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Being a young person from the Northeast of India is not easy. It comes with a special set of challenges. In a region so rich in nature and culture, tough geographical conditions, political unrest, lack of infrastructure and neglect from the government create a glaring dearth of resources and opportunities for youth.
Many young people in the region are faced with serious issues – violence, militancy, army atrocities, poverty and unemployment. It is natural for any young person to feel anger, hurt, disillusionment and resentment under such circumstances.
But the most beautiful thing about youth is hope. There is a growing tribe of resilient change makers in the Northeast, who are rising strong and creating spaces for young people to be their best selves.
CYC brings to you the stories of 5 inspiring youth workers from the Northeast whose work deserves recognition and honour. Their stories show us how they used their life skills to navigate their tough emotions and how their inner journeys led them from 'me to we'.
Father Jerry Thomas, Director, Bosco Institute – Jorhat, Assam
Sometimes one incident has the power to change your entire life. In 1992, during the separatist movement in Assam, Father Jerry was caught by the security forces. He says, "I managed to come out rather soon and I forgave the guys who caught me. However, when I came back home and looked at my injuries, I was very angry. This incident made me think about the lives of young people who are caught in such violence everyday."
This reflection inspired Father Jerry to research why young people were joining militant groups and leaving their homes as a part of his Masters degree in Social Work. "That was the biggest turning point for me where I realised that I cannot be a bystander anymore. I was a part of this," he says.
From then onwards, the youth work Father Jerry was engaged in became more focussed. He says:
"In the Northeast (as anywhere else with young people), there is a lot of rebellion and when not taken seriously, it gets out on the street in the form of militancy and other social disturbances. That is why I wanted to create a safe space where young people can rebel, express themselves, be accepted and understood."
From 2001 to 2007, as the director of the North Eastern Regional Youth Commission, Father Jerry led a peacebuilding program for young people. "We saw amazing results – after attending this programme, young people stood up against violence in their own communities and they saved other people's lives during ethnic clashes."
Father Jerry has been actively engaged in youth work and social work in the Northeast since the last 30 years. He now heads Bosco Institute in Jorhat, Assam.
The institute offers a Masters programme in Social Work affiliated with Dibrugarh University. The programme has 72 students aged between 21-26 from different states in the region.
Bosco Institute also provides fellowships to students who want to launch social startups.
"At our institute, I have seen a number of young people who have changed their career options to find more meaning and go beyond just getting a job. Today 14 of our alumni have started their own social initiatives," says Father Jerry.
Father Jerry believes that youth workers need to focus on self-discovery first. "Don't talk to young people about a good future. First, give them the space to discover themselves so that they can build their personal foundation. Then give them access to resources and opportunities available in their local area," he says.
You can learn more about Bosco Institute here: Website | Facebook
Deep Jyoti Sonu, Co-founder, Farm 2 Food Foundation – Jorhat, Assam
Deep Jyoti Sonu recalls what it was like to grow up during the time of social unrest in the Northeast. "There was hardly any person then who was not touched by the social and political realities of 80s and early 90s. I was also very disturbed by what was happening," says Deep.
"The young were very frustrated and wanted change. Back then, boys my age thought that an armed revolution was the only way to bring change in the society. That was also the popular narrative during that period," he says.
Forced to move out of Assam, Deep started studying at Delhi University. An opportunity to volunteer with a people's movement left him with a life-changing revelation. He says:
"I had an opportunity to volunteer with the Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save the Narmada Movement) and participate in the anti-Tehri Dam movement. This taught me that change can also be achieved through non-violent means like satyagraha (peaceful protest)."
In his own words, Deep got the "shock of his life" when it dawned on him that his friends and cousins who died during violent agitations had paid a huge price. This reflection motivated him to make an unconventional career choice.
Deep began to work at Pravah, a youth centric organisation in Delhi. During working with youth in schools and colleges for 8 years, he developed a deep understanding of the relationship between the self and society. "The most powerful lesson I learnt was that self Introspection and change from inside is very important and that's how my journey began," he says.
In 2011, Deep decided to return to Assam and bring his journey to a full circle. He and his friend Gaurav combined their passion for education and agriculture to start Farm2Food Foundation. Their vision was to enable youth to become agri entrepreneurs by using an innovative education model for a peaceful and prosperous society.
"The biggest challenge for the youth in the Northeast is that they are not getting space to grow. For example, the children of tea plantation workers usually drop out of school so that they can work in tea gardens and earn. They see it as more beneficial than sitting in a classroom listening to something that they cannot understand and relate to," explains Deep.
This is why Farm2Food works with children in government schools to teach them subjects like maths, science and nutrition creatively by growing their own food. They have worked with 350 schools till date and are currently running programmes in 65 schools in Jorhat. Through their fun lessons, they have managed to arouse curiosity even among children who find studying very difficult.
Deep encourages young people and youth workers to do inner work, express themselves and communicate their ideas. "Believe in yourself even if you feel vulnerable. The most important thing is to keep on talking to people. Never ever lose faith in dialogue," advises Deep.
You can learn more about Farm2Food Foundation here: Website | Facebook
Jenpu Rongmei, Founder, CAN YOUTH – Dimapur, Nagaland
Jenpu's work with dropout youth in Nagaland comes from a place of deep empathy. Money was scarce when Jenpu was growing up – his father was unemployed and his mother single handedly supported the whole family. Both Jenpu and his younger brother dropped out from high school. While Jenpu found himself a job as a salesperson, his brother battled depression and found recourse in drugs.
As his brother's addiction grew deeper, he faced rejection from the rest of the family. The only person he could reach out to for help was Jenpu. Unfortunately, before he could go to a rehab, Jenpu's brother passed away.
It was at this point that Jenpu realised how his talented brother became so vulnerable just because he had no options. His brother's death inspired Jenpu to work with school dropouts so that they could gain skills and make a living. He says:
"I saw that there was a lot of talent and commitment among young people yet they had no opportunities. If parents here educate their children, they expect them to get government jobs but many people don't get jobs even after they finish their formal education. They become frustrated and depressed. Being an entrepreneur is also hard because there is no funding."
Jenpu started youth work through an informal group in 2010 which he then converted to a formal organisation in 2013. This is how Community Avenue Network (CAN) was born.
"Nagaland has the highest student dropout rate in India. The youth here want peace and meaningful jobs. At CAN YOUTH, we first ask young people what their interests are. We have developed a life skills training which enables young people to discover themselves. We nurture youth capacities by facilitating skill-based trainings for them," shares Jenpu.
Today CAN YOUTH has not only helped young people gain precious skills for self-employment but also become trainers. For instance, a young man who learnt cane craft at CAN now has his own production unit and conducts trainings for other youth.
Jenpu takes pride in CAN YOUTH being a community-driven organisation. "I am happy to see so many young interns and volunteers coming from all over the Northeast to work with us," he says.
A youth worker is bound to face some tough situations. Jenpu shared his key life lessons to overcome odds. "Life is not always going to be easy or beautiful. But you can choose your attitude towards it. We all fail. Instead of focusing on young people's failures, encourage them. And remember, don't stop trying," advises Jenpu.
You can learn more about CAN YOUTH here: Website | Facebook
Jamkhojang Misao, Founder Director, InSIDE North East – Saikul, Manipur
Jamkhojang, who is called Hejang by everybody, remembers being a highly curious child. He often conducted small experiments that got him into trouble at home. From taking apart a brand new wrist watch to see how it worked to accidentally almost setting his house on fire while testing the electric current, Hejang was already working on his dream to become a scientist.
Hejang's father passed away when he was just four. His mother found it difficult to support his education along with that of his four siblings. So he started working at a young age to pay his school fees.
At the age of 15, Hejang witnessed the horrors of the ethnic conflict between the Nagas and Kukis. More than 900 innocent Kukis lost their lives and more than 100 villages were uprooted as a result of the conflict. He felt vengeful and joined a village defence force camp and underwent a rigorous guerilla warfare training.
When his group about to attack a village, Hejang realised he did not want to cause others the same suffering that he had undergone himself. He decided to quit and left the camp. Later he was shamed and called a coward by other young boys. "Boys at that time felt that being in a militant group was as prestigious as being an IAS officer," recalls Hejang.
A few years later, Hejang was going to a village with his friends to attend a wedding. The security forces detained him and beat him black and blue on mere suspicion. Another time, while he was in college, the army conducted a combing operation in the campus where he was selectively picked up and blindfolded with a soldier pointing his gun at his head. They left him alone only after they discovered he was a student.
Having personally faced violence, Hejang came to understand that young people in Manipur are stuck between the military and militants. He decided it was time for change.
Hejang embarked on his journey as a youth worker and initiated the gun to pen campaign. He and his friends also started a music band. "We wanted to bring back the smiles of people who had lost their happiness due to so much violence," says Hejang. He organised 'Smile Concert for Peace' in different conflict areas of Manipur.
After graduation, Hejang entered the development sector in 2001 but he continued doing youth work at an individual level. After 11 years, he went back to college and did Master of Social Work (MSW) at the Bosco Institute in Assam. This renewed his inspiration and in 2013, along with his friends, he co-founded InSIDE North-East (Integrated Social & Institutional Development For Empowerment.), a non-profit organisation based in Saikul, Manipur.
Today InSIDE Northeast works with women, children and youth. They promote non-violence and life skills among young people by using the power of games, sports and music. They also work with women by enabling them to start small businesses and becoming financially independent.
Though Hejang still faces challenges, he loves what he does. He says:
"My mother and elder brother were so disappointed with the career I chose that they called me mad. They had big hopes that I would get a nice job. I do find it hard to manage my family with the kind of income I have. Yet this is the only work that gives me true satisfaction."
Hejang believes that a youth worker must develop clarity, courage and above all – love. "As a youth worker, be very clear about the issue you want to address. Be fully prepared for any eventuality and have a strong determination. Youth work is not for profit-making. The intention of youth work is to bring about change and it has to be done with love. Without love, nothing can be done," he says.
You can learn more about InSIDE North East here: Website | Facebook
Indrajit Sinha, Co-founder, WAY Foundation – Guwahati, Assam
Indrajit Sinha discovered that his calling was youth work when he attended a Republic Day parade camp in New Delhi as an NSS volunteer. There he meet more than 200 youth leaders from different colleges across the country.
"I spent a month with enthusiastic young people doing amazing work at the university level through NSS. I got inspired by listening to their stories of community action and self-development. That's when I decided I wanted to be a youth worker," recalls Indrajit.
At that time, Indrajit was studying food science and nutrition in Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. "The practical lessons in the lab could never excite me as much as working in the community," he says. So he enrolled into Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) to pursue a Master's programme in Youth Empowerment.
Indrajit shares the big moment that ignited his passion for youth work. He recalls the moment when former President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was visiting his university. Dr. Kalam saw Indrajit's artwork and told him, "Young man, your art can heal lives, channelize it."
There has been no looking back for Indrajit since then. Fresh out of college, he co-founded We Are Young Foundation (WAY) in Guwahati, Assam in 2013 with the dream of nurturing active citizenship among youth in the region.
It's hard to find funding when you're starting out a youth organisation. "Each day there is a new challenge around finance and we somehow manage with the little funds we have in hand," shares Indrajit.
Despite this obstacle, Indrajit used his creativity and love for travel to raise funds for his social venture.
In 2014, he rode his bicycle for 65 days and travelled solo all the way from Guwahati to Jammu, covering 2,500 kilometres – to raise awareness on adolescents' rights and issues.
Today, WAY Foundation engages with school children by teaching them life skills. A small programme that started with 2 schools in 2013 has now reached 25 schools. They also work with college-going youth by facilitating leadership journeys, workshops, camps, internships and volunteering opportunities.
"We are creating youth-led spaces that are rooted in local communities and the tribal context, where the needs of young people are understood," he explains.
Youth work is challenging and Indrajit does not deny that. "My daily challenge as a youth worker is my own journey within. Many times when I interact with young people coming from difficult situations, I start questioning myself and that motivates me to find answers."
You can learn more about WAY here: Website | Facebook | Instagram
We hope that the stories of these amazing youth workers from the Northeast have inspired you to dream, dare and rise strong.
If you want to get an idea of what youth workers do, then be sure to read a day in the life of a youth worker. Also, if you're interested in being a youth worker, then head over to our blog post why a career in youth work is awesome.


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Employees recruitment abroad: an increasing practice
Today, companies are more developing internationally. Expanding its market becomes important, to compete and gain a worldwide reputation.
As a result, employees need to travel, the company hires employees abroad or sends them on a mission to another country. This article deals with two of these topics: social representation and posting of workers.
When a company wants to hire an employee abroad, it does not have to physically set up. It can use a representative who will hire an employee for it and will be the link between the local government and the company. This practice allows the company to test the desired market without having to invest heavily.
The international development of many companies, makes the posting of workers a common practice in all sectors. Member States regulate and controls become frequent. To be in compliance with the law, it is important to find out for your activity, all the situations that are considered as a secondment of employees.
Indeed, sending a sales executive for a mission abroad can seem harmless; but this can be considered as posting of workers and thus formalities such as posting declaration may be mandatory.
The regulations are different from a country and sector to another.
For example, in France, some sectors such as construction, transport, the tertiary sector and events are more concerned with the posting of workers. In the construction sector, a company posting an employee to France must appoint a representative in France, make a declaration, provide the employee with a construction identification card, etc.
ASD Group is a company present in 25 countries around the world, Its mission is to simplify the international development of its customers. One of its expertise, is the posting of workers and social representation. Do not hesitate to visit www.soposting-worker.com to find out more about the secondment of workers and to consult the page for social representation on the website : www.asd-int.com.

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'Beauty and the Beast' Blu-Ray to Contain 32 Page Storybook from Target
Target will be releasing a special blu-ray combo pack for Beauty and the Beast's 25th anniversary.
The combo pack will include a 32 page storybook, along with the blu-ray and dvd. You can see more about the combo pack at Target's website!
It will be released on September 20.


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The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) recently published a paper outlining progress with the "Regulating our Future" programme (https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/rof-paper-july2017.pdf). The new framework will apply to England, Wales and Northern Ireland, although the FSA are also talking with Food Standards Scotland (FSS). IFST recognises the paper reflects the FSA's current evolution in the thinking, rather than a finished design of the new regulatory model. The FSA have been discussing and trialling concepts with stakeholders over the past year, and this is the first comprehensive vision of the framework they have published. This IFST paper examines the FSA's reasons for change and looks at the main elements of the programme, with commentary on IFST's position on the proposals laid out in the programme to date.
Rationale for change
The stated aims of the programme are to update what is described as an outdated, "one size fits all" regulatory model, where there is insufficient flexibility to adopt new approaches that are proportionate to risks, and financially and operationally sustainable. The changing food landscape, including longer, more complex supply chains, new retail and distribution models, a more mature assurance industry, etc., are thought to provide not just challenges but also opportunities to manage food safety risks in a more holistic, data and technology centric way. The framework will revolve around a number of core principles set by the FSA:
- Businesses are responsible for producing food that is safe and what it says it is, and should be able to demonstrate that they do so.
- Consumers have a right to information to help them make informed choices about the food they buy – businesses have a responsibility to be transparent and honest in their provision of that information.
- FSA and regulatory partners' decisions should be tailored, proportionate and based on a clear picture of UK food businesses.
- The regulator should take into account all available sources of information
- Businesses doing the right thing for consumers should be recognised; action will be taken against those that do not.
- Businesses should meet the costs of regulation, which should be no more than they need to be.
IFST agrees that the current system requires modernisation to meet the new challenges and take advantage of the technological and food industry changes, and broadly supports the core principles of the proposed new framework.
FSA's Target Operating Model
- FSA will set the standards for food businesses and clarify the requirements for compliance to those standards
- Food business operators will be required to undergo "Enhanced Registration", where there will be an expectation that operators comply with safety and standards regulations before they start trading. Ultimately the FSA support a "Permit to Trade", whereby registration is legally required prior to trading.
- Segmentation. FSA will analyse a larger range of parameters relating to food safety and authenticity, factors not just related to the product type and volumes, but also to the performance and compliance of the operator themselves. This will allow for a flexible approach to inspection and intervention, with priorities being assigned commensurate to the risks posed to the consumer.
- Assurance. Providing flexibility in how businesses prove their compliance with the rules and regulations, for example allowing the use of private auditing schemes and digitally enabled technologies to provide assurance data. The intent is to reduce the amount of duplication in checks and inspections, reducing regulatory burden on good performers and re-allocating resources to poor performing businesses. There is also a proposal for using Certified Regulatory Auditors (CRA); people working in the private sector, who are certified as meeting competency standards set by the FSA to deliver assurances and advice in more complex food safety scenarios. Strengthening the Primary Authority and Food Hygiene Rating schemes is also planned.
- Intervention. The FSA intend that local authorities will still take action locally against non-compliant businesses, as well as providing support to new businesses. However the FSA will also use other sources of information to undertake surveillance and horizon scanning, including from an expanded role for the National Food Crime Unit and better use of intelligence from industry and international partners.
Potential impacts
The FSA notes that they are proposing 'fundamental changes' to the regulatory system. In particular, the model will bring significant change for how businesses, local authorities and the FSA operate. Food business operators will need to be proactive in ensuring compliance earlier and choosing assurance options; good operators may be rewarded with a lower cost of compliance, while poor performers may see increases in costs. Local authorities will find themselves in a competitive marketplace for assurance activities, and will need to demonstrate additional value e.g. through the provision of more advice and guidance. The certification bodies and auditors will face scrutiny from the FSA, but also have opportunities to widen their activities, e.g. with the introduction of the CRA role. The FSA itself will need to develop new expertise in data management and in 'checking the checkers', ensuring that the assurance system is appropriately regulated. In addition new standards, and the departure of the UK from the EU will require new technical and regulatory skills and resources.
Success will be judged on a number of outcome criteria that are yet to be articulated precisely but will include measures relating to public health, public and business confidence in food and the FSA.
IFST position
IFST supports food professionals across academia, industry and government and recognises that not all of its membership will support change to the regulatory framework. As an independent professional body that promotes the use of science and technology for the benefit of the public, IFST supports the FSA's focus on using of data and technology to inform and intervene on food safety and authenticity risks. IFST also supports the use of risk based food safety management to more effectively and efficiently target and manage those risks that are the highest in our food system. Therefore, IFST particularly supports the Segmentation and Assurance components of the new framework and generally the intent to drive the collection and analysis of data for risk management, across the entire model. IFST's charitable object focusses on ensuring safe and healthy food for the general public; the system as described could add to consumer confidence in the food supply and reduce the public health risks – the development and reporting of outcomes will be paramount to demonstrate that these aims are met.
What are IFST doing about it?
IFST's position in accrediting professionals and experience with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) puts it in a good position to be involved in the programme and future implementation of the model. IFST are talking to the FSA on what that involvement may be, and how our membership can contribute.
Former IFST's Policy and Scientific Development Director, John Bassett, sat on the FSA's Expert Advisory Group since its inception, providing advice to the programme based upon his industry, regulatory and risk analysis experience.


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World Book Day…Thursday, 3rd March
Ranelagh School will be celebrating World Book Day with the following events:
- During an extended form period on the 3rd March, every student and form tutor will be participating in 'Drop Everything And Read.' Everyone is reminded to bring a book, as they will have the opportunity to start their day with some quiet reading.
- At lunch time, Miss Castle and Miss Roth will be hosting the Year 7 Great Harry Potter Inter-house Quiz. Come along to support your house team and cheer on the staff team too.
- Throughout the week, all students can participate in a whole school quiz where they discover what their teachers' favourite books are. Ask Miss Castle for an entry form.


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The Psychoanalysis of Perceiving Beauty
The perception of beauty is entirely dependent on the mindset of a particular individual. Therefore, it is quite a difficult task to understand the psychoanalysis of the perception of beauty on a general level since it varies greatly from one individual to another. The appeal of beauty is very much in sync with the personal preferences. It is a common observation that people tend to repeating doing and visiting things that appeal to them aesthetically on a personal level. The things that are considered beautiful have an inherent sense of natural harmony.
On a tangible perception, proportion and symmetry are the key factors to have an aesthetically pleasing effect on all of our senses. It is the proportion and symmetry found in the ancient structures like the Pyramids that make them one of the most beautiful creations of humankind. The perfect symphony of the notes makes music pleasurable to our ears. The precise blend of ingredients makes food appetizing, which in other words constitute the beauty of food.
The underlying concept of beauty is not confined within the stretches of proportion and symmetry. It has emerged to gather a holistic view to perceive beauty. Even though each and every petal of a rose is beautiful on its own, however, by the dictates of convention, rose as a whole is considered beautiful. The other factors that help to perceive beauty on a general level include charm and innocence. Cultural backdrop backed up by social norms also tends to have a say in the perception of beauty.


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- 26 Jul 19 Members' Late Summer Luncheon
- 22 Jul 19 Knight Dragon Consultation
- 22 Jul 19 Port of London Authority Meeting
- 16 Mar 19 Upcoming Events
- 23 Nov 18 Old Royal Naval College Re-branding?
- 17 Nov 18 Matt Pennycook MP addresses Open Britain
- 14 Nov 18 Enderby Wharf Cruise Terminal Withdrawn
- 25 Oct 18 No more 'Better Together'
The Greenwich Soicety is represented on a number of local bodies.
Greenwich Waterfront Regeneration Agency
Greenwich Council Regeneration and Renewal
HACAN Clear Skies
HACAN is a London-wide association with the aim of reducing danger, disturbance and pollution caused by aircraft.
Metorpolitan Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams Residents Panels
Greenwich Society members sit on the Panels for the West Ward, Peninsula Ward and Greenwich Park SNTs. A Society member chairs the Greenwich Park Panel.
The Blackheath Joint Working Party
The Blackheath Joint Working Party (which comprises community and business interests and the boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham) addresses issues affecting "the heath".


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Chicago-based First Industrial Realty Trust Inc. has joined the pack of real estate investment trusts that are forming development subsidiaries.
"It's a matter of giving our existing tenants something they've been asking for," says Michael Tomasz, president and CEO of the industrial property owner.
Demand for build-to-suit development projects has more than kept pace with the real estate investment trust's (REIT) rapidly expanding tenant base, according to Mr. Tomasz. The company last year acquired nearly $300 million worth of industrial property and is now landlord to nearly 1,000 companies.
"More and more tenants are asking for our help in building facilities. The development company will help us do it more efficiently," says Mr. Tomasz. He expects to more than double First Industrial's development activity in the next year, to at least $70 million.
Aggressive pursuit of the build-to-suit market is a smart-and timely-move for First Industrial, says Michael Schatt, portfolio manager at Chicago-based Phoenix Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co.
"For First (Industrial) and many REITs, earlier gains were largely from arbitrage plays-buying discounted assets with cheap cost of capital. Now that the market is recovering, that kind of deal is harder to come by," he says.
First Industrial reported second-quarter funds from operations (FFO, similar to cash flow) of $14.6 million, or 56 cents a share, compared with $9.9 million, or 48 cents a share, in the year-earlier period.
The company, which recently topped $1 billion in total market capitalization, also has made headway in reducing its debt-to-market capitalization-to 38% from about 50% a year ago.
Chicago's JMB Realty Corp. affiliate Arvida/JMB Partners L.P. secured a $160-million refinancing loan from an affiliate of Greenwich, Conn.-based Starwood Capital Group.
Florida developer Arvida has been the subject of a big-name bidding war: Corporate raider Carl Icahn and Leon Black teamed up earlier this year to offer $461 per limited partnership unit, an ownership interest akin to a share in the REIT. A more recent offer upped the ante to $480 per interest.
JMB, maintaining that the partnerships are worth more, has scorned all suitors.
The Starwood refinancing will fund a $350-per-unit distribution to Arvida limited partners and is intended to keep JMB in control of the sleepy residential developer turned hot commodity.
Chicago's downtown office market recovery is starting to trickle down, according to a new report by CB Commercial Real Estate Group Inc.
While much of the early improvement in vacancy numbers was concentrated in Class A buildings in the hot West Loop submarket, some better Class B buildings are starting to fill up, says CB Commercial regional manager Hal Ulvestad. Other Loop markets also are heating up.
Though year-to-date absorption is highest in the West Loop-at 708,000 square feet-the Central Loop is gaining ground, with 518,000 square feet absorbed. Vacancies are highest in the East Loop, at 19.6%, but that area will get a lift from new tenants Arthur Andersen Worldwide and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Assn.
More than 872,000 square feet of Chicago's 40.7 million square feet of Class B space was absorbed in the first nine months of 1996, reducing the vacancy rate to 15% from 17.2%.
More than 586,000 of the city's 43.9 million square feet of Class A space was absorbed, reducing the vacancy rate in that market to 11.8% from 13.1%.
Chicago's 24.5 million square feet of Class C buildings continues to be the market's albatross. Vacancies rose in the first nine months of 1996 to 26%.
Total downtown vacancy in the third quarter was 16.2%, compared with 17.9% a year ago.


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Ed Sheeran Puts the Spotlight on Mental Health at Benefit Concert
Ed Sheeran and a bunch of other stars are lending their time to help an important cause!
The 27-year-old singer joined Ella Eyre, James Arthur, and Olly Murs in performing at the mental health campaign #IAMWHOLE Music 4 Mental Health's concert on Sunday (November 18) at Camden Roundhouse in London, England.
The #IAMWHOLE campaign aims to encourage young people to challenge harmful language and negative stigma surrounding mental health and encourage others to speak out and seek help.
"incredible evening with some incredible people speaking so openly at the first ever #M4MH event last night ⚡⚡⚡big big BIG love @althenative and to all of you that came to be a part of something so special," Ella wrote on Instagram.
James wrote, "The subject of mental health is something very close to my heart and to get the opportunity to join forces with all of these talented and influential people on one night was a dream come true and a huge step forward in removing the stigma attached to mental health. Remember it's ok not to be ok! Let's start talking!"
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Photographers are always working on creating that 'one perfect image.' But without images that flow from one to the next, you can oftentimes miss the 'story' of your client.
As a professional, it's important that we understand the small nuances that go into posing our clients. The slightest adjustment in camera angle, crop and curve of the body can make all the difference between a 'nice picture' and a strong, powerful image with impact that elicits emotion from the viewer.
But how do we do this and still create a connection with our client that tells a story?
By introducing movement to our images.
Posing Flow is the process of directing your client through the session and 'flowing' from one pose to the next. It's all about movement. Posing Flow removes the awkward stiffness that can sometimes occur with 'static' posing, and helps to create a true experience and connection with your clients.
Several years ago I had a super shy senior book my top session, which included 3 hours of shooting time. I can still remember the feeling of being completely stressed out when she arrived, because I literally had no idea how I was going to pose her for 3. full. hours.
Fast forward to the end of that school year. I was looking back at all of the seniors I had photographed over the past 12 months when I saw it. All my images from that year looked alike. From one client to the next, the images were pretty much the same.
My heart sank. I felt as if I'd failed my clients. Their stories were all so different – as different as their personalities – yet the images I had created were all very similar. I had taken the time to get to know them during the session and create that real connection, so what had happened?
Instead of learning the fundamentals of posing and using that knowledge to direct my clients, I was simply recreating poses I had seen and memorized. Fail.
This was a big wake-up call for me. I knew that I needed to create more authentic storytelling images for my clients, so I started attending small workshops and mentoring with photographers who had mastered this skill. I studied every detail of the human body, and learned the art of 'directing' in order to keep an ongoing connection with my client.
Once I had mastered this, I started seeing an increase in my sales as well. My clients were noticing the difference in the images, and so were their friends. The process of 'Posing Flow' I had developed for directing and interacting with my clients was resulting in bigger sales, better clients, greater experiences and killer images.
How Posing Flow Works
To give you an idea of how Posing Flow works, here is a real life example from a recent senior session I shot. It took a little under 10 minutes to shoot this series, which included walking across the street to the other part of the mural.
This particular girl's personality is super quiet, and she's a little shy by nature. However, she is also super confident, involved in her community and social activism, and has a personal style that is very diverse and unique.
This particular mural by local artist Jason Pawley, titled 'Cultivation,' is part of a public art project in downtown Oklahoma City. The senior was drawn to both the mural itself and the story behind it; certain sections have more energy and movement, while others are more dramatic and slow. This was the perfect background for her outfit as well, which was a contrast of soft feminine movement (the tulle dress) and hard urban edge (the black suede lace-up boots and the black leather jacket).
To begin with, I had my senior walk back and forth along the mural to loosen up, which allowed me to see how the light hit her at different angles as well. The solid concrete at the entrance was reflecting enough light back onto her that I didn't need a reflector (as I didn't want to overpower her and drown out the color in the background).
I also wanted a way to show off her femininity and the 'softness' of the dress without completely removing her jacket; since her skin tone is very pale, it would have detracted from the color harmony of the image.
As she was walking back towards me I directed her to shrug her jacket off of her shoulders down to her elbows, and then just "fall into the wall as if you've had a really long day." By making this a natural movement while she was walking, her body fluidly fell into an 'S' curve; head tilted slightly down and to her right, left shoulder slightly higher against the wall and left knee bent so that her hips were relaxed and her weight fell onto the right leg.
If I had given her instructions on how to create that pose instead, the image most likely would not have the soft, natural movement to her hair, and she may have been thinking too hard about what she was supposed to do (chin down, shoulder up, drop opposite shoulder, bend knee – not that one, the other one – relax, and so on). That would have resulted in an entirely different image, one that can oftentimes appear stiff and lifeless.
By using Posing Flow, and understanding the fundamental elements of posing and the human body, I only need to make minor adjustments verbally as we flow from one movement to the next (if at all).
IMAGES #2 and #3
Posing Flow also allows me to capture several different images in one movement, with slight modifications to the camera angle and small directions to the client.
For these next two images I merely adjusted my camera angle and orientation, and gave a little direction to my senior.
"Ok, now just relax and bring your right shoulder forward a bit and drop your chin down to your shoulder. Then look down to see if your lace is untied on your boot." (Snap)
"Now look up as if you just noticed that I was here." (Snap).
(Left Image)
While I still had her in that powerful 'shrug' from the last two shots, and her expression had relaxed into a natural smile, I pulled back and adjusted my camera to grab this great 3/4 length shot.
(Right Image)
Before moving to the other side of the mural, I told her to quickly twirl around and walk away from me. After a few steps I told her whip back like she forgot to tell me something.
That not only allowed me to get this fun shot, but also helped her 'reset' for the next series of images.
As we walked across the street to the other side of the mural I looked back and noticed the light was a bit more dramatic in the center of the underpass. So I turned her around and said "I want you to grab your jacket and 'front' me – give me some attitude."
This wasn't quite working the way I wanted it to with the light, so I had her slide her hands into her pockets instead. This time it was too 'heavy' at her waist, and the pose was too lifeless, so I had her pull her hands out and 'shake it off' for a minute (literally).
Then, as she started to relax I said "Slip your right hand in your pocket, then with your other hand grab your jacket because you're freezing – yes, that's it! Now, just drop your chin down towards your left shoulder…" (Snap)
This allowed me to get a softer pose with short lighting that matched her natural expression, yet still create a powerful image with more impact than a traditional headshot.
From there I quickly adjusted my camera angle and said to her:
"Now I want you to just completely relax. Look down and think about curling up with your favorite book on the beach. The breeze is blowing and messing up your hair a bit, so reach up to fix it and pull it out of your eyes." (Snap)
I adjusted my camera angle again slightly and added, "Since it's a Nicholas Sparks book, you know how it's going to end and you stare out into the ocean wondering if you should even finish it." (Snap)
She broke down into giggles after that, but a car drove by and she had turned away.
IMAGES #9 #10 #11 #12 and #13
This final series was all about movement and the elements. I really wanted to show off the details of her outfit, but also pull in the mural that she loved so much. However, with all the movement and direction in the mural itself simply 'standing in front of the wall' wasn't going to create an interesting image. And certainly not a cohesive story.
So instead I directed her to stand fairly close to the wall, positioning her so that the light fell exactly where I wanted it to in order to create depth and dimension. Then I had her walk towards me several times. Each time I had her bring it up a notch, adding in twirls, having her reach down and grab the sides of her dress and twirl from side to side, jumping towards the camera, skipping, etc.
The resulting images show a story in succession, and natural expressions that fit her personality. I didn't have her look anywhere in particular for these, as I wanted it to be more authentic (which was why we repeated the action several times). As she is naturally shy, looking away is something she does on her own.
You'll notice that I mentioned jumping and skipping, however those images don't appear here. When using Posing Flow, oftentimes your directions are simply to loosen up your client or to get them to where you ultimately want them to be. Some things may not work for the final images, but are an integral part of both the experience and getting to the ultimate goal.
This example is just one of many – I could literally talk about this for days! I love the authenticity of images that come from directing your clients as opposed to just 'posing' them.
The client ordered both a single 36" Canvas Gallery Wrap and a 3-image Wall Grouping just from this 'typical' series alone. She wore 6 other outfits during her session; each series told a very different story, all of which they had to have in some form.
Learning how to direct your clients, and all the little nuances that go into it, is a game changer when it comes to your images and attracting the type of clients you want for your business. I can't tell you how much I enjoy saying with confidence to my clients "I have no idea what we're going to do today" when they arrive for their session. Because I don't at that point. And my clients love the feeling of being part of something brand new that is created just for them as we go along.
The power of what we do as professional photographers goes way beyond the simple process of 'taking a picture.' We must become experts at visual storytelling and be able to elicit a multitude of emotions from a single session.
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For a Marvel fan, the opportunity to play in the MCU sandbox must be a thrill. Think of all the characters yet to be introduced! Director Ryan Coogler recently revealed the one character he wished he could have included in Black Panther, and it's a good one.
"Being a Marvel fan, you want to grab all the characters," Coogler told Yahoo! Movies. "There was a Christopher Priest run that was pretty heavy, there's a big scene where Panther's fighting Kraven, Kraven the Hunter."
Kraven the Hunter, introduced introduced as a Spider-Man villain in The Amazing Spider-Man #15 (1964), is an obsessive big-game hunter who has indeed tangled with T'Challa before. "I've always loved Kraven the Hunter in almost every iteration," Coogler explained. "So there was a moment - 'Can I grab Kraven?' and they were 'Nah, you don't have Kraven.' He was one where I thought, 'Oh, man.' But I don't even know if he would have worked in the movie we ended up with, this was the early days."
Sony's Spider-Man films likely left Kraven off the table, or maybe Marvel just wants to keep him in their back pockets for a Spidey-exclusive introduction. At any rate, it's a shame that Coogler didn't get a chance to toy with the idea. Black Panther vs. Kraven the Hunter? That's a fight I want to see on-screen.


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This is going to be our 1st beauty and product blog post ! … have been thinking for a very long time now to write on something for our beauty section. So, when we got my latest Mac Products … somehow had to write this post !
We ♥love love love and love♥ makeup … For us and we feel, make up really can really enhance your features, make you look bright and fresh and add that pop color to your face. Can take you from day to the night look with some experiments here and there.
Well, as the name of this blog post suggests I absolutely love MAC cosmetics. Call myself a Mac loyalists! … Guess, I have every single hot selling color of Mac in my make up kit. And for the love of Starbucks coffee {Will have to do another blog post … It's like my daily ritual to visit them and have the mochafrappuccino} … but having mentioned it in here, I took these photographs while I was at the cafe writing this blog post – Add to this is fuchsia pink my latest color of interest {Though the all time fav is Red and has to be RED}
Someone who is obsessed to know more and more on Style, Fashion, Make up and latest trends … I always had this fascination on how to get the perfect brow. Seen so many top models and actresses having the perfect brow and this time after a lot of research, I finally got my brow brush and the perfect eye shadow … To my utter surprise, the results were outstanding, dramatic and really impressive.
Have a look at the stuff I got … Happy reading !
Love this the Eye shadow brush … it's the brush which does the magic ! … The Mac #208 is small and tapered brush which helps you fill the brow area and give it a dear definition. Love the eye shadow – Brun {Satin} for filling in the brow. It's a beautiful natural brown color specially complimenting the Indian complexion. I even use this one on my lids when I want a nude / smokey look.The brush priced at INR 1300 is definitely worth a buy !
The other wand you see here is the used for combing the brow – MAC has a brush wand available but being a MAC loyalists … this guys gave me this from their tester kits 🙂 You too could ask them for these !
And if you don't wish to purchase a new combing brush – here is another brilliant tip … You could clean and re-use your old mascara brush wand as the combing brush for your brow 😀
The other color which I got is this amazing eye shadow from MAC – All That Glitters. It gives a smooth, shiny pearly finish and highlights the brow. You could also use this on your lids when you want to do nude eyes and bright RED or Pink lips. Love this buy ! ♥♥
We all need the perfect brown to the blend in the eye make up. So, here this lovely matte color Embark from MAC ! – The latest to add my collection-Love the smooth texture, blends is well and because its a bright brown making your eyes look happy 🙂
How can the look be complete without the thick black mascara … ?? This is probably the 5th or 6th time am buying this MAC mascara # Haute and Naughty Lash along with the primer # Prem + Prime … I love it for the fact that this one has 2 lash wands. One for the thin coats perfect for the day look and other for the thicker look – for the night. A must have in your make up kit ! Don't forget to get the primer along with it – helps add volume to the lashes.
Finally – we come to the current love and addiction ! The Fuchsia Pink – Mac Impassioned {Amplified #No – A43} is the pink I was planning to buy for ages ! … Got this under the #Back to Mac offer. Madly in love with this pink – the way this one brightens up your face is just super awesome ! Trust me and get this one for sure ! … We promise compliments coming your way. Perfect for the party and night out but can also work for the day look with neutrals. You could play around with the color if you fill your lip with the Cherry Lip Pencil from Mac # AA9. You will be amazed with the color you get. Try ti and let us know your feedback !
Complimenting your lips is the fuchsia pink from INGLOT # 698 … We absolutely love INGOT nail paints ♥
In love with pinks – so couldn't resist mentioning this Pro Longwear lip pencil … Love this light pink color ! You could fill with your lips completely, goes perfect with nude pinks from max and for the mix and match look for the fuchsia pink !
♥♥ We are in love and extremely excited on our latest buys ♥♥
This picture is the inspiration for the name of this blog post – For the love of Mac, Fuchsia Pink and Starbucks coffee.
We love #starbuckscoffee #mochafrappuccino#Maccosmetics #fuschiapink #paintednails #blogging#sunshinestylista ♥♥
Hope you like our first beauty and product blog post. With this, we promise many more – on beauty, make up, tips, latest trends and colors. Please do write in to us with your suggestions, comments and feedback. We really want to know what you think about us – we will cherish you suggestions and feedback now and forever xoxo ♥
Wishing you a wonderful Sunday and a super stylish week ahead !
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Tim Calder
Tim continues the Nelson Wheeler employment association having worked there as an undergraduate. From there he joined the Business Services Division of Stanton Partners, Chartered Accountants, as a senior manager where he was responsible for various clients including large privately owned family businesses and investors including high net worth groups.
Tim completed his Professional Year in 1986 and was subsequently admitted as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Tim resigned from Stantons in 1988 to travel and pursue other career interests and then joined CDB in 1992 as a manager where he has seen CDB grow from a practice of 7 personnel.
Tim has a wealth of experience and technical skills across a broad range of industries from services to manufacturing and across a range of different size businesses from individuals and family groups to small to medium sized businesses and high net worth individuals.
Tim frequently advises clients on the taxation business sales or purchases, property transactions and succession plans. Tim also acts for clients migrating to and from Australia, or operating in the international business arena.
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Monday, April 2, 2007
April 2007 mini-reviews
4/29- /Georgy Girl (1966, Silvio Narizzano)/ [***1/2] {People who only know this movie because of the silly song will be a little taken aback by the hard truths it traffics in at various points. I know I was the first time I saw it.}
4/29- The Long Day Closes (1992, Terence Davies) [***1/2] {Gorgeous. Wish I could see this on the big screen. Hey Wexner buds, Davies retro, s'il vous plait.)
4/25- Thieves Like Us (1974, Robert Altman) [***1/2] {Pretty amazing stuff. MCCABE aside, perhaps the most beautiful film Altman made. And John Schuck is so goddamn scary in this.}
%$ Puce Moment (1949, Kenneth Anger)
4/21- La Belle Noiseuse (1991, Jacques Rivette) [****] {Hell yeah. I'll write more on this at a later time, but two random thoughts until then. (1) I always feel a twinge of disappointment when Frenhofer paints over the old painting of Liz. Not only is it a cold gesture, but it's also a really fucking good painting of Liz. (2) Emmanuelle Beart could never not be hot, but I especially like her in this. I think part of it is that Rivette asked her to put on some weight so she'd look more like a regular person and less like a movie star, and oh man did it ever work. Being as genetically blessed as she obviously is, the weight change manifested itself in all the right places. Also, Rivette doesn't even try to hide her freckles, and you know how I am about freckles.}
4/19- Hot Fuzz (2007, Edgar Wright) [8] {Sweet jesus this is funny. Also Wright does action better than most Hollywood dudes who play it completely straight. And that supporting cast- Broadbent, Considine, Dalton, Nighy, Freeman, Peter Wight, Billie Whitelaw, Stuart Wilson, Edward Woodward, Ron Cook- yowza. Also holy shit is this ever hilarious. Can't stress this enough.}
4/12- Paris Belongs to Us (1961, Jacques Rivette) [***] {Pretty compelling, and very much a first film, providing an early glimpse into what Rivette would become. He was obviously still finding his voice as filmmaker, and it shows. But some scenes really sing- the stuff with the economist and his "ward," especially- and the film on a whole feels a lot like a dry run for OUT 1. And that's OK, since OUT 1 is a film you need to work up to.}
4/11- The Dead Girl (2006, Karen Moncrieff) [5] {Formally it's more NINE LIVES than CRASH, which I appreciated. The multiple storylines schtick's wearing thin, but this is a decent example of it. Nice to see Mary Beth Hurt working again, as well as Brittany Murphy making an effort for once.}
4/7- /Up Down Fragile (1995, Jacques Rivette)/ [***1/2] {Yes, it's a lightweight lark, but I'd only call it minor compared to CELINE AND JULIE, JOAN THE MAID, LA BELLE NOISEUSE and OUT 1. If nothing else, this finds Rivette's direction at its most supple, especially in those dance scenes at the Backstage club. And dig the awesome sound and production design- as good as in anything Rivette's ever done. I also appreciated how much Nathalie Richard danced like an old high school girlfriend, all about keeping limbs in motion, heedless of what she might have looked like.}
4/5- The Hoax (2007, Lasse Hallstrom) [4] {Diverting in a CATCH ME IF YOU CAN sort of way, but like Spielberg's film this gets bogged down toward the end, Spielberg with his requisite Daddy issues, Hallstrom & Co. by having Irving hallucinate Howard Hughes' top advisors guiding and/or threatening him. It's a bold gambit, but ultimately unsuccessful, and what's worse it basically lets the guy off the hook. If the guy wasn't in his right mind, how could he be held accountable? It's no better than an old-school shyster angling for an insanity plea. Plus while Richard Gere looks the part, he's too inclined towards soft-pedaling Irving to make him really convincing as the slick con-man he was.}
4/2- Quadrophenia (1979, Franc Roddam) [***] {though it's actually borderline-***1/2 up until the point when the great Ray Winstone unceremoniously disappears from the film. That said, it's hard to argue with the music.}
4/2- The Namesake (2006, Mira Nair) [6] {Once again, Nair is most in her element with the culture-clash elements of the story. Gogol's character trajectory is sketchy and kind of cartoonish, especially during his high school years. But the story of his parents rings of emotional truth, thanks in no small part to the performances by Tabu and especially Irfan Khan.}
3 comments:
- Steve said...
I'd agree that Zombie's trailer is the weakest of the batch (it's one of those things that sounded funnier in concept), but I thought Machete nailed it just as well as Don't. Thanksgiving almost got it as well, but Roth's too much of a tool to disinclude all the money shots. Real early-slasher trailers (i.e. The Slumber Party Massacre) gave away enough to get you into the theater but saved the nastiest stuff for later. Still a great, sick joke, but not much of a trailer. Though I am impressed with how stock-footagey the parade looked.
Also, I thought Planet Terror was pretty awesome, simply because all it delivers is action. Which is the only thing Rodriguez is good for. Tarantino's was immeasurably the better film, but Rodriguez's was more in the lunatic spirit of the kind of super-sleaze gorefest that would occasionally rise from the 42nd Street muck and become a minor classic(k).
Interesting point about the narrative longueurs in Death Proof being in the spirit of the grindhouse, though -- even though I eat films like this for breakfast, I didn't make that connection. You are, of course, right on the money. The difference is that Tarantino's dialogue isn't awful and isn't delievered by wooden no-talents.
- April 8, 2007 at 3:11 PM
- Steve said...
Everything Will Be OK? OOOH! My brain hurts from too much envy!
- April 18, 2007 at 12:32 AM
- Paul C. said...
EVERYTHING was a damn sight more than OK, dude. I'd say it's DH's best yet- combining the thematic depth of MEANING OF LIFE with the humor present in his early stuff. Although the tone of the humor feels closer to LILY AND JIM than to any of his others.
- April 22, 2007 at 1:53 AM


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ALL IT TOOK was a few Pinterest pages—and a big leap of faith—for this townhouse on the slopes of Northstar to exceed a family's dreams. And ironically, it was a dream they didn't even realize they had until they walked into the property last fall.
How a couple with three kids, along with a brave designer, pulled off a stunning makeover in a matter of weeks.
By Katrina Paz
Photography by Vance Fox
ALL IT TOOK was a few Pinterest pages—and a big leap of faith—for this townhouse on the slopes of Northstar to exceed a family's dreams. And ironically, it was a dream they didn't even realize they had until they walked into the property last fall.
Tom and Laura were looking for something to enhance their family life. With three kids, there were many needs to be met and a second home in Tahoe fit all of them, even for Laura who originally wasn't sold on the locale. She'd grown up in Placerville with a father who ski patrolled, and the appeal of snow had worn off through the years. She'd recently visited the area in the summer, however, and everything changed.
"I had no idea about Tahoe in the summer," she says.
She also wasn't sure about designer Scott Corridan, and his ability to transform their new townhome into a cozy mountain hideaway. While she thought his website was "lovely," she believed it was just too modern and sleek for the classic cabin flavor they were going for.
But his attention to detail, big and small, earned their trust. They sent him three Pinterest pages and the direction to "make it cozy." Corridan clued in on their personalities and set off to create a youthful, energetic spin on the typical Tahoe lodge.
One of his first steps was to meet them at the Design Center in San Francisco where they went on a "like/don't like tour." Whenever they didn't like something, he'd ask why. Much to Laura's surprise, the only thing she really connected with were two orange poof ottomans (that ended up in the great room).
"Scott used that trip as a gauge for our taste," Tom says. "He said, 'Give me an idea of your tastes and I'm going to take you there.'"
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Designers and decorators would describe the home as layered, which means all the tiny touches and accessories that take years to collect and aren't instantly noticed, but only reveal themselves after months of lounging and dining and running in and out of the house. It's what gives a space its personality.
An old-school chair from one of Sugar Bowl's original lifts greets guests at the front door. The living room is where the cabin atmosphere takes hold. The walls, which were originally plain white, were transformed with wood paneling, creating warmth and ease.
While not overly spacious, the room is exquisitely appointed with an eclectic selection of furnishings and accessories. Rich leather recliners (one of Tom's must-haves), upholstered chairs and a sofa complement the orange poofs. Mexican area rugs and a variety of throws—from faux fur to chenille—flow seamlessly. An antlered lamp juxtaposed with sleek white faux deer heads amp up the stylishly rustic spirit.
A desk displays candles, small plants, books, family pictures and an antique camera and typewriter. The oldest daughter fell in love with the typewriter and wrote a story for Corridan to find on one of his many return visits to enhance his design with little discoveries. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace framed by granite round out the quintessential cabin offerings.
The kitchen is basic and functional, but the space is wisely configured to create three dining areas: a breakfast nook, a game table, and bar seating at the kitchen island.
Intimate Space with Big Personality
The four bedrooms are small, functional and exude their own signature coziness. The master bedroom showcases soft colors with industrial chic nuances. One guestroom features a four-poster canopy bed (sans canopy) and the other an upholstered headboard with faux fur rugs.
Pops of color, particularly blue and turquoise, are a common occurrence throughout and the layering continues with tiny touches of nature. Small bunches of succulents in burlap and buckets of lavender mingle with candles, bowls of pinecones, stones and minute pressings of butterflies and various flora.
The kids' bunkroom is furnished with two custom bunk beds and a window seat. The downy-soft bedding is Pendleton-red and as close as this modern-day cabin comes to flaunting flannel. A dresser lazily displays a pair of classic ice skates next to a small black raven and antler-framed mirror.
The home's showstoppers may in fact be the bathrooms, where Corridan boldly used wallpaper panels to create an entire forest setting. A verdant forest scene with a rushing stream flows around a deep tub in one, while another features an Ansel Adams-type landscape of towering pines.
"Wallpaper is back in trend and Laura and Tom are definitely young and hip," Corridan says. "It just felt like something that could marry both their desire for a 'cozy' cabin with classic cabin elements and something more trendy and funky, like the big murals."
With three kids, one of the main gathering places is the media room downstairs. Colorful checkers, backgammon and Chinese checkers boards adorn the entryway. Despite the fact the bunkroom is just across the hall, the younger ones often just conk out on the oversized lush leather sectional. A custom-made wood coffee table stores a variety of games. Pillows and throws abound while an ottoman, plush beanbag and black leather low-back chairs round out the seating options.
Corridan also made a makeshift reading nook and an arts and crafts corner on the third floor. A small table and chair with desk lamp is ideal for the kids' beading. There are even spools of thread and accoutrements on small wooden shelves. A low-key club chair and trio of white faux deer heads complete the space.
A Whirlwind Transformation
Luxury doesn't happen overnight. Or does it? Tom and Laura, a Bay Area couple, were looking for the seemingly impossible: They purchased a townhouse in Northstar in September 2016, and wanted it move-in ready by Thanksgiving (just over seven weeks away).
After meeting with four designers, they sat down with Scott Corridan, a prominent designer in Tahoe and Napa. They initially balked at his proposed budget, which was significantly higher than the others. After breaking down the budget and walking them through it, however, they were sold on his ideas and dedication.
"The budget wasn't high because he's more expensive, it's because he's more thorough," Tom says. "I got the sense that he would take initiative with the whole project, so (I knew) if I just said yes, we were going to end up with something special."
The home was barebones to begin with, so much so that Corridan came in and redesigned an entryway and created nooks and seating alcoves as well as installed wood paneling in the main living area. The entire home was painted, more than once, and Corridan often sent images to his clients for yay or nay opinions.
"It's just so fun what a client can create when they allow us another 20–30 percent more in the budget," Corridan says. "We had the most incredible army amassed in no time. And with a two-month turnaround time, it was cutting it down to the wire."
The process and timeline were unnerving for everyone involved, particularly given the unending series of storms that swept through the region that year. Tom says when he came up for a visit in late October–early November, his home was a total construction zone.
"Things weren't going according to schedule," he says. "The wood guy couldn't get the wood. There were electricians here, and weird paint…. Scott said, 'don't worry, that's not staying.' I don't know what (Corridan) did to get people here to finish it, but he did."
The budget was slightly exceeded, but not by accident. Every major refurbishment and decision was made after careful discussion.
The final result was beyond the client's wildest dreams. They walked in, three kids in tow, to a home complete with candles burning, music playing and cookies on the table. The kids, who had no idea this would be their very own, found pictures of themselves throughout the home and their robes lying on the custom-made bunk beds.


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The clock is ticking on Real Madrid's pursuit of Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois, with the Premier League side struggling to sign a replacement and the Premier League transfer window set to close at 18:00 on August 9.
Courtois wants to return to Madrid, where his family are based, but Chelsea will not allow him to leave until they have found a new stopper. A fee of €35 million for the Belgium international has been agreed between the two clubs but Madrid face a waiting game to learn if they will be able to complete the deal this summer.
Real Madrid's laissez-faire approach to the transfer is interesting. If the opportunity arises to sign Courtois this summer they will take it. But availability of Courtois, a long-term objective for the European champions, is one such opportunity but Real are well-covered in that area with Keylor Navas, Kiko Casilla, Andriy Lunin and Luca Zidane all on the books.
Courtois has made it clear he will not sign a new contract at Chelsea and will be available on a free next summer, which places the ball firmly in the Premier League club's court. Chelsea would prefer not to lose their number one without receiving a transfer fee but Real are equally happy to wait to pick up the World Cup 2018 Golden Glove winner next summer.
Courtois is expected to return to Stamford Bridge training this week ahead of the Community Shield curtain-raiser against Manchester City on Sunday and Maurizio Sarri is eager to hold talks to sound out the 26-year-old about his intentions.
The market in Spain does not close until August 31, which gives Real the chance to land Courtois even after the season has started, but Chelsea will remain firm in their stance if they are unable to replace the Belgium international within the next week. Leicester City's Kasper Schmeichel and Stoke City's Jack Butland are at the top of a list that includes Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and PSG's Kevin Trapp.
Should Chelsea manage to land one of their targets, even on deadline day, they will still be able to sell Courtois to Madrid up to August 31, giving both clubs ample time to hammer out a definitive deal.


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I am working on an app that has a lot of interest. I already built a prototype but I know that before I launch I want to add a lot of additional features that will require more time and resources then I have now. How do I not lose the momentum with interested users while I continue to work on making it an amazing app.
Best to interact with users as much as possible. Phone them up, email them, tweet at them and ask them for suggestions. They'll tell others that you contacted them so its always a win win
I'm in the same exact predicament as we speak but honestly if your app is something that is special there's no way to lose momentum unless someone makes the app before you and even then competition is always good now in my case my app is based off a celebrity so based on how popular the celebrity is at launch time that's kind of the tone setter for the market.
If you need a lot of features to keep all your users interested, then your target audience is too wide. You have to narrow it down, select a sub-group that requires the least features (preferably one). Yes, you may lose some of the users (though not necessarily, if the core feature is good), but it will worth it, because you will be able to engage the remaining users with less features. Try to please everyone, and you will please no one.
This is a bit of a no brainer but... there is a bit but...
Here are the facts,
Apps are going out of fashion and retention for most apps last around 30 seconds.
Sadly, the days have almost all gone of the big app boom that attracted the decent investor, mainly because getting you app to stand out in the crowd and make sure that people come back again and again. Just think about how often you use the apps on your phone and grade up which one's you use often, sometimes, occasionally, rarely and deleted within seconds.
One of the most important features that are almost essential to apps are: Notifications, Communication, Advertising...
Notifications: you have to have great notifications so that it reminds people what going on in your app and that, essentially, that it exists at all.
Communication: being able to motivate the user to add their friends and chat with them easily is key to success, also it helps if the user can search and look at people's profile... imagine how many guys love to look at the pics of girls on your app and visa versa,,, it definitely motivates people to come back and browse.
Advertising gives you revenue.
That said, your momentum is paramount, not just for this app but in life in general. The ability to solve problems and over come adversity is what defines the difference between the average and the great. Just imagine that you decided to climb up Mount Everest. Starting from the bottom, you have a 20 mile hike to base camp, have a rest and check out the view, then you have a continuously incremental climb up, up and up steeper slopes. You get to the top of a really difficult ridge and think that you've won, success, and reached the top, but as soon as you look up the clouds part and you realise that your only half way there.
The question you have to ask yourself is, do you want, really want to get to the top??
I'll tell you, for me I've really sacrificed, I've lost teeth to entrepreneurial-ism! I've lost friends because I can't go out, they think I boring because I'm working on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning to evening. I even took it further and haven't seen my daughter in Colombia for 2 years. This kind of sacrifice isn't too uncommon as you think. There are many mothers and fathers who have left their home countries to find work abroad and send back a proportion of their earnings. It just takes sacrifice.
If nothing else, and the app doesn't kick off and become a billion dollars, you can think of it as having finished a painting. Everyone can look at it and admire your success and determination. It's great for your CV and you can value yourself for job offers at a much higher price.
You'll have gained a valuable life experience.
If you think about life, some think that life is for watching TV and meeting for mates at the pub, but other people think that life is for doing something. Just think that when you're on your death bed, what will you take with you to the afterlife?? Not your mobile phone, not your TV or money... the only thing you'll take is the last second memory, that when you had the chance, you took it, you persevered, you had emotions of excitement, pride, ego, belief, concern, worry, stress, tears and blood, but you'll remember the moment you reach the top. That moment of happiness and joy, you'll open a bottle of champagne and celebrate, only to wake up the next day to realise that you have to do it all over again. You have a new idea of a new height to reach, new features to add, new adventures and stress. You'll wonder, why the hell are you doing this??
Because you can. Because you should, Because you must, Because you are. Because that is what makes you, you. And that's special. So never give up.
Just make sure that there is always two reasons for doing it... for you and another for people.
You can do it. We all believe in you. Learn to enjoy the emotions.
One more thing...
If you think about Paintings... how many painters can you remember??
Now think about how many painters there have ever been??
You probably can remember 5 out of 1 million, but it never stopped painters from painting. Just please don't leave it unfinished!!
Also, create a basic web page with what you're doing on it, and have the functionality for people to subscribe, offer them updates and a facebook page to follow.
Make sure that it's not just your friends who are subscribing... go to local schools or universities or some where that a lot of people commune (a train station?? hospital, tube station, or a monument e.g. Trafalgar Square) and give out cards as a flyer to what your app is and why they might like it... get feedback and push them to subscribe to your page there and then (don't wait for later)
Perhaps it's worth thinking of delivering the app in milestones? I think you should keep the users updated about the progress and at each stage let them know what the app already can do, so that even if they have to wait, they see some deadline when they can expect the product.
On the other hand, are you sure your app has to take long to deliver? There are great engines and platforms these days that speed up development. If it's a SaaS app, you can consider http://raimme.com - a platform for developing SaaS apps in a rapid way. Disclaimer: I'm the founder.
Every feature that will be included on your app should offer a clear benefit. Otherwise it will be a waste of time and money. I think that you might have heard the concept of Minimal Viable Product (MVP).
The whole idea is to get your MVP to market as soon as you can and get real people using it, so that you can iterate and improve your product market fit such as adding new features based on user feedback instead of assumptions.
I would recommend not to build all of the features, in this case there are a big risk that once you launch your app some features wouldn't be popular.
Instead choose the key features, build them, launch your ap and collect feedback from your users.
If your MVP already has the core function and acceptable UX, just give it a go. I think it depends on how long it takes between the updates to keep the momentum. One additional function per month for me is ok, but 6 months can be quite long. And make sure you inform your update, new feature to mass audience.
my answer applies to way more than an app. You keep the momentum by reminding yourself and the team how important the project is, its business case and how indispensable every person in the team is.


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To make good hand job, use good tools... I don't if I can say that I am a good photographer, but I am going to introduce you my equipment. However, equipment is not the key of everything. Always remember that photograph is not "designed" by your camera, but only by your sight !
First photographs of htis website (shot before 2004) were taken with my dad's SLR (thnak you again, Dad, for giving me your camera). It is a 30 year old Canon AE1 SLR, manual, with shutter priority. Unfirtunately, it is not working well by now, so I almost don't use it anymore (it is slowing going into my SLR collection, to enjoy a deserved retirement...)
Other photographs were shot with the SLR I bought on june 2004. It is a Nikon FM3a. It is a very special camera into this time of all-electronic and digital cameras. Except to measure light, it can work without any battery ! It is a mechanical camera that can shoot photographs by high humidity level, or very cold weather withtout any trouble. To find more pieces of information about this wonderful camera, please read this article at the address http://www.apogeephoto.com/june2001/nikon_fm3a.shtml.
Starting with a manual camera, I wanted to keep this kind of SLR. This is why I bought a camera that could be seen as out-of-fashion. However, thanks to these cameras, I am able to focus on the construction of my photographs, without being disturbed by outside facts...
In 2007, Bernard, my uncle, gave me its SLR because he bought a new digital one. Bernard was a photograph for Région Ile-de-France, which is a a kind of governement for Paris area (Paris and its whole suburb). He had worked for several years with this trustable camera. Unfortunately, Bernard has passed his way since this time. When he gave me his camera, I felt it like a transfer. Now that he is gone, it is like he is a little part of every photograph I take with this camera...
This camera is a Nikon F90X, made during 90's. This a whole automatic SLR. Of course, autofocus is available. I try to often use it, to "tame" it because, for me, it is a new way to shoot photographs (especially about the autofocus mode...). This is the camera I use for color pictures.
To people who think to start photography and want to shoot photographs in an old-school way, I would like to say : Do not buy very expensive modern cameras. You can buy an "old" SLR, second hand, all manual. Buying this, you can afford scond hand high quality lenses, which is the most important part to take pictures. Start with a 50mm lens and do not use autofocus mode. You will need some time tu understand all parameters, but once il will be done, each photograph will be a piece of pleasure.
Having a UV filter mounted on each lens is a careful thing.
First, it will stop UV-rays from the sun (no big news here ;o) ), and it will protect your lens from hits and scratchs !
Sometimes, I use a circular polarizing filter. It is very useful to avoid reflects and to amplify color contrasts. But do not use it too often !
I am glad to keep on finding interesting films, with quite interesting prices in Paris. I hope it will go this way for a long time !
Using a low number of types of film is good thing. Indeed, you can try to know all possibilities of these films, and find the better way to use them ! I did so with black and white films, but not with color films because I started too young... Il est bon de se concentrer sur un type de pellicule afin de bien connaître ses possibilités.
For color photographs, I know use only slide films because for me this is the only to have a whole control on every steps of taking a picture, from the shooting to the final result. Furthermore, slide films are great to test cameras and lenses... and photographers ! ;-)
I was introduced to laboratory several years ago, and I love it ! There is a magical time when photograph appears from the white sheet, one special moment, frozen forever, sharing a shight...
Of course, on this website, it is only digital photographs, no paper photographs... There is a big gap of quality between these two formats, especially for B&W pictures...
This is the major quality issue of my website. For a long time, I did it with an "optimized" scanner for pictures. But I quickly understood that it was only a marketing name... Gap between reality and digital photograph was wide, especially with B&W pictures !
A big numbr of photographs on this website were digitised from films, but quality is not as good as reality. If you meet me, please ask me to show you "real" photographs, you will see the difference !
In 2008, I bought a new scanner. It is a Nikon Coolscan V. Quality is finally here ! I still have to use it to understand every parameter and find the best way to scan photographs. All new scans are obviously done with it.
To finish, I hope good things for digital pictures which are now in the everyday life as never before, and allow a wider spread of pictures. I especially hope the best things to silver photographs which give me an uncommon pleasure. So load your films and see you !


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Energy from Waste and Biomass co-sponsors required
,25 Nov 2008
The Energy from Waste and Biomass one-day event takes place on 11 March 2009 during
National Science and Engineering Week. Companies
or organisations involved in this area of technology are being sought to sponsor a student to attend the event free of charge, as
a way of encouraging young people to engage with
science and engineering.
If any companies are interested in sponsoring a
student in this way, at a cost of only £100, then please get in touch
with Dawn Bonfield as soon as possible.
This event is being organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
Further details about the event


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How to delete Banggood.com
About this contamination
Banggood.com pop-ups are brought about by an adware installed on your system. The reason behind this ad-supported software infection was you not paying attention to how you were installing a free application. Not all users will be familiar with adware symptoms, so they might be puzzled about what is happening. The adware will make invasive pop-up commercials but won't directly jeopardize your machine, as it is not malevolent program. However, that doesn't mean that advertising-supported software are harmless, a much more dangerous threat can invade your PC if you got led to harmful sites. You ought to uninstall Banggood.com since advertising-supported programs will do nothing helpful.
Download Removal Toolto remove Banggood.com
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What affect does the advertising-supported application have on the OS
free programs is a favored method for adware to spread. These undesirable installations are so common since not everyone knows freeware might permit unnecessary items to set up. Such as adware, reroute viruses and other possibly unneeded applications (PUPs). Default settings will not tell you of any additional items, and items will be permitted to set up. Which is why you should choose Advance (Custom) settings. If you select Advanced instead of Default, you will be permitted to untick everything, so we recommend you opt for those. It's not hard or time-consuming to implement those settings, so you ought to always select them.
The second the ad-supported program is inside your operating system, it will start creating pop-ups. Whether you are using Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, you will notice the symptoms on all of them. You will only be able to exterminate the ads if you terminate Banggood.com, so you need to proceed with that as quickly as possible. Since ads are how ad-supported software make income, expect to run into a lot of them.You might every now and then run into adware asking you to download some kind of program but you should do the opposite.Don't download programs or updates from strange adverts, and stick to reliable websites. In case you didn't know, files obtained from ad-supported application generated ads could lead to a malicious software infection. The adware will also cause your browser to fail to load and your PC to run much more sluggish. We strongly suggest you eliminate Banggood.com since it will only cause trouble.
Banggood.com uninstallation
You might eliminate Banggood.com in two ways, depending on your knowledge with devices. If you have or are willing to acquire anti-spyware software, we advise automatic Banggood.com removal. You might also erase Banggood.com by hand but you would have to identify and erase it and all its related software yourself.
Download Removal Toolto remove Banggood.com
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Learn how to remove Banggood.com from your computer
- 1. Uninstall Banggood.com from Windows XP
- 2. Uninstall Banggood.com from Windows 7 and Vista
- 3. Uninstall Banggood.com from Windows 8
- 4. Remove Banggood.com and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
- 5. Remove Banggood.com and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
- 6. Remove Banggood.com and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- 7. How to reset your browser?
Step 1. Uninstall Banggood.com from Windows XP
- Click the Start button.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click Add or Remove Programs.
- Select Banggood.com or other the suspicious program and click Remove.
Step 2. Uninstall Banggood.com from Windows 7 and Vista
- Open the Start menu.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Right-click on the Banggood.com or other program that you wish to remove.
- Uninstall it.
Step 3. Uninstall Banggood.com from Windows 8
- Access the Metro UI menu.
- Start typing Control Panel. Open it.
- Click Programs and Features.
- Select Banggood.com or other unwanted application.
- Click the Uninstall button.
Step 4. Remove Banggood.com and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:To deal with Banggood.com in Internet Explorer, you will have to follow these steps:
- Run Internet Explorer and press Alt+X simultaneously.
- Afterwards, open Manage add-ons and choose Toolbars and Extensions.
- From the provided list remove all suspicious extensions including Banggood.com.
- Navigate to Search Providers. Erase the current search tool and pick a new one as your default.
- Save the changes you made and leave this window.
- Now press Alt+X one more time and select Internet Options.
- Access the General tab and replace this home page with the one you trust (google.com , yahoo.com , msn.com)
- To finish the procedure, tap OK.
Step 5. Remove Banggood.com and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:The users who experience Banggood.com in Mozilla Firefox, should follow the instructions presented below, if they want to clean their system:
- Launch Mozilla Firefox and click Ctrl+Shift+A at the same time.
- Move your cursor to Extensions and locate the suspicious and undesirable entries.
- Next to the chosen extensions, tap the Remove button.
- Press Alt+T and select Options. Access the General tab.
- In General tab, remove the unreliable home page and choose another, like Google.com, Yahoo.com
- Choose Search tab.
- Delete the unwanted search provider and choose your new search. Click OK.
Step 6. Remove Banggood.com and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:If a browser hijacker took over Google Chrome, the last set of instructions are prepared for you. Do not miss a single step and take care of your system:
- Run Google Chrome and tap Alt+F.
- Click More Tools and choose Extensions.
- Eliminate the undesirable extensions from the list.
- Access Settings and navigate to Open a page or a set of pages that you can find under On startup.
- Press Set pages and replace the current home page with another one.
- Click OK and select Manage Search Engines (under search).
- Remove the current search engine and select a new one.
- Click Done and restart Google Chrome.
Step 7. How to reset your browser?
7.1) Reset Internet Explorer
- Launch your browser and tap Alt+T or click Tools > Internet Options icon at the top right corner.
- Click on the Advanced tab and press Reset button.
- Tick a box next to Delete personal Settings and press the Reset button again.
- Restart your browser.
7.2) Reset Mozilla Firefox
- Open your browser and tap Alt+H.
- Click Help > Troubleshooting Information.
- Now Click Refresh Firefox.
- Click the Refresh Firefox button again.
7.3) Reset Google Chrome
- Open your browser and tap Alt+F or click on 3 Stripes icon at the top right corner
- Select Settings and Click Show advanced settings at end of the page.
- Click Reset settings button.
- Click the Reset button.
7.4) Safari Browser
- Launch your Safari browser.
- Select Safari Settings (top-right corner).
- Choose Reset Safari.... from the drop-down menu.
- A warning dialog box containing all items that you wish to delete will appear. These items are checked by default.
- Make sure that the items you want to erase are checked.
- Press the Reset button.
- Your Safari browser will automatically restart.


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Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhubaneswar, Aug 10:
517 villages in Odisha have been marooned in the current floods.
Briefing the media today, deputy relief commissioner Pravat Ranjan Mohapatra said about 5.33 lakh people have been affected by the high flood.
"There have been a total of 39 breaches in the state while the death toll has gone up to 39, he added".
Mohapatra also informed that water level of all major rivers has receded except Baitarani water level of which was flowing over the danger mark at Akhapada.
Meanwhile, authorities of Hirakud Dam closed two more gates following inflow of less water from the upper catchments.
Till reports last came in, water from the reservoir was being released from 22 gates.
A release by the local Met office here this morning said that yesterday's low pressure area over north Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood over Gangetic West Bengal and neighbourhood now lies over north-eastern parts of Jharkhand and neighbourhood at 8.30 am today.
Under its influence, rain or thundershower would occur at many places over Odisha while heavy rainfall would occur at one or two places over interior Odisha during next 24 hours.