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It is hard to know how far back into the past we need to go to put the latest Hong Kong headlines into perspective. Which previous years, exactly, need to be kept in mind while trying to understand the disappearance under mysterious circumstances of five people linked to a pair of companies, Mighty Current Media and Causeway Bay Books, booksellers known for publishing and selling highly speculative and often gossipy works on the careers, kin, private lives, and factional maneuvers of leading figures in the Chinese Communist Party? One year that has to loom large is 1997. That was the year of the handover, which turned a British Crown colony into a specially administered part of the People's Republic of China, a transition with profound implications for nearly all aspects of local political and social life.
There is a more recent year, however, that is also worth paying attention to: 2012. That was a portentous year for Hong Kong thanks to student-led protests, triggered by proposed changes in how history and civics would be taught in schools. More than the student protests, though, the most relevant aspect of 2012 for the booksellers is what took place on the mainland: a dramatic power struggle that ended with one high-profile political figure, Bo Xilai, in disgrace and imprisoned and another, Xi Jinping, assuming leadership of the party and readying himself to take the presidency of the country in 2013.
In short, the path to understanding 2016 runs through 1997 and 2012.
For more than two years before the handover, a countdown clock in Beijing's Tiananmen Square ticked off the seconds until its arrival. When the clock reached zero on July 1, 1997, the official media proclaimed a joyous "return" of Hong Kong to the "embrace of the ancestral homeland." Unremarked was the fact that what was being absorbed into China was a great international metropolis, very different from the modest settlements that had existed at the time of the First Opium War,
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DL & Vagrance present the third single off their brand new debut EP, "Sunset Park"
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This record is the foundation for the genre we call - "Southwest Hip Hop." You may probably imagine what that entails, but if you cannot, let us open up a brand new world of music for your ears to indulge. A world where "...It's always summer..." to quote DL. A world of pure sonic vibes and impeccable lyricism. Welcome to Sunset Park!
Sunset Park EP was released on November 5, 2012
DL & Vagrance wrote, composed, produced, recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered every part of every song with their bare hands.

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There is more chatter about ocean freight benchmarking and its use in negotiation tactics for the Annual Request-for-Proposal (RFP) Process.
Back in 2008 Inbound Logistics Magazine wrote an article "How to Negotiate Ocean Carrier Contracts" Source: http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-to-negotiate-ocean-carrier-contracts/ . The article stated "When You Approach The Table:
Back in 2008, ocean freight benchmarking was just a dream. Now, it is a possibility yet is it a proven fact or partially fiction. True rate benchmarking of what you have compared to what others have tends to happen when people are willing to share their confidential data. But, how would you ever know if the ocean freight rates shared are actual or fiction? Will ocean freight benchmarking become the phantom tactical approach in the RFP process?
In a recent Global Trade Magazine article titled Benchmarking Against Peers Upheld Among Shippers, it states three points:
"Benchmarking ocean contract rates, supplier transit times and contractual terms such as demurrage and detention is becoming more established, as shippers realize the importance of benchmarking for setting target rates, negotiation and rate reviews, particularly when markets are volatile," said Philip Damas, head of Drewry's logistics practice. Using spot rate indices, such as the World Container Index and the Drewry Container Freight Rate Insight, many shippers are also benchmarking their rates against spot international ocean freight rates and spot international air freight rates. Unlike spot rates, contract rates and terms are not published and are available to shippers only via confidential peer-to-peer benchmarking groups or communities. Source: Benchmarking Against Peers Upheld Among Shippers http://www.globaltrademag.com/global-logistics/benchmarking-peers-upheld-among-shippers
Founded in 2012 in Oslo, Norway, Xeneta has sporclaimed itself as the largest ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform. Xeneta has positioned itself as the leading container pricing platform and challenged the status quo of the traditional volatile shipping industry. By digitizing the crowdsourcing of ocean container prices, it has created the most complete global container pricing index bringing pricing transparency to all stakeholders in international container trade. Source: Are you paying the right ocean freight rates? https://www.xeneta.com/
Manufacturers and retailers (shippers) with meaningful ocean freight volumes tend to see their annual RFP processes as compulsory exercises. A recent study by American Shipper suggests that more than two-thirds of shippers still procure freight volume annually – as aligned to industry norms or their companies' fiscal calendars – whereas the remainder handle the process in a wide variety of ways with no specific preference. The RFP process has become so deeply rooted because it functioned well (or well enough) for many years. Shippers could obtain capacity, service-level guarantees, and favorable rate levels while protecting themselves from the volatility of spot markets. And carriers locked in volume commitments. Source: AlixPartners: Ocean freight shippers need to think short term http://www.americanshipper.com/main/news/alixpartners-ocean-freight-shippers-need-to-think-65741.aspx#hide
If you are interested in benchmarking your current ocean freight contracts and/or container rates, there are several companies proclaiming they can provide you with insights. How valuable are these insights? What is the cost of this knowledge compare to actual ROI? This is what you need to discover and clarify fact from fiction.
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Lowdown: The story of the first openly gay elected official in the USA.
We tend to take the things we were born into for granted. We don't question electric light, for example, despite it being a relatively recent innovation that has had significant impact on the way people live their lives. Similarly, I find it hard to think of a time in which gays were actively prosecuted for their sexual preferences. Sure, they are heavily discriminated against, but it's never done under the pretense of actively seeking to harm them. Yet there were times in which this was not the case, and to my surprise I actually lived during those times.
Milk, a film by Gus Van Sant, tells the story of a gay activist called Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) who lived in the closet for most of his life in New York, but then decided he can't take it anymore and moved to San Francisco with his lover (James Franco) during the seventies. Circumstances make an activist out of him, and Milk soon runs for official posts in the city of San Francisco and finds himself a key representative in a fight against evangelical Christians who fight to promote anti gay legislation of a nature that makes me shiver with fear (and disgust). And then there's this catch: as the film starts, we learn that Milk was shot dead before making it to 1980. Thus the film builds up by telling us the story of Milk the activist while building things up towards his immanent death.
Milk's importance in gay politics cannot be underestimated, and the way Van Sant portrays it his main ticket was his call for gays to come out of the closet so that the whole population can see they know someone who's gay and that the gays don't bite. Personally, I agree with this policy and I try to follow it when it comes to my views on irrational beliefs: I'm not only an atheist, I openly publish my atheism and make sure those around me know the arguments in favor of atheism. I do so even when it's uncomfortable and even when it can earn me negative points, such as at the office, because - as Milk had said it - if you don't stand up for what you are, someone will come and take your right to be what you are away. What I'm trying to say here is simple: Milk's story is not only historically important, it is also a story I can personally identify with, and it's a story anyone who belongs to some sort of a minority can relate to.
In typical fashion, Sean Penn delivers a performance that is so good you really think he's Milk. Also in typical fashion, Gas Van Sant delivers a film that's thought provoking but rough around the edges (my impression is that the only time he wasn't rough was when he went commercial, as in Good Will Hunting): there's too much hand held photography, to the point of causing a bit of a seasickness; the story and the characters feel a bit disjointed, probably because the story is a real one and in real life not all events conspire to connect; and the character of Milk's killer was not developed as well as I would like to. That is, I finished watching the film and I still couldn't find myself convinced in the understanding of its motives.
Key scenes: There are many, but many, man to man kisses and sexual interacting going on in Milk. Which is fine because it's natural and it's fine because it's a key element of the story. Thing is, roughly 10% of sexual interactions are of the homosexual type; why is it, then, that such interactions occupy significantly less than 10% of the sexual interactions on mainstream cinema? I believe the answer to be that Milk's fight isn't over yet.
Technical assessment: The picture is rather mediocre as far as Blu-rays are concerned. Some scenes exhibit the result of insufficient lighting, either the result of shooting in authentic settings, going for authentic looks, or budget issues. The sound is nothing to call home about either.
Overall: An interesting story of significant importance that we should all be aware of given its relevance and its recent settings. Yet with all due respect, I have found it to be told in a bit less exciting a manner than I would have hoped such a story would be told. 3.5 out of 5 stars.


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Ever wondered why Thailand is a hot favorite among the newlyweds? Because it's sparkly blue beaches just seem fitting for a romantic stroll. Its resorts and beachside villas are just so dreamy. There are a million things to do and let's not forget, Thailand is a paradise for the shopaholics out there. When all of this comes at reasonably good prices, it's a no-brainer why honeymooners flock to Thailand. It's now time to dig a little deeper and uncover the most romantic destinations in Thailand. Here is A Guide to the Best Honeymoon Destinations in Thailand.
Traveling to Southeast Asia is an amazing opportunity. With countries like Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Singapore, and Cambodia, there's an abundance of adventures that await those traveling there. It's a popular destination too – known for fantastic beaches, impressive hospitality, amazing fresh food, unique cultural experiences, and much more. But the way of life and local customs can be quite different compared to what you're used to. So what can you expect when you visit Southeast Asia? Here are 6 things to know before you travel to Southeast Asia :
Thailand is a country that looks like it is right out of a dreamland with its exotic beaches and various relaxing holiday spots with the backdrop of Nature's pristine touch. The aesthetic beauty of this place has turned it into a hub for tourists from all parts of the world, especially those who are looking for a break from their hectic and stressful lives.


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Past its sell-by date
Spain's port labour system is overdue for reform, as Mike Mundy explains
Rumours abound that Spain is about to formally adopt a new law that will provide the framework for the end of restrictive practices in its ports sector.
Spain's current port labour arrangements are not in compliance with the principle of freedom of establishment enshrined in Article 49 of the EU Treaty. Specifically, the European Court of Justice ruled in December 2014 that the current Spanish legislation, which requires Sociedad Anonima de Gestion de Estibadores Portuarios (SAGEPS) to be set up in major ports, is in breach of Article 49.
SAGEPs manage the process of recruiting port workers and putting them at the disposal of terminal operators and other cargo handling companies. The law relating to SAGEPs further requires all companies seeking to provide cargo handling services to join and financially support SAGEP.
In effect this limits the options of port worker employers as to how they source labour. Only if the workers proposed by SAGEP are limited in number or are not suitable can employers look elsewhere to source labour. In turn, practically speaking, this effective 'closed shop' means the continuance of inefficient and expensive work practices – practices that are out of sync with modern ways of working.
Despite the ruling against it, however, Spain has not buckled to meet EU requirements. It had until February 2015 to communicate to the EU the measures it had undertaken to achieve compliance but did not do so. Since then it has again been referred to the Court of Justice and is now in a position where substantial financial penalties are being incurred. A fine of €15.6m was levied in July 2016 and since then a fine of €134,000 per day.
What next?
The beginning of 2017 has brought little clarity regarding the new Spanish Government's willingness to achieve compliance.
Non-compliance previously was hardly a surprise with Spain entrenched in a political quagmire which saw two general elections – December 2015 and June 2016 – and months of subsequent bickering before a Conservative-led government emerged, with this only being achieved via the abstention of the Spanish Socialist Party, PSOE.
If it has the will to do so, and the courage to face the wrath of unions who are strongly seeking to preserve a lucrative status quo for their members, then the way is now open for the current government to modernise its labour laws. Facing the reality of substantial ongoing fines it certainly seems to make sense to do so.
It is, however, not just fines that provide a major incentive to achieve port labour reforms. The following are also key considerations:
Structural: SAGEPs are a key element in facilitating the desire of port unions to negotiate Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) that maintain existing privileges for port labour. While employers are financial contributors to SAGEPs, the port unions have de facto control, particularly via their role of granting stevedoring permits, selecting and appointing new stevedores, providing continuous training and ability to promote workers. The power of the unions under the SAGEP structure is effectively amplified via their ability to implement co-ordinated measures such as slow-downs and the reduction of available labour as part of campaigns to achieve CBAs. The main union, CTM, is known to play a leading role in this respect.
Practical - Work arrangements: there are many examples of outdated work arrangements. Two key examples are: In diverse situations there has been no reduction in work gang sizes despite the extensive deployment of automated handling technology or information technology; and there is an inherent lack of flexibility in how labour can be assigned to particular jobs. Typically, there is no matching resources to requirements resulting in frequent over-manning and it is also impossible to assign the same team to work on different docks during the same shift.
Practical - Costs: The maintenance of old style work arrangements/practices promotes high costs of operation. Direct costs are one thing – one major port reports that the current average salary of a stevedore is over €90,000 per annum - but another important aspect is the union directed action that takes place, like work slowdowns, which seeks to secure CBAs that maintain out-of-date work practices. The cost of labour action in one major container port over the summer of 2015 is put at approaching €15m. And the incidence of such action is increasing as the unions push to secure new CBAs and in at least one port to extend their sphere of influence to non-core cargo handling activities.
Reforms essential
Spain's port labour sector is clearly well past its sell-by date and needs to move on to achieve a more modern basis of operation. It is painstakingly evident that the country's government should move quickly to comply with EU legislation and thereby open the gate on sector reforms.
Stevedores should be employed under the general labour law and CBAs adjusted to the new system.
The reforms implemented should also:
· Confirm the ability of agencies supplying temporary labour to enjoy free access to the port sector market.
· Ensure that no pool agency or organisation supplying temporary workers should enjoy exclusivity or preferential rights regarding the supply of workers to the port sector and similarly no specific category of workers should have exclusive or preferential rights to be employed in ports.
Last but by no means least, the reform of the port labour system, properly done, should involve severance pay for SAGEP workers. The consensus of opinion among employers is that should be paid by Puerto del Estados, the government agency managing ports in Spain. In particular, this is seen as fitting due to the public damage generated by the current restrictive port labour system empowered by Government.
In 2014, the SAGEPs paid just over €440m to employ 6,400 stevedores which equates to a gross salary per stevedore of around €68,900. Port employers in Spain suggest this level of salary is up to 50% higher than that which would apply in a free market. Taking the 50% figure then this means the financial 'hit' taken by employers as result of the monopoly of SAGEP workers performing cargo handling services was €220m.
There are also, of course, costs that are difficult to measure – damage to reputation, loss of potential new business and so on. It is not just a question of ship owners moving from one Spanish port to another if they have a bad experience; particularly where transhipment activity is involved there are numerous other port hubs, outside Spain, that can be selected.
And where high port costs are experienced they will be passed on along the transport chain ultimately ending up with the consumer or producer. This makes the cost of goods for industry or retail in Spain more expensive and exporters less competitive.
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Would you ever let someone else nurse your baby? If you live in the United States, chances are you might bristle at the idea of your child getting someone else's breast milk, particularly straight from the source. But the truth is, it's not as uncommon as you might think. And this week on Sister Wives, it was revealed that one of the wives, Meri, wet nursed for Janelle's daughter Maddie when Janelle was struggling to produce enough milk.
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Whenever a story of one parent nursing another's child goes viral, the comments are full of people saying that it's gross, or that they would never let someone else nurse their baby. And that, of course, is entirely their choice. But the notion that it is somehow "gross" or "weird," is one that we may want to reconsider. For some families, wet nursing is one of the only ways to ensure their child gets the benefits of breast milk and so it's a choice they make.
And that choice is one that families didn't have before the invention of formula. Until then, if a mother was struggling to produce enough milk for her child, the only option was to have another woman nurse her baby if the baby was to survive. Of course, wet nursing has a complicated history in the United States, particularly for black women, which is why it is impossible to disentangle from our history of slavery. It's important to acknowledge that context and history when we discuss the idea of wet nursing in a cultural, U.S.-specific context.
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But around the world, wet nursing continues to be a common cultural practice. The adage that "it takes a village to raise a child" includes breastfeeding in many cases. And for parents who may not be able to make enough milk for their child but still want them to get the benefits of breast milk and a nursing relationship, having someone else provide that sustenance and comfort can be a wonderful option. In his book Where's The Mother?: Stories From A Transgender Dad, author Trevor MacDonald talks about the wonderful role receiving milk from the breast of a friend played in the first few months of his baby's life, since MacDonald was only able to produce about a quarter of the milk his son needed.
In order to make up the difference, MacDonald also sought donor milk through peer-to-peer donation. This is a common practice where parents who produce too much milk for just their own child pump and store their excess milk and donate it to families where the parent may not be producing enough for whatever reason. This is yet another way that babies receive breast milk that does not come from their gestational parent's body. In fact, premature babies in the NICU often receive donor milk from a milk bank. So, while some families make the totally valid decision to supplement with formula in these cases, not all do, and seeking donor milk is also a valid option for families to choose.
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What all of these scenarios have in common is that they show that there are a myriad of ways that babies receive breast milk that don't come from their parent's breast. And the more stories we hear about it, whether it's on a reality show or in books like MacDonald's, the more we normalize the practice. At the end of the day, any baby that receives breast milk in whatever form and from whatever source, is receiving a gift, and we should encourage people to do what works for their family.


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Predator(Movie Review)
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers
Directed by
John McTiernan
If it bleeds, we can kill it.
What I Like
Part sci-fi movie, part creature feature, ALL ACTION!!!
What I Don't Like
Subsequent sequels have been disappointing, but there is hope on the horizon with Shane Black coming back to the series to direct.
A team of highly trained special forces operatives, led by Arnold Schwarzenegger (Dutch), is hired by the U.S. government to quietly infiltrate a guerrilla camp in the heart of Central America and rescue a group of political prisoners. With boots on the ground, the team embarks on a journey through the treacherous jungle to complete their mission. However, it becomes apparent that they are not alone anymore. Something lurks unseen among the trees, though its presence is palpable. The team soon realizes they are being hunted, but the truth of the horror is too alien for them to comprehend.
Predator is a very self-aware film. This movie wasn't meant to take home an Oscar. It doesn't aspire to be more than a popcorn flick, but it tells a clear, concise story with a memorable cast of characters and an antagonist straight from the mind of Stan Winston.
In reality, this movie shouldn't have worked. 20th Century Fox cast seven alpha males, some of them the biggest names of the 80's, and made them all compete for screen time. In the jungle heat and difficult terrain, tempers were bound to flare. However, the cast came together as a team on and off screen, starting their mornings with runs through the Mexican hills. They let their competitive natures drive each other, walking and talking like the best around.
Disaster almost did strike. The film ran out of money during the production and the original design for the Predator wasn't working. The huge, clunky suit was goofy looking, especially as it ran around the Mexican jungles. It was bizarre to watch this gigantic suit lumber across the screen. Nothing about it was intimidating and it was hardly the stuff of nightmares. When production halted, John McTiernan went to work and tried to save his film. He took his time, cut the footage he had together, and presented it to an executive at Fox who opted to continue funding for his production.
He then asked special effects genius, Stan Winston, to help him with the creature's design. Winston was sketching ideas next to James Cameron when the acclaimed director suggested giving him mandibles, stating "I've never seen that done before." Thus the Predator as we know it was born. No creature like it had been put to screen before and the Predator captured the imaginations of a generation.
Lastly, I would just like to talk about how utterly quotable this movie is. Almost 30 years later and the movie is still giving us memes. I could think of 10 maybe 20 quotes just off the top of my head. If you guys have any favorites don't forget to comment below!


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Here's a little introduction, just in case you are not too familiar with the S7 Samsung Device. The Samsung Galaxy S7 has the following features;
- 5.5 inches AMOLED Screen
- 2.15 GHz octa-core processor
- 12 MP, 5MP rear and front cameras respectively and of course
- It is powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow
The Good News is that the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 EDGE that was formally in the pre-order stage is now available in top-notch phone shops and also online on Jumia.
Current Price of Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 EDGE
As at the time of writing this post, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 EDGE for NGN195,700 and 231,700 NGN respectively Online on Jumia.
Reports from other sources online also showed that the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 EDGE are sold for 205,000 NGN and 235,000 NGN respectively at the Samsung Office situated at Ikeja City Mall in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
In Conclusion, You can either get the Samsung S7 series at the Samsung Office near you or Buy Online on Jumia for as low as NGN 195,700
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What is there left to say about Zombies? Answer: Plenty..
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Well, they've scared us to death for years - we all have our survival guides read, highlighted and stacked up....so what's left...
Firstly, this a real zombie science book & is designed to give the reader all of the scientific knowledge they need to battle the undead. Dr Austin knows what he's talking about & it shows in the detail of the text.
It takes the form a university textbook but don't be dismayed - there is plenty of humour in it & the author keeps things moving along until the online exam - yes, I said online exam - you can get yourself qualified with this book but whether you put it on your CV or not is up to you.
The writing style is not at all heavy considering some of the content so I think it will appeal broadly but those of us with leaning toward to geekdom may enjoy it more.
The parts I liked the best were Dr Austin's examination of the causes of zombiesm - he goes through pretty much every theory I have from virus and bacteria to magic, alien and mutation but at the same time, he casts a scientific/crazy eye over them all.
The bibliography is also one of the most comprehensive I've seen in a zombie book.
So, all in all, I was excited about this book because it seemed to be something different in the zombie book market. Prepare yourself for something intelligent, a bit crazy, very funny and a good addition to any zombie book library...
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Grinnell is light years more unique, cool, funky, eclectic and diverse than most rural towns in Iowa.
World renowned Grinnell College is here, which draws many smart students from both coasts.
Awesome variety of eats here; independent grocery store with an amazing deli, wines and organic choices plus ethnic, colorful restaurants with farm-table selections in addition to yummy comfort food. The people are nice here; so helpful, friendly, welcoming and inclusive of new people in town.
Not only does it have an urban edge "in the middle of Iowa" to it, but it's a great place to raise a family, retire or just kick back to hang out with fun, genuine people.


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Credit cards are a double-edged sword. They can be beneficial if used wisely, or wreak havoc on your finances and your credit if handled irresponsibly.
To help prevent the latter, here are some credit card sins you definitely want to avoid:
1. Ignoring Your Credit Profile
When was the last time you accessed your credit profile and took the time to review the information in it?
It's easy to assume that your report is stellar because your past reviews indicated so. However, all it takes is one bad move on your part — or that of a fraudster who has stolen your identity — to lower your credit score.
Your credit report could also contain errors, which are commonplace these days, according to a Federal Trade Commission report released last year. As we previously told you:
The study involved working with 1,001 randomly selected consumers who in most cases reviewed three credit reports each — from Experian, TransUnion and Equifax. Twenty-six percent of participants reported a "material error" — something that affected the credit score, not a typo in the address or something inconsequential – on at least one of their reports.
Worse, for 5 percent of the participants, the mistake put them in a greater credit risk tier than they belonged, meaning they were probably paying higher interest rates than they should have been, and may have had smaller lines of credit or more denials than expected.
2. Taking Cash Advances
"There are some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's MasterCard." Whenever I see this commercial on television, I cringe at the thought of the countless people who've come to believe it's OK to rely on a credit card when they can't afford to buy things.
This includes cash advances. Many people are unaware that cash advances come with extra costs and are not like simply swiping the magic plastic. You can expect to pay a transaction fee of anywhere from 2% to 5%, plus an ATM fee. Also, bear in mind that the amount advanced won't be eligible for a grace period, and the interest typically begins accumulating as soon as the transaction is processed and hits your account.
Also note: The interest rate on cash advances is higher than the rate charged on regular credit card purchases that you don't pay off each month.
3. Not Paying Bills on Time
You've been struggling to make ends meet. So instead of calling your creditors to see if any payment arrangements are available, you ignore the accounts. A few months go by, and you receive an alert from a credit score monitoring service telling you that your credit score has plummeted.
Unfortunately, one late payment, even if it's only 30 days late, can tank your credit by as much as 100 points, depending on how high your score was before the delinquency. The higher the score, the more severe the hit.
Then there's the late fee you'll likely be charged, and the higher penalty interest rate you'll be stuck with for six months.
4. Exceeding Your Credit Limit
You're probably well aware that once you reach your card's credit limit, denials at the point of sale are to be expected.
However, if you've opted in to your issuer's program that allows your credit card to be accepted even for over-the-limit purchases, your credit card company may charge an over-limit fee (although many have stopped that practice).
Do expect a hit to your credit score, because your credit utilization ratio accounts for 30 percent of your FICO score.
5. Applying for Too Many Cards
Applying for lots of cards? Don't. Too many applications for credit signal desperation and trouble in paradise to lenders. Excessive "hard" inquiries, noted in your credit files when you apply for credit, can lower your credit score score, particularly if you're new to the credit world. (Not sure what yours is? You can learn more about your credit standing, plus get advice on improving yours, with a free Credit.com account.)
6. Being Enticed by Credit Card Offers in the Mail
The bonus points or miles or cash back offered to new customers of rewards credit cards may seem too good to pass up. But understand that pre-approved offers don't guarantee that you'll be approved, or that you need the card, or that it's a good fit for you. If you rarely leave town, you probably don't need a frequent-flier card.
Fail to heed my warning, and you may find yourself tempted to spend to earn bonus rewards and bogged down with debt.
7. Abruptly Closing Accounts
You may be tempted to close your credit card accounts because they are no longer useful to you, but beware of the impact this could have on your credit utilization ratio.
And if you're thinking that closing accounts will release you from your responsibility, think again. Not only will you still be liable for the outstanding balances, but the accounts will remain on your credit report for seven to 10 years.
8. Ignoring Statements
Human error and credit card fraud are often responsible for invalid transactions and statement errors. But if you don't look at your statement every month, how can they be detected? It's not a bad idea to examine account activity on a weekly basis to catch a problem.
You're not liable for fraudulent transactions on your credit card unless you wait longer than 60 days to report them to your card company. So it's your job to keep your eye on your accounts.
9. Applying Solely Based on a Promotional Offer
It never fails. Every time I'm in a department store and go to the register to pay, a clerk always finds a way to squeeze in the sales pitch about the irresistible store credit card offer that I have to take advantage of.
I politely decline, but I'm definitely thinking: "Receiving a measly 15 percent off my purchase does not make up for all of the high interest and fees that come with these cards." In other words, the costs outweigh the benefits.
I'm not suggesting that you refrain from signing up for a card that will actually be of major benefit to your family (i.e., free travel and cash back). Just be sure that the annual fee won't swallow up all the perks. And if you carry a balance on a rewards card, the higher interest rates these cards generally have will nullify the benefits.
10. Failing to Read the Fine Print
When you apply for a credit card, you are agreeing to take full responsibility for any legitimate charges made with the card. So you definitely can't afford to ignore the disclosures.
Fortunately, even if you make a few mistakes along the way, credit can be repaired over time. But it's best to avoid these 10 credit card sins.
This post originally appeared on Money Talks News.
More from Money Talks News:
- Got a Money Problem? The Solution Is Right Next to You
- Your Credit Report Likely Has Costly Mistakes
- Will One Late Payment Wreck My Credit Score?
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Talenti Cleo Alu modernist garden sofa collection – high quality outdoor sofa designed by Marco Acerbis, Italy. Modern aluminium garden furniture in range of luxurious finishes.
Talenti Cleo Alu modernist garden sofa collection has minimalist Italian design with clean and simple lines, created by Marco Acerbis. Acerbis has earned an international reputation for high-end modern design furniture, characterised by its simplicity and understated Italian flourish.
Cleo luxury garden sofa range s versatile too – choose from individual garden sofas, or create your own dream modular garden sofa set tailored to your own outdoor space. Cleo Alu sofa range even includes an inviting canopy sofa which provides intimate comfort and shade for three people. Talenti Cleo Alu garden lounge sofas are available in a range of sober modern colour finishes, which thanks to the exciting range of scatter cushions you can add exciting accents of vibrant colour.
Cleo modern garden sofas collection also includes curvaceous and ergonomically designed upholstered "tub"- style lounge & rocking chairs and a "tub" sofa, which can be combined to contrast with the straight linear lines of Cleo Alu sofas.
For your peace of mind Talenti choose only the highest-quality materials for Cleo modern aluminium garden furniture. Cleo Alu sofas have frame made in premium quality powder coated tubular aluminium in White or Dove colour finishes.
For your optimum outdoor comfort, Cleo modern aluminium garden furniture is upholstered in highest quality outdoor fabric in Grey or White colour finishes. Cleo Alu luxury garden sofa cushions are upholstered in 100% solution dyed acrylic, ensuring maximum UV/stain/mildew resistance. All Cleo Alu sofa and lounge furniture have removable washable fabric cushion covers. Talenti Cleo Alu lounge collection also includes optional scatter cushions in a range of high quality outdoor fabrics. Cleo Alu garden sofa and lounge cushions are have Quick Dry foam padding to ensure that any moisture is quickly expelled.
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AZ Shop is an elegantly magento theme which can be used for fashion products of all kinds. It has 2 main skins for shopkeepers to choose: stylish pink and mild white. This theme can be exclusively applied to each fashion item such as apparel, footwear, bags and other accessories. With eye-catching colored skins, it will make each product more outstanding and attractive. Thus this exquisite theme is highly recommended for all fashion stores.
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While some folks like to criticize hockey for its violence, I'm surprised that tempers don't flare more frequently. Players travel at uncontrollably high speeds, in a restricted space; all the while they've got someone younger, faster, and bigger breathing down on them, there is a large amount of luck involved in the outcome, and their livelihood is on the line.
Guys cheat. And they take liberties on your body. Your ankles, wrists, and lower back, while thousands watch you in your vulnerability — people who don't hesitate to tell you when you're not getting the job done. Heck, under those conditions, I'd want to drive my opponent's front teeth through the back of his head.
David Ward authors books like The Lost 10 Point Night and Bay of Hope.


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Let us talk about one of the most sensitive home security issues – changing locks when you move. You have just found your new home and it looks stylish and new, so why change your locks when you move? Whether you are moving to a new condo, townhouse or apartment, you need to know that there are many other people who have had copies of the keys to your new residence. It is difficult to know where these people or the key copies are. It becomes a big problem when you know that these copies could end up in the wrong hands. When you change the locks, you ensure that you are the only ones with the keys whether you own or rented the place. Here are other factors you should think about. We had some help creating this great info. You can find more tips for moving and relocation at Find Good Movers the top long distance moving information site on the web.
How good are the old locks?
Sometimes, the locks to the new house could be too old, rusty and of poor quality. Maybe, they have been unused for long and so, some parts are no longer effective. Another possibility could be that they have been broken into, picked or jimmied in the past. Since it is not easy to be sure about their integrity, the only thing that makes sense is to replace them. At this point, you need to ensure that you are the one that selects and oversees the installation of the new ones. When it comes to your security at home, you cannot afford to overlook anything considering the amount of danger that you expose yourself to.
What are the security features?
Everyone wants keys that are superior in quality. You should examine the ones that have been already installed and see if they have the features that you want. Many people prefer re-keying their locks when they suspect that there are keys floating out there. However, what they do not know is that for a little more, they can have brand new installation with far much better features than what they have. The only thing that you need to do is to contact a locksmith and get their opinion. You also need to compare the features and performance of the locks available in the stores before you go ahead to buy.
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Will the new installation hold up over time?
When replacing locks, you also need to consider other factors especially the condition of the door. Sometimes, the jamb could be warped or the strike plate screws may be too short. Another common condition is that the alignment and the general housing mechanism could be off. If the lock set is really bad, you definitely have a bigger problem. Sometimes, this could make the new locks not to fit properly. You definitely are looking for something that will be effective enough. Although these could be other added expenses, it is good to verify everything because in the end, it will save you from lots of problems. You will gain nothing if you buy the best locks that cannot fit properly.
Are the old locks key-controlled?
It is a good thing when you find locks that are key-controlled. However, considering the fact that it is impossible to make copies with such, it will be much easier if you just replace them. Re-keying the whole thing is another solution although it might just be temporary. Key-controlled locks offer maximum security but only if you are sure about what you are using and that the quality is high. If you just moved into the house, it might not be easy to even ascertain how reliable they are and so, instead of gambling with your security, it can be much better if you just solve the problem once and for all.
As you can see, changing locks when you move is not an option – it is something you have to do. The only thing that you should be careful about is finding the right locksmith. Even though there may be many in your area, you need to know that not all of them can offer the good services you are looking for. The best thing to do in such a situation is to find out what they are capable of. Check if they have the right equipment and if they are experienced enough to understand your unique needs.


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It is Friday the 13th! Friday the 13th has been known as an "unlucky day" since the 1800s!
The earliest known documented reference in English occurs in Henry Sutherland Edwards' 1869 biography of Gioachino Rossini, who died on a Friday 13th.
He [Rossini] was surrounded to the last by admiring friends; and if it be true that, like so many Italians, he regarded Fridays as an unlucky day and thirteen as an unlucky number, it is remarkable that one Friday 13th of November he died. —Wikipedia
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Here are some great Vocabulary Words for Friday the 13th:
- Paraskavedekatriaphobia: The fear of Friday the 13th
- Also known as: friggatriskaidekaphobia: fear of Friday the 13th
- Triskaidekaphobia: fear of the number 13
- Horripilate: The bristling of the body hair, as from fear or cold; goose bumps
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The Sun is a fascinating astronomical object to observe. Extreme care is required if you wish to observe the Sun safely. Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with any optical instrument. You must be familiar with the safe observing methods before attempting to observe the Sun.
The observing method I use is to project the Sun's image using a telescope and then view the projected image. This avoids looking at or anywhere near the Sun and you can, if you wish, draw what you see on your projection screen. On most days you will see sunspots and faculae.
Below is a recent drawing of the Sun with sunspots.
The number of sunspots and sunspot groups changes day by day and month by month in a cycle of approximately 11 years. The duration of a solar cycle can be as short as 7 years or so long as 17 years. By making observations on every possible day, a monthly averaged sunspot number can be calculated. The graph below shows the monthly sunspot numbers since January 1996 using my disk drawings.
The sunspot number was very low in 1996. The Sun was then at sunspot minimum when the previous solar cycle finished and the current solar cycle started. The sunspot number steadily increased until September 1998, it was then almost contstant for 7 months before increasing again in May 1999. Activity reduced again in September and December 1999 before increasing during each of the following 3 months. Activity during the first half of 2000 was fairly constant before becoming execptional high during July. Activity reduced again and it was reasonably stable during the remainder of 2000 and for the early part of 2001. During the latter part of 2001 and the early part of 2002, activity increased once again to give a double peak to this solar cycle. Since then, activity has gradually decreased, although there have been some months with higher activity. During October 2003, there were three large sunspot groups seen, one of these being the largest of the current cycle. Subsequently solar activity steadily reduced towards solar minimum during 2007. In January 2008 the first sunspots of the new solar cycle appeared but there is little evidence of an increase in activity towards the next solar maximum. Since then activity increased towards a maximum in 2013/14.
Further drawings, other measures of solar activity derived from my observations and monthly summaries of sunspot activity and much more can be seen on this site.
I am the solar editor of The Astronomer magazine and my solar observations are also submitted monthly to the solar section of the British Astronomical Association. I have been solar observing for over 20 years and use a modest 80mm refractor with the safe projection method to produce the disk drawings you can see on this web site. To help in analysis of the disk drawings I have written three Windows® software programs, including Helio Viewer and Helio Creator.
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Some Vlogs from Indonesia
Some more of my quick bite vlog posts from Indonesia!
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Some more of my quick bite vlog posts from Indonesia!
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Chef Mark learns about some of the special spices from Africa, and about how tea is processed.
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I learn how a proper Balinese man dresses & dance with a beautiful girl!
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Tweet I continue my trip to Indonesia, visiting JogJakarta, where we see Prambanan Hindu temple and Borobudur Buddhist temple, both within sight of the magnificent Merapi volcano. Here are links to more facebook albums: Borobudur Buddhist Temple Photo Album JogJakarta Photo album part 2 JogJakarta Photo album part 1 Bali photo album part 2
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Tweet The Road to Pesta Blogger 2008 begins for me in Bali, where a group of Indonesian bloggers and 5 foreign bloggers meet up to discover the wonders of Indonesia. These are photos from the first 2 days in Bali. Click the photo or HERE to see a photo album on facebook
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This week, we speak with 2 experts in Balsamic Vinegar: Christina Crotti from Il Borgo del Balsamico and Cesare Mazzeti of the Consorzio Balsamico
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The Liquid Chef, Junior Merino, shows us a fun and colorful holiday cocktail.
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We explore New Zealand wines, and learn that they are producing more than just Sauvignon Blanc.
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We discover Virginia: Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement & beyond.
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Tweet [display_podcast] ReMARKable Palate #168: Fabulous Flatbreads This week, we speak with Ojus Ajmera from FGF foods, who have figured out how to mass manufacture tradtional Indian Naan bread, that scrumptuous flat bread traditionally baked in a tandoor. Ojus tells us how they do it. There's still time to vote for ReMARKable Palate in the […]
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1. How is confidentiality maintained?
Client confidentiality is paramount and central to our work. We strictly adhere to HIPPA guidelines regarding confidentiality. The client dictates who his/her information is shared with, if at all. No information is shared/released without the expressed consent of the client. The only exception is when the client is at risk of harming himself/herself or others.
Client Assistance:
1. What are the normal business hours?
Our business hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM. Caller is encouraged to leave a message if you get a recorded message. All calls will be returned within 24 business hours.
2. Holiday/weekend follow up:
Holidays observed by MaiFS are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Calls received on one of these holidays will be returned on the following business day if the caller has left a message and a phone number. If it is an emergency and immediate assistance is needed, call 911.
3. How does a client qualify for financial assistance?
Our trained counselors determine the financial need and level of financial assistance needed by individual clients. Like all our services there is no one size fits all.
4. What is the typical cost involved in rehabilitating a client?
This varies depending on the needs of a client. There is no "typical" cost just as there is no "typical" client.
5. Does your agency contact and work with the spouse/abuser of a client?
a. We work directly ONLY with the client who is seeking our services
b. Either spouse is free to contact us and receive our services independently
c. If the client comes with the spouse for the initial appointment and they want marital counseling ( both need to be willing to get counseling), we share appropriate resources
d. We do not seek out the spouse/abuser nor make meeting arrangements between the two parties
e. We do not go to the homes where the abuser/perpetrator may reside
6. Do caseworkers encourage clients to seek divorce?
We never tell a client what to do. We lay out all the available options and let the client decide. Often clients call, when things are beyond repair (in the client's mind) and they have decided to get a divorce. It is entirely their decision.
7. Are all services provided to clients free of cost?
Not all our services are provided free of cost. Individual client needs are determined on a case by case basis Counseling and resource sharing is cost free to the client.
8. What happens when clients call from out of state/India?
a. We are unable to provide services if they are located in India or another country or state
b. We direct them to seek legal advice in their respective country or state before taking further action
c. We will encourage them to check with their local NGO/ respective state agencies
d. Please click here for a list of our sister organizations throughout US
9. What does MaiFS expect in return from the clients for the services offered?
MaiFS offers its services to the clients with no expectations in return. Many of our clients do want to volunteer for MaiFS once they settle down.
10. If I call a board member or if I am a donor, would my "friend" get special treatment?
All our clients get the same treatment and it does not matter if the client was referred by a board member or a donor.
1. What should a community member do who knows of a friend in the DV situation?
Direct the individual who is in the DV situation to the MaiFS Helpline at 888-664-8624 or 248-477-4985 for confidential and non-judgmental support. If the survivor is hesitant, offer your phone /support to make that call to MaiFS.
2. What can you do if you know a client receiving MaiFS' services is saying she/he is not satisfied or not being helped by MaiFS?
MaiFS provides services to clients based on what they share with caseworker.Sometimes, the client's situation /needs would have changed since their last contact with the caseworker. Encourage the client to call caseworker again and talk about the changed needs and it will be addressed by the caseworker.
3. Do we seek community's help in assisting a client?
There are times when we do seek help from the community especially with job assistance, medical referrals, etc.
1. Does the organization have any set sponsors/donors?
Yes, we have ongoing donors in the community whose generous contribution makes it possible for us to provide services.
2. How are the funds allocated?
Please click here for our financial statement.
3. What are the sources of income?
MaiFS largely depends on the donations received from the community and the fundraisers such as the Annual fundraiser in Spring, Walkathon held in Summer and Holiday Banquet held in December. These funds help us with our operating budget. We also receive Grants for special projects such As Empowerment.
4. Can I specify if I can donate for a specific client or a specific project?
All funds donated by the community unless specified for a specific project such as Grant Writing or Outreach go into a common pool of money used to help our clients.
1. How does the caseworker know that the client is speaking the truth about their situation and not taking advantage of resources available?
Our caseworkers are not able to know for sure if someone is lying at first.However, through multiple interactions, it does become apparent when someone is taking advantage of our services. Unless someone has mental health issues, most will not lie about their situation.Those clients that require financial assistance have to go through a detailed assessment and meet criteria in order to qualify.
2. How long does it take to rehabilitate a client?
Every client is different. There is no "one size fits all" theory in rehabilitating a client. Based on a client's needs and wants, the case worker or the counselor determines the best possible approach.
3. When is a case closed?
A case is closed when the caseworker and the client determine that she does not need/want our services.
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Doug Johnstone has his way, it won't be long before golfers playing the Silver Lake golf course will be sniffing the aroma of some sparkling wine grown right on the left slope of the seventh hole. Johnstone, who operates the Lake course along with Eve Taranto, is a man with many ambitions aside from growing grass and manicuring and improving a golf course. His latest hobby is growing about a half-acre of grapes on the left side slope of the seventh hole.
"It's an area that is steep and while it rarely comes into play by skilled golfers, however, some novice players have come close to turning golf carts over in that area," says Johnstone.
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"The new breed of grapes produces high quality varietal wines superior to those currently available," said Bruce Reisch, grape breeder and professor of horticultural sciences at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, N.Y.
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The area will not interfere with golf and will be considered a "free drop" for golfers who do manage to get that far off course under the "environmentally protected land" rule.
It is anticipated that 25 percent of the grapes will be ready for production by next fall. In the fall of 2011 a full harvest will produce some 5-6 tons based on spacing and plant density. The golf course superintendent has not yet decided just how the wine will be distributed.
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The Women's Amateur first round match play was washed out on Friday at LaTourette and the rescheduled dates will be announced later in the week.
Andrew Giuliani, a regular at Latourette in recent NYC Amateur events, won the Met Open last week at Ridgewood C.C. with a 210 total. This was the former Mayor's son's first win as a professional. Bill Britton finished in a tie for ninth while Anthony Aruta was 10th. Frank Esposito had the low round of the tournament with a 68.
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The Staten Island Heart Society will stage it's 6th annual Heart Golf Classic in memory of the Honorable Senator John Marchi on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at South Shore Country Club. The complete package is $160 per person with registration at 11 a.m., lunch, golf and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Call Donna Dixon at 351-3115 or e-mail her at email@example.com


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Interview with Vico Magistretti in Italian – Magistretti e l'Italian Design
Early Oluce Atollo Table Lamps – Model 233
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Artemide Eclisse table lamp
1973 Artemide catalogue
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1992 Artemide catalogue
FontanaArte – Candle – 1957 – 2000 catalogue
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Lamps in the movies!
The Oluce Atollo table lamp was used as a prop in Salamander. A Belgian drama television series that was first broadcast on Eén on December 30, 2012. Also broadcast on the BBC, RTBF and Netflix.
The Oluce Atollo table lamp was used as a prop in The Legend of Red Hand from 2018. A short film by Campari, directed by Stefano Sollima. Starring Zoe Saldana and Adriano Giannini.
Oluce Atollo Table Lamp – Model 233
Materials: Maroon metallic painted aluminium mushroom shaped lamp. Round base with a conical top. White painted metal rod/tube on top. The lampshade is painted white on the inside. 2 Bakelite sockets.
Height: 70 cm / 27.55"
Width: ∅ 50 cm / 19.68"
Base: ∅ 20 cm / 7.87"
Electricity: 2 bulbs E27, 2 x 100 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb with an E27 screw base can be used. Not a specific one preferred.
Period: 1970s – Mid-Century Modern.
Designer: Vico Magistretti (October 6, 1920 – September 19, 2006)
Manufacturer: Oluce, Via Brescia, 2, 20097, San Donato Milan, Italy.
Other versions: The Oluce Atollo table lamp was made in several sizes and materials over the years. Recent and new versions are also made in white opal crystal hand blown Murano glass. The lampshade was used for a pendant lamp, named Sonora. The pendant lamp is no longer in production.
This Oluce Atollo table lamp is an original 1st edition 1977 model. It is equipped with the original tubular dimmer. This table lamp is completely made of aluminium with a white painted brass rod.
Oluce Atollo table lamp model 233
This is perhaps Vico Magistretti's most famous lamp. It most effectively sums up his design approach to this kind of object.
The Atollo table lamp is composed of two main parts. Firstly, the pattern of simple geometric figures. It seems to translate the old-fashioned lampshade into a small abstract structure. Thanks to its perfectly balanced overall proportions.
The interplay of the light, which is concealed beneath the cap, leaves the latter in the shade on the outside. While it lights up brightly both the inside and upper conical element of the base from which the vertical cylinder emerges.
This creates both direct and indirect light. Which reflects around the surroundings with various degrees of intensity. The bearing structure and cap are connected by a very thin attachment. It makes the cap look almost as if it is suspended in the air.
Described in 1000 Lights Taschen 2005 Vol.2, page 282-283.
"The extremely pleasant lighting enhances and is enhanced by the simple geometric form of the overall construction. It has no unnecessary frills or features. This characterizes most of Magistretti's lamps. Elegant proportions and stylistic composure make them perfect "domestic characters"."
Taken from: "Vico Magistretti architetto e designer" written by Irace Fulvio, Pasca Vanni, (1999), Milano, Mondadori Electa.
For many years, Magistretti was art director and chief designer of the Oluce company. Conferring his unmistakable stamp and a legacy of worldwide recognition. Kuta, Lester. Nara, Idomeneo, Pascal. Dim, Sonora. Snow, and especially Atollo – all became names that instantly called to mind the corresponding product. Atollo even became a sort of template. A graphic silhouette that immediately rendered the concept of a "lamp".
Artemide – FontanaArte
Vico Magistretti designed many lamps and items for Artemide. You can find them here in the catalogues. The Dalù table lamp. The Eclisse table lamp. The Mezzachimera table lamp. To name a few. He also designed several lamps for FontanaArte. You can also find them here in the catalogues.
Vico Magistretti Foundation
Via Conservatorio, 20, 20122 Milano, Italy
Visit the studio museum and discover more about Vico Magistretti work as designer and architect. The studio museum is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. More info on the website of the museum. http://www.vicomagistretti.it/en/museum/practical
For many years now, Atollo has no longer been a lamp, or rather, it has no longer been just a lamp. It has become a myth, an icon. One of the best know symbols of Italian design worldwide. One of the very few products which people recognize and call with its own name.
"Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977, it was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979. It became, since then, part of the permanent collections of the world's major museum of design. As well as part of the furniture of many homes of those who love and are able to select the things surrounding them.
Atollo's secret probably lies in the geometrical construction of its shapes: the cone on the cylinder and the semi-sphere above all. A luminous sculpture from which nothing can be removed to which nothing can be added. And which nothing can copy."
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Drawing taken from the Dutch 1982 book: Chriet Titulaer – Computers. Wat moet je er mee? (Computers. What should you do with it?) – The office of the future has a computer on every desk (in the year 2000).
Lamps in the movies!
The Oluce Atollo table lamp was used as a prop in the 2017 legal drama film Roman J. Israel, Esq. A movie written and directed by Dan Gilroy. Starring Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, and Carmen Ejogo.
The Oluce Atollo table lamp was used as a prop in the 2009 political thriller film The International. Starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts.
An Oluce Atollo table lamp together with a Panthella floor and table lamp were used in Belgium and The Netherlands for an Auping publicity on their website in 2019.


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I'm reading one of Maria Popova's essays on Brain Pickings and listening to When Rivers Cry by Rwanda singer, Somi. In the essay, Popova quotes Nietzsche, who claimed that heroism is the ability "to face simultaneously one's greatest suffering and one's highest hope." I think about this. I think for a moment about my time in Yonago, Japan. While there two years ago, I fell several times from my bike—grief–stricken, motionless—onto the street.
I moved to Japan in mid–2014 to seek medical care for my decade–long illnesses. My first year there was the most terrifying period of my life. I was crippled by fear, shame, thoughts of death. Within weeks, I was diagnosed with epilepsy. One morning, as I rode my bike to work, I lost control of my limbs and fell. As I lay on my back, paralysed and cold, I had flashbacks: mother's hand around my neck, uncle's hand around my neck, rope around my neck. My heart thumped the tarmac, thumped hard. I closed my eyes and tried to die.
I wonder if Nietzsche would have dismissed me as a coward for reaching for death, for wanting to surrender during what was also the most auspicious period of my life. I think of how societies demand that victims—the abused, neglected, racialised—perform heroism. We are expected to suppress our grief, to perform wellness, to carry, often by ourselves, the weight of what fills us with rage and fear and shame and hate.
Recently, in one of my classes at the University of Bradford, I shared a story I'd never shared in public. A story about the dead man I discovered at age 10. Sometimes this memory haunts me—the strong scent that pulled me from the trail to his corpse in the bushes, the maggots spread like garb across his torso. No one thought of hugging the boy who'd discovered a dead man. People shrugged and resumed their day. I mentioned my friend who was raped several times, on separate occasions, by different men. Who performs wellness in public—in her many leadership roles—who, whenever she calls reminds me how, even now, 'everything feels like rape.' At nights memories keep us awake:
On many restless nights I stared at the ceiling,
watching my rage hammer dent into zinc,
catching the rust of weathered nails on my tongue.
Some nights I leaned a ladder against the dark,
climbed into the stratosphere of my rage.
I think of Nietzsche's words and wonder what he meant by "one's highest hope". Whether, in the midst of one's greatest suffering, one's humble resistance, or the offering of one's self to the daily rituals, survival, is not also, in some ways, heroic. "It is difficult to think 'yes' or 'up', writes Yuknavitch in The Misfit's Manifesto—"when all you know is how to hold your breath and wait for horrors to pass." Is this waiting for horror to pass, not heroic? There is a "different suffering story", notes Yuknavitch, "that cannot be corralled by a culture that asks you to process your suffering in ways that make you a good citizen."
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Mr. Bijleveld succeeds Claris ten Napel, who led the company for more than 24 years. Prior to this appointment, Jan Bijleveld had already been active as interim Managing Director for eighteen months at the packaging company, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. Mr Bijleveld has an extensive international background in logistics processes, purchasing and sales.
Leo de Kock plans to continue with the implementation of the innovative course that has been set in the past few years. We recently updated our machinery pool, enabling the company to significantly increase production. In order to be able to continue to accommodate these growing activities, Leo de Kock's premises will be expanded next year with a warehouse and new office space. Investments will also be made in a new ERP system.
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