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Precise definitions of sustainable construction vary. In the U.S. , the EPA defines sustainable construction as "the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction." Key concepts of sustainable construction include the protection of the natural environment, choice of non-toxic materials, reduction and reuse of resources and waste minimization.
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Kitchen Remodel Appliances | Kitchen Remodel Hesperia | S&S Construction High Desert
Sometimes a new kitchen means new appliances. Whether it's stainless steel appliances, standard models or more modern appliances like wine coolers, we'll help you customize your kitchen around the appliances you want.
Kitchen Remodel Hesperia | Kitchen Remodel Contractors Victorville | S & S Construction
Kitchen remodel Hesperia is to aim at meeting a client's requirement in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project. This covers the overall planning, coordination, and control of a project from beginning to completion.
S&S Construction | Kitchen Remodel Hesperia | Specialty Contractor
S&S Construction is your full service specialty contractor. Our design consultants can assist you with every phase of your project. From concept to design to execution, S&S Construction is with you every step of the way. Your home is your biggest investment so why not use it to its full advantage? Whether you're looking at renovation to sell or just for a face-lift, S&S Construction is your contractor of choice. Call us today and let's begin the transforamtion process. S&S Construction (760) 559-2667
Bathroom Remodeling Hesperia | Kitchen Remodel Construction Hesperia
7 Remodeling Issues With Your Bathroom You May Not Notice!
1. Structural deficiencies in the floor framing:
It is very common when doing a bath remodel to find floor joists that have been notched by plumbers in a manner that leaves the joist too weak to perform properly (it is my personally belief that plumbers share certain genetic material with beavers). This is particularly problematic when installing a new tile floor which will crack if the floor is not stiff enough!
2. Old corroded plumbing:
Doing a bathroom renovation is a great time to deal with old corroded cast iron or galvanized drain lines and galvanized water supply lines. Even copper water supply lines can be hidden problems if there are corroding joints.
3. Tile tub surrounds and Tile showers that aren't waterproof:
Modern plumbing codes require that showers have waterproof walls be waterproof, however, even many modern installations are not properly waterproofed (I've never had an inspector even ask about this) and certainly older installations were not typically built with any type of waterproof membrane. Since tile and grout are not waterproof in and of themselves this leads at best to problems with water vapor moving around inside your walls and at worst to outright leaks and deterioration.
4. Mold loves old bathrooms and cheap contractors:
I have never done done a full gut bathroom remodel and found mold free wall cavities. Lack of waterproofing behind tile, insufficient ventilation and other design and installation issues combined with lots of moisture on a daily basis make bathrooms a mold prone problem spot.
5. You're lucky enough to have a vent fan but it's not doing squat:
It never ceases to amaze me how many times a vent fan is installed without a duct, installed with a duct that dumps moist air into the attic or the basement, or installed with a duct to the exterior but the ducting is leaking like a sieve.
6. Someone made a board game out of your load bearing wall framing:
In a previous remodel an evil genius or a complete moron cut, hacked and generally butchered the wall studs in a load bearing wall and by some miracle your house is still standing. This is something that is much less fun to find out after the ceiling or roof caves in.
7. Your plumbing may not be vented properly:
Modern plumbing codes have changed the ways plumbers run vent lines for your sink, tub, shower or toilet. Insufficient venting can cause drains to gurgle or traps to be sucked dry, and can contribute to drains stopping up.
If your are doing a major upgrade to your bathroom consider doing a "full gut". Removing all the plaster from the walls and ceilings, and removing the sub-floor allow years of accumulating problems to be dealt with in one fell swoop. When done by a S&S Construction Restoration Inc. with expertise in bathroom remodeling you end up with a zero problems bathroom that will function flawlessly and add tremendous value to your home for many years to come.
Remodel Safety Tips For Your Family | Kitchen Remodel Construction Hesperia
Everyone here at S&S Construction & Restoration pride ourselves on not only our workmanship but safety as well…
Here are a few tips that will help keep your family safe-and your project running smoothly.
Keeping children safe
Home-remodeling construction areas can be very attractive to young children. Kids will often hang around work areas and ask the crew hundreds of questions. To keep the area safe, crews should restrict access to the areas they are working in by asking them not to pass the yellow tape. The homeowners and parents need to also take an active part in keeping children safe.
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), recommends designating an area away from the work site for play and toy storage. Be sure to explain to your children which areas are off limits and that they should never play around with materials or with the contractors' tools and machinery.
Communicating with your contractor is also very important. Before work begins, inform the contractor of the number of children in the house, their ages, and whether any are particularly mischief-prone.
Be sure to find out when large equipment and orders of building materials are being delivered. You might consider taking a family outing on those days if possible.
I'm sure this has never happened…but NARI suggests that parents do not leave children alone under a contractors' care while going out to run errands. Your contractor is not your babysitter.
Control hazardous materials
Before your project starts, be aware of potentially toxic materials on the job site. Lead paint, asbestos, mold, and even dust could be health hazards during a remodel, especially if the project includes demolition. Keep children and pets out of areas where those hazards exist and away from toxic chemicals, such as paint strippers.
Make sure to ask your contractor what steps will be taken-to avoid creating indoor pollutants and how they will contain those that can't be avoided.
Additional safety guidelines
- Assign separate doors – If possible, designate one entrance through which work crews carry tools and materials and another for you and your family to use exclusively during the project.
- Protect your pets – A dog or cat underfoot is a hazard to both you and your pet. Keep pets away from work areas, preferably in a closed room away from the supply-door entrance.
- Safely store tools and materials – Be sure your contractor keeps dangerous items, such as tools, ladders, and hazardous materials, out of children's reach at all times, especially at the end of the workday.
- Securing the work area – Ensure that you or your contractor secure any holes or pits in the wall, floor, or yard at the end of the day.
- Hang plastic sheeting or tarps around the work area – This simple step helps prevent pollutants, dust, and debris from travelling throughout the house.
- Look for lead paint – The older your home, the greater the chance it has lead-based paint, a threat even if you've laid lead-free coats over it. If the paint is scraped, sanded, lead can become airborne and make it in to your body or contaminate the soil around your home. Children are especially vulnerable to dust that can get on toys and hands and, eventually, in the mouth. The first step is having the area tested for lead-based paint. The Environmental Protection Agency does not recommend home-use testing kits. Instead, it suggests hiring a trained inspector to test surfaces on-site. If lead-based paint is present, the agency recommends hiring a professional to prep the surface. The EPA's brochure "Reducing Lead Hazards when Remodeling Your Home" offers suggestions on finding an inspector as well as information on what to look for in a remediation contractor.
- Mist surfaces – A fine coat of water sprayed on surfaces before sanding or scraping keeps dust from becoming airborne.
- Work outside – When at all possible, paint, stain, and finish building materials outside and bring them in after they are dry.
- Control carpet VOCs – Unroll and air carpets before installation, and use low-emitting adhesives if needed.
- Ventilate – Air out the work area and the rest of your home during and after a remodel. Position window fans so that they blow out instead of in. If your home has central air conditioning or heat, DO NOT run the systems when works are sanding or scraping. Also change the filters as often as once a week to keep dust from spreading throughout the house. The NARI also suggests that short getaways be planned while the home is airing out. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers guidelines on indoor-air-quality concerns during remodeling.
- Be aware of rodent droppings – Droppings are sometimes exposed during demolition and can spread viruses. Be sure to eliminate all of the droppings, taking proper precautions when doing so.
Deciding to remodel your house can be both exciting and a little frightening. You have a vision of how beautiful it will look when you are finished, but remodeling can be dangerous. All projects, big and small, have their hazards. As long as you take the proper precautions and educate yourself on the task at hand, the remodel should go pretty smoothly.
Water Damage After Fire Hesperia | Fire And Water Damage Restoration Hesperia | S&S Construction And Restoration Hesperia
Hidden Water Damage That Occurs After a Fire
When a fire devastates your home, avoid further structural damage by taking immediate action to prevent hidden water damage.
Post-fire water damage can go unnoticed for years, hidden below the surface of walls and floorboards. If left unrepaired, structural damage can become irreversible and the health of you and your family could be compromised. Learning how to recognize the signs of hidden water damage can help you protect your home and your loved ones.
After the Fire
After a fire, you need to file a claim with your insurance as soon as possible so they can compensate you for repairs. The first thing your insurance provider will do, once your fire damage coverage has been determined, is encourage you to hire a professional fire damage restoration company to clean and restore your home.
Before restoration can begin, the structure of your home will be assessed to ensure that it is safe to enter. The restoration team can then remove all items that were destroyed in the fire and begin the cleaning process. While the cleanup may vary depending on the level of damage, the average fire restoration process often involves:
- Removing lingering smoke to prevent further staining and damage
- Deep cleaning soot or debris out from the walls, floors, and panels
- Ventilating and checking the air quality to ensure safety
- Assessing the ceiling or piping for any free-floating asbestos
- Removing, repairing, or replacing any damaged components
The Hidden Dangers of Water Damage
Unfortunately, cleaning up after a fire is not the only step in the restoration process. The water it takes to put out a large fire can often cause water damage to your home. Bacteria and mold can start growing immediately in floorboards, walls, and ceilings if the water is not immediately extracted.
However, signs of water damage are often neglected, as they are not always easily seen. Even if there are no visible signs after a fire, it is important to get a professional water damage assessment to reduce the risk of any future problems.
Water damage is not only potentially fatal to the structure of your home, it can also significantly damage your health. If water is left in your home for too long, mold, mildew and bacteria can grow. Most molds will eventually discolor walls and weaken the foundation of a home.
Although some types of mold do not pose any significant health risks, black mold can be extremely dangerous. The spores from black mold produce toxic odors and lead to serious health issues in humans and animals, such as nausea, breathing problems, and even cardiac arrest.
Seek Professional Water Damage Restoration
Cleaning and repairing extensive water damage requires a professional restoration company's experience, training, and equipment. A company that consistently deals with fire and water damage restoration in Arkansas will inspect the entirety of your house for water damage, from the floorboards and walls to the basement and attic.
If you notice any indicators of water damage, call S&S Construction & Restoration today at 760-559-2667 for a free consultation. Our team of experts provide water and fire damage restoration services in the high desert that protect you and your family from hidden dangers.
S&S Construction Restoration | Design Trends 2019 | Kitchen Remodel Hesperia
Design Trends 2019: what's in and what's out
When deciding on home renovation, its important to consider the year's design trends. Below is a list of those design trends for 2019 and what's in and out.
What's In:
- Less is More: Think sustainability. Use timeless materials and not trends
- Feminine Tones: Think blushes, rose tones or pink tones
- Floiral Fabrics/Wallpapers: These have stood the test of time. They're not your grandmother's floral wallpaper.
- Bold Black Bathrooms: Think spa-inspired, indulgent, high-end
What's Out:
- Clutter: You don't want too many things going on. Overdoing it causes chaos.
- Gender specific rooms: Gone are the days of blue for boys and pink for girls. Think yellows, greens, or try Pantone's Color of the Year for 2019 Living Coral
- Statement Upholstery: single piece upholstery, especially jewel tones, is OU.T.
- Minamilist Art: People are getting bored of sterile and minimalist spaces. Inject some personality and make it interesting.
Contact S&S Construction to explore design options, 760.559.2667
Kitchen Remodel Hesperia | Kitchen Remodel Contractor | S&S Construction Restoration
Kitchen remodel Hesperia is to aim at meeting a client's requirement in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project. This covers the overall planning, coordination, and control of a project from beginning to completion. S&S Connstruction Restoration
Home Fire Restoration | Fire Restoration Contractor | Fire Damage Restoration
Fire Restoration: getting back to normal and quickly
Experiencing a home fire can be a devastating and frightening experience and one that can seem overwhelming when dealing with the aftermath. Postponing fire restoration can result in the damage becoming worse and eventually costing a considerable amount of money for repairs. However, making the restoration a priority can help avoid costly repairs and long term damage. The most important step in this process is contacting a fire restoration contractor.
Fire restoration contractors specialize in the restoration process, are trained to handle the damage that comes with home fires and can reduce the risk of further damage. Fire restoration contractors will work diligently to salvage as many of your belongings as possible and they will work quickly to return you to your home as quickly as possible. It is recommended to go through your homeowners insurance company for reliable fire restoration contractors as there often times are "fire chasers" that pray on those who are most vulnerable. If you choose to select a contractor on your own, make sure to do thorough investigation and reference checks. Also, verify all licenses and insurance are up to date and there are no mechanic's liens on their business.
Getting back to normal after a house fire is a long road but can be done with relative ease, with the right help. If you find yourself needing the expertise of a license, insured fire restoration contractor, please contact S&S Construction Restoration, (760) 559-2667.


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Home and Community Care – HACC – Regional Assessment Service (RAS)
Full time Hours – Contract position
Flexible working environment
Occupational Therapists encouraged to apply
The Independent Living Centre WA (ILC) provides information and advice, assessment, funding and hire services that enable Western Australians of all ages and abilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives.
We are seeking a person to join our dedicated and experienced RAS team to assess the needs of frail aged persons and people with disabilities, their carers and families. You will be responsible for effective assessments underpinned by a wellness philosophy to ensure individuals who require HACC support maintain their ability to remain within the community. Key duties include assessments, care coordination and support planning, report writing and liaison with referral sources and community organisations.
Suitable applicants will have a Cert IV or tertiary qualification relevant to Human Services and Community Care. Our office is located in Westminster and you will be provided with training.
Salary range commences at $64,190 with generous salary packaging.
To Apply:
Register your interest today by submitting your resume, a cover letter, ILC Application form and a separate document addressing each selection criteria, in confidence to email@example.com.
For the full position description and selection criteria, please click on the " RAS Assessor PD " link below. We encourage you to contact Shona Bastian, Service Coordinator of the RAS team on 08 9382 0659, to discuss the specifics of the position.
Please note applications that have not addressed the selection criteria will not be considered.
Applications close 24 March 2017, 5pm.
Only those with the right to live & work in Australia need apply.
No agency applications at this time.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Dex 14
Int 8
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Alignment: Good
Backgorund: Guild Artisan (guild merchant)
Claudia is a Half Orc Barbarian. She lives with a tribe of other half orcs who moved north to escape the bigotry in the south and live in peace. Over the last few generations, the tribe has become known for their weaving and other fabric crafts. Claudia works as a merchant taking their goods to sell and trade.
While traveling with her mule, Fred, to sell goods for her people, she met TorTor when she traveled on the ship he worked on. Unfortunately, the ship sank, and she and TorTor were the only survivors. She misses Fred dearly.
Shortly after she and TorTor made it back to land, she met VaJayJay, who has promised to bring Fred back. She then sold VaJayJay one of the last pieces of cloth she had from her people, a beautiful blanket that her mother made.
Eventually, she met up with this crazy wizard guy, Grundorf, who needed wizard robes. She turned some of the cloth into a robe for him.
Now, she travels around with TorTor, Grundorf, VaJayJay, and his brother OloOlo.


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This page describes how backups of your Cloud SQL instance work, and how you can use them to restore your data to the same or another instance.
For step-by-step directions for scheduling backups or creating an on-demand backup, see Creating and Managing On-Demand and Automatic Backups.
What backups provide
Backups provide a way to restore your Cloud SQL instance to recover lost data or recover from a problem with your instance. You should enable automated backups for any instance that contains data that you need to protect from loss or damage.Enabling automated backups, along with binary logging, is also required for some operations, such as clone and replica creation.
What backups cost
Cloud SQL retains up to 7 automated backups for each instance. For First Generation instances, the cost of these backups is included in your instance cost; their storage space does not count against the allotted storage for the instance. For Second Generation instances, the storage used by backups is charged at a reduced rate. See the pricing page for more information.
For First Generation instances using the per use billing plan, scheduled backups incur a small incremental charge, because the instance is activated to take the backup.
About backup size
Backups for Second Generation instances are incremental; they contain only data that has changed since the previous backup was taken. This means that your oldest backup is a similar size to your database, but the sizes of subsequent backups depend on the rate of change of your data. When the oldest backup is deleted, the size of the next oldest backup increases so that a full backup still exists.
Types of backups
Cloud SQL performs two types of backups:
On-demand backups
For Second Generation instances, you can create a backup at any time. This could be useful if you are about to perform a risky operation on your database, or if you need a backup and you do not want to wait for the backup window. You can create on-demand backups for any Second Generation instance, whether the instance has automatic backups enabled or not.
On-demand backups are not automatically deleted the way automated backups are. They persist until you delete them or until their instance is deleted. Because they are not automatically deleted, on-demand backups can have a long-term effect on your billing charges if you do not delete them.
Automated backups
When you enable automated backups, you specify a 4-hour backup window. The backup starts during the backup window. When possible, schedule backups when your instance has the least activity.
Where backups are stored
Backups locations include:
- Default locations that Cloud SQL selects, based on the location of the original instance
- Custom locations that you choose when you do not want to use the default location
Default backup locationsMySQL Second Generation instances:
By default, Cloud SQL stores backup data in two regions for redundancy. If there are two regions in a continent, the backup data remains on the same continent. Because there is only one region in Australia, backup data from the Sydney region is stored in a location in Asia. For the São Paulo region, backup data is stored in a US-based location.
MySQL First Generation instances: Backup data is stored in the continent where the instance resides.
Custom backup locations
MySQL Second Generation:
When you select a custom location for your backup data, Google stores the backup data in that location. For a complete list of valid regional values, see Instance Locations. For a complete list of multi-regional values, see Multi-regional locations.
See Setting and viewing a custom location for backups.
Can I export a backup?
No, you cannot export a backup. You can only export instance data. See Exporting data from Cloud SQL.
About the special backup user
Cloud SQL creates a special database user,
cloudsqladmin, for each
instance, and generates a unique instance-specific password for it.
Cloud SQL logs in as the
cloudsqladmin user to perform automated backups.
How backups affect instance operations
First Generation instances:
For First Generation instances, backups are taken by using
READ LOCK to create a snapshot. This means that writes to the instance are
blocked while the backup is taken. (The instance remains online, and reads
are unaffected.)
Typically, backups complete within a few seconds, but if a large amount of data has been written since the last backup, the backup takes longer to complete.
If there is a pending operation at the time of the backup attempt, Cloud SQL usually makes several attempts within the window to complete the backup. Operations that block backup are long-running operations such as import, export, update (for example, an instance metadata change), and instance restart.
During a long-running operation, such as loading data, you can temporarily disable automated backups.
Second Generation instances:
For Second Generation instances, the
FLUSH TABLES WITH READ LOCK flag is not
used for backups. This means that writes and other operations are unaffected
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Why is my claim on hold for Item/model number not on invoice?
This means that your rebate is temporarily on hold as we require the model number of the tires(s) on the purchase invoice. Once we receive a copy of the purchase invoice which meets all requirements, including having the model number on it, we will be able to resume processing.
Please provide an updated copy of the invoice online at www.kumhotireusarebates.com and use the "Check Existing Claim" option. You will be asked to supply your claim number and the email address on the application. Once your claim has been located, you may add additional documentation via 'upload'. Please ensure you select "Update Claim" once completed.
Here is a helpful list of all the details we will be looking to validate in order to fulfill the rebate.
Your invoice must include:
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Health & Comfort Program
The DVNF Health & Comfort Program expands DVNF's reach into veteran communities throughout the United States, bringing tangible aid to veterans who are disabled, low-income, or homeless, in ways we otherwise could not.
By leveraging the in-kind support of individuals and corporate supporters, DVNF provides vital necessities like water, clothing, and health and hygiene items to veterans of all walks of life. Whether it's a year-round homeless shelter or veteran stand down event, or an outreach event like the Warrior Games, DVNF is there to make a positive impact on the lives of the men and women who stood in defense of our nation.
In order to be considered for the Health and Comfort Program, candidates must fill out an application and submit the following:
- Completed Health and Comfort Application
- Program Narrative (limit 3 pages)
- Financial Information
Candidates must follow all instructions and include everything that is requested in the application before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note that your organization should be equipped to unload, handle, and store up to 24 pallets worth of goods.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however, if your organization is in need of these supplies, it is important to submit an application as soon as possible so DVNF can coordinate the shipment.
The types of donated goods we receive vary, so please be aware that there may be limited quantities of certain types of items, but we strive to grant every request for goods as closely as we can.
Please note that these applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis and funding is limited, so we can only approve as much as our budget allows. Please review our policy before submitting an application.
How to apply:
1. New Organization Registration: https://ctk.apricot.info/auth/autologin/org_id/699/hash/e9c4b54b4fcfa5e8856cba7089488fe4ec5182b5
2. Log-in with unique username and password to access the Letter of Intent. Use link in Bulletin or Navigation Menu (Application Access) to start grant and complete forms.
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Not making enough money as a freelancer? The CEO of that eco-friendly card company gives a few tricks he's learnt along the way.
Wake up at 10.30am, have a leisurely lunch with a friend, then head to Starbucks to check emails on a caffeine high. Doesn't sound like a bad life… does it? I should know. I've spent the last three years off the grid, and now run a site that allows designers from all around the world to do the same.
It's an attractive proposition, to do what you love, at your own leisure, and to earn everything that's due to you. However, the reality is that you'll probably start with flies in your bank account and desperate for cash, thus taking any cruddy job that comes your way. Soon enough, you'll realize that you're working on crappy projects 18 hours a day, but you're barely making rent, much less affording an overpriced blended coffee.
Sound familiar? Here are a few tips to avoid that situation.
1. Getting started – The introductory rate.
Okay. So you're just starting out and you wanna get as much experience as possible, which means doing things on the cheap to get more jobs. That's admirable, and absolutely essential to the beginning of any unknown freelancer. The problem is, when you want to raise your rate later on, all your clients start complaining, so you find yourself slogging away at low-paying jobs.
The trick here is the INTRODUCTORY OFFER. Give a time line, something like "MARK is ON THE MARKET! From now until 31 March 2010, Photo sessions at only 100 bucks! While stocks last!". This works awesomely for two reasons. The first is that it encourages your clients to snap you up in a limited time. The second, is that once the period is over, clients will expect the price to go up, or at the very least, beg you to keep it at that price for just one more job.
2. Offer value, not price.
I am constantly appalled by the wages paid for creative talents in this country. The reason, is that everyone is fighting each other over price. As a consequence, people tend to settle on a low price, and thus submit sub-par work. This is bad for the talent, the client and the industry as a whole.
Price should never be the only deciding factor. Yes, don't be exorbitant (unless you know you can), but don't undersell yourself either. The trick here is to ensure your client is interested in your work first before bringing up the topic of price. If they ask up front, be wary, and deflect the question by saying things like "It depends on what you want" (which is actually true). Every creative talent is different – in terms of style, speed of work, accuracy and so forth. Set yourself apart (show them your work, and be professional), and you're on good grounds for negotiations.
From my experience, the clients that pay top dollar for you are the ones that will treat you best. Reciprocate.
3. The three month buffer
Once you're getting a few jobs in, you might wanna start out at the local kopitiam before graduating to Starbucks. Trust me on this, you want to build a three-month buffer – basically enough money in the bank to survive without any income for three months.
Imagine that freedom. For the next 3 months, if you don't get any jobs, you're fine. Why are you doing this? Because a desperate freelancer is one that will be doing shitty work for shitty pay and forever after be expected to do the same. What you want to do is get to the point where people are bidding top dollar for your time, and you have the flexibility to say no.
4. Never say no.
Well, not to the client's face anyway. Always offer a solution, even if it's not from you. Here are some common ones.
- Job is too cheap or too short a deadline – Ask for a longer timeline, or a bigger paycheck, or both. If the client says this is impossible, then recommend someone else, and don't be bitchy about it (yes, designers… you know who you are).
- Job is not your specialty – If you're willing to learn a new specialty, charge to make it worth your while. Or better yet, if you really want to learn this specialty, offer them a discount but tell the client that you might need more time to learn and perhaps make a few mistakes
- You don't do that – Even if it's totally unrelated, don't just say no. Recommend the client someone else. If the client sees you as a problem solver, they will bring more business to you. Also, referring business to others will often come back to you.
5. Be Remembered
If you've followed the steps above, your clients should have no problem recommending you to their colleagues or friends. HOWEVER, this is only the case if they remember to do so. Certain freelancing jobs (such as programming or accountancy) don't really get people talking cos they don't come out much in regular conversation.
What you need to do is to give them reasons to remember you. A memorable business card is a simple way of doing this. These days, you can get some really nice ones from moo cards for as low as US$20 for a pack of 100. Of course, depending on where you are, your local printer might be even cheaper, but watch for ways of making your card stand out. You might want to look professional, but remember that the purpose of a freelancer's business card is to be remembered. While odd sizes are great, try not to exceed the measurements of a standard business card (89 × 51 mm), since people won't be able to put em in their wallets, and probably end up losing or damaging them.
Also, if you can… work on people skills. Bond with your clients… don't just talk about work. If you can find something in common with your client, their memory of you will take a huge leap, leading to them more easily remembering, and thus recommending you to other people.
Why am I telling you all this? At the end of the day, alot of people are starting to come to the freelance side of things. If everyone undercuts each other, it's bad for the industry as a whole (and good for those rich, godless, merciless corporations that we call clients). But if everyone starts differentiating, we get a bigger pool of talent that's better paid, does better work and has a better overall reputation… so everyone wins :)
Before I end, I have to say that all this advice comes with two caveats. The first is that everyone works differently, so if you don't agree with these tips, I'd love to hear how you do it at chak [@] foldees.com.
The second, is not to try looking for me at Starbucks at 1030am cos I usually get up at 11.
And I make better coffee at home.
This article first appeared in CUTOUT Magazine' JULY 2010. Do check it out at newstands in Malaysia.


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The 2018 Mid-America Medical Cannabis Conference & Expo welcomes Michael Browning as a guest speaker June, 1st & 2nd in Oklahoma City. As a grower and consumer Michael Edward Browning has been on both sides of the cannabis industry counter for over 40 years. As a music journalist in the 1990s, he witnessed how "stepping into the circle" brought down barriers when conducting interviews with some fairly famous radio voices. As a publisher, he has brought his attention to cannabis education for the past four years.
As editor and art director at Kurple Magazine, a premier medical cannabis publication out of New Mexico. After successfully launching a cannabis focused film track at Longmont's 4th Annual Front Range Film Fest, he founded Cinebis Film Institute with The Conference for Cannabis Fitness + Cinebis Film Festival at the base of Pike's Peak just after the outdoor harvest in 2016. Ph.D. candidate Regina Nelson was a featured speaker at that event and it was from that medicating AND recreating-friendly festival that Integral Education Press and the Plant A Seed for Cannabis Education tour sprouted.
Covering North America once already in 2017, the Plant A Seed for Cannabis Education tour spans the world this year certifying Cannacians, screening enlightening films and expressing on the endocannabinoid system, perhaps our primary endocrine system. If it turns out that this is the mechanism that directs all cellular communication, we simply believe people deserve to know that #EveryHumanHasOne. July 11th at Berlin's Hanf Museum, Integral Education Press will celebrate the release of our third title, The Survivor's Guide to Medical Cannabis. Michael and Dr. Regina Nelson are co-authors of Time For The Talk: Talking to your Doctor Or Patient About Medical Cannabis. Are you ready to talk about it?


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Born: 15 May 1982
Birthplace: Saitama, Japan
Blood Type: A
Height: 178cm (5' 10")
Tatsuya was born on the 15th May 1982, in Saitama Prefecture (Japan) and began his acting career as a stage actor.
His first performance, at the age of 15, was in Yukio Ninagawa's production of Shintokumaru (1997), where Tatsuya was chosen as the lead part after auditions were held earlier in the year. His part was previously played by Shinji Takeda (Gohatto, The Happiness of the Katakuris), but when the play was brought to the Barbican Theatre in London (October 1997), and Takeda could not perform, it was decided that there would be an audition for the role.
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Ninagawa chose Tatsuya for the lead role because he stated that even though Tatsuya was very young and new to acting, he brought a fresh approach to everything, his accuracy and enormous concentration when acting is something that was very rare in young actors at that time, and still is.
Many fans of Tatsuya & critics alike are drawn to his ability to create an intensity, that when you are watching him perform (in theatre, dramas, movies ...etc) you cannot help but watch his every move. Almost always, audiences are amazed that he is so complex and mature in his performances, and yet so young.
Since Shintokumaru, Tatsuya has worked with Ninagawa on many more occasions, as well as acting in a collection of TV dramas and movies. Perhaps his most recognisable character internationally is Shuya Nanahara in Fukasaku Kinji's film adaption of the cult novel Battle Royale. (Sidenote from Pan: This was the film that first introduced me to Tatsuya. I remember very well watching it and being very moved not only by the message the film projects - but also by the sensitive nature that Tatsuya brought to his character. Having now read both the novel and also the manga adaptation, I still feel that the movie will always be very special to me!)
Currently Tatsuya is gaining alot of fans through the movie adaptions of the popular manga 'Death Note' also, in the live action versions of popular manga series 'Kaiji' and 'Rurouni Kenshin'.
In 2007, for 5 months, Tatsuya moved to England to study the English Language and attend various Stage Productions around the United Kingdom. Upon arriving back to Japan it was announced that Tatsuya was going to be part of Gregory Doran's (The Royal Shakespeare Company) production of 'The Merchant of Venice' (playing the character Bassanio) touring in Japan. Tatsuya, although feeling slightly rusty due to the time away, expressed an eagerness to play his part and felt tremendous tension and expectations. When asked to comment on the reason for his break, he replied "it was something I needed to do to grow as an actor."
In 2009, Tatsuya returned for a stay in London, England prior to the rehearsals of a second collaberation with Gregory Doran (RSC) of a production of 'ANJIN: The English Samurai'. A role in which Tatsuya's hard work pays off as he portrays a young (English speaking) Christian called Dominic, the production was set to tour around Japan, England and feature in the New York Lincoln Festival in 2010.
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Designers need powerful and portable laptops with long battery lives to run programs such as Photoshop or Adobe Premiere Pro while running between pitching meetings or working on-the-go. We pick out the best laptops for designers, plus explain the specs and budget you'll need to consider.
Above all, buying a laptop for design work isn't cheap. If you're going to break the $1,000 mark (or even the $2,000 one) it's essential to know you're buying a laptop that won't let you down. Our best laptops for designers combine powerful specs with attractive looks and thin, portable frames.
The Best Laptops for Graphic Designers 2020
If you're after a slim, powerful laptop that can handle any design task, the models below won't let you down:
- Apple MacBook Pro 15 – Still the best laptop a designer can choose
- Microsoft Surface Book 2 – Microsoft's attempt to best the MacBook Pro, comes very close
- Apple MacBook Pro 13 – A cheaper option for MacBook fans
- Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 – A return to form for Dell: Powerful, compact and good-looking
- Samsung Notebook 9 Pen – Feature-packed, but lacking storage
- Lenovo Yoga 920 – Extremely portable with a unique design makes it a good outside bet
- HP Spectre x360 15 – A great choice, but fails to really knock our socks off compared to the best models
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|Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch
|Microsoft Surface Book 2
|Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch
|Dell XPS 2-in-1
|Samsung Notebook 9 Pen
|Lenovo Yoga 920
|HP Spectre X360 15
|The ultimate designer laptop, offering plenty of power and a gorgeous screen. It's a popular choice for good reason
|Portable, and with a sketchable touchscreen, although Surface Pen costs extra. A great option for Microsoft fans
|The smart choice for designers on a budget, this Pro ditches the fancy Touch Bar but is still a solid choice.
|Excellent 15 hour battery life makes it a great companion, if a little pricey
|Compact, but with a handy stylus, multiple ports and an outdoor mode that increases screen brightness.
|With its folding screen and three pound weight, not to mention the 15 hour battery life, the Yoga 920 is great for travelling designers
|The 1TB hard drive offers loads of storage, and the solid state drive means snappy start up times. It's chunky, but offers lots of ports and features.
|9th gen Intel i7/i9
|8th gen Intel i7
|7th gen Intel i5
|8th gen Intel i7
|8th gen Intel i7
|8th gen Intel i7
|8th gen Intel i7
|8GB or 16GB
|From 256GB SSD
|From 128GB
|From 128GB
|From 128GB
|From 512GB SSD
|Screen size
|Buy Apple MacBook Pro 15
|Buy Microsoft Surface Book 2
|Buy Apple MacBook Pro 13
|Buy Dell XPS 2-in-1
|Buy Samsung Notebook 9
|Buy Lenovo Yoga 920
|Buy HP Spectre X360
In this guide, we'll also cover some common questions graphic designers have when it comes to buying a laptop:
Apple MacBook Pro range
- Starts at $1,349 (13-inch, no TouchBar)
- Display up to 15.4-inch, 2880×1880 resolution
- Processor 2.8 Ghz Intel Core i7 or 2.3Ghz Intel Core i9
- Storage 256GB SSD or up to a 2TB SSD
- Graphics Card AMD Radeon Pro 555 or Intel HD Graphics 630
It had to be the MacBook Pro, didn't it? The ubiquitous choice for coffee shop workers and creatives everywhere, the MacBook Pro packs incredible power and class-leading screen displays into a sleek, metal frame.
MacOS has long been preferred to Windows in the design world. It's a cleaner operating system that's less prone to crashing under high workloads and can easily run multiple, power-hungry programs at once.
One downside to the MacBook Pro is the scarcity of port options it offers. You'll be getting four Thunderbolt 3 ports (which are compatible with USB-C connections) meaning you'll likely have to bring along a bulky dongle to connect with the more widely used USB-A ports or HDMI cables.
The MacBook Pro range consists of several different models, from the entry-level 13-inch i7 2.3GHz Dual-Core model, to the 15-inch i9 2.3GHz with touchbar. Naturally, it's this one that costs the most cash, but the touchbar, while cool, isn't essential for designers, and you can save yourself some money by buying the standard model.
While the Pro range is the priciest in the MacBook line-up, be warned. The MacBook Air and 12-inch MacBook lines may look slim and pretty, but they're underpowered for creative work.
Not sure about which MacBook to get? See our guide to Which MacBook You Should Buy
13-inch MacBook 2.3GHz (no Touch Bar)
- 7th gen i5 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 128GB SSD storage
- $1,299
The entry-level MacBook Pro, perfect for budding designers that want the power and style of a MacBook, but not the expense of one of the Touch Bar models. It may have an older processor, but it will still serve all but the most demanding of designers.
- Stunning Retina screen
- Powerful processor
- Capable graphics features
- Pricey
- Only available in 13-inch version
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13-inch MacBook w/Touch Bar 2.3GHz
- 8th gen i5 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 256GB SSD storage
- $1,799
The 'cheapest' MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar. The 8th gen processor and extra storage give it a considerable boost over the entry-level model above. It's a good choice for those who need power and have the budget to spare.
- Extra ports over standard version
- Touch Bar
- 8th gen processor
- Big price bump from standard model
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15-inch MacBook w/Touch Bar 2.3GHz
- 9th gen i9 processor
- 16GB Ram
- 512GB SSD storage
- $2,799
The ultimate, blow-out MacBook Pro, this is the one to go for if money is no object. With a super-fast processor and loads of RAM and storage, the only limit to your designs will be your imagination. Best for designers looking to make a serious impact, or with access to the company credit card.
- Powerful processor
- Gorgeous Retina Screen
- TouchBar is a fun novelty
- Expensive
- Touch Bar not essential
- Needs an adaptor for some connections
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Microsoft Surface Book 2
- Starts at $1,726
- Display 13.5-inch, 3000×2000 resolution
- Processor 8th gen Intel Core i7
- Storage From 128GB up to 1TB SSD
- Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Originally positioned as Microsoft's MacBook-killer, the Surface Book 2 is now in its second generation. It's retained the reversible and removable touchscreen from the first-gen model, meaning you can use it as a tablet or as a traditional laptop. The Surface Book 2 also adds some newer components (including an 8th gen i7 processor) into its slick, but slightly utilitarian chassis.
You can configure the Surface Book 2's components to your liking, but we wouldn't recommend anything less than an i7 processor and at least a 256GB SSD for creative design work.
The Surface Book's touchscreen does offer some advantages over the non-touch MacBook Pro – it's great for sketching or annotating documents or images using Microsoft Ink. The optional Surface Pen irritatingly costs an extra $99, but it's more precise than your humble index finger and allows some neat tricks such as shading.
- Available with dedicated graphics hardware
- That incredible 17 hour battery life
- Detachable display makes it highly versatile
- Chose of display size
- You're paying a premium for the 2-in-1 functionality
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Dell XPS 15 2-in-1
- Starts at $1,699
- Display 15.6-inch, 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 resolution
- Processor 8th gen Intel Core i7
- Storage 128GB SSD to 1TB SSD
- Graphics Card AMD Radeon RX Vega
Dell claims its XPS range of laptops is built to be the best – and even a quick glance at the XPS 15 2-in-1 will attest to this. This is the top-end of Dell's range, packing all of the latest components and tech into a tiny package.
The XPS 15 2-in-1 feels closer in size to a typical 14-inch laptop, but it packs a full 15-inch screen with hardly any bezel and a slim frame. In fact, it measures less than two-thirds of an inch deep at the thickest point.
But don't think that its slender frame, power-hungry i7 processor and AMD graphics card will lead to a short battery life. Dell claims a remarkable 15 hours and 53 minutes with the 1080p display. The XPS 15 2-in-1 weighs less than four-and-a-half pounds, so it's unlikely to give you back pain on the way to your next pitch.
Considering the i7 models of the XPS 15 start at just shy of $1,700, it's not ideal that you have to pay another $150 for an upgrade to a 512GB SSD – we'd expect more storage at this price.
- Large 15-inch screen
- Lightweight design
- One of the best Windows laptops
- AMD graphics card
- Little storage for entry-level model
- MacBook-like pricing
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Samsung Notebook 9 Pen
- Starts from $1,299.99
- Display 13.3-inch, 1920×1080 resolution
- Processor 8th gen Intel Core i7
- Storage 256GB SSD
- Graphics Card Intel UHD Graphics 620
Samsung's 2018 version of the Notebook 9 is the newest laptop on this list, only coming to market in February. As such, it packs in all of the latest features available to Windows laptops, including a fingerprint scanner, Windows Hello facial ID login, stylus support (hence the 'pen' naming) and an HDR-ready display.
It's the littlest laptop on this list, with a 13.3-inch display. But, it still squeezes in two USB-C ports, a USB-A port and an HDMI port. It also has a neat outdoor mode that nearly doubles the brightness from 350 to 500 nits (that's a good thing!) to permit easier outdoor working.
Unfortunately, the Notebook 9 Pen is limited to just a 256GB SSD for storage – we'd expect a bit more, or at least a choice at this price point. So, you'll need to be very judicious with file storage, carry around an external hard drive or invest in a cloud storage provider to atone for the Notebook 9's lack of storage.
- Fingerprint scanner and Face ID
- Portable 13.3-inch design
- Excellent ports and connections
- Stylus included
- Screen less detailed than MacBook's
- Screen size may be small for some
- Not generous with storage
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Lenovo Yoga 920
- Starts at $1,299.99
- Display 13.9-inch, 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 resolution
- Processor 8th gen Intel Core i7
- RAM 8GB or 16GB
- Storage 512GB or 1TB SSD
- Graphics Card Intel UHD Graphics 620
The Lenovo Yoga 920 comes in an unusual 13.9-inch screen size and has a unique "watchband" style hinge to connect the rotating screen to the keyboard – you'll certainly stand out between the lines of MacBooks in the coffee shop.
Don't think it's all style and no substance, however. The hinge also houses the WiFi antenna and the laptop's air vents, allowing for a completely flat and smooth design.
The Yoga 920 tips the scales at a just over three pounds, and given its mere half-inch thickness, this is a great laptop for use on the go. The battery life almost matches the Dell model, above, with Lenovo claiming 15 hours and 30 minutes use with the 1080p display.
However, with this laptop's remarkably slight frame and impressive components, something had to lose out – the ports. You do get a USB-A port (unlike the MacBook Pro) but only two USB-C ports.
- Completely rotatable touchscreen
- Light and portable
- Fantastic 15hr battery life
- Highly detailed screen at top-end
- Not a huge number of ports
- MacBook-level pricing
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HP Spectre x360 15
- Starts at $1,330
- Display 15.6-inch, 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 resolution
- Processor 8th gen Intel Core i7
- Storage 1TB spinning hard drive plus 128GB SSD
- Graphics Card Intel UHD Graphics 620
HP claims that the Spectre x360 "transcends" expectations. A big claim, but this is a very impressive laptop from HP's 'prosumer' sub-brand. It isn't quite as slender as Dell or Lenovo's offerings, but the x360 throws in a stylus for free, unlike the Surface Book 2.
It also features a combination hard drive, unlike the other laptops in this list. This means you have a copious 1TB traditional spinning hard drive plus the faster boot and load speeds of an SSD. It's a better value approach than paying over the odds for a large 512GB or 1TB SSD.
The Spectre also comes with a cornucopia of ports compared to its rivals, with a Thunderbolt 3, a USB-C, a USB-A and an HDMI port. So, if you aren't quite ready to commit to a dongle-led future but don't fancy a chunky workbook, this might be your perfect laptop.
- Large hard drive plus fast SSD
- Generous number of ports
- Stylus included
- High resolution screen (top-end model)
- Not as slim as rivals
- Large screen makes it less portable
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What Computer Specs Do You Need for Graphic Design?
When buying a laptop, particularly premium models, the vast array of specs and features can be a bit overwhelming. Here's a quick jargon-buster to help you choose like a pro:
As you're likely to be using power-hungry programs for creative work, it makes sense to pay more for a powerful processor. After all, the less time you spend waiting for your computer to catch up, the faster you'll finish working. You might also see processors referred to as CPU (central processing units) or, simply, chips.
AMD and Intel are the two names in town when it comes to processors. These days, there's little distance between the two brands, and both put out some high quality processors for top-end laptops.
For design work, you should accept nothing less than an Intel Core i5 processor (with i7 being preferable), an AMD Ryzen or AMD FX chip.
You'll also want a decent amount of RAM – 8GB at least, but 16GB is a good bet these days. RAM stands for random access memory – it helps your computer navigate its way through your files and tasks.
Again, the more RAM your computer has, the faster you'll be able to get your jobs finished. Also – don't confuse memory, meaning RAM, with storage, which is your hard drive or solid state drive.
There are also two types of storage used in premium laptops: spinning hard drives, or solid state drives (SSDs). A spinning hard drive is older, but not obsolete tech – they tend to be cheaper and have more storage space than SSDs of the same price. They also literally spin around, creating noise, friction and heat.
SSDs on the other hand, are newer – and more expensive – than spinning drives. They have no moving parts, helping the computer to read and write data much faster. With an SSD, your laptop will boot up more quickly, and run and open programs more smoothly. The only downside is you get much less storage space with an SSD.
Graphics Card
Graphics cards, or GPUs, are similar to processors, but work in a slightly different way. Graphics cards are better at representing things on-screen. Some cheaper computers eschew a discrete graphics card in favour of letting the processor manage all the tasks – but for the work you're going to be doing, you'll need a dedicated GPU.
Again, the more expensive the GPU, the quicker it will be able to work through the tasks you give it
Screen Size
A larger screen can also be helpful – there's no point in peering into a tiny display when you're designing a multi-million dollar ad campaign. Think 13-inch as a minimum, with 15-inch being preferable.
These are very demanding specifications and you shouldn't be surprised by prices over $1,000 or even over $2,000.
Which MacBook is Best for Graphic Design?
Apple currently offers three MacBook lines. The slimmest is simply called 'MacBook' (a 12-inch screen model), the slightly outdated 'Air' range sits in the middle (13-inch screen) and then there's the top-of-the-line Pro range (available in 13-inch or 15-inch). As a graphic designer, you'll need to get a Pro.
Simply put, the MacBook's 12-inch screen is too small for any serious design work. Don't get us wrong, it's a great laptop, but just not the right fit for graphic design work. Beyond that, the processor in the 12-inch MacBook is underpowered for the work itself.
The MacBook Air, on the other hand, has a more acceptable 13.3-inch screen, and has also recently been granted a refresh which has finally updated its ageing 5th gen Intel processor to a more modern 8th gen one, as well as othter improvements, such as a retina screen.
However, it lacks the raw power that most designers will demand for their work.
The Pro line, therefore, is the only viable option if you're after a MacBook for design. It's available in two screen sizes, 13.3-inch and 15.4-inch screens offering 2560×1600 and 2880×1800 pixel resolutions respectively.
The Pro line is also significantly more powerful than either the Air or regular MacBook lines, with 8th-gen processors and better graphics cards. The 13-inch model has an Intel Iris Plus 655 GPU, and the 15 inch will give you a choice between the Intel UHD 630 GPU or two AMD Radeon units.
With the Pro line, you'll also have access to more USB-C ports, four in total, which makes adding peripherals like an external drawing pad or hard drive less of a pain.
What's The Best Laptop for Drawing?
Four of the laptops we mentioned above come with a touchscreen – the Surface Book 2, Samsung Notebook 9 Pen, Lenovo's Yoga 920 and the HP Spectre x360 15.
A stylus allow you to draw on each laptop's touchscreen with ease, and some, like the Surface Book's stylus, allow for more versatility than just drawing lines: you can shade, for example, by tilting the pen as you draw.
However, the Surface Book's stylus isn't included in the price of the laptop, unlike the other three models. So, unless you know you're going to use it extensively, it might not be worth the investment.
Should you have your eyes on a laptop sans stylus, but need drawing functionality, it's worth remembering that you could invest in a drawing pad (or graphics tablet, as they're also known) that will work with all laptops.
They can cost as little $25, but really, you should be looking to spend closer to $100 or more to get a quality pad. Wacom is the market leader when it comes to graphics tablets, and its Intuos range (pictured) starts from $80. The tablet pads will also typically be better for serious drawing than using a stylus straight onto a glass touchscreen. They have different levels of pressure sensitivity, allowing you to sketch and shade with ease.
Are Gaming Laptops Good for Graphics Design?
Graphic designers need powerful laptops with big screens, and so do gamers. So, can you kill two birds with one stone and get a single laptop for both jobs?
Well, sort of. Any tasks you need to perform for graphic design you'd be able to do on a gaming laptop.
However, when it comes to gaming on the machines in this list, you'll be slightly lacking in the graphics department. In order to process the high graphical demands of modern games, laptops need to have powerful discrete GPUs, and these require serious cooling to work effectively.
As a result, gaming laptops tend to pretty chunky and throwing one into a courier bag before heading off to work is likely to leave you with a sore shoulder – although the new Razer Blade Stealth is a notable lightweight exception.
Gaming laptops typically feature some pretty garish designs – like the Lenovo Legion Y730, pictured. So, pulling out a laptop like this in a pitching meeting might not make you look particularly professional.
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This week, we are sharing our analysis of the UK government's supply chain performance: we look at its carbon footprint, social impact through its support of SMEs and exposure to financial risk.
The good, the bad and the ugly: sustainability at Nespresso
"The sustainability story at Nespresso is a mix of the good, the bad and the ugly. On coffee sourcing, the company is an industry leader, training coffee farmers and paying premium prices. In the last few years, it has invested in reviving coffee production in war-weary South Sudan. That's good."
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Based on a powerful true story from the late 1940s, this drama is packed with present-day resonance as it explores a relationship that sparks intense social and political fallout. And it's made properly engaging with central roles beautifully played by David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike. So it's a shame that the screenplay is so simplistic, failing to generate any momentum in the story with its awkward structure and paper-thin side characters.
It opens in 1947, as Seretse Khama (Oyelowo) has spent 20 years of his life studying in London and is ready to return to Bechuanaland (now Botswana) to take his rightful place as king. But he has fallen in love with white, working-class Englishwoman Ruth (Pike), and they decide to return to Africa together. This causes a crisis for Seretse's uncle Tshkedi (Vusi Kunene), who has been ruling the country while Seretse was away. And there's even more fierce resistance from the British colonial officials (including Jack Davenport and Tom Felton), who refuse to allow the couple to live together in Bechuanaland because a mixed-race marriage undermines the UK's acceptance of South Africa's policy of Apartheid. So they exile Seretse from the country and manipulate the situation to Britain's political benefit. But Ruth stays and fights on.
The film chronicles this astonishing battle with a fascinating attention to detail, although screenwriter Guy Hibbert struggles to avoid repetition as the events shift between Africa and London, leaving main characters off the screen for what turns out to be years at a time. Meanwhile, the British are portrayed as moustache-twirling villains who lie and conspire to undermine the government of Bechuanaland. A bit more complexity might have made the situation compelling on-screen.
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Once upon a time, a handsome, intelligent man fell in love with an equally clever and intelligent woman, the couple married and lived happily ever after. Ruth Williams and Seretse Khama met in Britain in 1947, he was a young man training to be a barrister and she was a clerk working for Lloyds of London.
The pair immediately felt an affinity for one another and courted for a year before Seretse and Ruth married. As well as being an interracial couple, Seretse has a lot more to his past than Ruth ever knew. Seretse is a prince of Bechuanaland and lives a hugely important life in a county that feels a whole world away from the comparatively cosmopolitan London.
Though Ruth and Seretse married - much against the advice of all their peers - apartheid in South Africa, the people of Bechuanaland and the British government all played a part in keeping Sertse from his birth right and went to extreme lengths to have the couple extradited from the country.
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Kristian Levring's The King is Alive operates on a conceptual, pseudo-intellectual level, perhaps a touch too orderly to convey true madness. As the players become embroiled in King Lear, jealous Catherine (Romane Bohringer) plots against young hipster Gina (Jennifer Jason Leigh), who won the much-envied role of Cordelia. Meanwhile, disgruntled housewife Liz (McTeer) seduces the exotic black bus driver (Vusi Kunene) before the very eyes of her passive husband (Bruce Davison). As the actor playing King Lear (Brion James) quickly falls to pieces from dysentery, the scholarly director (David Bradley) watches the proceedings with detached malice, chuckling, "Is man no more than this?" And whatever became of Aussie survivalist Jack (Miles Anderson), who took off into the desert to find help?
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Lost in the African desert after their bus breaks down far off the beaten path, a handful of European tourists try to maintain sanity and civility by distracting themselves with ad hoc rehearsals for a do-it-yourself "King Lear" production in "The King Is Alive."
What comes of the experience, however, is not a productive pulling together. Bouts of bitterness quickly arise between couples, base behavior surfaces among those who feel they have nothing to lose, and with the portent of possible death looming as large as the blistering desert sun, individuals turn inward to face their own demons. Sanity and civility hang on by a very thin thread.
Co-written and directed by Kristian Levring as his contribution to the Dogme95 collective -- a quartet of Dutch filmmakers experimenting with cinematic minimalism -- the film's vérité style of handheld cameras and natural light (per the Dogme rules) makes it pop with tension and raw emotion as the tourists unravel.
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'Sounds of Silence' was released on this day (January 17th) in 1966.
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Two weeks ahead of Independent Venue Week, Dry Cleaning made 'Britain's Best Small Venue 2015' (NME) the second port of call on their 2020 tour.
'Leave Home' was released on this day (January 10th) in 1977.
For their last gig of the year, The Libertines came back to their adopted hometown of Margate to finish off their latest tour.
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RDIF says Russian banks interested in Saudi Aramco IPO
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has pledged to set up a "significant" pool of investors for the potential $100 billion initial public offering (IPO) by Saudi Arabian state oil major Aramco, it said on Thursday.
The sovereign wealth fund's head, Kirill Dmitriev, who has previously said that Russian pension funds were considering participation in the Saudi Aramco IPO, said he expects widespread interest from the Russian financial sector.
"We see a great interest from the Russian banks, from Russian investment banks and other Russian investors," he said on the sidelines of a conference in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi.
"That's why we believe that we will be able to set up a significant consortium for these investments."
Dmitriev added that the fund has been working with Chinese investors to facilitate their participation in the IPO, which could become the world's biggest, valuing Saudi Aramco at up to $2 trillion and raising more than $100 billion.
Sources told Reuters last year that Chinese state oil companies were willing to become cornerstone investors in the IPO.
Relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia, the world's two biggest oil producers, have been flourishing against the backdrop of a successful OPEC-led oil production pact.
Dmitriev said that RDIF and its partners from the Middle East, Asia and Japan have bought a "significant" amount of preferred shares in Russian state oil pipeline monopoly Transneft.
Earlier on Thursday Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia's largest non-state natural gas producer Novatek and Saudi Aramco have signed a memorandum on cooperation.
Novak and Dmitriev headed a Russian delegation in Saudi Arabia this week.
The minister also said that Novatek and Saudi Aramco have been in discussion over the Arctic LNG-2 project, which aims to start producing liquefied natural gas from 2022-2023, and that an agreement could be signed this year at an economic forum in St Petersburg.
Vedomosti daily reported on Thursday that Saudi Aramco has been in talks with Novatek about a stake in Arctic LNG-2 and possible purchases of gas from the project, citing unnamed sources.
A Novatek spokesman declined to comment.


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Vital: Should you don't pay the advance, your inquiry expires robotically. At this website in southern Greenville County the Reedy River widens to over 200 ft cascading over rocks and boulders to create one of the most geologically vital vistas on the river. Theoretically, Witham said, that area should still be dust and rock, because it was earlier than miners settled on the location.
Thanks to Marian Cote for her unrelenting hunt for L. Guggenhime, the identify painted on the outdated wall talked about within the earlier Historic Happenings. The historic web site builds on the quick investments and lengthy-time period actions outlined in B.C.'s Rural Economic Development Strategy which can be anticipated to create over 26,000 jobs and add $2.8 billion to provincial GDP.
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How ambitious is Cloud Atlas, the cinematic adaptation of David Mitchell's 2004 novel that weaves together six seemingly unrelated stories from across space and time? The film spans the globe — and multiple centuries, from the 1800s to the distant future — as it unreels its cosmic message of interconnectedness.
Cloud Atlas is so sprawling that it required three directors: Andy and Lana Wachowski (the Matrix trilogy) helm a trio of stories set in various futuristic scenarios; Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) handles three segments set in the past and the present. Even more unusual, a handful of actors (Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Doona Bae and others) portray roles in each of the substories that blur the lines of gender, race and humanity.
The R-rated experimental film, which opens Friday, is so audacious in its scope and execution that we figure it deserves three reviewers as well. As with all movies based on literature, it's important to note whether the reviewers have read the book in question. Having read Cloud Atlas seems to add to the enjoyment of seeing the film. (For the record, Wired reviewer Angela Watercutter read the novel; Hugh Hart and Lewis Wallace did not.)
8 Like Watchmen before it, Cloud Atlas as a written piece of storytelling often seemed unfilmable: The novel is so expansive that a few hours of film could barely contain all its finest points. To that end, Cloud Atlas is the best movie version of the book anyone could ask for. Even when it is nearly collapsing under the weight of its own ambition, it holds up. — AW
WIRED A world-wide web IRL. Fabricants.
TIRED Occasionally impenetrable dialects.
8 While the movie's grand ambition must be admired, it feels a mile wide and an inch deep. None of the stories really hammer home Cloud Atlas' central uplifting message — that we're all interconnected through time and space — as thoroughly as the masterful editing and incessant voiceovers do. High-minded and consistently interesting, it makes up what it lacks in traditional storytelling punch by pulling off an inspired cinematic experiment. — LW
WIRED Soylent Green payoff.
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7 Big-budget Cloud Atlas dazzles like a $100 million card trick. Filmmaker/magicians seem to shuffle the narrative deck with random abandon: Pick a storyline, any storyline and be amazed by what pops up. Beneath the chaos and makeup and costumes, the sometimes-silly Cloud Atlas delivers the kind of soulful pageantry rarely glimpsed on the big screen. See it and be stunned. — HH
WIRED Big-hearted connectivity theme: What goes around comes around.
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The vast majority of us spend the vast majority of our day sitting. Even if we don't work at a desk, we spend time in the car, on the couch, on the train, in the coffee shop—the places in life where we sit are virtually endless. It's simply the way modern life is primarily designed.
But it is possible to be healthy despite sitting all day. And while our workdays may already feel over-full, it's surprisingly simple to work in some healthy movement habits that can make a world of difference not only in how our bodies feel, but also in how effective our thinking is.
Curious how not sitting could be a benefit to your body and your brain? Read on.
1. Go Pomodoro
The "POMODORO TECHNIQUE" is a method of time management created by Francesco Cirillo. The simplest version of it is that you work for twenty minutes and then take a five-minute break. Cirillo named the technique after his kitchen timer, which was shaped like a tomato ("Pomodoro" is the Italian word for "tomato").
You, of course, are free to use any timer device you like (probably something on your phone will be the easiest), but the idea is that you take a "break" every twenty minutes throughout your entire day. And, if we are focusing on optimizing our physical and mental health despite sitting, that means when your timer goes off:
Pick an activity you feel would be beneficial to you—physically or mentally—and do it on these five-minute breaks. Every couple of hours, take a longer break.
This may sound like a lot of "down" time from the real work you have at the office, and your inner voice might tell you this Pomodoro thing is going to get in the way of your productivity. But just give it a try—you may be surprised just how much more productive you become when you take more "timeouts" over the course of your day.
2. Don't Buy a Water Bottle
Common advice when it comes to staying hydrated is to buy a big water bottle, keep it at your desk, and slowly drink its contents over the course of the day. There's nothing wrong with that advice, but we suggest you experiment with completely ignoring it.
Instead, get yourself an 8-ounce glass and a pad of sticky notes. Make a commitment to a certain number of ounces of water you're going to drink each day. We recommend 1/3 to 1/2 your weight in ounces. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, aim to drink 50-75 ounces of water each day. You might begin by aiming for 64 ounces per day. That means you are committing yourself to filling that 8-ounce glass eight times per day. The point of which is—you therefore have to get up to walk to the water cooler or dispenser eight times per day.
So, don't buy a big jug. Keep a reasonably sized glass or bottle at your desk. Jot down a hash mark each time you go to fill it, and don't stop talking "water walks" until you've hit your daily goal.
3. Eat at Your Desk and Walk at Lunch
Chances are, if you're generally working on making healthier choices, you may already be packing your lunch every day. If you can swing it, eat your lunch at your desk during your work hours and save your lunch time for walking. Or, if that makes eating feel stressful (which we don't want), reserve thirty minutes of your lunch time for eating and thirty minutes for walking. Just walk fifteen minutes away from the office, turn around and come back.
However long you walk, don't worry about walking at a fast pace. If you have fresh clothes to change into and want to turn this time into a "workout," that's fine. But you can also walk at an easier pace and just let your mind wander. Try not to bring your cell phone, or at least keep it out of sight in your pocket or purse. This walk break is for both your mind and your body. Being free of the restrictions of your office and desk will get your blood flowing, and possibly your problem-solving brain juices, as well. We find some of our best and most creative thoughts come when we're walking (also in the shower, but that's a different article).
4. Don't Sit—Stand
Standing desks were all the rage for a while, but not without reason. Sitting (and most of us sit "badly," at that) disrupts everything from our posture to our digestive system to our nervous system. Switching to a standing desk can help with a lot of these issues.
That said, transitioning from sitting for eight hours per day to standing for eight hours is not something you should do all at once. It's actually possible to hurt yourself by standing still given that your muscles and tendons will not be used to this. And, even in the long run, standing for eight hours a day is not something great to aspire to, either. It still represents a stationary lifestyle, as opposed to one filled with a variety of movement. Given that, the healthiest thing may be to alternate between the sitting and standing (and also integrate the frequent movement breaks we've been talking about).
So, yes, investigate replacing your traditional desk with a standing desk, but make sure it's one you can easily adjust between sitting and standing heights. When you first start standing, do it for small periods at a time (you'll be surprised how tired it may make you or how cranky your feet or calves may become), and then slowly increase your standing time. If your body does feel tight in certain areas, use your Pomodoro breaks to walk out the tension or do appropriate stretches.
Which Tip Are You Going to Try?
While each of these four tips is a little different, there is a common theme—break up your day with healthy habits. Don't spend all day sitting in one place or one position. Move around, change your breathing, change your position and posture, change your thoughts. See if you can combine healthy habits into bite-sized chunks of activity: hydration and movement by going to the water dispenser, deep breathing and movement by going for walks outside, etc.
By "resetting" yourself in all these different ways, you will have a more productive and creative workday—and your body will reward you with increased health, mobility, and energy.


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UPDATE: Moronic Rep. Pete King "laughs off" the incident, just politics, even backs Grimm. Reporter accepts Grimm apology. Unfortunate. I would have pressed charges.
Watch the aptly named Rep. Grimm from Staten Island threaten to break a local TV reporter "in half" on camera (which he obviously thought was turned off) at conclusion of an interview last night when he refused to answer a question about alleged campaign finance abuses. Repercussions? And anyone calling him a "thug"?
Grimm: "Let me be clear to you, you ever do that to me again I'll throw you off this f-----g balcony."--G.M.
Scotto: "Why? I just wanted to ask you..."
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Grimm: "If you ever do that to me again..."
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Grimm: "No, no, you're not man enough, you're not man enough. I'll break you in half. Like a boy."


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Martin Fields, 45, of Louisia, died Monday, July 3, at Three Rivers Medical Center, in Louisa. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 7, under the direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home.
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Hear the angels as they're singing on the morning of his birth,
But how much greater will our song be when he comes again to earth!
I long for that day! Recently the Lord has been giving me a greater and greater desire to see my Savior face to face....an anticipation of his glory which I have never had before. Oh, what a day that will be! As I consider Christ's birth, and the laying aside of his glory as he came to earth as a baby -- I am reminded that he is no longer laying in a manger, but seated at the right hand of the Father in glory!
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The World Photography Organisation announced the open category winners for the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards yesterday, and we're completely blown away by their choices. The competition received 55,000 international entries, and the winning photos were narrowed down to just 10. Some of the 10 winning categories included arts and culture, environment, architecture, low light, and people.
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O Gallery presents "Fluid Flipping Form" by Shirin Sabahi; a collection of paper and fabric collages, in-situ window installations and a film.
Having been inspired by Noriyuki Haraguchi's 1977 Matter and Mind (The Oil Pool) at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and the anime series that she had watched on Iranian TV during the 1980s, in 2016 Sabahi travelled to Japan to work on two distinct yet related projects around reduced and abstract forms and the possibilities of assigning dissimilar functions to them.
Using geometrically-patterned origami paper, Sabahi started out by making collages of familiar anime characters, the product of the early prominence of Kawaii (Cute) culture. Dealing with these cultural products and merchandise as such, she soon became more interested in the leftover paper, putting together the waste cutouts to create new forms. The results of this visual study is the series called Economy Collages. Her investigations into rounded forms are informed by Sianne Ngai's The Cuteness of the Avant-garde (2005); on the surface cute is soft, approachable and harmless but on a closer observation, it can be willful and controlling. Further reflecting upon the Cute aesthetics, in Flippers she created double-sided silhouettes in consumer textiles, incorporating both senses of sight and touch.
Also on display is Borrowed Scenery, a film about Noriyuki Haraguchi's minimal sculpture in Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. Having been fascinated with the work's perfect reflective surface made of waste oil and her repurposing of it as an object of play, she followed the artist to his studio in Japan. The film consists of visits to the former sites of his works in Tokyo and elsewhere and an interview with the artist where he reflects on his sculptural practice and his reasoning behind using liquids and discarded materials. He also shares anecdotes about his work in Tehran.
Lastly in Window Session (46 Khosrow Alley, Villa St., 1698814315 Tehran), the third iteration in the series—after its first install in Tokyo and second install in Reykjavik—she applies patterns to the exhibition space windows. The patterns are reminiscent of a common practice during crises like the World War II in England and Japan and the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s where to minimise the casualties caused by broken glass, the windows would be secured by tape. Hinting at the vulnerability of the physical as well as the ideological space of the exhibition, the work brings back a generally discontinued pattern.
Revisiting, recycling and repurposing have been tools that Sabahi has often returned to in her practice. "Fluid Flipping Form" revisits the move from the ornate to the minimal and the shapes and geometries that have become ubiquitous in this process.
This year Shirin Sabahi has exhibited her work at The Living Art Museum, Reykjavik; Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago; and Goya Curtain, Tokyo. She was the recipient of the 2nd Magic of Persia Prize in 2011 and subsequently a resident at Delfina Foundation in 2012. She works primarily with and around moving images. Born in 1984 in Tehran, Sabahi currently lives and works in Berlin and "Fluid Flipping Form" marks her second solo presentation in Tehran after her first exhibition back in 2010.