
For the month of May, we are focusing on all things mama's, wellness, and the official kick off to summer. We've tapped into new mom, Summer Friday's co-founder, and You & Lu creator to learn how she tackles motherhood, style, health and summer!
Natalie and Dylana Suarez
Fashion Bloggers & Photographers
Natalie and Dylana Suarez are soul mates when it comes to success and creativity, while shining as individuals through their own unique styles. We caught up with the sisters in their Dumbo pads to get a taste for what the other side of the bridge has to offer, and to talk all things fashion, travel and New York City.
Lindsey Holland
Founder, Ropes of Holland
Physiotherapist-turned-fashion blogger, Lindsey Holland, takes us on a tour of her picturesque neighborhood in her favorite pieces from our Spring Collection, and talks all things style, travel and London.
Sara Escudero (AKA Collage Vintage)
Fashion Blogger + Globe Trotter
It's February (aka "love month"), so we've turned to fashion blogger + globe trotter Sara Escudero of Collage Vintage to share what she's loving right now. Having recently relocated from Madrid to LA with her photographer boyfriend, Diego Anciano, the magic that life in a new city brings is giving them a fresh outlook on all things to love
Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton
Founder of Chillhouse & Taste the Style
The holidays are a busy time of year, and by the time December rolls around we inevitably find ourselves wondering how we're going to survive another month of holiday cheer? Don't you agree? This month, wellness and style expert Cyndi Ramiriz-Fulton shares how she keeps her mind, body and style aligned during this busy time of year. As the founder of Chillhouse Wellness Café and the editorial website Taste the Style, looking and feeling fabulous is part of her daily routine.
Melissa Magsaysay & Sara Riff
Co-Founders of The Hive
November marks the start of the giving season, but giving means many things for multi-tasking women balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, making a difference, and time to call their own. This month, Co-Founders of The Hive, an online destination for new moms and beyond, share how they balance the demands of the holidays without compromising their style, sanity, or do-good attitudes.
Emily Faith
Owner/Designer of EF Collection
Delicate fine jewelry is definitely having a moment in fashion. Whether layered, stacked, or mix and matched, celebrities and fashion "it" girls are flocking to Owner/Designer Emily Faith's EF Collection to help define their jewelry style. We caught up with the Los Angeles native while in Paris showing her new collection to find out how she spends her time in the world's most fashionable city and what she's coveting for fall.
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BPCM PR Team
September marks the official kick-off to fall, and there's no better way to get in the mood for a wardrobe revamp than a healthy dose of New York Fashion Week. For an insiders' perspective on this coveted event, we tagged along with PR maven Vanessa von Bismarck, Partner of BPCM PR, and a few of her PR gurus to find out everything we wanted to know about fashion week and beyond.
Rachelle Hruska MacPherson
Founder of Guest of a Guest & Lingua Franca
As the end of summer nears, an escape to the coast is exactly what we need. Meet Rachelle Hruska MacPherson, founder of Guest of a Guest and Lingua Franca, as we chat motherhood, life in Montauk, and weekend dressing
Emily Hollister
Shop Owner of Milly & Grace Boutique
Off the shores of Cape Cod, we spend a Nantucket afternoon with Milly & Grace shop owner and mother of two, Emily Hollister. With a passion for her clients and bringing the local community together, this kind and humble spirit shares about the beginnings of a successful business, the East Coast lifestyle, and her excitement for Joie's upcoming A La Plage capsule pop-up, available at Milly & Grace from August 4th – 14th.
Kiya Cole & Skai Jackson
Skai Jackson & Kiya Cole Mother-Daughter Goals
Child star, teenage role model and emerging style-icon all define actress Skai Jackson. Her number one fan and stunning mother, Kiya Cole, is with her every step of the way. This mother & daughter duo open up about a budding career, fashion inspiration, and what their close-knit family relationship is like off screen…
Emma Henderson & Victoria Beattie
Emma Henderson & Victoria Beattie: Founders of The Beach People
Clear summer skies are just around the corner and we couldn't be more excited to get whisked away, be carefree and inspired by our bucket-list destination travels. This month, Emma Henderson and Victoria Beattie of The Beach People, take us to the land down under, where they share their best-kept secrets and celebrate our A La Plage summer capsule collection and our exclusive Roundie towel collaboration to accompany our seaside escapes and beyond…
Camille Styles
Founder of CamilleStyles.com
This season we celebrate our store opening at Domain Northside, and enjoy the sunny skies of Austin with Camille Styles, founder of CamilleStyles.com. A creative & energetic spirit, Camille welcomes us into her gorgeous home and shares with us a few of her favorite neighborhood spots while reminding us of the importance of living a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle
Sabina Socol
Social Editor at L'Officiel
As we wind down from the whirlwind that is fashion month, we spend a morning with Sabina Socol, the chic social editor of French fashion magazine, L'Officiel Paris. Always on top of the latest news, this "It Girl" shows us around her dreamy flat and shares her best kept secrets behind personal style, the best cuisine in town, and inspires us with her love of journalism to pick up a pen and start writing.
Andrea Swain
Creative Director & Owner of Blooms by Drea Floral and Event Design
This February, we're celebrating the month of love with Andrea Swain, soon-to-be bride and event and floral designer behind Blooms by Drea. We catch up with Andrea at home as she effortlessly styles our bohemian and vintage-inspired pieces from our exclusive wedding capsule collection before jetting off to her own destination wedding in Cartagena, Colombia.
Caroline Issa
Fashion Director and Editor
For Fashion Director and Editor, Caroline Issa, it may not be all glitz and glam prepping for the fervor of fashion month in between editorial meetings, shoots and brand consulting. Yet this stylish sartorial influencer is as prepared as ever, taking her favorite looks from our exclusive winter capsule collection to the streets of Paris and getting us geared up for fashion month with a few of her tips & tricks of the trade.
Louise Roe
TV Host and Fashion Journalist
It's officially gift giving season and we're celebrating with Louise Roe - author of Front Roe. Join us as we chat Sunday indulgences, unforgettable career moments, and all things holiday. This down-to-earth beauty is no stranger to "front row" experiences and is our go-to girl on cultivating personal style and leading a life filled with confidence.
Mara Carrizo Scalise
Founder of Mara Carrizo Scalise Jewelry
Meet Mara Carrizo Scalise–the Argentinian jewelry designer whose passion for travel, eye for unusual vintage, and love for the simple beauty found in nature has influenced the concept behind her namesake jewelry line, handmade in LA. With a lengthy list of loyal celebrity clientele, Mara's dainty, everyday pieces are the perfect complement to Joie's perennially chic style. Keep scrolling to read more on the inspiration behind her collection and be sure to check out her pieces featured in the Joie Holiday Shop.
Ramya Giangola
Founder and Partner of GOGOLUXE
Keeping up with the trends is no easy feat in an industry that's always on the move. That's why this month, we put the spotlight on in-the-know fashion retail and luxury brand consultant, Ramya Giangola. Named one of New York's most fashionable women time and time again, Ramya has made a name for herself scouting and guiding "it" developments across design, travel, food and, of course, fashion. We catch up with the stylish working mom in her new Hollywood Hills home and get the scoop on all that's new and noteworthy for fall…
Roopal Patel
SVP, Fashion Director at Saks Fifth Avenue
September is officially here and while many are mourning the last bit of summer, the fashion world has eagerly shifted gears in anticipation for the season's long-awaited fall fervor. With the shows in full swing, we've tapped Saks Fifth Avenue's SVP, Fashion Director and trend forecasting expert, Roopal Patel, for a few inside tips on navigating Fashion Week like a pro. Keep scrolling for her insider tips to survive the month-long fête.
Laney Crowell
Founder of Crowell Lane Creative
Following our Malibu visit with Minnie Mortimer Gaghan, we cross coasts during the height of summer and relax oceanside in the Hamptons. Join us as Laney Crowell – founder of digital branding agency Crowell Lane— takes us to her favorite seaside shops and shares her personal fashion and interior style tips. With the quaint aesthetics of summer in the Hamptons and blooming flowers as our backdrop, we promise Crowell's view will make you want to pack a bag and head to the beach.
Minnie Mortimer Gaghan
Co-founder of Vainité
To celebrate the summer collection and Joie's coastal lifestyle, we're taking our summer vacation from the breathtaking shores of Malibu all the way to the pristine sands of Montauk. Join us as we travel coast-to-coast and catch up with Minnie Mortimer, co-founder of the luxury beauty experience Vainité, and the stylish Laney Crowell, founder of Laney Crowell Creative. Get swept away as we explore Minnie's stunning oceanfront refuge and get a taste for her laid-back Los Angeles lifestyle. Then jet-set across the country with us next week for a relaxing stay in the Hamptons as we take a trip to the beach with Laney and talk summer essentials. After all, this season is all about travel and lasting memories, so why not pack your bags with your favorite Joie dress and take a vacation with us?
Parisa Fowles-Pazdro
Founder of Max-Bone Boutique
In laid-back Malibu, California, where day trips to the beach and beautiful summer skies are endless, we tap this month's Sunday Girl, the sophisticated globe trotter and Max-Bone founder & designer, Parisa Fowles-Pazdro. From the pristine sands of Zuma to the iconic Surfrider Beach, Malibu's surfer style and bohemian way of life are the perfect backdrop for the Joie summer collection. This month we visit Parisa in her home away from home, the Max-Bone store in Cross Creek and talk summer getaways, Sundays in Malibu, and her adorable bulldog Mackintosh. We couldn't help but be inspired by her carefree wanderlust, and we are sure you will agree.
Mother's Day Special
Inspired, passionate, and accomplished are all attributes that can be used to describe our May Sunday Girls. We've tapped ten stunning women who are breaking barriers in their respective industries while doing an incredible job as parents. With today's working mothers prioritizing their careers and simultaneously dedicating time to raising their children, work-life balance has become an integral part of the everyday routine and each of our Sunday Girls go above and beyond just that. Even though Mother's Day only comes once a year, we believe that honoring great moms should happen year-round. Happy Mother's Day to our Sunday Girls around the world.
Teresa Wilson
Owner of Camelback Flower Shop
Now that spring has officially arrived and flowers are on all of our minds, we take a moment to chat with Scottsdale's Camelback Flowershop owner Teresa Wilson about her Sunday routine, florals vs. fronds, and the inspiration behind her recently launched candle collection.
Jennifer Zeuner
Founder of Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry
In celebration of the launch of Jennifer Zeuner's delicate jewelry line in Joie stores, we've tapped the Southern-based designer to talk all things Sunday, her secret formula for layering necklaces, and the unexpected muse that inspired her line.
Rosie O'Neill
Sugarfina Co-founder
With Valentine's Day upon us, it would seem only natural to catch up with Rosie O'Neill, the sugar-loving co-founder of luxury candy boutique, Sugarfina—and chat Sundays, champagne gummies, and the love story that started it all…
Kassia Meador
This month, we sit down with Kassia Meador—the free-spirited pro-surfer, wetsuit designer, and photographer from Los Angeles—and talk life growing up in Southern California, inspiration and what's in store for 2016…
The Streicher Sisters
The Trio Behind STRIIIKE
Meet the effortlessly talented Streicher sisters: Kristie, Ashley and Jenn, the trio behind STRIIIKE – a collaborative family business and beauty studio in Los Angeles where hair, makeup and feathered brows are artfully crafted under one roof.
Claire Thomas & Laurel Gallucci
Friends-turned-business partners Claire Thomas and Laurel Gallucci are the duo behind whole foods focused baking company, Sweet Laurel Bakery.
Gretchen Bleiler
We sat down with Gretchen to hear about how she found success in a male dominant sport, and how snowboarding gave rise to her current passion as an environmental activist.
On getting into the gifting business: "I was a personal stylist and tastemaker, creating objects and gifts that were 'just the right thing' for my clients and their networks. I loved it and decided to transition my perspective of weaving personal touches with the meaning and value of connection into my business as it is today —an online shop that makes tasteful, quality gifting easy." Pictured: LeBlanc in the Devitri Silk Top and the Caia ClogsPhotography By Alex La Cruz
On what makes an item stand out to Simone: "I'm loving simple and easy…Pieces that have longevity and purpose of being, with a touch of livable elegance." Pictured: LeBlanc in the Devitri Silk TopPhotography By Alex La Cruz
On favorite Sunday afternoon pastimes: "We'll head to the Melrose Place Farmer's market or breakfast then out and about to meet up with friends, either at a park, museum or one of our homes." Pictured: LeBlanc in the Anissa Sweater , Mariner Crop Pant and the Barlow Suede BootiesPhotography By Alex La Cruz
On sourcing unique pieces: "I'm always 'on' so sourcing for me is really about editing and deciding what works best where. An object may catch my eye and inevitably, if it doesn't make sense now, it will at some point down the road." Pictured: LeBlanc in the Anissa Sweater and the Mariner Crop PantPhotography By Alex La Cruz
If Simone could turn back the clock: "France in the 1890's is my most simpatico era…" Pictured: LeBlanc wearing the Lakelyn Layered SweaterPhotography By Alex La Cruz
On what she considers as the perfect gift: "The perfect gift is something unexpected, yet at the same time on point and personal. It's meaningful and nuanced and resonates clearly and directly with the recipient." Pictured: LeBlanc wearing the Lakelyn Layered SweaterPhotography By Alex La Cruz
On her ideal Sundays…: "I love Sundays that are full of family, friends, and food. We start the morning in our garden. My daughter, Lillian, is so intrigued with the little ecosystems that are forming." Pictured: LeBlanc wearing the Berit SweaterPhotography By Alex La Cruz
…and winding down after a restful weekend: "The afternoon leads to the evening which means a delicious glass of wine for me, cooking something simple, and winding down the day so we can recharge for the week ahead." Pictured: LeBlanc wearing the Berit SweaterPhotography By Alex La Cruz


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